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Archives de Tag: Ngor monastery
Rare Himalayan masterpieces lead Asia Week at Bonhams
Posted by alaintruong2014 in Buddhist Works of Art, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art
14th Century, 15th century, Chakrasamvara, circa 1557, Early 15th century, gilt-copper alloy figure, Ngor monastery, portrait thangka of the Ninth and Tenth abbots of Ngor monastery, Shakyamuni, Southern Tibet, thangka, Tibet, Tibeto-Chinese, Vajrabhairava shrine, West Tibet, Yongle Period
A lineage portrait thangka of the Ninth and Tenth abbots of Ngor monastery, Southern Tibet, Ngor monastery, circa 1557. Distemper on cloth/ Image: 33 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (85.7 x 76.3 cm); With later silks: 51 x 32 1/2 in. (129.5 x 82.6 cm). Estimate: $800,000-1,200,000 (€700,000 – 1.1 million). Photo: Bonhams.
NEW YORK, NY.- Himalayan masterpieces from the 14th to 16th century will lead Bonhams’ Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art auction on March 16.
The star lot is a magnificent lineage portrait thangka of the Ninth and Tenth Abbots from Ngor monastery from a distinguished private European collection. New to the market, it is estimated at between $800,000 and $1,200,000. The thangka, made circa 1557, is an extremely rare example of 16th century painting from Central Tibet. The distemper-on-cloth work is boldly colored using a primary palette with heavy gold outlining and presents the central figures seated next to each other. The composition is framed by the abbots of the Ngor order and is inscribed at the bottom, commemorating the ascendancy of the Eleventh abbot. Unlike other portrait thangkas, this one has a deeper, secondary purpose; the positioning of the three deities directly above the two abbots suggest that it was made to help initiate the viewer into the esoteric teachings of the central deity, Rakta Yamari. Whereas most Ngor portraits were part of sets, this suggests that the Bonhams’ double portrait was a special commission.
A gilt copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara, Tibet, 15th century, 9 in. (22.8 cm) high. Estimate: $500,000 – 700,000 (€440,000 – 620,000). Photo: Bonhams.
An outstanding gilt copper alloy figure of the prominent composite deity, Chakrasamvara, expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000, comes from the same private European collection. The masterpiece depicts the eponymous twelve-armed male deity and the female deity, Vajravarahi, locked in a passionate embrace. He embodies compassion and she wisdom. The union of these two qualities presents the most important transcendental ideal expressed in Buddhist art, supreme enlightenment. The sculpture is expertly detailed and both figures are beautifully gilded and embellished with jewelry.
A large thangka of Shakyamuni, West Tibet, 14th century; 82 1/2 x 41 in. (209.5 x 104.1 cm). Estimate: $300,000 – 500,000 (€260,000 – 440,000). Photo: Bonhams.
A large thangka of Shakyamuni, from Western Tibet and dated 14th century, is another important lot (est. $300,000 – 500,000). Measuring 82.5 by 41 inches, the thangka is one of the largest surviving Tibetan paintings from any period. Tibetan Buddhists regard Shakyamuni as the single greatest authority on the Buddhist teachings. This thangka depicts Buddha on a throne in the act of teaching and flanked by his two of his closest disciples, Shariputra and Maudgalyayana.
A gilt copper alloy deity from a Vajrabhairava shrine, Tibeto-Chinese, Yongle period, early 15th century; 10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm) high; 13 3/4 in. (35.2cm) wide. Estimate: $250,000 – 350,000 (€220,000 – 310,000). Photo: Bonhams.
Another standout lot, a Yongle-period gilt copper alloy deity from a Vajrabhairava shrine, comes from a private English collection and is estimated at $250,000 – 350,000. It is an early 15th-century depiction of Surya (the Sun god) that belongs to a set of eight Hindu deities, which would have occupied the front edge of a throne for a monumental sculpture of Vajrabhairava. Out of this group of eight, five others have either sold at auction or are in museum collections, making this sculpture extremely desirable. The deity is large, depicted in a powerful and unique pose. He wears an expression of fierce attention. The rich gilding, exquisite modeling and jewelry arrangement are typical of renowned Buddhist sculpture of the Yongle-period.
Edward Wilkinson, Consultant at the Indian, Himalayan & South East Asian department at Bonhams said, “At the core of this auction are a group of extremely important masterpieces of Himalayan painting and sculpture that are fresh to the market. Supported by a diverse and rare group of works from across the South Asian region, the sale taps into a particularly buoyant market. Buddhist art in particular is enjoying broad international appeal and the market for this genre has risen dramatically over the past five years.”
The auction will begin at 4pm.
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About Alliance Française de Singapour
Alliance Française de Singapour was founded in 1949. It is a local non-profit educational and cultural organization, affiliated to the international network of Alliance Française. With more than 800 locations in 132 countries, the Alliance Française is undoubtedly the world’s largest network of any cultural association.
With a strong Board and a mixed team of Singaporeans and French, and more than 4,000 members of all ages, the Alliance Française de Singapour fulfills its mission of teaching the French language and the promotion of French and Francophone cultures by offering various actions in its language centre, its gallery, its theatre and its mediatheque.
The language centre boasts more than 20 well-equipped classrooms. The teaching team is composed of highly qualified teachers. The Alliance offers courses rich and varied: private tuition or in groups, in-house or in companies, general French language or specific objectives, for adults, adolescents or toddlers (from 12 months). It is the only centre in Singapore to offer diploma-awarding examinations by the French Ministry of Education. Each year, around 600 candidates sit for the examinations at the Alliance.
The theatre with 236 seats, recently renovated and computerized, the gallery (130m2) and the mediatheque rich with 16,000 documents offer a great array of cultural events. The cultural strategy of the Alliance is geared towards cinema, photography and comic books. Each year, hundreds of events are organized for around 15,000 to 20,000 persons: exhibitions, cinema (Ciné-Club every Tuesday night, Ciné-Kids one Sunday a month in the afternoon, Ciné-Plus and Festivals), exchange sessions with directors, actors or producers, workshops with French artisans, concerts, story-telling or meet-the-author at the mediatheque, etc. The 5 major events of the year are the Francophonie Festival (in March, in partnership with the Lycée Français and the Francophone embassies in Singapore), the French Animation Film Festival (3 days of screenings for children and adults followed by meet-the-industry-professional sessions and masterclasses, end May), the International Music Day (around 21 June), the French Film Festival (10 days of French films coorganised with the French Embassy in November) and the Fashion Artisan Week in December.
The Alliance also offers a certified translation service, organizes social events such as the Bastille Day or the French Fridays, rents its premises and houses a café-restaurant.
Alliance Française de Singapour carries highly its values everyday: excellence, expertise and professionalism, creativity and conviviality, innovation and diversity … providing the French language and Francophone cultures, for everyone: Singaporeans or not. It carries its nickname the French hub well.
A Brief History of the Alliance française de Singapour
The Alliance française de Singapour is founded by a group of French-speaking residents headed by Paul Clerc. There are only 20 students and 50 members. Conversation classes are held twice a week in the evening and there is only one French language class and no teaching material. The Alliance is considered more of a social club than a language school.
The first Director of Courses, Jacques Le Mercier arrives from Paris. Three years later, 100 Singaporean and European students register.
The Alliance is located at 23 Chatsworth Road – a colonial bungalow with a large garden, reception hall for cinema, an office, a library and 2 – 3 classrooms.
Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew visits the school and meet the 350 registered students.
Tan Sri Runme Shaw visits the Alliance. The Alliance acquires its first modern cinema projector to replace the one borrowed from the Alliance in Paris.
Alliance française moves to 34 Scotts Road to a well-situated, spacious building located in the center of town.
The Alliance receives the full support of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tan Sri Runme Shaw becomes President of the Alliance française de Singapour. 650 students are registered.
The Runme Shaw Challenge Cup is created by Tan Sri Runme Shaw to reward the best student in French language.
The ‘Lien’ is published for the first time and has a circulation of 1,000 copies. 2,300 students register this year, almost double the amount from the previous year. The library has more than 8,500 books. The Alliance opens a branch at the Golden Mile Shopping Centre in the presence of French Minister of Foreign Trade, Norbert Segard.
For the first time, a total of 1,000 registrations is recorded in the first trimester. The Alliance has more than 350 members and the library contains more than 10,000 volumes.
The Alliance moves to 4 Draycott Park. There is a large reception area and administrative offices, 16 classrooms, a teacher’s room, a language lab, a darkroom, an audio-visual room, a printing room and a small bookshop.
The Alliance introduces intensive French courses and classes for children. 700 people are members. 12 exhibitions are organised and Ciné-Club presents 46 films at the RELC.
2 new types of memberships are introduced: life membership and corporate membership. The Alliance opens a new library in a separate building with 12,000 books.
The Alliance française is now known as Alliance française de Singapour.
Dr Shaw Vee Meng becomes President of the Alliance française. Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and his wife visit the Alliance. The 100th edition of the Lien is published with a circulation of 3,000 copies.
The Alliance organizes its first French Film Festival.
The Alliance moves to 1 Sarkies Road to a much larger, well-equipped, modern building with four floors. The official opening takes place on 17 October 1995.
4,000 students are registered at the Alliance.
The Singapore French Film Festival celebrates its 20 years.
The Alliance is completely transformed with new transparent coloured panels on its façade, a larger library, a more visible open-concept gallery.
The Singapore French Film Festival celebrates its silver jubilee.
Alliance française celebrates its 60th anniversary. More than 5000 students are registered for courses at the Alliance.
The Singapore French Film Festival takes on a new name: Société Générale Private Banking 1st Rendezvous with French Cinema. 10 French celebrities – actors, actresses and directors grace the opening night of the festival at the Grand Cathay.
The 1st French Animation Film Festival is organised.
The Alliance organises its first Cine-Kid screening in September and the first French Friday gathering in December. Online services are largely developed. The first electronic newsletter is sent out in September.
The Alliance organises for the first-time ever an Open-House day for children and an International Women’s Day celebration.
The first Ciné-Plus is organised. The theatre is renovated with new seats and carpet.
The Alliance celebrates its 20 years of fruitful partnership with Singapore Airlines.
Widely inspired by the “3rd place” library concept developed in France, the library (la médiathèque) is completely renovated. With a great diversity of ages, activities and nationalities, it reveals the quintessence of the Alliance Française – “the French hub” . It has in brief a dynamic collection of 17,000 French documents, both for kids and adults, including more than 1,000 resources for learners of French, about 2,500 persons registered and more than 40,500 loans last year.
The 1st fashion show is organised during the Fashion Artisan Week.
Jacky Deromedi becomes President of the Alliance. Dr Shaw Vee Meng becomes President Emeritus.
The premises are fully renovated with 3 new classrooms, new teacher’s room and administration offices, new language centre registration desk and new reception desk. A new French café opens at the lobby.
Le Lien magazine becomes Le Lien programme.
1, Sarkies Road – Singapour 258130
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Black Sabbath to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Black Sabbath will receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy at a ceremony in May next year, the Recording Academy has announced.
The British icons, who played their farewell show in February 2017, will be honored alongside George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, Sam and Dave, Dionne Warwick, Julio Iglesias, Donny Hathaway and Billy Eckstine.
The awards are given to artists who have “made outstanding contributions … to the field of recording,” the Academy said. “From their power riffs to their dark, gothic imagery, Black Sabbath arguable invented the heavy metal signposts and influenced every heavy rock band that followed."
“Each year, the Recording Academy has the distinct privilege of celebrating music industry giants who have greatly contributed to our cultural heritage," Grammy president and CEO Neil Portnow added. "This year, we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees and their exceptional accomplishments, contributions and artistry will continue to influence and inspire generations to come."
Black Sabbath’s official discography includes 19 studio albums, from their 1970 self-titled debut to 2013’s 13. It also includes 30 singles – from “Evil Woman” to “Age of Reason” – six live albums, 12 compilation album and one EP. The band has won two Grammys in the Best Metal Performance category, for a live version of “Iron Man” released in 1998 and secondly for “God is Dead” from 13.
Since their retirement, singer Ozzy Osbourne has commenced his own farewell tour, bassist Geezer Butler launched new band Deadland Ritual and guitarist Tony Iommi is planning future projects.
The Recording Academy's special ceremony honoring the recipients will take place in Los Angeles on May 11, with further details to be announced later.
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Source: Black Sabbath to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Idaho Transportation Workers Find 2 Explosives Under Bridge
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho transportation officials say bridge inspectors found two undetonated explosive devices underwater at the base of a bridge that spans the Snake River near Nampa. Both devices were removed and destroyed by military experts, and a sweep of the area did not turn up any additional explosives.
It wasn't immediately clear how the explosives got there or how long they had been there.
Idaho Department of Transportation spokesman Jake Melder said the unexploded military ordnance was found underwater on the river floor near two of the piers supporting the bridge. A video of one of the devices posted by the Idaho Transportation Department online shows what appears to be a corroded artillery shell about 28 inches (72 centimeters) long that has some plant life growing either on or around it.
ITD worked with a bomb squad from the Nampa Police Department, the Mountain Home Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and local law enforcement to safely remove the ordinances and determine next steps.
Melder said it was the first time that an explosive device has been found near an Idaho bridge, and the department believes the likelihood of it happening again is small. He referred questions about the nature of the device to the Mountain Home Air Force base; officials there did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press.
The Idaho Transportation Department routinely inspects bridges, but those inspections don't typically include an underwater inspection team. In this case, Melder said, the team was called in because the department was preparing to make repairs to the bridge supports as well as to the deck of the structure.
The divers found the first explosive on Oct. 31 and the next one the following day.
"The ordnances themselves were both located about 20 feet (6 meters) underwater," Melder said. "What the assessment showed where they were placed didn't show an immediate safety risk to the public. We didn't need to have cause for an alarm."
An Explosive Ordnance Device Dive Team was brought in from the Navy. The divers removed the explosives on Nov. 9, and the bridge was closed for about 20 minutes during that process, Melder said.
The bridge is on Highway 45 just south of Nampa. About 1,700 vehicles travel across it every day, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
The last underwater inspection of the bridge was done in August 2016. No ordinance was seen during that inspection, though it's possible they were under silt or otherwise indistinguishable from rocks and other materials at the time.
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The 1999 movies Fight Club and The Matrix both incorporated symbolic and/or informational ‘predictive programming’, which in a general sense simply means they included deliberate public displays of content which predictively communicated major future events; albeit retaining a cloak of plausible deniability through deliberate obfuscation, and/or non-specificity. Fight Club is a movie which contains an abundance of predictive esoteric information, which was custom designed to be complimentary with the September 11th 2001 Twin Towers false-flag terror attack, which occurred exactly two years after its first screening on September 10th 1999 at the Venice Film Festival. The Matrix contained a much more subtle informational insert; however, this single instance was contextually important enough to similarly link the actual event of September 11th 2001, to the overall themes of initiatory enlightenment and human control systems expressed in the trilogy.
This series of posts are designed to be an in-depth esoteric and psychological examination of these connections – especially in the case of Fight Club and The Matrix franchise – but in doing so I will also make mention of Valley of the Dolls, Eye of the Devil, Rosemary’s Baby, V for Vendetta, Eyes Wide Shut, Ninth Gate, Black Swan, The Walk, the prescient and ever relevant insights in George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, and unexpectedly the Back To The Future movies. The esoteric systems of Hermetic Kabbalah, Freemasonry, Neotantra, and Thelema, will be exposed as being central to the programming in these movies, as well as the September 11th 2001 World Trade Center false-flag attack, and a possible sister event involving the Mecca Clock Tower and Kaaba.
[SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen Fight Club yet, this post will spoil the plot]
The above twelve minute video by Apophenia Productions needs to be viewed in order for this post to be fully understood. This video came to my attention about a year ago, and reinforces my two year suspicion that the Sept 11th 2001 Twin Tower attacks are only one half of a New World Order ritual, and that the Mecca Clock Tower is a long planned sister event. The movie Back To The Future (1985) directed by Robert Zemeckis, and its sequel Back To The Future Part II (1989), contain unmistakable evidence of foreknowledge for a double-event ritual, over fifteen years before the first event occurred. As the above video reveals, the maker of this well produced expose has not realized that he has discovered evidence of a double-event, and instead believes that this blatant predictive programming is a synchromystical reference to the single Twin Towers attack, which in turn was a ‘synchromystical portal’ to awaken people in some kind of evolutionary initiation. In this post I will give another interpretation of the purpose of these esoteric symbolic inserts, because I favor a more conspiratorial interpretation of the motives behind predictive programming, though the concept of a world wide initiation ceremony is quite apropos (intentionally for malevolent luciferian and gnostic purposes, not benevolent ones).
“But Marty has foreknowledge of two events”
The above video is very well produced, and should be commended for the quality of its content and communications clarity. However, an earlier video by the same producer is shown below, because it illustrates something very important about the BTTF movies which is not explained so clearly in the newer version above. I have time-stamped the video viewer below to begin at the 9:20 mark. Make sure you watch the below video for two minutes until the 11:20 mark to see my point about the significance of two events, and how the newer video above did not so clearly develop this important aspect. The narrator in the older video aptly states: “But Marty has foreknowledge of two events“; referring to the Twin Pines Mall attack, and the Clock Tower being struck by lightning. The first BTTF movie does indeed revolve around Marty’s knowledge of exactly two central plot events: A Clock Tower lightning strike in 1955, and an Islamic terror attack on Doctor Emmett Brown in 1985 at the Twin Pines Mall.
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GAMES, “ILLUMINATI: NEW WORLD ORDER”
As I have been exposing on this blog for nearly two years, the Sept 11th 2001 attack by ‘Binladen box-cutters’ (yeah, right), on the 7-towers of the Rockefeller initiated World Trade Center, was a geopolitical catalyst designed to unleash a worldwide Hegelian dialectic (Ordo Ab Chao), which is only completed once the reciprocal attack occurs involving the Saudi Binladen Group built 7-tower Abraj al-Bait complex (Mecca Clock Tower). This obvious worldwide ritual initiation into a New World Order initially using the Twin Temple Pillars, requires TWO EVENTS; one in the western world, and the other in the eastern world. I came to this conclusion early in 2014 whilst in deep thought over the ritual aspects of the Twin Towers, because from a geo-political point of view the Twin Towers and ‘Islam vs the West’ narrative, was extremely lacking in coherence. If the western oligarchy are to solidify their power with the Gulf Cooperation Council puppets they sponsor politically and militarily (Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, U.A.E., Oman), in the key Middle East crude oil and natural gas fiefdoms, then a kind of MENA Caliphate needs to be catalyzed on the same scale as the European Union. This would obviously be an event that would require a pan-Islamic catastrophe. So I started looking for such a catalyst, obviously starting in Mecca with the Kaaba; the literal sacred center of Islam. It didn’t take me too long to notice the BIG Clock Tower, and also the fact that it was built by the Saudi Binladen Group. As the Illuminati Card Game cards (shown to the right) which were produced within a decade of the BTTF movies suggest, a COMBINED DISASTER is maybe on the cards (pardon the pun).
Shown above is the clock tower prop flyer used in the BTTF movie [LARGER FLYER IMAGE HERE]. Notice the picture which features the top of two pillars on a town hall facade, and also the clock dial sitting atop them in the tympanum: symbolically Twin Pillars + a Clock in a Pyramid. I extrapolated on the significance of this pillars and pyramid arrangement, and why the concept of TIME and SPACE are related to Twin Pillars and the star Sirius – on pages 8-14 of my original 77-page PDF document BREAKING THE JUBILEE 77, 2014 (released Oct 2014). Further down in this current post I expand on this esoteric concept greatly, so I hope the reader will take the time to consume the importance of this symbolism. The ‘filler text’ used in the actual movie prop flyer is not related to the Clock Tower in the movie, but is instead a frequently utilized generic text used in Hollywood movie props – including Fight Club. This text was detectably used as early as Rocky II (1979) in mock newspaper pages. The text importantly includes the following excerpt:
“Thus at this conference all our governments found themselves in unanimous agreement regarding this undertaking. Arrangements for dealing with questions and disputes between the republics were further improved. Of no less importance was the common recognition shown of the fact that any menace from without to the peace of our continents concerns all of us and therefore properly is a subject for consultation and cooperation”
This text is not relevant to the movie, but is relevant to the New World Order motives I have been outlining on this blog. After much research, I have found that these words are taken from an international address by Cordell Hull, the longest ever serving U.S. Secretary of State (11 year term). They are contained within a widely circulated press release 77 years ago, dated December 13th 1938, regarding the 8th Pan-American Conference; which was held at Lima, in Peru. As one of the worlds leading WWII era internationalists, Cordell Hull would go on to become the main architect of the United Nations, which as my readers will be aware, is a globalist order posing as a ‘peace’ organization, conceived during, and birthed after, the chaos that was WWII; which to its architects was the necessary chaos to conceive an embryonic World Government, which is what the United Nations strives to become after high levels of engineered global chaos allow one to be formed. The Imperialistic technocrats who secretly steer the United Nations, will not stop contriving major chaos until they get what they desire; the whole world! Cordell Hull is known as the ‘father of the United Nations’; a moniker that U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt showered on him, and for this reason, Hull is one of the historical darlings of self proclaimed ‘progressives’ worldwide, who beg for an un-elected global technocracy to rule over them.
As a ‘progressive’ Democratic Party apparatchik from Dixie frat land, Hull is remembered as one of the movers who placed President-for-life F.D.R. into the White House, and the point-man for the U.S. Income Tax (Internal Revenue Service), which is the enforcement arm of the usurious Wall Street dominated Federal Reserve System. The ‘Fed’ is a ‘legal’ fiat money cartel, technically referred to as a private/public hybrid; a super-quango with a monetary monopoly. This cartel, however, is actually totally private when we consider that T.B.T.F Fed Member Banks donate the largest amounts to the election campaigns of American politicians, or provide them with personal loans to fund their own campaigns; as in the recent, very cozy case of Senator Ted Cruz, and Goldman Sachs, which coincidentally is where wife Heidi also works as an executive. Cordell Hull, it needs to be known, was a complete racist (read his memoirs), and a globalist who attacked import tariffs and embraced ‘free trade’; which is code-speak for support of off-shore multi-national monopoly capital cartels, who are shacked up with the T.B.T.F. members of the Fed and BoE money cartel, all ruling over a commercial empire enforced at the expense of entrepreneurial domestic businesses – which get regulated and taxed out of existence.
It should come as no surprise, therefore, that while in the halls of power, Cordell Hull was a very active Anglo-American Commercial Imperialist – posing as a “progressive” – who stated repeatedly that only ethnic European’s had the right to rule over other cultures (in an act of benevolence), and last, but not least, that the U.N. should be an agency to “prosecute war”, not to enforce peace; though the public relations people at the U.N., after its foundation, seemingly had a more pragmatic approach to branding. Presciently: “WAR IS PEACE”; as George Orwell aptly popularized. Winston Churchill had a similar view regarding a “world army” to “enforce peace”; so, dear reader, take a look at NATO, study Operation Gladio, and ask the question: “Who are the REAL global terrorists? … and who are their ‘useful idiot’ patsies?”. The Twin Towers and the Mecca Clock Tower attacks are the required worldwide ritual to consolidate the United Nations into a functional World Government – call it a christening – thus the appearance of the words of the author of the U.N. Charter on this flyer are important; especially the phrase “any menace from without to the peace”; which is the Hegelian modus operandi of the Imperial technocrats who run the United Nations from behind the vail of secrecy. This is the true reason for the Twin Towers & Mecca Clock Tower sister events: The deliberately nurtured enemy is ‘global terrorism’; the only victim is human freedom from an Imperial technocratic tyranny.
This series will analyze and develop the meaning of the Back To The Future predictive programming explained in the above videos, by broadening the scope to include deep analysis of two other predictive programming projects; The Matrix Trilogy and Fight Club. I will also attempt to place these movies into their similar framework which revolves around elite psychology, and to develop a theory of this psychology using an aspect I label the Emmanuel Golstein Complex; derived from George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. This novel will also be analyzed from the standpoint of elite psychology. I will also further develop some esoteric aspects of the symbolic architecture of the Twin Towers and Mecca Clock Tower, and explain how they will, and have been used, to create an initiatory liminal A∴A∴ ritual to manifest Aleister Crowley’s satanic Aeon of Horus.
“In a time of universal deceit,
telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― Anonymous; sometimes attributed to George Orwell without citation.
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House Legislative Update January 18, 2011 v.28 n.2 - South Carolina Legislature Online
Last Updated: Monday, 24 January 2011 09:23
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/reports/hupdate/lu2802.htm
South Carolina House of Representatives
Robert W. Harrell, Jr., Speaker of the House
OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Room 212, Blatt Building, P.O. Box 11867, Columbia, S.C. 29211, (803) 734-3230
House Week in Review
House Committee Action
Bills Introduced in the House This Week
NOTE: THESE SUMMARIES ARE PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ARE NOT THE EXPRESSION OF THE LEGISLATION'S SPONSOR(S) OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR THE INTERNAL USE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED BY A COURT OF LAW AS AN EXPRESSION OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Legislative Update, January 18, 2011
On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, the House of Representatives convened in Columbia for the commencement of the 119th South Carolina General Assembly.
The House approved and sent to the Senate H.3004, the "SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2011" which establishes new requirements for the General Assembly to take roll call votes that record the names and stances of legislators in the consideration of the Annual General Appropriations Bill, Conference and Free Conference Committee Reports, and other bills and joint resolutions. The legislation provides that the Annual General Appropriations Bill must be considered section-by-section on second reading, and must receive a recorded roll call vote by the House of Representatives and the Senate when the pending question is the adoption of an individual section. The legislation provides that a bill or joint resolution must receive a recorded roll call vote by the House of Representatives and the Senate when: (1) the pending question is adoption of a Conference or Free Conference Report; (2) the pending question is the passage of a bill or joint resolution on second reading; (3) either the House of Representatives or the Senate agrees to the other body’s amendment; or (4) a bill or joint resolution is amended and the pending question is the passage of a bill on third reading.
The House approved and sent to the Senate H.3278. This joint resolution provides that, until June 30, 2011, there are no restrictions on the TYPES OF APPLICANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY APPLY FOR A SPECIAL FIFTEEN-DAY BEER AND WINE PERMIT if the applicant meets all other requirements of law as determined by the Department of Revenue. The joint resolution is offered to provide a temporary and immediate correction until the General Assembly has an opportunity to approve a permanent law change to correct an inadvertent 2010 enactment restricting the issuance of special fifteen-day beer and wine sales permits to nonprofit organizations alone.
The full Ways and Means Committee met on Thursday, January 13, to provide a forum for sharing information on the state government budget shortfall. The committee heard assessments of the status of the Capital Reserve Fund, Local Government Fund, and state debt service and received reports from state agencies representing some of the most significant categories of state appropriations: K-12 education, higher education, technical education, corrections, social services, and health and human services.
BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE
HOUSE THIS WEEK
AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND
H.3276 HUNTING AND FISHING RIGHTS Rep. White
As a result of a favorable vote in the 2010 general election by the qualified electors of this state, this legislation ratifies and amends Article I of the South Carolina Constitution by adding Section 25. This Section outlines that hunting and fishing are valuable parts of the state’s heritage, important for conservation and a protected means of managing nonthreatened wildlife. It further outlines that citizens of this state have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife traditionally pursued, subject to laws and regulations promoting sound wildlife conservation and management.
H.3287 WATERCRAFT Rep. Hardwick
This bill adds that an abandoned watercraft may be removed and disposed of by a governmental agency that has jurisdiction over the area where the abandoned watercraft is located. Any watercraft abandoned for at least ninety days may be claimed by any person or entity as abandoned property.
H.3314 GEESE Rep. Limehouse
The legislation requires a person to attempt to relocate nuisance geese to property owned by the Department of Natural Resources or other private property before destroying such geese as prescribed by a federal permit.
H.3323 COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR OF PESTICIDES Rep. Gambrell
This bill provides that a person who may otherwise be considered a commercial applicator is not required to be certified under this provision if the only form or type of pest control used by this person is glyphosphate and if the person executes an affidavit, on a form provided by the director, attesting to this singular pest control use. This affidavit must be newly executed every five years.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
H.3289 'EAGLE SCOUTS OF AMERICA' SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Rep. Simrill
This legislation authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue ‘Eagle Scouts of America’ special license plates.
H.3293 OPERATION OF ROAD TERRAIN VEHICLES ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYSRep. Pitts
Under this legislation, the provisions which authorize golf carts to operate along the state’s highways apply to the operation of road terrain vehicles. An owner of a road terrain vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, obtain a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and may only operate on secondary roads within two miles of the owner’s residence of place of business.
H.3296 REVISIONS TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS Rep. Lowe
This legislation requires that in the first, second, and third grades at least five hours of the instructional day must be devoted to instruction in writing, English/language arts, and mathematics. Relating to the statewide assessment program, this legislation deletes a provision connecting student assessment scores and retention in the current grade level. Relating to academic performance ratings, this legislation provides that a third grade student who does not achieve a "met" or "exemplary" performance standard on certain sections of the assessment may not be promoted to the fourth grade until he achieves those standards, with certain exceptions.
H.3297 SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT COMPENSATION PACKAGE Rep. Lowe
This legislation prohibits a compensation package offered to a school district superintendent from including a provision that allows the superintendent to receive compensation that exceeds one year's salary upon termination of the contract with the district. An increase in the compensation that a superintendent receives upon termination of the contract must be approved by the qualified electors of the district by referendum during a special election.
H.3313 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SCHEDULE PLAN Rep. Govan
This legislation allows a school district board of trustees to propose an alternative school schedule plan providing for the operation of schools on a four-day weekly calendar pursuant to guidelines adopted by the State Board of Education. An alternative school schedule plan must meet the equivalent number of instructional hours of the statutory 180 day school term and must conform annual salaries for certified teachers accordingly, taking into account the ten scheduled staff development days. The plan also must be used in calculating the average daily membership for the district. An alternative school schedule plan must be submitted for approval by the State Department of Education by June first of the calendar year in which the alternative schedule will be implemented.
H.3274 EJECTMENT OF A TENANT Rep. Huggins
If grounds for ejectment for a residential rental agreement are circumstances that constitute malicious property damage or a threat to human life, this legislation allows a rule to show cause for ejectment of the tenant to be served by affixing a copy of it to the most conspicuous part of the premises. If grounds for ejectment constitute malicious property damage or threat to human life and the tenant fails to appear and show cause within five days, this legislation requires the magistrate to immediately issue an ejectment warrant; the tenant must be ejected by law enforcement. Relating to landlord remedies for tenant noncompliance affecting health and safety, this legislation provides that an emergency means circumstances considered to threaten significant property damage or human life. This legislation defines the terms "malicious property damage" and "threat to human life".
H.3277 RATIFICATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO USE SECRET BALLOTS IN LABOR ORGANIZATION VOTING Rep. Bedingfield
This legislation ratifies an amendment to the State Constitution so as to provide the fundamental right of an individual to vote by secret ballot is guaranteed for a designation, a selection, or an authorization for employee representation by a labor organization. The amendment was submitted to the qualified electors at the last general election and received a favorable vote.
H.3285 PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRING CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS TO RECEIVE A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATERep. Ballentine
This legislation proposes to amend the State Constitution so as to require the respective Houses of the General Assembly to conduct recorded roll call votes for the Annual General Appropriations Bill and certain other bills and joint resolutions whenever the pending question is adoption of a Conference Report or Free Conference Report, passage of a bill or joint resolution on second reading, the House of Representatives or the Senate approval of the other body's amendment, or a bill or joint resolution is amended and the pending question is the passage of a bill on third reading. The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives.
H.3291 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY Rep. Cooper
This legislation establishes the South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety as an administrative agency of state government which is comprised of a Division of Public Safety, a State Law Enforcement Division, a Division of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, and a Natural Resources Enforcement Division. The director of the Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety is appointed by the Governor, upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority statutorily exercised by the following offices, sections, departments, or divisions of the following state agencies as existing on the effective date of this legislation are transferred to and devolved on the department to include the Department of Public Safety, State Law Enforcement Division, Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, and the Natural Resources Enforcement Division of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. All rules, regulations, standards, orders, or other actions of these entities shall remain in effect unless specifically changed or voided by the department in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, or otherwise provided.
H.3292 REVISIONS PERTAINING TO CARRYING HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS Rep. Pitts
This legislation makes numerous revisions relating to carrying handguns and firearms. Among other things, this legislation provides a list of locations where certain persons are prohibited from carrying a handgun, whether concealed or not. The legislation includes provisions for the transportation and storage of firearms in a locked vehicle; the legislation provides that certain persons may not prohibit an individual from transporting or storing legally-possessed firearms or ammunition in the individual's privately-owned motor vehicle. The legislation provides that it is unlawful to carry a handgun, whether concealed or not, with the intent to use it unlawfully against another person. The intent to use a handgun unlawfully against another person shall not be inferred from the mere possession, carrying, or concealment of a loaded or unloaded handgun. The legislation revises the circumstances upon which a person can carry a firearm on school property. The legislation revises the circumstances upon which it is unlawful to carry a deadly weapon. Relating to additional penalties for carrying a firearm onto the premise of a business that sells alcoholic beverages, the legislation revises the penalties and the circumstances upon which they must be imposed. The legislation deletes the provision that requires a permit holder to have his identification card in his possession whenever he carries a concealable weapon and inform a law enforcement officer that he is a permit holder under certain circumstances. The legislation revises the locations upon which it is lawful to carry a concealable weapon with and without a permit, and it revises the circumstances upon which a valid out-of-state permit to carry a concealable weapon must be honored. Relating to the carrying of concealable weapons upon the premises of a business or a residence, this legislation revises the circumstances upon which it is lawful to carry a concealable weapon on these premises. Penalties are provided for various violations.
H.3295 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Rep. Herbkersman
Relating to the criteria for a nonprofit organization to obtain a license to sell alcoholic liquors by the drink, this legislation provides that under certain conditions a homeowner's association, chartered as a nonprofit organization by the Secretary of State, whose membership is limited to individuals who own property in the residential community and whose affairs are governed by a board of directors elected by the membership, is also eligible for such a license.
H.3308 "JAIDON'S LAW" – REVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Rep. Forrester
This legislation makes comprehensive revisions pertaining to the Department of Social Services and how the agency and the courts handle certain matters related to a child removed from the custody of his parents. Among other things, the legislation makes revisions pertaining to placement plans, termination of parental rights proceedings, and the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect.
H.3315 COMMEMORATIVE SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Rep. Limehouse
This legislation provides that every ten years, the General Assembly shall provide for a commemorative session of the General Assembly to be held at a suitable location in Charleston County to commemorate and bring to the attention of all South Carolinians and citizens of other states the role played by Charleston and the events that occurred in Charleston which are significant in the history of the United States.
H.3316 CALLER IDENTIFICATION FRAUD Rep. Funderburk
This legislation creates the offense of unlawfully altering the identification of a caller's number or caller identification spoofing. The legislation defines necessary terms, and it provides a penalty for violations.
LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
H.3294 INSURER TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO A CLAIMANT ABOUT CERTAIN MATTERS Rep. Sandifer
With certain exceptions and limits, this legislation requires an insurer to give written notice to a claimant about certain statutes of limitations or other time limits concerning the pending claim and the approaching expiration of these time limits.
H.3301 PLACEMENT OF DISPLAY MODEL MODULAR HOMES Rep. Clemmons
This bill revises standards for placement of modular homes, so as to provide circumstances in which a modular home used as a display model may be placed for its first residential use.
H.3286 PAYMENT OF FEDERALLY FUNDED EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITSRep. Bingham
This bill revises provisions relating to the payment of extended unemployment benefits when federally funded, so as to change the method for calculating certain funding indicators by basing the calculation on one or more three-month periods ending the preceding three calendar years.
H.3288 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION Rep. Simrill
This bill revises provisions relating to the distribution of monies appropriated to the Local Government Fund, so as to link the distribution ratio to the most recent annual population estimate as provided by the United States Census Bureau.
H.3298 EXTENSION OF THE DEVELOPERS’ MULTIPLE SUBDIVISION LOT PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT Rep. Lowe
This joint resolution extends the developers’ maximum five year multiple subdivision lot property tax discount through property tax year 2015 for those lots on which the discount expires with property tax years 2010 through 2014.
H.3320 MAXIMUM SALES, USE, OR CASUAL EXCISE TAX ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES Rep. Cobb-Hunter
This bill revises provisions establishing the maximum sales, use, or casual excise tax on certain items of tangible personal property, including motor vehicles, so as to increase the maximum tax from three hundred to five hundred dollars. The legislation provides a credit equal to one-half the sales, use, or casual excise tax otherwise due on the sale or lease of a motor vehicle in which the amount subject to the tax imposed by this chapter is ten thousand dollars or less.
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Chicago Down Under: Infrastructure
November 2, 2010 (CHICAGO)
"Around the Civil War time, the first tunnels for pedestrian traffic were built," said John Russick, senior curator, Chicago History Museum.
Those tunnels were built under Washington and LaSalle in order to get people from downtown to the West and North sides of the city. The tunnels also served as an escape route during the Great Chicago Fire. Near the turn of the last century, a more extensive tunnel system was built to install telephone lines.
"And they built those tunnels large enough to have a small gauge railway system there," said Russick.
The freight system was used to deliver goods and coal to downtown buildings, as well as discreetly haul away trash and ash from the boiler rooms. At its peak, there were 60 miles of tunnels mirroring downtown streets.
With the advent of paved roads and cars, tunnels became obsolete and many were closed. The remaining tunnels were used for utility lines. In 1992, the breach in the Kinzie tunnel led to Chicago's underground flood. Many of the tunnels have since been sealed. Only city engineers and contractors are allowed in.
"The tunnels are six feet wide by 7 1/2 feet tall in a horseshoe shape," said J.J. Madia, Chicago Department of Transportation civil engineer. "You have to have training for confined space because you're in a limited area … You have to walk the tunnel by flashlight; there's no lights."
In the sub-basement of City Hall there's a super-secret hatch leading to the tunnel system.
You'll have better luck traveling beneath another century-old form of transportation -- the Lake Street Bridge -- one of 36 moveable bridges in Chicago.
"The ones downtown operate about 150 times a year, mainly for pleasure craft. The ones in the Calumet area … operate 5 to 6,000 times a year because they operate year-round," said Vasile Jurca, CDOT civil engineer.
The control room of the bridge house is the brain of the operation. Underground is the brawn.
"This is known as a bascule bridge. Bascule is French for 'seesaw' or 'teeter-totter,'" said Jurca. "Although it's a huge piece of machinery, it doesn't take much power to move it since it's so evenly balanced. All it takes is two 60 horsepower engines, which account to smaller than a mid-size sedan."
The first step: Warning bells ring as the gates come down. Crews make sure the bridge is clear, and the operator disengages the locks and applies power. As the bridge begins to rise, the counterweight 40 feet below does the rest. Three crews of bridge tenders leapfrog to every third bridge to keep the operation running smoothly. Once all the boats are clear, they do the whole thing in reverse. The whole process takes about 12 minutes.
One of Chicago's most famous underground routes is also the one most available to the public -- Lower Wacker Drive. It's famous because it's been featured in many popular films, such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Dark Knight."
"Wacker Drive is one of the few streets that goes north-south and east-west, and it connects Lake Shore Drive to the Eisenhower, 290 Expressway, so it's a great shortcut to get through the central business district with very few lights," said Michelle Woods, CDOT assistant project director.
Wacker Drive was part of Daniel Burnham's plan of Chicago in 1909; the idea was to separate pedestrians and vehicular traffic on the upper level and put all industrial and business traffic on the lower level.
Right now, the north-south section of Lower Wacker is closed in preparation for a total reconstruction of Upper and Lower Wacker from Randolph to Congress. In two years, Chicago's favorite underground shortcut will be back in business.
While Lower Wacker never connected to the freight tunnels, the east-west portion, which opened in 1923, is considered historic. The north-south section, which opened in the 1950s, is not.
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Leonard Fournette told that suspension voids guaranteed money in deal
By ESPN.com news services via ESPN
Jan 10, 2019, 4:26 PM ET
The Jacksonville Jaguars have notified running back Leonard Fournette that his suspension late last month voided the remaining guarantees in his four-year rookie contract, coach Doug Marrone confirmed Monday.
The fourth overall pick in the 2017 draft was suspended without pay for the team's Dec. 2 game against Indianapolis after leaving the bench and getting into a fight with Buffalo defensive end Shaq Lawson on Nov. 25. Fournette lost nearly $100,000 in salary during the suspension. It could cost him $7.1 million more if the Jaguars decided to cut him with no guaranteed money remaining.
Fournette's standing with the Jaguars reached a new level of unrest Sunday in the season finale at Houston after he and fellow running back T.J. Yeldon spent most of the game on the bench, appearing disinterested in anything that was happening.
Executive vice president Tom Coughlin unloaded on the two after Sunday's loss to Houston in an unsolicited statement.
"I am disappointed in the behavior today from T.J. Yeldon and Leonard Fournette," Coughlin said. "They were disrespectful, selfish and their behavior was unbecoming that of a professional football player."
Yeldon, whose contract expires in March and is unlikely to return to Jacksonville, didn't play a snap against the Texans. Carlos Hyde and David Williams combined to carry the ball 12 times for 15 yards in the 20-3 loss.
The incident capped a tumultuous season for Fournette, who missed eight games because of injuries and disciplinary reasons. Fournette missed six full games and half of two others with a right hamstring injury in the first eight weeks of the season and was suspended without pay for the Dec. 2 game against Indianapolis.
There was mounting frustration inside the organization about the length of Fournette's rehab from the hamstring injury, and that time away apparently impacted his conditioning. He looks heavier than when he reported for training camp, when he said he was down to 223 pounds -- his lowest weight since his sophomore season at LSU. During the Dec. 23 game against Miami, the CBS broadcast crew said Fournette, who reported at 240 pounds as a rookie in 2017, told them he was at 233 pounds.
It's unusual for an NFL player to gain weight during the season, and Fournette was unable to do much, if any, conditioning during the time he was rehabbing his injured hamstring. Even so, it has been seven weeks since he returned to the lineup.
Fournette also was caught on video yelling at a fan in the stands during the team's embarrassing loss to Tennessee on Dec. 6. The video clip released on TMZ.com shows Fournette yelling that he was going to "beat your ass" at an unknown fan before two people walk up and escort Fournette away.
Fournette, whom the Jaguars drafted fourth overall in 2017, has rushed for 439 yards and five touchdowns and averaged just 3.3 yards per carry this season.
Yeldon was the Jaguars' main back while Fournette was injured and ran for 414 yards and one touchdown in 14 games this season. He also was the Jaguars' second-leading receiver with 55 catches for 487 yards and four touchdowns.
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Are these the UK companies with the highest growth potential?
25 Apr 2019 | Beauhurst
Home Blog Are these the UK companies with the highest growth potential?
Category: Product, Tech & innovation
At Beauhurst, we’re on a mission to track every ambitious company in the UK, curating comprehensive profiles of their business on our user-friendly platform. In pursuit of this aim, we’ve formulated a range of metrics for helping us locate and track businesses of interest. We refer to these as “triggers” – events that indicate a company is ambitious and has fast-growth potential, and we currently have eight.
Beauhurst's growth triggers
Equity/venture debt investment
Any company that has secured equity or venture debt fundraising from any source. We are the only data provider that tracks every equity deal – even those that are never made public.
Why do we track this?
These investments show that a company has ambition, is ready to scale, and investor is confident enough to back it.
Academic Spinout
Any company that has been spun-out of a UK university or Higher Education institution.
Academic spinouts have a lot of potential, benefitting from intensive research and development, and extended support from the institutions they are born out of.
Scaleup
Any company that meets the OECD’s definition of a scaleup – 20% year on year growth in headcount or turnover, over a three-year period.
Meeting the definition of a “scaleup” is a clear sign that a company is growing quickly over a sustained period.
Accelerator Graduate
Has completed one of the UK’s top business accelerator programmes.
The UK’s top accelerator programmes consistently produce some of the country’s most promising young businesses. We track their entire graduating cohorts because many of them go on to greater things.
Has completed a management buy in/buy out.
Companies that complete MBOs and MBIs often go on to grow quickly as a result of new, ambitious management.
High-Growth List
Has been listed on one of the UK’s top high-growth lists.
Featuring on a list like the Fast Track 100 or Technology Fast 50 indicates a company is growing quickly and is gaining visibility.
Innovation Grant Recipient
Has received an innovation grant from a selected programme.
Winning a grant from organisations like Innovate UK, FP7 and Horizon 2020 show that a company is ambitious, innovative and has been validated by demanding third parties.
When a company fulfils one of these triggers, they are assigned a badge on the Beauhurst platform. Most companies we track have just one or two badges – for example they may have completed both an equity and debt fundraising. Many go beyond that, achieving three or four badges (possibly featured in a high-growth list or spun out from a university. However, just two (out of 24,000 currently tracked businesses) have gone on to achieve more than five. These are The Floow and Brandwatch, with six apiece.
This may not necessarily indicate that these companies have more growth potential than others (although this may be the case in time), but it is interesting to note that they have used a wide variety of methods to create and grow their business.
The Floow
The Floow, incorporated in 2012, operates in the up-and-coming “telematics” sector. Telematics is a combination of the terms Telecoms and Informatics, meaning the transmission of information over large distances. In a commercial context, this term is mostly associated with the mobility industry, and this is the niche The Floow has occupied.
The Floow’s developers have created a software platform which connects with a user’s smartphone, and tracks their driving performance as they drive. According to their marketing, this is currently being used by insurance companies so they can price policies accurately depending on the safety of the driver. It’s also being used by fleet operators and individual drivers to identify poor performance, and The Floow has its own driving course to help drivers improve their technique.
A spinout from the University of Sheffield (based on research from software engineer Sam Chapman and informatics engineer Fabio Ciravegna), The Floow has also received nearly £1m in grant funding from a range of organisations. This includes several EU funds, such as Horizon 2020. In 2015 the company was awarded a Queen’s Award for Innovation, and also attended Tech Nation’s prestigious Future Fifty accelerator programme, aimed at the UK’s leading tech companies.
Brandwatch, on the other hand, describes itself as a social intelligence company.
Apparently incorporated in 2007, our files suggest a much earlier inception back in 2000. Either the company was in stealth stage for a long time, or, more likely, the new company was based on a pre-existing legal entity that was also owned by the founders. This Brighton tech company has developed software which automatically sifts through the major social media platforns, detecting online “chatter” regarding their client brands. This has obvious and powerful use cases in helping brands track and manage their online reputation.
As befits the older company, Brandwatch has proven sales potential, with revenues growing from £15m in 2014 to £36m in 2017. This makes them a scaleup – a business displaying consistent levels of fast-growth – and they’ve achieved places on a plethora of high-growth business lists, such as Fast Track’s Tech 100, and City A.M.’s The Leap 100.
Founded by Giles Palmer, an Old Cliftonian and ex-finance exec at Sky, Brandwatch has been backed by a range of large venture funders, including Silicon Valley Bank, and Highland Capital Partners, with almost £100m of financing secured in total. This company has also been accelerated by Future Fifty.
Brandwatch’s latest equity injection was unannounced to the press. However, company filings indicate £60m was raised, at a pre-money valuation of around £250-300m (though we were unable to confirm this figure with the company).
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Muhammad ’Abdu: Father of Islamic Feminism and Critical Thought
Muhammad ’Abdu was an Egyptian Islamic jurist, journalist, religious scholar and liberal reformer. He was regarded as one of the key founding figures of Islamic Modernism. ‘Abdu was born in 1849 to a Turkish father and an Arab mother in Egypt (Nile Delta) and grew up during the government of Muhammad ’Ali. At the age of 13, he was sent to the Ahmadi Mosque in Tanta to attend classes. However, Muhammad was not satisfied with the learning method: the students had to memorize religious texts without understanding them. This experience would have a major impact on its subsequent reforms in…
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Muhammad ’Abdu was an Egyptian Islamic jurist, journalist, religious scholar and liberal reformer. He was regarded as one of the key founding figures of Islamic Modernism.
‘Abdu was born in 1849 to a Turkish father and an Arab mother in Egypt (Nile Delta) and grew up during the government of Muhammad ’Ali.
At the age of 13, he was sent to the Ahmadi Mosque in Tanta to attend classes. However, Muhammad was not satisfied with the learning method: the students had to memorize religious texts without understanding them. This experience would have a major impact on its subsequent reforms in education.
In 1866, he continued his studies in the University of al-Azhar. He was greatly influenced by his teacher Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, the founder of the modern pan-Islamism, which sought to unite the Muslim world under the banner of the faith. It was al-Afghani who introduced Muhammad to both European science and science from the Islamic world.
His views changed throughout his life, from an initial view of opposition to Western influence, into admiration of Western values and the allowance of ‘Western’ changes to the societies. ‘Abdu wanted to synthesize Western civilization with fundamental Islamic ideas. Although his views were opposed by the established political and religious order, they would later be embraced by Arab nationalism after World War I. Muhammad ’Abdu made great efforts to preach harmony between the Sunnis and the Shi’a. Broadly speaking, he preached brotherhood between all schools of thought in Islam.
Are the values of Islam and those of the West contradictory?
’Abdu had a love-hate relationship with the West. Initially, he was against the Western values and standards imposed by the British occupation in Egypt. In 1882, he was eventually exiled from Egypt by the British for supporting the Egyptian nationalist revolt.
During his exile, he spent several years in Ottoman Lebanon, Paris and England. It was during this time that he learned and appreciated Western values and norms. ‘Abdu believed that the core values of western countries, such as freedom, human rights, and justice, are universal and do not conflict with Islam or any other religion, but are important constituents of Islamic teachings.
“I went to the West and saw Islam, but no Muslims. I got back to the East and saw Muslims, but not Islam.” – Muhammad ‘Abdu
According to ’Abdu, a teacher’s role is to direct men towards education. He believed that Islam encouraged men to detach from the world of their ancestors and that it reproved the slavish imitation of tradition. He believed that the growth of western civilization in Europe was based on these two principles.
‘Abdu believed that Europeans were roused to act after a large number of them were able to exercise their choice and to seek out facts with their own minds. His Muslim opponents refer to him as an infidel; however, his followers called him a sage, a reviver of religion and a reforming leader.
Muhammad ‘Abdu and Islamic feminism
Abdu advocated for the education of women. He believed that men and women are equal in rights and duties; they are also equal in reason, feelings and sense of self.
‘Abdu spoke relentlessly about the nature of Islamic feminism, which he distinguished from the Western-style feminism. The genuine framework based on ‘Islamic model’ which he ideally constructed according to the spirit of the Qur’an and Sunnah. ’Abdu advocates thorough reform in legal sphere which affect the right of Muslim women.
He consistently upholds the dignity and equal right of women and men and maintained that polygamy “was only permissible when equal justice and impartiality were guaranteed.” He concluded that considering the impossibility of achieving this, the Quranic ideal must be monogamy. More information about this issue can be found in his work Tafsir al-Manar.
Ijtihad, the independent investigation
Ijtihad is a technical term of Islamic law that describes the process of making a legal decision by independent interpretation of the legal sources, the Quran and the Sunnah. The word derives from the Arabic verbal root jahada “struggle,” the same root as that of jihad; the ‘t’ is inserted because the word is a form VIII verb. The common etymology is worth noting, as both words touch on the concepts of struggle or effort. In the case of form VIII verbs, this means to “struggle with oneself,” as through deep thought.
Ijtihad is a method of legal reasoning that does not rely on the traditional schools of jurisprudence, or madhabs. Thus jurists used Ijtihad to help reach legal rulings, in cases where the Quran and Sunnah did not provide clear direction for certain decisions.
In the early Muslim community every adequately qualified jurist had the right to exercise such original thinking and those who did so were termed mujtahids. But with the crystallization of legal schools (madhhabs) under the Abbasid Caliphate (reigned 750–1258), the Sunnis (the majority branch of Islam) decided that the “gates of Ijtihad” were closed and that no scholar could ever again qualify as mujtahid.
But what does it mean for us that the gates of Ijtihad are closed?
This means that Muslims were no longer allowed to use ijtihad, independent investigation, to solve problems. If a seemingly new problem arose, they were supposed to find an analogy from earlier scholars and apply that ruling to the problem that arose.
From the 10th century onwards, Sunni Muslim leaders began to see questioning as politically dangerous to their ability to rule. Muslim scholars also appear to have decided that as all questions had been addressed, there was no longer any need to exercise independent judgment. The result was that exercising independent judgment became no longer permissible. What followed the closing of the Gates of Ijtihad in the Muslim world were centuries of political and intellectual decline; Muslims were not allowed to question.
During the twelfth century, nevertheless, there were still attempts to use rational reasoning. In Muslim Spain, for instance, Ibn Rushd aka Averroes, one of the founders of secular reasoning in Europe, refused to accept the closing of the Gates of Ijtihad.
’Abdu was also a great advocate of Ijtihad. He believed that Ijtihad was essential due to the fact the Hadith and Quran did not cover all issues in the world. Laws, customs, and social concerns were considered liable to change because they are not sacred, and are just applications of Islamic thought to cultural customs, each different based on traditions of the location. He has gradually expanded the definition of Ijtihad to mean critical, independent reasoning in all domains of thought. In other words, the proper domain of Ijtihad was taken to be not just Islamic law but rather all aspects of thought.
In an egalitarian move, modernists often hold that it is not just jurists but all Muslims who have the responsibility to carry on Ijtihad.
He believed that the Muslim world will be able to think creatively and again become a center of science and knowledge, as it used to be in the early centuries of Islam until Muslim countries and Muslim communities in the West allow their people to express themselves freely — without fear of reprisal. The question that still remains of course is the next: is there an effective chance that Muslims could reopen the Gates of ijtihad?
Muhammad ‘Abdu was the “first leader of modern thought in Egypt”, “the father of the 20th century Muslim thought” and “a pioneer of the modernist movement in the Arab world”, whose legacy in the history of Islamic reform was significant, carrying a dynamic role in the transformation and reinterpretation of Islam in contemporary thought.
He was a fighter against corruption, and wanted to integrate western and Islamic ideals and tradition, championing Islamic feminism and liberalize the educational system. ‘Abdu was a true believer of a form of Islam that would liberate men from enslavement, provide equal rights for all human beings, abolish the religious scholar’s monopoly on exegesis and abolish racial discrimination and religious compulsion.
“I hope to see the two great religions, Islam and Christianity hand-in-hand, embracing each other. Then the Torah and the Bible and the Qur’an will become books supporting one another being read everywhere, and respected by every nation.” He added that he was “looking forward to seeing Muslims read the Torah and the Bible. – Muhammad Abduh
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On July 24, 1988, a 747 carrying 260 passengers and 15 crewmembers was speeding toward takeoff at Indira Gandhi International when a signal light warned of an engine fire. The crew decided to abort the takeoff and the aircraft overran the runway and plowed through 1,000 yards of mud before it could stop. Fortunately, everyone onboard survived, but the impact caused the main gear to collapse and tore up the underbelly. Nearly 70% of the aircraft required repair or replacement.
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Consequent restoration efforts amounted to the largest aircraft-on-ground job in Boeing history, requiring more than 100 mechanics, planners, engineers and inspectors to set up shop in New Delhi and work around the clock for months. Ultimately the mission was a success, as the aircraft was completely repaired (two weeks ahead of schedule even) and took flight again without difficulty. In aviation maintenance circles, AOG situations generally are thought of as problems that prevent aircraft from flying. "AOGs happen when an aircraft is not dispatchable," explains JetBlue Airways Technical Operations Inventory Audit Manager Kenny Highlander. "We follow [US] FAA guidelines as far as the operational performance of the aircraft and work from the minimum equipment list. In some cases the aircraft can still be dispatched with items rendered operable, especially if it has a backup system. For example, we have two HF radios on our A320s."
AOG situations "are rarely caused by staffing issues," says Southwest Airlines Senior VP-Operations Greg Wells. "Normally, if not always, they are technical issues, mainly mechanical issues. When an aircraft is on the ground at a station that is not one of our normal maintenance cities where we would have parts on hand, it would be considered AOG. If we have an aircraft sitting in Boise, where we have a very small operation, and we have a mechanical issue and need a part, that would require an AOG response."
Various parts suppliers offer AOG shipping to get replacement parts to maintenance crews standing by as quickly as possible. Effective communication and logistic procedures factor significantly into a supplier's ability to acquire, transport and deliver the right parts swiftly without delay. Usually AOG part requests can be fulfilled in under 24 hr.but at double the price of what it would cost under normal conditions.
LOGISTICS & TIME
Given the thousands of commercial aircraft currently flying worldwide, it's not so surprising that AOG situations are happening continuously24 hr. a day, 365 days a year. "We handle several hundred AOG shipments every day," says Sterling Courier Aviation Division President Ed Edrington. "You never know what the next call is going to be. It might be as simple as getting a valve to a nearby airport, or it may involve putting a 777 engine on a charter and taking it to India."
JetBlue estimates it handles between three and six AOGs each morning. It's impossible to predict which parts it will need to repair or replace, but the status of flight-critical systems usually determines whether or not aircraft are ready for dispatch. "We operate off loan and borrow agreements," Highlander notes. "We loan parts to other airlines and we borrow parts from other airlines, but we don't share a spares pool at this time." The carrier has on-call maintenance in its "nonmaintenance cities" but also relies on such suppliers as United Services and Nordam for unusual situations like ground damage incidents that require heavy maintenance.
Southwest says about 10 times per month it might deal with a situation where an aircraft in need of a part is grounded for longer than 1 hr. Through its stores department and maintenance bases, it tries to act as its own AOG supplier to prevent lengthy delays. "We have ways to get something to almost every station we've got within eight hours," Wells says. "Of course, if we need a part from Boeing and their AOG group, it might take a little longer, especially if it's an engine."
Most large airlines have an AOG desk run by logistics and operations staff ready to receive and make calls about grounded aircraft that need repairs. Edrington says that handling ensuing requests takes confidence and skill. "The idea is to provide fast-on and fast-off the phone service so that people at AOG desks around the country can go on to their next challenge yet feel comfortable enough that their shipment will be handled in the most efficient way possible."
What is the part and part number? Where can it be picked up? Where is it going and who will receive it? Answers to these kinds of questions set in motion AOG logistical processes of transport and delivery that put a premium on speed and time. The clock is ticking and every minute an aircraft is grounded means it's not earning revenue. "We're not trying to determine if it was a fair price for the move," recognizes Highlander. "It's more about how much money we would lose in revenue and lose in passenger commitment if folks don't make their flight."
At A J Walter Aviation, maintaining communication with customers throughout the delivery process is vital. "We keep people advised to the status of their product every step of the way," Aviation Operations Director Andy Smith points out. "We fully monitor everything. We monitor the flights. We track and trace. We make sure it's on the flight. We make sure it's landed."
COSTS & STRATEGIES
Sometimes AOG situations can be extreme. Highlander recalls an instance when JetBlue had to charter a 747 to transport an engine to the Caribbean, where a plane was grounded. "It cost the company an excess of $150,000 for the move," he says. Then there's the issue of waiting and the amount of time an aircraft is grounded, which is also costly. "We've had an aircraft with ground damage out of service for over 20 days," he adds. "We also had some foreign object damage on an E-190. It took us seven days to get a rudder out of Brazil."
Sending the wrong part also can extend ground times. Southwest has learned this the hard way, Wells admits. "Often you think you have the right part but you don't," he says. "We have different series 737s so it's easy to make a mistake with parts. The serial numbers need to match. You can't even try to get by with the wrong one, even if it fits perfectly." Such mistakes could end up doubling the time an aircraft waits on the ground. "Sometimes the best-laid plans fall apart," he acknowledges. "So instead of a three-hour AOG situation, you're facing a six-hour situation."
A J Walter has various power-by-the-hour deals in place aimed at anticipating AOG situations and projecting costs over an extended period of time. Spare parts replenishment is a key component of these kinds of arrangements. "We set up mutual agreements on what is covered on your aircraft," explains Smith. "You might phone and say 'I need a piece of avionics equipment,' and we'll say 'yes that's covered in the contract' or 'no that's not covered.' If it is, we'll ship it to you and ask that you send us the part that needs repair so we can fix it and send it back to you."
The company also offers lease packs for line replaceable units. Strategically stocking LRUs near aircraft that are supported under these deals can boost response capabilities. "An airline might ask us to supply the top 50 units it uses," Smith adds. "So we'll put them in a warehouse and bill them per month under a separate lease contract on those spares. This can help avoid serious AOG situations, especially with countries that have tight customs. A part sent to Russia could be an AOG delivery, but it might take two days to clear it."
READY & WILLING
So are certain parts more prone to break than others? Edrington says that if he knew that answer he could probably retire. "In a perfect world, an airline would have every part it would need for every aircraft at every city it flies to," he posits. "But parts simply cannot be stocked at every station because the cost would be prohibitive."
Proactive maintenance is one of the best ways to minimize AOG situations, claims Wells. "We cycle parts on and off the aircraft long before it's really necessary to do so. Most of those can be reengineered, sent back and reused. But we tend to replace parts before they reach their full lifecycle. We don't want to take them to the end and edge of failure." JetBlue pursues a similar strategy, one that's based on forward-thinking decision-making and steady compliance. "Keeping AOGs in check often depends on how you maintain your fleet and try to mitigate risk," Highlander says. "One of our goals is to maintain aircraft to the highest standard possible so that when things do happen, they're easier to recover from because we're not looking at multiple solutionswe're usually looking at a single solution." This often calls for staunch adherence to a maintenance program and the ability to manage MELs effectively.
Fleet selection also can contribute to AOG frequency, notes Highlander. "I think the chances of an AOG increase when you introduce a new airframe into the system," he adds. Last year JetBlue had to deal with a software glitch that affected a variety of systems onboard its E-190s. "We've had some issues with our Embraer aircraft that have caused delays in dispatch, but we've been working with the OEM to try to correct them."
Considering the millions of parts and miles of wiring on a typical commercial aircraft, it is unlikely that AOG services will become obsolete. After all, the AOG industry, when you include all the costs associated with parts and services, is a billion-dollar business. Time is money, and you just never know what parts will one day stop working. Edrington, who has worked the trade for nearly two decades and even earned the moniker Mr. AOG, puts it this way: "You could have a fifty-dollar valve that's keeping a several-million-dollar aircraft from flying. Money is secondary to the time relationship in getting the part from where it's at to where it's needed so that the airplane can get back up into revenue service as quickly as possible."
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Gratitude Friday: No Sick
An episode of Creative Mind
By theZim
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Daily explorations into the mind of a creative. theZim is an artist, musician, father, podcaster, videographer, future MFA grad student at SDSU. This is his life log.
Mindset, faith, the assumption something better is waiting for you.
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It’s Not Always Depression
Today on the podcast I talk about mental health, my family, Uber shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
No Internet
Today on the podcast I talk about no internet at my house, Uber shift, gratitude Friday, a girl named Faith, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
How Much Money I Make On Anchor And YouTube
Today in the podcast I talk about making money on Anchor And YouTube, Uber shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Apple Pay And No More Wallet
Today on the podcast I talk about getting rid of my wallet, getting my car back, new ad sponsor, Uber shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Three Ways To Reduce Stress
Today on the podcast I talk about three ways to reduce stress, Uber shift, Luna Grill, Apple Pay, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
How To Make The Most Of It
Today on the podcast I talk about grad school and how to make the most of it, Uber shift, my parking spot, my pelvic floor, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Battle With The Ants
Today on the podcast I talk about my battle with ants in my room, Uber shift, gratitude Friday, cramps in my abdomen, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Got Accepted To San Diego State University For Graduate School Master of Fine Arts
Today on the podcast I talk about getting in to grad school, Uber shift, software, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Review
Today on the podcast I talk about the Lego Movie 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, Uber shift, meditation, a girl named Olivia, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Explanation Of Gratitude Friday
Today on the podcast I explain gratitude Friday and Uber shift. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Explanation Of Meditation Thursday
Today on the podcast I talk about meditation Thursday, and my Uber shift. Links to meditation videos: https://youtu.be/476ksk-FfPQ https://youtu.be/jeGT1VXwfx4 Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Explanation Of Confession Wednesday
Today on the podcast I talk about confession Wednesday, my first rides with Uber, and Anchor getting bought by Spotify. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Explanation Of Manifestation Tuesday
Today on the podcast I explain what Manifestation Tuesday is all about, I also tell you what my manifestation is for this week, about acupuncture, massage, trouble with Fair/Uber, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Using The Fair App For Uber
Today on the podcast I talk about switching out cars again, scheduling a PT appointment for my pelvic floor, publishing a WOTS podcast, uploading another rideshare video, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Working On A theZim & Arock EP
Today on the podcast it's gratitude Friday. Today I talk about getting a ride from Fair, my pelvic floor, Straight Outta Compton, working on new music, meeting with my mom, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Good News And I Don't Know Yet News
Today on the podcast I talk about some good news about my pelvic floor, and some I don't know yet news about driving for Uber, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
It's A Choice, What I Make Things Mean
Today on the podcast I talk about the two choices to worry about working or to not, and a bunch of other stuff. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Listened To Yesterdays Podcast
Today is gratitude Friday. Today on the podcast I talked about what I thought about the live podcast after listening to it, feeling better, what I am grateful for, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Open Mic At Space Bar San Diego
Today on the podcast I recorded my performance at the Space Bar in San Diego, I also talk about what it felt like, applying for scholarships and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
"Glass" Movie Review
Today on the podcast I talk about, stats of the podcast, my urology appointment, acupuncture, the move "Glass", my car, posting new videos, my plan with my music, about confession Wednesday, run log, Instagram, taxes, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Creative Mind The Crazy Ass Podcast TMI Times Of theZim
Today on the podcast I talk about my prostatitis... again, Lyft shift... again... and the new name for the podcast, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Signed Up To Drive For Uber
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, I signed up for Uber, gratitude Friday, my son's birthday, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Prepare For Life Like You Are A Professional Athlete
today on the podcast I talk about life punching me in the face, feeling better, preparing for life like an athlete, meditation thursday, Spiderman Far From Home trailer, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
The Hardest Question To Answer Is "Why Me?"
Today on the podcast I talk about the hardest question to answer, I also had acupuncture. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Feel Like I Am Being Punished For A Crime I Didn't Commit
I Feel Like I Am Being Punished For A Crime I Didn't Commit Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday
Gratitude Friday Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Meditation Thursday
Today on the podcast I talked about meditation Thursday, my bladder, a girl named Kaela, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Aquaman Review
Today on the podcast I talk about my last podcast, Aquaman, new music, Lyft shift, my iPod, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Warning!!! Very Personal Podcast Potential TMI Ahead
Today on the podcast I talk about something that has stolen my confidence. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Thank You Seattle Seahawks!!!
Today on the podcast I talk about the Seahawks last game of the season, Lyft shift, positive mindset, expecting something better, parenting is a choose your own adventure, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: Seahawks!!!
Today on the podcast I talk about gratitude Friday, the Seahawks, Lyft shift, going to the dentist, my butt, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Focus On What You Can Control
Today on the podcast it's meditation Thursday, I talk about what I can control, positive mindset, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about having a positive mindset, struggling with decisions, being unhappy, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Happy New Year 2019 Resolutions And Goals
Today on the podcast I talk about my resolutions and goals for 2019, also I published a couple videos on my youtube channel. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
New Years Eve A 2018 Retrospective
today on the podcast I tell you a list of significant events that happened in 2018. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Ableton Live 10 Suite
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, rating a passenger one star, Ableton live 10 suite, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
YouTube Trolls
Today on the podcast I talk about my neighbor parking in the wrong spot again, youtube trolls, lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about meditation Thursday, and Lyft Shift. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Happy Christmas!!!!
Today on the podcast I wish you a happy Christmas! See you in a few days! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about my health, Lyft shift, my kids winter concert, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Meditation Thursday Staying Centered
Today on the podcast I talked about meditation Thursday, staying centered, taking a Lyft ride that wasn't very good, Lyft shift, my health issues, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Asked For Her Number
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, Lyft holiday party, asking for a passengers number, finding my second wind, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Just Want To Make It To Friday
Today on the podcast I talk about not sleeping well, manifestation Tuesday, doing what you can, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
New Ride Challenge Bonus
Today on the podcast I talk about returning a lost phone, a new ride challenge bonus, Lyft shift, my bladder, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks Vs. 49ers 2
Today on the podcast I talk about how I am feeling, the Seahawks Vs. 49ers, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Parenting Is A Dark Comedy
Today on the podcast I talk about my health issues, parenting, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about gratitude, my health issues, a girl named Solin, music, business cards, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
An Embarrassing Moment
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, an embarrassing moment, meditation Thursday, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
YouTube Monetization Is Back On
Today on the podcast I talk about manifestation Tuesday, confession Wednesday, Lyft shift, getting monetization on my YouTube channel again, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about my visit to the urologist, run log, message for my children and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks Vs. Vikings
Today on the podcast I talk about the Seahawks Vs. Vikings game, run log, podcast vs. videos, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2
Today on the podcast I talk about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
2018 Hyundai Sonata Review
Today on the podcast I talk about my 2018 Hyundai Sonata, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Avengers: Endgame Trailer
Today on the podcast I talk about gratitude Friday, Avengers: Endgame Trailer, Lyft shift, my neighbor and her parking habits, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
#Adobe368
Today on the podcast I talk more about my baldder, using essential oils, #adobe368, CPM, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Over Active Bladder (OAB)
Today on the podcast I talk about manifestation Tuesday and confession Wednesday, my bladder issues, Lyft shift, update on my car, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Good News I Don't Have To Take The GRE
Today on the podcast I talk about not having to take the GRE, run log, more about my bladder, I took an epic nap, watching Rio, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
My Bladder Works At 60% Of Normal Bladders
Today on the podcast I talk about my bladder, how cold San Diego is, rideshare experience volume 3 part 1, spending time with my daughter, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks Vs. 49ers
Today on the podcast I talk about the Seahawks game, going to the emergency room, gratitude, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
More About Gratitude
Today on the podcast I talked about gratitude, no expectations, surrendering, my beard, Lyft shift, walk of shame, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
The GRE Racket
Today on the podcast I talked about taking the GRE to get in to grad school and why I don't need to, a frustrating moment at the car wash, Lyft shift, my bladder, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
It Actually Does Rain In Southern California
Today on the podcast it's gratitude Friday. I talked about rain in San Diego, Lyft shift, my bladder and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
4 Years Without Sex
Today on the podcast is confession Wednesday. Today I talk about how long it's been since I have had sex and the last person it was with, time and money, gratitude, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Life Is Unpredictable
Today on the podcast I catch us up on the last few days. I talk about Thanksgiving, Wreck It Ralph Breaks The Internet, Fantastic Beasts, The Crimes Of Grindelwald, life is unpredictable, I've lost the fire, going to therapy, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about my dental hygienist, changing the Lyft videos, posted a verse on youtube, made jello, run log, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about, Lyft shift, staying the course, a girl named Grace, a girl named Yang that works for Nissan, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Nail In The Coffin Or Key To Success?
Today on the podcast I talk about the refugee caravan, my ex sending me a text message about one of my raps, being an ass hole, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Janelle Monáe Is A Fox!!!
Today on the podcast I talk about Janelle Monáe, Lyft shift, bad spaghetti sauce, an itchy stomach and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Don't Feel Attractive
Today on the podcast it's confession Wednesday. I talked about getting video, updating thezim.com, not feeling attractive, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Can't Remember What This Podcast Is About
Today on the podcast, I forgot to publish this one last night and I can't remember what it's about. I am sure I mentioned Lyft, probably something about not feeling amazing, anyway take a listen and tell me what I said... haha! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Stay Humble
Today on the podcast I talk about bladder issues, 10,000 rides with Lyft, staying humble, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
19 Rides To Go
It's gratitude Friday on the podcast. I talked about lyft shift, being invisible to women and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Thursday Check In
Today on the podcast I do a quick check in about YouTube, Lyft, life and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Fame 1980 Vs. Fame 2009
Today on the podcast I catch you up on what happened yesterday, progress on the SDSU grad school application, Fame 1980 Vs. Fame 2009, not sleeping, run log, manifestation Tuesday, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
City Ballet San Diego
Today on the podcast I talk about Splatoon 2, feeling confused, San Diego city ballet, my son had a hard day, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
If I Was On Hot Ones
Today on the podcast I talked about if I was on Hot Ones, Lyft shift, women I find attractive, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Isn't That What Faith Is?
Today on the podcast it's gratitude Friday. Today I talk about what I am grateful for, going pee, feeling good, beautiful women, lyft shift, watching hot ones, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Not Taking Life For Granted
Today on the podcast I talk about not taking life for granted, lyft shift, eating sugar, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about confession Wednesday, still being stoked for making 1000 subs on youtube, looking ahead at the 100,000 subscriber silver play button, being tired and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
1000 Subscribers!!!!! OMG!!!
Today on the podcast I talk about hitting one thousand subscribers on YouTube, manifesting completing my grad school application, Lyft shift, a french girl named Anna, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Here Is To Thriving
Today on the podcast I talk about not feeling good about life, shaving my head, getting projects done, hoping for a life that feels like I am thriving. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Didn't Win The Mega Millions Jackpot
Today on the podcast I talk about publishing two podcasts for WOTS, working on and being frustrated with my grad school application process, I didn't win the lotto, feeling better physically, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Susan And Her Apple Watch
Today on the podcast I talk about returning an Apple Watch that was left in my car to a girl named Susan, Lyft shift, buying another mega millions lotto ticket, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about how I hurt my back and how I reacted to it, Lyft shift, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Crazy Day
Today on the podcast I talked about not winning the mega millions, Lyft shift, crazy day with Lyft, selling more stuff on Craigs List, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Mega Millions Day Dreaming
Today on the podcast I talked more about what I would do if I won the mega millions lotto, Lyft shift, run log, bladder issues, car issues, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Carmen San Diego
Today on the podcast I talk about going to the dentist, finding Carmen San Diego, Lyft log, winning 900 million dollars, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Movie Review: Bleed For This
Today on the podcast I talk about the movie Bleed For This, making another rideshare video, another WOTS podcast, what I didn't do, how I am using facebook, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Making Videos
Today on the podcast I talk about the last few days as I did not publish on Saturday and Sunday, Seahawks Vs Raiders, making videos, being tired, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Zen Mode Activate
Today on the podcast I talk about gratitude Friday, Lyft shift, zen mode, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Power Trio
Today on the podcast I talk about a concept I have for a theZim & Arock recording, meeting a girl in the car named Teanna, Lyft shift, tired, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about not feeling well, recording another WOTS podcast, feeling frustrated that I will never get out of debt or meet a girlfriend, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about the meaning behind 143, watching the won't you be my neighbor mr. rogers documentary, selling stuff, starting the application process for grad school, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks Vs. Rams
Today on the podcast I talk about the Seahawks game, selling stuff on craigs list, feeling like I will never meet anyone, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about a girl named Morgan, Lyft shift, selling stuff, gratitude Friday on a Saturday, my kids, feeling good about my situation, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Sold A Tunnel Book
Today on the podcast I talk about not making all my rides for Lyft, selling a tunnel book in the car, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about publishing another WOTS podcast, Lyft shift, wanting a Nikon Z6 camera, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Lime Wire
Today on the podcast I talk about confession Wednesday using lime wire to download pornography in inappropriate places, Lyft shift, run log, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Jack Ryan Amazon Prime Review
Today on the podcast I talk about the Amazon Prime version of Jack Ryan, manifestation Tuesday, making money on my podcast, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks Vs. Cardinals
Today on the podcast I talked about feeling like I am wasting time, getting enough rest, Earl Thomas, Seahawks Vs. Cardinals, making videos of kites, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about why I am excited for the new bumblebee movie, making videos about kites, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: My Kids
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, how amazing my kids are, not making 40 rides, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Took The Night Off
Today on the podcast I talk about not feeling it, Lyft shift, video work, Thursday night football, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Confession Wednesday: Instagram
Today on the podcast I talk about confession Wednesday, deleting followings on Instagram and facebook, making another rideshare video, how much I love my new computer, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Manifestation Tuesday: More Money!
Today on the podcast I talk about manifesting more money, catching up with not posting yesterday, my new computer posting more WOTS podcasts, Lyft shift, and more Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Never Want To Work For Someone Again
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft shift, being judgmental, not wanting to work for someone else, van life, Seahawks Vs. Cowboys, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: 30 Rides
Today on the podcast I talk about going for 30 rides, Lyft shift, my computer, parent teacher conference, turning red, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Something You May Not Know About Me
Today I share something you may not know about me. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Confession Wednesday: When I Am Waiting For Something
Today on the podcast I talked about what I do when I am waiting for something, not feeling 100%, Lyft shift, trying to get people to interact with the podcast... or not, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Manifestation Tuesday: Computer
Today on the podcast I talked about trouble with my car, buying a computer, publishing another rideshare video, more about my car, publishing a WOTS podcast, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Seahawks versus Chicago.
Today on the podcast I talk about my new computer, going for a run, making my next ride share experience video, Seahawks versus Chicago, publishing another WOTS podcast, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
When You Know You Are Good
Today on the podcast I talked about Lyft log, beautiful women in my car, pulling the trigger on the computer, when you know you are good, living in a glass house, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: Support
Today on the podcast I respond to listener feedback, I got another supporter for the go fund me, Lyft shift, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Confession Wednesday on a Thursday: Attention
Today on the podcast I talked about winning the "Driving Towards Goal" award from Lyft, Lyft log, run log, confession that I like attention, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Manifestation Tuesday: Car Issues
Today is manifestation Tuesday!!! Today on the podcast I talked about happiness is reality without expectation, run log, my car, Lyft log, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Hurting People With Our Thoughts
Today on the podcast I talked about Nike, social justice, reactions, run log, parent teacher meeting, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Go Fund Me/SEA Vs. DEN Recap
On this podcast I talk about starting a go fund me for a computer, Lyft log, scratch tickets, the Seahawks/Broncos game, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/x2ypjj-new-computer Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
21.5‑inch iMac with Retina 4K display.
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft log, 21.5‑inch iMac with Retina 4K display, feedback, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: Consistent Exercise
Today is gratitude Friday!!! Today on the podcast I talked about getting feedback, Lyft log, practicing gratitude, being grateful for consistent exercise, run log, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theZimvideo Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about Lyft log, how I feel about finding a girl friend, Gal Gadot has the look, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Confession Wednesday: A Hot Girlfriend
Today is confession Wednesday!! Today on the podcast I talked about lyft log, confession Wednesday, new computer, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Just Do It!!!!
It's manifestation Tuesday!!! Today on the podcast I talked about cool sh*t, living with my mom, Colin Kapernick, Nike, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about antibiotics, making videos, My car, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Zero Expectation
Today on the podcast I talked about my Lyft strategy for the day, responding to a listener message, having zero expectations, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about anxiety, Lyft, headaches, the 5 ride strategy, a dream I had about a girl, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: It Takes A Village
Today is gratitude Friday! Today on the podcast I talk about a rough day, antibiotics, Lyft log, only need 87 more subs, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talk about confession Wednesday on a Thursday, Lyft shift, not running, my wish list, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Manifestation Tuesday/WOTS V. 171 With The Æ-List Pt. 2
Today is manifestation Tuesday! Today on the podcast I go all in wishful thinking about what I would like to manifest, Lyft log, run log, my son does not like to cut his hair, WOTS V. 171 With The Æ-List Pt. 2, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Pizza/WOTS V. 171 With The Æ-List Pt. 1
Today on the podcast I talk about taking my mom to the doctor, eating pizza, buying books for my kids, run long, part 1 of the Word On the Street podcast #171 with the Æ-List, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Another Nintendo Switch
Today on the podcast I talk about plans for my youtube channel talking about Transformers, Lyft shift, my kids are back home, my son bought another switch, I published another rideshare video, I recorded a Word On the Street podcasts, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Fuel For The Day
Today on the podcast I talk about getting awesome interactions from one of my Instagram followers, Lyft shift, how my car drove, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Gratitude Friday: Who I am
Today is Gratitude Friday. Today on the podcast I talk about the paradox of my car, run log, gratitude, lyft log, letter of intent, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Don't Get Caught Up In The Moment
Today on the podcast I talk about getting frustrated, not getting caught up in the moment, staying in the moment, emailing the dealer about my car, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
What Version Of You Do You Want To Be?
Today is confession Wednesday!!! Today on the podcast I talk about my car, run log, finding balance, frustration, gratitude, manifesting more people using my referral code, confessing what I do on my runs, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Sent The Letter
Today on the podcast I talk about sending the letter to Arianne, the new Ariana Grande album, Paramore, living with my mom, people are listening, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about publishing another rideshare video, plans for the Word On the Street Podcast, feeling like I am on the verge of something great, Lyft Shift, who I want to be, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
I Haven't Sent The Letter Yet
Today on the podcast I talk about the state of podcasting, driving for Lyft, the Seattle Seahawks, feeling depressed, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Fear Of Not Being Good Enough
Today Is gratitude Friday! Today on the podcast I talk about my migraine, fear of not being good enough, Run log, Lyft Shift, an email I got from Lyft about bonuses, a really gross soda, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Today on the podcast I talked about shooting my own foot, getting a better schedule, working on my letter of intent, having a migraine, and more. Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Confession Wednesday: About My Naughty Bits
Today is Confession Wednesday!!! Today On the podcast I talked about getting better sleep, a confession about my naughty bits, run log, Lyft shift, and more! Send me a message via: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thezim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theZimSeattle email - the_zim@hotmail.com Support: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thezim Anchor - https://anchor.fm/thezim/support Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/creatorzim Music & Art: Music - http://thezimarock.bandcamp.com/ Art - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tunnelbooksbythezim Alexander Thomas - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexanderThomas2015 Letters By Zim - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersByZim Word On the Street Podcast: http://www.wotspodcast.com/
Movie Review: Gleaming The Cube
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My Inner Asshole
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List of Game of Thrones episodes
Game of Thrones is an American medieval fantasy television series created for HBO by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, based on the A Song of Ice and Fire novels by author George R.R. Martin. The series' first season premiered in 2011, and is currently in its eighth and final season.
1 Series overview
2.1 Season 1 (2011)
First aired
Last aired
1 10 April 17, 2011 June 19, 2011
2 10 April 1, 2012 June 3, 2012
3 10 March 31, 2013 June 9, 2013
4 10 April 6, 2014 June 15, 2014
7 7 July 16, 2017 August 27, 2017
8 6 April 14, 2019 May 19, 2019
Main article: Game of Thrones - Season 1
No. overall
No. in season
U.S. viewers
(million)
1 1 "Winter Is Coming" Tim Van Patten David Benioff & D. B. Weiss April 17, 2011 2.22[1]
2 2 "The Kingsroad" Tim Van Patten David Benioff & D. B. Weiss April 24,2011 2.20[2]
3 3 "Lord Snow" Brian Kirk David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 1, 2011 2.44[3]
4 4 "Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things" Brian Kirk Bryan Cogman May 1,2011 2.45[4]
5 5 "The Wolf and the Lion" Brian Kirk David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 15,2011 2.58[5]
6 6 "A Golden Crown" Daniel Minahan Story by: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss
Teleplay by: Jane Espenson and David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 22, 2011 2.44[6]
7 7 "You Win or You Die" Daniel Minahan David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 29,2011 2.40[7]
8 8 "The Pointy End" Daniel Minahan George R. R. Martin June 05, 2011 2.72[8]
9 9 "Baelor" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss June 12, 2011 2.66[9]
10 10 "Fire and Blood" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss June 19, 2011 3.04[10]
11 1 "The North Remembers" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 1 April 2012 3.86[11]
12 2 "Nightlands" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 8 April 2012 3.76[12]
13 3 "What Is Dead May Never Die" Alik Sakharov Bryan Cogman 15 April 2012 3.77[13]
14 4 "Garden of Bones" David Petrarca Vanessa Taylor 22 April 2012 3.65[14]
15 5 "The Ghost of Harrenhal" David Petrarca David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 29 April 2012 3.90[15]
16 6 "The Old Gods and the New" David Nutter Vanessa Taylor 6 May 2012 3.88[16]
17 7 "A Man Without Honor" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 13 May 2012 3.69[17]
18 8 "The Prince of Winterfell" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 20 May 2012 3.86[18]
19 9 "Blackwater" Neil Marshall George R. R. Martin 27 May 2012 3.38[19]
20 10 "Valar Morghulis" Alan Taylor David Benioff & D. B. Weiss 3 June 2012 4.20[20]
21 1 "Valar Dohaeris" Daniel Minahan David Benioff & D.B. Weiss March 31, 2013 4.37[21]
22 2 "Dark Wings, Dark Words" Daniel Minahan Vanessa Taylor April 7, 2013 4.27[22]
23 3 "Walk of Punishment" David Benioff & D.B. Weiss David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 14, 2013 4.72[23]
24 4 "And Now His Watch Is Ended" Alex Graves David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 21, 2013 4.87[24]
25 5 "Kissed by Fire" Alex Graves Bryan Cogman April 28, 2013 5.35[25]
26 6 "The Climb" Alik Sakharov David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 5, 2013 5.50[26]
27 7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" Michelle MacLaren George R. R. Martin May 12, 2013 4.84[27]
28 8 "Second Sons" Michelle MacLaren David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 19, 2013 5.13[28]
29 9 "The Rains of Castamere" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 2, 2013 5.22[29]
30 10 "Mhysa" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 9, 2013 5.39[30]
31 1 "Two Swords" D.B. Weiss David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 6, 2014 6.64[31]
32 2 "The Lion and the Rose" Alex Graves George R.R. Martin April 13, 2014 6.31[32]
33 3 "Breaker of Chains" Alex Graves David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 20, 2014 6.59[33]
34 4 "Oathkeeper" Michelle McLaren Bryan Cogman April 27, 2014 6.95[34]
35 5 "First of His Name" Michelle McLaren David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 4, 2014 7.16[35]
36 6 "The Laws of Gods and Men" Alik Sakharov Bryan Cogman May 11, 2014 6.40[36]
37 7 "Mockingbird" Alik Sakharov David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 18, 2014 7.20[37]
38 8 "The Mountain and the Viper" Alex Graves David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 1, 2014 7.17[38]
39 9 "The Watchers on the Wall" Neil Marshall David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 8, 2014 6.95[39]
40 10 "The Children" Alex Graves David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 15, 2014 7.09[40]
41 1 "The Wars to Come" Michael Slovis David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 12, 2015 8.00[41]
42 2 "The House of Black and White" Michael Slovis David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 19, 2015 6.81[42]
43 3 "High Sparrow" Mark Mylod David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 26, 2015 6.71[43]
44 4 "Sons of the Harpy" Mark Mylod Dave Hill May 4, 2015 6.82[44]
45 5 "Kill the Boy" Jeremy Podeswa Bryan Cogman May 10, 2015 6.56[45]
46 6 "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken" Jeremy Podeswa Bryan Cogman May 17, 2015 6.24[46]
47 7 "The Gift" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 24, 2015 5.40[47]
48 8 "Hardhome" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D.B. Weiss May 31, 2015 7.01[48]
49 9 "The Dance of Dragons" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 7, 2015 7.14[49]
50 10 "Mother's Mercy" David Nutter David Benioff & D.B. Weiss June 14, 2015 8.11[50]
Directed by[51]
51 1 "The Red Woman"[52] Jeremy Podeswa David Benioff & D.B. Weiss April 24, 2016 7.94[53]
52 2 "Home"[54] Jeremy Podeswa Dave Hill May 1, 2016 7.29[55]
53 3 "Oathbreaker"[54] Daniel Sackheim David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 8, 2016 7.28[56]
54 4 "Book of the Stranger"[57] Daniel Sackheim David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 15, 2016 7.82[58]
55 5 "The Door"[57][59] Jack Bender David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 22, 2016 7,89[60]
56 6 "Blood of my Blood"[57][61] Jack Bender Bryan Cogman May 29, 2016 6.71[62]
57 7 "The Broken Man"[57][63] Mark Mylod Bryan Cogman June 5, 2016 7.80[64]
58 8 No One[65] Mark Mylod David Benioff & D. B. Weiss[66] June 12, 2016 7.60[67]
59 9 Battle of the Bastards Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D. B. Weiss June 19, 2016 7.66[68]
60 10 The Winds of Winter Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D. B. Weiss June 26, 2016 8.89[69]
Game of Thrones was renewed for a seventh season in April, 2016.[70] The season premiered on July 16, 2017.
61 1 "Dragonstone"[71] Jeremy Podeswa David Benioff & D.B. Weiss July 16, 2017 10.11[72]
62 2 "Stormborn"[71] Mark Mylod Bryan Cogman July 23, 2017 9.27[73]
63 3 "The Queen's Justice"[71] Mark Mylod David Benioff & D. B. Weiss July 30, 2017 9.25[74]
64 4 "The Spoils of War"[75] Matt Shakman[76] David Benioff & D. B. Weiss August 6, 2017 10.17[77]
65 5 "Eastwatch"[78] Matt Shakman[76] Dave Hill August 13, 2017 10.72[79]
66 6 "Beyond the Wall" Alan Taylor[76] David Benioff & D. B. Weiss August 20, 2017 10.24[80]
67 7 "The Dragon and the Wolf" Jeremy Podeswa[76] David Benioff & D. B. Weiss August 27, 2017 12.1[81]
An eighth season was officially announced during the Television Critics Association tour.[82]
68 1 "Winterfell" David Nutter Dave Hill April 14, 2019 11.8[83][84]
69 2 "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" David Nutter Bryan Cogman April 21, 2019 10.29[85]
70 3 "The Long Night" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D. B. Weiss April 28, 2019 12.02[86]
71 4 "The Last of the Starks" David Nutter David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 5, 2019 11.8[87]
72 5 "The Bells" Miguel Sapochnik David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 12, 2019 12.48[88]
73 6 "The Iron Throne" David Benioff &
D. B. Weiss David Benioff & D. B. Weiss May 19, 2019 13.61[89]
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↑ Sunday Cable Ratings:'Game of Thrones' Returns To Series High; + 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'The Killing' , 'Mad Men,”Army Wives' & More, April 3, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Leads + Atlanta 'Housewives,' 'Mad Men,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Army Wives,' 'The Client List' & Much More, April 10, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones,' + 'Real Housewives ATL' 'Mad Men,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'The Client List' & More, April 17, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones,' + 'Real Housewives ATL' 'Mad Men,' 'Veep,' 'The Client List' & More, April 24, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Rises, Ties NBA Playoffs + 'Real Housewives,' 'The Client List,' 'Army Wives,' 'Mad Men' & More, May 1, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones', 'The Client List', 'Army Wives,' 'Khloe & Lamar', 'Mad Men' + More, May 8, 2012
↑ [Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game Of Thrones' Tops, 'Real Housewives NJ,' 'The Client List,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Army Wives' & More, May 15, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs, + 'Game of Thrones', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Ax Men', 'The Client List', 'Sister Wives', + More, May 22, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Win Night, 'Game of Thrones', 'Mad Men', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Girls', 'Pawn Stars', & More, May 30, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones' Finale, MTV Movie Awards, 'Sister Wives', 'The Glades', 'Longmire' + More, June 5, 2012
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'Game of Thrones', 'The Bible', 'Vikings', 'Shameless', 'The Client List' & More, April 2, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night + 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Kourtney & Kim Take Miami', 'Vikings', 'Mad Men' & More, April 9, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, 'MTV Movie Awards', 'Vikings', 'Mad Men','The Client List', 'Veep' & More, April 16, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night + NBA Playoffs, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Vikings' & More, April 23, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, NBA Playoffs, 'Vikings', 'The Client List', 'Mad Men', 'Veep' & More, April 30, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night + 'Ax Men', 'Mad Men', 'Army Wives', 'The Client List' & More, May 7, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night + 'Breaking Amish', 'Mad Men', 'Long Island Medium', 'River Monsters' & More, May 14, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings:'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, 'North America', 'Mad Men', 'Veep', 'The Client List' & More, May 21, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night + 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of New Jersey', 'Breaking Amish', 'Mad Men' & More, June 4, 2013
↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones' Wins Night, 'Falling Skies', 'Mad Men', 'Army Wives', 'Veep', 'The Client List' & More, June 11, 2013
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Thomas Barrett / President
Admiral Tom Barrett, USCG (ret.) became the President of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on January 1, 2011.
Barrett previously served as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation and the first Administrator of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), directing the agency's national safety programs for hazardous materials and liquid, natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous liquid pipelines. Prior to that, he served 35 years in the United States Coast Guard and attained the position of Vice Commandant, the number two position in the Coast Guard. He commanded Coast Guard operations in Alaska and the North Pacific from 1999 to 2002, emphasizing safety and environmental protection. Other Alaska tours included Kodiak and Juneau. He and his wife have lived in Alaska for more than 20 years.
Barrett earned a B.S. in Biology from LeMoyne College, Syracuse, N.Y., and a Juris Doctor with honors from the George Washington University. He is a Vietnam veteran. His wife, Sheila, is a former kindergarten teacher who taught in Kodiak and Juneau, as well as other states. They have four children.
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How God Saved My Soul Through Music
I was inspired to transfer my brain goo to the computer screen over the last couple of hours. Here are the results. Here’s to a more fruitful discussion.
I haven’t talked extensively about why I rejected atheistic communism and made my way back to Catholicism. There were a number of reasons; being shown the logical and moral bankruptcy of materialism, the corruption I personally witnessed in the movement, the fact that I could never bring myself to really embrace any of the tenants of the cultural agenda, and so on. The idea of fighting for anything in a universe that did not, and could not care about the outcome of human events could no longer captivate me. I suppose some people are able to convince themselves of the possibility, even the certainty, of “goodness” in a reality that owes nothing to consciousness and will; to me, such a belief, no matter how comforting, would be a lie. And I cannot live a lie.
These arguments were the building blocks of my rejection of materialism, but there was a mortar running through them, one that appears to be wholly subjective, but is not upon further inspection. That binding agent was music. And not any music, but the greatest music ever written, the religious music of Western civilization, of the Catholic Church. No, I don’t mean the uninspired hymns that resound throughout Novus Ordo auditoriums every Sunday, but the music of the 16th-18th centuries, and some beyond (such as the Vespers I am listening to as I write, by Rachmaninoff, which words cannot describe).
I have been a fan of “classical” music since high school, as I grew out of a phase during which all I would listen to was loud, violent, heavy metal music. I would listen to no other genre because no other genre (that I knew of then) still embraced virtuosity as metal did, through its solos. A lot of metal soloists would not only play fast and with great skill, but would incorporate classical motifs in their playing. This was my first contact with sounds above the mundane. A lot of kids my age liked music that “had a good beat”, or that had angsty lyrics to which they could relate. Well, of course I wanted those things as well. But I wanted something more because I knew there could be more. Why would anyone listen to punk or alternative songs with the same three chords over and over again when they could listen to something with multiple layers of harmony and amazing technique?
In other words, I knew that music was not something entirely subjective, it’s aim was not merely to set loose raw animalistic passions, to promote political agendas, to “speak to me” as a member of some cultural, racial, or socio-economic demographic (though metal does all that), but to appeal to my capacity to recognize objective truth and beauty, even if only for a moment in a genre that is usually brutal and immoral (which, among the music the kids listen to, only metal did).
I was not raised in a culture of classical music. I didn’t hear it growing up, except perhaps in cartoons. For some reason I still don’t fully understand, my mother bought a bargain set of classical CDs when I was about 17. There were 12 of them, and I still have them to this day. The first time I heard Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, et. al, I could only ask, “where have you been all my life?” It took very little time for me to forget about the existence of other genres, even the metal I used to love (though I’d still pop in Megadeth every once in a while because the lead guitarist really was great). I built up a classical music collection that soon dwarfed my metal collection. While other kids were out partying on the weekends in college, I was at the music section of Boarders, looking for my next purchase in what used to be a wonderfully large classical music section. The last time I went there it had been so pitifully reduced that it hurt to look at it.
In a certain way, the Marxist philosophy with which I had become entangled established a truce with my love of classical music. The group with which I was involved was throughly modernist, priding itself on the Enlightenment heritage of Marxism instead of shunning it as do so many other groups, in favor of post-modernism, identity politics, etc. Classical music was an acceptable indulgence. Mozart was a genius, Beethoven, a revolutionary. We could admire their work the way Marx admired Shakespeare or Greek mythology. They were milestones journey out of the muck and filth of primitive times into the light of science, democracy, and eventually socialism.
But I understood more fully the limitations of, and inevitable conflicts with, this humanistic, historicist, and humanist view of music when I mentioned Rachmaninoff, my favorite composer, to a ‘comrade’ one day, only to be informed of how reactionary he was. Of course I knew he was a reactionary; his family fled Russia during the Revolution. His music was denounced as “backward looking.” Commie favorites were Soviet composers such as Shostakovitch or Prokofiev.
The deeper I dug into classical music, the more I realized how profoundly drawn I was to every sort of “reactionary” form, and how repulsed and disgusted I was by all things modern. Modernity has cured physical diseases but poisoned the well of human creativity. It enables billions to be fed and clothed, but fills their minds and adorns their spirits with mediocre filth. I saw the contrast quite clearly in two separate symphony performances one year. One week, we were treated to a choral performance of Morten Laurdisen’s rendition of “O Magnum Mysterium” – an amazing, beautiful religious piece that so struck me that I bought the album the next day. It was an unusual performance, in that the choir filed in through the isles and surrounded the audience instead of taking the stage. I don’t exaggerate when I say it almost brought a tear to my eye.
Another week, we were subjected to a “modern” composition by a modern composer. It was a horrific, frightening experience. The music was absolutely brutal in its ugliness. It was as if someone took a perfectly fine score and smashed it repeatedly with a sledgehammer. I had no idea what I was in for when I went to the concert hall that night. Throughout the entire painful ordeal I was tempted to stand up and leave in disgust. Not wanting to insult an otherwise fine symphony orchestra, though, I held myself in check and listened to every ear-stabbing, soul-wrenching sour note. But I couldn’t bring myself to applaud.
It was after those performances that I believe I truly began understood the full power of music, the spiritual heights to which it could elevate, as well as the nihilistic depths to which it could depress. Intellectual conceit may prompt a person to mouth words of praise for a violent assault on their senses, but it would be impossible to describe what I sat through as anything else. It was then that I began to explore, a little more, the area of classical music I had willfully avoided as a Marxist – the religious music. Until then I had only known Mozart’s Requiem, and I had always loved it. I began to acquire works such as Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Bach’s Magnificant (with the amazing “Suscepit Israel”).
There was also another genre of music that I was into, though, and it deserves mention here as well – traditional folk music of different cultures. As a nerd, I am interested in this sort of thing. Because I was a Marxist, I wanted to connect culturally with revolutionary Marxism; this lead me to the work of the Red Army Choir. The military hymns and marches were exhilarating, the renditions of popular Russian folk tunes was exciting. But in my exploration of Russian folk music, I came across the music of Zhanna Bichevskaya, who is quite popular in Russia. This was another one of those moments where the contradiction crept in; I immediately fell in love with her music, which I learned (on the Internet, since I don’t understand Russian), was not only politically reactionary, complete with White Guard battle hymns, but also deeply religious. As a member of a party that prided itself deeply on a linage it traced back to Bolshevism, I was not supposed to like this music. But I did, and to a much greater degree than anything they liked or would recommend.
Through these experiences I realized I had a spiritual connection to music. I could not sit and listen to Bach Masses or Orthodox Russian folk hymns, absorb fully what they were conveying to me, and remain a faithful and ardent materialist. One can tell one’s self whatever fantasies one wishes; in a universe that owes nothing to a conscious, creative force, music is nothing. It is a sort of accident that just as well may not have been possible, a fortunate by-product of some long-forgotten twist or turn of random evolutionary development. And yet since Plato we have known that music, which man did not “invent” but only discovered, can and does affect our souls. We know it, we feel it, we affirm it with every movie or video game soundtrack we create and listen to, and yet, in our culture, we deny it.
For to admit it freely and openly, is to then, for some people, to be bound to a program of censorship. If music affects us deeply, for good or for ill, then it follows that we ought to have policies to promote some kinds of music while prohibiting others. A recognition of the objective effects of music (especially the negative ones) threatens its status as a medium through which everyone, no matter how disordered, rotten, or evil, can “express themselves” or live vicariously through a corporate-generated fantasy. Music is now a product, it now belongs to the consumer, who alone decides its “utility.” Whether or not this is true doesn’t matter, as long as someone can make money and someone else can satisfy their carnal urges.
This is why the degeneration of liturgical music grieves me. It is not about subjective preferences. The choice between Gregorian/polyphonic chant and some dude playing the guitar and singing about rainbows is not the choice between Coke or Pepsi, but the choice between an authentic spiritual experience transmitted to us through an art form perfected over centuries, and a cheap gimmick that a perverted criminal deceived America’s priests into implementing in their parishes (see this excellent summary). It grieves me because when the doubts that inevitably rise from the restlessness of the modern mind assail me in moments of weakness, it is the beautiful religious music of traditional Christianity, Catholic and Orthodox, that draws me back. And I know I am far from alone on this matter. I know there are many people who are affected in the same way.
And that means there are many people who were once like me, wandering blindly through a cultural wasteland when just over the hill is a treasure trove of majesty and grace that they can’t imagine. They won’t hear this music on television, at their favorite websites, or at their schools. They should hear it in their churches, if they even go to them, but they don’t. When they go to church, they hear music that sounds, more or less, like music they would hear anywhere else. The words are different. Like Cartman in Southpark, anyone can switch the word “baby” to “Jesus” and have a hit Christian single. But the sounds are the same, or in many cases, if we’re honest, much worse. Novus Ordo Catholic music is God-awful next to Protestant music, which itself is God-awful next to 90% of secular music.
And it is, finally, a tragedy that so many people who recognize the dangers of consumerism, inside and outside of the Catholic Church, fail to see how it is the very force behind the corruption of the liturgy. The argument that “music is just music”, that it is a commodity to be dispensed in accordance with what is profitable to producers and useful to consumers, comes to us in a very specific form from Ludwig von Mises. Not a Catholic, not even a theist, von Mises in one of his works engages an objection to capitalism’s corrosive effect on culture by resorting to relativism. Who can say what is objectively good? Mises doesn’t think anyone can. Supposedly, each generation rejects the new music, only to have the next generation embrace it and validate it.
Well, that is simply, and plainly, a load of nonsense. Aside from the fact that there are certain aspects of music which are measurable and quantifiable, thus making objective comparisons of music scientifically possible, there are also objective studies that confirm what Plato only theorized about, the effects of music on various areas of the brain. Then there is what I clearly see in my own experience – a longing on the part of so many people to recognize and fully embrace what is timeless, which cannot be reduced to a historical setting or to personal preferences, to materialism of either the individualistic or collectivist kind. Only the most intellectually and culturally starved dimwits think that the garbage pumped out by mass media is “good” in some sort of objective sense. I’ve never met a person with even a glimmer of intelligence who could not, in turn, recognize a glimmer of objective beauty. And it only takes a glimmer to eventually become an overpowering glare, if one is willing to push further.
Because the von Mises types present a narrative that could be true, that appears to fit with the known facts, so many of these people will never quite feel at ease in their search. But music is such a powerful argument that its use absolutely must be scrutinized. Pope Benedict, as Cardinal Ratzinger, wrote in The Spirit of the Liturgy that through the music composed at the high-mark of history, the works of Bach and Mozart, one might even see the image of God. If this is so, then we must learn to communicate, to evangelize, through the promulgation of such music. We must learn how to listen to it religiously, and how to instruct others likewise. We must give ourselves musical educations. The era of “rock” is dying, and today’s popular music is more shallow than ever. And we must take up the spiritual sword against liturgical abuse, especially in the sphere of music, and drive the innovators and charlatans out of the temples, even those who think they are doing well. We must make it easy for people to fully explore and articulate what they know to be true – that some music elevates, while other music is a frivolous distraction, harmful to one’s intellect and faith, worthy of ridicule and rejection.
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72 Responses to How God Saved My Soul Through Music
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 \AM\.\Tue\. at 9:32am
I’m on a very strange sleep schedule at the moment, so I won’t be responding to comments probably until mid-afternoon.
Also, I’m just going to throw this out there for any of my co-contributors – I was tired as a wrote this, and I’m fairly certain there may be some slight grammatical errors. Feel free to edit them as you find them.
Joe Marier says:
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 \AM\.\Tue\. at 10:07am
Irony: the guy behind musicasara.com, Jeffrey Tucker, is also the web editor of the Ludwig von Mises institute.
Blackadder says:
Wonderful post, Joe.
I would agree with you that the von Mises argument doesn’t make sense. There is such a thing as objective beauty, some artistic creations are better than others, etc. However, while I would agree that beauty is objectively more present in some musical compositions than in others, I think that the ability to perceive and appreciate this beauty varies a lot from person to person. The sad truth is that most people cannot see the beauty present in classical music (to the point that simply playing classical music is a fairly effective anti-loitering device). A world in which only classical music existed would not, therefore, necessarily be a world in which classical music was appreciated by the majority, but a world in which the majority did not appreciate any music whatsoever.
I would also argue that, contrary to the conventional wisdom, capitalism’s effect on high culture has been beneficial, rather than corrosive. Consider, for example, the pivotal event in your story: your mother, appearance on a whim, buys a set of 12 “bargain” classical CDs. That would never have happened absent the market mechanism. There are undoubtedly more people who appreciate the beauty of classical music alive today than at any prior point in human history, and the accessibility of the music has also never been lower.
Wow, Joe, great article. There are so many things to comment on.
I went through a phase where I considered some of the same questions you did. For me, it was an interest in French existentialism. The writers struggled with the question of moral meaning in a universe without meaning, or as Camus put it, how to be a saint without God. Fortunately for me, Aquinas stopped by and reminded me that there is a God.
It’s been years since I read C.S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy, but you reminded me of a scene where the evil organization is trying to indoctrinate a new member. They expose him to a field of random dots. He recognizes this as an attempt to weaken the natural instinct toward beauty, and rebels against them.
The last hundred or so years have seen a concentrated effort to rid the world of beauty. Art has to be provocative and challenging (in other words, ugly) to be respected. When we put up a 30-foot sculpture of a paper clip and call it downtown beautification, we’ve clearly lost our minds. I am optimistic about the incredible increase in media, which gives everyone a better chance of encountering real art amidst the noise.
Tito Edwards says:
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 \PM\.\Tue\. at 5:37pm
Excellent post. I fixed the tags.
Learning a whole lot more about classical music and I appreciate the posting and the comments on this.
Thanks everyone.
Joe M,
LOL. That IS ironic.
I’d much rather talk about this than liberation theology.
jonathanjones02 says:
I would also argue that, contrary to the conventional wisdom, capitalism’s effect on high culture has been beneficial, rather than corrosive.
This strikes me as very conditional, and conditional on the “quality” of the population (by which I refer to behavior and humility).
This is the reason I can never be a libertarian: populations matter far more, for the general socio-economic health of a political sphere, than the structures of law and policy. The spectacular rise of Singapore and Hong Kong, achieved by very different means, attest to this most arrestingly.
The “market mechanism,” this is to say, depends upon morality. Culture is more important than politics.
And, BA,
I can’t deny all of your points – industrial technology made possible my exposure to the music, that is undeniable. The CDs were bargain basement prices because they had given up trying to sell them for anything more.
I also don’t “necessarily” need to see a world in which only classical music exists, or sacred music. As I said, too, I enjoy folk music from around the world, music deeply rooted in a culture – though to be absolutely clear, I don’t believe it should play anything other than an extremely minor role, if any at all, in the Mass. It is the music for secular festivals and every day life.
But the development of the popular genres, such as rock, rap, and now “pop”, which has mutated into laboratory-like corporate creations, fine-tuned to psychologically captivate and subsequently empty the wallets of America’s children and their parents; this is a very disturbing development which has destroyed the art of music.
Obviously I am not calling for some sort of command economy to determine what music gets made and which does not. Coming to terms with the market is something I must continue to do. The task is to build spiritual levies that hold back the corrosive influence of consumerism, which is as much a part of industrial capitalism as hydrogen is a part of water.
the development of the popular genres, such as rock, rap, and now “pop”, which has mutated into laboratory-like corporate creations, fine-tuned to psychologically captivate and subsequently empty the wallets of America’s children and their parents; this is a very disturbing development which has destroyed the art of music.
Except Megadeth, right?
What would be a counter-example?
I would recommend this lecture series (ironically enough, also sponsored by the Mises Institute) on the interaction of commerce and culture throughout history. I found it fascinating, and it also helped convince me that a lot of cultural declinist thinking is ahistorical.
I really enjoyed this post, Joe. (Indeed, it was striking me that the part which music played in your conversion might actually make a very publishable article, for the right magazine or website, if you were so inclined.)
Though I might have to disagree with you about Bach and Mozart being the summit of sacred music. Palestrina will always hold that place for me:
My wonderful parents, and I say that without a scintilla of irony, were country and western fans, never my favorite musical genre. Our local radio station WPRS (nicknamed by we kids World’s Poorest Radio Station) played nothing but country and western. My first exposure to classical music– wait for it — came from watching old Bugs Bunny cartoons, and I immediately fell in love!
“Novus Ordo Catholic music is God-awful next to Protestant music, which itself is God-awful next to 90% of secular music.”
Preach it Joe!
e. says:
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 \PM\.\Tue\. at 10:06pm
“My first exposure to classical music– wait for it — came from watching old Bugs Bunny cartoons, and I immediately fell in love!”
Uhhh… I believe that Bugs Bunny cartoons were originally meant for adults and, hence, the cultural dimension that it occasionally exhibited. Blue Danube was a personal fav.
“Our local radio station WPRS (nicknamed by we kids World’s Poorest Radio Station) played nothing but country and western.”
That’s why WKRP remains Numero Uno — quite simply, it rocks!
“Novus Ordo Catholic music is God-awful next to Protestant music…”
What a joke — can somebody kindly inform this seemingly mal-educated commenter that the music of the Novus Ordo Missae is actually Protestant?
Just one more reason why Tradition must be restored and should have remained part and parcel of the Catholic identity; a patrimony such as that should have never been squandered and, ultimately, thrown out as if rubbish.
No wonder the negative repercussions that continue to tear the Church asunder.
The modern-day Catholic is practically nothing more than a bastard of Luther.
Congratulations. Seriously.
The comment about Bach and Mozart comes from Cardinal Ratzinger’s “Spirit of the Liturgy.”
I don’t think he would have excluded Palestrina from the list, or jumping ahead even to the 20th century, Rachmaninoff.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 \AM\.\Wed\. at 8:30am
Ah yes, the Looney Tunes cartoons like “What’s Opera, Doc”, with Elmer Fudd running around singing “Kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit” to the tune of Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries”…
Joe, have you ever read “The Romantic Manifesto” by Ayn Rand — which is the ONLY Rand book I ever read all the way through and actually liked? She expresses some of the same ideas about art and its purpose and explains why “modern” or “abstract” art just doesn’t touch people the way classic art does. Rand was way off base on a lot of her social and economic ideas but I think she scored a solid base hit with this book.
While I do like classical religious music and Gregorian chant and think there needs to be more of it in liturgy, I’m not quite so ready to condemn ALL modern liturgical music; I actually like some of the songs, probably because I got accustomed to hearing them in my “younger years” and they now have personal/emotional associations for me (e.g. “Be Not Afraid,” “I Am the Bread of Life,” “Our God Reigns”).
Yeah, I realize there’s a lot of crappy stuff out there (“City of God” and “Ashes” are my two least favorites, particularly since the latter tune claims that we “rise again from ashes, to create OURSELVES anew”). Call me a closet hippie or modernist or whatever, but I’m not ready to throw out the entire Glory and Praise catalog just yet.
Finally, I agree that guitar virtuosos like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Van Halen, and Joe Satriani should be respected for their talents every bit as much as the famous violinists (Paganini, Perlman), drummers (Krupa, Rich), trumpeters, etc.
If Protestant music were labeled as simply “pop”, then I might like *some* of the music.
Novus Ordo music?
I think it would make appropriate elevator music.
Yes, that was one of my first exposures to classical music as well!
Ooops. Here I go questioning the Holy Father’s musical taste. I do not think I’ll try to argue that Benedict XVI hasn’t truly understood Palestrina — I think I’ll just assume that this is an allowable difference between faithful Catholics. 🙂
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 \AM\.\Wed\. at 10:39am
I still prefer monophonic chant for liturgical music. Next would be Bach, then Palestrina, further down the list is Satriani and Hendrix, then Glory and Praise, then the Protestant stuff. Don’t fool yourself, we Catholics might be trying to bring Novus Ordo music down to the level of other Christian worship, but the evangelicals are digging faster than we can keep up.
Pinky,
but the evangelicals are digging faster than we can keep up.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 \PM\.\Wed\. at 3:47pm
As for this……….
I’d say, except for a lot of music from the ‘underground’ sub-cultures, including metal, punk, rap, etc.
These cannot be compared with corporate creations such as the boy bands and now the little princess pop stars.
But it is all a qualitative step down from the high point of the West’s musical heritage.
Ayn Rand! Really!?
It is amazing to me that one atheistic apologist for capitalism is a relativist while another is an “Objectivist.” Perhaps I will see how she comes to her conclusions.
As for the new Church music, ok, I’m sure there are a couple of hymns which are good.
The idea, though, is to bring back chant for the sung prayers of the Mass: the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, etc. There are still hymns sung during the Latin Mass, though – entrance and exit, during communion, etc.
Having people say the Creed every week doesn’t really seem to etch it into their hearts and minds. Maybe hearing it like this would?
You realize you put rap in both your good and bad lists, right?
Seriously, though, do you think that the people who listen to Hannah Montana or whoever would be listening to Bach if she didn’t exist? I don’t think so. Personally, I think we are in something of a golden age when it comes to subculture genres. I for one am constantly amazed at the number of good bands there are out there. Someone mentions a cool band they heard in Albuquerque and five minutes later I can be listening to them, all at a cost of 99 cents a song. And if you don’t think the new stuff measures up to prior ages, well, the older stuff is just as available and at the same low price.
BA,
So you’re a Hannah Montana fan? 😉
Personally, I think we are in something of a golden age when it comes to subculture genres. I for one am constantly amazed at the number of good bands there are out there. Someone mentions a cool band they heard in Albuquerque and five minutes later I can be listening to them, all at a cost of 99 cents a song.
That’s an interesting point.
One of my uncles is an independant musician, and frequently tells me about how he feels like the “music industry” has entered a dark age, in that the major labels are only searching for the next million unit hit, and maintream pop is populated by manufactured stars rather than real bands like the Beatles or Rolling Stones.
On the other hand, without having a label, he’s able to record his albums at a professional studio or do solo work at home using his Apple and some fairly affordable professional software. He’s got his songs on iTunes, has CDs pressed at CDBaby, and runs his solo music act at enough of a profit to provide a serious portion of his income (though he also works a “day job” at a phone bank.)
Similarly, while he complains about how all the radio stations are boring ClearChannel cookie cutters, he has his own music review blog and YouTube channel where he and another musician talk about artists they think are worth checking out.
I think there’s some truth to both ways of looking at things. What I think a lot of independant musicians notice when they talk about the problems with the music industry is that it’s very hard to become a big name artist, with the contracts and the radio distribution and such. (Not that it was ever easy.) And that many of the “big names” are very manufactured. On the other hand, it seems like things are actually much better than the 60s and 70s for independant musicians to the extent that it’s become much easier for independant musicians to get their work out to people all over the world.
It’s as hard as ever (perhaps in some ways harder) to become really big as a musican, but the base of the pyramid has broadened a lot.
I don’t really listen to classical music, but I will give props to the great composers for having given the world some decent music to appreciate before the prog-rock greats like Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Supertramp came along.
Oh for heaven’s sake, BA.
It’s never on my “good” list – I’m just willing to acknowledge that there are, in these genres, musicians who don’t “sell out” and have their careers and artistic output guided by corporate executives.
“Seriously, though, do you think that the people who listen to Hannah Montana or whoever would be listening to Bach if she didn’t exist?”
I don’t see why you have to set up this false dichotomy, or why you think it would follow from anything I wrote.
I don’t think anyone should be listening to Hannah Montana. I think it if it didn’t exist, and all students were given a rudimentary education in music and aesthetics, they would appreciate Bach and other composers more, even if they didn’t listen to them every day or for recreation – though I suspect more would do exactly that.
There have always been divisions in music, in the music of the peasants and the music of the wealthy, the music of villages and the music of cities, the music of the vulgar and the music of the sacred. I am fully aware that even as the great works of Western civilization were being composed, drunken buffoons in taverns were dancing around to the frivolous music of their own times.
The difference between then and now is that, back then, virtually everyone understood the PLACE of each kind of music, where it ranked in the hierarchy of objective beauty and reverence, where it belonged and where it did not belong. It had absolutely nothing to do with what was more “popular”, and because there was no real market for music, it had nothing to do with what was more profitable.
The logic of the market is to elevate what is vulgar and common to the highest status, while relegating what is inherently beautiful to a secondary status. This is because it takes a certain amount of effort to fully appreciate the richness and complexity of objectively good music, while the other kinds appeal to raw emotions, raw passions, things that are instantly accessible and in fact take control of us before we realize what is happening. This is why marketing and psychology go together, why people like Edward Bernays were able to generate such success through their advertising campaigns.
But go ahead, find a few other irrelevant things to nitpick, please.
American Knight says:
What’s wrong with Megadeth?
Well, there is nothing that is wrong with Megadeth that isn’t wrong with virtually every other modern music group.
Their drummer died too?
You can’t possibly lump Megadeth in with say New Kids on the Block or Hansen.
I agree that most that passes for ‘art’ these days is corporate and Madison Ave. crap designed to promote immorality and servitude to the god-state but Dave Mustaine actually plays the guitar. Some how while he was going through one of the incarnations of the band between heroin and alcohol he found Christ – not the Church, but at least he’s a headbanger with the Lord in his heart.
Gene Simmons stated it best: He claims that Rock and Roll is like sugar. It is fun and entertaining but ultimately worthless and it will let you down – or something like that.
We are talking about Megadeth not Spinal Tap. 🙂
AK,
I wouldn’t lump them together musically – DM is a guitar genius, in fact I think he’s been voted number 1 metal guitarist many times in different polls. I also loved Marty Friedman.
I have admiration and respect for any true art form, and certain metal bands and performers are true artists, true virtuosos.
A lot of other bands are just poetry or politics (or both) set to sub-standard music. Rap, punk, a lot of mainstream rock, etc.
Thursday, January 7, 2010 \AM\.\Thu\. at 12:34am
“The logic of the market is to elevate what is vulgar and common to the highest status…”
It would seem that somebody is unfortunately unfamiliar with much of Classical Music’s history.
“…maintream pop is populated by manufactured stars rather than real bands like the Beatles or Rolling Stones…”
Beatles? Rolling Stones?
There is one Grateful Dead chick that would classify such “real bands” as nothing more than manufactured creations of commercialized music and not “real”. at all.
“…the problems with the music industry is that it’s very hard to become a big name artist, with the contracts and the radio distribution and such.”
Check out the Wall Street Journal… some years back, there was an article that talked about how the music industry has opened up quite immensely due to the Internet where unknown artists have been able to distribute their music and develop a following. Before this age, such folks would not have been able to do so as their entry into and climb to fame typically depended on the record giants that controlled the music industry.
Not any more.
Thursday, January 7, 2010 \AM\.\Thu\. at 1:45am
For much that history, there was no market in music. What are you talking about?
Explain what it is you think I don’t know. I want to learn.
Rick Lugari,
but I will give props to the great composers for having given the world some decent music to appreciate before the prog-rock greats like Pink Floyd, Genesis?
Now we’re talking! Genesis one of the greatest pop bands of the 80’s, ipso facto, best ever since the 80’s (sorry music after the 80’s pretty much *bites*)
How dare you compare New Kids On The Block to Hansen.
NKOTB had many more hits than Hansen, without hair extensions!
Joe:
I am not about to transcribe the entire text of a hard-copy from a once-read (although admittedly wonderful) Hutchings article I had the pleasure of researching back at university.
However, for your pleasure:
http://www.jstor.org/pss/919164
I must not be as intelligent as you.
Because I have absolutely no idea what this has to do at all with my point about music and the market.
This is the statement you took issue with:
Somehow, this article is supposed to challenge it? I just don’t see it. Nor am I certain that someone writing in 1934 could appreciate the full scope of the problem, which needed certain technological and commercial prerequisites to fully manifest.
We don’t see massive advertising campaigns to promote objectively good music. We see massive advertising campaigns to target impressionable children by appealing to raw emotions and sexual passion. Children should eat their vegetables, but instead they are being served McDonalds by their schools. Children should listen to music that edifies their souls, strengthens their intellect (as classical music does, according to scientific studies), but instead they are served up MTV and manufactured Disney pop icons.
What is cheap, dirty, vulgar, and unhealthy will always be more immediately desirable, especially in an age where it is possible to scientifically calibrate filth to overwhelm the senses. What is good, clean, uplifting and healthy for the body, mind and soul are, in some cases, acquired tastes. It takes a lifetime to understand what it means to be, and actually be, good – it takes a few seconds to indulge in something stupid and poisonous.
The previous points made about the Internet are well taken though. It isn’t as easy to control art when everyone has access to the tools of self-promotion. Perhaps a truly “free market”, in which monopolies and oligopolies and duopolies become more difficult to establish and maintain, we will see a reversal.
Let me put it this way; I sympathize with Plato. I don’t agree 100%, but I think there is a lot of truth in what he taught:
http://www.euphoniousmonks.com/platomus.htm
Call this my musical credo, for the moment:
“God invented and gave us sight to the end that we might behold the courses of intelligence in the heaven, and apply them to the courses of our own intelligence which are akin to them, the unperturbed to the perturbed, and that we, learning them and partaking of the natural truth of reason, might imitate the absolutely unerring courses of God and regulate our own vagaries. The same may be affirmed to speech and hearing. They have been given by the gods to the same end and for a like reason. For this is the principal end of speech, whereto it most contributes. Moreover, so much of music as is adapted to the sound of the voice and to the sense of hearing is granted to us for the sake of harmony. And harmony, which has motions akin to the revolutions of our souls, is not regarded by the intelligent votary of the Muses as given by them with a view to irrational pleasure, which is deemed to be the purpose of it in our day, but as meant to correct any discord which may have arisen in the courses of the soul, and to be our ally in bringing her to harmony and agreement with herself, and rhythm too was given by them for the same reason, on account of the irregular and graceless ways which prevail among mankind generally, and to help us against them.”
The Numenor would be very happy with that last post Joe.
Tito,
I don’t know about Genesis being the best. You are right about the 80s – so many things were better back then. Well, not new Coke, but most things. Queen, hair bands, Mr.Mister, Jethro Tull. OK, not Jethro Tull.
Genesis was the best incubator for artists. How many did we get from Genesis? GTR, Mike and the Mechanics, Collins and Gabriel solo, I know there are more.
I wasn’t making a comparison between NKOTB and Hansen – they are both manufactured products. Music is not to be manufactured it is created, well, at least it used to be.
Sorry Tito, when I mention Genesis I am definitely refering to the time before they became superstars. Their roots are in the cutting edge progressive rock era of the 70’s. The 80’s may have been when they became a great commercial success, but the stuff they did in the 70’s was stuff that raised the bar.
I’m just willing to acknowledge that there are, in these genres, musicians who don’t “sell out” and have their careers and artistic output guided by corporate executives.
I don’t understand the fixation some people have on whether a musician is “corporate” or “manufactured” or has “sold out” or whatever. Shouldn’t what matters be whether or not it’s good music?
The logic of the market is to elevate what is vulgar and common to the highest status, while relegating what is inherently beautiful to a secondary status.
Hannah Montana (or whatever her name is) sold more records than Bach in 2009. But does anyone really think that Hannah Montana’s music is higher status than Bach? Who are you going to impress by saying that you listen to Hannah Montana, aside from a fourteen year old girl?
Are these irrelevant nitpicks? Or do they go to the heart of our disagreement?
“Shouldn’t what matters be whether or not it’s good music?”
It just so happens that the cookie-cutter crap really isn’t good music. It is banality incarnate. But sure, if it happened to be good, I wouldn’t deny it on principle. At any rate, that is why people get upset when a band appears to have “sold out” – a decline in quality is predicted, and often happens. The more people you try to please, unless you are at the summit of musical genius like Mozart or Beethoven, the less devoted your original admirers will become.
I don’t like weird, isolated sub-cultures any more than I do rampaging hordes of tone-deaf children. Some complaints about a musicians new path are unfounded. But when it is clearly and obviously done to simply make more money, it is like a betrayal. Yes, we all need to make money. But the destruction of art (such as it may exist in these genres) by greed is a legitimate thing to get angry over.
“Hannah Montana (or whatever her name is) sold more records than Bach in 2009. But does anyone really think that Hannah Montana’s music is higher status than Bach?”
By status I don’t mean the quality of the music itself, but the place it occupies within our society.
It doesn’t matter if there was more musical talent in Bach’s discarded fingernail clippings than there ever will be in the next 10 Hannah Montana’s put together. If only 10 people listen to Bach for every 10,000 that listen to HM, then Bach’s place in society is negligible.
The existance of black velvet Elvis paintings is truly unfortunate. However, God has ways of making good come out of evil. There may be infinitely more gas staion/parking lot Elvis’ than The Last Judgment, but they only serve to make us appreciate the latter more. Similarly, Hannah Montana is like the black velvet Elvis of pop/rock. 😉
At any rate, that is why people get upset when a band appears to have “sold out” – a decline in quality is predicted, and often happens.
I would offer an alternative explanation. While there is no status in listening to Hannah Montana, there is status in listening to bands that are “edgy” “underground” “counter-cultural” and so on. Being a fan of the “high quality” bands that few people have even heard of marks you as a person of discerning taste and superior knowledge and independence (as opposed to the masses, who only know and like “cookie-cutter crap”). The problem is that a band can only confer this status so long as it’s not popular. As more and more people come to know and like it, the status conferred by being a fan diminishes. This, I think, is the real reason people complain about bands selling out (i.e. for about the same reason that aristocrats used to complain about the Nouveau Riche).
I fuller description of this process can be found in Joseph Heath’s book The Rebel Sell: How the Counter Culture Became Consumer Culture, which I would highly recommend.
Some complaints about a musicians new path are unfounded. But when it is clearly and obviously done to simply make more money, it is like a betrayal.
I don’t think today’s musicians are substantially more motivated by money than the great masters of the past. Mozart made music because he wanted to make money. Ditto Beethoven. To try and draw some firm distinction between the pure artists of the past and the money grubbing artists of today is, I think, to overly romanticize the past.
I won’t disagree that a lot of people are motivated by such petty psychology. There are traditionalist Catholics that I know just love being part of a “remnant.”
However, I would be thrilled if everyone loved Bach as much as I did, and if every Church in the world were filled with people hearing the Mass as it was meant to be heard.
Rachmaninoff is my favorite composer – a composer that music snobs dismissed because audiences actually liked his work and demanded to hear more of it. Rachmaninoff was an example of a composer who could write music that was both transcendent, glorious, and accessible. Composers such as him prove that there does not have to be a rigid wall of education, cultural upbringing, wealth, or anything else between the average person and objectively beautiful music.
But then, we are not talking about Rachmaninoff or anyone similar, but garage bands who start out with a nifty sound that appeals to a few people as something fresh and bold, only to gradually ape the popular music that everyone else likes. They weren’t really composing anything glorious to begin with.
That’s why I only call them artists with reservation. There is certainly skill in all of the genres, and plenty of innovation, but very few attempts to reach out and touch something beyond what is happening on a subjective or contemporary social level. In other words, background noise.
“Mozart made music because he wanted to make money. Ditto Beethoven.”
I don’t think the style or substance of their art was dictated by the demands of their patrons. It was the other way around – their patrons subsidized them because they knew that they were musical geniuses.
At any rate, did I not, BA, did I not acknowledge that we all need to make money? There’s making money, and then there is greed. I thought I made that distinction. I guess I’m such a terrible writer that it just wasn’t clear.
And to even suggest that the only reason Mozart and Beethoven made music is because they wanted to make money – which one might infer when you forget to begin your sentence with “one of the reasons” – is really outrageous.
Big Tex says:
Thursday, January 7, 2010 \PM\.\Thu\. at 2:23pm
They aren’t Dream Theater or Rush. 🙂 Both bands rank among my favorite rock bands. The virtuosity in their music is tremendous.
The existence of black velvet Elvis paintings is truly unfortunate.
Personally, I prefer “The Dogs Playing Poker”.
Big Tex,
Thumbs up on those two choices even though Rush is Canadian. Tito, I think Dream Theater tips a hat to Genesis as an influence.
I don’t mind that Rush hails from Canada. 🙂 I do recollect that the Beatles were mentioned above, and they hail from across the pond. It doesn’t matter so much… they along with Dream Theater produce music that is rather complex, still melodic. Their songs tend to add layer upon layer with each subsequent verse.
Genesis is another band that I enjoy quite a bit, along with older offerings from Chicago. I’m a sucker for sweet horn section and an upbeat tempo. The fact that they borrow from jazz makes it even better.
I have lamented the current state of affairs in contemporary music these days. I do see quite a bit of music produced that seems as though its primary aim is to make someone a buck, rather than artistic expression. While it predates me, I listened to a lot of classic rock in my youth (by classic rock, I mean rock music written and recorded in the 70’s or a couple years removed). In listening to Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers Band and others of that era, I note an attention to musicianship that I don’t see all too much today. I really enjoy John Paul Jones’ bass riff in The Lemon Song. The groove really gets going about 3 minutes into the song.
Over the years, I’ve seen similar trends in Country music. Today’s trend is to sing about how country or redneck or small-town you are. I really enjoy the western swing sub-genre, where Bob Wills, Hank Thompson and Asleep at the Wheel do a marvelous job.
Jazz music really gets me going too. I still have a lot to learn here, but trios and quartets are very enjoyable to listen to. In particular, 1959 was a ground breaking year as Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis all released probably their best albums ever.
When it comes to classical music, I tend towards the Baroque era with a little Renaissance.
I don’t think the style or substance of their art was dictated by the demands of their patrons.
Then I would say you are in error in this regard (it’s also not the case that the greats relied solely on patronage for support). Both Mozart and Beethoven, for example, made quite a bit of their income selling sheet music and giving subscription concerts.
I don’t think that the only reason today’s musicians make music is to make money either. Human beings are more complicated than that.
I previously recommended Paul Cantor’s lecture series on the interaction of culture and commerce. Given this discussion, I would particularly recommend the lecture on classical music.
“Then I would say you are in error in this regard”
How so?
“Both Mozart and Beethoven, for example, made quite a bit of their income selling sheet music and giving subscription concerts.”
I don’t think this goes against my argument. Of course they did. I’m not denying that. What I’m denying is that patrons meddled in the artistic process in the way corporate executives do today. How can there even be a comparison?
I’ll try to listen to the lecture. It’s an hour and a half and I really prefer reading to listening because I can read fast, but am bound by the speed of the speaker while listening (I reserve my dedicated listening time for music :)).
I did however find a mises.org article giving an overview of his thought. So, let me say, about this:
“Conceiving of culture as a form of spontaneous order, he argues that market principles such as free trade and competition are as beneficial in the artistic realm as they are in the economy as a whole. ”
That I did acknowledge this, in part, earlier. The problem is that this mythical “free market” doesn’t exist – an industry that is dominated by a handful of firms is not a free market, and that is what the music industry was until the Internet and file sharing.
Now it is hard to say whether or not there is a market at all, since technology has made it possible to copy music ad infinitum, rendering its material value essentially zero. It is no longer a scarce resource. So outside of concert venues, I’m not sure how the market even applies. It’s the honor system.
Honesty keeps me buying original albums, as a Christian, and I want to support performers I think are great – but the honor system is no more the free market than is oligopoly.
And look, I’m willing to concede that each system has its high points and weak points. Patronage wasn’t perfect, and yes, it did take a certain level of commercial development to make great classical music possible.
Here’s what I would say: when it happens under the guidance of the Church, who is there to act as a shield against the unavoidable influence of relativism and liberalism that comes with increased commercial activity, then I am alright with it. When it happens without the guidance of the Church, under Protestantism or secular ideologies, then I think the dangerous, corrosive forces are given an increasingly free reign, and a false liberty rooted in relativism erupts and destroys notions of objective truth and beauty.
In other words, I hold to Pius XI’s summary of laissez-faire, and think it applies directly to the arts:
“Destroying through forgetfulness or ignorance the social and moral character of economic life, it held that economic life must be considered and treated as altogether free from and independent of public authority, because in the market, i.e., in the free struggle of competitors, it would have a principle of self direction which governs it much more perfectly than would the intervention of any created intellect. But free competition, while justified and certainly useful provided it is kept within certain limits, clearly cannot direct economic life – a truth which the outcome of the application in practice of the tenets of this evil individualistic spirit has more than sufficiently demonstrated. Therefore, it is most necessary that economic life be again subjected to and governed by a true and effective directing principle.”
Justified and useful within certain limits. That’s where I stand. And to that end I do support subsidizing classical music, public symphonies, music education, etc. and not allowing competition to destroy the arts, which would be tantamount to allowing vice to triumph over virtue because more people found pleasure in it. No.
Tex, dude! If you dig Dream Theater and Rush, try out Marillion (in particularly the stuff with Fish – 1983 – 1987). That stuff is my all time favorite. I actually listen to it more than Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush, et al. BTW, in 1985 Neil Peart heard Marillion and personally asked them to be the warm up act on thier tour (they agreed to it).
“When it happens without the guidance of the Church, under Protestantism or secular ideologies, then I think the dangerous, corrosive forces are given an increasingly free reign, and a false liberty rooted in relativism erupts and destroys notions of objective truth and beauty.”
I love this statement. Often at traffic signals, I’m subjected to a car next to me gyrating with the most dreadful and atrocious sounds which I can only describe as inhuman forces – alien spirits unleased from the deep. Man without God has given himself over to something inhuman. I would enthusiastically agree with you that corrosive forces have been given a free rein in our secular world and men have lost the human power, or spirtual strength, to create the grandeur of the past: the beautiful Italian paintings and sculpture, the music, the Shakespeares, and the architecture.
Thursday, January 7, 2010 \PM\.\Thu\. at 10:01pm
I’m going to hold off on further comment until Joe has had a chance to listen to the lecture (no presure, Joe!). For now I’ll only note the irony, given all the comments about the dominance of “manufactured” and “vulgar” musicians today, that the second highest selling album of 2009 was by Susan Boyle.
How is that ironic? If anything it is another symptom of the problem. She’s overrated musically because of her interesting life story. The gushing reviews of her performance were actually a little nauseating to read.
First, I don’t see how the subject comment made could actually be taken to even suggest such an insult.
Second, for your information, in my personal opinion, I wouldn’t necessarily associate ignorance with lack of intelligence; indeed, there are eminent scientists I am acquainted with who don’t know (and could care less) about, for example, Plato’s god of the forms or Protagoras’ music of the spheres; no matter how much I try to encourage them to take up such subjects as a form of leisurely (not to mention, enlightening) study.
Yet, to try to promote the very idea that it was only in our modern age where such vulgarity was elevated (and even commercialized) demonstrates not only a lack of familiarity with the history of Classical Music but even, more generally, the history of almost any aspect of human history itself (fine arts, literature, music, etc.); indeed, marketing for the masses, the elevating of the vulgar and any resulting profit thereto via certain mechanisms, whether ancient or modern, is not really a phenomenon restricted solely to capitalist societies and, indeed, only occuring in our modern times.
To think thus is something that, more than anything else, reflects that quality of ‘unintelligent’.
An insult? If anything, I was insulting myself. Whatever it is you see, I obviously don’t get it. I’m serious. It really would have to be about intelligence, because I simply do not comprehend what this article, which I found and read in full, had to do with anything I said.
I do think it was in our modern era that vulgarity was elevated, because our era abolished the very notion of vulgarity through relativism! The very acknowledgement of high and low art, of sacred and vulgar art, automatically places the vulgar lower than the sacred and the beautiful.
No one, least of all myself, ever ignored or denied the existence of vulgar music in history. But mass marketing is a modern phenomenon.
I’m on comment overload! Too many threads.
I’ll listen to the lecture later, but I gotta step back for a bit. See ya’ll soon.
Friday, January 8, 2010 \AM\.\Fri\. at 2:19am
As there were prototypical forms of capitalism during even the Middle Ages, there too was something similar as regarding mass marketing very long ago.
As one insightful fellow put it quite well:
“The concept of the song as a vehicle for mass marketing has been around as long as humans have been writing lyrics. Hymns, for example, mass-market the virtues of a Judeo Christian ideology. Every religion, every ideology uses songs as carriers of an agenda. Advertisers rediscovered the power of the song with jingles and hooks in the golden age of radio, implanting brand loyalty with melodic refrains.”
But what do I know?
Fodder for more sarcastic dismissals I suppose.
I don’t that you can just substitute the phrase “mass marketing” for various methods of popularizing.
What are we really disagreeing with here? You don’t seem comfortable with the idea that there are qualitatively new problems facing society. Look, I won’t disagree that every modern problem (almost every) has an embryonic form in the past.
Moreover, I simply would never compare Christian hymns to product jingles.
Art and the Marketplace « Non Nobis says:
[…] von Mises regarding the effects of ‘capitalism’ upon culture. This in turn sparked a debate over the role that markets have played in developing truly great […]
The link above will take you to some of my criticisms of the Cantor lecture, as well as addressing directly this time the arguments of Mises himself – which are at odds with Cantor’s, by the way.
I have to say, the lecture was something of a let down, the main argument was not very strong, and he seemed to drift off at times onto unrelated tangents. The point about the French national culture is well taken. But as for patronage v. free market, well, see my post.
Dolorosa says:
Friday, January 8, 2010 \PM\.\Fri\. at 7:48pm
The Marxist Minstrels is an interesting book on the communist subversion of music.
http://www.magic-city-news.com/Old_Embers/Old_Embers_
for_New_Torches_The_Marxist_Minstrels_-_A_Handbook_
on_Communist_Subversion_of_Music11632.shtml
Sunday, January 31, 2010 \AM\.\Sun\. at 10:48am
Not to restart an old argument, but I was reading Cowen’s In Praise of Commercial Culture today, and came across the following quote from Mozart:
“Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have.”
Taps Tyrone says:
Sunday, March 14, 2010 \PM\.\Sun\. at 2:38pm
Susan Boyle is an immensely talented lady who’s been subjected to considerable criticism in the media. IMHO she deserves every bit of success that she is currently enjoying.
Jim Hill says:
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 \AM\.\Wed\. at 9:26am
Blessed Sacrament Parish of Springfield, Illinois is posting a position for
Director of Music. If you know of anyone who might be interested have them
go to bsps.org for a job description. The position pays around 40K.
Blessed sacrament is a rather conservative parish. No guitars, bongos, or
other such like. They have a Rodgers Trillium 960, a very nice instrument.
Closing date for this position is June 23rd, 2010
Jim Hill
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Top 25 Richest Female Musicians (Part 1 & 2) Part 3 Coming Soon!
Top 25 Richest Female Musicians
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Female musicians have been having a moment lately, but you might not believe how much money the richest female musicians make and how much they are worth. Get ready for your jaw to drop, because these ladies have hustled so hard that their net worth is almost unimaginable. Stay tuned for parts two and three, coming soon!
Number Twenty-Five: Katy Perry. With a net worth of $110 million, Katy Perry kicks off our list as the 25th richest female musician in the world. There’s nothing “Hot and Cold†about that kind of money.
Number Twenty-Four: Rihanna. Rihanna has a net worth of $120 million, which isn’t surprising given how many project she’s involved in. Her latest endeavor is a line of shoes.
Number Twenty-Two: Christina Aguilera. Like Britney, Christina Aguilera has become relevant again thanks to her stint as a Judge on The Voice. The sugary sweet star has a net worth of $130 million.
Number Twenty-One: Miley Cyrus. Avant-garde star and hipster exhibitionist Miley Cyrus has a net worth of $150 million, which is no surprise given what a sensation she’s become. The young singer is more of a brand than a person at this point.
Number Twenty: Jessica Simpson. With a net worth of $150 million, wholesome pop star and brief television personality Jessica Simpson lands at twentieth on our list. The 35-year-old continues to push her brand of lifestyle clothing and products with clear success.
Number Nineteen: Vanessa Paradis. Though not as well-known as some other ladies on our list, wife of Johnny Depp Vanessa Paradis has a net worth of $150 million. Paradis experienced success from the tender age of 14 with her hit single “Joe le taxi.â€
Number Eighteen: Janet Jackson. Superstar Janet Jackson rounds out the first part of our list with a respectable net worth of $175 million. Though she has gone a little under the radar since her near-nip slip at 2004’s Superbowl, she recently released an album and continues to do well.
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CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN THE MIDWEST
COULD LAST FOR MONTHS, AND COULD MEAN A DRAMATIC DROP IN U.S. FOOD PRODUCTION
March 21, 2019 | Michael Snyder
We have never seen catastrophic flooding like this, and the NOAA is now telling us that there will be more major flooding for at least two more months. On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned that “historic, widespread flooding” would “continue through May”. More than 90 percent of the upper Midwest and Great Plains is currently covered by an average of 10.7 inches of snow, and all of that snow is starting to melt. That means that we are going to transition from one of the worst winters in modern history to a flood season that has already taken an apocalyptic turn for farmers all across America. At this moment, millions of acres of farmland are already underwater. Thousands of farmers are not going to be able to plant crops this year, and thousands of other farmers that have been financially ruined by the floods will never return to farming again. This is already the worst agricultural disaster in modern American history, and it is going to get a whole lot worse.
I posted an article about this crisis yesterday, and I am troubled by the fact that most Americans don’t seem to understand the gravity of what we are facing.
Millions of bushels of wheat, corn and soybeans have been destroyed by flood waters, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of livestock have been lost, and all of us will soon be feeling a lot more pain at the grocery store.
And this would be a complete and utter national nightmare even if the flooding was all over, but the NOAA just told us that we should expect more catastrophic flooding for the next two months…
Our #SpringOutlook 2019 is out today: Historic, widespread flooding to continue through May. Find map, highlights video & more at https://bit.ly/2JqDsIG @NWS #Spring #Flooding
In fact, the NOAA is using the words “unprecedented flood season” to describe what is coming, and they are warning that “more than 200 million people” are at risk…
Forecasters warned the floods would likely to continue through May, and could worsen in the coming weeks.
“This is shaping up to be a potentially unprecedented flood season, with more than 200 million people at risk,” Ed Clark, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Water Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, said on Thursday in the agency’s spring outlook.
Of all the natural disasters that we have seen in recent years, this is the biggest, and U.S. food production is going to be dramatically affected because many farmers will not be able to grow crops at all in 2019…
“The reality is this isn’t going to be over for a very long time,” Jorgenson said. “It took years after 2011 for people to come back. For me as a farmer, there are flooded acres here that to think that I’ll be able to plant a crop in 45 days is just virtually impossible.”
And many farmers will never recover from this disaster at all.
According to one farmer in Iowa, somewhere around half of the farmers in his entire county will not be able to come back from this…
“I would say 50% of the farmers in our area will not recover from this,” Dustin Sheldon, a farmer in southwestern Iowa’s flood-devastated Fremont County near the swollen Missouri River, said this week.
I said it yesterday, and I will say it again. This is the worst blow to U.S. agriculture that I have seen in my entire lifetime.
The amount of food that has just been lost is absolutely staggering. Due to the trade war, farmers were storing more wheat, corn and soybeans than ever before, and now the floodwaters have destroyed much of what had been stored…
As prices plummeted last year amid the ongoing trade fight, growers, faced with selling crops at a loss, stuffed a historic volume of grain into winding plastic tubes and steel bins. Some cash-strapped families piled crops inside their barns or outside on the ground.
Farmers say they are now finding storage bags torn and bins burst open, grain washed away or contaminated. Jeff Jorgenson, a farmer and regional director for the Iowa Soybean Association, said he has seen at least a dozen bins that burst after grains swelled when they became wet.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, any wheat, corn or soybeans that are contaminated by flood waters must be destroyed.
I know that I shared the following quote yesterday, but in order to give you an idea of the scope of the losses we are looking at, I want to share it again…
As of Dec. 1, producers in states with flooding – including South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Illinois – had 6.75 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat stored on their farms – 38 percent of the total U.S. supplies available at that time, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
And remember, the flooding is just getting started.
In just one county in Iowa, 1.8 million bushels of corn and soybeans have already been destroyed. Nationwide, the losses are off the charts.
Needless to say, prices will be going way up at the grocery store, and they will keep going up for the rest of the year.
Sadly, even after the flood waters are gone the damage that has been done to our agricultural infrastructure will take years to repair…
As the waters began to recede in parts of Nebraska, the damage to the rural roads, bridges and rail lines was just beginning to emerge. This infrastructure is critical for the U.S. agricultural sector to move products from farms to processing plants and shipping hubs.
The damage to roads means it will be harder for trucks to deliver seed to farmers for the coming planting season, but in some areas, the flooding on fields will render them all-but-impossible to use.
In Nebraska alone, hundreds of miles of rural roads have been completely washed out, and farmers such as Annette Bloom are having an extremely difficult time just getting to a main road…
“We are having to travel three miles through pasture and cropland just to get out because our roads are gone,” she says. “And the corn fields are going to be devastating to get in and plant and get that going, because usually we’re planting within the next two weeks and it’s not going to happen.”
Many of America’s farmers will bravely keep going after this disaster, but for many others a financial breaking point has arrived.
Farm bankruptcies had already surged to the highest level since the last recession prior to all of this flooding, and now this crisis will end up driving many of them away from the profession for good. The following comes from NBC News…
Some farmers in Fremont County will probably not return to till their soil, many farmers here said.
“Lot of folks won’t be able to continue after this,” said Julius Schaaf, 66, who said 1,500 of his 4,000 acres were currently under water.
In the end, it is going to be a while before we know the full extent of the damage to America’s farms and our food supply, but all of the experts agree that it will be unprecedented.
Food prices are already high, but the truth is that this is as low as they are going to get. Much less food will be produced in our heartland this year, and that will mean skyrocketing prices at our grocery stores.
And this is just one element of “the perfect storm” that is emerging. Our society is starting to be shaken in many different ways, and 2019 is certainly shaping up to be a very “interesting” year.
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Women in tech: key people, figures & communities
|By Margarita Shilova
Women in Tech is not a frequent phenomenon. However, the presence of women in tech industry is significant. Women are becoming scientists, known tech leaders and CEOs, every city has communities supporting women in tech industry. In this article, I would like to observe inspirational women achieved great results in the tech industry, some organisations & communities supporting women and some statistics & predictions for the future.
Women in tech: some figures and predictions
After peaking in 1991 at 36 percent, the rate of women in computing roles has been in steady decline.
In 2015, the percentage of women involved in computing-related topics made up 25%:
According to ISACA, women have 5 main barriers: lack of mentors, lack of female role models in the field, gender bias in the workplace, unequal growth opportunities compared to men and unequal pay for the same skills.
Women in tech; some inspirational examples
Gail Carmichael
A highly regarded computer scientist and educator, Gail is currently the External Education team leader for Shopify. The mission of the group is to make the experience of learning computational thinking and computer science better for everyone. Projects are designed to focus on one of four thematic groupings: policy, outreach and diversity, degrees and apprenticeships, and academic research. She also helped co-found the Carleton Women in Science and Engineering and is passionately devoted to sharing her joy of technology and computer science with girls and women.
Kimberly Briant
As the founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, Kimberly is rapidly becoming one of the most influential women in technology education. The education nonprofit was founded in 2011 in San Francisco and has expanded to cities across the United States and in South Africa. The educational focus is on teaching girls of color between the ages of 6 and 17 to develop mobile apps and learn computer programming, robotics development, as well as other Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. The vision of Black Girls Code has been to increase the number of minority women in all technology fields by empowering and educating them from an early age. Kimberly has received numerous awards, including the the Jefferson Award for Public Service. She was also honored by the White house in 2013 as a “Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion.”
Jessica Naziri
A longtime influencer, technology expert, content strategist, and media personality, Jessica uses her expertise to help startups and tech companies reach niche markets. Many of her followers are young women who are passionate about both style and technology. She does this with media strategy development and brand positioning to put technology in front of influencers. She is also the founder and CEO of TechSesh, a website that provides info on stylish wearable tech, women in technology, gadget and app reviews, as well as tech tips. The thematic goal for her career has been to demystify technology and make it more accessible to the average person.
Amanda Lannert
Amanda Lannert is the Chief Executive Officer of The Jellyvision Lab, a technology company that helps users with big life decisions, including everything from health insurance to money matters. She is integral in the company’s strategy, partnership development, and customer acquisition activities. Under her leadership, Jellyvision has doubled its revenue three out of the last four years. Previously, Amanda managed global brands for Kellogg’s while at Leo Burnett. She enjoys taking on a greater role in a technology-focused company while applying her business and branding expertise to the role.
Julie Larson-Green
Julie is Chief Experience Officer, Officer Experience Organization at Microsoft. She is passionate about building technology that takes care of time-consuming tasks so people can focus on what matters more in their businesses. She works with a team to incubate new technologies and experiences that help people get things done. She has been involved in building such products as Internet Explorer, Office, Windows, Xbox and Surface over the course of the 11 years she has been with Microsoft.
Avid Larizadeh Duggan
Larizadeh Duggan is one of Google Ventures’ remaining partners in Europe. She’s also the only female general partner at the fund. Larizadeh Duggan led Google Ventures’ investment into Yieldify, a two-year-old e-commerce startup that helps online retailers convince people to buy products online. Aside from investing, Larizadeh Duggan also led the UK Hour of Code project and is a mentor for the Girls in Tech London scheme. Before joining Google Ventures, Larizadeh Duggan was the co-founder of fashion retail startup Boticca. She also held product management roles at Skype and eBay in addition to being an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Accel Partners.
Some organisations & communities supporting ‘Women in Tech’ wave
Women 4 Technology
Founded by the recruitment firm Bailey Fisher, Women 4 Technology is an informal group of female business heads that meet via invitation only for networking, talks and presentations.
Women in Technology is a job board that only advertises positions with organisations that have stated an explicit commitment to increasing the number of women in technology working for them.
BCSWomen
An arm of the British Computer Society (BCS), BCSWomen is dedicated to supporting the training and employment of women in technology, IT and coding jobs. It has identified that attracting women to IT jobs is difficult, but also that women find it hard to return to IT jobs after a career break.
Digital Mums
Next organisation is Digital Mums that attempting to get women into flexible working online. Its goal is to train and mentor women for work as online community managers. The idea is that social media outreach is a growing industry for business and mothers already have some of the skills needed, while the job allows flexible hours and can be done from home.
Girls in Tech is one of the global networks with a presence in UK, China, Greece, Chile, France, UAE, US. The aim of the group is to boost the visibility of women in technology jobs. It hosts events, provides resources and promotes the availability of jobs in technology.
Women in Telecoms and Technology
This organisation for women in tech was founded in 2001 by executives across the telecommunications industry who realised they were often the only women in their organisations at a senior level. The group educates and mentors members, allows women to share ideas and holds talks and meetings. It has 500 members scattered throughout companies including BT, Vodafone, EE, IBM, Ofcom and Reuters.
Mothers of Innovation
MoI organises a yearly conference that aimed at exploring and celebrating the power of mothers to change the world. The last conference was dedicated to the things mothers are doing for themselves will showcase the ways mothers are changing the world around them in education, healthcare, finance and technology.
Set up 30 years ago, Wise is dedicated to increasing the gender balance in science, technology, engineering and maths in the UK, aiming to raise the number of women from 13% now to 30% by 2020. Wise offers support services to business, education and women returning to work.
Women who code offers benefits and services to help women achieve their career goals. This global nonprofit was founded in 2011 and has since grown to more than 100,000 members spanning 20 countries. Their mission is to inspire women to excel in technology careers and prove that women are good in coding! They envision a world where women are proportionally represented as technical leaders, executives, founders, VCs, board members, and software engineers.
Women in Mobile
WIM is Barcelona-based community for women working in the mobile industry. It is an initiative aiming to increase the visibility of women in tech by supporting women to take the stage, and encouraging events organizers to have a more balanced representation of women and men on their speaker agenda.
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Guatemalan protesters demand Morales reverse on graft body
By SONIA PEREZ D.September 20, 2018
Demonstrators gather at Constitution Square to protest Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales and rally in support of the fight against corruption in Guatemala City, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. Thousands marched to protest Morales' decision to end the work of a U.N. anti-corruption commission that has helped lead high-profile graft probes targeting dozens of powerful people, including one involving Morales. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Thousands marched Thursday to protest President Jimmy Morales’ decision to end the work of a U.N. anti-corruption commission that has helped lead high-profile graft probes targeting dozens of powerful Guatemalans, including one involving Morales.
Students, farmers, clerics, academics and others turned out in the streets of Guatemala City as well as plazas and highways outside the capital to demand Morales allow the commission, known as CICIG for its initials in Spanish, to stay.
“Jimmy and Sandra resign, because you are part of the mafia,” read some banners, referring to the president and his foreign minister, Sandra Jovel.
“It is a general feeling of rejection of a government that has not been able to run things well,” said opposition lawmaker Paul Briere, who took part in the march.
Morales announced at the end of August that he would not renew the mandate of the commission for another two-year term, giving it until the end of its current mandate next September to wind down its activities and transfer them to Guatemalan institutions.
He then barred CICIG chief Ivan Velasquez, a Colombian national, from returning to Guatemala from a work trip to the United States, calling him “a person who attacks order and public security in the country.”
The Constitutional Court overruled that decision, but it was not immediately clear whether Velasquez would be able to return.
Also Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated during a news conference that Velasquez enjoys his full confidence and he sees no reason for that to change.
Guterres added that the United Nations consulted with Morales’ government about appointing a deputy to Velasquez responsible for “coordinating CICIG’s actions” in the country.
Friction between Morales and the commission began in January 2017, when CICIG and Guatemalan prosecutors sought arrest warrants for the president’s brother and son on graft charges. Both are currently being prosecuted.
In a subsequent case, Morales is suspected of having received more than $1 million in undeclared campaign financing. He denies any wrongdoing and is immune from prosecution as a sitting president. A request to lift that protection is before lawmakers for a decision.
Previous corruption investigations brought by CICIG and prosecutors have ensnared politicians, public officials and businesspeople and led to the resignation and imprisonment of former President Otto Perez Molina.
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THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO ELMWOOD PARK, NJ
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The Elmwood Park Community
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ (February 26, 2015) — Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is open for enrollment in Elmwood Park, NJ. Located at 301 Riverfront Blvd., Suite 1, Elmwood Park, NJ, the new school is owned and operated by franchisee Olga Dubinsky.
Prior to becoming a Goddard School franchisee, Dubinsky worked in various industries such as real estate and catering sales. After hearing about the success of The Goddard School brand, Dubinsky decided to open her own school in the area.
“I decided to franchise with The Goddard School because of its stellar brand recognition, prestigious program and highly rated franchise support system,” said franchisee, Olga Dubinsky. “I know Elmwood Park residents will embrace The Goddard School and all it has to offer to local families.”
The Goddard School located in Elmwood Park, NJ is located at 301 Riverfront Blvd., Suite 1, Elmwood Park, NJ. To reach this location, please call (201) 468-9841 or email elmwoodparknj@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
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Focus On: Matt and Dina Speranza
We are happy to introduce Matt and Dina Speranza, onsite owners of The Goddard School® located at 301 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
Matt and Dina, Pittsburgh area residents for 15 years, are raising two children of their own and recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. The success of their two other Schools, located in Cranberry Township and Moon Township, and a love for the business has led them to open a third location.
Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Dina earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, as well as her Master’s degree in Special Education. Matt and Dina are very active in their community, participating in many national and local charities. They are also involved with their children’s sports teams, theater productions and Girl Scout Troop.
The Goddard School® in the News: February 2015
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
2014 Franchisee Business Review Survey Results Are In
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School, strives to provide its franchisees with the absolute best support. GSI regularly solicits feedback from its franchisees in the form of an anonymous, third-party survey in order to further improve upon its processes. GSI also releases the results of the survey in an effort to be as transparent as possible. GSI encourages all potential franchisees to not only talk to current franchisees about their experiences but to also review the opinions of the entire Goddard system. See the results of the 2014 Franchise Business Review survey here.
Goddard Systems, Inc. Calls for Applicants for $10,000 Scholarship
GSI is now accepting applications for the Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. The $10,000 college scholarship is annually awarded to a Goddard School graduate who has demonstrated the work ethic and perseverance exemplified by Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system. Click here to read more about the scholarship.
Chicago-Area Goddard Schools Collect More Than 25,000+ More Books, Resulting in Two Year Total of 70,000 Books for Children Less Fortunate
Children at Chicago-area Goddard Schools helped to collect more than 25,000 new and gently used books for Bernie’s Book Bank, an organization that distributes books to at-risk children across the Chicago region. Read more here.
The Goddard School Located in Sparks, NV Collects 1,240 Pounds of Food for Food Drive
The Goddard School located in Sparks, NV recently completed their annual Super Bowl Can Drive, collecting 1,240 pounds of food! The School holds their food drive every year during the 3 weeks before the Super Bowl. Click here to read more.
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Joe Schumacher Offers a Tip to Boost Productivity in Business News Daily
A quote from Goddard Systems CEO Joe Schumacher has been featured in “10 Productivity Secrets Entrepreneurs Say Really Work” in Business News Daily. Click here to check it out.
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THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO MACUNGIE, PA
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The Macungie Community
MACUNGIE, Pa. (February 11, 2015)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is open for enrollment in the Macungie, PA market. Located at 8230 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville, PA 18031, the new school is owned and operated by franchisee Jill Woosnam.
Prior to becoming a Goddard School franchisee, Woosnam spent eight years as owner and operator of a successful veterinary practice. She then obtained her master’s degree in elementary education and became a teacher at The Goddard School in 2009. She helped to implement a kindergarten program for the School in 2010 before deciding to open a new School in Macungie.
“I decided to franchise with The Goddard School because of the positive experiences I had as a teacher, so I knew I wanted to continue educating young children in a positive learning environment,” said franchisee, Jill Woosnam. “I’m proud to bring The Goddard School’s prestigious program to families throughout the area.”
The Goddard School located in Macungie, PA is located at 8230 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville, PA. To reach this location, please call (484) 408-0010 or email MacungiePA@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The Englewood Cliffs Community
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. (February 10, 2015)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is open for enrollment in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Located at 120 Charlotte Place, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, the new school is owned and operated by franchisee Stephanie Chiang.
Prior to becoming a Goddard School franchisee, Chiang spent 17 years in corporate business, working for financial and medical device companies, including Goldman Sachs, Siemens, Eastman Kodak and Becton Dickinson. As a graduate of Stanford University and senior executive, she experienced first-hand the value that a strong educational foundation and love of learning can impart. Chiang has therefore always placed a high priority on education, which is what led her to The Goddard School, largely drawn by its stellar reputation, superior academic program, rigorous health and safety measures and quality corporate support system.
“I decided to franchise with The Goddard School after noticing a clear gap in quality, early childcare education options in our area,” said franchisee, Stephanie Chiang. “Through The Goddard School’s prestigious educational programs, our teachers and administrators will help young children gain a competitive advantage for their future.”
The Goddard School located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is located at 120 Charlotte Place, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. To reach this location, please call (201) 582-6160 or email englewoodcliffsnj@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The North Ridgeville Community
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO (February 9, 2015)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is open for enrollment in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Located at 37693 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH, the new school is co-owned and operated by franchisees, Paula and Robert Janmey.
Having sent their two daughters to The Goddard School located in Westlake, Ohio, Paula is already a knowledgeable expert in the way the Goddard system operates. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from Case Western University’s Weatherhead School of Management as well as a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida. Alongside her extensive academic background, Paula comes from a family of educators, making her an ideal operator for The Goddard School.
“One of my personal learning interests since my own childhood has been child development,” said franchisee, Paula Janmey. “When the opportunity to own and operate a Goddard School presented itself, I felt like there really was no other choice!”
The Goddard School located in North Ridgeville, Ohio is located at 37693 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. To reach this location, please call (440) 326-0330 or email NorthRidgevilleOH@goddardschools.com For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO FOLSOM
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The Folsom Community
FOLSOM, Calif. (February 5, 2015)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is opening in Folsom, Calif. Located at 251 Outcropping Way, Folsom, CA 95630, the new school is co-owned and operated by franchisees, Kaylee Agaman and her parents, John and Jody Agaman.
Kaylee Agaman has a long-standing connection with The Goddard School as her parents opened a location in Sparks, Nev. in 2008 and has been involved with the brand for the last eight years. After witnessing her parents’ happiness and success with the venture as well as how the local community has benefitted from it, Agaman decided to open her own school following years in the health and technology public relations industry. Agaman brings a fine-tuned ear to news and innovation, especially as it relates to education and technology, giving her a sharp edge to successfully run the new Goddard School in Folsom.
“I was very happy with The Goddard School’s commitment to their franchisees and the resources and tools they offer to ensure each school’s success,” said franchisee, Kaylee Agaman. “After and being immersed in the environment for years at my parents’ location and understanding how and why the concept works so well, I knew franchising with The Goddard School was the perfect next step for me.”
The Goddard School in Folsom is located at 251 Outcropping Way, Folsom, CA 95630. To reach this location, please call (916) 936-0377 or email FolsomCA@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO FRANKLIN, TN
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment in The Franklin Community
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (February 4, 2015)—Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school has opened at 98 Moss Lane in Franklin, TN. Located in the Berry Farms community, the new school is owned by Mark and Tammy Drinko.
Prior to becoming a Goddard School franchisee, Mark previously worked in the insurance and financial industries. Mark has military experience having served in the Army, which included deployment during Operation Desert Storm.
“After working for years in the corporate world Tammy and I made the decision to venture into a partnership with The Goddard School,” said Mark Drinko, operating owner of The Goddard School. “My wife and I have lived in Franklin for over 15 years. We are involved in and deeply care for the Williamson County area. We are thrilled to be bringing this education concept to our local community.”
The Goddard School located in Franklin is located at 98 Moss Lane, Franklin, TN 37064. To reach this location, please (615)538-2410 or email Franklin2TN@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL’S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
Premier Preschool Now Open For Enrollment To The Huntersville Community
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (February 3, 2015)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school is open for enrollment in Huntersville, North Carolina. Located at 9534 Kincey Avenue, Huntersville, NC 28078, the new school is owned and operated by franchisee, Laura Catto.
A Huntersville resident for the last decade, Laura wanted to provide quality childcare and education to the community. Her two children will also be attending The Goddard School. In addition to operating The Goddard School and raising a family, Laura is an active member of the community, serving on various planning committees for the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improve the health of mothers and babies.
“Goddard has a proven track record in providing exceptional childcare and education services to communities all over the country,” said franchisee, Laura Catto. “Franchising with The Goddard School was the perfect way for me to give Huntersville families access to first-rate early childhood education.”
The Goddard School located in Huntersville, NC is located at Located at 9534 Kincey Avenue, Huntersville, NC 28078. To reach this location, please call (704) 489-3893 or email HuntersvilleNC@goddardschools.com For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschools.com
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When the People Speak
By Lauren Appelwick
This weekend, James S. Fishkin, Professor of Communication and Political Science at Stanford University and Director of the Center for Deliberative Democracy, will conduct a Deliberative Poll® in Michigan. A scientific sample of 200+ people will convene in Lansing to deliberate about the state’s economic future, and in the end, the poll will reveal what the public thinks about these issues, both before and after it has had a chance to become informed.
Fishkin’s most recent book, When the People Speak: Deliberative Democracy and Public Consultation, explains this method of polling. It combines a new theory of democracy with actual practice, and has demonstrated how an idea that harks back to ancient Athens can be used to revive modern democracies. Fishkin and his collaborators have already conducted deliberative democracy projects in the United States, China, Britain, Denmark, Australia, Italy, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, and in the entire European Union. These projects have resulted in the massive expansion of wind power in Texas, the building of sewage treatment plants in China, and greater mutual understanding between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland.
When the People Speak is accompanied by a DVD of “Europe in One Room” by Emmy Award-winning documentary makers Paladin Invision. The film recounts one of the most challenging deliberative democracy efforts with a scientific sample from 27 countries speaking 21 languages. Watch the trailer after the jump.
EUROPE IN ONE ROOM
Courtesy of the Center for Deliberative Democracy
Lauren Appelwick is a Publicity Assistant at Oxford University Press.
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Fishkin’s “deliberative polling” model has two fundamental flaws:
1) how “representative” groups are chosen – selecting group participants on the basis of superficial criteria such as population demographics or political identity. He does not take into account personality traits (e.g. the Big Five Traits) or first and second derivative criteria such as how the participants learn, work, and socialize. If one places several introverted, empathetic persons sharing one ideology in group settings with a select few who are manipulative extroverts of the opposite ideology, it is no wonder the “results” of such a group process are skewed towards the ideology of the manipulative extroverts.
2) how individual opinions and decisions are affected by a group process – in an uncontrolled environment, people form opinions in a variety of ways, from unfettered individual introspection to group conformism. By enforcing group interaction with consensus goals, people who would otherwise reach one opinion or decision in a free and unfettered environment can be coerced into an opinion opposite to an otherwise considered and educated perspective.
In Fishkin’s drive for an “educated” populace with egalitarian ideals, he either sorely neglects clear lessons of group dynamics or simply chooses to use them for his own devices. Which is it, Dr. Fishkin?
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Will you cut the cord before the end of 2017?
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FREEDOM. That’s the promise of cord-cutting. Not just trading a big bill for a small bill but cutting out all bills, period. If you want to do that, you’re going to need an antenna.
Streaming is great, and just like all of you I stream a lot of video. There’s a lot of worthwhile stuff out there, but if I were to subscribe to all of it I’d pay as much as a cable TV subscription. If that’s worthwhile for you, great!
But if you’re interested in really standing on your own two feet, you have to look at a TV antenna. Most people don’t know that antenna TV is free BY LAW and that you can receive dozens of channels with an antenna including a lot that aren’t even on cable! All of it is free and all of it is available now.
Getting a TV antenna means supporting your local communites, too. While you may watch your local channels on cable, satellite, or through an app, the commercials you see may have been inserted later by the cable or satellite company. This is a common practice called “insertion” and it’s almost impossible to tell it’s been done, unless the timing is off and you see a tiny little bit of another commercial after the one you’ve watched. If you watch TV using an antenna, all the money for the commercials goes to your local stations and other local businesses. This supports local jobs and local opportunities.
When you watch local TV using an antenna, you’re getting the best possible quality. Anything you watch on cable, satellite or streaming is “re-processed” — they take the signal off an antenna and then re-compress it before sending it out. That takes away fine details and you really can tell the difference. An HD signal from an antenna can look much more pleasing than a 4K signal from the internet, because it’s not as compressed, meaning finer details and fewer annoying artifacts.
The best thing about antennas is that even if you buy the most expensive one there is, it’s cheaper than what most people pay per month for cable. Buy an antenna that will last you for years and you’ll save your monthly cable bill 60 times over. In five years you could save enough for a decent used car!
There’s still time to cut the cord in 2017. Check out the great selection of antennas at Solid Signal, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, get a recommendation from our experts who will pick out the perfect antenna for your location. The recommendation is free and there’s no obligation!
Think about it, by this time next year you could be sitting on a pile of cash, getting great FREE entertainment and supporting local businesses. What could be wrong about that?
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Thursday, 27th August 2015
AHR completes £22 million redevelopment for Oldham College
AHR has completed the redevelopment of Oldham College in Greater Manchester which includes three new buildings and landscaping.
The new buildings lie to the north-west of Oldham town centre and were built over three phases creating a student centric campus which responds to an employment focussed education curriculum.
The first phase, Building A is a five storey building with teaching spaces and social breakaway spaces for students. The building works as an anchor for the College and celebrates the main approach to the campus from the town centre.
The second building, Digital and Creative Centre Oldham, is a four storey building which is a combination of open plan teaching spaces and traditional classrooms. The use of light is a key aspect of the design of this building, and the creation of well-lit and airy spaces for the creative subjects the students study a critical outcome from AHR’s design process. Environmental performance is further enhanced by the design of the ventilation system, which exceeds the specifications set by the Department for Education Building Bulletins.
Building C delivers new teaching areas over three storeys and defines a valuable green external social space placed centrally in the campus. Internal spaces are specially designed for vocational subjects along with further general teaching accommodation.
All three buildings have been rated BREEAM Excellent. The buildings have also reduced the heating emission across the campus by 30 per cent.
AHR used graphite coloured concrete and dark brickwork to clad the buildings, complemented by metallic grey window units, chosen for their weather resistance.
AHR created a new public frontage leading towards the town centre, a central courtyard space for students to socialise and flexibility in the masterplan to develop a full size Sport England 3G all-weather-pitch. The grounds of the college have also been extended and improved to re-instate a civic heart in the campus around the pre-existing central courtyard.
The college was founded in 1893 and continues to be an important institution for the town and surroundings areas. The design of the campus was to ensure that it could easily be adapted and evolve in the future. The buildings produced are of educational and architectural significance which will transform the delivery of learning in Oldham College.
Imran Kassim, Regional Director at AHR, Said:
”The ambition of the College is clearly reflected in the development of the campus. Our task has been to channel that ambition into buildings that are sufficient, suitable and sustainable both now and will be for years to come.”
Alun Francis, Oldham College’s Principal and Chief Executive, said:
“AHR have been a fantastic partner to the College, helping us to articulate what we wanted and supporting our transformational plan for learning. Their knowledge and expertise combined with excellent ideas ensured that we were able to successfully deliver our ambition. This redevelopment has changed the relationship between the College and the town as well as providing a much improved quality environment for learning. The architects helped us to develop a faculty model with bespoke facilities which better utilised space and created a more sustainable campus. They exceeded our expectations which enables us to focus on delivering outstanding vocational education to ensure that our students gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to progress in life and work.”
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In Supernovae by Brian Koberlein 22 October 2014 0 Comments
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the discovery of a supernova ten times more powerful than so-called type Ia supernova. This superluminous supernova known as SN2007bi was not only extremely bright, but it remained bright for about five months. Such a long brightness period is indicative of a type of supernova known as a pair instability supernova, so called because the intense gamma rays produced in the core during the explosion form pairs of electrons and positrons (electron pairs).
It’s generally thought that SN2007bi is a clear example of a pair instability supernova due to its intensity and long brightness period, but now new supernova observations suggest that SN2007bi wasn’t a pair-instability supernova after all. But if it wasn’t, then how could it remain so bright for so long?
In a recent paper in Nature (behind a paywall, but the arxiv version is here), a research team looked at data from two new superluminous supernovae, known as PTF 12dam and PS1-11ap. Both of these were extremely bright and had long brightness periods, just like SN2007bi. But while SN2007bi was only observed once it was close to maximum brightness, the new supernovae were observed as they grew brighter.
This is important because pair instability supernovae should not only stay bright for a long time, they should also take a long time to become bright. This is because the debris from a pair-instability supernova is so massive and dense that it takes time (on the order of a year) for the heat and radiation from the explosion to filter through the debris.
If you’ve ever cooked with a heavy cast-iron pan as opposed to an aluminum pan, you know that the cast iron pan takes much longer to heat up, but once hot it stays hot for a long time. A pair-instability supernova is similar. It’s so massive that it takes a long time to rise to maximum brightness, and once bright it takes a long time to fade.
These two new supernovae did not take a long time to reach maximum brightness. They reached their maximum relatively quickly (about two months). This means they can’t be pair instability supernovae. But they still took a long time to fade, just like SN2007bi. This means our best pair-instability candidate might not have been one after all. But if it wasn’t, then how could it remain so bright for so long?
The answer seems to be a magnetic heating effect. When a supernova explodes, the core typically collapses into a neutron star. The magnetic fields of a neutron star can be quite strong, and in their most extreme case the neutron star is often referred to as a magnetar. The intense magnetic field of a magnetar can interact with surrounding material, causing it to superheat. This is similar to a magneto, where a rotating magnet can produce pulses of electric current.
Credit: M. Nicholl et al.
The authors propose that a large supernova (hypernova) can produce a magnetar when it explodes. Since the hypernova isn’t as massive as a pair-instability supernova, it can brighten fairly quickly. Normally, it would fade more quickly as well, but the intense magnetic field of the magnetar heats the surrounding debris, causing it to remain hot (and therefore bright) for much longer. When the team compared the theoretical brightness curve of a magnetar hypernova with the observed brightness of PTF 12dam, they found it matched really well. You can see this in the figure below (taken from the paper). The black curve shows the theoretical brightness of a magnetar supernova, and the black circles show the observed brightness. The other lines are theoretical pair-instability brightness curves of different masses.
Not only does the data match the magnetar theory quite well, it is also clear that a magnetar supernova fades slowly in a way that looks a lot like a pair instability supernova. This means we can’t prove a supernova is a pair-instability one simply by observing it after maximum brightness. We also need to observe its brightening period. Since we didn’t observe the brightening of SN2007bi, we can’t be sure about it. It may have been a pair instability supernova, or it may have been a magnetar supernova.
So we’re now not sure whether we’ve observed a pair instability explosion or not, but we now have a better understanding of superluminous supernovae.
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Get Out of Urban Meyer, Ohio State’s Way
September 20, 2016 msilverman
The Ohio State Buckeyes showed the entire country that talent outweighs experience. Prior to the Oklahoma game, it was difficult to envision how Ohio State would perform in their first challenge of the season, with so many young players. For the majority of the starters, it was their first true road game. The Palace on the Prairie in Norman, Oklahoma is not the ideal setting to get your feet wet in a road environment. It is regarded as one of the top-five toughest places to play in college football.
The Buckeyes turned it into their own backyard for one reason. They simply have more talent than Oklahoma, specifically on a defense that isn’t so “basic” after all. Of course, I should also mention that Ohio State has wide receiver Noah Brown, who hauled in four touchdown passes from quarterback J.T. Barrett, and Oklahoma does not.
Talk about making a national statement in primetime. The Buckeyes are arguably the best team in the country, following a win of this magnitude, in such impressive fashion. Ohio State moved up one spot to No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings and shouldn’t take a backseat to teams like Alabama or Louisville.
With the victory over the Sooners, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer improved to 19-0 in true road games with the Buckeyes. There are two things that are just not supposed to happen in college football. You don’t win every away game you play and you don’t travel to Oklahoma and punk them in their own yard. Well, Ohio State and coach Meyer have managed to complete both tasks.
Getting back to Brown, was his third touchdown reception in the back corner of the endzone just before halftime not one of the best catches you’ve ever seen at any level of football? The man blindly pinned the football with one hand on the defenders back while managing to get not one, but two feet in-bounds. Brown earned a well-deserved Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award with his four touchdown receptions and should receive ESPY consideration for possibly making the catch of the year.
Through three games, the Silver Bullets tied a school record with their fourth interception returned for a touchdown in a season, courtesy of linebacker Jerome Baker’s first quarter pick-six. Not bad for a basic defense.
What does the Oklahoma victory mean going forward? It means Meyer and the Buckeyes are steamrolling like a downhill train into the Big Ten schedule and will be huge favorites for the remainder of the regular season, and potentially beyond. Ohio State enters the bye week feeling great about its playoff chances, but we all know they have accomplished nothing should they slip up when conference play begins.
Prior to their annual showdown with Michigan, the Buckeyes aren’t in the clear just yet. There are still some potential roadblocks with road games at Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan State. However, with Meyer 19-0 on the road and the Buckeyes’ pummeling of the Sooners in Norman, should we be scared? While these games will still require a pinpoint focus to come out victorious, the Buckeyes now possess the confidence and dare I say, the experience, to play with a “been there and done that” mentality.
Not only was the Oklahoma game a coming-out party for Brown and all of the young Buckeye players, it was a reminder that a rebuild or an adjustment period is just not the Ohio State way, especially under Meyer.
Without question, the fact that Ohio State is playing with 16 new starters has provided significant motivation for the Buckeyes through the first three games of the season. Just like in 2014, when Ohio State captured a national championship a year ahead of schedule, this group proved on Saturday night that it has a legitimate chance to accomplish the same feat.
The current state of Ohio State football is a machine that you don’t want to cross paths with. It’s a pretty basic observation for anyone who watched the Buckeyes’ domination of the Sooners. Just ask Oklahoma’s backup quarterback.
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RCM reports Q3 2018 profits
The Royal Canadian Mint reported a profit “before income tax and other items” of $10.5 million for the third quarter of 2018, down slightly from the same period last year, while the profit margin remained consistent at three per cent quarter over quarter.
As expected, sales of numismatic products continued on a downward trend in the third quarter, decreasing to $24.5 million (compared to $43.4 million last year) after a strong year in 2017 driven by Canada 150 product sales. In particular, sales of silver and base metal numismatic products are down 47 per cent quarter over quarter.
“The Mint continues to achieve steady profitability despite factors challenging some of our businesses,” said Jennifer Camelon, interim president and CEO of the Mint. “Through sound cost controls, new contracts in refinery and bullion storage services, as well as increased foreign circulation revenue, the Mint is performing well after three quarters and is poised for a strong finish to 2018.”
Gold bullion volumes increased to 156,000 ounces (compared to 135,000 ounces last year) while silver bullion volumes were 4.7 million ounces (compared to five million last year). Bullion ancillary services revenue doubled quarter over quarter as these services continue to expand, which “continues to allow us to effectively manage the overall costs of the Bullion business during the current market conditions,” according to a statement issued by the Mint last week.
Shipment of 346 million foreign coins and blanks in the quarter (compared to 296 million in 2017), combined with higher revenue per coin, resulted in an increase in revenue from the Mint’s foreign circulation business as compared to the third quarter of 2017.
Canadian circulation coin production was 304 million pieces in the quarter (compared to 421 million pieces in 2017).
FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Consolidated profit before income tax and other items was $10.5 million for the quarter (compared to $10.6 million in 2017).
Consolidated profit was $2.8 million for the quarter (compared to $7 million in 2017).
Consolidated revenue declined to $370.9 million in the third quarter (compared to $385.9 million in 2017) as last year’s revenue was supported by the success of the Canada 150 numismatic campaign.
Operating expenses decreased 23 per cent quarter over quarter to $21.1 million (compared to $27.5 million in 2017) as the Mint “continues to carefully manage expenses.”
To read more of the Mint’s third-quarter report, visit mint.ca.
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HomeCutting EdgeTargeting the supply lines: metabolic approaches to killing cancer cells
Targeting the supply lines: metabolic approaches to killing cancer cells
Marc Beishon
1 May 2015 Cutting Edge 0
Recent years have seen a revival of interest in the unique metabolism of cancer cells. This time the focus is on the potential it offers as a target, rather than any possible causal role but that link with obesity still needs explaining.
The association between cancer and altered cell metabolism was first highlighted by a German biochemist more than 90 years ago. Otto Warburg observed in 1924 that cancer cells process glucose – one of the body’s key nutrients – into lactate, as athletes’ muscles do when they run short of oxygen, but they do so even when they have sufficient oxygen. They also process glucose much faster than normal cells, which rely mostly on using mitochondria as the engine room for producing energy.
The Warburg effect, as it became known, was put forward by its proposer as the cause of cancer, resulting from the impairment of mitochondria. The effect has been widely discussed and the biology explored, but after a while the field of cancer research moved on.
Interest in the metabolism of cancer cells revived with the advent of PET scanning using radiolabelled-glucose, in the early 1980s. This time, however, the focus was on making use of the Warburg effect to obtain images of the behaviour and spread of an individual cancer.
The abnormal metabolism of cancer cells was added to the “hallmarks of cancer” (above) in 2011, almost 90 years after Otto Warburg had first remarked on it, and 20 years after the first PET scan used the phenomenon to visualise tumour cells. Today there are a number of drugs in early trials that are designed to help kill cancer cells by exploiting their voracious appetite for glucose and other nutrients and their reliance on mutated pathways to feed their addiction
Source: D Hanahan and RA Weinberg (2011) Hallmarks of cancer: the next generation. Cell 144:646–674, reprinted with permission from Elsevier
But despite the known metabolic actions of some of the most widely used chemotherapy drugs, such as methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil (5FU), there was little interest in addressing metabolism as a possible weak link in cancer that could be targeted. The famous ‘hallmarks of cancer’ paper by Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg, from the year 2000, for instance, did not include metabolism.
That’s all changed now, and the Warburg effect is again centre stage. And although most researchers do not believe it causes cancer, there is great interest in whether this and other metabolic changes in cancer cells might be an Achilles heel that could be targeted. Now, new knowledge about the function of cancer genes and their relationship with the way cells metabolise a range of nutrients, together with epidemiological evidence from the relationship between obesity, exercise and cancer, is fuelling a rapidly growing cancer metabolism field.
This has reached the point of dedicated international research conferences, a new journal, a growing number of investigational agents in both public and private research, and some clinical trials, in particular of the low-cost antidiabetic drug, metformin. And in 2011 Hanahan and Weinberg updated their ‘hallmarks’ to include abnormal metabolic pathways.
Oncogene–metabolism cross-talk
“Back in the early 1990s it was assumed we knew all about metabolic pathways of glucose and amino acids – they were set out in standard biochemistry textbooks,” says Chi Van Dang, director of the Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, and a medical oncologist who researches cancer metabolism.
“We thought that it was only cancer genes that drive the cell cycle machinery that cause cells to replicate, and the energy part was just along for the ride and doesn’t need to be regulated. But what we have found is that there are specific oncogenes that drive many other genes, including metabolic ones, rather like an orchestra conductor, both causing cells to replicate and to take in nutrients to do so.”
This was initially met with scepticism, he says, but it is now known that, somehow, cancer genes ‘cross-talk’ with metabolic pathways. It is not the case that when cancer genes send the signals that turn on the DNA replicating machinery, the energy to carry out that proliferation is there as if by magic. “Many cancer genes cross-talk with machinery that brings in glucose or amino acids,” says Dang, who says a similar shift in knowledge took place with angiogenesis, where it is now known that a tumour can release hormones to grow new blood vessels to feed itself.
“Many cancer genes cross-talk with machinery that brings in glucose or amino acids”
Dang likens the behaviour of normal cells to the way a tall building is constructed – materials such as bricks and cement have to be shipped in an orderly fashion and coordinated, or orchestrated, for growth. A normal cell has feedback loops that tell it that, if it doesn’t have enough nutrients or oxygen, it won’t divide, as it could make genetic mistakes. Only when conditions are right will it build up to divide in an orderly way with the least chance of a genomic error.
“In a cancer cell the same switches, instead of turning on and off, are permanently on, owing to genetic mutations, such as with the Myc oncogene that we study in my lab, and you have a deregulated system that continues to grow without the right nutrients. But that also creates a vulnerability, because the cells are addicted to nutrients. It’s like building a wall with bricks but without cement.”
Epidemiological evidence
If the data from cell biology are becoming compelling, relating the knowledge to observations about animals, humans and cancer rates adds important context about the causes of cancer. When cells divide and there are mistakes or mutations in the process, the accumulation of these mutations can lead to cancer if they permanently turn on a cancer gene.
But as Dang points out, there is a paradox about cancer in animals, named after British epidemiologist Richard Peto. Given that large animals have many cell divisions to grow to adulthood – and elephants certainly grow to a large size – it would be expected that they would also suffer from a higher cancer rate than smaller animals, such as the much-studied mouse.
“But elephants have much lower cancer rates than mice and the answer lies in the metabolic rate of their cells – mice have a rate a hundred times greater than elephants, which of course also live much longer,” notes Dang. If mice are given drugs to restrict metabolism, such as metformin, which slows mitochondrial function, or rapamycin, which inhibits a growth and metabolism pathway, they live longer. “And a recent study shows that if you remove just one copy of the Myc gene in mice, metabolism is slowed and that can prolong their life. The interpretation is that a higher metabolic rate increases mutation rates and contributes to cancer development.”
“The interpretation is that a higher metabolic rate increases mutation rates and contributes to cancer development”
In turn this leads to the idea of ‘metabolic fitness’ and relationships between cancer, obesity, diet and exercise. The evidence for a link between obesity and cancer is now a given. The US National Cancer Institute, for example, projects that, by 2030, there will be 500,000 additional cancer cases in the US owing to obesity, with the risk for some cancers, such as oesophageal, pancreatic, colorectal and endometrial, increasing more than for others.
Where’s the link?
There is though no single explanation of the causal mechanisms linking people with high body mass index (BMI) and cancers – so far, molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. Dang says research is ongoing into calorific restriction, which can increase metabolic fitness – fewer nutrients can lower the metabolic rate – and factors such as hormones that could promote cancer.
One explanation for the cancer–obesity link is that higher glucose levels in overweight people are caused by insulin resistance, or a form of type 2 diabetes. “Cells cannot respond to glucose as well, so the body simply makes more insulin and an insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which are believed to drive cancer cells to a more aggressive state. The thinking is that it’s not glucose on its own, and this model fits with a lot of data we have,” he says.
A recent study adds evidence about the role of insulin. It found that postmenopausal women who are overweight but ‘metabolically healthy’ are not at elevated risk of breast cancer compared with women who are metabolically healthy but have a normal weight. However, women with high insulin levels have a higher breast cancer risk whether they are normal weight or overweight (and being overweight is in turn a risk factor for insulin resistance). The researchers suggest that “metabolic health may be more biologically relevant and more useful for breast cancer risk stratification than adiposity per se” (J Cancer Res 2015, 75:270).
“Metabolic health may be more biologically relevant… than adiposity per se” Other possible mechanisms include higher oestrogen production by fat tissue – hormones are of course implicated in several cancers – or inflammation, which can also have metabolic components. A recent special issue of BioMed Research International highlights a growing awareness of the link between altered cellular metabolism and the risk of developing diabetes and cancer. It includes papers that show that key pathways of fatty acid metabolism are altered in cancer, and that there is a strong prevalence of cancer in postmenopausal obese women, with associations between obesity, ovarian steroid hormones and cancer. The same issue also looks at the promise that some drugs used to treat diabetes, such as metformin, are showing as cancer therapies, and the possibility of targeting insulin growth factors.
The biochemical analysis in these papers is complex, but as Dang says, the field is simplified somewhat by the fact that cells use only a small number of major nutrients – principally glucose, glutamine and fatty acids/lipids, although other substances such as acetate are also important.
One probable advantage of targeting metabolism may therefore be that approaches may extend across a range of tumours, owing to common biochemistry, although Dang points out that not all cancers are addicted to the same nutrients: “Breast cancer is addicted more to glucose, for example, and pancreatic cancer to glutamine.”
Treatment opportunities
The search for therapeutic drugs is focusing particularly on the metabolic pathways by which nutrients are used by cancer cells, and enzymes in these pathways that could be inhibited. Enzymes are targeted in plenty of other drug applications, but in the cancer metabolism field, research into questions such as how enzymes operate in the glucose pathway is in its early stages.
Metformin, the drug used in diabetes to control blood sugar levels, is one of the most investigated so far in cancer metabolism. Although the exact mechanisms are still being researched, says Dang, it is known to act on an enzyme target called complex I, the first enzyme in the mitochondrial energy chain used to generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate, which every biology student knows as the key energy transfer chemical), thus slowing down the ability of cancer cells to breathe so they can’t burn up nutrients.
This works because Otto Warburg’s original hypothesis, that cancer cells are glycolytic and don’t use mitochondria much, has been superseded by research showing that most cancer cells do, in fact, need mitochondria and do breathe oxygen. Metformin can also work against cancers by insulin control.
As metformin has been prescribed to millions of people for many years, and is known to be very safe, there are fewer obstacles to using it in clinical trials, usually in combination with chemo- or targeted therapies. “We are seeing a real biological effect from metformin in clinical trials,” says Dang, and there are already data suggesting that people with diabetes who take metformin have a lower risk of developing cancer or dying from it.
Statins are another group of cheap and widely used drugs that are attracting interest for potential use against cancer, as tumours are known to need to synthesise their own cholesterol. There are now a number of trials of statins in prostate cancer, as well as retrospective analyses comparing rates of prostate cancer incidence and survival between men who have been on statins, and those who have not.
Therapeutic targets and drugs in trials
A number of drugs aimed at metabolic targets are now in early trials for a variety of cancers, including: AZD3965, a monocarboxylate transporter (MCT1) inhibitor being trialled in patients with advanced solid tumours
DCA (dichloroacetate), a PDK1 inhibitor, being trialled in patients with recurrent malignant brain tumours, metastatic breast cancer and advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
TCD-717, a choline kinase inhibitor being trialled in patients with advanced solid tumours
AG-221, an isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) inhibitor being trialled in certain advanced solid tumours, including glioma, and with acute myeloid leukaemia and angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) with IDH mutations
The diabetes drug metformin, being trialled for use in a number of cancer settings, including as a preventive in overweight or obese premenopausal women with metabolic disturbances, as an adjuvant in patients treated for early breast cancer, and in patients with advanced refractory colorectal cancer
Statins, used to lower cholesterol, being trialled for use in a variety of cancers including prostate, colorectal and breast cancer, in therapeutic, preventive and adjuvant settings.
A therapeutic window
The key, as always, is to find ways of attacking cancer cells that don’t harm normal cells, says Almut Schulze, a professor at the department of biochemistry and molecular biology, University of Würzburg, Germany, and co-chair of an American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) meeting on cancer and metabolism.
With metabolic approaches, one aim is to find interventions that inhibit cells’ metabolic activity and their need to proliferate such that they die, while normal cells may slow down to a resting state, and are much less susceptible to this inhibition.
One aim is to find interventions that inhibit cells’ metabolic activity such that they die
“The difference with targeting metabolism and using targeted therapies such as imatinib [Glivec] is that we are not attacking proteins or genes that are genetically changed in cancer cells, but other factors needed for proliferation. It’s what we call non-oncogene addiction.”
She adds that a big problem in targeting oncogenes, such as BRAF in advanced melanoma, is the rapid development of resistance. However, when people relapse there is also a change in metabolism in cells that could be addressed with new metabolic inhibitors, used in combination with existing therapies, which could be drugs or radiotherapy.
There is also a need to distinguish between the metabolism of normal proliferating cells, such as hair follicles, skin and the gut lining, and cancer cells (chemotherapy affects these normal cells as well).
Schulze’s own research group, for example, is focusing on lipids, molecules that include fats and are used as building blocks in cell membranes. Normal tissues receive lipids from the blood after synthesis in the liver, she says. “But we know that tumours start synthesising lipids from sugar – what advantage is that and why don’t they use blood lipids – and can we inhibit this? As most tissues don’t synthesise lipids we could intervene in tumour growth without affecting other tissues too much, although the liver may be at risk from toxicity with such an agent.”
Dang and colleagues, meanwhile, have demonstrated the fundamental role of the Myc oncogene – in a seemingly simple experiment, they put Myc in normal cells and then compared what happened when glucose was removed from their nutrients by doing the same with cells without the gene. “Normal cells go to rest, but the Myc cells die because you take away a building block and they crash from metabolic death – they try and keep up with the energy demand that their machinery needs.”
“Normal cells go to rest, but the Myc cells die because you take away a building block” There are many other targets in the various pathways under investigation, and in two main types of metabolism: bioenergetic metabolism, such as with metformin and mitochondria, and anabolic metabolism, which is about building cells, as with lipid synthesis. Hypoxia, the lack of oxygen commonly seen in tumours, is also a big factor in the metabolic picture, and it also drives angiogenesis – the promotion of blood vessels to bring in oxygen and nutrients – so there is now strong interest in the interplay between these functions.
Other enzymes under investigation include one Schulze has been involved with, which uses acetate in metabolic processes and has been found to be essential for cancer cells. “If we can disrupt it the cells can’t grow,” she says, adding that the work is a collaboration with AstraZeneca, while a competing study has already moved to using an investigational compound.
Dang mentions that a major advance has been made in cancers that have mutations in certain enzymes, where a drug can turn off the abnormal enzyme. There are early trials using this approach in acute myeloid leukaemia as well as preclinical data for certain brain tumours, using isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) metabolic enzymes.
Like most other cancer fields that are on the verge of new therapies, a lot of the activity is in the US, and specifically in the Boston area. One company that is betting on cancer metabolism is Agios, which has two IDH inhibitors at phase I and another agent entering phase II. Activity is more fragmented in Europe, but a particularly strong academic centre is the Beatson in Glasgow (where, in 1896, George Beatson made the first observation of the link between hormones and breast cancer).
It is still early days for cancer metabolism, and Dang says the data are likely to prove some parts of the thinking right but some wrong. “But it’s exciting as we can probably create a whole new class of drugs – although there won’t be a silver bullet as they are unlikely to work on their own.” Says Schulze: “There is a lot of promise but we really do need some results from the first drugs now. The initial hype is over.”
“There is a lot of promise but we really do need some results from the first drugs now. The initial hype is over”
Apart from new therapies, new knowledge about metabolism also has implications for public health messaging about diet, obesity and exercise, such as with the latest dietary guidelines in the US, which have relaxed on cholesterol intake but are more strict on saturated fats and sugar.
There is low public awareness of the link between obesity and cancer, and some researchers are urging new multidisciplinary work to tackle the problem. A new term – ‘adiponcosis’ – has been proposed for the condition by Italian researchers (J Clin Endocrin Metab 2013, 98: 4664–65).
And emerging from this highly complex picture is a particularly controversial point from some researchers – that the paradigm of cancer as a genetic disease is wrong and that it is actually primarily a metabolic disease, with all recognised cancer hallmarks being ‘downstream’ from the “initial disturbance of cellular energy metabolism” (see Seyfried et al. Carcinogenesis 2013, 35:515–527). They are at least asking the age old chicken and egg question: Which comes first, cancer cells or abnormal metabolism?
Building the Metabolic picture
Much of the research into targeting the metabolic processes of cancer cells is only now possible because of techniques such as screening genes to reveal more metabolic functions, metabolomic profiling, which can identify metabolites from abnormal pathways in cancer, and also the rise of systems biology to model metabolic processes, as they can be interconnected in a widespread network and looking at one process in isolation could be insufficient.
One important area for research is so-called whole-body metabolism, as there are limitations to using laboratory cell cultures and animal models – and that is an obvious way forward given that the very first application of the Warburg effect uses PET to highlight metabolism in cells in the body (in vivo), and there are now other functional imaging methods and ways to measure metabolites in people. A new paper by Jared Mayers and Matthew Vander Heiden, ‘Famine versus feast: understanding the metabolism of tumors in vivo’ sets out the stall: “Examining tumor metabolism in vivo introduces new complexities, but taking this step is crucial to gain a deeper understanding of how whole-animal physiology impacts nutrient availability, as well as to appreciate the role of tumor heterogeneity and interactions between different cell types in tissues.” They make observations about how, for example, “pancreatic cancer can alter whole-body metabolism, causing new onset diabetes and cachexia in many patients”; there is “metabolic cooperation between different populations of cells within tumors” and “metabolic interactions with non-malignant tumor stromal cells can also directly influence disease progression, metastasis and redox [reduction-oxidation] status.” (See Trends Biochem Anal 2015, 40:130–140.)
There are many papers now on cancer and metabolism, notably review style write-ups such as ‘Famine versus feast’, which although highly technical may also have glossaries and break-out material, a clear indication that this field is in briefing mode about current thinking (see also ‘Metabolic targets for cancer therapy’, Nature Rev Drug Discovery 2013, 12: 829–846 for another good paper). There are also plenty of recent papers that revisit and explain the Warburg effect (e.g. Mol Biol Rep 2015, 42:819–823).
Dang and colleagues launched a journal, Cancer & Metabolism, in 2013, and there are now several research conferences, such as Metabolism and Cancer, run by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), which will be held on 7–10 June this year in Washington DC.
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My latest for Tikkun: Dutch Treat - De File
02:00 pm January 23rd, 2006
My latest for Tikkun: Dutch Treat
My latest music piece is now up on Tikkun's website. Whereas the previous one on Sufjan Stevens took me less than a day -- check out the interesting comments thread for my entry about that one -- this feature on Dutch punk band The Ex drove me batty. I always struggle when I have a full-length interview to work with. The gap between potential content and the space I actually get to use freaks me out. Still, the experience wasn't all bad, since I really enjoyed talking to the band's singer and lyricist G.W. Sok and got to listen to many of the band's albums over and over. It's rewarding to immerse oneself in a particular artist's oeuvre, not least because the practice runs counter to the shuffle-mode listening that has become the norm these days.
In the end, I was able to mine the cover image from The Ex's first full-length for the conceit I needed to structure the piece:
I suppose it's possible to write well about music without resorting to tropes, but I seem incapable of doing so. Without the infrastructure of a metaphor returned to repeatedly, I feel like my sentences spin off into space:
In contrast to the relaxed, sunny tone of Sok’s speaking voice, The Ex sound like gray skies, threatening to break open at any moment. Constructed out of pulsing, fractured rhythms and a bevy of dissonant notes, their music resists every notion of “easy listening.” The title of their first full-length album, Disturbing Domestic Peace, (released in1980) is an apt description of their art. The cover photo shows five policeman in riot gear, one of whom is about to lower his axe onto the entrance of a building. The image reminds us of the violence the state is willing to unleash on anyone who resists the status quo. Coupled with the album’s title, it underscores the limitations of concepts like “disturbing the peace.” While it is the people inside this building who are likely to be taken into custody on that amorphous charge, the police are clearly the ones doing the disturbing here. By itself, then, the cover functions as a simple yet effective critique of the ruling order’s hypocrisy.
Listening to the record makes things considerably more complicated. Like almost all of the music The Ex have put out over the years, Disturbing the Domestic Peace is angular, edgy, tense. In short, it is meant to disturb. When we hear songs like “Rules” or “New Wars,” we feel that axe poised in mid-air and grow desperate for the blow to be struck. But that desire aligns us, not with the people inside the building, but with the policemen who are about to discipline them. While Sok’s lyrics make classic anarchist points with the detachment of the pamphleteer, the melody-sparse sounds that propel them forward remind us how readily passions can override political reason. The impulse to break down doors always has the potential to free itself from any order we impose upon it. Sometimes the longing for the blade transcends our sense of belonging. This is why art still matters. We need to feel the urge to identify with power without acting against our own best interest. And that is a task for which rock music is especially well suited. The Ex have always understood this, producing music that is taut with pent-up primal energy, refusing to settle down.
This piece was also an opportunity for me to revisit my favorite themes: what do you do after you've been doing something for a long time. I suppose my interest in this topic has something to do with my age and situation, but I've been thinking about it since high school. The way careers play out in the media and the work that can be done to redirect their course have preoccupied me since I spent hours as a thirteen-year-old meditating on the relationship between The Beatles' White Album and the psychedelic era it says goodbye to. I'm not happy with the ordinariness that permeates much of my piece on The Ex, but I'm pleased that, after so much struggle, I was able to come up with a conclusion that tied together loose ends by using Sok's own words to reinforce my conceit:
Like many other punk bands, The Ex fully support the DIY—“do it yourself”—approach. In their case, that means doing everything from releasing records on their own label in Europe to applying for grants to perform their work in unusual ways. While there’s always something entrepreneurial about start-ups, in the case of bands like The Ex, the best analogy is not the small business but the small non-profit, paying its employees relatively low wages but freeing them from the ideological and professional pressures of the corporate environment. From this perspective, the band’s two trips to Ethiopia look less like a concert tour and more like the sort of educational outreach that the best NGOs aspire to make possible, where the line between vendor and client, teacher and student, privileged and underserved starts to blur in moments of cross-cultural exchange.
“I don’t think it’s healthy to stay only in your own little subculture and close the door. You have to open the door so people can see how you live and what you’re doing.” And, however alluring the prospect of doing the job with an axe might be, a twist of the doorknob will be just as effective. “When we started with punk, we thought it meant, ‘Everything is possible.’ If you have an idea, just do it. See if it works or not. We still believe in that little idea. What happened was that, within a couple of years of our forming the band, punk became a sort of brand name. All these bands started saying, ‘Oh, you have to play according to the punk rules.’ But we thought that each song can have a totally different structure. Every time it’s your own decision how it can be. That gives you much more freedom than if you have to stick to verse-chorus-bridge.”
Sok lets the irony of this rule-bound punk and the formulaic anarchism that accompanies it resonate through the rest of the interview. The Ex may have made remarkably consistent music over the course of their career, but not because they were following anyone else’s rules. The lesson is clear. Freedom doesn’t free us from ourselves. It intensifies what was already there. We can break on through to the other side without losing what matters most. Over twenty-five years of making music, The Ex have crafted a legacy that shows us how to open the door to possibility without fear, to stop worrying about what has already been done, to do it now.
What I admire most about The Ex is their willingness to think what happens after the revolution in consciousness that the spirit of punk promotes. If you break down the door to the future, you expose yourself to the winds of the past. But if you adopt a less violent approach, you can stay warm without barring the passage back to the place you were before.
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Muse: Rock 'n Roll-stoel - The Ex - Singles. Period. (The Viny
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From: cut_dead Date: January 23rd, 2006 10:59 pm (UTC) (LINK TO SPECIFIC ENTRY)
This article was a pleasure to read. Having only discovered The Ex a year and a half ago, I am pleased to see more written exposure about the band and what they stand for.
From: cbertsch Date: January 23rd, 2006 11:35 pm (UTC) (LINK TO SPECIFIC ENTRY)
Hey, thanks! Coming from someone who thinks as hard and well as you, that's a reason to rejoice. I have a lot of impatience with punk pretense, but The Ex are beyond all that. They are to be emulated and admired.
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Monday Profile: High school sweethearts find each other again after 50 years
Fringilla Mabon and Louis Orange, both 66, chat while waiting for their lunch, a rack of ribs, to finish slow cooking June 29 at Mabon's apartment in Starkville. The two "had eyes for each other" in 1970 while attending Central High School in Mobile, Alabama, but never had a relationship — until three years ago, when they rekindled old flames through Facebook. Photo by: Victoria Cheyne/Dispatch Staff
Victoria Cheyne/Dispatch Staff
In Louis Orange's kitchen, ribs are the specialty.
To prepare for lunch on June 29, he marinated a rack overnight in mustard and Italian dressing, a tip he picked up from his mother as a little boy growing up in Mobile, Alabama.
"We specialize in this kind of stuff down by the water," Orange said.
He added a little salt and pepper and rubbed everything into the meat before it basked for hours on a charcoal grill.
He's sometimes cooking for family and friends and bigger groups, but on the Saturday before last, he was just making lunch for himself and Fringilla Mabon, his high school sweetheart.
The pair recently got back together after spending decades apart, and Orange, who still lives in Mobile, served the ribs during a visit to Mabon's apartment in Starkville.
Mabon and Orange, both 66, knew each other from the marching band at Central High School in Mobile in 1970. Orange was popular and handsome, Mabon said. He was the president of the band and played the trumpet. Mabon, a curly-haired girl who played the bells, was "smart, conservative and neat," Orange said.
Orange said the two laughed a lot back in high school, and that humor is the foundation of their relationship to this day.
Mabon said the two flirted a little when she and her serious high school boyfriend broke up, but nothing more than that. She later got back together with the boyfriend, who became her first husband, so Orange kept his distance.
"We had eyes for each other or whatever," Mabon said.
After high school, Orange and Mabon lived completely different lives. Orange served in the Vietnam War and worked as a barber in a Mobile barbershop. Mabon moved to Miami with her father after her mother died and pursued a career in nursing for more than 20 years with the Veterans Association hospital in Miami. Each had marriages and their own children.
It wasn't until right before Mabon retired and moved to Starkville to be near seven of her nine grandchildren in 2015 that the two crossed paths again -- this time online. Mabon and Orange started to reconnect through Facebook, a 21st century twist to their 20th century love story.
Orange posted daily Bible devotionals on the platform, which showed in Mabon's feed. After liking and commenting for a while, they took the plunge and became Facebook friends.
Then three years ago, they saw each other in person, for the first time in nearly 50 years, at their high school reunion in Mobile. After that, they gradually began talking more and more.
"I guess love doesn't die," Orange said.
Now they're considering getting married, and Mabon plans to move back to Mobile at the end of the year to be close to Orange and other family in the area.
They still smile at each other the way they might have as teenagers back in band practice.
"I love her for who she is, her laughter, her pride in herself and in her family," Orange said.
They plan to spend the rest of their lives together, doing exactly what they were doing last week: cooking ribs and enjoying each others' company.
"At this age we have fun," Mabon said. "At this age it's nice to be with somebody."
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Viola Birch
Jan. 24, 1922 – April 10, 2019
LYMAN — Viola Birch, 97, was born on Jan. 24, 1922 in Coalville, Utah; to Elmer Doris and Margaret Matilda Staley. She passed away on April 10, at Rocky Mountain Care in Evanston. She was the second of nine children. They were raised on a sheep ranch in Upton, Utah.
On Oct. 17, 1939, she married Rex Birch and they moved to Atlantic City. For two years (1942-1944) they moved to various places while Rex was in the U.S. Navy, then returning to Atlantic City.
In 1952, they moved to Lyman to start a construction company where Vi continued to drive trucks until she was 73 years old. She always had a tale to tell about her driving experiences.
She enjoyed spending the winters in Mexico and Yuma, Ariz., traveling in their motorhome, doing embroidery work and hunting rocks.
Viola is survived by a son, Dee (Glenys); and a daughter, Dixie, both of Lyman. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. A viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Lyman Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com.
Obituary for Viola Birch
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Tag: Joe Starita
Serving no story before its time
April 24, 2015 April 24, 2015 Chris Steinbach
Good stories come along sometimes that can’t be told immediately — if they are ever told at all.
Such is the case with a great tip passed along earlier this week by a good friend. But I’ve been unable to confirm a couple of details, so the story waits. Maybe it will be told soon.
How I learned the importance of holding a story until it is ready is a lesson I’ll never forget from my newspaper days. It involved perhaps the worst work-related chewing out I have ever received.
I was working as an assistant city editor at the Lincoln Journal Star, where Joe Starita was the city editor. He was a former New York bureau chief and investigative reporter for the Miami Herald. He had grown up in Nebraska and had come back to Lincoln, where he had gone to college. He was a wiry and tightly wound bundle of energy who seemed to live on a diet of cigarettes, Coke, coffee, deli sandwiches and chocolate bars. He also had a bit of an Italian temper. (And I have a bit of male-pattern baldness.)
Once, when the paper published a poorly written story that had been turned in late by two reporters and not edited nearly enough by me, I got a full dose of Joe. The day the story was printed, he was waiting for me when I came into work that afternoon. We crammed into his office, which was the size of a small closet. He handed me a copy of the story on which he had drained a red-ink pen because he had made so many editing marks. He yelled and growled and swore and hollered. It seemed to last forever.
Finally, he told me to go get the two reporters who had written the story. The four of us then crammed into Joe’s office. And the yelling, growling, swearing and hollering resumed. At one point, one of the reporters threw some gasoline on the fire by arguing a point with Joe, who wasn’t in the mood to debate.
To make a long story short, I learned a valuable lesson: It’s OK to hold a story if it isn’t good enough to publish.
It’s a lesson that applies to many walks of life.
Joe Starita had a lasting way of teaching me this lesson, but he wasn’t the first editor who tried. Earlier in my career, as a young reporter, I grumbled once to the editor who held one of my stories. He said it needed more work. I thought it should have been published immediately.
At the time, at least some veteran editors were of the belief that a story wasn’t really news until it had been published by the newspaper. That was the view of this particular editor, who pointed out that accounts about the Battle of the Little Bighorn weren’t reported until July 6, 1876 — 11 days after the battle.
Of course, both the battle and my editor’s admonishment happened in the days before the Internet. Technology has changed and such a story would get reported much faster today, which most of us have come to expect. Like many news consumers, when something really big is happening in my world today, I want to know about it as it happens. Usually, I’ll turn to Twitter to see what is being said or reported as a story breaks.
But that doesn’t mean every story has to be told in bursts of 140 characters. Or even that every story has to be told immediately. So, for today, I’m sitting on a good story that will be even better once I’ve talked to a few more people.
It’s a story that will be told when it’s time. And not until then.
Musings & Personal, News & Current Events, Work, Writing & Blogging Joe Starita, Lincoln Journal Star, Little Bighorn, Twitter 2 Comments
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Fiddlin’ Miss Kentucky, Ramsey Carpenter
Posted on August 7, 2014 December 13, 2016 by John Lawless
It sounds like a movie script, doesn’t it. A beauty queen from the western part of the state wins the Miss Kentucky pageant, playing bluegrass fiddle for her talent competition. But that’s just what happened for Ramsey Carpenter when Miss Kentucky 2014 was announced in Lexington on July 12.
In her fourth year competing, and her last before being aged out, this recent University of Kentucky grad brought her love of bluegrass music to the pageant stage and carried home the crown.
It was something she had envisioned for several years, and worked hard to see realized.
“This is a dream I have been after for a long time. I did county fair pageants as a girl, but when I got into college and started researching Miss America, and found out they were the biggest awarders of scholarships for women in the country, I started taking it a lot more seriously.
I am very excited because I will be able to play fiddle on the national stage at the Miss America pageant.”
And she has an unmistakable advantage in the fact that there will be no other violinists among this year’s contestants.
It was the fiddle and bluegrass music that called to Carpenter long before the glitz and glamour of the pageant world. Growing up in Western Kentucky, bluegrass was all around her, but at eight years old she heard something that made quite an impression.
“I was drawn to Alison Krauss as a child. She has the voice of an angel. When I found out that I couldn’t sing like she did, I figured I had better learn to play fiddle!”
By the time Ramsey was a teen, she had hooked up with a group of young men her age who played bluegrass, and they performed together as County Line Bluegrass. There she developed a stage presence and began to earn a reputation as a poised and lovely young lady, as well as a capable fiddler.
The band performed at festivals and other engagements while she was in high school and college, including playing in the competitions at Silver Dollar City in nearby Missouri. Other highlights include entertaining at the premiere party for the film Secretariat, and picking in the Governor’s Mansion.
Ramsey says that she hasn’t had time to play much bluegrass this Summer, what with preparing for the pageant, and if she wins Miss America, she’ll spend a year living in New York City and traveling around the country. But if not, she promises to bring her fiddle to all her appearances as Miss Kentucky.
On September 14, you can catch Ramsey and her fiddle in the Miss America pageant on the ABC television network. For the talent portion of her competition, she’ll play the same medley of Sally Good’n and Orange Blossom Special that brought down the house in Lexington last month.
After her reign is complete, she will look for a teaching job in the Kentucky school system, and possibly pursue a Masters degree in education.
Oh… and keep on playing the fiddle.
Good luck Ramsey Carpenter!
John Lawless
John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.
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Weight restrictions to increase to 80,000 pounds on Boca Grande Causeway
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
For the first time in decades, the Boca Grande Causeway is allowing vehicles exceeding 40,000 pounds to cross the swing bridge, after having approved the increase at their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The process in getting there, however, was somewhat rocky.
Public comment was taken nearer the beginning of the meeting, at the beginning of “old business” on the agenda, while the actual agenda item was discussed by the board at the very end of the meeting. That didn’t dissuade numerous island residents and business owners from standing and addressing the board with their concerns.
“I fully support the normalization of the weight limit to the 80,000-pound weight for several reasons,” said island resident Tom Bowers. “The higher limit should significantly reduce the quantity of truck traffic. That’s something we’re concerned about right now. Looking forward, I understand there’s a big project on the Isles to do, and that golf course project will require enormous amounts of concrete.”
He continued. “We need Hudson’s. We need The Barnichol. They satisfy our shopping needs, and we need to support them. We paid a lot of money for this bridge. It’s a beautiful bridge. I assume part of the money we spent was to increase the weight limit to 80,000 pounds.”
The golf course project Bowers was referring to is a new wastewater plant being built by the Gasparilla Island Water Association, located on The Gasparilla Inn & Club’s golf course. In November of 2014, GIWA Executive Director Bonnie Pringle addressed the GIBA board and told them that if the weight limit wasn’t raised to 80,000 pounds in the future, the project could cost twice as much as planned. This cost would be passed on to island water customers.
Bill Caldwell, GIWA’s vice president, addressed the board at the November 16 meeting. “As Mr. Bowers mentioned, we have a huge undertaking,” he said. “Once we get into building, we will have four or five hundred yards of concrete that need to be continuously poured, preferably all at once. At the current weight limit, we could only transport two yards at a time; with the new limit we could do five trucks to one. That’s 250 trucks vs. 50 trucks. It’s the same with the dirt. We could be shipping 700 trucks of dirt in comparison to 2,800 truckloads worth.” Bart deStefano, owner of the South Beach Bar & Grille, had just finished telling the board how much more he was paying for garbage pickup since the larger garbage trucks couldn’t come on the island because of weight restrictions, when business owner Kevin Kelley stood up to speak.
GIBA board member David Hayes had asked deStefano what size truck was needed to suit the restaurant’s needs, but it wasn’t until after deStefano sat down and Kelley began to address the board that GIBA board member Lee Major interrupted him and sent the meeting into a different direction by bringing up a point of order regarding ethics and board member David Hayes.
“There are provisions in our bylaws which are taken almost directly from state statute, enabling the Authority in dealing with conflicts of interest,” Major said, apparently pointing out Hayes’ participation in the weight limit conversation. “Our bylaws say that anyone who is going to get financial benefit from any matter in front of the board is not to participate in or vote on that matter. My understanding from what I’ve heard is that you are in the process of pursuing the sale of a house and purchase of a lot in Hill Tide (Estates). I don’t want the board to get entangled in another dealing with the ethics committee in Tallahassee. If I’m mistaken, please correct me.”
“This is all taken care of,” GIBA Chairman Ginger Watkins said, and she allowed Kelley to continue with his comment. At the end of public comment, the meeting continued (see highlight box) until the last old business item, which was the weight restriction. Watkins began the conversation by saying, “First thing we’re going to do is talk about the issues you brought up today.
The GIBA staff, from the guy on the commercial scales to Kathy sitting upstairs reading the computer, have spent two years looking at every car and truck that has come on this island.” Hayes stopped her and said, “I don’t think I should be listening to this.”
Watkins said that it was all right, Hayes could listen to the presentation. He just could not vote. The reason for Hayes’ concern was brought up at the end of the weight restriction presentation. He and board member Drew Tucker had to recuse themselves from voting on the matter, as both could be perceived as having a conflict of interest. Tucker lives on Boca Grande Isles, which is accessible only by a bridge that is in need of repair. Hayes had prepared a statement for the board in light of the fact that someone had notified GIBA’s attorney that he, too, had a conflict of interest, having purchased a lot in Hill Tide. Before Hayes could recuse himself, though, Major confronted him.
“It’s your decision. I’m not accusing you of anything, I merely bring it up because the board got swept up in the last dispute we had with the guys in Tallahassee, and they showed considerable antipathy toward this board. I just want it to be on record that we’re aware of this, and whatever your decision is, is your decision.”
Hayes responded to that allegation. “Let me straighten out one thing. This has been unbelievable. I met the folks at Hill Tide and got a brochure. I haven’t done anything but give them a deposit to reserve the lot. Suddenly it got to where I was building a concrete house, and that was why I want to raise the weight limits. Maybe it was the same person who called Rob (Berntsson, GIBA’s attorney), because I got a call from him at 9 p.m. on a Wednesday and he told me someone said I had bought a lot and was building a house, and I had to tell him I just reserved one. Someone must be following me around or something. There are no secrets on this island. How could someone even know all this about me? Someone has too much time on their hands if that’s what they’re doing. If I ever thought for a second that reserving a lot was going to (be an) ethics violation of what we do on this board, I wouldn’t have even done it. I’m getting out of this vote. This hurts me a lot, this boils my blood, but I won’t spend $10,000 on a case to defend myself. I’ll get it on the second one.”
Hayes said he has made his feelings known many times about the weight restriction. “It’s no secret how I feel,” he said. He then officially recused himself. Hayes has been a staunch supporter of raising the weight limits since the beginning, and he is one of the only board members to do so.
At GIBA’s quarterly meeting in April of this year, Hayes vehemently addressed his fellow board members and asked why any of them would consider keeping the weight limit at 40,000 pounds. It was at that meeting that the board approved a “special exception” permit for businesses that needed to have more than 40,000 pounds hauled over the bridge. It was a special exception that required a $500 deposit and a $100 charge per trip for overweight vehicles, and business owners who attended the meeting made it clear they were not happy with the option.
At that April meeting, Major said he didn’t even want special exceptions, and he said there were many on the island who agreed with him. He was unable to offer up who the people were or why they felt that way. He said he felt the only reason the bridge was built to the 80,000-pound specification was to obtain financing through a State Infrastructure Bank loan, which required it.
At Wednesday’s meeting, Watkins said there was still a quorum of voting members, three in all after Tucker and Hayes recused themselves. Watkins proposed a motion to increase the weight limit to 80,000 pounds. The audience broke out in applause. “I want my motion to include, though, that we as GIBA will pay for two inspections a year by the FDOT until we have gone through a two-year period and evaluated every pinion, every piece of peeling paint, every piece of the bridge that could be affected by this 80,000-pound weight limit. We have done so much work on the bridge that I don’t think a two-year period with four inspections is too much. If at any point we see any deterioration in the bridge because we went to 80,000 pounds we need to re-evaluate the decision.” “That’s a budget matter, it doesn’t need to be in the motion,” said board member Gay Darsie. “I’m in favor of going to 80,000 pounds, but I have the advantage of sitting next to Peter, and I’ve been querying him about the pinions and the issues there.”
Darsie was referring to a comment made by Engineering Committee Chairman Peter Strong, who said an FDOT inspection about a month ago found that the main pinion gear was moving and separating by as much as one-half of an inch when the bridge was opening. “We opened and closed that bridge eight to 10 times in an hour,” he said. “We need to understand why. The primary impact is that it knocks all the grease off the gear. Maybe we just need to grease it more frequently.
Another problem they found is that the main large bearing block that holds the pinion gear is meant to be rigidly fixed to the bridge structure. For some reason it is moving when the bridge starts opening, and it makes a noise like someone is hammering on the bridge with a 30-pound sledgehammer. We know these blocks that hold the gears are meant to be rigid, but they’re not. You can physically see it move, and you can see the cracked paint around it. “Do what you want with the weight limit, but I would recommend that, whatever decision you make, you wait until we understand more about these problems. We should know more in about a month, maybe a month and a half.
The first step is to have the design engineer work on it. Once he gives his opinion, we will go to the contractor and see what his position is.” Darsie said a temporary policy until January might be in order. Then, assuming that was successful, the decision on raising the weight limit could be made. Advisory board member Bill Klettke asked what effect, if any, would raising weight limits have on those two issues.
“If the bridge is not open when traffic is going across, is that having an impact on this gear box?” he asked. “Something is causing the structure to move within itself, and they should not be moving relative to each other,” Strong responded: “I would not make the assumption it’s caused by something only when it’s opening and closing. We don’t know what it is. The engineers don’t know what it is. I need to give them time to at least get their reports in and evaluate if this is an issue.”
If multiple trucks cross the bridge at one time, there’s more stress than one heavy truck going over the bridge at a time.
“Six weeks ago we didn’t have a single problem. If we were having this meeting six weeks ago. we wouldn’t be saying any of this. But we do have a problem. Nobody knows what it is, nobody knows what’s causing it.” This isn’t the first issue the engineering committee has addressed. During the April quarterly meeting, Strong’s report included information about a “quirk” regarding the bridge vibrating sporadically when it was opening, called mechanical resonance. That is the tendency of a mechanical system to sway when the frequency of its oscillations matches the system’s natural frequency of vibration. It has been known to cause catastrophic failure in improperly constructed structures, including bridges.
At that time, Strong said the vibration could actually be felt when you were standing on it as it opened. Watkins said GIBA called for the FDOT inspection, which is not obligatory because these are private bridges. They do have a warranty on the bridge, however, and they wanted the inspection before there was no warranty left. Discussion then evolved into having special exceptions with a $500 flat fee for overweight trucks, and to waive the $100 trip charge.
“I think we can monitor it with 80,000, with the caveat of holding traffic,” Watkins said.
Major then spoke. “I do want to make a couple of comments,” he said. “This vote is not a slam dunk. I do have one issue with something somebody said about the people who didn’t want the tour buses (referring to a statement made by an audience member earlier on that, in actuality, a potential problem with tour buses the board had addressed in earlier meetings was not true at all). Maybe it is a red herring; maybe it won’t ever happen and maybe it will. There’s no way to tell now.
From what Peter said, the bridge was built to 80,000 because engineering standards required it. Even though the SIB did not set weight limits, we had to set engineering standards to get the loan. The bridge is certainly sturdy enough to carry 80,000 pounds, but the mechanism itself is not the concrete that will hold an almost infinite amount of weight. “To one degree or another, it’s hard to say that putting more weight on the bridge won’t affect the life of it.
Obviously, the more wear on the machinery, the faster it will wear out. The main thing is, we are controlling how many of these heavy trucks are on the span and the pivot at once. We will have to continue to do that, whether we have a permit or not. There seems to be some effort involved in controlling that. For that reason, it might make sense to continue to have some sort of permit system on those trucks to control all this stuff that we didn’t have to control before. I think if I were in favor of something, it would be more along the lines of a permit system but not a per-load system.”
Watkins said a one-time or annual fee might be in order. Klettke asked what the point of that was. “You’re envisioning that we will always be regulating traffic so any vehicle over 40,000 pounds would be checked?” Klettke asked. It’s always going to be an issue, Major responded. “Three of those vehicles is the equivalent of 60 cars on that pivot at the same time,” Major said. “It’s not a one-way bridge,” K
evin Kelley said from the audience. “It’s built for 80,000 pounds on two lanes.”
“That is indeterminate,” Strong contradicted.
“You’re blowing smoke,” said another audience member, as Watkins attempted to call the meeting to order again.
It is indeterminate what the holding power of the bridge is,” Strong continued. “It was built to take vehicles of 80,000 pounds. We don’t know how many that is. Lee is saying let’s take a conservative position.” Eventually Major, Darsie and Watkins all voted unanimously for the weight restriction change, provided that only one vehicle over 40,000 pounds be on the bridge at one time.
The audience cheered. “Praise the Lord!” Hayes said.
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Biology, Pages 436-490
Pearson, Benjamin Cummings, Jan 1, 2005 - Science - 1231 pages
Neil Campbell and Jane Reece's BIOLOGY remains unsurpassed as the most successful majors biology textbook in the world. This text has invited more than 4 million students into the study of this dynamic and essential discipline.The authors have restructured each chapter around a conceptual framework of five or six big ideas. An Overview draws students in and sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, each numbered Concept Head announces the beginning of a new concept, and Concept Check questions at the end of each chapter encourage students to assess their mastery of a given concept.&New Inquiry Figures focus students on the experimental process, and new Research Method Figures illustrate important techniques in biology. Each chapter ends with a Scientific Inquiry Question that asks students to apply scientific investigation skills to the content of the chapter.
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Neil A. Campbell combined the investigative nature of a research scientist with the soul of an experienced and caring teacher. He earned his M.A. in Zoology from UCLA and his Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Riverside, where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2001. Dr. Campbell published numerous research articles on how certain desert plants thrive in salty soil and how sensitive plant (Mimosa) and other legumes move their leaves. His 30 years of teaching in diverse environments included general biology courses at Cornell University, Pomona College, and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received the college's first Outstanding Professor Award in 1986. Most recently Dr. Campbell was a visiting scholar in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. In addition to his authorship of this book, he coauthored "BIOLOGY" and "Essential Biology" with Jane Reece. Each year, over 600,000 students worldwide use Campbell/Reece biology textbooks. Jane B. Reece has worked in biology publishing since 1978, when she joined the editorial staff of Benjamin Cummings. Her education includes an A.B. in Biology from Harvard University, an M.S. in Microbiology from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. in Bacteriology from the University of California, Berkeley. At UC Berkeley and later as a post-doctoral fellow in genetics at Stanford University, her research focused on genetic recombination in bacteria. Dr. Reece taught biology at Middlesex County College (New Jersey) and Queensborough Community College (New York). As an editor at Benjamin Cummings, Dr. Reece played major roles in a number of successful textbooks. In additionto being a coauthor with Neil Campbell on "BIOLOGY" and "Essential Biology," she coauthored "The World of the Cell," Third Edition, with W.M. Becker and M.F. Poenie. Martha R. Taylor has been teaching biology for more than 20 years. She earned her B.A. in Biology from Gettysburg College and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Science Education from Cornell University. She was Assistant Director of the Office of Instructional Support at Cornell for seven years. She has taught introductory biology for both majors and non-majors at Cornell University for many years and is currently a visiting lecturer in Cornell's introductory biology laboratory course. Based on her experiences working with students from high school and community college through university, in both classrooms and tutorials, Dr. Taylor is committed to helping students create their own knowledge of and appreciation for biology. She has been the author of the "Student Study Guide" for all six editions of "BIOLOGY" by Drs. Campbell and Reece. Eric J. Simon is an Assistant Professor of Biology at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology to both biology majors and no-biology majors, as well as upper-level biology courses in genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology. Dr. Simon received a B.A. in Biology and Computer Science and an M.A. in Biology from Wesleyan University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Harvard University. Currently, he is working toward an M.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology. Dr. Simon's diverse classroom experience includes teaching both biology majors and non-biology majors at numerous institutions, including St. John's University (Minnesota), Minneapolis Community and TechnicalCollege--where he earned an Outstanding Teacher Award--and Fordham College at Lincoln Center in New York City. Dr. Simon's research focuses on innovative ways for using technology to improve teaching and learning in the science classroom, particularly among non-biology major students.
Title Biology, Pages 436-490
Biology, Neil A. Campbell
Authors Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece
Edition 7, illustrated
Publisher Pearson, Benjamin Cummings, 2005
Length 1231 pages
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Memory of Silence
The Guatemalan Truth Commission Report
This edited, one-volume version presents the first ever English translation of the report of The Guatemalan Commission for Historical Clarification (CEH), a truth commission that exposed the details of 'la violenca,' during which hundreds of massacres were committed in a scorched-earth campaign that displaced approximately one million people.
Publisher: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2012.
Characteristics: xli, 278 p. :,illustrations, maps ;,24 cm.
Additional Contributors: Rothenberg, Daniel - Editor
Comisión para el Esclarecimiento Histórico (Guatemala)
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Political Violence — Guatemala — History — 20th Century.
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Guatemala — Politics and Government — 1985
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Stand-Off Ends After Shooting/Stabbing In Sunset [UPDATE]
Rob Kirkpatrick
** UPDATE ** Here's the latest on the shooting/stabbing in Sunset. Late this afternoon a Sunset Police officer responded to a call on Anna Street and found two stabbing victims. One of the stabbing victims a 41 year old woman died at the scene while the other woman was taken to a local hospital in undetermined condition. The responding officer was shot and he was also taken to the hospital in unknown condition. From Anna Street the suspect drove off towards Napoleon Ave and into the JR Mini-Mart. Customers inside were able to escape unharmed. The suspect barricaded himself in the Mini-Mart office but was driven out by tear gas where he was taken into custody apparently unharmed. The suspect was being transported to a Lafayette hospital for evaluation. From the hospital he will booked into the Lafayette Correctional facility and later transferred to St. Landry Parish.
According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the suspect will be charged with 1st degree murder, attempted first degree murder and attempted first degree murder of a police officer.
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Earlier report:
Developing now: an hours-long stand-off has ended after an officer-involved shooting in Sunset. SWAT negotiators responded to the stand-off at a convenience store on Napoleon Street. Police say the suspect in an officer-involved shooting barricaded himself in the store office, but was taken into custody injured, but alive. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says at least one Sunset police officer was wounded in the shooting.
Authorities converged on downtown Sunset Wednesday afternoon on reports of people shot including at least one police officer. KATC is reporting that one shooting victim was air-lifted to Lafayette for treatment. Dozens of police cars and armed officers closed an intersection not far from the Sunset Grand Coteau exit. Additional injuries have been reported with multiple victims being transferred to nearby hospitals.
State Senator Elbert Guillory tells our news partner KATC that the incident began as a domestic disturbance and at least one person was stabbed. There is no word on the extent of additional injuries.
Source: Stand-Off Ends After Shooting/Stabbing In Sunset [UPDATE]
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Derek Jeter, Yankees play “Let’s Make A Deal”
For the first time in his illustrious career, Derek Jeter is a free agent. His 10-year, $189 million contract came to an end at the conclusion of the 2010 season. The New York Yankees, wishing to keep their franchise star shortstop in New York, began negotiations with Jeter and his agent.
The Yankees’ negotiating strategy has been unfavorable to Jeter so far. Initially, the Yankees were reluctant to offer Jeter anything more than a 3-year $45 million contract, while Jeter wanted at least a 4-year contract with more money on top. The Yankees’ negotiation efforts continue to fall short, and continue to get more bazaar.
Derek Jeter during his A.C. Slater phase.
The most recent development in the negotiation has the Yankees’ offering Jeter a 4-year $55 million contract and a package which includes upper-deck season tickets, a signed Derek Jeter 1992 Draft Pick baseball card, and a lifetime supply of Otter Pops.
Jeter’s agent spoke out against the offer, calling it “childish and insulting”. The Yankees’ responded saying that, “there was just no more money left to offer what Derek (Jeter) is worth. Which is why we added the package as a part of the deal.”
The Otter Pop is responsible for more sticky pairs of scissors than any other desert snack.
During a press conference, Jeter said, “I am confused as to why I would even use the season tickets. They’re not even good seats. I won’t even comment on offering me my signed rookie card and Otter Pops. I don’t even like Otter Pops.”
Yankees’ owner, Hal Steinbrenner, responded to Jeter’s comment saying, “We admit that the Otter Pops and signed baseball card are lame, but if he (Jeter) doesn’t want the season tickets he can give them away as a stocking stuffer perhaps. The seats may be upper-deck, but they’re still right behind home plate and you can see the whole field. I really don’t see what the issue is here. He is just pulling his ‘Diva’ card.”
The negotiations continue and Yankees fans will have to wait to see what Jeter decides to do. It is unlikely he will decide to go to another team, but for the Yankees organization it’s just a matter of “sealing the deal” to keep him there for sure.
Just a preview of what could be the newest Randy Moss jersey. This would be the fourth team jersey within a year to feature his name.
In a related story, Tennessee Titans wide receiver, Randy Moss, has been contacted by the Yankees to replace Jeter if he opts for another team. Moss has been with three different NFL teams this season and switching sports seems like the next logical move for the indecisive veteran.
Fans have responded in outrage and one analyst calls the rumor “absurd”, saying that “the Yankees are clearly only after brand name players. I highly doubt Moss has ever touched a baseball before.”
Steinbrenner has quite a few difficult decisions to make during the off-season, but the Jeter contract appears to be the sun that all of the other decisions revolve around.
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Tagged contract, Derek Jeter, free agent, Justin Bieber has lego hair, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York, NFL, Randy Moss, Tennessee Titans, Yankees
Major League Baseball nearing year-round play
More games in the season will cause injuries like this to be 0.96% more likely to happen.
As if the 162-game regular season wasn’t long enough already, Major League Baseball is considering expanding the playoffs for the 2012 season. This will allow room for additional Wild Card teams.
This discussion began after the dismal 2010 World Series between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants. It was referred to by, sportswriter Clem Herring of the Washington Times, as the “most boring series of events ever strung together for television.” He later compared it to watching a marathon of ‘Joanie Loves Chachi’ citing it as, “just awful.”
The logic in having more playoff teams,is that having more teams involved in the playoff race will help weed out the teams like that do not receive high ratings. Hopefully the Giants/Rangers World Series has not set a trend, otherwise we can expect to se the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles duke it out for the title in 2011.
The proposal is receiving very little opposition at the moment but nothing has been finalized as of yet.
Tagged baseball, giants, justin bieber...why is he still relevant?, Major League Baseball, MLB, oriolies, pirates, playoffs, Postseason, rangers, san francisco giants, Season, texas rangers, world series
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March 19, 2011 Johanna Manga News Leave a comment
Sailor Moon Returns to Print, Manga Fans Rejoice
A very important manga — historically, Sailor Moon broke open the U.S. market for manga in bookstores and among girls — is returning to print from Kodansha USA. Here’s an excerpt from their press release:
Brand new deluxe editions of the acclaimed series will be released by Kodansha USA’s Kodansha Comics imprint in September 2011. Out of print for six years, SAILOR MOON re-launches along with Takeuchi’s two-volume prequel series CODENAME: SAILOR V, in print in the US for the first time — making this one of the most highly anticipated manga releases in years.
Sailor Moon originally was published by Tokyopop in 1997. Due to the cartoon adaptation and supporting merchandise (for some reason, I own some of the mini-figures), this magical girl story, about “Usagi Tsukino, a young girl who transforms into super heroine Sailor Moon to combat evil and fight for love and justice in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess”, was well-known outside of the typical manga/anime fan circles, and its success demonstrated how successful shojo could be.
Codename: Sailor V is a prequel in which “teenager Minako Aino fights as Sailor V against the villains of the Dark Agency before she discovers Sailor Moon.” She also wears weird glasses, at least as shown in the cover posted by Robot6.
Sailor Moon will run as a series of 12 volumes released bimonthly, with an additional two books of short stories. (This follows the Japanese re-release of 2003, condensed from the original 18 volumes.) They will have new cover art and new translations with retouched interior art, plus bonus material and translation notes.
Fans are very happy, since now they can stop asking “why is such an important, enjoyable series out of print?” This manga brought a lot of (now) women into reading manga and comics. Fans are even more happy that the lead will still be named “Usagi”, instead of being renamed “Bunny”, as Tokyopop had it. (Personally, I didn’t mind — that’s the literal translation, “Bunny” was cute, and “Usagi” reminds me of the sword-swinging rabbit.)
Editor of the series is Daniella Orihuela-Gruber, who Twittered, “Working on Sailor Moon is like some kind of weird dream, but it makes me extremely happy because I love shoujo manga most of all and I love the romance of Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask!”
Update: The Manga Bookshelf crew talk about the manga content, revealing more details of what made the series distinctive and what elements might be a harder sell to adult readers.
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Home News March 7, 2008
West Windsor Township Shade Tree Committee is sponsoring an art contest for students from kindergarten through eigth grade. Applications may be picked up at the community development office for those not participating through their school’s art department. Contest winners will be announced and cash prizes will be awarded at the annual Arbor Day program on Saturday, April 26. www.westwindsornj.org.
Greater Princeton Student Chapter of People to People International is collecting winter clothing for poor children in Mongolia in an effort to reduce the infant mortality rate. Students from High Schools North and South, Anant Gharpure, Sharang Phadke, Nikhil Mashettiwar, Vincent Mendola, and Nikhil Sheth, seek jackets, sweats, coats, hats, and mittens for newborn to five years. Boxes are located in both West Windsor and Plainsboro libraries through Monday, March 31. Call Anant Gharpure at 609-750-1705 or E-mail anantgharpure@yahoo.com.
Chinese Language Summer Camp will be held Monday, July 21, through Friday, August 1, at Princeton High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students from Princeton and West Windsor-Plainsboro school districts entering grades 8 to 12 are eligible. Register at www.ww-p.org.
Post Prom Benefits
High School South events include a jewelry sale on Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at 4 Manassas Court, West Windsor. My Sister’s Closet, a prom dress and accessory sale, on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor. Clothing Drive, on Saturday, April 12, at South, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org.
High School North PTSA has a clothing drive to benefit Post Prom on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring usable and wearable clothes, shoes, sneakers, boots, hats, belts, handbags, stuffed toys, and curtains. Place all items in plastic bags and drop off at High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, at the loading dock. Call Pam Pisano at 609-799-3158.
Roxey Ballet professional dance auditions are Sunday, March 9, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Ailey Studios, 405 West 55th Street, New York City. $25. Seeking classical dancers with a strong modern and contemporary base. www.roxeyballet.org. 609-397-7616.
Trenton Film Society seeks entrants to the Local Filmmaker Showcase from Friday to Sunday, May 4. Submit short films by Friday, March 14, in miniDVD or NTSC DVD. Films may be narrative or documentary shorts, animation, or experimental on any subject matter. Request a submission form by E-mailing into@trentonfilmfestival.org. No submission fee.
Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition seeks artworks for the show open from Sundays, June 1 to 22, in Bucks County, PA. Entries not accepted for the June show will e included in the Salon des Refuses from Friday, March 21, to Saturday, March 29. Deadline for shipped photographs is Friday, March 7. Hand-delivered material will be accepted Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15. www.phillipsmill.or. 215-862-9568.
International Sculpture Center announced its 14th outstanding student achievement in contemporary sculpture award competition. The winners participate in an exhibition in Hamilton and Washington, D.C. Visit www.sculpture.org for details.
Sunflower Glass Studio offers three-day stained glass workshops beginning Fridays, March 7, April 11, and May 16. 609-397-1535.
Women’s College Club of Princeton offers a bus trip to New Jersey Performing Arts Center to see “My Fair Lady” on Thursday, March 20. Lunch included. $75. Call 609-921-8575.
Princeton Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading offers early registration on Saturday, March 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Princeton Charter School. Visit www.princetonpopwarner.com for information, requirements, and registration forms. To volunteer or to coach football or cheerleading calling Patrick Deely at 609-240-5092.
Princeton Festival invites young performers ages 9 to 24 to a piano competition. Preliminaries are Saturday, June 14; finals are Thursday, June 26, both at Taplin Auditorium. www.princetonfestival.org.
Princeton Festival has auditions for the children’s chorus of “La Boheme” on Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, for ages 7 to 14. Make an appointment by E-mail to childrenschorus@princetonfestival.org with preferred date. One of the girls will be chosen to play the lead role in “Mirette.”
Vagabond Vistas Photography offers a guided seven-day photography expedition through the Sacred Valley of Peru including the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Saturdays, August 2 to 9. $2,"600 (land only). Register with Mili Sangama at 1-800-884-7474. www.southamericanjourneys.com.
PEAC Health and Fitness offers a family outing with the Trenton Devils at Sovereign Bank Arena on Sunday, March 9. Lower bowl seat, a food voucher, and a Devils shirt. $11. 609-883-2000.
Mercer College seeks area writers and artists for possible inclusion in “Kelsey Review,” an annual literary journal. Short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction essays, excerpts of novels, black and white line drawings, and cartoons are accepted. Deadline is Thursday, May 1. Send to Kelsey Review, Liberal Arts Division, Mercer College, Box B, Trenton 08690. Cover letter should include contact information, including E-mail address and short biography. If work is accepted an electronic version will be requested. 609-570-3594.
American Lung Association offers a facilitator training program to lead the Freedom from Smoking cessation approach using alternative behaviors, positive thinking, and group support. $200. 1600 Route 22 Eat, Union. Register with Amanda Medina at 908-687-9340, ext. 307.
NJ Bankers offers a half day security seminar on robbery training, ID theft, and scams. Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Cranford, Sewell, or Wildwood. Register at www.njbankers.com or call 609-520-1221, ext. 503. $200.
Contact of Mercer County offers a free training course for prospective hotline volunteers. Must be 18 or older and willing to volunteer at the conclusion of the 10-week course. Classes begin Tuesday, March 18, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1985 Pennington Road, Ewing. www.contactofmercer.org or call 609-883-2880.
One Yoga & Wellness Center offers hatha yoga teaching training beginning May, 2008. A meeting about the program will be held Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m., 405 Route 130, East Windsor. www.oneyogacenter.net or call 609-918-0963.
Keep Middlesex Moving offers traffic reports for Middlesex roads including Routes 1, 9, 18, or 287; NJ Turnpike, and Garden State Parkway. Register to receive major traffic alerts via text message, E-mail, or fax at www.kmm.org or call 732-745-4318.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) seeks volunteers to speak up in court on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes. CASA works to move children into safe and permanent homes. Spring training of 30 hours begins in April. A one-hour informational session will be held on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., at 180 Ewingville Road, Ewing. Register at www.casamercer.org or call 609-434-0050.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health offers more than 40 classes for free to first-time visitors through Sunday, March 10. Most drop-in rates for returning students are $17 or free if you bring a friend. Classes include gentle, power, vinyasa, hot yoga, pre-natal, toddler and kids yoga; belly dance, pilates, and meditation. 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman. Visit www.princetonyoga.com or call 609-924-7294 for a schedule.
PSEG Global Green Expo is selling tickets to the three-day eco-friendly event focusing on practical options for the public and business to learn about the environment. The event will be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, on Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Speakers include actors and activists, Ted Danson and Ed Begley Jr.; Deirdre Imus, author of “Green This! Volume I: Greening the Cleaning;” Jeff Corwin, host of Animal Planet’s “The Jeff Corwin Experience” and “Corwin’s Quest;” and Emme, a supermodel, author, and television personality.
Advance tickets are available at www.nj.com/globalgreen or 888-443-9763. $13 for one day, $23 for two days, and $28 for three days. A portion of the proceeds benefit the purchase and planting of trees in the park and to fund an environmental literacy program for New Jersey students.
My Daughter’s Keeper is involved with the 2008 National Mother & Daughter Holistic Health Retreat with a focus on “Dealing with the M.E.S.S.: Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Strains to Strengthen Relationships and Families.” Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10, Crown Plaza, Philadelphia. Call 732-565-9313 for information.
Princeton Pettoranello Foundation seeks volunteers to assist with gardening activities. Call Ellie Pinelli at 609-921-7911.
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Major Changes to Massachusetts Family & Medical Leave Programs
July 12, 2018 by Mark Sagor
On June 28th, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 4640 which will create one of the country’s strongest family and medical leave programs.
This new program will provide participating employees with the ability to take paid leave for up to 12 weeks a year to care for a family member or to bond with a new child, 20 weeks a year to deal with a personal medical issue and up to 26 weeks to manage an emergency related to a family member’s military service deployment. Benefit amounts will be calculated as a percentage of the employee’s wages with a maximum weekly benefit of $850. Self-employed people will be able to opt into the program.
The funding for this paid leave would come from a payroll deduction paid by both employers and employees, similar to the system used to underwrite unemployment benefits.
In passing this legislation, Massachusetts joins states like California, New York, Rhode Island and New Jersey which already have paid family and medical leave. When California mandated paid parental leave 10 years ago the business community fought the initiative, however “contrary to the dire predictions of opponents, the policy has turned out to be overwhelmingly popular and 90% of employers say it has had a positive effect or no effect on their companies.”
It has been left up to the States to legislate paid family leave because the United States is one of only four countries in the world (Lesotho, Swaziland, and Papua, New Guinea are the others) without any paid parental leave.
The model for the Massachusetts paid family leave program was the result of intense negotiations between Raise Up Massachusetts (a coalition of community, religious and labor organizations) and business groups including the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Boston and Springfield Chambers of Commerce.
“I am very excited and pleased where we ended up on paid family and medical leave. It is a program that will be very strong to workers, especially low income workers who never had this benefit before,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “It also addresses the concerns of the business community, and will be affordable for employers and employees.”
In this era of legislative dysfunction and partisan gridlock it is encouraging to see state officials and the business community come together to ensure that Massachusetts employees won’t have to choose between working and paying their bills and caring for their families during critical periods.
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Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines
Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results
TUESDAY, July 29, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise testing has become a common part of cancer care and research, but most tests aren't administered according to American Thoracic Society guidelines, say Duke University Medical Center researchers.
In cancer care, exercise tests are used to determine the pre-surgical fitness of lung cancer patients. In cancer research, exercise tests are most often used to evaluate patients' cardiorespiratory fitness after a cancer diagnosis.
"We reviewed studies that performed exercise testing among adults with cancer and found most studies did not follow the guidelines recommended for clinical settings," lead author Lee W. Jones, an assistant professor of surgery, said in a Duke news release.
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"We also found that studies typically do not report key physiological outcomes that provide immediate information on the fitness level in a particular cancer population or whether the test was valid," Jones said.
The findings were expected to be published in the August issue of the journal The Lancet Oncology.
A number of studies have concluded that exercise can benefit cancer patients before and after treatment.
"Several recent studies reported a strong association between increased levels of exercise and significant reductions in cancer recurrence and cancer mortality among patients with colon and breast cancer," Jones said. "As the level of evidence continues to grow, the need for exercise testing will grow in parallel."
Such tests need to be standardized to ensure safety and reliable results.
"We need to develop a plan for nationally and internationally mandated recommendations specific to the clinical and research applications of exercise testing for oncology patients," Jones said.
The American Cancer Society has more about cancer patients and exercise.
SOURCE: Duke University, news release, July 28, 2008
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13 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Ridgewood Masonic Temple Soon to be Converted to Apartments
Ridgewood Masonic Temple is giving it up to become an apartment building
Cristin Noonan, 26 January 2016
Photo via NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
Ridgewood Masonic Temple is giving it up to become an apartment building. The mysteriously beautiful building on 1054 Bushwick Ave in Bushwick has been approved for a total of 28 rental apartment units according to the plans submitted to the the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Now before the construction begins, here's a list of things to remember about 1054 Bushwick Avenue and its pre-apartment age. It's okay to cry.
1. When the Masonic Temple was built in the 1920's 1054 Bushwick Ave belonged to Ridgewood
The prominent building of the Ridgewood Masonic Temple reveals its age in its name: when 1054 Bushwick Avenue was constructed in the early 20th century, it was definitively in Ridgewood. Today, we know it as the Bushwick.
Map via Forgotten NY
2. 1054 Bushwick Ave is the only neo-classical, Beaux-Arts building along Bushwick Avenue.
Some identifiers of neo-classical structures are symmetry, arched windows, and flat roofs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, built 18 years prior to the masonic lodge, is another much more well known Beaux-Arts structure in the city.
3. Ridgewood Masonic Temple was built by the Koch & Wagner architecture firm between 1919-1920.
The duo was responsible for several churches and commercial buildings in Queens and Brooklyn as well, yet they were mainly touted about for their bank buildings. East Brooklyn Savings Bank was built in the same neo-classical style that the masonic temple was and today exists as a Chase bank.
4. Ridgewood Lodge #710 is the proper name for the structure.
Free and Accepted Masons is the proper name for the group who occupied it. A union of three lodgers came together to form #710: Ridgewood Lodge #710, Cypress Hills Lodge #1064, and Star of Hope Lodge #430. Ridgewood Lodge first met at 943 Gates Avenue on September 28, 1870. RW Henry W. Turner was grand master. Though this seems like a series of facts, keeping track of significant dates is vital for legacy.
5. Masonry was founded in the Middle Ages and is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world.
As the group gained footing in the US, by the 20th century most Americans lived within considerable distance from a masonic temple. At the time of Ridgewood Masonic Temple’s construction, the corner of Bushwick Avenue and Gates Avenue was a highly regarded, prestigious lot. The decision to build there was par for the legacy of fraternal building placement.
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"Square compasses" by MesserWoland - own work
This vector image was created with Inkscape.. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons.
6. The Ridgewood Lodge disbanded in the 1970s to the Astoria Lodge in College Point, Queens as per a decline in membership.
The building has been largely vacant since this point in time until 2010.
7. 2010 Todd P threw several epic shows at the Temple
Brainchild of newly re-opened Market Hotel and a famed indie music promoter Todd P threw there massive events with the likes of Sleigh Bells, Vivien Girls, Dan Deacon, Das Racist, and many many more. Check this Halloween party to see what kind of fun Bushwicksters had back then, scroll through the photos and maybe find yourself in one of them if you've been hanging here for awhile.
Sleigh Bells at Ridgewood Masonic Temple. Image via Brooklyn Vegan
8. The Temple was raided by cops and never obtained a liquor license again
Building manager Frank Williams didn't obtain a liquor license in time for an event he threw in 2010, and when the cops showed up the decision was made to deny the space option to obtain any temporary liquor license in the future. Long story short, the debacle forced Todd P to reschedule the location for his next NYE 2010 bash to 285 Kent, where the space could sell alcohol. The usage of Ridgewood Masonic Temple as an event space fizzled out with the dry ruling and hasn’t been occupied since. “If we don't sell alcohol, we can't pay for the place,” said Todd to BushwickBK.
9. The building was first put up for sale in 2010, while it was still an event space, asking $1M.
At that time, there were no bites. Many at the time hoped that the spaced would have a similar future as a full time event space.
10. In 2014 the building became a landmark
The city Landmarks Preservation Commision unanimously voted in July 2014 to declare 1054 Bushwick Ave a landmark. The decision took into account the building’s place in Brooklyn, as well as in American history. Like the Arion Singing Society nearby, Ridgewood Masonic Temple held a ground breaking presence in a part of Brooklyn which was urbanizing its rural landscape. The area we umbrella under Myrtle-Broadway and on eastward experienced a mass influx of German immigrants. After residential buildings went up, the construction for civic and institutional buildings was indicative for creating a rich community.
11. Lodges and Chapters of the Second District Inc. -- the masons -- sold the building to Yoel Wertzberger in September 2014.
Up until very recently, there has been a wait for the approval by the city Landmarks Preservation Commission. Currently the LPC staffers and the architects are figuring out how to go about adding and restoring the windows without rupturing the Beaux-Arts facade.
12. Stanley Kubrick’s film Eyes Wide Shut is thought of as a possible interpretation of what (else) went on in masonic temples.
In the film, Tom Cruise’s night of spontaneity leads him outside NYC proper to a massive gathering of a hooded cloak wearing, masked society--all having orgies in a kind of symphony. There’s no way of knowing that the masons over at Ridgewood Lodge #710 didn’t participate in these sexual activities on their premises. The lack of windows is totally in their favor, yet all we can do is speculate and imagine wildly at our leisure. Kubrick tragically died less than a week after finishing the script, which if you've seen the movie that is quite spooky in itself.
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13. Ridgewood Masonic Temple has currently only one review, and it's four stars.
It begins, "I'm not sure how one reviews this edifice . . ."
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Sales Hasn’t Changed — But What It Takes to Win Has
Forget the manufactured debate of ‘social selling’ versus old-fashioned meetings and calls. Traditional skills still matter – and modern techniques are the way to get full value from them
Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on the LinkedIn Marketing and Sales EMEA Blog.
B2B sales will always be a contact sport. It’s a contact sport that revolves around traditional skills of empathy and persuasion – and the commitment to make time for calls and meetings that enable you to leverage those skills. These characteristics marked out the top sales people from decades ago, and they still characterise top sales people today. However, like all contact sports, you can no longer win just by focusing on the fundamentals. The game evolves – and you can only get full value from your skills by evolving with it.
I believe that it’s time we stopped talking about sales as a straight choice between the old ways of doing things and the new, as if you could somehow choose between two different versions of the game. At LinkedIn, we’ve stopped using the term ‘social selling’ because it implies a clean break from the past that just doesn’t apply. The rules of sales have not been wholly rewritten by one new form of technology. What went before still matters. Any discussion about modern selling has to start with recognising as much.
Dalglish versus De Bruyne? It’s the wrong question…
As a casual observer of The Beautiful Game, I love launching into those familiar debates about whether the football teams of previous decades could still cut it in the top flight today. How would the all-conquering Liverpool of the 1970s and 80s match up to Guardiola’s Manchester City? Whose skills are greater? Who understands the game better? It’s fun to try to imagine these hypothetical head-to-heads but ask any former footballer and they will tell you there’s only one winner. The modern team will always overcome the historical one.
It’s not a question of greater skill, commitment, toughness or better football brains. It’s an unavoidable result of the fact that the sport has evolved – and the players of today benefit from a cumulative sequence of competitive advantages that have built upon one another over time. Sports psychology, nutrition science and sensor-based performance analyses enable teams to get far more from the raw talent of their players – and the training sessions that those players commit to. They may be playing the same core game with the same core skills, but it’s simply unfair to expect players of the past to get the same results as those with access to the techniques available today. A far more interesting question is how much better those great teams of the past could be if they’d had access to the insights, data and science now available.
One technology doesn’t change the game – but cumulative change does
That’s also the question that we should be asking of sales. Instead, we often get a phony, polarised debate that focuses on just one change in the way that selling works. It’s the equivalent of arguing that the only difference between footballers of today and those of 20 years ago is the boots they wear – and that these have made traditional footballing skills completely irrelevant.
Anybody who argues that social media has made phone calls and face-to-face meetings redundant doesn’t understand selling – and misses the point of what social media actually brings to the game. A top salesperson from 20 years ago could still be a top salesperson today. Their skill in engaging and persuading people, and their commitment to making time for customers, would be invaluable. However, they need to be set up for success with all of the same techniques and competitive advantages available to the other sales reps out there. That includes making use of social media – but it also includes far more.
At LinkedIn Sales Solutions, we help thousands of sales organisations and over half a million sales professionals every day – and we’re helping them to do a lot more than just sharing content and engaging in dialogue on social media. We know there’s a lot more to modern selling than that – and that some of the most important skills are distinctly old-fashioned. Modern selling makes use of sales automation technology and machine learning as well as social media. It also depends on well-trained salespeople who make phone calls and travel to meet customers face-to-face – just as it always has done.
An evolved game demands supplemental techniques
Anybody trying to set up a sales team for success today has to recognise the different challenges they face: more people involved in customers’ buying decisions, more matrixed organisations, self-directed buyers leveraging a proliferation of information, a demand for deep knowledge of a customer organisation from the start of the conversation. Partly as a result of these dramatic changes, there’s been an undeniable reduction in effectiveness for once-dependable forms of outreach like email and cold-calling. Burying your head in the sand about these issues is the equivalent of sending your team for lunch down the pub after each training session – you’re just not giving them a chance.
That’s why today’s top sales organisations don’t just hire great talent and provide them with a proven structure and discipline. They augment this with sales technology that enables their talent to understand better what’s happening at their clients, and equip them with the intent and next best action data that they need to win.
A lot of this technology and the data that powers it comes through social media – but that doesn’t mean sales has turned into a new game called ‘social selling’. Being great at sharing content on LinkedIn won’t be enough to make you a great salesperson any more than eating the right diet and having lots of stats about your performance will make you a top footballer. However, if you understand and value what selling involves, then modern selling techniques like this will help you fulfil every inch of that potential. As leaders of sales teams today, that’s what we should be providing for every talented player we have on our books.
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Buttercups and Ravenwood
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“Other” great science fiction movies
According to the Times UK, Ridley Scott claims that sci-fi films are dead and that since 2001: A Space Odyssey, there has been nothing new and different. The director said that:
…science fiction films were going the way the Western once had. “There’s nothing original. We’ve seen it all before. Been there. Done it,” he said. Asked to pick out examples, he said: “All of them. Yes, all of them.”
The flashy effects of recent block-busters, such as The Matrix, Independence Day and The War of the Worlds, may sell tickets, but Sir Ridley believes that none can beat Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi epic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Hmm, so I guess he doesn’t think his own takes on science fiction, the classics Blade Runner and Alien, measure up as well?
Now, I will probably take a huge credibility hit for saying this, but 2001: A Space Odyssey is not one of the absolute best science fiction movies in my opinion. Yes, it’s certainly groundbreaking and is a very important origin of the science fiction special effects you see today, but is it an enjoyable or even understandable movie experience? No. I’m sure it was revelatory in its day, but I personally think it succeeds more in imagery and theory than as a cohesive film with an actual plot.
That said, I simply can’t agree that there aren’t sci-fi movies out there that don’t have, as Scott claims, “an overreliance on special effects as well as weak storylines.”
To prove my point (hopefully somewhat definitively), I have compiled a list of what I think are great science fiction movies that, shall we say, move to the beat of their own drum and do not rely on or have minimal special effects, and that, of course, have been released after 1968.
science fiction (dictionary.com)
n. A literary or cinematic genre in which fantasy, typically based on speculative scientific discoveries or developments, environmental changes, space travel, or life on other planets, forms part of the plot or background.
Children of Men – A chilling look at a post-apocalyptic world in the not-so-distant future where humans can no longer have children due to mysterious scientific circumstances (in other words, what humans are doing to each other and the world). Essentially no futuristic science fiction effects to speak of.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind – Spielberg’s classic UFO film. True, it’s got alien abductions and spaceships, but much of it centers around the very human drama of its main characters. Certainly almost as if not just as influential in its science fiction imagery as 2001. The depiction of spaceships and aliens (they’re thin!) has never been the same.
Contact – Based on the book by Carl Sagan (if you don’t really like science, stick with the movie) and starring Jodie Foster. Exploring politics, religion and faith, science, and human nature, it’s a powerful and probably realistic portrayal of what would happen if we did make contact with another intelligence. Only at the very end of the film are classic science fiction effects used.
Gattaca – A very personal look at the human cost of technological advancement. Serious and dark, but not in a Blade Runner “film noir” sort of way, it’s a tragic and romantic tale of human hopes and dreams without any of the flashy sci-fi trappings. Opinion may be divided on this one, but I think it’s an intense and captivating story. With Ethan Hawke, Jude Law and Uma Thurman.
The Prestige – A recent film with Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, it’s an almost Memento-style look at the rivalry between two magicians at the turn of the century. Featuring more twists and turns than could ever be explained in a plot summary, this is not a “Harry Potter” magic film, or even just a slight of hand (like the other similarly titled magician movie released around the same time, the great film The Illusionist) but instead a look at the relationship of two men and how science can itself be magical. The real life scientist Nikola Tesla makes an experience, in the form of David Bowie. Yes, David Bowie.
The Fifth Element – A cult classic from Luc Besson, there is no other sci-fi movie quite like it. Sure it uses plenty of special effects, but you cannot deny that it’s different. And the most important thing: it’s a lot of fun. Starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman.
Galaxy Quest – The perfect spoof of “classic” sci-fi, this is a hilarious take on the fan world of Star Trek. What if the world of Star Trek really did exist? Enjoy this movie and find out. Tony Shalhoub, Alan Rickman and yes, Tim Allen do a great job, and Justin Long of “I’m an Apple computer” and Live Free or Die Hard fame puts in a great appearance as a “Trekkie” whose wildest dreams are finally coming true. Plus, a pre-Dwight Schrute Rainn Wilson as a techie alien!
Serenity – Based on the cult series Firefly from Buffy creator Joss Whedon, this dark (and slightly scary!) sci-fi action flick features Wild West-type dialogue, characters and action alongside spaceships and a slightly Star Wars-like Empire, the Alliance. There’s definitely special effects, but you can’t claim it isn’t creative and passionate.
Ghost in the Shell – An anime classic and crime thriller about artificial intelligence and the relationship between humanity and technology. The film was a huge influence on The Matrix, just check out the poster.
Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind – Hayao Miyazaki‘s animated take on a futuristic world decimated by humanity’s treatment of the environment. Dealing with issues of war and, of course, the environment, this 1984 film from the anime master behind Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke is an elegantly sad addition to the science fiction genre.
28 Days Later and 12 Monkeys – Similar sci-fi idea (world-ending virus), very different approaches (zombie horror vs. Terry Gilliam), both insane and mesmerizing in their own ways.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie – Ever heard of the early sci-fi film This Island Earth? There’s a good reason why not. It’s awful. But watching the characters from this cult TV show take hilarious jabs at it in their only feature film, you’ll think it’s the funniest movie on any earth. Incomprehensibly out of print on DVD, if you can find a worn-out VHS tape or DVD at your local Hollywood Video, rent it immediately. It leaves you with only the “fresh scent of pine.”
Honorable Mentions: Minority Report and V for Vendetta
Go here for Cinematical.com’s thoughts on Scott’s statements.
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Alexander Hamilton – 2nd Part
School where both Aaron Burr & Alexander Hamilton studied in what is Elizabeth,
New Jersey, today. Hamilton’s headmaster later served under him during the Revolutionary War.
In the very beginning of the Broadway musical, Hamilton, Hamilton’s childhood is summarized in a song simply called “Alexander Hamilton”. Alexander Hamilton arrived in New Jersey in 1772 when he was only 15 years old. He studied for a time at the Elizabethtown Academy, in Elizabethtown, a city that today is called Elizabeth. He tried to enter the College of New Jersey, which was founded by Aaron Burr Sr., but was not admitted. Aaron Burr Jr. was to play a big part in Hamilton’s life, but at that time Hamilton simply went to New York City and began studying at King’s College (which later became Columbia University). The year was 1774. He never returned to the Caribbean and did not like to talk about his childhood, his brothers or his illegitimacy. His brother, James Jr., didn’t fare so well. He was apprenticed to a carpenter and stayed on the island. It is said that he had several children with a black woman, but it is not clear if she was a slave or not. It is also said that he turned into the best carpenter on the island of St. Croix. Alexander Hamilton’s other older brother, Peter Lavien, the one his mother abandoned, ended up immigrating to South Carolina where he co-owned a plantation. His partner had business dealings with Alexander Hamilton, but Hamilton and Peter probably never met. However, when he died in 1781, he left one hundred and fifty pounds sterling to each of his half-brothers. And as for New Jersey, although it didn’t become a state until 1787, it would return to play a part in Hamilton’s life again and again.
When Alexander Hamilton arrived in New York, America was made up of 13 colonies that were in the midst of protesting British taxes and commercial regulations. He got right into the radical politics of the time and began to write pamphlets promoting the cause for independence. When the Revolutionary War, aka the War of Independence, actually began in 1765, the British managed to occupy New York City the very next year. Alexander Hamilton was forced to leave school at that time, his education incomplete. The Broadway musical opens at about this period.
Hamilton enthusiastic about revolution
In the musical, Hamilton, overly enthusiastic about the upcoming revolution, meets Aaron Burr at this time. Actually, he made a point to meet Burr, who finished college in only 2 years, something Hamilton wanted to do also. It was Aaron Burr’s father who had founded the New Jersey college that had rejected Hamilton. Burr, who was possibly an overly cautious man, advises him to “talk less; smile more” in the musical. The character Aaron Burr sings a song called, “Aaron Burr, Sir”, which introduces his character. Burr, a lawyer, was a Jerseyite and almost 20 years older than Hamilton, but Hamilton just couldn’t understand how Burr could be so prudent. Hamilton makes friends with three fellow revolutionaries who share his enthusiasm, one of them being Marquis de Lafayette, a flamboyant Frenchman. He manages to make them even more excited about dying for the cause and they sing “The Story of Tonight” which is about their meeting, their loyalty, and their commitment to the cause of the revolution and freedom from Great Britain.
This was around the same time that Hamilton met three wealthy sisters, two of whom would later fall in love with him. In the musical, they are shown wandering the streets of New York City, excited by the talk of revolution in the air. There is a rap song in the musical around this point called “The Schuyler Sisters”.
Those colonists who did not support the revolution were called British Loyalists, or just Loyalists, and one of them is seen at this time in the musical preaching against the revolution. Hamilton, always impatient, contradicts his statements and sings a song called “Farmer Refuted”. Soon afterwards, King George III appears on stage and reminds everybody that he is willing and able to fight for the love of maintaining all the British colonies. He sings “You’ll Be Back,” which is playful and basically says that he thinks the colonists will come crawling back to him after his troops quash the senseless rebellion. King George III is always depicted as a comic relief in the musical. He really had a lot on his royal plate: conquering parts of Africa, Asia, a lot of Europe, holding on to the Americas, and that pesky Napoleon, just to name some of the things that went on during his lengthy reign. He eventually died in Windsor Castle, insane and alone, but that wasn’t until 1820.
Alexander Hamilton joined a volunteer militia company as soon as the war began, and studied military history and tactics on his own. He saw battle, and led successful raids, and historians say that his bravery and success on the battlefield were all part of a plan to improve his station in life. One of the perks of living in a country that is almost constantly at war is that wars can serve as social equalizers. Alexander Hamilton simply dazzled everyone with his writing and oratory skills and he was soon brought to the attention of General George Washington.
The British are coming!
Although still in his 20s, Hamilton became an aide-de-camp to General George Washington. The musical has a song that refers to this phase of his life called “Right Hand Man”. Both George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were headquartered in the Arnold Tavern in Morristown, New Jersey during most of this time. Hamilton served for four years in the Continental Army as Washington’s chief of staff and was involved in every aspect of high-level issues. During that time, Aaron Burr, who had tried to work closely with George Washington, developed a great deal of resentment towards Alexander Hamilton. But he couldn’t compete; Hamilton managed to steal British cannons and became even more of a favorite with Washington. However, there is also a story that says when Hamilton’s artillery surprised the British at Princeton (New Jersey again) in 1777, Hamilton deliberately fired a fired from a cannon’]cannonball[/simple_tooltip] into the college’s main building, Nassau Hall. Remember the college that Aaron Burr’s father founded and that had rejected Hamilton? If this story is true, nobody noticed much in the heat of war, and Hamilton was soon given permission to issue orders under his own name. He rose to become a lieutenant colonel and George Washington always seemed to keep Hamilton under his wing.
In 1780, while the war was well under way, a wealthy New York girl named Eliza, along with her two sisters, went to visit their aunt in New Jersey, the same girls Hamilton had met in New York just before the war. Hamilton was still stationed there along with General George Washington. A ball was held and the girls met Alexander Hamilton again. Of course there is a song at this point called “A Winter’s Ball”. This time, there were sparks and both Eliza and her older sister were attracted to Hamilton. Angelica, the older sister, kind of stepped aside when she saw how her younger sister, Eliza, was smitten, and Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler married that same year. War speeds up romances as well as deleting one’s low station in life. But Hamilton and Angelica, the older sister, were always attracted to each other intellectually.
Eliza & Alexander get married
Surprisingly, near the end of the war, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton had a falling out because Hamilton wanted to return to the battlefield and Washington refused to release him. Hamilton went home to his wife, Eliza, (in New Jersey) around this time and she tells him that she is pregnant with their first baby and also tells him that they don’t need fame and fortune to be happy. At this point in the musical, she sings a beautiful song “That Would Be Enough”.
In the middle of 1781, Washington relented and Hamilton became a commander of three battalions. He successfully led the assault on Yorktown, Virginia, along with French allies. This victory was decisive and it is credited with forcing the British surrender and to negotiate the end of the war, which resulted in America’s independence. The character that plays George Washington sings an invigorating song during this part of the musical called “History Has Its Eyes on You.” In the musical, George Washington is played by a tall, dignified, actor/singer/rapper who has a commanding presence.
George Washington making history
The war ended in 1783 and the colonists gained their freedom. King George, the humorous addition to the musical, sings an interesting song at this time called “What Comes Next?” referring to how the rebels are supposed to govern themselves now that they have won their independence.
King George III just doesn’t get it
Alexander Hamilton resigned his commission immediately after the Battle of Yorktown. His first son, Phillip, was born, and Aaron Burr’s daughter, Theodosia, was also born. A song, Theodosia” is sung by the character Aaron Burr, along with Hamilton, and both men proclaim that they will make the world a better place for their children. In 1776, as soon as the war was over, both Burr and Hamilton returned to New York. Burr resumed his career as a lawyer, and Hamilton began some months of self-study. He passed the bar exam in 1782 to become a licensed lawyer. Hamilton was chosen to be a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and after Burr refused to join in and help them revise the existing system of government and craft the constitution, Hamilton enlisted James Madison and John Jay. They wrote The Federalist Papers, which were instrumental in the ratification of the Constitution. The men wrote 85 essays under the title of The Federalist Papers, and Alexander Hamilton was the author of 51 of them! Burr had been both envious and in awe of Hamilton’s work for some time, and this feat was the last straw.
Aaron Burr conflicted with envy & awe
Eliza’s older sister, Angelica, announces that she has found a husband is moving to London. And the newly elected president, George Washington, names Alexander Hamilton as Treasury Secretary. Hamilton’s wife, Eliza, protests his going off again and sings a song called “Non-Stop”.
That’s where Act 1 ends; stay tuned for Act II, the final act.
2 responses to “Alexander Hamilton – 2nd Part”
Monica Pistarelli disse:
Beysy, congratulations!!!!
I loved the story and would like to listen to the second act of the musical.
Betsy Queiroz disse:
Monica, I’m so glad you liked it. I’m almost obsessed with the show & story. You can listen to all of the songs for free on the Internet. There are also a couple of places that have the lyrics written out, which I found useful.
Alexander Hamilton – 4th Part
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Alexander Hamilton – 1st Part
Illustration of WWII song (There’ll be Bluebirds) Over the White Cliffs of Dover
The word cliffhanger comes from cliffs. Duh. Cliffs are vertical, or nearly vertical, rocks that have been formed by erosion and weathering. There are lots of famous cliffs, but the first ones that come to my mind are the White Cliffs of Dover, probably because there was a popular World War II song about them that was part of my childhood, and also because they are on the historical English coastline.
When one thinks of cliffhangers, England and its gothic novels always come to mind. Cliffhangers are the kind of story, book or movie that uses suspense either at the end of an episode or a scene. A good example was the way the final episode of Game of Thrones, season 5, was done. Jon Snow was dead. Or was he? Those of us who sweated it out until season 6 was aired were never really sure. The writers used old-fashioned melodrama, suspense and uncertainty, and the audience was left as if hanging from a cliff in a state of tension and apprehension. And that’s a true cliffhanger.
This part of the blog will not be able to offer any nail-biting cliffhangers, but it will have classes in series, and I hope they will be interesting enough that you will want to come back and read what happens next, even if you don’t lose sleep anticipating the next chapter. Enjoy.
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In Memory of Gordon McLeod
(June 27th, 1958 – April 26th, 2019)
Together with his wife Melanie Grisanti, Gordon McLeod was a longtime supporter of BYkids and its mission of mentorship, storytelling and social change. He was a proud mentor to many young people in digital media, and he was especially proud of his wife Melanie and his daughters Grace and Jane. Gordon inspired them all to build a better future through storytelling, activism, and generosity of heart and spirit.
To make a donation to BYkids in Gordon’s memory, please click below.
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Burt Reynolds was unable to film final role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Taryn Ryder
Yahoo Movies September 6, 2018
Burt Reynolds visits Build Series on March 15, 2018 in New York. (Photo: Getty Images)
After years of relatively forgettable projects, Burt Reynolds was looking forward to a return to screen glory in one of 2019’s most anticipated movies. Unfortunately, what would have been the latest in a career of comebacks was not meant to be.
The screen icon, who passed away Thursday from cardiac arrest, was only weeks away from filming his role in Quentin Tarantino‘s upcoming Charles Manson project, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film, which also stars Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, and Al Pacino, is currently in production in Los Angeles.
The Boogie Nights star was set to play George Spahn, the blind owner of the Los Angeles-area ranch where Manson and his followers lived during 1969 — the year Sharon Tate and six others were murdered.
Filming began in June, touted by an Instagram post of Pitt and DiCaprio in vintage dress.
Robbie followed weeks later with a photo of her channeling Tate.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood focuses on Rick Dalton (DiCaprio), a former star of TV Westerns, and his longtime stunt double, Cliff Booth (Pitt). Rick is Tate’s next-door neighbor, and their stories will be woven together in a Pulp Fiction-like epic. Timothy Olyphant, Damian Lewis, Dakota Fanning, Emile Hirsch, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Scoot McNairy, Clifton Collins, and Luke Perry are also in the sprawling ensemble.
Although Reynolds had health problems in recent years, his family called his death “totally unexpected.” Reynolds’s niece, Nancy Lee Hess, released a statement Thursday saying the actor “was looking forward to working with Quentin Tarantino, and the amazing cast that was assembled.”
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is set to be released on July 26, 2019.
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A Taxpayer Friendly Election
John Hendrickson: The 2016 election was a victory for taxpayers, but taxpayers will have to be vigilant holding their elected officials accountable.
Kellyanne Conway Appointed as White House Counselor for Trump
2016 elections,
government spending,
National Taxpayers Union,
Peter Sepp,
Tax Policy,
The 2016 election is already a historic election because of the victory of Republican Donald Trump and the Republican Party remaining in control of both houses of Congress. The Republican Party also did well on the state level, which means that conservative and free-market policies will continue to be advanced at the state legislative level. The Wall Street Journal, in response to the election, stated that “reform-minded Republicans continued their march in the states, and the party controls a record 69 of 99 legislative majorities across the country.”
The Wall Street Journal reported: “Republicans flipped three state legislative chambers, including the Iowa senate and Kentucky house, which turned for the GOP for the first time in almost 100 years…Republicans defended majorities in states such as West Virginia, Michigan, and Maine…Republicans also picked up three governorships: Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont. This brings the tally to 33 GOP governors…The GOP also can claim more state attorneys general than ever 29…All of this is only part of the GOP’s success, which includes 31 lieutenant governors and 31 secretaries of state.”
This means that free-market policies, including tax reform, will have significant priority in many State Legislatures. The upcoming Iowa Legislature will also provide an opportunity for Republican Governor Terry Branstad to work with the new Legislature on meaningful tax reform, spending reform, and advancing more opportunities for school choice in Iowa. As The Wall Street Journal noted, “Congressional leaders Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell may work with Mr. Trump to pass legislation that devolves school funding to the states or block grants Medicaid.”3 If this occurs and President Trump and the Republican Congress shift more power back to the states, we will need Legislators who will be prepared to mold policies in a conservative direction.
Pete Sepp, President of National Taxpayers Union, stated in regard to the election: “While stunned pundits chatter on about the winners and losers of the 2016 elections, it’s important to recognize a simple fact: time and again, the most important people in so many of these contests were the nation’s taxpayers. Their voices, which echoed across demographic, geographic, and partisan lines, resulted in remarkable victories on behalf of limited government.”
“Ballot measures proposing steep tax hikes in places ranging from Oregon to Colorado, right to the suburbs of the nation’s capital, went down to resounding defeat,” stated Sepp. American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) described the election results as advancing “free market and limited government principles.”
Among other notable measures was Alabama’s decision to include right to work within their state constitution, while the same issue failed in Virginia. This election was also a victory for gun owners and the Second Amendment. A gun control measure went down to defeat in Maine, and the National Rifle Association described the election outcome as “a strong Second Amendment firewall remains intact throughout the country.”
The 2016 election was a victory for taxpayers, but as always with politics, caution must rule the day, as Pete Sepp stated that “none of these developments guarantee that tax reform, spending restraint, or regulatory relief will suddenly become a reality.”
Taxpayers will have to be vigilant in holding their elected officials accountable at all levels of government.
The Bane of Bipartisanship
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Patients and Physicians Unite: You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Chains
Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Congress, please act on a few simple reforms that will help everyone and hurt no one—except the drug lobbies and middlemen.
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ACORN again… in Brooklyn
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Remembering The Man Who Saved Our Industry
Posted January 29, 2019 in Membership
By Thomas J. Bowman (excerpted from his 2005 CAPPS Legislative History Report)
Herbert E. Hoffman, will be known in the hearts of many, to have been the man who saved our industry. Before I introduce you to Herbert E. Hoffman, I would like to go back to a time in the history of this industry. Without a national organization to turn to, we found ourselves with a crisis on our hands. Unbeknownst to us at the time, a proposed federal change had been in the works for months, and was on its final journey from the Supreme Court to Congress for approval. This rule change would have allowed for service of a Federal summons by first class mail. By the time the event was newsworthy enough to be picked up by a legal newspaper here in California, we were, give or take, about ninety days from what well could have been the beginning of the end for process servers.
Without the benefit of a NAPPS membership book, personal computers, and fax machines we can’t live without today, CAPPS members got busy reaching out to servers across the country. Telephones and typewriters were our tools and what materialized from the effort was a game plan meeting in Los Angeles. We knew we needed to get to Washington, D.C. and we knew we needed funds to finance our way into national politics. When all was said and done, we had three things: Two representatives, Robert Schroeder and LeRoy Lyon on their way to Washington; $25,000 pooled out of the pockets, literally, of those involved; and finally, the knowledge that would lead to the founding of NAPPS.
Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Lyon arrived in Washington with a lead they obtained from a Federal Judge in San Francisco. That contact led to a referral to Herbert E. Hoffman. I view the meeting between our representatives and Herbert Hoffman as one of those times when the planets must have aligned perfectly, because Mr. Hoffman was exactly the man for the job. Herbert, or Herb, as he’s really known, was born in 1916, in New York City. He earned his law degree from New York University in 1939, and was in private practice by the following year. Herb joined the war effort in 1942 as the Assistant Division Judge Advocate, 11th Airborne Division. He was stationed in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. In 1948, after completing his military service, Herb joined the Department of Justice and served as counsel in the Legislative Section of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General. In 1961, he was named the Chief of the Legislative Section for the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and remained in that position until 1971. From there, Herb began service as counsel to the Judiciary Committee for the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served for four years. In 1974, until his retirement in 1982, Herb served as the Director of the American Bar Association’s Washington, D.C. office.
Herb taught at the Georgetown University Law Center, including subjects on legislative process, legislative drafting, statutory interpretation and lobbying. He also lectured on legislation for the U.S. Civil Service Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. Herb’s bar admissions include the U.S. Supreme Court, the Federal District of Southern New York, the Federal District of the District of Columbia, New York State of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. In his spare time, Mr. Hoffman taught Sunday school and first aid for the American Red Cross.
Herb was married for over forty years to his lovely wife, Beth, until her passing nearly 17 years ago. Herb has three adored children, David, Joan and Barbara, an attorney, teacher and school principal — I’d say a very accomplished family indeed.
So, now that you have some idea of the spectacular resume of Herb Hoffman, we’ll return to our crisis. It’s 1982. We needed help figuring out the Federal civil process. We needed someone with a foot in the door in Washington. We needed someone, maybe most telling of all, who was willing to take on a group with zero political clout, only to be matched by its limited operating budget. At the same time, a newly retired Herb Hoffman was assessing his situation. After an esteemed, forty-year legal career, Herb didn’t need a job; rather he was on the lookout for a cause here and there to keep his foot in the fire. It was our good fortune and a couple of great referrals that led to the fateful meeting between Messrs. Schroeder, Lyon and Hoffman in May of 1982. Thereafter, Mr. Hoffman agreed to take on our case.
Herb’s first step was to bring us up to speed. He explained how Federal Rules are promulgated. Committees under the U.S. Supreme Court study a proposed change, which normally takes several years. The proposal is then sent for approval by the Supreme Court, and then sent to Congress. If Congress takes no action for ninety days after receiving the proposal, it becomes law. By the time Herb was retained, he confirmed that the proposal has already made it past the Supreme Court, and had been sent to Congress. Quickly getting to work, Herb was able to convince Congressman Don Edwards to author a bill to delay the implementation of the rule change. Clearly, Herb’s expertise and lobbying efforts led to Congressman Edwards’ bill. In fact, this feat cannot be overstated.
The bill was the first time in the history of the United State that Congress ever acted to halt a proposed rule change handed down from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The following year, Herb worked out a compromise deal with the Justice Department that left the methods for service as is, with the exception of adding to the mailing provision the requirement for a “Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt.” Several years later, Herb roared back again on our behalf, stopping another rule change which would have eliminated service of a Federal Summons via a “Waiver of Service.” Herb lobbied another compromise deal, wherein in the case of an agreement for non-service, parties could opt for a Waiver of Service.
Would you like to imagine what would have followed if Federal litigation was initiated by first class mail? How could we have battled the precedence on a state level? I don’t think it’s overstating the case to say that most of us would be making a living by some other means. When I said our meeting Herb Hoffman was our kismet, the right time, the right place, magic, whatever you want to call it, I meant it. Herb Hoffman, a legislative mastermind, pulled a rabbit out of a hat on our behalf and has earned a rightful place in the history we are telling today.
On a personal level, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Herb during the eight years I served as the Legislative Chair for NAPPS. NAPPS was just getting off the ground and Herb was an invaluable resource. I was always humbled by his grand knowledge and expertise. In Herb, you will find old school elegance and charm. Not one to puff and boast about himself, he is a kind and caring individual, and someone I consider a longtime friend. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard Herb say, “So, when are you coming to Florida to see me?” I’ve made a trip, and was so pleased when Herb came out to California for Wendy’s and my wedding. I would have to say, at the occasion of our visits, and the occasional phone call and notes we exchange, the pleasure is all mine. Life brings us to unexpected turns, and the opportunity to meet and work with a man like Herbert E. Hoffman has been a true honor. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to bring this time in our history forward for all of you to know.
Herb was an amazing man and will be sorely missed. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for taking on the impossible and succeeding. Without his efforts, our industry today would look very different if he had not acted as quickly as he did. If you would like to make a charitable donation in honor of such a great man you can donate to the Childrens’ Guardian Fund. Donations are used to support the needs of the children in the program (birthday gifts, summer camp, etc.) and some program needs.
You can make donations online at https://www.childrensguardianfund.org or if you prefer to mail a check the mailing address is:
Childrens’ Guardian Fund
If you prefer to make a donation to another charity of your choice, we know he would be just as pleased; particularly in the areas of service to children and social justice.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
History, Legislation
CALSPro Conference And Historical Photos Now Available Online
Posted November 8, 2018 in Conference
CALSPro recently celebrated its 50th Annual Conference this year in Sacramento. We had a wonderful time and many great photos were captured to commemorate the event. The Historical committee has also provided CALSPro members a glimpse into our rich history in their own slideshow they put together this past year. Relive some old memories as you view the photos of the men and women who have helped shape our industry through the years!
These photos are available now in our Members only section of the website. You can now download and save some of your favorite photos in both PDF or PowerPoint format.
History, Membership Benefits
CALSPro 50th Conference Anniversary Lookback: What Happened In CALSPro During Its First Decade?
Posted April 5, 2018 in Conference
By Andy Estin
Who are the six current members of CALSPro who joined in the 1970’s?
• 1970: Connie Melvin-Quigley, Jerry Topolos, and Andy Estin
• 1975: Tom Bowman
• 1976: Tony Klein
• 1978: Michele Dawn
What were our legislative battles in the 1970’s?
AB 2809 created Registered Process Servers. From this foundation the phrase “Registered Process Server” now appears in 29 California Codes.
AB 1400. This was a 105-page long bill. Back then, we could not do computer key word searches, so we had to read every word of every bill that might affect us. The bill was intended to be a merger of the Marshalls and Sheriffs in California. It specified a division of duties between them. On Page 95 of the bill, it stated that all civil process in California would be served by the Marshalls. When we spotted this problem, the author put in an amendment that nothing in the bill would be construed to limit the service of civil process by private process servers.
SB 252 & SB 253. These bills would have allowed Registered Process Servers to serve Orders for Examination of Judgment Debtors without the need to be specially appointed in each case. The bills failed to pass but in 1973 we got this into law.
We tried to make it a felony to assault a process server. We were not successful. In 1983, we succeeded in adding process servers to Penal Code 241 & 242. These codes deal with assault and battery on peace officers. By adding process servers to these codes, we got the exact same protection and penalties as peace offices.
Note: The last two items are examples of CALSPro not giving up when a law we wanted, failed to pass. We kept trying and eventually succeeded.
AB 1528. This was our first mailing bill. It provided for service of a Summons & Complaint by 1st class mail. With Dick Green as our legislative chair, Andy Estin as our witness, and our first Lobbyist Darrell McConnell, all working together, we defeated this bill.
SB 73. This bill authorized service of subpoenas by 1st class mail. We defeated it.
AB 1914. This bill would have raised the statutory fees for service of process charged by the Marshall and Sheriff from $3.00 per paper and $.50 per mile to $5.00 per paper and $1.00 per mile. We supported the bill since many of our members charged the same rates to their clients. It passed the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Brown in favor of SB 953. (See next item.)
SB 953. This bill created a flat rate fee of $8.50 for service of process.
AB 1702. This bill allowed all costs of a Registered Process Server to be recoverable, including locating, serving, and stakeout, if necessary.
AB 167. This bill would have authorized service of a Summons & Complaint by Registered Mail. We defeated it.
SB 1564. This bill authorized Registered Process Servers to serve certain Writs of Execution.
AB 2531. This bill added Evidence Code 647 that gives a proof of service of a Registered Process Server, a presumption that the facts in the proof are correct.
AB 1898. Would have increased the statutory fee for service of process from $8.50 to $19.00. The bill failed.
AB 205. Would have increased the statutory fee for service of process from $8.50 to $14.00. The bill failed.
SB 1086. This bill allowed the service of criminal subpoenas by mail, with an acknowledgment of receipt. The bill passed.
We had a very good first decade. We created the term “Registered Process Server” and defeated three mailing bills. We got more business for our members by getting to serve Writs of Execution and ORAP or OEX services. We got process servers better protection in the Penal Code and got a bill passed that made their costs recoverable. We created a presumption that the facts in the Registered Process Servers proof of service were true.
The Next Decade. What happened in 1979:
• Michael Buter was awarded the Bert Rosenthal Memorial Award
• Gas per gallon was 86 cents, up from 35 cents in 1969
• First-class Postage Stamp: $0.15, up from $0.06 in 1969
History, Legislation, Membership, process serving
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More than 18 years ago a motion was made by this chapter’s Vice President Shirald Hendrix to the board of directors to establish a scholarship program for a child or grandchild of a dues-paying chapter member. That motion eventually resulted in the creation of the Metropolitan Houston Chapter Scholarship Program.
This year we had seven viable candidates, five of which completed the submission of all required documents. Their test scores, transcript, grade point average, and confidential references make up 80 percent of their evaluation, with a personal essay making up the other 20 percent of a candidate’s score. Going into the committee’s evaluation of the essays, three candidates had the potential to be the recipient.
Our recipie nt of the 2018 MHC Scholarship is Elizabeth Ann (Annie) Skoneki. She has an outstanding academic record and test scores, and has played on basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track teams for her school. She was captain of the volleyball team her senior year when the team won a state championship. She has tutored children in low-income areas of her city and mentored incoming freshmen students at her school. She was active in her school student government and is on a leadership team at her church. She has been on three mission trips, including one to the Dominican Republic and two to Haiti and she is planning to go on her fourth to Kenya. Annie will attend Auburn University Nursing School and plans to become an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner.
In her essay, Annie stated “It’s exciting to think my Grandaddy’s former career could help launch mine!”. Accepting the award for her is her granddaddy, the man who first put in the motion to establish this scholarship before the board over 18 years ago, Shirald Hendrix and his wife Suzy.
Our chapter has awarded scholarships for nearly $30,000 in the 18 years since it was established. All of the scholarship funds are voluntary donations and do not come from your dues. Thanks for supporting your Scholarship Program.
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General Plans and Reports
CRTC written public submission to the Legislative Review Panel
Download this report in PDF
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CRTC (CRTC) is an independent administrative tribunal charged with the supervision and regulation of many of the activities of the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors under their respective legislation. More specifically, the CRTC’s role is to ensure and facilitate access to the best possible communications services and content by and for Canadians.
As noted in Responding to the New Environment: A Call for Comments, the CRTC has recently published a report, Harnessing Change: The Future of Programming Distribution in Canada, at the direction of the Governor in Council, which sets out many of the CRTC’s views and should be read in conjunction with these comments. Although that report was focused on matters related to broadcasting, given the close relationship between broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada, several areas of the report pertain to both.
In particular, the report emphasized that as the communications environment changes, so too must legislation and regulation. Having vibrant domestic communications markets in the future will require developing systems and approaches that provide an environment in which services that benefit Canadians can thrive and innovate, while opportunities for creativity and the knowledge-based economy are optimized.
Today, some of our legislative powers and regulatory approaches lag behind even current technological and social realities. The tools developed for the future must be flexible enough to continuously adapt to the unforeseen changes that will be the norm. The CRTC’s overall view is that future communications legislation must:
provide clear direction as to the specific outcomes to be achieved;
establish the necessary tools to achieve those outcomes; and
allow the regulator(s) the discretion and flexibility to adapt its approaches to best suit the environment.
Clear direction
The CRTC implements the policies of the Federal Government as set out in the legislation established by Parliament. The key elements of these policies are set out in the objectives that appear at the beginning of both the Telecommunications Act and Broadcasting Act. This review presents an opportunity to re-examine and refine these objectives to specify the outcomes that legislation will be expected to achieve in the new and changing communications environment. The CRTC takes no position as to whether there should be separate or combined legislation for telecommunications, broadcasting or radiocommunications. However, whatever form new legislation takes, certain principles should be applied to ensure that it gives clear direction.
Generally speaking, any new legislation’s objectives should articulate clearly defined outcomes, should not unduly overlap with each other and should not be prescriptive. For example, it should not specify or make assumptions with regard to the type of service or technology by which outcomes should be achieved. A useful approach could be the introduction of a clear and simple purpose clause that frames the context of whatever communications legislation is advanced. Any set of objectives or outcomes would then be read and interpreted in light of this clause, without placing undue limitations on how those outcomes are implemented.
In relation to telecommunications, much of the current legislative framework continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in the new communications environment; however, certain adjustments would be valuable to enhance that effectiveness for the future. For instance, current legislation is focused on the introduction of competition to what was a communications environment characterized largely by regulated regional monopolies. With varying degrees of competition having been introduced into most telecommunications markets, new legislation should focus instead on outcomes that will benefit Canadians in an era of hyper-connectivity by optimizing competition, enabling affordable and innovative services and extending these services and the facilities necessary to access them across the country.
As for broadcasting, the changes necessary for the future are more fundamental. The CRTC has already set out in its report three principles that could be incorporated into new legislation as part of a purpose clause or as specific outcomes. The report proposed that a future legislative and regulatory approach to content and its distribution should:
focus on the production and promotion of reflective, informative and/or entertaining high-quality content by Canadians that is discoverable by Canadians and the rest of the world;
recognize that there are social and cultural responsibilities associated with operating in Canada and ensure that all players and Canadians participate in appropriate and equitable—though not necessarily identical—ways to benefit Canadians and Canada; and
be nimble, innovative and continuously adapting to change.
Necessary tools
Desired outcomes cannot be achieved without the necessary tools. Many current tools, particularly with respect to broadcasting, are founded on the ability to control market entry, i.e., to allow or not allow a service to operate. In the Internet-based communications environment, control over market entry has been greatly reduced. Future legislation should place greater reliance on other more sophisticated systems of incentives and obligations intended to achieve specific outcomes in more precise ways and place less reliance on controlling market entry. Similarly, more precise enforcement tools with respect to the broadcasting sector must also be available, such as administrative monetary penalties, which are available for the telecommunications sector.
In addition to enforcement tools, other effective existing tools should also be harmonized across communications legislation. Simply put, Canadians should expect to be able to receive comparable content and services that meet their needs, regardless of their circumstances. And where content or services do not meet those needs, Canadians should have simple means of complaint and recourse, as well as opportunities to participate in efforts to improve them. Similarly, harmonization should allow all industry players equitable access to mediation and/or dispute resolution mechanisms where appropriate, regardless of the type of service they offer.
Harmonized tools, however, must still be adaptable to differing circumstances. In particular, there will continue to be a need to develop unique approaches that are best suited to Canada’s French- and English-language markets. Indigenous Peoples, Canadians with disabilities, official language minority communities and Canada’s other diverse multicultural communities will continue to also require specific consideration.
Adaptable approaches
Finally, the changing communications environment necessitates that regulators adapt their approaches to best suit that environment at all times. Current legislation has retained some relevance because it was drafted in a manner that is largely “technologically neutral.” However, its drafters could not have foreseen the manner in which the technologies employed would change or how Internet-based services would blur the lines between, for example, what is a telecommunications service, a programming service or a distribution service.
Future legislation should not only be technologically neutral but should also carefully avoid any assumptions as to the communications environment of the future. It should only draw bright lines—i.e., make specific distinctions between or references to technologies, platforms or any types or categories of service—where it is critical to do so. Legislation must necessarily distinguish between those services, platforms or technologies that are to be captured by it and those that are not. However, prescribing or limiting the use of legislative powers or regulatory approaches to certain services captured by legislation will inevitably introduce future problems. Instead, regulators require a wide range of flexible tools that can be adapted to fit the environment as it changes. A rigid framework that requires further legislative change to adapt to new conditions would be undesirable.
Under suitably flexible legislation, regulatory approaches can be adapted to remain abreast of these changes while continuing to implement the outcomes set out in that legislation. Ideally, new legislation should establish those outcomes and allow regulators the discretion to determine how to best make use of the tools provided by legislation to pursue those outcomes. Under such legislation, the CRTC would continue its approach of allowing services and markets to operate without direct intervention unless there is evidence of market failure or that a legislated objective cannot be realised without regulatory intervention.
The following sections set out more detailed comments on each of the themes identified in the Call for Comments. Not every question raised in that document has been addressed. Instead, these comments focus on the areas in which the CRTC considers that it can provide the most effective input at this stage in the review process.
A. Reducing barriers to access by all Canadians to advanced telecommunications networks
Historically, telecommunications services in Canada were provided by incumbent regional telecommunications companies who had monopolies in their respective service areas. During the 1990s, the CRTC started to open various regulated telecommunications markets to competition.
Since then, technological advances and changes to regulatory policies to facilitate competition have drastically transformed the Canadian telecommunications market. Today, a variety of service providers compete in residential and business telecommunications markets in the vast majority of communities across Canada.
The way Canadians are accessing telecommunications services has also significantly changed since the introduction of the Telecommunications Act in 1993. While mobile telephone services were originally used as a complement to wireline services, today 88 percent of Canadian households are subscribed to mobile phone services, compared to only 67 percent for landline telephone services. As for Internet access, while low-speed dial-up connection was the standard way to connect to the Internet in the 1990s, 98 percent of Canadian households in 2017 had access to fixed broadband Internet. In addition, 84% percent of Canadians had access to the CRTC’s target speeds of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 10 Mbps upload with services offering unlimited data.
Telecommunications in most of Canada is now in a highly competitive and technologically advanced phase (with the exception of many rural and/or remote regions) that is marked by increased options for customers in terms of who provides telecom services, as well as the ways in which such services are being delivered and accessed. The emergence of new technologies and innovations will continue, such as increased fibre access directly to homes and businesses, improved Internet connections in rural and remote communities using low earth orbit satellites, and the deployment of 5G technology in wireless networks. New concerns and challenges will also emerge, such as the unprecedented speeds and amounts of bandwidth that will be required to respond to the needs of Canadians who shift their viewing from broadcasting to online, stream in higher resolution formats (e.g., 4K and beyond), explore Augmented Realities, connect more devices to the Internet of ThingsFootnote 1 and obtain vital services online such as E-learning, Telemedicine and government services.
It is therefore vital that new legislative tools allow the CRTC to effectively respond to the ever‑changing market and the impact these changes will have on the Canadian telecommunications sector and Canadians, without the need for further legislative amendments.
Access to passive infrastructure
Under the current Telecommunications Act, the CRTC has limited direct jurisdiction over support structures, public property and privately owned buildings. The CRTC has, in the past, successfully granted service providers access to multi-unit buildings by using its condition of service powers under section 24 of the Telecommunications Act, as well as access to municipal land as a result of a Federal Court ruling.Footnote 2 However, it does not currently have the explicit powers to resolve disputes, order access or establish guidelines regarding all support structures on public property or all privately owned buildings (residential or commercial) to facilitate telecommunications.
Instead, responsibilities over access to passive infrastructure are currently shared across multiple bodies and levels of government, which presents challenges for efficient and effective network deployment. Inefficient access to passive infrastructure such as poles, ducts and rights-of-way for deploying telecommunications infrastructure can dramatically increase the cost of deployment or prevent it altogether.
The current absence of a single regulatory body with explicit powers over all support structures, public property and privately owned buildings will likely become more problematic with the emergence of new technologies. For example, many Internet of Things applications require that a wide variety of devices and machines stay connected at all times. This ubiquitous connectivity will require equipment to be installed at even more locations, such as cell towers, traffic lights, provincially regulated hydro poles and even utility pipes in the case of water, sewers and gas. Such equipment requirements will need to consider the impact on, and the concerns of, the public and private property owners of these infrastructures all across Canada.
Given the shared responsibilities for passive infrastructure, there is a real likelihood that one of the bodies or levels of government involved could render decisions inconsistent with those of another body or that impede or even prevent networks and new technologies from being deployed. This scenario has already come to fruition in other countries.Footnote 3 Granting one body greater authority in resolving disputes or requiring owners of all types of infrastructure to share access to these infrastructure is also likely to lower the costs of deploying networks and avoid duplicative investments.
Reducing infrastructure duplication would further help address the growing resistance from communities who, while in favour of the deployment of new networks and technologies, are opposed to the growing amount of infrastructure being installed in plain sight in residential neighbourhoods, public parks and agricultural lands or near schools.
The issue of access to passive infrastructure has been a concern in the telecommunications industry for over a decade. In 2006, the Telecommunications Policy Review Panel had recommended in its final report that changes be made to the Telecommunications Act to ensure that the CRTC has the power to resolve disputes and order access to public property of all descriptions. As described above, this issue is even more important today with the emergence of new technologies.
While historically access to passive infrastructure has primarily been an issue under the Telecommunications Act, there may be future issues with respect to facilities-based services operating under broadcasting legislation, e.g., those referred to as broadcasting distribution undertakings under the current Broadcasting Act. Regulators should not be hindered in their ability to address telecommunications issues related to access to passive infrastructure even should such undertakings be subject to distinct broadcasting legislation, where doing so furthers the objectives of telecommunications legislation.
New legislation should provide a single regulatory body, such as the CRTC, with direct authority to resolve disputes, order access and establish guidelines (as appropriate) with respect to all passive infrastructure owned by utilities such as power, gas, water and local authorities. This additional authority should also be applicable to non-traditional structures for which access will be key for the efficient deployment of many future technologies. This would include light poles, bridges, water towers, street furniture and privately owned buildings such as high-rises and office towers.
Extend certain powers to apply directly to resellers
In the increasingly competitive telecommunications market, there are many different kinds of providers offering services to Canadians. However, the CRTC’s jurisdiction under the Telecommunications Act is largely confined to regulating “Canadian carriers” (or telecommunications common carriers)Footnote 4 and the definition of that term excludes those that do not own or operate their own transmission facilities. One such type of provider resells services obtained from other telecommunications carriers.
Resellers of telecommunications services are excluded from the definition of common carriers and are instead considered “telecommunications service providers” (which also includes common carriers). Many sections of the Telecommunications Act do not directly apply to resellers since specific reference is made to “Canadian carriers,” not “telecommunications service providers.”
Currently, in situations where the Telecommunications Act does not give it direct statutory authority over resellers, the CRTC directs underlying carriers that provide services to resellers to include specific regulatory obligations in their tariffs and contractual arrangements with those resellers. This indirect approach is not the most efficient or effective as it relies heavily on a third party (i.e., the underlying carrier), instead of the CRTC to enforce the resellers’ obligations.
Resellers are a growing part of the Canadian telecommunications market, and their customers expect to receive the same levels of service and protection (e.g., public safety, net neutrality) as customers of Canadian carriers. However, the CRTC’s indirect regulatory approach has led to many situations where resellers were found to not be in compliance with important regulatory obligations (e.g. 9-1-1 service).
In 2014, section 24.1 of the Telecommunications Act was amended to allow the CRTC to directly impose conditions of service on “any person other than Canadian carriers” (which includes resellers). However, that section remains an exception as several key provisions of the Telecommunications Act still do not apply directly to resellers.
Many more, if not all, sections of the Telecommunications Act should apply directly to resellers of telecommunication services. For example, there are two sections of the Act that relate to the concept of net neutrality, but only directly apply to Canadian carriers, namely section 27(2) (Unjust discrimination)Footnote 5 and section 36 (Content of message).Footnote 6
The Telecommunications Act should to the greatest extent possible apply equally and directly to the various types of telecommunications service providers. The achievement of certain important social and technical objectives of regulation—including net neutrality—requires the application of a consistent regulatory approach over the activities of service providers that do not fall within the definition of telecommunications common carriers.
New legislation should ensure that key sections of new telecommunications legislationapply directly and equally to common carriers and resellers of telecommunications services.
The CRTC defines net neutrality as the concept that all traffic on the Internet should be given equal treatment by Internet providers with minimal to no manipulation, discrimination or preference given. This important principle is enshrined in the current Telecommunications Act through sections 27(2) and 36, as described above.
The CRTC was one of the first regulators in the world to implement an approach to uphold net neutrality and has issued three decisions that combine to form the current regulatory framework for net neutrality in Canada. These three decisions consist of a framework against which Internet traffic management practices may be evaluated for compliance with the Telecommunications Act, Footnote 7 a decision directing certain wireless service providers to stop offering mobile wireless services that exempted their own mobile television services from their customers’ standard monthly data allowanceFootnote 8 and a framework for differential pricing practices to determine whether an ISP’s specific approach is or is not consistent with section 27(2) of the Telecommunications Act.Footnote 9
In the near future, as the Internet of Things continues to evolve, millions of devices will be interconnected and communicating with each other at all times. This will enable the provision of new advanced services, such as e-health applications (e.g., remote heart rate monitoring), home automation (e.g., remote control of heating, lighting and home appliances), autonomous vehicles and smart electric meters. The current legislative framework enables the CRTC to uphold the principle of net neutrality by prohibiting unjust discrimination or undue preference and will be sufficient to continue to protect and enforce net neutrality in the evolving Internet of Things environment.
As recommended in the “Extend certain powers to apply directly to resellers” section above, new legislation should ensure that key sections apply equally and directly to common carriers and resellers of telecommunications services. This change would be required to ensure that the current framework for net neutrality applies directly to all Internet service providers, including resellers.
The current legislation, modified to extend certain powers to apply directly to resellers, would provide the CRTC with the required authority to continue to uphold the principle of net neutrality for all telecommunication services.
B. Supporting creation, production and discoverability of Canadian content
The Broadcasting Act’s foundations and the regulatory framework within which the CRTC now operates are firmly rooted in a linear broadcasting environment, one that is cultivated and maintained in a set of local, regional and national walled gardens, supported by a national funding framework and domestic infrastructure, and distributed to Canadians on technology with limited reach and finite capacity. Within this environment, Canadians have benefited from the growth of strong national players operating in both official languages, a wide range of smaller independent broadcasters, a plethora of media services and content that reflects Indigenous Peoples, multicultural and official language minority communities, as well as well-financed and diverse Canadian production and music sectors.
This was the broadcasting environment of the 1991 Broadcasting Act,before the development of the large international online entities against which the Canadian broadcasting industry must now compete and before there was even competition between Canadian broadcasting distributors, such as satellite and cable undertakings. Parliament could not have taken into account the broad and rapid roll-out of the Internet and mobile communications technologies or how vital this communications infrastructure has become in the lives of Canadians.
Traditional models for the distribution of content are impacted by technological change. New and emerging business models are growing to take a place of prominence among Canadians’ entertainment and information choices while mature sectors of Canada’s broadcasting system, though still viable at present, are forced to adapt due to changes in the ways content is used and distributed, which have led to revenue stagnation or even declines in their business models. Although the impact has varied by linguistic and regional market, this cycle of disruption and adaptation has beneficially impacted Canadians’ choices and the diversity of content to which they are exposed, and now forces legislators and regulators to rethink how to ensure that public policy objectives are achieved going forward.
A hobbled regulatory framework
Working within the legislative framework designed and provided by Parliament, the CRTC has regulated for the better part of the last three decades in a way that has facilitated the expansion of a diverse broadcasting system. Canadians have benefited from the growth of strong national players operating in both official languages, a well-financed and diverse Canadian production and music sector and the availability of content on a variety of platforms. There have been substantial challenges, but our broadcasting system has been successful in providing news and information, drama, comedy, lifestyle and sports content for Canadians of all ages, for Indigenous Peoples and for our diverse multicultural communities.
Increasingly, Canadian content faces competition from an abundance of compelling and well‑supported non-Canadian content. Canadians’ priorities for the content they consume and the ways they choose to obtain it have fundamentally shifted. Canadians are spending more time with non-Canadian sources for content than ever before. As their priorities have shifted, so too has their spending.
The CRTC’s licensing powers are predicated on regulation of scarce resources operating on spectrum and networks with limited capacities. These powers assume players will be Canadian operators working entirely within the Canadian legal, funding and cultural system, and that the regulator can ensure compliance by controlling access to the market, i.e., by granting or taking away licences.
As the CRTC found in its Harnessing Change: The Future of Programming Distribution report, this framework, which has served Canadians well in the creation and distribution of content for many years, has reached the limits of its adaptability. Non-Canadian online services are less susceptible to regulatory pressure under the current legislation as they do not rely on these scarce resources or on the Canadian market for their viability. It is therefore increasingly difficult to meaningfully support Parliament’s broadcasting policy objectives in an environment that no longer resembles Parliament’s understanding and vision as articulated in 1991.
The very notion of licensing and exemption based on a system in which the CRTC is the ultimate gatekeeper as to who can access the Canadian market is outdated. A regulatory system that relies on impermeable national borders to achieve its goals and outcomes cannot effectively do so when content is received and exchanged through globally interconnected networks.
Perpetuating a regulatory system that places a disproportionate emphasis on national players and their domestic activities will place increasing burdens on those players and will not enable either the regulator or the Canadian broadcasting system to achieve Parliament’s public policy outcomes, since it ignores the full impacts—both positive and negative—of non-traditional service providers.
The CRTC needs an updated regulatory toolkit to enable it to approach new players operating in Canada, regardless of their national affiliation, to maintain a strong and diverse Canadian broadcasting system that best serves all Canadians, as citizens, consumers and creators. Such an approach must be inclusive of all entities that operate in and derive revenue from audio and video content in the Canadian market, regardless of platform or national affiliation.
The CRTC’s report, Harnessing Change: The Future of Programming Distribution, identified public policy options the government could consider. Among the options discussed, new legislation could replace the existing prescriptive and rigid licensing framework with a more nimble, comprehensive and binding approach that applies to all players within the broadcasting system and includes appropriate incentives to better ensure that each contributes effectively and equitably to the system.
Such an approach should place a new emphasis on the promotion and discoverability of Canadian content throughout every element of the system. Whether it be music, podcasts, short‑form video, a one-hour drama series, feature-length film or any other type of content, regardless of what platform it is offered on, all stakeholders should be obligated and incented to promote and make content by Canadians discoverable, including government funding supports. Government should contribute to this effort as well through funding and tax-based supports of promotion and discoverability.
New approaches should also continue to be adapted to reflect the characteristics and needs of Canada’s linguistic and regional communities. For instance, as indicated in the Harnessing Change report, ensuring that all players contribute effectively and equitably to the system includes ensuring that those that operate in French-language markets contribute specifically in those markets.
New legislation should grant the CRTC explicit statutory authority as well as flexible tools to regulate services, both domestic and international, including online service providers, who offer audio or video services in Canada and benefit from the creative, economic and social advantages of operating in this market. Such an approach would aid in ensuring that all players contribute in an equitable and effective manner to achieving the public policy outcomes established for new legislation, including the promotion and discoverability of Canadian content.
The current Broadcasting Act gives the CRTC the powers of a superior court of record and the explicit ability to make regulations to compel licensees to submit information regarding their programs and financial affairs where necessary to further the Act’s objectives. The CRTC also has the power to audit and examine the records and books of accounts of licensees. The CRTC extends its abilities in this regard to other entities, such as exempt services, that fall within its jurisdiction.
However, the CRTC’s authority over certain exempt services operating in Canada is not always recognized by those services. Although the Broadcasting Act gives the CRTC broad-reaching authority to examine the business practices and verify regulatory compliance of the entities that fall within its jurisdiction, in practice, these powers rely on a limited enforcement regime.
The CRTC collects multiple types of information to further its objectives as outlined under the current Act and render informed decisions. Without that information, the CRTC is severely limited in its ability to meet those objectives and must rely on third-party information that may not be easily verifiable.
To be an effective regulator, the CRTC must have the explicit authority to collect information from all services that operate in Canada’s broadcasting system. It must also be able to publish certain data to allow the public and stakeholders to meaningfully participate in the decision‑making process. In much the same way as the CRTC can under section 37 of the current Telecommunications Act, the CRTC should have the explicit statutory authority to collect information from any relevant source, including regulated entities, to administer new broadcasting legislation. As the expert tribunal in this domain, an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the entities that fall within its jurisdiction is necessary to, for example, better understand how they make, acquire or distribute content or address the needs of more vulnerable populations.
For the CRTC to effectively work with a variety of players within the broadcasting system, it should have the explicit statutory authority to obtain information from Canadian and non‑Canadian players, necessary to meet the broadcasting policy outcomes set out in the Broadcasting Act.
At the same time, there may be instances where the CRTC must collect commercially sensitive information to further its mandate. In the same manner in which Parliament considered it important to consider the confidentiality of such information under the current Telecommunications Act, any broadcasting legislation must ensure that parties have the ability to designate certain information as confidential within a defined context. In short, parties should be subject to consistent treatment when they are before the same regulator.
While it should continue to be based on the fundamental principles of openness and transparency, new broadcasting legislation should grant explicit statutory authority to designate some types of information as confidential, whether collected as a part of a proceeding or as part of its ongoing activities, where significant commercial, personal or national security harm could be expected were it to be released.
Ensuring there are accurate and independent news and information sources
The fundamental freedoms and democratic rights that underpin the interactions between Canada’s citizens and its institutions are best maintained when these institutions are verifiably held to account in an open and transparent way. Canada’s broadcasting system, including news and information programming in particular, plays a significant part in this system of accountability. When elements of this system are left unchecked and offer false or misleading information to Canadians, without strong, accurate, independent and trustworthy sources of rebuttal, the ability of Canadians to fully exercise their democratic rights suffers.
In the current Broadcasting Act, Parliament saw fit to ensure that the programming provided by the Canadian broadcasting system, which includes news and other informative programming, should inform and enlighten while providing information and analysis concerning Canada and other countries from a Canadian point of view. While the CRTC has taken steps to see that these objectives are met, it has consistently recognized that direct oversight of news, information, analysis and opinion by a government body is inappropriate.
The CRTC has worked in a co-regulatory fashion with broadcasters and journalists in the implementation of various codes of conduct. Codes such as the Equitable Portrayal Code and the Journalistic Independence Code, which were developed in partnership with the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and ultimately approved by the CRTC, are administered in large part by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, which itself is an industry self-regulatory body that is separate from the CRTC. Working in partnership with the private, public and community elements of the Canadian broadcasting system has helped to ensure that baseline standards for journalistic ethics and balanced portrayal of Canada’s diverse populations in newscasts exist and are maintained.
Canadians already make use of various sources for audio and video news and information content, including both traditional broadcasters and a wide range of online content services. In the future, Canadians are likely to continue to rely on both traditional and online news and information sources, many of the latter of which may be unknown at this time. In such an environment, Canadians will need the means to determine which sources provide trustworthy, verifiably accurate news and information and are independent of political or other influence. Educational efforts related to digital literacy will be key to giving Canadians the tools they need to make these determinations themselves. However, ensuring that Canadians have access to accurate, independent and trustworthy news and information sources should also be an explicit outcome for Canada’s broadcasting system.
Regulators will continue to play an important role in ensuring access to such news and information sources. Not by acting as a gatekeeper, but by encouraging and helping Canadians identify those sources that adhere to appropriate journalistic standards. Journalistic standards such as those described above have been applied to traditional broadcast media since their inception and should continue to play a role in ensuring Canadians have access to accurate, independent and trustworthy news and information sources in the future on whatever platform they choose to obtain this content. New legislation should continue to enable the CRTC to develop co-regulatory approaches to encourage content providers, including certain online services, to adopt journalistic codes and practices.
An outcome of new legislation should be to ensure Canadians have access to verifiably accurate, independent and trustworthy news and information sources in Canada’s broadcasting system, regardless of the platform on which they choose to consume it.
C. Improving the rights of the digital consumer
The Internet and digital technology have transformed social, economic, cultural and civic participation by Canadians, making way for a new type of citizen—one who is engaged as a creator, consumer and a full participant in the digital society and economy. However, there will continue to be barriers or more systemic issues that can limit or prevent meaningful participation in the digital economy, which warrant specific consideration. Those affected could include certain Canadians with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and members of official language minority communities, each of which are discussed below.
In November 2018, Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act (the ACA) was unanimously passed by the House of Commons and has since passed a first reading by the Senate. Passage of the ACA would significantly affect how federally regulated communication companies address the accessibility of Canada’s communications system and how the CRTC regulates in this area. While the CRTC has an accessibility mandate and legal framework, the ACA would enhance its existing powers and increase its public accountability to Canadians and the Government for realizing and sustaining the accessibility of Canada’s communications system.
The ACA proposes the CRTC as the regulator of the statutory obligations to be imposed on companies regulated under the Telecommunications Act and the Broadcasting Act. In doing so, it proposes consequential amendments to these Acts as well as to the CRTC Act. In addition, as part of this Review, CRTC powers to promote broader aspects of accessibility should be considered, such as to ensure the accessibility of online content.
While the CRTC has been acknowledged as a leader in accessibility and is recognized internationally for its innovative approach in establishing a video relay service, a specific policy objective to proactively create barrier-free access to Canadian communications services for persons with disabilities would improve the CRTC’s ability to address these issues.
New legislation should adopt an approach for accessibility of Canada’s communications system that aligns with human rights legislation, aspires to full and equal participation of Canadians with disabilities in society and that includes amendments to current legislation adopted in relation to the ACA. In addition, any new telecommunications and broadcasting legislation should include a specific policy objective or outcome of proactively creating barrier-free access to Canada’s communications system by people with disabilities.
Participation by Indigenous Peoples in the communications system
Indigenous Peoples in Canada represent a diverse political, cultural and linguistic demographic stretching across the country in all of its regions. The importance of Indigenous Peoples’ participation in, and their access to, Canada’s communications system should not be understated. Whether it is through the preservation of Indigenous languages, the broadcast of news and information from an Indigenous perspective, the creation of programming and the employment opportunities related to those creative endeavours, the creation of other business development opportunities or the connection of these communities to the world through the Internet, Indigenous communities and their activities within the communications system serve to enrich and strengthen the country’s social and economic fabric.
Access to the communications system, as a whole, is important to respond to the cultural needs and interests of these communities, as well as to their economic and social requirements. Such access helps to create jobs and training opportunities while helping to maintain the distinct languages and cultures that are foundational pieces of our shared national identity.
While the current Broadcasting Act recognizes that programming that reflects Indigenous cultures should be provided within the Canadian broadcasting system, this objective is limited by the caveat “as resources become available.” It is important that future legislation reflect a more respectful acknowledgement of the needs of Indigenous Peoples, and seek to ensure that they are in control of their own communications and are unequivocally and more broadly supported in accessing and participating in the larger communications system. As part of this objective, appropriate obligations and incentives should be created to promote and make content by and for Indigenous Peoples discoverable. Government should contribute to this effort as well through funding and tax-based supports of promotion and discoverability.
An outcome of any new legislation should be to provide broad and unequivocal access to Indigenous Peoples and reflect their needs in Canada’s communications system.
Official language minority communities
The current Broadcasting Act also recognizes Canada’s linguistic duality and the importance, particularly in the programming provided by the CBC, of the needs and circumstances of Canada’s French- and English-language minority communities. These communities, though united through their respective languages, represent a set of diverse cultural heritages and identities.
While sharing a common language with linguistic majority communities elsewhere in the country, these official language minority communities often face challenges in accessing programming that reflects their specific circumstances, while also finding certain difficulties in accessing platforms on which their voices can be heard and their realities reflected. Whether through the national public broadcaster or through other participants in the Canadian broadcasting system, it is essential to remain mindful of the importance of these communities, and that their contributions to Canada’s national identity continue to be reflected in that system.
Any new broadcasting legislation should continue to recognize the distinct needs and interests of Canada’s official language minority communities and the importance of programming reflecting those needs and interests.
D. Renewing the institutional framework for the communications sector
Administrative monetary penalty and condition of service powers
The Telecommunications Act provides the CRTC with several enforcement powers, including the power to impose administrative monetary penaltiesFootnote 10 (AMPs) and the power to impose conditions on the offering and provisioning of telecommunications service by Canadian carriersFootnote 11 or other persons (such as resellers).Footnote 12 In addition, a CRTC decision may be filed in Federal Court and enforced in the same manner as a court order.Footnote 13
The Broadcasting Act provides the CRTC with a more limited range of enforcement powers. These include the ability to make mandatory orders with respect to specific regulatory obligationsFootnote 14 that can be made orders of the Federal Court or a superior provincial court.Footnote 15 Fines may also be sought with respect to persons who broadcast without a licence or contrary to a licence, or who contravene an order, regulation or condition of licence.Footnote 16
The Broadcasting Act requires that conditions of licence relate to the circumstances of the licensee, and the CRTC cannot amend a condition of licence on its own initiative in the first five years of a licence term.Footnote 17 As a result, there is uncertainty concerning the ability of the CRTC to impose uniform regulatory requirements through broadcasting regulations or conditions of licence. Specifically, it is not clear how a CRTC regulation applies to pre-existing conditions of licence. The condition of licence power is therefore of limited use in imposing uniform regulatory requirements.
The current enforcement powers under the Acts are inconsistent and procedurally complex. For example, there are two AMPs regimes in the Telecommunications Act: the General Administrative Monetary Penalties Regime and the Administrative Monetary Penalties Scheme for Unsolicited Telecommunications (applicable to violations of section 41 relating to the Do Not Call List and violations of the Voter Contact Registry under the Canada Elections Act). Even though each AMPs regime was created to promote compliance, each regime was implemented at a different time with different procedures, requirements, powers and criteria for determining a penalty amount. While each of the regimes positively contributes to the outcomes for which it was designed, the inconsistencies between the two AMPs regimes do not have a practical rationale and create challenges for those navigating the regimes. The situation is compounded by the fact that the CRTC also enforces Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, which contains a third distinct AMPs regime.Footnote 18
The Broadcasting Act does not include any AMPs regime at all. As a result, the CRTC has limited flexibility to encourage compliance or address non-compliance under that Act. Imposing conditions of licence, short-term licence renewals and mandatory orders are not suited to addressing minor instances of non-compliance in a timely manner. More extreme measures such as the suspension or revocation of licences are only of limited use and may in many cases be counter to the Act’s objectives of ensuring Canadians have access to a wide variety of content. An AMPs regime under the Broadcasting Act, consistent with a harmonized regime in the Telecommunications Act, and designed to help the regulator meet the outcomes of any future legislation, would improve the CRTC’s ability to effectively fulfill its mandate.
The absence of the power under the Broadcasting Act to impose regulatory requirements in a timely and uniform manner creates a further challenge to effective broadcasting regulation. For example, the CRTC was able to impose the Wireless Code across all wireless service providers at a single point in time using its powers under sections 24 and 24.1 of the Telecommunications Act. In contrast, when regulating under the Broadcasting Act, the CRTC must rely largely on adding or amending conditions of licence over a period of years. The authority to impose general conditions of service at any point on entities regulated under the Broadcasting Act would allow for regulatory requirements to be implemented in a more uniform and equitable manner across the broadcasting industry.
The CRTC is of the view that the enforcement powers under the Acts could be improved by amendments implementing the following changes:
Harmonize AMPs regimes under the Telecommunications Act
Harmonize the General AMPs regime and the AMPs Scheme for Unsolicited Telecommunications into a single regime.
Streamline the procedural requirements of a harmonized AMPs regime to increase ease of use while ensuring fair treatment of parties who face the imposition of an AMP.
Create an AMPs regime for the Broadcasting Act
Implement a general AMPs regime under the Broadcasting Act, applicable to all compliance matters and harmonized with a single, streamlined regime under the Telecommunications Act.
General Condition of Service Power for the Broadcasting Act
Create a new regulatory power allowing the CRTC to impose general conditions of service relating to subject matter and parties within its mandate, similar to sections 24 and 24.1 of the Telecommunications Act.
Supporting public participation in CRTC proceedings
The CRTC makes its decisions based on the evidence presented on the public record of its proceedings. The communications companies that participate in CRTC proceedings generally have substantial internal resources and can afford to retain external consultants and lawyers, as well as to commission research to put forward their views and evidence in a proceeding. Consumer groups and public interest organizations are typically not-for-profit, volunteer-run organizations with limited monetary resources to develop similarly sophisticated submissions.
To ensure the record of a proceeding contains a balance of evidence and diverse perspectives, the CRTC has established the following mechanisms to award costs to facilitate the participation of these groups in its proceedings:
cost awards for telecommunications proceedings; and
the Broadcasting Participation Fund (BPF).
Section 56 of the Telecommunications Act grants the CRTC the authority to award interim or final costs in telecommunications proceedings. The CRTC has established a process for groups to apply for their costs associated with participating in a proceeding. In most cases, the telecommunications service providers that participated in the proceeding are required to pay those costs. Entitlement to costs is based on whether the applicant participated in the proceeding in a responsible way and contributed to a better understanding of the matters considered by the CRTC. Costs awards encourage broader public participation in proceedings, enriching the quality of the record upon which decisions are based.
The Broadcasting Act lacks a legislated mechanism to help support consumer and public interest organizations’ participation in broadcasting proceedings. Instead, in 2011, as part of an ownership transaction involving BCE Inc. and CTVglobemedia, the CRTC required, as one of the conditions of approval, the establishment of an independent broadcasting participation fund (BPF) to offset the costs of public interest groups that participate in CRTC broadcasting proceedings.Footnote 19 The initial funding was $3 million, and as a result of two other merger and ownership transactions, an additional $3 million has been added.Footnote 20 The BPF is administered independently from the CRTC.
The forms, procedures and costs scales of the BPF are similar to the costs process under the Telecommunications Act. However, there are three important differences:
Costs determinations are made by the BPF (a private, not-for-profit corporation), not the CRTC, and are not bound by administrative law principles and are not subject to appeal.
The BPF’s processes are less transparent than those of the CRTC.
Funding for the BPF is currently dependent on the CRTC directing a portion of broadcasting tangible benefits to the BPF.
The current costs awards processes (both under the Telecommunications Act and the BPF) are proceeding based and limit the ability of public interest organizations to develop expertise based on stable funding. The issues with the current costs award process in telecommunications and broadcasting include:
Uncertainty: Costs claimants do not know in advance how much of their claim will be approved or when it will be paid. Costs are linked to proceedings that may be launched with little advance notice. Public interest participants may not have the funds to participate effectively or retain appropriate experts. The absence of stable funding limits the ability of public interest participants to develop a depth of expertise and experience.
Fairness: Responsibility for paying costs is generally allocated to telecommunications service providers and industry organizations that participate in a given proceeding. It may not be fair in broad policy proceedings to put the burden of costs solely on participating companies.
Consistent process: There is no compelling rationale for different costs processes with varying procedures and safeguards in broadcasting and telecom proceedings.
The Telecommunications Policy Review Panel recognized these issues and, in its 2006 final report, stated:
“... if the government places importance on such funding, it should be made available as a subsidy directly from government, for example, from the Office of Consumer Affairs in Industry Canada, rather than as a charge against telecommunications service providers.Footnote 21
This is one of a number of different approaches already employed in various forms by regulators in Canada and around the world. In the context of Canadian communications regulation, these approaches could take the form of:
establishing a single public interest funding or costs process for telecommunications and broadcasting proceedings;
introducing grants for selected organizations to create stable multi-year funding for public interest participation;
more equitable funding of costs or grants, either by the CRTC through industry-wide telecom and broadcasting fees or from general revenues through a government department; and/or
creating a publicly funded consumer advocate with a legislative mandate, either within the CRTC to intervene on its proceedings or within a government department to intervene before a variety of Federal regulators in the public interest.Footnote 22
The CRTC recommends adopting a model for supporting public participation with stable, predictable public funding for qualified public interest participants both for participation in proceedings and for building expertise outside the context of a proceeding.Footnote 23
With respect to both broadcasting and telecommunications, the CRTC has general powers permitting it to hear, inquire and conduct research into issues falling under its jurisdiction. While essential, these powers are largely limited to the examination of issues on a case-by-case basis. To ensure it makes the best possible decisions in the public interest, the CRTC would also benefit from ongoing access to expertise and advice on a broad range of issues.
A simple and practical means of achieving such a goal and one that is already employed in other nationsFootnote 24 would be through the use of advisory committees. Such committees would be composed of experts and other stakeholders in particular domains of relevance to the work of the CRTC. While members of these committees would be appointed by the CRTC, they would operate independently—supported by CRTC staff—providing additional public forums for ongoing, issue-specific participation in the regulatory process.
In some respects, these committees could be similar to the CISCFootnote 25 working groups that address certain implementation issues related to the CRTC’s telecommunications decisions and regulatory policies. However, advisory committees could address broader issues related to telecommunications and broadcasting, be less technical in focus and would allow stakeholders and experts an opportunity to participate in setting the agenda for the CRTC.
Enabling the CRTC to convene an advisory committee on access to passive infrastructure, for example, would allow it to more effectively develop policies supporting efficient next-generation network deployment while also addressing the challenges associated with the current shared responsibilities for such infrastructure. The advice and recommendations of an accessibility advisory committee would contribute to the effectiveness and agility of policy-making for an array of accessibility matters. Other important areas in which the CRTC would benefit from such committees could include issues of concern to Indigenous Peoples, official language minority communities and third-language multicultural communities.
Granting the CRTC authority to create advisory committees would provide additional forums for ongoing public engagement and expertise in setting the CRTC’s agenda, contribute to the effectiveness and agility of policy-making and allow for the implementation and monitoring of decisions.
E. Conclusion
Canadians should continue to expect the best from their communications system and that any legislation articulating Parliament’s objectives for that system will serve their needs and interests. Likewise, the regulator appointed to oversee that system should be fully enabled to act in the public interest.
The opportunity now exists to shift to a legislated regulatory model based more clearly and directly on outcomes, allowing the regulator to be flexible and nimble in its approach to addressing changes in the future. While some of the tools designed by Parliament over a quarter of a century ago are still relevant in today’s communications context, it is not clear that this will be true in the future. As the Canadian communications system evolves and changes in unforeseen ways, the regulator should have the necessary tools and the ability to continuously adapt its approaches to best suit the environment now and in the future.
The Internet of Things refers to the interconnection, via the Internet, of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data. Such devices include cars, household appliances, alarm systems and vending machines.
Edmonton (City) v. 360Networks Canada Ltd., 2007 FCA 106.
For example, on 6 September 2018, the City of Mill Valley, California, enacted an urgency ordinance to regulate small cell towers amid concerns that cellphone companies want to grow their 5G networks and install new equipment. The ordinance has standards to limit and prohibit the installations of equipment in residential neighbourhoods.
A Canadian carrier is a telecommunications common carrier that is subject to the legislative authority of Parliament. A telecommunications common carrier means a person who owns or operates a transmission facility used by that person or another person to provide telecommunications services to the public for compensation.
“No Canadian carrier shall, in relation to the provision of a telecommunications service or the charging of a rate for it, unjustly discriminate or give an undue or unreasonable preference toward any person, including itself, or subject any person to an undue or unreasonable disadvantage.”
“Except where the Commission approves otherwise, a Canadian carrier shall not control the content or influence the meaning or purpose of telecommunications carried by it for the public.”
Review of the Internet traffic management practices of Internet service providers, Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-657, 21 October 2009
Complaint against Bell Mobility Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc., Videotron Ltd. and Videotron G.P. alleging undue and unreasonable preference and disadvantage in regard to the billing practices for their mobile TV services Bell Mobile TV and illico.tv, Broadcasting and Telecom Decision CRTC 2015-26, 29 January 2015
Framework for assessing the differential pricing practices of Internet service providers, Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2017-104, 20 April 2017
Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c.38, ss.72.001, 72.01
Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c.38, s.24
Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c.38, s.24.1
Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c.11, s.12
Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c.11, ss.32, 33
Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c.11, ss.9(1)(b) and (c)
An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CRTC Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 2010, c.23, s.20
Change in effective control of CTVglobemedia Inc.’s licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-163, 7 March 2011
An additional $2 million from the BCE-Astral acquisition in 2014 (Astral broadcasting undertakings – Change of effective control, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-310, 27 June 2013) and $1 million from the Sirius XM Canada Inc. change in ownership structure in 2018 (Tangible benefits proposal by Sirius XM Canada Inc., Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-91, 16 March 2018).
Telecommunications Policy Review Panel Final Report - 2006, Section 9-56, page 312 https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/tprp-final-report-2006.pdf/$file/tprp-final-report-2006.pdf . See also the TPRP recommendation: Recommendation 9-30. The government should review the issue of public interest group participation in telecommunications regulatory proceedings. Funding for such participation should come from a multi-year commitment by government to subsidize such participation, rather than costs awards imposed by the CRTC on individual telecommunications service providers.
For examples of consumer advocates in Canada and the U.S. in energy regulation, see Consumer Advocacy in Ontario’s Energy Sector: A New Model, Energy Regulation Quarterly, September 2016 – Volume 4, issue 3, 2016 http://www.energyregulationquarterly.ca/articles/consumer-advocacy-in-ontarios-energy-sector-a-new-model#sthash.WLs8uKNS.0OhYEp7p.dpbs.
The Office of Consumer Affairs and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada provide examples of research funding models that can provide insight and new perspectives on emerging policy issues. See Office of Consumer Affairs Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/h_ca00175.html and the OPC grants process https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-actions-and-decisions/research/funding-for-privacy-research-and-knowledge-translation/how-to-apply-for-contributions-program-funding/applying-for-funding-under-the-contributions-program-annual-call-for-proposals/cp_guide/.
For example, the UK federal regulator, OFCOM, is obligated under the Communications Act, 2003, c. 21, to implement “panels” to address consumer and regional issues. It has also elected to use its authority to create at least 10 others. Similarly, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission receives input from 11 advisory committees that provide expertise and advice on matters ranging from broadband deployment, to accessibility and more general consumer issues. Most of these committees have been established under separate legislation, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat.770.
The CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee (CISC) is composed of several ongoing working groups and numerous task groups in which industry experts, CRTC staff and members of the public assist in developing information, procedures and guidelines as may be required in various aspects of the CRTC’s regulatory activities.
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Dangers of Distracted Driving Attract Renewed Attention; Responses Pending, Urged
June 02, 2013 / CTByTheNumbers.info
There was a time when smoking was permitted in restaurants, when seat belt use was not mandatory, when children were not required to wear helmets when bike riding. Then the science of safety interceded, and state lawmakers – in Connecticut and elsewhere - took notice. The convenience of technology, however, may be another matter.
Writing in The Hartford Courant this week, teen driving safety advocate Tim Hollister, who was a member of the Governor’s Safe Teen Driving Task Force in 2007-8 and publishes a national blog for parents of teen drivers, called for a ban on the use of electronic devices while driving, citing increasing evidence of the dangers of distracted driving. And a new study by a Texas university concluded that voice-to-text is as dangerous and traditional typed texting.
Hollister points out that six leading public health and traffic safety organizations (World Health Organization, National Transportation Safety Council, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association) “now agree that hands-free cellphone use is just as dangerous as hand-held. Both cause cognitive blindness.”
With the addition of a new law passed in Hawaii last week, 40 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Guam have banned text messaging for all drivers using hand-held devices. Hawaii becomes just the 11th state (including Connecticut, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands) to prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving.
Not a single state prohibits hands-free dialing, and neither state nor federal action appears on the horizon. In fact, just the opposite is true.
Even as evidence of hazards grows, so do the range of electronic options. Ford is one of a number of companies aggressively marketing electronic devices that offer more in-car options. The company’s voice activated Sync technology, available beginning with 2012 models, includes hands-free calling, 411 business search, audible text messaging, and internet connectivity. Hollister points out that “on tv and the internet, advertisements tout devices that enable texting by allowing drivers to attach their cellphones to the windshield so the screen is aligned with their view of the road.”
Connecticut Action Pending
Two bills that offer responses to certain aspects of distracted driving are now progressing through the Connecticut General Assembly, which adjourns on Wednesday, June 5. The Associated Press reported that the House of Representatives voted 139-1 last week to add distracted driving to the list of moving violations that would be made available to insurance compani es. Currently, if someone disobeys the state's distracted driving law, they pay a fine and their insurer does not know about it. The bill also increases fines and creates a task force to study distracted driving prevention. The legislation now moves to the Senate.
The Senate unanimously passed a bill establishing a fine of up to $1,000 for a motorist who "fails to exercise reasonable care on a public way" and seriously injures or causes the death of so-called vulnerable users, such as a bicyclists. The bill now moves to the House, the AP reported.
Federal Guidelines
The dangers of technology-enabled distracted driving are so insidious – and increasing so rapidly – that the federal government has launched a website, www.distraction.gov, solely devoted to educating the public about the severe risks of distracted driving. Among the statistics cited:
Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)
Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. (VTTI)
Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of an entire football field, blind. Headset cell phone use is not substantially safer than hand-held use. (VTTI)
In 2011, 3,331 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. An additional, 387,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.
11% of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.
40% of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. (Pew)
A new study from the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University reveals that sending those messages using voice-to-text software is just as distracting as looking down at your phone and typing messages by hand.
Voluntary guidelines recently issued (April 2013) by the Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recommended specific criteria for electronic devices installed in vehicles at the time they are manufactured. The guidelines include recommendations to limit the time a driver must take his eyes off the road to perform any task to two seconds at a time and twelve seconds total. The guidelines also recommend disabling several operations unless the vehicle is stopped and in park, such as:
Manual text entry for the purposes of text messaging and internet browsing;
Video-based entertainment and communications like video phoning or video conferencing;
Display of certain types of text, including text messages, web pages, social media content.
The department has also issued Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving, a comprehensive plan on the subject. The use of all cellular phones while driving a school bus is prohibited in 14 states thus far, including Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. A federal proposal in 20ll that would have extended a ban on cell phone use – including hands-free – to all vehicles has not been enacted into law nationwide, or in any state.
The Washington Post reported 18 months ago that “Vehicles are being transformed into mobile communications centers, with cellphones, DVD players, access to Facebook and Twitter, Global Positioning System devices, and satellite radio.”
“Unfortunately, drivers are being encouraged to do everything but drive,” Jonathan Adkins, spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association, told the Post. “It’s a sign of the pressures of modern-day life to do 10 things at once. However, driving is a complex task, and our message continues to be that a singular focus is needed.”
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Privatization of Prisons and Public Administration Implications
May 20, 2011 · Filed under Business, History · Tagged apple, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Corrections Corporation of America, Crime and Justice, daily, julian, lacey, New York Times, Prison, Private prison, Privatization, United States
Private Prisons have existed on U.S. soil well before the Constitution was drafted. Dating back to 1607, Virginia convicts were transported by private entrepreneurs across the Atlantic as a condition to be pardoned if they agreed to be sold into servitude to private enterprise. Later in the 18th century, modern prisons were formed as an alternative to the death penalty and servitude. During the early years of the United States, privately operated jails were commonly utilized. Privatized correctional institutions such as these trace their roots back to medieval England. Over centuries of corruption the public’s attitude would change towards mixing the words private and prison together. Then much later in modern times, in the second half of the 20th Century, the private industry and prisons began to mix again to the modern age with more and more prisons falling to privatization1.
Privatization occurs when the government outsources its responsibilities and services to the private sector. In recent years, presidential administrations such as the George W. Bush Administration have tried to increase the amount of privatization that occurs at the federal level. Services such as waste management, public education, and even prison and jail services, are starting to become increasingly privatized. Over the past decade and into the heat of the current economic recession, the concept of the government privatizing more services has been a widely supported idea. A major contributing factor for the strong support of privatization is the widespread public perception that the government typically spends more money than is necessary to carry out services than do private industry businesses.
Generally, private businesses carrying out a government task are more likely to exercise more fiscal restraint into their budgets and not overspend to max out profits as well as improve services to get more business. Some proponents of privatized prisons claim that private correctional facilities can save up to 20 percent of the cost to run normal public prisons; yet, the U.S. Department of Justice conducted a study and found out private prisons generate very little savings, estimated at just one percent, of the cost when compared to public prisons.2
It is believed that through privatization, the government not only can save money but also may improve the quality of the services through privatization. While this general conception is true for most industries in which services are performed by private businesses, privatized correctional facilities have come under increasing scrutiny. A myriad of studies and reports have indicated that privatized prisons and jails have an increase in all assaults: inmate-to-inmate, guard-to-inmate, and inmate-to-guard. In addition, studies also indicate the health of private prisoners versus government prisoners is significantly worse.
While some states hardly rely on privatized prisons to hold their inmates, others such as Texas house nearly a quarter of their inmates in privatized prisons. The Bureau of Justice Assistance reports that the number of privatized prisons are likely to increase in the U.S. due to the growing rate of individuals incarcerated.3 Just how big of an increase is to be expected? The U.S. jail and prison population was around 750,000 in 1985. In 1997, it was an estimated 1.7 million and growing.4
II. Literature Review of Public Administration Concepts
Brian Gran and William Henry recently published an article in Social Justice that focuses on holding privatized prisons accountable. According to Gran and Henry, one major problem that privatized prisons face is that they experience significant turnover among staff members, which prevents the staff members from gaining requisite experience and prison-specific knowledge and skills that public prison employees carry.5
Gran and Henry focus on whose responsibility it is when assaults occur in prison. In general, it is the government’s fault for assaults in the public sector, but when it is in the private sector the business is at fault.6 The government is conducted in a way that is much easier to reform, such as hiring/firing new government officials and changing the bureaucratic atmosphere. Businesses, on the other hand, are much harder to reform. While the public and government can sue privatized prisons (such as for assaults and escapes) but suing the private prisons is not an effective way for helping them increase security measures. Privatized prisons are “profit-maximizers” with a strong incentive to make as much money as possible.7 Private prisons generally cut down on the amount of money that is spent by the government on security measures to prevent assaults. For example, when a private prison is successfully sued for a million dollars, that money comes directly out of their funds that they might otherwise use to provide inmate safety and other measures – which could very well lead to increasing assault incidents in the future.
Funds are considered when drafting up budgets. Budgets in the private correctional institutions sector come from two sources: the government and private investors. The government is a steady source for funds, generally each fiscal year public agencies have to submit and draft budgets. Although funding can vary each year, it is considerably steady in comparison to the stock market, where some privatized prisons gain significant portions of their funds. The following example demonstrates the potential vulnerability of investor funding of privatized prisons. Suppose that the stock price of a large privatized prison corporation such as Corrections Corporation of America suffers a sudden and dramatic decline of 50 percent of its value due to speculators’ concerns over a pending lawsuit. Company-owned stock that would be used to help fund Corrections Corporation of America would be thwarted or at least adversely impacted. Private investor attitudes do not impact the budgets of government-operated prisons.
Gran and Henry’s article further discusses the contracts that privatized prisons must abide by. The contracts try to set the standards of private prisons to the same level as public prisons, through giving specifications about maintenance, formation, and liability. For example, in a contract the government has with the Correctional Corporation of America’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, the government stated that the prison must maintain a system of records identical to the Bureau of Prisons.8 It is through contracts such as these, that the U.S. Government and pro-privatization proponents use to argue that privatized prisons are just as effective as public prisons. However, based on other readings, that is only a theory. In 2001, the U.S. Department of Justice found a 50 percent higher rate of assaults by inmates on staff, and a 65 percent higher inmate-on-inmate assaults in private prisons when compared to public prisons, based on self-reported data figures from the prisons throughout the U.S.9
A Bureau of Justice Assistance study entitled Emerging Issues on Privatized Prisons documented the reasons for both in favor and against the government privatizing prisons, with the issue of safety among them. One of the surveys in this study indicated that privatized prisons functioned as well as public prisons with the exception of three crucial categories: (1) staffing levels; (2) management information system support; (3) critical incidents (i.e. assaults on staff).10 Another study cited in the document was the “Silverdale Study.” The Silverdale study was a 1988 survey conducted at Silverdale Detention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Inmates were asked to rate the prison on various aspects, and to compare the Silverdale facility to other prisons that they had served time at. The inmates marked the facility highly on most issues such as: physical improvements, cleanliness, staff fairness, work assignments, request and grievance procedures, counseling, religious services, visitation and telephone privileges. However, the inmates put negative marks on: security, classification, medical care, food, education, and legal access when compared to other (public) prisons.11
III. Case Analysis
In 1995, a juvenile center found its self-making headlines. The Coke County Juvenile Justice Center, a Wackenhut/Geo Group privatized institution, was under fire when male guards were found to have sexually, physically and mentally abused the female inmates. It was found that some of the guards, including a man who had a prior conviction for sexual abuse of a child, were manipulating a “demotion/graduation” system by making the young adolescent girls give them sexual favors.12
If the prison had a more rigid screening process, this problem might have been avoided. The main problem private businesses run into when trying to take over a government business is to know when to draw the line and separate government processes and procedures for private processes and procedures. My review of multiple government and private prison websites revealed that individual applicants were required to complete more lengthy and extensive screening information when applying for government positions. Therefore, my suggestion is that privatized prisons should require more rigid employment restrictions and implement these screening procedures.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires prison guards to complete a four-year bachelor degree, three of more years of working in the role of a supervisor or counseling role, and guards must complete 120 hours of training within the first sixty days at a special U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons training facility. In addition to the degree and training, correctional officers have to undergo background checks, drug screenings, physical fitness test, and complete a written test.13 As just one comparison of the job application prerequisites at federal prisons versus private prisons, consider the application requirements at the Winn Correctional Center, located in northern Louisiana. Winn Correctional Center is ran by the Corrections Corporation of America, which is part of the largest private correctional corporation in America. The application gives some general guidelines — all applicants had to meet the following; possess a high school degree, or GED equivalent, have a valid drivers license and be at least 18 years of age.14
With such substandard requirements for privatized prisons, prisons are more likely to attract and hire substandard guards. Substandard guards may not know how to handle situations with inmates as easily, likely resulting in more prisoner and guard attacks. Additionally, with less rigid screening and requirements, some applicants with former convictions and criminal backgrounds can fall through the cracks. The government might pass a federal law to have privatized prisons check their applicants’ backgrounds more thoroughly.
The government takes several steps and measures to prevent these incidences such as these from happening. Generally speaking the government uses its legislative oversight power to investigate into public government entities such as the U.S. Post Office, welfare, or public prisons.15 However, the government uses less oversight with privatized prisons, for a major reason, private businesses are protected from the government searching through its records without probable cause. By the time the government has probable cause (i.e. escapes, assaults, inmate deaths) the government is too late and cannot prevent the situation from happening.
The U.S. prison population is continuously growing, and as a result the government needs to decide how to house the growing number of incarcerated. For the last few years the U.S. economy has experienced a deep recession, leaving capital resources tighter than ever for government entities and agencies. Over the years, the government has looked to save money through privatization. Privatization of government entities can heed great results of private businesses by using less money while improving the service the government once provided.
Whether or not the government should privatize prisons is highly debatable. Some surveys indicate that the United States government could only save about 1 percent of the money while some proponents argue that privatizing prisons could save the government up to 20 percent of the money the U.S. spends on incarceration of inmates with other studies. Privatized prisons have been shown to have a higher maintenance levels, better counseling, low cost labor, and are cheaper to house inmates in. But on the other hand, private prisons have been shown to have higher assault rates, lower health, and food quality and a substandard staff.
The legislation should pass acts to give the government more power into giving the legislature more oversight with privatized prisons. In order to decrease the number of assaults, privatized prisons should implement the government’s qualifications for prison guards on the federal level into their qualifications. Privatized prisons should adapt as many of its policies of the public administration as they can before they start losing money. Their job is to replicate the U.S. prison system, a system that has centuries of history that have better created it over time. Private companies that cater to running correctional facilities need to work in close ties with other public prisons to learn how to run a prison correctly so they do not end up with incidences, such as the one that occurred in Coke County Juvenile Justice Center. Privatized prisons have a past, recent, and debatable place in America.
1. Austin, J., & Coventry, G. (2001). Emerging Issues on Privatized Prisons, page 11. Retrieved July 5, 2009, from www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bja/181249.pdf
2. Ibid, page iii.
3. Ibid, page 14.
4. Ibid, page 1.
5. Gran, B., & Henry, W. (2007/2008). Holding Private Prisons Accountable A Socio-Legal Analysis of “Contracting Out” Prisons. Social Justice, 34 (3-4) 173-191.
6. Ibid, page 183.
9. Bourge, C. Sparks fly over private vs public prisons – PrisonSucks.com. page 2. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from http://www.prisonpolicy.org/scans/sparksfly.shtml
10. Austin, J., & Coventry, page 24.
12. Price, R. Texas Prison Bid’ness. Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.texasprisonbidness.org/
13. Prison Guard Career Requirements. Retrieved July 10, 2009, from http://www.careerrequirement.com/prison-guard.htm
14. Application Details. Retrieved July 4, 2009, from http://www.correctionscorp.com/careers/openings/2213/details
15. Denhardt, R. B., & Denhardt, J. V. (2009). Public Administration: An Action Orientation.
Belmont: Wadsworth Pub Co., pages 64-65.
Private Prisons are Un-American (misbehavedwoman.wordpress.com)
$180 million in private prison savings ruled out (sfgate.com)
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The following piece is given as it appeared in The Keble Review (2014).
In October 2012, Oxford received over 17,000 undergraduate applications, and subsequently made more than 3,000 offers for entry. Of the offers made to UK residents, 43.2% went to pupils at independent schools—a sector that educates just 7% of the UK school population but accounted for 37.2% of all applications to Oxford that year. Meanwhile, 35% of applications from state schools were for the University’s five most oversubscribed subjects, and just 13% for the five least popular (stats here). Not enough state school pupils are applying to Oxford, and those that are might not be making the most of their application.
Recognizing this, the University as a whole has committed ‘to help bright students make competitive applications, regardless of background’, and as part of this commitment each of the colleges is paired with a geographical region of the UK upon which to focus their own outreach initiatives. For Keble, this is Birmingham, Coventry, and their surrounding areas. That’s why, for the past nine months, I’ve been travelling up to Bishop Challoner Catholic College in King’s Heath. The school is one of a number in the Midlands to have been involved in the pilot year of Keble’s Tutorial Enrichment Project. The project sends early career academics and DPhil students (like myself) into state schools within our region to hold humanities and science tutorials with gifted students during their first year of A-levels. Rather than a fleeting visit to give talks, answer questions and deliver prospectuses, the project aims at a longer-term investment in the pupils’ road to higher education. By working with pupils to foster their academic interests, and with individual schools over time, it hopes to encourage more Oxford applications from the brightest pupils in the region.
At Bishop Challoner I’ve been working with a group of four pupils all hoping to study either the humanities or social sciences at university, though without any firm ideas of a particular university, or even a specific course. At the end of our first tutorial (a whistle-stop tour of reading lists and essay writing followed by a discussion of extracts from Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner) I asked for their interests: history, English, French, politics. Faced with such breadth it was challenging to pick subjects for discussion, and to keep all pupils engaged in each session—particularly on areas they knew little about. Across the remaining tutorials we looked at topics as disparate as ‘the Western Canon’ and early modern witchcraft, following the recognizable Oxbridge undergraduate pattern: reading list, essay submission, discussion. Though the group began quietly each week, with prodding and goading each debate was lively, and overran our time.
In July, the pupils visited the Oxford Open Day with a larger group of their classmates. After attending subject talks and different colleges, they came for a tutorial in Keble, including what to expect in the subject aptitude tests and a mock interviews. In the final tutorial, later this month, I will be helping to finalize personal statements—undoubtedly excising exclamation marks and the many synonyms of ‘passionate’. Whether any will apply to Oxford, I’m not sure; but should they decide to have a go—which I certainly hope some do—the Keble Enrichment Project has undoubtedly allayed some of their fears.
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Why HBO shows the same crap over and over …
Here’s an interesting thread at Mobius about a movie guide that was published by HBO and gave its very lowest rating to stuff like 8 ½, The Exterminating Angel and Rules of the Game while showering Crocodile Dundee and Rocky with five-star hosannas. Turns out that, if you read the fine print, HBO claims to have come up with these star ratings by surveying viewers of HBO and Cinemax! So you’re really getting a look into the mindset of your typical cable-TV viewer, circa the mid-1980s. No wonder the movie channels all run to the lowbrow these days. At any rate, I got the first hints of a serious film education from sitting up late at night watching HBO and Cinemax in my bedroom. From the Life of the Marionettes may have been the first foreign film I ever saw. Either that or The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Anyway, enough about me. Here’s the real nugget—according to Mark Ferguson, it looks like HBO Latino is running La Comunidad, the most recent horror movie by Alex de la Iglesia, whose El día de la bestia and Muertos de risa are both great fun. The thing is, this one is still undistributed in the U.S. I guess it doesn’t have subtitles, but if you speak Spanish you may want to tune in.
Some unexpected news — the BBFC, which was noted once upon a time for decreeing that certain extremely violent horror movies were “video nasties” that could not be legally released in the U.K., has gone soft on the subject of slasher flicks. Jason X, which required edits in order to get an R rating in the U.S., passed uncut with a 15. Sure seems like a new direction for the Brits. In not entirely unrelated news, some poor schlep in Dallas was just sentenced to six months in jail for selling a comic book. First they come for the comic books, next they’ll came for Fat Girl and Sex and Lucia (the latter of which you already can’t advertise in Seattle’s daily newspapers).
I’m listening to a fairly amazing piece of work right now — Freelance Hellraiser’s “Star Wars vs. Hatiris,” which seamlessly meshes “Throne Room and Finale” from the John Williams movie score with something (apparently) called “Space Invader” by someone called Hatiris. No, it’s not as good as the one where he mixes Christina Aguilera and The Strokes and comes up with something far more significant than either. But it’s still quite something. It’s on The Best Bootlegs in the World Ever, available at your nearest dodgy record shop. I suppose it’s fair game to download it, too.
Back to the subject of DVD, it’s probably worth pointing out for anyone who doesn’t know that Miramax’s new version of Heavenly Creatures, due September 24, will be the longer version that was shown in Australia and New Zealand, rather than the shorter version that was edited (with Peter Jackson’s blessing, so the story goes) by Miramax for the rest of the world. This is good news for sure, though you’ve got to figure that enough material exists somewhere for a super-special edition of this title, one of my favorite films of the last decade—Peter Jackson was the guy, after all, who released a four-hour laserdisc documentary about The Frighteners . I want to see Kate Winslet‘s screen tests!
And, hey, who says Miramax is out of ideas? The geniuses there have cut a deal that will have Coors sponsoring premieres of Miramax films. In return, Characters will be draining cans of Coors in 15 films over the next three years, including A View From the Top and Duplex, according to the AP. (Hey — somebody has to drink that shit.) Miramax joins Nascar, the NFL, Dr. Dre and Kid Rock in the Coors camp. Nice!
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Whiplash Injury Prevention – Part II
Published on 23 November 2017 under Whiplash
Last month, we discussed whiplash injury prevention by focusing on the physical characteristics of crashes. This included information about head restraints, collision speed, seat back position, body size differences, air bags, and more. This month, we’ll focus on the MOST important aspect of whiplash prevention: driver distraction!
According to a survey of 6,000 drivers conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 20% of those surveyed in the 18-20 years old age group and 30% of those 21-34 years of age claimed texting does not affect their driving.
Of the 6,000 drivers surveyed, 6% reported having been in a crash in the prior year and 7% had been in a near-crash, with men being at a slightly higher risk than women. Young drivers, those 18-20 years old, had the highest incidence of crash or near-crash experiences (23%) compared with all other age groups while interestingly, drivers aged 65 years and older had the lowest (8%). The younger drivers reported almost double the number of crashes (17%) as drivers in their early 20s (9%) and up to four-times more than the other age groups (4-6%).
Of the 718 drivers who were involved in a crash or near-crash in the previous year, 6% reported phone usage at the time (4% talking, 1% sending a text or email, and 1% reading a text or email). The young driver (18-20 years old) group, reported the highest cell phone use (13%) at the time of the crash or near-crash (2% talking, 8% sending a text or email, 3% were reading a text or email). The highest incidence of talking on the phone at the time of crash/near-crash was in the age 25-34 years old group (10%). Not too long ago, we reported statistics comparing texting to drunk driving, and the data was sobering. Researchers from the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia found that texting severely impaired driving skills, as participants spent 400% more time with their eyes off the road!
Hands-free devices are NOT without risks either. Put simply, the brain is distracted when talking, as attention is displaced from the road to the conversation—especially if the conversation is heated! Interestingly, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute reported that voice-to-text offers no safety advantage over manual texting while the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported voice-activated in-car technologies “dangerously undermine driver attention.”
To summarize, avoid all distractions while driving and keep your eyes on the road!
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Tuesday – 07.14.09
Word: impetus [im-pi-tuhs] n. 1. a moving force; impulse; stimulus: The grant for building the opera house gave impetus to the city’s cultural life 2. (broadly) the momentum of a moving body, esp. with reference to the cause of motion
Birthday: Jules Mazarin (1602), Gertrude Bell (1868), A. B. “Happy” Chandler (1898), Irving Stone (1903), Tom Carvel (1906), William Hanna (1910), Woody Guthrie (1912), Gerald Ford (1913), Ingmar Bergman (1918), Arthur Laurents (1918), Harry Dean Stanton (1926), Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier (1932), Jerry Rubin (1938), Sid Haig (1939), Vincent Pastore (1946), Joel Silver (1952), Angelique Kidjo (1960), Tanya Donelly (1966), Matthew Fox (1966), Nina Siemaszko (1970), Taboo (1975)
Quotation: Small miseries, like small debts, hit us in so many places, and meet us at so many turns and corners, that what they want in weight, they make up in number, and render it less hazardous to stand the fire of one cannon ball, than a volley composed of such a shower of bullets. ◊ Rudyard Kipling
Tune: You’ve just got to love a band that cultivated a following for itself by throwing (and headlining) large, illegal, outdoor parties. A good marketing strategy, to say the least. By the time the cops got wise and finally shut down the guys in Mystery Jets (and their Eel Pie Island get-togethers), the band had already made enough of a name for itself to get signed by 679 Recordings, a London-based record company. One critic (Sam Wolfson of Observer Music Monthly) wrote, “Mystery Jets thrive in the gap between naivety and cynicism.” Um. I’m not sure Wolfson meant it as a compliment but I think it is. Listen to “Diamonds in the Dark.”
Gallimaufry: Ever stub your toe or grab a burning hot pan? It hurts, right? Now, how many times, after experiencing the unexpected pain that followed, did you curse the object that inadvertantly caused it? Be honest. Well, you needn’t feel bad about it anymore. Researchers at Keele University in England have found angrily swearing as a result of, say, stepping barefoot on something sharp in the dark, triggers your “fight-or-flight” response. Basically, they’re saying, by cursing up a storm, you’re raising your levels of aggression and, truly, lessening the painful sensation on the bottom of your foot. ∞ Seattle’s Modest Mouse has an affinity for outstanding album titles. This Is a Long Drive for Somebody with Nothing to Think About. Good News for People Who Love Bad News. We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. The title of its upcoming EP is no exception – No One’s First and You’re Next. Spin.com has an exclusive on the first track named “Perpetual Motion Machine.” As is always the case with me, I need a few more listens to make sound judgement, but it’s a solid tune, for sure. ∞ For myriad reasons, I possess exactly no love for Oprah Winfrey. I know she does a lot of good, but that good is accompanied by – what I feel is – an intollerably high amount of smugness. It’s for that reason, I enjoyed reading “Top 12 Oprah Mistakes, Lies and Embarrassments.” Yes. I know she’s only human. But still. Live your best life, indeed.
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Artist Lecture: Allison Lacher & Jeff Robinson
Allison Lacher and Jeff Robinson began their collaboration in 2015 with the exhibition “A Kitchen Without a Knife is Not a Kitchen” at Kitchen Space gallery in Chicago. For the next year-and-a half the duo continued to produce collaborative exhibitions at Museum Blue, St. Louis; Roman Susan, Chicago; Outhaus, Champaign, Illinois; and The Ski Club, Milwaukee. Lacher and Robinson are Co-Directors of DEMO Project, an artist-run contemporary art gallery in Springfield, Illinois. Individually, Lacher has exhibited nationally at venues such as E.TAY Gallery, New York; The Luminary, St. Louis; CAUC Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Illinois State Museum, Chicago and Springfield. She received a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in sculpture from Indiana University, Bloomington. Along with a rigorous independent curatorial practice, Lacher is the gallery manager at the Visual Arts Gallery of University of Illinois at Springfield. Robinson’s work has been exhibited at the Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center, Chicago; Northern Illinois University Art Museum, DeKalb, Illinois; (SCENE) Metrospace, East Lansing, Michigan; and University Galleries of Illinois State University, Normal, among others. He holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois at Springfield, and a master’s degree in fine arts in painting from Illinois State University. He works at the University of Illinois at Springfield as an Instructor of Art and as the director of the Visual Arts Gallery.
Find out more about Allison Lacher & Jeff Robinson’s exhibit, “Subdivision” that runs from February 21–April 2, 2017.
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Browse Exhibits (10 total)
Building New Cultural Bridges and Roles of Cultural Maintenance: A Study of the Symbiosis Shared Between the George Peabody Library and the Baltimorean Public in the late 19th Century
Tags: Board of Trustees, Civil War, Founder's Letters, George Peabody, Peabody Library
Defining Letters: The Correspondence of Daniel Coit Gilman
As the founding president of Johns Hopkins University, America's first research university, Daniel Coit Gilman's significance in the history of higher education is clear. As a nationally prominent educator and administrator, though, his influence and network of collaborators extended beyond the walls of academia.
The Daniel Coit Gilman papers document Gilman's wide range of interests and activities, including his travels in Europe and work as an attache in St. Petersburg (1854-55), his years working at Yale (1855-58), and his presidencies at the University of California (1872-75) and the Johns Hopkins University (1876-1902).
This exhibit highlights select items from the complete series of Gilman's digitized correspondence available from the Sheridan Libraries of Johns Hopkins University. Gilman's correspondents include prominent educators, scientists, politicians, and literary figures. You can explore the complete correspondence series here, and can learn more about the Daniel Coit Gilman papers here.
Tags: academia, education, history, Johns Hopkins University
Freedom Papers: Black Assertions From the Archives
Jews at Hopkins: A Digital History
Jews have had a long and largely successful relationship with Johns Hopkins University. From the University's inception as a relatively welcoming, open-minded research university, to its large representation of Baltimore's Jewish community, many Jews have made Hopkins their home for four years. This project exhibits different aspects of Jewish life across the University's history. It gives a sense of what it meant for different students to be Jewish on campus, and how their identity affected other Jewish students and the University at large.
Activist Campus: Johns Hopkins University in the Age of Protest
During the late 1960s and the early 1970s, the Homewood campus of the Johns Hopkins University was, like many other American institutions of higher learning, beseiged by protests and calls for reform. Hopkins Students demanded changes across a broad spectrum of progressive interests, and university officials scrambled to respond to a constantly shifting set of priorities and circumstances. Students and administrators struggled and sought to find common ground on problems integral to the health and life of the university- coeducation, black student recruitment and organization, and military recruiting on campus-while other colleges and universities across the country and around the world were facing massive unrest and disruption. This exhibition will tell the story of how Johns Hopkins University, in the midst of a dire financial crisis and located in the midst of a Baltimore resistant to certain changes, sought to navigate through this era of rising social consciousness and student unrest.
Force of Destiny: The Rosa Ponselle Collection at Peabody
The leading operatic soprano of the 1920s and 1930s, Rosa Ponselle was an international star with a powerful voice and stage presence. This web exhibit by the Arthur Friedheim Library of the Peabody Institute outlines her career on stage, her retirement and life in Baltimore, and her legacy.
Fakes, Lies, and Forgeries: Rare Books and Manuscripts from the Arthur and Janet Freeman Bibliotheca Fictiva Collection
The Enigmatic Edgar A. Poe in Baltimore & Beyond: Selections from the Susan Jaffe Tane Collection
Hopkins and the Great War
Often dubbed “The War to End All Wars,” World War I (1914-1918) had a deep impact on Johns Hopkins University and its surrounding community. When the United States entered the war in 1917, students and faculty enlisted as soldiers, intelligence officers, and medical personnel. The university’s female patrons, faculty, and students traveled abroad to participate in nursing and war relief. Before, during, and after America’s entry into the conflict, World War I challenged Hopkins intellectuals’ ideas about the international world order, the problem of war, and the role of the university and hospital in wartime.
This exploration of World War I at Hopkins draws together materials that demonstrate the war's impact on those who lived and worked on the Homewood and East Baltimore campuses. Explore materials from the Homewood campus, the hospital and School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing to understand the complex and far-reaching ways the Hopkins community both contributed to and was affected by this devastating global conflict.
Tags: history, Johns Hopkins University, world war i
Lost & Found in the Funhouse: The John Barth Collection
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11. Delaware 1820 Governor, Special
On December 7, 1787 the Delaware State Legislature, by a unanimous vote of 30 to 0, became the first state to ratify the newly proposed national Constitution.
When a new State Constitution was adopted in 1792, the office of State Executive, which had previously been called President and chosen by the Legislature, was changed to Governor, and became an elected position. The term of office was kept at three years.
Delaware with only three counties (New Castle, Kent and Sussex) had the fewest in the nation. They also had the smallest State Legislature, comprised of nine State Senators and twenty-one Representatives.
Each county had three Senators, serving for three years. Their terms were staggered, so that one Senator was elected every year from each county. The House of Representatives had twenty one members, seven from each county, and who were elected annually at large.
Congressional, State and County Elections were held simultaneously in early October. Delaware elected one Congressman from 1788 – 1810, two for 1812 – 1820, and then one again from 1822 onward. State offices elected by popular vote were Governor, State Senator and Representatives. County officials elected by popular vote were Levy Court Commissioners, Coroners and Sheriff.
The voting alignment of the three counties, with New Castle voting Republican and Sussex and Kent being Federalist, meant that the State Legislature was almost always controlled by Federalists. As a result, from 1792 to 1820 Delaware chose Federalist Presidential Electors, even in 1820 when all four electors gave their Vice Presidential votes to Daniel Rodney, a Federalist and former Governor.
The Legislature also selected United States Senators, and with the exception of Caesar A. Rodney, who was elected in 1822, all those chosen during this time period were Federalists.
Party competition began with the state elections of 1792 and continued virtually unabated until 1826, when the last Federalist Governor was elected. Despite the dominance of Federalists in the Legislature, the parties were fairly balanced in popular voting strength, with Republicans electing their candidate for Governor in 1801, 1810, 1820 and 1822 and Congressmen in 1792, 1794, 1802 and capturing one of their two seats in 1816, 1818 and 1820.
Delaware counties were broken down into Hundreds, which seem to be the equivalent of townships. By 1811 state election returns started to be reported by Hundreds, a procedure which began showing the tight cohesion in voting amongst Federalist and Republican tickets.
The Hundreds also elected local officials such as Assessors, Inspectors and Road Commissioners. These elections were held in September, before the state voted in October, and on occasion, if they were favorable to either party, these returns were reported in the newspapers.
Delaware, the first state in the Union was the last to elect a Federalist Governor.
The State of Delaware: The official website for the First State
An official appointed to govern a province, country, town, etc. Now used as the official title of the representative of the Crown in a British colony or dependency; also of the executive head of each of the United States.
Oxford English Dictionary
Historical Note: In many state (Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Caorlina, South Carolina, Virginia) this was a position elected by the State Legislature rather than by popular vote. In the New England states, the election of the Governor required a majority vote and if no majority was achieved then the Governor was elected by the State Legislature.
Historical Note: Prior to the 1792 revisions to its state constitution, the title of the executive head of New Hampshire was "President".
1787-1824: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia
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The Inter-Community School Zurich was founded in 1960 and offers international education in English for children and young people between the ages of three and eighteen. As an extension of the existing premises in Zumikon, a second school complex is to be built in Volketswil. According to the client’s requests, the design has to be as flexible as possible to allow for possible adaptations to future requirements. Our concept is oriented towards the human scale and creates a diverse and inspiring environment with different spatial sequences in six individual buildings. We pay attention to a balanced emphasis of indoor and outdoor areas: in addition to being a place of arrivals, the courtyards are also dedicated to games and sports. With their varied characters, they allow very different uses and combine the surrounding buildings and classrooms into a single unit. Teachers and students will be able to identify with both single buildings and individual places.
School campus for 700 pupils, including cafeteria, restaurant, library, and gymnasium
ICS Inter-Community School, Zurich Zumikon
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Texas A&M Chemist Kim Renee Dunbar Awarded 2019 Basolo Medal
Tyler Posted on April 25, 2019
Kim Renee Dunbar Awarded Basolo Medal
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M, Kim Renee Dunbar has received the 2019 Basolo Medal for Outstanding Research in Inorganic Chemistry
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The Basolo Medal is awarded annually by Northwestern University and the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding research in inorganic chemistry.
The award is named after Frank Basolo, the late Northwestern Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, who made significant contributions to the advancement of inorganic chemistry and served as President of the American Chemical Society in 1983.
Kim Renee Dunbar is an internationally recognized expert on synthetic, structural and physical inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry. Much of her work, funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, the American Chemical Society-Petroleum Research Fund and the Welch Foundation, is focused on problems at the interface of materials and biological chemistry including organocyanide based functional materials, which was featured in an editorial celebrating Women in Chemistry in 2016 published in celebration of the International Year of Chemistry.
“I am deeply honored to receive this medal,” Kim Renee Dunbar said. “The list of previous recipients include many of my inorganic chemistry idols, mentors and friends. I knew Fred Basolo quite well, and he took an interest in me when I was a young professor.
He and I had many long talks, and he regaled me with stories about the history of coordination chemistry. He was a wonderful role model and an inspiration to me.”
Kim Renee Dunbar & Chemistry of Texas A&M
Kim Renee Dunbar joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry of Texas A&M in 1999 after serving on the faculty at Michigan State University for 12 years where she was named a University Distinguished Professor in 2006.
In 2015, Dunbar received the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry, the second female recipient of the ACS’s top award for inorganic chemistry in its 52-year history and has served as an Associate Editor of the ACS inorganic Chemistry journal for many years.
A leader in both chemical research and education, Kim Renee Dunbar is the first female Texas A&M Former Students’ Network (WFSN) Eminent Scholar Award winner. In 2012, Dunbar was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from her undergraduate alma mater at Westminster College in New Wilmington in 2012. Prior to that, in 2004, Texas A&M named Dunbar the first Davidson Professor of Science and joint holder of the Davidson Chair in Science, meriting particular distinction as the first female chair holder in the College of Science.
Over the course of her career, Kim Renee Dunbar has contributed broadly to the development of inorganic coordination chemistry and materials science which has resulted in over 360 publications to date.
Dunbar received her B.S. in Chemistry at Westminster College in 1980 followed by her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry in 1984 at Purdue University with professor Richard A. Walton. Dunbar then became a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry with F. Albert Cotton in 1985-1986 at Texas A&M University
The Fred Basolo Medal will be awarded to Kim Dunbar in the fall of 2019 when she will also give her award lecture, scheduled to be delivered during the ACS Chicago Section’s meeting at Northwestern University.
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Stephanie Morgan of Lewiston, Idaho - Aviation Career
Rocio Moustafa Explores Common Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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(As mentioned in ECHA's Articles https://echa.info/fundamental-documents/articles-of-association)
European Council for High Ability -- Its Study and Development (abbreviated as: ECHA
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Visiting address and mail address:
c/o Colm O'Reilly, Secretary of ECHA, Cente for Talented Youth, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
The purpose of ECHA:
See here (https://echa.info/about-echa)
The policy plan of ECHA:
ECHA is organizing its annual conference each year (as a thematic conference each odd year and as an international conference each even year), publishing its semi-annual ECHA News magazine for its members, publishing its scientific journal, High Ability Studies (https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/chas20) by the help of Taylor & Francis, as well as qualifies ECHA Trainings (https://echa.info/echa-training) and European Talent Centres
(https://echa.info/call-for-application-to-be-a-european-talent-centre-or-an-associated-european-talent-centre-in-the-european-talent-support-network).
ECHA National Correspondents (https://echa.info/national-correspondents) and the European Talent Support Network (etsn.eu) help the networking of ECHA.
The position of the directors as listed in the Articles of ECHA:
President, vice-president, secretary and treasurer forming together the Executive Committee.
The names of the directors:
See here (https://echa.info/committee)
The payment policy:
There is no renumeration for the board, the management of the organization works on a voluntary basis. ECHA does not employ any personnel.
Activities Report:
See here (https://echa.info/echa-presidential-report)
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Cyrenaics
The Cyrenaics or Kyrenaics (Κυρηναϊκοί; Kyrēnaïkoí) were a sensual hedonist Greek school of philosophy founded in the 4th century BCE, supposedly by Aristippus of Cyrene, although many of the principles of the school are believed to have been formalized by his grandson of the same name, Aristippus the Younger. [1]
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Altruism is the principle and moral practice of concern for happiness of other human beings, resulting in a quality of life both material and spiritual.
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Anniceris
Anniceris (Ἀννίκερις; fl. 300 BC) was a Cyrenaic philosopher.
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Arete of Cyrene
Arete of Cyrene (Ἀρήτη; fl. 5th–4th century BC) was a Cyrenaic philosopher who lived in Cyrene, Libya.
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Aristippus
Aristippus of Cyrene (Ἀρίστιππος ὁ Κυρηναῖος; c. 435 – c. 356 BCE) was the founder of the Cyrenaic school of Philosophy.
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Aristippus the Younger
Aristippus the Younger (Ἀρίστιππος), of Cyrene, was the grandson of Aristippus of Cyrene, and is widely believed to have formalized the principles of Cyrenaic philosophy.
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Aristocles of Messene
Aristocles of Messene (Ἀριστοκλῆς ὁ Μεσσήνιος), in Sicily,Suda, Aristokles was a Peripatetic philosopher, who probably lived in the 1st century AD.
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Ashoka (died 232 BCE), or Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from to 232 BCE.
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Atheism is, in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in the existence of deities.
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Athens (Αθήνα, Athína; Ἀθῆναι, Athênai) is the capital and largest city of Greece.
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Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists.
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Common Era
Common Era or Current Era (CE) is one of the notation systems for the world's most widely used calendar era – an alternative to the Dionysian AD and BC system.
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Constantin François de Chassebœuf, comte de Volney
Constantin François de Chassebœuf, comte de Volney (3 February 175725 April 1820) was a French philosopher, abolitionist, historian, orientalist, and politician.
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Cyrene, Libya
Cyrene (translit) was an ancient Greek and Roman city near present-day Shahhat, Libya.
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Diogenes Laërtius
Diogenes Laërtius (Διογένης Λαέρτιος, Diogenēs Laertios) was a biographer of the Greek philosophers.
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Dionysius I of Syracuse
Dionysius I or Dionysius the Elder (Διονύσιος ὁ Πρεσβύτερος; c. 432367 BC) was a Greek tyrant of Syracuse, in what is now Sicily, southern Italy.
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Dukkha
Dukkha (Pāli; Sanskrit: duḥkha; Tibetan: སྡུག་བསྔལ་ sdug bsngal, pr. "duk-ngel") is an important Buddhist concept, commonly translated as "suffering", "pain", "unsatisfactoriness" or "stress".
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Edicts of Ashoka
The Edicts of Ashoka are a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Ashoka as well as boulders and cave walls made by the Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire during his reign from 269 BCE to 232 BCE.
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Egypt (مِصر, مَصر, Khēmi), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula.
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Empirical evidence, also known as sensory experience, is the information received by means of the senses, particularly by observation and documentation of patterns and behavior through experimentation.
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Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC.
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Epicurus (Ἐπίκουρος, Epíkouros, "ally, comrade"; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded a school of philosophy now called Epicureanism.
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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge.
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The Four Noble Truths refer to and express the basic orientation of Buddhism in a short expression: we crave and cling to impermanent states and things, which are dukkha, "incapable of satisfying" and painful.
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Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life.
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Hegesias of Cyrene
Hegesias (Ἡγησίας; fl. 290 BC) of Cyrene was a Cyrenaic philosopher, the Cyrenaics forming one of the earliest Socratic schools of philosophy.
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Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (English: National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations) is a French research institution teaching languages that span Central Europe, Africa, Asia, America, and Oceania.
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Jean-Marie Guyau
Jean-Marie Guyau (October 28, 1854 – March 31, 1888) was a French philosopher and poet.
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Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham (15 February 1748 – 6 June 1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.
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Magas of Cyrene
Magas of Cyrene (Μάγας ὁ Κυρηναῖος; born before 317 BC – 250 BC, ruled 276 BC – 250 BC) was a Greek Macedonian nobleman and King of Cyrenaica.
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Panaetius
Panaetius (Παναίτιος, Panaitios; c. 185 – c. 110/109 BC) of Rhodes was a Stoic philosopher.
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Praeparatio evangelica
Preparation for the Gospel (Εὐαγγελικὴ προπαρασκευή), commonly known by its Latin title Praeparatio evangelica, was a work of Christian apologetics written by Eusebius in the early part of the fourth century AD.
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Ptolemaic dynasty
The Ptolemaic dynasty (Πτολεμαῖοι, Ptolemaioi), sometimes also known as the Lagids or Lagidae (Λαγίδαι, Lagidai, after Lagus, Ptolemy I's father), was a Macedonian Greek royal family, which ruled the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt during the Hellenistic period.
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Ptolemy II Philadelphus (Πτολεμαῖος Φιλάδελφος, Ptolemaîos Philádelphos "Ptolemy Beloved of his Sibling"; 308/9–246 BCE) was the king of Ptolemaic Egypt from 283 to 246 BCE.
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Skepticism (American English) or scepticism (British English, Australian English) is generally any questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief.
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Socrates (Sōkrátēs,; – 399 BC) was a classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, and as being the first moral philosopher, of the Western ethical tradition of thought.
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Sosicrates
Sosicrates of Rhodes (Σωσικράτης ὁ Ῥόδιος; floruit c. 180 BC) was a Greek historical writer.
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Sotion
Sotion of Alexandria (Σωτίων, gen.: Σωτίωνος; fl. c. 200 – 170 BC) was a Greek doxographer and biographer, and an important source for Diogenes Laërtius.
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Theodorus the Atheist
Theodorus the Atheist (Θεόδωρος ὁ ἄθεος; c. 340 – c. 250 BC), of Cyrene, was a philosopher of the Cyrenaic school.
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Trial of Socrates
The trial of Socrates (399 BC) was held to determine the philosopher’s guilt of two charges: asebeia (impiety) against the pantheon of Athens, and corruption of the youth of the city-state; the accusers cited two impious acts by Socrates: “failing to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledges” and “introducing new deities”.
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Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that states that the best action is the one that maximizes utility.
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Virtue (virtus, ἀρετή "arete") is moral excellence.
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William Paley
William Paley (July 1743 – 25 May 1805) was an English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian.
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Cyrenaic, Cyrenaic School of Philosophy, Cyrenaic school, Cyrenaici, Cyrenaicism, Kyrenaics, Kyrēnaïkoí.
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Greening Africa’s city transport
Africa’s cities need transport systems that are low-carbon and improve mobility for the poorest. New systems must avoid dirty, high-congestion transport, writes Leonie Joubert.
Group taxis are a crucial means of public transport, but they’re expensive and polluting (Henry Trotter, Public Domain)
Let’s call her Phumzile – although the interviewers didn’t give her name when they spoke with her. She’s a single mother of four children, and she’s explaining what her average week day is like: she spends nearly five hours travelling to and from work in Pretoria, in the economic engine room of South Africa. But she’s an office cleaner, and so the wages she takes home each month are probably less than the monthly car repayments of the executives whose board rooms she cleans week after week.
She leaves home at 5 in the morning, the report in the resulting National Planning Commission study says. Her journey starts with a 2 km walk to the nearest taxi rank, followed by a train into the centre of town. She’s usually at work by 7:30am. Most nights, she gets home at 7pm.
The cost of this is enormous: the public transport fares eat up 40% of her salary, she says. But more than that, the commute uses up the time she should be spending grocery shopping, cooking wholesome meals for her kids, or helping them with their homework.
We’re all familiar with the environmental costs of today’s urban transport system – air pollution and the associated health costs, greenhouse gas emissions, car accidents, time spent stuck in traffic jams. But Phumzile’s story shows us the cost to those living on the margins when a city’s mobility networks are congested and expensive.
For people like Phumzile, who have so little cash to survive on anyway, to spend nearly half her income on transport is crippling when she also has to budget for food, electrify and water costs, school fees and uniforms, telephone and data, and so forth.
Her story illustrates why southern Africa’s cities need their transport systems to transition to ones that aren’t just low carbon, but are affordable and accessible for the poor.
A few important bits of research have come across my desk recently which highlight the importance of having efficient, affordable, and clean urban transport systems.
A team of urban geographers at the University of Cape Town are just wrapping up a project which looks at urban food systems in southern African cities, and come to an important finding: that informal markets are critical not only in terms of bringing food into our cities, but they also give people jobs, which allows them to earn money that lets them buy that food. And yet city officials often don’t appreciate the value of the informal economy, its supply chains, and the people operating in it.
The result is urban planning that favours shopping malls and supermarkets, and drives out informal traders and their supply routes. Informal transport – including the semi-regulated minibus taxi system – is an important part of this parallel economy which researchers say the state needs to foster. (A book on the subject, Tomatoes and Taxi Ranks, will be on the shelves in October 2018).
There are plenty of solutions to lowering the carbon footprint of today’s urban transport systems. Many of those solutions mean rebuilding existing hard-engineered infrastructure towards a network that
favours high-occupancy public transport like commuter rail and bus transport systems
densifies the city and creates mixed-use spaces, increaseing the turnover of passengers in public transport systems and making them more efficient
creates a road network which protects motorbikers, cyclists, and walkers from collision with cars.
eventually installs a city-wide recharging grid to support electrical and hybrid cars (see my previous article for an argument as to why southern African cities should not prioritise this grid over effective public transport solutions).
But this will take decades to achieve, at significant cost to local economies.
Smaller cities – so called ‘secondary cities’ that have a population of between about 500 000 and 3 million people – have an opportunity to leap-frog past the development steps that locked bigger, congested cities into their current, and less flexible high-carbon transport networks. These smaller cities are where the bulk of southern Africa’s population growth is expected to happen in coming decades, which means they will see a concentration of development challenges, but also of development opportunities.
Careful city planning and policy making, implemented now, can steer these cities towards much more sustainable transport solutions. National policy that, for instance, boosts an electric motorbike production industry here could be one of the ways of ‘leapfrogging’ past a car-intense transport system, says Prof Anthony Black from the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics.
But for the cities that are already locked into their fossil fuel intensive and congested mobility systems, what’s the answer, until they can be rebuilt to have transport systems that are cleaner and more accessible for the poor?
Ronald Aropet, a civil engineer with the University of Pretoria, made the following suggestions, after last year’s Southern African Transport Conference. Cities need to consider policies that encourage people to leave lower-occupancy cars at home. This could include bylaws that introduce congestion charges on single-occupancy cars, or fiscal incentives that favour car pooling and ride sharing, or deliberately reducing vehicle parking space in city centres. Getting employers to allow for more flexible work hours or working from home can also divert traffic away from peak hour travel.
These kinds of approaches need coordination from local and national governments, and innovation from the private sector too.
Leonie Joubert is a science writer and journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work focuses on climate change, energy policy, urban food security, and giving communications support to various academic and civil society organisations.
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Last Chance to See?
Last month I was asked to write a letter of support for the restoration of The Empress. The ongoing destruction of venerable movie theatres has long been a sore spot with me. Montreal has had a particularly shabby history of letting these heritage sites—even after they’ve been declared culturally significant—fall apart and eventually die by the wrecking ball. For the record, here’s what I wrote.
Montreal’s cinema heritage is dying.
In my lifetime, I’ve watched most of the grand old theatres on the island shutter their doors and get torn down, chopped up, or reduced to a facade for retail stores. It breaks my heart every time.
These were the screening halls I grew up in. This was where I spent so much of my youth, in the dark, absorbing cinema from around the world and a dozen past generations. These were the places where I learned what I wanted to do with my life.
I’ve worked in the film industry for my entire career. Recently, I published my first novel. It’s about movies and my love of film. So is the second one coming out later this year. Such is the impact cinema has had on my life—impossible without places like The Seville, The Rex, The Loew’s, The Kent, The Palace and The Paris to bring me in. All of them are now lamentably gone, obliterated beyond restoration.
But The Empress still stands.
Perhaps the single most important movie theatre of my youth, during its stint as the Cinema V repertory house, The Empress introduced me to James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, John Waters, the Universal Studios monsters, Jerry Lewis comedies, Vincent Price thrillers, red and cyan 3D, Odorama, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Canadian genre pictures, cartoons for adults, and friends I’ve kept for decades.
It’s one of the very last of its kind, and one of the finest examples—not only in this city, but in the whole country.
Spare it the axe. Save it for those who remember its glory days, and those who will experience all it has yet to offer.
The Empress is also dear to me because it’s just a short walk away from where I live now. The idea of one day being able to pass through its doors and watch a movie again fills me with joy. The prospect of watching it being turned into condos, or worse, an empty lot, fills me with dread.
The Empress in 1928, the year it opened.
Check out this recent article about the ongoing effort to save it, or visit the project home page for more information and pics of the beautiful old lady.
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Ellie P. says:
I barely remember its Empress incarnation, but the Cinema V? Great memories! I still miss it. I was impressed at the time (early ’90s) that it managed to show Henry & June, a rather X-rated film – featuring an impossibly young Uma Thurman.
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New report recommends changes to farm green tape
This week, a major report was released looking at the relationship between agriculture and the central tenant of federal environment law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999.
The review was led by Dr Wendy Craik AM, a former executive director of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and a high level adviser to Government.
For some time the NFF has pointed out the inadequacies of the EPBC Act in terms of its interaction with the farm sector and the many opportunities for its improvement.
Farmers manage more than 48 per cent of Australia’s landscape and everyday deliver environmental outcomes for all Australians.
In a survey carried out by the NFF, one quarter of respondents answered that they didn’t know what the EPBC Act was and 80 per cent felt they had an inadequate understanding of their obligations under the Act.
“The Act’s current one-size-fits-all approach does not recognise the inherently complex interactions between farming and the environment – including with water, soil, native grasses, native species and biodiversity in general,” NFF President Fiona Simson said.
Ms Simson said the NFF welcomed the recommendations made by Dr Craik.
“The report rightly raises concerns over the lack of awareness and understanding of the EPBC Act by farmers.
“A lack of awareness and understanding is likely to result in higher incidences of non-compliant activities in the agriculture sector and negatively impact the achievement of the Act’s objectives,” the report said.
For example, Ms Simson said farmers had long expressed frustration at not being given adequate notice that a species was being considered for the national threatened species list.
The review also recognised Australia’s state of biodiversity and that more needed to be done.
“Dr Craik has recommended that $1 billion be allocated over four years to establish a National Biodiversity Conservation Trust that adopts a market-based approach to incentivise farmers to protect environmental assets. This is something we support.”
The Government has already taken steps in this direction with the $30 million pilot Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Program, which aims to deliver payments to private land managers who improve the landscape or capture carbon on their property.
“The Act, as it stands, continues to fail to arrest the decline of biodiversity crucial to Australia’s food and fibre system. A market solution is a sensible mechanism to pursue,” Ms Simson said.
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July 21, 2016 · 11:02 pm
Shazam! 2.3 – Fool’s Gold
“I wonder who Captain Marvel will rescue in this story,” Daniel asked as we sat down. I’m really pleased by how much he enjoys watching old shows with me.
This one’s really unusual, and I liked it more than most. It’s Jackson Bostwick’s final episode, and his big scene is tunneling into a collapsed mine to rescue an old hobo – slash – prospector who goes by the name Seldom Seen Slim. He’s played by the veteran actor Dabbs Greer, who had a really long career going back to 1950, many of those early roles (312[!!] listed at IMDB) uncredited. You probably know him best as Old Paul in The Green Mile, but he was also Reverend Alden in Little House on the Prairie.
This is subtle, but the usual structure of a Shazam! episode sees Billy and Mentor meeting some characters at the point of a crisis and effecting a reconciliation in some way. This isn’t quite like that; it’s more like a Fugitive or Route 66 where the situation is going to be resolved regardless of our traveling heroes; Richard Kimble or Tod and Buzz (or Linc) just need to stay out of the way, keep their heads down and not get killed as the character drama comes to its conclusion and hope that it’s not too grim.
Obviously, something that is going out to kids on Saturday mornings isn’t going to end badly – certainly not in 1975 – but this doesn’t have the easy and pat moral reminders that a typical Shazam! has, like “don’t tell lies,” “trust the police,” and “don’t hang out with kids who steal cars for joyrides.” The closest thing here would be, what, “don’t be a little ass to old hobos in the desert?” No, the heroes are very much on the periphery of these characters as their story comes to a conclusion, and don’t impact anybody’s understanding or resolve the matter; the hobo and the kids do that on their own.
I wondered whether the writer had actually contributed to more adult dramas in the 1960s to come up with such a structure. It is credited to Olga Palsson Simms, who does not have a listing at IMDB. Google only pulls up this credit and a notation that a woman by that name died in California in 1997. I wonder who she was.
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Tagged as dabbs greer, filmation, hollingsworth morse, jackson bostwick, les tremayne, shazam!
Shazam! 2.2 – Debbie
I must have been too young for it to really register that there was a different actor playing Captain Marvel at the time, but I think that kids who were older than I was must have been surprised to see a new guy in the role, especially when Jackson Bostwick was back the following week. But that wasn’t to last; Bostwick was let go after filming two episodes, which were aired first and third this season.
For what it’s worth, Filmation immediately put the word out that Bostwick had been holding out for more money, and that John Davey was rushed onto location the same afternoon in July 1975 that he accepted the part. Bostwick countered that he had obtained a mild injury doing a stunt and was actually seeing a doctor when he was expected on location. The Screen Actors Guild later agreed with Bostwick, and Filmation had to pay him for the five episodes (of seven) that they didn’t use him.
The biggest name among the guest stars in this episode is Wallace Earl Laven, who is in two scenes as a mother who, sensibly, doesn’t want her teenage daughter hanging out with some punk who ends up arrested at the end. She had been acting since the 1940s and continued to appear in small TV roles for the next decade. Of principal interest to me, however, is the appearance of an original “mission”-style Taco Bell building, with tacos, tostadas, and bellburgers on the menu. If you don’t blink, you can also spot a big Kentucky Fried Chicken “bucket” sign on the stretch of businesses where they filmed this.
Tagged as filmation, john davey, les tremayne, michael gray, shazam!, wallace earl laven
Shazam! 2.1 – On Winning
I’m more than just a little bit envious. I checked out seven episodes of 1977’s All-New Super Friends Hour for Daniel to watch. They’re terrible, of course, but those DVDs are as complete as can be, with all the interstitials, magic tricks, health tips, previews for the next week’s episode, and everything like that. Somebody hacked the end-of-show moral message from the master films of these episodes – many, if not all, are at least included as very low-quality bonus features – and the closing credits of this episode has an announcement about the episode of Isis that followed it. Except it’s an announcement about a totally different Isis episode than the one that originally aired as the season premiere… what a mess.
The episode is tame, safe, and dull. It’s about sibling rivalry, and all Captain Marvel does this week is fly the teens’ dad from the bottom of a ravine to join the others. Eric Shea plays one of the teens; nine years previously, he had been that kid who wandered through the first Shame episode of Batman yelling “Come back, Shame!” Daniel liked it at least. The teens ride dirt bikes.
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Shazam! 1.15 – The Gang’s All Here
I’d be fibbing if I implied that the two-parter that ended the first season of Shazam! was some kind of undiscovered gem, or any less timid than the standard of the previous episodes, but it is the first one that feels like the show’s writers or producers had ever read a Captain Marvel funnybook. It does have an actual villain, a teen gang leader played by Jack McCulloch, and Billy does get tied up and gagged, keeping him from saying his magic word, which is an old, old trope from the comics. Nevertheless, our son was less engaged than usual, although he did declare this was “pretty cool.”
No, it’s really not very good, even by the show’s standards, and Carol Anne Seflinger has even less to do in part two than she did in the first half. The extras who make up the teen gangs include one fellow with a ’70s porn moustache who’s at least ten years older than the rest of the bad guy crew. The climactic fight takes place at an oil refinery, and the local police refuse to get involved because they can’t arrest anybody who “might” commit a crime. No, they don’t even send an officer to tell these punks to scram, so Mentor calls the highway patrol instead. I’m not sure they arrest anybody either, but at least they show up. Let’s hear it for CHiPs.
Tagged as carol anne seflinger, filmation, jackson bostwick, les tremayne, michael gray, shazam!
Shazam! 1.14 – The Past is Not Forever
This is an interestingly forward-thinking bit of kidvid. It’s the first of a two-parter; like the previous one in this series, it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, instead seeming to divide the action and problems into two separate stories with the same character. Yet I am interested in how Filmation chose to end the season with a larger-than-normal two-part story with bigger issues.
This one isn’t about being trustworthy or respectful or not telling lies. It’s one baby step up closer to a proper antagonist, and a problem that isn’t going to be solved in twenty-two minutes, with lingering distrust and bad feelings among two gangs of teenagers. It starts out with a more ominous warning from the Elders than the usual fortune cookie gibberish, and Billy and Mentor soon find themselves dealing with a reformed young crook who is immediately suspected of a gas station robbery.
The cast is larger than usual, too, with six speaking parts. Among them is Carol Anne Seflinger, and two seasons later she’d be a regular in Sid and Marty Krofft’s Wonderbug, one of the shows that would end up sinking this one. Oops!
Daniel was very attentive and curious about this episode. The plot of framing people for crimes they didn’t commit was a little confusing for him, but he was really interested in this and wants to know what will happen next. We’ll find out in a couple of days.
Shazam! 1.12 – The Delinquent
Recognize that kid on the right? It’s Jackie Earle Haley, who would play one of the Bad News Bears a couple of years later. Much, much later on, he’d make the rare transition from child star to grownup actor. He was Rorshach in the Watchmen movie, Freddie in a Nightmare on Elm Street remake, and he currently appears in the Preacher TV series. Well, maybe “grownup” isn’t quite the right word.
Daniel really liked this episode because, speaking of bears, a big brown bear shows up in this episode and Captain Marvel needs to chase it away. That’s pretty much it for the excitement this time out. Captain Marvel lands… and the bear walks away. My son was happy because bears are cool, and I suppose it would be asking a bit much, even with the surprising stunts this show pulled, to expect any kind of stuntman-bear wrestling.
For a few years in the 1990s, incidentally, this was the only episode of Shazam! to make its way around any of the VHS tape trading circles in which I moved. Others eventually joined it, mainly from the John Davey run, but for a while, this was most people’s only exposure to the show. Sadly, it’s easily among the weakest of the first twelve, without even a neat stunt, camera trick, or cool car to set it apart, and set the tone for all the mocking my friends and I ladled out.
Tagged as filmation, jackie earle haley, jackson bostwick, les tremayne, michael gray, shazam!
Shazam! 1.11 – Little Boy Lost
Another “memory cheats” moment: I swear that sometime in the late seventies, my mother made me sit down and watch an afterschool special or a TV movie or something called “Little Boy Lost” about a kid who ran away, but I can’t find any trace of it now, although I did find that David Janssen, Joanna Pettet, and Greg Morris made a charity short film for the United Way in 1974 with that title.
As for this episode, which was written and directed by Arthur H. Nadel and which guest stars John Carter (Lt. Biddle on Barnaby Jones), it’s a pretty treacly “kid-and-puppy go missing” segment, which Daniel really enjoyed most because of the puppy. It does, however, have a remarkably surprising visual effect. In a very, very contrived moment, the dad, having found his missing son, and the puppy, pauses on the drive home at some kind of “ghost town” tourist attraction, “for old time’s sake,” and, in the least surprising development possible, ends up trapped down a mine shaft so that the little boy has to then get help.
What nobody saw coming was this: the entire front of one of the fake abandoned buildings falls atop the hole to the mine shaft. I’ll give Nadel and Filmation total credit for that. The “trapped dad” angle would have worked just fine, in its low budget kids’ show way, without that very neat flourish. The full-size building collapses, and Jackson Bostwick has to haul it back into place before he jumps down into the hole to save the day. It’s always nice to have a surprise watching these shows, you know?
Tagged as arthur h. nadel, filmation, jackson bostwick, john carter, les tremayne, shazam!
Shazam! 1.9 – The Doom Buggy
How’d this episode come about? Well, somebody said “Let’s see. Kids like dune buggies, and they should be reminded to stay in school, so let’s do a story where a guy with a dune buggy is thinking about dropping out. That’ll work!”
Trying to convince the guy with the buggy to stay in school is actress Lisa Eilbacher, who had lots of small parts like this in the seventies before getting some choicer roles in the eighties, chief among them the recurring part of Nicky in the NBC drama Midnight Caller. She doesn’t have a lot to do in this other than ride a motorcycle around the desert with Les Tremayne’s stunt double.
I am pleasantly surprised that this show resonates with Daniel. He really likes it, despite my mocking of it here, so never mind what I say. This was made for kids, and this one enjoys it just fine.
Tagged as filmation, jackson bostwick, les tremayne, lisa eilbacher, michael gray, shazam!
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Early College High Schools Are Off To A Promising Start
Jun. 29, 2015 , at 10:22 PM
By Hayley Munguia
Filed under Education
Five of the six members of the P-TECH graduating class of 2015, with the founding principal, Rashid Ferrod Davis, in the rear.
P-TECH / IBM
Cletus Andoh and Radcliffe Saddler are just two of 3.3 million students across the country who are celebrating their recent graduation from high school, but their path to a diploma was unlike that of most of their peers. Because of that difference, they will spend Tuesday at the White House discussing the future of education reform for the “Celebrating Innovations in Career and Technical Education” event as part of Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative.
Cletus Andoh, who is heading to Syracuse University in the fall.
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Andoh, 17, who will continue his education at Syracuse University in the fall, and Saddler, 18, who’s beginning his career as an associate analyst for IBM Market Development and Insights, are two of six students who make up the first graduating class of P-TECH, a public school in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, formally known as the Pathways in Technology Early College High School.
P-TECH — a collaboration between New York City’s education department, the City University of New York and IBM — is a six-year school that allows students to earn both a high school degree and either an associate degree or two years of college credit. Students are paired with corporate mentors, and the best-performing graduates are offered a job at IBM.
The school is part of a larger trend in high school education that aims to be more intent about preparing students for college or a career straight out of high school. P-TECH in particular has gotten a lot of attention since its opening in 2011, including a shoutout in President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address and his visit to the school later that year. The school is particularly notable for having a student body that is 96 percent black and Hispanic, groups that have traditionally lagged behind in getting postsecondary degrees and technology jobs. Eighty percent of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, according to IBM’s data.
Theoretically, these schools help boost college and career readiness by exposing students to the technology skills necessary for each while they’re still in high school. But how effective are they? Since P-TECH’s first class of alumni is fresh off the graduation stage (two years early, no less), we’re only now starting to be able to determine how well the school can achieve its goals.
“Any single cohort [of the early college high school model] has four to six years to graduate and earn an associate degree, so you’d have to wait at least that long” to determine the success of the program, said Casey Cobb, associate dean and professor of educational leadership at the University of Connecticut. “After that, employment will be important to track longitudinally, at least two to five years out after they leave the program, to find where the students are.”
Although P-TECH is new, there have been similar models for decades, but there’s been relatively little research on how well these schools’ students perform relative to their counterparts who pursue a more traditional high school education. The most recent comprehensive study was conducted in 2013 by the American Institutes for Research, which found that students from early college high schools were significantly more likely to attend college after their high school graduation. (The study covered three consecutive ninth-grade cohorts starting with students who were ninth-graders in 2005. The study period ended in 2011.)
The paid internships and professional mentorship that P-TECH provides set it apart from other schools in the model. The difference is intentional — rather than setting a goal of a bachelor’s degree for every student, the committee that designed the school looked at what’s necessary to be successful in the technology industry and worked backward to determine what should be incorporated in the students’ high school experience. Anecdotally, it seems that P-TECH is doing a good job of preparing its students for the workplace.
“We asked students’ [internship] supervisors at IBM if they were comparable to other interns,” said Stanley Litow, IBM’s vice president of corporate citizenship and corporate affairs, noting that these were the company’s first high school interns. “We asked them to rate the P-TECH students, and they were rated on par with interns we had working for us who were juniors in college.”
We’ll have to wait to get a long-term sense of how P-TECH’s graduates perform, but in terms of data available now, proficiency rates compared with other New York City high schools1 seem to indicate that P-TECH is doing something right. The most recent data available for all New York City high schools is from the 2012-13 year, in which 74 percent of students were deemed proficient in English language arts after four years of instruction, and 77 percent were deemed proficient in math. As of now,2 81 percent of P-TECH’s first four-year cohort3 is proficient in English language arts, and 83 percent is proficient in math. P-TECH’s attendance numbers are also above average for the city.
Andoh and Saddler believe they are bona fide evidence of the model’s success.
Radcliffe Saddler, who is about to begin a job as an associate analyst for IBM.
“I’m coming from a low-income family, and if you do the math, I probably wouldn’t finish college,” said Saddler, who will be working at IBM. “I’d be able to go, but because college is so expensive, I probably wouldn’t be able to finish. And so to have the blessing of not needing to pay for an associate’s degree and have a job with a Fortune 500 company — why shouldn’t this be replicated? This is a great opportunity.”
At the White House on Tuesday, the two students will participate in a discussion on career and technical education with industry leaders, policymakers and education officials.
The discussion highlights a problem that our education system has struggled to solve so far. According to a 2015 report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United States is in the bottom 25 percent of countries in both how skilled its young people are and how well students can develop those skills. Could P-TECH — and other programs like it — be the way forward for American education reform?
“I think people are hungry for fresh perspectives on career readiness and high school reforms,” Cobb said. “High schools have been slow to change. So the fact that this is breaking the barrier of the transition between high school and college in a particular school setting is novel. I think there’s really strong potential for this model to grow.”
Since the Brooklyn school’s opening in 2011, the model has grown rapidly. There are now 37 P-TECH schools in New York, Chicago and Connecticut. Next year, that number will grow to 100, and there will be just as many businesses partnering with the schools.4 The companies — partners such as Verizon and Con Edison as well as smaller regional businesses — cover a range of industries including IT, health, advanced manufacturing and energy. Although the model needs to be tailored to best serve individual communities, the core components stay the same.
“If you’re opening a P-TECH school in New York City versus Norwalk, Connecticut, where the school is in the basement of an existing high school, certain things you’re going to have to modify and do differently,” Litow said. “But on the other hand, certain core elements like having an unscreened program, mentoring, paid internships are nonnegotiable. So in that way, I would say all of the schools are pretty close to the model.”
The Norwalk school that Litow mentioned — Norwalk Early College Academy — opened in that basement last year, and despite its challenges, the school’s director, Karen Amaker, is pleased with the first cohort’s progress.
“I’m surprised — pleasantly — by some of the results we’ve seen thus far from our students,” Amaker said. “Our students are placing into college classes like college algebra and English composition, so I now have the pleasure of creating a schedule that allows for college courses as early as 10th grade. It’s a challenge, but it’s a really nice problem to have.”
The longer-term questions have yet to be answered. How likely are these students to graduate on time? How likely are they to continue their education and get a bachelor’s degree? What’s their average salary after one year in the workforce? Two years? Five years?
“You have to be practical about any kind of reform,” Litow said. “There’s no such thing as a magic bullet. No one wants to say that we finally found the answer. But the economy has changed dramatically, and we do need to find a way to ensure that students are graduating with a degree and with the proper skills. We need to find that kind of sweet spot, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Because of New York City’s matching system for high school admissions, in which any student has the potential to attend any school in the city, there is no accurate way to compare P-TECH with similar high schools at a more granular level.
New York City’s Department of Education said that testing is ongoing through the summer, so these numbers are preliminary.
N=96 for this cohort, since the six who finished this year graduated two years ahead of schedule.
Some schools partner with multiple companies and vice versa, so it’s a coincidence that there are 100 of each.
Hayley Munguia is a former social media editor and a data reporter for FiveThirtyEight. @hemdash
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We’re Hiring A Sports Editor
Jul. 22, 2016 , at 5:46 PM
By David Firestone
Filed under FiveThirtyEight Jobs
FiveThirtyEight is hiring an editor to run our sports section, one of the most significant senior editor positions on our staff. The person in the position, who will report to the managing editor, will be in charge of breaking sports news, features and projects related to major events like the World Cup, the NCAA basketball tournament and the Olympics.
We’re looking for someone who loves the subject in the passionate and geeky way the site does, a journalist who’s interested in both the drama of a game and the numbers behind it. Translating stats for the common fan isn’t always easy, but we have the best team anywhere doing it every day. Working with them promises to be a great deal of fun.
The role, which is based in New York, requires editing and management experience. Please do not apply by email; for details and to apply, go to the Disney Careers website.
David Firestone is FiveThirtyEight’s former managing editor. @fstonenyc
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A previous FiveThirtyEight sports editor sketches out the day’s coverage.
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Maybe it’s that we’re owned by ESPN or something, but our sports coverage is one of the most popular subjects on our site. At the moment, though, it is spread among three editors, and we’ve decided it’s time to consolidate it under the direction of a new senior editor for sports. The person in the position, who will report to the managing editor, will be in charge of breaking sports news, features, and projects related to major events like the World Cup, the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Olympics.
We’re looking for someone who loves the subject in the passionate and geeky way the site itself does, appreciating both the drama of a game and the numbers behind it. It’s not easy translating stats and metrics for the common fan, but we have the best staff anywhere doing it every day, and working with them promises to be a great deal of fun.
The role, which is based in New York, requires editing and managing experience; for details, and to apply, go to the ESPN careers website.
If you have questions about the job, please email david.firestone (at) fivethirtyeight.com. We’d love to hear from you.
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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock – Review
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Review by HPHovercraft
Reviewed: 01/06/08
Red Octane has lost the plot.
It's tempting to begin any Guitar Hero review with a loving paean to the first two entries in the series. They really were about as fun as gaming got in the years 2005 and 2006 respectively, largely due to the fact that they were fun casual games with a creative, simple interface and, generally, good music. Anyone could pick up the games and start rocking, and quite a few did just that. There was a bit of a bobble last year with the release of the horribly overpriced Rocks the 80s expansion pack, but advance word on Guitar Hero 3 seemed to indicate that it would be every bit as great as the first two games.
Guitar Hero games are played as follows: you stand in front of your television holding a tiny plastic guitar-shaped controller. As colored dots scroll down the screen, you press the corresponding colored button on your controller while pressing down on the strum bar. Pressing the button simulates fingering the note on a real guitar, hitting the strum bar simulates picking the string to play the note on a real guitar. Do this in time with the raining dots on your screen, you hear notes. Get a note wrong, you hear a frightful skronk. Miss too many notes, you get booed offstage. See? Simple.
Unfortunately, somewhere along the way Red Octane came to the conclusion that simple wasn't going to cut it. While previous versions of the game allowed players to progress through career mode by simply playing the songs well, GH3 forces players to endure boss battles. Yes, you read that right - boss battles in a rhythm game, a concept that escapes being the stupidest thing I've ever heard only by virtue of not being a Chuck Norris joke. The intention is plainly for the player to feel as if they are engaging in a spirited guitar duel (i.e., two talented guitarists face off and attempt to outplay each other on the spot). Unfortunately, the actual experience is that of being forced to play a song you've never heard before with no margin for error or ability to improvise. Worse, it is not enough to simply play the song well. In order to win you must cause your opponent to fail by sabotaging him while preventing him from sabotaging you - all while keeping the song going, mind you.
Add the fact that you're not given the option to practice any of the boss battle songs, and you've got a major bottleneck that sucks every last bit of fun out of career mode. And you have to play through career mode if you want to unlock songs for quickplay. In my case, I was forced to resort to starting a new game on Medium difficulty level just to unlock everything so I could actually play the songs I wanted to play on the Expert difficulty level I'm accustomed to. In short, I had to drudge through several hours of unlocking just to reach the point where I could actually play the game - a sign that something's gone very very wrong.
In a perfect rhythm gaming world, there would be none. You would plug in your controller, start up the game, and rock. In earlier games you were assumed to progress from one venue to the next via quick animations - Guitar Hero 3 treats you to a convoluted series of cut scenes detailing the rise and fall of your band. Worse, they're loaded with cliches. Discovery by shady promoter? Check. Meteoric rise followed by accusations of selling out? Check. Pointless appearance of the Devil? Check, check, check.
Visuals are sloppy. Several of the characters (Judy Nails and Johnny Napalm, f'rinstance) have undergone such extreme makeovers that they're unrecognizably cartoony. The audience members are as poorly animated as ever, and at one point you can plainly see Tom Morello put his hand through his guitar like some insane Portal outtake. I don't find this terribly important - GH has never been an achiever in the graphics department - but if you're worried about visuals, you'll probably want to pick up a next-gen version rather than the PS2 one.
This is where Guitar Hero ought to shine, and to a limited extent it does. Most of the songs presented in the game are either the artists' original recordings or very high quality covers.
That said, song selection, barring the occasional inspired choice ('Barracuda', 'My Name is Jonas', 'Black Magic Woman', 'Cliffs of Dover'), is the worst of the series so far, with most entries tending toward the three R's - Repetition, Redundancy, and Repetition. Also, the volume level from one song to the next varies wildly, so you'll constantly be turning your TV's volume up and down if you want to hear what you're playing without forcing your neighbors to hear it too.
Play Time/Replayability
Given that note charts have become so ridiculously complex that even a plain-jane three-chord punk rock anthem like 'Anarchy in the UK' becomes a carpal tunnel-inducing ordeal, I'm finding the replayability to be very low. Many of the songs are so repetitive and uncomfortable to play that the merest thought of revisiting them makes me want to curl up in a fetal ball and cry.
Also, load/save times are unforgivably lengthy. I know full well that the PS2 is an old console, but GH1 and 2 didn't make me wait twenty seconds to save. Why should GH3?
Final Recommendation
All of these problems I could endure cheerfully, if Red Octane had managed to preserve the air of DiY populism from GH1 and 2 that suggested that anyone could rock out and have a good time. Unfortunately GH3 has replaced this good vibe with product placements, a messy and bombastic storyline full of ridiculous cliches, and starhumping celebrity endorsements. I don't want to save up my pennies so I can pretend to be Slash - I want to rock out and have fun.
You know, fun - the thing that games are supposed to be, but Guitar Hero 3 inexplicably isn't. Rent or borrow this one.
Rating: 2.0 - Poor
Product Release: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (US, 10/28/07)
Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
Publisher: RedOctane
Franchise: Guitar Hero
Axl Rose, singer for Guns N' Roses, brought a 20-million-dollar breach of contract suit against Activision in 2010. The reason: he had only agreed to license "Welcome to the Jungle" provided Guitar Hero used no imagery of Slash, the band's one-time guitarist. (Obviously, Activision didn't commit to that in the gameplay, and even went so far as to put Slash on the cover.) Axl's case was eventually dismissed since he had waited too long to file charges.
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Sale of Cigarette in Single Sticks still rampant in Ghana despite Tobacco Control Laws – Survey
4th April 2018 4th April 2018 Ghana News Online 0 Comments BAT, British American Tobacco, Ghana NCD Alliance, GhNCDA, Labram Masawudu Musa, Philip Morris, Tobacco Control, VALD, WHO FCTC, World Health Organization
There is a strong advocacy for the implementation of Article 16 of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), which demands Parties to ensure that the sale of single sticks or small packs of tobacco products is prohibited by passing and enforcing appropriate legislation.
This is among the recommendations of a recent study conducted by the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) and the Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) in some ten capital cities in Africa including Accra, Ghana.
The result of the study confirms the belief that the enforcement of Ghana’s Tobacco Control Law (Act 851) is seriously challenged and that it is time for stakeholders to rise and take some action.
Labram Masawudu Musa of VALD, who is also the National Coordinator of the Ghana NCD Alliance (GhNCDA) presented the findings of the study at a press conference in Accra. He told Journalists that though Ghana’s tobacco control law bans smoking in public places except in a Designated Smoking Area (DSA) “unfortunately, nobody in restaurants, hotels, public places are adhering or making their facilities to comply with the tobacco control laws”.
To this effect, the study has concluded that stringent measures are necessary for lasting solutions to the problem of selling single sticks of cigarettes in Africa.
Since 2012 Ghana has promulgated a Public Health Act (Act 851) with provisions for controlling tobacco use in the country. The law regulates how cigarettes should be sold – it simply outlaws the sale of cigarette in single sticks. A Legislative Instrument (L.I) adopted by Parliament in 2017 was expected to make the law enforceable.
However, this new study has revealed that despite existing legislations in countries like Ghana the sale of cigarettes in single sticks in Accra and other cities that the study was conducted in was still rampant.
“The Tobacco Control focal points (officials designated specifically to work on, and serve as reference for tobacco control) working in government, and representatives of civil society organizations interviewed for this study agreed that there was enough circumstantial evidence of single stick sales and promotion in their countries to warrant further research on the phenomenon. This was true even though seven of the countries included in the study have laws that ban the sale of single sticks: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Togo, and Uganda,” the report revealed.
The report revealed that in every capital city covered by the survey, it was possible to purchase cigarettes in single sticks, and that Single sticks were made available for purchase when retailers intentionally opened a full pack of cigarettes to sell individual sticks.
Single sticks were also available from cigarette brands owned by British American Tobacco (BAT), Philip Morris International (PMI) and Imperial Brands.
It also came to light that School children are also being exposed to candy cigarettes in the form of cigarette aimed at encouraging new smokers. There was also open advertising of cigarettes by shops and hawkers near schools despite tobacco marketing restrictions.
A stick of Cigarette costs as low as 20p or 50p depending on the brand and is available on shelves along major streets and densely populated areas in Ghana against provisions of the law. This makes it more dangerous and a national public health issue.
Why the Sale of Single Stick of Cigarettes are Problematic
Single sticks are cheaper than a full pack of cigarettes and, consequently, make tobacco more affordable to youth and other individuals with limited resources.
Researchers examining youth smoking in Argentina found that the purchase of single cigarettes was more frequent among students from poor schools.
Sale of single stick cigarette facilitate experimentation among the youth who have not yet become regular smokers. This is one of the major reason why the tobacco industry vehemently opposes sale of cigarettes in a pack of 20 sticks.
The sale of single sticks also undermines existing effective tobacco control policies by limiting an individual’s exposure to health warning labels and lessening the impact of tobacco tax increases on cigarette packs. One of the measures to aid the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals is tax on tobacco products, it will serve as revenue stream for government and also discourages smoking and initiation.
Sale of single sticks undermines smokers’ efforts to quit. A study conducted in Mexico found that smokers who experience frequent cravings to smoke because of seeing single cigarettes for sale, are less likely to intend to quit when compared to smokers who do not experience such cues or cravings.
The VALD Angle
The Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) – an NGO which is at the forefront of advocacy for tobacco control legislation in Ghana is of the view that stringent measures are necessary to provide lasting solutions to the problem of selling single sticks of cigarettes to children and exposing them to cigarette in Ghana and Africa.
VALD has therefore called on the Ghana government and its agencies, including the Ministry of Health, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and all relevant authorities to take concrete steps to ensure that in line with Article 16 of the FCTC and the national tobacco control laws and regulations, the Ministry of Health and FDA ensure that the sale of single sticks of tobacco product is prohibited with immediate effect.
And that in line with Article 13 of the FCTC and the national tobacco control laws and regulations, the Ministry of Health and FDA comprehensively enforce the ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship which should include any advertising or promotional materials related to single sticks.
The authorities must also ensure that cigarettes are not sold close to educational institution, hospitals, children playing grounds and places where children are cared for, while also ensuring that aspects of the tobacco control laws and regulations protecting children are strictly adhered to.
They called on the British American Tobacco (BAT) and their allies to ensure that their retailers do not expose and sell tobacco to children.
It is the view of VALD that Ghana can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by making tobacco control a national priority and dedicating funds to the implementation of the tobacco control laws.
In view of the above it is the recommendation of the report to governments in Africa to ensure that the sale of single sticks or small packs of tobacco product is prohibited by passing and enforcing appropriate legislation. It also urged governments to “ensure a comprehensive ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and this should include any advertising or promotional materials related to single sticks.
“Consider licensing of retail vendors of tobacco products to control the sale of single sticks,” the report stated.
GYTS and Shisha
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in 2009 in Ghana, states that 12.5% of the country’s population then, use at least one tobacco product. Of the number, 14.0% are Males while 10.6% are Females.
Sadly, every year more than 3400 of people in Ghana are killed by tobacco-caused diseases, while more than 53,000 children and more than 75,000 adults continue to use tobacco each day according to the tobacco atlas.
Stakeholders are worried about a new trend which is the introduction of shisha/waterpipe tobacco which is being accepted by many of the youth in Ghana now.
Reports say Shisha is far dangerous than traditional cigarette and because of the shisha pipes and the water inside, it contributes to the spread of infectious and communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and hepatitis among others.
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Frequent shutdown threats prompt state and local safeguards
By Matt Vasilogambros
This article originally appeared on Stateline, an initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts.
President Donald Trump and Congress took the federal government to the brink of another shutdown this week. And yet again, states and cities had to prepare for the worst.
Still reeling from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, state and local officials once again had to grapple with how they might provide aid to their poorest residents, keep open national parks and deliver a host of other services without federal dollars.
Already during Trump’s tenure, there have been three government shutdowns, and the Democratic takeover of the U.S. House might make such impasses even more likely. The looming threat of future shutdowns has prompted some cities and states to create permanent safeguards, from emergency funds to keep national parks open to measures that would extend unemployment insurance and interest-free loans to help furloughed federal workers.
Oregon, for example, is considering legislation that would provide unemployment benefits for essential federal employees, such as members of the Coast Guard, who are compelled to work without pay during shutdowns.
During the last shutdown, Oregon state Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell, the author of the bill, saw a group of Coast Guard wives create a food pantry for struggling families of service members. If another shutdown hits, she wants to make sure those families are protected.
“It’s incredibly frustrating for me,” said the first-term Democrat. “If the federal government isn’t willing to provide stability to people, it’s then the responsibility of the state.”
Lawmakers in Maine are moving ahead with similar legislation that would apply to all federal workers. Those affected by any future shutdown in 2019 lasting longer than 14 days would be able to apply for up to $15,000 in interest-free loans through participating credit unions and banks.
Maine state Sen. Heather Sanborn, who helped pass the legislation out of committee, said she expects the full Senate to pass the bill quickly. Lawmakers didn’t want to wait for another government shutdown to have this debate, worried “the wheels of state government move relatively slowly” and federal workers would be hurt waiting for legislation to get through, the Democrat said.
During the shutdown in January, states including Delaware and Rhode Island also considered aid packages that would have allowed federal workers to either apply for unemployment benefits, receive low- or no-interest loans through public-private partnerships or petition a court to have their rent or mortgage payments suspended during the shutdown. While most of these conversations ceased when the shutdown ended, Connecticut did pass a no-interest loan measure.
‘Prepared and ready’
Shutdowns have changed the way Minnesota budget officials oversee the state’s finances.
Over the past six years, Minnesota Management and Budget has had to plan for a dozen potential federal government shutdowns -- four of which took place. When Congress appears to be at an impasse and the state is at risk of losing federal dollars, the office puts together a statewide contingency and response team to assess how long agencies can run with their current coffers and how soon they may have to begin layoffs.
“We treat shutdowns like we would any natural disaster,” said Commissioner Myron Frans. “We have to find out pretty quickly if we’re going to be able to provide all the services to Minnesotans.”
The damage to Joshua Tree National Park during this last government shutdown will be felt for at least 200 years, officials in Southern California said in late January. Left unprotected by a mostly furloughed staff, the trees were vandalized by some visitors.
Many states, determined to prevent such damage and to avoid the loss of critical tourism dollars, dipped into their own pockets to keep their national parks open.
At least one, Arizona, created a special fund in 2018 to ensure that its crown jewel, the Grand Canyon, will remain staffed and open no matter what the federal government does.
During the most recent shutdown, Arizona spent more than $193,000 to keep the park open, for which the state was “prepared and ready,” said Patrick Ptak, communications director for Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. “I don’t think it’s any surprise that Washington is operating this way,” Ptak said, “and that’s why we have plans like this in place.”
Impact on cities
Cities are “incredulous” that the federal government repeatedly shutters, said Mike Wallace, National League of Cities program director for community and economic development.
Many cities already are struggling because of stagnant federal funding, the result of automatic spending cuts enacted during the Obama administration. And cities now have less leeway to raise local taxes because residents can no longer deduct all of those payments on their federal returns, thanks to Trump’s new tax law.
“It’s out of their control,” Wallace said. “Cities rely on certainty from the federal government.”
Without that certainty, some cities are enacting ordinances designed to protect federal workers and temporarily prop up federally funded programs.
During the last shutdown, Lancaster, California, implemented a series of assistance programs for federal workers, including deferring payments for various municipal fees like business licensing, parking citation and recreational programs. The city is prepared to trigger those programs once again should another shutdown hit.
Salt Lake City just approved a new program that would draw money from the city's general fund to provide federal employees with up to $1,500 in a one-time, no-interest loan in the case of a future shutdown.
But even the most extensive preparations can’t protect states and localities from all the damage a shutdown causes. The most recent one drained tax revenue from regions across the country. Just around the nation’s capital, where 400,000 federal and contract employees work, D.C., Virginia and Maryland lost nearly $200 million in tax revenue.
The 35-day shutdown pushed many cities and states to a financial breaking point. If there is ever another one that lasts longer, it will be nearly impossible for them to shield residents from the effects.
When negotiations between congressional Democrats and Republicans weren’t going well late last week, the Michigan State Budget Office sent an email to department heads asking how long they could fund vital programs without a renewal of federal funds.
The office did the same thing in December, at the outset of a shutdown that ended Jan. 25. Generally, the response from departments was that they could hold out for about 45 days.
“Unfortunately, it’s become so commonplace now,” said Kurt Weiss, a spokesman for the Michigan office. “It’s a constant feeling of, ‘Will we have another shutdown?’ It’s just one of those looming things over your head that adds to the stress of the job.”
Kristen Cox, executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, used a harsher tone.
“It’s so pathetic,” Cox said. “If there’s another shutdown, we have to go into worst-case-scenario mode. We can’t float these federal programs. It’s not our job. I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on -- do your job.”
No federal shutdown, not even the recent record-breaker, has lasted so long that states have had to stop a federal aid program or use state dollars to keep it going, said John Hicks, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Association of State Budget Officers.
But the threat of prolonged or repeated shutdowns risks states’ financial health, Hicks said. States must prepare for the possibility that a future shutdown might force them to furlough or temporarily lay off some of their own workers and use state money to pay for federal programs.
“It’s a cloud,” he said.
And then there are the less tangible, but no less profound, effects of repeated shutdowns.
Frans, at Minnesota Management and Budget, said shutdowns have had a corrosive effect on public confidence, “damaging the brand of good government.”
“People lose faith when you have these shutdowns,” he said. “People roll their eyes and don’t differentiate between state and federal government. … They think all government doesn’t work.”
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Women leaders speak about leadership
Alison Wynn
In an age where over 50% of college graduates are women, women still struggle to reach higher levels of leadership in universities like Stanford. Furthermore, women faculty report having less voice and feeling less valued by their colleagues than men faculty, according to a 2008 Stanford study. The Clayman Institute's Voice & Influence Program combats this problem by empowering women faculty at Stanford to have more voice in their disciplines, departments, and public debates.
Participants recently celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Voice & Influence Program at a Women’s Leadership Dinner. The event featured a panel discussion with two experienced women leaders: Leslie Hume, who recently served on the Stanford Board of Trustees, and Patti Gumport, Professor of Education and Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Stanford.
Voice & Influence Program participants—emerging women leaders from diverse fields at Stanford—met throughout the year in networking and educational sessions designed to help them develop the tools and skills required for leadership. The program works in tandem with long-term measures, such as hiring more women and improving organizational culture, to bolster women's influence. Additionally, the Clayman Institute has launched a free, online version of the Voice & Influence Program, as the founding educational partner of Lean In.
Hume and Gumport share their experiences and offer advice for the future
At the Women's Leadership Dinner, Hume and Gumport spoke with the audience about how to attain leadership positions, the joys and challenges of such roles, and strategies to give women more voice. Shelley Correll, director of the Clayman Institute, moderated the discussion.
Correll: Tell us about your leadership journey. How did you end up in your role, what do you like about that role, and what are some of the challenges?
Hume: When I was first approached about chairing the Board at the end of 2007, I was both flattered and honored but said, “I don’t think I’m the person for the job.”I was concerned about my lack of background in business and finance. I was assured that this wasn’t a problem, that the Board had deep bench strength in this area, and that financial problems were not at the forefront of the Board agenda. Needless to say, when the market crashed the week before my first Board meeting as Chair in October 2008, the university’s finances became the main topic of the Board agenda. I quickly received an education about a host of issues that I had not anticipated.
A lot of being Board Chair is about relationships and relationship-building. It’s about working to create an environment in the boardroom where you can have candid conversations about sometimes very thorny, complex issues. We need to be open and honest, reach a consensus, and move on.
To foster this kind of environment, you must get to know your trustees individually, their interests, their passions, what talents and expertise you can harness individually and collectively for the good of the university. Stanford is blessed with an extraordinary group of trustees who are completely dedicated to the university. How can their knowledge and interests add value to the work of the university and assist the President and Provost?
Gumport: I had been serving in a leadership capacity (chair of the social sciences division) in the School of Education. I also had a vital research agenda, grants, graduate students, and teaching responsibilities. I was very busy. In fact I was so busy, when the Provost’s secretary invited me to lunch with the Provost, my instinctive reply was, “I don’t want to have lunch.” (My advice to you is: don’t say, “I don’t want to have lunch” with the Provost.)
I turned down his offer for the Vice Provost position at first. Then I realized what an amazing opportunity this is to work on something I care deeply about. I saw this as an opportunity to have impact in a new way, both immediately across the entire university and longer-term as we prepare graduate students for an uncertain future.
I like solving problems. I like making the world around us a better place, including our university and the higher education enterprise itself. It’s a great platform to be idealistic for me, and it really fits who I am. I have a strong ethos of service.
I feel like this role is a blessing, and it’s the right fit. I didn’t anticipate that after 20 years feeling very fulfilled in my faculty responsibilities. This role is a natural extension of my previous work – and an unprecedented opportunity given support from the Provost and President.
Correll: How can we move the needle on women’s leadership? What are the kinds of leadership roles that would help give women more voice in the university?
Hume: When I left the board, it was about 30 percent women. One of the things we struggled with is: what can we do to identify women who have potential to become great Board members and put them in positions where they can show their leadership ability? We have to start developing the pool of candidates for trustees early on. We strive to keep this on the radar screen in a constant, intentional way. Programs like Voice & Influence will help make a difference.
Gumport: If you think of leadership more as a state of mind or disposition, we can all lead. You can lead from the place you’re in, or you can lead in more formal roles as well. I also think we should emphasize relationship-building more as a core leadership skill. Learning how to connect with people, listen, and establish trust is critical. The more we practice, the better we’ll be when we have opportunities to step into these roles.
Don't close the door behind you—using power and influence to help others
During the closing discussion, the audience emphasized the importance of mentorship and sponsorship. Both types of relationships are important ways to advance women.
In a mentoring relationship, a more experienced mentor provides advice and guidance to a less experienced mentee. In a sponsoring relationship, the sponsor actively seeks opportunities to promote and develop his or her protégée.
In particular, the audience agreed that mentorship programs spanning disciplines would allow women to feel comfortable asking honest questions and would leverage Stanford’s strength as a highly interdisciplinary university. By providing women with connections beyond their discipline, such programs could enable women to learn more about the university and how to be successful here.
Gumport emphasized the responsibility women leaders have to help others: “One of the things I’ve learned in this job is: when you’re at the table, there’s a reason you’re at the table. Keep in mind that other people aren’t at the table. Give voice to the other people who aren’t there. Include different dimensions of diversity. It’s our responsibility. If we don’t, nobody will.”
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Home / Featured Content / Oslo and Areas Without Cars: One More Step
Oslo and Areas Without Cars: One More Step
We need to change our vision to solve our transportation issues.
April 30, 2019 by Enrique Dans Leave a Comment
From next month, Oslo’s city center will be a car-free zone, after the authorities there have removed the final few parking spaces on its streets over the last couple of years, despite protests from residents. Internal combustion engines are now banned and the Norwegian capital now has the highest density of electric cars in the world and is a place where far fewer people drive to work, making life easier for pedestrians, who use public transport and ride bicycles or scooters in lanes created out of all those parking spaces.
The authorities in Oslo estimate that 61% of carbon dioxide emissions come from transportation and 39% from private vehicles, and so they have declared war on cars, making it virtually impossible to use them.
Oslo residents in areas where traffic is restricted who don’t have access to a garage now have a problem, because the streets are finally being put to everybody’s use. In the future, when our cities have been redesigned, we’ll look back and understand that parking cars on the street never made sense: it’s unsightly and generates traffic problems as people drive around looking for somewhere to leave their vehicles.
Technology now means that electric vehicles, which in most cities are not subject to restrictions, are increasingly affordable: in response, the authorities in many countries are incentivizing their use so as to speed up the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles. The pressure on the market now being exercised by companies such as Tesla and the imminent availability of Chinese-made electric vehicles will speed up the process. Similarly, it’s only a matter of time before we see the creation of fleets of autonomous electric vehicles offering low-cost transportation, meaning that it will make no sense to own our own cars.
The statistics show that younger people around the world are much less interested in owning or driving their own vehicle, either because they can’t afford to, because they don’t see it as a priority, because they’d rather spend the money on other things, or simply because they prefer using public transportation, transport apps or other widely available options. Soon, owning a car will be something only the older generation will cling on to, at least until they are too old to drive safely.
This generational change, together with the steady increase in the availability of transportation options as a service, rather than ownership, will decisively urban planning and public spending. Suggesting, as some in the Spanish media have, that Spain needs to replace its current fleet of 28 million internal combustion engine vehicles with a similar number of electric vehicles is madness: instead, we have to move toward a scenario where very few people need to own their own vehicle, because their needs are met by convenient alternatives.
The electric vehicle is, without a doubt, part of the future and the solution to many of the challenges we currently face. But the real solution goes much further, and is in the reinvention of transport as a service. Here’s why: think about going to work every day via a service that picks you up and drops you off, door-to-door; think about the time you’d have to read, doze, work or whatever. Now think how much the cost of that service would have to fall so that it would compensate the total cost of owning your vehicle, and how much convenience you would you lose if that service were shared by other people — carpooling — or if you had to walk one or two streets to find the vehicle. Options that today are still relatively costly will soon be much more competitive and more widely available. The solution to our transportation needs is not about owning an electric car: it is about changing our vision.
Originally published on Medium. Reprinted with permission and under this Creative Commons License. Check out Enrique’s book “Everything Is Going to Change.”
Filed Under: Environment, Featured Content Tagged With: Air Pollution, enviroment, Europe, health, Norway, success
About Enrique Dans
Enrique Dans is Professor at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. He is the author of "Everything Is About to Change". Check out his blog here, or follow him on Twitter.
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Transcultural Community
What does it mean to be a transcultural community? South African pastor One Mokgatle defines “Transcultural” as “a community that reflects, embraces and enjoys the diversity of its context, but by the power of the gospel transcends it and creates one new community in Christ”. When we planted Regeneration Church in the city of Monash, Melbourne in 2017 we decided that “Transcultural Community” was going to be one of our core values. We are aiming to reach the suburb of Clayton, the most ethnically diverse suburb in Australia with 122 nationalities represented, so we want to be a church that welcomes people from every nation. Yet, the impetus to make “Transcultural” a core value was not just missional and pragmatic, but theological and biblical.
The Gospel Creates a Transcultural Community
Ephesians 2:1-10 is one of my favourite gospel summaries in all of Scripture. In the next few verses, Paul applies the gospel to the Ephesian Christians by first reminding them that they being Gentile were excluded from God’s promise but have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Then he goes on to say this:
“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility”.
The gospel breaks down every national and ethnic boundary. The people of God are no longer defined by nationality or ethnicity but rather by faith in Christ. A vertical reconciliation between God and humanity now leads to a horizontal reconciliation between people. Peace or “shalom” is the goal. This is not just the cessation of war but wholeness, health, security, harmony, prosperity and well-being. Therefore, the gospel destroys racism, ethnocentrism and all forms of cultural pride to create a transcultural community.
The Goal of the Gospel is a Transcultural Community
“After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice:
“Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:9-10)
In Revelation 7, we get a glimpse of the ultimate, final, triumphant church. Every Christian that ever lived throughout history from every nation, tribe, people and language, gathered around the throne to worship Jesus. The amazing thing is that we don’t somehow get assimilated into some heavenly monoculture. Rather, each people group retains its language and culture in the New Creation. The goal of the gospel is a people of God redeemed from every nation, tribe, people and language. The local church should be a foretaste of this heavenly reality. If the ultimate church is a movie, then the local church should be a trailer.
The Gospel Transcends Culture
Some people might ask why “transcultural” instead of “multicultural”? While “multicultural” communicates that there are many cultures, “transcultural” communicates that there is something that transcends the many cultures. The gospel of Jesus Christ. The way to achieve a transcultural community is to value the strengths and uniqueness of every culture while not elevating any culture above the other. At the same time, we must allow the gospel to critique the weaknesses and idols of every culture. As we pursue a transcultural community, what emerges is the culture of the kingdom of heaven. John Piper says, “The bloodline of Jesus Christ is deeper than the bloodlines of race. The death and resurrection of the Son of God for sinners is the only sufficient power to bring the bloodlines of race into the single bloodline of the cross”.
Categories: Articles, Christian Living, Gospel CommunityBy Stephen Tan March 22, 2018
Author: Stephen Tan
Stephen Tan is pastor and church planter at Regeneration Church in Monash, Melbourne. He is married to Kallie and they live with Cloud, their fluffy and friendly Japanese Spitz. Stephen grew up in Malaysia and is convinced that Malaysia has the best food. He is still waiting for Liverpool FC to win their first Premier League title.
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NCC, CBN sign MoU on mobile money, financial inclusion
By Adeyemi Adepetun
12 April 2018 | 4:20 am
As part of moves to strengthen mobile money segment of Nigeria’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Inked by both the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, and the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday in Abuja, both expressed optimism about mobile money penetration in the country.
Danbatta said the landmark event was an output of efforts by the joint committee set up by the two regulatory bodies.
“On the basis of the MoU we’ve signed, the two organisations have indicated commitment towards driving the financial inclusion in the country as well as ensuring improvement in the mobile money penetration,” he pointed out.
Earlier, Danbatta told the CBN Governor that the NCC’s digital transformation policy is aimed at improving good governance with specific emphasis on key sectors of the economy like finance, education, and transportation.
He said the Commission will not rest on its laurels until similar efforts are replicated in other sectors of the economy in the digital transformation ecosystem.
In his remarks, the CBN Governor noted that with the signing of the MoU the goal of achieving 80 per cent penetration in financial inclusion is now realisable.
“With this signing, we are now very sure that we will very easily improve the level of financial inclusion from the level it is today, which is about 40 per cent, and we set a target for ourselves by 2020 that the level of financial inclusion should increase to close to 80 per cent,” he said.
Speaking further, Emefiele said the MoU provides the framework for licensing of payment service providers, and also guides the workings of the stakeholders both in the banking and telecommunication industries about driving not just the mobile payment but also the payment system in Nigeria.
“Our teams have worked for several months trying to put together this landmark document with an intention to ensure that the NCC and the Central Bank of Nigeria can work together to produce a payment system in Nigeria, reducing cash transaction and enhancing cashless operations. It will also facilitate a more robust payment system,” he said.
Godwin EmefieleMobile moneyUmar Danbatta
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SaferChurches
Community and Missions
Prayer/Praise
Horizon Church was established in 1949 as a pioneer church plant of the Assemblies of God in Australia under the leadership of Pastor Norm Armstrong who was passionate about seeing a Pentecostal witness established in the Sutherland area. The first meeting was in the Sutherland School of Arts Hall.
In the early 1950s the current property at 7-9 Stapleton Avenue, Sutherland was purchased and constructed.
Over the years, the church has been through several name changes. It was originally founded as Sutherland AOG, then becoming the Christian Growth Centre until 2000 when it was renamed Shire Christian Centre. At this time the church moved from an unincorporated body to a company limited by guarantee and in May 2006 the church was rebranded as Shirelive.
On the 20th October 2013, Pastors Brad & Alison Bonhomme were appointed as the Senior Pastors and in February 2018 the church was rebranded as Horizon Church.
When the legal entity changed in 2000, from an unincorporated body to a Company limited by guarantee, the Church moved to an Eldership Board governance model where the congregation function as partners in the vision. Day to day operations are managed by in-house staff with the support of a Board of Directors. The church adheres to accepted accounting standards and an independent firm conducts an annual audit. The limited company provides reports to ASIC and the Australian Charities Commission.
Horizon Church regularly ministers to well over 2,000 people through it’s weekend services, children’s, youth, young adult and adult programs.
We would love to hear from you. Please contact us with any
enquiries, prayer requests or praise reports.
7 Stapleton Avenue
Sutherland NSW 2232
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Mon - Thurs
Sunday Services: 9:30am & 5:30pm
Friday Youth: 6:30pm-9:00pm
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In Blog,Events,NCHRD News
COUNTY ENGAGEMENTS: Conversation circles between HRDs, service providers and Duty Bearers
THEME: Enhancing The Role Of HRDs in Governance and Encouraging Constant Dialogue for Complementary and Effective Relationships
In Kenya, activism increasingly combines informal networks and formal organizations to some effect, and these activists have in general distanced themselves from the political opposition and views creating a non- cordial working relationship between HRDs and duty bearers.
The work of HRDs is well anchored in international law through the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights further recognizes the critical role of HRDs and calls for their protection by respective states. Chapter 4 of the Kenyan Constitution 2010 has the Bill of Rights which calls for protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. However, the same is not anchored in national legislation. There are however existence of provisions in substantive legislation that threaten the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights which HRDs fall victim to.
NCHRD-K has observed increased intolerance of human rights defenders’’ work. HRDs are faced with personal threats, physical attacks and killings because of highlighting issues of public concern and violations. They are further faced with legal challenges as their work is criminalized. In the past years, several HRDs have been charged under laws that criminalize the right to peaceful assembly like rioting after proclamation, incitement to cause violence, resisting arrest and unlawful assembly.
HRDs working on critical but sensitive issues like countering violence extreme have been physically targeted and faced with arbitrary arrest, detention and even torture. This cuts across the country where HRDs are arrested and charged for unlawful assembly, slapped with punitive bail and bond terms. Other HRDs like journalists and bloggers have faced libel suits and criminal charges that include undermining the authority of a public officer among others.
NCHRD-K has further documented legislative and administrative challenges that limit the civic space within which HRDs and CSOs are able to carry out their human rights work.
It is on this basis that NCHRD-K will facilitate dialogue between the HRDs, service providers, media and the duty bearers in various counties. This will include members of judiciary, county government officials and national police service to create awareness of the existence of HRDs in the county and their critical role in the promotion and protection of human rights and good governance, foster political will for HRDs in governance, and encourage constant dialogue for a complementary and effective relationship.
To create awareness of the existence of HRDs in the county and the kind of work they do in protection and promotion of human rights in the county.
Linkages between HRDs’ Networks, SOGIE HRDs, service providers and Media. This will help to create an effective working relationship between the HRDs and Duty Bearers by establishing areas of collaboration and action plan.
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#culture /art & design
Your Last Chance to See Turner Prize–Nominated British Artist Angela Bulloch
Last chance to see … Turner Prize–nominated Angela Bulloch, acclaimed British artist, in Hong Kong, and her show One Way Conversation at Simon Lee Gallery which runs until November 19. Bulloch works across multiple media, including installation, sculpture, painting, sound, light and video, her works making use of cybernetics. For this show, Bulloch presents stacks or columns of polyhedra formed in steel, with a highly stylised geometry and manufactured surface sheen that alludes to minimalism and technology. The columns are conceived and designed using a digital-imaging programme, and evoke a retro-futurity, borne of the digital realm, yet recalling the classical Modernism of Constantin Brancusi’s Endless Columns. #legend spoke with Bulloch.
You must get sick of people referencing Brancusi with this work.
No. Not at all. That beautiful modern sculpture is from another time. I’m working one hundred years after that. And we’re dealing with a much more digital world. The work is of its time. Now, the audience, today’s kids, are dealing with a digital world.
I start by sitting in a virtual space inside a computer, and pulling lots of odd shapes from nothing and getting the computer to do all the complicated calculations for me. So that’s how I start. It’s not like the object is not an integral form that is hacked away at and achieved.
So you work inside-out rather than outside in?
Yes, and it starts with a whole series of numbers and calculations and forms, vectors, and it ends taking a shape, getting into a room and in reality. So you can do all sorts of crazy things within a computer, but will it actually stand up in reality is a whole other question.
Let me read you something Antony Gormley wrote about Brancusi’s Endless Column: “It displays the idea that a work does not have to picture anything. It should simply be a place that can act on you as an instrument, so in some way you can feel yourself anew in the world.” Can you apply that to these works?
They are objects made in such a way that – they are totem-like. That’s because we are human and it’s nearly impossible not to have some sort of projected idea of there being other standing figures in the room, and what happens when I put together an exhibition like this, is that you have to imagine people walking around them. That’s also a good reason why it’s important to have something with a different form, like wall paintings, which are very insubstantial. That completely alters the visual concept of space on the wall as the backdrop for the sculpture. That’s another element of the tension. It’s not just us in the room, there’s sculptures and paintings on the wall and the frisson between all of us. I mean geometric forms standing there are not at all human, but I would defy anybody not to have that phobia or feeling.
What about upping the phobia by having them move? Is there a temptation to animate them? Give them a life.
I have made works like this which have animation with light.
What was the moment when Angela Bulloch happened as an artist?
I finished my degree in 1988 and it happened one month later. The Freeze Exhibition put together by Damien Hirst and myself and a few other friends, and that was the beginning of a lot of things.
Do you trade work with Damien?
He would like to but I’m not such a big collector as he is. I don’t have a big enough place to put them.
Like his new Caruso St John-designed gallery?
Yes, they [the architects] just won a big prize for that.
When did the fixation with geometry/shapes/cybernetics start in your work?
Well these works started in January 2014. So this is a new method. I was doing The Pixel work was 2000. I’ve always held different sorts of approaches to handling things. Sculpture has always been the main thing, but I work with text, with animation, with music a lot. I do theatre, I work with political ideas.
What’s a political idea. Can you share an example?
Using text from the UN in places that look great and having them read in separate languages.
Who is your artistic legend?
God that’s so hard. It’s endless and incredible.
Do you enjoy the artistic process of making?
Great ideas and great results from making something can be great, but it’s also the experience of making it than can be so enjoyable. It’s the enjoyment factor. It’s a bit like love. If you love something, you want rather to be somewhat amateur, to love and to love again, the act of loving is what you love and not the thing.
The name, headline or tagline of your show, One Way Conversation, who determines that. A curator or you, and when does it happen. At the beginning or the end?
The title, in this case, came out of a long conversation between me and my boyfriend. I had proposed several, and wasn’t happy with them. It’s a song called Sunrise by New Order. It’s quite dark, but as the lyrics get darker and darker the music gets more up. It’s a sort of dichotomy. That seemed somehow what you get when you work in a virtual space. You want to have a conversation but it’s not going to happen.
Will it change my experience if I come back to the gallery tomorrow listening to Sunrise?
I’m going to try it. I think it’s a good idea. I sent the lyrics to the gallery yesterday, to give them some background. I’ll listen to it later. It’s playing with expectations.
In retrospect, what for you is the 20th century’s Mona-Lisa-moment in art? Is it Damien’s shark?
You know, the piece only became so famous because it was stolen. And then people would go just to look at the empty space. It was sort of like anti-art. It’s a kind of hole. One great show now is Philippe Parreno at the Turbine Hall in London at Tate Modern. It’s just a fabulous thing. It’s very now. And people should have a chance to get to see it. Use your megaphone to alert their attention to that!
What are you at work on now?
I just completed a big four-part work in four separate atria of a new building. The architect was Richard Rogers, and it’s in a part of the new Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital, London - it’s a big new outpatients building right by London Bridge. I do projects like that sometimes. It’s interesting to work alongside good architects rather than for developers. I’ve also just been approached by an important group of architects based in London but I’ve just signed a non-disclosure agreement so I’m not allowed to talk about it.
I like the ruff-like collar on your shirt. Who’s it by?
Alexander McQueen.
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Haute ‘Hoods: Celebrities on the Move in New York City
by Haley Willard
Here’s the latest on which athletes, artists and other high-profile personalities are buying, renting or selling homes in New York City.
Maurizio Gucci’s Olympic Tower penthouse in Midtown
Gucci’s Duplex Penthouse at Olympic Tower is going for $35 million. Purchased by Maurizio Gucci in the ’70s, the exquisite penthouse is located at Midtown’s renowned Olympic Tower Gucci’s daughters, Ales- sandra and Allegra, currently own the residence located on the 50th and 51st floors.
Pop Princess Taylor Swift Rents West Village Townhouse For $39,500/Month. Taylor Swift has temporarily moved out of her swanky abode— the $20 million-dollar, nine-bed-room, eight-and-a-half-bathroom Tribeca duplex she acquired in 2015—as it undergoes a year-long renovation. In the meantime, she is renting a 5,400-square-foot, four-floor brick townhouse at 23 Cornelia St. in the West Village for a reported $39,500 per month.
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L.A. Clippers’ ‘J.J.’ Redick bought this $4.25 million penthouse in a recently renovated Brooklyn warehouse.
L.A. Clippers’ ‘J.J.’ Redick Scores $4.25M Brooklyn Penthouse. Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jonathan “J.J.” Redick recently moved into a swanky three-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse in Dumbo. Purchased for $4.25 million, the 2,058-square-foot duplex is located at 51 Jay St. in a renovated warehouse that was converted into luxury condominiums.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo sold their SoHo loft on Greene Street for $5.5 million.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Sell Their Spacious SoHo Digs. Shortly after the couple announced they were expecting, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo quickly sold their SoHo loft at 112 Greene St. The price tag? A cool $5.5 million. It seems that the parents to be figured 2,800 square feet of space might not be enough for the two of them and their soon-to-be newborn.
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in Mind & Brain, Trending
A Zen Master explains the real difference between true love and just being attached
by Justin Brown June 7, 2017, 7:37 am 5 Comments
Are you in love with your partner or are you just attached to them? Have you ever been told that to truly love someone you have to set them free?
Love can be complicated, and the line between being attached and genuinely in love is subtle and fraught with danger.
Yet understanding the real difference between true love and attachment is essential if you’re going to experience genuine connections with people in your life.
The spiritual guru Osho explains the key difference in the passage below from The Book of Secrets.
Some of his words are challenging, but you’ll be rewarded if you read right to the bottom.
Love becomes attachment because there is no love. You were just playing, deceiving yourself. The attachment is the reality; the love was just a foreplay. So whenever you fall in love, sooner or later you discover you have become an instrument – and then the whole misery begins. What is the mechanism? Why does it happen?
Just a few days ago a man came to me and he was feeling very guilty. He said, “I loved a woman. I loved her very much. The day she died I was weeping and crying, but suddenly I became aware of a certain freedom within me, as if some burden had left me. I felt a deep breath, as if I had become free.”
That moment he became aware of a second layer of his feeling. Outwardly he was weeping and crying and saying, “I cannot live without her. Now it will be impossible, or the life will be just like death. But deep down,” he said, “I became aware that I am feeling very good, that now I am free.”
A third layer began to feel guilt. It said to him, “What are you doing?” And the dead body was lying there just before him, he said to me, and he began to feel a great deal of guilt. He said to me, “help me. What has happened to my mind? Have I betrayed her so soon?”
Nothing has happened; no one has betrayed. When love becomes attachment, it becomes a burden, a bondage. But why does love become an attachment? The first thing to be understood is that if love becomes an attachment, you were just in an illusion that it was love. You were just playing with yourself and thinking that this was love. Really, you were in need of attachment. And if you go still deeper, you will find that you were also in need of becoming a slave.
There is a subtle fear of freedom, and everyone wants to be a slave. Everyone, of course, talks about freedom, but no one has the courage to be really free, because when you are really free you are alone. If you have the courage to be alone, then only can you be free.
But no one is courageous enough to be alone. You need someone. Why do you need someone? You are afraid of your own loneliness. You become bored with yourself. And really, when you are lonely, nothing seems meaningful. With someone you are occupied, and you create artificial meanings around you.
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Soccer: Clubs told that a third UEFA competition set to be introduced
Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Juventus A v Juventus B. Villar Perosa Training Centre, Turin, Italy - August 12, 2018. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli before the match.
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SPLIT, Croatia (Reuters) - A third UEFA club competition is set to be introduced from the 2021-22 season with 32 teams in the group stage, the head of the association representing Europe's biggest clubs said on Tuesday.
European Club Association (ECA) chairman Andrea Agnelli told his members at a meeting in Split that it would be a third-tier competition to run alongside the existing Champions League, UEFA's showcase event, and the second-string Europa League.
The ECA later said in a statement that the proposal was to reduce the number of teams in the Europa League group stage from 48 teams to 32. The Champions League would continue unaltered with 32 teams.
"The 'green light' has been given to introduce a third competition, bringing the overall number of clubs to 96, as of the 2021-22 season," Agnelli said, adding that it still had to be approved by European soccer body UEFA.
Agnelli is also president of Juventus and sits on the UEFA executive committee, occupying one of two seats allocated to club representatives.
Europe used to have a third competition for winners of domestic cup competitions, known as the Cup Winners' Cup, but it was abolished in 1999. Domestic cup winners now enter the Europa League.
The ECA has previously called for more clubs to be involved in European competitions and a "greater certainty of matches" for participating clubs.
ECA vice-chairman Dariusz Mioduski later told reporters that "we seem to be entering the last stage of the discussions on how European football will look over the next several years."
He said that the possibility of expanding the Europa League group stage to 64 teams, without introducing a new competition, had been looked at but discarded.
Mioduski, president of Polish club Legia Warsaw, said that it was too early to give details such as the name of the new competition or who would qualify.
"We are still working a number of issues around it -- how the access would be allocated and how the qualification would look. One of the important things is to limit the qualifying rounds," he said.
"There is already the question of revenue distribution, branding, coefficients."
UEFA said in a statement to Reuters that it was "constantly reviewing" the format of its competitions and "is looking at a variety of options in this respect."
It said various ideas would be discussed "before any decision on potential changes would be made."
Agnelli also repeated his call from last year for a drastic overhaul of the international match calendar, which is drawn up by global soccer body FIFA and allocates dates for national team games.
"A detailed assessment of the existing International Match Calendar is required prior to presenting a new model post-2024. The current model needs modernising," he said.
(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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Poor-due or obligatory charity
Where Zakaah is to Be Spent
It is permissible for a wife to give the zakaah of her wealth to her husband
My wife has gold on which Zakat is due. She is a house wife and has no income of her own. so, I have to pay Zakat foe her. I am mtself under debt and have to return loans. can my wife give me money back which I give her to pay Zakat so that I can pay my loans off.
It is not obligatory for a husband to pay zakaah on behalf of his wife, because zakaah is obligatory on the owner of the wealth. Zakaah is not part of the obligatory maintenance to which a wife is entitled from her husband.
With regard to a wife giving the zakaah of her wealth to her husband, many scholars have said that this is permissible, and they quote as evidence the report narrated by al-Bukhaari (1462) and Muslim (1000) from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him), that when the Prophet SAWS (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) commanded the women to give in charity, Zaynab the wife of ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood came to him and said: “O Prophet of Allaah, today you told us to give in charity. I have some jewellery and I want to give it in charity, but Ibn Mas’ood claims that he and his child are more deserving of my charity.” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Ibn Mas’ood has spoken the truth. Your husband and child are more deserving of your charity.”
Al-Haafiz said:
This hadeeth indicates that it is permissible for a woman to give her zakaah to her husband. This is the view of al-Shaafa’i, al-Thawri and the two companions of Abu Haneefah. It was one of the two reports narrated from Maalik, and from Ahmad.
This is supported by the fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not discuss it further with her, which may be interpretted as meaning that his statement is applicable in general terms, because when she mentioned charity, he did not ask whether this was voluntary charity or obligatory charity (i.e., zakaah). It is as if he said: That is a valid action on your part whether it is obligatory or voluntary.
Some scholars said that it is not allowed for a wife to give the zakaah of her wealth to her husband, because he is going to spend some of it on her, so it is as if she is giving the zakaah to herself. They interpreted this hadeeth as referring to voluntary charity.
Ibn al-Munayyir responded to this view by saying: The possibility that her charity may come back to her also applies in the case of voluntary charity.
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said in al-Sharh al-Mumti’ (6/168-169):
The correct view is that it is permissible to give zakaah to one’s husband if he is one of the people who are entitled to zakaah.
Perhaps evidence for that may be seen in the words that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) spoke to Zaynab the wife of ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood (may Allaah be pleased with them both): “Ibn Mas’ood has spoken the truth. Your husband and child are more deserving of your charity.” We may say that this includes both obligatory and voluntary (naafil) charity. Whatever the case, if this hadeeth is evidence then all well and good, but if it applies only to voluntary charity then with regard to giving zakaah to one’s husband we say: if the husband is poor then he is entitled to zakaah, and where is the evidence that this is not allowed? Because if the ruling can only be proven by evidence, there is no evidence either from the Qur’aan or the Sunnah that a woman cannot give her zakaah to her husband.
The Standing Committee (10/62) was asked:
Is it permissible for a woman to give the zakaah of her wealth to her husband if he is poor?
They replied: it is permissible for a woman to give the zakaah of her wealth to her husband if he is poor so as to ward off his poverty, because of the general meaning of the verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“As-Sadaqaat (here it means Zakaah) are only for the Fuqaraa’ (poor), and Al-Masaakeen (the poor)”
[al-Tawbah 9:60]
Thirdly:
The above applies only to a wife giving her zakaah to her husband. With regard to a husband giving his zakaah to his wife, Ibn al-Mundhir said: They (the scholars) are unanimously agreed that a man should not give his zakaah to his wife, because he is obliged to spend on her, which means that she does not need zakaah.
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Cognac (feat. Jeff Beck & Keith Richards)
Buddy Guy 2018
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Blow By Blow 1975
Cause We've Ended As Lovers
People Get Ready (with Rod Stewart)
Flash 1985
I Ain't Superstitious
Truth 1968
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I Put a Spell On You (feat. Joss Stone)
Emotion & Commotion (Deluxe Version) 2010
Beck's Bolero
About Jeff Beck
While he was as innovative as Jimmy Page, as tasteful as Eric Clapton, and nearly as visionary as Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck never achieved the same commercial success as any of those contemporaries, primarily because of the haphazard way he approached his career. After Rod Stewart left the Jeff Beck Group in 1971, Beck never worked with a charismatic lead singer who could have helped sell his music to a wide audience. Furthermore, he was simply too idiosyncratic, moving from heavy metal to jazz fusion within a blink of an eye. As his career progressed, he became more fascinated by automobiles than guitars, releasing only one album during the course of the '90s. All the while, Beck retained the respect of fellow guitarists, who found his reclusiveness all the more alluring.
Beck began his musical career following a short stint at London's Wimbledon Art College. He earned a reputation by supporting Lord Sutch, which helped him land the job as the Yardbirds' lead guitarist following the departure of Eric Clapton. Beck stayed with the Yardbirds for nearly two years, leaving in late 1966 with the pretense that he was retiring from music. He returned several months later with "Love Is Blue," a single he played poorly because he detested the song. Later in 1967, he formed the Jeff Beck Group with vocalist Rod Stewart, bassist Ron Wood, and drummer Aynsley Dunbar, who was quickly replaced by Mickey Waller; keyboardist Nicky Hopkins joined in early 1968. With their crushingly loud reworkings of blues songs and vocal and guitar interplay, the Jeff Beck Group established the template for heavy metal. Neither of the band's records, Truth (1968) or Beck-Ola (a 1969 album that was recorded with new drummer Tony Newman), was particularly successful, and the bandmembers tended to fight regularly, especially on their frequent tours of the U.S. In 1970, Stewart and Wood left to join the Faces, and Beck broke up the group.
Beck had intended to form a power trio with Vanilla Fudge members Carmine Appice (drums) and Tim Bogert (bass), but those plans were derailed when he suffered a serious car crash in 1970. By the time he recuperated in 1971, Bogart and Appice were playing in Cactus, so the guitarist formed a new version of the Jeff Beck Group. Featuring keyboardist Max Middleton, drummer Cozy Powell, bassist Clive Chaman, and vocalist Bobby Tench, the new band recorded Rough and Ready (1971) and Jeff Beck Group (1972). Neither album attracted much attention. Cactus dissolved in late 1972, and Beck, Bogert, and Appice formed a power trio the following year. The group's lone studio album -- a live record released in Japan but never in the U.K. or U.S. -- was widely panned due to its plodding arrangements and weak vocals, and the group disbanded the following year.
For about 18 months, Beck remained quiet, re-emerging in 1975 with Blow by Blow. Produced by George Martin, Blow by Blow was an all-instrumental jazz fusion album that received strong reviews. Beck collaborated with Jan Hammer, a former keyboardist for Mahavishnu Orchestra, for 1976's Wired, and supported the album with a co-headlining tour with Hammer's band. The tour was documented on the 1977 album Jeff Beck with the Jan Hammer Group: Live.
After the Hammer tour, Beck retired to his estate outside of London and remained quiet for three years. He returned in 1980 with There and Back, which featured contributions from Hammer. Following the tour for There and Back, Beck retired again, returning five years later with the slick, Nile Rodgers-produced Flash. A pop/rock album recorded with a variety of vocalists, Flash featured Beck's only hit single, the Stewart-sung "People Get Ready," and also boasted "Escape," which won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental. During 1987, he played lead guitar on Mick Jagger's second solo album, Primitive Cool. There was another long wait between Flash and 1989's Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop with Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas. Though the album sold only moderately well, Guitar Shop received uniformly strong reviews and won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental. Beck supported the album with a tour, this time co-headlining with guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Again, Beck entered semi-retirement upon the completion of the tour.
In 1992, Beck played lead guitar on Roger Waters' comeback album, Amused to Death. A year later, he released Crazy Legs, a tribute to Gene Vincent and his lead guitarist, Cliff Gallup, which was recorded with Big Town Playboys. Beck remained quiet after the album's release prior to resurfacing in 1999 with Who Else! You Had It Coming followed in 2001 and his 14th release, Jeff, was issued on Epic two years later. An excellent live set, Performing This Week: Live at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, was released in 2008 by Eagle Records. Emotion & Commotion, Beck's first new studio album in seven years, appeared in the spring of 2010. It was greeted by considerable acclaim, including winning two Grammy Awards in 2011 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Appropriately, Beck released a live album called Live and Exclusive from the Grammy Museum in the fall of 2010, followed by Rock & Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul), a salute to Beck's hero featuring vocals by Imelda May.
Over the next few years, Beck gigged regularly, highlighted by a 2013 joint tour with Brian Wilson; the duo planned to record together but those plans fell apart. In April 2015, Beck released Live+, a record culled from concerts given in August 2014 augmented by two new studio cuts. The following summer brought the all-new Loud Hailer, an album recorded with vocalist Rosie Bones and guitarist Carmen Vandenberg. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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» Scientists Take First Photos of Planets Orbiting Other Stars
Scientists Take First Photos of Planets Orbiting Other Stars
Michael Kennedy, PhD
Two groups of astronomers reported this week that, for the first time, they had directly laid eyes on planets outside our solar system. The two groups reported a total of four new "exoplanets:" three are orbiting a star 128 light years away, and another orbits a star 25 light years away. Given that 1 light year is approximately 5.9 trillion miles, these planets won't be visited any time soon.
Planets orbiting distant stars are difficult to see because the parent star's bright light overwhelms any reflected light that the planet may direct towards earth. Although more than 300 exoplanets have been identified, their existence to date has been inferred by indirect means - for example, by observing a planet's effect on other celestial objects (stars, dust rings), or their ability to block light as they pass in front of a star.
Being able to directly image other planets will allow astronomers to determine their chemical composition and perhaps infer whether they could support life. For the current discovery, none of the four are believed to have life-friendly conditions.
A photo of the three-planet system can be found at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory website.
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Private Henry H. Kolm at Kenyon College during ASTP
Military (June 1943-March 1946)
My military career was enjoyable, educational, challenging, and an important factor in shaping my character. That is not to say that it was entirely without hardship and frustration. It is also a great source of satisfaction to have avenged the murder of many family members by having played an important role in defeating the Third Reich as a member of the intelligence team that planned and executed the systematic destruction of the nazi war industry. . I was also selected to interrogate certain generals to collect evidence for the Nuremberg war crime trials, and I helped convict two of them who ordered the bombing of Holland after the Dutch surrender. I was also instrumental in bringing the leading German scientists and engineers to our country before the Russians could capture them . I feel that I contributed significantly to making the world safer.
I was drafted in June 1943, sent to the classification center at Harrisburg. They ignored my language skills and my request for air force assignment, and sent me to the infantry basic training camp at Fort Wheeler, Georgia, where I spent a very hot summer. I was naturalized in a federal court in Macon Georgia, along with about fifty other soldiers, most of them refugees from Nazi invasions. I was honorably discharged from the Military Intelligence Service in March 1946 with the rank of staff sergeant.
Infantry basic involved three or four months of calisthenics, 20 mile forced marches, infiltration courses (crawling through mud, barbed wire, brambles under live machine gun fire eighteen inches above ground, with grenades, artillery rounds anti-personnel mines, and tear gas exploding all around, with a full pack, munitions belt, gas mask , bayonet, hand grenades and rifle, hand-to-hand combat, and countless days of target practice using M-1 (Garand) rifles, carbines, pistols, light and heavy, 30 and 50 caliber machine guns, assault rifles. We used targets at 100 and 300 yards, and aerial windsocks towed behind Cessna 119 artillery observer planes. We also had parachute training using towers at nearby Fort Benning, where our daughter Cornelia did her prarachute training many years later.
I learned to understand and appreciate comrades from every region and every walk of life, men I would never have met otherwise. I also discovered my strengths. I was tougher than most when it came to forced marches and push-ups, and better than most when it came to marksmanship. I earned one of the two highest medals for every weapon; expert or sharpshooter. I never panicked on jump towers or infiltration courses. It was not uncommon to see a soldier panic and be carried away on a stretcher. There was always a chaplain and an ambulance at infiltration courses. I was not good at throwing hand grenades, never having played baseball. But I could field-strip and re-assemble my rifle while blindfolded faster than most. I loved baked beans (and still do) and was the Mess Sergeant’s favorite kp helper. Alec Templeton, the blind pianist, performed for us one day, and I am awed at his courage and skill to this day.
After infantry basic in fall 1943 I was assigned to the newly formed ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program), with a parallel Navy program called V-12 and sent first to Stetson University and then to Rollins College in Florida for intensive college level language training in French, which I already spoke fluently. Rollins is an upscale co-ed college on a lake and paradise compared to Fort Wheeler. We were heroes to the girls and thoroughly spoiled. I had lots of dates, mostly canoeing and swimming.
After two or three months at Rollins I was sent to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where I spent most of the winter studying modern history and international politics and diplomacy in preparation for the intelligence service.. Kenyon is one of the first land grant colleges, and specializes in training students for diplomatic service with the state department. President Rutherford B. Hayes went to Kenyon, and his dorm room was the one directly above mine, with an appropriate brass plaque on the door. We had no Christmas leave, so father came to spend a few days with me. I remember introducing him to the organist with whom I had made friends, and playing the organ. I also remember horse-drawn sleigh rides in bright moonlight with some of the co-eds. Kenyon has its own airport and offered flight training. There is also a very active equestrian department to teach a skill important for diplomats.
In early spring 1944 the Army and Navy decided to terminate their training programs and I was assigned to active duty with the 220th Armored Engineer Battalion of the 20th Armored Division, which was then on maneuvers with the 14th Armored Division near Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Our mission was to prepare for the invasion of Europe, more specifically to move from the Italian coast (the famous Anzio beachhead) across France to attack the Siegfried Line as part of Patton’s Seventh Army. I was assigned to the Battalion intelligence section, commanded by a Captain Barbarossa, a civil engineer and MIT alumnus with whom I got along very well. I was promoted to staff sergeant, and I had my own jeep and did forward reconnaissance, liaison, and demolition work. We were testing and learning to use all of the newest high-tech weapons.
Sherman tanks with gyro-stabilized 105 mm rifles, that could fire while moving.
The "preacher", a 155mm rifle mounted on a bare M-7 (Sherman) tank chassis, which could outrange the 88 mm and 105mm rifles on German tanks.
Shaped satchel charges (munroe charges) that could blow a neat hole through the 2 inch thick steel hatch of a pillbox.
Jellied gasoline flame throwers that could melt through a steel hatch in seconds.
The snake, a 600 foot long W-profile steel snake (two highway barriers bolted together to form two explosive-filled pockets between them) which a tank could push through a dragon-tooth field and blow up to clear a path wide enough for a tank.
The British Bailey steel truss bridge and the American M-10 Pneumatic Pontoon bridge, as well as the Brockway bridge-building truck.
And a new US artillery barrage tactic known as "TOT" (time-on-target), which enabled all of the artillery battalions of our two divisions to maintain a continuous barrage, guided by forward observers who gave fire corrections to each gun on the basis of a precise fire-time schedule. It had been used successfully against general Rommel’s army in Africa.
We were joined by members of the tenth mountain division, who trained for the Anzio beachhead attack, and brought the new 4.2 inch chemical mortar that could be broken down to be backpacked by three mountain climbers. I met some very tough characters.
Groups of generals from the Pentagon visited frequently to observe these new weapons and tactics used against bunkers and tank obstacles in the dummy Siegfried line. I was often assigned to drive visiting generals to the front lines. Eisenhower visited several times, always wearing his friendly smile. Patton also came.
I had a chance to drive tanks and learned to use use high-tech weapons like jellied gasoline flame throwers and shaped charges.
After several months of maneuvers our two divisions embarked for Europe, but captain Barbarossa recommended me for officer candidate school and I was sent to Corps of Engineer headquarters at Fort Belvoir, south of Washington.
I learned surveying, road building, demolition, bridge building, and my battalion command assignment was the construction of a timber trestle bridge across a 300 foot wide river strong enough to carry a Sherman M-7 main battle tank (35 tons) and using only timber from the surrounding forest. I befriended the sergeant in charge of the motor pool, and spent weekends getting a license to drive virtually all vehicles including graders, bulldozers and tanks. I earned good grades in everything but leadership, and was "washed back" for more training with the next cycle. A seventeen year old "ninety day wonder" was not considered fit to command an engineer company, The Corps feels that an engineer lieutenant is worth at least as much as a colonel in any other branch. I didn’t think I had much chance for a commission in The Corps.
While waiting for assignment to the next cycle, I had myself assigned to the motor pool, and drove staff cars, busses and ambulances. One day I was assigned to drive some officers to the Pentagon. While waiting I decided to try to get into the intelligence service. I managed to talk my way into the innermost ring of the Pentagon, to the office of general Bissel, head of G-2. The general emerged just in time to hear my history and my reasons for wanting to join G-2, and when I was about to be shown the door, he intervened. "How did you manage to get to this office?" He asked. It was the office of the chiefs of staff. . Then he said "This is the kind of man we want in G-2. assign him to Ritchie!" My orders were in Fort Belvoir by the time I got back.
Fort Meade, also known as Fort Ritchie, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Maryland was the Military Intelligence Training Center for training personnel for G-2, and the "OSS", the "Office of Strategic Services", the joint special forces branch, predecessor of the CIA.
It was tough training. Calisthenics, Obstacle courses, parachute training, tumbling, night orienteering, hand-to-hand combat, and familiarization with all weapons, German and Japanese, including assault rifles and bazookas and he famous German "burp-gun". We also learned to read stereoscopic aerial reconnaissance photographs to detect objects such as camouflaged gun emplacements and docks. In the process I managed to impair my accommodation-convergence ratio by learning to diverge my eyes to view stereo-pairs without using a prismatic stereoscope, a cool skill among intelligence people. After the war I suffered double-vision and had to spend several months exercising with stereoscopes to restore my accommodation-convergence ratio.
At the end of my training cycle in July 1945 I was among a very small group of German-speaking graduates selected for a secret assignment. Arno Mayer, a refugee from Luxembourg, and Leslie Wilson, a language student from Texas, were among us. We were taken in unmarked cars to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s plantation south of the capital, and told that our official address would be "Post Office Box 1142, Arlington, Virginia". We were not to disclose our actual location or mission.
The "plantation was part of Fort Hunt, the fortification against attack from the Potomac, with a row of gun emplacements and underground ammunition bunkers. In the woods surrounding the mansion, were two fenced stockades for enlisted prisoners and a number of cabins where German generals and other key prisoners were housed and interrogated. We were issued new officer’s uniforms without branch or rank insignia and assigned rooms in the bachelor officer quarters. There was a very plush officer club complete with swimming pool and golf course. There was also a secret underground building which housed offices, conference rooms, and a facility with many cubbies occupied by agents who recorded all conversations taking place in all prison enclosures and cabins. They used red vinyl records; magnetic tape hadn’t been invented yet. We answered directly to General Bissel, head of G-2 (Intelligence) in the innermost ring of the Pentagon.
At the time our campaign against General Rommel’s Africa Corps was nearing a victorious conclusion, and we were beginning to plan the invasion of Europe. US did most of the daytime bombing of Germany, and the British did most of the night-time bombing. Our prime mission was to assess the results from daily aerial photos and talks with mission pilots, and by the interrogation of critical prisoners and professional spies. We were to plan and guide the strategic destruction of the German war industry by what today would be called "surgical strikes".
My first personal "customer" was a Colonel Rudolf Hesse, a Prussian faculty member of the German War College and prime strategy advisor to Hitler. He worshiped Klausewitz (who wrote the bible on warfare) and actually loathed Hitler for having betrayed the Wehrmacht by ignoring competent advice (such as his own). He described Hitler’s habit of turning his back on the meeting and drumming on a window as long as a speaker Hitler didn’t want to hear spoke. Hesse wanted to play chess every time I visited him in his cabin, and he was very talkative over the chess board. He usually won, and hated the few times he lost. We had a very amusing conversation one day: Hesse told of having enjoyed a wonderful vacation spot in my home country of Austria, so remote that I certainly would never have heard of it. It was a mountain lake at a place called "Turach Plateau", reachable only by driving up the steepest road in Austria, the "Packstrasse", a 50 mile dirt road on which the Austrian army tested their famous Saurer mountain trucks. It wasn’t even a village. Only two small huts for mountaineers. I replied: " and which hut did you stay in? The Sieglerhof or the Seehotel Turach? (Father had taken us there for a couple of weeks one summer.)
Hesse was speechless, and convinced ever afterwards that American intelligence had a dossier on every detail of his entire life. Very useful for my interrogations.
Rolf Arndt was a charming James Bond type character Arno and I befriended. He had been manager of a German bank branch in Africa and after his wife was killed he became a professional two-way spy, shuttling back and forth between Germany and P O Box 1142. We were never quite sure Rolf would return, but he always did, usually with prize inside information. His sympathy was clearly with the allies, and he survived by sharp wits and good contacts, as well as good luck. He was a master interrogator. I saw him get valuable and true information from a hard core Nazi Waffen-SS officer none of us Americans could interrogate, by threats but never torture. We strictly obeyed all provisions of the Geneva, Helsinki and The Hague conventions. All prisoners received the same food, accommodations and health care as American soldiers. I remember sitting in the waiting room at Fort Devens while some of them sat in the dentist chair.
A memorable event was the surrender of Untersee Boot - 234 U-Boot 234 off Portsmouth NH, which made a huge media splash at the time, although it was highly classified. The war was drawing to a close and Hitler had personally dispatched this submarine to take several key people and about 200 tons of technical secrets to Japan to preserve them. These included three complete Messerschmitt airplanes, a Henschel glide-bomb Junkers jet engines, and ten canisters containing 560 kg of uraniumn oxide (U235), rocket fuel formulas, two complete V-1 rockets, complete drawings for rockets, destroyers, aircraft factories, and diplomatic mail. all in the custody of a four-star air force general, General der Flieger Ulrich Kessler, a Hollywood model Prussian officer.
If U-234 had made it to Japan, our pilots would have been fighting Kamikaze pilots flying V-1 rockets instead of propeller planes. Two Japanese naval officers abord U-234 committed hari-kari at sea rather than surrender to America, with whom hey were still at war.
As they neared the American coast, Kessler commanded the submarine captain Heinz Fehler, to head for Argentina, where he planned to sit out the rest of the war like many renegades. He had multiple sealed crates of valuables to finance his retirement, including jewelry, Leica cameras, fur coats, silverware, objets d’art and some gold ingots.
The captain had his own agenda. He planned to surrender to the Americans and enjoy life as a prisoner of war. He ignored Kessler’s orders and threats. The loyal Nazi crew would have killed them both, had they known their intentions. One morning Kessler woke up and smelled fresh air. They never surfaced in daylight. Kessler demanded an explanation. The captain informed him that they had surfaced off Portsmouth NH and surrendered to the US Coast Guard..
When the Coast Guard arrived, Kessler greeted them with due military protocol from the sail (the conning tower deck), wearing his white tropical uniform and his monocle. By the time we arrived from Alexandria the submarine was being unloaded at the dock and the crew of about seventeen was under guard in a coast guard bus. Apparently they had threatened or actually tried to kill the two officers, who were glaring at each other in a staff car. Our procession, including a truck with Kessler’s crates, arrived at P O Box 1142 at about dinner time. It took all night to translate and inventory all the papers and belongings.
The U-boat captain was very helpful, and told us where his batteries were manufactured. Siemens-Schuckert near Bremerhaven. The plant was duly bombed. I got very friendly with Heinz Fehler because both of us shared an interest in submarine technology and the first name of Heinz. He was a career naval officer and had no love for the Nazis, like most military officers.
Kessler turned out to be the General who commanded the bombing of Rotterdam after the Dutch surrender, and he was assigned to my group of "customers" when we were collecting evidence for the Nuremberg war crime trials after the war ended. Kessler blamed the crime on a subordinate three star General named Aschenbrenner. We had Aschenbrenner sent, and I interrogated him separately. Of course he blamed Kessler. After several weeks I informed Kessler that a suitable officer of general rank would be sharing his cabin. Aschenbrenner was as easygoing and amiable as Kessler was stiff and arrogant. He simply refused to be intimidated by his former commander, and made it clear in all of the recorded arguments that there was enough blame for both of them. And both of them did ultimately go to jail for life. In 2000 a book about U-234 was published and reviewed on the internet which gives more details and background information about U-234.
Joseph Scalia: Germany’s Last Mission to Japan: The Failed Voyage of U-234. Annapolis, Naval Institute Press , 2000. 296pages; $29.95. Also available from Amazon; For a review, see www.ess.uwe.ac.uk/genocide/reviews54.htm
At this time it was becoming clear that there were hundreds of German scientists and engineers, including Wernher von Braun’s rocket team at Peenemünde, who had valuable technical information, and that the British and the Russians were racing each other to collect as many of them as fast as they could. General Bissel tried frantically to get permission from the State Department to bring some of them here, but to no avail. It is not legally possible to import enemy aliens in time of war, and the "duration" had not ended officially. President Roosevelt was ill and could not be reached to intervene.
One day General Bissel briefed us on his failed attempts and told us that he considered it his obligation to risk jail if this was in the interest of our country, just as risking his life on the battlefield would have been, and that he had decided to import German engineers illegally. And thus originated "project paperclip", which is described accurately and in great detail in James Michener’s book "Space", even though the book pretends to be a novel.
An amusing event: Leslie Wilson returned from an evening in Washington and reported having hitched a ride with Mrs Mamie Eisenhower. None of us believed him. So he wrote a letter to her addressed to the chief of staff office, thanking her for the ride and asking her to confirm it, since none of his colleagues believed him. He got a prompt reply, on chief of staff stationery, hand-written by General Esisenhower himself. It said "Dear Sergeant Wilson, Mamie is very busy and asked me to write on her behalf to confirm that she did give you a ride last week. Both of us like to give soldiers rides whenever possible."
I was honorably discharged in March 1946, but continued to work for the Intelligence Service as a civilian through summer of 1946. I entered MIT in the fall of 1946. I graduated in 1950 with an SB in Physics, earned a PhD in 1955, and was a faculty member until I took early retirement in 1979.
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Garter snakes are the most widely distributed snakes in North America
Common Name: Garter Snake, Eastern Garter Snake, Garden snake, Grass snake, Striped snake – The longitudinal stripes were thought to resemble the stripes that embellish the classic stocking garter (from the Old French word garet; the small hollow area of the leg behind the knee).
Scientific Name: Thamnophis sirtalis – The generic name is from the Greek thamnos meaning “bush” and opho meaning “snake” in reference to their preferred habitat of wetlands where bushy vegetation is generally prevalent. The species name is derived from Latin that is roughly translated as “like a garter”. Some texts differentiate the Eastern (Common) Garter snake as T. sirtalis sirtalis.
Potpourri: Garter snakes are the most widely distributed snakes in North America, ranging from Costa Rica to Alaska, the northernmost habitat of any snake. They are members of the family Colubridae, which comprises about 2,000 of the world’s 2,700 known snakes in the suborder Serpentes of the order Squamata which also includes lizards. The colubrines (from the Latin root coluber, meaning serpent) have several shared characteristics, including a head as wide as or wider than the neck, well-developed round eyes, large, regular scales, and teeth on both jaws. Some have poisonous fangs in the back of the mouth but those in North America are harmless to humans.
Garter snakes have a highly variable coloration, though they generally have several distinguishing characteristics. The most notable features are three relatively light-colored stripes that run along the length of a darker body. The stripes are most frequently yellow-hued but can range from white to green or brown; the darker, contrasting body can be black, brown, gray, or olive green. The area between the stripes is usually embellished with spots that are slightly darker than the background scales. They range in size from 18 inches to about three feet in length and live about two years in the wild, though their longevity in captivity is considerably longer; the record is 10 years.
The profligacy of the Garter snakes is due to their behavioral adaptations that contribute to survival; opportunism in the choice of prey is one of their key attributes. As an example of this adaptation, a study of Garter snakes in California revealed that coastal snakes ate slugs while those inland would not. The researchers concluded that the inland snakes had evolved the chemoreceptor system against slugs in order to avoid leeches, which were detrimental, potentially lethal, to the snake. Though Garter snakes feed on a wide variety of small animals including mammals, lizards and baby birds; their primary food source is earthworms, amphibians, and wetlands species such as slugs, snails, crayfish and fish. They are apparently immune to the toxic secretions of toads and consume them with no adverse repercussions. Using primarily excellent vision, Garter snakes are able to ambush their prey and affect immobilization with their teeth; the toxicity of the saliva accelerating the process. They generally do not constrict their prey, but rather consume it alive and whole.
As winter approaches, Garter snakes congregate in a den called a hibernaculum, with hundreds of snakes sometimes sharing the same location. This has the advantage of making the two sexes accessible for spring mating. The males leave the den first to await the emergence of a female, which results in the emission of competitive masculine pheromones. Some males have both male and female pheromones, affording them an advantage in attracting the normal males away from their bona fide quarry. This has led to the speculation that the dual pheromone male variants may be in evolutionary ascendance. After the female has selected an appropriate mate and retired to her summer habitat to give birth; the males remain for the next female to emerge. However, female Garter snakes are iteroparous; they can store sperm from mating in the fall for use in the spring. The fall sperm may be allowed to degenerate if the spring mating is a success. This adaptation further enhances the propagation potential of the species as the female can select the best mate Garter snakes are ovoviviparous, bearing between 10 and 40 live young that are left to inherited survival instincts for food and predator evasion.
Ribbon Snake has three stripes without the many spots of the Garter Snake
The closely related Eastern Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis sauritus) is characterized by having the same three stripes as T. sirtalis; however, the two lateral stripes are slightly lower on the body and are absent any intervening spots. Also known as the slender garter snake, it is slightly thinner, an effect accentuated by its tail, which makes up more than one quarter of its overall body length.
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The Future of the Past in the Digital Age
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This March! Two illuminating panels that explore the intersection of digital technology and history. Whether you’re a researcher, writer, history teacher, student, archivist, historian, or simply a history buff, you’ll discover how today’s technology tools are changing the study and accessibility of all things historical forever.
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Summer 2019: Reading of Judith Offer's play, Scenes from the Life of Julia Morgan
Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.
Berkeley History Center
Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St., Berkeley (1-1/2 blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART)
Fall 2018: Public Program, "South Asians in the South Bay: The Privileged Immigrants"
Spring 2018: Excursion to Niles area of Fremont with historic train ride and silent film museum
Spring 2018: The California and the West study group initiated the two public programs on "The Future of the Past in the Digital Age" and Benjamin Madley's talk on An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846–1873.
Fall 2017: Martinez Adobe Fandango; Public Program: “Siberia and California: Connections During the Russian Revolution and Civil War”
Fall 2016: Amador County
Summer 2016: San Francisco Presidio
Winter 2016: Berkeley History Center
Spring 2015: Sonoma Plaza
Winter 2015: San Francisco Public Library
Summer 2014: Red Oak Victory and World War II Homefront National Historic Park, Richmond
Spring 2014: Los Gatos History Museum, "American Bohemia: The Cats Estate in Los Gatos”
Winter 2014: Tour of California Historical Society exhibition on Juana Briones, January 25
Summer 2013: Green Gulch Farm Zen Center visit, August 15
Spring 2013: Visits to Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and the McCune Collection at the Vallejo Public Library, April 13
Writers Group Upcoming Meetings
Sunday, August 11, 1:30 pm, at the home of Jim Gasperini in Kensington. Dan Kohanski will present a chapter from his work, a secular review of the history of religion.
Public programs have included panel discussions, individual presentations, and film series. Programs are co-sponsored with other institutions, including public libraries, universities, museums, and archives. Read More...
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Jim Gasperini, for editing and other expenses in preparation of a book manuscript with the working title Fire in the Mind: How We Imagined the Non-Living Relative that Gave Us Control of the World.
Richard Hurley, to revise and reprint panels of a traveling exhibit, California in the Civil War.
Joe Miller, for research, editing and illustrations for an article, “Wild Women Suffragists and the Sex Scandals that Almost Sank the Movement.”
New Members, Fall 2018:
Dana Bernstein has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Wisconsin and has taught in several lecturer/adjunct positions at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount University among others. Her research topic has been the criminal code in Colonial India. A new career in public history is her aim.
Susan Nuernberg, retired professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, is a Jack London scholar and editor of three books and author of several articles on the California writer. She is currently working on a scholarly biography of Charmian Kittredge London, Jack London’s second wife and curator of his legend.
Amy Elizabeth Robinson’s Ph.D. is from Stanford University in the history of modern Britain and the British Empire. She is currently teaching a course at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Sonoma State and will be teaching another in the history department at Stanford: “Borders and Migration in the British Empire.” Amy is also revising her dissertation, “British Colonial Migration, Repatriation, and Relief, 1880-1910,” for a book.
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One of Gretta Mitchell’s photographs was included in the latest exhibition at Scott Nichols Gallery in San Francisco, “Women of the West.” “As you may know,” she writes, “I am focusing on my fine art work now and am producing small “legacy” books of various bodies of work from many years. The first one was Iconographies in 2015 and the second was Island Dreams in 2017. I’m working on gathering images for the next few books!”
Peter Meyerhof gave a presentation to the Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks Association on September 20 entitled “General Vallejo’s Printing Press and Its Significance in California History.” This press, better known as the Zamorano Press, was brought from Monterey to Sonoma in 1837 and used to publish a variety of items including California’s first medically-related imprint. Peter provided evidence that the actual printer in both Monterey and Sonoma was not Zamorano but Jose de la Rosa.
After a 20-year research and writing journey, member Bonnie Portnoy has completed her manuscript, “The Man Beneath the Paint,” an art book and biography of California Impressionist Tilden Daken (1876-1935), “the grandfather I never knew.” She is now compiling a book proposal for submission to agents and publishers, a daunting but necessary requirement for non-fiction writers in today’s challenging publishing environment (unless you happen to be Hillary Clinton, Bob Woodward, or the likes). In 2019 Bonnie will be presenting an illustrated talk on her “talented, prolific, and adventurous artist” to Institute members (date pending). And for members looking to market their books or works-in-progress on social media, Bonnie has received tremendous response to her posts (images and stories) on targeted Facebook groups containing 20,000 or more members, such as “California History.” In the meantime, learn about the artist at www.tildendaken.com.
Jeanne Farr McDonnell reports that on October 18th, the Los Altos History Museum opens its exhibit “Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera,” based on her book, Juana Briones of 19th Century California. It will be the first bilingual exhibition offered by the Museum, and the first incorporating student projects. The exhibit runs through March 31, 2019.
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Novavax, Inc.: NVAX Stock Gets Gutted — Can It Still Double?
Novavax stock is leading the biotech charge downward on sour earnings
By John Kilhefner, Managing Editor, InvestorPlace.com Aug 10, 2016, 12:33 pm EDT August 10, 2016
Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock holders are taking a tour of the pits Wednesday morning, as Novavax takes a severe hit after earnings.
It wasn’t long ago that financial journalists were crowning NVAX as a stock that could double. Analysts earmarked Novavax shares for $14.47 within the next year, as the company positions itself for commercial success. That’s approximately 96% from the high watermark of $7.37 Tuesday.
Today, shares are back under $7, as the stock takes shareholders on yet another neck-breaking downturn. And it’s not really hard to see why.
NVAX Earnings Rundown
Novavax reported a loss of 29 cents per share on revenues of $2.5 million. The Street was expecting a per-share loss of 23 cents on $7.62 million in sales. Ouch.
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But compared to the same quarter a year ago, these results hurt even more. In Q2 2015, NVAX posted an EPS loss of 8 cents on $14 million. That’s an 82% decline in sales year-over-year!
Upping its research and development expenses 134% to $65 million didn’t help the bottom line, and neither did a 99% increase in general and administrative costs to $14.1 million. Both figures are well above the $28 million and $7.1 million for R&D and G&A, respectively, in Q2 2015.
Silver Lining for NVAX Stock
It’s not all bad news, though. The biotech reported $366 million in cash and securities, up from $230.7 million at the end of last year. That’s plenty to pay off its current liabilities.
And the bull case still remains intact for Novavax. That is, while AstraZeneca Plc (ADR)‘s (NYSE:AZN) Synagis treatment for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, works only in children with advanced cases and needs to be given once a month to be effective, Novavax’s RSV F vaccine works for pregnant women and adults over the age of 60. What’s more, it needs to be administered once in the third trimester and, for older adults, once a year.
The biotech is currently executing multiple trials for its RSV F vaccine to evaluate the prevention of moderate to severe cases of RSV, evaluate its safety and determine how effective it is in maternal immunization. Once on the market, analysts have predicted it will generate more than $2 billion a year by 2024. But that’s a ways away.
Bottom Line on Novavax Stock
Today’s move is on dismal earnings for sure, but at least some of it’s due to the negative sentiment on biotechs in general. Just look at the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (NASDAQ:IBB), down 1.7% today after a 9% runup over the past month.
So, can NVAX stock still double from here? I mean, anything’s possible. But when it comes to a stock with such a volatile history, it’s better left to the swing traders and buyout hopefuls.
As of this writing, John Kilhefner did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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Article printed from InvestorPlace Media, https://investorplace.com/2016/08/novavax-nvax-stock-gutted/.
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Allot Partners With Swiftel to Provide DDoS Protection as a Service for Their ISP and Enterprise Customers
October 29, 2018 at 5:00 AM EDT
Pioneering deployment incorporating DDoS and DPI in a cloud scrubbing center
HOD HASHARON, Israel, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, has partnered with Swiftel Networks, a leading provider of global network and IP transit. Allot will provide Swiftel with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection solution to offer it as a service across their expansive network of internet service provider (ISP) and enterprise customers.
Allot developed a turnkey DDoS security-as-a-service solution that provides an additional opt-in layer of protection on top of the existing transit link services purchased from Swiftel Networks. This solution is groundbreaking as it provides DDoS and deep packet inspection (DPI) in a cloud scrubbing center. Revenues from the security solution will be shared between the two companies.
DDoS attacks have grown exponentially over the past year. To combat this phenomenon among its customer base, Swiftel teamed up with Allot. "We were looking for the perfect match – a vendor who would work as a true partner of Swiftel – to provide product simplicity, accuracy and scalability. After testing several vendors' capabilities, we found Allot to be the only vendor that has both DPI and DDoS protection with the fastest mitigation working in both directions," says Ahad Aboss, Head of Global Infrastructure, Cloud and IoT at Swiftel. "Our customers will have the same level of innovation, and accessibility they've come to rely on us for, but with an added layer of security, and more choice for providers and agents to build, grow, and profit with Swiftel Global Network."
To create this solution specifically for Swiftel, Allot incorporated its DDoS Secure solution for mobile, fixed, and cloud service providers with an added DPI and root cause intelligence. Swiftel customers and partners will benefit from detailed attack forensics and analytics to treat the root cause of misbehaving endpoints. They will also benefit from the solution's ability to rapidly mitigate volumetric DDoS attacks and neutralize outbound threats before they affect network service and business continuity. The solution allows Swiftel and its customers to be aware of their transit utilization and quality of experience while DDoS is being mitigated.
"Placing a scrubbing center with both DPI and DDoS functionality in the cloud is revolutionary. By doing so, Swiftel is poised to truly disrupt the IP Transit market with this Allot-powered DPI and DDoS Secure cloud-based turn-key solution," said Daniel Keidar, VP Solution Architecture and Head of Oceana at Allot. "We are enabling Swiftel to provide a low cost, reliable and secure transit network to their customers."
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Audio Interview: The Missouri Review
Not too long ago, I had a great conversation with the Missouri Review! Thanks to Sarah Beard for sitting down to talk with me. In “UNBOUND Book Festival Interview: Julija Šukys,” we talk about my book, Siberian Exile, research, digging into family history, archives, and much more. Come have a listen.
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Posted on December 7, 2012 February 14, 2013
CNF Conversations: An Interview with Essayist Chris Arthur, Part II
Chris Arthur, On the Shoreline of Knowledge: Irish Wanderings. Iowa City: Shoreline Books, 2012.
This is Part II of a two-part interview with Chris Arthur. Click here to access Part I.
Julija Šukys: Like you, I’m obsessed with the writing of ordinary lives. The following passage is marked in pencil and with exclamation marks in my now dog-eared copy of your book: “History is determined by the inky regimen of print. But ordinary lives happen more in the key set by a pencil: fainter, less permanent, more tentative, easily erased. [. . .] I prefer to take the back routes, to look at littler events, the stories of the day to day, of families and their places. These, more than any headline, are what make us who we are.” I write ordinary lives in order to create a trace for those I fear will (unjustly) be forgotten. By contrast, though, I get the sense from your work, and the ways in which you reach so far back (to Neanderthal mourning rituals, for example) that you write with the consciousness that this too, this trace of yours, will fade. Am I right about this?
Chris Arthur: Yes! I think all the traces we leave, all the traces we write, will vanish. According to Buddhist teaching, by which I’ve been more than a little influenced, one of the three marks of existence – that is, one of the three absolutely fundamental features of our world – is what’s termed “anicca,” or impermanence. That strikes me as highly plausible. I think everything passes. Nothing humans do – still less who they are – is permanent, however much we may rail against this unpalatable fact. When I read your question I was reminded of an early essay I wrote entitled “Ne Obliviscaris” (= “lest we forget”). It emphasizes, more explicitly than the other essays do, the way in which anicca claims us all:
If the mind cannot immediately encompass the idea of its own complete annihilation, the fact that soon there will be no one who remembers us, ask what remains – beyond the dumb inheritance of flesh – of the people who were our great-great-grandparents. Or, if that is still too close, ask what now remains upon the shifting network of human memory of the ten-year-old Iron Age girl drowned as she helped her mother collect mussels from along some windswept northern shore. Let her act as symbol for the millions of strangers unknown to us, unremembered by anyone, who have vanished without trace in history’s wake and are recoverable only through the imagination.
Loss and transience are, I think, important motifs that recur throughout my five essay collections. This may make them sound rather sombre, if not grim – but I don’t think they are; I hope they’re not. It’s transience, after all, that underscores a lot of life’s beauty, what helps to make it beautiful.
In “Kyklos” you write about the way your essay has “spiralled away, evolved and developed, meandered unpredictably from its initial point of origin.” A great topic for discussion over the course of my fall workshop has been precisely this aspect of essay writing: the fact that you may not (almost certainly don’t) know where you’re going. Essays wander. They are experiments. They take us off into unexpected territory. And this frustrates beginning writers, because it feels difficult and therefore they begin to believe they’re doing something wrong. I wonder if you could talk about how you write essays. Do they come quickly? Are they hard-fought? Do they come slowly over years? What is the role of rewriting in your work? Do you have faithful friends or editors whom you trust with drafts? Do you have any words of wisdom for those of us stuck inside an unfinished and uncooperative essay (as I am now)?
This reminds me of a piece of wisdom about essays from one of my mentors in the genre, Lydia Fakundiny. She says that if at some point in its composition an essay doesn’t surprise the writer, it probably isn’t worth writing. I agree with that. Of course when I start to write a piece I have some idea of where it’s headed – but not much. The discovery is in the writing and the pieces that have pleased me most are those where surprise is a key element, where insights and connections happen that I couldn’t have predicted when I set out. Yes, absolutely, essays are experiments – I sometimes refer to them as wonderings and wanderings in prose. If they don’t take us into unexpected territory they quickly become tedious. This means there’s a strong element of unpredictability about them, which can be frustrating – because sometimes they don’t work, and because they’re resistant to planning. I think beginning writers are sometimes approaching essays with a one-size-fits-all blueprint in mind for how to structure them. That strikes me as desperately wrong-headed. A useful initial exercise for anyone starting out is to read the Best American Essays series and get a sense of just how varied essays can be.
I wouldn’t like to give the impression, though, from this emphasis I’ve put on unpredictability, surprise and not knowing where a piece is going, that there’s any lack of care or precision in an essay’s composition. Good essays are carefully crafted (and again a reading of Best American Essays soon makes this very apparent).
It takes me weeks to complete an essay and almost every one goes through numerous rewrites as I hone it and fine tune it and try to get it into the shape I want. Very occasionally, a piece will emerge quickly. It seems to fall on the page pretty much in its final form. But that’s rare. Mostly my initial scribbles are crude, tentative, unfinished and miles away from the final version. It takes me a long while to get from inception to completion – and it can be struggle. Readers are oblivious, of course, to the huge amount of work involved in moving from first draft to final finished form – in this as in other genres. That’s the part of writing that’s only visible to the author – and rightly so, I think. I mean, no one wants to look at the rubble of unrefined material and what’s been discarded. Readers want to taste the finished dish, not your raw ingredients. But it can be highly problematic if beginning writers aren’t aware of this dimension and imagine that composition happens in one unrevised burst that’s perfect at the outset. I don’t know anyone who writes like that. Wasn’t it E.B. White who said “The best writing is rewriting”?
I don’t share work in draft form with anyone, but I’m more than willing to listen to suggestions from a handful of journal editors whose judgment I’ve learned to trust. When they suggest changes to what I’ve presented to them as an essay’s final form I’ll often make the recommended change – or, prompted by it, come up with some revision of my own. Once an essay has been published, though, I tend to rule a line under it and not look at it again – otherwise I might want to make yet more changes. Paul Valéry’s famous observation that “a poem is never finished, only abandoned” applies to essays too, I think. It’s interesting that Patrick Madden, an essayist whose work I admire, says quite explicitly in one of the essays in his book Quotidiana (2010), “The danger of writing an essay like this: there is nowhere to end.” But for practical purposes you need to draw the line and end things, or abandon things, somewhere – otherwise what you’re working on will eventually start to get in the way of new ideas, new pieces.
You ask about words of wisdom for those stuck inside an unfinished and uncooperative essay. Well, the first thing I’d say is I’m glad I’m not there! Because I have been there frequently and I know how frustrating it can be. When I get into this situation with a piece of work I’ll sometimes give up and trash it – and it’s better to do that before you expend massive amounts of time and energy trying to fix the unfixable. But of course I’m reluctant to abandon something once I’ve started to write it, and it can be well-nigh impossible at some stages to tell if something just needs more revision and refinement or if it’s something that’s terminally flawed. One thing that’s worth considering is whether the recalcitrant piece is two (or three) essays rather than the single one you think you’re operating with. I know I’ve escaped from several tangles by realizing that I was trying to write two essays simultaneously. Separating them and working on them separately solved the problem. It’s also sometimes worth bringing some radical editing to bear. Trying to begin three paragraphs (or pages) in and ditching what goes before that can help to get things moving, or reorganizing the order of the sections. Writing a piece to a strict word limit that’s lower than what you normally work with can occasionally be effective. Sometimes it helps – if there isn’t a deadline looming – to put the piece aside for a few weeks or months and look at it again after a break. I also like to have several pieces of work on the go at the same time, at different stages of completion, so as I can switch mental gears between the different demands of initial sketch, rough draft, first draft and final draft (and all the rewritings and revisions in between). So, if I’m stuck with one piece at one phase of its writing, shifting to another piece at another phase can help. It can also be helpful to move between working on single pieces and a collection. Sometimes when things don’t work it’s just a case of being stale and needing to go out for a walk or a swim or a cycle – a change of scene, getting away from the screen or the page. And of course writers, given what they do, sometimes spend too much time in their own company. Sometimes all an essay that isn’t working needs is some good company and conversation, rather than any kind of further emphasis on the solitary business of trying to get sentences to behave the way you want them to. But sometimes none of these strategies work. I don’t mean to be pessimistic in saying that, I think it’s just being realistic. I’ve certainly experienced the wretched business of a piece of writing that promises to be good, claims lots of time, is something that keeps drawing me back, but in the end I just can’t figure out how to get it into a form I’m happy with. Maybe in order to have success with writing you need to experience a few failures along the way. But here’s hoping your unfinished/uncooperative essay is one that responds to treatment and ends up being something you’re pleased with.
Finally, if an essay looks at a question or a thing or a memory from all angles, then perhaps an essay collection can be said to do the same, but on a bigger scale. Having never written a collection myself, I’m intrigued to hear about the process of putting together such a book. What comes first – the essays or the themes? Do you bring together pieces that seem to interconnect or do you set out to write complementary essays? Or a combination of the two?
The essays come first. Then, as I start to think of them together, themes emerge that make it clear which ones work together. At that point it’s easy enough to decide what to include in a collection and what doesn’t belong there. Likewise the running order of the selected pieces, though it may initially seem hard to call, becomes obvious as I work on the essays together and think of them as a collection, not just as individual pieces. I never set out to write complementary essays. The books evolve out of the essays I write, but I don’t write them with a view to writing a book. When I’m writing an essay, it’s just that particular essay that I’m thinking about.
Richard Chadbourne says something interesting about essays considered singly and put together as a collection. His comment is included in the course of what I think is a good characterization of the genre as a whole:
The essay is a brief, highly polished piece of prose that is often poetic, often marked by an artful disorder in its composition, and that is both fragmentary and complete in itself, capable both of standing on its own and of forming a kind of ‘higher organism’ when assembled with other essays by its author.
I’d like to think that my essays are capable of standing on their own – but that the collections work as “higher organisms” so that reading them together in a book sees them acting in the kind of mutually enriching/reinforcing way that Chabdourne has in mind. Incidentally, he goes on to say of the essay that:
Like most poems or short stories it should be readable at a single sitting; readable but not entirely understandable the first or even second time, and re-readable more or less forever.
And he concludes: “the essay, in other words, belongs to imaginative literature.” I’d agree wholeheartedly with that. (His comments are made in an excellent article, “A Puzzling Literary Genre; Comparative Views of the Essay,” in Comparative Literature Studies, Vol. 20 no. 1 (1983), p.149-50.)
A parallel to thinking about making collections of essays is thinking about the different ways in which a selection of those already published in book form might be arranged. I did this with Words of the Grey Wind, of course, but it’s something I’d like to do again. For instance, I’ve several times thought of putting a book together that draws the various “bird essays” I’ve written – “Kingfishers” and the “Last Corncrake” from Irish Nocturnes, “Swan Song” and “Beginning by Blackbird” from Irish Haiku, “Waxwings” from Words of the Grey Wind and three that are in the collection I’m just completing now. That’s the kind of thing that might tempt me to try to write “complementary essays.” Of course the birds themselves are not the main subject. It’s more that they offer a way into what I want to write about. I’d also like to explore arranging essays around the theme of different varieties of looking, grouping them according to whether they look at natural objects, manufactured things, paintings, books, photographs, sayings, or memory. I even have a tentative title and subtitle for such a volume: How to See a Horse and Other Lessons for the (Mind’s) Eye. But I think it’s highly unlikely that any publisher would want to take on something like this, so I suspect these imagined rationales for selection.
I’m leading a writer’s workshop on the personal essay in the fall. I’m happy about it, because the essay is a form I love.
I tend to write essays at the beginning of a bigger project, and use them as a way to test out ideas and to work through central questions of longer projects. But since I’ve been, on the one hand, shepherding out my new book, and on the other, slogging through the final third of a new book manuscript, I haven’t actually written an essay for a while. Bigness has consumed my writing life. Yet, seeing as I’m going to be trying to offer some insights into the form, I decided it was time I sat down to another one.
When we first arrived in Gozo (Malta’s sister island), where my husband, son, and I are spending an 8-month sabbatical (only 7 weeks until we head home), I had all kinds of ideas for a book I would write about this place. “Botany!” I thought, “There’s got to be a story in all this plant life and especially that weirdly named Fungus Rock.” Then, later, “Saints and healers!” Then,” Knights of Malta!” And finally, “A travel memoir about our time here…” None of these books have come to fruition.
Instead, as is my habit, I’m starting with an essay. Perhaps a book will follow.
For a couple of weeks now I’ve been corresponding with an editor at a reasonably mainstream magazine. I originally sent a pitch for a long piece — 5,000 words — about Gozo, the naming of places, and the idea of home. It’s a length I like because you can say a lot in 5,000 words, but it’s still short enough to be read in one sitting. The editor came back to me with good news. She liked the idea, but asked that I revise the pitch and shrink the envisioned essay down to no more than 1,000 words.
Now, for someone who’s been writing books, 1,000 words is very short indeed. (Just to give an idea: this blog post is over 700 words long!)
No problem, I said. I’m up for the challenge.
This is where the process got complicated (that is to say, I learned something about myself).
For 5,000 words, I can lay out a structure and map out ideas in advance. I have enough room to look ahead and plot which move will come after which. Not so for 1,000 words. Perhaps it’s a personal failing, but I feel like the only way for me to plan out an essay that short is not to. I have to feel my way through while writing a first draft, then cut, cut, cut, until I’ve smoothed the text down to its kernel.
Unsurprisingly, my reworked pitch didn’t impress the magazine editor. It was too vague and too general. I’m sure others know how to pitch a mere 1,000 words, but I, big-heavy-text-writer that I am, evidently failed miserably. Like a large-animal vet trying to write a care manual for rabbits and gerbils.
But to her credit, the editor hasn’t given up on me. She still likes the original concept, is willing to see how I can make it work as a tiny text, and is waiting for a draft.
Tiny-essay writing is a process that is so different from book writing. With the latter, there’s breathing room. You can use your whole self, your whole past, and explore connections big and small. You can make mistakes and edit them out without throwing the whole thing off. But in a tiny essay, you have to choose your moves carefully. Any misstep, and it’s over.
The Rumpus‘s fantastic advice columnist Sugar recently came out. That is, she revealed her true identity — that of a writer named Cheryl Strayed. Strayed will soon release a collection of her Dear Sugar columns as a book called Tiny Beautiful Things. It’s a formulation I love.
That’s what I think 1,000-word essay has to strive to be: a tiny beautiful thing. Tight, strong, economic, and without a word out of place.
A bit like the island of Gozo itself.
So here’s to moving back from the big to the small.
Wish me luck.
This post is part of a weekly series called “Countdown to Publication” on SheWrites.com, the premier social network for women writers.
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On Chronology and Necessary Abandonment: Working with Letters and Diaries
The first review of Epistolophilia: Writing the Life of Ona Šimaitė appeared a few days ago. And even though this isn’t my first book or review, it’s still a wild ride to have strangers reading my work.
In her review of the book, Claire Posner points to a major challenge that I faced writing this book: chronology.
Perhaps reflecting the uneven records that Šimaitė left behind, Epistolophilia‘s chapters are grouped by subject matter rather than in chronological order.
She’s right: rather than telling Šimaitė’s story from beginning to end in a clean and linear fashion, I attacked the librarian’s life by topic, and attempted to answer the questions that the process of piecing her story together raised for me.
This book, as many of you know by now, was a struggle to write. The archival materials I was working with (letters and diaries) resisted my efforts to tame them. I simultaneously had too much and too little to work with. Only after a long internal battle and after putting aside some of my ideas about how this book should look did Epistolophilia finally come together.
The funny thing is that despite its being such a major obstacle, I’d pretty much forgotten about the issue of chronology and how much pain it had caused me, until I read the ForeWord review.
So what did I learn from writing Šimaitė’s life? For one: we don’t actually live our lives chronologically. Two: we certainly don’t record them that way. Rather, we move continually back and forth between the past and present, reinterpreting, forgetting, remembering, inventing, telling ourselves our own histories, then (in the best cases) turning around and recounting those histories to our children, our loved ones, and our readers.
So, when I was recently asked by a fellow writer how she should tackle a large collection of letters in her possession, I had to stop and think. The obvious advice is to organize and read the letters and diaries chronologically (if they come from different archives, be sure to devise a system to identify the source of each letter before mixing documents up — I used coloured star stickers). Then, the second most obvious piece of advice would perhaps be to abandon chronology altogether.
The difficulty lies in the fact that you’ve got to make order from chaos to start. But then you may realize that the order has created a new kind of chaos. Do not confuse mere chronology with structure. Chronology may be a start, but it may not be a solution. It may even be a problem.
I suspect that each body of correspondence or life writing demands its own structure when being reworked for a book. This is great, because it means that there are no rules. (But the bad news too is that there are no rules.) You have to pay close attention to your material and tease out its meaning. With luck, once you have meaning, structure should follow. By this I mean that once you see a story emerging from a pile of documents, chances are you can also see how to tell it.
The best I can offer for now, in terms of a method, is this:
Organize your materials chronologically.
Read them chronologically
Track the story they tell. (Find their meaning)
Abandon chronology if necessary. (Build a structure)
Tell the story as the material demands.
I’d love to hear from others working with letters and diaries. How have you coped with an embarrassment of riches that resists structure? How do you organize your material and tame it? What is your relationship to chronology and the material traces of lives lived?
Share your thoughts and experiences. Perhaps we can learn from one another.
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In Praise of University Presses: How They Work, What They Publish, and Why You Might Consider Them
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BHSU Basketball
BHSU men and women defeat Fort Lewis
BHSU Atheltics - January 12, 2018
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Makaleb McInnis recorded a double-double as the Black Hills State University men's basketball team defeated No. 21 Fort Lewis College, 67-64, on Friday evening.
McInnis scored 20 points and pulled down 11 boards to lead the Yellow Jackets (9-5, 6-4 RMAC) to the upset victory. Fraser Malcolm and Stefan Desnica each added 10 points, while Connor O'Hearn had six points and four assists.
BHSU came out looking to make a statement, making three three-pointers in the first three minutes of the game. After Patrick Mendes, Desnica, and O'Hearn made treys, the Green and Gold led 9-3 with 17:20 left in the first.
The Skyhawks (13-3, 9-2 RMAC) came back to tie the game, 9-9, but a three by Malcolm with 13:14 gave the lead back to the Yellow Jackets, who would refuse to relinquish it for the remainder of the game. The home team pushed the lead out to as many as 11 points in the first period, but Fort Lewis ended the half on a 5-0 run to narrow the gap. Heading into the break, BHSU led, 30-26.
The nationally ranked Skyhawks came within two points in the first minute of the half, but baskets by Malcolm, Desnica, and Mendes extended the lead back out to nine points. Fort Lewis would not go easily, cutting the lead again to two, 53-51, with 4:59 left in the game. As the game came down the stretch, McInnis had two important offensive rebounds off missed free throws to give the Yellow Jackets extra possessions and the chance to run out the clock. The Green and Gold were able to hang on and defeat No. 21 FLC, 67-64.
The victory is the second over a ranked opponent at the Donald E. Young Center in the past two seasons. The Yellow Jackets defeated then No. 18 Colorado School of Mines last year, 57-56.
BHSU shot 39.3 percent from the field (22-for-56), while FLC was 38.5 percent from the floor (20-for-52). The Yellow Jackets were 12-for-29 (41.4 percent) from beyond the arc, while the Skyhawks were 4-for-10 (40.0 percent) on three-pointers. BHSU was 11-for-17 (64.7 percent) from the free throw line, while Fort Lewis was 20-for-31 (65.5 percent). The Green and Gold were outrebounded, 39-35.
For the Rangers, Brandon Wilson led the way with 16 points, while Rasmus Bach had 11, and Riley Farris added 10. Bach, the RMAC Preseason Player of the Year, was held to his second lowest scoring output this season (9 points, twice).
The Green and Gold next host Adams State on Saturday, January 13. The game is scheduled to tipoff at 6 p.m.
Meanwhile, Overcoming an 11-point deficit, the Black Hills State University women's basketball team upset #13 Fort Lewis College on Friday evening, 53-48.
Black Hills State improves to 12-4 on the season and 6-4 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action, while Fort Lewis falls to 15-2 overall and 9-2 in conference play.
In the first quarter, the Yellow Jackets landed on the board first with Rachel Erickson driving to the basket to get two and lead, 2-0. The Skyhawks answered back with Vivian Gray hitting Brianna Clah below the basket to lay it in for two points and tie it up 2-2. Keely Bertram regained the lead back for the Green and Gold hitting a shot from the top of the key to go up 4-2.
From there, Kelsey Wainright tied the game back up for the Skyhawks, 4-4. Fort Lewis took the lead back, 7-4, with Kayla Herrera knocking one down from beyond the arc. The Blue and Gold managed to hold on to the lead at the end of the first, 18-17.
In the first 30 seconds of the second quarter, Alyssia Martinez tied the game back up hitting a shot from the top of the key to notch it at 19-all. From there, the Skyhawks grabbed the lead back with Vivian Gray scoring a jumper and led by 11 at the end of the half, 34-23.
After halftime, the Green and Gold started to cut in on the Skyhawks lead. A free throw shot by Erickson and a layup by Hannah Cass brought BHSU within eight points, until Astrea Reed made a shot to take the lead back up to 10.
With 8:09 remaining in the third quarter, the Yellow Jackets went on an 8-0 run to bring the score within two points and set the pace for the rest of the game. The run started with Hannah Cass making 1-of-2 from the line, followed by Erickson scoring a layup. The Skyhawks ended the run with Reed dropping one in from downtown to take the lead back up to five, 39-34. From there, Erickson lit up knocking down a shot from beyond the arc to bring the score within two again at 39-37.
In the final minute of the third quarter, Reed hit one shot to take the lead back up to three at 40-37 but Lyndzi Rich scored a layup to trail by one at 40-39. In the last second of the quarter, Remi Wientjes hit a buzzer beater layup to give the Yellow Jackets their first lead of the game at 41-40.
In the fourth and final quarter, it came down to the wire. Remi Wientjes started it out making one of two shots from the line to take a 42-40 lead over the Skyhawks before Wainright drove the lane to tie it up.
From there, Cass scored down below under the basket to take the lead back for the Green and Gold and never gave it back up. Erickson had the last point of the game scoring one free throw to end it in the final 30 seconds and give Black Hills State the upset victory, 53-48.
"That was a huge team win for us," said head coach Mark Nore. "Rachel was a huge force for us in the second half. We had quality minutes from Hannah Cass and Alyssia Martinez. All out team defensive second half performance. A great defensive win."
The Yellow Jackets outscored the Skyhawks, 30-14, in the second half to claim the victory. They held Vivian Gray to zero points in the third quarter and just nine points through three quarters. The Green and Gold shot 39.2 percent (20-of-51) from the field, 22.2 percent (4-of-18) from downtown, and 47.4 percent (9-of-19) from the line.
Erickson lit it up, leading all scorers with 20 points. She went 7-of-13 from the floor, 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-5 from the line. Cass was right behind Erickson with nine points.
Katie Messler led the defense, tying her season-high with 12 rebounds.
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RELEASE DAY THE SHADOW by SYLVAIN REYNARD
Title: The Shadow
Series: The Florentine #2
Author: Sylvain Reynard
Release Date: 2nd February, 2016
Published by Penguin – Berkley Books
Raven Wood’s vampyre prince has returned, pledging his love and promising justice for every wrong done to her. In the wake of their reunion, Raven is faced with a terrible decision—allow the Prince to wreak vengeance against the demons of her past, or persuade him to stay his hand. But there is far more at stake than Raven’s heart…
A shadow has fallen over the city of Florence. Ispettor Batelli will not rest until he uncovers Raven’s connection to the theft of the priceless art from the Uffizi Gallery. And while the Prince hunts a traitor who sabotages him at every turn, he finds himself the target of the vampyres’ mortal enemy.
As he wages a war on two fronts, he will need to keep his love for Raven secret, or risk exposing his greatest weakness…
KFF’S 5 ★ Review by Rachel McEwan and Sharon Thérèse Nuttall
*Arc generously supplied by Netgalley, via the publisher, in exchange for an honest review*
Five Magical Stars
“A bird in a cage is never as beautiful as a bird that is free.”
We can’t tell you how excited we were when we got our hands on this book. We are both huge fans of Sylvain Reynard who as per usual, transported us on nothing less than a magical journey into a world of wonder and enchantment. Teased with The Raven which finished on the highest note, how could we possibly not review The Shadow! Apart from the storyline overflowing with angst, we were once again mesmerised with the author’s sublime style of writing. This isn’t the first time we’ve mentioned his literacy prose as you will know if you have read our review of the first book. To say it is poetic would be an understatement. Vocabulary used is on the verge of archaic but should never be considered obsolete. There is no doubt whatsoever that the he has outdone himself in this sequel only leaving the reader anxious for more. We were both left nothing less than nonplussed and the comments to each other were virtually on par regarding the ending. And even though we are aware that the wait is going to be a tad long, it is a good excuse to reread the series.
“I waited my whole life to find you, and now that I have, I’m going to lose you.”
“Do not give up hope. I couldn’t bear it if the light of your hope was extinguished.”
Yet again, Florence in all its historical beauty is the setting. As we have both had the pleasure of visiting this Tuscan city, it was like reliving our experience in glorious Technicolor! The streets and museums so well described were not only revived in all their glory, but also our humble knowledge of Florence’s noble families, art and architecture was to become a master class at the hands of an indisputable expert. The flow between the two books couldn’t have been better and despite the fact that it has been nearly a year since the publication of the first book, we didn’t feel in the least bit concerned. Why you may ask! Quite simply because we couldn’t wait to be taken on William and Raven’s magical voyage abundant with passionate love and courage.
“I didn’t realise I would have to wait seven hundred years to find my soul mate.”
Now we see how occurrences on an omni-scale constantly put him to the test. Power struggles from whom he thought to be his most trusted could possibly flourish if he loses control. And an arrangement offered by the enemy to keep the peace in the city is by no means a win-win scenario. Up until now, his invincibility and strength to rule had never been questioned so for us, learning of William’s predicament made him even more credible, more human. This new side to him was enthralling as he demonstrated that he could love with all his heart and soul. Raven has disarmed him; yet his desire to keep her safely out of harm’s way may be his undoing. The cross she has had to bear is William’s misery. His decision for vengeance will shock her; however, her reaction was understandable since she has a protectively generous spirit regardless of the hurt she had received in the past.
“I am not an easy being to love, Cassita. But I swear my sins of omission are in reality sins of love. I’m trying to protect you and the city. I’m failing.”
There is one scene in the book where William pleads guidance. Of course, we can’t tell who with or where, but we can express our total admiration for the author’s sensitivity for his protagonist. We were there, standing by him and shedding tears. This part made us fall in love with William even more! To see his vulnerability was quite something, don’t you think? A marvellous piece of work.
“I will never have your nobility of spirit, or your protective nature, but as long as I have your love, I can be content.”
And then indubitably, Raven and William’s story reaches a climax like no other. Theirs is a relationship comparable with the labyrinths of Florence. It is complicated, easy to lose one’s way and disconcertingly outstanding. The old outweighs the new, history outweighs the present, love outweighs hate. Whether the secondary characters are likeable or not, we invested in all of them. At times we didn’t know who to trust which certainly increased the angst levels somewhat! Some still have our concern and to think we won’t meet up with them for a while adds to the suspense. This instalment of the series overflowed in passion, retribution, and unexpected revelations which in turn gave us moments of absolute torture. Sylvain Reynard, for two gals who don’t usually choose to read paranormal, you have very cannily convinced us with your storytelling abilities. This series is one of those to be cherished and we are so looking forward to your next offering. Bravo!
“Art is the only beauty that never dies.”
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I’m interested in the way literature can help us explore aspects of the human condition – particularly suffering, sex, love, faith, and redemption. My favourite stories are those in which a character takes a journey, either a physical journey to a new and exciting place, or a personal journey in which he or she learns something about himself/herself.
I’m also interested in how aesthetic elements such as art, architecture, and music can be used to tell a story or to illuminate the traits of a particular character. In my writing, I combine all of these elements with the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of goodness.
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Woman Shot in Parked Car in Downtown Binghamton
Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
Binghamton police say a woman was wounded in a drive-by shooting on a downtown street.
Authorities say the attack occurred around 4:20 a.m. Sunday in front of 66 Chenango Street.
Detective Captain John Ryan said a 19-year-old Johnson City woman was wounded in the upper arm. She was a passenger in a parked vehicle when someone in a passing vehicle fired multiple shots from a handgun.
Ryan said the woman was taken to a hospital for treatment of what he described as "non-life-threatening injuries."
A man who was in the driver's seat of the parked vehicle was not injured in the incident. The vehicle sustained damage as a result of the shooting.
Ryan said the shooter was believed to have been in a grayish or light-colored Chevrolet sport utility vehicle which was last seen heading north on Chenango Street toward the bus station.
The suspect vehicle was occupied by the shooter and at least one other person.
The shooting scene is just north of the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton, which is located at 42 Chenango Street.
People with information about the shooting may contact the Binghamton police detective division at 607.772.7080.
Several businesses are located in the building at 66 Chenango Street, near the scene of a shooting on March 17, 2019. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
This story was updated to include new information provided by Binghamton police.
Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com
For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.
Source: Woman Shot in Parked Car in Downtown Binghamton
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Rihanna Reveals She’s Working on New Music
Nick Mojica
Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images
It's been two years since Rihanna released her critically-acclaimed album, ANTI, but it appears the Barbadian singer is gearing up to drop more music.
In an interview on Friday (June 15) on U.K.'s The Graham Norton Show, Norton asked RiRi if there was a possibility that she would be releasing new music. "Who sent you? I know one of my fans got to you!" she said. The singer then revealed she is currently in the studio, saying, "I'm actually in the studio at the moment."
But for those fans waiting for a release date, Rihanna didn't have much info to give. When asked when the music will drop, RiRi played it coy, saying, "You'll just have to wait and see."
Since the release of ANTI in 2016, Rihanna has ventured into other business, including lingerie and makeup. Most recently, the singer stars in the new film Ocean's 8. A spin-off of the Oceans trilogy, Rihanna plays Nine Ball, a technical genius who helps the group of women with their heist.
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He Said, She Said: Comments on Dialogue in Fiction
By Kobo Writing Life, February 15, 2016
By Nathan Dodge
(A slightly different version of this article originally appeared in the eZine Reflection’s Edge)
What makes a writer effective in writing fictional dialogue? Why is it that some authors can make a conversation come alive while others can’t seem to avoid a stilted, unrealistic cast to every exchange of characters? There’s no magical formula to Pulitzer-winning dialogue, but I think that there are some basic stylistic rules that every writer should know and follow.
The concept of “dialogue style” and its impact on the story in fiction was brought home to me when I first read one of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe novels, Plot It Yourself. The story involves Wolfe in the search for a killer who also happens to be an author. Wolfe remarks at one point to Archie, his ever-present aide-de-camp, that a specific author’s handling of dialogue is as unique to that author as a fingerprint:
“You know, of course, that nearly every writer of dialogue has his pet substitute, or substitutes, for ‘say.’ Wanting a variation for ‘he said’ or ‘she said,’ they have him declare, state, blurt, spout, cry, pronounce, avow, murmur, mutter, snap—there are dozens of them; and they tend to repeat the same one.”[1]
Wolfe goes on to say that he has spotted a plagiarizer (and murderer) because the author uses the same word for “said” over and over again. In this case, the writer’s characters don’t “say” things very often, but they frequently “aver” them. Stout’s point that authors have habits in creating dialogue was an eye-opening statement, and it led me, over the intervening years, to develop an eye for dialogue style. It was only a short hop from there to the next logical question: What is it about an author’s style in dialogue that makes it effective in advancing the story line of the fictional work?
A good question at this point is, “What do you mean by dialogue style?” The answer is as usual complicated, but a somewhat simplified answer might be that the author’s style in composing conversations consists of the speaking or attribution verbs (such as “said”) that he uses; the frequency with which each attribution verb is used; how (or if) the author modifies his verbs with adverbs, and if so, how often; and how each conversation is played out against the background of the overall story line.
The concomitant question is, “How does an author achieve an effective dialogue style?” Again, there is no simple answer, but there are a few useful principles that can help the writer to construct effective dialogue in written fiction. They are:
“Said” is a useful verb and should be used frequently (if not constantly) to the exclusion of the more exotic attribution verbs. If the writer must use a verb other than “say,” often an action verb is an excellent substitute.
The author should avoid adverbial modifiers at almost all cost.
Where possible, an author should simply let the conversation unfold without attribution (or speaker designation) of any sort. This can have great impact on the story line.
These three principles can be summarized into one basic “commandment of dialogue:”
Keep dialogue straightforward, with a minimum use of speaking or attribution verbs and as few modifiers as possible. When a substitute for “said” is used, it must be appropriate to the conversation and mesh well with the mood of the exchange.
In terms of point one, let us return to Stout’s Nero Wolfe novels as an example. Stout is an excellent example of an author who is not big at all on “say” replacement verbs. He will usually just set up a conversation and simply let those involved have their turns with very few supporting verbs to denote the speaker. Identification of a person in a conversation is often accomplished via an action rather than a speaking verb—by having the speaker look or nod or smile. Some brief examples:
“That,” Hansen said, “is an unmistakable threat.”
[Archie replying] “Is it?” I grinned at him. “That’s bad. I thought I was just answering a question. I withdraw it.”[2]
“This is drivel,” Hansen said curtly. “Pure speculation. If you have a fact, what is it?”
“Out there, Mr. Hansen.” Wolfe aimed a thumb over his shoulder at the door.[3]
“Do you believe that one of the contestants killed [the victim]?”
Wolfe shook his head. “I’ve told you, I’m not working on a murder…”[4]
When assigning a speaking verb to Wolfe other than “said,” Stout will normally have him “grunt” or “mutter” or “growl”—thereby proving his premise that all authors, even Stout himself, have favorites:
In a minute Wolfe growled in my ear, “Well?”[5]
Wolfe grunted… “If your father wants to hire me, I might consider it…”[6]
Robert B. Parker, writer of the Spenser detective novels (which spawned the Spenser for Hire TV series) is a master of economical dialogue—maybe terse dialogue is a better description—and is a heavy user of “said.” Further, his character’s speech is totally undecorated with adverbial embellishments. That is, his characters do not say things “loudly” or “quietly” or “indignantly” or “furtively” or “foolishly,” or any “-ly” way for that matter. They just say them, period.
I must confess to a genuine admiration for this kind of dialogue development—the meat is in the words spoken, not in some sort of synthetic emotion that the author might try to inject via either some substitute for “say” or by the modifying terms. A sample:
“Do you do divorce work?” the woman said.
“I do,” I said.
“Are you any good?”
“I am,” I said.
“I don’t want likelihood,” she said. “Or guesswork. I need evidence that will stand up in court.”
“That’s not up to me,” I said. “That’s up to the evidence.”
She sat quietly in my client chair and thought about that.
“You’re telling me you won’t manufacture it,” she said.
“Yes,” I said.
“You won’t have to,” she said. “The sonovabitch can’t keep his dick in his pants for a full day.”
“Must make dining out awkward,” I said.[7]
You get the point. If the dialogue is good enough, it speaks for itself, and adverbs are redundant. The exchange shown is a good example of both Parker’s inventiveness and his taut dialogue.
Point two, that authors should avoid unnecessary adverbs, is aptly illustrated by a selection from one of Stephen King’s works, On Writing, a non-fiction book which was published in 2000. This aptly-titled work is an outstanding treatise on fiction writing, on a par with Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style (and as a matter of fact, my personal favorite). On Writing is an odd concoction, part autobiography, part writer’s cookbook, all-engrossing in its revelations of the author’s experiences and his ideas about writing fiction. In it, King makes an eloquent argument for point 2, above:
I can be a good sport about adverbs, though. Yes I can. With one exception: dialogue attribution. I insist that you use the adverb in dialogue attribution only in the rarest and most special of occasions…and not even then, if you can avoid it.[8]
He goes on to show how three sentences of dialogue can be weakened if not trivialized by the addition of adverbs that ostensibly reinforce the emotion being transmitted. Thus,
“Put it down,” she shouted.
“Give it back,” he pleaded, “It’s mine.”
“Don’t be such a fool, Jekyll,” Utterson said.
are transformed into:
“Put it down,” she shouted menacingly.
“Give it back,” he pleaded abjectly, “It’s mine.”
“Don’t be such a fool, Jekyll,” Utterson said contemptuously.[9]
It doesn’t take a bestselling author—or simply an avid reader—to see that the latter three sentences are far weaker than the first three. In fact, as King goes on to comment, they are not just weaker; they are right out of the old “pulp fiction” tradition, where writers frequently overused verbal clichés, loading sentences with redundant modifiers to “maximize” the emotional content.
King finishes by noting that not only must the writer avoid the clichéd adverb in dialogue, but he must also avoid putting the verb itself “on steroids.” That is, don’t substitute for “said” some other speaking verb that is in itself a walking cliché or a pulp fiction refugee:
“Put down the gun, Utterson!” Jekyll grated.
“Never stop kissing me!” Shayna gasped.
“You damned tease!” Bill jerked out.[10]
I join Mr. King in his final supplication on the subject to the novice writer:
Don’t do these things. Please oh please.[11]
Although one of the best forms of dialogue attribution is simply the use of “said” (“he said,” “she said”), another effective dialogue attribution may be none at all. Simply set up the scene and let the characters exchange thoughts without any supporting comment by the author. The real force in the scene then becomes the dialogue, and if the author is on her/his game, this unmodified, unembroidered conversation can drive the story much more forcefully than when the author adds a plethora of attribution fillers as though trying to remind us “who’s on first.”
An author who is quite facile with dialogue is Janet Evanovich, who writes the Stephanie Plum detective novels (and is, I will admit, an acquired taste). Evanovich’s stories tend to be funny on the sophomoric side, as Plum is a complete klutz, but the dialogue has a sort of charm all its own. As an example (Plum speaking first, with a mysterious, unnamed adversary):
“Some moron thought it would be cute to put spiders in my car.”
“Do you like spiders?”
“They’re okay. Not so much fun as bunnies, for instance.”
“I understand you hit a parked car.”
“One of the spiders took me by surprise.”
“The element of surprise is important in battle.”
“This isn’t a battle. I’m trying to put an old woman’s mind at ease by finding a little girl.”
“You must think I’m stupid. You’re a bounty hunter. A mercenary. You know perfectly well what this is about. You’re in this for the money. You know what the stakes are. And you know what I’m trying to recover. What you don’t know is who you’re dealing with. I’m toying with you now, but at some point the game will get boring for me. If you haven’t come over to my side by the time I get bored with the game, I’ll come after you with a vengeance, and I’ll rip the heart out of your body while it’s still beating.”[12]
No modifiers, no emotion verbs needed. You know exactly what Plum is up against and how tough her criminal adversary really is.
Let me hasten to add that “say” substitutes should not necessarily be banned from the fiction writer’s lexicon. They should, however, be used sparingly and adroitly, to leaven dialogue with body or to slightly change the tone of an exchange as it progresses.
This brings us to the “super-principle,” repeated below:
Keep dialogue straightforward, with a minimum use of speaking or attribution verbs and as few modifiers as possible. When a substitute for “said” is used, it should be appropriate to the conversation and mesh well with the mood of the exchange.
As an illustration of this guideline (or more properly, of the use of all three of the principles enumerated) let’s turn to that old master of fantasy, J. R. R Tolkien, whose dialogue has always appealed strongly to me. In the following passage, an exchange between Bilbo Baggins, some Elves, and Bilbo’s nephew Frodo, Bilbo has been reading a poem he has composed to a group of Elves at Elrond’s home (the so-called “Last Lonely House” that the reader also visits in Tolkien’s first novel, The Hobbit):
“Now we had better have it again,” said an Elf.
Bilbo got up and bowed. “I am flattered, Lindir,” he said. “But if would be too tiring for me to repeat it all.”
“Not too tiring for you,” the Elves answered laughing. “You know that you are never tired of reciting your own verses. But we really cannot answer your question at one hearing!”
“What!” cried Bilbo. “You can’t tell which parts were mine and which were the Dúnadan’s?”
“It is not easy for us to tell the difference between two mortals,” said the Elf.
“Nonsense, Lindir,” snorted Bilbo. “If you can’t distinguish between a Man and a Hobbit, your judgment is poorer than I imagined. They’re as different as peas and apples.”
“Maybe. To sheep, other sheep no doubt appear different,” laughed Lindir. “Or to shepherds. But mortals have not been our study. We have other business.”
“I won’t argue with you,” said Bilbo. “I am sleepy after so much music and singing. I’ll leave it to you to guess, if you want to.”
He got up and came towards Frodo. “Well, that’s over,” he said in a low voice. “It went off better than I expected. I don’t often get asked for a second hearing. What did you think of it?”
“I am not going to try and guess,” said Frodo smiling.
“You needn’t,” said Bilbo. “As a matter of fact, it was all mine…”[13]
Here, the Old Master himself gives a seminar in dialogue construction. The plurality speaking verb is “said,” with just a sprinkling of substitutes (answered, cried, snorted, laughed) and modifiers (laughing, smiling) to add interest or highlight a point. The tone of gentle humor, with just a dash of superiority on the part of the immortal Elves, is clearly transmitted in the interchange, and Frodo’s affection for his uncle is also on display. (And by the way, if you think there might be a comma or two left out of that last sample, I might tend to agree with you, but then again, who are we to argue with The Master?)
In addition to supporting the principles we have discussed, this last example amplifies my overall contention: In fictional dialogue, less is generally more, and the successful author should let the spoken word speak for itself. As much as possible—and within the constraints of a given story line—a writer should put the spoken word on display with minimal attribution and let the words themselves create the scene, the emotion, and the movement of the story.
Let’s summarize these principles one more time to emphasize the steps to sound dialogue in fiction. First, there is really no substitute for the good old-fashioned verb “said.” It plainly indicates dialogue, it rarely requires a substitute, and within the text, it is truly invisible. If a verb does replace “said,” it is often effective to use an action verb that indicates the speaker, e.g.: Simpson nodded, “I understand.”
Second, stay away from the unnecessary modifier. It is far better to say, “Her eyes widened. ‘I saw a face at the window!’” than to say, “‘I saw a face at the window!’ she shouted excitedly.”
Third, avoid attribution verbs altogether unless the conversation becomes unclear without them. You may need one or two to set up the dialogue, but thereafter let it proceed on its own. Thus, borrowing a situation from Parker:
Smith sat back in his chair. “Coffee?” he asked.
Mary adjusted her dress nervously. “No, thank you.”
“Well… Maybe nothing. What do you charge for a consultation?”
“A hundred dollars an hour. But the first half hour is free—I have to determine whether I want to take your case.”
“Hmph. Business must be pretty good if you’re that picky about clients.”
“It’s okay. But it would never be bad enough that I would take a case without understanding exactly what my client would need from me first.”
Only one attribution verb used, plus an action verb that indicates that our fictional detective’s client is in trouble. Then the dialogue sails on with no support from the author other than the spoken word.
“He said; she said.” Keep it simple, and when constructing a speaking passage, just let the dialogue be the star!
After receiving his Ph. D. in electrical engineering sometime near the end of the dark ages, Nathan Dodge initially joined General Dynamics in Fort Worth, TX. He later moved to Texas Instruments in Dallas. Subsequently, he joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, spending sixteen years as a full-time teacher. He retired two years ago to devote more time to writing, although he still teaches part-time at UTD.
Nathan received several teaching awards while at UTD and was also nominated twice for University of Texas System teaching awards given by the Board of Regents, but, alas, did not win either time.
Nathan’s hobbies include voracious reading, watching movies with wife Faye Lynn, singing in his church choir, playing with Freckles, their collie/sheltie mix (who is so hyper that Nathan refers to him as the “kwazy wabbit”), and occasionally sleeping late.
[1] Plot it Yourself, Rex Stout, Bantam edition, January, 1986, p. 22 (original publication date October, 1959 [Viking Press]).
[2] Before Midnight, Rex Stout, Bantam Books, Eleventh Edition, p. 86.
[3] Ibid, p. 141.
[4] Ibid, p. 64.
[5] Ibid, p.7.
[6] Gambit, Rex Stout, Bantam Books, Eleventh Edition, p. 86.
[7] Bad Business, Robert B. Parker, 2004, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, p.1.
[8] On Writing, Stephen King, Scribner, 2000, p. 125.
[9] Ibid, pp. 125-126
[10] Ibid, p. 126.
[11] Ibid, p. 127
[12] Hard Eight, Janet Evanovich, St. Martin’s, 2002, p. 144.
[13] The Fellowship of the Ring, J. R. R. Tolkien, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1965, p. 249.
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3 Responses to “He Said, She Said: Comments on Dialogue in Fiction”
Sam Knight February 15, 2016
Thanks, Nathan! It’s nice to have that summed up properly. The use of examples and the lack of menacing absolutes makes this a rare and valuable insight on dialog tags.
Author Brenda K Winters February 27, 2016
Enjoyed this useful commentary
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Enforcing Data Security Policies With External Service Providers
05/31/2017 / James Quinn
In an article published in the May 7 edition of The New York Times, Nicole Perlroth reported on data security breaches that affected big names like Lady GaGa, Netflix, and Lockheed Martin. In the case of Lady GaGa and Netflix, pre-release copies of songs and TV episodes were taken and distributed by hackers. These thefts were orchestrated by penetrating the systems of organizations that provide ancillary services to the headliners … post-production businesses, content collaborators, consultants, vendors, etc.
The situations are analogous to the infamous Target breach a few years ago where access to credit card data was achieved by worming into the systems of a refrigeration company doing work for the retail giant. While large, well-known businesses typically have sophisticated security safeguards in place; the smaller, sometimes less savvy, businesses that provide services to them are often much more vulnerable to attack. If these vendors are electronically connected to customers and clients, their less robust systems can be the open road to the data and assets of the customers and clients.
The practice of imposing data security obligations on providers of conventional services like facilities repair, transportation, systems maintenance, project-based consulting, and the like is often overlooked. However, in most instances all of these providers will have an electronic connection to their customers and clients. These connections can take the form of things like electronic billing, logistics management, inventory management, shared data depositories, project management, remote monitoring of systems, and many other activities.
Each electronic joint can be a target and companies should ensure that their contracts with providers impose adequate security requirements that can be tested and verified for compliance. Otherwise, it’s entirely possible that all the effort and expense that goes into the development and deployment of internal safeguards may be wasted.
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