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CNN Sues Trump, Demanding Return Of Acosta To White House
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is suing the Trump administration, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials to cover the White House be returned.
The administration revoked them last week following President Trump's contentious news conference, where Acosta refused to give up a microphone when the president said he didn't want to hear anything more from him.
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Washington, D.C., District Court. CNN claims the revocation of Acosta's press pass violates the constitutional rights to freedom on the press and due process. CNN is asking for an immediate restraining order to return Acosta to the White House.
There was no immediate comment from the administration.
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“For more than 30 years, U.S. News has ranked a wide range of institutions,” says Tim Smart, executive editor of U.S. News & World Report. “Law firms are an integral part of our rankings and complement our law school rankings.”
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Trump-Backed ACA Repeal Unwise For PA, Auditor Says
By Katie Meyer | April 3, 2019
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — President Donald Trump and other GOP officials have recently rekindled their opposition to the Affordable Care Act.
Trump has suggested a replacement plan may come after the 2020 election.
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. (Min Xian/WPSU)
So, the state Auditor General’s office called a press conference Tuesday to point out the program’s influence on certain Pennsylvanians.
Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that north of 1.1 million people in Pennsylvania can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
The Democrat noted, the program also lowered uncompensated emergency room costs.
Hospitals are often a last-resort for uninsured people.
“The ACA has resulted in savings of about $281 million annually in uncompensated care costs in Pennsylvania,” DePasquale said.
He called several speakers. One was Erin Gabriel, a child disability advocate who testified that before the ACA, her daughter was uninsurable and she lived in fear of hitting her lifetime insurance cap.
“Preexisting conditions? Abby’s probably got fifteen of them. She’s not insurable without the ACA,” Gabriel said.
Many Republicans, and Trump, argue the ACA has inflated premiums and been a net negative.
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court it believes the whole law should be invalid.
Attorney Says Ithaca Police Investigator Asked For, Never Got Help With Cases
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Updated Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. A new strain of coronavirus — named 2019-nCoV — has been discovered in China.
Governor Releases Budget Proposal Tuesday As New York Faces Largest Deficit In A Decade
ALBANY, NY (WSKG) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo releases his state budget plan Tuesday afternoon, and he’s expected to detail how he will close a $6 billion budget gap. With resistance in the State Legislature to new taxes and spending cuts, the governor may have to get creative to thread that needle. The budget gap is largely due to overspending on Medicaid beyond Cuomo’s self-imposed 2% per year spending cap.
An Art-themed Cabaret Performance
The Cherry Arts presents 'Apple:Tree', a 'rolling cabaret.' Creator and performer Caitlin Mathes joins us by phone to talk about choosing songs to pair with abstract paintings by her father, to show that "apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
Challenges, Including Issues Surrounding Citizenship, Face Organizers Promoting 2020 Census
SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) - The New York Counts 2020 Coalition, which is made up of a large number of community based organizations across the state, is preparing central New Yorkers with the plans they need to ensure an accurate count of the population is made for the 2020 census. Several challenges face organizers this year, including a citizenship question, which was blocked by federal judges last year.
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Transfer to/from Ezeiza airport (EZE)
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Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Ezeiza airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini airport is connected to the city of Buenos Aires, its surroundings and other cities by taxis, remises, private transport services (cars, vans and buses) and also urban line buses.
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What Taxi and remis services are available at Ministro Pistarini Airport?
Ranks are situated outside the Arrivals area of Terminal A and official operators are Taxis Municipalidad de Ezeiza (Tel +54 11 5480 0066) and Taxis Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Tel +54 11 4320 0706). There are also remises (differential or VIP cabs) from companies On Baires Transfer (Tel +54 11 5480 1215), Vip Cars (Tel +54 11 5480 4594), Manuel Tienda Leon (Tel +54 11 4314 3636 / 4315 5115 / 810 888 5366) and Transfer Express (Tel +54 11 5811 1986 / 800 444 4872), that cover the route between Ezeiza and Buenos Aires. The trip takes around 45 minutes.
Which bus lines depart and arrive at Ezeiza Airport?
Metropolitan bus lines (Colectivos) depart from in front of car park B.
Line 8 (express service) - Departs from Plaza de Mayo to Ezeiza airport (journey time: 1 hour). Frequency: every 30 minutes.
Schedule: for both directions, the first bus runs at 7:00 am and the last one at 10:00 pm.
Rate: approximately costs twice the regular urban rate and it is paid with a SUBE card.
Line 8 - Liniers, Mercado Central, Congreso, Plaza de Mayo, Facultad de Ingeniería (UBA), Paseo Colón.
Line 394 - Barrio Uno, J. Newbery Route, Correo Central, Monte Grande train station, Route 4 (Camino de Cintura).
Line 518 - Barrio Uno, Ezeiza City, Canning / Ramal Barrio Del Plata, Barrio Uno, Ezeiza Hospital, Carlos Spegazzini City.
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Shuttle Manuel Tienda León (Tel +54 11 810 888 5366 / 4314 3636 / 4315 5115)
Provides express buses and minibuses between the airport and Terminal Madero, in the city centre. They leave every half hour and the trip takes about 40 minutes. It also connects the enclosure with Aeroparque every hour, with a journey time of 30 min. Ticket sale points: arrivals public sector of Terminal A and baggage reclaim hall of Terminal C.
Hostel Shuttle (+54 11 4511 8723)
Express shuttle service that links the airport with several hostels situated in different parts of Buenos Aires city. It operates Mondays through Fridays between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm, and weekends from 9:15 am to 2:45 pm. More information
Global Vip (Tel +54 800 555 5488)
Door-to-door minibus service to San Nicolás, Rosario, Santo Tomé, Santa Fe, Paraná and Esperanza.
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Transportation Tips to/from the airport?
While there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take into account when moving from or to the airport, and especially if you go on some public transport.
1- To the airport - It is convenient to go out with a little more anticipation than you would commonly suggest. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always keep in mind peak transit times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may take more or less the trip to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what happens in the place where you find yourself.
If you have a shared transfer service, please have a contact Tel in case of any delay on the part of the company. In these cases, a scheduled collection schedule is already in tenter.
If you are using public transport (bus, train), have the schedules (weekends and holidays usually have fewer frequencies), if you have to transfer and also how to board (if you need a card or boarding pass or paying at the moment to the driver or rider). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could bring complications.
If you rent a car to get to the airport check well, where you must leave the vehicles. In some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
2 -From the airport- here is a little less stressful as you don't have the pressure to miss the flight. In the worst case you will arrive later to the place where you are going to stay or to the meeting point where you try to arrive. Once you get out of the plane, pick up your suitcase and finish with the required arrival procedures. Then you have to look for the public transport signs or consult the airport staff. It is very useful to inform the timetables of the buses in case you arrive late at night. Not all of them work 24 hours a day. The same goes for taxis. If you have hired a private car service, keep ready the mobile app to contact the driver. Some transport services hired, have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign.
If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for more peace of mind it is recommended to reserve it earlier. Rental counters are usually available at arrivals hall.
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Stretch and strengthen with aerial yoga
Updated On Jan 18, 2017 Published On January 21, 2015 Written By Susan Johnston Taylor
Aerial yoga offers a fun and challenging twist on the ancient practice of yoga. Why not try it out?
Traditional yoga may strengthen the core and clear the head, but a plain downward facing dog may not excite everyone. For those in search of a more adventurous workout, variants such as aerial yoga offer a challenging twist on the ancient practice, along with many of the same mental and physical benefits.
It’s material
Using fabric hammocks or swings affixed to the ceiling engages multiple muscle groups and assists with poses. Hammocks and swings are both made of parachute silk and affixed to the ceiling with steel carabiners; but while yoga hammocks are a continuous piece of fabric, yoga swings may have extra attachments such as straps and stirrups.
In aerial yoga (also called antigravity yoga), students can suspend themselves parallel to the floor, flip upside down, cocoon themselves in fabric, and perform many of the same poses they’d do on the mat while suspended a few inches off the ground (usually with a yoga mat underneath). Some yoga hammocks are rated to support over 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)!
Penny McGuire, who teaches suspension yoga privately in Parksville, BC, says a yoga swing can help people build up strength and flexibility. “You can use the swing like a prop so you can hold a handstand longer, or use it as a support to help you get stronger and then [poses are] easier to do,” she explains.
Depending on her students’ goals and fitness level, she might tailor a session to give them an intense, TRX-style workout or a gentler, more restorative one. In fact, McGuire works with clients ranging in age from childhood all the way up to 92.
While it might take a student several months or even a few years of traditional yoga to work up to poses involving arm balances such as firefly or crane pose, Cait Anthony, an instructor in Halifax, says some aerial yoga students using a hammock get to “experience arm balances without having to take yoga for a couple of years. It makes your core and upper body really strong.”
The ins and outs of inversions
Inverted poses are a big part of aerial yoga, and they offer the same benefits you’d get from performing those poses on a mat. “It’s really great for spinal decompression and for your joints, and it’s also good for skin and blood flow,” says Prestonne Domareski, an instructor in Coquitlam, BC. “It’s also just kind of fun to hang upside down.”
In addition to the benefits of inversions, yoga in general can help lower the resting heart rate and increase melatonin production, which aids sleep.
While McGuire says she can work with people who are afraid of heights, those with certain medical conditions may want to avoid inverted poses and aerial yoga altogether. She cautions those who have had a concussion or have high blood pressure and aren’t medicated to check with their doctor first.
Pregnant women may be able to do inversions if they’re used to them, and those with heart conditions, glaucoma, or recent stroke may not want to hold inversions for very long, she adds. Interestingly, some people actually find inversions more comfortable on a swing or hammock than they do on a mat.
The fun factor
Aside from aerial yoga’s gentle stretching and strengthening potential, some students find the weightless quality of aerial yoga to be just plain fun. Kristy Scime took a beginning yoga class a few years ago, but later fell out of practice. Earlier this year, she discovered aerial yoga and now attends classes several times per week.
“It’s a really good workout, but it reminds me of when you’re a kid playing on the monkey bars,” Scime says. “It has an element of fun and whimsy to it that other exercise doesn’t tend to have.” Since she started attending classes more regularly, she says her flexibility has improved, along with her handstand abilities.
Bianka Bargmann tried aerial yoga after spotting a photo on Instagram. Since she started aerial yoga classes, Bargmann says she’s noticed an improvement in her core strength and a reduction in the lower back pain she used to suffer.
Although Bargmann hadn’t tried traditional yoga first, she hasn’t found aerial yoga to be too intimidating or scary. “The hardest part of aerial yoga, especially for someone like me with no yoga background, is trusting your own body to hold you, and letting go,” she says.
Anthony stresses that aerial yoga appeals to a wide variety of people, regardless of their past yoga experience (or lack thereof). “It’s really fun to have your body suspended in the air and feel like you’re flying,” she says. “You don’t already have to be a yoga superstar or a circus superstar.”
A pose by any other name?
Here’s a look at a few different aerial disciplines offered by studios across Canada (and in some cases, these practices may blend together).
instead of one continuous silk hammock, aerial silks uses two strips of fabric, with an emphasis on dance rather than yoga
similar to aerial silks but uses a hoop suspended from the ceiling
uses a hammock (one continuous piece of fabric) to assist with yoga poses
suspension yoga
similar to aerial yoga but uses a swing with straps, handles, or stirrups for a slightly different variety of poses
Aerial Yoga Yoga
Written By Susan Johnston Taylor
Susan Johnston Taylor is a freelance writer who covers business and lifestyle topics.
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Palestinians 'to unveil unity government'
President Abbas to announce cabinet, ending seven years of rivalry between Fatah and rival Hamas, official says.
President Mahmoud Abbas is said to have finished consultations on government formation [Reuters]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to unveil a unity government by Thursday, ending seven years of rival administrations in the West Bank and Gaza, an official has said.
"We have finished consultations on the national consensus government," Azzam al-Ahmed, an envoy from Abbas's Fatah movement, told the AFP news agency on Tuesday after talks in Gaza with its Hamas rulers.
"The announcement will come from the president in the next two days."
The Palestine Liberation Organisation, which is dominated by Fatah, signed a surprise reconciliation deal with Hamas on April 23, giving the two sides five weeks to draw up an "independent government" of technocrats headed by Abbas.
Agreement on a unity government would pave the way for long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections.
Hamas won a landslide victory in the last parliamentary elections in 2006.
But the EU and the US have refused to have any dealings with the movement until it renounces violence and recognises Israel and past peace deals.
Representatives of the rival factions have held several rounds of talks to heal the bad blood since Hamas expelled Fatah from Gaza in deadly clashes in 2007.
The April reconciliation deal incensed Israel, which reacted by leaving US-brokered peace talks with Abbas's West Bank-based leadership.
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By Elizabeth Fullerton
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View of Damien Hirst’s exhibition “Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable,” 2017, showing (foreground) Skull of a Cyclops and (on wall) Skull of a Cyclops Examined by a Diver, at the Palazzo Grassi. © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd.
Damien Hirst’s exhibition “Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable” is like a vast art theme park, a journey into a fantasy world in which myriad mythologies and cultures collide. Arranged across two Venetian museums belonging to the billionaire businessman and art collector François Pinault, the show centers on the story of a freed slave–turned–wealthy collector from Antioch called Cif Amotan II, whose ship—named the Apistos (Greek for “Unbelievable”)—foundered around two thousand years ago with his cargo of artworks, copies, and fakes from diverse civilizations. Hirst, whose own rags-to-millions tale echoes Amotan’s, embarked on the project in 2008, after learning about the ship’s “discovery,” so the story goes.
The show begins in the former customs house the Punta della Dogana, which is situated where two canals meet, the setting providing a fabulous watery backdrop for most of the displays. Here, one finds an array of monumental bronze sculptures—something resembling a giant Aztec calendar, a monk recalling Chinese Buddhist tradition, Greek mythological figures such as Cronos and the serpent monster Hydra, the latter paired with the Hindu goddess Kali—encrusted with barnacles and brightly colored coral. Photographs and film footage showing divers retrieving the objects from the seabed appear to validate the narrative.
The Punta della Dogana presentation also introduces another crucial element of the exhibition: a slew of “replicas,” some purportedly historical copies commissioned by Amotan and others new “reconstructions” produced by Hirst’s team. Room after room is filled with pharaonic busts, medusa heads, unicorn skulls, and sphinxes crafted from marble, lapis lazuli, and rock crystal, alongside vitrines containing weaponry, helmets, armor, coins, and pitchers that bear a patina suggestive of age. Kitschy and often grotesque, the various objects suggest props for some sort of “Game of Thrones”–meets–Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The sheer profusion of items on display prompts reflections on originality, value, greed, and, of course, as in all of Hirst’s work, death and entropy.
Midway through the first venue Hirst unravels the myth with a lurid coral-clad sculpture of himself holding hands with Mickey Mouse. It points up other curiosities and anachronisms on view, such as an “ancient” gold sun disc whose pattern derives from the BP logo, and a sculpture in which the 1990s laboratory mouse grown with a human-looking ear on its back is shown perched atop Apollo’s foot. One begins to realize that this no-expense-spared exhibition might be intended as an elaborate send-up—of museology, of collecting, of the authority of art history and archaeology. This line of inquiry is infinitely more interesting than the luxury art objects, despite their fine workmanship. Hirst, who since his early formaldehyde-preserved animal carcasses has emphasized the theatrical qualities of exhibition display, asks us to reappraise assumptions about fact and fiction, taste, and what distinguishes art from artifact—or junk.
At the other venue, the elegant Palazzo Grassi, the central courtyard barely contains a monstrous sixty-foot bronze-looking resin statue of a headless demon inspired by the figure in William Blake’s painting The Ghost of a Flea (1819–20). The surrounding rooms contain faux-antiqued sketches for works in the show, a model of Amotan’s ship laden with its trove, and numerous small-scale versions of larger sculptures in precious materials such as silver, gold, jade, and malachite likely to appeal to collectors.
Part of the fun of the exhibition is finding the jokes—the vulva adorning the back of a fly-headed, wasp-waisted female statue titled Metamorphosis; the stamp of Barbie-maker Mattel on the back of “Grecian” marble torsos with hour-glass figures; a coral-encrusted silver Transformer toy; a laugh-out-loud bronze bust of Hirst inspired by a portrait of King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger. One can play spot-the-celebrity too. Pharrell Williams crops up as a marble pharaoh, and Rihanna appears as a red marble Egyptian deity with a nipple stud and tattoos (accompanied by a deadpan label explaining how tattooing was an ancient practice among Nubian dancers and musicians).
In the current era of fake news, this show’s questioning of what is true and authentic feels timely. However, it is never really clear who or what Hirst’s target is—one minute he is king, the next court jester cocking a snook at authority—and his homage to celebrity and the relentlessly commercial quality of his objects undermine any real subversiveness. He has repeatedly averred his belief in the power of art over money, but with him the one is never present without lots of the other. While “Treasures” is a fascinating tour of Hirst’s cultural cosmos and demonstrates that he has not lost his touch as a showman, it never entirely transcends the impression of a slick gift shop for rich collectors, not least due to its link with Pinault, who also owns Christie’s auction house. In so thoroughly overloading the senses, the show hinders the imagination’s capacity to soar.
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Products and Services / Standards & Publications / Journals / Materials Performance and Characterization
Materials Databases Infrastructure Constructed by First Principles Calculations: A Review
(Received 9 April 2015; accepted 17 August 2015)
CODEN: MPCACD
First principles calculations, especially calculations based on the high-throughput density functional theory (DFT), have been widely accepted as the major approach in atom scale materials design. First principles calculations performed in a high-performance computing environment have been used to generate hundreds of thousands of crystal and compound records. The exponential growth of computational materials is one of the main drivers to develop an advanced materials database systems to ensure efficient data storage, management, query, presentation, and manipulation. This review covered the most cutting edge materials database systems in materials design and in important applications, such as fuel cells. By comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these high-throughput first principles materials database systems, an optimized computational framework was suggested to meet the specific needs of fuel cell applications. Further development of high-throughput DFT materials databases, which in essence accelerates materials innovation, was also discussed.
Lin, Lianshan
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Stock #: MPC20150014
DOI: 10.1520/MPC20150014
Title Materials Databases Infrastructure Constructed by First Principles Calculations: A Review
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Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee felicitates students at Apar India Annual Convocation
Former President of India, Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee felicitates students at Apar India Graduation Ceremony 2018, imparts words of wisdom
Ex-President of India, Dr Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 attended the Graduation ceremony of students at Apar India Group of Institutions and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (School of Vocational Education) as their chief guest at New Delhi’s Constitution Club.
Dean School of Vocational Education, TISS, Professor Neela Dabir, Founder and Chairman, Apar India Group of Institutions, Dr RK Jain, Director, Apar India Group of Institutions, Apar Jain and several high-profile dignitaries were also present at the convocation of premiere batches of Apar India students who completed their Postgraduate diplomas this year. At the august gathering, the former First Citizen of India congratulated the young minds as they are going to step into the professional world. The outgoing students – all of whom got placements after excelling in programmes of HR and Administration, Banking and Finance, and Sales and Marketing – were awarded their diplomas.
Dr. Mukherjee awarded the meritorious students and congratulated them for their academic success and hoped they translate it in corporate world in their respective fields.
Addressing the young and aspiring minds and all those present at the venue, Dr Mukherjee said, “Let me at the outset congratulate all of you who are graduating today. Needless to say, this is a moment of great joy and satisfaction in your life. I am sure that with the value system and training that you have acquired at this Institute, you will be able to face the world with confidence. From the country’s point of view, we welcome you as our next generation of managers and leaders. May you grow up to provide effective leadership over this century.”
Lauding the institution for imparting best quality education over the years Dr Mukherjee said, “Dear Friends… Great educational institutions require good faculty and administrators. TISS was able to attract and recruit outstanding teachers, students, workforce and Apar India Institute, as a premier Training Hub Partner. I acknowledge the tireless efforts of all those involved in this project.
Addressing the passing out students he added, “Dear graduating students, the intellectual, social and technical skills you have acquired here from the teachers and members of the faculty would stand you in good stead. This is a proud moment not just for you, graduating students, but also your teachers, mentors, faculty members and parents. Sail forth into the world with confidence. Lead us in the building of a better world. Good Luck!”
Sh R K Jain also thanked the distinguished chief guest and other dignitaries for attending the graduating ceremony of their students and hoped this day will be etched in the memories of all those present. He said, “One day when these students will be parents, they’ll narrate the events of this day to their kids and take pride to have attended Pranab Da Ki Pathshala. I hope the rich legacy of Apar India continues and contributes towards providing skilled and talented workforce to the country.”
About Apar India
Since its inception in 1999, Apar India has been striving incessantly to bring about a radical change in the way Education is being imparted and has been emphasizing on imparting “Skills that make one Employable”.
Established with a motto of “Shiksha”, “Sanskar” and “Sewa”, Apar Group of Institutions work towards the betterment of education with Skill Development amongst the youth of India for better employability. Apar India has been engaged in providing work integrated programs for 2 decades and enabling Indian youth to earn livelihood.
Apar India has trained 25000+ students in various courses, programmes and skill development schemes like work integrated programmes, Pradhan Mantry Kaushal Vikas Yojna,(PMKVY), Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission (UKSDM), Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) and many more.
The Founder & Chairman, Shri R.K Jain, President of India Awardee is renowned Educationist and a Philanthropist.
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UAE summons Swiss ambassador after UN statement
"Better if such issues were resolved through established bilateral channels"
The United Arab Emirates summoned the Swiss ambassador on Sunday to denounce a statement Switzerland made to the United Nations Human Rights Council the week prior criticising fellow Gulf state Bahrain's human rights record.
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Swiss ambassador "it was better if such issues were resolved through established bilateral channels between Bahrain and Switzerland," according to a statement posted on state news agency WAM.
The foreign ministry also accused Switzerland of failing to acknowledge the steps Bahrain had taken to improve its human rights record, it said.
Switzerland's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva Valentin Zellweger last week called on Bahrain to cooperate with the Human Rights Council's procedures, expressing alarm over the Gulf kingdom's "repression of civil society".
"The use of torture, inadequate fair trial guarantees and excessive use of force during peaceful demonstrations, as well as reprisals against victims of human rights violations or those who cooperate with the United Nations, are of concern," he said.
Human rights groups say Bahrain, a strategic island that is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has carried out a wide crackdown on dissent since a 2011 uprising led by the country's majority Shi'ites to demand a greater role in government.
Authorities have banned the main Shi'ite Muslim group, launched legal proceedings to ban another secular group, detained activists and revoked the citizenship of the spiritual leader of the country's Shi'ites.
Bahrain says its actions are directed against people who foment violence and sectarian tensions in the kingdom, denying charges by activists that it is targeting dissidents.
Bahrain's parliament on Wednesday invited the UN human rights chief to visit and promised him unrestricted access to prisons and Shi'ite villages, following his criticism of the kingdom's human rights record.
Saudi-led coalition calls for UN supervision of Yemen port
Saudi to sign deals with Bahrain worth $533mln
Nearly 1,000 Emiratis employed in 75 days, says minister
In pictures: Sheikh Abdullah visits Brazil
GCC rejects Swiss statement about human rights
When it comes to Bahrain's SMEs, less is more
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Home / Publications / Traditional Rights and Freedoms—Encroachments by Commonwealth Laws (ALRC Report 129) / 8. Fair Trial / Conclusion
8.174 Although it will never be justified to hold an unfair trial, specific fair trial rights are not absolute and may sometimes be qualified, for example to protect vulnerable witnesses and national security information. The structured proportionality test is a useful tool to test whether laws that limit fair trial rights are justified.
8.175 Laws that alter fair trial procedures for national security reasons were criticised in some submissions and clearly warrant ongoing and careful scrutiny, including by relevant parliamentary committees and the INSLM.
8.176 Client legal privilege and the privilege for religious confessions in the Uniform Evidence Acts may unjustifiably limit the right of a defendant in a criminal trial to adduce evidence in their defence and should therefore be reviewed.
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High Market Demand Validates Solar-Log PV Monitoring Solutions
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Ilana Mercer Quotes - Page 3
Country Culture Immigration Liberty Military Parties Politicians Private Property Property Reality Values War
The National Education Association is the al-Qaida of education.
Association, Als
"Shafting Boys". WorldNetDaily.com, January 27, 2006.
'You didn't build that' will be Obama's political epitaph: With these remarks, Obama has come out of the closet as a most odious collectivist, who believes religiously that government predation is a condition for production. Or, put simply, that the parasite created the host.
Believe, Government, Political
"'You Didn't Build That': Obama's Political Epitaph". www.wnd.com. July 27, 2012.
The Little Guy, behind whom politicians strategically coalesce — thumping majorities prevail in a democracy — cannot abide by a reality in which greater wealth affords greater "access."
Democracy, Majority
"Planet Facebook Owns It". www.wnd.com. May 24, 2012.
What is more obscene: the idea that one can apologize for the hubris and deceit that is Obama and his health care, or the actual need some have for an apology from an entity so evil that he would toy with the lives of millions as though they were insects and he God? This is hard to tell.
Apology, Ideas, Evil
"Obama: Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry". www.wnd.com. November 15, 2013.
...the West has its share of liars and poseurs, the ablest of whom congregate in government.
Liars, Government, West
Certain bedrock principles - arguably a true conservative mindset - dictate a respect for life. A life-conserving sensibility means that guns are meant for self-defense, not for needless killing. [...] This gun owner is no gun nut; but a right-to-self-defense fanatic.
Mean, Gun, Self
"Just a girl with a gun; not a gratuitous killer". praag.org. November 25, 2013.
Jefferson never entertained the folly that he was of immigrant stock. He considered the English settlers of America courageous conquerors, much like his Saxon forebears, to whom he compared them. To Jefferson, early Americans were the contemporary carriers of the Anglo-Saxon project.
America, Courageous, Projects
"The Declaration No Longer Expresses 'The American Mind'". www.americanthinker.com. July 4, 2017.
The nice men in periwigs who came up with the Fourth Amendment were recklessly naive to imagine that branches of a government, each of whose power is enhanced when the power of the other branches grows, would serve to check one another.
Nice, Men, Branches
"Quacking Over Ducksters As Freedoms Go Poof". www.wnd.com. January 3, 2014.
Think of lab rats racing through a maze, when you watch the sub-intelligent, dual-panel 'dialogue' conducted on the teli. Each rat runs with a designated, neatly bifurcated (Republican or Democratic) political orthodoxy. Each is a 'maze-bright' rat, and not the possessor and giver of any truth.
Running, Intelligent, Thinking
"Left and Right Bamboozling You on Benghazi". www.wnd.com. January 09, 2014.
Zimbabwe, once the breadbasket of Africa, is now its dust bowl.
Dust, Zimbabwe, Bowls
"The Genocide in Democratic South Africa". www.wnd.com. January 19, 2007.
The Big-Media collective, however, is slow, stupid and shackled by ideology. Reality must bite them before they’ll recognize it, much less report it.
Stupid, Reality, Media
"President Pinicchio's Growing Proboscis". www.wnd.com. October 31, 2013.
American media seem to color events by refracting them through a sickeningly sentimental prism. Their efforts to create reality on the ground — instead of reporting on it — notwithstanding, here's what we know about the inchoate Egyptian uprising: the movement's members hated their ruler and did what was necessary to be rid of him.
Reality, Media, Color
"Media's sickening sentimentality on Egypt". www.wnd.com. February 17, 2011.
The much-maligned price system works not only to secure supply but to conserve. [...] Profits and prices are the street signs of the economy. Only fools flout them.
Fool, Economy, Profit
"The Goods on Gas". www.ilanamercer.com. July 13, 2008.
In the rare event that the Supreme Court refuses to play along [...] there is always a perfectly legal, extra-constitutional, quasi-legislative, quasi-executive, quasi-judicial, "independent" regulatory commission or executive agency to kill off or override constitutional protections.
Independent, Agency, Play
We're not all the same. A common liberal refrain is that differences between individuals are statistically more significant than those between cultural, ethnic, and racial groups. I don't see why the fact of inter-individual differences would nullify inter-group variance. That's liberal logic for you.
Individual Differences, Groups, Facts
"Update V: The Kindness Of (Caucasian) Strangers (On Brotherly Love)". barelyablog.com. January 31, 2010.
Mistaking Palestinian military weakness for moral innocence seems to further amplify the inattention of journalists to the culture of lies.
Military, Mistake, Weakness
"Liar, Liar, Abaya on Fire". www.wnd.com. April 17, 2002.
Liberals retain a totemic attachment to the Freudian idea that traumatic toilet training is destiny.
Destiny, Attachment, Ideas
"Coddling Killers". spectator.org. December 29, 2004.
Christianity in our country is a lot like what the Ducksters profess. No longer doctrinaire or demanding, the mishmash of pop-religion practiced in churches across America is an extension of the therapeutic culture: festooned with feelings, mostly misdirected. Untempered by intelligent interpretation of scripture... American pop-theology: light on doctrine, heavy on hellfire and damnation.
Country, Intelligent, Light
"Duck Dynasty: A Decoy For Dummies". American Daily Herald, December 27, 2013.
The strength of ideas rests on their relationship to reality. MacKinnon’s unrealistic fulminations against a phantom patriarchy exist in the arid arena of pure thought.
Reality, Ideas
"MacKinnon’s Textual Harrassment". www.unz.com. January 16, 2006.
Inviting an invasion by foreigners and instigating one against them are two sides of the same neoconservative coin.
Two Sides, Coins, Invasion
"Border Invasion Abroad, Border Betrayal at Home" by Ilana Mercer, www.wnd.com. January 16, 2004.
A brave nation fights only because it must; a cowardly nation fights because it can.
Fighting, Brave, Nations
"Betraying Brave Boys". www.wnd.com. March 26, 2003.
A silly society is a youth-obsessed society: To the Chinese, who appreciate the value of experience, the greater the ratio in a team of grey 'hairs and no-hairs' to 'black hairs' the faster and better a task will be completed. The opposite assumption obtains in the youth-obsessed U.S.
Team, Silly, Hair
"Hollywood: The No-Good, The Bad And The Beastly". www.economicpolicyjournal.com. March 07, 2014.
B.B. King is no match for Johann Sebastian Bach.
Antitrust laws ought to be deployed, not against business, but to bust this two-party monopoly, which subverts competition in government and rewards the colluding quislings with sinecures in perpetuity.
Party, Government, Law
"Party of Traitors". www.wnd.com. May 26, 2006.
Dance, in general, has become more atavistic than artistic.
Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Llewellyn Rockwell
John Derbyshire Writer
Justin Raimondo American author
Jerry Pournelle Fiction writer
Hans-Hermann Hoppe Economist
Martin Van Creveld Author
Joseph Farah Author
Llewellyn Rockwell Author
Sean Hannity Host
John Scalzi Author
Thomas DiLorenzo Professor
Fred Reed Writer
Theodore Beale Video Game Designer
Peter Brimelow Writer
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A Rogue of My Own
Reid Family, Book 3
By: Johanna Lindsey
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Series: Reid Family, Book 3
Categories: Fiction, Sagas
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
The grandson of a Scottish clan laird, Duncan MacTavish is shocked to learn that his other grandfather was an English marquis whose title and London estate he is now required to take on. Worse still, he is engaged to a stranger who has mocked him in public. But his bride-to-be, Ophelia, has been guiding a lovely and witty, if dreadfully inexperienced, country girl named Sabrina through the latter's all-important first coming-out season.
Not my favourite
By Ioana on 13-04-13
Make Me Love You
Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
Brooke Whitworth has been dreaming of her first Season in London, because she intends to win a husband who will take her far away from her unloving family. Instead she is being sent to the Yorkshire moors to wed a mysterious nobleman whose family is cursed and who has thrice tried to kill her brother. But there's no room in her heart for fear; this man is her means of escape. She will make him love her!
Temptation's Darling
Narrated by: Priscilla Carson
Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age, William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit into the mold of a proper young lady. Still, she agrees to re-enter fashionable society, determined to end the vendetta against her father, never imagining the high price she will have to pay.
Great story and brilliantly read
By Deeds not words on 09-09-19
Love Only Once
Mallory Family, Book 1
The exquisite niece of Lord Edward and Lady Charlotte Malory, Regina Ashton. is outraged over her abduction by the arrogant, devilishly handsome Nicholas Eden - and is determined to make the rogue pay...with his heart. A golden-haired seducer, Nicholas has been hardened by a painful secret in his past. And now that he has besmirched Reggie's good name, the hot-tempered lady has vowed to wed him.
When Passion Rules
Forced to flee Napoleon’s rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her eccentric guardian make a new home for themselves in London. There, Alana enjoys every privilege a daughter of the nobility could hope for, plus an education fit for a queen. Now, on the eve of her debut into London Society, she learns the shocking secret of her birthright. Can it be true? Is she really the lost princess of the European kingdom of Lubinia? Persuaded by her guardian to return to their homeland to quell a bloody revolt, Alana finds herself in an isolated, mountainous country whose customs strike her as medieval!
Warning will cause lack of sleep! Lol
By Charlotte on 18-09-15
Captain Jack's Woman
The Bastion Club Novels
By: Stephanie Laurens
Narrated by: McCallister Lee
They meet in a clash of swords, drenched in the moonlight of Britain's rugged eastern coast: Captain Jack, his handsome features etched in silver and shadow, his powerful physique compelling "Kit" Cranmer to surrender. He is her dream lover come vividly alive, and his command of the smuggling gang is absolute. His all-knowing gaze penetrates her disguise as the male leader of a rival gang with frightening ease, and his "punishment" with kisses leaves her maidenly modesty in tatters.
By Rachel Reads on 24-08-19
The Promise in a Kiss
A Cynster Novel
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
In a quiet moonlit courtyard, Helena encounters a handsome and mysterious Englishman. Before parting, he rewards her with a special kiss - a delicious, enticing, unforgettable kiss that makes her whole body shiver with desire. Helena doesn't yet know that she has met her destiny - and he is Sebastian Cynster, Duke of St. Ives.
One Heart to Win
Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love - but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud. Honoring her mother’s promise, Tiffany reluctantly travels west to meet her estranged father and his enemy’s eldest son, rancher Hunter Callahan. Once the Warrens and the Callahans are united by marriage, both clans will stop squabbling over a disputed strip of land. In the chaos of a train robbery Tiffany seizes a golden opportunity. By assuming the identity of her father’s new housekeeper she can live with the father she never knew and assess his true character, as well as that of the neighboring cowboy to whom she is betrothed.
Shefford, Book 2
Narrated by: Sharon Williams
A betrothal has been announced that will join together Britain's two most powerful families - a union of wealth and influence to rival even the King himself. However, not only does the ambitious King John oppose this wedding, but Milisant and Wulfric - the intended bride and groom - are equally unhappy with the arrangement. Two passionate, headstrong people, they resent being thrown together for purely dynastic reasons.
Enjoyed historical English Customs & language used
Sherring Cross, Book 2
Narrated by: Michael Page
A young heiress in mourning for her mother's death, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her lifelong fiancé. But Kimberly's father, the recently widowed Earl of Amburough, is intent upon marrying her off as quickly as possible - to please the jealous lover he longs to wed. So the rather indelicate business of matchmaking begins.
The Devil's Love
By: Julia London
Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
With dreams of a great romantic love, Abigail Carrington sails to England to marry the man she has loved since childhood, Michael Ingram, Marquis of Darfield. She believes her betrothed is a generous and noble man who has been longing for her. But the handsome man waiting for her at the altar is a dark, brooding stranger who rushes her into marriage, then abandons her at his country estate. Only the passion of Michael's kiss gives her hope that theirs can be more than a marriage of convenience.
Heart of a Warrior
Ly-San-Ter, Book 3
Brittany Callaghan thinks she's dreaming when a blond, nearly seven-feet-tall Nordic god shows up on her doorstep in her tiny California town. He claims to be a barbarian warrior in need of her help. Though a stunning, statuesque beauty herself, intelligent and independent Brittany has struggled hard to earn respect in a man's world. She is taken aback when Dalden, a spectacular Viking who is a long way from home, needs her help - and is willing to pay for it.
Awful accents
By Tam on 01-12-19
The Untamed Bride
Black Cobra Quartet, Book 1
New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Laurens presents a brash, bold new series. They're battle-hardened, sinfully wealthy, completely unstoppable - and all male: Four officers of the Crown, fighting against a deadly foe known only as the Black Cobra.
An Offer from a Gentleman
By: Julia Quinn
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball, or that 'Prince Charming' would be waiting there for her!Even though she's the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.
Great Author and Superb Narration
Nobody's Duke
By: Scarlett Scott
When the dangerous men who killed her husband in a political assassination threaten Ara, Duchess of Burghly, the Crown assigns her a bodyguard. But the man charged with protecting her is no stranger. He’s Clayton Ludlow, the bastard son of a duke and the first man she ever loved. Eight years after he took her innocence and ruthlessly abandoned her, he’s back in her drawing room and her life. This time, she’s older, wiser, and stronger. She will resist him at any cost and make him pay for the past.
Every thing you could want in a romance!
The Viscount Who Loved Me
This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry; he's also chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield: the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate's the woman haunting his dreams....
Brilliant and Witty
By Carol on 03-10-19
Marry Me by Sundown
Narrated by: Pilar Witherspoon
Summoned back to Philadelphia from the social whirl in London, Violet Mitchell never expected to find her brothers living on the edge of financial ruin while their father seeks new wealth in Montana's gold fields. With the family's home and social standing at risk, Violet makes a drastic decision.
Terrible narrator
By GDP on 27-08-18
The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
Rescued from Ruin Series, Book 1
By: Elisa Braden
Narrated by: Mary Sarah
Life for Victoria Lacey should be perfect. And it is - perfectly boring. Agree to marry a lord who has yet to inspire a single, solitary tingle? Why, of course. Smile as though this is not the thousandth time he's mentioned hounds and hunting? It's all in a day's work for the oh-so-proper sister of the Duke of Blackmore. Surely no one would suspect her secret longing for heart-racing, head-spinning passion. Except, perhaps, a dark stranger...on a terrace...at a ball where she should definitely not be kissing a man she has only just met.
Tons of sex, but not much plot
Lady Rebecca Marshall fulfills her mother's fondest wish when she becomes a maid of honor at the court of Queen Victoria. Having been disappointed two years ago when the Duke of Norford's heir Raphael Locke married another woman, Rebecca's mother sees this court appointment as a golden opportunity for Rebecca.
At court, Rebecca meets the charming marquis Rupert St. John, whom Rebecca knows as the devastatingly handsome n'er-do-well cousin of Raphael Locke, the man she was once infatuated with. What Rebecca doesn't know is that Rupert is a secret agent of the crown who leads a double life.
Rebecca strikes up a lively flirtation with Rupert, but when Rupert realizes she's spying on him he seduces her. He hardly suspects that she's an innocent and he's horrified when she reveals she is pregnant! Forced to the altar by their families, Rupert believes that Rebecca has set a trap of the worst sort in order to marry into the powerful Locke family. And he vows that theirs will not simply be a marriage in name only; he plans to enjoy many passionate nights with his beautiful, scheming wife.
With her trademark humor, memorable characters, and passionate storytelling style, it's no wonder that Johanna Lindsey has more than 60 million copies of her novels in print.
©2009 Johanna Lindsey (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Gentle Rogue
The Duke and I
Unmasking Miss Appleby
Not a keeper
I loved the spirited females in this story but most of the plot devices were very contrived, and the motivations of the male lead were inexplicable. I enjoy period romances and this one does not stay true to its era's voice. Among a number of anachronisms the word "sexy" is used at least twice--no way in Victorian England. I have seen Lindsey do a better job in other books.
Everyone Loves a Well Narrated Lindsey
Where does A Rogue of My Own rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It is a good, fun, light romance done in classic Lindsey style. Strong woman, strong man, some laughs and misunderstandings along the way, with an unrepressible attraction
What did you like best about this story?
The narration is always key to an audiobook. if you can't listen because the narrator's voice rhythm is off, the book is a loss. This narrator did a great job so I could lose myself in the story.
Great narration- mediocre story
I love this narrator and this genre so I thought I would give this book a try. Never read any of this authors books before. I just couldnt get into this one. I couldn't care about the characters because I didn't like them. Rebecca was pretty blah and the Rouge (I can't even remember his name he was so disappointing) was just a jerk. He has some wit but he wasn't all that likeable. Not very romantic.
Another great romance filled with intrigue
Great story filled with mystery, intrigue and of course a great romance. With a special invitation to serve the queen's court, our heiress immediately confronts trouble with a jealous, but powerful roommate, a call to perform her duty as a spy for the duchess. But she's no miss to be messed with. Realizing something is awry, she fights back and in a battle of wits and a strong attraction, she gets more help and trouble than she wants from "The Angel", her counterpart in the spy game. Forced to marry him, she won't lose and fights to win his love as well.
Julia Aryeh
DRAWN out!!!!
loved the concept and the writing is terrific - narrator great.... trouble is, it is painfully drawn out and the coming together of the main characters is just not believable. it is like nails on a chalk board that made me impatient and annoyed. had great potential, but this was not one of her best
Kim-Marie
Are you supposed to laugh during the sex scenes?
Concept: Very Interesting.
Execution: Middling.
You're supposed to tingle during the romance scenes, you're supposed to feel what she feels, you're supposed to fall in love with the hero, you're not supposed to snort your Coke back through your nose! Perhaps it was just that the female narration made the hero's voice sound ridiculous, like a children's pantomime, but frankly the gentleman's dialog was very stilted to the point of making one roll one's eyes. The female characters were reasonably well written, but someone should have run the male dialog past a male.
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
L. Unenanond
Don't waste your money!
Rebecca is so stupid. The rogue is an a-hole. In a way they deserve each other. The only good this is the narrator and she couldn't even make me love this book. This is my first book by this author. It is also my last. I'm so mad I want my money back!
Jama R. Baltrip
I loved every minute of it. The narrative was outstanding. Johanna Lindsey wins again. Always a great read.
I want my money back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would you try another book from Johanna Lindsey and/or Rosalyn Landor?
What was most disappointing about Johanna Lindsey’s story?
Rebecca! She's stupid to the end! Desperate for a guy who was rude to her to the very end! All the sudden he decided he loved her and then she just forgave him for being such an a$$! He didnt even have to prove or fight for her at all! He all the sudden at the very end decided to say he was sorry and all was forgiven! They had sex and the end. What the F!!!! I've never heard of a more stupid book! I'm so mad!! I want my f-ing money back!!!!!!!!!!!! Johanna Lindsey has a talent for pissing readers off and also creating stupid heroine!!! If you don't believe me, go read the reviews on amazon!
What about Rosalyn Landor’s performance did you like?
I love her voice. I JUST dislike the author!
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Anger from beginning to end!
Do not waste your money! Unless u like to read about stupid whiney woman who has no pride what so ever and if you like disappointment or if you have money to waste, feel free to buy but other than that, stay away from this book! I really want to tell Johanna she wrote a very stupid story and I would like for her to give me back my 20 bucks I wasted on this stupid audio book.
Good Book except
This is an excellent book. I am just not satisfied with the Narrator She is not as talented with the voice changes like the other books I have listened to. But still is an excellent read.
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A Spenser Holiday Novel
By: Robert B. Parker, Helen Brann
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
Series: Spenser, Book 42.5
Categories: Crime & Thrillers, Modern Detective
By: Robert B. Parker,Helen Brann
By: Robert B. Parker
Narrated by: David Dukes
Ten years ago, Paul Giacomin's corrupt father and loose mother used the boys as a pawn in their violent race: Only Spenser could call them off and straighten out the misled teen - almost getting killed in the process. Paul is now 24 and reconciled to his mother's wanton ways. But when Patty Giacomin vanishes, Paul begs Spenser to help him rescue her from the clutches of her boyfriend, a shady character he's sure coerced his mother into running.
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force #1: Betrayal
By: Aaron Allston
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master, has unified the Jedi order into a cohesive group of powerful knights. But as the new era begins, honor and duty will collide with friendship and blood ties. The Skywalker and Solo clans find themselves on opposing sides of an explosive conflict, with potentially devastating repercussions for both families, for the Jedi order, and for the entire galaxy.
Starwars book review
By paul on 01-12-13
Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes
Spenser, Book 48
By: Ace Atkins
Gabby Leggett left her Boston family with big dreams of making it big as a model/actress in Hollywood. Two years later, she disappears from her apartment. Her family, former boyfriend, friends - and the police - have no idea where she is and no leads. Leggett's mother hires Spenser to find her, with help of his former apprentice, Zebulon Sixkill, now an LA private eye. Spenser barely has time to unpack before the trail leads to a powerful movie studio boss, the Armenian mob, and a shadowy empowerment group some say might be a dangerous cult.
By goldmoonstorm on 05-12-19
A Quinn Colson Novel
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
Northeast Mississippi: hill country, rugged and notorious for outlaws since the Civil War, where killings are as commonplace as in the Old West. To Quinn Colson, it's home - but not the home he left when he went to Afghanistan. Now an Army Ranger, he returns to a place overrun by corruption, and finds his uncle, the county sheriff, dead - a suicide, he's told, but others whisper murder.
Atmospheric and Authentic.Southern Crime fiction
By Mr. J. R. Semple on 26-08-18
The Cold Dish
By: Craig Johnson
Narrated by: George Guidall
Introducing Wyoming's Sheriff Walt Longmire in this riveting novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Dry Bones, the first in the Longmire series, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. Johnson draws on his deep attachment to the American West to produce a literary mystery of stunning authenticity, full of memorable characters.
A Virgil Flowers Novel
By: John Sandford
Narrated by: Eric Canger
Virgil Flowers heads north to solve a puzzling murder - and finds that the country is very rough indeed. While competing in a fishing tournament in a remote area of northern Minnesota, Flowers gets a call from Lucas Davenport asking him to investigate a murder at a nearby resort, where a woman has been shot while kayaking. The resort is for women only: a place to relax, get fit, recover from plastic surgery and commune with nature. It's also hotbed of jealousy, blackmail, greed, anger, and fear.
Enjoyable if slightly unbelievable
By Sandgrounder on 05-03-12
It’s December in Boston, and Spenser is busy planning the menu for Christmas dinner when he’s confronted in his office by a young boy named Slide. Homeless and alone, Slide has found refuge with an organization named Street Business, which gives shelter and seeks job opportunities for the homeless and lost. Slide’s mentor, Jackie Alvarez, is being threatened, and Street Business is in danger of losing its tenuous foothold in the community, turning Slide and many others like him back on the street. But it’s not a simple case of intimidation - Spenser, aided by Hawk, finds a trail that leads to a dangerous drug kingpin, whose hold on the at-risk community Street Business serves threatens not just the boys’ safety and security, but their lives as well.
Unfinished at the time of his death, Silent Night was completed by Parker’s longtime agent, whose decades-long association with Parker’s work gives her unique insight and perspective to his voice and storytelling style. Her contribution also speaks volumes about their enduring friendship.
©2013 Helen Brann (P)2013 Robert B. Parker
Burt Reynolds Reads Robert B. Parker
Family Honor
The Godfather's Revenge
This was nothing like a Spencer novel; it was a touchy-feely, warm and fuzzy story, completely unlike the Spencer novels of old. The author took the characters and tried to make them something they weren't. She tried to turn Spencer into Father Flanagan who carries a .44 and give Hawk a social conscious. There was hardly any action and no mystery whatsoever. 100% do not recommend this novel. Please bring back Ace Atkins.
ZUrlocker
Great Spencer in the Parker style
I have always loved Robert Parkers Spencer detective series. I listen to many of these as audiobooks narrated by Joe Mantegna in the 90s. This book follows in that wonderful tradition. It’s a good story, not too sentimental, and with all the hallmarks of a traditional Spencer story. Joe Mantegna is wonderful as narrator.
Enjoyed the Characters
I enjoyed the characters "Slide" and "Carmen" and enjoyed the lack of blood and guts.
CTurner
A good read but not all Robert Parker
This author has the general idea of Spencer and Hawk but does not quite have all of Robert Parker's the net. The characters are not as holistic and deep as Parkers.
Nice to see Spenser again!
Would you consider the audio edition of Silent Night to be better than the print version?
Yes. Joe Mantegna is the perfect voice for Spenser, Hawk and the rest of the gang.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Silent Night?
I always love the banter between Spenser and Hawk.
What does Joe Mantegna bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Joe Mantegna brings out the smart ass in Spenser. When I read Spenser novels, I read it with Joe's voice in my head.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I didn't have any extreme reaction to Silent Night. It wasn't my favorite Spenser novel, but, like the others that I've read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and was sad to see the "time remaining" indicator on my audiobook tick down to the end.
I've read or listened to every Spenser novel that there is and consider myself a big fan of Robert B. Parker and especially of the Spenser Novels. Silent Night is no exception. Like Ace Atkins, I think that Helen Brann has done a great job bringing us another Spenser story. I look forward to more in the future.
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Armistice Day on 11 November commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies of World War 1 and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front which took effect at 11:00 a.m., “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918. While this official date to mark the end of the war reflects the cease fire on the Western Front, hostilities continued in other regions, especially across the former Russian Empire and in parts of the old Ottoman Empire. It took a further six months of negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference to finalise when on 28 June 1919 the Treaty of Versailles was signed and ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a main contribution to the outbreak of the First World War.
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Best time to visit Mulanje, Malawi
The best time to visit Mulanje in Malawi is from march until november, when you will have a pleasant till hot temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in Mulanje is 33°C in october and the lowest is 23°C in june. The weather and climate of Mulanje is suitable for a sun vacation.
The average climate figure for Mulanje is an 8,3. This is based on various factors, such as average temperatures, the chance of precipitation and weather experiences of others.
Mulanje has 2 types of climates prevailing, namely the tropical savanna climate and semi-arid climate. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Mulanje or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find an overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
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Mulanje in brief
Coordinates 16° 1' S, 35° 30' E
14 day weather forecast Mulanje
The weather for Mulanje in Malawi will be around 24° degrees in the next 14 days with every day chance of light rain showers till heavy rain.
Climate Mulanje
Mulanje has 2 types of climates prevailing, namely the tropical savanna climate and semi-arid climate. The average annual temperature for Mulanje is 28° degrees and there is about 851 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 149 days a year with an average humidity of 74% and an UV-index of 6.
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Climate Mulanje january
On average, it is maximum 28° in january in Mulanje and at least around 21° degrees. In january there are 25 days of rainfall with a total of 193 mm and the it will be dry 6 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje february
On average, it is maximum 28° in february in Mulanje and at least around 20° degrees. In february there are 23 days of rainfall with a total of 152 mm and the it will be dry 5 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje march
On average, it is maximum 27° in march in Mulanje and at least around 19° degrees. In march there are 24 days of rainfall with a total of 143 mm and the it will be dry 7 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje april
On average, it is maximum 25° in april in Mulanje and at least around 17° degrees. In april there are 19 days of rainfall with a total of 43 mm and the it will be dry 11 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje may
On average, it is maximum 25° in may in Mulanje and at least around 15° degrees. In may there are 10 days of rainfall with a total of 11 mm and the it will be dry 21 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje june
On average, it is maximum 23° in june in Mulanje and at least around 14° degrees. In june there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 10 mm and the it will be dry 22 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje july
On average, it is maximum 23° in july in Mulanje and at least around 13° degrees. In july there are 12 days of rainfall with a total of 15 mm and the it will be dry 19 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje august
On average, it is maximum 27° in august in Mulanje and at least around 15° degrees. In august there are 6 days of rainfall with a total of 7 mm and the it will be dry 25 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje september
On average, it is maximum 32° in september in Mulanje and at least around 18° degrees. In september there are 5 days of rainfall with a total of 5 mm and the it will be dry 25 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje october
On average, it is maximum 33° in october in Mulanje and at least around 20° degrees. In october there are 9 days of rainfall with a total of 22 mm and the it will be dry 22 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje november
On average, it is maximum 32° in november in Mulanje and at least around 21° degrees. In november there are 17 days of rainfall with a total of 79 mm and the it will be dry 13 days this month in Mulanje.
Climate Mulanje december
On average, it is maximum 30° in december in Mulanje and at least around 21° degrees. In december there are 25 days of rainfall with a total of 171 mm and the it will be dry 6 days this month in Mulanje.
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About Mulanje
Mulanje lies in Malawi in the province Mulanje and the population consists of 16.483 inhabitants. If you want to call Mulanje you have to use +265 or 00265 before the phone number without the first 0 in the original phone number (if it occurs). If the normal number is 05012457809, for example, you can remove the first 0 and call +2655012457809 or 002655012457809.
Mulanje is in a straight line at 8.264 km distance from London. From London-Heathrow the flight time is about 11 hours25.
The coordinates of Mulanje, Malawi are latitude: -16.025439 en longitude: 35.504015
The GPS coordinates are S 16° 1' 31.4400" en E 35° 30' 14.4000"
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Time difference Mulanje
In Mulanje it is now 00:55 o’clock at night on sunday 19 january 2020. That is 7 hour later than in United States. The time zone of Mulanje is Africa/Blantyre and the Greenwich time is UTC+02.
Currency Mulanje
In Mulanje the Malawian kwacha is used to pay.
Vaccinations Mulanje
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Buffalo is a sports crazed city, which they prove by supporting two major sports teams (Bills and Sabres), in a city with a population under 300,000. The city has continued to support both teams even though they are aching for a championship in either sport. The Buffalo Bills began competitive play in 1960 and have not been able to win a Super Bowl for the city, even after making it to the big game four years in a row from 1990-1993. The Sabres began play just a decade later in 1970 and although they’ve made it to the finals 3 times they also have failed to win the Stanley Cup on each of those occasions. The Sabres are in a rebuild phase, but the silver lining for the city of Buffalo may be that the Bills finally made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 this past season. The teams may struggle more than succeed, but the city of Buffalo continues to believe in both teams through the ups and downs.
Sports betting has gained a great deal of popularity in Buffalo over the past decade with residents feeling increasingly comfortable betting on sports online through sites like BetOnline or SportsBetting.ag, both of which I will outline below. On this page I will also shed some light on the legality of sports betting in New York State and also look the land based locations in and around Buffalo where you can place horse racing wagers.
Is Sports Betting Legal In Buffalo?
The easiest way to answer this question is in two parts…
#1. Running a Sports Betting Operation is Illegal
It is not legal to run a sportsbook in the state of New York. This applies to both land based and online betting sites operating within the State.
#2. Placing Bets Through Offshore Sportsbooks Is Allowed
While it’s illegal to operate a betting site in New York, it is NOT illegal for residents to join and place bets through an offshore betting site. These sites, like the two I recommend below, are licensed and regulated outside of the United States, which enables them to offer their services to American residents.
Best Sportsbooks for Buffalo Residents
The following two sportsbooks are the most popular and reputable betting sites used by New York residents. I strongly suggest placing your sports bets through one of these two sportsbooks if you reside in Buffalo.
BetOnline is our top rated site for New York players. They primarily cater to the American market and this focus allows them to build a betting platform that meets the needs of the typical American bettor from a customer service, bet offerings and deposit/withdrawal options standpoint.
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Buffalo Raceway
Located just south of New Era Field, where the Buffalo Bills play their home games, Buffalo Raceway is a fun racetrack that showcases harness racing between January and July every year. They also offer simulcast betting at the racetrack 5 days a week (Wednesday to Sunday).
Fort Erie Race Track
Fort Erie Race Track is located just across the border in St. Catherine, Canada, which is only 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo. Fort Erie has races every Tuesday during the racing season and is also open for simulcast racing 7 days a week all year long.
The Prince Of Wales Stakes, which is the second race of the Canadian Triple Crown, is the biggest race hosted by the track each season.
BetOnline accepts bets on every race that takes place at Fort Erie Race Track over the course of the racing season.
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ELECTION: Lynn Ward Gray and John Kenefick for Ward 2
City commission candidates are longtime commissioner Lynn Ward Gray and John Kenefick, who is newer to the scene.
ELECTION: Lynn Ward Gray and John Kenefick for Ward 2 City commission candidates are longtime commissioner Lynn Ward Gray and John Kenefick, who is newer to the scene. Check out this story on battlecreekenquirer.com: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2017/10/18/election-lynn-ward-gray-and-john-kenefick-ward-2-commission/769042001/
Natasha Blakely, Battle Creek Enquirer Published 6:30 a.m. ET Oct. 18, 2017 | Updated 8:21 a.m. ET Oct. 18, 2017
John Kenefick, left, and Lynn Ward Gray(Photo: File photos)
The race for Battle Creek City Commission's Ward 2 seat pits city incumbent Lynn Ward Gray against John Kenefick. Gray has been Ward 2’s city commissioner since 2009. If re-elected, this would be her fifth term.
Kenefick is not a newcomer. He has run for city commissioner before, when he lived in Ward 4, in the early 2000s.
Kenefick is retired, but he has worked in a variety of skilled labor jobs, including quality control inspector and preventative maintenance technician. He’s been a business owner and landlord. He is also a regular critic of the City Commission, attending numerous meetings and making public comments.
Gray might be much more familiar to Ward 2 residents, simply because she’s been in office for so long. She’s currently the development officer at the Battle Creek Community Foundation. From November 2014 to November 2015, she also was vice mayor. Gray has been on many boards and committees, including the Battle Creek NAACP executive committee and eight sub-committees of the city commission.
To Gray, reaching constituents is an important part of her role as commissioner. In the fair housing situation that the city has dealt with following a report on discrimination against minorities by Realtors and landlords, it was important to her to talk to both members of the Realtors association and the African American community.
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“I caution any of us to say ‘No, this is wrong. The report is skewed.’ or what have you, because then you discount the very real experiences of individuals who say this has happened to me,” Gray said. She advocates for more education in home ownership for the community.
“I have never been steered by a Realtor,” Kenefick said on the issue. “ A buyer looking for a house cannot be steered if the buyer refuses to be led.” He also cautioned buyers not to sign any agreement they are uncomfortable with.
The candidates have differing concerns about tax abatements that provide incentives to businesses that come to or expand in the city.
“A tax abatement is where a business applies for something the business should have gotten in the first place without ever having to apply,” Kenefick said. “Remove the tax, and businesses will come to Battle Creek.”
“I do believe that (abatements) support economic development in our community,” Gray said. “It keeps us competitive. But I do believe the way they are designed needs to be more equitable.”
Gray said some small businesses that may not get the opportunities offered by abatements, a topic she wants to discuss in her role on the city commission’s tax abatement sub-committee.
In a similar vein, Kenefick believes that Battle Creek residents are overtaxed and that so-called cost savings attempts by the city government don’t end up benefiting the citizens.
“The most important issue for Ward 2 and the rest of the city is to prevent the city government from taking from the citizens that which belongs to the citizens,” he said.
Specific to Ward 2, Kenefick advocates for more fair code compliance procedures.
“Many Ward 2 citizens are on or below the poverty level and are unable to respond to house repairs by unrealistic and unreasonable government procedures,” Kenefick said. “Unrealistic procedures and intimidation by the code department creates disincentives for entrepreneurs to invest in Ward 2 and the rest of the city.”
Gray is more concerned with encouraging investments and economic development that will create jobs in Ward 2.
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“The thing that I’ve continually tried to do and tried to be involved in is bringing jobs to Ward 2 and advocating for jobs and opportunity where you live and play and worship,” she said. Especially for small-business owners who might not have a formalized store or business, she wants to bring them “out of the shadows” and give them the mentorship they need.
Those elected to the nine-person commission on Nov. 7 will each serve a three-year term. Commissioners typically serve two years, but the city is using the longer term to move its elections to even-numbered years to save money and try to boost voter turnout.
The move will push the next City Commission election to 2020, when two-year terms will resume.
Contact Natasha Blakely at (269) 223-0114 or nblakely@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow her on Twitter at @blakelynat.
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2009 Gewürztraminer Oberer Weingarten, Domaine Rolly-Gassmann
White | Drink now | Rolly Gassmann | Code: 13683 | 2009 | France > Alsace > AOC Alsace > Riesling AOC Alsace | Gewürztraminer | Medium-Full Bodied, Medium Dry | 13.5 % alcohol
From the 'garden of superior wine' on a bed of silty clay over oolithic limestone (as per in Chassagne-Montrachet), this perfumed off-dry Gewurztraminer lifts the soul with lychee/rose petal notes; it's so delicate, softly spoken with such a rich gorgeous flow of fruit on the finish thanks to the luscious vintage. Drinking 2012 - 2020.
(David Berry Green, Berrys' Alsace Buyer)
Rolly Gassmann
Located in Alsace’s Haut-Rhin village of Rorschwihr, near Ribeauvillé, lies the family domaine of Rolly-Gassmann, whose roots date back to 1661. The 51 hectare estate (40ha in Rorschwihr, 10ha in Bergheim) is owned and run by Marie-Therese, Louis & their son Pierre Gassmann, along with a team of 17 workers.
They work to the principles of biodynamic viticulture yet curiously also apply weed killers. They produce on average 300,000 bottles per annum and they are notable for having more than four years’ stock (1 million bottles) in stock at any one time, which would account for the regular visits by French customers; they only export 20% of their annual production.
The 250ha commune of Rorschwihr, first noted for its wine in 742AD, lies on one of Alsace’s many faultlines (ala Burgundy), giving rise to a complex tapestry of 21 different soil types, particularly limestone, sandstone, granite and silt. So complex in fact that when the authorities sought to lump together vineyards to form large plots as part of the new Grand Cru system (1970s/80s), the villagers rose up and declared that either there would be 12 Rorschwihr Grand Crus or none at all. Hence today there are no Grand Crus in Rorschwihr.
That said there are some standout Crus/lieux-dits that would surely qualify as Premier Cru sites if ever this classification was tabled. Limestone rich vineyards Silberberg, Kappelweg & Pflaenzerreben are rated for their Rieslings , Rotleibel’s darker brown clay and silt soils are meant for Pinot Gris, while the oolithic white lime stone of Oberer Weingarten & Stegreben are perfect for the Gassmann’s Gewurztraminer.
Vinification takes place in large oak barrels and stainless-steel, giving wines of great elegance, gentleness and drinkability.
Gewürztraminer is a high quality white grape which produces classic varietal wines in the Alsace region of France.
It is the second most widely planted grape in Alsace and the most widely planted in the Haut-Rhin where it is particularly well suited to the clay-rich soils found in the Vosges foothills. It is normally fermented dry and produces golden, medium to full-bodied wine with heady aromas of lychees, rose petals and white peaches.
It attains naturally high sugar levels far in excess of Riesling and this makes it ideal for sweet, late harvest wines. These can be unctuously sweet and luscious and the best can last for decades. Rieffel, Hugel and Zind Humbrecht consistently produce the finest Gewürztraminer wines in Alsace.
It is also planted in Germany (specifically in the Rheinpfalz and Baden regions), Austria, the Alto Adige in Italy and to a lesser extent in Australia, New Zealand and California. Gerwürz means spice in German, although this pink-skinned grape tends to produce exotically perfumed rather than spice laden wines.
Riesling AOC Alsace
Riesling is the undisputed king of Alsace grapes, covering 22.5 percent of the vineyard area and producing some of the noblest and most age-worthy wines in the region, including Vendange Tardive, Sélection de Grains Nobles, and Grands Crus.
Dry, refined, and delicately fruity, it has an elegant bouquet of citrus fruit with mineral or floral notes. A typical mature Alsace Riesling is bone dry, with steely acidity and complex mineral and flint aromas. Like its German counterpart, it displays a superb definition of flavours, but with more concentration and alcohol.
It thrives on schist, shale and slate soils that convey oily, petrolly, mineral aromas to the wine.
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Networks: Right to Left & Collapse
There were two Americas that voted and there are now two surprised Americas: one that lost the election and one that is surprised that the first is surprised. How come? Duncan Watts give some answers when he discusses the "small world" (SW) phenomenon: we are six steps away from nearly anyone else. There, however, is a second aspect to SW: while we live in small clusters, we rarely notice the links that we have to more remote neighborhoods (Watts & Strogatz, 1998; Sowell, 1987).
HOW SMALL WORLDS WORK
Watts (p. 144) uses a Saul Steinberg cartoon to illustrate his point: it's a map of the US as seen by the average Manhattan socialite. Insect or human, the outlook is the same. There is marvelous detail for the brownstones and shops on 9th Avenue but much less so once you cross the Hudson River. There's next a desolate horizontal strip that holds Iowa, Chicago, and Utah and a final strip at the top where bumps stand for Japan, China, and Russia. Of course, the level of detail is really no less in the upper panels but neither Steinberg nor the rest of us notice it.
Scientists now investigate the profound truth in Steinberg's cartoon! Neural nets in worms, cats, and rhesus, termite societies, families of dolphins, and even societies of scientists and movie actors show small-world effects. Communication is instant within small clusters: everyone in the group knows just about the same thing and at the same time. On the other hand, clusters connect by long links between one of their members and a member of a distant cluster. These links reduce communication time between clusters but (remember the second aspect) most of the time the members of a cluster deal only within their cluster! Even data from a more distant cluster is filtered and interpreted by the one cluster member who receives it. And the importance of similarity in partnerships means that, whether on a bus or the Internet, I populate my awareness with folks just like me.
There is no surprise, therefore, that people in Manhattan not only hang with each other but have relatively select news sources. They choose friends and media that match their imprinted youth and genetic propensities. (See the research on how identical twins, separated near birth and reared by different sets of parents, remain similar in habits and appearance in adulthood.) Further, the members of a cluster, especially if they also share a dose of narcissism (as many do in NY, Boston, Philadelphia, or Hollywood --- they deserve and, therefore, are entitled to receive simply because of who they are), will be shocked (because of their self-focus) and angered (because of their sense of entitlement) not to get their way. Narcissists also tend to stay angry for a long time and to view disappointments and losses as a result of theft. They scream with moral indignation and seek revenge.
Clusters of such people imitate a white rat in a conditioning chamber when the reward mechanism fails: such rats perform more loudly and faster for a long time before they conclude that the old program no longer applies. They will also bite the response lever! In members of political groups, we can expect depression and threats of migration and of the ultimate migration, suicide. Further, the less predictable the rewards on the old program, the longer the rat's persistence after it changes. Ask any gambler! Outcome: leftists do not replace old tactics but escalate them and with a continued drift left. ("We lost because we were not extreme enough!" "The public has a hearing problem!" "The majority is ignorant of how things are supposed to be!")
The larger membership also tends to follow whom they already know and try to convert outsiders. (As Albert Barabasi, a physicist, demonstrates in Linked, a dominant hub usually has a recruiting advantage when new members join.) Another outcome: we can expect audiences in Starbucks and Barnes and Noble to view themselves as prophets and expect traditional Americans to put them back in charge.
WHY LEFT?
The drift left is not an oscillation but has a statistical inevitability in relationship to declining wealth.
As resources collapse along with niches, individual variation faces greater constraint. (The recent find, Homo florensiensis, in Indonesia, was probably once a taller Homo erectus but shrank during ecological constriction. See Brown et al, 2004.) These patterns are often adaptive as population increases and we become more clever and make our living from ever smaller opportunities ... Walmart for those of you in Limbaugh's Riolinda! The Democrat Party, therefore, now has a Marxist* leadership that addresses not only the elite, self-deniers in universities but also the urban poor. After all, the absolute level of resources may be less important than a relative loss of such (see Montague, Hyman, & Cohen in Nature, 431: 760-767, on the shifts in dopaminergic reward systems as a function of sudden increases or loss of reward). The Republicans have similar pressures and have moved center: the former right may cling to the elephant's tail or they can self-destruct by joining the Libertarians!
Cut resources and find that winner-take-all structures (Frank & Cook, 1995) emerge: every participant has less but, at the same time, wealth concentrates into fewer hands. Mike Moore makes lots of money from those who believe in him. We find these same psychological changes inside individual minds after a head injury, many emotional disorders, or after an infection. We also find them in societies of the newly impoverished or the long term poor as in much of human history. A similar uniformity in America predicts our eventual collapse because some bug, living or conceptual, will eventually find a weakness to exploit.
* "Marxist" refers to collectivist, mutualist philosophies: from each of us, whatever we have; to each of us, only our necessities. The term "progressive" is both a lie and another symptom of narcissism.
Montague, P., Hyman, S., & Cohen, J. Computational roles for dopamine in behavioural control. Nature. 431: 760-767.
Barabasi, A-L (2002) Linked: The New Science of Networks. NY: Perseus.
Brown, P., Sutikna, T., Morwood, M., Soejono, R., Jatmiko, E., & Due, R. (2004) A new small-bodied hominin from the Late Pleistocene of Flores, Indonesia. Nature. 431: 1055-1061.
Frank, R. & Cook, P. (1995) The Winner-Take-All Society: Why the Few at the Top Get So Much More Than the Rest of Us. NY: Free Press.
Watts, D. (2003) Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age. NY: Norton.
Watts, D. & Strogatz, S. (1998) Collective dynamics of 'small-world' networks. Nature. 393: 440-442.
Sowell, T. (1987) A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles. NY: Quill. (Political science majors, start here, then move to Watts and Barabasi!)
Copyright, James Brody, 2004, all rights reserved.
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Nets: BIPOLAR DISORDER: SELF-INTERESTED NETWORKS, OBSESSIONS AND CYCLING
BIPOLAR DISORDER: SELF-INTERESTED NETWORKS, OBSESSIONS AND CYCLING
Brody, J.F., (2004) Bipolar disorder: emergent, self-interested networks, obsessions, and mood swings. In Malcomb Brown (Ed.) Trends in Bipolar Disorder Research. Hauppage, NY: Nova Science Biomedical Series.
Bipolar disorder (BPD) devastates its carriers and their families while puzzling employers and resisting the best efforts of health care practitioners and law enforcement officials. There has been, however, little progress in treating BPD since the introduction of lithium. Statistical physics offers dynamic models for oscillators, phase transitions, and emergent networks that parallel the mood changes and obsessions that we observe in BPD.
Emergent networks are formed widely in nature, including those within living cells and neural communities. The human brain consists of neurons that connect not only under genetic guidance but also according to network patterns. Driven thoughts and cycling moods fit nicely into emergent networks that are consistent with but more detailed than earlier schema developed by Hebb or Edelman.
We can expect networks and their components to vary in dominance from moment to moment as we dream, play, strive, or procreate. Networked sequences of thought and action that contribute to our survival and reproductive success become liabilities when they take complete charge of us. We take on expansive goals or we unload them as we become elated or despondent. In either state, we neglect the small clustered tasks of daily living.
Emergent networks, oscillatory phenomena, and phase transitions are closely linked in mathematics and in many biological organizations. Pendulums, Josephson junctions, and even crickets satisfy the Kuramoto model for the synchronization of independent oscillators: (1) there must be a fundamental on-off pattern, (2) the oscillators must be weakly linked, and (3) the oscillators must be very similar to each other. Clumps of neurons also satisfy the Kuramoto assumptions. Bipolar cycling appears to be almost inevitable and the challenge may be to discover not why it occurs but why it doesn?t. It is also likely that any one expression of BPD may arise from infection, genetic variation, trauma, or some mix of the three.
It is entirely possible for a neural assembly to assume living properties that meet its own needs rather than those of its carrier. Living organizations accomplish work, reproduce, and arrange environments to suit their own interests. Natural selection occurs when neural organizations compete within their carrier for limited attention, time, and wealth: the most active suppresses the less active and gains influence. We have seen "selfish" effects with genes, we should expect them in mental organizations. The conscious impact can be that of an invader that takes over the mind of its host, commandeers resources, and resists suppression or dispersal while it grows and reproduces.
These ideas are discussed in non-technical language with special reference to BPD but could apply to obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, eating disorders, hypochondria, depression, drug dependency, personality disorders, and even hypnotic states, love, religious ecstasy, or scientific insights. There are implications from network theory for both medicinal and cognitive-behavior interventions.
KEYWORDS: Bipolar disorder, mania, depression, emergent networks, CNS organization, human evolution, psychological adaptations, delusions.
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Mark of the Vampire Books In Order
Publication Order of Mark of the Vampire Books
Eternal Hunger (2010) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Kiss (2011) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Blood (2012) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Captive (2012) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Beast (2012) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Beauty (2013) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Demon (2013) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Eternal Sin (2013) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
As a USA Today and New York Times best-selling artist, Laura Wright is the creator of outstanding works like the much popular Cavanaugh Brothers series. Born and raised in the state of Minnesota, Laura Wright was never a reader or a writer until she cleared high school. During her early years she was more of a theater, dance and song person. Her love of romance was present during her early life but it was until her late teens that she was able to read a romance novel and this is definitely one of the reason why her creation, the Mark of The Vampire is nothing short of a bold new voice that has been embroidered with Laura Wright’s passion and love for romance.
With her aptitude of luring the reader in and holding him or her captive, Laura Wright employs this set of skills in the action packed, sinfully good, Mark of the Vampire trilogy which has been centered around a group of sexy vampires.
Eternal Hunger
As the first book in this trilogy, the Eternal Hunger is undeniably a stunning start to what will eventually become an addictive series to any reader. Eternal Hunger begins with one Dr. Sara Donahue whose main goal in life is to ensure that her brother Gray is able to fully recover from the catastrophic house fire which occurred a while back. All in all, Sara holds herself responsible for the occurrence of this fire while on the other hand Gary has never gone back to his previous self. After seeing his brother suffer, Sarah decided to study medicine so as to cure his brother.
While coming from work one early morning, Sara finds a strange man who is all curled up at her door. Since she has never seen him before, Sarah concludes that he is most likely a homeless man hence she makes an effort to nudge him away. But while in the process of nudging him out, Sara is able to hear the homeless man ask for help in her mind. Sarah becomes more confused as she notices that the man’s skin was burning after it came into contact with the sun and eventually she has a change of heart in turn dragging him into the house. But all this is just the beginning.
On entering the house, Sarah finds one of her former patient, Tom waiting for her inside the house. With a history of mental instability, Tom is indeed not paying Sara a courtesy call but instead he has been planning to cause harm to Sarah. While attacking Sara, the man who was dragged in finally wakes up due to the commotion. Unknown to Sara, the man she had dragged in was a vampire named Alexander Roman who apparently had just undergone a series of changes and is now a breeding male. What will happen next? Is the vampire going to protect Sarah by killing her attacker? If he kills the attacker, is the Order going to find him because he would have unintentionally alerted them?
Eternal Kiss
As the sequel to the first book, Eternal Kiss is unquestionably a fantastic sequel that lays its focus on Kate and Nicholas. Eternal Kiss begins as Kate is a prisoner in the Mondrar Prison, serving a sentence for a crime that she did not commit. She has served the greater part of her sentence and now she has only two months left in her sentence left. While waiting with one of her students Ladd, for the mother to come and take him up, Dare brutally slaughters Ladd’s mother in their very own eyes. While dying, Ladd’s mother confesses something to Kate and then asks her to take care of her son.
After the death of Ladd’s mother, Kate finally decides to take Ladd to his father Nicholas Roman after the death of his mother. Kate is hopping that she can be able to sneak out and come back before anyone can notice that she has left and lock her up. But on arriving, Nicholas becomes drawn to Kate even though he is thinking that there is a high probability that Kate might be a spy for Dare. While trying to escape Nicholas, Kate is attacked by Dare, hence she has to do what can to ensure that she is safe from danger.
So as to protect his younger brother, Lucian from the Order, Nicholas is more than determined to find Dare. Lucian’s life is very important to Nicholas and that is why he is willing to do all it takes so as to prevent the order from turning. After making a deal with the Order, Nicholas has prisoner 626, Kate back into his arms. Since Dare is searching for Kate, Nicholas can now use her as bait to draw him out. What is going to happen next? Is Nicholas going to finally lay his hands on Dare or is Dare going to evade him as usual?
Regardless of the trust issues between Nicholas and Kate, the book is very interesting especially with all the unexpected twists and turns. Apart from being very descriptive, the sex is very intense while the story telling will make you glued to the book at all times. With lots of danger, loads of action and plenty of passion, this series undeniably has a well thought story line which makes Mark of the Vampire a one of a kind series.
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Festive music lovers at housebuilder-backed Headcorn Christmas concert raise nearly £2,000
More than 160 festive music lovers attended a housebuilder-backed Christmas concert in Headcorn, raising nearly £2,000 for special causes.
From left, Brenda Parsons, district governor for Rotary South East and Gibraltar; conductor Michael Fletcher; Clare Dolton, marketing assistant at Bovis Homes; Candice McCabe; and Ashford Invicta Singers chairman Richard Foulger
Seasonal notes were hit at ‘A Winter Concert with a Christmas Theme’, held at Headcorn Village Hall, supported by a £500 donation by Bovis Homes.
The concert, organised by the Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent, raised £1,837, almost double the event’s target, which will go towards local Rotary-backed community groups and charities.
Bovis Homes is set to open its new Headcorn location, called Catkin Gardens, next year.
Candice McCabe, regional marketing manager at Bovis Homes, said: “We are so proud to support this wonderful Christmas concert that has raised valuable money for such worthy causes in the Headcorn community.
“The concert was stunning, extremely well-attended and we all enjoyed the delights of a talented, crowd-pleasing, county choir!”
Ashford Invicta Singers charmed the family audience and helped the concert achieve well over its aim of raising £1,000. Candice was on hand to present Bovis Homes’ contribution to Rotary.
Duncan Payne, from the club, said: “We are thrilled to have smashed our fundraising target for the concert, thanks to Bovis Homes.
“The event has received some great feedback from the audience and shows how strong the community spirit is around Headcorn.
“We can’t wait to donate these funds to our worthwhile causes, which wouldn’t have been possible without Bovis Homes and the Ashford Invicta Singers, who were brilliant.”
The funds are being used to purchase a much-needed keyboard for Headcorn Patient Participation Group initiative, Singing for Health. The scheme explores the benefits of singing to people’s health and well-being.
Donations will also be made to Headcorn Brownies and Five Acre Wood School, a local special school attended by children and young people with profound, severe and complex learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorder.
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Discover Birmingham’s magnificent collection of Baroque art.
Dramatic artistic styles appeared in 17th Century Europe against a backdrop of religious, political and cultural change. Exciting subjects like still-life, landscape and portraiture all developed during this period and an emerging middle-class created an entirely different market for painting.
Birmingham Museums Trust holds the one of the best collections of Baroque painting and sculpture in the UK and includes works by major artist such as Peter Paul Rubens, Peter Lely, Claude Lorrain and Guercino. The gallery display brings together highlights from this collection and unveils rarely seen masterpieces from the museum stores.
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Fiesta Villa Mexican Restaurant/Former Northern Pacific Train Depot
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Built in 1900 by the Northern Pacific Railroad to replace the original train depot, destroyed by the 1898 Fire. Today, the building is home to Fiesta Villa Mexican Restaurant. The original Northern Pacific logos are still visible on the building’s exterior.
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Superficial deposits are the youngest geological deposits formed during the most recent period of geological time, the Quaternary, which extends back about 2.58 million years from the present. They lie on top of older deposits or rocks referred to as bedrock.
Superficial deposits were laid down by various natural processes such as action by ice, water, wind and weathering. As such, the deposits are denoted by their BGS lexicon name, which classifies them on the basis of mode of origin (lithogenesis) with names such as, 'glacial deposits', 'river terrace deposits' or 'blown sand'; or on the basis of their composition such as 'peat'.
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BHP Billiton Completes US$2 Billion Capital Return
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BHP Billiton today announced that it has successfully completed the US$2 billion capital management programme announced in February 2006, buying back a total of 114.82 million shares, or 1.9% of the issued share capital of the BHP Billiton Group.
BHP Billiton Chief Financial Officer, Alex Vanselow, said the rapid completion of the programme demonstrated BHP Billiton’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
“We are delighted to have been able to complete our announced programme in such a short space of time and in a way that maximises value to the Group and our shareholders. The reduced number of shares on issue means that all shareholders will benefit from the increased earnings, cash flow and return on equity attributable to each share. BHP Billiton has now returned US$11.4 billion to shareholders since June 2001 through a combination of dividends, buy-backs and other forms of capital returns.
“We continue to review the Company’s capital requirements and, in accordance with our commitment to strong capital discipline, will continue to return surplus capital to shareholders when appropriate, whilst ensuring that we are able to finance our significant pipeline of growth opportunities and support our progressive dividend policy, regardless of short term commodity price movements,” Mr Vanselow said.
The A$2.25 billion (US$1.6 billion) off-market buy-back of 96.0 million shares in BHP Billiton Limited was completed on 3 April 2006 at a price of A$23.45 per share, representing a discount of 14% to the volume weighted average price of BHP Billiton Limited shares over the 5 trading days up to and including the closing date of the buy-back.
The on-market buy-back of shares in BHP Billiton Plc commenced on 27 April 2006 and was completed today. A total of 18.82 million shares have been bought back at an average price of 1153.56 pence (totalling £217 million or US$403m). This represents a discount to the average BHP Billiton Limited share price over the period of 8.8%.
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Kentucky Senate: The 2nd Amendment Is Your Concealed Carry Permit
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AWR Hawkins
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill late last week to eliminate the state’s concealed carry permit requirement.
The bill, SB 150, now heads to the Kentucky House.
The NRA-ILA reports that SB 150 is sponsored by Senator Brandon Smith (R-30), and it passed the Senate by a vote of 29-8.
WBKO reports that the text of SB 150 makes clear the bill is designed to “allow concealed deadly weapons to be carried by persons age 21 and over without a license in same locations where concealed carry license holders may carry them.”
On January 31, 2019, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed legislation to end her state’s concealed carry permit requirement. In so doing she made South Dakota the 14th state to recognize the Second Amendment as a sufficient carry permit.
Kentucky is now vying to be the 15th state to do away with any requirement to obtain government permission before exercising the right to bear arms.
AWR Hawkins is an award-winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and the writer/curator of Down Range with AWR Hawkins, a weekly newsletter focused on all things Second Amendment, also for Breitbart News. He is the political analyst for Armed American Radio. Follow him on Twitter: @AWRHawkins. Reach him directly at awrhawkins@breitbart.com. Sign up to get Down Range at breitbart.com/downrange.
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Organizers and supporters of the demonstration against Ray Kelly: Standing for racial justice: A public statement
By Organizers and supporters of the demonstration against ray kelly
We are students who organized and supported the Oct. 29 demonstration against the University’s decision to provide a speaking platform to New York City Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly. We continue to stand by our actions and the anti-racist goals that motivated them.
In view of the denunciations we have received from President Christina Paxson, media outlets and other students, we put forth this statement to tell our side of the story on why and how we organized.
First, we organized because students have a right to feel safe at their university. Many Brown students who oppose racial profiling bring their past and continuing experiences of police harassment to the discussion and feel genuinely unsafe around proponents and enactors of these policies. It is unacceptable to invite a speaker to campus who makes students feel threatened or intimidated. Our demonstration was an act of self-defense. We protected our rights to feel safe on the campus we now call home.
We remain unconvinced that this lecture would have permitted a free exchange of ideas. Kelly was invited to deliver a lecture as a part of the the Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture. The lecture claims to feature individuals who have made “distinguished contributions to public service.” Accordingly, Kelly’s racial profiling policies were framed as “proactive policing,” without so much as a mention of their unconstitutionality.
The event was designed as a lecture to give Kelly the primary voice in the room, guaranteeing that any alternative perspective would be placed in a position of lesser power and authority. In providing Ray Kelly this undisputed speaking platform, the event threatened and silenced the very voices that could have opposed him and highlighted the human toll of racial profiling. It became clear to us that the event could not foster dialogue but instead only implicate the University’s complicity in the legitimization of systemic racist policies that target and criminalize communities of color.
Given the Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions’ reputation and influence in public policy discourse both on a local and national level, the center’s implicit message of condoning violent police practices had repercussions far beyond Brown. In fact, many of our community partners voiced this very concern.
In the end, we decided only collective action would protect the rights of students and the larger Providence community and enable us to participate in discussions from a position of equal power and without fear. Our action was also a part of the larger movement against Ray Kelly’s racist policies. We protested in solidarity with anti-racism organizations both in Providence and New York, including Direct Action for Rights and Equality, Providence Youth Student Movement, People’s Justice and CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities.
On Thursday Oct. 24, students and Providence community members from DARE and PrYSM came together to express concerns over Ray Kelly’s invitation to campus. We collectively drafted a petition with the demands that (1) the lecture be cancelled, (2) Kelly’s honorarium be donated to organizations working to end racial profiling and police brutality in Providence and New York and (3) Taubman’s decision-making process for inviting speakers be more transparent in the future.
The next day, the petition began circulating. At 3 p.m., a group of student organizers delivered the petition with more than 300 signatures of Brown students, alums and Providence community members to a staff member at the Taubman Center. Marion Orr, director of the Taubman Center, agreed to speak over the phone the next day.
Orr spoke to a group of organizers over speaker phone the next morning and stated that the event was designed to be a lecture and that he was not aware that students were upset that Ray Kelly was invited to campus.
One organizer voiced her concern that Taubman’s event “isn’t a form of debate,” and that “it’s impossible for the person who’s behind oppressive policing tactics to have an equal discussion with the people who are dealing with it on the ground.”
Orr replied that he understood the point that “this structure doesn’t allow a back and forth. It wasn’t really designed for that purpose.” He also mentioned that there would be a meeting on Monday with Margaret Klawunn, vice president for campus life and student services, to talk about the petition. He said that he could not guarantee a spot for the organizers at the meeting but told us to contact Klawunn.
The next day, one organizer was allowed to attend the meeting with Klawunn, Orr and others to discuss the petition. Klawunn and Orr said that the lecture would allot 40 minutes for question-and-answer instead of the previously allotted 15 minutes. They also said a conversation would begin in the Taubman Center about the transparency of its speaker policy but have yet to follow up on this promise.
Despite these concessions, our core concerns about the lecture format and student safety were not met. We were compelled to continue collecting signatures and to send a clear message to Ray Kelly on the day of the lecture that his racist policies would not go unchallenged.
On the night before the lecture, we held a peaceful vigil on the steps of Faunce House in remembrance of victims who have lost their lives to racially motivated incidents of police brutality. During the vigil, Providence residents, members of DARE and Brown students shared their personal experiences with racial profiling.
At this point, the petition had collected over 590 signatures. Organizers and supporters met after the vigil to discuss tactics for Tuesday’s demonstration. Our plan involved the reading of a collective statement and individual testimonies throughout the lecture. During the question-and-answer session, demonstration supporters would share their stories and challenge Ray Kelly with questions. Though our petition had called for the event’s cancellation, our original plan was not to shut down the lecture but to reclaim the power in the lecture hall by giving voice to our stories.
On the day of the lecture, we held a non-violent rally outside List Art Center and handed out informational sheets on racial profiling to people heading into the building. We also performed a reenactment of students’ experiences with racial profiling on Brown’s campus as documented by the 2006 Coalition for Police Accountability and Institutional Transparency. We hoped this would contextualize our organizing in the history of racial justice activism at Brown.
A subset of organizers and supporters entered the lecture as audience members. The first two rows in the auditorium were reserved for “community members,” almost all of whom were white male police officers, including Providence Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Pare. After Ray Kelly was introduced, supporters of the demonstration stood up, raised their fists and read the following collective statement: “Asking tough questions is not enough. Brown is complicit. If Brown won’t recognize it, then we must. We stand in solidarity with the Providence anti-racism movement and all those impacted by racial profiling.”
One of us proceeded to stand up and read a personal narrative. Ray Kelly began to speak. Then a community member stood up to read a personal narrative. These staggered testimonies continued for several minutes. When the executive director of DARE stood up to speak, he was approached by a woman who told him to be quiet. Emotions in the room intensified. Comments by both administrators and students caused an escalation of responses. This eventually led Klawunn to cancel the event and ask everyone to leave the auditorium. We stood up to read the collective statement once more before exiting.
In Brown’s history, student voices have been critical in pushing the University to adopt the progressive and open-minded approach to education that it currently boasts. The establishment of the ethnic studies program, the Africana Studies Department, the Third World Center, the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, need-blind admission and even the implementation of the Open Curriculum were all results of battles won through student activism and organizing.
This demonstration against racial profiling has similarly pushed against the status quo and sparked conversations on the issue of racism at Brown, in Providence and beyond. We also hope it has forced the administration to reexamine Brown’s complicity in systemic racism. As we move forward, we hope to continue these conversations in ways that hold the University accountable to its students and the wider Providence community.
The authors hope that this account can spark dialogue around racial justice and push Brown to create a safer environment for students, increase transparency and work with the wider Providence community to end racial profiling and police brutality.
The authors’ names have been kept private due to their concerns about possible punishment from the University.
A previous version of this column incorrectly referred to the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence. In fact, the organization was recently renamed CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities. The Herald regrets the error.
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end racial profiling says:
Great statement. Wonderful. Can already tell this is going to be a stupid comments section.
Daniel Moraff says:
This is what Brown is like now, thanks to Christina Paxson.
rulesmatter says:
do you not think President Simmons would have pursued disciplinary measures about a violation of the student code of conduct?
I bet she would have. Especially in light of her defense of free speech.
maateroo says:
No, she would not. She is as spineless as the rest at Brown.
Mr. Softee says:
So transfer to some other place. No one is forcing you to stay at Brown — not even your imaginary police state.
NoJusticeNoPeace says:
I’m sorry you have the privilege of enjoying a Brown experience free of fear and discrimination by police. Unfortunately, this is not the experience of all Brown students. I find your suggestion that students who are made to feel unsafe should transfer out of Brown deeply disturbing.
If you think that Brown is a place filled with fear and discrimination then you haven’t seen much of the world; where there are places where at best you would be unsafe and at worst you would be dead — and you wouldn’t be able to have your cute little protest theatre with your cute little “Ray-cist” signs. As for Moraff, to whom my original response was aimed, I seriosuly doubt he lives in fear. However, he probably knew what he was getting into when he first applied to Brown. So if he’s really upset that Paxson is the president or that the Corporation is not a commune then he should have found a college that was more aligned with his collectivist world view.
Gayle Spencer says:
Is the knock-out game practiced on your campus? If not, your fear is at best imagined.
ThomasD says:
People made to feel unsafe by mere words have no business in a University environment, much less any business purporting to define the limits of academic speech.
The people who orchestrated the shout down and penned this fundamentally dishonest diatribe are disingenuous bullies engaged in the worst sort of double speak.
Jack Klompus says:
Yeah how do you survive in such a violent, tumultuous, threatening place like Brown University? The people of Central Africa Republic stand with you in solidarity with your gut-wrenching suffering. Will someone please rescue American Ivy League students from their pain and torment?!
As much as I would be inclined to agree and point fingers, can we truly blame this all on President Paxson? #sparkdialogue
justice seeker says:
Whether or not you had intended to prevent the lecture from happening once inside the auditorium does not matter. What matters is that you did, and you violated the student code of conduct.
To the organizers,
Know that there is a lot of support for you from both the graduate and the undergraduate community. I was dismayed to read President Paxson’s email in reference to possible disciplinary action, though I welcome her initiative to form a committee (and I hope that some of you will be allowed to serve on it). I appreciate your thorough statement, though am saddened that you are now in a position where you have to defend yourself.
Finally, as an fyi, Prof. Loury in the Economics Dept also discussed this at length in his “The Glenn Show” http://bloggingheads.tv/videos/22955 and also argues for disciplining the students. So it’s not just Paxson.
The student code of conduct is violated on a frequent basis by students who engage in hazing and sexual assault. I don’t understand why all of a sudden some people feel so strongly about this particular “violation”. These students were simply standing against a man and a system that keeps perpetuating institutionalized racism and discrimination. I don’t completely agree with shutting Kelly down, but I don’t understand why people think disciplinary action is needed or why would it be productive.
I think most people think that students who violate the code for sexual assault and hazing should also be punished, but they don’t usually do it in front of administrators.
Civil disobedience is predicated on punishment. If these kids truly think the institution is so evil that they are compelled to stop its activities, they should want to demonstrate their displeasure by being charged.
RSS says:
What they want is *not* for the “evil institution” to prove it’s evil by turning the proverbial firehoses on them. That would be perverse. They want for the institution to be better than that; that’s the whole point.
Whether, as a protestor, you “welcome” being punished for a rule you consider illegitimate has everything to do with strategic goals. Punishment has seldom been welcomed by civil protestors who lack reasonable levels of family or collective economic support, or prominence in a community. In simple terms, these are 20-year-olds from all kinds of backgrounds–on financial aid, with half of a college education–not Martin Luther King walking into Birmingham Jail. Their situations shouldn’t hamper them from speaking, and it’s also not clear to me that punishment would further the impact of the campus-wide (and national) conversation they’ve already been instrumental in starting.
So I disagree with the idea that they should welcome punishment, rather than continuing to advocate for reform.
Ragnar says:
Um, “civil disobedience is predicated on punishment”?
It’s these kind of statements that further trouble some students’ perspectives on this issue and beyond it.
Student B says:
I think you are under the misconception that students who violate other aspects of the code of conduct are not punished. They most certainly are. The university does not take either hazing or sexual assault lightly.
HAH says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xECUrlnXCqk
oldschooltwentysix says:
They could be required to take a civics course, as others must receive diversity training..
As a graduate student at this university, I stand firmly in solidarity with the students that wrote this article and had the courage to stand up for those disadvantaged by racist and inhumane public policy.
Wow you’re so brave.
Kurt Ostrow says:
Beautifully argued – so much respect and support for yall! And you have Melissa Harris-Perry on your side, so like . . .
http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/watch/brown-univ-students-shout-down-nypd-commish-62729795576
Arafat says:
“Our demonstration was an act of self-defense.”
Seriously? The hyperbole and leaps of logic found throughout this article is childish.
“The event was designed as a lecture to give Kelly the primary voice in
the room, guaranteeing that any alternative perspective would be placed
in a position of lesser power and authority.”
Gosh, isn’t this how any lecture works? What a surprise.
Student '14 says:
…and therein lies the problem. Thank you for pointing it out.
“…the event threatened and silenced the very voices that could have
opposed him and highlighted the human toll of racial profiling.”
I admit I know very little about Kelly’s tenure or of his policies, but I do know that statistically blacks are far more likely to commit crimes. Can I write this or is it not PC-enough for Brown Univ to write the truth anymore?
Israel uses profiling in their airline industry and more power to them. Statistics and every other scientific methodology proves that they should do so. But this is PC America where the truth is to be hidden behind closed doors so that we can all look like we are holier than thou.
If Kelly’s policies simply acknowledged the real world (something I am assuming to be the case) then shame on you for protesting against reality. No doubt, though, you feel morally superior for doing so.
Arafat is trolling says:
“but I do know that statistically blacks are far more likely to commit crimes”
Actually, you’re wrong. Please do some research before making statements such as this one.
Think about it. Law enforcement disproportionately targets Blacks (as well as other groups of color), therefore the numbers are going to show that more members of these groups commit crimes.
And PC? You should also look up what this term means. What you said wasn’t about being politically correct, what you said was just incorrect. Again, do more research rather than listen to random misconceptions that you pick up on in conversation based off of stereotypes and ignorance.
Here we go again. So tell me how you know your assumption is correct and mine (Kelly’s) is not correct?
I guarantee you for every study supporting your thesis (and it IS a thesis, not a fact) there are plenty that take the other side of your belief.
Don’t dress up theories as facts, my friend. and then admonish me for not doing my homework.
“In the end, we decided only collective action would protect the rights of
students and the larger Providence community and enable us to
participate in discussions from a position of equal power and without
Delusions of grandeur. College is a time to continue one’s maturation process. May I suggest you all have a lot of growing up left to do.
Beautiful. What you are really saying is you are the enlightened ones and mere “people” like me are not up to the task of deciding who has the right to speak, or not.
The self-anointed ones: That’s rich. We’ll put all our faith in your leftist, magical thinking because, no doubt, your wisdom is infinite and we’re mere bigots with no real knowledge of the “VERY real” world where Kelly’s people risk their lives to do their jobs.
Amazing logic.
Finally this reminds me of David Horowitz’s line: Inside every liberal is a totalitarian.
Your actions support his thesis.
BrownS92 says:
The events you describe inside the room are not the whole truth. There were other students who tried to speak, and you didn’t like what they had to say so you told them to ‘shut up and sit down,’ yelling at them and humiliating them. No matter how I feel about shutting down Kelly, this behavior against your peers is unacceptable.
See this link to see the majority of what happened in the room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qch6b7GaJM
LectureWatcher says:
From what I know, the same student who was told to sit down had previously yelled at a demonstrator to shut up. I don’t think the escalation in that room can really be blamed on either side… There was a lot of stuff going on there..
LectureWatcher –
Did you actually watch the video? Were you sober when you did?
It’s as plain as day which side/which people acted like angry, childish despots.
Brown Alum 2013 says:
Thank you to the Providence community residents, Brown students, and Brown alums who shut Ray Kelly down. The Brown administration’s threats of disciplinary action are nothing more than a disgusting (though very transparent) attempt to deny Brown’s complicity, and shift the conversation away from the issues at hand: racial profiling and white supremacy, the police state, and the University’s very real role in propping up the status quo.
Right, because we live in police state. The Stasi are running the show.
It must be true, look how terrible America’s Ivy League students are suffering under the boot of oppression!
Brown Alum –
You’ll get your way soon enough. Under Dinkins it was unsafe to walk in Central Park. Crime was rampant. Under Rudy and Bloomberg the crime rate plummeted.
Now with the liberal Blasio elected You’ll be happy as the crime rates climb once again. Of course the victims of rape, murder and robbery might see it differently but who cares about them. Right?
BrownStudent16 says:
Arafat-
Please educate yourself.
http://www.nyclu.org/issues/racial-justice/stop-and-frisk-practices
Specifically look at this.
http://www.nyclu.org/node/1598
Mr. Soffee –
We can all reference research reports supporting our opinions but that does NOT mean these research reports are accurate or unbiased.
Just because you think the NYCLU organization is objective and scientific in their research does not mean they are.
Part of growing up is realizing we are all human – all of us are drawn to skewed information that supports are existing biases. I’d suggest this is exactly what you are doing.
But, of course, you probably believe you are a totally rational human being and that the NYCLU organization is a totally rational, unbiased entity.
Hey, I believe in the tooth fairy too.
You clearly clicked on the link and skimmed if you even read anything at all. Because if you truly did read the information on that link, then you would have realized that the data the NYCLU is working with is data released from the NYPD themselves… Awkward…
Guilty as charged.
Nevertheless there are lies, damn lies and statistics and if you truly believe NYCLU is objective just because they use data from the NYPD then I’m guessing you are belieiving in what you need to believe in, and that you do not have the stomach to accept the possibility that you (and they) are wrong and that they are manipulating the information to get the conclusion they want.
Enriquez says:
May I ask, Arafat, what basis do you have for any of your arguments if you believe statistics are terrible lies in the liberal machine? Oh, you use emotion? Thats interesting… seems like a solid basis for your arguments.
Also, not that you would care because this argument is based off of statistical facts, but your fear that liberal prosecution policies result in higher crime rates is entirely unfounded. Our crime sentencing has grown ever harsher over the last century and our incarceration rate is now at unsupportable levels… just saying.
Cute little fascist you are.
Student Supporter '14 says:
Thanks for trolling Arafat. Now we are the most commented article and I’m not even mad about it #sparkdialogue #notmad
Your Privilege, Seriously says:
Has campus become so entitled to expect to fully act with impunity? Have students been on a long leash for too long?
Mak Wok says:
It has. And an idiot like Margaret Klawunn will keep things that way.
Confused says:
I am unsure how this article can claim that protesters did not intend for the event to be shut down, and that their protest got out of hand. If you watch the BPR movie, One of the protesters clearly says ‘now were shutting you down’ and Jenny Li, who I understand was a main organizer of the protests does not make any such claim that what happened was accidental, but rather that since the Taubman center didn’t cancel the lecture ‘we cancelled it for them’. That doesn’t sound like an accident.
I dont agree with Kelly’s policies, but I believe fundamentally in free speech, even hateful speech. Most of all though, I dislike the apparent dishonesty of this article, attempting to reframe events in a way that they think would have been more appropriate. Some form of protest that is described above, with members of the community who have been hurt by racist police policies giving testament, would have been very effective.
But the intention of this protest was to shutdown the speech, and that’s what happened Dont lie about it.
Connect the dots says:
“When the executive director of DARE stood up to speak, he was approached by a woman who told him to be quiet. Emotions in the room intensified.”
Now rewatched the BPR clip and then re-read that. I believe it’ll answer your question. And this time, actually read the article with an open-mind. It’s clear that you read it with no intention of learning anything.
"Ruth"-Less says:
For those looking to wear their support on their sleeves (or shoulders):
http://teespring.com/CPAX
chris8lee says:
rationalization – (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your
true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a
way that is not threatening
eg; it’s an agression and intrusion on the rights of my fellow students, a legitimately invited guest speaker and the officials who invited him, to cause a planned event to be cancelled..yet I justify this by insisting it is for the greater good of all involved..even though I know it to be wrong to behave in this way
Chris Timmy Raymond says:
The system is rigged in such a way that Crimes committed by the poor are more fun to prosecute than going after people with the power to hire expensive lawyers. A hundred people processed and paying the city the fines for small crimes of stupidness adds up to big money. It pays much more than the risky act of arresting a banker and losing the case getting sued by powerful attorneys. Corporate money can do anything it damn well pleases. Just as war of aggression killing millions when plotted ,and committed by the rich and powerful
TheRationale says:
Ha! Big people are big targets. If you get hit by an Aston Martin, your course of action is going to be oh so very different than if you get hit by a ’98 Civic. Ambulance chaser lawyers love doctors and hospitals. Why? Because money. Taxes go up as your income goes up. Why? Because you can get more money out of people who have more money.
Take the drug war! Supposedly aimed at poor people – wouldn’t it be great if it wasn’t costing us through the nose and instead making us money?
Chomsky Jr. speaks. A true voice of revolution.
Alum says:
1 – The “unconstitutionality” of stop and frisk is up in the air. Scheindlin was deemed too biased to handle the case, so it’s at the appeals level. If the policy is ruled constitutional, I hope the same acceptance of the outcome of the legal process is given to the final verdict.
2 – The victims of the westgate mall attack were unsafe. Victims of violent crime act in self defense. I don’t understand how preventing someone from articulating widely held, publicly known views at an optional lecture is self defense
3 – Trying to get a lecture cancelled 4 days before the event with 300 signatures, including community members, out of 8000 undergrads+grads is big demand. Should less than 4% of the student body should be able to cancel an event for the rest?
4 – Only 13% of Brown students agree with you creating the angry mob that prevented the lecture from going forward. 76% of white students, 55% of black students, 66% latino, and 77% asian disagreed according to the herald poll.
5 – Half of NYers think Kelly is doing a good job. Quinnipiac polls show that the majority of NYers think stop and frisk is excessive, as you do. 68% white, 55%black, 67%hispanics, however, think keeping crime down is more important than reforming stop and frisk, even though they think it’s excessive. Perhaps harassment is the lesser of two evils?
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-york-city/release-detail?ReleaseID=1967
6 – “taking responsibility” does not necessarily connote punishment, although I 100% agree that the code of conduct should also apply to protecting the rights of hazing/assault victims.
“open-minded approach to education that it currently boasts”
The hypocrisy is practically dripping off the letters.
“almost all of whom were white male police officers”
And you talk about racism? Replace white with any other ethnicity and there’d be an angry mob by now. Most people in the US are white. Get over it. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with white people, or groups thereof. And it’s “almost all!” What does that say? We can’t have a uniform ethnicity distribution? Are you mad that we may only have people of Italian and Irish descent in some areas, but not enough Hungarian and Polish? Are you mad that most groups of people in China are made up of mostly Chinese people?
This is a pathetic need for self-victimization, to scream and shout and justify yourself as oppressed at every opportunity in order to make your point. Avoiding communication, refusing to accept the idea that other people may have thought of something you haven’t. That maybe you don’t know everything.
“our core concerns about the lecture format and student safety were not met.”
You have got to be kidding me. Safety? What on earth are you scared of? I know what you’re scared of. You’re not scared for your physical safety – no thinking person would be. You’re scared that someone may say something you disagree with. Scared that someone may challenge you to think instead of coast on the unfailing agreement of your peers. Scared to accept that there is another view out there that is not insignificant. Scared that you may be wrong. So you reduce yourself to thuggery – the very thing you’re protesting.
“In Brown’s history, student voices have been critical in pushing the University to adopt the progressive and open-minded approach to education that it currently boasts. The establishment of the ethnic studies program, the Africana Studies Department, the Third World Center, the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, need-blind admission and even the implementation of the Open Curriculum were all results of battles won through student activism and organizing.” EVERYTHING THAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL WAS DEMANDED AND FOUGHT FOR BY STUDENTS. DO NOT TURN YOUR BACKS ON THE STUDENTS WHO ARE DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY BY BROWN.
Hasta la revolucion para siempre! No Pasaran!
falfalla says:
It is sad. But Chris Paxson has already failed in her job.
Another Thought says:
Let’s me try to address your two substantive points here.
Some initial points of clarification: I take it that when you say that you “stand by [your] actions and the anti-racist goals that motivated them” you mean that you stand by your actions that prevented Ray Kelly from speaking (among other actions that will not be debated here. Generally speaking, protest is fine as long as it does not involve silencing/harming someone). I also take it that you justify such actions by the “anti-racist goals that motivated them.” From reading your statement, I note two main reasons you vouched for your actions. The first reason is in regards to what I label ‘the right to feel safe’ (“ we feel genuinely unsafe around proponents and enactors of these policies”). The second is in regards to “questions about free exchange of ideas” (“We remain unconvinced that this lecture would have permitted a free exchange of ideas.”) I’ll address the reasons one-by-one:
1. The right to feel safe.
Your main worry concerns how Brown inviting Ray Kelly makes many Brown students “feel genuinely unsafe… feel threatened or intimidated.” You equate your action against this fear as “self-defense.” The keyword here is “feel”; yours is a rights-based claim against emotional harm. Additionally and more importantly, you argue through your actions that this “right to feel safe” takes prioritization over the right to speak of certain individuals.
I have actually already addressed this point in my previous BDH comments so I’ll repeat my points here again with a few edits: “Interesting. Let’s take the implicit assumption on the prioritization of freedom from fear/persecution of certain groups over free speech of individuals in the other direction: Let’s supposed we’re still in the 60s and white students still have this irrational fear of black students as violent criminals. The few black students in the school want to start a talk on bringing more black students into the campus. The white students protest against the talk, arguing that the mere presence of more black students would put fear of violence in their hearts. There is that one white student, however, who think that the black students might have something to say. According to our initial assumption, the black students should be shut out from talking because the group of white students do not deserve to be persecuted by the black students’ speech (and that lone white student is just an individual who would be a “narcissist” for wanting to hear the other side).
You can argue that the group white students are just wrong or as I said “irrational” in
their fear here. But what makes them wrong? You (and certainty they) can’t answer that question without the existence of a global dialogue, without the ability to hear the other side, without free speech.
You can also argue about the difference of each person’s stake in the global dialogue. I have no doubt that POC have a lot of stake in the Ray Kelly talk. You could also rationally argue, however, that the white students in my hypothetical situation also have a lot of stake (they think their lives are on the line!) in the black student talk.”
As you can see, the problem with claims for rights to feel safe is that it also works the other way around.
2. Questions about free exchange of idea.
You argued that, because the event was designed as a lecture, it could not foster dialogue (“In providing Ray Kelly this undisputed speaking platform….It became clear to us that the event could not foster dialogue”). You also argued that this speaking platform of Ray Kelley “silenced the very voices that could have opposed him.”
If your concern is truly about the free exchange of ideas, then you have a very mistaken idea of the word “dialogue.” The dialogue for the free exchange of ideas is not necessarily a literal dialogue or a debate between two people, it is the global dialogue in what Mill calls the “marketplace of ideas.” As you have mentioned, Ray Kelley’s event was billed as a lecture. A lecture is not usually designed as a place for the listeners to voice our their ideas (although there typically are, of course, spaces available to do that by the end or throughout a lecture. These spaces, however, should be viewed as secondary to the lecture itself). Rather, a lecture is designed as a place for the listeners to educate themselves. The Ray Kelley lecture was open to the public and there were attendees of the lecture who wanted to listen to Ray Kelley and educate themselves in such a way. This act of education for the attendees, unfortunately, is the very contribution to the global dialogue, the very essence of the free exchange of ideas, in which you have silenced: the free exchange of ideas of Ray Kelly educating those who purposefully came to the event to hear him (and I say “educating” because all viewpoints have value—even the bad
ones to strengthen our own convictions).
You could, of course, argue at this point that you were also educating such attendees by your shouts at the talk. The attendees of the event, however, were not there to listen to you. If you do not see why this is problematic, think of a town-hall meeting. Part of the responsibility of having free speech is also having speeches regulated in a relatively orderly manner.
As per your point on Ray Kelley’s event silencing anti-racism, your protest itself has already shown how voices that opposed Ray Kelly and his policies are not being silenced. There is no ban against your protest or general opposition to Kelly’s viewpoint. No one shouted you down. No one prevented you from speaking.
Brown '17 parent says:
So every controversial speaker must be presented in a forum panel format to assure that opposing views have “equal power and authority”? Equal power and authority, all the time? This seems ridiculously silly and small-minded. If i were to decide that a lecture you’re giving is controversial, should I be invited to sit on a panel at every lecture or teach-in that you give? You “remain unconvinced” that there would have been a valuable exchange of ideas, but you never even gave it a chance! Do you have ANY experience where you were unfairly shut out of asking a challenging question at such a lecture? This is an unsurprisingly weak and lame attempt at rationalization of rude behavior. Grow up and engage. You will find that good ideas will carry the day, and bad ideas will go away, when the light of reasoned debate is shone upon them.
John Reynolds says:
When 4% of the population (young black men aged 16-28) commit 54% of the murders in the country – how do you not profile?
It’s obvious that these people were NOT threatened by Kelly being on campus, and by this exercise show that they are the ones who threaten!
The words here ring hollow.
DaMav says:
These junior fascists give a whole new meaning to “Brown Shirts”. The University should be embarrassed.
londondave says:
The whole purpose of this BULLYING action by a bunch of self-appointed censors and bullies, IS to threaten and scare anyone who dares oppose their totalitarian mindset.
Fascists, communists, trots — you’re all the same. Statist totalitarians who’d see any opposision in the labor camps at the drop of a mad hatter.
This “article” is a LIARS’ CHARTER — written by cowards in support of cowards.
Scared? Safe place.
What a load of unadulterated baloney.
Oh, I’m sorry. Is that too “scary” for the middle-class vanguard of the proletariat?
Lazlo says:
A bunch of Brown students are “scared” because someone is going to say something they don’t like and they shout him down. Pretty typical excuse for exercising fascism instead of providing alternative ideas in an alternative forum. Pretty typical fascist behavior by the students who decided to exercise their power to quash speech instead of listen to ideas. If the students who shouted Kelly down ran the NYPD they’d arrest all Republicans and put them in labor camps and gulags and think they were openminded because they’d all tell each other it was so.
McMuster Philip says:
Bottom line: stupid handling and no anticipation by Paxson and Klawunn. Even now they are still trying to please everybody. They end up pleasing nobody, and at the same time they remain the spineless wimps that they have always been.
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Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd.
BSE: 539787 Sector: Health care
NSE: HCG ISIN Code: INE075I01017
Mkt Cap.(Rs cr) 954
Mkt Cap.(Rs cr) 953.65
Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG) - Director Report
Your Directors are pleased to present the Twenty First Annual Report of your Companytogether with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and theAuditors' Report thereon for the financialyear ended March 31 2019.
1. Financial Highlights:
The highlights of Standalone and Consolidated financial results of your Company and itssubsidiaries are as follows:
Rs in Mn.
Consolidated 2018-19 2017-18
Income from operations including Government grants 9786.7 8306.9
Total Expenditure excluding Depreciation Interest cost tax and exceptional items 8534.8 7118.7
Profit before other income including Government grants Depreciation 1251.9 1188.2
Interest cost tax and exceptional items
Other income 74.1 128.0
Depreciation Finance Charges and exceptional items 1549.9 1030.4
Share of (loss) of equity accounted investees (109.8) (14.0)
Profit before tax (333.8) 271.8
Profit / (Loss) after tax attributable to the owner's of the Company (248.0) 205.2
Profit before other income including Government grants Depreciation Interest cost tax and exceptional items 950.0 887.3
Other income 125.5 159.3
Depreciation Finance Charges and exceptional items 949.8 677.8
Profit/(Loss) before tax 125.7 368.8
Profit/(Loss) after tax 72.5 248.9
2. Performance Overview:
Consolidated Operations:
The consolidated income from operations including Government grants for FY 2018 - 19was H9786.7 million as compared to
H8306.9 million in the previous fiscal a growth of 17.8%. EBITDA in FY 2018- 19 wasH1251.9 million as compared to H1188.2 million in FY 2017-18 reflectinga year-on-yearincrease of 5.36%. EBITDA margin for the year was 12.8% as compared to 14.3% in FY2017-18 reflecting a decrease of 1.5% primarily due to incremental losses incurred by newcentres.
Profit (loss) after tax (owner's share) in the current fiscal year wasyearreflectingH(248.0) million as compared to H205.2 million in FY 2017-18 mainly on account ofhigher Finance cost and depreciation for setting up of new centers and loss on account offoreign currency translation.
The revenue growth was driven by 19.7% growth from HCG Centres (including themulti-specialty hospitals) while Revenue from Milann centres de-grew by 3.8%. HCG Centresconstituted 93.4% of the consolidated revenues for the Company and the remaining 6.6% ofthe consolidated revenue was contributed by Milann Centres.
Standalone Operations:
The Company ended the year FY 2018-19 with income from operations (including Governmentgrants) of H6414.3 million as compared to H5868.7 million for the previous financialyear reflecting an increase of 9.3%. Our EBITDA before exceptional items for FY 2018-19was H950.0 million with EBITDA margin of 14.8%.
3. Business and Strategy:
3.1 Business:
The Company is a provider of speciality healthcare in India focused on cancer andfertility. Under the "HCG" brand we operate the largest cancer care network inIndia in terms of the total number of private cancer treatment centres licensed by theAERB as of May 31 2015 (Government of India Atomic Energy Regulatory Board). In our HCGnetwork our specialist physicians adopt a technology-focused approach to diagnosis andtreatment. For instance we use advanced technologies including molecular pathology andmolecular imaging for accurate diagnosis and staging of cancer which enable us to decideupon the appropriate course of treatment for each patient. We also utilise targetednuclear medicine therapies as well as advanced radiation treatments to minimise sideeffects and improve the outcome of treatments. By ensuring that we adopt these diagnosticand treatment technologies throughout our HCG network we are able to provide consistentquality of care to all patients.
Given the large number of patient cases treated across our HCG network we believe thatwe are able to efficiently utilise our equipment technologies and human resourcesthereby deriving economies of scale. We believe that our business model is scalable andwhen combined with utilisation of resources it enables us to operate within a competitivecost structure.
As a group we continue to deliver the highest standards of clinical outcomes acrossall our centres. Our standardised clinical protocols for diagnosis and treatment of cancerpatients have allowed us to manage the large volume of patient cases across our HCGnetwork with successful clinical outcomes. Mapping our own clinical outcomes andconstantly evolving HCG treatment guidelines has paved way for standardization of clinicalpathways and improvement in the functioning of the clinical departments. We believe thatwe are able to attract and retain highly skilled specialist physicians due to ourreputation for clinical excellence our technology-focused approach the exposure andexperience we provide in relation to clinical best practices and the training programmeswe offer for their ongoing development. We believe that the abilities and expertise of ourteam of specialist physicians differentiate us relative to our competitors.
We also provide fertility treatment under our "Milann" brand. Our Milannfertility centres provide comprehensive reproductive medicine services including assistedreproduction gynaecological endoscopy and fertility preservation; and follow amultidisciplinary and technology-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment. Our Milannnetwork also operates on a model similar to our HCG network wherein the various Milannfertility centres aim to provide medical services following established protocols with afocus on quality medical care across diagnosis and treatment. As of March 31 2019 ourHCG network consisted of 21 comprehensive cancer centres including our centre ofexcellence in Bengaluru 3 freestanding diagnostic centres and 1 day care chemotherapycentre across India and 1 centre in Africa. Each of our comprehensive cancer centresoffers at a single location comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services(including radiation medical oncology and surgical treatments). Our freestandingdiagnostic centres and our day care chemotherapycentresofferdiagnosisandmedical oncologyservices respectively. The details of our existing comprehensive cancer centres as on thedate of this report and their facilities and service offerings including those underdevelopment forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
3.2 Strategy: efficient
a) Expand the reach of our cancer care network in India:
We plan to expand our network in India by establishing new cancer centres across Indiaand by expanding the capacity and service offering of the existing HCG cancer centres. Wecarry out a competitive assessment of the markets in which HCG plans to expand thenetwork based on a number of factors including the estimated incidence of cancer in theprimary and secondary catchment population the number of comprehensive cancer centres ifany in the catchment; the average distance patients have to travel to avail of suchcomprehensive cancer care; affordability of healthcare generally and cancer care inparticular; and the available third party payer options whether corporate government orprivate insurance. HCG will continue to expand its network through green field projectspartnership arrangements and acquisitions; and that the past experiences will aid theManagement in identifying potential opportunities in the future and assist HCG inintegrating new cancer centres into the existing HCG network. We believe that our plannednetwork will cater to the increasing unmet demand for cancer care in India.
b) Strengthen our HCG brand to reach more cancer patients
We believe that our HCG brand distinguishes us from our competitors. As we establishnew comprehensive cancer centres across India we plan to invest in building our brandenhancing our market presence brand image and visibility. We intend to strengthen ourpatient support groups comprising cancer survivors to further spread awareness of cancerscreening and to educate patients regarding cancer treatment options and their relativeoutcomes and benefits. Through these initiatives we seek to further strengthen our brandand our commitment to the community cancer patients and their families.
c) Expand our cancer care network overseas
We believe that despite the growing incidence of cancer there is a shortage of cancercentres in many countries in Africa. As a result patients suffering from cancer oftentravel outside the region at a significant cost for availing quality cancer careincluding to our comprehensive cancer centres in India. In the past we have experiencedan increase in the number of patients travelling from Africa and other regions to ourcentre of excellence in Bengaluru as well as to our other comprehensive cancer centres inIndia for cancer treatment. We believe that this growing demand presents us with anopportunity to establish a network of speciality cancer centres in Africa. In addition weperiodically and selectively evaluate partnering opportunities in countries in the MiddleEast and South and Southeast Asia.
d) Upgrade and strengthen our information technology infrastructure
We are in the process of significantly upgrading our information technologyinfrastructure in order to enhance the quality of care delivered to patients and tofurther enhance our clinical best practices and research capabilities. Our plannedinformation technology infrastructure will be based on a private cloud-computing systemand will encompass a centralised EMR system seamlessly integrated with various othercentralised systems including HIS and ERP system. We believe that the implementation ofthese information systems will maximise efficiencies through the greater integration ofour network and help us fine tune protocols through knowledge sharing and collaboration.Further we believe that these initiatives will enhance our ability to conductlongitudinal research studies (which are long-term observational research studies) andassociate clinical outcomes with mutation and other genomic findings in cancer patienttissues maintained at our biorepository. We believe that this will position us as apartner of choice for cancer researchers and academia.
e) Expand our Milann network of fertility centres across India and strengthen Milannbrand
We believe that in expanding our Milann network we are well-positioned to leverageHCG's successful track record of growing through partnerships with specialist physiciansand hospitals as well as our relationship base within the medical community.
We intend to invest in building our Milann brand through targeted media campaignsfocusing on building patient awareness of fertility treatment primarily through patienttestimonials and socially relevant messages. We also intend to undertake communityoutreach programmes strengthen our patient support groups and undertake other awarenessbuilding activities among corporate entities. In addition we intend to undertake variousdirect consumer marketing activities including advertising in print television outdoorand digital media.
4. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
In terms of Regulation 34 of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations2015
(hereinafter referred to as "SEBI LODR Regulations") the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis
Report (MD&A) on the Company's financial and operational performance industrytrends business outlook and Initiatives and other material changes with respect to theCompany and its subsidiaries wherever applicable are presented in separate section whichforms part of the Annual Report. The MD&A Report provides a consolidated perspectiveof economic social and environmental aspects material to its strategy and its ability tocreate and sustain value to your Company's key stakeholders.
5. Transfer to Reserves and Surplus/ Retained Earnings
The adjustments made to the reserves and surplus/retained earnings are available in theStatement of Changes in Equity which forms part of the Financial Statements.
The Company continues to look at growth prospects through new investment opportunities.Considering that consolidation is taking place in the Healthcare Industry in India itpresents us with more challenges in terms of growth and it is imperative that the Companylooks at available options for organic as well as in-organic growth. Achieving aconsistent sustainable growth over the next few years and consolidating Company's positioncompetitively would be a key objective.
Keeping in view the growth strategy of the Company the Board of Directors of yourCompany have decided to plough back the profits and thus do not recommended any dividendfor the financial year under review.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI LODR
Regulations the Company has adopted Dividend Distribution Policy setting out theparameters and circumstances that will be taken into account by the Board in determiningthe distribution of
Dividend to the Shareholders and/or retaining profits earned by the Company. The saidpolicy is hosted on the website of the Company at https://hcgel.com/policies-and-guidelines/.
7. Transfer of unpaid and unclaimed amount to IEPF
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(5) of the Companies Act 2013 dividend andrefund of share application money due for refund which remains unpaid or unclaimed for aperiod of seven years from the date of its transfer to unpaid dividend/ unclaimed accountis required to be transferred by the Company to Investor Education and Protection Fund(IEPF) established by the Central Government under the provisions of Section 125 of theCompanies Act 2013. During the year no amount was due for transfer to IEPF.
8. Consolidated financial statements
In accordance with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015 of theCompanies Act 2013 the Company has started following the Indian Accounting Standards(Ind AS) for preparation of its financial statements from April 1 2016.
We along with our Subsidiaries and Associates provide speciality healthcare focusedon cancer fertility clinical diagnostics and research.
As on March 31 2019 the Subsidiaries Associates and Joint Venture Companies of theCompany are as under:
Sl. Name of the entity No. Country of Incorporation Primary business activity for which it was formed % of ownership held by the Company as at March 31 2019
1 HCG Medi-Surge Hospitals Private Limited India Cancer Care 74.00%
2 Malnad Hospital & Institute of Oncology Private Limited India Cancer Care 70.25%
3 HealthCare Global Senthil Multi Specialty Hospitals Private Limited India Cancer Care 100.00%
4 Niruja Product Development And Healthcare Research Private Limited (name changed with effect from November 10 2016 from MIMS HCG Oncology Private Limited) India Research and Development 100.00%
5 BACC Health Care Private Limited (Refer Note 46 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) India Fertility 50.10%
6 HealthCare Diwan Chand Imaging LLP India Radiology/ Imaging 75.00%
7 APEX HCG Oncology Hospitals LLP India Cancer Care 100.00%
(along with the Shareholding of Niruja Product Devlopment and Healthcare Research Private Limited)
8 HCG NCHRI Oncology LLP India Cancer Care 76.00%
9 HCG Oncology LLP India Cancer Care 74.00%
10 HCG EKO Oncology LLP India Cancer Care 50.50%
11 HCG Manavata Oncology LLP India Cancer Care 51.00%
12 HCG (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. Mauritius Health Care Services 100.00%
13 Healthcare Global (Africa) Pvt. Ltd. (Subsidiary of HCG (Mauritius) Pvt Ltd.) Mauritius Health Care Services 76.73%
14 HealthCare Global (Uganda) Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Healthcare Global (Africa) Pvt. Ltd) Uganda Cancer Care 76.73%
15 HealthCare Global (Kenya) Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Healthcare Global (Africa) Pvt. Ltd) Kenya Cancer Care 76.73%
16 HealthCare Global (Tanzania) Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Healthcare Global (Africa) Pvt. Ltd) Tanzania Cancer Care 76.73%
17 HCG SUN Hospitals LLP India Health Care Services (Multi- Specialty) 74.00%
18 Cancer Care Kenya Limited (Subsidiary of HealthCare Global (Kenya) Private Limited) Kenya Cancer Care 59.47%
19 Strand Life Sciences Private Limited (Shareholding on fully diluted basis) India Clinical Diagnostics Bioinformatics & Clinical Research 38.2%
Effective from August 01 2018 Apex Criticare LLP the minority partner holding 49.9%of Apex HCG
Oncology Hospitals LLP Borivali (Apex HCG LLP) has retired from Apex HCG LLP and haveceased to be a partner of Apex HCG LLP. Consequent to the retirement/exit of ApexCriticare LLP Niruja
Product Development and Healthcare Research
Private Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Niruja") has beenadmitted as the other partner in Apex HCG LLP; and as on date HCG and Niruja are thepartners of Apex HCG LLP with a capital contribution in the ratio of 99.9% and 0.1%respectively.
As on the date of the Report none of the subsidiary companies other than HCGMedi-Surge Hospitals
Private Limited is a Material Subsidiary within the meaning of Material Subsidiary asdefined under the SEBI LODR Regulations as amended from time to time. During the yearthe Company along with
Strand Life Sciences Private Limited have made an application to the Registrar ofCompanies Karnataka for striking off the name of Strand-
Triesta Cancer Genomics LLP ("Strand Triesta LLP") as Strand Triesta LLPhad been inoperative since its incorporation. The capital contribution of the
Company proposed to be made in respect of
Strand Triesta LLP was 30% of the total contribution.
There were no new subsidiaries associates incorporated during the Financial Year.
During the year the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the subsidiaries.Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act 2013 a statementcontaining the salient features of the Financial Statements of the Company's Subsidiariesand Associates in Form AOC-1 that forms part of this Report is attached as Annexure 5.Pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act 2013 the Consolidated Financial Statementsof the Company prepared in accordance with the relevant Accounting Standards specifiedunder Section 133 of the Companies Act
2013 read with the Rules made thereunder forms part of this Annual Report.
Further pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act 2013: a)The Annual Report of the Company containing therein its standalone and consolidatedfinancial statements is placed on the website of the Company being https://hcgel.com/investors. b) The audited financial statements of subsidiary companies together withrelated information and other reports of each of the subsidiary companies have also beenplaced on the website of the
Company at https://hcgel.com/investors.
10. Public deposits
Your Company has not accepted anyhalf yearly deposits from public in terms of Section73 of the Companies Act 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014; andas such no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstandingas on the date of the balance sheet.
11. Particulars of loans guarantees or investments under Section 186 of the CompaniesAct 2013
Pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 and Schedule V of SEBI LODRRegulations disclosure on particulars relating to Loans/advances given guaranteesprovided and investments made are provided as part of the financial statements.
12. Related party transactions
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act
2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations your Company has formulated a Policy on Related PartyTransactions. This Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting approval and disclosureprocesses are in place for all transactions between the Company and Related Parties.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review andapproval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for Related Party Transactions on yearlybasis for transactions which are of repetitive nature and / or entered in the ordinarycourse of business and are at arm's length. All Related Party Transactions entered duringthe year were in ordinary course of the business and at arm's length basis. No MaterialRelated Party Transactions i.e. transactions exceeding 10% of the annual consolidatedturnover as per the last audited financial statements were entered into by your Companyduring the year. A statement giving details of all related party transactions enteredpursuant to the omnibus approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committee fortheir review on a quarterly basis. The policy on Related Party Transactions has beenhosted on the Company's website https://hcgel. com/policies-and-guidelines/ in terms ofthe SEBI
LODR Regulations relating to Corporate Governance.
Disclosures as required under Section 134(3) (h) read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules 2014 are given in Form AOC 2 as specified underCompanies Act 2013which is annexed herewith as Annexure 6 and forms part of the report.
Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI LODRM Regulations your Company has filedreport on Related Party Transactions with the Stock Exchanges for the year ended March31 2019.
13. Initial Public Offer
During the year 2015-16 the Company had completed its Initial Public Offering of29800000 equity shares of H10 each comprising of Fresh
Issue of 11600000 equity shares and Offer for Sale of 18200000 equity shares at apremium of H208 per equity share. The total issue size was H6496.4 million. The shares gotlisted on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on March 30 2016.
The proceeds of the initial public offer are fully utilized during the year for thefollowing purposes:
1. Purchase of medical equipment
2. Investment in IT software services and hardware
3. Pre-payment of debt; and
4. General Corporate Purposes
The Company has not deviated on the utilization of the proceeds of the IPO.
14. Share capital
a) Authorized Share Capital: As on the date of this report the authorized sharecapital of the Company is H1320000000 consisting of 132000000 equity shares ofH10 each. b) Issued Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital: The Issued Subscribed andPaid-up Share Capital of the Company has been increased from H869044730 consisting of86904473 equity shares of H10 each to H879190330 consisting of 87919033equity shares of H10 each during the year.
The increase in the Issued Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital was on account ofallotment of shares as under:
Name of allottee No. of shares allotted Issue price (J) Date of allotment
Employees (On exercise of ESOP) 30750 10 07-02-2019
32940 10 09-11-2018
Preferential allotment of Equity shares to Dr. M Gopichand 934500 10 09-04-2018
The Board met five times during the financial year
2018-19 viz. on May 22 2018 July 12 2018 August 09 2018 November 09 2018 andFebruary 07 2019. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days.
Detailed information regarding the meetings of the Board and meetings of the Committeesof the Board is included in the report on Corporate Governance which forms a part ofDirectors' Report.
16. Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director inaccordance with Section 149(7) of the Companies Act 2013 that he/she met the criteria ofindependence as laid out in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 andthe Regulation 16(1)(B) of the SEBI
LODR Regulations. The Company has received and taken on record the necessarydeclaration from each of the independent directors under Section 149 of the Companies Act2013 that they meet with the criteria of their independence.
The extract of the Annual Return of your Company as on March 31 2019 as provided undersubsection (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules 2014 is annexed in the Form MGT 9 is annexedherewith as Annexure 1. Additionally your Company has also placed a copy of Annual Returnon its website at https:// hcgel.com/investors.
18. Director's Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (C) and 134 (5) of the Companies Act 2013 the Board ofDirectors of the Company hereby state and confirm that: a) in the preparation of theannual accounts the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures if any;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistentlyand made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and ofthe profit and loss of the Company for that period;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities; d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concernbasis; e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by theCompany and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively.
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systemsestablished and maintained by the Company work performed by the internal statutory andsecretarial auditors including audit of internal financial controls over financialreporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by management and therelevant Board Committees the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internalfinancial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2018-19.
19. Appointment of Directors
During the year under review there were no changes in the constitution of the Board ofDirectors of the Company.
20. Reappointment of Directors
As per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 Mr. Gangadhara GanapatiNon-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company is retiring by rotation at theforthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible has offered himself forreappointment.
21. Key Managerial personnel
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act 2013 the KeyManagerial Personnels (KMPs) of the Company are: a) Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar Chairman & CEO
b) Mr. Srinivasa V Raghavan Chief Financial Officer c) Ms. Sunu Manuel CompanySecretary During the year Mr. Yogesh Patel has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of theCompany w.e.f August 12 2018; and Mr. Srinivasa V. Raghavan was appointed as ChiefFinancial Officer of the Company w.e.f. July 27 2018.
22. Board of Directors and Committees of the Board and their constitution
Your Company's Board of Directors comprises of Executive Directors Non-ExecutiveDirectors and Independent Directors. The Composition of the Board along with relevantinformation pertaining to Directors are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report whichforms a part of this Report.
The Board has formed the following five Committees:
1. Audit and Risk Management Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and
5. Strategy Committee. Keeping in view the requirements of the Companies Act 2013 andSEBI LODR Regulations as amended from time to time the Board reviews the Terms ofReference of these Committees and the nomination of Board Members to various Committees.The recommendations if any of these Committees are submitted to the Board for approval.
(a) Audit and Risk Management Committee
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014 the Company has an Audit andRisk Management Committee and the composition of the committee is as under:
1. Mr. Suresh Chandra Senapaty Chairman
2. Dr. Sudhakar Rao
3. Mr. Shanker Annaswamy
The Audit committee was reconstituted and renamed as the "Audit and RiskManagement Committee" by a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 29 2015.
(b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014 the Board of Directors havereconstituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The members of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee are:
1. Mr. Shanker Annaswamy Chairman
2. Dr. Sampath Thattai Ramesh
3. Mr. Gangadhara Ganapati
(c) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee was constituted by our Board of Directors attheir meeting held on May 29 2015. The scope and function of the Stakeholders'Relationship Committee is in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013.
The members of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee are:
1. Mr. Gangadhara Ganapati Chairman
2. Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar
3. Ms. Bhushani Kumar
Ms. Bhushani Kumar was admitted as member of Stakeholders' Relationship Committee onFebruary 07 2019.
(d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee was constituted by our Board of Directorsat their meeting held on May 29 2015. The terms of reference of the Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee of our Company are as per Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013and the applicable rules thereunder.
The members of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee are:
1. Dr. Sudhakar Rao Chairman
4. Dr. B. S. Ajai Kumar
(e) Strategy Committee
The Committee was constituted by our Board of Directors at their Meeting held on May26 2016 with the scope of reviewing strategic initiatives; and for having an ooversightof the strategic direction of the Company. The members of the Committee are:
1. Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar Chairman
3. Mr. Suresh Chandra Senapaty
5. Dr. Amit Varma
Details of terms of reference of the Committees attendance at meetings of theCommittees are provided in the Corporate Governance report. The Company Secretary acts asthe Secretary of all the Committees of the Board.
In terms of the requirement of the Companies Act 2013 and the SEBI LODR Regulationsan annual performance evaluation of the Board was undertaken. The Board evaluationframework has been designed in compliance with the requirements under the Companies Act2013 and the SEBI LODR Regulations and in consonance with Guidance Note on BoardEvaluation issued by SEBI in January 2019. The Board evaluation was conducted throughquestionnaire having qualitative parameters and feedback based on rating. Evaluation ofthe Board was based on criteria such as composition and role of the Board Boardcommunication and relationships functioning of Board Committees review of performanceand compensation to Executive Directors succession planning strategic planning etc.
Evaluation of Directors was based on criteria such as participation and contribution inBoard and Committee meetings representation of shareholder interest and enhancingshareholder value experience and expertise to provide feedback and guidance to topmanagement on business strategy governance and risk understanding of the organization'sstrategy risk and environment etc. The process also covered separate evaluation ofChairperson of the Board Executive Directors Non- Executive Directors and IndependentDirectors.
Evaluation of Committees was based on criteria such as adequate independence of eachCommittee frequency of meetings and time allocated for discussions at meetingsfunctioning of Board Committees and effectiveness of its advice/recommendation to theBoard etc.
The Board had during the year opportunities to interact and make an assessment of itsfunctioning as a collective body. In addition there were opportunities for Committees tointeract for Independent Directors to interact amongst themselves and for eachIndependent Director to interact with the Chairman. The Board found that there wasconsiderable value and richness in such discussions and deliberations. The BoardEvaluation discussion was focused around how to make the Board and its Committees moreeffective as a collective body in the context of the business and the external environmentin which the Company functions. From time to time during the year the Board was appraisedof the business issues and the related opportunities and risks. The Board discussedvarious aspects of the functioning of the Board and its Committees such as structurecomposition meetings functions and interaction with Management and what needs to be doneto further improve the effectiveness of the Board's functioning.
Additionally during the evaluation discussion the Board also focused on thecontribution being made by the Board as a whole through its Committees and discussions ona one on one basis with the Chairman. The process of Board Evaluation was led by theChairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The overall assessment of the Boardwas that it was functioning as a cohesive body including the Committees of the Board thatwere functioning well with periodic reporting by the Committees to the Board on the workdone and progress made during the period. The Board acknowledged the efforts andcontributions made by the Chairperson Executive and Non- Executive Directors andIndependent Directors towards the Company's performance.
The Board also noted that the actions identified in the past evaluation had been actedupon. Subsequent to the evaluation done in the financial year 2018-19 given the changingexternal environment some areas have been identified for the Board to engage itself withand these will be acted upon.
24.Risk Management
Pursuant to Regulation 21 of SEBI LODR Regulations your Company has developed androlled out a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management Policy. The policy aims atelimination or reduction of risk exposures through identification and analysis of varioustypes of risks and facilitating timely action for taking risk mitigation measures. TheRisk Management and Steering Committee (RMSC) reviews the Company's portfolio of risks andconsiders it against the Company's risk appetite and recommends changes to the Risk
Management technique and / or associated frameworks processes and practices of theCompany. The enterprise risk management process of the Company is progressingsatisfactorily but the entire process is yet to reach a level of maturity. RMSC alsoadvises and guides the Company for making the process more robust and to achieve prudentbalance between risk and reward in both ongoing and new business activities. The Audit andRisk Management Committee periodically reviews the risk management process. For furtherdetails on the enterprise wide risk management framework refer to Management andDiscussion Analysis Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Your Company has been taking initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)for society at large well before it has been prescribed thorough the Companies Act 2013;and over the years had been pursuing as a part of its corporate philosophy an unwrittenCSR policy voluntarily which goes much beyond mere philanthropic gestures and integratesinterest welfare and aspirations of the community with those of the Company itself andcreate an environment of partnership for inclusive development. As per the provisions ofSection 135 of the Companies Act 2013 the Company has well defined policy on CSR whichcovers the activities as prescribed under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013. The CSRPolicy is available on the website of the Company athttps://hcgel.com/policies-and-guidelines/.
During the year the Board of Directors of the Company at the recommendation of theCorporate Social Responsibility Committee have agreed to support certainprojects/activities of
International Human Development and Upliftment Academy ("IHDUA" or "theTrust") a trust based in Mysore which includes providing support for rural schoolprogramme vocational training to provide partial/full-time employment and healtheducation to rural community.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility is annexed herewith as Annexure 7.
26. Internal Audit:
Your Company has continued its engagement with M/s. Ernst & Young LLP CharteredAccountants to conduct internal audit across the organization. We have also strengthenedthe in-house internal audit team to supplement and support the efforts of M/s. Ernst &Young LLP.
27. Internal Financial Control system and their adequacy
The Management has laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company.We have adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct ofthe business including adherence to the Company's policies the safeguarding of itsassets the prevention and detection of frauds and errors the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
The internal control system commensurate with the nature of business size andcomplexity of operations and has been designed to provide reasonable assurance on theachievement of objectives in effectiveness and efficiency of operations reliability offinancial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In furtherance tothis your Company has instituted an online compliance management system within theorganization to monitor compliances and provide update to senior management and Board on aperiodic basis. The Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Board periodically monitorstatus of compliances with applicable laws.
As part of the Corporate Governance Report CEO/ CFO certification is provided forassurance on the existence of effective internal control systems and procedures in theCompany.
The internal control framework is supplemented with an internal audit program thatprovides an independent view of the efficacy and effectiveness of the process and controlenvironment and supports a continuous improvement program.
The internal audit program is managed by an Internal Audit function; and the Audit andRisk Management Committee of the Board oversees the Internal Audit function.
The scope and authority of the Internal Audit Function is derived from the AuditCommittee Charter approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board. TheInternal Audit function develops an internal audit plan to assess control design andoperating effectiveness as per the risk assessment methodology. The Internal Auditfunction provides assurance to the Board and management that a system of internal controlis designed and deployed to manage key business risks and is operating effectively.
28. Vigil Mechanism for Directors and employees
Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act 2013 mandates every listed company toestablish a Vigil mechanism for its directors and employees which shall function as achannel for receiving and redressing their complaints. The Vigil Mechanism provides for(a) adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use the Vigil Mechanism; and(b) direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors ofthe Company in appropriate or exceptional cases.
Under this policy we have adopted a vigil mechanism which would encourage ourdirectors employees and all other stakeholders to report their genuine concern of anyconduct that results in violation of the ethical behaviour or to report any act if notconducted in a fair transparent manner thereby compromising professionalism honesty andintegrity (on an anonymous basis if stakeholders so desire). Likewise under this policywe have prohibited discrimination retaliation or harassment of any kind against anyemployees who based on the employee's reasonable belief that such conduct or practicehave occurred or are occurring reports that information or participates in the saidinvestigation. No individual in the Company has been denied access to the Audit and RiskManagement Committee or its Chairman. This policy of the Company was amended to align withthe requirements under Regulation 9A of Securities and Exchange Board of India(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015.
This meets the requirement under Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act 2013 andRegulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Mechanism followed under the process is appropriately communicated within the Companyacross all levels and has been displayed on the Company's intranet and website athttps://hcgel. com/policies-and-guidelines/. The Audit and Risk Management Committeeperiodically reviews the functioning of this mechanism.
29. Code for Prevention of Insider Trading:
On December 31 2018 Securities and Exchange Board of India amended the Prohibition ofInsider Trading Regulations 2015 prescribing various new requirements with effect fromApril 1 2019. In line with the amendments your Company has adopted an amended Code ofConduct to regulate monitor and report trading by Designated Persons and their ImmediateRelatives under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations 2015. This Code of Conduct also includes code of practices andprocedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information which has beenmade available on the Company's website at https://hcgel.com/investors.
30. Company's Policy on Appointment andRemuneration of Directors:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a policy for selection andappointment of Directors including determining qualifications and independence of aDirector Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) senior management personnel and theirremuneration as part of its charter and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of theCompanies Act 2013.
The Policy of the Company on the Director's appointment and remuneration includingcriteria for determining qualifications positive independence of a director and othermatters as required under sub-section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 isavailable on our website https://hcgel.com/policies-and-guidelines/. We affirm that theremuneration paid to Directors is as per the terms laid out in the nomination andremuneration policy of the Company.
The information required in terms of Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act 2013 readwith Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel)Rules 2014 for the year ended March 31 2019 is provided as Annexure 4 to this Report.
A statement containing inter alia names of top ten employees and employees ifemployed throughout the financial year and in receipt of remuneration of H10.2 million ormore employees employed for part of the year and in receipt of H0.85 million permonth or more pursuant to Rule 5 (2) and 5 (3) the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 is also provided in Annexure 4 tothis report.
During the period under report there have been no material or significant orderspassed by the Regulators/Courts which would have an impact on the going concern status andoperations of the Company in future.
33.Statutory Auditors
Under Section 139 of the Indian Companies Act 2013 and Rules made thereunder it ismandatory to rotate the Statutory Auditors on completion of the maximum term permittedunder the said section.
The shareholders at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Company have approved theappointment of M/s. B S R & Co. LLP (Firm Registration No. 101248W/ W-100022) asStatutory Auditors for a term of 5 years commencing from the conclusion of the AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company held on August 10 2017 till the conclusion of the AnnualGeneral Meeting to be held in the year 2022.
Vide notification dated May 7 2018 issued by
Ministry of Corporate Affairs the requirement of seeking ratification of appointmentof statutory auditors by members at each AGM has been done away with. Accordingly no suchitem has been considered in notice of the 21st AGM.
34.Auditors' Report
There are no qualifications reservations or adverse remarks made by M/s B S R &Co. LLP Statutory Auditors in their report for the financial year ended March 31 2019;and hence do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the Companies Act2013.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act 2013 the StatutoryAuditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit and Risk ManagementCommittee during the year under review.
35. Material changes and commitments if any affecting the financial position of theCompany occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statementsrelate and the date of the report:
There are no other material changes affecting the financial position of the Companybetween the end of the financial year to which this financial statements relate and thedate of the report.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the lastfinancial year.
36.Secretarial Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 and The Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 your Company hasappointed Mr. V Sreedharan Partner M/s V Sreedharan & Associates a firm of CompanySecretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31 2019. The said Report of the Secretarial Audit in Form MR3 is annexed herewith as Annexure 2 and forms part of the report.
There are no qualifications reservations or adverse remarks made by the SecretarialAuditor of the Company in their Secretarial Audit Report except with regard to the CostAudit Report for not having obtained within 180 days as required under Rule
6 (5) of the Companies (Cost Records And Audit) Rules 2014; and for not disclosing thenames of the top ten employees of the Company in the
Annual Report of the financial year 2017-18 in terms of remuneration drawn as requiredunder Rule
5 (2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules 2014.
On the observations/remarks contained in the Secretarial Auditors' Report our responseis as under: a) with regard to the Cost Audit Report for not having obtained the samewithin 180 days as required under Rule 6 (5) of the Companies (Cost Records And Audit)Rules 2014 we would like to state that in view of the change in cost segmentation forFY 2017- 2018 and considering the time taken for deriving the merged financial statementsand the cost statements on account of the merger of HCG Pinnacle
Oncology Private Limited (a subsidiary of the Company) with the Company the coststatements could not be placed before the Board within 180 days from the financial yearend. The Company has subsequently obtained the Cost Audit Report and the same was approvedby the Board of Directors on the 09th November 2018 and the same was filed with theRegistrar of Companies Karnataka. The Company has also made a compounding application inthis regard. b) With regard to not disclosing the names of the top ten employees of theCompany in the Annual Report of the financial year 2017-18 in terms of remuneration drawnas required under Rule 5 (2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules 2014 we would like to state that considering the firstproviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act 2013 the Annual Report excluding theaforesaid information was sent to the members of the Company and others entitled thereto.The said information was available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India had revised the Secretarial Standards onMeetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings(SS-2) with effect from 1st October 2017. The Company has devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with its provisions and is in compliance with the same.
37. Cost Records and Cost Auditor
The Company maintains cost records as specified by the Central Government undersub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act 2013.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013 read with The Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Amendment Rules 2014 your Directors on the recommendation of theAudit and Risk Management Committee had appointed M/s. M. Thimmarayaswamy & Co. CostAccountants to audit the cost records of the Company for the Financial Year 2018-19. M/s.M. Thimmarayaswamy & Co. Cost Accountants have resigned as cost auditor of theCompany on 22nd March 2019. The Board on the recommendation of the Audit and RiskManagement Committee has appointed M/s. Rao Murthy & Associates (Firm
Registration No. 00065) Costs Accountants as the cost auditors of the Company for FY2018-19 to fill the vacancy caused by resignation of M/s.
M. Thimmarayaswamy & Co. Cost Accountants; and have also approved the appointmentof M/s.
Rao Murthy & Associates as the Cost Auditor of the Company for FY 2019-20 at aremuneration of H175000 (Rupees One Lakh Seventy-Five Thousand Only) (exclusiveof taxes and re-imbursement of actual out-of-pocket expenses if any in connection withthe cost audit).
The Board of Directors of the Company proposes the ratification of remuneration of M/s.Rao Murthy & Associates Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditor of the Company for FY2019-20 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2018 has been filed with theRegistrar of Companies.
38. Particulars regarding Conservation of energy Technology absorption and Foreignexchange earnings and outgo as per Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013.
The information on conservation of energy technology absorption and foreign exchangeearnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act 2013 readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 is detailed in
Annexure 8.
39. Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy
The Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment policy in line with therequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention Prohibitionand Redressal) Act 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redresscomplaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent contractualtemporary trainees) are covered under this policy. During the year 2018-2019 threecomplaints were received at a group level and the same were investigated out of which twowere resolved as per the provisions of the Act. One complaint was pending as on the dateof this report.
In order to build awareness in this area the Company has been conducting programmes inthe organization on a continuous basis.
40. Green initiative
As a green initiative in corporate governance Ministry of Corporate affairs havepermitted companies to send electronic copies of
Annual Report notices etc. to the e-mail IDs of shareholders. We are accordinglyarranging to send soft copies of these documents to the e-mail IDs of shareholdersavailable with us. In case any of the shareholders would like to receive physical copiesof these documents the same shall be forwarded on request to the Company by post or ane-mail. Wearealsointheprocessofstartingasustainability initiative with the aim of beingcarbon neutral and minimize our impact on the environment. Sustainability practices willbe implemented and tracked diligently to ensure that we comply with the goals we set forourselves.
41. Employee Stock Option Schemes
As required under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits) Regulation 2014 the applicable disclosures as on March 31 2019 are annexed tothis Report as
Pursuant to regulation 12(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share BasedEmployee Benefits) Regulation 2014 the Company has obtained the approval of the membersat the Annual General Meeting held on September 29 2016 for ratifying Employee StockOption Scheme of the Company (HCG ESOS 2014) the pre-IPO plan. HCG ESOS 2014 is incompliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits) Regulation 2014 and there have been no material changes to the plan duringthe financial year. Disclosures on various plans details of options granted sharesallotted upon exercise etc. as required under the Employee Benefits Regulations read withSecurities and Exchange Board of India circular no. CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/2/2015 dated June
16 2015 are available on the Company's website at https://www.hcgel.com/investors/. Noemployee was issued stock options during the year equal to or exceeding 1% of the issuedcapital of the Company at the time of grant.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the board evaluates the performance andother criteria of employees and approves the grant of options based on the recommendationof the Management. These options vest with employees over a specified period subject tofulfilment of certain conditions. Upon vesting employees are eligible to apply and secureallotment of Company's shares at a price determined on the date of grant of options.
The stock compensation cost is computed under fair value method and accounted in linewith graded vesting of options over the total vesting period of four years. For the yearended March 31 2019 the Company has recorded stock compensation expense of H30559323(2018: H27093288).
For further details on the Scheme refer Annexure 3 of the Director's report.
42.Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to observe good corporate governance practices. The report onCorporate Governance for the financial year ended March 31 2019 as per regulation 34(3)read with Schedule V of the SEBI LODR Regulation including Certificate from CEO and CFO asper Regulation 17 of SEBI LODR Regulations forms integral part of this Report.
Further a certificate from Mr. V Sreedharan Partner M/s V Sreedharan &Associates a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice confirming the compliance with theconditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated by Regulation 34 (3) of SEBI LODR
Regulations 2015 is attached to this report.
43. Declaration on Code of Conduct
The Company has adopted the Code of Conduct for all its Senior Management Personnel andDirectors and the same is affirmed by all the Board Members and Senior ManagementPersonnel as required under Regulation 34 read with Part D of Schedule V of the SEBI LODRRegulations. A declaration signed by Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar Chairman & CEO of theCompany affirming the compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company for the financialyear 2018-19 has been annexed as part of this Report.
44. Acknowledgements and Appreciations
We stay committed to partnering for value creation and take this opportunity to thankone and all who have participated in our journey this far. Your Directors desire to placeon record its sincere appreciation to all employees at all levels who with sustaineddedicated effort and hard work enabled the Company to deliver a good all-roundperformance. Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation andacknowledge with gratitude the support and co-operation extended by the vendors businessassociates consultants bankers regulatory and government authorities shareholders andinvestors at large and look forward to their continued support. We also take thisopportunity to express sincere thanks to the medical fraternity and patients for theircontinued co-operation patronage and trust reposed in the Company and its healthcareservices.
Dr. B. S. Ajaikumar
Date: May 23 2019
Place: Bengaluru
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Rail funding frustration reinforced
A leading transport academic has echoed bus industry frustration about dubious railway funding
Sean Muir | May 17, 2013
University of Sydney’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) Director David Hensher
has mirrored bus industry frustration
dubious railway funding.
Hensher praised the 2013-14 Federal Budget’s overall commitment to transport infrastructure funding, but he says the funding focus on rail infrastructure in some cases is questionable.
The Federal Government committed to spend an extra $24 billion on transport infrastructure projects across the country under the second phase of its Nation Building Program.
"One of the frustrations I have at the moment is that a lot of the announcements of Federal Government ask to invest money in building railways," Hensher says.
"Railways are extremely expensive – a lot of these things are costing two- or three-hundred-million a kilometre.
"Is that really the best way to spend the money at the moment, given that railways will hardly do anything about getting cars off the road
because they are going to be very limited investments?"
Hensher says in some cases rail is being prioritized when a dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor could be less expensive and achieve the same outcome.
"What we are seeing now is the sudden growth of emotional ideology of: ‘let’s build light rail everywhere’," Hensher says.
"We are talking about Canberra, Parramatta, in Sydney and the Gold Coast.
Hensher says despite well-documented advantages of BRT it is hard to get the transport option on state and federal government agendas.
"So it is a tough call but we are doing a lot of work at the moment, globally to try and identify what are the real barriers to buy into BRT and to get the mindset to change –
I think that is the real challenge," he says.
"When you talk off record to politicians they think it is a great idea, but then they come out with these rail announcements that are so expensive and take years to deliver."
Hensher has also questioned the overall funding feasibility of transport projects listed in the government’s Budget.
Hensher says the Budget gives infrastructure more priority than any budget before, but says alternative funding avenues need to be taken more seriously.
He says the government’s priority should be to re-index the fuel excise, which stopped being indexed for inflation in 2001.
The government partly uses fuel excise to fund national road infrastructure projects and repair roads.
"The fuel excise, which has been the major revenue raiser from this sector, is heading south, and in the next 10 years there is going to be a serious shortage even to do the things we are doing today," Hensher says.
"Even the amount of money that the feds are talking about is not much in the overall scheme of infrastructure needs and it is pretty clear to me that we have to revisit the indexation of fuel excise."
Hensher also supports major road pricing reform and better private investment incentives to reduce the government’s growing transport infrastructure burden.
"I think they should be braver by supporting some major road pricing reform," he says.
"I think we mustn’t just say let’s pick on a congestion charge. We have to reform the whole lot, which includes rethinking registration, distance-based charging and a whole range of issues."
ITLS academics, including Hensher, will attend a forum held in Sydney next week to debate the feasibility of high speed rail.
A focus of the forum, to be held May 22, will be the high speed rail network linking Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.
The forum follows BusNSW’s recent
of BRT being overlooked and the bus industry snubbed in a $1.7 billion light rail network proposal for western Sydney.
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Shirtless Matt Bomer on 'Magic Mike XXL' Set Is Here to Brighten Your Day — PHOTO
By Anna Klassen
The speculation and hype around the sequel to Channing Tatum's on-screen stripping debut is as lofty as its name entails. Magic Mike XXL will be bigger and badder than ever, boasting most of the same cast as the first, with a whole lot of sexy additions. And today we got a sneak peak of the Magic Mike XXL, and one very shirtless Matt Bomer.
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias got to hang out on set of the film, and snapped a selfie with some of the cast, including a scantily-clad (OK, we wish) White Collar star. Our only regret is the placement of Iglesias' noggin, which is blocking about 1/3 of Bomer's six-pack. Le Sigh.
While we still have nearly a year to wait to see the boys back together again, we'll be paying close attention to the progress of filming. We know Bomer arrived at Tybee Island in Georgia on Tuesday to start shooting some scenes as the walking Barbie companion, Ken. The White Collar actor is set to join Ryan Gosling in a 1970s gangster story, The Nice Guys. Now just imagine TheGos and Bomer on the same screen at the same time...
But we're getting ahead of ourselves. See Bomber on set of Magic Mike XXL in all his shirtless glory:
Let's take a closer look:
That's better.
Magic Mike XXL is scheduled to hit theatres July 1, 2015. Until then, we'll be slowly drowning in a pool of our own saliva over these set pics. Keep em' comin, boys!
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Spain: new steps to boost VET
The General Council for Vocational Training (Consejo General de Formación Profesional, CGFP) – an advisory body where education and labour authorities responsible for VET work together with trade unions and employers’ associations – has set up several working groups to boost the VET system. It has several objectives: improving productivity, competitiveness and business innovation; contributing to the employability of young people and adults; and reactivating the social lift towards attractive, well-paid intermediate qualifications.
These new working groups are shaped around the following topics:
development, evaluation and quality of the entire VET system;
professional information and guidance;
national reference centres and integrated vocational training centres;
dual VET;
accreditation of professional competences acquired through work experience.
The Director General of the Spanish public employment service (SEPE) announced the creation of these working groups at the international seminar Training for employment, a key factor in the future of work, co-organised by Fundae, SEPE and OIT/Cinterfor in November 26-28th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the training for employment sub-system (El Sistema de Formación Profesional para el Empleo). This seminar addressed the current state of training for employment in Latin America and Spain and gave rise to sharing knowledge and experiences on its role as driver for progress in the workplace.
The event + Future + Progress = + VET. The education that develops the talent, organised on November 13th by the Ministry of Education and VET, demonstrated the political support for VET: the Spanish President, together with the two ministers in charge of education and labour, made visible the Government's commitment to promote and consolidate an integrated VET model that accommodates and capitalises on all the training activities offered by public and accredited private agents, responding quickly to the needs of skilled workers in different economic sectors.
These actions, alongside incorporating the word VET into the ministry of education name, are part of the executive's strategy to promote a more prestigious VET, to play a decisive role in the modernisation of the national production model and valued across Europe.
Measures to tackle unemployment through VET revealed at the event were the revision of all VET qualifications related to emerging sectors, such as industry 4.0, the circular economy, or 5G communication networks, and their immediate transposition into VET offers in the education system. This last action includes development of specialised courses such as cyber-security, robotics, big data and virtual reality, following two others expected in 2018 (cell cultures and audio description and subtitling). These courses are training programmes for VET graduates who wish to expand and adapt their professional skills to the new sectoral demands and were foreseen in Royal Decree 1147/2011, though they had not yet been developed.
The government is also permanently updating the National catalogue of occupational standards (Catálogo Nacional de Cualificaciones Profesionales, CNCP). Following approval and official publication of the updated standards, new VET degrees based on them will be designed. To bring VET closer to citizens, existing materials will be updated for the delivery of distance learning, and new ones developed. Educational materials are already available for 110 VET qualifications (of a total of 168 diplomas) in the education system through e-learning platforms. This review process will be done in collaboration with the autonomous communities.
In the course of the coming months, the national PES is to publish new legal provisions to amend certain aspects of the latest Act 30/2015, which reformed the vocational training system of the labour system, and to develop it.
The Ministries of Education and of Labour are jointly developing initiatives to streamline the identification of new professional qualifications, through a new role in the Observatory of Qualifications, as well as to simplify the accreditation of skills acquired through work experience.
El Gobierno impulsa el debate sobre una nueva Formación Profesional de prestigio y reconocida en Europa [+ Future + Progress = + VET. The education that develops the talent event]
Seminario internacional la formación para el empleo: factor clave en el futuro del trabajo
25 años del sistema de la formación para el empleo: La Formación para el Empleo en el Futuro del Trabajo
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By Anthony Loredo • Sep 10 2014 • Blog
Kristin Haarlow, Spark Vice President, Joins Centro
Haarlow will serve as Centro’s Regional VP of Media Strategy and Operations, West; Centro Emerges
as Media Powerhouse by Attracting Executives from Spark, DigitasLBi and TM Advertising
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 10, 2014 – Centro (www.centro.net), a provider of unified, enterprise-class software for digital advertising, today announced the addition of Kristin Haarlow as Regional VP, Media Strategy and Operations for the West. Haarlow is an emerging leader in digital media, having managed $200 million in digital spend across 30+ clients annually for Spark. Haarlow will oversee Centro’s media operations in Los Angeles, Denver and San Francisco. In the past 12 months, Centro has attracted prominent media executives from DigitasLBi and TM Advertising to lead offices in other U.S. regions.
In 2014, Centro helped 900 clients unify and automate digital media buying as well as streamline operations from start to finish. Agencies have come to expect from Centro the highest quality of service reflective of what Haarlow delivered in her nine years at Spark. As vice president of digital investment at Spark in Chicago, she led major accounts such as Purina, Fifth Third Bank, E*Trade, Hanes, Famous Footwear, Dairy Queen and more. Haarlow has a B.A. in business and psychology from Miami University.
“Kristin’s arrival signals the rapid growth we are experiencing among clients in the western U.S., where we are now working with agencies of all types and sizes and with clients in the most popular verticals,” said Scott Neslund, EVP of Media Services, Centro. “Agencies and advertisers who are spending more on digital media require the expertise necessary to guide campaigns effectively. Kristin and her team are in a prime position to fulfill this mission and empower agencies to compete for more digital dollars.”
“Having worked as a partner with Centro for a few years, I’ve seen firsthand the value it brings to relationships with agencies,” said Kristin Haarlow, Regional VP, Centro. “Agencies will be the prime beneficiaries of Centro’s immense scale and presence in the market, as we provide access to technology and knowledge that can be the differentiator in winning a greater share of an advertiser’s media spend.”
Centro (www.centro.net) provides unified, enterprise-class software to simplify digital media operations. Our media management platform streamlines and scales ad buys across all channels, accessing both guaranteed and biddable inventory, to achieve any campaign objective. Our holistic approach gives marketers a single system of record to fulfill their research, planning, buying, optimization and reporting needs. Since 2001, Centro has successfully planned and executed more than 100,000 national and local campaigns across all digital display platforms and ad format types. Headquartered in Chicago with 33 offices in North America, Centro’s success and commitment to culture has led to many accolades, including #1 on Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Roman Kemp Spills On 'Unforgettable' I'm A Celeb Experience After Leaving The Jungle In Third Place
Roman Kemp opened up about his jungle experience. Picture: ITV
Roman Kemp finished in third place on I'm A Celeb.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 has finally come to an end and we couldn't be prouder that Capital's very own Roman Kemp finished in third place.
Roman made it all the way to the final, along with Jacqueline Jossa, who was crowned queen of the jungle, and Andy Whyment.
Capital's Roman Kemp Finishes In Third Place On I'm A Celeb After Making It To The Final With Jacqueline Jossa & Andy Whyment
In the first interview following his exit from the jungle, he spoke to hosts Ant and Dec about his Aussie experience, revealing: "My jungle experience has been something I’ll never forget".
The 26-year-old TV star said he started a countdown calendar when he arrived, and joked that Caitlyn Jenner teased he'd get the days wrong.
First the worst, Second the best, Third the one with the hairy chest. 😜
A post shared by Roman Kemp (@romankemp) on Dec 8, 2019 at 1:55pm PST
He said: "It was the greatest experience of my life, I've never had so much emotion in my life."
Describing the jungle as an "unnatural thing that forms a family in three weeks", he had nothing but love for his fellow campmates as he reflected on the eventful three weeks down under.
After Ro braved Bushtucker trials, endless bugs, and underwhelming rice and beans for the full three weeks, Ant and Dec announced that, although he came in third place, he's a winner in a slightly different aspect.
They told the radio host: “You’ve won more stars than anyone else in camp in the past five years,” – to which Roman seemed very happy about!
Roman Kemp finished in third place on I'm A Celeb. Picture: PA
Explaining he did it more for the food than the stars (which sounds more like the Ro we know and love), he added: "I said just before we left, I’ve never once felt hungry.
"Whenever we went to do those trials, we wanted to make everyone happy [with food]."
The lucky lady who will be glad to welcome him back into civilisation the most is his girlfriend, Anne-Sophie Flury - (and not forgetting their dog, Luna!).
She's been keeping up with her beau and supporting him through every step and, just like her, we can't wait to have him back!
Congratulations, Ro! Join us in welcoming him back on Capital Breakfast from Thursday 12 December from 6am!
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Winner at the UK 2016 Technology Innovator Awards
Today is the official announcement that we have won Best Car Finance Broker at the UK 2016 Technology Innovator Awards
Tuesday, 23 May 2017 07:41 GMT
From instant communication through to advances in product and service offerings, almost every aspect of the modern business market has been influenced by technology. Therefore, this sector has taken centre stage as a crucial component of any business and doors have been opened for businesses of all types, from SMEs to large multi-nationals, to capitalise on easier access to international markets and streamlined processes.
As the corporate world continues to evolve, the importance of technology and its role in the evolution of the business market cannot be overstated, and as such the 2016 Technology Innovator Awards, in conjunction with Corporate Vision Magazine, recognise and reward the individuals, departments and firms behind the ground-breaking developments that change the way we do business for the better.
Jonathan Wilson, Technology Director, commented: “We have made significant investment to develop our technology and this award win recognises these advancements and the technological changes being made in the fields of productivity and communication here at CarFinance 247.”
Laura Hunter, Awards Co-ordinator, commented: “This awards programme turns the spotlight on the very best that the technology sector has to offer. It is a true honour to be able to reward the hard work and dedication of all of our deserving winners, and I would like to wish them the best of luck in the future.”
CarFinance 247 ranks number 5 in Fast Track 100!
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If you’re looking for any information about us not covered in our current suite of releases,
please contact marketing@carfinance247.co.uk
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Oasis reunion
Rita Ora and The Chainsmokers join Picture This for Summer In The City
BY Jessica Marie Ruxton
If you're a fan of Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and Clean Bandit - then you're in luck. All three will join Picture This at next years Summer In The City festival.
Summer In The City 2018 is Ireland's newest and most exciting air event that will come to Dublin's RDS in the new year.
The festival runs over two days. Picture this will perform on Saturday 23rd June, along with Clean Bandit, JP Cooper and Little Hours.
The next day, Sunday 24th, we will see The Chainsmokers and Rita Ora perform side-by-side at the 2018 festival.
Picture This has had a very successful 2017. Their self-titled album came #1 in the charts and they impressed audiences when they played at Longitude this summer. It was probably one of their best performances yet.
Picture This are joined by Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and Clean Bandit at next year's Summer In The City festival taking place at the RDS, Dublin
The Athy natives released their in-demand album in August and soon after headed straight to number one. Well done lads!
They have just finished a sold-out UK and Ireland tour, which included two dates at the 3Arena.
Frontman, Ryan Hennessey, urged fans to buy their tickets as soon as they went up this morning. He said: "We want everyone to be here and share this amazing experience with us."
In the meantime, they'll head to Belfast on the 17th of June and will play at Cork's Live At The Marquee on the 19th and 20th of June.
RDS DUBLIN • MARQUEE CORK • BELSONIC BELFAST • JUNE 2018
ON SALE SATURDAY 9AM pic.twitter.com/cDmbQ4TBmh
— Picture This (@picturethis) December 4, 2017
Nearly a month since we played two nights at the 3Arena 😳 There's BIG NEWS coming soon for 2018 😏😎 for now enjoy You & I from 3Arena pic.twitter.com/7wsB9pJ5WJ
— Picture This (@picturethis) November 29, 2017
Tags: Athy, Clean Bandit, Dublin, Irish, Longitude, Picture This, RDS Arena, Rita Ora, Summer In The City, The Chainsmokers, This Christmas, Tickets
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Late actress claims 'Hitler had sex with my mother'
BY Buzz Contributor
The actress claimed it in a documentary made five years before she died.
Late actress Romy Schneider believed her mum, the late Magda, slept with the Fuhrer.
The admission was made in an interview with German journalist Alice Schwarzer in 1976, five years before Romy died.
But Schwarzer is finally set to publish the tell-all interview where Romy lifted the lid on her deepest secrets.
Schwarzer said: "She was firmly convinced that her mother had a sexual relationship with Hitler."
It is claimed Magda would visit Hitler at his mountain retreat in Obersalzberg, above Berchtesgaden.
She was known as one of his favourite actresses, it is further alleged, and Romy never forgave her for visiting the murderous dictator.
Schwarzer added that Romy became upset and began crying during the interview, leading to it being cut off multiple times.
It is reported she says at one stage: "Why shouldn't I cry? I am no superhuman. S***.
"I am no longer ashamed. Not at all. I'm not afraid anymore."
In the bombshell interview, it is reported Romy claims her mother's second husband, Hans Herbert Blaztzheim, tried to sleep with her multiple times.
It is also claimed Romy said in the interview to Schwarzer: "If you betray me, Alice, it would be bad."
The interview will be released as part of a documentary, called An Evening with Romy.
Schwarzer said: "I didn't speak of it for decades because I respected her wishes. But in order to understand her despair, her pain, her hyper-sensibility, one has to know this too. And it's good to say it now."
The documentary will air on September 16.
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3 things we learned from Cards Against Humanity in 2015
by Dipti Bramhandkar December 28, 2015
The 'party game for horrible people' has a lot to teach us about taking risks and throwing out the rule book
A quick look at what irreverent party card game manufacturer Cards Against Humanity has been up to in the past year suggests that it is a startup with nothing to lose. However, a closer examination shows that their marketing approach is carefully crafted, making it one of the most disruptive brands today.
At a time when digital games continue to make analog games obsolete, Cards Against Humanity grows in its popularity. This growth results from a unique product, but also from how the company has been communicating who they are to the public. Their unconventional marketing approach reveals lessons for other brands struggling to break through.
The first lesson is, take nothing for granted. From inventive pricing ($25 to purchase, or a ‘free’ but labor-intensive download) to irreverent FAQs ("Your Dumb Questions") to a minimalistic e-mail program that people actually enjoy reading, the company tears up the rulebook. While some may dismiss this as bravado, there is something more calculated underscoring all of it.
After all, pricing and CRM take time and resources, particularly when approached imaginatively. Even their blog reads less like a thinly veiled sales pitch (as is the case with many other brands, even great ones) and more like entertainment content. What others may consider good hygiene are presented as opportunities to connect and surprise, and these details add up to a strong point of view, which is what most marketers labor to achieve, often with mixed results.
The second lesson is about putting your consumers first. Not just paying lip service to it through empty taglines or mission statements, but actually letting people influence the product. Cards Against Humanity allows its fans to remix the game for free under Creative Commons, thereby sharing stewardship of the brand with the very people that have helped them build it. Their lab enables people to make the game better by answering simulated questions. Despite taking on a funny and often sarcastic tone, these co-creation efforts seem genuine and transparent, not to mention create a lot of earned attention.
The third lesson is that going all the way may be the only way in a fragmented media landscape. This company really knows their current and potential audiences and what they need and want. Everyone else can walk away, and that seems to be just fine. With their recent Black Friday activity (essentially selling "nothing" for money), they took a calculated risk that people would come along for the ride.
And indeed they did! Companies that had not built themselves on participative behaviors probably would not have been able to do this. A few weeks later, they showed us their benevolent side by indicating that they used a portion of the profits from their holiday promotion to give their Chinese factory workers a paid vacation. These two very different activities indicate that they are not ruled by an inflexible "code," but instead by the people who work there and the culture they are trying to create (and export).
Out of everything there is one major characteristic that separates Cards Against Humanity from the pack: risk-taking. The most carefully orchestrated marketing plans can fall down or perform less effectively than expected. Cards Against Humanity has opted for bullets rather than cannonballs to make an impact. Some will miss, but most will hit. The culture of the company seems to encourage, and indeed celebrate, reactive and decisive marketing activities. Sure, there will be failures, but if their recent successes have taught us anything, they will transform any future failures into new opportunities to connect with people.
People are not the only ones who have appreciated the popularity of this game and its original voice. Other companies are emerging as potential competitors. UK-based Bucket of Doom is a card game that centers on getting out of sticky situations ("You’re a Zombie. A bio-hazard team has got you cornered") using equally kooky tools like a "Barry Manilow CD" or a "turkey baster." Bucket of Doom fans are also able to create their own versions of the game and get credit. Though not yet the size of Cards Against Humanity, games like Bucket of Doom are creating their own fan base, and it’s likely others will follow suit. In the meantime, Cards Against Humanity will no doubt continue to remind us that building a brand is as much art as it is science.
Dipti Bramhandkar is Head of Strategic Planning with Iris Worldwide.
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Winnipeg city hall, UManitoba celebrate Aboriginal Day on Friday
A prayer and smudging will kick off Aboriginal Day celebrations Friday in the courtyard at Winnipeg city hall.
Day will feature dance, music, tipi display, bake-offs, craft vendors, and cultural entertainment
CBC News · Posted: Jun 18, 2015 12:52 PM CT | Last Updated: June 19, 2015
National Aboriginal Day celebrations are happening around Winnipeg on Friday.
A prayer and smudging will kick off National Aboriginal Day celebrations Friday in the courtyard at Winnipeg city hall.
The events begin at 11:30 a.m. with a welcoming prayer and smudge teaching by elder Carol Moar, followed by statements from dignitaries.
Manitoba government kicks off early National Aboriginal Day celebrations
There will also be dance, music and visual arts performers.
"National Aboriginal Day is a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, whose rich culture, heritage, and traditions help make our growing city so vibrant," Mayor Brian Bowman stated in a press release.
"Winnipeg sits at the crossroads of an ancient aboriginal meeting place, and the City of Winnipeg is pleased to lead a celebration in honour of our indigenous peoples."
Events at U of M
The University of Manitoba is also hosting National Aboriginal Day celebrations on Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
There will be live performances, a tipi display, bake-offs, craft vendors, cultural entertainment and a special activity in honour of residential school survivors.
At 11 a.m. in the foyer of Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, the U of M's Indigenous community and allies will honour the memory of residential school survivors by planting a Heart Garden.
Initiated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and its partners, this project has planted 6,293 Heart Gardens across Canada to-date. Everyone is welcomed to decorate a heart to honour those lost to residential schools, the university stated in a news release.
The U of M's office of indigenous achievement and the indigenous student centre will provide supplies.
"In addition to being a time of celebration, National Aboriginal Day is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our university's commitment to indigenous achievement and to remember survivors of residential schools as we work toward reconciliation," U of M president David Barnard stated in a press release.
"Through the sharing of indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditions across our campuses, we can create a richer learning environment and foster greater understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous community members — for both current and future generations."
More than 2,000 Indigenous students study at the U of M and there were more than 350 indigenous graduates this year.
The day's schedule of events includes:
Bannatyne Campus celebrations in partnership with the WRHA and HSC:
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Raising of the tipi and traditional pipe ceremony at the Medicine Garden of Indigenous Learning, located outside 750 Banntyne Ave.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m: Health program displays, 720 William Ave.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Live-artists painting, craft vendors, opening remarks (11a.m.), food blessing, Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Ave.
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Cultural performers and feast, Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Ave.
Fort Garry Campus celebrations:
11 a.m. – noon: Heart Garden, Migizii Agamik at Bald Eagle Lodge.
Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch, Migizii Agamik at Bald Eagle Lodge.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Bannock bake-off, Migizii Agamik at Bald Eagle Lodge.
All activities are free and everyone is welcome.
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Martin, Jones win openers at Players' Championship
Road To The Olympic Games
Reigning Canadian champions Jennifer Jones and Kevin Martin posted wins Tuesday in the Grey Power Players' Championship at Grande Prairie, Alta.
CBC Sports · Posted: Apr 15, 2009 12:04 AM ET | Last Updated: April 15, 2009
Jones, from Winnipeg, defeated Calgary's Heather Rankin 7-6 on a draw to the four-foot in an extra end.
Renee Sonnenberg, throwing skip rock for Rankin's rink, scored a deuce in the eighth to tie it at 6-6.
"We weren't as sharp as we would like to be," Jones said. "We made all the big shots when we had to and got the 'W' out of it."
Martin, fresh off last week's silver medal effort at world men's curling championship in Moncton, N.B., pummelled Pat Simmons of Davidson, Sask., 9-3 in four ends.
The Edmonton skip opened with six points in the first end.
"This is my favourite event," Martin said of the triple-knockout tournament, being held at the Crystal Centre.
"For me, it has always been, since I was a kid, the best playing the best. I love that."
"At the Players' Championship, the only way you get in is through ranking," he continued. "There is no other way.
"That is why I like it so much. Every game is against a top team.
"There are generally no easy ones. But Pat just had trouble tonight."
Cheryl Bernard, a Grande Prairie native now residing in Calgary, beat Winnipeg's Barb Spencer 9-7.
"They played a good game out there", Bernard said. "When you have got swingy ice, you always can come back.
"I think teams know that. Nobody ever gives up."
Also Tuesday, former world champion Kelly Scott of Kelowna, B.C., slipped past Edmonton's Cathy King 7-5.
Stefanie Lawton of Saskatoon prevailed 8-6 over Ottawa's Rachel Homan.
Michelle Englot of Regina outlasted Calgary's Crystal Webster 11-7.
And Calgary's Shannon Kleibrink erased 3-1 and 5-4 deficits to shade Krista McCarville of Thunder Bay, Ont., 7-6 in an extra end.
"It took us a few ends to adjust to the ice since it was swinging more than we're used to," Kleibrink said. "We were throwing well, but I wasn't putting the broom in the right place for at least the first half."
Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., cruised to a 6-0 triumph over Vancouver's Marla Mallett, as did Amber Holland of Regina over Marie-France Larouche out of Quebec City.
Edmonton's Kevin Koe edged Mike McEwen of Winnipeg 6-5.
The $170,000 Players' Championship is the final event in the Grand Slam of Curling, with the top men's and women's rinks awarded $50,000 in prize money.
Bold and CBCSports.ca will provide live coverage of Saturday's men's quarter-finals (6:30 p.m. ET) and semifinals (10 p.m. ET).
CBC Sports and CBCSports.ca will broadcast the women's final on Saturday (3 p.m. ET) and the men's final on Sunday (12 p.m. ET).
With files from The Canadian Press
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PLAYERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: Draws & Scores
PLAYERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: CBC Broadcast Schedule
Grey Power Players' Championship official site
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Holst - Orchestral Works
Solo violin
Andrew Watkinson
Nicholas Ward
Solo viola
Stephen Tees
Duke Dobing
Solo oboe
Christopher Hooker
City of London Sinfonia
Richard Lee
Venue 19th & 20th July 1993
Church of St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11
Double Concerto, Op.49, H 175 (1929)
for Two Violins and Small Orchestra
Solo: Andrew Watkinson violin
Solo: Nicholas Ward violin
Scherzo. Allegro - Adagio -
Lament. Andante -
Variations on a Ground. Allegro - Andante - Allegretto - Tempo I
Two Songs without Words, Op.22, H 88 (1906)
for Small Orchestra
To R.V.W.
Country Song. Allegretto
Marching Song. Allegro molto alla marcia
Lyric Movement, H 191 (1933)
in D minor • in d-Moll • en ré mineur
for Viola and Small Orchestra
To Lionel Tertis
Solo: Stephen Tees viola
Senza misrua - Andante quasi allegretto - Poco animato -
Brook Green Suite, H 190 (1933)
Dedicated to St Paul's Girls' School Junior Orchestra
Prelude. Allegretto
Air. Andante - Poco animato - Andante - Poco animato
Dance. Allegro - Animato
A Fugal Concerto, Op.40 No.2, H 152 (1923)
in D major • in D-Dur • en ré majeur
for Flute, Oboe and String Orchestra
To M.R.J. and I.C.H.
Solo: Duke Dobing flute
Solo: Christopher Hooker oboe
Adagio -
Allegro - Presto - Tempo I. Old English Folk Tune
'If all the world were paper'
St Paul's Suite, Op.29 No.2, H 118 (1912-13)
For St Paul's Girls' School Orchestra
Jig. Vivace - Più mosso
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Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia
This 1994 recording is one of the first Holst collections made by Hickox and the City of London Sinfonia, an orchestra which he conducted for thirty-seven years, until his death. It brought several neglected works (including the St Paul’s and Brook Green suites, as well as the Concerto for Two Violins) to greater international recognition.
"...Recommended as a matter of course to lovers of Holst's music."
Richard A. Kaplan – Fanfare Magazine – Jan/Feb 2018
"...Vivid small orchestra Holst at bargain price in big warm sound."
Rob Barnett - MusicWeb-International.com - 14 August 2017
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‘Jersey Shore’: A Look At Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jenn Harley’s Drama-Filled Relationship
Bre Williams
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) | Jenn Harley Instagram
Relationships are not for everyone.
Especially for Jersey Shore’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and now ex-girlfriend Jenn Harley. The two are known for their extremely volatile relationship and just recently, their animosity towards one another went to a whole new level.
The media has been following their drama-filled relationship over the past few months and we think it’s time these two call it quits indefinitely.
Their relationship got off to a great start
Over the years, fans have watched Ronnie Ortiz-Magro as he poured everything he’s had into relationships.
Fans had a front row seat when it came to watching his toxic relationship with fellow Jersey Shore cast member Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ unfold. Once the two of them broke up for good, we wondered when Ortiz-Magro would finally be able to enjoy a healthy relationship.
In 2017, the reality star began dating Jenn Harley. The two only knew each other for less than a year before it was announced that they were expecting their first child together.
Ortiz-Magro was extremely excited to begin his journey towards fatherhood alongside Harley.
In April 2018, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jenn Harley welcomed Ariana Sky and both were very happy to raise their newborn daughter together.
The relationship turned sour
A few weeks after their daughter was born, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jenn Harley’s relationship began to go south.
According to sources, the reality star found out Harley was keeping intimate videos of her ex and Ortiz-Magro found out about it.
He eventually took to Instagram to let out his anger posting to his Instagram story, “Note to self, can’t turn a natural born HOE, into a HOUSEWIFE, if you find them in the gutter then leave them in the gutter. Not all people can be saved when they are so far gone. All you can say you did ur best and keep it moving.”
He then uploaded another post to his story asking followers to vote “yes” or “no” in a poll. “If your significant other keeps sex videos of their ex, shouldn’t they show enough respect to delete them, esp after being in a new relationship for over a year? #GiveMeYourThoughts.”
Harley decided to shoot back at the reality star by posting on her Instagram story, “Can’t turn a coke head into a father!”
A few hours following their public feud, Ortiz-Magro took to his Instagram again but this time, to apologize.
Their feud turned physical
A few days following the social media debacle, Ronnie Ortiz- Magro and Jenn Harley were at it again.
Harley went on Instagram live to show a fight she was having with Ortiz-Magro.
During the argument, you can hear the two arguing then you see Ortiz-Magro try to wrestle the phone out of Harley’s hand. A few seconds later the video ends.
The reality star later apologized for his actions once again and the two split following the altercation.
On an episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, an incident unfolded when Harley tried to lunge at Ortiz-Magro while inside a hotel room. Security was able to restrain her and Harley eventually stormed out of the room.
Police then arrived at the hotel to investigate a call for a domestic disturbance.
On June 24, Jenn Harley was arrested for domestic battery after allegedly dragging Ortiz-Magro with her car while their daughter was in the backseat.
“He was screaming for her to stop the car as she was driving,” said a source. “She hit the median and got a flat tire which caused her to slow down. He begged to get out and opened the door but she continued to pull away while he was getting out and it tore up his entire arm. It’s a mess from road rash and from being dragged along the street as he was caught in the belt.”
Over the next few months, the two have gotten into multiple altercations and have eventually gotten back together after putting their differences aside.
New Year, new police reports
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jenn Harley celebrated the holiday season together with their daughter and Harley’s 12-year-old son Mason.
The two looked to be very happy and were moving towards a drama-free year.
However, that happiness did not last very long.
It has been reported that the couple got into a very heated argument on New Year’s Eve and Harley allegedly threw an ashtray at the reality star’s head causing minor injuries.
Ortiz-Magro filed a battery report against Harley.
Today, Ortiz-Magro is a person of interest in an alleged burglary that took place at Jenn Harley’s home shortly after the alleged incident.
Harley’s home was ransacked and she believes that her ex was the one behind it.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jenn Harley are currently broken up.
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How CFE Operates
Committees & Exchanges
Giving Back Exchange
Transitions Exchange
Leadership & Professional Development Exchange
Finance & Investment Exchange
About CFE
CFE was founded in 1980 as the premier network for accomplished women leaders in finance in Chicago. The organization began with just 25 members and has grown to more than 200 today.
Chicago Finance Exchange (CFE) is a community of women leaders in finance dedicated to exchanging ideas, experiences and expertise for the success of our members, and the betterment of our community and the global marketplace.
• To actively explore and share ideas and expertise important to today's financial decision makers
• Create a professional and personal community resource within its engaged member base
• To contribute ideas, expertise and talent to the Chicago and global business community
CFE is member led and organizes itself via two important components. The first is its Exchanges, which are the forums that bring members together around five high level topical areas to share their ideas, expertise, and experience. The Exchanges generate the content which CFE programs are then developed and executed. Programs include professional speakers, intimate networking events, informal social, and philanthropic activities. The second component is CFE Committees, which provide the necessary organization and program support to CFE and its member activities. Both successfully come together to create programs and activities critically relevant to CFE's engaged membership base.
Membership is by invitation only. Our membership is comprised of female financial executives in high-level, senior management positions in the Chicago metropolitan area. Members include chief financial officers, treasurers, commercial and investment bankers, money managers, attorneys, CPAs, venture capitalists, financial consultants, financial writers and entrepreneurs, representing both national and local organizations. Learn more about membership in CFE.
Chicago Finance Exchange
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1032 - #C232
Chicago, IL 60604 - 4434
Contact us by email: admin@chicagofinanceexchange.org
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By Chamoy Creative ChildSafe In The News
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“ChildSafe provides crisis intervention, case management services, counseling, and advanced therapy to aid in the healing of child victims of abuse and neglect. The center, near the intersection of I-10…
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From The Rivard Report: Councilman Cruz Shaw (D2) told his colleagues that the work ChildSafe does in the community is “unmatched” and welcomed the facility to his district. “It’s sad that…
Sneak Peak of the ChildSafe Salado Creek Campus
Here is a sneak peek at the drawings for our new Salado Creek campus. We are looking forward to construction beginning in the next few months. We appreciate all our…
City Council accepts land donation for creekside park (slideshow)
ChildSafe, Bexar County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center, bought 36 acres of land east of Interstate 10 and just south of East Houston Street in May for the construction of their…
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During the 2018 ALDS vs. the Boston Red Sox, Boone was heavily criticized for his bullpen management and sticking with his starters too long. As was evident against the Twins, this postseason has been a completely different story.
Although Game 1 of the ALCS started with a stellar pitching performance by Tanaka, Boone didn’t let go of his quick hook. Tanaka was taken out of the game after throwing only 68 pitches over six scoreless innings, which, according to Baseball-Reference.com data, meant he became the first AL pitcher in postseason history to be removed after fewer than 70 pitches thrown in six-plus shutout innings.
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“In a perfect world, there’s going to be a number of guys — maybe Urquidy starts, maybe he comes in the middle of the game,” Hinch said. “And [maybe] we go with somebody with a little bit more experience. But we haven’t made that decision.”
A midweek storm could throw a wrench in the Yankees’ and Astros’ pitching plans.
The weather forecast calls for widespread thunderstorms in the New York City area on Wednesday, with a 100% chance of rain at first pitch (8:07 pm ET). In case of a rainout, Game 4 at Yankee Stadium would be played Thursday and Game 5 Friday, which is the scheduled travel day back to Houston, if necessary.
If Game 4 gets pushed back because of weather, Hinch’s decision to bullpen might be moot. He could instead use his Game 1 starter, Zack Greinke, on normal rest.
Boone said he would not manage his bullpen differently with the possibility of a rainout.
“If weather becomes an issue, where the game were to get wiped out Wednesday, that kind of impacts what you do moving forward from there,” Boone said. “As far as Tuesday, Sevy is going. We like our matchup there, feel he gives us a great chance. But we’ll kind of treat it aggressively and try to win that game. I do not really see Wednesday leaking into that too much.”
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When reached for a statement, an MLB spokesperson told ESPN: “We are always in contact with our clubs about weather-related issues that may impact the scheduled playing of any game.”
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At least one person has died and 12 people have so far been hospitalized, due to illness from consuming the Mexico-imported fruit.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued a nationwide recall of Caribeña brand Maradol papayas after a salmonella outbreak that killed one person and sickened 46 others. Forty-seven people in 12 states have been sickened by salmonella-contaminated fruit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twelve people have been hospitalized and one has died. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis was conducted on ten patient samples in the outbreak, and all were related. This result indicates that the patients were likely sickened by the same type of food.
On July 26, 2017, Grande Produce, the papaya distributor, notified consumers through a press release that it had conducted a limited recall of Caribeña brand Maradol papayas. These fruits were distributed July 10 to July 19.
Reports of affected papayas have, so far, turned up in Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia. However, the FDA is continuing to advise consumers across the country to avoid all Caribeña brand Maradol papayas. The FDA also notes that there are illnesses in states where Grande Produce did not distribute papayas and is therefore continuing the investigation.
“If anyone has these papayas in their home, they should dispose of them immediately. These can be identified by a red, green and yellow sticker shown here,” the FDA said in a statement on its website.
The FDA plans to update the public on the outbreak. “At this time, Caribeña brand papayas from Mexico have been identified as a brand linked to these illnesses, the agency said in a statement. “Additional brands will be announced as the information becomes available.”
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Huge windfall for doctors
Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter
THE Higher Life Foundation (HLF) has received more than 300 applications from doctors around the country in response to its recently announced Training Fellowship for junior and senior medical practitioners and will reward the successful applicants with a ZWL$5 000 once off payment this month over and above the ZWL$5 000 monthly allowance per doctor it pledged.
HLF last week launched a $100 million Training Fellowship for doctors at Government hospitals to benefit 2 000 junior and senior medical officers.
The scholarship will last for six months, with funding contingent upon fellows remaining enrolled in their programmes for that period and satisfying all requirements.
The fellowship includes a non-negotiable allowance of ZWL$5 000 per doctor per month for a maximum of 2 000 doctors.
In a statement yesterday, HLF Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kennedy Mubaiwa, said said doctors who applied for the fellowship and were successful, would receive a further once off allowance for the month of December as they were most likely to be working under pressure when on call due to incidents that come with the festive season.
He said successful fellowship applicants willing to be on call or on duty during the festive season between December 9 and January 9, 2020 will receive an additional ZWL$5 000 from their fellowship fund, raising their total figure for December 2019 to ZWL$10 000.
Dr Mubaiwa reiterated that the fellowship comes into effect as soon as a doctor reports for work, but that it would fall away if they do not report for work by January 2, 2020.
He said the fellowship would, among other things, assist doctors in completing rotations within public health institutions “while providing the much-needed health services to the citizens of Zimbabwe”.
Other perks include provision of smartphones as tools of trade, a Vaya carpool voucher to access the hospital with a maximum of three trips per day and access to $10 million for stethoscopes, patella hammers, uniforms and other diagnostic aids and WiFi at major teaching hospitals across the country.
Dr Mubaiwa also announced an arrangement with Vaya Mobility, where Vaya would extend its free transport service to nurses by a further six months for an estimated value of about ZWL$$900 per month, per nurse.
He said his organisation was happy with the response by doctors to the fellowship offer and revealed that 365 medical officers had since applied for the scheme.
“The response has been overwhelming to an extent that we had to move the deadline for submissions from 5PM to 10PM (on Wednesday),” said Dr Mubaiwa.
He said the HLF team was in the process of reviewing all submissions and would respond to successful applicants today.
Dr Mubaiwa appealed to doctors to attend to patients particularly during the festive season despite the ongoing labour wrangle with their employer.
“As we head into the festive season, we all know that unfortunately it is a season characterised by a high likelihood of injuries and fatalities, particularly due to road accidents. In light of that, we are appealing to approved applicants of this Fellowship, that is anyone who applied for and is accepted to the Fellowship, to commit to covering our hospitals during this critical time, regardless of the ongoing labour dispute which we respect,” he said. — @andile_tshuma
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I'm A Celebrity's Kate Garraway reveals she pulled out of show last year
I'm A Celebrity 2019 contestant Kate Garraway has revealed she previously turned down the show
I'm A Celebrity cammpmate Kate Garraway has revealed she was meant to be on the show last year but changed her mind.
Good Morning Britain host Kate just missed out on a place in the I'm A Celebrity final after being voted out in fourth place on Saturday night.
That leaves Andy Whyment, Jacqueline Jossa and Roman Kemp to battle it to be successor to last year's winner Harry Redknapp with the I'm A Celebrity winner odds suggesting a red hot favourite for the jungle crown.
In her eviction interview with I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant & Dec, the Geordie duo quizzed the TV presenter on the fact that the show had wanted her to be on for a number of years, adding that she signed up last year but then pulled out.
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Kate said "I was really terrified...I kind of thought it was now or never (this year)...the kids were just at the right age, where they could just about cope.
"I never thought it was going to be this hard though. You don't really realise how hard it is. Little things like clean socks. Such a luxury - god bless clean socks!"
"You realise you have got bravery in you and what's important and that's people...complete strangers who become real friends."
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Newcastle United 2-1 Southampton: Andy Carroll shows value in comeback - five things we learned
Newcastle United came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St James' Park and here are five things we learned from the game
Ciaran KellyNewcastle United writer
Newcastle United moved up to 10th place in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St James' Park.
In-form Danny Ings fired the visitors in front on 52 minutes but the Magpies, who were second best for large periods, rallied.
Buoyed by the introduction of substitute Andy Carroll, Jonjo Shelvey equalised before Federico Fernandez scored a late winner.
Here are five things we learned from the game.
Andy Carroll shows his value again
For the second time in four days, Andy Carroll and Jonjo Shelvey again combined for a goal. Carroll, who only recovered from a rib injury last week, made quite an impact in his half-hour cameo: attracting markers with his presence, pushing Southampton's defence deeper and bringing his team-mates into play with his knockdowns and flicks.
His role in the goal was also crucial. Shelvey's free-kick was headed clear but rather than settling for a throw-in, Carroll chased the ball down and swung a cross in.
Shelvey, the stand-in skipper and the club's top scorer, was there to meet it with a rare header to score his third goal in as many games.
Spirit shines through once more
Newcastle were second best for large periods but kept going and for the third game in a row at St James' Park, Bruce's side came from behind to claim a result.
It was one thing for substitute Sean Longstaff to try his luck from distance at the death, rather than passing the ball to the team-mate, but quite another for Federico Fernandez to be there to gamble on the follow-up to fire his side in front.
These players kept going and Bruce looked an understandably proud man as he waited to congratulate each of them as they made their way off the field at full-time.
Martin Dubravka back to his best
As was the case at Bramall Lane on Thursday night, this game could have had a very different outcome if it was not for Martin Dubraka.
With just 18 minutes on the clock, Dubravka denied Nathan Redmond after the Southampton forward raced clear one-on-one after intercepting Jetro Willems' sloppy pass. From the resulting corner, Dubravka kept Redmond out once more with a crucial save.
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The Newcastle fans were on their feet to salute the Slovakia international with a chorus of 'Oh Martin Dubravka!' If it was not already obvious, the Magpies goalkeeper is getting back to his best.
A frustrating afternoon for Joelinton
However surprising it was to see Andy Carroll make his first Newcastle start in nearly nine years, against Sheffield United on Thursday night, it would have been asking a lot of the 30-year-old to start two games in four days.
The return of Joelinton to the starting line-up - the only change Bruce made against Southampton - therefore came as no surprise but it was another frustrating afternoon for the Brazilian.
Staff have been encouraging Joelinton to get in the box more but that is something out and out strikers do instinctively in a match situation.
Joelinton of Newcastle United battles for possession with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton
On one occasion in the first half, when Saint-Maximin beat two players and got to the byline before cutting the ball back, Joelinton was not in the box to try and get on the end of it.
Nothing was quite sticking for the 23-year-old up front, either, and he was replaced by Carroll before the hour mark, receiving a consolatory pat on the back from Bruce as he took his seat on the bench.
Lowest attendance of season but Newcastle climb to 10th
Steve Nickson, the club's head of recruitment, and managing director Lee Charnley were among the 42,303 in attendance at St James' Park.
Whatever about the Magpies' recent form, particularly at home, that attendance figure represented the lowest turnout so far this season.
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Tickets are now available for our live event which will take place on Wednesday, December 11.
The night will address all the hot topics around Newcastle United, as our expert panel bring you all the latest insight.
Our speakers for the night:
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While it was flat at times at St James' Park, the black-and-whites have moved up to 10th place after claiming seven points from their last three fixtures.
Considering Newcastle were playing champions Man City and in-form Sheffield United and Southampton in those games, that is some return.
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Data fears, anti-Semitism definitions, wage levels, housing, and church posts, asylum for Asia Bibi, and Remembrance services
Data fears limit Christmas comfort
Sir, — For a number of years, our parish has organised a much appreciated “Blue Christmas” service for those who have been recently bereaved. It is a chance to celebrate the promise of Christ’s coming, set in the context of the sorrow at the loss of relatives or friends, and their absence at the forthcoming Christmastide.
In the past, and in many parishes including our own, undertakers have communicated with those for whom they have organised funerals in the year to let them know about the Blue Christmas service. Just as funerals themselves do, this has drawn in many who are only loosely connected with church. That the church still cares, sometimes months on from a bereavement, has been widely appreciated and has provided a welcome relief from the dread of the first Christmas season without a loved one.
Sadly, over-reaction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has put much of this at risk. Over-cautious interpretation of the rules about marketing from individual dioceses, together with poor guidance to undertakers from the National Association of Funeral Directors, means that many — perhaps most — undertakers are no longer willing to send a mailing about the service to those who have been recently bereaved. GDPR does not require this reaction: an appropriate balance between rights contained in the new law and the reasonable desire to send someone an invitation could have been found.
While individual churches could send invitations themselves, not all churches organise such a service, and so the list of funerals conducted in the church where Blue Christmas will take place is not the full list of those who might wish to attend. Only the undertakers have this.
Thus it looks as if an invitation from the church to come and offer to God the exquisite pain and sadness of bereavement at Christmas will be sacrificed on the altar of privacy rights, and for the protection of professional advisers whose interest was to mitigate advisory risk to themselves rather than engage with the actual privacy issues at hand.
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Anti-Semitism and the question of definitions
From the Revd Martin Jewitt
Sir, — The Revd Patrick Moriarty makes many valid points in warning us (Comment, 9 November) that anti-Semitism lives on. The Church has a shameful history resulting from misinterpretation of the New Testament. Preachers particularly need to avoid quoting references to “the Jews” without caveat. Otherwise, we can so easily walk into the progressive prejudice that Paul Vallely describes in the same issue.
Mr Moriarty refers to the allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, of which I am a member. While specific incidents have come to my notice, and the language used in some social-media platforms is not helpful, I don’t hear much in these allegations that is specific. As for the Labour leader’s “unrepentant history of contact with organisations that are hostile to Israel”, Jeremy Corbyn’s habitual way of dealing with people and groups he disagrees with is to talk to them.
Whether this is always a wise approach for a party leader, his past contact with, e.g. Hamas, does not imply that he has any sympathy with either their violent ideology or their ideological hostility to Israel.
The experience in the Jewish community of anti-Semitism appears to involve a lot of misunderstanding. I understand Lord Sachs, for whom I have much respect, to have said on the radio that every Jewish person knows that the term “anti-Zionism” is a cloak for anti-Semitism. I for one have used the term “anti-Zionism” to mean condemnation of Israeli aggression towards Palestinians, and it is widely used in this way on the Left. I have stopped using the term altogether now, because I am aware that it means something else to Jewish people.
This country, and the world generally, is witnessing an alarming increase in prejudice and hatred towards peoples who are “different from us”, stirred up by sowing rumour on social media, and encouraged inexcusably by some politicians.
Anti-Semitism takes its place among racism, misogyny, homophobia, Islamophobia, and persecution suffered by all faiths and ideologies, and the list goes on. God created all human beings in his image, and we need to recover respect for everybody for who they are and what they believe.
MARTIN JEWITT
12 Abbott Road
Folkestone CT20 1NG
From Mr Philip Belben
Sir, — You have published several articles reporting that some group or other has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Aliiance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, or calling on other groups to do so, without once (that I have seen) saying what that definition is.
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Patrick Moriarty seems to justify this on the grounds that what is important is not its content, but “its symbolism as the Jewish community’s own definition”, because of “the right of minorities to name their own experience”.
By saying this, he displays a subtle but important fallacy: he allows attributes that belong to a particular concept to be attached to the name we give the concept, and thence be transferred to any other concept to which the name is subsequently given.
In this instance, there are certain attitudes towards the Jews — and I agree that the IHRA definition is the best definition of them available — that we consider to be wrong. We call those attitudes anti-Semitism. But the right of any other group to define how a name is used cannot legitimately be invoked to tell us what is right or wrong, which is the issue when Mr Moriarty criticises the Labour Party for failing to adopt this definition.
Having read the IHRA’s definition on its website, I have no hesitation in adding my voice to those calling for its adoption. But a fallacious argument for this should not pass unchallenged.
PHILIP BELBEN
The Chapel, Maitlands Close
Nettlebridge, Radstock BA3 5AA
We have linked to the definition online and will do so more often. Editor
Wage levels, housing, and church posts
From the Revd Paul Nicolson
Sir, — It is not enough to campaign for the real living wage without also campaigning for truly affordable housing (News, 9 November). It is sometimes assumed that to pay no more than one third of an income as rent is a suitable standard. For the health and well-being of low-income tenants, the other two-thirds must, therefore, be capable of buying a healthy diet, water, fuel, clothes, transport, some participation in the community, and other necessities after the rent, council, and income taxes are paid.
The Localism Act gives local authorities the flexibility to choose to end their housing duty to homeless families with an offer of one private rented-sector permanent home, without requiring the tenant’s consent and with no other option. They can, therefore, force low-income homeless families to move from council rents of £90 a week for a two-bedroom home into the private rented sector, where the lowest rents will be around £300 a week or more in London.
The living wage will be £10.55 an hour in London and £9 an hour in the rest of the UK from April 2019. The excellent research at Loughborough University, on which the Living Wage Foundation bases its annual decision about the levels of the living wage, assumes a £90 weekly rent for a two-bedroom home. It does not allow for the forced move into private renting at £300 a week or more.
If a family takes on housing benefit simultaneously with being forced into the private sector, then the higher rent can push the family’s total benefits over the Government’s London benefit cap of £442.31 a week, leaving rent unpaid, which has to be paid out of that vital remaining income needed for essentials.
PAUL NICOLSON
93 Campbell Road
London N17 0BF
From Dr Richard Austen-Baker
Sir, — You report that “church leaders . . . have urged the Government to adopt a more generous, voluntary ‘real living wage’” in place of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The “real living wage” rose last Monday to £9 an hour (£10.55 in London). The Bishop of Barking urged that it would be far better to stop people falling into poverty, by paying them adequately, than to pick up the pieces afterwards with foodbanks.
I could not agree more. Underpayment forces people to rely on in-work benefits, by which the whole body of taxpayers effectively subsidises employers by allowing them to get away with paying their workers less than it costs them to live — a system that is essentially the same as the Speenhamland system, identified by generations of social and economic historians as a disastrous policy that disincentivised work and pauperised a huge portion of the working poor.
It is only a pity that the Bishop has apparently not been talking to the Dean of Coventry, who is advertising (same issue) an organ scholarship paying £2500 for 364 hours’ work, which works out at £6.87 an hour.
RICHARD AUSTEN-BAKER
Gallows Clough, Abbeystead
Lancaster LA2 9BE
Asylum for Asia Bibi
From Mr John P. Duffy
Sir, — Saturday 10 November: morning, at church helping with preparations for civic service the next day; lunchtime: hear on radio that the Home Office rejects application from Asia Bibi for asylum. Might create unrest here. I thought we were a Christian country.
Now looking for a supplier of white feathers.
JOHN J. DUFFY
4 Pearman Drive
Andover SP10 2SB
From the Revd Geoffrey Squire
Sir, — I and many others have noticed that the service at the end of the Festival of Remembrance in the Royal Albert Hall has changed dramatically over the past few years.
It used to be a very dignified and colourful service: robed servers carried the processional cross; acolytes accompanied with candles; and there were a banner and a robed church choir.
First, however, the banner disappeared, and then the two acolytes; and then the processional cross was carried not by a server, but by a soldier, and now that, too, has disappeared, as has the robed church choir. Keen observers will also note that this year the sign of the cross was missing from the episcopal blessing.
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What is going on? Is it gradually giving way to the forces of secularism, or has it been subject to a takeover by extreme Protestants?
GEOFFREY SQUIRE
Little Cross, Northleigh Hill
Goodleigh, Barnstaple
Devon EX32 7NR
From the Revd Andrew Furlong
Sir, — I am appalled that on Remembrance Sunday the hymn “O God, our help in ages past”, which has the line “They fly, forgotten as a dream,” is sung.
ANDREW FURLONG
12 Tubbermore Road,
Dalkey A96 W9D0, Ireland
Baby steps or infantilisation? Debate continues
Sir, — I am saddened that some feel that they have to criticise informal all-age worship (Comment, 2 November; Letters, 9 November). This month, I was at the national Fresh Expressions Conference, where we were encouraged to celebrate the wisdom and beauty of older forms of church alongside promoting the new. It often seems that those who like more traditional church do not return the compliment.
To say that such things as action choruses and craft-based responses are “childish parodies of church” is neither fair nor gracious. They feed some, and are a step into other forms of church for others. The Church, like the owner of the house in St Matthew’s Gospel, should bring out from its storeroom new treasures as well as old — even if a proportion of the Church prefers, to quote another parable, the old wine. Without the new wine, there will be no old in the future.
I rejoice that choral evensong (Canon Tilby, Comment, same issue) is growing, and I am not particularly keen on action choruses myself. In terms of numbers, however, informal services are growing much faster than more formal ones (alongside other new forms such as Messy Church, Café Church, more recently Forest Church, and others besides).
Ines Hands, and the following week’s correspondents, may not appreciate those forms of church either, but can they not find churches more suitable to their tastes — and rejoice in all forms of church that are attracting people and meeting their spiritual needs?
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From Mr Stephen Dunhill
Sir, — Apropos of the article and letters deploring the infantilisation of worship: such an approach is nothing new.
My father, in his first curacy in the early 1950s, fresh from Cuddesdon and brimful with New Testament Greek and St Augustine, having preached his first sermon, was admonished by his vicar with the words: “Fr Robin, please remember when preaching in my pulpit: ten minutes to ten-year-olds.”
STEPHEN DUNHILL
Son of the Revd Robin Arnold Dunhill (1915-2005)
3 Seaview Cottages, Spittal
Berwick upon Tweed TD15 2QS
From Mr Andrew Melling
Sir, — In naming “The scriptures are read in dignified English” as one of the qualities of evensong, Canon Angela Tilby implies that the English of the NRSV is not dignified. This is hugely insulting to the modern translators and those of us who do not find 16th-century English helpful.
ANDREW MELLING
Bexley, Kent DA5 3QE
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The Wilson Dixon Line
BBC Radio 2 stand-up. 4 episodes (1 series) in 2009. Stars Jesse Griffin and Jesse Budd.
The Wilson Dixon Line Menu
Musical comedy act Wilson Dixon performs some of his best known songs for Radio 2
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Jesse Griffin and Jesse Budd
Jesse Griffin
Lianne Coop
Outlaw Country singer Wilson Dixon (Jesse Griffin), the music legend born and raised in Cripple Creek, Colorado, descends on London for a string of rare performances singing songs from his first album, Wilson Dixon's Greatest Hits, his acclaimed second album, Introducing Wilson Dixon, and his album of love songs, I Love You But I Also Want To Hurt You.
In this four-part series, an affectionate tribute to the philosophy of traditional country music, which also includes four "live" sessions, Wilson expounds his views on life, love and relationships through dry, observational songs and anecdotes delivered with a deadpan, surreal edge. Wilson's sharp observations on everyday life are juxtaposed with his laid-back country delivery and draw the audience into his surreal redneck world full of larger-than-life characters and situations.
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Thursday 14th May 2009 on BBC Radio 2 at 10pm
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Thursday 4th June 2009 on BBC Radio 2 at 10pm
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Tuesday 29th January 2019 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
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HBO Max chief dismisses streamer’s high-end fee as obstacle
by: LYNN ELBER, Associated Press
EVP of Content Acquisitions for TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO MAX Michael Quigley, from left, Chief Content Officer, HBO MAX and President, TNT,TBS, & truTV Kevin Reilly and Head of Original Content , HBO MAX Sarah Aubrey appear at the HBO Max Executive Sessions panel during the HBO TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — HBO Max’s high-end subscription fee won’t be an obstacle to the streaming service’s launch, said Kevin Reilly, its chief content officer.
“People do not shop for their entertainment experiences with price being the primary” motivation, Reilly told a TV critics meeting Wednesday. “People don’t say, ‘I’d love to go to this concert, I don’t really want to go to this one as much. But it’s cheaper, so I guess I’ll go to that one.”
Beyond the existing customers expected to convert from $15-a-month HBO to HBO Max upon its May launch, there is a deep pool of potential subscribers that could yield a “substantial number more,” he said. Viewers unable or reluctant to pay that fee can look to a lower-priced iteration in the future, he said.
The company previously said it plans to launch a version of HBO Max with ads in 2021.
Reilly’s overview of the service included recounting his test drive of it over the holidays, jumping from HBO’s “Watchmen” to the first two episodes of Warner-produced chestnut “Friends” to movies and cartoons. The varied list reflects the service’s roots in AT&T’s $81 billion purchase of Time Warner, (renamed Warner Media), a move intended to safeguard its video business as cord-cutting grows.
Fees for other new streamers include $5 for Apple TV Plus and $7 for Disney Plus, while established services including Hulu, Netflix and Amazon push into double-digits fees for premium subscriptions.
Reilly pushed back at what has been widely characterized as the “streaming wars.”
“This is not a a zero sum game: ‘I have Netflix. I don’t need this.’” he said. “These, again, are all going to be different products where each household is going to be piecing it together, and I think too much is being stated on price upfront.”
HBO Max, like other outlets, is scooping up talent to stock its shelves. After striking a five-year deal with filmmaker Adam McKay (“The Big Short”), the service announced Wednesday that he’s writing an anthology series inspired by the best-selling book “The Uninhabitable Earth.” A three-year deal with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh also was announced.
Even Elmo is getting into the act: the Muppet will welcome “a great roster of human guests” to his own talk show, said Sarah Aubrey, head of HBO Max original content, who deemed it “the most charming thing you’ll ever see.”
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Electrical EngineeringNews
Advanced DERMS released
Published: 16 July 2019 - Carly Wills
Distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) software company, Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS), has unveiled ANM Strata 2.0, following successful on-grid deployments and pilot projects in the US, UK and Germany.
ANM Strata 2.0 is said to be the most widely deployed and versatile DERMS on the market, with enhanced tools for data analytics, visualisation and application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow it to connect to many other software systems at utilities and the operators of DER. With rapidly increasing demand for renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy storage, ANM Strata 2.0 claims to accelerate the transformation of distribution network operators into distribution system operators (DSOs).
SGS has pioneered an approach to DERMS that is unique in the market, with over ten years of full commercial deployments on multiple continents. The pioneering approach to ANM permits a layered approach to DERMS that means ANM Strata 2.0 can continue to manage the system and maximise grid access for DER without being susceptible to the data issues that so often encumber other more traditional approaches and result in reduced grid access for DER.
Significantly, ANM Strata 2.0 allows existing SGS customers to improve the financial returns from their DERMS software by deploying a range of control methods across multiple timeframes to manage any type of DER. It also features new DER optimisation, scheduling and dispatch capabilities, as well as online load flow calculations for auto-configuration of real-time algorithms.
According to Dr Bob Currie, chief technology officer at Smarter Grid Solutions: “Distribution system operators need reliable and proven solutions that can flex to meet local and system-wide needs as more and more DER comes online, while ensuring seamless interoperability with existing systems. ANM Strata 2.0 provides the desired modularity and scalability, which positions it as the cornerstone for DERMS across the enterprise of the distribution utility.”
ANM Strata 2.0 is already used by UK distribution network operator, UK Power Networks, for dynamic hosting capacity through flexible connections for DER and to establish flexibility services markets targeted at specific locations and regions of the distribution system.
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Regulatory approach and compliance policy
Department of Justice and Community Safety
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is a department within the Victorian public sector.
The Regulation Division of DJCS consists of:
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
Justice Assurance and Review Office
Inspector-General for Emergency Management - administration staff
Post Sentence Authority
Commissioner for Residential Tenancies
Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria.
DJCS promotes and embraces the values of:
respecting other people
acting with integrity.
At CAV, DJCS’ values are the basis for the way we do business and are demonstrated every day through the actions of our staff, whether they are working in regional areas or metropolitan offices.
Our commitment to these values is further evidenced through our approach to cultural diversity for an inclusive justice system that enables culturally and linguistically diverse communities to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.
These values shape and influence our ongoing training and development of staff, performance planning, recruitment and relationships with stakeholders.
We define ourselves as a risk-based, intelligence-led and outcome-focussed consumer regulator.
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This year’s retreat will consist of a half-day Master Class on the scholarship of Harry Jaffa in commemoration of his 100th birthday on October 7. Reading materials will be provided in advance to all registered attendees.
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The Movie-TV Connection Game (January 2018)
Helen Hayes and Tony Randall.
Happy 2018! May your knowledge of movie and TV trivia be even more impressive this year!
For those who have never played this game, you will be given a pair or trio of films or performers. Your task is to find the common connection. It could be anything--two stars who acted in the same movie, two movies that share a common theme, etc. As always, don't answer all the questions so others can play, too. There is a single best answer for each question.
1. Jessica Tandy and Burt Lancaster.
2. Richard Basehart and Stewart Granger. (This one could be difficult!)
3. Fredric March and Michael Rennie.
4. Geroge C. Scott and Chuck Connors.
5. Judy Garland and Red Buttons.
6. Sylvester Stallone and Gregory's Girl.
7. Ray Milland and Vincent Price.
8. Tony Randall and Helen Hayes.
9. James Stewart and Ronald Reagan.
10. Shari Belafonte and Bill Dana.
11. Clint Eastwood and William Devane.
12. The Omen (1976) and the Dr. Kildare TV series.
13. The Batman TV series and the film King Kong (1976).
14. The series Mission: Impossible and The Rat Patrol.
15. William Daniels and Ann Sothern.
Labels: movie-tv connection quiz, rick29 (author)
Caftan Woman January 15, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Tony Randall and Helen Hayes played Christie characters (Poirot and Marple).
Rick29 January 15, 2018 at 9:50 AM
CW, thanks for getting this month's game off to a good start! I like Tony Randall, but not as Hercule (the film's comedic tone is the problem, though). Helen Hayes was a pretty good Miss Marple.
Koogan January 15, 2018 at 9:24 AM
13. Batman and King Kong both liked to climb up the sides of tall buildings.
Jerome Wilson January 15, 2018 at 9:40 AM
14. One of the later Mission: Impossible stars was Lynda Day George. Her husband, Christopher George, starred in The Rat Patrol.
15. Both were the voices of talking cars, Daniels in Knight Rider and Sothern in My Mother, The Car.
Well done, Jerome, on both questions!
Bill O January 15, 2018 at 10:15 AM
2. Whales. Moby Dick, All the Brothers were Valiant.
Both also starred in tv series based on movies..
Rick29 January 15, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Very good on both counts! And there's another connection, too.
10. Both played TV characters who worked in a fancy hotel.
Rick29 January 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Indeed, they did!
6. Soccer/Football? "Gregory's Girl" was a high school rom-com with soccer as the backdrop, and Stallone starred with Pele and Michael Caine in a WWII- era POW film with a football match as the climax.
You're spot on! The connection is soccer (or football for most of the world).
LilaJ January 15, 2018 at 12:47 PM
7. House of Wax movies?
Rick29 January 15, 2018 at 7:16 PM
That is an excellent connection--I forgot about Milland's TERROR IN THE WAX MUSEUM. But there's also another connection between these actors.
Also 11. How about Flags of our Fathers and Flag of My Father.
That's very good, too. They also starred in movies or TV series with the same actress.
Bill O January 15, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Also 7. Only two actors to star in Roger
Corman's Poe movies.
Well done, Bill!
Bill O January 15, 2018 at 2:25 PM
2. French Revolution.
And another connection is that they both played swashbuckling heroes disguised as actors in SCARAMOUCHE (a fave) and CARTOUCHE.
beachgal January 15, 2018 at 2:57 PM
4. Dolphins - George C. Scott = The Day of the Dolphin and Chuck Connors in the Flipper movie.
It's an odd movie, but I've been in the mood to see DAY OF THE DOLPHIN recently.
1, Birds - Tandy in The Birds, and Lancaster in The Bird Man of Alcatraz.
There may be other answers, but this is the first one that popped into my head.
G.G. January 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM
13. The '76 King Kong's screenplay was by Lorenzo Semple Jr, who wrote the first episodes of the '66 Batman.
1. Jessica Tandy and Burt Lancaster. Lancaster worked with Tandy’s husband Hume Cronyn in “Brute Force” (1947).
That's an interesting connection, too!
9. Fictionalized bio films about real-life baseball stars -- James Stewart in The Stratton Story; Reagan in The Winning Season.
Very good, beachgal!
Still needing answers are 3, 5, 11, 12, and 13.
3. Jekyll/Hydes.
Les Miz.
Great job, Bill--as always!
fandex January 15, 2018 at 8:40 PM
5. Both Garland and Buttons lent their voices to the 1962 animated movie Gay Pur-ee
Yes, but there's another connection and it has to do with flying.
11. Clint Eastwood and William Devane. Devane appeared in “Space Cowboys” (2000) starring and directed by Eastwood.
True, but they are also connected by an actress they appeared with.
5. Hot air balloons in Wizard of Oz, Five Weeks in a Baloon....
Yes, indeed. Speaking of FIVE WEEKS, I haven't seen it in years. Doesn't seem to play TV very often in spite of an interesting cast.
11. Ok, I’ve got it now. Eastwood and Devane are connected by Donna Mills. Eastwood and Mills were in “Play Misty for Me” (1971). Devane and Mills were on TV’s “Knot’s Landing.”
13. Writer Lorenzo Semple, Jr. scripted several episodes of the "Batman" series (plus the feature film) and the 1976 "King Kong" remake...which, to some, is no longer the worst version of Kong to hit the big screen.
That's the connection! And I agree with you. By the way, there were a few critics who liked the 1976 KING KONG when it was released. Not one of my faves, but better than Jackson's incredibly disappointing version.
#12 and another answer for #1 are all that remain!
12. Jerry Goldsmith penned theme songs.
Nothing gets past you!
Are you sure we still need another answer for #1? I thought we put that one to bed.
You are correct (and thanks). And that conclude this edition of the Movie-TV Connection Game. Kudos to all you smart people out there!
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What to Do on Long Island's North Fork
by Bon Appétit and Elyssa Goldberg
With first-rate vineyards, B&Bs, and restaurants, the North Fork is the perfect weekend escape from New York City—and it's less crowded than the Hamptons.
North Fork native Jess Dunne, now the co-owner and head roaster of specialty coffee roaster and café North Fork Roasting Company, knows a thing or two about what’s happening in our favorite not-the-Hamptons-but-still-out-East part of New York. From vineyards to B&Bs and beaches, let Dunne be your guide to the North Fork of Long Island.
Where should we stay?
I should say Greenport because there are so many B&Bs, but I’ll say the North Fork Guest House in Cutchogue. It’s under new ownership and they’re really nice. It’s beautiful.
Where should we grab breakfast?
Bruce’s Cheese Emporium is one of my favorite brunch spots. Get The Pig and Fig, a really great sandwich, if you’re not a vegetarian. If you are, I’m sorry for you. Love Lane Kitchen is another favorite. Get the breakfast bowl, which has poached eggs and avocado on top. They also have our coffee.
What’s the best cup of coffee?
Out here on the North Fork, other than us, I would have to say Hampton Coffee Company.
What’s the best vineyard to visit?
One of our favorite vineyard, Southold Farm + Cellar, is currently closed, but you can buy their stuff online. They do a sparkling red we love. They’re awesome, and really good friends of ours. Another one would be Bridge Lane, which has some really funky stuff: They’re trying to bring back boxed wine in a cool way. They’re calling it “farm to box.” We might do that with our cold brew. You can bring it on a boat, or anywhere—it’s easy. I also really like Croteaux. You feel like you’re in the south of France when you’re there.
Courtesy Hampton Coffee Company
Beach day?
I like to go to South Harbor. That’s near Croteaux vineyards.
Where to see great art?
We do music—reggae, country, whatever—in the park in Greenport on Monday nights. There’s dancing and it’s a lot of fun. This week it was a local Greenport family band down by the water.
What’s the best brewery?
There’s Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., which is super dog-friendly and you can hang outside. One of our other favorite breweries is Moustache Brewing Co. out in Riverhead, and they’re doing some really fun stuff. They might do a porter with our cold brew soon.
The best farm or farmers’ market to eat your way around?
I love KK’s Farm. Every time I go there, Ira, who owns it, is so excited to show me what’s new. That’s what the North Fork is about. It’s very close-knit. You still get that even as a tourist.
Hottest new dinner spot?
Caci is a great Italian restaurant and they’re making their own pastas. The chef is from Italy. Our favorite’s always North Fork Table and Inn, and we feel fortunate to have it right next door. A lot of times we’ll just go, sit at the bar, grab an appetizer and drinks. You know you’re gonna go there and get treated 100 percent.
Super classic old-school restaurant?
That could also be North Fork Table & Inn. Or Love Lane Kitchen, which does breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You know what you’re getting. You’re getting good service. You go there and it feels like family.
Courtesy North Fork Table and Inn
Where to chow down on fresh seafood?
Blue Canoe is pretty good. They’ve got oysters, sushi, lobster, and great drinks. There’s a really great new spot that just opened: Little Creek Oyster Farm. You can shuck ‘em yourself or get them to shuck them for you. That’s a total hidden gem, and one I would definitely recommend. Going with a group of friends and wearing the big shucking glove—it’s pretty cool.
Best cocktail bar?
Brix & Rye or First and South. At First and South, she has a really cool cocktail called Vitamin Sea that I just had the other night: ginger beer, nectarine vodka, and a little Gosling’s on top. Evan at Brix & Rye is a true mixologist. He did a week recently where he just does different kinds of negronis, and I’m a huge fan of negronis. You can always go in for a negroni (and they’re very strong), but he’s always stirring up something funky.
Where to catch live music?
We have live music in our garden. If not us, Brix & Rye has a really fun scene for live music. Greenport Brewery also usually has live music outdoors. That’s really fun. It’s not so cramped, so you can hang out with a big group there all day.
Where to get in trouble for the night?
Go to Sunset Beach. You have to cross over on the ferry to Shelter Island. You can watch the sunset and the drinks are really good. It’s just fun. You feel like you’re somewhere else and you’re really just five minutes away from Greenport. For real trouble, you’d end your night at The Rhumb Line, the local bar with a DJ. After Claudio’s [an old school clam bar with occasional DJ and dancing on Greenport's harbor] is done, that’s where everyone ends up. And it’s open till 4 a.m.
Late-night food hang?
You just have to go to 7-Eleven.
Best day trip?
I would go to Montauk. We went to Swallow East and they had tapas and great Bloody Marys. You feel like you’re fully on vacation as a North Forker when you’re there. You’re not that far and yet you feel completely removed.
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The Smartest Guy in the Room
I recently had an epiphany about how White Nationalists might do a better job of creating a genuine vanguardist movement. Vanguardism, as I never tire of pointing out, is and must always be an elitist strategy. History is made by elites. Whites, however, are ruled by a Jewish and plutocratic elite that is at best indifferent to the future of our race and is at worst intentionally supporting policies that are leading to our simple biological extinction.
To save our race, White Nationalists must depose the existing elite and make white survival and flourishing the highest political priority. But to beat our enemies, our elite has to be better than their elite. White Nationalism will never win until our movement becomes an elite capable of giving our people a future again. And that is a tall order.
According to Patrick Le Brun, one principle of doing well in business is “Never be the smartest guy in the room.” The same is true of politics. If I were the smartest guy in White Nationalism, we would be doomed. Fortunately, from the start, I was privileged to meet people whom I genuinely admire as superior intellects, Kevin MacDonald and Phil Rushton among the very first. And in recent years, I have been very excited to meet more and more younger people who are frighteningly smart, many of them coming out of the “neoreactionary” blog sphere.
The great puzzle that I face is how to create an intellectual movement that attracts and sustains the interest of people who are much smarter than me. My IQ is 136, heavily tilted toward the verbal. That puts me in the 99th percentile for the general population but at the low end of the spectrum for really smart people. There are at least ten million white people who are smarter than me, and it would be nice to have more of them on our side.
Of course, the problem is not just to attract smarter people, but also people who are more creative, noble, honorable, and brave than average.
The Down Escalator
Now, let’s survey the various existing models for creating a vanguard, to see if they are likely to put our movement on an upward or a downward trajectory. Any organization in which, by default or design, the founder ends up the smartest guy in the room has to be judged a failure.
First, there is the guru/religion model, in which a teacher claims to have access to a body of wisdom which he dispenses to his students in a hierarchical course of study. This model never surpasses the founder. It only attracts people who are impressed by the founder’s knowledge and aura of wisdom. Superior people are put off.
It does not matter what doctrine the guru preaches, whether it be Traditionalist wisdom or Faustian self-transcendence. The National Alliance is an example of an organization that was ideologically committed to surpassing mankind but could not even surpass its founder, William Pierce.
(I discuss the appeal and limitations of this model in more detail in my essay “Metapolitics and Occult Warfare.”)
Second, there is the Gunnery Sergeant Hartmann/drill-instructor/polarization model, in which one subjects the moderate voices and polite websites where the White Nationalist movement abuts the Republican mainstream — American Renaissance, VDare, NPI, Radix, etc. — to relentless vulgar abuse in order to split off some of their followers, who will then gather at other websites and chat rooms to trade fantasies of ultraviolence.
Unfortunately, this strategy only attracts people who are inferior in intellect and self-confidence to the person issuing the harangues. Superior people are repulsed, and the founder ends up bickering in a chat room with grabastic pieces of amphibian shit. (Occasionally, though, things liven up when one of them goes on a killing spree.)
Third, there is the gentleman’s club/fraternity model, in which people at least try to dress like an elite. This model is the least problematic. It can provide a forum for back channel communication among the activists and writers. It can mentor young writers and activists. It can bring donors together with people who need money for promising initiatives. As a model, it is not inherently, constitutionally opposed to an upward trajectory.
But the one such group that I have direct experience of excluded from the start some of the most important people in the movement, people who were bigger than — and thus threatening to — the founders.
Furthermore, the frat model is a poor fit with the movement’s most creative people, who tend to have introverted personality types.
Finally, the more conservative a group is, the more likely its ethics are to be bourgeois rather than aristocratic and warrior-like. But the present system has been carefully calibrated to keep bourgeois men placidly working and consuming and playing it safe and smart until extinction. Only an aristocratic, warrior ethic that holds selfishness and safety in contempt has a chance of stopping white genocide. (For more on the difference between the warrior and bourgeois types, see my essay “The Moral Factor,” Part 1, Part 2.)
Classical vs. Bourgeois Virtues
Again, if by default or design, any organization ends up with its founder as the smartest guy in the room, it is doing something wrong. One reason this happens is because it is important for some individuals to always be the smartest in the room. In short, the purpose of too many groups is not really to save the white race, but merely to feed the narcissism of a “great leader.” This sort of narcissism is often entwined with a thoroughly bourgeois value system, forming a rope sturdy enough to hang any organization.
In 2009, my friendship with a minor but perennial fixture on the White Nationalist scene took a turn for the worse when he mentioned, quite casually, that one of my biggest flaws is not knowing how to “suck up.” “Suck up to you,” I translated in the privacy of my thoughts. He’d always had a neurotic need for attention. That was clear to everyone. But I never thought his need so desperate that he would voice it, much less be satisfied with the insincere praise that he was inviting. My initial reaction was pity. But he had lost all dignity, and my pity quickly soured into contempt.
“Sucking up” has an entirely pejorative tone. It means insincere flattery as a tool of social climbing. But sucking up is just one tool of unscrupulous ambition, along with slander, blackmail, and fraud. When sucking up fails, the others are not far behind.
In my book, these vices are worse than outright theft, assault, or even murder. An “honest” thief merely takes your property. A confidence trickster takes your property and undermines the trust that makes advanced civilization possible. I’d hang every one, from Bernie Madoff on down to the beggar who claims he just needs 50 cents for a bus ticket.
These vices flourish in a bourgeois society, in which financial success is the highest goal, which allows people to wallow in moral squalor with good conscience, as long as they end up “winners.”
Advanced, high-trust societies are also hierarchical societies. But hierarchy is one of the main causes of lying, because it is often the first resort of those desperate to retain or raise their status. As one rises in a hierarchy, it is simultaneously more important to have correct information and harder to obtain it, because suck ups will conceal bad news, cherry-pick data to confirm one’s prejudices, hail bad decisions, and just feed one’s ego.
This is why frankness in speaking the truth is one of the classical aristocratic virtues. This is why magnanimity — “bigness” of soul — is an important feature of leaders. Magnanimity flows from high and justified self-worth, self-esteem that is strong enough to hear the truth, even when it is bad news, even when it is not particularly flattering.
By contrast, the narcissist’s need for constant external affirmation, is an aspect of the classical vice of “pusillanimity” or “pettiness of soul.” One sign that your boss is a narcissist is that he cannot bear to be corrected and punishes people for bringing him bad news.
One sign of magnanimity is the ability to lose gracefully from time to time, since it demonstrates that an individual’s self-worth is not tied to victory in every little contest. (Losing gracefully all the time merely makes one a Republican.)
Pusillanimous people, by contrast, are “competitive.” They make contests of everything, even when you just want to relax with your friends. They always need to win — or be seen to win — because their self-worth depends upon constant external affirmation.
Although magnanimity involves frankness with peers and superiors, Aristotle also claims that magnanimity can license “irony” when dealing with inferiors, irony being a kind of lying. When an inferior makes an honest mistake, the magnanimous boss will downplay its seriousness. “Think nothing of it. These things happen all the time.” Magnanimous people don’t get angry about such things, because they have realistic expectations of human behavior. And they know that accurate information is both valuable and rare, thus they do everything they can to avoid giving incentives to their underlings to lie or conceal bad news.
The Upward Escalator
How then can we create a movement that can constantly surpass itself, that can constantly attract better and better people? We want a movement in which people are smarter, more creative, more noble, and more brave with each passing year. That is the only way we will raise up an elite that will beat the enemy’s elite.
First, a heresy: beware of leaders and the leadership principle. This flies in the face of the common sense of the movement. It even flies in the face of my own experience, for in the last 10+ years I have met many highly talented individuals who have done practically nothing for the cause because of the collapse of the National Alliance, which supplied them with leadership.
Of course we will need leaders eventually. Just as we will need followers eventually. But just as I think that populism is premature, I think we are not ready for leadership either.
Leaders only attract followers, and followers are generally inferior to leaders. Once a movement finds a leader, its tendency to surpass itself is capped off. Thus I would much rather wait until we have a far higher average before risking that. Instead of seeking followers, seek people you would like to follow. Believe me, when we need leaders, they will emerge. So in the meantime, let’s worry about becoming a group that a great man would want to lead. Because we are not there yet.
Second, we need to cultivate the classical virtues necessary for an ever-ascending movement. We need to value magnanimity. It takes a certain bigness and self-assuredness to seek out greater men than oneself. I am not paying myself a compliment here. I know that I would like to be such a person, that I need to be such a person.
We must shun petty-minded, narcissistic men who only want to be surrounded by flatterers and flunkies. If a man is vain, he is needy. If he is needy, he is weak. When weakness is wedded to ambition, intrigues and lies inevitably follow, and the social capital of a high trust society will be consumed as narcissists claw their way up on stage.
We need to cultivate an ethic that causes truth rather than flattery to be the lingua franca. We must be humble but frank with superiors, frank and collegial among peers, and gentle and ironic with inferiors.
We need to avoid people who are pretentious, because they cannot spot superiors; who suck up to the people they recognize as superior; who back-bite among their peers; and who tyrannize over people they think beneath themselves. Again, such people inject false information and ulterior agendas into all interactions, depleting the social capital of high trust civilization.
So how do we organize this upward intellectual and moral trajectory? I want to end with one more heresy: beware of organizations. One cannot have organizations without leaders, and I already explained my reservations about them. But there is an alternative model to the hierarchical organization, namely the non-hierarchical network. (I go into some detail about the limits of hierarchies and the need for such networks in my “Metapolitics and Occult Warfare,” Part 4.)
This means that we start where we are right now — namely situated in a web of virtual and real-world networks — and we must think about how to build them up and make them better. What changes can we make, right now, in our interactions with other White Nationalists to set our movement, and our race, back on the upward path?
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Good article, but it deals mainly with the top leadership of a movement. Leadership needs to be developed at all levels. We need squad leaders and platoon leaders — cadre, in other words. Example: I have some ideas about how to use weblogs to undermine some of the leftist ideas that are presented to us as “news” by the mainstream media. By posting on my own site instead of a Dissident Right comment thread I bring my critique to people not currently part of the Dissident Right. Plus I put in a few appropriate links to major sites. So far, this is “leaderless resistance.” But if I had a few followers, and by “followers,” I mean people who follow me (@1069rhythm) on twitter, I could amplify my efforts, share some practical ideas, etc.
This is Comanche-style leadership. The “peace chief” provides daily leadership for the tribe. A “war chief” is anyone who can get a few others to go out on a raid. It’s a good concept — we need the kind of high-level leadership discussed in the article, but we also need squad-leader, war-chief types who can do some fundamental, on-the-ground organizing, or, at the very least, get a few people to participate in coordinated keyboard projects.
Pursuing the elite at the expense of appealing to more humble folk may not be the most winning strategy.
The best and brightest usually are very aware that they’re the best and brightest, and they tend to take full advantage of their gifts. They tend to be individualistic and use their gifts to first get what’s best for them. A nascent, underground group organized around some of the most vilified ideas in the culture isn’t much to offer such people.
So who is going to want to sign up for this struggle? Well, probably people who have already lost something, or who are soon to lose something. Like most movements that start out at some extreme corner of the spectrum – those with nothing to lose. C-C’s “worse is better” argument would predict that societal crisis would pull down some elites into the arms of pro-white dissidence, but I wouldn’t count on it – the only group that has been prospering of late has been the elite.
Not sure what to tell you except to sift among the average folk for the gems and build a movement from them. The elite aren’t interested in these kinds of start-ups. Show them a viable product and maybe you’ll get some on board. They’re kind of like women in an odd way… status over substance….
By “elite” I mean the best people, not just the current ruling class. I think I make it very clear that we need to replace our current elite, and that requires that we create a new one that can effectively challenge them for power and replace them.
I was speaking about the best people in general as well. Almost by definition such people are more likely than most to have a vested interest in the status quo.
What you’re really looking for are elites who for whatever reason aren’t successful, or who are willing to give up their success for sort of an unproven “lost cause” kind of project. Such dudes are out there I suppose – but it’s a lot smaller pot than “all elites” and certainly much smaller than normal folks who are currently getting their asses handed to them by the system.
I have gone out and distributed Pro-white literature myself. There are many people who are sympathetic. The reactions can be very interesting. Of course it’s not something easy to do and definitely put me out of my comfort zone. It’s very easy to talk amongst friends, but to successfully communicate our ideas to strangers is not an easy task.
What we need to cultivate is the ability to present ourselves in a way that is appealing. This does not limit itself to what we say and how we say it. The more accomplished and successful we are the more weight our words carry. In small ways I have experienced this first hand, where someone found out I was a white nationalist but instead of their view of me changing, I saw that their opinion of white nationalism became more positive. This is the kind of thing we need.
good words. my tip is skim read some stuff on 4th gen warfare and apply it to cultural conflict – also bear in mind too much damage may have been done already so split activity between guerrilla cultural warfare and ark building.
Il Vate
I Wonder if there is any proof that the movements that have won today were created or is run by the people with the highest iq, i doubt that alot. And if we think about massmovements of the past, there is nothing to suggest that Hitler, Stalin or Mussolini were the greatest minds of their times. But they were men of action, they were cunning and definately smart wether they had high iq or not, i think the author is confusing these two. In an interview with the guy with the highest iq in Sweden he said his only plan in life is to live on online poker and party all of his life, maybe thats smart on some level, but i doubt that any political movement will win him over. Why not try to win over men of action who are clever, creative and cunning, just like our opponents? However my iq is only 126 so maybe my thoughts arent that interesting?
I don’t just talk about intelligence, but other dimensions of excellence as well. The point is that our movement needs to think very carefully about how to attract better and better people on all dimensions of excellence, something we are signally failing to do. Counter-examples about dissolute geniuses are beside the point.
I agree. There is an X factor that can’t be created or predicted in great leaders. It can be honed if possessed of course. Same thing with any kind of creativity: it can’t be taught or tested. The “test” is to actually create something.
Where do the beautiful cover images for these articles come from?
I enjoy the artwork too. As a simple request, if you know the name of the painting, could you save the file under that name so that by hovering over the image with one’s cursor the name pops up? Some of the images are saved under the name of the artwork and I’m able to look them up, but others are not.
If I know the name of the work and its author, I try to provide it.
Re: Feynman, Ron Unz mentioned this recently on a Sailer comment thread. Unz theorized that Feynman was possibly the smartest man of the past 100 years and that Feynman’s self reported IQ of 125 was an intentional joke – it could not possibly be accurate.
In that thread it was also pointed out that Feynman’s sister, who had taken the same test, claimed to have sneaked a look at her brother’s file, which showed him at 123. Even if she was telling the truth I would be wary of putting too much emphasis on a single data point, mostly for reasons of test motivation or mental state. Probably like most people, when I first became aware of the whole IQ debate I was very curious to find where I stood. I’ve scored as high as the mid-140s and as lows as the low-120s, and the biggest difference has been my mood or determination to do well. It’s entirely plausible that someone as brilliant as Feynman felt he had little to prove and simply went through the motions.
That said, it’s a pity this thread has focused so much on the value of smarts rather than the topics of leadership, cooperation and organization. Racialism has been incomparably more lacking in these areas than in smarts.
Yes, I ended with questions on how each of us as individuals might relate to others in our network in a manner that improves interactions, attracts better people, and generally creates positive rather than negative momentum.
What is a good, relatively authoritative IQ test?
I’m not too sure about this smartest guy in the room thing. Should we find people that are more intelligent than us, then that man is making a mistake in not leaving our company.
Dashtardly
Congratulations on your relatively high IQ. It is quite obvious that your Emotional Intelligence is low.
How very clever of you.
OK, thanks, I think I understand now. It’s like playing tennis with someone who’s a little bit better than you are — this is what everybody strives for because it’s challenging and it improves your game, whereas if you play with people who aren’t as good, it doesn’t. Also, it’s good if you don’t think you know everything! If you accept that other people are experts in their fields.
frankc
Just a reminder: Richard Feynman, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, had an IQ of 125.
James Watson, one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA and Nobel Prize winner, has an IQ of only 120.
Scientific genius clearly has other elements than just IQ.
Azsorious
Loved the republican quote, I agree with everything in this article. I’m currently a student so I don’t know what I can really do as I don’t have much time. So I just share articles around and try to educate friends on these matters.
That is a good start.
Greg South
Sounds like the Peter Principle in action:
In a hierarchy, an employee will rise to his level of incompetence.
“Service Industries File, Case No. 3:
E. Tinker was exceptionally zealous and intelligent as an apprentice at G. Reece Auto Repair Inc., and soon rose to journeyman mechanic. In this job he showed outstanding ability in diagnosing obscure faults…He was promoted to foreman of the repair shop.
But here his love of things mechanical and his perfectionism become liabilities. …He will not let a job go until he is fully satisfied with it. He meddles constantly He is seldom to be found at his desk. …As a result the shop is always overcrowded with work, always in a muddle, and delivery times are often missed. …” *
*Peter Principle, Lawrence J. Peter © 1969, p. 5
E. Tinker has been transformed from a competent mechanic to an incompetent foreman.
For reasons unknown, organizations judge fitness for a new task by assessing their ability at an old one which is unrelated.
The reader can apply this principle himself to the late Wm. Pierce and the Nat’l. Alliance.
Mr. Peter also explains why an aristocracy is more likely to place competent individuals than a democracy:
An aristocracy has a barrier beyond which many cannot pass, and who therefore are barred from being promoted to their level of incompetence.
First of all, *why* is it bad to be the smartest guy in the room? Just because some guy says so? I think it’s good to be the smartest guy in the room! Psychologists used to think that the differences over 130 weren’t as important to success, etc, as personality traits (like, once you made it past that threshold), but that was disproved some years back, that every bit helps. It’s hard to have an IQ that’s too high, it would be like having too much money.
Secondly, people tend to think that their IQ is a given number, like written in stone. But you will get different IQs, depending on the test you take. In my interview with Jensen (who was the world’s foremost authority), he seemed to think that the test you can do the best on measures your true IQ. So in your case, Greg, you should take the Miller Analogies Test. I’ll bet you score higher than 136.
It is best not to be the smartest person in the room, because if you have access to smarter people, you can do better in life. The same is true of other dimensions of superiority: creativity, courage, etc. The idea is that we thrive if we can access and mobilize the best possible people, and unless we are the best, then that means seeking out people who are our superiors.
I’d estimate your IQ is 140-145.
Now, I consider myself a midwit. I was born to be what I am so there’s no shame for me to write that. My IQ, I’d hope, is 120-125.
With that said, I’ve certainly benefited from my intellectual superiors at outposts like this one.
Well, I don’t know what to say to claims like that. I appreciate it, of course, but I think the objective test is probably a better standard to go by.
In this context, what Balthasar Gracian wrote in The Art of Worldly Wisdom is pertinent:
“Keep auxiliary wits around you. It is a privilege of the powerful to surround themselves with the champions of intellect who protect them from the dangers of every ignorance, who untangle them from the snarls of every difficulty. It is a rare greatness to know how to make use of the wise; it far exceeds the barbarous taste of Tigranes, who delighted in enslaving kings as his servants. It is a novel kind of supremacy — the best that life can offer — to use skill to make as servants of those who by nature are our masters. It is a great thing to know, little to live; there is no real life without knowledge. There is remarkable cleverness in studying without effort, in getting much by means of many, and through them all to become wise. Afterwards, you speak in the council of chambers on behalf of many, and since as many sages speak through your mouth as were consulted beforehand you thus obtain the fame of an oracle by others’ efforts. Such auxiliary wits distil the best books and serve up the quintessence of wisdom. He that cannot have sages for service should have them as his friends.”
“I’d hang every one, from Bernie Madoff on down to the beggar who claims he just needs 50 cents for a bus ticket.”
I think that way of thinking is simply crazy.
No, it is realistic: crimes against property are far less destructive against advanced, high-trust society than confidence crimes that undermine social trust and thus civilization itself.
The normal masses would never support those sorts of mass executions for dishonesty, particularly against poor beggars who tend to have mental health problems and low IQ. The only exception would be high treason. Sales people and politicians lie all the time, in either big ways or small, or mislead through omission, and by your reasoning they would all be executed. The fact is EVERYONE has been dishonest at some point in their lives, surely up to up to if not exceeding the dishonesty of the poor beggar looking for fifty cents.
My basic point is that lying while committing a crime should merit more severe punishment, because it actually causes more damage. If you genuinely needed 50 cents for a bus ticket home, you might be more likely to get help if people who tell the same story to con people into supporting their drug habits were removed from the streets.
That’s completely different from advocating executions for lying, even non-treasonous lies, which is what you suggested in your post.
I did not make myself clear.
The wildcard in all this is genetic engineering. Whites should prepare and invest in this, for it’s not a matter of IF, but WHEN.
The result of genetic engineering is extremely unpredictable. Within 30-40 years, and I believe the odds of this happening are over 90%, doctors in some parts of the world (it will probably begin in China) will give parents the option to have “genius” babies and reduce the risk of disease/handicap. Other countries will have to provide this to their citizens unless they want to be dominated economically, in tech and militarily. Selecting for phenotype will come next along with personality traits. Genetic engineering might be more the norm than the exception withing 50-75 years in many countries as non-elite parents use the technology for their children too.
The world will really start to feel the impact of the genetically modified people 20-30 years after they are born, so this would be about 2075. Most of the readers of this blog won’t be around anymore, but it’s not that far off; Whites won’t be extinct in 60 years but their will be more racial hybrids, unfortunately, if current trends continue. If whites harness genetic engineering we can elongate our survival, but in the near long run the competition will be mostly between Asians, Whites, and Israelites, who will be the first users of this technology.
I’m interested in other people’s thoughts on this matter. Opine?
It seems to me that more effort should be given to targeted ultra-rich Gentiles, billionaires, and those with hundreds of millions. Getting one of those guys on the side of WN’s does more good than 1,000,000 “normals.” No major change will happen unless one of those guys uses their money to buy or create a mass media organ to promote WN.
Oddly enough, rich people give far less as a portion of what they can afford than middle class and working class people.
The_Brahmin
By and large, the rich of the western world presently are a semiticised lot – whether liberal or conservative. Their interest in preserving the current order runs deep. The current order itself is not just un-Aryan but vehemently anti-Aryan.
Ronfeldt and Arquilla’s RAND publications are listed respectively at:
http://www.rand.org/about/people/r/ronfeldt_david.html#publications
http://www.rand.org/pubs/authors/a/arquilla_john.html
Many but not all of them can be downloaded as PDF files.
Pastor Lindstedt
I don’t think Pierce should have done it this-a-way.
I’m reading your latest screed about how to properly form a New Right.
Well as someone who knows how the Old Right did it, especially William Pierce, let me tell you how maybe to not do it.
First, you don’t need to write a novel with plenty of violence and action but without much in the way of character development in which every WN vantard out there thinks that it might be him — and acts upon it, sorta like Bob Matthews did with ‘The Turner Diaries.”
Then when violent whigger tards do something violent, yet successful, like knocking off an armored car, don’t have them visit you at your farm or hovel and give you 400 thousand in unmarked 1984 Order ZOGbux, or around a million-some in 2015 ZOGbux today.
The next day don’t take a gunny sack or two full of the Franklins to the county seat and pay off the mortgage on your hillside farm or village hovel. Or announce that you are no longer running a mere farm but now opening up a “compound” and not just that but an “Elohim Shitty for CreaTards” and a “Skrule of Cosmotology” as a tax writeoff because you can’t declare to the IRS that you are running on stolen ZOGbux even though everyone in the bowel Movement knows better.
Then never, now that you are running a Skrule of Cosmotology and an Elohim Shitty for CreaTards, you will attract some bowel-Movement meercats, especially some low-grade fluffers and skanks pretending that they is “Special” as in “Special Edjewmacation”. Set up a “record store” for shitty bowel-Movement garage bands and write something which sounds really really smart that Movement Tards will eat up like hungry dogs eating newborn calf-shit, which looks like, and possibly tastes like — to hungry dogs at least — like butterscotch pudding.
Make sure that you don’t die of pancreatic cancer or drown yourself in a toilet bow[e]l and spend only some of the increased ZOGbux on Eastern European volga-vulva, finding yourself to set as a Second Vantard jews Nutwerk a Sephardic jewboy who isn’t likely to cum down with Crohns/jew ass-GAIDS. Save up most of the in-cum-cum-min’ ZOGbux and put it in mason jars and make sure that only you and some Fatt Parrot as your chosen suck-cessor knows where the mason jars are buried. Remember, that the New Right is different from the Old Right only in that you haven’t found your Bob Matthews — yet.
Tell yourself again and again that this time it will be different. And maybe this time it will. Not likely, but maybe. No need to be the smartest guy in the room any more than you have to outrun the grizzly bear. All you need to do is to be smarter — and faster — than the other bowel Movement tards you allow around you as ‘Special Meercats”. They are like “Special Snowflakes” but Meercats.
Or you can break the cycle by understanding that in this time and place nothing much and certainly nothing which will likely last can be built with the human and social material available, but rather given that everything is falling apart, how to survive much like what little bit of Roman civilization survived amidst the wandering barbarians rushing in to get their small piece of the spoils.
I’m not Waylon Jennings, but I don’t think Pierce should have done it this a-way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNpLSaCirj8
Hail Victory!!!
Pastor Martin Luther Dzerzhinsky Lindstedt
Church of Jesus Christ Christian/Aryan Nations of Missouri
http://whitenationalist.org/forum
Say it with bongos, Rev.!
R_Moreland
But there is an alternative model to the hierarchical organization, namely the non-hierarchical network.
There are some excellent studies available on this front. For example:
“Networks and Netwars” and “The Zapatista Social Netwar in Mexico”
by David Ronfeldt & John Arquilla, published by the RAND corporation.
These need to be assimilated, discussed and practiced by WN.
Thank you. I will look into these.
Great article. But just out of curiosity, Dr. Johnson, how did you go about determining your IQ score? Did you take a test?
Yes, I took a test when I was 20 or 21.
Theodoric
Brilliant article. Essential reading, thanks. And for, ” (Losing gracefully all the time merely makes one a Republican.)” you deserve a reward.
Lorenz Kraus
Why not use a White National Congress model?
One main goal, a known-structure that people can compare directly to ZOG, but is open to a lot of creative local experimental action to achieve it? Whatever starts to work in one place would spread across the country and you win.
http://www.banjews.com/index.php/white-national-congress/
Right now, there is no structure to this movement, no fixed-frame leadership positions, and no decisive goal. A White National Congress would solve that. It would also be the source of good news, instead of endless negative news.
Leadership building is communication in speech, not just writing. A speech is a call to action.
A lecture is a 1,2,3, on how to brew beer.
A speech is, “By the time this decade is out, we will brew beer on the moon!”
All the leaders you can think of talk directly to people: Popes, presidents, CEO’s, football coaches, teachers, ministers, talk show hosts, etc. Those who don’t talk don’t lead. You need public leaders.
And you need visionary leaders, not empiricists afflicted with a conservative imagination reporting bad news; meaning scant imagination to believe, to see potential. They see the past, and if you are new, you’re nothing. Empiricists are quick to brush off the possible.
Nothing is impossible to the Left by axiom. They just don’t believe in any limits. That’s why the Left has so many new tech people on their side. It draws them in. They combine lunacy and technology to horse-whip conservatives to their liking. They drive forward inch by inch, like lava overrunning your living room.
In libertarian movement, the same old dogs talk and everyone else is there as applause machines; it’s worse in republican circles or Christian Zionist circles. One dog gets all the dog food/attention. They don’t seem to aggressively cultivate new leaders. The Left does.
A new movement that wants huge growth needs huge hunger for new leaders. It needs to call for leaders and train them in speech and organizing. Everybody is a leader at some level.
Good leaders need to look for talent and funnel it up the chain and be rewarded for talent-acquisition. A good leader is gold and finding one should be rewarded. That has to be part of the institutional culture and the movement culture. Cultivating new voices and leaders is how you displace the establishment. You don’t convince them; you displace them. You need people to displace them with. That’s how you penetrate society at all levels with voices. Teen leaders, business leaders, women’s leaders, elderly, street leaders, entertainment, athletes, etc, etc, etc. When all these leaders are talking on point, you get results. That’s how the neo-cons got us into war. They talked us into it. They had people in place to do that. Someone has to read the “talking oints.”
People need a “book of projects” they can look through; pick one, organize, and execute to gain practice. The Left does that all the time, project after project, and there is money raining down for everything. Some weirdo out of nowhere with an idea is given plenty of attention, like Sandra Fluke.
White nationalists need to pick 1 or 2 things to focus on and do that. What causes 80% of the problems? Carolyn Yeager suggested smashing the Holohoax, the pillar of sanctimonious Jew-power and the grease under everyone’s feet. For want of 435 leaders-voices-organizers, a White National Congress could create a drumbeat to crack it nation-wide. If it cracks in America, it cracks around the world.
Dr Faustus
Good Piece.Indeed.
Yes.Agreed. Thats why with whatever creativity that I have I drafted two ideas, namley ;
‘OOWN ‘ (Occidental Organica Net/working) and Futureguild
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Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz says he has cancer
Archbishop of Louisville Joseph Kurtz has cancer, he announced Wednesday. He'll undergo at least 12 weeks of chemotherapy before undergoing surgery.
Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz says he has cancer Archbishop of Louisville Joseph Kurtz has cancer, he announced Wednesday. He'll undergo at least 12 weeks of chemotherapy before undergoing surgery. Check out this story on courier-journal.com: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2019/07/10/louisville-archbishop-joseph-kurtz-reveals-cancer-diagnosis-treatment-plans/1693249001/
Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal Published 12:18 p.m. ET July 10, 2019 | Updated 5:24 p.m. ET July 10, 2019
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, seen in this Sept. 7, 2018, file photo, announced he has cancer. (Photo: Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal)
Louisville Roman Catholic Archbishop Joseph Kurtz has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, he announced Wednesday.
Kurtz will undergo at least 12 weeks of immunotherapy and chemotherapy before having surgery to remove his bladder and prostate, he said in a note on the archdiocese's website.
“While the doctor gives me good cause for optimism, there are always dangers and unexpected issues that can arise during cancer treatment, so I ask for your continued prayers,” he wrote.
The archbishop has had health issues since about mid-April that led to medical tests and hospitalizations. He was diagnosed in June with urothelial carcinoma.
According to the American Cancer Society, urothelial carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer. Among men, bladder cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer.
Kurtz, 72, has already left for North Carolina, where his treatment in scheduled to begin next week at Duke Cancer Institute.
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He last celebrated Mass in Louisville at Holy Family Church on June 28.
Archdiocese spokeswoman Cecelia Price said Kurtz plans to return to his position after recovering from his treatment.
"As Archbishop indicated in his communication, the doctors have given him good cause for optimism and for a full recovery," Price said.
In the meantime, Kurtz remains the head of the diocese and will work with key staff, Price said, including Vicar General Fr. Martin Linebach and Chancellor Brian Reynolds, "so that decisions are made in a timely manner."
Kurtz is well-known nationally, having served as the vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2010 to 2013, and its president from 2013 to 2016
He was appointed the fourth archbishop and ninth bishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville in June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI.
He previously served as the Bishop of Knoxville from 1999 and 2007, and prior to that spent nearly 30 years in the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Removing protected plants is prohibited.
How We Manage Nelson Swamp Unique Area
Nelson Swamp Unique Area is managed through the Tioughnioga Unit Management Plan. A Unit Management Plan (UMP) guides the DEC's land management activities on several geographically related forests for a ten-year period, although a number of goals and objectives in the plan focus on a much longer time period. Each UMP addresses specific objectives and actions for public use and forest management. If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email R7Forestry@dec.ny.gov.
In recent decades Nelson Swamp has been of interest to botanists and other students of natural history who have been attracted to the area's rich diversity of plant and animal life. The most recent survey cataloged 400 species of vascular plants including the endangered striped coral root and threatened spreading globe flower. Striped coral root, showy lady slipper and small purple-fringed orchid are just three of the many species of orchids known to occur within the swamp. The area also supports a diverse population of breeding birds with 105 species recorded during a 1990 survey.
From State Route 20, which passes through the swamp, a traveler's gaze is often drawn to a low lying landscape of wet meadows, deciduous woods and dark groves of cedar and pine. From the State Route's hilltop perspective, one can follow the Chittenango Creek as it meanders on its circuitous journey north to Lake Ontario. The Chittenango, which is the dominant water course within the swamp, was commonly referred to as Chittening by settlers but was derived from the Oneida word "Chu-de-naany" meaning "where the sun shines out".
Historically, "Cedar Swamp" played an important role in the development of Nelson's agricultural economy. Many area farmers owned swamp parcels known as "post lots" that provided a ready supply of timber and other forest products. The rot resistant wood of white cedar was used for split rail fencing and poles for supporting hop vines. White pine was cut and milled for building materials and balsam fir was harvested for decorative greens and Christmas trees. Baskets were woven from thin strips of black ash and the dense wood of American elm was used to manufacture a variety of farm implements.
Nearby Amenities and Attractions
Stoney Pond State Forest
Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area
Madison County Tourism Webpage (leaves DEC website)
Gas, food, dining and lodging may be found in the nearby community of Cazenovia.
Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.
Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.
Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association (leaves DEC website) for information on outdoor guides.
List of State Forests
Hiking Safely
Hiking and Camping Rules
Madison County Tourism Office
NYSDEC Region 7
Sherburne Sub-office
Sherburne, NY 13460
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Three Kings' Day, other holiday celebrations highlighted at Roc Holiday Village
This year, dedicated holiday celebrations were expanded to include Three Kings' Day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah , Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Three Kings' Day, other holiday celebrations highlighted at Roc Holiday Village This year, dedicated holiday celebrations were expanded to include Three Kings' Day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah , Christmas and New Year's Eve. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/2019/12/13/roc-holiday-village-diverse-events-three-kings-day-kwanzaa-rochester-ny/2606336001/
Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Published 9:48 a.m. ET Dec. 13, 2019 | Updated 6:57 a.m. ET Dec. 17, 2019
Five holiday celebrations will receive special attention at Rochester's Roc Holiday Village in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park this year, with each focusing on cultural holidays celebrated within the community.
Attendees will have an outlet to celebrate their cultural traditions, while also learning about other holiday traditions, said city spokeswoman Kara Osipovitch.
"We wanted to be as inclusive as possible," said Amanda Antinore, spokeswoman for the festival. which runs through Dec. 31. "We saw people from every background, every neighborhood and every ethnicity attend last year. We wanted to provide the opportunity for everyone, no matter your beliefs or background, to celebrate each holiday and culture."
Three Kings' Day
Also known as the Feast of Epiphany, Three Kings' Day celebrates the 12th day after Christmas. The holiday recognizes the biblical tale in which kings (also known as wise men) visit the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus after his birth.
Orlando Ortiz, president of Rochester's Puerto Rican Festival, has helped coordinate the village's upcoming Three Kings' Day event.
"We're very excited to be a part of the holiday festival, and to have the opportunity to celebrate Three Kings' Day — which for many Puerto Ricans is bigger than Christmas," Ortiz said. "This will provide many in the Puerto Rican community the opportunity to check out the village, and for the younger population and others to learn about Three Kings' Day."
Children in Spain and Latin American countries typically celebrate the day on Jan. 6 by leaving their shoes by the door so the three kings can leave them presents. In Puerto Rico, Ortiz said, children leave shoe boxes filled with grass underneath their beds. That grass is scattered about after the kings and their camels stop by with presents.
Ortiz noted that the holiday's traditions vary by country and region.
The free Three Kings' Day event at Roc Holiday Village will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28. The event, sponsored by the Puerto Rican Festival of Rochester, will include Puerto Rican music, telling the story of Three Kings’ Day and a special Three Kings' Day-themed craft project. The Three Kings will also be on hand to meet children.
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ROC Holiday Village:: What you need to know
Kwanzaa candles (Photo: AvailableLight, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival celebrating African-American culture and community, will be celebrated at the Roc Holiday Village on Saturday, Dec. 21.
The free Kwanzaa event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Gingerbread House. It will include a ceremony led by the event sponsor, the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition; a Kwanzaa parade with African drummers and dancers; a step dancing show; story telling; and Kwanzaa-themed crafts for children.
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga and goes from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 each year.
Each of Kwanzaa's seven days is dedicated to one principle, named in Swahili. Translated, they are: unity; self-determination; collective work and responsibility; cooperative economics; purpose; creativity; and faith.
Hanukkah decorations (Photo: tomertu, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
This Jewish holiday will be celebrated at the village on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights. The eight-day holiday celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after it was retaken by the Maccabees, a group of Jewish warriors, from the Greeks in the 2nd century BC.
The free event, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and the PJ Library, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature a Hanukkah-themed craft, kosher snacks, story time and live music.
The village's outdoor menorah will be lighted nightly between Dec. 22 and 30, even when the village is not open.
Holiday season kicks off with Liberty Pole lighting and Roc Holiday Village
With help from the crowd counting down, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren along with Santa Claus and some children lit the Liberty Pole. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Mittsy greets a couple of young children with a hug before posing for a picture with them at the Liberty Pole. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The large crowd that attended the Liberty Pole lighting joined in the parade down to Roc Holiday Village. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Roc Holiday Village is crowded with people who followed the parade down from the Liberty Pole. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
A boy, filling out a letter to Santa Claus, asks for the spelling of the word, costume, from his mom. The gift he asked for was an elf costume. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
The larger igloos glowed at night with alternating colors. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
Semajenae Ware, 9, of Rochester smiles at Santa Claus before sitting down to pose for a photo with him. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
Families came out to enjoy ice skating and the first weekend of Roc Holiday Village at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
A group of seven relatives gathered to celebrate in The Lodge at ROC Holiday Village on Dec. 7, 2019. A year prior, Carly McCarthy, second from right, had been in a coma with leukemia, and they were rejoicing about her remission. Tracy Schuhmacher/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
April Hill, Taj Smith and Debora McDell were part of a group enjoying an igloo at ROC Holiday Village on Dec. 7, 2019. Tracy Schuhmacher/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Various activities at different times, like curling, were offered throughout the day. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
People wander around the igloos and small shops at Roc Holiday Village. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
People relax around the heated table areas outside the Lodge at Roc Holiday Village. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/ Democrat and Chronicle
Although much of Roc Holiday Village is dedicated to the Christmas holiday, there will be a separate Christmas holiday celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The free event will include a Christmas-themed craft for children, the story of the birth of Jesus, Christmas carols and themed refreshments.
A free Nativity (and petting zoo) will be located next to the ice rink in MLK park. There will be goats, sheep and alpacas. Model figures of Mary, Jesus, Joseph and the Three Wise Men will be set up inside of a manger every day through Dec. 25.
Ice skating is among several activities offered at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park during the ROC Holiday Village event. (Photo: CARLOS ORTIZ/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE)
Ring in 2020 on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Roc Holiday Village. In addition to food and drinks in The Lodge and throughout the park, there will be a silent disco from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Gingerbread House, free ice skating and free gaming in the Rec Room within the village.
The celebration runs from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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DA Stuttgart Intro
Welcome to Democrats Abroad Stuttgart!
DA Stuttgart is a chapter of DA Germany, the official country committee for US Democrats living in Germany. Our chapter includes members all over Baden-Württemberg with precincts in Freiburg and Tübingen. If you’re in the area and looking to connect with welcoming, dedicated, and democratically-minded people, then you’ve come to the right place.
On this page, you’ll find information about upcoming announcements of meetings and events throughout the year. We encourage anyone interested in participating to get in touch.
If you have questions or would like to help with Democrats Abroad in Stuttgart, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Kelsey McLendon, Chapter Chair
stuttgart@democratsabroad.de
https://www.facebook.com/DAGStuttgart/
What's Your 2020 Democratic Resolution?
The 2016 election showed us what happens when nearly half of the eligible voters in the U.S. don't vote. The American political process is often exhausting, confusing, and inaccessible, but we can't change that by staying home. The 2018 midterms saw the largest voter turnout in a midterm election in over 100 years, which resulted in major Democratic victories across the country. If we're going to take back the Senate and the White House in 2020, we need to do even better.
Democrats Abroad is dedicated to carrying the hope and success of 2018 into 2020, and we need everyone to commit to not only requesting and returning their absentee ballots, but also getting all the Americans they know (at home and abroad) to vote.
Are you ready to join the movement? Tell us what your 2020 Democratic Resolutions are! Send us a photo of yourself with your resolution: stuttgart@democratsabroad.de.
You can see other members' photos here.
What Still Unites the U.S.? - A Discussion
By Renee van Amburgh
What still unites the U.S.? On December 12th, Americans and community members gathered at the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum (DAZ) in Stuttgart to find out. Chair of the Stuttgart Chapter of Democrats Abroad, Kelsey McLendon, and Republicans Overseas member Dr. Michael Pierce discussed what could bring the parties together in an era of polarized politics. The lively debate was moderated by communications specialist Gregory Lemon and covered an array of subjects from healthcare, to favorite Christmas movies, to impeachment.
There was much to hear from the panelists, and there was also active audience engagement by way of questions and comments. Throughout the debate, the messages remained positive and cordial on both sides of the aisle, even when controversial issues were brought to the fore.
So, what does still unite the U.S.? Many proposals arose during the discussion, but the most salient unifying factor was American values. While the two parties may disagree on policies to actualize those values, how to solve social issues, or what constitutes progress, one thing is certain: our shared values and uniquely American experience still unites us. No matter what corner of the world we live in today, our hearts still beat red, white, and (especially) blue!
Democrats Abroad would like to extend a huge thank you to the DAZ, speakers, audience, and moderator for organizing and participating in this debate!
Member Spotlight Series Dec. 2019 - Tony Moody
In the second edition of our Member Spotlight Series, we're proud to share with you Tony Moody's story. As a military veteran who decided to retire in Germany, Tony spends much of his time traveling and enjoying the European way of life. When he and his wife aren't traveling, Tony is a regular participant at the Stuttgart Chapter meetings. We asked him to share some of his thoughts as a long-standing member of the group.
Tony Moody
Photography by Mitzi Kesterson, owner at Entrance Photography and member of DA Stuttgart
What brings you abroad? How long have you lived here?
I originally was a soldier, Dept of the Army Civilian and marriage. over 20 years
When you aren’t doing something with Democrats Abroad, what are you doing? What other interests and hobbies do you have?
Traveling, life coaching, and having fun
Were you politically active or interested in politics before moving overseas? If so, how?
Yes I come from a politically active family, My mother participated in the March on Washington and was active in local politics. In our family everyone had to vote. I became more active when I was living in the states for 3 years and participated in Obamas second election.
How long have you been involved in Democrats Abroad? How did you find the organization and why did you join? (What factors influenced your decision to join?)
About seven years. I just looked up certain groups and wanted to check out like minded people.
What are some key issues for you? Where would you like to see Democrats Abroad focus?
Voter suppression and registration, tax reform, prison reform , women's equality, affordable housing and education, and jobs.
With which areas within Democrats Abroad are you involved? In which areas would you like to be more involved?
I have done phonebanking.
What tips do you have for others looking to join or become more involved?
Try it. Come with an open mind and pick and area that you might want to get involved in.
What do you wish other people knew about Democrats Abroad?
Just what the mission is and what Democrats Abroad actually does to reach back to the U. S.
You were nominated for this spotlight. Why do you think that is?
Well, I offer my opinion on topics I am interested in.
What do you hope Democrats Abroad will achieve in the near future? How about long term?
More members and be recognized for activities back in the U.S.
What motivates you to stay involved?
Topics that affect us all as Americans.
In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge facing Democrats today? What challenges do you think are unique to Democrats living abroad?
To put out a clear message to attract members and to have meaningful activities.
How has your involvement with Democrats Abroad impacted you? (What effect has your involvement with Democrats Abroad had on you?)
It has had minimal impact as I am in a continual state of political awareness.
Has living abroad changed your perspective on social issues and politics within the United States?
Oh for sure. The U.S. can learn much from other countries.
ABOUT THE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Help us celebrate the amazing people who keep DA Stuttgart going! In an effort to reflect the grassroots nature of our organization, the Stuttgart chapter has launched a project called the Member Spotlight Series. Our goal with this project is to highlight the real people showing up to defend our democracy. The selected member will be informally interviewed about their experiences with DA, have a fun photoshoot with a professional photographer, Mitzi Kesterson, and then be featured on the Stuttgart webpage on democratsabroad.org as well as our social media pages.
Do you know someone, a long-standing or brand new member, who deserves to be highlighted? We're taking nominations now for next month's spotlight. Please send your nominations to stuttgart@democratsabroad.de.
Member Spotlight Series Nov. 2019 - Yvonne Najera
DA Stuttgart is excited to present the first post in our latest project, the Member Spotlight Series. This month we're featuring Yvonne Najera. A military veteran, videographer, and two-time Germany resident, Yvonne joined Democrats Abroad in January 2019 and has been active locally, nationally, and regionally ever since. We asked her to share some of her experiences as an American expat and a DA Stuttgart member.
Yvonne Najera
I moved for work opportunities last January.
The 2016 Women's March sparked my interest and motivated me to become active.
I arrived in Germany January of this year and wanted to participate in the 2019 Women's March because I went to the 2017 & 2018 Marches. I searched online and saw that a group from Stuttgart was going to the Heidelberg March and I contacted the page. I met up with the group at a meeting just prior to the March. I have been going to the monthly meetings ever since.
I've just recently joined the Veterans and Military Families Caucus.
Try out a few meeting or outings.
Because I'm new and consistently show up to meetings and events.
I would hope that more awareness of this organization will tip the voting scales to the Dems in the U.S.
This current administration.
Dems don't play their politics dirty and it's hard to play with someone who likes to cheat. Remembering that it's our civic duty to always vote no matter where you are.
DA has kept me in check so I don't slouch on my civic duty to vote.
We see a bigger picture of the world and global events. We have a big impact on that world with the people we elect.
New Beginnings for the Bodensee Precinct
by Marisa Schlenker, Bodensee Precinct Captain
It is exciting to have the opportunity to be part of revamping the Bodensee precinct as it gives those of us living in the Bodensee area a chance to come together to work towards the common Democrats Abroad goals. We know that there are Americans living here in this region and our main objective is to reach them to inform them all about the vote from abroad platform. It is so critical that all Americans living abroad know how to vote from abroad and that this nonpartisan platform exists to guide them in the different processes. Apart from informing Americans about voting from abroad and supporting them to have a voice in our government, our precinct will aim to be a space for our members to come together, discuss politics, fundraise, become more informed about different political and social issues and support the Democratic party from afar.
With our first Meet & Greet planned for September 22nd in Bermatingen, we hope to attract a range of potential members who can join us in designing and reinitiating the precinct, particularly as we move into 2020, a busy election year!
Get Geared Up For 2020 With A New DA T-Shirt
New DA shirts are in! Let the world know where you stand with a piece of our multi-colored merch. T-shirts cost $15 each and are available in the size and color combinations listed below. Snag one of these at our next chapter meeting on Friday, September 13! Or, because we have a limited quantity, it might also be a good idea to reserve your shirt now by commenting on this post or sending an email to stuttgart@democratsabroad.de. 😉
Democrats Abroad shirts (multicolored)*
❤️ Red - (1) L
🧡 Orange - (1) M; (1) L
💚 Green - (1) S; (1) XL
💙 Blue - (1) XL
💜 Purple - (1) S
💟 Magenta - (1) M
Get Your A$$ to the Polls shirts*
🗳 (1) S; (2) M
*Sizes run a bit large
Close the Camps Virtual Vigil
Vigils are being held worldwide on July 12th in protest of the Trump administration’s policy to keep migrants and refugees in detention camps. Several children have died as a result of negligence and unsanitary conditions in these camps, and thousands of people are being detained in overcrowded cages. Recent reports from visits to these facilities by members of congress and health officials have detailed astounding cruelty. Because we were unable to arrange for an in-person vigil on July 12th, we’re asking that our Stuttgart members participate virtually.
Make a sign with a message to the Trump administration, then take a photo with your sign and send it to us. We’ll post the photos on our Instagram (@demsabroadgermany) and our Facebook page (@DAGStuttgart). You can even make a video and send it to us. We’ll post that on our social media sites including our YouTube page (DemsAbroadGermany). We suggest using this sign.
Send a letter to the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Consulates. This is a federal issue, and our federal government representatives need to hear from us. The addresses for the embassy and the consulates are compiled in this document. You can find a sample letter (modified from DA Barcelona) for use in Germany by clicking here. Please feel free to use/adapt the letter as you wish.
Contact your elected officials in the U.S. The Lights for Liberty website has numerous resources available including sample language for writing/speaking to elected officials.
If you'll be outside of the Stuttgart area over July 12th, please consider attending an in-person vigil at one of the many locations.
Please send your photos and videos to stuttgart@democratsabroad.de. You can read more about DA Global's virtual vigil and learn more about the human rights violations happening at the U.S./Mexico border on the international DA news page.
Wherever you are, please join us and other Americans around the world and across the country as we rally to #closethecamps.
America Divided? - Bi-Partisan Discussion on the Political Divide
by Mark Neel
This past Thursday the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum in Stuttgart was the site of a lively discussion about the seemingly interminable political divide which has become increasingly evident in the United States in recent years. Kelsey McLendon, chair of the Stuttgart chapter of Democrats Abroad, and Michael Pierce, PhD., member of Republicans Overseas, represented the different sides of this divide, while Dr. Martin Kilgus, Managing Director of the ifa Akademie, moderated the talk. The many attendees in the packed room not only witnessed this event, but frequently participated in it themselves with their own questions and comments. The topics ranged over a variety of subjects, including immigration, climate change, international relations, racism, and, of course, Donald Trump, and though it was occasionally heated, the tone between participants remained always respectful and civil. As perhaps could have been expected, little was resolved between the starkly contrasting viewpoints of the participants that evening, but on one point Kelsey and Michael ended up finding one thing they both could agree upon: the dire need for campaign-finance reform. That's at least a start! Democrats Abroad would like to thank all the participants -- the speakers, the moderator, and audience -- as well as the DAZ for organizing this wonderful and thought-provoking event.
DA Stuttgart Chapter Chair Candidate Statement- Kelsey McLendon
I’m running for Stuttgart Chapter Chair because I’m invested in this community and committed to doing the necessary work to ensure it grows, evolves, and thrives. While one of the primary focuses of Democrats Abroad is to register overseas voters, I see our mission as extending beyond that. DA provides the opportunity for Americans abroad both to speak with like-minded people and to broaden our world perspectives. We are, in many ways, unofficial American foreign ambassadors, and I hope to lead the Stuttgart chapter in increased engagement in cultural exchange experiences in our host country. As a DA member, I’ve organized and led events, written new role descriptions and petitions, worked on DNC reform campaigns, and currently, I’m a leading organizer of the DA Global Women’s Caucus international book club called Books Abroad. As an active member of the Women’s and Progressive Caucuses, my experiences at the caucus level will inform my leadership as Stuttgart Chair as I work to diversify the voices within our chapter to welcome and encourage input from members, new and existing. I intend to make general meetings more accessible—perhaps on an online platform like WebEx—and introduce more social events such as movie nights, pub trivia, picnics in the park, etc. Based on feedback from my fellow members, I hope to foster the right balance between activism with an agenda and building a fun social community.
posted by Ann Hesse | Chair, Global Womens Caucus
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Toni Rios
Toni Rios launched in 1989 at the age of 18. In the mid nineties he got his final touch at the still legendary club Omen in Frankfurt on the Main, continuing his acting career as international DJ. Toni Rios became subsequently a solid constituent of the Cocoon Booking Agency and Cocoon Events. Later in 2004 he additionally started a residency with the associated Cocoon Club in Frankfurt. From Acidhouse, Trance and hard-loop focussing Techno of the nineties, and up to modern Techhouse Sound which he allows currently to flow into his sets, Toni Rios and his sound places himself presently up-to-date, hot Spanish temper included.
From Miami over to Sao Paulo and up to Bangkok and Tokyo, just to name a few cosmopolitan cities, Toni Rios travels regularly all over the globe and performs weekly at the hottest European clubs. Furthermore, Toni Rios performed at big events such as the Love Parade (Berlin), Mayday (Dortmund), I Love Techno (Belgium) or Dance Valley (Amsterdam), where he won the heart of thousands of inspired people. In concurrence, Toni Rios operates also since the mid nineties as a successful producer and runs his own record and digital label with Soap Records. 15 years ago this was stepping stone to Toni Rios and his friends to start their career as producers.
Toni Rios now also offers in 2009 – the digital age makes it possible – a platform to the newly producers from New York, Tel Aviv and Ukraine. Just as 20 years ago when Toni Rios received small gigs arranged by other DJs, Toni now takes care himself of the new generation. The circle is therefore closed, with a 20-year DJ anniversary followed by an extended world tour including an associated EP-release in October.
Toni Rios on Facebook
@toni_rios
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Fast Start Your Sewing Business
Unique Products with Anna Joyce
Now we have some great questions coming in that we'd like to ask this guy man I feel feel feel up for some questions we think a lot of questions questions actually about pricing, but we'll start with christine who's saying, what is the best way to find someone to sow your designs for you? Well gosh, that's a hard one I think you need to find someone that you trust I happen to live in portland, oregon, where there's a really large maker community on I was able to put an ad out on a facebook page that is solely dedicated for like people in fashion and industry here in portland like become creative so in industry and met with someone whose work I really like entrusted and was able to kind of create a deal and we work together now I think you know you could try I always think word of mouth or finding someone who's working really admire and asking whether or not they know anyone who's so's you might not like the ask someone who is in direct competition with use of your making handbags don't...
reach out to someone who also makes handbags and asked them who helps them so because they probably don't want to give you that information that's a bit of a trade secret, but you know if you know it's green printer or a jeweler or someone who's vision seems too along with yours, and you can always ask them if they know anyone who does contract selling or industrial so in for a living. Um, and they might just say yes, and then you can make that connection, meet for coffee, and then always always look at their work, the sample for them to put out, you know, make sure that your terms were really clear before you begin working with anybody's, you don't end up with a batch of products that you can't sell, would you suggest having when you work with somebody like that, when you're selling out for higher is a non compete, a non compete agreement, something that you need to think about that actually is probably a good thing to think about, especially because they're having your designs, you know, you're giving them your patterns, your train secrets or your fabric that we've cut your things, having a non compete clause, a probably a great thing counts from the sign, now you're making me think I should probably do that. I, uh, the woman that I worked with, and I'm really good friends and she's, just, you know, someone might trust, so I kind of tend to be someone to take people at their word, but I actually think that that's, fantastic advice during probably something that somebody would do when they started off. Yeah, yeah, I think that it's really important, teo teo, keep things like that in mind when you're sharing your processes and your techniques with other people that one thing you can absolutely do for yourself is to have ah, noncompete disclosure so that somebody can't learn your particular tricks and embellishments, or what makes your product really stand out from the rest. A special flap that you might invent or closure that might be really unique to what you're doing so that they can turn around and replicate that and become your competition. Absolutely, though it's important to protect your work and all the ways that you can, particularly when you start branching out absolutely that's that's that, yeah, that's a great that debris out onto that absolutely you're watching it just starting out, and they're worried specifically about how to deliver products and feeling they already feel they can't necessarily deliver it all their own. Do you have any advice on maybe how you you price and how you know how to pay higher to help or someone you actually bring in to help? So etcetera do you haven't? Is there a formula you can use for that there's a pretty simple formula that you can use so you know, I what I do when I'm pricing my items and this is kind of there's a super simple formula and then there's the way that you can get a little bit more complicated with this all be very general att first with a simple formula which is you take the the cost of your materials and that is everything from the needles that you use tio a thread and it feels a little bit overwhelming the first time that you do it but it's really an important thing to do and you need tio bia's accurate as you possibly can to how much you know fabric thread any zippers notions snaps labels every single thing if you use ah stitching teeth take anything down if you have a special machine that takes boil that you have to order from someplace in every single thing that you use in the item and break it down by how largely item is that it's a six by nine inch zipper pouch for instance calculate how much thread that is how much albert is to get the six point nine and germany labels you use from the zippers all those things and then you have that price of let's just say that that price is a base price of you pay without any help from anyone is five dollars so your very minimum wholesale cost in my opinion it would be another mark of of one hundred percent would be ten dollars so you are making back your coxed of materials plus one hundred percent to pay yourself on dh, then that would usually make a retailer double that again, which makes your product twenty dollars, some sense, so and then also that but that doesn't mean any hourly wage for whether or not you're paying yourself, which is something that when I first started out, I didn't add into any of my products, so identically realized that I was working for free on bond, that, you know, all of the material for being paid for, and there was money to buy more materials at the end after I'd sold things, but there wasn't anything to keep for myself that was extra so that's something that I'm adding in there's also, when you start to get a little bit more advanced with your prices, look at your competition and seen what they're charging, so if you're charging twenty dollars for the bag but someone with a smaller aesthetic, similar hardware, similar fabric, you know, kind of a a similar overall mydd professional photography, like we talked about and kind of good branding is charging fifty dollars, then you may want to consider up in your price as well. That kind of also reached that same level as the competition, so that's that's kind of how I go ahead and price, I make sure I'm getting my baseline look and seem that's going to be once a retailer marks it up and then also looking secret where I am in the competition in each for the un in the ballpark of where my contemporaries are it's great advice, thank you. Now one of you is asking very specific she's actually slovenia, where it must be very late at night in a studio knocker on dh he's asking, and how long did it take you to get where you are in the hand made business? I have, well, it's actually funny. Carrie and I talked about this on the podcast I I have actually been in business for five years where I've been aggressively working full time on my business or that I was two thousand when I was in minnesota machine as a wedding gift, so I have been kind of working off and on since about two thousand one, but five years in earnest, working full time on my business and when you were starting out, did you include a number of many items in your collection or really limited's any girl is is asking that a lot of people voting on that one, how should you limit the what you're offering when you're first starting out? I think you should really limit what you're offering into what you can produce and weaken reasonably teo the more products that you have the more problems you run into his first inventory goes, I think that having a small collection of really, really nicely designed and well done pieces is much better than having a huge collection though I mean if you're just just just starting out I mean, I think coming as few as three and as many as eight or nine pieces is probably enough you can always do something where you have the same product, but you offer in several different color ways or, you know, different fabrics so using that same example for the zipper pouch, maybe you have the same superpower if you offer it in three different color ways and that's one piece of your collection and have a second product and you offer it in a few more color ways and then pretty soon you've got a full looking shocked, but you don't have so many items that you have a difference for every other thing or I find that the more products I add to my product line, the more kind of headaches tend to come up. You know, the more often times that stormy put in an order and you're just out of something or need to rush to order uh notions that they come in on time, so I would say starting out small and clean and well photographed and extremely thought out is better and then you can always see what is really popular and what's selling well, and you can keep that kind of your core, um, collection and try other things around it. So when I realized that my totes were selling really well, it was like, well, maybe talks with zipper and mother on the bottom would also saw wells, like tested the waters on that. Yes, this piece ok, so now those were part of the permanent collection, and so every season I will usually had a few items and then also retire after items that maybe weren't the sellers I thought they were going to be now following on from that very similar question from thin black capped. So I think I'm right in saying is watching us from australia. I'm saying, is there a good way to figure out how many orders you can take on a once or is it really just a question of trial and error when you get started? I think it's probably a question of trial and error, I think it's important when you're spinning of your studio to make sure that you stepped here's video for success. So when I was sitting at the studio was important to me that I had materials that really were the highest quality that I could afford, everything was clean and organized. Side shipping supplies on him because what slows down when you first get started in my experience are little things where it's like no, this order came in but I don't have any packing tape and this came in but on out the threats you kind of are ending up running around doing all this busy where if you just have everything in place you can always still things a little bit more shortly and it was all about efficiency of using your time you know, not working harder but working smarter which I know is kind of a cliche but it's really true so to figure out how many orders you can still I guess you know if you think you can fill three then have three for sale and somebody orders all three about any sold out and you finish them in the night will add three more or maybe ten more and you can kind of push yourself you know and I also think that you could you could push yourself a little bit more than you think that you can but I would never want somebody who's just starting out to get themselves in this situation where they have to back trouble and items were taking too long to get out it's our it's what it's much better to take on a smaller number of orders and deliver them looking really, really good really crest on time, but a hand written note than it is take on too many orders can just be sending out apologies that's kind of a disaster, marshall. Or is that exactly what he's saying? Because she's saying, obviously, sowing is such a time consuming, but she also feels undervalued skill we often hit a ceiling is false, what we can make, and therefore she's wondering if there's anything that you would suggest as an adjunct business, she thought maybe east selling or selling e patton's might be something that then also builds her name in the same design area. Absolutely, I think that selling e parents or I heard kerry mentioning kiss, I think is a really great way to kind of do that patterns. They're really great because it's something itself for a low cost, that kind of passive income, you spending the time developing the pattern making pdf that someone can download and install hundreds of tents? So that seems like a nice latest supplement income for a hand business for selling as well. Now when you were getting started and did you have to buy your fabrics retail on if you are buying them wholesale now, how did you get to that point? I did start out buying right? Fabrics were still yes and it was it was ridiculous that didn't make any sense on and then I it started out going fabric will still and I have the borders that its sense actually by a bolt of something when I very first started out, it probably was actually more because I was only buying healthy art at the time first things because I was doing a lot of applications, so it was little pieces of lots of different fabrics, so I would buy core yards of fifteen different fabrics and then have them for several months. Now that I have larger orders, I do buy my brooks falls ill get that makes sense when you are using all of the fabric because if you're saving fifty percent capable of fabric spinning around haven't really done yourself much of a favor. Luckily here importantly, would you have a wholesale fabric market on been able to go in there? They have a minimum order every time you win a one hundred fifty dollars you do need to have to have the volume to make it worth it to go in and be buying that much threads and you're not just spending money to save money if that makes sense. So there are certain things that I do still by retail sometimes especially the hall it is when an out of just a couple of spools of thread I'll just go teo so in retailer and purchase them, but I think it's about volume when you start buying wholesale now taryn karen is asking and I have you ever created your own fabrics or do you tend to work with existing products? No, I create my own fabrics though my entire collection now with the, uh with the exception of some hooded sweatshirt for that I'm doing right now for the holidays with your application and then the linings for my bass are all fabric, but I have designed myself and I were produced locally and they're either screen printed as a street in printer that I work with you're in portland or my recent collection that I just did dude in august called energize handprints all of that fabric is actually printed by hand on my studio people so I'm either hand stamping or can petey every panel of fabric wonderful? Yeah it's really fun and that talking about pricing just quickly going back to that question when I decided to go into teo um having a product line was entirely hand painted mark of the artist's hand there's never going to be another one that looks exactly like it that was timed up my prices you know, that's a that's a commodity that you're not going to be able to find literally no one else will ever have the they have the same bag, but it won't look exactly the same and that was one of those moments where you know, this may not cost me aa lot maurine materials, but creatively and professionally made more sense to kind of up that price point a little bit because of the artistic kind of integrity and value that the customer is getting. Those are all such good points, I think that that is one way that you were able to scale your business was by adding in the hand painted the hand stamped element of making your fabric. So you know, it wasn't that you needed to think of a new product to sell our way, tio improve any designs that you had already carefully worked out and tested and you knew are popular, but you were able to scale and up your prices and expand your business by adding and a really unique personal element to what you already needed, which was fabric exactly, and it was also really nice because I was sometimes having problems with with fulfilling the demand from a screen printed products I wasn't, you know, the turnaround time for having my my fabric printed would sometimes not meet up with deadlines for when clients needed things. So it solved that problem. And if I need a splatter print toad that I can handle that bag that night and get it to the woman who helps me, so the next day was I'm not waiting for somebody else to do. Their portion of the job on but also insurers that my product is completely unique in the marketplace to me where you know there may be other people doing campaign it products but I know that and the only one paint campaigning those lines you know there's not going be else using that fabric it's completely unique when you do hire out one more question about pricing that I have when I worked in a home goods accessory business we would often said that work to be done we paid by the piece teo like pay piecework so it's not that you need to find somebody that can work usually I think this is kind of standard in the sewing community to as faras work for hire that somebody might not be looking to make thirty dollars an hour to so for you but rather they might be looking for three dollars apiece or something absolutely yeah that's how I do it with my with my bags and anything that I have someone else so and also with my printing those air also repeats so I'm having a piece of canvass printed it it contributes more net energy tell something like that and then the bags are also known for peace and I buy all the materials and have them cuts and then sent her can I pay a certain price her and then the help that I have in my studio so I have my cake come in for eight hours, you know? I paid her by the hour on that encourages her to you know, do the job can be done, you know, be more productive and then I've been paying her for her time yeah, those were really good strategies and important to think about when you are setting your prices because if you need to get get health to make your work happen like there's no, no problem with that I think that it's really important to recognize and if you really want your business to grow and you want to scale it and you want to turn it into something else like one person alone can't do one hundred percent of that so it's not possible it's not possible that really grow and expand a business and to make to make it your entire lively in order to support your family all by yourself, you know? Absolutely and I heard a quote a while back that was that you want to be working for your business, not in your business and that you know it's like if you're sending all the hours toiling away, I think everything so everything's if you don't have the time to be or brand advocate to do special media to reach out to stores do press enquiries tio you know we're sewing all of that ex myself I wouldn't be here talking to you on creative live because I would be in my studio you know breaking my back doing that and it's nice to be able to have the opportunity to take take on new things to try different um you know, avenues of income possibly consulting or chatting with people or I don't know even just networking and just having time you cannot constantly be just toiling away it's not good for your body it's not good for your mind and also there's certain things that you can outsource it makes more productive and I usually try to give people jobs that I could do myself you know but don't have the time to like say cutting my showing business there's just tons and tons of cutting cutting on napkins cutting down candace cutting leather anybody who says no there especially when you're doing production is just tons and tons of cutting work so that's something that someone else to help you with but no one else can help you at the development of your product that created the hand painting the hands stepping for myself especially you know I like to do that myself that's something you sneak if I tell my customers that I hand painted it I hand painted it I don't have anybody helping me do that but some something someone else can do putting in a zipper that's not necessarily what makes our product unique essential and nuts when I hire out so in matching your work like that like you're cutting is one way that you can improve your bottom line to absolutely designing of a peace that you're going to make and sell repeatedly is another way to do that definitely needed to roll those costs into that wholesale uh when you're doing it right your math for how mature I am actually costs make sure that you are adding in any health that you're getting whether it's hourly or or piecework that his mom yeah good advice viewer who clearly is a very good so and she's got her ideas etcetera but she's no good at doing patterns so saying is it ok to by patterns and use them or are you going to lose that distinctiveness of your own business as far as buying a pattern from insulin store yeah I say yes so readily but I assume that's what they're asking ok, I would have teo you probably have a chef with laws or there should be some sort of, uh escalating written on the pattern but generally I would say that it's somebody like saying butler has made a pattern for a bag you can't reproduce that bag and sell it it's gotta be for personal use you'd have to work with a pattern designer and up and help you come up with your own pattern and frankly that's what you're gonna want to dio because if you make a product that's really beautiful and unique and it's a? Sure, and you're really fantastic. It's going, you want to have your own product? That's beautiful, that blues office, something takes a photograph of it. If it gets featured on a blogger or in a magazine, you don't have somebody ask, you worry about your design from and say, you know, mccall's patterns, that would be that it's, not ethical. I don't think that that's designing as much as just sewing, if that makes sense, and being technically good at sewing and being a designer and calling something your own design is is different. Yeah, very follow on questions of that is saying, I've been saying for years, but I look at other businesses, and there just seems to be so many. So how do you set yourself apart? I mean, it is the uniqueness you're talking about them having a product, no one else can, no one else is selling. I think that, well, I think having a unique product that there's a clear need for or leased a desire for mean, maybe people don't need a tote bag, another tote bag, but its desire for something that's fresh and you need, and then also you cannot under estimate the power of branding and photography, so if you're looking on the internet and you just google tote bag, you're going to come up with a million different things, but we're thought one tote bag that's so special and so unique in before and offers all these different, you know, elements and mother and pattern, and is going to make you feel chic and beautiful and those products that kind of rise to the tops of that breeder, you're brandon, you photography is having a very clear, identifiable visions looking somebody looks at that photo they owe cash is that, you know, so is those pieces? Is it something that sets you apart from the marketplace to just having a really good product? That's well documented, and also, once you have all of those things, you have to tell people about it. You need to spend the time to let people know that you're there, and I have this all confidence. Let everybody know that you are special and unique. Tell people why your special tell people why your unique tell people about your product? Put it out there. Put your photos on instagram. I have a facebook page tweet, you know, do all of those things kind of deployed to play, you're under product out into the marketplace. Well, that need he brings us so I think what needs to be our last question from the audience, but it is how do you find time to do the advertising part of your business when you're a solo preneurs? How do you get your products out there so people can see them? I divide my time up, I have certain, you know, hours in the day or certain times in the week when I am reaching out to clients and it's, especially heavy when I have a new collection come out. So if I gave you a collection in the fallen in the spring, the week that I am debut in the collection and before I am contacting blog's and that's almost that's what I'm doing, you know, the entire my entire eight hour work day is, you know, which not advertisers reaching out to bloggers reaching out to stores gave her that I have a new line, she making sure that everything looks really tight and just, you know, kind of putting it out there instagramming just making sure that all my photos air up, that my websites updated and then that's a big push, you know? And then you have something say holiday is right now that we're in now that's a very studio heavy times, so I'm kind of relying on photos that I took in august for fall to kind of carry me through until the next election right now because I'm to be a nice video filling those orders shipping items on dh doing that's why you know they're straight times of the in the cycle of a product or a lot where you're going to be working really heavily on one thing and have land on another you know the production part versus the promotion part but I do definitely try every day to do one thing to promote myself might be when I first launched the handbrake collection I reached out to five boutiques a day every day for about two weeks and I did a lot of research to try to find places that looked like it would be a right fit or was an aspirational boutique for me someplace I really wanted to be on dso I would spend you know, an hour in the morning with my coffee kind of reaching out and setting my line sheets then now you know during the holidays and making sure that I have, you know, product notices on instagrammers making sure that I'm still in in the fright in whisk with everybody doing that. So I guess I just spent a little bit of time every day making sure that I'm putting myself out there and then the rest of the plan is kind of spent you've been finding balance of what works for you fantastic advice that's a great answer ana, thank you so much you so I think our time with you come to an end, but I really appreciate you being here and before you go would you just give us your contact details one more time? That's absolutely you can find me on a choice design dot com my instagram handle is energized at energize design in for twitter I'm very active on instagram and then you can also find me on etsy at an injury stop dot com perfect! Thank you so much, jerry. You're welcome it's so nice to see you. Okay, that doesn't greatly about their studio and locals saying I want to make my own fabric one day too in this course and anna's advice makes me feel so hopeful that I can do that yeah it's really good she it's really interesting to watch how she was able to scale raise her prices, bring in more money by not really changing all that much like if you see the clutch that's in this particular photo you know, adding, adding this one really personal detail just elevated her business and that's something that I really like about anna's business and one of the reasons why I wanted to hold it up as an example for all of you is because she was able tio take something as basic or is normal earth is ordinary is like a clutch of purser whatever it is and really turn it into something that's just so fantastic by just making these tweaks that really make it hers so it's not that you know the world has never seen a zippered clutch before but the world really hasn't seen one like that and that's something that makes anna's product really unique also she's a great example of her business is a great example of how you only need a few items to really do a great job and to build a healthy business that runs really well so if she's going to make napkins placements table runner tea towels like that's four things and she can focus on that she we talk a lot in the podcast together about how she chose her colors and how she doesn't really stray out of those colors when she's making a particular collection because she needs those parameters to decide what she's going to d'oh you know that it's interesting how she puts together a line how she puts together a collection she puts these boundaries on the work she's going to do and then finds all of this room to move around within those parameters and I just think that it's fascinating because it really shows that you know you can't just have an idea and make it and anna's personal story about how she started this sewing and how she decided to develop this business is really it's really emotional and really special and ordinary in so many ways it's a story of a place that a lot of us are a lot of us find ourselves in and how she decided to change the direction that her life was going in and she got that sewing machine and so we share we talk about a lot of that in the podcast in another little tiny answered o r a my answer don't because she's not you know, poison a little story about anna is that I have one of her application sweatshirts and I've had it for about five years and I never made the connection that anna made it and that she was the person coming over and I happened to have it hanging on our coat hook when she came in and during our podcast she started talking about it and I thought what is that the sweatshirt or talking about one that I have hanging up right over there that she had made something that I owned and I hadn't made the connection and on all of that time so I thought that that was pretty interesting that I was a fan of hers for longer then even I knew hum so one thing that we really didn't get to talk about with anna that I was hoping that we were going to have time for was her photography because as you can see it's it's really an integral it's really an important part of how she expresses her products tio to her customer and how she is we actually have this really great conversation about our business tipped when she decided to pay for photography, it changed everything. She tells a great story in the podcast and I'll give a little bit of it away about how at one point she she had a very a limited amount of money in the bank and she decided to throw it all at photography. She hired a stylist, she hired a photographer, and then she had to buy all of the props and everything that she needed. Tio really should to rent a studio space. I mean, it was a few thousand dollars investment. I forget the exact amount, but I think she does mention in the podcast, but she threw this huge photo shoot for her business and took almost everything she had when she was done with that photo shoot she's had a few hundred dollars left in the bank and then within, like, two weeks time period of releasing those photos and having them out in the world, she had been picked up by real simple she had more than recouped her money. It was a crazy what that one investment of expressing her brand through her photographs actually did for her business, and I really want tio as I've done with every single one of these fast cars fast start, of course, is really, really emphasized how important photography is to the overall success of europe. Is snus that's like what ana was saying? When a customer can't pick up your bag and feels that sturdy, is it going? Tio is going to slouch when I put it on? Is it tough? Is it? Is it waterproof is strong? Is it going to hold my laptop like whatever it is that a person needs to know before they make a purchasing decision? You know you can express so much of that with photography aa lot of the handsome products that I have now, I choose because they say something about my friends personality if it's a gift or about the kind of home or lifestyle that I want to have or create for myself, you know, I'm not buying things with say, uh, sports equipment on them because it just doesn't like, you know, speaks to who I am or whatever there's all those little tiny details that go into making your work special and important, that makes somebody want to buy it, that makes somebody want to bite in that really starts with photography, you can express so many more messages and share so much more information than you even realize with the quality of photography that you have for your shop so and that also ties back into instagram how we were saying a few minutes ago that one of the ways that anna and lots of other people use in it's a gram and social media is to test out product ideas and that's also with a photograph, you would take a snapshot on whatever's happening on your on your cutting table people what they think you know, if your comm considering investing in a large amount of fabric, you could sort of send out a photo of it on instagram and ask your community for feedback right there on the spot and, you know, you could have your answer before you leave the fabric store. So there's a lot of interesting ways that photography is really important to the overall success of your business, so I want to say a couple more things about trends. I know that we talked about them earlier, but it's not just about fabric and colors but also about shapes, details how people are wearing things. So even if you don't pay attention to the trends like colors or styles that's, fine, but really paying attention to how people want to do use what you have to sell if you notice that there is a trend in people using pencil pouches as wallets or whatever it may be or, you know, any sort of detail like that that has to do with the trend and how people are actually utilizing sewn accessories that they buy that's the kind of trend that you also want to pay attention to, you know, what's hot in another area of your genre. And can you draw a connection between the two that again, could be color, but not just limited to that. But are people like really wanting structured things there? People really wanting flowy things? You know what? What are people looking for to buy? And can you can you get your aesthetic or your values into those kinds of details that people are interested in to increase your sales? So we are starting to wrap up this course, and one of the last things that I want to say to you is, where do you really want your business to take you? Where do you want this business toe end up for you where where you want to end up says so much about how you get there, it can really help you make decisions that can help you make buying choices that can help you set your prices where you want to go is really going to determine how you get there, so in order to do that, you really need to know what your definition of success is. And I would like all of you to think about that, how are you going to know if you're successful if you don't know what success looks like to you, if you don't know what success feels like to you, if you don't know what success means you, then you're not ever going to know if you're successful and maybe you're going to sit around and why under, you know, is this working? I don't know if I'm good at this, but you know, you could solve all of those problems if you just determine what that means to you. So any time you're wondering if if you should keep going or if this is worth, it just takes some time to really think about what matters the most to you? What feels good to you and what what makes you happy at the end of the day and make sure you're working towards those things? No, where you want to end up, because that's going to show you how to get there. So, are there any last questions from the chat room? We got so many takeaways from the course, so shafir sisters who says her number one takeaway was be brave and do it that's, right? Bieber even knew it for babies, this is is to sell kits on a whole bunch of other things. Beth sofia says their number one takeaway was to step out of her own way on bird watcher says after watching this I have more confidence and I really enjoyed this class christina says my number one takeaway is the need for professional photography I've been doing it myself I'm at a point where I need to hire somebody yes andi she says she also the number to take away is to get an instagram account even though she hates social media e I know that you think I just you know what I love instagram you know there's a lot of things that I don't enjoy about twitter facebook but let me scroll through some photos and I'm like pretty pretty happy so it feels a lot better to me on although we've been hearing a lot from ladies in the chat rooms on I suppose maybe maybe think people think sewing is maybe a female past time in business but andy's joining us and andy says he's getting his business going the number one for me is to have more value so what I do and to realize there is room for me out there that's true with teachers thank you for your feedback yes thank you so much and good luck to all of you I am excited to see what you created for the person you says that they want to up their photography another thing that you can do sometimes is khun sydor bartering if you happen to know a photographer out there who needs to practice taking their shots or if there's somebody like that that you can work with keep that in mind because that's one way that you can get around that so I'd like to end this course by saying thank you, I'm so grateful, tio creative live! I'm so grateful to anna I'm grateful to all of the crew year to the person who keeps making sure I have fresh hot coffee to deep my line producer justin, my producer elizabeth, who hired me to do this j k o my hose chris he's helping out in the chat room everybody is it's so amazing here that sometimes when I wonder if what I do is worth it, you know, I think back to experiences that I get to have with companies like creative live and just feel better about everything. So I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to to join us in the chat rooms and to communicate with me through social media, which some of you don't enjoy. It really means the world to me and as somebody who works alone and by themselves when readers or viewers or listeners connect with me, it really means the world to me and I appreciate it I also really want to think lauren rendell for contributing the financial tips to our fast our action guide and also to a little farm media for helping us with our social media tips. I'm really think awful for the input that they put into this to help you start a business that you feel really good about. And lastly, thanks to anna for being with us for the google hangout, the podcast in for contributing her list, her list is in the guide as well, and it includes all of her favorite resources, tools, tricks and places where she does some of her shopping. So I really want to thank everybody for that. So, thanks so much for being here. It it's really nice. We're going to a lot of love in the chat rooms, bester appears saying thank you appreciate you carry everybody saying this has been an awesome course there really enjoyed it. So thank you very much, carrie. What carries already thanked everybody on the creative life team, of course, like to do the same? Wants a huge shout out to chris jennings are off their host today. He's done stellar work in the social media and on in the chat rooms. Thanks to everybody here in the studio and everybody in the booth, they always do an amazing job, of course, to carry fast, start your sewing business, that's a wrap
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The Virginia Center for School & Campus Safety is dedicated to supporting our constituents in the K-12 environment through training, with resources and technical assistance, and by guiding best practices. One of the many important components for K-12 schools is Safety & Security – on this portion of the website visitors will find information on School Security Officers, the annual School Safety Audit, and other school safety topics.
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Maintaining a safe and secure school building involves planning in five major categories:
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Mitigation – actions taken to eliminate or reduce the loss of property and life by lessening the impact of an emergency
Response – steps taken to stabilize an emergency once it has occurred
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Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) are developed in collaboration with division administrators, school personnel, rescue personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, hospital personnel, counselors, psychologist, social workers, parents and other community stakeholders. Students and staff practice evacuating, locking-down and sheltering-in-place drills to ready themselves in case an incident occurs. Annually, data is collected and analyzed to improve building security and emergency plans.
The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety collaborate to collect, analyze and disseminate data that can be used to update and improve EOP. Additionally, professional development and technical assistance opportunities, publications, and other resources are provided to assist school divisions and communities in sustaining safe school environments.
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The Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety is tasked with developing a list of items (see below) to be reviewed and evaluated in the school safety audits. To assist in this process, the Center for School and Campus Safety developed a template for schools, once completed, the template should be sent to the Division Level Safety Audit Committee for review. It is recommended this be completed by December 31 of each year.
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In 2018, the Police Foundation staff conducted a comprehensive public domain scan of state legislation from all 50 states and the District of Columbia related to the following aspects of school safety and security:
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Finding a Quiet Place on the Navigator of the Seas
On the Navigator of the Seas, there are events and activities night and day! -But for some of us, it isn't truly a vacation unless peace, quiet, and a very good book are involved. When that mood strikes, we suggest the Viking Crown Lounge, the Solarium, the Library, and the helipad area.
Usually before 9:00 AM, most areas (save the pool areas) are not crowded. Also, the Navigator of the Seas is fairly empty at port.
Quiet places on the Navigator of the Seas:
Solarium (aft of the forward elevators on Deck 11)
Library (mid ship on Deck 7)
Viking Crown Lounge (Deck 14)
Helipad area (forward on Deck 5)
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Submitted by Mark / 9 years ago / Music Videos
Skylar Grey decided to create a Tumblr account today, and with it she presented us with a new video of her playing her smash hit single Love The Way You Lie on a piano in her hotel room. The video clip is shot using an iPhone which has resulted in a horrible aspect ratio, but…
The Remix Roundup – Part Nine!
I was considering what mixes to post next when I realised I haven’t really divulged much into the world of mash up mixes. Now, there are thousands upon thousands of these out there and generally they are awful and just don’t work. I wasted my time listening to a mix of DMX and Phil Collins…
Eminem – 2.0 Boys feat. Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf
In what will probably be my last post for today I’m bringing you a new Eminem leak called 2.0 Boys which features his two recent signees Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf. This is the first track that features all of these guys on the same cut, so it’s definitely out there as a statement of intent by…
Eminem – I Get Money (Freestyle)
More new unreleased Eminem material has hit the internet once again, this time in the form of a freestyle over 50 Cent‘s instrumental for I Get Money. The lyrics are quite interesting to hear on this one, so it’s well worth a download. Eminem – I Get Money (Freestyle)
Dr. Dre – I Need A Doctor feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey (Official Music Video)
Dr. Dre has finally released the music video for his new single I Need a Doctor, even though it has been available for the general public to buy for a while now. The music video features his former protégé Eminem and our one to watch out for in 2011 – Skylar Grey. The Joseph Khan-directed…
Eminem – Things Get Worse feat. B.o.B
This ‘new’ track is actually an unreleased Eminem produced creation from the Relapse era which features an appearance from B.o.B. If you weren’t a fan of those vocals he used during that era then you probably won’t like this. Eminem – Things Get Worse feat. B.o.B
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Last Stop: How Driving Will Disappear from This World
By: Bridget Clerkin August 18, 2017
As we proceed toward a self-driving future, autonomous features on our cars are making us worse drivers.
These are strange times to be alive.
A rapid evolution is afoot, and man himself is the one driving it—although, if all goes according to plan, he won’t be driving much longer.
Autonomous cars are developing rapidly, more capable of handling our roads every day.
In anticipation of the impending takeover, automakers have steadily introduced us to the idea of self-driving cars, adding new features with each model year that bring our vehicles one step closer to taking total control—and further remove us from the responsibilities of driving.
The slow-drip approach not only allows for more time to test and tweak new programs, it lets us ease into our new role of consummate passenger—and broker a trust with our mechanical chauffeurs.
But it may have worked too well.
The act of “physically manipulating handheld devices” behind the wheel is on the rise, especially among younger drivers, the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show. And last year, highway deaths reached higher levels, totaling 40,200—marking a 6% jump from 2015 and the first time the number has breached 40,000 in nearly a decade, according to the National Safety Council.
One of the biggest arguments for self-driving models is their ability to make our roads safer. Indeed, some researchers have predicted the cars could cut roadway accidents by up to 90%. But in this strange interval of history, before the computers have mastered all our street smarts, we must still retain some skills, even as we’re encouraged to forget them by advancing technology.
It’s proved a difficult—and deadly—tightrope walk. And some experts fear that, before it gets better, it will only get worse.
Vestigial Skills
Features like blind-spot detection, shown in this 2012 Honda Accord, make drivers more reliant on technology and less on their own skills.
People are not only driving more distractedly, they’re driving less actively, even when they’re paying attention.
It’s called atrophy. In the medical profession, it refers to an organ or muscle that withers with underuse; but when it comes to our driving skills, the decline in sharpness has come from increased neglect.
A new study from the University of Michigan offers a glimpse of this evolutionary trick in motion.
The research looked at 108 drivers and the ways they interacted with new blind-spot detection systems over the course of 6 weeks. The program, installed in a fleet of Honda Accords, alerts drivers to cars present in the notoriously out-of-sight areas with chimes and warning lights. And dependency upon the system set in rapidly.
Over the course of the study, the researchers found a marked increase in drivers who stopped looking over their shoulders at all while changing lanes. The participants, instead, began relying entirely on the warning system. (All told, nearly three-quarters of the drivers said they’d want the same technology in their personal vehicle.)
“The more they are exposed to these systems, the more they trust the systems,” Shan Bao, associate research scientist at Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, told Bloomberg News. In emergency situations, “they’ll trust the systems more than they’ll trust themselves.”
And it’s not just blind-spot watching that is available in new models. Current driver-assist features can do everything from slam on the brakes to parallel park.
As semi-automated options have increased, so has the awareness of a potential dependency on them, with 57% of drivers themselves predicting the erosion of their own skills with the introduction of driver-assist technology, a recent Kelley Blue Book survey found.
Give & Take
But even a self-aware reliance can turn out to be deadly.
The driver killed during a test run of Tesla’s autopilot system in 2016 reportedly had his hands on the wheel for just 25 seconds in the last 37 minutes before the car crashed.
While automakers have continued pushing their vehicles up the autonomy scale, they have also started addressing the problem of inattention, scrambling to find stop-gaps to keep us focused for as long as we’re still needed behind the wheel.
And to fully look over our driving experience, our vehicles will not only need to borrow our knowledge but some of our senses.
The new programs being installed in vehicles to keep us on the straight-and-narrow can literally keep an eye on us. General Motors has introduced technology that tracks a driver’s gaze while on the road, ensuring he or she isn’t looking away for too long. Toyota and Audi have developed similar features for some new models.
Meanwhile, Nissan and Tesla, among others, have focused on the sense of touch. Built-in systems on some of the cars record the pressure of hands on a steering wheel, and will begin issuing warnings after several seconds where it doesn’t feel any. In some models, the car will eventually begin pumping the brakes, and even stop the car if no hands are returned to the wheel.
Still, in its attempt to help, the programs may continue to hinder us, transferring our dependence from the actual automation of the car to the reminder systems.
As cars have continued adapting, we’ve classified their skills into 5 levels of autonomy, with the fifth representing the ultimate driverless vehicle.
With most currently available models at level 2, and many with the capability of reaching level 3, we’re sitting in the exact middle of the chain; the very epicenter of the tectonic rearrangement of our transportation.
As we continue the climb toward advancement, we may reach the peak just in time to watch the twilight of our own usefulness behind the wheel, and the new dawn of the machines.
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Valentine's Day: 32 fun places to celebrate your sweetheart in Murfreesboro and Smyrna
Whether you're planning something special for Valentine's Day or an anniversary, here are some date night ideas
Valentine's Day: 32 fun places to celebrate your sweetheart in Murfreesboro and Smyrna Whether you're planning something special for Valentine's Day or an anniversary, here are some date night ideas Check out this story on dnj.com: https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2019/02/07/valentines-day-anniversary-date-ideas-murfreesboro-smyrna-tn/2777035002/
Nancy De Gennaro, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal Published 2:30 p.m. CT Feb. 7, 2019 | Updated 8:36 a.m. CT Feb. 10, 2019
Whether you're planning something special for Valentine's Day or an anniversary, having a regular date night is essential for relationships. But, you might have run out of new things to do.
Five Senses offers creative culinary specialties from Chef Mitchell Murphree. (Photo: Submitted)
Unique dining
►Green Dragon Pub and Brewery, 714 F W. Main St., 615-801-7171, facebook.com/greendragonpubandbrewery/
Known affectionately in the community as the "Hobbit bar," the Green Dragon combines the owners' love of "Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien with craft beer and a made-from-scratch menu.
►Five Senses, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., 615-867-4155, fivesensesdining.com/
Chef Mitchell Murfphree blends modern flavors with Southern favorites for a fresh and healthy menu for fine dining.
►Dallas and Jane, 352 W Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro, 615-624-9486, facebook.com/dallasandjane/
Award-winning Chef Alex Belew serves up culinary creativity in an upscale modern American restaurant
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Lanes, Trains & Automobiles in Murfreesboro is trading lazer tag for foam dart guns at the soon-to-be-opened Murf Wars attraction. (Photo: Submitted)
►Lanes Trains and Automobiles, 450 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro, 615-890-3999, ltadepot.com/
Go bowling, drive bumper cars, get a meal at the bar, play arcade games and shoot it out at Murf Wars Nerf game at LTA.
►Go USA Fun Park, 2270 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro, 615-895-7888, gousafunpark.com/
Go USA Fun Park has something for all ages. Play in the arcade, check out the flight simulator, race go-karts, take a swing in the batting cages, play a round of mini golf or head to the driving range.
Stars and Strikes in Smyrna features bowling, laser tag, an escape room, restaurant and more. (Photo: Submitted)
►Stars and Strikes, 33 N. Lowry St., Smyrna, 678-965-5707, starsandstrikes.com/
Stars and Strikes opened in Smyrna in 2018. There's an arcade with all your favorite games, laser tag, bumper cars, virtual reality games, an escape room and, of course, lots of bowling. Order from the menu and eat at your lane or grab at drink at the bar.
Experience virtual reality at VR Lounge. (Photo: HELEN COMER/DNJ)
►VR Lounge, 1720 Old Fort Parkway at Stones River Town Centre, 615-962-9013, vrloungetn.com
State-of-the-art virtual reality technology takes players into a fully immersive experience at VR Lounge. Choose from over 40 different games that allow you to enter a virtual world where you can shoot zombies, fly around a city or power a rocket.
Take your date to a climbing gym. (Photo: HELEN COMER/DNJ)
►Climb Murfreesboro, 1660 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, 615-280-8460, climbmurfreesboro.com/
Climb Murfreesboro's 30,500-square-foot facility opened in August 2018 and features include a 45-foot climbing wall, bouldering areas with 15-foot walls where athletes can free-climb without ropes, and a children's section.
►The Ascent, 831 Park Ave., Murfreesboro, 615-796-6545, climbyourrock.com/
The Ascent is a family-friendly gym that features multiple climbing walls and bouldering areas, as well as instruction and assistance for beginners. There are also classes, leagues and trips the climbing gym offers.
►Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna, 615-459-9710, townofsmyrna.org/departments/outdoor-adventure-center
The 12,000-square-foot SOAC opened in spring 2017 and offers plenty of indoor activities for families. Climbing structures and a climbing wall make a date night option for active couples — as well as beginners.
Test your sleuthing skills at one of the local escape rooms. (Photo: Submitted)
Over the past couple of years, escape rooms have become a popular activity. You're locked in a room (of course, you can leave at any time) and given a certain time frame to solve a puzzle so you can escape. This interactive game is best enjoyed in groups, so grab some friends and go.
►60 minute Escape, 167 Mall Circle Drive (615) 900-4406, 60minuteescape.com/
►Locked: Escape Game Murfreesboro, 115 Mall Circle Drive, 615-396-8715, lockedgames.com/
►Murfreesboro Escape Rooms, 1970 Medical Center Parkway, 615-900-0355, murfreesboroescaperooms.com/
►EscapePoint Escape Rooms, 855 W. College St., Suite M (615) 274-8210, theescapepoint.com/
Couples relaxation/spas
►Float Alchemy, 131 Cason Lane, Murfreesboro, 615-933-1116, floatalchemy.com/
Flotation therapy claims to help with stress and pain. (Photo: Submitted)
Let your cares drift away with your beloved at Float Alchemy. This sensory deprivation experience helps heal joints and provides a total relaxation experience. The couples float features an open room with a pool of water filled with a high-density salt warmed to your body temperature. Massage therapy, a cryotherapy chamber, muse meditation and infrared sauna also available.
►Serenity Salt Cave, 2705 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, 615-494-9920, serenitysaltcavetn.com/
►Breathe Easy Salt Rooms, 3138 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, 615-410-3918, breathesalt.com/
As soothing music is piped into wireless headphones, Himalayan salt microparticles are pumped into a room resembling an ancient cave. Lean back in zero-gravity chairs and relax for complete serenity. Serenity also offers detox foot baths, an infrared sauna, amethyst bio mats and heated salt bricks for your feet.
Wine down
►Avian Glen Winery, 3545 Almaville Road, Smyrna, 615-984-4344, avianglenwinery.com
Avian Glen features seven varieties of wine produced and bottled at the vineyard. There are free wine tastings daily and on weekends, you’ll find live music and other events on the large outdoor patio.
►Big Creek Winery Tasting Room, 7027 Main St., Christiana, 615-785-2124, facebook.com/bigcreekwinerytastingroom
Big Creek Winery is located in Pulaski, but you can sample seasonal varieties in the tasting room in Christiana. Tastings are free for patrons with the purchase one or more bottles of Big Creek wine. Pack a picnic to eat on site or grab a bottle and head across the street to Miller's Grocery for dinner.
Alternative ideas
►Earth Experience: Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, 816 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, 615-900-8358, facebook.com/MidTnMuseum/
Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History
The Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History is currently finishing up the assembly of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Alan Brown the Executive Director at the Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, works in the Paleo Lab, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, to clean a variety of specimens, found on a dig this summer. HELEN COMER/DNJ
The Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History features a cast of a T-Rex skeleton. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Alan Brown the Executive Director at the Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, shows off a replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex arm bone, that will be on display for people to actually touch and compare their arms to the length of their own arms, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. The arms of a T-Rex was about the length of a normal human arm. HELEN COMER/DNJ
A sign is out in front of The Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History, located at 816 Old Salem Road to help people find the building. HELEN COMER/DNJ
In the back room of Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History is a small room with World War II memorabilia on display. HELEN COMER/DNJ
A replica of an actual Triceratops and a Tyrannosaurus Rex skull are on display at the Natural History Museum. HELEN COMER/DNJ
at the Earth Experience: The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. One room is filled with display cases of different types of gems and minerals. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Almost every room at Earth Experience has an item that can be touched. In the gem and mineral room there is a small table to the side with toy dinosaurs that children can play with. HELEN COMER/DNJ
One of the new areas at the of Natural History Museum is an enclosed room where patrons can take a class to learn to make jewelry. HELEN COMER/DNJ
A replica of a Mosasaurs skull is on display at the Natural History Museum and a sign next to the skull shows how big the actual creature was compared to a normal human. According to the sign an adult Mosasaurs was 15 meters long. HELEN COMER/DNJ
A model of an Allosaurus, a dinosaur from the late Jurassic period, is on display in one of the fossil rooms at Earth Experience, Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro. Helen Comer/DNJ
One of the rooms at Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, contains fossils a real dinosaur bone that can be touched as well as models of dinosaurs. Photo taken on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, shows a photograph of the Hell Creek formation were many of his dinosaur bones have been found in Glendive Montana. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Jennifer Moorehouse a volunteer at Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, works on building a model of a Crinoid,on Friday April 17, 2015. A Crinoid is a prehistoric marine animals that was found in this area in prehistoric times. Many people called the fossilized remains of these animals found found in the area Indian money since the fossil resembles a stack of coins. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, builds a full sized T-Rex skeleton cast at the museum on Friday April 17, 2015. The casts are being painted before they are assembled to create a realistic fossilized color to the bones. a Grouping of rib bones for the model can be seen in the foreground. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, holds up a cast of a young T-Rex bone. The full sized T-Rex being build can be seen in the background. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, builds a full sized T-Rex skeleton cast at the museum on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, and holds up part of a T-Rex skull cast that is currently being constructed at the museum on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, works to uncover fossilized shells in a dirt sample from West Tennessee, on Friday April 17, 2015, in the Paleo Lab. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Some of the minerals on display at Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, shows a fossilized turtle in the Paleo Lab of the museum, on Friday April 17, 2015. The turtle was found on a dig in the Hell Creek formation in Glendive Montana. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, works in the Paleo Lab to uncover fossilized shells in a dirt sample from West Tennessee, on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
Paleontologist Alan Brown, the Executive Director of Earth Experience, The Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History in Murfreesboro, works to uncover fossilized shells in the Paleo Lab from a dirt sample from West Tennessee, on Friday April 17, 2015. HELEN COMER/DNJ
See prehistoric dinosaur skeletons, and peruse cases of fossils, gems, minerals, rocks and archaeological relics. Visitors can also get a peek at ongoing research. Admission is charged.
►The Curious Kitchen, 1602 Northfield Blvd. in Murfreesboro, 615-956-6077, thecuriouskitchen.net/
Take a cooking class together. Helena and Rachel Spensatelli offer a variety of culinary courses for all ages. Once you make your meal, you'll get to it eat, too.
►Premiere 6, 810 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro, 615-896-4103, http://www.murfreesboromovies.com/
Check out one of the romance movies showing through Feb. 12: "Casablanca" and "The Notebook." Tickets are $5 per person. Show times vary. The theater also shows current films.
►AMC Classic Murfreesboro 16, 2626 Cason Square Blvd., Murfreesboro, 615-893-3278, amctheatres.com
Choose from 16 different theaters and see the latest big screen offerings.
AMC Stones River 9 at Stones River Town Centre. (Photo: Jim Davis/For The DNJ)
►AMC Stones River 9, 1706 Old Fort Parkway at Stones River Town Centre, Murfreesboro, 615-900-2499, amctheatres.com
Murfreesboro's newest cinema features a state-of-the-art movie experience with luxury padded reclining armchairs, a restaurant-style menu and a variety of beverages on the menu.
►Malco Cinema, 100 Movie Row, Smyrna, 615-333-1919, malco.com
You'll have 18 screens to choose from for current films. There are comfortable seats and a wide variety of treats to enhance your viewing experience, as well as a small arcade.
Live theater and music
Local theaters offer a variety of plays going on throughout the year. (Photo: Submitted)
Rutherford County as well as nearby Cannon County offer a handful of live theater venues.
►MTSU music concerts: Tennessee Jazz Collective will perform works by MTSU trumpeter and composer Jamey Simmons on stage at 7:30 p.m. Valentine's Day in Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Hall, 1429 Faulkinberry Drive.
Tickets are $10 general admission and free for MTSU students, faculty and staff with proper ID. Discounts for area band students and educators are also available. To reserve tickets call 615-898-2724 or email James.Simmons@mtsu.edu. Keep up with ongoing concerts at MTSU at mtsu.edu/music/calendar.php.
►Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra: The symphony's "Love Songs Through the Movies" concert takes place from 7-9 p.m. Valentine's Day at First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane. Tickets are $15 to $40. Pay at the door or visit murfreesborosymphony.com/events/ to reserve your spot and find out about other symphony concerts.
►Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro, 615-904-2787, boroarts.org
►Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro, 615-893-9825, mltarts.com
►Consider This Inc., 7120 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, 205-799-3612, considerthisinc.com/
►Tucker Theatre, 615 Champion Way, MTSU Campus, Murfreesboro, 615-898-2300, mtsu.edu/tuckertheatre/
►Springhouse Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna, 615-852-8499, springhousetheatre.com/
Reach reporter Nancy DeGennaro at degennaro@dnj.com and follow her on Twitter @NanDeGennaro
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By Mary Beth Hamilton | Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
In its 2015 priorities, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) listed cybersecurity as a key focus area in its risk-based assessments. Then on February 3, 2015, OCIE released summary findings from its Cybersecurity Examination Sweep.
OCIE’s sweep focused on written documentation for their assessment and conducted "limited testing" of the accuracy of the responses. They did not review the technical sufficiency of the firms’ programs either. OCIE’s reliance on documentation highlights the importance of complete Written Information Security Policies.
Following are noteworthy items Eze Castle Integration observed in reviewing the findings.
Most firms adopted written information security policies, but 43% of advisers did not conduct periodic audits to determine compliance with these information security policies and procedures.
49% of advisers did not discuss mitigating the effects of a cybersecurity incident and/or outline the plan to recover from such an incident in their written business continuity plans.
The vast majority of examined firms conduct periodic risk assessments, on a firm-wide basis, to identify cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and potential business consequences. However, only 32% of advisers require cybersecurity risk assessments of vendors with access to their firms’ networks.
In the Written Information Security Plans (WISP) Eze Castle Integration creates for clients, we include service provider risk assessments as a standard element.
88% of broker-dealers and 74% of advisers stated that they have experienced cyber-attacks directly or through one or more of their vendors. The majority of the cyber-related incidents are related to malware and fraudulent emails.
25% of broker-dealers reported losses related to fraudulent emails and employees not following the firms’ procedures. While this is a small percentage, firms need to ensure they are training employees in addition to documenting the security policies and implementing tighter security.
Only 13% of advisers have policies and procedures related to information security training for vendors and business partners authorized to access their networks.
From our perspective, the low number (13%) is not surprising as smaller firms (i.e. hedge funds) do not have the resources to train their vendors, brokers or business partners. Rather, they are requiring these partner firms to train their own employees.
Only 30% of advisers have designated a CISO; rather, the advisers look to their CTO to assume responsibility or have another other senior officer (i.e. CCO, CEO, COO) liaise with a third-party consultant who is responsible for cybersecurity oversight.
This finding highlights the expectation of CTOs to serve as CISOs and highlights the evolving role of technologists within firms.
Only 21% of adviser respondents maintain insurance that covers losses and expenses attributable to cybersecurity incidents. Out of the broker-dealers and advisers, only one broker-dealer and one adviser reported that they had filed claims.
The staff is still reviewing the information to discern correlations between the examined firms’ preparedness and controls and their size, complexity, or other characteristics. As noted in OCIE’s 2015 priorities, they will continue to focus on cybersecurity using risk-based examinations.
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In addition to Youth Programming, EIAA has opportunities for adults and organizations in the community, too. Adult Programming Tuesday morning Coffee and Art Club allows adults from the community to meet other adults with an interest in art. Join your neighbors and friends for coffee and conversation while you try out a new project or continue work on something you started at home. There is no cost for this fun, weekly get together
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Würzburg Residence is considered one of Europe’s most ambitious and striking royal palaces, and one of the great sites of southern Germany. Designed and built by two Prince-Bishops, Johann Philipp Franz and Frederik Carl von Schönburg, in the 18th century, Würzburg Residence was inspired by a combination of French, Viennese and Italian architecture, as well as showcasing the skilful craftsmanship of the German Baroque style. Despite suffering significant damage towards the end of WWII, in which almost the entire interior of the palace was destroyed, many of its most iconic design features remain, including the famous frescos, grand staircase and the amazing three-dimensional stuccowork.
Festung Marienberg
Defending the Main River since Celtic times, the Fortress Marienberg is visible across Würzburg thanks to its elevated position on the steep valley above the city. In 704 AD, the city’s first church was built close to the site of the historic Celtic palisade, with fortifications later added in the 13th century to protect it. In the centuries that followed, the fortress was expanded and renovated on several occasions, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The fortress which stands today is considered a masterstroke of Renaissance design, and visitors can enjoy wonderful views of the river from its stone curtain wall.
No visit to Würzburg would be complete without crossing the majestic Alte Mainbrücke, or ‘Old Bridge’. With its first stones laid in 1473, this iconic bridge became one of the great crossing strongholds of the Main River, and an important feature connecting the city’s old town with the historic fisherman’s quarter. In 1730, 12 golden statues of saints were added, bringing the bridge in line with the neighbouring Baroque and Rococo architecture. Today, the bridge is central to local life in Würzburg, a place where locals often gather on summer evenings to enjoy live music and a glass of local Franconian wine.
Dom St. Kilian
Designed and built between the 11th and 12th centuries, Dom St Kilian is the principal cathedral of Würzburg, and a fine example of Germanic Romanesque architecture. The construction of the main church is thought to have begun in 1040, with the iconic East Towers added in 1237. During the Baroque era of the 18th century, ornate stuccowork was added to the interior, which, alongside an array of exquisite artefacts, make St Kilian a must-visit on your trip to Würzburg. Sadly, in 1945, the cathedral was badly damaged by allied bombing, but has since been rebuilt to its original design.
Museum für Franken
Located within the grounds of the Fortress Marienberg, Museum für Franken is one of the most significant museums in Bavaria, housing a huge collection of works by the medieval sculptor and woodcarver, Tilman Riemenschneider, as well as exhibits from regional artists and objects documenting Würzburg’s rich wine-making heritage.
What makes the museum so fascinating is its range of unique exhibits, including the ‘History of Würzburg’, which aims to showcase the city’s timeline; ‘Archaeology’, including over 1,000 artefacts discovered in the region from the Palaeolithic Age; and, of course, the Riemenschneider exhibit, which includes a wonderful range of works completed by the sculptor between 1485 and 1531.
Würzburg Christkindlmarkt
If there’s one thing the cities of Bavaria are known for throughout the world, it’s their enchanting Christmas markets – and Würzburg is no exception. A traditional Christkindlmarkt has taken place in the heart of the city’s beautiful Old Town since the early 19th century, with its customary home being the historic market square in front of the Gothic Chapel of St Mary. Each December, over 120 stalls are erected on the square, offering everything from traditional wooden toys and decorations, to everyone’s favourite festive pairing: mulled wine and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Discover the Würzburg Christmas market with Emerald Waterways.
Discover Franconian Wine in Würzburg
Würzburg is at the centre of the Franconian wine region, with the neighbouring slopes of the Main River basin covered in historic, Old World grapevines. Franconian Wine Country traditionally stems from Aschaffenburg to Schweinfurt, following the course of the Main River over a terroir whose rich soils, temperate climate and steep vineyards make it ideal for wine production.
Wine has been an important part of the local culture of Franconia for over 1,200 years, with the Romans introducing viticulture to the region. Today, Franconia is rivalled only by the Rhine Valley in terms of the quantity and quality of wine produced – though many visitors and locals would argue that Franconian wine is far superior to that produced in the Rhineland-Palatinate.
Franconian wine is beloved for the diversity of its varietals and the subtle nuances of flavour that each vineyard brings to its vintages. Some of the most common wine varieties produced in the region include Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau, Scheurebe and Silvaner, though many wineries experiment with other grapes and combinations, like classic German Riesling.
As you’d expect from a city where viticulture is entrenched in local life, Würzburg and its surrounding area are renowned for their wine festivals, wine bars and cellar door tasting experiences – making it easy to sample the very best in Franconian wine during your visit. Here are a few of our favourite.
Exploring Würzburg with Emerald Waterways
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Romantic Road’, Würzburg is one of a handful of culture-rich destinations which make a river cruise through the heart of Bavaria such a timeless experience. At Emerald Waterways, we can help you see more of this wonderful German city, from its iconic heritage sites to its impressive viticultural legacy.
During your stay in the city, visit the spectacular Würzburg Residence, and see its famous frescoes, stuccowork, grand staircase and ornate, landscaped gardens. A guided tour will help you see more of the city’s famous sights, including the Alte Mainbrücke and Dom St. Kilian.
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Chinese Solar Stocks
The Smart Money is Taking Notice
Written by Nick Hodge
Look what happened yesterday:
Wall Street got that warm fuzzy feeling from solar stocks once again, some surging 60% or more in a few days time.
But it's not the gains I'm interested in — reality will return soon enough — it's the eagerness with which the smart money flocks to cleantech that's important here.
You see, a 40-60% jump across an entire sector in just a few days equates to nothing more than a closet love affair. It means The Street is brimming with anticipation for a cleantech resurrection, exploiting and overbuying any positive piece of news.
It's much different from the atmosphere just a few weeks ago, when one piece of bad news could squash any number of positive reports.
In this case, all the fuss was about Chinese solar stocks on news of a Chinese stimulus with strong solar provisions.
The bounce was overdone by all measures, and the stocks are already starting to correct themselves.
But a 60% run won't be erased overnight. And while they might drop a bit, this could be the very bottom of the other side of the trough.
I'll take two steps forward and one step back over what we have been dealing with.
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What Happened, What to Expect
Basically, the Chinese Ministry of Finance announced a stimulus that would have some sort of solar subsidy.
I can tell you that the solar portion of the recent U.S. stimulus will dwarf any measures taken by the Chinese. Yet the reaction of Chinese solar stocks to their stimulus dwarfed the response American solar stocks to our stimulus.
It's all about timing. The market was ready to run when the Chinese news came out. We were still in the recession death grip when the U.S. stimulus was passed.
The Chinese are offering a subsidy of about $3 per watt for solar installations over 50 kw. That would cover about 60% of the cost of an installation.
But the visibility is poor. . . there has been no indication of how much money will be available or to how many megawatts the program would apply.
There's also a time factor. The provisions being offered by the Chinese government to aid the solar industry would likely not have significant impact until 2010, based on ongoing economic conditions, contract negotiations, and the nascent state of the rooftop solar industry in China.
But the proposal is still a market driver in the long-term, especially since this is widely considered only China's first step to boost the use of solar. You've already seen how the stocks reacted.
I'll let Piper Jaffray's Jesse Pichel sum up the implications:
Although profit taking will likely follow, we believe Thursday's reaction showed:
1) It doesn't take much incremental demand to move the solar market, with 250 MW moving worldwide solar market by 5% in 2009. 2) Investors are optimistic w/ the long term outlook of solar and will cover short positions w/ the first onset of market strength.
Lesson: solar stocks are itching to rise, and investors and governments alike are itching to make it happen.
Solar Stocks: How Long Will it Take?
Well, it depends on what you're waiting for.
Sustainable profit trends in the solar sector aren't likely to emerge for the next few quarters. When they do. . . it's off to the races.
In the meantime though, you can still make money on solar stocks, it just takes a bit more work and patience.
More work because you need to be familiar with all the major stocks in the sector, know what their fair value is, and be able to track their trading patterns in this still-hostile environment, pouncing when you know they're too low.
More patience because you have rallies like yesterday that send the stocks too high too fast, and you must wait to they sell off to avoid chasing them and having the rug pulled out.
Consider the example of JA Solar (NASDAQ: JASO):
I know that fair value for that stock is about $4.00 based on current and future earnings.
But for the past few weeks the stock has traded well below $3.00 and has dipped below $2.00 at times. . . offering several obvious bargain hunting opportunities.
Smart investors like readers of the Alternative Energy Speculator capitalized. We played the stock twice for profit late last year and twice more this month for average gains over 24%.
And we're holding out for even higher gains with a long-term position.
So the answer to how long it will take to make money on solar stocks can only be answered in relation to how much money you want to make.
Get familiar with solar stocks.
World governments —as we've just seen— are busy coiling the spring for solar's success, and investors are clearly taking notice. You need to stake your position now, and at the right price, to be ready when it pays off.
Call it like you see it,
PS. Alternative Energy Speculator members have been turning intricate knowledge of the cleantech space into profits all year. . . as most other markets continued to tank. We've closed 13 winning positions this year and 9 in March alone. And we continue to hold several other stocks for even higher long-term gains. Click here to get in on this cleantech profit action today.
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Green Chip editor Jeff Siegel discusses his favorite solar stocks for 2009 and explains how Washington is changing the game.
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Oil & Gas / North Sea
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
by Allister Thomas
15/10/2019, 7:48 am Updated: 15/10/2019, 2:06 pm
Tern Alpha platform. Pic: Taqa
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on a North Sea platform.
The “small fire” started on the Taqa-operated Tern Alpha installation, 105 miles north-east of Shetland, at around 2pm yesterday.
A crew member on board sustained an arm injury in the incident and was airlifted to the Gilbert Bain hospital in Lerwick for treatment.
Their family has been informed.
Taqa said the fire was quickly extinguished while production was shut down on the Tern Alpha.
The operator said a full investigation is underway although the cause of the incident is not yet known.
Taqa said production on the platform is expected to be safely resumed today.
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said: “HSE was notified of the incident on the Tern Alpha oil platform, and is assisting Taqa with their investigation.”
Taqa performed a muster of all workers after the fire broke out who were all accounted for and have since been stood down.
A spokeswoman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “HM Coastguard was contacted just after 14:15 (14th October) by the Tern Alpha platform requesting assistance after a crew member required medical attention.
“The Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter based at Sumburgh was sent. Lerwick and Sumburgh Coastguard rescue teams were also sent to assist in transferring the person to the ambulance service.”
The Tern Alpha was constructed in 1988 and can accommodate up to 175 workers at a time.
It serves as a production and drilling facility for the Tern, Kestrel, Hudson, Falcon and Cladhan fields
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The Advantages of Using DC Electricity
We make electricity in two forms: alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). Each form has its disadvantages and advantages in the way it is made and how it can be used. The important advantage of AC electricity is that it is easier to transport over long distances. Mains electricity is AC because it comes to us over long distances from the large centralised generating stations spread throughout Australia. For independent power plants this advantage is not important because the electricity doesn’t move very far to get to where it is used; for independent power plants the advantages of DC electricity are more important.
Storing electricity
The biggest advantage of DC electricity is that it is easier to store than AC electricity, especially on a small scale. Storing electricity when it is made, for use later when it is needed, is a critical concept for a hybrid independent power plant. When electricity is stored we can use it when we need it, and storing it increases its density, so we can take as much power as we want to operate high-powered equipment. When we store electricity we can turn the generator set off most of the time which saves fuel, and we can use electricity when our renewable sources such as solar cells are not providing electricity. The best way to store electrical energy for relatively small-scale applications is to use rechargeable storage batteries. We can retrieve electricity from a storage battery bank silently, efficiently, and immediately when we need it. Storage batteries require DC electricity, so to get the advantages of storing electricity in a storage battery bank, we must generate DC electricity.
Providing AC mains electricity
In practice, we ultimately need to provide mains-style AC electricity because most of the equipment that we want to use is designed to run on mains-style electricity. An important advantage of using DC electricity for an independent power plant is that AC mains electricity can be generated twice as efficiently by using a diesel DC generator, and converting the DC electricity to mains-style AC electricity, than by generating mains style AC electricity directly using a petrol AC synchronous generator.
Variable engine speed
An AC synchronous generator must turn at a single, specific, speed to control the characteristics of the mains-style electricity that it generates; if more power is needed, the engine cannot be sped up; if only a little power is needed the engine cannot be slowed down. For a DC generator, the characteristics of the mains-style electricity are determined by the DC to AC conversion process, so the turning speed of a DC generator doesn’t matter, and the driving engine can turn at a range of speeds. This means that if a lot of power is needed the maximum potential of the engine can be used by running it at its maximum speed; if only a little power is needed the engine can be slowed down, saving fuel and wear, and making less noise. Providing the alternator’s magnetic field Because the turning speed of an AC synchronous generator can’t be changed to match a changing electrical load, the generator’s output must be controlled by changing the strength of the magnetic field in its alternator. To make the magnetic field controllable it must be produced using an electromagnet, called a field winding, which uses some of the electricity made by the generator. Because a DC generator can be controlled by varying its speed, its alternator can use permanent magnets to create its magnetic field, and so doesn’t lose any of the electricity that it makes to the field winding. Variable speed and no field winding make a DC generator much more efficient than a synchronous AC generator. Because PowerMaker is a DC generator, it receives all of the advantages of DC electricity.
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Twenty-seven Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams
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Twenty-seven Wagons Full of Cotton presents a curious mixture of thematic elements. On one hand, it is a play about moral misdeeds and poetic justice. It also analyzes an unstable marriage and unhealthy emotional relationships. Tennessee Williams accomplishes the former by representing the South through the characters of Jake and Flora, who are depicted as boorish southern rustics. Jake, dishonest and malicious, naïvely assumes that only opportunistic profit will result from his blowing up the gin. Although the “foreigner’s” gin has been burned, his retaliation by raping Flora leads audiences to feel little sympathy for his role of the helpless outsider. Jake may stand for the violent masculinity of the South, but his failure to recognize his cuckoldry at the play’s end leaves him emasculated and vulnerable.
Williams’s tone regarding the brutal sexuality should be seen as nonjudgmental. Flora virtually seems to thrive on abuse; her resistance to both Jake’s and Vicarro’s treatment is meek. Williams’s drama occasionally focuses on the bestial, violent nature of relationships, and some of his work, like the short story “Desire and the Black Masseur,” depicts sadomasochism in very erotic terms. Whether such relationships are autobiographically inspired has been the source of incessant speculation. Perhaps Williams is simply acknowledging that what seems repugnant for some is pleasurable for others.
The other idea—of the alien confronting the power structure—appears throughout Williams’s drama. Unlike other outsiders, however, Vicarro seems triumphant at the play’s end. Granted, he has lost his gin, but he has abused his adversary’s wife, impregnated her, and made her happy in the process. Whether Flora will leave Jake (or indeed be invited to do so) is unresolved, but retribution has been enacted, and Jake is the only one oblivious.
Although Flora may actually enjoy abuse, there is a pathos in her predicament that should not escape a close reader or sympathetic theater-goer. Those who receive gratification from being mistreated harbor a twisted view of what constitutes need. Flora’s “ravaged” appearance at the play’s end, combined with her somewhat deranged frame of mind, suggest that she is not mentally equipped to realize what would be best for her: keeping her distance from such abusive men.
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Eliseo Art Silva
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Public Art: West Coast
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Public Art Installations: West Coast USA
Gintong Kasaysayan, Gintong Pamana
(Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy) 150' x 30' The First Memorial Honoring the Filipino American Farmworkers and the largest Filipino-themed mural in the United States. Unidad Park, Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA.
Roots and Wings (1996)
40' x 22', Acrylic, Carson, CA
Hearts of America (1997)
75' x 7', Acrylic, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, The HeART Project, Koreatown, LA, CA
Heart of Asian America (1998)
Towards the Heart of America: The API Experience, Arylic on panels, 8' x 24', APISC Student Center, California State Polytechic University, Pomona, CA
Ipagdiwang ang SIPA! (1997)
(Celebrate SIPA!) Acrylic on Canvas, 2' x 4', Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) Silver Anniversary Mural. SIPA Main Lobby, Temple St., Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles.
Life is a Jungle...Prepare! (1997)
Jurupa Valley High School Mural, 85`
x8`, Riverside, CA.
Mabuhay: The Philippines (1997)
Submitted design proposal for the PH entry to the 1997 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Float won the International Trophy.
Welcome To Our Celebration! (1998)
Submitted design proposal for the PH entry to the 1998 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Both the 1997 and 1998 PH Floats where created to kick-off the year-long celebration of the Philippine Centennial on June 12,1998. Float won the International Trophy.
Reawakening (1998)
(Detail) Acrylic, 10' x 60', Rubidoux High School, Riverside, CA.
A Better World (1998)
"a shenere un besere velt: Towards a More Beautiful and Better World", 80' x 18', Acrylic, Workmen's Circle SoCAL Headquarters, Robertson Blvd. (corner Horner St.), Los Angeles, CA. A compact, colorful history of the Jewish struggle for freedom and justice and the role immigrants played in the larger story of humanity from "The Exodus out of Egypt" until modern times.
River of Dreams (1999)
Acrylic and Mosaic Materials, 7' x 70', Normandie Village Apartments, Little Armenia, CA
Secrets of History (1999)
Can You Read the Secrets of History in My Face?: The Carlos Bulosan Memorial, 9' x 8', Acrylic on Canvas, Eastern Hotel, International District, WA
The Price of Freedom (2000)
20th Century US Veterans War Memorial, Acrylic, 30' x 100', (Near Vandenburg Air Base-where US Missiles directed towrds the Pacific Rim is sited), H Street, Lompoc, CA.
Resurgence (2000)
Acrylic on Wood, 8' x 12', Private Residence, Corona, CA.
Manifest Diversity (2010)
8' x 35', Acrylic, Sawdust/glue relief sculpture, Mosaic materials on MDO Boards, 50th Anniversary of CSUDH Mural, Loker Student Union, California University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
La Sierra Passages (2004)
150' x 18' (N/B and S/B lanes), Keim Granital Paints, 91 FWY Underpass at Pierce Street, Riverside, CA. Gateway Public Art for the City of Riverside, CA and La Sierra University.
Restored original 1996 Carson mural. Acrylic and Mosaic Materials, 42' x 22', Carson, CA
Unidad Park (2007)
The Filipino characteristics of the park includes a community garden and park features referencing the terraced mountains of the Philippine Cordilleras, a walkway shaped like a yo-yo, and a centerpiece gathering place known as a "Dap-Ay" space in the Philippines. Sponsored by Los Angeles Land Trust (LANTL) and the City of Los Angeles.
Out of Many: We are One (2009)
Juan Lagunas Soria Memorial, 150' x 7', Acrylic, Multipurpose Room, Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, Oxnard, CA
College Life & Advocacy (2001)
8' x 25', Acrylic on canvas, ASUCR Senior Gift, Science Library, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
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Choose Respect (2011)
Acrylic on Non-Woven Cloth, 12' x 24', created within eight days with over 200 Sitka residents, Sitka, Alaska. Blatchley Middle School, Sitka, Alaska.
E Gateway (2012)
Winning design for the proposed E Gateway to Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) selected after a five year search, created by Eliseo Silva and architect Celestino Geronimo.
W Gateway (2014)
Designed with community via CD-13 District Office, City of Los Angeles, CA. The main features include the Filipino Dragon (Bakunawa) etched on both sides and the Barong Tagalog designs on the facade of the marker to honor the two golden ages of Filipino culture prior to Americanization of the Philippines.
That Constitution (2016)
Public Art honoring Larry Itliong at Island Pacific Supermarket in Fresno, CA.
Colton Crossings (2017)
20' x 250', Acrylic on Polytab, 2017. The first public art mural of the City of Colton, California. The design features eight tableaus of local history within the context of railroad tunnels as a nod to the area's moniker as "Hub City." It was painted by over 200 community residents on fabric sections of the mural, before it was permanently installed on site. It is the first of three underpass murals for the city.
Bayanihan ng Manggagawa (2017)
(Worker's Neighborly Cooperation) Watercolor on Board, 20" x 30", Commissioned by the Pilipino Workers Center for their Gala Dinner Art and is displayed in their visitor's reception area, Larry Itliong Village, Glendale Blvd., Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA.
ITLIONG: Isang Bagsak! (2017)
Larry Itliong: Isang Bagsak! (One Down), 7' x 7', Acrylic on Canvas, 2018. Installed inside the community hall of the Pabilonia Sisters Room, Pilipino Workers Center, Larry Itliong Village, Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA.
Crossing Ocean (2018)
"Pagtawid ng Karagatan: Crossing Ocean", 20' x 80', Acrylic on Polytab, 2018. Sponsored by the Lompoc Filipino-American Club to celebrate their 50th Anniversary, it commemorates 430 years of Filipino presence in the California Central Coast which began on October 18,1587 with the arrival of the legendary seven Luzon Indians (which is also depicted in the mural).
New Horizons (2018)
New Horizons, 7' x 14', Acrylic on Polytab Fabric, Novo Federal Credit Union, Norco, CA.
SIKLAB Bilao Art Installation (2018)
Temporary Art Installation honoring the life of Larry D. Itliong, sponsored by Pilipino Workers Center and through a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). The paintings on circular baskets used for winnowing rice in the Philippines are original paintings by Maryrose Mendoza, Champoy Lim and Eliseo Art Silva. Silva proposed and conceived the entire project.
Waves of Filipino Heritage (2018)
60' x 15', Acrylic on Polytab, 2018. The first panel says, ‘manong’, and I separated it to ‘mano’, like respect,” said Silva. “And then the second one is 'kabayanihan’, with the ‘ka’, is about heroism, so that’s World War II. And then the third one is ‘kapwa’. Kapwa is shared being, and it talks about the idea of two different generations converging in 1965, the professionals with the old timers who were here before, and they converged to the Delano Grape Strike. All are written in Baybayin.
Philippine Masters Collection (2019)
One 6' x 12' and three 6' x 6' canvases honoring 19th Century Philippine Masters in Fine Art designed to tell the Filipino American Story while contextualizing them with PH Cultural Treasures from the various regions of the Philippines.
Together We Rise (2019)
Magkasama Tayo Aangat, 22' x 48', Acrylic, Brighton Hall, CSUS, 2019. Sacramento, CA's 1st Filipino-themed mural. Sponsored by Wide Open Walls (WOW), PNDA LahiArts, and California State University Sacramento. Entire mural was painted and completed within 10-days of the city-wide Wide Open Walls mural festival.
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VS Fashion Show Model Adriana Lima's Secret: Buckwheat
By Adam Silvers
Adriana Lima and the rest of the Victoria's Secret models will walk down the runway today in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Now, I don't think I'm giving away any major spoilers here by saying Lima and her fellow models are going to look absolutely gorgeous when we see them when the show airs on December 5.
However, Adriana Lima and other VS models did give away quite a few secrets when they revealed the diets they use to keep their toned, ripped bodies in tip-top condition.
The 35-year-old Lima talked about the daily nutritional guidelines she follows, and she dished on the secret beverage she drinks every night before bed in order to burn calories.
The Brazilian-born beauty said,
Consistency is very important when it comes to eating. I eat six meals a day and work out at least six days a week doing mostly boxing.
Is there any doubt Lima would kick my ass? I think not.
Lima also revealed her secret weapon for maintaining her sexy body: buckwheat.
Yes, every night before she goes to sleep, Adriana Lima downs a buckwheat smoothie, which apparently is loaded with protein and can boost the metabolism while controlling a craving for sweets.
I mean, it's kinda hard to argue with the results, right?
Speaking on her buckwheat secret, the 35-year-old said,
I'll mix [buckwheat] with hemp milk and honey, and I'll eat it hot or cold depending on how I feel. Eating buckwheat before bedtime actually helps you burn calories while you sleep.
In addition to the buckwheat before bed, Lima also reportedly consumes oatmeal for breakfast, fruit for a snack, chicken or fish with Japanese yams and quinoa for lunch, raw almonds, dried cranberries and raw cashes for an afternoon snack and chicken or fish with Japanese yams and quinoa for dinner.
So, will Lima's buckwheat treat work for you? Well, according to registered dietitian and nutritionist Amy Shapiro,
Because it is high-fiber, your body could continue to keep working on [digesting] it when you're sleeping. But mostly it'll help with debloating.
You hear that, kids? Get your buckwheat on!
As far as the other VS Angels, Martha Hunt is all about the lean protein, Bridget Malcolm sticks to a vegan diet and Rachel Hilbert likes to keep it as varied as possible.
Citations: Victoria's Secret Angels reveal their diet secrets (New York Post)
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Exploring the Quiet Gardens of the county
A bridge over the pond
The peaceful tranquillity of the gardens at Goosebury Hall near Epping are the perfect place to refresh the spirit.
The labyrinth area
For Michael Chapman, the three acres of gardens at Goosebury Hall at Epping Long Green is the perfect place to pause for thought.
A summerhouse to sit in and be still
‘The space is perfect as a Quiet Garden,’ he says, ‘as there are plenty of places to sit and take time to be quiet, and to reflect before continuing your walk around the garden.’
Agapanthus in late summer by the house
Quiet Gardens are accessible, friendly and tranquil spaces where people can nurture stillness and spiritual refreshment. The outdoor space and garden act as both a context and focus to share the inner search for wholeness, natural beauty and silence, and in which contemplative tradition can be explored. As well as being part of the Quiet Garden Movement, the tranquil gardens at Goosebury Hall are opening this year for the first time for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), in the 90th anniversary year of the beginnings of the Essex NGS.
The garden is tranquil even in winter
The gardens at Goosebury Hall first opened some 15 years ago as part of an open garden initiative in the village for the local church. A visitor to the garden in the early days was Chris Bard, BBC Essex’s Faith producer and presenter, who died suddenly in 2007.
A statue of St Francis in the garden
‘At that time we had a paddock which had been used for our daughter’s horse,’ explains Michael, ‘and Chris thought it would make a good labyrinth.’ After some thought and research, the paddock was turned into a labyrinth, which makes a main feature of the garden and covers about a mile. You are encouraged to quietly walk the grass path of the labyrinth through long grass and wild flowers.
A welcoming gateway
A labyrinth is an ancient pattern found in many cultures around the world and can be dated as far back as 5,000 years. It is not an enclosed space that you find in a formal maze, and there’s more information available at the garden about the labyrinth. Chris helped Michael with the design of this special area, which was staked out initially to work out the route of the meandering path. Like the rest of the garden, there are plenty of places to sit, reflect and take time to be in your own space.
A tranquil pathway to wander down
Elsewhere, there are more formal gardens near the Grade II listed house and a wild copse and pond area, while the gardens are surrounded by gently rolling Essex countryside.
Reflections to reflect on
‘Despite being so close to Epping and Harlow, this area is very tranquil and has a stillness about it,’ Michael says. The garden does not have the formal borders you are likely to see in many traditional English gardens, but the planting is softer and more natural and blends with the surroundings. Michael and his wife Janet moved here more than 30 years ago and the couple worked together on the garden to create this beautiful haven.
Goosebury Hall
Janet, who sadly died in 2016, was a keen horticulturalist and the gardens were very important to her. Michael, a former deputy lieutenant of Essex, opened the gardens last year in Janet’s memory to raise money for St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, where she spent her final days, and the gardens open again in June for the hospice.
Fields ready for harvesting by the house
Goosebury Hall Gardens
Goosebury Hall is surrounded by countyside
Epping Long Green
A place to sit in the labyrinth
Epping Green, Epping
CM16 6QN
The hall and gardens nestle in fields
www.ngs.org.uk
The gardens are open for the NGS on Monday, May 29 from noon to 5.30pm. Admission is £3 for adults, children free. Homemade teas are available and there is good wheelchair access. The garden is also open for St Clare Hospice on Saturday, June 24, from 11am to 5pm.
Near one of the ponds
The Quiet Garden Movement
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Planting near the house
There are more than 300 Quiet Gardens worldwide which nurture access to outdoor space for prayer and reflection in a variety of settings, such as private homes, churches, retreat centres, schools and hospitals
Lavender in summer by the house
How to create a quiet garden
Try some of these features in your own garden to create a place of tranquillity
Formal but natural planting nearer the house
Let the grass grow
A beckoning bridge in the garden
Mow meandering pathways through an area of the lawn and take time to walk here and see what wildflowers will emerge and how that attracts wildlife.
The labyrinth in spring
A moss garden
Green is the most relaxing colour of all, so try a mossy-clad feature in a damp, shady area of the garden.
Cottage garden flowers
Turn formal borders into an informal space by planting self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill the area.
Add a pathway
Create a walking space around a lawn with a pathway to contemplate and reflect, adding scented plants along the way to bush up against.
A Place to Sit
Position lots of seats in the garden to sit and enjoy planting, views and open space.
He sound of gently running or bubbling water is soothing and peaceful
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Olson powers Athletics past Mariners
08/07/2019 at 04:50Updated 08/07/2019 at 04:51
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Oakland Athletics went on to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Sunday afternoon.
Marcus Semien and Ramon Laureano also homered for the A's, who took two of
three games in the series and have won nine of their past 12 entering the
All-Star break.
Oakland right-hander Daniel Mengden (4-1) won his third straight decision,
allowing three runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He didn't walk a batter and
struck out two. Right-hander Liam Hendriks pitched the ninth for his fifth
Omar Narvaez went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs for the Mariners,
who have lost eight of their past 10.
Mariners right-hander Matt Carasiti (0-1), who was being used as the opener
for lefty Wade LeBlanc, struggled in the first inning, retiring only one of
the six batters he faced.
Semien led off with an infield single off the glove of Mariners shortstop J.P.
Crawford, and Robbie Grossman walked. Following a wild pitch that advanced
Semien to third, Olson hit a 2-2 pitch over the wall in right-center field,
his 19th home run of the season.
After Khris Davis was called out on strikes, Mark Canha doubled to right field
and Laureano reached on an infield single, sending Canha to third. That was it
for Carasiti, with LeBlanc summoned from the bullpen.
Chad Pinder lined LeBlanc's first pitch into left field for a run-scoring
single, with the ball rolling between the legs of outfielder Dylan Moore and
all the way to the wall, allowing Laureano to score from first on the fielding
error to make it 5-0.
Semien led off the second with a home run to left-center field, his 14th.
The Mariners got a run back in the bottom of the inning on Narvaez's one-out
solo shot to right field.
Seattle made it 6-2 in the fourth as Domingo Santana led off with a double,
moved to third on an infield out and scored on Narvaez's single to left.
The Mariners tallied in the sixth as Crawford led off with a ground-rule
double and scored on Narvaez's one-out single off left-hander Ryan Buchter.
Laureano homered with one out in the eighth off right-hander Matt Wisler, who
was making his Mariners debut.
Narvaez capped the scoring in the eighth with another solo homer, his 14th, to
center field.
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Posted on June 30, 2015 by Fairborn Daily Herald
IndyCar must balance daredevil vs. dangerous racing
NASCAR returns this week to Daytona International Speedway, where 43 drivers are likely to race bumper to bumper for 400 white-knuckle miles.
Very few of them will enjoy the race. Fans will most likely love every moment.
IndyCar finds itself in the same situation following one of its most breathtaking races in recent memory.
The open-wheel series on Saturday staged a sensational 500-miler that featured an IndyCar-record 80 lead changes as drivers made moves that bordered on the absurd. Cars slid into gaps that put drivers five-wide across the track at times. Auto Club Speedway found itself hosting a race that rivaled NASCAR’s version of Daytona or Talladega.
Fans watching on television — and that’s where they were watching because there couldn’t have been much more than 5,000 people in the stands in Fontana, Calif. — used social media to marvel at what they were watching.
The drivers, though, were less than pleased with the product.
Most of IndyCar’s top stars lambasted the racing and series officials for putting together a rules package that created pack racing. The complaints were loud and came from reigning series champion Will Power and Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya, who warned a day earlier that the conditions were ripe for dangerous racing.
Something to consider: Montoya is widely considered to be fearless. He has touched wheels with Michael Andretti at 230 mph racing for a win, shoved his car inside of Michael Schumacher’s when there was no room and once crashed into a jet dryer, igniting a massive fireball and yet walking away. When that guy says the racing is inching toward too dangerous, he is probably correct.
There is no simple fix for IndyCar, which seemingly only draws eyeballs anymore during times of crisis.
The series was square in the spotlight a month ago after three cars went airborne during preparation for the Indianapolis 500. A fourth accident nearly killed driver James Hinchcliffe, who didn’t go airborne but was saved from bleeding to death after a broken part pierced his thigh.
It created a buildup for the Indy 500 that drew the casual spectator to the television to see if cars really would fly during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” It’s no coincidence that the Indy 500 drew a higher television rating than NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 for the first time in 10 years.
Those who watched did not see cars fly through the air, but were treated to an intense and competitive race.
The problem? IndyCar hasn’t figured out how to sustain any momentum and the four races that followed Indy failed to produce the same entertainment. Particularly disheartening was the June 6 snoozefest at Texas, where the action on the oval lacked any of the excitement fans had seen just two weeks earlier.
There doesn’t seem to be much middle ground when it comes to IndyCar and oval track racing, and ovals were the bread and butter of this series when it was created in 1994. Indy, Texas and Fontana could not have been more different this year, and series officials can’t seem to figure out how to find a rules package that works for every oval.
The result on Saturday was loved by the fans and hated by the drivers — many of them present at the 2011 season finale when Dan Wheldon was killed in a horrific accident just minutes after the start.
Wheldon’s death has left a deep scar on the series and made his close friends wary of pack racing. What infuriates them even more is that they warned IndyCar prior to that Las Vegas race that conditions were too dangerous and felt they were ignored.
So when they spoke out Saturday, sure, some of it was emotional. It immediately led to sniping — from fans who felt the drivers were being whiney and even from fellow driver Ed Carpenter, who suggested on Twitter that his peers who don’t like close racing should retire.
The Las Vegas memories have created two very distinct sides in this debate.
Team owner Chip Ganassi had four cars finish in the top eight Saturday and didn’t understand what all the fuss was about. He also stressed that the drivers are in control of their actions on the track.
“Nobody wants to see anyone get hurt — (but) you can’t touch wheels with open-wheel cars and for some reason these drivers think you can do that these days,” he said. “I think somebody needs to sit the drivers down and tell them they’ve got to stop chopping other guys and stop touching wheels and stop racing every lap like it’s the last lap.”
Ganassi also downplayed the pack racing, calling the climate Saturday “a pseudo pack,” while noting that the same drivers seem to crash at every oval race.
“Some of the drivers don’t want a pack,” he said. “I think it’s pretty obvious, the older guys don’t want a pack and the younger guys don’t really care.”
True, there are hundreds of young racers around the world who would eagerly jump into an Indy car and not think twice about the style of racing. Even though the attendance did not show it, the attention paid to Saturday’s race proved that’s what fans want to watch.
It’s never going to be safe, racing just isn’t that way. But finding a balance between daredevil racing and over-the-top danger is a challenge IndyCar must unravel.
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slicker city
A Pop-Up Forest Is Coming To NYC’s Times Square
The wilderness might take back midtown Manhattan, at least for a few weeks.
By Shaunacy Ferro 1 minute Read
People go to Times Square to shop at M&M’s World and gawk at surly old men in Elmo costumes. They do not go to observe the flora and fauna–but sometime next summer, they might start.
A new project gathering steam on Kickstarter aims to create a pop-up forest in the middle of that most famous billboard-laden stretch of midtown Manhattan. The initiative–led by NYC Wildflower Week director and urban ecologist Marielle Anzeloné–would transform Times Square overnight into a temporary wilderness exhibition with native trees, flowers, and ferns.
Here’s what it will feel like, according to the Kickstarter campaign:
The hustle and bustle of Times Square will momentarily slip away with flowering shrubs, mosses, and understory vegetation providing beauty and important sustenance for migrating birds and pollinating insects. The cacophony of street noise will be quieted and replaced by a live stream of wildlife sounds from nearby woods. Visitors’ sensory experiences will be enhanced through guided woodland walks, interpretive signs, and hands-on educational activities for children.
To create a temporary forest, the organizers plan to bring in plants on a caravan of trucks and assemble them overnight in containers that would be overlaid with dirt, leaves, and moss to make the area feel like a natural forest environment. (Times Square isn’t a particularly viable location for long-term tree planting because the subway tunnels are so close to the surface of the street.) “The project is meant to show people that the city/nature divide we all have is a bias that doesn’t really exist. New York City has real forests,” Anzeloné writes in an email to Co.Design. “Even Manhattan has tulip trees that grow wild and are over 100 years old.”
Times Square has already enjoyed a pedestrian-friendly makeover. The pop-up forest would take it to a whole new level, establishing a wild landscape of plants (so popular elsewhere in Manhattan) in what has historically been the city’s least peaceful corner. And though the installation would be temporary, maybe some greenery would make the whole neighborhood a little less aggravating. Maybe local New Yorkers would even want to visit Times Square, rather than avoiding it on principle.
The PopUP Forest: Times Square team is working with the Times Square Alliance to get the project up and running by June 2016, and is looking to raise $25,000 in preliminary funding. So far, the project has raised more than $16,000 on Kickstarter.
Shaunacy Ferro is a Brooklyn-based writer covering architecture, urban design and the sciences. She's on a lifelong quest for the perfect donut
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Two College Entrepreneurs Dress for Success
Blank Label founders Fan Bi and Danny Wong have made more than $350,000 in their first year.
Joel Holland
If the shirt fits: E-tailers Fan Bi and Danny Wong.
Photo © David Lang
For thousands of Shanghai residents, shopping the city's fabric markets represents little more than an errand. But for Fan Bi, a 23-year-old native of Sydney, Australia, a visit during the summer of 2008 represented both a consumer epiphany and an entrepreneurial milestone.
The founder and "chief shirt" of apparel company Blank Label was vacationing between semesters at the University of New South Wales when he first discovered the vast difference between shopping by size for a pre-made garment and shopping by fabric for a custom-made garment.
"I used to buy dress shirts off the rack in Sydney," Bi says. "But this idea of going to a fabric market, being measured, being able to choose different fabrics … I thought, 'Wow, you know, this is a really different experience.'"
Not only was it a superior experience and product, Bi says, but it was also far less expensive than purchasing shirts of similar quality in stores--an advantage that led him to consider college students, a demographic urgently in need of dress shirts and suits upon graduation, but just as desperately in need of savings.
Bi's idea for a new customized apparel company was well timed--it corresponded with a trip to study abroad at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass., just a few months later. Faculty helped Bi hone his idea, and he recruited campus sales reps. What he needed, though, was a polished e-commerce approach.
That's when he got a call from Danny Wong, Blank Label's 19-year-old co-founder. Wong saw one of Bi's job postings for campus reps and was interested in the Blank Label concept, but he thought he had more to offer with his knowledge of online operations.
Then a student at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., Wong initiated what would become both a partnership and a massive company pivot by posing a single question: "What's your SEO strategy?" It wasn't long before Bi and Wong joined forces to leverage the global power of the web and teamed up with a West Coast partner and programmer. By the end of 2009, they had launched the Blank Label website.
"We want to be the destination where people can come and design their own apparel," Bi says. "You see a dress shirt on the left-hand side and then style options on the right-hand side." Indeed, online visitors can build a custom shirt by selecting a fabric, color combination and style of cuff, collar, placket, pocket, button, monogram, even custom label--all for less than $50.
Since the site's launch, customers worldwide have ordered more than 7,000 shirts, generating over $350,000 in revenue. And the web-oriented founders have managed almost the entire process remotely. "Thanks to the Internet," Bi says, "you can work with the best people in the world, not just the best people in your neighborhood."
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Holidays with Master Chefs
Making Cannoli Dough
Mario Batali demonstrates how to make the dough for chocolate chip-orange cannoli, a dessert that's part of his Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes menu.
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Starring: Mario Batali
Hello, my name is Mario Batali, and today,
I'm making dishes from the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
This is the dish that has no fish.
This is actually one of the emblematic desserts
of both Sicily and all of Campania.
It's called cannoli di ricotta.
The cannoli is based on two great things,
the actual shell itself and then the filling.
I'm going to make the shell now.
What we're gonna take is a cup and a half of flour,
two tablespoons of butter,
a tablespoon of sugar,
a teaspoon of bitter cocoa.
You could put sweet cocoa in if you want,
a little bit of cinnamon.
You could, at this point,
personalize this recipe in any way.
You could spice it up, you could tune it up.
You could make it salty, you could make it sweeter.
You could make it savory.
You could do anything you want.
The trick with great recipes like this is you use the base,
understand it, and then just play it along as you'd like.
We're gonna mix that around just a little bit.
We're gonna take about two tablespoons of butter,
and we're just gonna cut it in.
If you wanted to do this in the food processor, you could.
But if we were gonna use the food processor,
you wouldn't need me here, would you?
So we're gonna do it with the old style of the old
kind of potato masher thing, and that's basically just to
cut whatever fat you're gonna lose, the lipid of choice.
In this case, butter, but you could use lard.
You could actually, at this point, also just use
olive oil and forget any of these kind of emulsified fats.
And then you're gonna take the liquid.
The liquid here today, because we're talking about
the cooking of Campania, is something called limoncello.
If you've ever been to Sorrento or the city of Amalfi,
they make it high into the hills, above the cities
because they have so many lemons,
they don't know what to do with them.
Basically, it's kind of like an infused,
we call it hooch, but you could call it hard liquor, vodka.
It could be (mumbles).
It could be anything like that.
Most importantly, it has that intense flavor of lemon.
That's not gonna be that predominant when you're actually
cooking it into the actual crispy cookie thing,
but you're gonna notice it, and you're gonna taste it.
We're gonna take that and mix it around like that.
Now keep in mind, when you're looking at a recipe like that,
and that was about six tablespoons,
if it looks a little dry, then add a little more.
And in fact, it looks a little dry,
so I'm gonna add maybe another tablespoon and a half.
What you don't want this to become
is something that looks a little bit like a batter.
It should be a try, relatively fragile dough.
And like all dry fragile doughs, what you're gonna want
to do is take it and wrap it in plastic
so that it kind of allows the flour to soak up
all of the liquid and become part with the fat.
So what we're gonna do is we're gonna take
a little piece of plastic, I'm gonna bring it together,
kind of squeezing it as I go,
and then wrap it up.
And although this doesn't look like
it's gonna be a dough, it's gonna be a dough.
So I'm gonna wrap it in plastic like so, and I'm gonna put
it in the fridge and allow it to rest for about 45 minutes.
When I come back, I'm gonna show you how to roll these out.
We're gonna form the actual cannoli themselves.
And later on, we'll also make the filling.
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Epworth aids supplies for measles outbreak in Samoa
A Geelong gastroenterologist has rallied Epworth HealthCare medical supply distributors to donate medical support equipment including gloves, gowns and masks for staff containing the measles epidemic in Samoa.
Samoa is in desperate need of medical supplies as it deals with a measles outbreak that has killed over 65 children with the UN health agency warning that a steep decline in vaccination rates has paved the way for a huge outbreak of more than 4,500 cases in a country of just 200,000 people.
Epworth Geelong Gastroenterologist Assoc. Prof. Chris Hair has organised for several pallet loads of items which include thousands of facemasks and gowns, hand sanitiser, disposable cups and plates for measles-infected patients to help avoid the disease spreading.
“Samoa desperately needs these supplies as much of the equipment required is single use to stop the spread of infection,” Dr Hair said.
“The mass vaccination campaign seen last week was essential in stopping the spread of disease, now over 89 per cent of the population have received MMR vaccination.”
Associate Professor Chris Hair is a director of the Australia and New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association (A.N.Z.G.I.T.A.) and regional leader for South Pacific program including Samoa. He is passionate in his efforts to support education and training programs in the Pacific Islands.
“The major hospital in Apia is full of sick children and much needed support for the limited numbers of Samoan paediatric medical and nursing staff is essential. Our consumable donation will assist the medical and nursing teams on the ground to continue to provide their incredible work to the population”
Epworth Group Director Procurement and Supply Melinda Tippett said Epworth and their supply partners are pleased to coordinate the donations.
“These are devastating times for the people of Samoa and we’re proud to have our medical experts acting as global citizens for better health outcomes in a time of crisis and are thankful to our suppliers who contributed donations for their generous support,” Ms Tippett said.
The logistics of transporting the donations to Samoa were made possible thanks to the kind support of Mr Denis Bilston from Willhemsen Shipping.
Epworth continues to support and donate medical and operating equipment, and other materials to equip and aid hospitals, health services and communities in developing countries that need this equipment most.
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Note-This class includes only complete refrigeration equipment, whether refrigerated from an integral or remote mechanical refrigeration unit or system. Also included in this class are refrigeration plants, and complete "packaged" refrigeration units and systems containing a power driven compressor, condenser, evaporator, and all other necessary components to refrigerate an enclosed space. Nonoperating accessories such as ice trays, shelves, and panels are included in this class. Excluded from this class are operating components, assemblies, parts, attachments, or accessories, for use in or on complete refrigeration equipment, plants, systems, or the "packaged" refrigeration units, and which are to be classified in Class 4130, or as otherwise specifically prescribed by the indexes and structure of the FSC.
Includes Grocery Type Display Cases; Ice Cream Cabinets; Drinking Fountains (except Portable and stationary types classified in Class 4510); Professional and Scientific Refrigerators; Rivet Coolers; Photographic Refrigerators; Mortuary Refrigerators; Household and Commercial Refrigerators; Grocery Type Showcases; and other types of refrigeration equipment of the commissary or food store type.
Excludes Cafeteria Type Refrigerated Display Cases; Soda Fountains; Milk, Soda, and/or Ice Cream Dispensers; Cold Food Counters; Carbonators; Combination Heated-Refrigerated Food Serving Equipment; Cafeteria Type Showcases; Chilling Equipment Used for Display and Serving of Food (see Class 7310 for these items). Also excluded from this class are refrigeration components (see Class 4130).
Note-This class includes only complete air conditioning equipment, systems, and plants. Also included are specially designed nonoperating accessories such as a window panel used with a window type air conditioning unit to facilitate mounting. Excluded from this class are operating components, assemblies, parts, attachments, or accessories for use in or on air conditioning equipment, which are to be classified in Class 4130, or as otherwise specifically prescribed by the indexes and structure of the FSC.
Includes Store Type Units; Window and Room Type Units; Marine, and Vehicular Air Conditioning Units; Air Conditioning Plants and Systems.
Excludes Air Conditioning Components (FSC 4130, or as otherwise specifically prescribed by the indexes and structure of the FSC).
Includes Heat Exchanger Equipment; Refrigerant Strainers; Refrigeration Compressors; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing Equipment, such as Charging and testing manifolds, Lines and Units; Operating Components of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment, Plants, and Systems classified in classes 4110 and 4120.
Excludes Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Plants (see classes 4110 and 4120): Collections of Refrigeration Components "packaged" as a unit including a refrigeration compressor, condenser, evaporator, etc., specifically designed and tailored for applications such as walk-in type refrigerators. Individual components of the "packaged" unit will be classified in class 4130, or as otherwise specifically prescribed by the indexes and structure of the FSC. The complete "package" unit will be classified in class 4110.
Note-Fans and impellers which are specifically designed for use with specific individual types of equipment are to be classified in the same classes as their next higher assemblies or in the appropriate components or accessories classes (as in Group 25 or 29 or Class 1680) as prescribed by the indexes and structure of the FSC.
Includes Wall Type Fans; Pedestal Type Fans; Household Type and Attic Type Exhaust Fans; Floor Fans; Forged Draft Exhaust and Disposal Kits; Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment, whether designated as "industrial" or "nonindustrial" by application and/or use.
Excludes Combination Heater-Fans (FSC 4520).
Includes Tool Grinding spot coolers; machining spot coolers; electronic equipment spot coolers; and electronic cabinet spot coolers.
Excludes Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Plants (Classes 4110 and 4120); Air Conditioning Components and Cooler Unit, Air (Class 4130); Cooler, Air, Evaporative (Class 4120) and Pipe and Tube (Group 47).
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Member non-season ticket holders may request free tickets for Betis match at Camp Nou
Requests may be made from November 1-5 (more details below)
The Board of Directors approved a motion to make available to member non-season ticket holders a set quantity of season tickets that have been temporarily suspended as a result of the sanctions imposed by the Club's Disciplinary Committee following the anti-fraud operation carried out during last season's El Clásico played at Camp Nou.
For the next league match that Barça will play at Camp Nou against Real Betis on Sunday, November 11 at 4.15pm, member non-season ticket holders who are over 14 and have been members for at least one year may, from Thursday, October 11, request one of the free tickets available for this match.
Those interested must make their requests via the following link from Thursday, November 1 at 10.00am to Monday, November 5 at 7.00pm:
If demand exceeds the number of tickets available, a draw will be held among all applicants.
Tickets will be allocated randomly, through a computer system. These tickets will be in name only and non-transferable. Members who win and who do not make use of their free tickets will not be able to request any others during this season.
The number of tickets available will be gradually reduced, as suspended season ticket holders begin to recuperate their privileges.
Conditions to access Camp Nou
The winning members will receive an email within 48 hours before the start of the match with the free ticket (with the seat already assigned).
The stadium may only be accessed via the gate indicated on the ticket, which will be Gate 4 of the North Goal. FC Barcelona member ID cards plus another form of ID will be required for entry.
Access will be denied to anyone who his not the person named on the ticket.
Weekend matches
Requests open: Thursday the week before the match
Requests close: Monday the week of the match
Draw (if necessary): Tuesday the week of the match
Notification: Tuesday/Wednesday the week of the match
Weekday matches
Requests open: Monday the week before the match
Requests close: Wednesday the week before the match
Draw (if necessary): Thursday the week before the match
Notification: Thursday/Friday the week before the match
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