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Networked_Performance
“Endgame: A Cold War Love Story” by Tal Halpern
Turbulence Commission: Endgame: A Cold War Love Story by Tal Halpern [Needs Adobe Flash Player]:
Endgame: A Cold War Love Story — for the web and Flash enabled touch screen devices (DROID) — is a puzzle whose pieces are culled from an archive of long forgotten propaganda. In it a story about art, exile and history takes shape from the fragmentary remains of one woman’s life.
Endgame: A Cold War Love Story is a 2011 commission of New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc. for its Turbulence website. It was made possible with funding from the Jerome Foundation. Continue reading
Blowup: We Are All Crew [ Rotterdam]
telematic
Blowup: We Are All Crew :: November 3-5, 2011 :: V2_Institute for the Unstable Media, Eendrachtsstraat 10, 3012 XL, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
To acknowledge the 100th anniversary of Marshall McLuhan’s birth, this edition of Blowup will present the ‘Strategic Art Initiative 2.0’ exhibition of re-created early telematic artworks; the worldwide premiere of ‘Them F*ckin’ Robots’, a documentary on the work and influence of electronic art pioneer Norman White; a keynote lecture by Dutch thinker and author Arjen Mulder, examining the things we love and love to hate about McLuhan; and a closing party for the exhibition featuring a custom cocktail. Continue reading
Timothy Druckrey on Friedrich Kittler (1943-2011)
On nettime, Timothy Druckrey wrote: No doubt lengthy paeans will be forthcoming from the Kittler scholars. They will be, of course, well deserved for a thinker whose work traversed so many spheres. For us in the media, Kittler’s work has been an indispensable source of rigor and insight. Back in 1987, I read the first chapter of Gramophone, Film, Typewriter in the journal October. After that, his name surfaced in many sources and I read everything I could find with voracious interest. He was regularly in the media festivals and his intense presence was a stark challenge to the kind of idiosyncratic history that was/is still so prevalent in the media sphere. Continue reading
Naked on Pluto: An Artistic Computer Game on Facebook
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Naked on Pluto — by Dave Griffiths, Aymeric Mansoux and Marloes de Valk — is the winner of VIDA 13.2, the prestigious international art and artificial life contest. Continue reading
“Dreaming of a Butterfly” by António Caramelo
Dreaming of a Butterfly by António Caramelo: “45 acrylic tubes are arranged within the display box. Each tube has a “mechanical” butterfly placed within and their movements are synchronised with the sound system — where microphones obtain real time sound of the surrounding area, and amplify the sounds to the internal subwoofers speakers to produce the necessary input to cause the aleatory movements of the butterflies. As the sound captured reach higher volume, the movement of the butterflies increase.
Each butterfly is attached inside to the acrylic tube by a filament that runs to the battery housing. There is a certain amount of realness to it, while it is understated up close (people can see the filament when the butterfly is at a standstill — or the sound volume is low), but from farther away the fleeting butterfly appears to be real and trying to find its escape! Continue reading
Living Books About Life
Funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), and published by Open Humanities Press (OHP), Living Books About Life is a series of curated, open access books about life — with life understood both philosophically and biologically — which provide a bridge between the humanities and the sciences. Continue reading
Poser, invading digital photo frames
“In a very short time since they appeared, digital photo frames have become so popular that they now regularly invite aesthetic experimentation. In his recent project Poser, Constant Dullaart has offered an ironic view of this media. Slipping inside the device, the artist has designed some chroma keys of himself and, using a cinematic technique, he has added himself into some group portraits found online (one of the distinguishing features of the Dutch artist is his reworking of material from the web). From Leon Battista Alberti onwards, art history is littered with attempts to overcome the physical limits of the frame – to enter into or move beyond it.
Therefore the originality of Poser is not to be found in this invasion, but rather in the artist’s intention to inhabit contemporary technological devices, to become part of them and to understand their specific natures. Continue reading
Place Making and The Art of Engagement
Place Making and The Art of Engagement by Linda Carroli, ArtsHub, October 10, 2011:
Urban innovation can mean or refer to many things and there’s no shortage of ideas about how to make cities better. As the theory and more deterministic ‘forecasting’ goes, cities must get better if they are to foster and sustain the types of globalised knowledge and creative economies that will underwrite the future. However, there can be both disagreement and diversity in how to understand what better and development actually mean in and for the urban environments.
Two recent Australian publications reveal some of that diversity by presenting a series of case studies in community engagement, site specificity and place. Continue reading
Meet Discotrope: The Secret Nightlife of Solar Cells
Ever wondered what solar cells do at night? Introducing Meet Discotrope: The Secret Nightlife of Solar Cells by Amy Alexander and Annina Rüst, with algorithmic sound design by Cristyn Magnus. Continue reading
Live Stage: Medium_Massage 2.0 [ Toronto]
Medium_Massage 2.0 :: an infinite inventory :: November 5 – December 3, 2011 :: Opening Reception: November 5; 2:00 – 5:00 pm :: Scotiabank, 80 Spadina Ave, Suite 310, Toronto, Canada.
“All media are extensions of some human faculty – psychic or physical” The Medium is The Massage, Marshall McLuhan p 26
Medium_Massage 2.0 :: an infinite inventory is a net-based exhibition inspired by Marshall McLuhan and graphic designer Quentin Fiore’s collaborative book The Medium is the Massage. Published in 1967 in an experimental format that fused Fiore’s engaging graphic style and visual language with McLuhan’s text, The Medium is the Massage introduced McLuhan’s theories of media and communications technology to a mass audience. Continue reading
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Hoppy's Favorite Pudding
by Joann Hinz
(Canandaigua, Ny, USA)
My father invented a dessert called Burnett's Instant Pudding when he worked as a chemist for American Home Foods in Rochester, NY during the late 1940s-early 1950s. We kids were the guinea pigs who had to test all the experimental batches and as a result we came to dread dessert after dinner.
One night Dad announced that our favorite TV cowboy, Hopalong Cassidy, had been hired as the spokesman for Dad's pudding, and even better, he was coming to Rochester. Although we dreamed of meeting him, that was not to be. Instead, Dad came home and held out his right hand, boasting, "You kids, I shook Hoppy's hand today!" What a disappointment!
But we still loved Hoppy and would watch the show, almost hypnotized. My favorite thing was that Hoppy almost never shot to kill. Instead, he would shoot the gun out of the bad guy's hand! I adored his big white horse Topper. If I rode the merry-go-road at Roseland, a nearby amusement park, I always wanted to climb up on the white horse and imagine that I was riding the range on Topper.
Through Google I found a photo of a Burnett's box with Hoppy's picture on it. I'll try to upload it below.
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Hopalong Cassidy Memories.
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REVIEW: 'Superstore' - Amy and Ben Spy on the Employees to Listen In On Their Criticisms in 'Easter'
NBC's Superstore - Episode 4.16 "Easter"
Suspicious that people are making fun of her, Amy and Jonah spy on Cloud 9 employees through the security system. Dina tries to track down an unsanctioned Easter Bunny in the store. Glenn preps for his church's Passion play.
In 2018, there were 495 scripted shows airing amongst the linear channels and streaming services. The way people are consuming content now is so different than it used to be. It happens according to one's own schedule. As such, there is less necessity to provide ample coverage of each specific episode in any given season from a show. Moreover, it is simply impossible to watch everything. As such, this site is making the move to shorter episodic reviews in order to cover as many shows as possible. With all of that being said, here are my thoughts on the next episode of NBC's Superstore.
"Easter" was directed by Victor Nelli Jr. with story by John Kazlaukas and teleplay by Brian Gatewood & Alessandro Tanaka
Amy is still adjusting to being the manager at Cloud 9. She understands that people generally complain about their boss. It's just the typical thing to do in a workplace. No one likes the person in charge because they are the ones giving the orders. They are the ones putting the employees to work. It's the position that Amy asked to be in. She has been an excellent manager so far. The transition hasn't had any notable problems that were created by her - though Glenn left some for her to deal with. And yet, she still becomes so obsessed with listening in on what her employees are saying about her behind her back. She then immediately tries to course-correct to prove that there is nothing that anyone can complain about with her. That's not how any of this works though. She makes the changes and people still find things to say behind her back. Of course, it's also fascinating how the show explains that people usually only say bad things when the subject of the conversation isn't around. To their faces, it's nothing but nice pleasantries. That's not how all of these characters operate. It doesn't matter to Dina whatsoever. She will say whatever is on her mind in order to get her opinion out there even if the person is present. With Amy though, she does want this appreciation. It makes her so despite for it because she has the tools to listen in on the conversations. She isn't too worried about the legal or moral ramifications of spying on her employees. She is more than willing to just write it off as a gray area. Jonah notes that doesn't suddenly make it okay for her to be doing this. She should still have some qualms about this but still seeing it as in the best interest of the store. It's not though. She is invading her employee's privacy which may hurt their safety in the workplace - even though they shouldn't be masturbating here. As such, it's amusing to see them turn the tables on her by saying that they drugged her coffee. She can't let that go unnoticed. It also makes it seem as if all she's doing is listening in on what the employees have to say about her. Jonah gets caught up in it all as well. Of course, his story is much different because he wants Garrett to say something nice to his face after hearing it behind his back. That's a nice way to flip the script on this familiar story. Sure, it's still insanely broad in the final execution. But it also allows for a nice transition where Amy being the manager doesn't change up too much of the dynamic at Cloud 9. Elsewhere, how much more can Dina take before she suffers a complete breakdown? Here, she is hunting down an unsanctioned Easter Bunny in the store. Every time she thinks she's caught him, he slips away somehow. There's nothing suspicious going on though. It's just Jerry finding a way to be in the store to see Sandra. But that also leads to the final note in which Dina believes she's suffering from hallucinations because Sandra makes her believe that the bunny isn't actually there despite the evidence to the contrary. That's a nice way to give power back to Sandra for all the ridicule she has endured over the years. And yet, she's hardly the first character to manipulate Dina in a cruel way as of late. Garrett led her to believe that she let her birds escape and then had sex with her. And now, Sandra makes her being she's seeing things. This means the season could be coming to an explosive ending where these secrets come out and possibly do more harm to Dina and her mental state.
Posted by Brett Hense at 10:22 PM
Labels: Episodic Reviews , NBC , Superstore
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Me, Eloise Season 1 Episode 1
Eloise Goes to Hollywood, Pt. 1
Aired Unknown Jan 01, 2007 on Family
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When Eloise arrives in Tinseltown only to be asked to audition for a role in a major studio film, she thinks her glamorous dreams may actually be coming true. It's an adventure full of famous actors, crazy directors and behind the scenes fun.
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Bail Bondsmen Kidnapped and Extorted Inmate, Lawsuit Claims
Ronald Egana says the ankle monitor he was forced to wear came attached with $3,000 in hidden fees. The SPLC says he’s probably not the only one.
Joanna Purpich
Updated Jul. 10, 2017 12:20AM ET / Published Jul. 10, 2017 1:00AM ET
Ronald Egana thought a bail bond would keep him free. Instead, he claims bounty hunters repeatedly kidnapped and extorted him for money he didn’t know he owed to the bondsman.
The Southern Poverty Law Center says he’s not alone.
Together they’re suing Blair’s Bail Bonds of New Orleans and three other businesses for “abusive and exploitive actions.” Egana’s lawsuit claims he was forced to pay $3,000 in hidden fees to win back his freedom. The SPLC said they believe there are others like Egana and they hope their lawsuit will shed light on a multibillion-dollar industry that preys on vulnerable inmates.
Egana was arrested for purchasing stolen goods last year, and together with his mother and a close friend took out a bail bond for $3,275. The contract allegedly left out important payment details including fees associated with an ankle monitor that Blair’s Bail Bonds required Egana to wear.
After a few payments, Egana began to fall behind.
Within two months, Egana fell behind on his payments. Then one day, Egana said he was renovating the inside of a house when an armed bounty hunter walked up the porch while another circled to the back of the house. When Egana answered the door, he claims the bounty hunter handcuffed him, drove him to Blair’s Bail Bonds, and demanded $800 or else he would go back to jail.
When Egana’s mother arrived with the money, the lawsuit claims, an employee of Blair’s Bail Bonds demanded an additional $1,500.
“It seemed surreal to me,” Egana told The Daily Beast. “This was the first time I had experienced anything like this.”
Bounty hunters came after Egana two more times, the lawsuit alleges. Once they grabbed him at court while he waited for a hearing. Another time, they tracked him down the day after Christmas and arrested him in front of his nieces and nephews. Both times the bounty hunters told him that he owed more money even after he finished paying off the amount listed in his contract, according to the lawsuit.
“They had me in a state where I felt like I couldn’t function,” said Egana, adding that he lost two jobs because of the harassment.
Blair’s Bail Bonds did not respond to requests for comment.
Egana said that he started to ask questions about where the payments were going. Bounty hunters took him one last time and turned him into jail claiming that the insurance company backing the bond did not want to deal with him anymore, according to the lawsuit. Bankers Surety Services is also named in the lawsuit. They declined to comment when asked about the case.
Bail bonds are used by people who cannot afford to pay their bail. A bail bonds agency covers the bail then charges a fee based off a certain percent of the bond. Clients usually pay the fee in installments. If they miss payments, the bondsman turns them over to jail and returns the fee. A report by the Vera Institute of Justice found that 97 percent of people in New Orleans district court used bail bonds (PDF).
“This is the Wild West of the criminal justice system,” said Sam Brooke, SPLC’s deputy legal director.
Brooke said the largely unregulated industry mixed with for-profit interests allows for exploitation.
Louisiana sets a cap on how much bail bonds agencies can charge at 12 percent the price of bail, but there is little oversight to monitor bondsmen who take advantage of clients, said Brooke.
Then there is the financial incentive to keep the bail bonds system in place. For example, more than 30 percent of New Orleans’ district court budget comes from user generated fees like bail, according to the Vera Institute. That means the judge in charge of setting bail indirectly benefits from high bail costs thus feeding into the bail bonds system, said Jon Wool of the Vera Institute.
“There’s certainly a potential conflict of interest,” said Wool.
Wool said that bail bonds businesses wield political power. Blair Boutte, the owner of Blair’s Bail Bonds, is the president and founder of a political consulting firm B3 Consulting that works with local elected officials. Disclosure records (PDF) show that B3 Consulting donated money to Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier who was sued for setting unreasonable bail bonds (PDF).
Boutte is not alone. An ACLU report in May found that the bail lobbyist group American Bail Coalition contributed almost $2 million to state level campaigns in 10 states from 2010 to 2016 (PDF). The money went toward blocking attempts to reduce reliance on bail in states like California and Maryland.
The bail bonds industry collects up to $2.4 billion a year nationwide, according to the report. Bonds surety companies are a driving force behind the numbers. These insurance corporations back individual bail bonds agencies. The ACLU found that only nine surety companies insure the vast majority of loans.
“The bail companies portray themselves as small mom and pop operations,” said Brooke.
People see bonds agencies as part of the community, somebody they can turn to during a crisis.
“But that’s not what happens at all,” said Brooke.
A year later, Egana said that he’s still suffering from his ordeal.
“I’m really digging myself out of a pit,” said Egana. He lost work, valuable income and even his trust in the community. “Who can I trust if I can’t go to the people who are supposed to be helping?”
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World TB Day (24th March)
Home » World TB Day (24th March)
This World TB day, Operation ASHA was honored by the city of Bhopal for its outstanding work in Tuberculosis treatment and prevention of MDR-TB. The DTC ended the World TB Day program by organizing a ‘Samapan aur samman samahroh’, where Operation ASHA was awarded a trophy and a certificate of honour.
“But success is not about awards and trophies,” says Dr. Shelly Batra, MD, Operation ASHA’s dynamic and dedicated President. “Our success lies in the fact that we have developed a patient-friendly, high impact, scalable and replicable model, and in our ability to deliver the entire gamut of TB-centric interventions, ie active case finding, education, and most importantly, prevention of MDR-TB. So we are impactful on both the fronts: patient wellness, and from a public health perspective.”
World TB Day, falling March 24th each year, is specifically celebrated to build public awareness among people about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts being made to eliminate the disease. Today each year about 1.7 million people die of tuberculosis mostly in the Third world countries.
Operation ASHA celebrated World TB day by focusing on awareness, a much needed area. In the city of Sagar, distinguished Doctors, medical officer, STS and TBHV, school children, teachers and patients of Operation ASHA along with their family members participated in an informal face to face discussion on how to stop the spread of TB and how to overcome the harmful effects of medicines.
In Gwalior this important day was celebrated at Sofia Nursing College . It was a joint venture of RNTCP and Operation ASHA. Students were given intensive education about TB, what are the steps involved in its treatment, and the kind of nutrition one must adhere to during the treatment.
Operation ASHA being awarded at the World TB Function in Bhopal
In Bhopal, a marathon race was organized in which the staff of Operation ASHA participated with full enthusiasm. Also a program named ‘Hastakshar Abhiyaan’ was carried out drawing large number of people who signed in support of the work being done to eradicate TB.
Bike Rally in Indore
A bike rally was organized by RNTCP and Operation ASHA staff which passed through different slum areas in Indore spreading awareness about the importance of timely and accurate diagnosis of TB.
In Delhi Operation ASHA team along with volunteer teams from Pharma Secure, The India Ladies Circle, and BD Pharmaceuticals distributed shirts provided by the Partnership for TB Control and Care in India
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Our Director for Development, Avani Parekh (left) successfully engages a volunteer’s interest
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Our team in Cambodia, led by Amandeep Singh, an LGT-VP fellow, did their bit to increase awareness and recruit more in our fight against tuberculosis.
OpASHA Cambodia attended the World TB Day event organized by CENAT in Phnom Penh.
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Political & General Discussion
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Ex-FBI Director Mueller appointed DOJ Special Counsel
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25 Apr 19,, 00:35 #1006
I am in favour of impeachment (we need a similar law here) because:
A. Mueller's report sets out many attempts of Trumpkin trying to obstruct justice. He swore an oath to uphold the law and was positively trying to subvert it. This is, as I understand it what is called an 'endeavour law' meaning that you do not need to succeed in robbing the bank (if this was the plan) but merely have tried to do so. This is a criminal offence from the highest ranked person in the land who's duty it is to uphold the law very clearly cannot be relied on to do so.
B. Because Mueller clearly indicates this last resort in his report; "The conclusion that Congress may apply the obstruction laws to the President's corrupt exercise of the powers of office accords with our constitutional system of checks and balances and the principle that no person is above the law."
C. Because if Congress does not impeach it is failing in it's duty of oversight regarding a President who has clearly committed almost all of the stated qualifications; "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors". Emoluments contraventions alone would be pages of "misdemeanors."
D. Because if Congress does not impeach him it sets a precedent and the right (and duty) may be ceded leading to worse abuse in future.
E. Because Trumpkin is a security threat as Mr Hall made clear. Let's face it when your President would not get basic security clearance for him to control security clearances for others - as he apparently did with Kushner (which interestingly the CIA objected to) - is not in the interests of national security.
I understand the political considerations of not impeaching; the election coming and let's talk about things that voters want... healthcare etc and am no 'progressive' nor 'democratic socialist' but Trump is a dangerous criminal seeking to subvert the law and the law must be seen be seen to be done so other future would be demagogues do not seek to imitate this sad excuse of a man.
Lei Feng Protege Defense Professional
this whole episode demonstrates the value of "shame" as a norm in democratic countries. that's how impeachment works; the political cost of supporting an embarrassing figure is too much to bear, and thus impeachment/conviction.
what happens when partisanship imposes costs beyond that of shame? the current situation.
Dem leadership is trying to ensure tamp down impeachment talk because they know that doing so will drive GOP voters to "defend the President", versus GOP voters recoiling from Nixon. you get a perverse scenario where trying to push the President out might very well strengthen his hand.
if there's a silver lining to all of this, Trump demonstrates on an almost-daily basis the particular importance of certain norms, and how rickety our current structure has become. if the underlying root issue of partisanship cannot be easily solved, then at least the next President/Congress can take steps to legally enshrine previous norms or unspoken understandings.
There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."- Isaac Asimov
hboGYT
Has anyone seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f71Rasj_0JY&t=12s
Good brief explanation of the report.
Another one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUOsrE-XFLI
Last edited by hboGYT; 26 Apr 19, at 12:53.
The FULL list of contacts (so far known) between the Trump campaign and and Moscow in timeline here: https://cdn.themoscowproject.org/con...cts-4.2019.pdf
TopHatter
Comrade Commissar
Originally Posted by snapper
But yeah, No Collusion. No Cooperation. No Conspiracy. Nothing to see here folks, just the Trump Family consorting with America's greatest geopolitical foe, no big deal.
“You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to lose your job in this constitutional republic if the Senate determines that your conduct as a public official is clearly out of bounds in your role… because impeachment is not about punishment. Impeachment is about cleansing the office. Impeachment is about restoring honor and integrity to the office.”
~ Lindsey Graham
"The notion that you can withhold information and documents from Congress no matter whether you are the party in power or not in power is wrong. Respect for the rule of law must mean something, irrespective of the vicissitudes of political cycles."
~ Trey Gowdy
I think the difference is partly between the legal requirement for conviction - beyond reasonable doubt etc - and what you do as a policy to prevent your office or department - or country - having a compromised individual working in it - let alone running it. We have cleaned alot of people out of their offices for 1/10th of Trumpkins Moscow contacts but we are at war and perhaps this also bears on things.
There can be no doubt that Trumpkin knew of these contacts - he drafted the statement about the Trump Tower meeting from the airplane and said it was about 'adoption' which it very clearly was not so he had to know (or been told more likely) that after the Magnitsy Law was passed the Muscovites forbade future US adoptions from Muscovy, which of course hurts Muscovite orphans most but so what huh? But even saying this admitted to those who understood this and who the Muscovite lawyer was at the meeting, who had been campaigning against the Magnitsy law already it was pretty obvious that it was about getting rid of this irksome law.
I have absolutely no doubt there was a deeper "drop sanctions for help and financial benefits" understanding even if nothing was signed in writing or said specifically to that effect. I have 0 doubt that Trumpkin knows they have dirt on him and is deeply compromised. If he get's re-elected - and why should they not do the same again? Apparently the voter registers and machines in all 50 States were attacked last time and Trumpkin's Government has done nothing to change things - I would not be surprised if he sold Alaska to Putin and pocketed the money.
I would not be surprised if he sold Alaska to Putin and pocketed the money.
He'd sell his own blood family if it came down to it. Of course, he's also clearly suffering from early dementia, so there's that.
01 May 19,, 00:43 #1015
zraver
Military Professional
Contrary by Nature.
Originally Posted by TopHatter
The 1980's called, they want their geo-political outlook back.
Originally Posted by zraver
I can only hope that you're mocking Obama and his ridiculously naive response to Romney back to 2012.
Because the alternative is that you've been in a coma the last 4-5 years and woke up just long enough to guzzle a few gallons of Trump-brand Kool-Aid (which is by far his most successful, and apparently addictive, product)
surfgun
Never mind, Biden collusion with China. https://themarketswork.com/2018/03/1...a-connections/
And extortion of the Ukraine. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rtO1OigwfVs
Originally Posted by surfgun
Other than the usual knee-jerk deflections and "whataboutisms" that I've come to expect from Trump supporters....what exactly does this have to do with the President of the United States?
Were you expecting me to defend Joe Biden? Have you forgotten I'm neither a liberal, nor a Democrat? Can you come up with something original (and off-script) to defend Trump?
With this Trump economy I am now scheduled to receive my fifth cost of living increase. I only had two during the entire eight years of O’horrible. Trump may proceed with the prosperity.
Trump may proceed with the prosperity.
Ah yes, self-destructive trade wars, massive tax breaks for corporations and a burning desire to bring back the beautiful coal industry of the 19th Century.
Except that, as is pointed out time and again, it's not the President's economy.
Both Trump and Obama are offering rival versions of: "You didn’t build that." Both are suggesting that it is the president — and government more generally — that drives America’s economic engine. They are both wrong.
It is the American people — workers, entrepreneurs and investors — who make the American economy hum.
Obviously, government policy matters. Good policies can encourage investment and innovation; bad policies can slow it. But no president can manage the individual choices of 325 million producers and consumers. Imbuing the president with mystical powers to manage the economy is to invite the sort of meddling that can only get in the way of American dynamism.
The best thing that a president — any president — can do for the economy is to get out of the way and let Americans innovate and produce.
The president who did that could really claim credit.
But hey, you're making more money so who cares about a President who whores himself out to the Russians. Pretty amazing that you're willing to overlook that but I'd expect nothing less.
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For the week of July 30th, 2013
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 // Top Ten
The Orb: More Tales from the Orbservatory
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou: Volume 3: The Skeletal Essences of Voodoo Funk
Shannon and the Clams: Dreams in the Rat House
Thee Oh Sees: Floating Coffin
Mount Kimbie: Cold Spring Fault Less Youth
Bob Marley and the Wailers: Legend Remixed
Boards of Canada: Tomorrow's Harvest
Various Artists: Chants of Death Vol. 1
Sombre Forets: Le Morte du Soleil
Oblivians: Desperation
Democracy Now! and Free Speech Radio News
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 // News
WRCT listeners,
This Friday, July 26, will be the last day of both Democracy Now! and Free Speech Radio News broadcasts on WRCT. Both programs are being taken off of the air due to funding problems and a lack of cooperation from the Pittsburgh Campaign for Democracy Now (local organization that raises the money to support the broadcasts) and Pacifica (listener-funded radio network responsible for distributing the programs nationally). It is very expensive for WRCT to air these programs, and without adequate support from PCDN and Pacifica, we can no longer continue to do so.
We know how important these shows are to our Pittsburgh listeners and we sincerely hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible and get both shows back on the air. But to do this, we need cooperation from both PCDN and Pacifica. We’ve been trying to resolve these issues for months and regret that it has gotten to this point, but without support from PCDN and Pacifica we have to take the shows off the air. If you feel strongly about keeping these programs on WRCT, please contact Pacifica and urge them to work with WRCT.
Contact information for Pacifica:
Address: The Pacifica Foundation, 1925 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94704-1037
Email form: http://pacifica.org/contact_email.php
Interview: Yeasayer
Monday, July 22nd, 2013 // Blogs,J-Walking
In late June, I sat down with two members of psych-pop band Yeasayer, Chris Keating (vocals) and Ira Wolf Tuton (bass), before their concert at Mr. Small’s. I had seen Yeasayer twice before, once at Terminal 5 in New York and at Mr. Small’s nearly a year go. They’re always a treat to see with their intricate light shows and colorful sound.
Jess Phoa (WRCT): So, how did you come up with your name?
Chris Keating: My parents named me before I was born.
Ira Wolf Tuton: My grandfather named me.
CK: I was kind of bummed about my name – band name?
JP: Yes, sorry.
IWT: Mine’s from a time of, you know, you don’t meet many Ira’s any more.
JP: Is it an acronym for “I.R.A”?
IWT: To some people yes, to many Northern “Irelanders”.
CK: Uuh band name…actually a guy who only played with the band for two shows came up with it.
JP: Really? Okay, was this when you were just up and coming?
CK: Yeah, totally.
IWT: NO. We were bigger then. [chuckles]
CK: We were very huge… our EGOS were bigger. [laughs]
IWT: The first name of our band was “Coldplay” [laughs] and then we changed this name to be more modest.
CK: Yeah, he was really into naming bands. He was obsessed. Seriously obsessed band names.
JP: What are your thoughts on Pittsburgh? Well you’ve obviously been [here before].
IWT: I feel like Pittsburgh is, regardless of shows and all that, Pittsburgh is one of those hidden jewels of an American city. One of those that not a lot of people really know about and, uh, it’s probably easier to discover when you’re here and find people that are from here who can show you around. It’s definitely interesting.
JP: Yeah, cause a lot of people are like, “Why do I want to go to Pittsburgh?” what’s so special about it?
IWT: Sure. I grew up in Philadelphia during the Rocky era, at least the Rocky view. Everybody now from Philadelphia figures Philadelphia was just what they saw in Rocky. A lot of that is true, but there’s more to it than that. It’s very picaresque and cultural, culturally relevant.
JP: What have you actually seen around here?
IWT: Uh, the first time we were here –
CK: We went to the Warhol Museum!
JP: I was gonna say, did you go to the Warhol Museum? Did you like it?
CK: We did. Yeah, it was great.
IWT: CRAP! [laughs] No, it was a cool museum. All the bridges, uh, the steel architecture.
CK: The wild packs of dogs.
IWT: The wild packs of dogs roaming…
CK: Roaming the streets.
IWT: Three-headed fish in the river. Um, Carnegie Mellon up there is really pretty. I remember uh, the first time we came here… I think, some dude whose house we slept at… He took us on like, an unplanned tour.
JP: Of the campus?
IWT: No, just around Pittsburgh, different park areas that it overlooked.
CK: Buildings, squats.
IWT: Like Neo-Classical stuff, which is really, really cool. Deco-era stuff.
JP: Being from New York, where do you guys like eating? In the city?
IWT: Where do I like eating in the city… let’s see…
CK: My backyard! I’ve got a grill.
IWT: Yeah.
CK: I’m all about it.
IWT: That’s all I’ve been doing lately in my backyard… There’s a lot of great butcher shops, a lot of great markets. I’m in a CSA, so I get a lot of really good organic veggies every week. Too much.
JP: Are they cheap?
IWT: Uh, it works out to if I had gotten all these veggies throughout the season, it goes all the way through November, actually, which is crazy. And if I were to pay for all of these vegetables, I’d definitely be paying a lot more. The challenge is trying to figure out to do with, you know, four heads of bok choy.
CK: What the fuck. I’d never do that shit.
IWT: You ALWAYS get bok choy.
CK: YOU GOTTA GET CSA, MAN! I’m like, “You have a fifty pack of turnips.”
I don’t want a turnip.
IWT: Yeah, yeah, but it’s good!
CK: There’s good Japanese restaurants.
IWT: It keeps you on your toes.
CK: Chinese food that’s great…there’s everything in New York!
JP: What’s your favorite kind of Japanese food?
CK: Well, in Tokyo, there were these Izakaya places. There’s this one yakitori place that I loved. Or actually we went to this place that specialized in Okinawa-Japanese food.
JP: I’ve never actually had that kind of Japanese food.
CK: A lot of bitter cucumbers.
IWT: My favorite stuff in Japan going to the Ryokons. Going to some inns more inlands, it was kind of like the local…river fish that were fried and sautéed up. Kind of local pickled vegetables…All this really good, high-quality local stuff. Which is good. It wasn’t just sushi! But that yakitori place…
CK: That was awesome.
IWT: That was amazing.
JP: Did you just have endless skewers of meat?
CK: Basically just like, all parts of the chicken. I have of a friend of a friend and he just takes us out. He takes us to interesting places.
JP: If you could have one last meal before you died, what would it be?
IWT: It would probably be Japanese food because I’d be able to eat, more of it.
CK: Probably a really huge bowl of pasta, ‘cause I always want to die after then anyway.
IWT: You’d die first.
CK: Like just a HUGE heaping.
JP: With anything on it?
CK: Yeah, just EVERYTHING. Like ALL THE SEAFOOD! Mix it all together.
IWT: Red sauce! White sauce!
CK: Why am I dying, by the way? Am I in prison? Am I being punished?
IWT: Yo, why is it your last meal?
JP: No, just like a hypothetical question. Let’s just say you were to just die the next day, I guess.
IWT: Like we were clairvoyants.
CK: There are so many other things I’d rather be doing.
IWT: Yeah I probably wouldn’t sit down to eat. I’d probably be doing a lot of other things.
CK: All the horrible things I’d be doing… [laughs]
IWT: Well, GOTTA EAT.
JP: Well I feel like I got this wrong, ‘cause I read you [Ira] grew up in Baltimore.
CK: I grew up in Baltimore.
JP: You. So wait, I guess I got that wrong. So are you [Ira] and Anand [Yeasayer’s guitarist] cousins?
IWT: Me and Anand are related through family, yeah.
JP: How did you guys form [Yeasayer]?
IWT: Anand and him grew up together. In Baltimore.
JP: Ah okay, are you approximately the same age?
CK: Yes we are approximately the same age. Same year of school. Class of 2000 high school.
JP: What high school did you go to?
CK: Park. It was called Park High School.
JP: Did you play an instrument in high school?
CK: Nah, not really. We had a band. I sang in a band.
IWT: They had a band that when I was in high school, I had their album.
CK: A demo!
IWT: I had never met him [Chris]. But because I knew Anand and his family –
CK: He LOVED it!
IWT: I LOVED IT. My sister, not a big fan.
JP: And then did you get roped in? By them?
IWT: Roped in, they just pushed me in and wouldn’t let me go. Uh, we all moved to New York around the same time.
JP: Okay.
IWT: And then, over the next three or four years, we slowly, slowly got it together after all of us figuring [things] out and getting on our feet.
JP: What drew you to New York then?
CK: Jobs.
IWT: The community. The opportunities and every single thing.
CK: Girls and jobs.
IWT: Totally.
JP: All the girls?
CK: There’s a lot of them there. Seems like a good place to go.
IWT: All the girls with jobs.
CK: All the girls with jobs. COUGARS! I’ve never experienced that first hand.
JP: So I always see you [Ira] wearing this necklace and the rings, which are on your watch. I was wondering about the significance of them.
IWT: This was a necklace I got a long time ago from a friend of mine.
JP: Mhmm.
IWT: And he traded me for a necklace I had at the time. It has Pennsylvania and Maryland on it and I noticed that it had Pennsylvania on it and I was like, “Oh I’m from Philadelphia! What’s the other state?” and he said “Maryland.” And I was like, “Oh that’s where Chris and Anand from our band are from.”
He took that as a sign from the heavens that this necklace was for me. He placed it on my head and I haven’t removed it since.
And these [the rings] are gifts from my woman.
JP: How did you design your album covers? They’re kind of just…out there.
IWT: He did the first one [All Hour Cymbals]. [gestures towards Chris]
CK: I did the first one.
JP: How did you do it? Photo manipulation?
CK: Collage. Cutting out stuff. I did a lot of collages, surrealist collage. So that was the first one and then…the second was like the same idea, but we were using 3-D scans of our faces that actually a friend had built using a car design program.
IWT: Actually that guy also had built some of the set designs.
CK: Yeah he did. So that was a friend of mine and so he did virtual sculptures of our faces and matched them together and made all this weird stuff. I figured it was in line with that. And the last one was another friend and that was like, images of this dancer.
JP: Do you have any hobbies that not many people know about?
IWT: I really enjoy tree work and gardening. And working on music.
JP: Is that why you wear wife-beaters all the time?
IWT: They’re called, “tank tops” where I come from?
JP: Sorry, haha. Or “muscle tees”?
CK: Guinea tees?
IWT: TANK TOPS.
CK: I watch a lot of movies.
JP: Oh, what do you like?
CK: All kinds of stuff. I don’t even know!
IWT: What DON’T you like?
CK: I did NOT like the new Superman movie. I generally, I tend to like movies from say, ehh, 1969-1979. It was a really fascinating period.
IWT: The movies I brought on tour, I brought because I knew he would really like them. The French Connection.
CK: OH! I love The French Connection.
IWT: As well as…El Topo.
CK: I liked that. You gotta go with Gene Hackman in Conversation, though.
JP: [To Ira] Are those some of your favorite movies too?
IWT: Yeah! They certainly are. I haven’t seen the new Superman.
CK: I watch a lot of old stuff and the Hollywood Blockbusters.
IWT: I like the documentaries. [In a New York accent] I like the documentaries! I read tha paypahs!
JP: [To Chris] Do you have a crab tattoo because you’re from Maryland?
CK: I do. It’s not because I’m a cancer.
IWT: If you were to die tomorrow, what kind of tattoo would you get?
[more laughter]
Special thanks goes to Ceci Gomez and Paul Drake for all of their help.
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Elizabeth Bridge1
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Elizabeth Bridge is the daughter of Brigadier Charles Bridge.2 She married Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson, son of Sir Frederick Villiers Laud Robinson, 10th Bt. and Eileen Minna Higham, on 23 December 1941.1 She and Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson were divorced in 1966.1
From 23 December 1941, her married name became Robinson.
Children of Elizabeth Bridge and Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson
Sir John James Michael Laud Robinson, 11th Bt.+2 b. 19 Jan 1943
Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson+2 b. 11 Jan 1950
Sir John James Michael Laud Robinson, 11th Bt.1
M, #560582, b. 19 January 1943
Sir John James Michael Laud Robinson, 11th Bt. was born on 19 January 1943.1 He is the son of Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson and Elizabeth Bridge.2 He married Kathryn Gayle Elizabeth Keyes, daughter of Stuart Nelson Keyes, in 1968.1
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He was registered as a Chartered Financial Analyst (C.F.A.) in 1975.1 He succeeded as the 11th Baronet Robinson, of London [E., 1660] on 19 March 1975.2 He was president of Northamptonshire BRC between 1982 and 1990.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Northamptonshire in 1984.1 He was chairman of Celebrity Fabrics Ltd.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Northamptonshire from 2002 to 2003.1 He lived in 2003 at Cranford Hall, Cranford, Northamptonshire, England.1
Children of Sir John James Michael Laud Robinson, 11th Bt. and Kathryn Gayle Elizabeth Keyes
Mark Christopher Michael Villiers Robinson+2 b. 23 Apr 1972
Alexander Frederick Stuart Laud Robinson2 b. 1973
Kathryn Anne Elizabeth Robinson2 b. 1985
Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson1
F, #560583, b. 11 January 1950
Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson was born on 11 January 1950.1 She is the daughter of Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson and Elizabeth Bridge.2 She married Derek Alan Buckley in 1975.1
From 1975, her married name became Buckley.
Child of Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson and Derek Alan Buckley
Samuel Michael Buckley2 b. 1978
Derek Alan Buckley1
Derek Alan Buckley married Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson, daughter of Captain Michael Frederick Laud Robinson and Elizabeth Bridge, in 1975.1
Child of Derek Alan Buckley and Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson
Samuel Michael Buckley1
Samuel Michael Buckley was born in 1978.1 He is the son of Derek Alan Buckley and Anne Elizabeth Villiers Robinson.2
Major John Ronald Villiers Robinson1
M, #560586, b. 8 September 1915, d. 17 January 1943
Major John Ronald Villiers Robinson was born on 8 September 1915.1 He was the son of Sir Frederick Villiers Laud Robinson, 10th Bt. and Eileen Minna Higham.2 He died on 17 January 1943 at age 27, killed in action.1,3
He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Major in the 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps.1
[S259] Commonwealth War Graves Commission, online http://www.cwgc.org. Hereinafter cited as Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Richard Bishop Duncan1
Richard Bishop Duncan lived at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.1
Child of Richard Bishop Duncan
Judith Barbara Duncan+2
Judith Barbara Duncan1
Judith Barbara Duncan is the daughter of Richard Bishop Duncan.2 She married Sir Christopher Philipse Robinson, 8th Bt., son of Christopher Robinson and Neville Taylor Gherardi, on 6 October 1962.1
From 6 October 1962, her married name became Robinson.
Children of Judith Barbara Duncan and Sir Christopher Philipse Robinson, 8th Bt.
Christopher Duncan Robinson2 b. 27 Oct 1965, d. 2 Apr 1967
Peter Duncan Robinson2 b. 31 Jul 1967
Jonathan Richard Robinson2 b. 7 Oct 1969
Christopher Duncan Robinson1
M, #560589, b. 27 October 1965, d. 2 April 1967
Christopher Duncan Robinson was born on 27 October 1965.1 He was the son of Sir Christopher Philipse Robinson, 8th Bt. and Judith Barbara Duncan.2 He died on 2 April 1967 at age 1.1
Peter Duncan Robinson1
M, #560590, b. 31 July 1967
Peter Duncan Robinson was born on 31 July 1967.1 He is the son of Sir Christopher Philipse Robinson, 8th Bt. and Judith Barbara Duncan.2
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Dr. Albert Glinsky Explains Leon Theremin's Espionage Devices on The Science Channel
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Category Archives: Board Bios
Ann Farmer, President
September 20, 2015 Board BiosWill Cheshier
Ann is an original Third World Books Trustee, appointed Secretary by Bob Cheshier in 1998. Chair of CAMO (Central American Medical Outreach Honduras) Literacy Committee a program of Third World Books 2013-present.
Education: National Cathedral School, BSN Western Reserve University, MSN Case Western Reserve University (Clinical Nurse specialist Community Health) + 34
Professional Experience: Staff nurse University Hospitals 1963-64 Faculty St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing 1965-68, School Nurse Shaker Heights City School District 1982-2003, Clinical Faculty CWRU/FPB 1982-2003
Volunteer Experience: Global Mission Action Group St Paul’s Church 1996-present (chair 2007-2011), Co chair and founder of Armed Services Outreach Group St Paul’s Cleveland Heights 2007 -present, Kids in Need Resource Center 2003-present, Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Services patient and family visitor 2005-present, Act ll Shop St Paul’s 2011-present, Act ll Board 2114-present,Literacy Chair Shaker DAR 2008-present, Florence Crittenton Services board 1986-1998 and Fund Advisory Committee Cleveland Foundation 1998-present, CWRU/FPB Alumni Assn Volunteer (Board 4 terms), Emerita Alumnae Board of Visitors National Cathedral School.
Nancy Sherwin, Secretary
B.A. in English from Univeristy of Wyoming
M.S.in Library Science from Western Reserve University — Worked as a librarian in Academic, Special & Public Libraries, including the Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland Hts.-University Hts. Public Library and the Westlake Porter Public Library. Retired since 2004.
Volunteered with Bob Cheshier in establishing Little Free Libraries near Cleveland Elementary Schools. Serves as the Steward for the Miles Park Little Free Library (LFL) at E. 93rd & Harvard, and for the Bob Cheshier Memorial LFL on the grounds of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Fairmount & Coventry.
Member of the Little Free Library Advisory Committee
Active volunteer at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (including chairman of the Eliza Backus Guild, member of the Altar Guild, volunteer for Loaves & Fishes, volunteer for Family Promise, member & past chair of the Global Mission Action Committee, member of the Central American Medical Outreach Literacy Committee); recruited & coordinated the volunteers at Miles Park Elementary School for 21 years; active with the Cleveland Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma; past president of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women, past Province V Representative to the National Episcopal Church Women Board
Susan Conrad
September 3, 2018 Board BiosWill Cheshier
Education: Ed.D. Education Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Tech {Virginia Polytechnic University & State College) Blacksburg, Virginia; M.A. Education, Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina; B.A. International & Latin America Area Studies, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida.
Professional Experience: Teacher in U.S. public and overseas private education: South Carolina, Ohio, & Virginia (History, English, Social Studies/Science, GED, ESL); Community School-Teheran, Iran; American International School- N’Djamena, Chad; Radford College – Canberra, Australia; Quality Schools – Sanaa, Yemen; The International School – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; all levels (K-12) subjects (as above & science, math, P.E., music) & types (Gifted to Exceptional} in each location. Principal, In-service Director, Curriculum Coordinator, Program Pilot, Careers Co-Coordinator, Mentor. Created two U.S. Department of State Schools, Chad & Mozambique; Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Embassy positions: Warehouse/Car Pool Coordinator, Community Liaison Officer, Yemen; Conference Coordinator and General Services Officer, Mozambique.
Volunteer Experience: Churches in Virginia & Ohio as choir member, Guild secretary & treasurer; Overseas charity organizations and embassy activities; DAR Vice Regent & Corresponding Secretary; Anna Lee Questers Treasurer, P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization} Chaplain, Reciprocity Speaker, Ohio Scholarship Chair, Cottey College Chair; St. Mary Vocations Committee; Diocese Avila; Music of The Western Reserve Board secretary; Laurel Lake LL/Seton Schoof SAYPIP(student & senior non-profit teaching/experience); L.L./W.R.A. Language Seminars; L.L. Flower Brigade, L.L. Volunteer Committee; L.L. Chapel services, Eucharistic Minister, Server, Sacristan; L.L. Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Eucharistic Minister.
Education: Anne graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in Mathematics. She spent her Junior Year abroad in Santiago, Chile living with a family and attending classes at both Universidad de Chile and La Catolica University where all her classes were in Spanish. She remains close with her Chilean family and tries to visit them every few years. Anne remains fluent in Spanish.
Profession Experience: Anne spent many years in Columbus, Ohio working at the first ever professional soccer stadium in the United States, home to the Columbus Crew SC. She was voted by her coworkers as Employee of the Year in 2005. She has also spent 7 years working in the manufacturing sector in Cleveland, Ohio. She is now a middle school science teacher in Cleveland.
Volunteer Experience: Secretary of Global Mission Action Group, St. Paul’s; Vice President of Norther Ohio Field Hockey Officials Association; Los Amigos Episcopales; Junior League of Cleveland.
Sharon H. Watts, Treasurer
August 8, 2019 Board BiosWill Cheshier
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April-June 2012
Page Nos. 55-112
Online since Saturday, March 31, 2012
Personalized medicine for asthma: Are we there yet? p. 55
Audrey H Poon, Qutayba Hamid
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Surgical management of retrosternal goiter: Local experience at a university hospital p. 57
Gamal A Khairy, Abdulaziz A Al-Saif, Sami A Alnassar, Waseem M Hajjar
Background and Objective: Retrosternal goiter (RSG) is a term that has been used to describe a goiter that extends beyond the thoracic inlet. Surgery plays an important role in the treatment of these patients, but whether all or selected patients with RSG should undergo this operation remains controversial. Our aim is to look into the demographics, presentation, and treatment of patients with RSG and essentially to determine the role of surgery in its treatment. Setting and Design: Retrospective study, teaching hospital-based. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 537 thyroidectomies performed at King Khalid University Hospital between 2003 and 2010. The twenty-six patients with RSG were analyzed further, with regard to demographics, presentation, indications, and outcome of surgical treatment. Statistical analysis was performed, where age was expressed as mean and range, and other variables were presented as numbers and percentage. Results: There were 26 patients (4.8%) with RSG out of 537 thyroidectomies, who underwent an operation for removal of RSGs, in a seven-year period. The most common presentation was dyspnea (34.6%) and the surgical procedure predominantly used was total thyroidectomy. The RSGs were removed by collar incision in 96% of the cases. The final histological diagnosis revealed malignancy in 26.9% of the thyroid specimens. There was no mortality and minor complications occurred in nine patients. Conclusions: The presence of an RSG is an indication for surgery owing to the lack of effective medical treatment, the higher incidence of symptoms related to compression, low surgical morbidity, and the risk of malignancy.
Seasons can influence the results of the methacholine challenge test p. 61
Bruno Sposato, Marco Scalese, Andrea Pammolli, Raffaele Scala, Mario Naldi
Objective: This study tried to evaluate whether a methacholine test may be influenced by the seasons. Methods: We considered 4826 consecutive subjects with normal spirometry (50.53% males; age: 35.1±16.2; forced expiratory volume in one second: 99.5±13.0%) who underwent a methacholine test for suspected asthma symptoms between 2000 and 2010. They were subdivided into four groups, like the seasons, according to the test dates. Results: A total of 1981 (41%) resulted normal (no PD 20 was obtained with 2400 μg of methacholine); the others showed a mean LogPD 20 of 2.52±0.5 μg. The number of subjects with bronchial hyper-responsiveness (BHR) found in autumn (789, 62.3%) was higher than in summer (583, 56.7%; P=0.03). A higher number of females and overweight/obese subjects showed a BHR in autumn compared with the other seasons. The spring mean LogPD 20 value (2.48±0.48 μg) was lower if compared with the one measured in summer (2.59±0.49 μg; P=0.05). LogPD 20 value was lower in females and non-smokers in spring compared with summer (P<0.05). Overweight/obese non-smokers showed a lower LogPD 20 in spring and autumn compared with that in summer (P<0.05). Autumn was a risk factor (OR: 1.378; P=0.001) for BHR (using a PD 20 <2 400 μg as BHR limit), while spring (OR: 1.330; P=0.021) and autumn (OR: 1.331; P=0.020) were risk factors for a more severe BHR (using a PD 20 <400 μg as BHR limit). Conclusion: There was a higher probability of finding BHR in outpatients with suspected asthma in autumn and spring compared with summer. Spring is the season where BHR may be more severe. Females and overweight/obese subjects were those mainly involved in this seasonal variability of BHR.
Bone mineral density in asthmatic patients on inhaled corticosteroids in a developing country p. 69
Yeh Chunn Kuan, Soon Hin How, Abdul Aziz Azian, Chong Kin Liam, Teck Han Ng, Abdul Rani Fauzi
Introduction: Prolonged use of oral corticosteroids is a risk factor for osteoporosis. However, the effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on bone mineral density (BMD) of asthmatic patients remains controversial. Objectives: We aimed to determine the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in our patients with asthma receiving ICSs for more than one year compared with patients who did not have asthma and to determine the risk factors for osteopenia and osteoporosis among the asthmatic patients. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from August 2007 to July 2009. Asthmatic patients aged 18 years and older who had been on ICS for at least one year and a control group of subjects not on ICS were included. BMD was measured using DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. The WHO classification of T-scores for osteopenia and osteoporosis were used. Results: A total of 143 subjects were recruited (69 asthmatics and 74 control subjects). T-scores of the spine, femur, and hip of the asthmatics vs the control subjects were mean, −0.72 vs −0.57 (P=0.98); median, −0.60 vs −0.80 (P=0.474); and mean, 0.19 vs 0.06 (P=0.275); respectively. T-scores of the spine, femur, and hip showed significant negative correlation with age and significant positive correlation with body mass index (BMI). Conclusion: The risk factors for osteoporosis and osteopenia among asthmatic patients were older age and lower BMI, but not the cumulative dose of ICS. Asthmatic patients on ICS have no added risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia as compared with non-asthmatic subjects.
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene polymorphism in patients with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-associated pneumonia p. 74
Min-Jer Hsu, Yun-Chieh Lu, Yu-Chang Hsu, Wen-Sheng Liu, Wen-Tung Wu
Objective: Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB)-associated pneumonia has been a common disease and a therapeutic problem in hospitals. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) has been considered a required role for host immune defense in pneumonia disease. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the variable nucleotide tandem repeat polymorphism of the IL-1ra gene was associated with MDRAB-related pneumonia. Methods: Sixty-six pneumonia patients were enrolled in the study: 36 subjects had MDRAB-related pneumonia and 30 controls had non-MDRAB pneumonia. Polymerase chain reaction, restriction fragment length polymorphism, and agarose gel electrophoresis techniques were used to determine the IL-1ra genotype. Results: The frequencies of the IL-1ra genotype in the MDRAB-related pneumonia cases were A1/A1, 0.889 and A1/A2, 0.111; the frequencies of the IL-1ra genotype in the controls were A1/A1, 0.333 and A1/A2, 0.667. A statistically significant difference was determined (P < 0.05). We also observed an increase in the frequency of IL-1ra A1 allele in the MDRAB-related pneumonia group. A statistically significant difference was determined (P<0.05). Conclusions: We suggested that IL-1ra polymorphism was associated with the risk of MDRAB-related pneumonia.
Drug prescription pattern for asthma among nigerian doctors in general practice: A cross-sectional survey p. 78
Ademola E Fawibe, Cajetan C Onyedum, Olumide M Sogaolu, AO Ajayi, AJ Fasae
Background: A wide range of medications are now available for the treatment of asthma and selection of the optimal treatment combination of agents is essential. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate a self-reported drug prescribing pattern for asthma among Nigerian doctors in general practice. Methods: It was a cross-sectional survey conducted among general practitioners in six states of Nigeria. Results: For acute severe asthma, 75.9% of the doctors prescribed intravenous methylxanthines, which was combined with oral or inhaled short-acting β2 agonists (SABA) by 56.3% of them. Systemic steroids were prescribed mainly via the intravenous route by 58.8% of them. Aberrant drugs such as antibiotics, antihistamines, and mucolytics were prescribed by 25.6% of them. For long-term, follow-up treatment of asthma, oral steroids, and oral SABA were commonly prescribed, while inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and ICS/LABA (long acting beta agonists) were infrequently prescribed. Aberrant drugs such as analgesics, antimalaria, and antihistamines were prescribed by 22.8% of them. About 48% of the doctors had never attended any form of update training on asthma management, whereas, only 16.3% attended update training on asthma within the last year preceding this study. Awareness of international guidelines on asthma treatment was poor among them with only 16.4% being able to mention any correct guideline on asthma management. Conclusion: The poor anti-asthma prescribing behavior among these doctors is associated with a low level of participation at update training on asthma management and poor awareness of asthma guidelines. The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Thoracic Society should urgently address these problems.
Combined use of EUS-guided FNA and immunocytochemical stains discloses metastatic and unusual diseases in the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy of unknown etiology p. 84
Mohamad A Eloubeidi, Ali S Khan, Leticia P Luz, Ami Linder, Daniel M Moreira, David R Crowe, Isam A Eltoum
Purpose: Mediastinal lymphadenopathy (ML) is a cause for concern, especially in patients with previous malignancy. We report our experience with the use of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) with immunocytochemical stains in patients being evaluated for ML. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients with ML of unknown origin who underwent EUS-FNA. On-site evaluation was performed by experienced cytologist, and special immunocytochemical stains were requested as indicated. Results: A total of 116 patients were included, and a total of 136 mediastinal LN were sampled. Prior malignancy was present in 45%. The most common site of examined lymph node (LN) were subcarinal (76%, 103 LN). The median long and short axis diameters were 28 mm and 13 mm, respectively. FNA was read on-site as malignant, 21 (16%); benign, 100 (76.9%); suspicious, six (4%); atypical, 3 (2%); and inadequate sample, six (4%). Sixty-four LN were deferred for additional studies; 22 for immunocytochemical and 26 for Gimesa (GMS) stain and 21 for flow cytometry. Final FNA read was malignant in 28 (21%), benign in 103 (76%), suspicious in three (2%), and atypical in two (1%). Metastatic malignancies disclosed included Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, hepatoma, breast, lung, colon, renal, endometrial, Fallopian tube, and unknown carcinoma. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the final FNA read to predict malignancy were 100%. Conclusion: EUS-guided FNA with additional ancillary studies is useful in disclosing metastatic ML from a variety of neoplasms. Due to its safety and accuracy profile, it should be considered the test of choice in evaluating abnormal ML in appropriately selected patients.
Factors associated with noninvasive ventilation response in the first day of therapy in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure p. 92
Gul Gursel, Muge Aydogdu, Secil Tasyurek, Gazi Gulbas, Sevket Özkaya, Sakine Nazik, Ayse Demir
Background and Aim: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) decreases mechanical ventilation indication in the early period of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHcRF) and factors for success have been studied well. But, less is known about the factors influencing the NIV response in the subacute period. This study was aimed to determine the factors influencing the reduction of PaCO 2 levels within first 24 hours of therapy. Methods: NIV response was defined as reduction of PaCO 2 level below 50 mmHg within first 24 hours. Patients with AHcRF, treated with NIV, were divided into 2 groups according to this criterion; group 1 as the nonresponsive, group 2 as the responsive. The differences in NIV methods and characteristics of the two groups were evaluated and compared in this retrospective study. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in the study; 66 of them in group 1 and 34 in group 2. No significant differences were identified between the length of NIV application and intensive care unit (ICU) stay, intubation and mortality rates, across the groups. Ninety-one percent of the patients in group 2 had received all night long NIV therapy; this was just 74% in group 1 (P=0.036). Results of multivariate analysis showed that while nocturnal application was significantly associated with better response, prior home ventilation and requirement of higher pressure support (PS) levels significantly and independently associated with poorer response to NIV therapy. Conclusion: In patients with AHcRF, all night long use of NIV may accelerate healing by improving PaCO 2 reduction within the first 24 hours. A rapid response in PaCO 2 levels should not be expected in patients requiring higher PS levels and using prior home ventilation.
Effects of age, gender, and environmental exposures on exhaled nitric oxide level in healthy 12 to 18 years Qatari children p. 98
Ibrahim Janahi, Ammar Saadoon, Amjad Tuffaha, Balamurugan Panneerselvam
Context: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is a useful noninvasive diagnostic tool for asthma and some other pediatric respiratory diseases. Factors affecting FENO level are variable in different populations and studies. Aims: To estimate the normal values of exhaled nitric oxide for Qataris 12 to 18 years of age. Other objectives were to measure the correlation of anthropometric and other potential factors with FENO levels. Settings and Design: Community-based, cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 438 Qatari national school children from both genders were randomly recruited in cross-sectional study. Of them, 203 were non-atopic and hence included in the statistical analysis. Questionnaires including personal data, demographic data, and other factors that may affect FENO level were distributed. Statistical Analysis Used: Comparison of means done using t-test. We performed Spearman's rho test to measure correlations. Data analysis was done using PASW 18.0 Release 18.0.0, 2009. Results: The geometric mean of FENO levels for all subjects was 14.1 ppb (upper level CI 95% - 36.3 ppb). FENO was significantly higher in males (R2 = −0.254, P<0.0001) and was negatively correlated with increasing age for the whole study population (P=0.036). This decline was interrupted by a significant upraise at the age of 15 years (P=0.0462) which seems to be driven by the males (P=0.0244). FENO levels were lower in subjects exposed to cats (P=0.019). We could not find significant correlation between FENO and other factors studied. Conclusions: Estimated FENO level with 95% CI in Qatari children, which is probably close to those in other Gulf countries, will be helpful clinically. The lower level of FENO with female gender, increasing age, and exposure to cats needs to be further studied to establish the association and to understand the underlying mechanisms.
POSTGRADUATE CLINICAL SECTION
Costal metastasis: A singular localization of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor p. 104
Kenji Kawamukai, Gianluca Marucci, Salomone Di Saverio, Filippo Antonacci, Calogero Porrello, Maurizio Boaron
Fatal mediastinal biopsy: How interventional radiology saves the day p. 107
Y Yaacob, S Muda, R Zakaria
This was a case of a 35-year-old man with mediastinal mass requiring computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy for tissue diagnosis. A posterior approach with an 18-gauge biopsy needle was used to obtain tissue sample. Post biopsy, patient condition deteriorated and multiphase CT study detected active bleeding in arterial phase at the biopsy site with massive hemothorax. Subsequent angiography showed arterial bleeder arising from the apical branch of the right pulmonary artery. Selective endovascular embolization with NBCA (n-Butyl cyanoacrylate) was successful. Patient survived the complication. The case highlighted a rare complication in a common radiology procedure and the value of the interventional radiology unit in avoiding a fatal outcome.
Poland sequence: Series of two cases and brief review of the literature p. 110
Rajiv Garg, S Saheer, Vaibhav Gupta, Sumit Mehra
Poland sequence is a rare congenital anomaly involving the chest wall and arm, displaying differing degrees of severity, functional and aesthetic impairments. Here we report a series of two cases that presented to us with this anomaly. These cases illustrate, for physicians, the importance of physical diagnosis and reinforce the practice of looking for additional anomalies when one is discovered.
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SCA Senior Recognized as National Merit Scholar Finalist
SCA Senior Carolyn Herrera has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist.
Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that Senior Carolyn Herrera has advanced to Finalist standing in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. This distinction places her in a group of roughly 15,000 students representing less than one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors.
Last September, Herrera was notified that she was in the top 3-4% of the 1.5 million entrants and had qualified as a Semifinalist, meaning that she was one of the highest scoring entrants in Missouri. Herrera advanced to Finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements: including a letter of recommendation, student activities and leadership, and her own essay.
“It’s not at all surprising to see Carolyn in the National Merit Finalist standing,” said SCA Secondary Principal Emir Ruiz-Esparza. “She has always demonstrated an incredible tenacity academically and as a National Merit Finalist, her God-given talents intellectually are validated as well. She is an incredible young lady who has a very bright future ahead of her. We are very proud to call Carolyn a Summit Christian Academy Eagle!”
Approximately 7,600 Finalists will be selected to receive one of three types of National Merit Scholarship awards. National Merit Scholarship winners will receive their offer between March and mid-June.
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RESIN BARRIER DEVICE, GASKET AND METHOD FOR INFUSING A PREFORM
Disclosed is a resin barrier device (1) for connection in a vacuum line, for use in resin infusion during composite manufacture. The resin barrier device includes a housing (3) having an inlet port (9) for connection to a resin source; and an outlet port (11) for connection to a vacuum source, and a flow path (13) extends between the inlet and outlet ports. A gas-permeable membrane (15) is disposed across the flow path (13) to prevent resin from flowing to the vacuum pump. Also disclosed is a gasket (17) for supporting the membrane (15), adapted to prevent resin leakage and a method of infusing a preform with a resin.
WALSH, Oran (5 Manor Farm Crescent, Donaghadee Down BT21 0FE, BT21 0FE, GB)
GRAHAM, Jonathan Thomas (16 Demesne Avenue, Ballywalter, Newtownards Down BT22 2UD, BT22 2UD, GB)
GB2018/053509
SHORT BROTHERS PLC (Airport Road, Belfast BT3 9DZ, BT3 9DZ, GB)
B29C70/54; B01D29/05; F16J15/06
DE102010030072A1 2011-12-15
HGF LIMITED (GLASGOW) (1 City Walk, Leeds West Yorkshire LS11 9DX, LS11 9DX, GB)
1. A resin barrier device for use in resin infusion of a composite preform, the resin barrier device comprising:
a housing having an inlet port for connection to a resin source;
an outlet port for connection to a vacuum source;
a flow path extending between the inlet and outlet ports;
wherein a portion of the flow path has an increased flow area that is larger than the flow area of either the inlet port or the outlet port;
a gas-permeable membrane across the increased flow area portion of the flow path.
2. The resin barrier device according to claim 1 , wherein the flow pathway extends along an axis through the housing, and wherein the housing is symmetrically disposed around the axis.
3. The resin barrier device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing comprises
separable first and second portions, to provide access to the membrane.
4. The resin barrier device according to claim 3, wherein the first portion comprises the inlet port and the second portion comprises the outlet port.
5. The resin barrier device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein each of the first and second portions comprise a flange, by which they are secured to one another.
6. The resin barrier device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein first and second portions are secured together using a tri-clover fitting, or by one or more bolts.
7. The resin barrier device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the resin barrier device comprises a sealing arrangement between the first and second portions of the housing.
8. The resin barrier device according to claim 7, wherein at least a part of the increased flow area portion of the flow path extends through the sealing arrangement.
9. The resin barrier device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the sealing arrangement comprises one or more O-rings or one or more gaskets.
10. The resin barrier device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the membrane is received in or supported in part by the sealing arrangement.
11. The resin barrier device of claim 10, wherein the sealing arrangement comprises a gasket, the gasket comprising:
an outer flange portion extending around a periphery of the gasket; and first and second inner flange portions extending inwardly from the outer flange portion around the periphery of the gasket;
and a peripheral slot between the first and second inner flange portions; wherein the membrane is received in and supported around its periphery in the slot.
12. The resin barrier device of claim 11 , wherein the gasket further comprises a peripheral bead, around one or both faces of the outer flange portion, and the first and/or second portions of the housing comprise a channel corresponding to the/each bead.
13. The resin barrier device of any preceding claim, comprising a flow media or breather material in the increased flow area portion of the flow path, on one or both sides of the membrane.
14. The resin barrier device according to any preceding claim, wherein the membrane is supported, in use, across at least a part of the increased flow area, on at least the downstream side.
15. The resin barrier device according to claim 14, wherein the membrane is supported directly, or indirectly, by the housing.
16. The resin barrier device according to claim 14 or 15, when dependent on claim 14, wherein the flow media or breather material extends between the membrane and the housing, across at least a part of the increased flow area.
17. The resin barrier device according to any one of claims 3 to 12, or any one of claims 13 to 15 when dependent on claim 3, wherein the first and/or second portion of the housing may comprise an embossed or engraved flow pattern, against an upstream and/or downstream face of the membrane.
18. The resin barrier device according to claim 17, wherein the flow pattern and membrane define a plurality of channels extending across or around the membrane surface and communicating with the outlet and/or inlet port, optionally arranged in a“spider web” pattern around the outlet port.
19. The resin barrier device according to any preceding claim, wherein a conduit extends between the outlet port and a vacuum source, and wherein a conduit extends between the inlet port and a resin source.
20. A gasket for use to support a gas-permeable membrane in a resin barrier device, the gasket comprising:
an outer flange portion extending around the periphery of the gasket; and first and second inner flange portions extending inwardly from the outer flange portion around the periphery of the gasket; and
a peripheral slot between the first and second inner flange for receiving a membrane.
21. The gasket of claim 20, further comprising a peripheral bead around one or both faces of the outer flange portion.
22. A method of infusing a composite preform with a resin, comprising:
applying a reduced pressure to a vacuum cavity comprising the preform, using a vacuum source; and
whilst the reduced pressure is applied:
flowing resin into the vacuum cavity from a resin source;
flowing resin out of the vacuum cavity and along a flow path towards the vacuum source;
flowing the resin into a portion of the flow path between the vacuum cavity and the vacuum source, having an increased flow area; and
blocking resin flow along the flow path using a gas-permeable membrane disposed across the increased flow area portion of the flow path.
23. The method of claim 22, comprising flowing out of the vacuum cavity through a vacuum conduit, or a plurality of vacuum conduits.
24. The method of claim 23, comprising flowing resin out of the vacuum cavity along a vacuum conduit or a plurality of vacuum conduits, and blocking resin flowing along the or each vacuum conduit using a resin barrier device according to any one of claims 1 to 21.
This application claims priority from GB application No. 1720138.5 filed December 4, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
The invention relates to the field of composite manufacture, in particular to methods and apparatus for use in resin transfer infusion composite articles.
Background to the Invention
Composite materials are formed from a reinforcement component and a matrix component, which combine to provide the composite material with properties that are an improvement over either of the components alone.
The reinforcement component is typically a fabric material. For example, carbon fibre fabric is formed by carbonizing a synthetic polymer fabric material and may be provided in the form of woven fabric, non-woven fabric or may consist of unidirectional fibres. Similar composites may be formed using alternative fabrics, such as fibreglass or synthetic polymers (e.g.
aramid), or combinations of fabrics.
Multiple plies of fabric are laid up on a mould and the dry“pre-form” is then impregnated with a resin, using a resin infusion method (such as resin transfer moulding, vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding or resin transfer infusion), and the resin then cures to form a reinforcing polymer matrix. For example, in resin transfer infusion (RTI), the dry preform is sealed in a cavity defined between a flexible vacuum“foil” (sometimes called a vacuum bag) and a mould surface. The cavity is then evacuated and liquid resin flowed into the volume under the action of the resulting pressure differential.
In order to ensure that the composite component is of acceptable quality, it is essential that all air and volatiles are removed from the preform before and during the infusion process. The applied vacuum is therefore maintained throughout the infusion process, so that the preform is as evenly infused as possible and porosity defects are minimised.
During resin infusion, particularly when performed at elevated temperature or within an autoclave, resin must be prevented from flowing out of the cavity and into costly vacuum pumps.
It has been proposed, for example in US 2013/0069286 of Heim et al., to place a semi- permeable membrane within the vacuum cavity between the pre-form and the vacuum film, to which vacuum port(s) are installed. Particularly for complex or large components, it can be challenging to evenly apply the membrane, and folds or leaks can result in material “bridging” or other component imperfections. Whilst it is possible in principle to place a membrane over smaller regions of the preform to mitigate such issues, it can be challenging or impossible in practice to position these such that the resin“fronts” arrive at the vacuum ports at generally the same time, so that the entire preform is infused.
One approach is to place a“catch pot” between the vacuum cavity and the vacuum pump. Since multiple vacuum ports are needed for large components, this approach can be time consuming to set up, result in significant wastage of resin and vacuum tubing upstream of the catch pot. Additionally, in a closed cell such as an autoclave, it is not possible to control the resin outflow and hence the fibre volume fraction of the component.
Another approach is to place a resin trap or barrier device in each individual vacuum line, closer to the vacuum ports. While this can reduce tubing wastage, additional costs and time are associated with the set up and post infusion cleaning of each individual trap.
Resin traps themselves can also present problems. Since they are typically based on a float valve, they can malfunction if incorrectly orientated. When combined with elevated temperatures and pressures of an autoclave, float based resin barrier devices can also be prone to leakage around the float Resin traps and resin barrier devices can also result in undesirable flow restrictions.
There remains a need to address one or more of the foregoing problems encountered during resin transfer infusion.
Summary of the Invention In an aspect of the invention there is provided a resin barrier device for use in resin infusion of a composite preform, the resin barrier device comprising:
The flow pathway may extend along an axis through the housing, said housing being symmetrically disposed around the axis.
The resin barrier device is of particular utility in resin transfer infusion manufacture of composite components. The resin barrier device can be placed in a vacuum line extending from a resin source, such as a vacuum cavity containing a composite preform, or at any other convenient location.
The gas-permeable membrane enables gas to be pumped through the vacuum line, so as to evacuate the cavity and remove trapped air or evolved gas during infusion of the preform. Any resin flowing from the cavity and into the flow path of the resin barrier device is blocked by the membrane.
The membrane is positioned across the increased flow area portion of the flow area, and thus the flow area across the membrane is the increased flow area; so as to mitigate or eliminate any flow restriction imposed by the membrane.
Unlike conventional in-line resin traps, the resin barrier device functions regardless of its orientation. This facilitates placement of the device in a required location, such as close to the vacuum ports of a vacuum cavity, which may reduce wastage of tubing. The resin barrier device contains no moving parts and so provides for improved reliability.
By vacuum source we refer to an arrangement by which a reduced pressure is applied, for example by a vacuum pump or a chamber held at a reduced pressure. By resin source we refer to a volume or conduit from which a resin, for example an epoxy resin for use in composite manufacture, may flow; in addition to other fluids such as air, solvent vapour and the like.
The housing may comprise separable first and second portions, to provide access to the membrane. Typically, the membrane is replaceable by separating the first and second portion of the housing.
Each of the separable housing portions may comprise a said port. For example, the first portion may comprise the inlet port and the second portion may comprise the outlet port.
The first and second portions may be secured together by any suitable means, for example they may be threaded together, or bolted together.
In some embodiments, the each of the first and second portions comprise a flange, by which they are secured to one another.
Conveniently, conventional fittings may be used, such as a tri-clover fitting.
Accordingly, the said flanges may have peripheral surfaces tapering apart from one another away from a peripheral edge. The resin barrier device may comprise a collar, in use disposed around the housing, the collar comprising an internal recess sized to partially receive the peripheral surfaces. The collar may be tightened around the housing (by way of a wing-nut or the like) so as to urge the tapered surfaces into the recess and thereby apply a clamping force between the first and second portions.
The housing may have any suitable shape or configuration but the flow pathway
conveniently extends along an axis through the housing. The housing may be symmetrically disposed around the axis. The housing may for example be polygonal (e.g. square), or alternatively circularly symmetrical.
The resin barrier device may comprise a sealing arrangement between the first and second portions of the housing. The sealing arrangement may include one or more seals, formed for example from a resilient or elastomeric material (e.g. Viton™, Teflon™, a silicone material, or a polymeric material such as ethylene propylene or polyurethane). At least a part of the increased flow area portion may extend through the sealing arrangement. The sealing arrangement may define a perimeter of the flow path along at least a part of the increased flow area portion of the flow path, on one or both sides of the membrane. The first and second housing portions may for example be spaced apart by the sealing arrangement, and at least a part of the increased flow area portion may extend through the sealing arrangement.
In some embodiments, all or substantially all of the perimeter of the increased flow area portion of the flow path is defined by the sealing arrangement.
In use, the sealing arrangement may be compressed between the first and second housing portions. Such compression may for example assist in sealing between the sealing arrangement and each of the housing portions and also around the periphery of the membrane.
The membrane may in some embodiment be received in or supported in part by the sealing arrangement.
The sealing arrangement may comprise one or more O-rings and/or one or more gaskets.
The sealing arrangement may comprise a gasket comprising:
a peripheral slot between the first and second inner flange portions for receiving a membrane.
In use, the membrane may be received in and supported around its periphery in the slot.
In another aspect, the invention extends to a gasket for use to support a gas-permeable membrane in a resin barrier device, the gasket comprising:
a peripheral slot between the first and second inner flange portions for receiving a membrane. The gasket may comprise a membrane received in and supported around its periphery in the slot.
The gasket both supports the membrane around the periphery and seals between the first and second portions of the resin barrier device housing. In addition, in use, resin leakage outwardly around the periphery of the membrane is prevented.
The inner faces of the flange portions also provide a lip to assist in locating flow media or breather material against the membrane.
The gasket may further comprise a peripheral bead, around one or both faces of the outer flange portion. In some embodiments, the first and/or second portions of the housing comprise a channel corresponding to the/each bead. Accordingly, in uses the bead is received in the channel and provides for a convoluted interface between the seal and the housing to assist in sealing.
Each face of the gasket may comprise a single bead or more than one bead.
A sealant (e.g. a silicone or mastic sealant) or vacuum grease may be used alternatively or in addition to the sealing arrangement.
The term“membrane” refers to a sheet material or fabric that functions as a selective barrier. The gas-permeable membrane as disclosed herein is permeable to gas (air, solvent vapour and the like) but is impermeable to or greatly impedes passage of condensed phases, including resin.
The membrane may be a porous material or fabric.
The membrane may be a semi-permeable membrane.
The membrane may have one or more layers, of the same or of one or more different types of material. For example, the membrane may be an expanded polymeric membrane such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The membrane may be a woven or nonwoven fabric of mesh material, such as a silk material. The skilled addressee will appreciate that the pore size or permeability of the membrane selected will depend on the viscosity of the resin used in a particular application. For example, for certain“out of autoclave” resins, simple ePTFE membranes with a large air flow rate capacity are acceptable, whereas more advanced / low air flow rate membranes (e.g. based on polymer foam materials) may be required for high temperature, very low viscosity resins such as might be used in autoclave applications.
The flow areas of the increased flow area portion of the flow path across membrane may be at least 3 times, or at least 5 times, at least 10 times or at least 20 times larger than the flow area any remaining portions of the flow path. For example, the increased flow area may be at least 3, 5, 10 or 20 times larger than the flow area of the inlet and outlet ports and/or an adjoining vacuum conduit, so as to reduce or eliminate any flow restriction that might be otherwise caused by the membrane. In some embodiments, the increased flow area may be around 30-100, or 40-90, or 50-80, or 60-70 times larger than any remaining portions of the flow path.
The flow area across the membrane may be selected depending on the particular application, but may conveniently be in the range of around 5-50 cm 2 or 5-40 cm 2 , or 10-30 cm 2 . In some embodiments, the flow area across the membrane is around 20 cm 2 .
A length of the flow path may have an increased flow area immediately upstream and/or downstream (most typically both upstream and downstream) of the membrane. The said length may be of the order of 1 cm, 0.5 cm or 1-2 mm. That is to say, the housing may define a volume across the flow area one or both sides of the membrane. At least a part of all of the said length may be defined by the sealing arrangement.
In some embodiments, the resin barrier device may comprise a flow media or breather material between the housing and the membrane, one or both sides of the membrane. The flow media or breather material may be downstream of the membrane. The flow media or breather material may be upstream of the membrane. In some embodiments, the resin barrier device may comprise a breather material downstream of the membrane and a flow media upstream of the membrane.
Flow media and breather material provide high permeability layers to assist the flow of resin and air, respectively. It will be appreciated that a given type of material may be capable of function both as a flow media or a breather material.
The resin barrier device may comprise any suitable flow media and/or breather material, for example an open mesh material such as a coarse fabric material, e.g. a polyester fabric.
Flow media upstream of the membrane may assist in evenly distributing resin, and prolonging the working life of the membrane. Breather material downstream of the membrane may provide additional structural support to the membrane, as discussed below. The flow media/breather material may be separate from the membrane, or may be integral with the membrane. For example, the resin barrier device may comprise a membrane laminate, comprising a membrane having a flow media and/or breather material adhered thereto.
The membrane may be supported over at least a part of its surface area.
For example, the membrane may be supported around some or all of its periphery, between the first and second portions of the housing, optionally with a gasket or seal as described herein.
The membrane may be supported, in use, across at least a part of the membrane across the flow path. In particular, on the downstream side (i.e. the side closest to the outlet port) this may help resist deformation or rupture of the membrane in use.
The membrane may be supported directly, or indirectly, by the housing.
The flow media or breather material may extend between the membrane and the housing, across at least a part of the increased flow area. Accordingly the breather material (or flow media) may in use contact both the membrane and the housing and thereby provide support to the membrane.
The first and/or second portion of the housing may comprise an embossed or engraved flow pattern. In use, the flow pattern may be against the at least the downstream face of the membrane (and in some embodiments, only on the downstream face). The membrane may in this way be supported directly by the housing and the flow pathway be defined between the membrane and the flow pattern. The flow pattern may in some embodiments eliminate the need for a breather material/flow media downstream (and/or in some embodiments upstream) of the membrane.
The flow pattern and membrane may define a plurality of channels extending across or around the membrane surface and communicating with the outlet and/or inlet port. For example, the channels may be arranged in a“spider web” pattern around the outlet port.
The flow pattern may comprise an array of ridges or protrusions (e.g. pegs) to provide lines or points of support to the membrane. The flow pattern may be cast or moulded, or may be etched or machined from the respective housing portion.
The inlet and outlet ports may be any suitable configuration for connecting to a conduit. The inlet and outlet ports may be adapted for connection to a flexible conduit (such as conduits or hoses used in out of autoclave methods), or may be adapted for connection a rigid conduit, such a copper tubing or the like (as used in autoclave composite manufacturing).
For example, a said port may comprise a barb fitting, or a threaded fitting.
A said port may comprise a support tube, a collet and a threadable or slideable collar for compressing an end of a conduit between the collet and support tube. Alternatively, a said port may be adapted to connect a conduit using a compressible (e.g. brass) olive and collar.
An inlet or outlet port may comprise a quick-release fitting such as a fitting comprising a sliding collar as described above, and as known in the art.
An inlet or outlet port may comprise a tri-clover fitting.
A conduit may be connected to the inlet and/or outlet port. A conduit may extend between the outlet port and a vacuum source. A conduit may extend between the inlet port and a resin source, such as the vacuum cavity formed during composite manufacture.
The cavity may be defined between a vacuum foil and a mould, or may be defined between two mould surfaces. The mould or moulds forming the cavity may be within an autoclave, or may be for use in out of autoclave composite manufacturing methods.
The housing may be formed from any suitable material. For example, the housing may be formed from a plastics material, or a metal material. The housing may be cast or machined. The housing may be injection moulded or 3d printed.
The first portion of the housing may be specifically adapted to be upstream of the membrane in use. The first portion and/or second portion of the housing may comprise a tapered bore (increasing in flow area towards the membrane or away from the membrane) to allow easy removal of the cured resin. The housing may comprise unique features (such as external markings) to aid upstream/downstream identification.
The membrane may also be provided with markings on one or both sides, to aid
upstream/downstream identification.
In another aspect, the invention extends to a method of infusing a composite preform with a resin, comprising:
The method may comprise flowing resin into the vacuum cavity through one or more inlets.
The method may comprise flowing resin out of the vacuum cavity through an outlet to a vacuum conduit, or more typically two or more, or a plurality of outlets and vacuum conduits. A plurality of vacuum conduits may communicate with a common vacuum source.
Each of the plurality of vacuum conduits may be associated with gas permeable membrane. For example, a resin barrier device comprising a gas-permeable membrane may be connected in line with each said vacuum conduit.
The method may comprise flowing resin out of the vacuum cavity along a vacuum conduit or a plurality of vacuum conduits, and blocking resin flowing along the or each vacuum conduit using a resin barrier device as disclosed herein.
The method may comprise blocking resin flow along the flow path close to the vacuum chamber. For example, the gas permeable membrane may be disposed across the flow path at a location of a vacuum conduit close to or adjacent to the vacuum cavity. For example, to reduce conduit wastage, the resin barrier devices may be installed a matter of between around 2 to 50 cm, or 2-25 cm or around 3-15 cm or around 5 or 10 cm from the vacuum cavity. It will be understood that the geometry of the vacuum cavity may dictate the orientation of the resin barrier device so located, and may result in one or more resin barrier devices being inverted or on one side.
For example, in some embodiments, one or more vacuum ports may extend from a vacuum cavity (e.g. may be distributed across a vacuum foil, or across a mould surface), and a resin barrier device as disclosed herein may be connected in line with each respective vacuum conduit proximal to each vacuum port.
The method may comprise flowing the resin into the vacuum cavity from a resin source using high temperatures and pressures. For example, the temperature may be above or around 100°C, 150°C, 170°C or 190°C and/or the pressure differential applied to the resin may be above or around 5 Bar, 6 Bar or 7 Bar.
The method may be conducted in an autoclave, which may be pressurised and or heated. The preform may be a carbon fibre preform.
The preform may alternatively or in addition comprise other fabrics, such as glass fibre, aramid, Kevlar™, nylon or the like. One or more further materials may be interwoven or mixed together in a single fabric used within one or more plies of the preform.
Further preferred and optional features of each aspect of the invention correspond to preferred and optional features of each other aspect of the invention.
Example embodiments will now be described with reference to the following figures in which:
Figure 1 shows a perspective cross sectional view of a resin barrier device.
Figure 2 shows the resin barrier device of Figure 1 with a tri-clover clamp retaining the body portions together.
Figure 3(a) shows a perspective view of a gasket for use in a resin barrier device, and Figure 3(b) shows an expanded cross sectional view of the gasket through plane B. Figure 4(a) shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a resin barrier device and Figure 4(b) shows a cross sectional view of the resin barrier device.
Figures 5(a) and (b) are schematic drawings of steps of a resin transfer infusion process, using a resin barrier device. Figure 5(c) is a close-up view of the resin barrier device.
Figure 6 shows photographs of (a) upstream and (b) downstream faces of a membrane used in a resin barrier device during a resin transfer infusion process.
Figure 7 shows photographs of (a) a downstream and (b) an upstream face of a membrane used in a resin barrier device during a resin transfer infusion process.
Figure 8 shows an end-on view of an alternative body portion of a resin barrier device.
Figures 9(a) and (b) shows schematic cross sectional side views of housing body portions of a resin barrier device.
Detailed Description of Example Embodiments
Figure 1 shows a cross sectional view of a resin barrier device 1. The resin barrier device has a housing 3 having separable first and second portion 5, 7. The housing has an inlet port 9 and an outlet port 11. In use these are connected to a resin source and a vacuum source, respectively.
A flow path 13 extends through the housing between the inlet port 9 and the outlet port 11. A gas-permeable membrane 15 is disposed across the flow path, within the housing 3.
The first portion 5 and the second portion 7 of the housing 3 are sealed together by a sealing arrangement, in the form of a gasket 17, which is described in further detail below.
A portion of the flow path 13 has an increased flow area 14, in comparison to either the inlet or the outlet ports. The membrane 15 is across the increased flow area portion 14 of the flow path 13. In the embodiment shown, the flow area through the membrane is around 70 times the flow area at the inlet port 9. In an embodiment shown, the flow area of inlet may be for example around 28 mm 2 , with and around 2000 mm 2 at the membrane. The opposed faces 21 , 23 of the respective first and second portions 5, 7 of the housing are spaced apart (in the embodiment shown, by the gasket 17), such that the flow path has an increased flow area around 1-2 mm either side of the membrane 15.
The volume within the housing 3 downstream of the membrane 15 (i.e. in the flow path 13 between the membrane and the second portion 7 of the housing) also includes a pad of breather material 19 (a nylon mesh). The breather material provides a degree of structural support to the membrane and in addition prevents the effective flow area of the membrane from being reduced by direct contact between the membrane and housing.
In alternative embodiments, the resin barrier device may further include a flow media upstream of the membrane, to promote event distribution of any resin flowing into the resin barrier device, in use.
The first and second portions of the housing are secured together by a conventional tri clover fitting, as shown in Figure 2. An articulated clamp 25 surrounds the housing 3, and outer parts of the tapered surfaces 27, 29 of the housing portions fit within a slot (not visible in the figure) running around the inner circumference of the collar. A wing nut 31 is used to secure the collar 25 around the housing, so that radial compression of the collar around the housing is translated to compression along the axis A between the housing portions, as the collar rides up the opposed tapered surfaces 27, 29 of the housing.
To replace the membrane 15, the collar can be removed, so as to access the gasket 17.
Figure 3(a) shows a perspective view of the gasket 17. A schematic cross sectional view of the region B of the gasket is shown in Figure3(b). The gasket has an outer flange portion 40 and, extending inwardly therefrom, first and second inner flange portions 42, 44. Between the first and second inner flange portions 42, 44 is a peripheral slot 46.
In use, the membrane 15 is supported within the slot 46. It will be appreciated that Figure 3(b) shows the configuration of the gasket 17 when in an uncompressed configuration, with any spacing between the first and second inner flange portions 42, 44 greatly exaggerated so that the features of the gasket can be clearly seen.
Also shown in Figure 3(b) is the location of the disc of breather material 17, against the inner face 15a of the downstream inner flange portion of the membrane 15. The inner face 52 of the inner flange portion 44 and the exposed downstream face 15b of the membrane define a shallow recess for the breather material, which abuts the face 52 and is thereby prevented from slipping to one side and exposing the membrane as the gasket and membrane are assembled together in the housing.
In use, when pressure is applied between the separable portions of the housing, the inner flange portions 42, 44 are pressed against the membrane 15, such that the membrane is sealed around its periphery within the slot 46. This prevents resin from leaking outwardly of the edge 48 of the membrane 15.
The gasket 17 also has a raised bead 50 extending around the periphery of the outer flange portion 40, on both faces thereof. These rest in corresponding channels 33 in the opposing surfaces 21 , 23 of the first and second portions 5, 7 of the housing 3 (see Figure 1).
Accordingly, the interface between the gasket and the surfaces 21 , 23 of the first and second portions of the housing are somewhat convoluted, to improve the integrity of the seal.
Alternatively, one or more conventional gaskets and/or O-rings may be used as a sealing arrangement.
Figure 4(a) shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a resin barrier device 100. A schematic cross sectional view of the resin barrier device 100 is shown in Figure 4(b). Features in common with the resin barrier device 1 are provided with like reference numerals, incremented by 100.
Unlike the circularly symmetric body 3 of the resin barrier device 1 , resin barrier device 100 has a polygonal (square) body 103 disposed symmetrically around an axis A. The first portion 105 of the body 103 is attached to the second portion 107 of the body 103 by a series of bolts 125 and nuts 126 extending through the body 103 around its periphery. A gas permeable membrane 115 is located within the body in the flow path 113 that extends between the inlet port 109 and the outlet port 111.
The sealing arrangement between the first and second portions includes a gasket 117a between the membrane 115 and the first body portion 105, and a further gasket 117b between the membrane and the second body portion 107. Optionally, a silicone sealant may also be applied.
In the volume 116 between the separable portions of the body 103 (i.e. along the length of the increased flow area of the flow path), on the upstream side of the membrane 115 is a flow media 119 and on the downstream side there is a pad of breather material 119. Figure 5(a) is a schematic illustration of apparatus used in a method of resin transfer infusion.
A dry carbon fibre preform 200 is laid up on a mould surface 201 of a tool 202. The preform is covered with layers of a flow media 204, a porous release fabric 206 (also known as a “peel ply”) and then a vacuum foil (typically formed from a silicone material) or, in the embodiment shown, a mould tool 208. These layers are then sealed against the mould surface 201 of the tool 202 using a mastic sealant tape 210 and optionally O-rings, so as to define a vacuum cavity 212 between the tool and the mould tool 208. At least one outlet port 214 extends through the tool, and a vacuum conduit 216 is connected to a vacuum source, typically a vacuum pump (not shown).
A resin barrier device 1 as disclosed herein is connected in line with the vacuum conduit, close to the outlet 214. A close-up view of the resin barrier device 1 and vacuum line is shown in Figure 5(c), with tri-clover fittings at the inlet and outlet ports. The resin barrier device 1 is positioned as close to the tool 202 as possible (around 5 to 10 cm - to allow a sufficient length of vacuum conduit 216 to make a gas-tight connection with both the outlet 214 and the inlet port 9 of the resin barrier device). This is made possible because the resin barrier device is capable of functioning in any orientation, including with the inlet port above the outlet port as shown.
An inlet conduit 218 extends from a resin source, typically a vessel containing a reservoir of resin (not shown) to an inlet nozzle 220 in the vacuum cavity. The inlet nozzle communicates with the flow media 204.
Various sealant and release layers, as known in the art, are omitted for clarity. It should also be understood that while a single outlet from the vacuum cavity is shown, in practice multiple outlets may be present.
With an inlet valve 222 in the inlet conduit 218 closed, the vacuum pump is used to reduce the pressure in the vacuum cavity, in practice resulting in the contents of the vacuum cavity being compressed due to a resulting pressure differential between the vacuum cavity and its surroundings (typically at ambient pressure). The gas-permeable membrane in the resin barrier device 1 allows air to be pumped from the vacuum cavity in this way. With the vacuum still applied to the vacuum conduit 216, the valve 222 is opened and resin from the resin source flows through the conduit 218 and the inlet nozzle 220 under the action of the pressure differential. The resin perfuses through the relatively high permeability flow media 204 and is drawn into the preform 200 and towards the outlet 214. During this process, residual air and evaporated solvent from the resin is pumped from the vacuum chamber and passes through the resin barrier device’s gas-permeable membrane 15.
Optionally, the resin transfer infusion is conducted in an autoclave, and the pressure within the autoclave increased when the preform has been infused (and while the vacuum is still applied). This typically results in further excess resin flowing out of the vacuum cavity.
As shown in Figure 5(b), when the infusion is complete, the vacuum cavity 212 is filled with resin, and excess resin flows through the outlet 214 and along the vacuum conduit 216. The resin flows along the flow pathway in the resin barrier device 1 but, unlike the gaseous components, is blocked by the membrane. Resin is thereby prevented from flowing downstream of the resin barrier device and damaging the vacuum pump.
Figure 6 shows (a) the upstream face and (b) the downstream face of a series of test membranes.
The membranes were used for a resin infusion process generally as described above with reference to Figure 5. Initial pumping rate from the vacuum cavity through the resin barrier devices was between around 2-4 litres per minute.
Cycom 890 epoxy resin (Cycom is a trademark of Cytec Industries Inc.) was infused into a test preform at an elevated temperature, at which the resin viscosity was relatively low (ca. 200-250 cps).
Test were conducted using a sealing arrangement between the housing portions of hand-cut silicone gaskets (having a ShoreA hardness of 50-60) positioned around the periphery of hand-cut gas porous membranes, with approximate exposed membrane surface diameters of around 7.5 cm (3 inches), 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) and 5 cm (2 inches).
The membrane material used was a laminate construction including a two-layer microporous polymer foam and polyester textile outer faces, obtained from Trans-Textil® GmbH, Freilassing, Germany. The membrane has an airflow permeability of 2-4 Ipm over 20 cm 2 (determined using standard method EN ISO 9237), a maximum operating temperature of 190°C and a resin barrier effectiveness to resins with viscosities as low as 10cps.
On the downstream face of each membrane, was positioned a hand-cut disc of coarse weave breather material.
The sealing arrangements were removed following infusion and curing. As shown in the Figures, resin had collected on the upstream face of the membrane, with minimal or no resin permeating through the membrane. No resin was seen on the downstream face of the breather material.
Figures 7(a) and (b) show analogous results using a gasket 17, configured as described above in relation to Figures 1 and 3.
Figure 8 shows an alternative embodiment of a second portion 209 of a resin barrier device housing. The figure shows the surface 223 which in use faces the first portion of the resin barrier device, and seals against the gasket 17.
The surface 223 includes a peripheral channel 233 which in use receives a bead 50. In addition, the surface is engraved with a flow pattern 252 (in this case in a spider web pattern radiating away from the outlet port 211).
The portion 209 is adapted for the resin barrier device to be used without a breather material between the membrane and the surface 223. In use, when the membrane contacts the surface 223 (when a pressure differential builds up across the membrane during initial evacuation and/or as resin builds up on the upstream face during infusion), the membrane surface and the flow pattern 252 together define channels providing fluid communication between the inlet and outlet ports, across the membrane surface. The non-engraved regions 254, between the engraved channels 256 of the flow pattern, provide support to the membrane, in use.
Figure 9 shows cross sectional view of a further embodiment of (a) a first housing portion 305 and (b) a second housing portion 307 of a barrier device 300. Features in common with the barrier device 1 are provided with like reference numerals, incremented by 300. The first housing portion is adapted for placement downstream of the membrane in use, and comprises the outlet port 311. To assist with identification, the first housing portion is provided with indicia 360, in the form of grooves around the housing. The second housing portion has an inlet port 309.
As described above in relation to the device 1 , the first and second housing portions 305, 307 in use define a flow path 313 that extends through the housing between the inlet port 309 and the outlet port 311. A gas-permeable membrane as disclosed herein is disposed across the flow path.
The first and second housing portions 305, 307 and both the inlet and outlet pots 309, 311 in the embodiment shown provided with tri-clover fittings. In use the membrane facing surfaces 321 , 323 of the housing portions are separated by a gasket, such that the flow path has an increased flow area at the membrane, as described above.
Each housing portion has a tapered bore 362, 364. The bores are narrower close to the membrane facing surfaces 321 , 323, so that the membrane facing surface provide maximal support to the membrane in use. The taper facilitates removal of“plugs” of cured or partially cured resin from the housing portions (in the direction of the inlet/outlet ports) after use.
Whilst exemplary embodiments have been described herein, these should not be construed as limiting to the modifications and variations possible within the scope of the invention as disclosed herein and recited in the appended claims.
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Monthly Portraits: February + cornbread making
These were taken baking cornbread together. Doesn't that sound just romantic and wonderful? It was, and I've dreamed of baking things together with kiddos. :) But lest you think it was all rainbows and ponies, there was also a huge mess on the counter, James, me, the floor, basically everywhere! He loved dumping things into the bowl, but keeping said ingredients in there was another story. But he thoroughly loved it! James also didn't want to use the spoon to stir everything together but preferred a banana snagged from the basket on the counter. Oh well, it worked too, and we are snacking on it as I type this. The bread is still in the oven, so we'll see if it turns out.
James - We've been doing more cooking together this month because you are so curious about what goes on on top of the counter. You've also taken to waving goodbye to objects/people when leaving the room, etc. Bye-bye tree, bye-bye book, bye-bye Daddy, bye-bye car. Also your animal noises are really coming out well. You know how to do the monkey, elephant, hamster, penguin*, giraffe*, sheep and are working on the moose. (*completely made up by my knowledge of the animal not necessarily a sound) You can also easily point to all facial features and some body parts. You know exactly what we are saying despite your 5 word vocabulary - da! (yes), eh eh (no), Dada, Mama, uh oh!. Da is a recent addition this past week.
The oven just beeped, and our house smells delicious. Once it cools we'll dig in for our mid-morning snack/second breakfast (necessary when breakfast is upon waking at 6am).
what precious boy. sounds like lots of fun! love Dan
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Perfect For the Job
The AG200 has been Downunder's best-selling AG bike for more years than you can poke a stick at, for one simple reason - It's got the balance that works.
An AG bike has got to be tough, reliable, functional and cheap, and since the AG200 is the only bike in its class built from the ground up for farm use - only the AG200 nails the role perfectly.
Its simple, no-nonsense engineering combines for an inherent toughness and near bullet proof reliability, which has proven capable of years of hard-working service.
There's the time and effort-saving convenience of electric start with kick backup, as well as dual side stands, clutch lock, front and rear carry racks and all the other features you'd expect from a genuine AG bike.
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Take a look at the saddle on a Yamaha AG bike
It's big and comfortable, to handle a hard day's work without beating the stuffing out of its rider - but at the same time low enough that you can get both feet on the ground to manoeuvre. More than that though, it epitomises the difference between a Yamaha AG model, and the opposition. The Yamaha AG bike is the model that first popularised the farm bike concept, and sent the others scurrying back to the drawing boards to rig their existing trailbikes for the farm market. The difference is, Yamaha AG models aren't modified trail bikes, they're built from the ground up for just one purpose - to combine the versatility of wire (or baling twine) and the toughness of leather, to create the ultimate no nonsense farm workhorses.
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Tewksbury Gas Prices How Can I Support Your Tewksbury Today?
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Emmanuel College Names Local Students To Spring 2019 Dean's List
BOSTON, MA -- In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 700 students to the Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. The following local students were awarded:
Ashley Cronin of Tewksbury (01876)
Caroline Ferrari of Tewksbury (01876)
Brandon Fitzpatrick of Tewksbury (01876)
Michael Montesanti of Tewksbury (01876)
Rachel Prevost of Tewksbury (01876)
Emmanuel College is a co-educational, residential institution with a 17-acre campus in the heart of Boston's educational, scientific, cultural and medical communities. Enrolling more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students, the College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 60 programs in the sciences, liberal arts, business, nursing, and education foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's Catholic educational mission to educate the whole person and provide an ethical and relevant 21st-century education.
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(a "C" tone in hertz) is a perfect harmonic of the speed of light, which is 144,000 nautical miles (144,000 minutes of arc per Earth grid second) in the vacuum of space. Note names, MIDI numbers and frequencies. She replaced Franz Hopper as a science teacher. Tuning: How to Use an Electronic Tuner We will be using a chromatic electronic tuner to tune the steel guitar so it is important to understand how we will use it tune more accurately than our ear can hear. This handy program is used by many digital DJ's to make all their track the same volume so that when they are in the mix there is very little variation in volume from song to song. Final NEW kind of Mastering in 2016/2017 Audio DVD. DOWNLOAD JUVY K'hotho Mp3 Ft. Along with modifing music, I produce my own as well. GONCÜ WINS MARTIRANO UC Berkeley Composer Selim Goncu’s piece “Widerklang” for bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, and cell is a recipient of the 2019 Martirano Memorial Composition Award given by the University of Illinois. For instance, if a song is recorded with 440 Hz (A) but you want to play along the song with an instrument tuned with A to 400Hz then you can use the app to convert the pitch to A 400Hz. One such bird is the flycatcher. DECtalk stays exactly on pitch when the pitch is specified in Hertz (Hz). I think most people are anxious to find some meaning to their music. With the May 10 release of the debut studio album, Space Between (BMG), the band has produced a collection of original new material which harnesses the depth of their artistic experiences and seminal collaborative sound with Hagar’s prolific writing vein to produce an album that builds and explodes, song after song, around the concepts of. The Brief Newsletter. The recent rediscoveries of the vibratory / oscillatory nature of the universe indicate that this contemporary international concert pitch standard may generate an unhealthy effect or anti-social behavior in the consciousness of human beings. The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by Hertz and may change without notice to VroomVroomVroom. The extent of noise-related damage to your hearing depends on three factors: decibel level, distance, and time. The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. I have slowed, rebassed and remastered hundreds of songs. Low-frequency electromagnetic waves that are triggered by worldwide lightning activity and travel in the Earth's ionospheric cavity - the space between the Earth's surface and the ionosphere. The Frequency that Killed John Lennon Generating Brisk Sales in "528 Revolution" Honolulu, HI- The publisher of The Book of 528: Prosperity Key of LOVE is reporting brisk sales of the book and related products in Japan following Tuttle-Mori Agency' s publication of the Japanese translation retitled, The Frequency that Killed John Lennon. , standing for cycles per second. 15 reviews of Marc B. As the moon rises, a nocturnal state queues the symphony of lurking beings to move upon quiet landscapes under gem filled skies. Radio Hertz broadcasting College Radio, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. ) Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Buble as. The greatest part of the material chanted in Catholic worship is the Book of Psalms, taken, of course, from the Hebrew Scriptures. The Hertz HZA-4001ET Acoustic Guitar is an ideal instrument for young musicians. Hank Williams Jr. Rules for comments. Tags 52 hertz whale ocean mysteries whale song Micah Hanks is a writer, podcaster, and researcher whose interests cover a variety of subjects. Since then, the 52-hertz whale has been identified as single, solitary whale. The performance was delightful, and it was a pleasure to see a robust and diverse audience along with me…. Piano Notes In Hertz voix humaines, des flûtes à bec, de la guitare classique et du piano Photo, Images and Wallpaper By www. Whalien 52: The Story Behind It. But being on the road is harder than she expected. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. My favourite songs when I was young. Captivating new video for this Die & Break track off the Grand Funk Hustle EP, which is forthcoming on Digitasl Soundboy. This is much lower than other whales and experts believe that it roams lonely-hearted around the oceans. “Zero Dark Thirty” – Aesop Rock. Therefore, the software should read the file and give a result in Hertz value. Piano Notes In Hertz voix humaines, des flûtes à bec, de la guitare classique et du piano Photo, Images and Wallpaper By www. 5: 750: 1500 : 5. Hertz to kilohertz formula. mix of popular electronic styles with rock, alternative and rap. Song To 52-Hertz Whale by I am planet, released 09 June 2016 Limited edition of On The Way To Antarctica CD's Includes unlimited streaming of On The Way To Antarctica via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. News, email and search are just the beginning. However, when changed into 432 Hz, although the difference is slight, it makes the songs sound thicker and nicer. Humans hear low frequency sounds starting at about 100 Hz. 0 out of 5 stars 1 $239. Note names, MIDI numbers and frequencies are related here in tables and via an application that converts them. Note names concert standard pitch tuning keyboard music piano key numbers frequencies octave musical grand piano keys tone 88 notes frequency names of all keys on a piano naming note names German English MIDI - Eberhard Sengpiel sengpielaudio. FACT, 20 year experimentation has shown conclusive evidence that 432 is highly preferred to 440 as per Maria Renold. Wavelength. There are many other theories about why songs get stuck in our heads. Please quote “HERTZVALUE” to enjoy the offer. This week's most popular songs in Germany, ranked by sales data as compiled by Media Control. Here is a new release from South African act JUVY as he debuts on hiphopza. However, when changed into 432 Hz, although the difference is slight, it makes the songs sound thicker and nicer. We haven't yet accomplished this ambitious goal, but we have created an effective line of frequency based therapeutic music that can help you relieve stress, calm and soothe your pet, gain more energy for your day, and we even have solutions that are clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed. Here is a short video that demonstrates the difference that a song will sound when the guitar is tuned such that the "A" string is 440 vs 432 Hz: We'll talk more about the inherent problems of re-tuning an instrument with frets later. The difference in cycles results in musical beats at alpha pace, and the brain starts to pulse in step with this. MELODIC TRANCE 432 HERTZ: YOUTUBE short version of Ananda Bosman's 432Hz song "Nasatyas". Hz (hertz) Hertz is the standard measure of the frequency of oscillations in a wave motion. JUVY K'hotho. I personally have enjoyed many bands, artists, and styles of music even though they were tuning in A=440 Hz. I found this song, in its entirety, to be surprisingly uplifting. For comparison, AM broadcast band radios --like the ones in most automobiles-- span the much higher frequency range 540 kHz to 1. Most music is set in A=440 Hz, not 432 Hz. The hertz unit is used to measure frequency. 2,880 likes · 16 talking about this. A number of calculations useful to builders of stringed musical instruments require the frequency or wavelength of a note as input data. Create a free account today and find the perfect song for your film, with a curated roster featuring hundreds of leading composers and emerging indie artists. Alas, her unfinished first novel was lost in a sea of library books on the floor of her room, forcing her to seek other employment. 60 hertz, born in 2007. For the first time in my life, I experienced anxiety along with my depression. Tickets on sale now. Hertz has been helping frequent travelers enjoy the journey. Get your headlines, email, quotes and more — all in one place. Other notable route options are the Blue Ridge Parkway, far and away one of the most gorgeous routes you can take. One of those songs—played prominently several times in the film—is The Who's "Love, Reign O'er Me" (redone for the film's soundtrack by Pearl Jam). Great songs get left off my list every year just because I first heard them in the wrong frame of mind. Shenandoah Country Q102 an #iHeartCountry Station playing the best new country from Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and the home of the Chris & Rosie Show!. Hebrew songs transliterated and translated into English as well as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and other languages, by volunteers worldwide. You can find my modified music on OneDrive and my produced music here on SoundCloud. South Carolina. Plan automatically renews after trial. 1kHz = 1000Hz. In any wave motion, you can define three quantities: velocity wavelength and frequency. 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I need to measure the frequency of various sound waves. How can I find the frequency in Hertz (cycles per second) of a signal that repeats X times within one minute? And what will be the period the signal? How to find Frequency in Hertz of a signal. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover David’s connections and jobs at similar companies. "-- Jack Hertz, 2013. com/paulmdavids. Musicians and Producers Who Tune Their Instruments to 432hz, The Resonance of The Universe. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilohertz and hertz. The 432 Music Player: Play your music while pitching the frequency of your music in real time to the 432hz frequency. Not available in addition to any other discounts. Online Tone Generator. Music affects more than your psyche, as well. Since it's a Saturday morning, I browsed youtube for some songs and found this video. Singer/lyricist T. See more ideas about Songs, Music and Beatles poster. Listen to Hertz - 1960s - Drivers Seat commercial music and other catchy songs and jingles from great commercials and ads. Hertz, cent and decibel. but some songs / sometimes i miss something about those deeper lows. McCartney's songs, for example, and have them all fit, is because songs are in different keys within the 528/444 tuning. The frequency of any phenomenon with regular periodic variations can be expressed in hertz, but the term is used most frequently in connection with alternating electric currents, electromagnetic waves (light, radar, etc. live guitar and bass. Aesop Rock does it #likeaboss. But come on, did we really expect anything less? He did a lot of songs by. News, email and search are just the beginning. hz) which is officially defined as the reciprocal of one. 0 out of 5 stars 1 $239. Best Answer: Most cd's are ripped in 128 bitrates, the highest quality you can rip from a cd is 320 bitrates, anything higher than 320 won't make it sound any better. The frequency of the waves in the sound determines the sound wave’s pitch. 1 Average and range of pitch in spoken language and song 4. The frequency of visible light is referred to as color, and ranges from 430 trillion hertz, seen as red, to 750 trillion hertz, seen as violet. Check out this new release from South African act JUVY as he debuts on hiphopza. If you have trouble hearing high frequencies, you may hear little or nothing because most of the energy in the song is at frequencies higher than 10 kHz. Check out this new release from South African act JUVY as he debuts on hiphopza. 14 reviews of Hertz Concert Hall "I attended last night's 8pm- 10pm concert featuring Sibelius's Symphony No. The musical interval between two notes depends on the ratio of their frequencies. More ways to shop: Visit an Apple Store, call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or find a reseller. One hertz simply means "one per second" (1 / s); 100 Hz means "one hundred per second", and so on. Hence the metaphor for the 52-hertz whale, the whale is surrounded by different types of life in the cast waters of earth by its cry us never heard because no one can hear it. but some songs / sometimes i miss something about those deeper lows. Keep your comments focused on the release. Answer: The idea of chanting the Scriptures and other religious songs is not unique to Christianity. Hertz, is a homeroom teacher and also the science teacher at Kadic. Features All 22 Hertz Song Lyrics and 22 Hertz Discography, as well as Band Biography and User Reviews. Nonô's vocals are the icing on the cake. FACT, the worlds oldest pipe organs still playing today are tuned to 432 hz. Hertz Furniture offers the highest quality commercial, religious and school furniture, as well as the finest customer care and service. Frequencies for equal-tempered scale, A 4 = 440 Hz Other tuning choices, A 4 = 432 : 434 : 436 : 438 : 440 : 442 : 444 : 446 : Speed of Sound = 345 m/s = 1130 ft/s. This first telescope of the SONG network is a collaboration between the Aarhus University (Denmark), which leads the project, the University of. Gaana offers you free, unlimited online access to all your favorite Hindi Songs, Bollywood Music, Regional Music & Radio Mirchi - on your mobile phone. (a "C" tone in hertz) is a perfect harmonic of the speed of light, which is 144,000 nautical miles (144,000 minutes of arc per Earth grid second) in the vacuum of space. What Frequency is this Song? Sign in to follow this bon fires, drinking, playing skii ball, butt sex, bbqs, my AWESOME Team (Team Deadly Hertz) , xbox 360; Report. It is named after Heinrich Rudolf Hertz , the first person to provide conclusive proof of the existence of electromagnetic waves. 432 Hertz Music Converter. Welcome to My Yahoo. Frequently in-demand producer and writer Joe Hertz is no stranger at all to this way. GONCÜ WINS MARTIRANO UC Berkeley Composer Selim Goncu’s piece “Widerklang” for bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, and cell is a recipient of the 2019 Martirano Memorial Composition Award given by the University of Illinois. In English, hertz is used as both singular and plural. Nonô's vocals are the icing on the cake. This handy program is used by many digital DJ's to make all their track the same volume so that when they are in the mix there is very little variation in volume from song to song. This is a unit of frequency. Hz (hertz) Hertz is the standard measure of the frequency of oscillations in a wave motion. Final NEW kind of Mastering in 2016/2017 Audio DVD. We're an iHeartradio Station, available on the free iHeartradio app. The performance was delightful, and it was a pleasure to see a robust and diverse audience along with me…. I want to be able to loop through the array, and calculate the average Hertz for displaying it on screen or something. Music tuned in A=440 Hz offered a more outward and mental experience, and was felt at the side of the head and then projected outwards. Listen now!. I would like to analyze the notes of a song to convert it into the waveform or in Hertz value. Browse through Henrik Hertz's poems and quotes. Other notable route options are the Blue Ridge Parkway, far and away one of the most gorgeous routes you can take. Listen to all 2,287 of them in MP3 format. I’d heard of do, re, me, fa, so, la, ti, do. Music tuned in A=440 Hz offered a more outward and mental experience, and was felt at the side of the head and then projected outwards. A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters. Joe Hertz lyrics - 12 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Playing For You", "Stay Lost", "Tied Up". Communication was excellent. The recent rediscoveries of the vibratory / oscillatory nature of the universe indicate that this contemporary international concert pitch standard may generate an unhealthy effect or anti-social behavior in the consciousness of human beings. Each of these harmonics are literally a mirror, or a cascade of mirrors within mirrors, that 8 hz can look into. The hertz unit is used to measure frequency. In subsequent OTSF testing, stone rooms in ancient temples in Malta were found to match the same pattern of resonance, registering at the frequency of 110 or 111 hz. Download Gaana Music - Songs & Radio and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ** "Hoppe hoppe Reiter" is a line from a German children's song. Bass is more varied, usually cut a bit higher 40-60 and 12db or 18db depends. In the years since, 52 Blue—or 52 Hertz, as he is known to many of his devotees—has inspired numerous sob-story headlines: not just "The Loneliest Whale in the World" but "The Whale. Some songs I hear once, a chance meeting during My Old Kentucky Blog’s noontime hour on XMU. Radio Hertz broadcasting College Radio, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. The following table presents the frequencies of all notes in ten octaves to a thousandth of a hertz. These three concepts can be considered the standard measuring units of music acoustics. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. The frequency is 1 Hz when one oscillation occurs in one second. NASATYAS, is the 2010 enhanced version of Ananda Bosman's 2004 melodic Trance song Nasatyas Rising in 432 Hertz. His areas of focus include history, science, philosophy, current events, cultural studies, technology, unexplained phenomena, and ways the future of humankind may be influenced by science and innovation. If you’ve ever been to Brixton then you know how important it is to link up with a bad ting over a waste man. If you were alive then, you heard the same songs over and over again, making it easier for them to recall spontaneously. Music is a force to be reckoned with. State Farm helps you protect what matters most with home & car insurance, checking & savings accounts, loans, and more. Hertz Furniture recognizes that there is more to preschool furniture than smaller sizes. The 432 Hertz Music converter app converts your music from standard tuning to 432Hz, 528Hz, and other frequencies. what is the song in the background of the new hertz commercial? its with kevin farley and they keep repeating "they came and got her". Hz (hertz) Hertz is the standard measure of the frequency of oscillations in a wave motion. Your favorite song could sound better. Across musical styles and eras, there’s a typical “mean rate” of music, which is kind of surprising. The hertz unit is used to measure frequency. Final NEW kind of Mastering in 2016/2017 Audio DVD. Rollers are small birds which sing with their beak closed. There are ten different states considered to be in the official territory of the Appalachian Mountains, so take your pick on where to go in your Hertz rental car in the United States. We aren't able to hear the lowest of the whale frequencies. Low-frequency electromagnetic waves that are triggered by worldwide lightning activity and travel in the Earth's ionospheric cavity - the space between the Earth's surface and the ionosphere. Also offers car and home insurance, route planning, loans and more. Arduino Star Wars Song for Piezo. " More than any sound previously discovered, the "LOVE frequency" resonates at the heart of everything. May be you’ll recognize some of the songs! well, yes – they are more like pictograms, but still – most of them could be logos 8) Hope you’ll like them and make sure you check Victor’s profile in flickr !. WATCH, a Mp3 AUMega Trance-432 Hz Song here [note, short version of an 8 minute song, and 70% of the healing effect is gone by Mp3 compression, as measured by our scientists. com with this new song titled K'hotho featuring Mega Hertz & Honye. Get all the lyrics to songs by 800 Hertz and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The direction of the light saber decides which song to be played. Then it starts putting the elements together, and eventually it's doing a song very much like what it had heard the previous summer [SFX: clear accurate song sparrow song]. SHIR AL NAFTALI HERTZ IMBER is on HebrewSongs. The goal is to preserve these notes as they are, with no change of vibration, without having to correct each individual note toward the european system. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Hence the metaphor for the 52-hertz whale, the whale is surrounded by different types of life in the cast waters of earth by its cry us never heard because no one can hear it. Rollers are small birds which sing with their beak closed. This is a holiday celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent in November. In English, hertz is used as both singular and plural. You can enjoy customizable design as per your personal preference. Complementary to the Deep State style at 72BPM, joining the A=432 Hertz music tuning we expect from Ananda, there are surprises in store here. Buckle your seatbelts! In this fourth book in the series, Tenney & Logan are taking their show on the road! Christmas is just around the corner, and Tenney can't wait to share their music with fans all over Tennessee. 14 reviews of Hertz Concert Hall "I attended last night's 8pm- 10pm concert featuring Sibelius's Symphony No. Check out Rings of Uranus At 110 Hertz by Second Rate Brain on Amazon Music. NASATYAS, is the 2010 enhanced version of Ananda Bosman's 2004 melodic Trance song Nasatyas Rising in 432 Hertz. Its top grade construction ensures top quality sound and durability. Periods of peak creativity, meditation, and sleep are characterized by theta waves (4-7 hertz). Unfortunately, like with mosquito bites, the more you scratch the more you itch, and so on until you're stuck in an unending song cycle. Explore all songs recorded by Hertz (4). Full moon fever was a great album. 7 Hertz and Tender, Almost Vulgar. The extent of noise-related damage to your hearing depends on three factors: decibel level, distance, and time. Note names, MIDI numbers and frequencies. Sex in the Garden, First Date Fucking, Blondes Creamy Pussy. The hertz unit is used to measure frequency. It replaces the earlier term of "cycle per second (cps). You can take this item with controlled price from online shopping web site. What Frequency is this Song? Sign in to follow this bon fires, drinking, playing skii ball, butt sex, bbqs, my AWESOME Team (Team Deadly Hertz) , xbox 360; Report. Humans hear low frequency sounds starting at about 100 Hz. These weapons are basically sonic rifles and canons which can transmit invisible energy over hundreds of meters, causing a blunt impact. The frequency f in kilohertz (kHz) is equal to the frequency f in hertz (Hz) divided by 1000: f (kHz) = f (Hz) / 1000. It samples portions of Richard Pryor’s comedy album That Nigger’s Crazy, as well as Is it Something I Said (particularly the Mudbone – Intro), and other snippets. in Bill’s memory. GONCÜ WINS MARTIRANO UC Berkeley Composer Selim Goncu’s piece “Widerklang” for bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, and cell is a recipient of the 2019 Martirano Memorial Composition Award given by the University of Illinois. Main use : to set your delays, pre-delays, reverb etc It will calculate too, the Hertz modulation for each note value. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Maybe the World's Loneliest Whale Isn't So Isolated, After All Only a concentrated search will identify the singer of the 52 hertz song—whether it is one lonely individual or a group of. Hillsong UNITED to play Hertz Arena in 2019. 14 Jan 2015. fr Resolution: 695 x 491 · 87 kB · gif. 7 Hertz Articles and Media. Hertz is on fire! If you don't know Hertz you don't know Techno. Listen to Isolate by Joe Hertz on Slacker Radio and create personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, and albums. The number of hertz (abbreviated Hz) equals the number of cycles per second. Audiophiles have also stated that A=432 Hz music seems to be non-local and can fill an entire room, whereas A=440 Hz can be perceived as directional or linear in sound propagation. The Foundation for Economic Education, founded in 1946, is the world's top destination for young people to learn the crucial role of entrepreneurs and the importance of free markets. The human voice, like a guitar string, resonates, producing harmonics—from which we sense pitch—that ascend; in this case, right into the transmission frequencies of the phone. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. For more information, please read our cookie policy. Frequencies for equal-tempered scale, A 4 = 432 Hz Other tuning choices, A 4 = 432 : 434 : 436 : 438 : 440 : 442 : 444 : 446 : Speed of Sound = 345 m/s = 1130 ft/s. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies. Buckle your seatbelts! In this fourth book in the series, Tenney & Logan are taking their show on the road! Christmas is just around the corner, and Tenney can't wait to share their music with fans all over Tennessee. The unit is named after Heinrich Hertz, a prominent 18th century physicist. Hertz, in short Hz, is the basic unit of frequency, to commemorate the discovery of electromagnetic waves by the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz. These inspiring visions are translated into the night songs I present to you here. Rideshare with Lyft. Sound is an invisible form of energy. ) Schumann Resonance. Here is a new release from South African act JUVY as he debuts on hiphopza. This small car rental operation began with a dozen Model T Ford cars. Get all the lyrics to songs by 800 Hertz and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The difference in cycles results in musical beats at alpha pace, and the brain starts to pulse in step with this. A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters. He treated me excellent for my prostate cancer. 337: 82 : 182. com with this new song titled K'hotho featuring Mega Hertz & Honye. The 432 Player will pitch shift your music in real time to 432hz (if the song is in 440hz) when the sign "Pitch to 432hz" is visible to the right of the song name. A number of calculations useful to builders of stringed musical instruments require the frequency or wavelength of a note as input data. Unlimited free 22 Hertz music - Click to play Get the Hell Out, Detonate and whatever else you want! DOWNLOAD ALL OUR SONGS FOR FREE @ 22HERTZ. Most music worldwide has been tuned to 440 hertz since the International Standards Organization (ISO) endorsed it in 1953. Check out the Jetta today!. McCartney's songs, for example, and have them all fit, is because songs are in different keys within the 528/444 tuning. Frequencies for equal-tempered scale, A 4 = 440 Hz Other tuning choices, A 4 = 432 : 434 : 436 : 438 : 440 : 442 : 444 : 446 : Speed of Sound = 345 m/s = 1130 ft/s. Find the most relevant information, video, images, and answers from all across the Web. The same ELF modulators previously mentioned, which cause a variety of biological and psychological effects, can also function as emitters of infrasonic and ultrasonic projectiles. Ballad king Julio Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena this fall Julio Iglesias, Spanish-born singer whose ballads have been selling since 1968 in both English and Spanish, performs at Hertz Arena Sept. 2,880 likes · 16 talking about this. This pitch is a much higher frequency than that of the other whale species with migration patterns most closely resembling this whale's– the blue whale (10–39 Hz) or fin whale (20 Hz). Buy a cheap copy of A Song for the Season book by Kellen Hertz. 432 Hz - Deep Healing Music for The Body & Soul - DNA Repair, Relaxation Music, Meditation Music Welcome to our channel Meditation and Healing. Buy airline tickets easily, and bundle for even more savings. But since the job of Princess of Oz was already taken, she decided to become an author. This unit is called Hertz (Hz) and for convenience it is defined in multiplying units like: KHz, MHz, GHz and THz. These weapons are basically sonic rifles and canons which can transmit invisible energy over hundreds of meters, causing a blunt impact. Hertz is the SI unit for frequency. Whether you're building a new school, upgrading your classroom, transforming your office or enhancing your sanctuary, Hertz Furniture offers a wide selection of products and services, including a large variety of eco-friendly furniture, at prices to meet any. 5: 375: 562. On average, the rate music is played at because is about two hertz—two cycles per second—which translates into 120 beats per minute. Since the first class in 1985, Hertz has grown to epitomize excellence in Jewish preschool education seamlessly fused with child centered play and "Kehillah" community. Download high-quality stems and start remixing!. People create playlists for when they’re downhearted, happy and almost every emotion in-between. But come on, did we really expect anything less? He did a lot of songs by. Here's Why You Should Convert Your Music To 432 hz. The song was created for the 1991 film Rush, but in truth it was always about Conor whatever Clapton was feeling was bound to come out in whatever he wrote. Hence the metaphor for the 52-hertz whale, the whale is surrounded by different types of life in the cast waters of earth by its cry us never heard because no one can hear it. 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Consider this, our world's natural frequency might be 7 hertz or even 432 hertz, however, the prevalent frequency on this planet is 60 hertz. In detail, the 432hz converter application changes the pitch of the music. Hertz Furniture offers the highest quality commercial, religious and school furniture, as well as the finest customer care and service. The Selector is represented as a meter with a light saber as a pin. Radio Hertz broadcasting College Radio, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. What I'm thinking is that I'll have a big array of numbers, and each entry in the array will be a number in terms of frequency. You're sure to find a vehicle from the top car rental companies in Australia including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty. Buy Musical Instruments Online, Buy Guitars Delhi India, Keyboards, Raj Musicals Leading online Musical Instrument Store in Delhi India. Search query All Results. This pitch is a much higher frequency than that of the other whale species with migration patterns most closely resembling this whale's– the blue whale (10–39 Hz) or fin whale (20 Hz). Electrical frequency is being measured by counting of the number of occurrences of a repeating current flow per second. Hillsong UNITED to play Hertz Arena in 2019. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards TV Spot, 'Waiting in Line' Submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parent/legal guardian or casting agency. Performed on the Prinsendam. 11 poems of Henrik Hertz. However, after comparing a few songs in both A=432 Hz and A=440 Hz, I can say I definitely feel and hear the difference. The definition of concert pitch A has, since 1939, been standardized to 440 Hertz. You cannot miss some of the concert fever that Hertz Arena has to offer. As a young reader, Kellen Hertz loved L. Albums include David Thomas Broughton vs.
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Abstract Noun A part of speech that names abstract, non-concrete mental constructs like ideas and concepts. The word “abstract” comes from the Latin abstractus, meaning “removed from concrete reality,” which comes from the past participle, abstrahere, which means “to pull away.” Latin is a neat language. The Latin prefix abs means “away from.” The suffix traheremeans “to pull.” Abstract nouns like extraction, extrapolation, jealousy, philosophy, misconception, agglutination, and thought fill up the page. They convey information by telling. They distort word-pictures. One main function of line-editing is cutting abstract nouns to make room in the garden of prose for more word-pictures. See Operation Ratio, Concrete Noun, Weak Verb, Strong Verb. Act A section of a play, film, opera, or novel. The word act comes from the Latin agere, meaning “to drive, to do.” To control your rewrite, divide your novel into three acts. Agenda Steps taken by a character to seize the resource base, or object of desire. Example: The resource base in Cinderella is the Royal Castle.To get the castle, Cinderella must nab the Prince. To nab the Prince, Cinderella must penetrate the royal threshold and get to the Royal Ball. To penetrate the threshold, Cinderella needs the proper costume. To access the proper costume, Cinderella calls for help. Help arrives from the Fairy Godmother, who brings the glass slippers. Antagonist The character who opposes your protagonist. Ante means “against” and agonist(es) means “one who competes.” See Monster, Death Crone, Subplot One. Archetype A Jungian term for the ur-characters of story: Hero, Monster, Triple Goddess (Virgin-Mother-Crone). Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), a world-famous psychologist, used archetypes like Anima and Animus to interpret dreams. Maria von Franz, one of Jung’s interpreters, called archetypes “those dynamic nuclei of the psyche.” Archetype comes from the Latin,archetypum, which comes from the Greek, archetupon, which means impression, pattern, or mould. For story-telling (writing, rewriting), we reduce a greater archetype to a lesser archetype – Hero to Warrior; Monster to Dragon – and then to a specific character: Warrior to Beowulf, Dragon to Grendel. Archetypes wield formidable power: Cinderella, a Virgin archetype, has spawned over 4,000 named characters. Lesser archetypes locked together like King-Queen-Stranger plug your story into King Replacement, a power-grid for story-telling. See Core Story, Rags to Riches, King Replacement. Aristotle The clever, far-sighted, deep-peering Greek philosopher (384-322 B.C.) who gave us Beginning, Middle, and End, which gives us three acts and a climax, which enables the clever writer to build a stick-figure schematic that creates a visible structure for plot. Aristotle’s Incline A visual schematic of a dramatic structure. A rising line depicts rising action. Vertical lines divide the line into Acts. A line with an arrow tip indicates the climax, near the End. Back Story What happens to the characters before Page One. Back story is the Pandora’s Box of secrets. Secrets hold the key to character motivation. Example: In the back story of Moby-Dick, the white whale bit off Ahab’s leg. This back story trauma drives Ahab to the End of the book. In the back story of Jane Eyre, Jane’s parents die. As the book opens, she lives with nasty Aunt Reed, a Wicked Stepmom figure. Bookmovie A compressed image from Jack Kerouac’s 30 Rules for Writers in Essentials of Spontaneous Prose that admonishes writers to write the novel with word-pictures. Here’s Rule number 26: “Bookmovie is the movie in words, the visual American form.” Bookmovie erases the Novel of Ideas in our time. Chaining Writing sentences chained together by end-word first-word repetition. Example: repetition like the dog has fleas. Fleas leap off the dog onto my arm. Arm rhymes with charm and you forget the dog and try to get unstuck from nonsense. Nonsense with a funny rhythm. Rhythm in chaining uses the rigid containment powers of your left brain to short circuit the left brain editor. Paradox. When you chain your sentences, three things happen: first, you feel trapped in a lockstep sequence that obliterates meaning; second, your ambitious brain leaps to the end of the sentence and that leap sets you free; third, when you’re set free, you start to have fun. Planning the end of the sentence is more fun than thinking about what you really want to say. In Greek rhetoric, chaining is called anadiplosis. Catharsis A purging of emotion by the audience after witnessing a fine, first class piece of dramatic literature: film, stage play, novel. Characters The people in your story. For a novel you need to fill the three main character roles: Protagonist, Antagonist, and Helper. To support the Big Three, you need half a dozen minor characters and two dozen walk-ons. See Plot, Subplots, Subplot One, and Core Story. Character Grid An information sorter. Standard column heads are: Name, Role, Archetype, Plot or Subplot, Object, Fate, Entry, Exit, and Core Story. By isolating plot from subplot, the grid provides the weary writer with a snapshot of texture: subplots stacked under the plot. Character Sketch A brief one-page list of observed character traits – hairdo, eyes, eye makeup, jewelry, clothing – which stimulates a writer’s creative guesswork about what motivates characters. Chronology A ladder of key dates reaching up from the past that stretches to the end of the story. Smart writers use chronology to highlight trauma in the past, trauma that drives agenda in the present. Climax The high point of a designated story-span: scene, chapter, story. Closed Circle (Intruder) A sacred space: the space can be physical, like a prison, a locked room, a confession booth, a bird sanctuary, a nation-state with borders. The space can be metaphorical, like the psycho-sociological unity created by two lovers, by a club or platoon or religious sect. When an intruder penetrates the sacred space, the result is drama. See intruder. Coming of Age Coming of Age is a core story about growing up, crossing a threshold, childhood to the next stage. Coming of Age works for youthful characters like Huck Finn and Margaet Atwood’s teenage narrator in Cats’ Eye; it also works for older characters like Ebeneezer Scrooge and the writer played by Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets. Concrete Noun A part of speech that helps the writer coalesce the language to make word-pictures. In the writing world, “concrete” is a metaphor for physical detail. “Physical detail” means language that grabs the reader’s sense perception. If you check “concrete” in your handy desktop dictionary, you’ll see entries like “specific, not general” and “a thing or group of things as opposed to an abstraction.” Concrete comes from the Latin “concrescere,” meaning “to grow together, to harden.” For the savvy writer, concrete nouns split into two large groups: objects (book, car, airplane, statue, hammer, tong, rock, tree, wallet, Gladstone) and body parts (tongue, lip, thigh, knee, ankle, toe, eyebrow). See Sacred Object, Abstract Noun, Operation Ratio. Core Story A power tool that untangles plot from subplot. There are seven core stories. King Replacement, Queen Replacement, Coming of Age, Rags to Riches, Grail Quest, Revenge Quest, and Scapegoat Sacrifice. Core story welds ritual to archetype, and then plugs into deep myth. Example: Cinderella’s core story is Rags to Riches. The ritual buried in Rags to Riches is an ascent, a scrambling sweaty climb up the economic ladder. Core story is like a thick steel cable coursing through your work. For more detail, see the specific core story. KING REPLACEMENT: The King dies; a Stranger replaces the King. QUEEN REPLACEMENT: The Queen dies; a Stranger replaces the Queen. COMING OF AGE: The King grows up. The Queen grows up. RAGS TO RICHES: The poor peasant (girl or boy) climbs the economic ladder. GRAIL QUEST: The Knight hunts the Holy Grail. REVENGE QUEST: The Tarnished Knight hunts the Evil Character. SCAPEGOAT SACRIFICE: The Scapegoat gets slaughtered; Society feels safe. Crone The Third Aspect of the Triple Goddess, Virgin-Mother-Crone. The Good Crone is the Wise Old Woman; the Bad Crone is the Death Crone. In The Crone, Barbara Walker says that the Crone in our time is a suppressed archetype. See Death Crone.Death Crone Her job is presiding over the execution of the Hero. Smart writers disguise their Death Crones, transforming them into young bodies pulsing with fertility and sex appeal. Examples: Katharine Clifton in The English Patient, Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, Nora Papadakis in The Postman Always Rings Twice, Sarah Leary in The Accidental Tourist, Brigid O’Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon, Irina Asanova in Gorky Park, Miss Carmen Sternwood in The Big Sleep. Death Crones make terrific antagonists. Description A rhetorical mode made with concrete nouns, strong verbs, and pictorial adjectives. There are three types of description: character, landscape, and object. Raymond Chandler, the detective writer, became world-famous with his descriptions of Los Angeles. Dialogue A rhetorical mode where two characters talk.One: I hope it doesn’t rain. Two: I don’t mind a little rain.The best dialogue conceals subtext. The worst dialogue explains the story. Expository speeches by your characters. To write good dialogue, follow the Five Rules: 1) one-two, one-two; 2) echo words for glue; 3) object in the dialogue; 4) link to the past; 5) hook to the future. Exposition A rhetorical mode made from mixing weak verbs with abstract nouns. Exposition comes from exponere, to explain, to elucidate. Its function in the novel is stopping the story to explain the story. When you line-edit, cut all exposition. Chop it out. Trash your exposition. Fragments To write fragments you toss out verbs, the beating heart of the word-picture. In return, you explore a rhythm that can get poetic, not a bad trade. In Greek rhetoric, this is called ellipsis. The conscious removal of a particular part of speech. Grail Quest A core story based on the wandering knight-errant who seeks the Holy Grail. The quester, a low-verbal knight errant who cannot ask the question, quests far and wide (through Wasted Land and Blasted Desert and Mysterious Chapel Perilous) for a sacred vessel connected to the Last Supper, a Big Event in the Christian Religion. In the Grail tale from the middle ages, the Grail was a sacred object, a silver vessel carried by a Grail Maiden dressed in white samite. For different twists on the spine of the Grail Quest, change the object. The quest for a weapons implacement buried in a hillside in Greece produces a tale like The Guns of Navarone. The quest for a mythic jeweled bird produces The Maltese Falcon, a mystery based on a treasure hunt. Key figures in the Grail Quest: The Quester, his Sturdy Mount, The Grail Object, The Fisher King, The Grail Maiden, The Mysterious Castle, Chapel Perilous, The Dragon in Disguise, The Wasted Land. Helper One of three main roles for a character in your novel. The Helper acts as a catalyst, a force for change. Intruder Alien or stranger who penetrates the closed circle to make drama. Example: In Jane Eyre, Jane invades Thornfield Hall, then the Library, then the Tower where Bertha Mason is caged. In The Accidental Tourist, Muriel Pritchett invades the life of Macon Leary. Three things can happen to the intruder: 1) repelled at the threshold; 2) evicted following penetration; or 3) assimilated by the interior. Key Scene A turning point or hot spot in the story where plot collides with one or more subplots. Screenwriters name key scenes: Plot Point One marks the end of Act One; Midpoint marks the middle of the plot; Plot Point Two marks the end of Act Two. King Replacement A core story based on ritual regicide and a sexual triad of King-Queen-Stranger. The king is old and the land is dying, so the queen replaces the king with a fertile stranger. The king, a sick old man, is a scapegoat who pays for the dead land with his blood. Key figures in King Replacement: The Sick (Rich) Old Man, The Beautiful (Young) Queen, The Handsome (Beefy) Stranger, the Wasted (Ruined) Land. Line-Editing A ritual for writers in search of perfect prose. Line-editing works the words on the page. The philosophical basis of line-editing is Bad Prose can get better if the writer fixes the syntax and replace bad words with good words. Line-editing works better if you have a strategy. See Operation Ratio, Noun, Verb, Syntactic Flex. List of Scenes A rewriting tool. By compressing named scenes into a list, the writer gains control of sequence, the key to building dramatic intensity. Long Sentence Release An exercise for Syntactic Flex where you write one long sentence and where your left brain says “period here” you replace the period with speed-connectors like AND, SO, BUT, THEN, WHEN, AND THEN, AND SO, AND WHEN, and then at the edge of your longest known sentence, the longest sentence you never remember writing, you break through the cyclone fence of left brain containment and you leave the closed circle of contained language your left brain editor goes berserk. In Greek rhetoric, the long sentence release is called polysyndeton. The conscious addition of conjunctions like AND, BUT, SO. Midpoint A key scene, or a series of linked scenes, at the middle of the plot. Motivation The force that drives your characters. Motive comes from trauma in the back story. Cinderella’s Mom dies. Her dad marries an evil person who cages Cinderella. Cinderella wants out. Motive creates a character agenda, steps taken by the character to satisfy her wants and needs. See Agenda. The best source for motivation is Back Story. Narration A rhetorical mode that compresses time. Example: John St. John was born in 1902. He lived a long life with much hard work. He died in 1985. Noun A part of speech that names persons, places, things – all graspable through the senses – and fuzzy mental constructs that are graspable only through the brain. See Abstract Noun, Concrete Noun, Operation Ratio. Novel of Ideas A discursive body of words with no plot, no conflict, and no visible antagonist. Endless exposition and interior monologue. Weak verbs and abstract nouns. Operation Ratio A snapshot of your style. Follow this process: Select a passage of 200-300 words. Circle the nouns and make two lists: concrete nouns and abstract nouns. Concrete nouns are perceptible with the five senses. Abstract nouns are mental constructs apprehendable by the intellect. Bird is concrete; administration is abstract. You need all sorts of nouns when you write, but if you are writing fiction, where the language is word-pictures, then you need an overweighting in concrete nouns. If your concrete column numbers 50 and you abstract column numbers 50, then your ratio is 1:1. To write good fiction, you need a ratio of 8:1, concrete to abstract. In his Alexandria Quartet, Laurence Durrell has some passages with ratios of 20:1, concrete to abstract. See Nouns, Verbs, Concrete Nouns, Abstract Nouns, Weak Verbs, Strong Verbs. Parallel Structure Repetition of key phrases at strategic locations in your prose that enters English from the Bible (“Blessed are the poor in spirit….Blessed are they that mourn…..Blessed are the meek….”) and from Greek rhetoric. A great book on Greek rhetoric is Edward P.F. Corbett’s Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. This example comes from Corbett: Anaphora repeats words at the beginning of phrases: “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing fields….” (Churchill) Plot The path of the protagonist. What happens first and what happens next and what happens after that and how the story ends. See Aristotle’s Incline, The Mythic Journey, List of Scenes, Sacred Object, Climax, Resource Base, and Core Story. Plot Point One A screenwriting term for the key scene that marks the end of Act One. Plot Point Two The key scene that marks the end of Act Two. Protagonist The lead character in your novel. Protagonist is derived from the Greek. Protos means “first, foremost” and agonist(es) means “one who competes” for the prize. Most protagonists are good guys/gals, and therefore worthy of friendship with the reader. The job of the protagonist is to control the surface, what the reader sees. Queen Replacement A core story built on a sexual triad: Queen, King, Stranger. The queen is old or no longer useful. The king replaces her with a younger female. In The Accidental Tourist (Anne Tyler), Macon Leary replaces wife Sarah with Muriel the magical dog-trainer. Macon, the king figure, is spiritually dead. Key figures in Queen Replacement: The Other Woman (Man), The Victim Queen, The King in Near-Death (Ticking Clock), The Rich Old Man as Death God. Rags to Riches A core story about a threshold crossing to gain access to a resource base. The movement is up: an ascent from rags (poverty) to riches (wealth, safety, comfort). The main ritual in Rags to Riches is climbing the economic ladder. The popular archetype in Rags to Riches is Cinderella, a Virgin. Key figures in Rags-to-Riches: Cinderella, the Evil Stepmother, the Fairy Godmother (Mythic Helper), Villainous Helpers, the Handsome Prince, the Economic Resource Base (wealth, castle, big house, big corporation, fat bank account, fertile land, garden, etc.), the Big Celebration (wedding, funeral, party, dance, etc.). Resource Base The object of desire in your story. What do the characters want? What will the characters kill for? What thing will they die for? Money? A job? A castle on the hill? A city-state in ancient Greece? A country? A planet? Gold? Buried treasure? Loot? A statue of a black bird? A motel? Resource base is more obvious in cinema. Example: the resource base in Road Warrior is the fuel depot; the resource base in Water World is dirt; the resource base in Working Girl is the House of Money. At its most basic level, story is a competition for the resource base. Resource base keeps the rewrite simple. Revenge Quest A core story thata narrows the hunt for the Holy Grail into the hunt for a live creature, human, animal, alien thing. The motive for the hunt is payment. Prince Hamlet wants revenge for his father’s death. Captain Ahab wants revenge for his lost leg. Ritual An observed action that accrues rigidity and uniformity through repetition. Jay Gatsby throws parties. His motive: he hopes the noise and the lights will attract Daisy, a married female. His repetitive party-throwing is a courtship ritual, innocent, romantic, hopeless. Recurring Object A concrete noun repeated numerous times in your prose. Examples: the sacred object in The Great Gatsby is the yellow car; the sacred object in The English Patient is the book of Herodotus; the sacred object in Jane Eyre is the letter; the sacred object in Moby-Dick is the harpoon. Sacred objects tighten the structure of your novel. Scapegoat Sacrifice A core story that involves the punishment of an innocent. When something bad happens – murder, loss, scandal, corruption, plague – society needs a scapegoat to take the blame. Example: When the kingdom of Thebes is ravaged by a plague, Oedipus the King tries to pin the blame on Tiresias, to make Tiresias a scapegoat. The pattern here is substitution of an innocent, a goat who takes the heat for the bad guy. Scapegoat sacrifice is a staple of mystery novels. Society lusts for revenge (eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, life for a life), so bad guys use the frame-up to make someone besides the killer pay for the crime. Scene A bucket for drama. The word “scene” comes from the Greek skaena, meaning tent, and from the Latin scaena, meaning stage or theater. A scene in fiction is a single action or a series of linked actions taking place in a single setting in a finite period of time. For your rewrite, see List of Scenes. Short Sentence One component of the Syntactic Flex exercise. Compressing into short sentences (“See Spot run. I want my cookie.The grass was short.”) constricts your narration. Narration compresses time. Short sentences compress narration, squeezing it down. You can hear the squeezing when you read aloud. In Greek rhetoric, this technique is called asyndeton. Writing short sentences takes you back to childhood. The thoughts are simple. No room for tat polysyllables. Stage Setup A term borrowed from theater: time, place, temperature, season, lighting, props, objects in the landscape. In a novel, stage setup is alerts the reader not only about time and place, but also about mood, atmosphere, and depth of scene. Stage setup contains symbols, added dimension to the writing. Smart writers build solid stages. Storyboard A technique borrowed from film-making: sketching the parts of a scene before the writing starts. A storyboard includes stage setup (time, place, temperature, season, lighting, sounds, smells, symbols, images), characters and their relationships, dialogue (subjects and subtext), action (large action and supporting actions), point of view, climax, and exit line. Storyline A barebones description of plot or subplot. To find the storyline, write for ten minutes using this startline: “This is a story about…” Strong Verb A part of speech that helps the writer make word-pictures. Strong verbs come from concrete nouns like hammer and smash and lob. Example: The boy hammers the baseball. When you write fiction, you need to overweight strong verbs to weak. See Weak Verb, Operation Ratio. Subplot A secondary story running under the plot. “Sub” is a Latin prefix. It means under, below, beneath, down there. Subplot One Home of the antagonist. Key to dramatic conflict. Key to your rewrite. Subplots Two, Three, Four, Five Secondary storylines attached to major characters in a piece of dramatic literature. Multiple subplots create a thick texture, tough to handle in a rewrite. Jane Eyre has five subplots; The English Patient has five subplots; The Great Gatsby has six subplots. The most important subplot is Subplot One, home of the antagonist. See Monster, Death Crone. Syntactic Flex An exercise that uses syntax to put more rhythm in your prose. The process uses timed writing, moving the writer through four syntactic patterns: short sentence (a form of asyndeton); fragment (a form of ellipsis); chaining (a form of anadiplosis), climaxing with the long sentence release (a form of polysyndeton). What happens is this: Compressing with short sentences constricts your narration. Fragments drop the verb, leaving your syntax hanging in space. Chaining forces you to repeat the last word of Sentence A as you start Sentence B. The Long Sentence Release kicks your prose into overdrive. You speed along, lose control, and soar into insight. See Short Sentence, Chaining, and Long Sentence Release. Triple Goddess Virgin-Mother-Crone, three aspects of the major female archetype. The Virgin is a young female. Her color is white. The Mother is a child-bearing female. Her color is red. The Crone is an ancient female. Her color is black. See the Trinity entry in Barbara Walker’s Woman’s Encylopedia of Myths and Secrets. See Death Crone and Rags to Riches. Weak Verb A part of speech that kills your chances of writing word-pictures. There are four kinds of weak verbs: subjunctives, passives, infinitives, and interiors. Subjunctives: would, could, should, may, might, must. Passives: The ball was hammered by the boy. It has often been thought that… Infinitives: In order to get downtown, it is necessary to ride the bus. Interiors: think, know, understand, allege, assume, opine, realize. See Operation Ratio, Strong Verb. Word-Picture The language of fiction. Jack Kerouac, in Spontaneous Prose, has 30 rules for writers. Rule 26: “Bookmovie is the movie in words, the visual American form.” And Rule 22: “Don’t think of words when you stop but to see picture better.” Writing Practice Writing like an athlete trains; writing every day, whether you feel like it or not; writing under the clock, timing yourself to distract the internal editor; writing with these rules: keep the hand moving, don’t cross out, don’t edit, go for the jugular, go for first thoughts, don’t think, lose control, spend it all. See Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg.
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The BEST Books I Read This SUMMER & MEGA Giveaway
Sep 1st, 2013 by Liza Wiemer
(Three winners!)
I’ve read a lot of excellent books this summer (June 21-August 31), but not all of them are included in this list. That’s because they were ARCs and haven’t been published, yet. I look forward to putting together another post at the end of 2013, which will include those novels.
Each of the books or series listed below were memorable for different reasons and I want to share them with you. One lucky winner will get to select two books of choice or one audiobook via Audible and a book. Two winners will have a choice of a book or audiobook. International winners – you must have access to Audible or the book must be available through The Book Depository. Giveaway ends September 22, 2013 11:59 PM CST.
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The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Why it’s on the list: I love characters who go through major transformations.
Review: An exceptional story.
A note about the cover: It’s perfect for this novel. That’s melted ice cream that formed the outline of the faces on the asphalt. It fits so beautifully, so kudos to the designer and the publisher for going with it.
I am NOT going to talk about Josh. Or Sunshine. Or what happened to her in THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Katja Millay. I am not going to discuss the unfairness of what Josh faced over and over again. Many others have done so and done it extremely well. I second, third, fourth my agreement.
I will say this: THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY begs the reader to take action, to make a change, or a choice, even a small one like picking up the phone and calling a loved one to say “I love you.”
To read the rest of the review, click here: The Sea of Tranquility
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (AUDIOBOOK), performed by Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell
Why it’s on the list: I’ll remember what happened to these characters for a very long time.
Review: Voices so real, it’s hard to believe this is historical fiction and not biographical.
I picked up this novel from the library, but then returned without reading it. That was nearly a year ago. I had heard that it would rip my heart out, and I wasn’t ready to grab the knife.
But when my dear friend Heidi from YA Bibliophile @hmz1505http://www.yabibliophile.com raved and raved and raved about the audio, I knew I had to listen to it.
Once again, Heidi was right. The readers brought this novel to life and had me riveted. I was drawn into the story of female spies and female pilots during WWII and the friendship between two women – Queenie and Maddie. As they both had their turn to share the sequence of events that led to their friendship and what happened when Queenie was captured by the Nazis was absolutely stunning. The characters seemed so real and their voices were so authentic, that it’s hard to believe that they were created in Elizabeth Wein’s imagination.
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This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
Why it’s on the list: Speaks to anyone who’s felt like they didn’t fit in.
Review: Wow, wow!
Can a song save a person’s life?
Hmm, you’ll have to read This Song Will Save Your Life to understand the magic of music. I was deeply impressed with the Leila Sales’ powerful portrayal of Elise Dembowski, a sixteen-year-old girl who has endured bullying and friendlessness for as long as she can remember. As the daughter of divorced parents who share custody, she’s scheduled in and synced to both parents’ lives. With her dad, she’s an only child. With her mom, she’s the big sister and a step-daughter. Elise is bright and creative, and music means everything to her. Her father is a member of a one-hit 70s band, still playing at various venues like cruise ships, bars, etc. while he also works at a music store. It is he, who gave Elise such a passion for music.
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What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton
Why it’s on the list: Addresses a serious issue: Date rape after being drugged.
Review: Very realistic. Compelling. Painful. Serious issues. One of the best book boyfriends. Ever. Definitely recommend.
What Happens Next was recommended to me by Rachel fromhttp://rachelwritesthings.blogspot.com Thanks, Rachel!
I was immediately taken in by Sid’s story, a sixteen-year-old girl who goes on a school ski trip with her two best friends. While on the trip, the three of them split up and Sid meets a college boy named Dax. He’s fills her with lots of compliments and begs her to come to a party. Her friends are totally against it, by Sid ignores them. What happens next is absolutely horrible and real and a warning to girls to never go to a stranger’s place.
As Sid tries to figure out how to deal with what happened to her, she meets Corey Livingston, a boy who seems like a complete loser. But as the two of them take months to get to know each other, something special blooms between them.
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Camp Boyfriend by J.K. Rock
Why it’s on the list: For anyone who has ever been torn between two boys or struggled with identity, this story will hit home.
Review: CAMP BOYFRIEND is . . .
authentic. Beautifully captures the difficulties of navigating friendships and relationships. So much more than a love triangle. (Don’t let that turn you off. It’s a huge plus.) This novel is about self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem.
I really want to see this in all middle schools/high schools/libraries.
CAMP BOYFRIEND does an incredible job of portraying the inner turmoil of a girl torn between two really good guys. But it’s also so much more. It begs the reader to ask, “What’s important to me?” Until that question is answered, it’s tough to know the bigger question, “Who am I?”
I am NOT going to summarize this novel. You can read that in the description. Instead, I want to share with you . . .
what I LOVED about CAMP BOYFRIEND.
To read the rest of the review, click here: Camp Boyfriend
The ENTIRE (to date) Covenant Series By Jennifer L. Armentrout
Half-Blood (Book 1)
(Half-Blood, Pure, Deity, Apollyon)
Why these books are on the list: The first line of my review says it all!
Review: Adventure, romance, heart-pounding action, and Greek mythology rolled into a captivating, unforgettable series.
Jennifer Armentrout created an fascinating world you’ll appreciate and visit on each page. I can’t imagine anyone not falling in love with Aiden and Alex.
Thank you, Jaime, from http://fictionfare.blogspot.com for sharing the first three books with me and to Spencer Hill for the fourth book APOLLYON and the novellas.
I read all four books in THE COVENANT series plus the novella ELIXIR over the past four days. That should say EVERYTHING. I was completely sucked into the Greek mythology and the incredible storyline told by the hyper, daring, courageous, snarky Alex (short for Alexandria). Alex is a half blood – someone who is born to a pure blood parent (from the Greek gods) and a mortal parent. Pure bloods and half bloods don’t mix. They’re forbidden to love and they’re most definitely a lower class. Half bloods can become slaves to pure bloods, losing themselves by being forced to drink elixir that takes away their ability to think and act on their own freewill.
To read the rest of the review, click here: The ENTIRE (to date) Covenant Series
Shark Girl and Formally Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham
Why these books are on the list: Powerful portrayal of a teen redefining herself told through free verse poetry.
Review: SHARK GIRL will keep you captivated and will reel you in! Perfect for reluctant readers.
SHARK GIRL is about a girl named Jane who’s life changes in an instant when a shark attacks her and severs her arm. The story of that moment is told in free verse poetry. Throughout the novel, letters from concerned, compassionate people, along with reporters who want her story, are interspersed, breaking up the free verse poetry with the reality of what it means to be in the national spotlight. Jane shares her painful recovery, her deepest emotions, including her fears, frustration, and anger at the loss of her arm. Once a promising artist, she sees her future plans disappear as she has to relearn how to do everything with her left hand.
To read the rest of the review, click here: Shark Girl and Formally Shark Girl
Shadow and Bone and Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (AUDIOBO
OK), performed by Lauren Fortgang
Why it’s on the list: Fantasy at its finest!
Review: A captivating audiobook that kept me completely enthralled and invested in the story. Characters came to life.
About the story: Alina and Mal are two orphans who were raised in a Duke’s home (he takes in orphans who are “cared for” by a his servants. They rarely see the Duke.) Alina and Mal become each other’s best friends/family. Eventually, Alina and Mal come to serve the king as trackers. But when it’s discovered that Alina has a special talent, she’s whisked away from Mal and taken to the Little Palace to hone her skills as a Grisha and become the Darkling’s match. Putting their gifts together, they’ll be invincible. But Alina has a lot to learn before that can happen.
I loved the Grisha and their unique abilities. I could visualize the Shadow Fold and the nation of Ravka as well as the Little Palace, which isn’t very little at all.
To read the rest of the review, click here: Shadow and Bone To read the review for the second book in the series, click here: Siege and Storm
The Boy on the Bridge by Natalie Standiford
Why it’s on the list: A historical (romance) novel set in the former Soviet Union-USSR (Russia.) I don’t think many YA know about this time period in history.
Review: An accurate portrayal of the Soviet Union in the 1980s. Terrifying and heartbreaking. Highly recommend.
When Laura goes to Leningrad for a semester abroad program, she believes meeting Alyosha on the bridge leading to her foreigners only dorm is a chance encounter. She quickly develops deep feelings for him and it appears that he feels the same way. He and his friends are hungry for anything that connects them to America. Does he love her because she’s wonderful, bright, kind or because of what she represents as an American? There is danger lurking around every corner, people who are willing to get this young couple in trouble, especially Alyosha, for anti-Soviet sentiment. Alyosha longs for the freedom that he perceives America represents. What does this really mean for Laura? You’ll have to read the novel to find out.
To read the rest of the review, click here: The Boy on the Bridge
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes
Why it’s on the list: Simply unforgettable – Like SARAH’S KEY by Tatiana de Rosnay.
Review: Part 1: Written on 7/20/13
I need to spend some time digesting this novel before I complete my review. I will say this – I am so glad I read the prequel (HONEYMOON IN PARIS) – See my review on Goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/…
Or the next day.
Must. Close. My. Mouth. It’s on the floor.
Part 2: Written on 7/23/13
Impactful. Eye-opening. Shocking.
Okay. Deep breath.
I’ve been thinking about how to review this novel. A lot. And why it affected me so much. I’ve come to the realization that there are several things that deeply impacted me. The characters and the experiences are so real, that, as the reader, you get completely absorbed in what has happened to them. This experience is similar to what many would say happened while reading SARAH’S KEY by Tatiana de Rosnay.
To read the rest of the review, click here: The Girl You Left Behind
Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman
Why it’s on the list: A unique, page-turner story. The characters are some of the most interesting I’ve read.
Review: An exceptional novel that will leave antique lovers drooling, nature lovers longing for the outdoors, animal lovers running to make a donation to their local animal shelter or humane society, and hopeless romantics swooning.
I seriously can’t believe that I waited a whole month to read this novel. I should have picked it up immediately. Looking for Me is storytelling at its best. Teddi and her brother Josh grew up on a farm in Kentucky. While she loves to give new life to old things like furniture, Josh becomes a protector of nature. Their father fosters their passions while their mother begrudgingly goes along with it. As Teddi and Josh grow up, they take their own journeys away from home. Their stories are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Some of the overall themes of this beautiful novel are the power of family ties, the bonds of friendship, and the power of love.
To read the rest of the review, click here: Looking for Me
Book Review, Favorite YA Novels, Giveaway
Apollyon, Beth Hoffman, Camp Boyfriend, Code Name Verity, Colleen Clayton, Covenant Series, Deity, Elizabeth Wein, Half-Blood, J.K. Rock, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Jojo Moyes, Katja Millay, Lauren Fortgang, Leigh Bardugo, Looking for Me, Lucy Gaskell, Morven Christie, Natalie Standiford, Pure, Shadow and Bone, The Boy on the Bridge, The Girl You Left Behind, The Sea of Tranquility, What Happens Next
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How Reddit Was Destroyed (ver3.0)
Published on: July 5th, 2015
by shark shanks ghost
1) The first thing they did was take away r/reddit.com.
This took away the only tool for communicating with reddit about reddit. If you had any concerns about the website as a whole, you could address them through r/reddit. Taking that away was the first step.
2) The power now resided in individual subreddits, obviously the most popular ones. There was a power grab to become moderators of these subreddits.
Victory is Always the Goal of War
Published on: January 21st, 2015
Modified on: January 21st, 2015
Russian and Chinese military doctrines rely on willingness to sacrifice millions of their own citizens, for the sake of victory. Their generals obviously have to consider the possibility of war with the Western nations. Russia and China have to work with the understanding of their specific conditions, and their conditions dictate that a victory means using nuclear weapons, since using only conventional weapons is unlikely to result in a quick and decisive victory. The overall propensity of Eastern weapons' systems to use fewer electronics; the high probability of using nuclear weapons on the tactical level; and the fielding of direct-energy weapons; give Eastern militaries an advantage over the Western nations. Russian military doctrine is very explicit about using nuclear weapons. Russian weapons' systems (which are typically copied by China) are designed for nuclear war, which means relying as little as possible on electronics, because of the EMP-effect of nuclear weapons. Western weapons' and logistics' systems have become increasingly dependent on electronics, since the end of the Cold War, making them more vulnerable to nuclear and direct-energy weapons. Russia is also actively fielding weapons designed to specifically target electronics, like those used to disable the USS Donald Cook. The military advantage afforded to Russia and China by using nuclear weapons; combined with the fact that these nations have already decided the human costs of such a war to be acceptable; mean that the risk of nuclear confrontation, in response to Western aggression, is increasing.
from:- The Gibraltar Messenger
Published on: November 30th, 2010
Modified on: December 23rd, 2010
A growing collection of articles that hint that there is something not quite right with Wikileaks. Perhaps it is a tool used by "them" to create the chaos they need to tear down the old and create their New World Order. (Ordo Ad Chao - Order out of Chaos)
Theories:
"Wikileaks is part of the preps for the next conflict - where the West is dumped and the East rises. "
"Just saw on TV one of the reasons for the whole Wikileaks thing being revealed (to those with the eyes to see).
The political editor of a newspaper was in the TV news studio (Sky), chatting about Wikileaks... And he said, "well what Wikileaks has shown us is that the world is pretty much run how we thought it was, which is quite reassuring". i.e. if there was any conspiracy Wikileaks would have revealed it.
So they are using it to distract from important matters and also to white-wash their evil acts."
Everything you wanted to know about Wikileaks but didn't know to ask
13.12.10 Who is Behind Wikileaks? by Michel Chossudovsky
12.12.10 Sex, Lies, Iran, Israel and WikiLeaks
12.12.10 Wikileaks The double Edged Sword
10.12.10 Wikileaks frenzy used to cover-up critical news story
08.12.10 Patriot Act for Internet ahead?
23.12.10 WikiLeaks to publish 'sensitive' Israel cables: TV
"We do not have any secret deals with any country," he said according to an Arabic translation of remarks he made in English which were posted on Al-Jazeera's website.
08.12.10 WikiLeaks ‘struck a deal with Israel’ over diplomatic cables leaks
According to an Arabic investigative journalism website [2], Assange had received money from semi-official Israeli sources and promised them, in a “secret, video-recorded agreement,” not to publish any document that may harm Israeli security or diplomatic interests.
08.12.10 Wikileaks and the Worldwide Information War Power, Propaganda, and the Global Political Awakening
07.12.10 WikiLeaks: "Patriot Act" Laws For Internet?
...WikiLeaks resembles an establishment creation. The article correctly pointed out that the WikiLeaks storyline was conforming nicely to the elite's problem-reaction-solution method, with the solution of more tyranny for our safety.
04.12.10 Is the Internet 9/11 Under Way?
29.11.10 Al Qaeduh, in light of WikiLeaks claiming Osama is alive and out to get you
29.11.10 Wiki Leaks Founder "Exposed as a Fraud"
29.11.10 Iran's Ahmadinejad dismisses Wikileaks cables release
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the release by the Wikileaks website of thousands of extracts from US diplomatic messages was simply psychological warfare against Iran.
29.11.10 WikiLeaks boosted Israel by revealing that most world leaders share our views
29.11.10 Israel satisfied as WikiLeaks shows 'consistency' on Iran
Israel expressed satisfaction on Monday after the mass release of US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks, saying it proved Israel's position on Iran was consistent -- in public and in private.
28.7.10 CIA, Mossad and Soros Behind Wikileaks
"Suspicions abound that Wikileaks is part of U.S. cyber-warfare operations"
.."In January 2007, John Young, who runs Cryptome, a site that publishes a wealth of sensitive and classified information, left Wikileaks, claiming the operation was a CIA front. "
Jewry, "Israel", Zionism...
A story of how cannabis extract oil cured David Triplett's cancer after he watched RUN FROM THE CURE: The Rick Simpson Story.
1974 study, from Medical College of Virginia:
http://www.ukcia.org/research/AntineoplasticActivityOfCannabinoids/index...
http://www.phoenixtears.ca
Manmade Law
U.S. enables Chinese hacking of Google
Published on: January 24th, 2010
Modified on: January 24th, 2010
"In order to comply with government search warrants on user data, Google created a backdoor access system into Gmail accounts. This feature is what the Chinese hackers exploited to gain access."
visit linked page
Echelon, ENFOPOL
Some real evidence of real shills operating on the Internet
Found on http://www.reddit.com
Are you ready for a blog attack?
There's a company called Advantage Consultants that's offering up "professional blog warriors" to "flood the zone" with comments. In short, astro-turf trolls for the blogosphere.
http://humboldtherald.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/blog_attack.gif
"Whether it's defense or offense, Advantage Consultants has a dedicated team of experienced blog warriors ready to advance your candidate or campaign.
Why wait for the attack? Launch your attack with a battery of blog and forum comments aimed at all media and blog sites in your district.
Contact us today and let us show you the Advantage in professional blog warfare."
Since 2005, schools and political party organizations in the People's Republic of China are recruiting paid-per-comment bloggers countering unfavorable information on websites, bulletin boards, and other internet-accessible sources; they are collectively known as the 50 Cent Party.
http://www.feer.com/essays/2008/august/chinas-guerrilla-war-for-the-web
In August 2006, a science journalist for the Wall Street Journal revealed that a YouTube video, "Al Gore's Penguin Army", which was claimed to be an amateur work, in fact came from the computers of DCI Group, a Washington, D.C.-based PR firm whose client list includes ExxonMobil and General Motors.
Published on: April 17th, 2009
Modified on: April 17th, 2009
If we made hemp legal...
UK: Internet records to be stored for a year
Published on: April 7th, 2009
Modified on: April 7th, 2009
Details of every email sent and website visited by people in Britain are to be stored for use by the state from tomorrow as part of what campaigners claim is a massive assault on privacy.
Massive Chinese computer espionage network uncovered
Published on: March 29th, 2009
A mystery electronic spy network apparently based in China has infiltrated hundreds of computers around the world and stolen files and documents, Canadian researchers have revealed.
The network, dubbed GhostNet, appears to target embassies, media groups, NGOs, international organisations, government foreign ministries and the offices of the Dalai Lama, leader of the Tibetan exile movement. The researchers, based at Toronto University's Munk Centre for International Studies, said their discovery had profound implications.
"This report serves as a wake-up call... these are major disruptive capabilities that the professional information security community, as well as policymakers, need to come to terms with rapidly," said researchers Ron Deibert and Rafal Rohozinski.
Here is the researchers' summary; a full report, 'Tracking "GhostNet": Investigating a Cyber Espionage Network' will be issued this weekend."
Australian Government adds Wikileaks to banned website list
"...websites who link out to 'banned' hyperlinks are liable to fine of up to Aus $11,000 a day. ..."
http://wikileaks.org/
Skype watch
Modified on: July 25th, 2009
The bottom line is that Skype, which is owned by the American company Ebay, cannot be trusted since it is closed source.
25.0.7.2008 - Speculation over back door in Skype [Is a trojan needed? http://www.itexaminer.com/german-pirate-party-raided.aspx]
According to reports, there may be a back door built into Skype, which allows connections to be bugged. The company has declined to expressly deny the allegations. At a meeting with representatives of ISPs and the Austrian regulator on lawful interception of IP based services held on 25th June, high-ranking officials at the Austrian interior ministry revealed that it is not a problem for them to listen in on Skype conversations.
This has been confirmed to heise online by a number of the parties present at the meeting. Skype declined to give a detailed response to specific enquiries from heise online as to whether Skype contains a back door and whether specific clients allowing access to a system or a specific key for decrypting data streams exist. The response from the eBay subsidiary's press spokesman was brief, "Skype does not comment on media speculation. Skype has no further comment at this time." There have been rumours of the existence of a special listening device which Skype is reported to offer for sale to interested states.
There has long been speculation that Skype may contain a back door. Because the vendor has not revealed details of its proprietary Skype protocol or of how the client works, questions as to what else Skype is capable of and what risks are involved in deploying it in an enterprise environment remain open. [continued]
23.02.09 NSA Wants Help Eavesdropping on Skype
24.0.2.09 Anti-mafia cops want Skype tapping
12.02.09 NSA offering 'billions' for Skype eavesdrop solution - Is this FUD or inverse-FUD? (Fear Uncertainty Doubt)
An industry source disclosed that America's supersecret National Security Agency (NSA) is offering "billions" to any firm which can offer reliable eavesdropping on Skype IM and voice traffic.
The spybiz exec, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed that Skype continues to be a major problem for government listening agencies, spooks and police. This was already thought to be the case, following requests from German authorities for special intercept/bugging powers to help them deal with Skype-loving malefactors. Britain's GCHQ has also stated that it has severe problems intercepting VoIP and internet communication in general.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype#Issues
Since September 2007, users in China trying to download the Skype software have been redirected to the site of TOM, a joint venture between a Chinese wireless operator and Skype, from which a modified Chinese version can be downloaded.[36] The TOM client participates in China's system of internet censorship, monitoring text messages between Skype users in China as well as messages exchanged with users outside the country.[37][38] Niklas Zennström, then chief executive of Skype, told reporters that TOM "had implemented a text filter, which is what everyone else in that market is doing. Those are the regulations." He also stated: "One thing that’s certain is that those things are in no way jeopardising the privacy or the security of any of the users."[39] In October 2008, it was reported that TOM had been saving the full message contents of some Skype text conversations on its servers, apparently focusing on conversations containing political issues such as Tibet, Falun Gong, Taiwan independence, the Chinese Communist Party, milk powder, the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and democracy. The saved messages contain personally identifiable information about the messages' senders and recipients, including IP addresses, usernames, land line phone numbers, and the entire content of the text messages, including the time and date of each message. This information was also saved for Skype users outside China who were communicating with a TOM-Skype user. Due to a server misconfiguration, these log files were for a time accessible to the public.[38][40][41]
25.03.09 Home Office defends plan to monitor social network conversations
Privacy campaigners expressed alarm today over government plans to monitor all conversations on social networking sites in an attempt to crackdown on terror.
A Home Office spokesman said that the internet eavesdropping plan, which would be set out in the next few weeks, would cover any social network that allows people to chat to one another, including Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and Twitter as well as internet calls on Skype.
Skype Apparently Threatens Russian National Security
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/07/25/0015250/Skype-Apparently-Threaten...
China: `We feel like we are serving prison sentences', say factory workers for Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft and IBM
“I think it’s fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tools we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication, they’re tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user...The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” -- Bill Gates
``We feel like we are serving prison sentences.” -- factory worker making Microsoft keyboards
Published on: January 1st, 1970
Modified on: January 1st, 1970
Civilization!
The article below is from
DARPA’s iXo Artificial Intelligence Control Grid: ‘The Official Version
This was constructed almost entirely using government / military quotes, animations, videos, images and photos. The narrative is sourced from government quotes from start to finish. It is the “official version”, if you will, but in an unprecedented format. It unveils the governments numerous and ongoing programs related to A.I., “NBIC”, the “Global Information Grid”, nanotechnology, biotechnology, autonomous drones, “naval sea-bases”, space weapons, weather modification… or more directly: domestic and global totalitarian technological domination. American Imperialism meets Artificial Intelligence. The only debate is: what are we going to do to stop it? Time’s running out… It mostly centers around DARPA materials, as they’re the fountainhead of all of this, but this is all a broad multi-agency effort. Some of the video content, the “OS” of the video, was screen captured from the DARPA sites old iXo interactive flash presentation, from almost a yearago, but is now no longer available. See also: “They Want Your Soul” in my other videos section here on Google Video. Visit for the PROOF: www.ignoranceisntbliss.com (down, new site coming...) www.myspace.com/ignoranceisntbliss http://tinyurl.com/283nzm http://tinyurl.com/2xqwqm
Google’s A.I. quest to become God-On-Earth
Published on: January 3rd, 2009
Ignorance Is Futile:
The vision of Google’s future, according to Google co-founder, Sergey Brin, is “it would be like the mind of God”. And it’s a future that they’re working feverishly to make a reality today.
While that quote was in reference to “the ultimate search engine”, this analysis is going to make it more than clear that he was in fact referring to Google in particular. In doing so, we’ll see numerous other quotes demonstrating their intentions, what they mean by “all of the worlds information”, how they’re on precisely the right path to achieve their goal with the U.S. military in this vast project that is set to change humanity forever.
Finnish version:Google pyrkii luomaan koneellisen ”jumalan” maailmalle">
Windbelt Micro-wind Generator
Published on: December 5th, 2008
Modified on: December 6th, 2008
Electric Vehicles Slideshow
via Fl0wer.net
Panacea-BOCAF GEET production
This is Panacea's GEET production done to spread awareness of the energy saving and pollution cutting benefits of this technology. Also this production is done in order to support David and Paul Pantone and the vortex heat exchangers research. Help stop energy suppression!
For technical instruction please consult http://panacea-bocaf.org/geet.htm
Lessig: Internet-9/11
Published on: August 6th, 2008
Modified on: August 6th, 2008
Amazing revelations have emerged concerning already existing government plans to overhaul the way the internet functions in order to apply much greater restrictions and control over the web.
Lawrence Lessig, a respected Law Professor from Stanford University told an audience at this years Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Half Moon Bay, California, that “There’s going to be an i-9/11 event” which will act as a catalyst for a radical reworking of the law pertaining to the internet.
Lessig also revealed that he had learned, during a dinner with former government Counter Terrorism Czar Richard Clarke, that there is already in existence a cyber equivalent of the Patriot Act, an “i-Patriot Act” if you will, and that the Justice Department is waiting for a cyber terrorism event in order to implement its provisions.
http://www.prisonplanet.com/law-professor-counter-terrorism-czar-told-me...
Israeli Terror WMD Facilities
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/correspondent/2841377.stm
* The Mossad
Bilderberg strikes again: Hackers, the Net, blondes, and the European war on freedom
Bilderberg strikes again. From today's hacker defacing of the websites of the organizations overseeing crucial Internet router infrastructure, to the "European Al-Qaeda". The ramifications of this past week's events could have disastrous effects on Europe, Turkey, America, the Internet and free speech.
* Bilderberg
The Girl Who Silenced the UN For 5 Minutes
Published on: June 16th, 2008
Modified on: June 16th, 2008
Transcript source: http://www.sustainablestyle.org/sass/heirbrains/03suzuki.html
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of the speech that Severn Suzuki gave to the Plenary Session at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio Centro, Brazil. Severn was twelve years old. SASS feels there is no better example of a young person standing up and speaking on behalf of something in which they truly believe, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.
Hello, I'm Severn Suzuki speaking for E.C.O. - The Environmental Children's Organisation.
We are a group of twelve and thirteen-year-olds from Canada trying to make a difference:
Vanessa Suttie, Morgan Geisler, Michelle Quigg and me. We raised all the money ourselves to come six thousand miles to tell you adults you must change your ways. Coming here today, I have no hidden agenda. I am fighting for my future.
Losing my future is not like losing an election or a few points on the stock market. I am here to speak for all generations to come.
I am here to speak on behalf of the starving children around the world whose cries go unheard.
I am here to speak for the countless animals dying across this planet because they have nowhere left to go. We cannot afford to be not heard.
Genetically Modified...
300 Year Old Food Forest
Whilst Geoff Lawton was in Vietnam he discovered a 300 year old Food Forest built on 2 acres of land and still functioning well in the same family 28 generations later. More info:
www.permaculture.org.au
HAARP Technology
Published on: June 4th, 2008
Modified on: June 4th, 2008
Espionage Against Pro-Tibet Groups, Others, Spurred Microsoft Patches
Computer intruders targeting pro-Tibetan groups, U.S. defense contractors and government agencies slipped in through previously unknown security holes in Microsoft Office, prompting Microsoft to issue a flurry of patches to the popular software suite in 2006 and 2007, according to computer security experts.
These attacks, which appeared to have originated in China, began in early 2006 when the attackers started sending e-mails to victims with booby-trapped Word documents and Excel spreadsheets attached.
"We are seeing more and more spying done with Trojans, a shift that has happened in the last two years," Mikko Hyppönen, the chief research officer for software security vendor F-Secure, told RSA conference attendees Thursday morning.
The Pentagon and pro-Tibet groups have previously acknowledged the intrusions, but Hyppönen is the first to link the cyber espionage to a series of patches that Microsoft pushed out without explanation. Microsoft did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Hyppönen's colleague Patrik Runald notes that from 2005 through early 2006, Microsoft issued few patches for its Office suite. But soon after there was an explosion of patches for critical bugs that could be used to infect a computer, including a record 26 patches in October, 2006, that fixed four critical bugs in Microsoft Office applications....
Panacea-BOCAF Hydroxy presentation
This is the non profit organizations presentation done to support open source hydroxy research and development...
The NSA 0wnz popular firewalls and 'secure' email services
Published on: April 3rd, 2008
Modified on: April 3rd, 2008
CRYPTOME reports that the US National Security Agency (NSA) has remote administrative access to several of the most popular Windows PC firewalls, and that it has also taken control of a number of supposedly "secure " email services within the past few months...
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Serj Tankian + Dethklok Members Cover Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Godzilla’ for Movie Score
Godzilla saw a revival in 2014 thanks to the Bryan Cranston-starring update, so it makes sense with the sequel Godzilla: King of Monsters set to arrive this year that Blue Oyster Cult's "Godzilla" would get its own modern makeover. System of a Down's Serj Tankian does the honors, working with soundtrack composer Bear McCreary, a full orchestra and Dethklok members Brendon Small and Gene Hoglan all chipping in.
As you might expect, with that much firepower, it's a more dramatic version of the track than Blue Oyster Cult unleashed back in the day, complete with stirring string flourishes and thunderous drum beats accentuating what you might envision as the mighty monster's laborious footsteps. Take a listen in the player at the bottom of this post.
McCreary told Rolling Stone of the cover, "[This is] perhaps the most audacious piece of music I have ever produced, jammed to the breaking point with orchestra, choir, taiko chanting, taiko drumming, heavy metal rhythm section, Gene Hoglan’s blistering double-kick drums, and Serj’s distinct vocals. It is complete musical madness.”
Tankian added via Twitter, "Surprise!! So my friend composer Bear McCreary calls last year and says 'I have a crazy idea. Would you sing on the cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s 'Godzilla' for the film Godzilla: King of the Monsters?"
The Godzilla: King of Monsters film score consists of 26 tracks, with the Serj-led cover leading off the record, followed by the main title theme. The full track listing can be seen below.
The movie is due in theaters May 31, featuring Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins and more. The soundtrack is expected to arrive this spring.
Bear McCreary Featuring Serj Tankian, "Godzilla"
Godzilla: King of Monsters Film Score Soundtrack
1. Godzilla (feat. Serj Tankian)
2. Godzilla Main Title
3. Memories of San Francisco
4. The Larva
5. Welcome to Monarch
6. Outpost 32
8. Rise of Ghidorah
9. Old Rivals
10. The First Gods
11. Rodan
12. A Mass Awakening
13. The One Who is Many
14. Queen of the Monsters
15. For Andrew
16. Stealing the Orca
17. The Hollow Earth
18. The Key to Coexistence
19. Goodbye Old Friend
20. Rebirth
21. Fog Over Fenway
22. Battle in Boston
23. Redemption
24. King of the Monsters
25. Ghidorah Theme
26. Mothra’s Song
Where is Tankian in the Top 30 Frontmen + Frontwomen in the 21st Century?
Source: Serj Tankian + Dethklok Members Cover Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Godzilla’ for Movie Score
Filed Under: Brendon Small, Serj Tankian
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Alex, is a twenty-something struggling to put his life back together after past, reckless mistakes render his job search hopeless. While pressure at home mounts from his pregnant girlfriend, he runs into an old friend who changes his fortunes. Just when things are looking up, Alex discovers a secret that sends him into a self-destructive, downward spiral and brings his two best friends along with him.
Director: Christopher Pinero
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During the Gap Inc. shareholder meeting in San Francisco, 18MillionRising.org launched a campaign targeting the clothing company for failing to uphold its responsibility to factory workers in Bangladesh. Utilizing a website (www.GapDoesMore.com) and Twitter account (@GapDoesMore), 18MR posed as the clothier and announced the decision to sign the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety. 18MR also claimed that Gap Inc. intended to pay $200,000 in compensation to the families of 7 textile workers who died in the Aswad Composite Mills factory fire in October 2013.
The facts are that Gap Inc. has made no move to sign the legally binding Bangladesh Accord, or to pay the compensation it owes for lives lost at Aswad despite ongoing international protest from garment industry workers and activists.
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This afternoon, Gap Inc. issued a statement decrying the hoax and dissemination of “fraudulent” information. In fielded press calls, Gap Inc. has stated that “there’s nothing accurate” on the site, but avoids key questions: Why has the company refused to compensate the families of injured and deceased factory workers? Why does the company continue to avoid signing the Bangladesh Accord – choosing instead to collaborate with Walmart, a corporation notorious for creating fronts for unregulated, false accountability?
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Why the Government Needs to Rethink
Alternative Claims Framework
Strategy Plan
Justice Select Committee’s Seventh Report: A Brief for Parliamentarians from A2J
A2J Consultation Response
CE Report – Boosting Insurers’ Profits
CE Report – Economic Value of Personal Injury Claims Specialists
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The following is a summary of the questions and answers discussed during a meeting between APIL and the Ministry of Justice officials on 18 December*:-
Q1: Can you be clear about whether the increased small claims court limit would apply to RTA, whiplash, or all claims? The Autumn Statement was very vague.
A: We haven’t yet made that decision. APIL should get its thoughts on this to the MoJ by the end of January.
Q2: How does the MoJ define ‘minor’ whiplash injuries? Is that based on prognosis or value?
A: We had classic whiplash in mind. We haven’t nailed down what we want to put in the consultation – ministers will decide what we will consult on. If there is anything else we should be consulting on, let us know.
Q3: Are you looking for ideas about other ways to reduce insurance premiums and fraudulent whiplash claims?
A: We are concerned about abuse in whiplash claims. We need to beware of ‘silver bullets’ – there are those who argue that there should be more rehabilitation for these injuries but rehab is ripe for abuse.
Q4: What measures are you taking to manage the potential involvement of claims management companies in running these claims, if you increase the small claims court limit?
A: A lot of work is being done on this. A review of the work of the CMC regulator is ongoing and a report is due possibly in March or April. We are looking at other areas including the use of professional McKenzie Friends.
Q5: Do you envisage these small claims being dealt with by legal representatives for the claimant or by litigants in person?
A: Both. We believe these cases are easy enough to be done without legal representation. There will be the ability to use lawyers but there will be costs consequences to that.
Q6: What about claims where liability is denied or if there is contributory negligence?
A: That’s the sort of detail we have yet to consider. The court will decide on the appropriate track.
Q7: Have you considered the costs consequences of dealing with many more litigants-in-person?
A: We will consider this. However, a lot of lower value claims will be coming out of the system anyway as we are removing the right to claim compensation for minor whiplash claims, and as a consequence many of the claims will not run at all.
Q8: Will court procedures remain the same as they are now in the small claims court? Do you expect these claims to operate within the current paper-based system?
A: We will re-visit the pre-action protocols. We are seeking views on that.
Q9: Do you intend to allow litigants-in-person to use the portal for small claims?
Q10: Removing damages for minor whiplash claims will empty the portal of at least half of claims if not more – has the impact on the portal been considered?
A: Volumes are likely to reduce. We can’t say by how much.
Q11: The Autumn Statement referred to figures about fraud. Where did they come from? Did you validate these figures and the premium savings you are relying upon?
A: Industry sources, Government data – we used a range of different sources. The figures used so far are indicative figures and may be revised.
Q12: In an earlier Government response, it was said that safeguards for claimants would be put in place before any increase in the small claims court limit was implemented. What are those safeguards?
A: We are looking at the commitments we made in the last consultation. We will make an announcement in due course.
Q13: How many whiplash claims do you think is the ‘right’ number? You keep saying there are too many, yet claims are falling year on year.
A: Look, the Prime Minister has a lot on and when he is thinking about whiplash he wants the numbers reduced. Why do we have this massive problem in this country compared to other countries? There is a problem here. Ministers are determined to address that. The numbers and costs are still too high. [At this point our president, Jonathan Wheeler pointed out that we have answered this question before, in our Whiplash Report in 2012, which pointed out that the UK has 79 per cent more vehicles per kilometre than any other EU country and the most congested roads. Of course we have more collisions and claims. The officials were aware of these figures from the World Bank, but simply said that the numbers of claims and costs were too high].
Q14: What will be the impact on MedCo? All the experts are being trained to deal with soft tissue injuries. All that investment will be wasted.
A: Medical evidence will still be needed. [We explained that, in fact, a full medical report may not be required just to make a claim for special damages – a GP report may suffice to demonstrate there was an accident and subsequent loss of earnings.]
Q15: When can we expect the response to the MedCo consultation? Before, during, or after this consultation is launched?
A: We are aiming to get the MedCo consultation response out in the New Year, before the small claims consultation goes live.
Q16: Has the MoJ measured the success of anti-fraud measures to date (ie: ban on payment for referrals, MedCo, AskCue etc) and the success of other reforms?
A: Not yet. We’re keeping an eye on the number of claims and premiums.
Q17: What will be the trigger date for any reforms? We are concerned it may be the letter of claim because this will be too far down the line when the client has already had advice on funding and signed ATE insurance etc. You need to tread very carefully.
A: We would welcome further views.
Q18: Are you going to revisit damages-based agreements?
Q19: Will this affect the consultation on fixed costs for clinical negligence claims?
A: Yes. The dates for the consultations are very much in the air, but we aim to be aligned in terms of timing.
Q20: The removal of the right to general damages for a class of injured people is the removal of a right enshrined in law. How do you reconcile that with the proposal in the Autumn Statement for an automatic right to compensation for anyone whose train is delayed by more than 30 minutes? Do we now think that an inconvenience is worthy of compensation but an injury, caused by negligence, with several months or more of discomfort is not?
A: That is a political point and we couldn’t comment.
Q21: What length of consultation are you planning?
A: We are thinking potentially of a shorter consultation period as we are aware that these are not new questions and that most organisations already know what they wish to say and will have data at the ready (we explained that actually the removal of the right to compensation is a new point and that claimant data is spread across a huge number of law firms and that it takes time to gather and collate it. We urged for a full 12 week consultation).
* This is a summary taken from APIL’s contemporaneous notes of the meeting and not a verbatim transcript.
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The Transatlantic slave trade
Fri May 21st 2010 by abagond
The Transatlantic slave trade (1501-1867), known by some in Texas as the Atlantic triangular trade, sold at least 12.5 million black Africans as slaves to work for white landowners on the other side of the ocean. Of these 1.8 million died at sea. Most of the rest were worked to death within seven years in the sugar cane fields of Brazil and the Caribbean.
The slave trade reached its height in the 1780s. A third of those sold were women. Towards the end a fourth were children!
Because the big money was in sugar only 4% came to the cotton and tobacco fields of North America. Three-fourths of those came from West Africa, the rest from what is now Congo, Angola and Mozambique.
While Europeans did catch some of their own slaves, they generally bought them from Africans. At first the Africans sold them prisoners of war but later as the market grew wars were fought to get slaves to sell.
A common white belief is that Africans “sold their own” as slaves. That is based on yet another common white belief: that Africa is a country. Africans did not sell their own: they sold their enemies. This became much easier to do once Europeans brought the gun to Africa and supplied a ready market for slaves.
Africans practised slavery long before the Europeans showed up, but the European kind was a different beast:
It was on a much vaster scale – millions, not thousands.
It was based on skin colour.
It was lifelong and fell upon one’s children too.
If you were caught you were put in chains and marched to a slave fort on the coast. Because you were on foot that could take months. About one in five – 3 million in all – died in these death marches.
Once at the fort you were put behind bars and there you waited for a slave ship and a good wind. That might take yet more months. And if the ship was not full it would spend weeks or months visiting yet other slave forts along the coast to fill up.
The Middle Passage:
It took as little as a month to get to Brazil, two months or more to get to North America.
Ships were packed so full that you had just enough room to lay down. Sometimes you did not even have enough room to roll over and lay on your side. It was dark and hot and airless and you lived in shit, piss, vomit and menstrual blood. The ship’s crew raped the women and girls. You had little to eat but even worse you had little to drink: fresh water was extremely limited on the high seas.
Disease was common. In the 1500s as many as half died on board. In the 1800s that dropped to 5%. Some who lived went mad.
So many slaves came that it was not until the 1840s and the Irish Potato Famine that more whites than blacks crossed the Atlantic.
Guinea Coast
descendants:
Some numbers on Black Americans
moral arguments:
The slave trade was immoral
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 15:04:12 Thaddeus
It took a month to get to Brazil, two months or more to get to North America.
It could take far longer, depending on what port the ship sailed from and where it went to. The two big slave trading ports in Brazil were Rio and Salvador. Slaves going from southern Africa to Rio could take months to get there, given prevailing winds and currents.
Recall that back in those days, unlike what that map would indicate, nobody sailed in straight lines: you had to follow the prevailing winds. In the South Atlantic, they run counter-clockwise. So a ship from Angola would probably sail north from the Tropic of Cancer, cross the Atlantic, and then have to sail back down to Rio in a big circle.
A long trip, any road.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 15:33:29 Mel
I guarantee there will be whites here saying: “that was so long ago. Why bring up the past?”
Y’know, that slave ship loading diagram is one of the most iconic images of the middle passage every produced in the west.
Does anyone know anything about its history or social conditions of production? I mean, what was it produced FOR? A court case? A “how to” manual for the slave trade? As an illustration of an ex-slave’s narrative…?
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 15:58:10 J
12 million is usually the conservative estimate, depending on what sources you utilise.
Whatever the figure?? It does not usually take into account the amounts killed in wars and the long march to the coasts.
And a very good point you make about ‘Africans selling their own’, which unfortunately based on ‘self-hate’ and a lack of knowledge of history.
There is also another side to this point. None of us should be surprised if a country would sell their own.
I think there was one other group that were sold and that was those at the bottom of the society.
There is nothing extraordinary about this except in this instance a person would be sold because of ‘status’ and not tribal identity, or a ‘prisoner of war’ – back then there was no such thing as a collective African identity.
And again African slavery of which I guess you can identify two influences:
1. Islamic slavery
2. indigeneous slavery.
Many commentators suggest that even though aspects of Islamic slavery was brutal. On the macro level, it was completely different to the process of ‘chattel slavery’ in the West.
If I may suggest that at some point, you could do a counterpart to this post and discuss the ‘East African Slave Trade’, on the East Coast of Africa, that took Africans to places in the Middle East, islands in the Indian oceans (??) etc.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 15:59:49 FG
Excellent summary, Abagond!
The map suggests that New World Afrodescendents searching for their roots should look more to West Africa than Egypt or the Swahili-speaking peoples.
That is if you do not believe people migrate FG.
And Swahili is for the East African Slave Trade
Perhaps you can create another post Abagond, because directly after the slave trade you see ‘New Imperialism’. This would all tie in nicely and be the logical sequence of event regarding the continent
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 16:44:56 Patricia Kayden
Very educational. Shows how strong Blacks are that 12.5 million slaves have become well over 100 million strong throughout the New World.
Also, while we know that “Africans sold their own” is a popular refrain, it must also be pointed out that there were Africans who openly opposed and fought against the enslavement of other Africans. That is often missed in the discussion — as it is made out that it was kind Europeans who put an end to the slave trade.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 16:45:04 realist
“The Transatlantic slave trade…known by some in Texas as the Atlantic triangular trade”
It’s like 1984. Sadly, the term will be used in textbooks around the country (not just Texas) unless people protest and/or write their congressperson demanding such nonsense not be taught to their children in standardized textbooks. Countless other garbage (including implicit evolution denial in sceince textbooks) will be forced upon the education of American children if we do not act.
“Africans did not sell their own: they sold their enemies.”
I agree with that statement completely. Moreover, transatlantic slavery is a disgusting legacy of western European civilization. It is remarkable, however, that during the period in discussion (1501-1867) western Europeans would not “sell their enemies” if the enemies in question were white. Black Subsaharan Africans, on the other hand, continue to sell other black people into slavery to this day. In Haiti, such a domestic slave trade exists and was recently documented in a New York Times blog piece. (http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/haitian-tradition-is-criticized-as-child-slavery/) The preceding link includes a gritty video documenting the lives of some child domestic slaves around Port-au-Prince.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 17:35:40 Y
Excellent, Abagond. It seems a lot of people focus so much on the slaves that made it to the New World that they forget about the millions that died along the way, and the horrendous conditions they lived in.
I know I would have died on board, or I would have killed myself…Definitely wouldnt have made it.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 17:53:36 Natasha W
But I wanted to point out that the map in the post is inaccurate. For instance, a substantial portion of slaves taken to the Southeastern areas of Georgia up through the South Carolina/North Carolina border were from Sierra Leone and Senegambia. And peoples captured from the Bight of Biafra were sent to the Virginia/Maryland area in large numbers. This is backed up by historical documents and genetic testing.
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 19:27:28 Dahoman X
Abagond wrote:
“While Europeans did catch some of their own slaves, they generally bought them from Africans.”
This was true only in the latter phase of the slave trade. During the first centuries of this “trade”, the slaves were caught through razzias by the european crews, as evidenced by numerous reports by white captains and traders.
The second phase saw the creation of forts and trading post along the coast, as well as the rise of african auxiliaries of the slave trade and the intervention of europeans in the politics of the african kingdoms.
One can’t understand the 3rd and last phase (the emergence of coastal african slaver kingdoms such as Danxome (Dahomey)) if one is not aware of this process.
Abagond, would you happen to read french? If so I might find you some links from an african forum I know where all the process is discussed.
“so much on the slaves that made it to the New World that they forget about the millions that died along the way, and the horrendous conditions they lived in”.
This is partly because of the lack of written documents. This is one of the major problems with history as a social science.
However, by the time the slaves were on land, I believe there were more historical accounts.
Here is one such account of the Middle Passage
Fifty Days on Board a Slave-Vessel: In the Mozambique Channel April and May, 1843
http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Days-Board-Slave-Vessel-Mozambique/dp/0933121466#reader_0933121466
From my memory most of those in the Caribbean are from what would be Ghana and Nigeria (Benin).
Brazil – Congo
Slave Trade & African-American Ancestry
http://wysinger.homestead.com/mapofafricadiaspora.html
on Wed May 26th 2010 at 23:54:55 peanut
Yes, i hate that lie used to excuse european enslavement of africans. Europeans enslaved/ mistreated their own too. Look at how the slovak slaves were tortured and mistreated by their hungarian overlords…research Erzebet bathory to get a good picture of that. Furthermore, there were plenty of africans who tried to stop the sale of african slaves to europeans, such as Queen Nzinga.
I read a book about slavery in Antigua…its a sad thing and a brutal history.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 00:17:22 Jess
“The Transatlantic slave trade (1501-1867), known by some in Texas as the Atlantic triangular trade”
How is that bad? I learned it that way too. We were taught that both mean the same thing, not just in one way. If anything it gives you the whole picture of the trade.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 00:56:44 leigh204
It really saddens me that people could do such horrible things to each other. I cannot fathom what these slaves had to endure. The slave trade was evil and disgusting.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 03:08:05 Thaddeus
Europeans enslaved/ mistreated their own too.
Some people on this board will be surprised to learn that.
Of course, Peanut could just be reiterating the old “The Irish were slaves, too” myth, right…?
It really saddens me that people could do such horrible things to each other.
Ironically enough, just saw a trailer today which deals with immigration into the U.S. from a Brazilian point of view. We’ve just had a big debate on immigration here. Obviously enough to me, things haven’t changed much. Self-claimed anti-racist activists on this blog would happily see families torn apart and people shipped from one side of the planet to another in chains, kept for months in a time in dungeons awaiting transhipment, etc.
If people who claim to be anti-racist activists on this blog can look that sort of thing in the eye today and say “Fair go. It’s only right”, why would anyone presume that we’ve learned much of anything since 1750?
The targets of inhuman behavior shift around a bit, but it’s always there.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 03:50:18 AB
i would recomend an independent documentary called 500 years later. it tells the whole story. we watched most of it in my africa in cinema class. http://www.hulu.com/watch/93209/500-years-later
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 10:31:01 Hathor
After the importation of slaves became illegal, they were smuggled in through Louisiana for Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia cotton growing. Most of these slaves were from other parts of Africa. The slaves from parts of West Africa were chosen because they had the rice growing skills and a resistance to malaria which was pertinent to the rice growing colonies.
There were only certain African groups that captured slaves and considering the amount of that population, I don’t agree that Africans including Arabs did most of the slave catching.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 10:35:13 Mira
This is a good post. I knew about the numbers and the time needed to sail, but I didn’t know about the regions of Africa where the slaves came from. I used to think it was more of central Africa; I had no idea about slaves coming from Mozambique.
Now, speaking of slavery, I think people should once and for all understand how horrible slavery was, and just because “Africans” and Arabs and people in the antiquity did it, it’s not an excuse. First of all, it’s wrong. If it’s wrong to kill and enslave a man, you don’t get a pass if someone else did before you. Plus- and I don’t try to minimize suffering of slaves in antiquity or those enslaved by non-whites – but whites often see western civilization as the best, completely fair, respecting human rights, etc, etc- and they were the ones who did this. And last, but not the least, in most of the other forms of slavery, you were able to buy your freedom, and/or you were enslaved for a given period of time (3, 7 years). Also, if you were an educated individual, or a craftsman, or you had any special skills, you were able to continue practising your craft or become a tutor in someone’s family (so I guess your live was a little bit less horrible). Not here.
Now, I disagree about skin colour as an important difference: enslaving humans based on skin colour isn’t any better or worse than enslaving them based on religion, or ethnic group, or any other criteria.
But even if they were, Hathor, so what? It doesn’t change the fact whites were ones enslaving those people. They didn’t take them to America and free them.
But it is important to note that, in any case, “Africans” didn’t capture “their own”- they captured their enemies. Africa is not uniform. Hey, white Americans and Russians are whites, and yet, they were (are?) enemies. And you can even say most of the Arabs are whites (they are Caucasians) so someone could say whites are attacking “their own”.
I am old enough to remember how Black folks looked different depending upon where they were from. Even the accents were different.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 12:02:38 J
Cheers Hathor,
Do you know where the other slaves were from, and would you like to say anything more on the matter??
Its funny, just as I was typing I remember a similar thing also happened in Jamaica, but I cannot remember any of the details where these Africans came from.
Anyhow suffice to say these ‘Africans’ also merged in with ‘other Jamaicans’ to become ‘Jamaicans’.
This is the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Alas-Kongo-Indentured-Immigration-1841-1865/dp/0801823080
“So what? It doesn’t change the fact whites were ones enslaving those people. They didn’t take them to America and free them
Indeed a very valid point.
There is another point to this but this time from the ‘slavers side’
Unfortunately leaving aside other political issues like prisoner of wars from other tribes, ‘pariahs of society’ who were to become slaves. This was a very lucrative business that any unscrupulous character could profit immensely from.
Well, I know there are some people who think whites have cruelty and a need to enslave others in their blood. But these things are not born with someone’s white skin; they are products of society, politics and other things that give them power. Indeed, there were whites who were enslaved/suffered by the hands or other whites and non-whites. And yes, there a non-whites who captured their enemies, and Arabs who enslaved people, etc etc.
But to use this argument to derail any discussion about this specific slavery is not a good thing, and it shows basic misunderstanding. So what if Egyptians, Greeks and Romans had slaves? In what way, exactly, does this make transatlantic slavery less horrible? Especially given the fact you were often able to free yourself in ancient slavery and you were often enslaved on a given period of time (3 years for example).
“But to use this argument to derail any discussion about this specific slavery is not a good thing, and it shows basic misunderstanding”
However, it is needed though, because if you look at ‘Western civilisation’ from a historical point of view. There is no remorse nor has there been regard to slavery, and in this sense the derailment (ie ‘red herring’) becomes all the more vital as a tool.
I best stop here because I can see myself heading towards reparation ha ha ha…
No but seriously, I stand by the above.
And with regard to my own comments:
“This was a very lucrative business that any unscrupulous character could profit immensely from”.
Even today – these are the only ones I can remember but there are many more – companies who were formed because of slavery
Tate & Lyle (sugar company)
And even today , such companies still continue to earn millions which otherwise would not have been possible without slavery
I said what I said, because I am so tired of the commentary being, but Black people did it too. These comments not only are made during a post about slavery, they are made even in the context of explaining the legacy slavery left or how it has psychologically effected Black people to this day. I am sure there will some comment here that will blame all slavery on Black people, as if it is only in Black’s DNA.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 15:19:14 Natasha W
Generally true, although I wouldn’t lump all of the Caribbean together because they don’t all have the same origins. For example, many that were brought to Jamaica were the Kongo, who reside in present-day Zaire, Congo, and Angola.
Not necessarily. There were plenty of those from present-day Ghana and Nigeria (mainly Yoruba and Ewe) that were sent to Brazil, as well as others.
No one knew exactly where they came from, but comparing pictures of people in my geography books, people that were from the cotton states looked more like thy came from what we would call the Congo. Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Virginia looked more like people from West Africa. Every now and then I would see people with features that looked as if they were from Kenya, like Thomas Mboya’s people. I had met several Kenyans when I was in high school. I know that there are several different groups in Kenya, that why I made a reference. My paternal grandfather looked much like he came from Ghana. He was only one generation out of slavery. But more than likely his ancestors came from Sierra Leone, because he might be called a Geechee.
I understand you. I didn’t reply to your comment to argue with you, but to agree with you.
Since this post is the one discussing the slave sources, I wanted to dismiss the whole “africans/arabs/whoever did it too!” argument before it started.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 17:25:51 Kwamla
Another great post by Abagond. which I commend.
Any time the full comprehension and realization of the transatlantic slave trade is made bare, then discussed.
It never fails to amaze me how justifiable it can be made to be seen if it can be argued or proved that Africans were also complicit in this too.
Lets “suppose” this was true. SO WHAT!!!!????
What does it say about the so called humanity of the Europeans? Where was the so called moral superiority?
The fact that they deemed this was OK for 500 years must surely say something about the mind of Europeans?
And perhaps someone can tell me where is the historical evidence of Africans or any other peoples of colour systematically brutalizing, dehumanizing and lawfully disregarding the lives of human beings in this way for 100’s of years?
There isn’t any!!! The closest being perhaps the Jews during the 2nd world war but guess what? Thats was Europeans again!!!!
Has anybody noticed a pattern here?
There’s pretty good information that
most of the primitive capital accumulation in Brazil came from slave-trading rather than mining or sugar-making.
With regards to the trans-atlantic slave trade, here’s some basic facts that people often forget about it that are really necessary:
1) It occurred roughly over a 400 year period and the locus of slaving moved several times during that period. Speaking very generally, it tended to move south and east as time went on.
2) Different European and African peoples were highly active in it at different periods.
3) Technologies of slave trading changed radically during the period.
4) Relatively speaking, what’s today the U.S. was a late-comer to the game. It thus got few slaves from the northern parts of Africa and those that it did get tended to be concentrated in places of early colonization such as the North Carolina seaboard.
So to say “such-and-such a region got slaves from such-and-so a point in Africa” is generally a simplification.
on Thu May 27th 2010 at 18:29:39 MerriMay
Agreed Kwamla,
The slave trade was truly tragic, I can’t begin to imagine what kind of depraved minds would pack their fellow human beings in such conditions, words fail me.
Blacks can commit a thousand crimes, it won’t in any way match the horror of what Europeans have done to them. Never!
Enslaving West Africa, colonizing the rest, the supine attitude of Europeans towards Africa makes me sick!
Really interesting
There is one aspect of the trade journey that is not mentioned here and was so horrific that Malcolm X suggested it had to be written out from nearly all the history books.
I had posted what he had to say on this matters on here – can’t quite remember where though)??
Seasoning Camps
“Meltzer also states that 33% of Africans would have died in the first year at seasoning camps found throughout the Caribbean.[54] Many slaves shipped directly to North America bypassed this process; however most slaves (destined for island or South American plantations) were likely to be put through this ordeal.
The enslaved people were tortured for the purpose of “breaking” them (like the practice of breaking horses) and conditioning them to their new lot in life.
Jamaica held one of the most notorious of these camps. All in all, 5 million Africans died in these camps reducing the final number of Africans to about 10 million.[54]”
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_slave_trade
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 00:05:27 J
Took a long while to find the excerpt from Malcolm X:
“Our people weren’t brought right to this country. They were dropped off in the West Indian islands in the Caribbean…
Why?… This was the breaking-in grounds. They would break them in down there.
When they broke them in, they would bring the ones whose spirit had been broken on to America. They had all kinds of tactics for breaking them in. They bred fear into them, for one thing…
And this is why they took the role of the ‘slave maker’ out of history. It was so criminal that they don’t even dare to write about it…
I read in one book how the slave maker used to take a pregnant woman…and make her watch as her man would be tortured and put to death.
[Another] had trees that he planted in positions where he would bend them and tie them, and then tie the hand of a Black man to one, a hand to the other, and his legs to two more, and he’d cut the rope. And when he cut the rope, the tree would snap up and pull the arm of the [slave] right out of his socket, pull him up into four different parts.
I’ll show you books where you can read it, they write about it.
They used to take a Black woman who would be pregnant and tie her up by her toes, let her be hanging head down, and they would take the knife and cut her stomach open, let that Black unborn child fall out, and then stomp its head, in the ground.
I’ll show you books where they write about this… ‘Slave Trade by Spears; From Slavery to Freedom by John Hope Franklin; Negro Family in U.S by Frazier touches upon it…
‘Anti-slavery’ by Dwight Lowell Dummond…”
Malcolm X on Afro-American History, Pathfinder Press…
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 01:13:52 Menelik Charles
@J,
Malcolm X’ on Afro-American History is one of the greatest, most accessible, books I’ve ever read. It would make a fine introductory reader for any African-American (especially male) wishing uplift themselves out of mental slavery. Indeed, it should be required reading in all US prisons.
Menelik Charles
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 02:57:23 Thaddeus
@Merrimay
Don’t you mean “lupine”?
Re: seasoning camps. The Wiki sez that South American slaves were put through this:
Meltzer also states that 33% of Africans would have died in the first year at seasoning camps found throughout the Caribbean. Many slaves shipped directly to North America bypassed this process; however most slaves (destined for island or South American plantations) were likely to be put through this ordeal.
Sorry, I call bulls$t on that. South American slaves were not shipped to Carribean before being sent to Brazil – and let’s face it, 95% of South American slaves came through Brazil. Either Meltzer got it wrong or (more likely) the Wikidiot quoting him got it wrong.
My favorite source for this topic is Hugh Thomas’ The Slave Trade.
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 03:50:26 Paisley
MerriMay: “Blacks can commit a thousand crimes, it won’t in any way match the horror of what Europeans have done to them. Never!”
I totally agree. And let’s not forget European/white atrocities against the Australian Aboriginals, the Maoris, the Tasmanians, the indigenous Americans, etcetera, etc., on and on, ad infinitum….
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 08:49:40 MerriMay
@ Thad
Supine still stands, don’t play professor with me, you’ll only fail.
I used the metaphorical ‘supine’ hand as in a ‘gimme gimme’ attitude to Africa.
Secondly, I meant it as an indifference, careless, lazy, negligent(insert other meanings of the word) attitude to Africa.
Here we go again,
Thad in his role as RR and No_Slappz…
The thought that Whites could be incredibly evil to Blacks pains him so much that he has to reject the contention.
What he attempts to do is clever – well not really -. He rejects the contention of ‘seasoning camps’ but remains strangely silence on the brutality devised by the slaveowners. Almost as if that part is at least true, but he does not have an argument, or anything by which he can knockk that idea down, otherwise he would.
As a lecturer one would expect him to draw on his expertise to critique it.
However, because he has probably have not heard this thing before (here read too arrogant or a ‘troll’ to admit it). He has to suggests that Meltzer has it wrong.
However, this creates its own problems. Since if Meltzer is wrong. Then Malcolm X is also wrong and the references that he cited would also be incorrect.
This is one of the problems that can occur when you are schooled (or here read fooled) in ‘eurocentricism’ and over-rely on authors who are steeped in that tradition.
I am not surprised taht a person like you would therefore use Hugh Thomas as your reference. As the Americans might say a Johnny-come-lately to the scene.
And here we go further, one more reference to add to the list, in addition to the ones quoted by Malcolm X:
“Seasoning was a process conducted during the Atlantic slave trade for the purpose of “breaking” slaves. The practice conditioned the African captives for their new lot in life, newly arrive black African captive would have to be trained into the daily rigors that await them in the Americas. This training was carried out on Plantations in the Caribbean such as Jamaica. Then the conditioned captives were taken to the American south to be worked as a slave.
Estimated mortality rates for this process vary from 7% to 50% with duration between one and four years.[1]
Most slaves destined for island or South American plantations were likely to be put through this ordeal, though slaves shipped directly to North America bypassed this process. Jamaica held one of the most notorious of these camps. [2]
The process of seasoning had a strong profit motive for example, as economists state the average price of adult male slaves in Jamaica in the 1770’s was 52% higher than “New Negroes” (Africans who came to a New World).[3]
1. Kiple, K.F. The Caribbean Slave: A Biological History, p. 65.
2. Meltzer, Milton. Slavery: A World History. Da Capo Press, 1993.
3. Trevor, B. and Morgan, K. The Dynamics of the Slave Market and Slave Purchasing Patterns in Jamaica, 1655-1788. The William and Mary Quarterly, Third Series, Vol. 58, No. 1, New Perspectives on the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Jan., 2001), pp. 205-228
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasoning_(slave)
So what does this all mean??
In a nutshell, Thad is the ‘White liberal’ that Steve Biko warned about, and even Malcolm X also.
He is that ‘Great White Man’, do not worry about the other one (with that tag) who has taken up the ‘White Man’s Burden’ to teach the docile natives, their history and how best they should obtain their freedom also as part of the process, but yet at the same time maintaining the same White world order.
An ‘academic’ troll
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 10:45:37 Kwamla
Interesting to see how the trail of this discussion goes…
While comments from myself , MerriMay, Paisley, J, etc.. attempt to reflect on the culpability or responsibility of Europeans for behaving in this way…TIME AND TIME AGAIN!!!
Others seem preoccupied with establishing the precise statistics of which slaves came from or were sent where..??
Why is this so important ???
This is the level of reflection. As if it were some “tragic”, unintentional vast migration of peoples which took place so many years ago, and where the true facts or statistics have become obscured over time. But it happened… As did say the Roman civilization or the industrial revolution which took place over many years both of which had their ups and downs!!!
Again these tired old reflections refuse to examine or challenge the mind or motives of a people who would allow and STILL CONTINUE to allow such abhorrent behavior and practices to continue today.
It may not be so OVERT as in the case of industrialized fellow human slavery 200 years ago but that uncaring mentality still lingers on in the form of cruelty and disregard for peoples of colour, animals, the Earths environment etc…
This is not simply a question of apportioning blame, guilt or extracting apologies from any one race of people; or mounting an argument for reparations (another discussion) its about recognizing, acknowledging and owning up to collective PAST actions and behaviors.
Such honest, personal, DEEP opening up reflections become the guiding determinants for the way we wish FUTURE collective actions and behaviors to be seen and implemented.
What are the signs that such a global humanitarianism or Earth centered holistic approach is taking place today ???
I live in optimism …
I still like “lupine” better.
No, I don’t reject the notion of seasoning camps. I reject the statement of the Wiki you linked us to, which claims that South American slaves were sent through seasoning camps in the CARRIBEAN.
As for the brutality of the situation, that is evident.
Its not clear to me what you are saying here, or whether this is one of your mis-understandings??
It is being staed that some slaves taken from Africa went to the Caribbean so as to be ‘broken in like horses’ before they were then transported on to their final destination, so that they could become ‘good slaves’.
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 12:36:04 Hathor
The discussion about where slaves come from actually dispels the myth that all Africans participated in the slave trade.
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 12:57:57 abagond
According to the Wikipedia article only about one in six African city states and kingdoms that knew about the slave trade took part in it.
I remember reading be that some of the African rulers were oblivious to the extent of the horrors of the slave trade, in its early period. Since once the slaves were sold that was it and this may make some sort of sense in the context of what slavery as an institution in Africa being ‘different’ to ‘chattel slavery’.
However, much later the rulers became fully cognizant of what was taking place, and in some instance rulers were held to ransom by the Colonial powers to provide slaves.
This is also another feature rarely discussed on why/how the slaves were provided.
Thad you really are a character, even though my ancestors in South Africa, were not subject to slavery, but of a colonial sort- a separate thread I’ll concede, it still pains me greatly to read about what fellow blacks went through.
Interesting observation that J has made about you, your complete indifference to it, the complete absence of outrage on your part speaks volumes. The hell with your geographical trail of slaves because as usual you bulldoze over others’ very valid points.
I’m not saying tear you hair out but for goodness sake where is the respect for these people???
I suppose this qualifies as commiseration on your part:
WTH?
Why do you constantly undermine the integrity of a subject as historically atrocious with your crap?? If you have nothing meaningful to add, just gag it.
Which leads to my second point.
You like ‘lupine’ better?? Cobblers!!! You take it upon yourself to correct things that don’t even warrant it??
Your arrogance is as usual insulting!! I don’t care what you like!
Regarding those specific sources in the Wiki, J, let’s go directly to them, shall we?
Kiple (The Caribbean Slave: A Biological History) does not mention the majority of South American bound slaves heading through Carribean seasoning camps. In fact, he barely mentions South America AT ALL in his book and when he does, it’s as a comparative pole for his main focus: the Carribean. When he mentions slaves bound for South America via Jamaica, he’s talking about the Guyanas and some northern spanish colonies. This trade was a drop in the bucket compared to that of the rest of South America.
So no, Kiple does not sustain the hypothesis that most slaves bound for South America were put through Carribean seasoning camps.
Let’s turn to Meltzer. Like most English-language historians of slavery, he barely mentions South America or Brazil. This, in fact, is one of the reasons one needs to temper these early authors with “Johnny-come-latelies” like Thomas, who understand that most slavery took place under the Portuguese and Spanish flags. Early English-language authors were far too willing to take the experience of British colonies as some sort of pan-Atlantic norm.
Meltzer does not mention most South American slaves IN GENERAL being shipped through Carribean seasoning camps, certainly not on page 65 and, as far as I can see, nowhere else in the book.
On to Trevor and Morgan. They do indeed mention slaves being transhipped to South America from Jamaica, but again, only to the northern tier of colonies, particularly British Guyana (which makes some sense).
None of these sources thus sustain the hypothesis that most South American bound slaves went through Carribean seasoning camps before being resold to South America. As I said, that appears to be a wiki error created by injudicious copy-pasting from other internet articles.
Metzler is not wrong, he’s just been poorly quoted: most of the ENGLISH trade did indeed go through Jamaica. The English, however, weren’t selling slaves to Brazil, the America’s largest consumer of slaves.
With regards to Thomas, why J thinks an author should be dismissed just because he’s written more recently on a topic is beyond me. In general, more recent books have BETTER data than older books.
Here’s what Thomas has to say on the subject of “seasoning” in a South American context:
The main ports for receiving slaves in South America were Rio (for the Portuguese) and Caratenga (for the Spanish – far less than Rio, however: 3000 slaves a year at its peak). In both ports, slaves were dumped into holding baracks on the outskirts of town, where they were left until a buyer came along. In Rio, slaves at this point were more often “fattened up” than sadistically beaten. This wasn’t because slave dealers were nice guys and humanitarians: the horrors of the middle passage left many Africans on death’s door and every dead slave was that much less profit.
Nevertheless, deaths in these barracks continued at an astounding rate. So bad that mass cemeteries needed to be dug near the Valongo, Rio’s slave trading street (and these were rediscovered during urban improvement projects in the 20th century). Thomas remarks that slave traders SHOULD have taken much better care of their “wares”, if the logic was simple capitalism. However, even more modern research by Brazilian scholars, shows that the care given to slaves in barracks depended quite a lot on the general economy of the time.
A booming economy would mean huge demand and quick turnover. Under these conditions, slaves would spend little time in the Valongo barracks and even the sickest would be picked up by desperate planters and miners. Traders didn’t care much about slave health in boom conditions: turnover was far more important.
When the economy slowed down, however, quality became more important and care could increase in order to increase the “shelf-life” of the slave. In a really bad economic downturn, however, the trader could simply decide that costs for maintaining the slaves alive could outweigh their possible sale value and simply let them die.
There was nothing approximating an organized “seasoning camp” on the Valongo, however, where slaves were systematically tortured to ensure obedience. Again, not because the Portuguese slave dealers were nice guys but because it was too much effort and cost. Why bother? The trader wasn’t a conscientous employee of the Great White Conspiracy to Subdue the Negro: he was an independent businessman, looking to make as much money as he could, as quick as he could by selling human flesh and souls. In Brazil, that meant “get ’em in and get ’em out” as quick as possible. Teaching the slaves obedience was not the Brazilian slave trader’s problem: it was the slave master’s problem.
Thomas has this to say about Jamaica as a transshipment point:
English ports were more brutal and less hygenic, but slaves brought to Jamaica for sale in Spanish America tended to be treated better than those sold elsewhere.
“Seasoning” was more often than not a general process which supposedly lasted a year or two and began with the slave barracks in African ports. Slaves would pass through two or three hands before getting to their final owners and, as they passed along, they’d be brutually treated as a matter of course. This was generally not because of some specific, thought-out plan to break the slaves’ will: it was the inevitable by-product of treating human beings as merchandise. Of course, ANY rebellion under these sorts of conditions was met with immediate and brutal violence, but again, not because this was some well-oiled, death-camp like machine, but precisely because it wasn’t. It was very often a poorly organized venture in which huges sums of money were being floated and could be won or lost on a throw of destiny’s dice. A plague sweeping through a cargo of slaves could bankrupt a dealer in one fell swoop. As Abolition inched closer and it became ever more clear that the trade from Africa would one day be stopped, traders began cramming their boats to the decks with slaves. The conditions for rebellion were, as one can well imagine, ripe and rebellion was the thing slave traders feared most, precisely because they didn’t have full control over their human cargo. It was a constant promise.
Now, I’m not as well acquainted with late-18th century British slavery as I am with the Brazilian varieties, but if there were a people who could have seriously contemplated the organization necessary for “seasoning camps”, it definitely would have been the British. That Enlightenment ethic could very well have produced some rationalist attempt to set up a camp where slaves’ wills were systematically broken. I’m willing to accept that as a hypothesis, given more proof than a Wikipedia article which misquotes an author.
What is definitely a fact, given the state of our knowledge on this issue, is that the vast majority of South American slaves did not pass through Jamaica or any other Carribean camp: they came through Rio and Salvador. And there is no indication that I’ve seen that anything like these camps operated here.
Note that this doesn’t mean that Brazilian slavery was not brutal.
Now, Kwamla asks “Why is this so important?”
Because this is the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the black presence in the Americas, the very history that black people have been deprived of. If you want history, you have to accept that it doesn’t always play out in accordance with your prejudices. If yopu want to know what happened back then, you have to really look at it.
As I mentioned in Abagond’s post on the Cherokee Trail of Tears, glossing one or another act of inhumanity as The Holocaust does not help us understand what happened. Slavery, like Indian reservations, had a complex history and had its OWN PARTICULAR coordinates of oppressions and brutalities. Imagining Dantesque slave seasoning camps where all slaves are systematically tortured to incur obedience leads us away from the REAL brutalities which occurred. As metaphor, the “death camp” has some explicatory power: as history, it confounds explanation and ends up creating myth.
And isn’t it one of black america’s complaints that too much of black history has been shrouded in myth?
Here’s one side effect mythologization produces:
Here in Rio (and in Salvador) we had an institution that was as bad or worse than the “seasoning camp”: the public slave prison, where masters could send unruly slaves to be tortured. Of course, if we’re going to get hung up on the myth of Brazilian slaves in Jamaican seasoning camps, we’ll never be able to discuss the REAL institutions which were used to break rebellious slaves, are we?
This returns to my wife’s article on the Black American Imperial Eye (https://abagond.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/black-brazil-in-the-black-gringo-gaze/) : concentrating on the English-speaking transatlantic slavery and black experience as the norm creates a virtuality where (in this case) Jamaica becomes far more important than the Valongo, even though far many more black Americans’ ancestors (and J, please note that “America” does not mean the U.S. in this instance) came through the Valongo than through Kingston.
Brazilian black history is considered to be so secondary, so in fact inconcievable, that even to bring up the simple FACT that Brazilian slaves weren’t transhipped through Jamaica is enough to get one castigized as a violence-denying racist.
Again…you miss the point Hathor. It doesn’t really matter!!!
So what if they did? The point is what does it say about a specific group of people – Europeans – who unequivocally endorsed this mass trade of human beings??
So lets say most African nations actively played a part in capturing and selling slaves to Europeans does that make this any less of a de-humanizing act on the part of Europeans? Could it then be seen as just a bit of fair trade that got out of hand?
But of course then you would have to agree that if it had been the other way round. That is if African’s had discovered Europe they would have similarly entered in to deals with various European countries and started shipping white slaves back to Africa?
And if we could establish that the majority of European countries actively colluded with the African traders then this would have made things Ok. It would have been fair trade again? Both sides just as equally to blame as the other
One more historically example: Japan attacks the US in the battle of Pearl Harbour so the US drops the Atomic bomb on one of Japans major cites killing and injuring 100,000s of people. This was justified YES?. Because we can prove historically accurately here that Japan did attack the US destroying much equipment and many 100’s of US lives.
Or are you still not getting the point here?
Here’s where I think the misunderstanding is.
The wiki article J linked us to says this:
Most slaves destined for island or South American plantations were likely to be put through this ordeal…
Note: most slaves.
J interprets that to mean:
It is being staed that some slaves taken from Africa went to the Caribbean so as to be ‘broken in like horses’ before they were then transported on to their final destination…
Note: some slaves.
I have no objection to the idea that some slaves went through “seasoning camps” in Jamaica, beyond the fact that it would be interesting to see a primary source on this, rather than what appears to be a Wiki misquote of a secondary source cut and pasted from another internet source.
I DO object to what the Wiki quite clearly says, that most south-american bound slaves went through these Jamaican camps. That would only make sense in terms of the ENGLISH slave trade to South America, which was a small drop in a very large bucket.
MerriMay, “lupine” means “wolf-like”. It was not intended as a correction but as a bitter commentary. A commentary on the situation, not your grammar.
The hell with your geographical trail of slaves because as usual you bulldoze over others’ very valid points.
First of all, my making I point hardly prevents anyone else here from doing so.
Secondly, the only point I’m criticizing is the idea that the majority of South American slaves passed through Carribean seasoning camps. That is simply wrong. All points, of course, are valid but “valid” does not mean “correct”.
So no, I’m not preventing anyone’s opinion from being heard and no, I’m not “invalidating”.
Interesting observation that J has made about you, your complete indifference to it, the complete absence of outrage on your part speaks volumes.
So outrage is the measure of correct history, is it. MerryMay?
Look, right above me, right now as I type, a Military Police helicopter is flying towards Santo Amaro favela. It’s been buzzing the favela for an hour now and has twice exchanged automatic weapons fire with residents.
I have things right in front of me to get outraged over.
When I look at history, I look at it to try to see how we got to this situation HERE. I find that outrage doesn’t help much in that task. It doesn’t help the dead of two centuries ago and – more often than not – it blinds me to very important clues.
“Outrage” comes from a base feeling that one believes one already knows the truth. I know very few truths and most of the ones I thought I knew have not withstood the light of reason.
I believe that slavery was evil: that is a basic truth I hold to. I DO NOT believe – as most Americans seem to do – that having classified something as evil, I can now be on my merry and make believe whatever the hell I want about it. To me, if something is evil, it requires even GREATER attention and less presumption. And presumption is precisely what outrage generates.
Your mileage obviously varies. I respect that. Please respect my view as well.
It matters to me, when I see it being used to deflect the discussions.
What you say is not in dispute as far as I am concerned and I understand what you are saying.
I am not the kind of person who wants history rewritten in the pursuit of a racist agenda. When you have Black folks saying “Africans did it too” and Black folks have benefited from slavery, being an apologist for white privileged conservatives, I consider this to be a serious problem for Black folk.
Abagond started this post with a reference to the changes that the Texas board of education made for the criteria of their textbooks. Slavery is now a euphemism. Arizona has passed bill to forbid the schools from teaching any ethnic studies. Do you think that history now taught in Arizona will now be inclusive?
If this trend continues, it wont matter as you say, because there will nothing of slavery taught. Not even in the context of the constitution. The Texas BOE also is minimizing Thomas Jefferson and some other founders, base on their religious beliefs. So I can’t see the topic of 3/5ths ever coming up.
Do you think preteens are going to take upon themselves to become scholars?
Thaddeus
You have a curious deposition towards taking most comments by others here on a personal level. This has resulted in you having to write copious responses to defend your apparent “sleights” at the hands of MerriMay, J and possible others.
If you could leave this aside for one moment as, again, I would say to you its not really that important in the context of what we are discussing here: The Transatlantic slave trade
Your major contribution appears to be:
“…the only point I’m criticizing is the idea that the majority of South American slaves passed through Carribean seasoning camps. That is simply wrong…”
Now maybe you have made others but lets just agree this is your main concern.
You have also commented: “I believe that slavery was evil”
Well that might be so but on the basis of what you’ve contributed to this discussion (without the divergence into defending personal attacks or insults) it s doesn’t really convey, to me, any real “FEELING” sense of this.
Its all too easy to get caught up in personal side issues we deem to be more important because the real issues we fear may be too debilitating or uncomfortable to bear.
You make some valid comments here in response.
The experience you describe in Texas is along similar lines to how The Transatlantic slave trade is taught in many other countries. I know this is true in the UK where I am based.
The basic assumption here is that the actual trade or traffic is played down, deemphasized or even as you report omitted altogether.
This were the Internet and blogs like this come in. At least if preteens want to find this sort of information they can. Years ago before the age of the Internet it all too easy to claim ignorance (unless of course you were scholarly enough to read books!!) This need no longer be the case.
Until of course Black/African peoples start re-writing their own histories in all areas of media. But isn’t this very blog evidence of that very same thing already happening?
I still do not understand your convoluted argument.
Since it appears you seem to support the contention in essence when you say:
“I DO object to what the Wiki quite clearly says, that MOST south-american bound slaves went through these Jamaican camps. =That would only make sense in terms of the ENGLISH slave trade to South America, which was a small drop in a very large bucket”.
Can you just clarify that the word MOST in capitals in the aforesaid is what this discussion is all about??
And if this is the case, can you this time provide any evidence?? Please note that if you cannot find any I will not use it either as an opportunity ‘to score points’ either, something which you are won’t to do
Just to say do not worry about the providing of evidence. I think I can sum up the problem of the discussion.
1. Wikipedia quote
“Meltzer also states that 33% of Africans would have died in the first year at seasoning camps FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CARIBBEAN. Many slaves shipped directly to North America bypassed this process; however most slaves (destined for island or South American plantations [including Guyana which is in South America my emphasis]) were likely to be put through this ordea”l.
2. Thad
I DO object to what the Wiki quite clearly says, that most south-american bound slaves went through these Jamaican camps
3. Please observe what the wiki quote states ‘FOUND THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE CaRIBBEAN’
Usually I would close with ‘I hope this clarifies’, but I doubt if this will be the case for you.
And finally with regard to your comment here Thad:
“Of course, if we’re going to get hung up on the myth of Brazilian slaves in Jamaican seasoning camps, we’ll never be able to discuss the REAL institutions which were used to break rebellious slaves, are we?”
You are the only one whohas reached this conclusion through your own faulty reasoning skills.
I think your faulty reasoning skills reveals your true guise as the ‘academic troll’ that you are.
And I stand by what I said previously : RR, No_Slappz and your good self serve the same purpose and function on a site like this.
on Fri May 28th 2010 at 17:33:53 EnSayn
It’s a shame we believe this story without thought. If we really think about it, this story makes no sense. We are talking about a story of people walking up to 500 miles, being placed on board ships and living in these conditions for a month or more and everyone commenting says nothing about this passage. Its as if this is taken for granted. People living in this condition would not need to be seasoned, they would already be broken. People living in these conditions for a month or more would soon die upon reaching the Americas from various ailments. People living in these conditions would be very hard to sell on the auction blocks, that is what they were being transported for. To be sold. Just think about this! We need to look at the amount of Black people already living in the Americas that were enslaved. We need to look at how long we were living in the Americas long before the birth of a Christopher Columbus. We need examine the truth and begin to dispel this yarn accepted as truth. To think that we came from Africa under such conditions is not a testament to our strength, its a testament of our acceptance of another fairytale and never thinking logic of this deeply rooted lie.
Well, let’s see. After I made an innocent play on words (“lupine” instead of “supine”) which, in fact, supported her point, MerriMay…
1) Told me to go to hell;
2) Said I could care less about slavery;
3) Said what I write is crap;
4) Told me to shut up;
5) And then (cherry on the top) called me arrogant.
I wouldn’t call that an “apparent slight”, Kwamla: I’d call that a serious of directed slights that were obviously intended to be taken on a personal level.
I’m not sure how you could read that differently.
That’s because I disagree with the general American opinion that feeling gives one extra validity, Kwamla. I’d rather go for precision in my history, thanks. I’ll leave the “feeling” to the likes of the Texas Board of Education.
Very simple, J: the Wiki article you cite says most South African-bound slaves headed through seasoning camps in the Carribean.
It is not a convoluted argument J. Not even close.
Here’s the quote:
Meltzer also states that 33% of Africans would have died in the first year at seasoning camps found throughout the Carribean. Many slaves shipped directly to North America bypassed this process; however most slaves destined for island or South American plantations were likely to be put through this ordea”l.
It seems very clear to me that, following basic rules of English grammar, the phrase “found throughout the Carribean” refers to the seasoning camps, not the slaves. The immediately following sentance then specifically says that slaves shipped to North American bypassed the camps while those shipped to south america didn’t.
The clear intent of the phrase is that most slaves bound for South America passed through the camps. Can’t get any clearer than that.
The problem is that this is only true in the context of English slave trading, which is of course Meltzer’s focus. The wiki article does not say that. It says “most slaves bound for South America” passed through the camps.
Not true. Most slaves bound for South America disn’t go through the Carribean and weren’t sold by the English.
EnSayn says:
People living in this condition would not need to be seasoned, they would already be broken.
Spot on. Slave suicide was one of the major worries of Brazilian planters, right up there with rebellion.
People living in these conditions for a month or more would soon die upon reaching the Americas from various ailments. People living in these conditions would be very hard to sell on the auction blocks, that is what they were being transported for. To be sold. Just think about this!
Mostly correct.
At least with regards to Brazilian slavery, if any thought at all was given to recently arrived slaves, it wasn’t to tie them up and whip them to break their spirits: it was to feed them, clean them and fatten them up a bit for the auction block.
That said, very little thought AT ALL was given to the slaves, especially in times of high market demand. So many of them DID die in the barracks upon reaching the Americas and were simply written off as a net loss.
but where is your evidence?? A question you like to ask of me so often (sic).
Either way, personally I do not have a problem with the quote.
In one of your responses earlier, the way you responded, it seemed to me that you had the book in front of you. Can you quote what Meltzer says on this very issue??
I would add also that I only introduced this point to enhance what Abagond had said here regarding the middle passage, especially as this part of history is not that well known.
What you have said here thus far has not changed or minimised this fact.
Whoa Whoa Thad
What is it with you and your inherent inability to understand the contextual sequence of what is written:
Let me clear this up. YOU imposed yourself on what I was saying, by seeming to agree with me at the same time being patronising by substitung a perfectly valid /applicable word(supine) and inserting your own as the better of the two(lupine). If that is not arrogant, show me what is!
Mind you, that wouldn’t make sense in the way that I intended, if you carry on that way, why don’t YOU compose your own narrative wherein you can do as you please with your text.
Do me a favor though. With the remaining 4 on your list I want you to quote me on where I told YOU specifically to shut up, go to hell, your writing is crap, and you don’t care about slavery.
When/if you’ve done so I will go on to illustrate to you, your continued lack of comprehension towards what I write.
*substituting*
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 01:21:45 Thaddeus
but where is your evidence?? A question you like to ask of me so often
Evidence for what? That Brazil was the world’s largest slave importer? Or that Brazil didn’t import slaves through Jamaica?
If the second, how am I supposed to logically prove a negative?
Can you quote what Meltzer says on this very issue??
Nope. Back at home now and not at the Museum.
Yeah, and what I have said here thus far has also not proven that the Holocaust is a fake.
Because what I’ve said was not meant to prove that the holocaust is a fake, nor minimize the horrors of the middle passage. It was also not meant to prove that you are still beating your wife.
What I said was only meant to prove that the idea that most South American slaves were transhipped through Jamaican seasoning camps was bulls@#&. The wiki article you cite was dead wrong on that point.
I was AGREEING with your basic point by substituting an even more predatory adjective. Kindly take your tortured presumptions elsewhere.
I want you to quote me on where I told YOU specifically to shut up, go to hell, your writing is crap, and you don’t care about slavery.
1) “…just gag it”
2) “The hell with your geographical trail of slaves …”
3) [refering to my written opinons] “…your crap.”
4) “…the complete absence of outrage on your part speaks volumes.”
Now, considering that you have taken my innocent comment about “lupine” rather than “supine” Europeans to be a deadly arrogant insult, I can’t help but woner what you’d say if ANYONE said ANY of the above things to you.
For a woman who is oh-so-sensitive to perceived slights, you certainly have no problem at all insulting people.
If you’ve got something germaine to say about my points, go ahead, even if it’s rough. If it’s simply going to be more venting because you feel the need to virtually go off at someone, spare me.
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 08:30:45 Kwamla
Ok. Thaddeus. I am going to put it to you that you make some valid points about:
.”..the idea that the majority of South American slaves passed through Carribean seasoning camps. That is simply wrong…”
And that perhaps in the process of making this point you’ve encountered some slight abuse. Examples of which you have “precisely” documented. But then perhaps this may also be valid for you to consider here. The attention to precision you so rigorously strive for, lets say virtuously and admirably, as a worthwhile scholarly pursuit leaves no room for the immense “human” or “emotional” consequences of the very subject we are discussing.
You yourself have commented:
This is a fair point and you of course are entitled to your own opinion. But you also conceded:
“…I believe that slavery was evil: that is a basic truth I hold to…”
Now for me there appears to be a “disconnection” between your explorations of this aspect of the trade and your rigorous assessment of the origins of Brazilian slavery
Its actual precisely this “disconnection” which I was attempting to convey in my own postings about the mentality (historically) of the European mind which in seeking to engage with cultures – not just peoples, but animals and the environment as well – reduces them to little more than components or numbers which can be “precisely” stacked or arranged according to the prevailing beliefs.
Maybe this is where perhaps categorizations of “arrogance” “uncaring” or even “racism” may appear.
For this reason the actual horrors and practices of the slave trade very rarely surface (except in discussions like these of course!!) but then these are exactly the issues that need to be discussed and come to terms with in dealings and interactions with all cultures.
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 11:34:06 MerriMay
You know Thad you have a tendency to start a fire and cry foul when you get burned!
Most people just affirm ‘I agree’ etc, but you had to play the one-upmanship, and note the arrogance here.
”don’t you mean ‘lupine’ ”
which totally discredits what I’m trying to say. Are you a mind reader now? Why don’t you save that patronising for your classes. Even after I clarify and point out your wrongdoing you continue unperturbed
‘I still like lupine better’
It’s that bullheaded attitude that sticks in my craw, and why you continue to be at loggerheads with people…and hence derail.
Don’t piggyback off an idea and declare it your own as superior.
Now wrt:
1. That meant if nothing of substance is forthcoming except
diversionary tactics from the horror of what happened, then um yeah..gag the thought, not telling YOU to shut up!
2. that hardly means the hell with YOU Thad..was merely disagreeing with the point
3. Ah again, but you see YOUR crap is hardly YOU’RE(you are) crap Thad, so I reject that out of hand, there’s a difference between the two. Ad hominen it’s not.
4. Where did I say you don’t care, I said ‘speaks volumes’, now as to what those actually are, and you can decipher that and pin it down to ‘you don’t care’ well wake me up when you do!
Merri, I know you want a flamewar so you can baaaaaaw to Abagond about me and hopefully have me removed.
I’m not going to engage beyond restating my very simple position.
My “lupine” comment was meant to me an ironic and SUPPORTIVE commentary to your “supine” remark. In response, you fired back several very openly nasty comments at me.
Just imagine is someone – me for example – were to say to you “The hell with your crap regarding a ‘supine’ Europe. If you can’t contribute something relevant to the discussion, just gag it.”
I can imagine the MerriMay reaction to such a comment: immediate baaaaaaaw to the moderator that someone has launched a personal attack.
As I said to Kwamla above, it’s not your insults that bother me: it’s the hypocrisy.
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 17:17:39 The Great White Man
I see the blame YT crew is out in full swing(The ocean must be in low tide…smh)
Look it was a horrible thing, but you must also accept the fact that Europeans are the ones who STOPPED IT!!!
You people only cry afoul when YT does it. The double standard here is downright pathetic….Arabs and Africans are doing it to this day!! but not a peep, YT does it and the victim mentality surfaces most tick…smh
We all know that non-white people hold us to a higher standard, because they all know the great things we’ve done for poor tribals, orphans, disaster relief, ect…..But please stop whining about the slave trade and only on YTs end of it…ok?
I’m sorry there will never be ANY REPERATIONS for AA, so please stop with the victim mentality, thank you.
You people only cry afoul when YT does it.
No one has even mentioned Yolanda Truman, TGWM. Please stay on topic.
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 18:17:00 J
SW6,
Is this the item concerned??
Las Casas, Bartolomé de (1999), Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies, London: Penguin, ISBN 978-0140445626 . Trans. Nigel Griffin.
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 18:29:25 FG
Here’s a pretty interesting documentary on the slave trade to Brazil.
So when you at the musuem next time can you quote us what is said in Meltzer’s book verbatim??
So we can all come to our own respective conclusion
I’m sorry there will never be ANY REPERATIONS for AA,
There seems to be an echo here (with it being unworkable)
Gulp!!
http://books.google.com/books?id=KnWJCk8gIfwC&dq=A+Short+Account+of+the+Destruction+of+the+Indies&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=yWEBTMj1MtaH4gbCgfXLDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CCkQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q&f=false
on Sat May 29th 2010 at 20:32:41 zekjevets
Are you sure that’s it? I recently read the same book (albeit in Spanish), and it was mostly a repetitive look at the atrocities of the Europeans toward the indigenous peoples. Every chapter goes on about native people being killed, raped, burned, etc. Casas posited himself as being “charitable” towards the native peoples, though he was really just anti-Spanish government on behalf of the church, and didn’t really do anything concrete to stop the maltreatment of the indigenous, save a debate or two. I’ve only read the original though, so I don’t know what differences edited and translated versions have.
Abagond if I may, last I’ll say on this.
I’ve never asked Abagond to censor anyone, the same cannot be said for you.
Your mockery won’t work with me, you’d think your numerous feuds with people on this board would tell you something about your conduct, you remain clueless.
If you read back to how this started you’ll see a pattern with you.
You’re courting the moderator yourself by insinuating that I attacked you, yet Abagond hasn’t obliged, so I have not broken any rules. A commenter bit the dust recently for exactly this slick tactic. Nice try though. And you call me a hypocrite…smdh
And I suspect at some point in the distant future. A similar argument will be used, especially as it is already being discussed.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/10175907.stm
This is vis-a-vis against the pretext of Africans selling each other
“A commenter bit the dust recently for exactly this slick tactic”
A t(h)ad true methinks
Except for No_Slappz, no censor requests here.
on Sun May 30th 2010 at 14:56:14 Thaddeus
Kwamla, I wrote a long reply to you, but it didn’t show up after three tries, probably because the system thought a percentage symbol was a coding order or aomething.
It seems to be permanently stuck in moderation.
Abagond, can you see the comment? Or should I post it again?
Yeah, well, J, like I said on another post, I remain skeptical until someone can show me HOW it’s going to work. International law, which you’ve refered to on this topic, does not cover reparations by nations and, even if it did, would be ignored by the U.S.
So even if reparations would get its day in court in The Hague, and would by some miracle be adjuged favorably, all the U.S. has to do is thumb its nose at International Law, as it has repeatedly done in the past.
The only way to get the U.S. to give reparations would be to force it to do so. If the assorted black movements trying for reparations have THAT much power, why not just take the coutry’s government over instead?
So yeah, unless you or someone out there can show a pragmatic and logical road to reparations, I will continue to qualify reparations as a pipe dream and a waste of time.
@MerriMay,
you’d think your numerous feuds with people on this board would tell you something about your conduct
What it tells me, Merri, is that thinking outside the box isn’t popular among people who are used to thinking in terms of dogmas.
You’re courting the moderator yourself by insinuating that I attacked you…
Merri, what I said was very clear, it wasn’t an insinuation. What I said was this: you yourself would consider the comments you directed at me to be a personal attack, were they directed at you.
Nice try at starting a flame war, but this is really my last word on the topic.
on Sun May 30th 2010 at 17:16:35 J
Since this topic is slavery, and reparations can be tied somewhat therein.
I am afraid I do not understand your logic here.
If groups of people are entitled to make a claim under something which is in the law. If these people believe they can appeal to the conscience of the Government, and the Government will acquiese. Then why should they not do so??
The only possible way to find out if it is a ‘pipe dream’ or not is for these groups to make such a claim, and see what the outcome is.
No??????????????
on Sun May 30th 2010 at 18:08:52 Mira
I believe blacks should receive reparations, but I don’t think it would solve any problems. But then again, the point of reparations is not “solving problems”.
I agree with Thad that reparations might lead to bad attitudes among whites, because they would think they don’t own blacks anything anymore, or they would use reparations for more racism.
Still, that should not be the obstacle for reparations.
But the bigger question is: how to determine who’s going to get reparations, and who’s going to give reparations.
Correct. But reparations are a claim made under international law and (in spite of what right-wing conspiracy loonies think) THERE IS NO WORLD GOVERNMENT!
International law covers basically two things: issues all nations have more-or-less agreed upon (and even then, it covers them poorly) and post-war retributions.
So, yeah, reparations would be a good idea IF…
A) You could get the presumed criminal in this case (i.e. the U.S. government) to go along with the idea that it should pay out billions or trillions to the descendents of slavery, or…
B) You could beat the U.S. government into submission.
I think we can agree that if your strategy for change boils down to not only convincing your oppressors to empathize with you BUT ALSO get them to freely hand over billions, it’s not a very practical strategy.
And if you’ve got the power to BEAT the U.S., why not just take it over and screw reparations? No need to ask for a paycheck if you own the bank, is there?
My point has nothing to do with whether people have a right to appeal. They have a right to waste their time however they please.
My argument is that I’m not going along with this strategy until someone can show me how it has a chance in hell of working. I’d rather waste my time posting here or looking at The Huffington Post.
By that same logic, the only way you can find out that you can’t fly is to jump off a building while flapping your arms.
If the anti-racist movement was blessed with a surfeit of cash, time, energy and talented activists, I’d say “Whatever. Might as well go for it and it can’t hurt”.
The fact of the matter, J, is that we are facing a huge wave of racist reaction – the worst in decades – and time, money and energy is short on the ground.
That is why I think “reparations” is a useless game being played by people who should know better.
Or stoners.
Either way…
With regard to
“I agree with Thad that reparations might lead to bad attitudes among whites, because they would think they don’t own blacks anything anymore, or they would use reparations for more racism”
This is a red herring and bears no relevance to international law – even if it is to have this impact.
I wasn’t talking about the law, or how to make reparations, I know nothing about the law. I just said, I believe blacks should receive reparations.
on Sun May 30th 2010 at 20:20:59 Jasmin
(I posted as zek earlier by accident–this is his computer.)
I wouldn’t know for sure–I read the book for a class in the spring semester and I’m pretty sure I sold it on Amazon, but I’m pretty sure the one I read didn’t say anything about slave labor at all–at that point the Spaniards were interested in taking the land and resources from the indigenous peoples, then returning to Spain (as “Indianos, meaning people who made their fortune in the New World). It was a while before people actually decided to stay and create colonies.
Per this link, Casas supported the importation of Africans, then later recanted and became an advocate for them, and it lists two books by him, but it’s Wikipedia (which I don’t count as a credible source) so who knows? 🙂
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolom%C3%A9_de_las_Casas
I still am having problems understanding your reasoning in all of this.
1. Its not quite clear why you made reference to U.S being ‘criminals’. The issue of reparations would essentially be monetary – Its not a war trial of the US??
2. As for anti-racists and those fighting reparations there is a big gulf between the two, and that is why I made the connection between reparations and international law.
3. Its not also clear to me how you can reconcile reparations as an issue across the world and Blacks acting within the remit of the law to obtain it?? Surely you are not advocating that Blacks pick up guns and obtain the monetary that way??
4. As for people wasting their time, to use your own words. I am sure there were many who said that about Martin Luther King. In the real world of ‘politics liberation’ the only way to know if something politically is going to succeed or fail is to endeavour. There is absolutely no other way of knowing. Furthermore any fight for liberation is a piecemal journey, with many loses but also many victories. Thus ‘victories’ can be gained in other areas, even if the ultimate goal of repartion may not be completed.
5. Finally there appears an attempt here inadvertently or otherwise to deny Black people a fundamental right that all other oppressed nations have the right to ie make reparation claim. We always see this type of thing in the White Supremacy World. In the West they create ‘War trials’, to deal with those not followingthe status quo, whilst in South Africa they have a ‘Reconciliation Commission’.
I saw your comments Mira,
Thad’s comments were given as reason to why repartions should not be given and he made mention of White’s people reactions etc.
This is the red herring, which you quoted when citing Thad:
“I AGREE WITH THAD THAT REPARATIONS MIGHT LEAD TO BAD ATTITUDES AMONG WHITES, because they would think they don’t own blacks anything anymore”.
Furthermore this is not how racism, genocide etc or what I would call White Supremacy works. Its not a case of what or as the case Blacks may do, but rather what those endorsing White Supremacy have as their agenda.
I wanted to say that the question of reparations is not about “solving problems”; I do see them as war reparations.
I guess I was answering/posting my opinion on Thad’s comments on reparations. Unlike him, I think blacks should receive reparations, so that is the part of his post that I don’t agree with. But I do agree that reparations would not solve any racial issues/racism; but that is ok, because the point of reparations is not to solve problems, end racism or anything like that.
And yes, I am aware we’re going off topic… Sorry.
Jasmin,
So you were partying with the family that long??
Glad to see that it all went very good!!
“Per this link, Casas supported the importation of Africans, then later recanted and became an advocate for them, and it lists two books..”
I did not open the link. From what I remember Le Casa could be viewed as a ‘liberal’.
He saw and felt the oppression of the indigenes. However, instead of calling an end to the system, he advocated to use replace the indigenes with African labour instead.
This is a Priest remember…
When he saw the brutality that slavery brought upon the Africans which he suggested – he became ambivelent again.
Just for clarification purposes.
No-one has suggested that reparations would solve any racial issues/racism.
It is only Thad, who brought forth this explanation as a reason in his argument as to why reparation should NOT be given.
Technically I’m still on vacation, but not with the family anymore, and yes it went very well. 🙂
Las Casas pretty much followed the path of most of the clergy in the New World (though for some reason he gets more recognition as a champion of human rights)–some felt pulled to defend the humanity of indigenous peoples, but inevitably the Church ended up on the side of the government because they got money out of the deal.
On a related note, I’d recommend the move “The Last Supper” (“La ultima cena”, with an accent on the “u”) to anyone interested in slavery outside of the US. It’s set on a sugar plantation in Cuba in the late 1700s and came out either a year after or a year before “Roots”–it fits with that (mini) trend of films exploring the atrocities/hypocrisy of slavery. I’m pretty sure you can find it (with English subtitles) online.
on Mon May 31st 2010 at 02:00:21 Thaddeus
Mira, please have the courtesy to correctly state my position.
I have said several times I think there should be reparations. My only question is how is this going to come about?
Why does “criminal” mean “war” to you in this context? The only mention of war is that, AFAIK, the only time international law has dealt with reparations against a nation is after one has LOST a war and the international legal process is in the hands of the victors. To wit, Germany after WWII. Reparations are also occasionally judged in trade and fishing disputes because both sides have an interest in keeping within a general international system which may someday rule in their favor.
But never, to my knowledge, has any international court rules that a country pay reparations for evil-doing and said country paid them without a war occurring.
Personally, I’d think blacks would have a much better chance that way – though still not a very good one. As for “acting within the remit of the law”, seeing as how international law does not deal with this issue, how is that going to occur? There IS no international law on this issue, J, so you can’t be acting in the remit of it.
Here’s an example: Durban conference calls for reparations. Pretty much every major power pulls out of Durban. How is this going to come in front of international courts, given that the countries who run that system are the same ones who won’t listen to the argument for reparations?
4. As for people wasting their time, to use your own words. I am sure there were many who said that about Martin Luther King.
Perhaps. But King had the U.S. Constitution to work with as well as the consciences of a good portion of white folks.
Segregation could actually be fought in the U.S. because there was a higher law: FEDERAL law. If there was an INTERNATIONAL law system actually backed up by force, then the reparations struggle might have a point. But you’ll recall that desegregation happened in many places in the U.S. south at bayonet point.
Law is useless without some police force to back it up. King played to the Federal government because he knew that was the only force that could slap the southern states in line. With the federal government on the side of desegregation, the racists would have to fold and this is indeed what happened.
Who are the reparations folks playing to? Who’s going to send bayonets to collect reparations?
Martians?
In the real world of ‘politics liberation’ the only way to know if something politically is going to succeed or fail is to endeavour.
Simply not true. There’s not a liberationist in the world who’ll say “Hey, waste your efforts on something that has absolutely zero chance of succeeding.” To use your King metaphor, it’s as if King decided to only work with, say, the Alabama and Mississippi state governments because, what the hell, anything could happen, right? Might as well start somewhere…
Any liberation strategist would agree: one needs to know how to pick one’s fights and attack where one can PLAUSIBLY achieve something. Great hopeless, romantic gestures are fine for movies, but they rarely get sh1$ done in real life.
Finally there appears an attempt here inadvertently or otherwise to deny Black people a fundamental right that all other oppressed nations have the right to ie make reparation claim.
J, no nation has that “right”. There is no “right” in international law besides might and that is a stone cold fact. Maybe 50 years from now, that will be different. But until you get a global police force of some kind, it’s utopian in the extreme to talk about “rights to reparations”.
Vietnam, for example, has a stone solid right to reparations for the damage it suffered at the hands of the U.S. As part of the 1973 peace treaty, the U.S. AGREED to pay reparations. It has broken that agreement for 37 years now and there’s not a damned thing Vietnam can do about it. Hell, they can’t even strip Henry Kissinger of his Nobel Peace Prize, let alone get their just reparations cash.
So how, exactly, do you propose “rights” in an international legal system that can’t safeguard them?
There ain’t no such animal.
We always see this type of thing in the White Supremacy World. In the West they create ‘War trials’, to deal with those not followingthe status quo, whilst in South Africa they have a ‘Reconciliation Commission’.
And that should tell you something basic: power, as Mao said, ultimately comes out of the barrel of a gun. If you don’t have a gun on your side, you can chant “reparations” until you’re blue in the face, but it ain’t gonna do you sh1$.
Now, the “gun” can be metaphorical, as it often was in the case of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, but it has to be there.
Where’s the gun that’s going to get you reparations from the U.S.?
Hey, maybe Serbia can do it! What do you say, Mira?
IIRC, in the late unpleasantness over Kosovo, Serbia managed to shoot down, like, three NATO planes, inflicting zero NATO aircrew casualties.
So that makes the loss ratio for that war something like 1,000 Serbian dead for every NATO bomb-armer who smashed his pinky with a torque wrench.
I wouldn’t place high hopes in recruiting Serbia as an effective ally against the U.S. in the international struggle for reparations, J – bastion of international human rights though the Serbs may be. [roll eyes]
on Mon May 31st 2010 at 02:52:37 J
Cheers Thad,
Not sure whether much of what you say here is caught up in the world of language (semantics) or whether it applies correctly to the world.
I will stick with the former
“International law makes clear that victim groups have the right to remedies for harms done to them…In the past decade those engaged in these various struggles have begun to recognize their common cause and a global reparations movement has emerged”
http://asbarez.com/80547/the-global-reparations-movement-and-meaningful-resolution-of-the-armenian-genocide/
So we have come back full circle again:
For those who believe in the integrity of international law across the world. They have every right to follow that law that gives them redress.
A point I have already made.
Whether, they will get any redress??
This is a different matter – for them
However, the only way for these groups to know whether they can succeed or not with reparation is to engage in the struggle.
A point I also made previously.
J, I don’t know what apalls me the most: the fact that you link us to an Armenian genocide site as “proof” that reparations exist and work (even though the Armenians haven’t seen a penny), or the fact that you didn’t even read the post.
Said group’s pet legal PhD has this to say about reparations under international law (and remember, this is theory because no one has gained any yet):
International law makes clear that victim groups have the right to remedies for harms done to them. This applies to the Armenian Genocide for two reasons. First, the acts against Armenians were illegal under international law at the time of the genocide. Second, the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide applies retroactively. While the term “genocide” had not yet been coined when the 1915 Armenian Genocide was committed, the Convention subsumes relevant preexisting international laws and agreements, such as the 1899 and 1907 Hague Conventions. Since the genocide was illegal under those conventions, it remains illegal under the 1948 Convention. What is more, the current Turkish Republic, as successor state to the Ottoman Empire and as beneficiary of the wealth and land expropriations made through the 1915 genocide, is responsible for reparations.
Oh, OK. So reparations can only be charged for acts that were illegal at the time… That rules out slavery.
Guess we’ll go for a charge of genocide then, right?
Under this “law” (which is really just an international agreement), “genocide” means “committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group”?
Well, good luck proving “intent to destroy”. Vietnam’s got a better case AND an agreement for reparations and is still standing, hand held out.
EEEEEEEEEEEP!
Next contestant.
And the only way you can know whether you can survive a shot to the head from a .38 special is to go ahead and have someone shoot you, J.
Empiricism is no defense for stupid ideas which deductive reasoning should tell us are hopeless.
Here’s the deductive process again:
1) Ex-slaving nations control the legal system.
2) There is no higher authority to compel anyone to follow this system’s rulings.
3) If there were such an authority and it were on the side of reparations, much more could be done with such power than simple reparations.
4) Finally, international law, such as it exists, is written to SPECIFICALLY block out slavery as genocide.
Oh, and don’t forget that even if we can prove that slavery was genocide, it STILL wouldn’t qualify anyone for reparations, because genocide was only made illegal under this system in 1899.
So Armenians, Vietnamese, Bosnians, Sudanese… A whole slew of other peoples, up to and including the Jews, have been clear-cut victims of planned genocide according to the UN: not a dime have any of these people seen, as far as I am aware, in spite of the legality of their cases.
And yet you still think it’s a great and practical tactic to sue the U.S. under international law for a crime which was committed outside said law’s own understanding of the legitimate timeframe?
Riiiiiiiight….
And you have the balls to say “Well we can’t know ’til we try,” even though many other groups with much more “open and shut” cases have tried and got jack?
J, The Hague couldn’t even successfully convict Milosevic, but you SERIOUSLY think international law is the solution?
Riiiiiiiiiiiight…
You do this all the time Thad, you stae a position, and when it becomes untenable. You then shift your argument to a new position.
This is how the debate unfolded:
A commentator said:
“Let me get this straight. The American government apologized to the Japanese AND gave them 20,000 but reparations for 400 years of slavery and Jim Crow is off the table. WTF?
Not saying the Japanese American brothers and sisters did not deserve that and more, but what about AA? Why is it considered so unreasonable to do the same for us?”
And here are your replies thereafter:
1. But hell, let’s say that the U.S. goes nuts and decides to offer repatriations for all the descendants of the slaves. How’s that going to be done, first of all? By blood quantum? Because there are a lot of white people out there who are also slave descedents and you’d better believe they’ll come out of the woodwork if a handout is in the offering.
And here is the important quote from the same post
2. You SERIOUSLY want the U.S. to hand out 6 billion dollars and then say “That’s it, black people! We no longer are bound to think about racism because you’ve received your ‘I’m sorry’ cash”? You should present this idea to the far Republican right. They’d love it. A 6 billion dollar one-time settlement to never have to think about racial justice or affirmative action again would probably be considered a good buy.
3. Under international law, it would be very hard to argue reparations, period. In both the Italian/Libyan and U.S./ethnic Japanese cases, you have survivors alive today and some sort of clear-cut lineage regarding the crimes
4. Reparations is simply something that isn’t going to happen, outside the realm of science fiction
and in the same post
Reparations are a pipe dream. Literally. The kind of idea that gets into someone’s head after smoking too much and listening to a lot of Bob Marley.
When asked why did you use the above racist stereotype you go on to say:
5. Because “reparate” and “repatriate” often get mixed up in this sort of discussion.
With regard to reparartions being a global issue you wrote:
6. Good on them! You be sure to tell me when it gets beyond the radicals espousing to other radicals stage, when any non-black radical group starts seriously considering it, OK? Because I don’t see how you’re going to convince the U.S. to voluntarily hand over this sort of cash unless,
This time it not being a matter related to international law
7. Where’s that corpus regarding reparations for slavery or any other, similar, question?
In another post on the same point.
8. You’re going to have an impossible time proving either of those two points [ie genocide & slavery] under international law and leading them to reparations,
9. Summing up, I think reparations, while a wonderful idea in theory, is a complete stoner’s pipe dream in practice. To hold it out as any possible effective strategy for the improvement of black peoples’ lives in the real world is to believe that a dogmatic fantasy of a small group of militants is somehow going to convince the very people they are trying to punish to punish themselves
10. How would such an entity pay reparations and do you really think that any notional future superpower forcing such a situation would really care about the plight of black Americans? Even if said superpower were, say, Nigeria? Again, history indicates that they would not. They’d have their own agendas to worry about.
Back to reparations and smoking weed again:
11. Reparations is the kind of stupid idea that gets into a kid’s head after listening to Garveyist rhetoric while under the influence. Whether the kid in question is white or black, the idea that it is some sort of basis for real political activity is puerile
12. Now all we got to do is figure out how to collect it.
I know! We’ll get the white kids to listen to even MORE Bob Marley while stoned than usual. Then, once Garvey’s wise words have penetrated to the depths of their subconsciousness, they’ll be ready to vote black people all the money in the world.
Yeah, that’s the ticket!
Folks, here’s the bottom line, truly. All my thoughts on this matter can be boiled down to this one thing. All my thoughts on this matter can be boiled down to this one thing: HOW ARE REPARATIONS GOING TO BE ENFORCED?
This time a question to me
13. My question to you is simple and unitary: HOW is it going to happen under any conceivable circumstance, no matter how remote?
A first time admission
I know people are fighting for this (across the world my emphasis).
What I would like you to show me is any coherent vision of how reparations could possibly be enacted.
You recognize that saying “people are fighting for this” is not the same thing as showing how ANY of said people expect to achieve it?
Another response directed at me
14. so nice try at wiggling your way out of this one, J, but no go: you have no pragmatic plan for reparations. It’s simply a rhetorical and dogmatic position with you.
About what I’d expect from a Garvyite. Garvey was always big on crowd-pleasing smoke-and-mirrors rhetoric.
15. J, this is simply wrong. I know of NO case of reparations for inhuman conduct that were mandated in a court of international law.
This in response to what I said:
“the issue of reparations is something that is enshrined in international law. It is given to countries who have a legal basis for a claim of injustice etc, or when such a claim is made. Usually that case will have to be argued out in a court”.
Thad describing himself and expertise
16. I am not an expert in international law, but I HAVE read quite a lot about the Nuremburg trials, Eichmann’s trial, Native American treaty law, and several very famous reparations cases. Because of my work on the human trafficking issue, I also have a pretty good workman-like notion of how modern anti-slavery law works on an international level and how the international court in The Hague is set up.
Moreover, I have researched the reparations issue with the people here in Brazil who push it and several of the organizations who push it internationally.
So while I’m not an expert, my knowledge on this point goes far beyond a Wiki education.
So I’m not simply spouting racist nonsense when I tell you that international law, such as it exists, is not geared to take entire nations and races to court and ESPECIALLY isn’t geared to do that for crimes against humanity.
So this in essence is your position regarding the subject, and it shows the shifting of positions etc.
I think you have said it all here eloquently, and Mira did quote you accurately
Thad I used this link because it says what you have been denying for so long that charges of reparations cannot be brought because of misdeed/conduct committed by a country.
So on this point you are wrong. On a more fundamental level it aso reveals your lack of knowledge in international law, something which even you admit to yourself. Please see point 16.
Secondly, with regard to the issue of slavery, the law can be used ‘retroactively’, just as the link says. However, that will take us into the issue of when and how can the law be used ‘retrospectively?’ Again this is something you missed in the link and not being conversant with international law, by your own admission.
And still while we are on your role here on this blogas to be the disruptor/liberal/racist etc
There is one important thing which you said:
I had asked:
“Surely you are not advocating that Blacks pick up guns and obtain the monetary that way”??
“Personally, I’d think blacks would have a much better chance that way – though still not a very good one”
In the real world, this is exactly what happened with the Black Panthers. The state placed ‘agent provacauters’
within the group, to get the organisation to commits acts of violence that led to their ultimate demise – and people within the organisation’s death. In other words its a form of suicide but instigated by the powers that be
This is so common a strategy that it is used also in Britain, not so that people will die per se but to lead to the demise of radical groups – even to this day.
Very worrying that Thad should be willing to consider such a ‘strategy’ for Black people with regard to the issue of seeking reparations.
Sorry, J, that’s not true. In this case from the very beginning, I have made a point to say that I do not feel reparations bad, per se, but that they are a pipe-dream in terms of practicalities for SEVERAL different reasons.
I mean, which part of “Hey, if you can convince the U.S. government to seriously contemplate giving 6.000.000.000 dollars to black people as reparations for slavery, I’ll vote for it. Just don’t blame me for the likely results…”
It’s very easy to claim that someone is aying something that they are not by selectively cutting and pasting, J. That comment of mine came very erarly in the debate and it was repeated:
Summing up, I think reparations, while a wonderful idea in theory, is a complete stoner’s pipe dream in practice.
Liking the idea or not has nothing to do with it [my resistence to it], J: I’d just like you to show me where this is international law.
Folks, here’s the bottom line, truly. All my thoughts on this matter can be boiled down to this one thing: HOW ARE REPARATIONS GOING TO BE ENFORCED?
Hell, I’d like to see blacks get 6 trillion in reputations, if only because it’ll put another nail in the coffin of U.S. imperialist ambition.
I mean, just how often fo I have to repeat that the IDEA of reparations is not the problem, J, it’s the practical implementation? I’ve done this a half a dozen times now, and yet here you are, bald-facedly lying that I’ve somehow changed my position on this?
J, are you really that poor a reader or are you simply that manipulative a person? Because there’s no way in hell that this point could’ve somehow gotten by you unoticed if you were actually reading what I wrote.
Even your partial and very tendacious “summing up” of my points shows me sticking to one point and coming back to it again and again. Here it is, once again, repeated for the 100th time (or thereabouts):
Reparations are a pipe dream because here is no international legal or practical basis for them that could possibly be made to work.
And yes, J, I believe that your rhetoric about reparations is typical Garveyite boolshite. It is long on rhetoric and completely lacking anything that could be called a pragmatic plan. It SOUNDS good and for Garveyites like yourself, that’s all you need, isn’t it?
If that’s not the case, then show us a pragamatic outline of how reparations can be achieved. You have not done this, nor has any site you’ve linked us to done this. Nor does any site I have investigated on my own do this.
As far as I recall, I never said that charges couldn’t be brought. You enjoy paging through my old posts in search of contradictions, so knock yourself out.
Here’s my original comment on that:
Under international law, it would be very hard to argue reparations, period. In both the Italian/Libyan and U.S./ethnic Japanese cases, you have survivors alive today and some sort of clear-cut lineage regarding the crimes.
But note that NEITHER the U.S. nor Italian cases have anything to do with international law. Both countries voluntarily paid out those sums and asked for appologies from people who had been hurt by their acts in living memory.
I’m not aware of any area of international law (which is pretty vague) which can cover the U.S.-slavery case.
…and I stand by that original assessment. Nothing you’ve brought up has contradicted it. The Armenians aren’t getting cash: they’re having a HELL of a time arguing their point in court and in their case, they have a very clear lineage of the crime. Furthermore, the crime was conducted when genocide had already been outlawed.
To prove that black Americans are elligible for reparations because of genocide, you’d need to…
A) Prove that slavery was genocide in a legal and simply in a rhetorical sense (i.e. a conscious attempt to eliminate a people from the face of the earth);…
B) Prove that the genocide occurred under an operative form of international law which prohibitted it.
International law is clear on this point: a country can’t be guilty of a crime which occurred prior to the founding of the law. Seeing as how the earliest thing which could be understood as an international law or agreement against genocide was founded in 1899, then we’re pretty much SOL, aren’t we?
I suppose you could also try for reparations on the issue of slavery, but your going to run into the same problem again, I bet: international law won’t allow you to ask for reparations for something which wasn’t illegal under international law at the time.
So once again, J, the question isn’t and never has been “Can one bring charges for reparations in international court?”
The question is “Can said charges be made to work, in any way, shape or form?”
In other words, the question is “Do you have a case?”
The answer, as far as I can see, is no.
But people sue for sh17 all the time without having a case. You can bring charges up on anything you like. That was never at question. Whether or not those charges can be made to stick: THAT’S the question.
And J, no “we won’t know until we try” isn’t an answer unless the question is “How can we make money for lawyers?” Any ethical lawyer will tell you not to pursue a case unless you have some solid legal basis to do it. Sure, you can ignore the fact that you have a solid legal base, and charge away, but that’s not going to do you any good at all.
Its clear to see what was your original points. No amount of moving the ‘goalpost is going to change this fact:
I have quoted you at great lengths:
These were you initial comments.
As I said this is the ‘tactics’ you continue to use. When you are proved wrong on a point. You then go on to say, ‘I never said that’, ‘I never meant that’ etc. Or in this instance points 1 & 2 was not your starting point, but rather you begun your position at point 3 .
Let’s be honest here you are against reparations per se for Black people in America but you are attempting to utilse a ‘honest’ pretext to justify your position. And the one you are attempting to use is that you cannot see ‘how its going to work??’.
This in essence is what this dialogue is about.
on Tue Jun 1st 2010 at 00:16:33 Thaddeus
Nice try, J.
I’ll stand by what I originally said and note two things:
I’m not against reparations in theory, I think it’s never going to work in practice and that it’s thus a waste of time or a stoner’s pipedream.
I’ve been hammering out variations on this since we began our argument and I’ve not moved one jot from that position.
You can do all the creative cutting and pasting you like, but it doesn’t change that simple fact.
Nor does it change the fact thatm since we began the discussion, I’ve repeatedly challenged you to show us a pragmatic way in which reparations could be achieved, something you have yet to do.
Your entire argument regarding reparations to date can be summed up as follows:
“Friends, if we had some ham, we could have a ham sandwich, if we had some bread.”
on Tue Jun 1st 2010 at 00:22:00 FG
All this talk about reparations (i.e. cash handouts) is just a distraction from pursuing real solutions to the negative consequences of European colonialism. The focus should be on resolving the social problems experienced disproportionately by slave descendants and Native Americans so that they can catch up with whites. Why do so many minority families break up? Why do gaps in cognitive ability show up in minority kids at young ages? Why do so many minority kids get into crime and substance abuse? Determining the answers to these questions and formulating realistic policies based on them are key extricating ourselves from the racial quagmire.
on Tue Jun 1st 2010 at 00:59:14 MerriMay
Seriously, it’s like flogging a dead horse!! You’re spot on about those tactics though, it’s painfully obvious.
Merri, I seriously have better things to do than think up arcane strategies for trolling you and J.
Get over yourself.
on Tue Jun 1st 2010 at 10:34:57 J
Indeed Merrimay!!
What is even more ‘painful’ though is the influence that he and his partner (who is Black) has outside cyberspace iin the real world. With their anti-Black politics, and also – what must be assumed as the poor the level of education, if what has been shown on this blog, with the lack ability to reason, critical thinking etc. I dare to think how this all plays it out for the students but particularly the Black ones??
This is what is also painfully obvious!!
What you wrote her is a little confusing, can you kindly clarify??
When you say reparations is a ‘distraction’. Are you suggesting that those who are fighting reparations do not also want ‘social justice’ and parity within the US??
Nice ad hominems, J. I love you, too!
But here’s another question regarding reparations for slavery: do ALL descendents of slaves get them? What about white descendents of slaves? What about the white descendents of WHITE slaves?
It is no ad hminems – I just told it as I saw it.
If anyone is the master of ad hominems here then I am afraid not all the posters put together (since I have been here) would be able the amount you have spewed out.
I am not sure about your question on reparations either, unless it is another attempt to move the ‘proverbial goalpost’.
I think it is, be that as it may…
The law is clear, and it is usually ‘inclusive’ to all members.
Thus if Whites can formulate a claim, whether it be local or under international law, then they are within their right to make a reparation claim.
Its as simple as that…
The law is also clear that you can’t claim for crimes that weren’t crimes at the time they were committed.
How do you propose to get around that particular part of international law, J?
If ‘they’ can argue and give reason as to why the law should be used retrospectively – since it can be applied thus.
For instance with regard to Black people. Western nations and individuals are benefitting from the ramifications of slavery even today. Africa as a continent find itself in its current position directly as a result of this event.
So it depends if those who are advocating reparation can show that the argment of people NOT being alive is ‘superfluous’ to the effects of the crime, especially as it is still impacting today.
And again whether this argument will be accepted or rejected and/or before a court, does not preclude groups attempting to make such a claim, if they believe they have a ‘good’ argument.
on Thu Jun 3rd 2010 at 17:11:00 Thaddeus
The law is quite clear: you can’t hold people culpable for things that are illegal by today’s standards but weren’t illegal then. Retroactivity has nothing to do with it.
And once again, the argument here was never about whether people CAN take a case to court: it’s about whether or not said activity is a waste of time and resources.
I say it is. I challenge you to show us how reparations could conceivably IN ANY WAY come about. You have studiously avoided doing so.
Given that, I think it’s quite safe to assume that reparations, for you, is a convenient dogma and not a practical strategy.
on Fri Jun 4th 2010 at 00:25:59 J
Someone somewhere else had made reference to Roots.
Now this film is not for the fainthearted. I have just found my own personal copy a second ago, by chance.
“American distributors felt that such scenes were too incendiary, and forced Jacopetti and Prosperi to remove more than thirteen minutes of footage explicitly concerned with racial politics for American and other Anglophone audiences”.
xxx xxx xxx cert 30.
on Fri Jun 4th 2010 at 03:16:58 leigh204
^ @J:
I finished watching this just now and it was stomach turning. The rape/torture scenes…omigosh. Everything was disturbing and sickening.
on Thu Jul 15th 2010 at 14:35:50 Kwamla
Curious. I just decided to what this film. I was indeed shocked!!!
I had expected a semi- disturbing watered down version of what slavery was about. But I have to say I was truly surprised…
The background info you provided is also quite useful. And I can imagine why they might want to do this. I wonder what those omitted scenes would have looked like?
This film should be compulsory viewing in all educational establishments. Simply for the purpose of allowing ALL peoples – Black, white POC, Jews etc.. to re-connect with the horrors of the past most inhumane treatment of a people.
I say this because I believe most of the present traumas and conflicts today between Blacks and whites can be traced directly to this 500 year period of shielded history.
One of the beautiful touches is how the narrator, towards the end, plays out scenes from the past and contrasts these in the present (Not sure when this is).
It clearly shows how much of this conflict is still trapped in the psyches of all of this. So for me films like this are about releasing guilt and shame NOT about holding on or increasing them
Sadly, this view is obviously not shared by the American distributors.
Now I wonder if Thaddeous has watched the film and commented on it? Some how I doubt if it would make any difference to his presentation of views.
One last observation: I noticed at the end when the film attempted to show white people on the receiving end of the same brutal violence they inflicted on Black people.
Lets suppose all those people running around naked, brutalized and de-humanized had been white and the people carrying out these inhumane treatments as well as documenting the process had been Black. In other words Black people (Or any other peoples of colour) exchanged places with white people.
What would have been the affect on the white psyche?
And would the American distributors still have wanted to censor or make those cuts?
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on Thu Feb 9th 2012 at 05:28:56 Maurice L
Damn this was a good post. The comments are good as well.
on Sun Jul 8th 2012 at 15:58:23 rb
I think that this is abit racist
on Mon Aug 27th 2012 at 18:59:59 admin
Why have you not mentions ANYTHING at all about the Arab slave trade and the 150 million Africans enslaved by the Arabs, and the 50 million whites, asians and orientals enslaved and sold by Muslims? Why have you forgotten that Muslim sharia law and the mass conversion of Africans, is what brought and invented the slave trade and export of human beings to Africa over 1000 years before any Hispanic, Oriental, South American, European or American were even involved in slave trading?
And you have also omitted that African kings REFUSED to end the slave trade and blame the British for interfering into their god given right to sell slaves. You also mention nothing of blacks in America who were freed – yet kept their own black slaves, purchased and sold them like other slave owners. You also mention nothing that after Africans were converted to Islam, they felt they had the right to enslave people and willingly marketed, captured and sold their own people – making millions in profit from this trade with Muslims.
At present in 2012 there are only two continents that still sell and purchase slaves: Africa and the Middle East. The trade continues, although no one in the west purchase slaves anymore since the past 200 years or so.
Why are you not writing about African slavery of their own people – which solely happened due to Islamic sharia law, which supports slavery? Most of Africa is Muslim, due to mass conversion of Africans during the 14 centuries of Arab slave trade.
When I write a post I write the title first. Then I write 500 words about it. The title of this post is “The Transatlantic slave trade”, not “People other than Europeans who traded and owned black slaves”.
I have written about Africans and Arabs and slavery, not as history but as an argument white racists use to preserve their moral blindness, which seems to be what you are doing:
https://abagond.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/africans-sold-their-own-people-as-slaves/
At present in 2012 there are only two continents that still sell and purchase slaves: Africa and the Middle East.
I have news for you; when Ukrainian, Russian and other Eastern European pimps kidnap women and have them locked up in a house selling azz and not giving those women compensation of freedom….guess what…THAT’S SLAVERY.
Trans Atlantic reminents of slavery exists in Brazil, where they exploit workers to go long distances, stay in barricks situation, get room and board and work like dogs, but, there horrible salarie cant even pay the room and board, so , they cant even get out of the debt, they have to stay on as slave labor…this is more than once and they talk about it as slavery in the news , so that isnt my depiction…and these people are mostly brown and black people
We have all heard of that version with women and sex traficing, and, that is how it works with men, in labor camps…they cant pay off their room and board and transport debt
on Tue Aug 28th 2012 at 15:04:07 admin
We need to end the slave trade COMPLETELY no matter where in the world it is. Unfortunately when it comes to Islam, slavery is endorsed by the religion. This means they converted millions of Africans to Islam to become their co-partner in the export slavery business.
SomeGuy: everyone know’s that the sex slave trade, is slavery. Again 80% of the entire slave trade is managed by Muslims due to their religious laws, that see no crime in killing or enslaving other people. The rest is by Russian mafia gangs and other criminal organizations.
Today there are an estimated 27 million people living in slavery.
on Tue Aug 28th 2012 at 15:20:14 SomeGuy
Backpedaling.
Backpedaling? WHAT Backpedaling? There is no backpedaling about anything. You trivialize the origin of exported slave industry simple because you don’t bother to research it. Asia and the Middle East will not permit their history to be openly examined. 200 million slaves captured by Arabs and you spend pages and pages on hispanic, portugese, american and other slave history that were a drop in the ocean in comparison.
Blacks are the ones backpedaling right back into slavery, by converting to Islam! How dumb can people be? American prisons are full of blacks converting to Islam.
Go to youtube and listen to Simon Deng and other slaves who recently escaped slavery under Muslim law, after their countries were converted into Islamic societies. They imagined Islam would bring them good things to their countries. Instead after gaining political control, they quickly started enslaving people. You can buy black slaves for $10 in Sudan, Niger and other places that are MUSLIM societies.
on Tue Aug 28th 2012 at 18:29:39 abagond
This post is about the Transatlantic slave trade. You are not going to derail it with your rants about Muslims. If you want to talk about Arab or African slave owners and traders, then do so at the links I gave you (repeated below). That is the proper place to talk about that stuff – that is, if you are serious and not just about derailing this thread.
on Mon Oct 1st 2012 at 17:58:31 rj
A lot of people like to bring up free negro slave owners but none of them mention how those free negroes became free nor how they came to own slaves. If you’re going to talk about something, talk about the whole story,don’t talk about it half way
on Sun Jun 30th 2013 at 13:18:06 j2000scott
i wonder why the Holy Bible. recognized and did not condemn slavery.
here is my take: in Old Testament days 2000 b.c. to 400 b.c. slavery was
accepted. A practice of tribes capturing slaves included Egyptians owning Hebrews, Africans
owning Africans of different tribes, Apaches owning members of other tribes, etc.
No shame involved. A little similar to women of America in the 1850’s -1920 having few rights,
no voting rights. Normal in its time. Perhaps the law to love your fellow man as yourself
quickened, informed man of God’s Will, and put into motion an energy that will discredit
slavery as a moral practice. The issue of shame began with the Golden Rule tho it took years
to fully develop in man’s collective consciousness.
on Tue Aug 27th 2013 at 19:37:47 Anton
Thank you for this post. Yet it is horrifying. And yes, whites often think that Africa is a country.
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on Tue Oct 22nd 2013 at 08:20:36 Dana
Ending the Slavery Blame-Game
By HENRY LOUIS GATES Jr.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/23/opinion/23gates.html?hp&_r=0
on Wed Dec 11th 2013 at 16:12:18 bethe37
Mel, I’m white and I have tears pouring down my face. Did I know all this stuff already? Yeah, but it sickens the heart to read it. How is it possible we live in a world so dark? Thank God change has come thru good men and women who sacrificed so much to bring change, but then… it’s still out there, that darkness. Human trafficing. We must abolish the ownership and abuse of other humans… it must be wiped off the face of the earth. I pray, before one more child is taken, change will come.
Love your fellow man, stop hating. We need each other.
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on Fri Oct 10th 2014 at 02:39:09 Sherilyn
I don’t believe that Africans started slavery long before the Europeans showed up . I believe that they did sold their own for commodities yes because of greed but this information is totally bias
on Fri Jun 12th 2015 at 20:05:02 Nancy Griffin
“A common white belief is that Africans “sold their own” as slaves. That is based on yet another common white belief: that Africa is a country. ”
Did you just make this up, or did you assume this? The truth is that some folks believe that slavery was strictly a white-vs-non-white issue, and the point being made by some is that it was not just whites buying-and-selling non-whites, that some of the non-whites participated as well, whatever their motives.
Some historians claim that Africans also mistaken assumed they were selling other Africans into servitude, not slavery, which was a common practice in Africa in the 1700s. I am not convinced of this, but some leading historians believe it is true.
Either way, I think your statement is your opinion, not fact.
Walter Rodney had some interesting thoughts on the slave trade as part of the process of Europe underdeveloping Africa…interesting book but not sure how seriously scholars of the slave trade take it
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Remember, savages–especially MOSLEMS–NEUTERED most their slaves, which is why it didn’t “fall upon the children”–what children?
For everyone else, if you could put two really expensive items together and have a third really expensive item free, you’d be a fool not to.
Savages (Before they were counted as human)
I’m sure if people found a way to make cars or money reproduce, they surely would.
BUT there are still two-legged puppy mills long after slavery, so what’s the excuse there?
Or are they continuing because slavery wasn’t ended in other countries?
on Sat Mar 26th 2016 at 16:06:36 Nicole cox
What was the aim of seasoning
on Sat Mar 26th 2016 at 18:51:31 Afrofem
@Nicole cox
The aim of seasoning was to break the will of formerly free people and replace it with the acceptance of servitude.
on Wed Mar 30th 2016 at 00:42:57 Mighty matty
stop Thaddeus.
on Wed Mar 30th 2016 at 00:52:42 Willy Wrangler
Thaddeus you need to stop with your novel jesus h christ
on Wed May 18th 2016 at 23:00:35 Foh
If there was limited food and water how did any of the slaves live forget half. No air how did they breathe? No space to even roll over which most were laying on their backs and were vomiting no reports of numerous deaths from choking. I can go on and on most importantly where are the North American slave ships? I’ll wait, not once in site and it doesn’t matter that they were wood this was just hundreds of years ago they would of survived. Basically my point is so far this sounds like a bunch of bullshit you know why? Because most black people were already here long before them stinking 13 colonies words of advice the only thing that matters is physical proof not documents because anyone can Doctor up fake paper work, don’t believe everything that’s told to you no matter who it comes from.
on Sat Oct 28th 2017 at 18:51:53 Tomism
“Many Jews look white but in essence are not white because they have Jewish blood…like people believe whites were behind the African Slave Trade, when it was actually jews. There were also white slaves, working next to black slaves… and black plantation owners, who owned white and black slaves. To afford the cargo, ships or pay the captains, set up the ports, took money, something most whites did not have back then….it took European Christian whites to end slavery, after fighting against the powerful jewish lobby to keep it going.” -Harold Wallace Rosenthal
Jews have successfully managed to shift the blame for enslaving Blacks away from the themselves to Whites instead and they’ve used this lie to guilt trip compassionate White people and to agitate Blacks against Whites.
Whites did not have the money to afford a slave, let alone a ship full…the ports, ships, cargo…the entire African Slave Trade was a jewish operation, from beginning to end.
Jews and the transatlantic slave trade forms part of the wider history involving Jews and slavery which involved not only Africans, but also Europeans (especially Slavs), Middle Easterners, Central Asians and others. Specifically in relation to the transatlantic slave trade, it deals with the transportation of Black Africans to the Americas. Jews owned many of the slave-ships and had a very prominent, even leading role in the whole scheme.
Jews also sold white people as slaves to the Americas. Where tribes in Africa would kidnap other tribes to sell them to slavery to Jews, the Jews would kidnap whites. The hundreds of thousands of whites who were kidnapped, chained, whipped and worked to death in the American colonies and during the Industrial Revolution is kept secret by the Zionist-controlled media.[1]
http://immigration-globalization.blogspot.com
it was European Whites that ended the African Slave Trade, not jews or the King of Nigeria, who both fought against the ending slavery in European courts to keep it alive. The Jews were expelled from Spain on August 2, 1492, and from Portugal in 1497. Many of these Jews emigrated to Holland, where they set up the Dutch West Indies Company to exploit the new world.
White slaves were what this country was founded upon, especially in the Tobacco regions. They were worked to death and very few made to the conclusion of the in-denturedom. It was only when they needed a new slave class, that they started using the blacks. “White Cargo”
Slavery was NOT abolished by Lincoln…
just the name was changed to sharecropper with over 5 million Southern whites and 3 million Southern blacks working on land stolen by Wall Street bankers.
White, black, Indian, Hispanic, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Confederates valiantly stood as one in thousands of battles on land and sea. Afterwards, they attended Confederate Veterans’ reunions together and received pensions from Southern States.
Photos of black Confederate veterans may be seen in Alabama’s Archives in Scrapbook – 41st Reunion of United Confederate Veterans, Montgomery, June 2,3,4 and 5, 1931.” Lincoln did not claim slavery was a reason even in his Emancipation Proclamations on Sept. 22, 1862, and Jan. 1, 1863.
Moreover, Lincoln’s proclamations exempted a million slaves under his control from being freed (including General U.S. Grant’s four slaves) and offered the South three months to return to the Union (pay 40 percent sales tax) and keep their slaves. None did. Lincoln affirmed his only reason for issuing was: “as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said (tax) rebellion.”
By 1699, the number of free blacks prompted fears of a “Negro insurrection.” Virginia Colonial ordered the repatriation of freed blacks back to Africa. Many blacks sold themselves to white masters so they would not have to go to Africa. This was the first effort to gently repatriate free blacks back to Africa. The modern nations of Sierra Leone and Liberia both originated as colonies of repatriated former black slaves.
However, black slave owners continued to thrive in the United States.
By 1830 there were 3,775 black families living in the South who owned black slaves. By 1860 there were about 3,000 slaves owned by black households in the city of New Orleans alone.http://conservative-headlines.com/2012/03/americas-first-slave-owner-was-a-black-man/
Black Slave Owners and the Civil War
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooSTTxfriC8)
Dr. Tony Martin –
The Jewish Role in the African Slave Trade
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut7I75Q_-zA)
White Slaves of Black Masters
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfi1xHjFdgM)
on Sat Oct 28th 2017 at 19:26:51 satanforce
Let me guess. White Supremacist pretending to be Nation of Islam?
on Sun Oct 29th 2017 at 01:38:15 Afrofem
Everyone is responsible for the Trans-Atlantic slave trade except the people actually responsible for the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
European Christians and their descendants blaming everyone but themselves.
on Sun Dec 3rd 2017 at 09:54:38 tecneek
..even before that the moors, and the biblical Exodus..
Satan force, the JewISH are Khazar converts, and they in their own books documented how they orchestrated the slave trade, and owned slaves… They are the synagouge of satan, per King James Bible. Also, they believe in their Talmud, not the Torah. The Classic Talmud hates black people, and believe they were cursed to be ugly, and believe in sex with young kids.. It is all in their Talmud. THEY are JewISH alright, but not Hebrew Israelites.
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on Fri May 31st 2019 at 16:41:19 jefe
They claim that the ship that transported the last shipment of African slaves to the USA was identified in Mobile Bay. The article says that the last survivor died in 1937.
Remains of the Clotilda are discovered in southern Alabama
The remains of the last slave ship to arrive in America are found, near Africatown
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2019/05/30/remains-of-the-clotilda-are-discovered-in-southern-alabama
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Until then, however, Santa and his elves are busy laboring away at the North Pole to prepare for their trans-global journey. On the website, you can explore Santa's workshop, listen to Christmas carols and play holiday-themed games.
For decades, NORAD Tracks Santa was a phone service, where interested parties could call in for real-time updates on Santa's location as he traversed the globe.
With the advent of the web, NORAD moved the service to a website with an interactive map in the late 1990s.
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Remembering the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire victims
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The massive Oakland Ghost Ship fire claimed the lives of 36 people on Dec. 2, 2016 .
Nearly three years later, a verdict was reached.
TIMELINE: How the investigation into the deadly Ghost Ship inferno unfolded
Take a moment to remember the creative souls we lost in the Ghost Ship Fire.
The names of all the victims are listed below.
Barrett Clark, 35, Oakland
Barrett Clark, 35, from Oakland was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Peter Wadsworth, 38, Oakland
Peter Wadsworth, 38, from Oakland was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Nicholas Walrath, 31, Oakland
Nicholas Walrath, 31, from Oakland was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Michele Sylvan, 37, Oakland
Jonathan Bernbaum, 34, Berkeley
Jonathan Bernbaum, 34, from Berkeley was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Jennifer Mendiola, 35, Oakland
Jennifer Mendiola, 35, from Oakland, Calif. was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Mendiola was at the warehouse with her boyfriend Micah Danemayer who was also killed in the fire.
Identified by coroner as Joseph Matlock, but known as Joey Casio, 36, Oakland
Joseph Matlock, known as Joey Casio, 36, from Oakland, Calif. is one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
The names of other victims, which were released earlier are:
Jason McCarty, 35, Oakland, Calif.
Jason McCarty, 35, from Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Wolfgang Renner, 61, Oakland, Calif.
Wolfgang Renner, 61, from Oakland, Calif. was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Billy Dixon, 35, Oakland, Calif.
Dixon was a musician and resident of Oakland but a native of the Cleveland area.
Billy Dixon, 35, from Oakland, Calif. was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Johnny Igaz, 34, Oakland, Calif.
Igaz was an Oakland resident and was DJ-ing at Ghost Ship the night of the fire.
Johnny Igaz, 34, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Ara Jo, 29, Oakland, Calif.
Jo lived in Oakland and was an artist and musician. She is survived by her parents who live in South Korea.
Ara Jo, 29, from Oakland, Calif. was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Amanda Kershaw, 34, San Francisco, Calif.
She's described by her husband as an avid photographer, events promoter and lover of dance music. Kershaw lived in San Francisco.
Amanda Kershaw, 34, from San Francisco, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Griffin Madden, 23, Berkeley, Calif.
Madden lived in Berkeley and graduated from Cal with degrees in Philosophy, Slavic languages and Literature.
Griffin Madden, 23, of Berkeley, Calif. was identified as one of the victims of the Oakland fire.
Vanessa Plotkin, 21, Oakland, Calif.
Her facebook page says she started at UC Berkeley in August. Plotkin was from Los Angeles ounty.
Vanessa Plotkin, 21, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Hanna Ruax, 32, Helsinki, Finland
Raux was from Helsinki, Finland. She was at the Ghost Ship with her fiance, Alex Ghassan who also died in the fire.
Hanna Ruax, 32, from Helsinki, Finland was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Denalda Nicole Renae, also known as Nicole Seigrist, 29, Oakland, Calif.
She lived in Oakland and worked at the Grand Lake theater.
Denalda Nicole Renae, also known as Nicole Seigrist, 29, from Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Alex Vega, 22, San Bruno, Calif.
Vega attended the event at the Ghost Ship with his girlfriend Michaela Gregory who died in the fire as well.
Alex Vega, 22, from San Bruno, Calf. was a victim of the Oakland fire. His girlfriend, Michela Gregory, also died in the fire.
Em Bohlka, 33, Oakland, Calif.
Em Bohlka, 33, from Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Micah Danemayer, 28, Oakland, Calif.
Micah Danemayer, 28, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Micah Danemayer was a sound and video artist. His girlfriend, Jennifer Mendiola, was also killed in the fire.
Chelsea Dolan, 33, San Francisco, Calif.
Chelsea Dolan, 33, from San Francisco, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Feral Pines, 29, Berkeley, Calif.
Feral Pines, 29, of Berkeley, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Alex Ghassan, 35, Oakland, Calif.
Alex Ghassan, 35, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Alex Ghassan was a director and producer originally from Brooklyn. His mother, Emilie Grandchamps, told ABC that he was at the party because he always supported other artists.
"He always wanted to be remembered by his work, so let's celebrate him and his work," she said.
Ghassan had two children, twin 4-year-old girls who his mom called the "apple of his eyes." He was at the party with his fiancee, Hannah.
Michela Gregory, 20, South San Francisco, Calif.
Michela Gregory, 20, of South San Francisco, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire. Her boyfriend, Alex Vega (right), was also a victim of the fire.
Edmond Lapine, 34, Oakland, Calif.
Edmond Lapine, 34, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Originally from Utah, Edmond Lapine was an artist and a musician who loved to spin vinyl.
Jennifer Morris, 21, Foster City, Calif.
Jennifer Morris, 21, of Foster City, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Jennifer Morris was a student at UC Berkeley. She had also studied at UC Santa Cruz and San Mateo High.
Benjamin Runnels, 32, Oakland, Calif.
Benjamin Runnels, 32, from Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye, 31, Oakland, Calif.
Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye, 31, of Oakland, Calif. was one of the victims killed in the Oakland fire.
Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye worked at Shazam. Her brother told the East Bay Times he thinks she was at the party painting people's nails, which was a hobby of hers.
Draven McGill, 17
Draven McGill, the youngest victim confirmed so far, attended Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco, the school said.
Draven McGill, the youngest victim confirmed so far, attended Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco
Cash Askew, 22, Oakland, Calif.
Cash Askew, 22, of Oakland, Calif. was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
Cash Askew was part of the musical duo "Them Are Us Too." The act's SoundCloud page has been flooded with messages of support since the news of her death.
David Cline, 24, Oakland, Calif.
David Cline, 24 of Oakland, Calif. was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
David Cline recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in computer science. His brother, Neil Cline, remembered him with the following statement:
"My brother, David Reilly Cline, passed away in the Oakland Fire.
He and his friend Griffin Madden attended the event together that night and were not residents of Ghostship.
David was an incredible man, an amazing brother, a perfect son and an inspiring friend to everyone who was fortunate enough to have him in their lives.
He recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, and was a ferociously brilliant student and impossibly bright mind.
Everyone who ever met David knows that his smile and his presence changed every person that was lucky enough to feel his warmth and light. He was kind, open, non-judgemental and excited about life and people.
David we love you. Forever."
Nick Gomez-Hall, 25, Coronado, Calif.
Nick Gomez-Hall, 25, of Coronado, Calif. was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
Nick Gomez-Hall was a world traveler. A friend wrote on Facebook that he was a positive influence to everyone he met.
Sara Hoda, 30, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Sara Hoda, 30, of Walnut Creek, Calif. was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
Travis Hough, 35, Oakland, Calif.
Travis Hough, 35, of Oakland, Calif.was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
Travis Hough was a member of a band, "Ghost of Lightning," that had released an album through an independent label earlier this year. Friends describe him as a musical genius.
Donna Kellogg, 32, Oakland, Calif.
Donna Kellogg, 32, Oakland, Calif. was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that broke out late at night on Dec. 2.
Donna Kellogg, who was born in Chico, Calif., had recently graduated from San Francisco State University. She loved playing the drums, being outdoors and cooking.
Brandon Chase Wittenauer, 32, Hayward, Calif.
Brandon Chase Wittenauer, 32, of Hayward, Calif.was killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
Friends described Brandon Chase Wittenauer as a talented musician, with one calling him a genuine guy. He had lived in cities across California and in Nicaragua, according to his Facebook page.
PHOTOS: Ghost Ship Fire Warehouse in Oakland
Clarification: One victim, who identified as Feral Pines, was previously listed by the victim's birth name, Justin Fritz.
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Terramin Australia Limited (ASX: TZN) is an emerging base metal producer with pre-production assets in Algeria and South Australia. Terramin aims to become a top 5 single commodity zinc producer by leveraging production at its Tala Hamza project and capitalising on proximity to infrastructure and its low capital and operating costs.
The Tala Hamza Zinc Project is located on the Mediterranean coast of Algeria and is a joint venture with two Algerian government-owned companies. This project provides exposure to a long life zinc and lead asset in a strategic location and within an emerging mining jurisdiction. Terramin has precious metals assets in Australia, which it is considering demerging in 2019 to allow single commodity focus for both parts of the business. Terramin’s significant South Australian gold development and exploration assets are likely to benefit from the change, leveraging the existing Bird-in-Hand resource of 252,000 ounces and growing it to the previously announced aspirational target of one million ounces from regional exploration targets within Terramin’s more than 12,000 square kilometres of exploration area.
The Bird-in-Hand Gold Project at Woodside is within a former historic gold mining zone located approximately 30km north of Terramin’s existing mining and processing facilities at the Angas Zinc Mine (AZM) which was mined until late 2013. The South Australia gold strategy is to develop the existing Angas facility at Strathalbyn as a central processing plant for feed from Bird-in-Hand and to utilise spare capacity to treat ore from other potential targets either held by the company currently or available for acquisition. Safety and Sustainability are two of Terramin’s core values and Terramin is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure community and environmental objectives are met within its area of operations.
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Terramin is advancing approvals for both the Tala Hamza zinc and lead project in Algeria and the Bird-in-Hand gold project in South Australia. Terramin has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on Tala Hamza and is waiting for feedback from the Algerian government before proceeding with the project. Terramin is undertaking water re-injection trials in support of its Mining Lease Application for the high-grade Bird-in-Hand Gold Project in South Australia.
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Home › Ancestors: Newly Up › 1870's Robert N. Shaw CDV Photo, London, England, UK by Elliott & Fry
1870's Robert N. Shaw CDV Photo, London, England, UK by Elliott & Fry
On reverse: "From R.N. Shaw to his fond and loving sister Helen" is handwritten in old dip pen ink pen and in pencil "Papa's brother for whom Bob was named" and "R.N. Shaw, Please send 18 of these proof". . Photo type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph, Victorian. Photographer: Elliott & Fry, 55 Baker Street, Portman Square, London, England, UK. (known to be famous Victorian era London photographers Joseph John Elliott 1835-1903 and Clarence Edmund Fry 1840-1897, founded in 1863, it was in business until 1919, see wiki here.)
A beautiful portrait of a strong Shaw family man with arms crossed, the body language is amazing and he appears as if he will start to talk. We can deduce from the inscription that his name is Robert N. Shaw and his sister was Helen, and someon the family is named after him.
We feel this was taken in the 1870's and that he is about 40 years of age, born about 1825-40. A beautiful portrait by one of the most highly regarded London photographers. The photo was found in the United States, in Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, thus he must have some American ties. Ring any bells?
1870's Robert N. Shaw CDV Photo, London, England, UK by Elliott & Fry - ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTO - 1035 $22.00
1870's Robert N. Shaw CDV Photo, London, England, UK by Elliott & Fry - Scans-300 dpi Large Crisp Scans of Front/Back-Sent via email - Scans $4.99
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← Oprah packs for Precious, Bryan covers Twiggy, Kate goes Crawford, and Tommy sings a new Tune
Charlize gets Sam, Rivers gets roasted, Leo gets Brave, & TIFF film buffs get The Essential 100 →
Jian gets Matt, Rama gets Tony, Much gets David, TIFF gets Sarah (AND Julie!) & Anne walks the Walk
OUR TOWN: Still the biggest draw in the history of CBC Radio, Jian Ghomeshi and Q return for a new season this morning with special guest
DAMON: on 'Q' this morning
Matt Damon. Damon, in town for the TIFF screening of his new flick The Informant, has now been named the recipient of the American Cinemateque Award next March, following in the footsteps of previous honourees Julia Roberts and Samuel A. Jackson … French DJ David Guetta, who rocked the Guvernment on Sunday night, is scheduled to greet fans at MuchMusic today. His new CD One Love debuted here at #2 … don’t look for Tony Bennett at the opening of TIFF on Thursday. He’ll be serenading fans at Casino Rama … sidewalk star owner Anne Murray returns to King Street this weekend to host Blue Rodeo, Kim Cattrall, Tom Cochrane, Howie Mandel and Robert Munsch, among
BENNETT: Barrie-bound
others, at the 12th annual Canada’s Walk of Fame Tribute … speaking of veteran music-makers, Loggins & Messina are set to play Fallsview Casino this coming Friday and Saturday nights. Slightly closer to home, The Smothers Brothers play Casino Rama on Friday followed by Black Crowes on Saturday … terminally gorgeous Cheryl Tiegs brightened Breakfast Television this morning in City TV’s new digs at Yonge-Dundas Square … keep wishing you could go on one of those sensational tours of Ontario wine country? Me too. Especially when I learned that more than 90 (!!) Ontario wines will be available for sampling next week at Taste Ontario, a one-night-only event at the Art Gallery Of Ontario: “Tour the best of wine country for only $45!” Hey, I’d love to! … but alas, it’s all sold out.
MS. SOMEBODY: We loved her work as a writer and director on Away From Her, but we must admit we’re really looking forward to seeing her on
POLLEY: on screen again in Mr Nobody
screen again. Sarah Polley, who seems to get better and better each time we see her, co-stars with Jared Leto, Diane Kruger and Linh-Dan Pham in Mr. Nobody, a new TIFF entry by much-admired Belgian director Jaco Van Dormael. Insiders whisper you should add it to your Must List right now … meanwhile Polley’s Oscar-nominated Away From Her leading lady, iconic British beauty Julie Christie, also co-stars in a new Special Presentation film: Glorious 39, from director Stephen Poliakoff … and TIFF-bound filmmaker Joe Dante, currently on jury duty at the Venice Film Festival, will wing his way
CHRISTIE: Polley protegee (AP)
here in time to introduce his new film The Hole as well as a special TIFF screening of the W.C. Fields classic It’s A Gift.
WILL ‘CATCH ME’ CATCH ON?: In the Good Ol’ Bad Ol’ Days, gentle reader, Hollywood took big Broadway musicals and turned them into lavish movie musicals. Now Broadway takes movies like Hairspray and Billy Elliott and turns them into lavish stage musicals. Latest casualty is Dolly Parton’s tuneful 9 to 5, which closed Saturday night. Newest pretender about to open on the Great White Way? The musical version of Catch Me If You Can, the hit Steven Spielberg drama with Leonardo DiCaprio as a compulsive but irresistible
DICAPRIO: with foxy flight attendants in Catch Me If You Can
impostor. Leo is not, I repeat, not repeating his role on Broadway. But with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty) and music and lyrics by Hairspray duo Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, the show is already creating some boxoffice sizzle.
Still to come in the new year: Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth in The Addams Family, and the $40 million musical extravaganza Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, directed by Julie Taymor.
new films for Leo, Zach and Charlize — and 13 Essential directors
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2 responses to “Jian gets Matt, Rama gets Tony, Much gets David, TIFF gets Sarah (AND Julie!) & Anne walks the Walk”
maribeth | September 8, 2009 at 12:03 pm | Reply
I love reading your stuff, George.
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Current: Father Finds Accountability and Confidence
Growing up, Josh B. never felt good enough. This lack of confidence first surfaced after his parents divorced and his father abandoned his family. Always wondering why his dad left, Josh used food as a coping mechanism to fill the void. As an adult, he got to a point where his weight reached over 300 pounds. Coupled with his low self-esteem, Josh was working extra hard to support his growing family. He was exhausted, run-down, and running out of ideas.
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Josh experienced results from a few different diet and weight loss plans, but eventually, his weight would go back up. When his wife encouraged him to try Isagenix, he didn’t realize that it not only helped help him transform physically, but it also helped him on his journey to personal development.
Through working on his internal transformation, the external transformation followed.
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He began to discover his “why” and learned about proper nutrition and fitness, two things he found out he had been doing incorrectly in the past. Soon, Josh noticed his confidence improving, in part due to his Isagenix business developing. He recently succeeded with the Boom in June promotion, something he initially didn’t think he could do.
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A few months after joining Isagenix, Josh learned about the IsaBody Challenge® and began his first Challenge. He joined the IsaBody™ Facebook group and discovered the importance of accountability. Before IsaBody, Josh had zero accountability, but through posting about his transformation and sharing his workouts, he realized that being accountable meant never again being the person he was before IsaBody. “I was accountable for so many different reasons,” Josh said. “I was accountable to myself, my family, and my coaches.”
Most importantly, Josh learned he needed to be accountable for his younger self, that young boy inside him who desperately wanted to know why his father left. By becoming accountable, his confidence continued to improve, and the little lost boy inside him finally grew up.
Family and Future
Today, as a result of the hard work he put forth with his many IsaBody Challenges, Josh feels he can now be the father that he never had to his children. When he met his wife, Jocelyn, Josh already had two children from a previous marriage, but they decided to adopt more. They’ve already adopted one child and will be adopting another child in a few months. He feels ready to grow their family, something he was hesitant to do previously due to his lack of confidence.
Looking deeper into his future, Josh plans to continue working as a masonry teacher while building his Isagenix business and showing others how IsaBody can help transform their lives.
“I want to take everything that I’ve learned about exercise and nutrition and coach people into doing the same thing, using Isagenix and the IsaBody Challenge as their vehicle,” he said.
Some of the tips he gives others who hope to experience a transformation like his are, of course, to become accountable, focus on their nutrition first, and then bring in exercise. He also encourages people not to be afraid to ask questions and to engrain themselves in the Isagenix and IsaBody community, such as joining the IsaBody Facebook group.
With Isagenix, Josh has lost 80 pounds,† 49 pounds during his IsaBody Challenges and 31 pounds while taking the products, prior to starting IsaBody. But it’s what he has gained that will stay with him for a lifetime: confidence and accountability.
“I know that now I have the tools to be successful for the rest of my life to stay healthy and stay fit,” Josh said.
† Weight loss, muscle gain, lifestyle, and other results depicted here reflect exceptional individual experiences of Isagenix Customers and should not be construed as typical or average. Results vary with individual effort, body composition, eating patterns, time, exercise, and other factors, such as genetic and physiological makeup.
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tv The Day Deutsche Welle March 18, 2019 11:02pm-11:30pm CET
john bercow ruled out a three peat vote on prime minister teresa mayes breaks a plan he said you just can't vote on the same measure more than once cited examples going back all the way to sixteen zero for the same year why do you began of the king james version of the bible well tonight the prime minister is reportedly furious and britain is set to crash out of the european union in just eleven days but those against brags that they may now have more than just a prayer after all i broke off in berlin this is the day. the government can hold the g eight summit me do these two recent me to the house the same evil proposition for substantially the same proposition is this figure out that this has to be unprecedented the price is that it's not the country went to
late the european union in eleven days and the reason. i'm always inclined to say that i don't in the business of panicking myself this ruling should not be regarded as my last word on the subject be simply meant to be can't the test which the government must meet it's. also coming up tonight five years ago today russia began and mixing crimea for gratia group saying it was a bloodless revolution but they conveniently ignore those and exemption opponents who disappeared and have never been seen again but everything points to the fact that it was the russian security service the f.s.b. the pressure they put on him beforehand the warnings they gave him they would interrogate him for hours every time he crossed over into ukraine.
lots of our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and all around the world welcome we begin the day with briggs it by the rules today the speaker of the british house of commons did what he is supposed to do and he ignited yet another firestorm in the process john bercow the man that the world has come to know was mr order today said another vote on prime minister teresa mayes briggs' a plan will not be a well unless the proposal for a vote is substantially different from last week's in other words in parliament the president has always been no repeat votes on the same measure sounds reasonable unless you were counting on another vote this week the prime minister to resign may we understand this evening is furious about the decision the u.k. solicitor general has accused bercow of intervening and of having too much or overreach and there is talk that the government may try to suspend parliament without dissolving it and what about bret's it in a loving days the u.k. will begin leaving the european union with no plan nothing about today's new
parliamentary pronouncement changes that yet here is part of what the speaker said today it has been strongly rumored. though i have not received confirmation of this that i've even possibly fourth meeting. will be attempted and this statement which is designed to signal what would be orderly and what would not this is my conclusion. if the government wishes to bring forward a new proposition. that's he's not either the same nor substantially the same as that the sperm you still value the house on the twelfth of mo this would be entirely in order. what work of human capital legitimately do is to
resubmit to the house the same proposition all substantially the same proposition as last of last week which was rejected by one hundred forty nine. let's bring in our correspondent barbara vanes oh she joins me tonight from outside the house of parliament in london good evening to you barbara so the house of commons speaker says if you want another vote fine but you may not vote on the same thing twice now the u.k. solicitor general says this is created a constitutional crisis in the country was. of first because this is frustrating government it is also impeding government in trying to do what it once that means to somehow push the brakes and deal through the house of commons and as the u.k. is a largely government centric as sort of rule has
a government centric rule basically so centered around the executive and not around palm and that it creates a certain crisis the problem is not meant to take control here in britain the control is supposed to be issued by government so government hasn't really had control of the brics it and we have seen what happened last week parliament trying to sort of grab it and share and away now that certainly is a crisis bought what flows from it is still totally open to the solicitor general of the u.k. he says that there are ways to get around the decision by the house speaker one would be what is known as poor again should ending parliament session without dissolving parliament no barbara why would that help anyone. that's a quite fantastic lawyerly ideal for is just
a mentions of queen needs to step up and say and i hereby declare polman closed then there needs to be somehow an interim and then there needs to be a new opening of parliament supposedly with a speech by the queen nobody can really imagine that also there's another problem this simply no time left and to reason may will have to push one law through parliament next week that is really urgent the one that sort of takes back the old bracks of law and says we here by due care for x. it is not going to be on the twenty third of march bought on a later date and so this really is necessary she said she. you could send away problem and only after that and still that would solve anything so government is furious trees a maze for your ears and they felt they were a set of really caught in the dark by this the had no advance notice by john dark of the speaker off this intervention course as it stands tonight the u.k.
has a love and days until march twenty ninth when he did supposed to leave the european union so what does all of this mean for brides of or. this means have rights that your reason may now will have to go and one junior breaks in management system ready announced that will have to go on thursday to the even cs sorry it all didn't work out i can't really explain why not bought we need an extension we need more time basically she said she would be the last was three months short technical extension i phone one month if there has to be a real anything lever we know russets has a say in this the e.u. heads of state and government will probably just make one offer and then say ok this is it this is what we can give you and now you take it go home with it and sort yourself out so breaks it on the twenty ninth next next week is supposedly not going to happen bought after we what we saw today i would really hate to put
a bet on it i don't want to lose my money and i want you to lose your money either but what about the house of commons speaker mr bercow he has been criticised a lot for his decision today but also for other things that he has done it couldn't it be argued that he is a little late to the game that he should have told theresa may that the second vote on her brakes that withdrawal plan was also not a well because the second version of her plan was not substantially different from the first version. the speaker argued of course and others are huge here today that this second version was different because they did it did make some concessions about the northern irish backstop so you could argue ok first time right second time there were some changes people could see that there was some additions to the deal so that was maybe different enough but just to put this same thing up again until it sit tight until they resolved injuries amaze desire to
push the deals through parliament that's not on that is more or less not democratic and also if you look at the the argument you can't have a second referendum people shouldn't have that but parliament can vote till it drops till till the result fits the government's expectations so that really doesn't go to together and that's what darko sort of put an end to today so where do we go from here we know that the u.k. i'm still waiting to hear from the e.u. about this extension. is that a still up in the air i mean are we going to hear yes or no from the european union this week. absolutely the this summit meets on thursday and it's reason they will go there there is a real chill through that usually she of history dinner and she will say ok sorry about this but we need more time the two years were not enough time to squabble about threats of we have no majority things just didn't work out and then the e.u.
leaders are gathering to make her an offer or maybe after some having talked amongst themselves later after the night tonight even sort of these is sort of a bit of the tension and waiting time involved to make it more exciting but in the end to it seems rather certain they're going to offer her some extra time so it's like in football you know you just try again to get to go to fly as you keep your eye on the ball that's the point right barbara. days alone the story for us tonight in london we'll be talking with you again this week are sure barbara thank you. so they marks five years since russia annexed crimea from ukraine since then the peninsula in the black sea has been a focal point of tensions between russia and the west progress the separatists in crimea are celebrating what moscow has described as the day of crimea's reunification with russia and ukraine and much of the international community have
always pointed out that the ending sanction was a violation of international law all since twenty fourteen about thirteen thousand people have been killed in an ongoing conflict between ukraine and russian backed separatists in eastern ukraine. our next report tonight comes from crimea as largest cities a vast a poll where d.w. met people still suffering after the takeover as well as those taking part in today's celebrations like members of a pro russia biker game who helped to make that an exception happen. the night wolves and their leader. are vladimir putin's favorite bikers. their rally through the city of sebastopol marking five years since the russian takeover is more than just a bit of fun. back in two thousand and fourteen they played a very real part in helping the kremlin bring the peninsula under its control. setting up roadblocks and patrolling the streets while the russian special forces
in unmarked uniforms took over government buildings. so i assume it's a miracle this all happened fairness went out for the first time and it all happened without bloodshed as they pursue. a claim that ignores at least six deaths in fifteen disappearances attributed to russian security services by human rights activists over the years since moscow took control. one of them was. a member of the region's three hundred thousand strong muslim to tar minority and a vocal opponent of the russian takeover of the region in may twenty sixteen he was abducted just a few hundred meters from his home men dressed as traffic police stopped evans car for what appeared to be a routine check soon they were bundling him into an unmarked minivan. he broke free and tried to run away. but he was soon right back. he has not been heard
from since. course now with a view that's where the surveillance camera was it's only thanks to the camera that we know what happened. because police came around to the neighbors afterwards to tell them not to report anything they might have seen coming from but the flip a reader. evans parents have sent more than a hundred appeals for help to official bodies sent dozens of letters to president vladimir putin all to no effect his father's convinced the authorities have no interest in getting to the bottom of the case but everything points to the fact that it was the russian security service the f.s.b. the pressure they put on him beforehand the warnings they gave him they would interrogate him for hours every time he crossed over into ukraine. in service to pull the night was really reaches its climax and their patriotic feeling park imperial symbols rub up against soviet icons of rock music and science
fiction all in the cause of russia on hand to extend his graduations to the bikers is the leader of crimea as russian administration. by syrians my thanks goes to those who took part in the unique operation to guarantee the security of the referendum everything was done with such a dastardly such guts that our opponents didn't even have time to realize what was going on. the anniversary is about more than crimean and it's two point five million inhabitants the annexation put russia on a collision course with ukraine and the west that shows no sign of ending what it also did was to change the tone of russian politics as the kremlin found itself facing international isolation and sanctions it embrace groups like the night was bringing their very particular back to the future brand of russianness out of the margins and into the mainstream. our correspondent nick
connelly he is in a vast a hole. as a fascinating story and these groups of supporters like the bikers that we just saw i mean is it possible that they helped make that. possible at the same time committed crimes all of this with total impunity good evening well the night was very certainly did play quite a significant role in those early days in march twenty eighth the russian special forces those famous little green men russian special forces in uniforms to go about their deeds and to basically kick ukraine's authorities out of this peninsula in terms of this of human rights abuses we saw in the story there of the disappeared activist there doesn't seem to be a direct connection to them the father of the man we profiled that points the finger at the f.s.b. russian security services there are volunteer groups who were officially at least
not connected to security services and based based on volunteer involvement that have been implicated in attacking abducting people who spoke out against russia's control this region the u.n. speaks of a forty abduction since the annexation of which they say at least twelve people have yet to be found let alone no bodies no trace so twelve people of whom there is no trace of the last five is. disturbing numbers we know that in a couple of weeks ukrainians will choose a new president how is this anniversary and relations with russia i mean how is all of this impacting the campaigns and the candidates. because in the ukrainian public awareness crimea plays a very small role now so much else happened to ukraine's crimea namely the war in which continues to this day the strange enough crimea seems to be more of
a topic in russia's national story russia's narrative. this idea of bringing crimea back to its home as he calls it as he is his legacy basically his main achievement as president russia where. else going on that is basically being crowding out one very real impact it has had on ukraine's politics is actually change the electoral map so when ukrainians go to the polls now at the end of march these traditionally pro russian votes from crimea from. that basically creates the parity a kind of fifty fifty split between pro west and more or less pro russian candidates that has been lost because these people don't vote. so that has really fundamentally changed the balance of power in ukraine. and crimea. sanctions international isolation for russia and yet russia shows no signs of leaving the peninsula who would ever challenge russia now i mean it seems that is
a permanent condition. well exactly brant there's no real sign that anyone is seriously thinking of challenging russia militarily crimea is a region that's been up to its teeth this was historic and still is home to russia's black sea fleet but a little more in terms of all means has been brought in the last five years and indeed no one ukraine is seriously talking about challenging russia simply because the balance of strength is much in russia's favor i think no one in ukraine yet is really willing to talk about giving up its claims to crimea that is definitely something i still think. in ukraine for for now the standoff continues and people you know moving p. crimea is trying to visit relatives in the rest of ukraine ukraine is trying to come here have a hell of a hard time passing through some very strict border checks. challenging the exit usually but of course mean challenging russian president vladimir putin and there
doesn't seem to be much of an appetite for that either around the world are there any critical voices in crimea who are speaking out about the. well that's very difficult there is a russian provides full prison sentences of up to five years for quote challenging russia's territorial integrity so that can be a facebook post saying that crimea is ukraine so even like liking a post like that can put you in great trouble and they have seen people. house arrest be going to prison for this kind of claim so most of the most. most direct and open challenges to russia's control has been so i have now left most craning have tried to keep in touch with. but open dissent open criticism of russia's control of the region is very difficult and it is very difficult as a journalist trying to talk to people to encourage people to open up about these
kind of things in front of the camera what you will hear private people try to make their. dissatisfaction very concrete they talk about issues they have with the official may be problems they're having with. getting the legal remedy that they won't address the political problems and the broader political disaffection dissatisfaction because the danger of imprisonment that would bring. in it really seems like. there is the story of the ongoing fighting in eastern ukraine and there's a story of the you know completed an exchange and in crimea what would you say what's the difference now between the situation and in crimea. the major difference is that in crimea the people most people here have now taken russian passports to. the ukraine in the community. sees ukrainian.
these people live in crimea live a russian life they have the facilities and the russian citizens they have the full social support in terms of pensions of the russian state in eastern ukraine and russia wasn't willing to offer people that same perspective basically becoming a defective part of russia people did not get russian they didn't get russian pensions and the fighting continues in crimea that could the active phase of the standoff was very short and basically since the end of march twenty fourth seen russian forces be in control and you've had this long standoff between russian supported separatists and the. me. in which people are still dying where fighting goes that is very different situation here in crimea our correspondent nick connelly joining us tonight from the city of sebastopol in crimea on this five year anniversary of the annexation of crimea by russia nic thank you very much.
the pressure continues to mount on the u.s. aircraft manufacturer boeing the black box data flight recorders in the recent ethiopian airlines seven thirty seven max crash point to similarities with the crash of another seven thirty seven max in indonesia in october of last year now both crashes killed everyone on board tonight there are also reports emerging which cast more delts on the u.s. federal aviation authority they claim that the f.a.a. may have relied on both wings only engineers in what were supposed to be independent safety certifications for the seven thirty seven map. that is quite an accusation right there to talk more about that i'm joined by the w.'s christophe cobra he's been following the story for us chris also there talking about what gross violations of development certification but let me read the seattle times is reporting several issues over its experts are raising their eyebrows first boeing's
safety analysis and this analysis of this new augmented flight control system have crucial flaws including understating its power then the statement that boeing's engineers submitted to the f.a.a. they called a complete failure of the system a potential complete failure they were able to hazardous rather than catastrophic which would have meant more and longer testing now we have to remember the failure of this malfunctioning of this system was responsible for the crash of the lion air flight in october and the most recent crash of ethiopian airlines flight three hundred two shows similarities secondly they all reports that the federal aviation administration has outsourced much of the certification process you mentioned it to boeing itself amid budget cuts and an increase in air travel so ultimately the manufacturer of the product was responsible for certifying its safety that as boeing was under pressure amazing to bring out the seventy seven x. on the market because it was facing stiff competition. by airbus so what are boeing
and the f.a.a. saying about this well both parties are saying the process followed a regular routine and both parties declined to comment further now we have reports from the wall street journal though saying that one day after sunday's crash of flight three hundred two the u.s. just the justice department issued a subpoena to at least one person seeking documents and further material when it comes to the plane's certification now in a criminal investigation into this whole story would be certainly a new twist to that more pressure for boeing there that transportation department is also probing the approval process of the seven three so the more we find out here the worse it gets i mean it's going from a crash crisis to something much bigger it's not getting any better it's not getting any better boeing is facing potentially facing financial claims from the victims' families not only the ones from indonesia but also the ones from ethiopia
is facing potential claims from airlines jets are grounded possibly further financial fallout if companies cancel their orders and the distrust in the company is growing and for a company who is relying on people's trust in their products day by day this is a very uncomfortable position to be so that again crystal cobra as always thank you . oh the day is almost over but the conversation continues online you'll find us on twitter either at the news or you can follow me aboard go off t.v. don't forget to use the hash tag for the day every member whatever happens between now and then tomorrow is another day we'll see you then everybody.
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The Auction at Graceland•Elvis Week•August 13, 2019
1972 Elvis On Tour Reel to Reel Radio Spots
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After a successful Hollywood movie career, Elvis would return to the stage and live performances in 1969; however, it would not be the last time he appeared on the big screen. In the 1970s two documentaries followed Elvis through his live concert appearances. The first, Elvis: That’s the Way It Is in 1970, was followed by Elvis on Tour in 1972. The latter features footage from four different concerts during 1972 and also utilizes some vintage footage from Elvis’ early TV appearances. The on-stage scenes capture the power and grace of Elvis the performer, and this compilation of marvels helps the documentary to win the Golden Globe in 1972. Offered are three radio spots, on a reel-to-reel tape, promoting what would be the last Elvis film. The reel comes in its original Radio Recorders box which is labeled “M.G.M. / ‘ELVIS ON TOUR’ / RADIO SPOTS / 1. :60 / 2. :30 /3. :10 / 7 1/2 IPS.” Based on other examples offered in previous auctions, we know that the three spots are read by none other than legendary American disc jockey Casey Kasem. The offered example of the reel still retains its original “EMC Corporation” seal. It presents a very interesting promotional artifact from Elvis’ late film career. The reel-to-reel tape measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter, the box measures 5 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 1/2 inch (13.33 x 13.33 x 1.27 cm) and the pair is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated.
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Full Name Drew Blythe Barrymore
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Date of Birth 1975 on 22nd February
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Husband Name Jeremy Thomas(m. 1994; div. 1995)
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Roads to Rock and Soul
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The Beatles: Overview
A Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles (White Album)
Let It Be . . . Naked
Past Masters, Volume One
Past Masters, Volume Two
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
Flaming Pie
The Stones
The Stones: Overview
Out of Our Heads
December’s Children (And Everybody’s)
Aftermath (UK Version)
Between the Buttons (UK Version)
Their Satanic Majesties Request
The Kinks: Overview
The Kinks Greatest Hits
The Kink Kontroversy
Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround
The Kink Kronikles
Muswell Hillbillies
The Great Lost Kinks Album
Everybody’s in Show Biz
Preservation (Acts 1 and 2)
Schoolboys in Disgrace
Come Dancing
Other People’s Lives by Ray Davies
Introductory Essay
The Zombies: Odessey and Oracle
Psychedelic Series
Electric Music for the Mind and Body
Forever Changes
Axis: Bold as Love
Mr. Fantasy
The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter
Anthem of the Sun
The Doughnut in Granny’s Greenhouse
S. F. Sorrow
Stand!
The Who: Overview
The Who Sell Out
Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy
The Moody Blues: Overview
Days of Future Passed
In Search of the Lost Chord
On the Threshold of a Dream
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
To Our Children’s Children’s Children
Seventh Sojourn
A Question of Balance
Jethro Tull: Overview
A Passion Play
Minstrel in the Gallery
Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young to Die
Songs from the Wood
The Broadsword and the Beast
Crest of a Knave
David Bowie-Overview
Aladdin Sane
The Clash: Overview
Give ‘Em Enough Rope
Sandinista!
Streetcore
Richard Thompson-Overview
Liege and Lief by Fairport Convention
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Shoot Out the Lights
Rumor and Sigh
Mirror Blue
Mock Tudor
June Tabor
Airs and Graces
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Angel Tiger
Against the Streams
Britpop-Series Intro
Blur – Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur-The Great Escape
Blur – Blur – Classic Music Review
Oasis: Overview
Definitely Maybe
The Masterplan
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Familiar to Millions
Heathen Chemistry
Don’t Believe the Truth
Dig Out Your Soul
Pulp-Different Class
Pulp – This Is Hardcore
Pulp – We Love Life
Suede (album)
Supergrass – I Should Coco
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Radiohead: Overview
Pablo Honey
A Moon Shaped Pool
Great Broads
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Aretha Franklin – Never Loved a Man
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Billie Holiday – Lady Day
Edith Piaf – Vol. 4
Françoise Hardy La Question
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Sade – Love Deluxe
Sexcapades
The Shangri-Las
Sinead O’Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
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About Jazz
Louis Armstrong: The Hot Five and Hot Seven Recordings
Billie Holiday, Lady Day
Charlie Parker: Best of the Complete Savoy & Dial Studio Recordings
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
John Coltrane: Giant Steps
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Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers
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The Blues: Overview
Robert Johnson: The Complete Recordings
Memphis Minnie – Essential Recordings
The Best of Muddy Waters
The Best of John Lee Hooker
Little Walter: His Best, The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection
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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton by John Mayall
The Electric Flag – A Long Time Comin’
Allman Brothers Band – At Fillmore East
Sonny Landreth – Grant Street
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Dusty in Memphis
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Diana Ross & The Supremes
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Stevie Wonder – Innervisions
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Taking a Rain Check
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Ma Fille (A Guest Post by My Mother)
My Daughter (A Guest Post by My Father)
The Truth About Beets
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By altrockchick on September 5, 2018
Love me or hate me, but the one thing that is beyond dispute is that my perspectives on music have never been influenced by commercial considerations, a desire for fame or the opinions of Establishment critics.
From a financial perspective, altrockchick.com is one of the worst-performing enterprises in history: after six years, 400 reviews and 1.5 million words, I have earned zero revenue while piling up thousands of dollars/euros in expenses. I write anonymously because the last thing in the world I want to experience is the personality distortion and general weirdness that usually comes with fame. I do read the opinions of Establishment critics, but most of the time I find myself offended by their sheer laziness, astonishing pomposity and the façade of objectivity they attempt to project. I’m sorry, but if you’re getting paid to write reviews for a magazine, newspaper or website, your objectivity is automatically compromised by the need to earn a paycheck, and the fact that the enterprise that employs you also sells advertising to the music industry compromises you even further. Commercialization of criticism demands short, punchy reviews that attempt to distill the essence of an artist’s work in as few words as possible so consumers can make buying decisions. It does not encourage understanding.
What’s sad is that many music listeners parrot the words and thoughts of Establishment critics instead of thinking for themselves. This dynamic helps create a common consensus around a particular work, and as I’ve learned in my reviews of Abbey Road, Arthur, Dark Side of the Moon and others, people who have accepted the common consensus—in large part because it validates the feeling of being “right” and lets them feel like they “belong” to a cohesive thought community—react to “No, I think that album really sucks” by aggressively attacking the heretic who dares to think differently. This is not healthy. The only valid purpose of criticism is to share one’s interpretations to help readers or listeners clarify what they feel and think about a given piece of work. In our fucked-up world, common consensus criticism has become the “official party line,” and woe unto those who deviate from the dogma.
I bring this up because the Establishment interpretation of Shoot Out the Lights has forged a common consensus that is total, unmitigated bullshit. Since they all come to the same conclusion, I’ll just cite two examples I found particularly offensive, and respond to each in turn.
Mark Deming, AllMusic: Shoot Out the Lights has “often been cited as Richard Thompson’s greatest work, and it’s difficult for anyone who has heard his body of work to argue the point.”
Altrockchick: According to Mr. Deming, Richard Thompson should have walked out of the studio after the final mixing session of Shoot Out the Lights and blown his brains out instead of hanging around for twenty-six years producing substandard work. Note that Mr. Deming dares you to disagree with the common consensus, which is pretty much all he has to support his ridiculous conclusion. I have listened to Richard Thompson’s entire body of work and I guarantee you he would not have earned status as my favorite songwriter had he abandoned his career after Shoot Out the Lights—shit, he wouldn’t have made the Top 20. His solo career features dozens of songs and several albums that are far superior to his work here. What is true is that Shoot Out the Lights was his breakout album—the moment in time when he developed a clear sense of artistic direction and emerging confidence.
Robert Christgau, Village Voice: “News of the wife’s solitary return to England brings this relationship-in-crisis album home–including the husband’s ‘bearded lady’ warning in ‘The Wall of Death,’ ostensibly a synthesis of his thanatotic urge and lowlife tic. If poor Richard’s merely ‘A Man in Need,’ I’m an ayatollah, but I have to give him credit–these are powerfully double-edged metaphors for the marriage struggle, and ‘Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?’ is as damning an answer song as Linda could wish.”
Altrockchick: Christgau has always been an arrogant prick, a man far more interested in self-promotion and the delivery of highfalutin’ wit than helping his readers better appreciate the music. His read here is superficial at best, focused more on the juicy titillation factor in the Thompson breakup than the content of the music itself, interpreting every song through the lens of a collapsing relationship. The truth is that even an extremely loose interpretation of the lyrics on the album will tell you that a grand total of two of eight songs deal with relationship problems, and that neither “Wall of Death,” nor “Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?” have anything to do with the Thompson situation. His “thoughts” on this album (minus the usual pompous references) barely rise to the standards of a gossip columnist.
There is also another problem in labeling Shoot Out the Lights Richard Thompson’s greatest work, namely the mediocre vocals of one Linda Thompson. Struggling with her diaphragmatic breathing due to pregnancy, she manages to hit the notes most of the time, but her phrasing is inconsistent, sometimes disconnected from the lyrics she’s singing. Her primary means of expressing emotion is to raise her volume, but since she also gets louder when straining to reach notes at the upper end of her range, it’s hard to tell when she’s going for feeling or struggling with the scale. Truth is, she wasn’t much of a singer to begin with, especially when compared to her contemporaries. With Linda Thompson, you don’t get the stunning clarity of Anne Briggs, the remarkable presence of Sandy Denny, the breathtaking range and dynamic command of Maddy Prior, or the brilliant interpretive skills of June Tabor. Replace Linda with any of those singers and you’d certainly have a better album, though to label it Richard Thompson’s greatest work would still be a rather significant stretch. Shoot Out the Lights is like the key that unlocked the door, a celebration of self-discovery where Richard Thompson resolved the internal struggle between the spiritual and secular, reconnected with his guitar and began to live up to his immense potential as a songwriter.
The first thing you notice on “Don’t Renege on Our Love” is Richard Thompson’s new-found confidence in his vocals. If you listen to the Richard & Linda albums preceding Shoot Out the Lights, Richard sings almost apologetically, like he’s concerned that taking command will expose a fatal flaw. Here he sticks self-deprecation where the sun don’t shine and delivers a forceful but attenuated vocal that captures a range of psychic states, from frustrated lover to broken-hearted beggar to outraged victim of betrayal. The notion of betrayal will become a major theme in his work to come; at this point, his sense of right-and-wrong is as rigid as rigid gets (“Do I take you for a lover or just a deceiver?”), failing to recognize that the whole thing could be a simple misunderstanding. The theme of betrayal also carries with it a deeply held belief that for love to be real it must be pure in word and deed, including love in its carnal form. It’s a belief I hold myself, but when distrust begins to creep into a relationship, it’s easy for the still-active libido to rise up and offer itself as the solution to the relationship problem—if we can just fuck, everything will be all right. The problem is that when the poison starts to spread in concert with the sexual urge, it amplifies the original suspicion, negating the healing power of physical love:
There’s a rope that binds us and I don’t want to break it
If love is a healing why should we forsake it
Well hunger is hunger and need is need
Am I just another mouth to feed
That creeping, dark feeling is perfectly captured in the progressively dissonant chord changes that accompany the fade—a punctuation mark that clearly communicates both the underlying fear and the unlikelihood that the relationship can be salvaged. I love the sprightly, sharp guitar fills throughout the song—just enough and not too much from a man who has the guitar chops to dominate any song he chooses to dominate. I’d also love to pin some kind of medal on Dave Mattacks for sustaining the skip-and-roll pattern throughout the song without having his arms lock up in protest.
“Walking on a Wire” may present us with the woman’s side of the same story; then again, maybe not. It’s easy to make that assumption because of the juxtaposition, but to take that a step further and connect the two songs to the Thompson breakup would be an overreach. Richard wrote both songs, and there’s nothing about “Walking on a Wire” that makes it gender-specific. The one thing we can say with certainty is that “Walking on a Wire” is an emotional powerhouse sung from the perspective of a human being experiencing the slow death of a relationship and unable to do anything to stop it. Here Linda overcomes the challenges of a compromised voice, oscillating between the release of repressed frustration and the utter exhaustion that comes with an attempt to a rescue a relationship that is probably long gone.
Too many steps to take
Too many spells to break
Too many nights awake
And no one else
This grindstone’s wearing me
Your claws are tearing me
Don’t use me endlessly
It’s too long, too long to myself
Richard’s low-end harmony on the chorus helps strengthen the sense of despair that permeates the piece, and he delivers another superb guitar solo that reinforces the tender melody.
After two relatively heavy pieces, the bouncy “Man in Need” comes as something of a relief, and no, Mr. Christgau, this is not Richard Thompson singing about Richard Thompson but Richard Thompson playing the part of a peripatetic man of the sea whose urge to wander and fear of commitment leaves him in quite a pickle when it comes to securing the basics of food, shelter and clothing. His conundrum is “Hey, I’m only doing what comes natural to me” and is completely oblivious to the fact that most people would consider a man who abandoned his dependents and has proven himself little more than a sponge to be an undesirable companion. Richard Thompson delivers the vocal with carefree abandon, tongue firmly planted in cheek, supported by a cascading set of call-and-response vocals from Linda on the chorus. The guitar solo is an absolute delight, a set of nimble thrusts centered around the melody, a solo that makes you wonder about the sanity of the Mullah who had encouraged Richard Thompson to give up playing electric guitar to facilitate his quest for higher spiritual consciousness. That idiotic advice led to a three-year hiatus after Pour Down Like Silver, but he really wouldn’t regain the sparkle in his chops until Shoot Out the Lights—and thank fucking god he did.
Linda returns to the mike for “Just the Motion,” a gentle, reflective piece that reminds us that any change to the routine is more difficult than we’d like to believe. For the most part, she does a decent job, particularly in the quieter opening verse. Unfortunately, when she arrives at the ending, she goes classic crescendo when the song demands the opposite. This is most noticeable on the second repetition of the line, “You can’t hear the storm, it’s as peaceful as can be.” The text after the comma should be delivered like this:
it’s as
as can be
Instead, we get:
Every time I hear her ramp up the volume on PEACEFUL–a word that by definition should alert the singer to back the fuck off—I clench my teeth so hard I feel an overwhelming urge to run to the dentist to make sure I didn’t break a molar. It comes across as “Goddamn it, can’t I get any PEACE AND QUIET around here?” Since the only other cover of the song is David Byrne’s typically beat-happy approach, I’ll just have to sit back and hope that June Tabor decides to finally put together a Richard Thompson tribute album and give us the definitive version. What saves this track is the sheer excellence of the song and the perfectly lovely combination of electric guitar and dulcimer. “Just the Motion” is a gem that deserves better treatment.
Side Two opens with the rough power chords that form the intro to the title song, a clear signal that Richard Thompson has thrown all caution to the wind when it comes to electric guitar. He approaches the vocal with an equal sense of command, relating the tale of a paranoid, gun-toting, anti-social shut-in with stark brevity. The slow, relentless beat accentuated by those power chords seem to reflect a sense of cold determination on the part of our shut-in, making his chosen isolation seem all the more dangerous:
Keep the blind down on the window
Ah, keep the pain on the inside
Just watching the dark. Just watching the dark.
Ah he might laugh but you won’t see him
As he thunders through the night
Shoot out the lights. Shoot out the lights.
After an extended electric guitar solo with loads of dissonance and unexpected shifts over the fretboard, the closing verse expands the sense of danger. Up to this point, the guy seemed to be a crackpot more likely to do harm to himself or inflict mayhem on a few stray neons in the vicinity; now the man is on the move and we start to wonder if the lights in question are the lights of human life:
In the darkness the shadows move
In the darkness the game is real
Real as a gun. Real as a gun.
As he watches the lights of the city
And he moves through the night
A second ripping solo accentuates the high end of the fretboard in an extended scream, followed by attacks both high and low. The experience of “Shoot Out the Lights” is remarkably compelling, a disturbing but credible depiction of the anger that courses through those who feel they have been left behind—by choice or by social selection.
“Back Street Slide” is a character sketch portraying women who have little else to do but spread slanderous gossip about anyone who flies through their finely-attuned radar screens. “Gatemouth woman leaning on the fence/She’s got no teeth, she’s got no sense/You don’t need much intelligence” is a pithy description, but in the end the lyrical narrative doesn’t go much further. The strength of the song can be found in the bouncy beat and party-like feel of the arrangement, melding the joyous rhythm with loosely-fitting background vocals from Linda. I like the listening experience, but the song shows that Richard Thompson still had room to grow as a lyricist—and grow he would, Mark Deming be damned.
The only co-written song on “Shoot Out the Lights” is “Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?” where Linda Thompson shares the honors. Christgau’s assertion that this is some kind of answer song in the context of the breakup is certainly a creative interpretation, but there’s no evidence to support that flight of fancy. Any rational person who ACTUALLY READS THE LYRICS would conclude that the song deals with the status of women in society. And though Linda Thompson’s receives co-writing credit, Richard Thompson wrote the lyrics, and in a 2008 interview with the blogger behind I Shot a Man in Reno, Richard shared his approach to the song:
How do you approach the subject of death in your writing? Do you consciously come at it from a specific angle?
You don’t sit down to moralise or write about your philosophy every time you write a song. You just write a story. It’s fiction and it’s fun to make something up, it’s an enjoyable process. Then you look at it afterwards and you think, ‘Oh that’s obviously about me or about someone I know, and that reflects what I believe.’ With a song like “Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?” I sat down to write a story. It could be about Sandy [Denny] or a couple of other people that I know…. I don’t think it is about any person in particular. It’s a bit like detective fiction, it has some of the same goriness and detail. In good detective fiction there’s always a corpse, otherwise you feel unsatisifed. The song doesn’t really give any answers, it just asks the moral questions.
The “moral question” has to do with society’s tendency to doubt a woman’s credibility. Since it’s pretty obvious that the woman in the song did not off herself (given the fingerprints on her throat) some may wonder why the premise of the song is posed as a mystery, but every woman alive knows the answer to that question: the broad is always to blame, never to be believed, and if she was raped and strangled, she must have been asking for it. The fact that we need to ask the question is the moral of the story.
In this case, the woman was definitely trying to become a player, inviting only “the chosen” to her parties, double-crossing old friends without a second thought. In addition to committing the cardinal sin of encroaching on traditional male territory, she makes the same mistake many women have made in attempting to achieve equality: believing that if you want to play with the guys, you have to act like a guy. We do not know what specifically led to her death, but she did fail to take into account the warning signs that she was pushing too hard: “The truth came ’round and she refused it.” Her “fatal flaw” was her ambition—or more accurately, that she dared to even have ambitions. Wherever you land in the interpretation, “Did She Jump or Was She Pushed?” is a superbly-written work, a song that leaves plenty of room for the listener to engage in both debate and self-reflection on the status of women in our societies.
Some of Richard Thompson’s stories are dramatic narratives sung from the perspective of the adolescent male, with “Read About Love” earning status as my personal favorite. “Wall of Death” is one such song, and any interpretation that says otherwise is absolute nonsense (Hello, Robert Christgau). This is a light-hearted song about how the natural desire of a young person to experience the essence of life tends to lead the youth to court risk and tempt fate—in this case, to experience the most dangerous carnival ride available, The Wall of Death.
This seemed to be a guy thing, a necessary rite of passage into culturally-induced manhood, so I asked my Dad about it. He told me that in high school, he and his friends liked to drive down Highway 1 around Devil’s Slide, a twisty, curvy dangerous coastal road that sometimes falls into the ocean in torrential rains. They’d take the curves at double the speed limit, then rate the risk factor on a 1-10 scale. “A ’10’ was death. We had a ‘9’ once, with two wheels over the edge of the cliff. I’ll never forget that one.” “Why the fuck did you do such a fucking stupid thing?” I asked politely and respectfully. “I can’t explain it—it was dumb but we just had to do it. It’s a version of the Rebel Without a Cause thing—floor it, head for the cliff and jump out just in time.” “Uh, Dad, Buzz didn’t make it.” “Yeah, but Jim did,” he replied with a tenuous sense of triumph.
Our teenage hero embraces that urge, dismissing the more conventional outlets of excitement as poor substitutes for the ultimate thrill:
On the Wall Of Death all the world is far from me
On the Wall Of Death it’s the nearest to being free
Well you’re going nowhere
When you ride on the carousel
And maybe you’re strong
But what’s the good of ringing a bell
The switchback will make you crazy.
Beware of the bearded lady
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall Of Death
When he later describes the experience as “the nearest thing to being alive,” he reinforces the belief that the daily routine is a form of existential death while capturing the feature of the human personality that leads us to feel more alive and alert when faced with danger, especially when one’s life is on the line. It’s the same tendency we see in the stories of people who lived through WWII (on the Allied side, of course), who describe those years as the most exciting of their lives. It seems crazy, but when you look at it from the opposite perspective, it’s a damning commentary about how our well-organized societies fail to provide much in the way of meaningful challenges.
The music is hardly funereal, featuring stereo arpeggiated guitar patterns and Linda’s best high harmonies on the album. Richard Thompson really identifies with the character, imbuing his vocal with the tone of a guy who has found his niche in life and is intensely proud of it. And goddamn, I love that guitar solo—especially that delightful high-speed arpeggiated transition back to the vocals. It sounds magical, reflecting the magical experience of an adolescent boy experiencing the thrill of his life.
“Wall of Death” is a strong finish to an album that is hardly the one-dimensional exploration of a breakup that Establishment critics would have you believe. Shoot Out the Lights explores a wide range of the human experience, as do most of Richard Thompson’s subsequent works. Like the boy in “Wall of Death,” Richard Thompson has found his niche; unlike that young lad obsessed with a single experience, Richard Thompson would find himself at home anywhere his creative mind would take him—an aesthetically-oriented wanderer, a “Man in Need” with clear intent to apply his ample musical talent to the challenge of understanding the many facets of human experience.
Shoot Out the Lights is simply the true beginning of one of the most productive and enjoyable journeys ever recorded.
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R.A. Carrera September 5, 2018 at 6:06 am | Reply
Reblogged this on A Miscellany Of Tasteful… and commented:
AltRockChick does a stellar job defending the work of Richard Thompson (and Linda as well) from some of rock’s most moronic critics.
Fine article. I had to reblog it.
altrockchick September 5, 2018 at 6:38 am | Reply
Thank you! It took me a while to get the intro shaped the way I wanted it because I was so angry about the critical consensus that I couldn’t get my words straight!
R.A. Carrera September 5, 2018 at 7:13 am
I hear you. I think the best thing to ever happen to music reviews was to see people take their own initiative and put their own thoughts out there, rather than hear the ramblings of some coked-up blowhard.
altrockchick September 15, 2018 at 9:38 am
I’m not at all religious, but AMEN!
Hokeyboy September 5, 2018 at 6:27 am | Reply
“Christgau has always been an arrogant prick, a man far more interested in self-promotion and the delivery of highfalutin’ wit than helping his readers better appreciate the music.”
Thank you. Sweet Christ. I dared utter a similar sentiment amid Boomer narcissist “music fans” and in their eyes I pretty much committed blood libel against their Little Saint Hugh.
bazzabaz September 5, 2018 at 9:38 am | Reply
Unfortunately there’s nothing I can say about Richard, Linda or this album as I’ve not listened to their works but that intro about critical consensus is damn spot on. I’m a big fan of the late Kevin Ayers and when his work comes under “critical eyes” it’s always the same – started off great with his early albums on Harvest, peaked when he moved to Island and everything after that gets dismissed in one paragraph. The REALITY to this fan was the early Harvest albums contained some gems but marred by too many moments of self indulgent twaddle, the Island era was Ayers being guided by outside forces turning in glossy work that doesn’t hit the spot then his late 70’s return to Harvest saw him turning in 2 of his very best and most satisfying albums. From 1980 onwards, back to occasional gems surrounded by not so great stuff. Point being two great albums he did in the late 70’s never get any credit or mention yet if I had to pick 2 albums of his to keep, they’re the ones!
It is interesting to observe that if critics spout such and such an album is “a classic” enough times, people will believe it and become staunch defenders. I think it proves a sad point that too many prefer to be told what to like, cut corners and head straight to that album whereas the likes of ourselves think “hang on…” and check out ALL the albums and make up our own minds!
altrockchick September 15, 2018 at 9:37 am | Reply
Sorry for the long delay, but I was on a much-needed vacation. The relationship between record companies and artists has always been problematic (just like the relationship between “patrons” and artists dating back to the Middle Ages), but with mass media’s reach combined with their tendency to homogenize, people fail to realize that the “classic” label is usually a marketing ploy. Add to that the tendency of many music critics to suck up to artists and conspire to peddle their wares has really damaged the art of criticism. It’s also narrowed opportunities for artists who don’t fit the mold, so we all wind up losing out.
I’ll have to check out Kevin Ayers. I don’t know much about him; I’ve seen the name on a few albums and on Soft Machine but don’t think I’ve heard any of his solo work. And since he’s not subject to my American boycott, he’s a candidate for a future review!
bazzabaz September 15, 2018 at 2:20 pm
Yer totally right about “classic” being nothing more than a marketing ploy. Critics tend to work predictably – praise the first album, say the second is OK then trash the third. Frank Zappa had a blast at that attitude in his book “The Real Frank Zappa Book” where he accused such critics of sabotaging many careers because record companies buy what the critics say and as Zappa sadly lamented, the fans are likely to have a very different opinion, read such reviews and think “fuck you!” but it’s too late because the record company will have dropped the artiste.
I’m not sure what you’ll make of Kevin Ayers as he is a bit of an acquired taste and as I grumbled, prone to flights of self indulgence that watered down many of his albums, but when he was good, he was great! Good writer, nice sense of humour and I find his baritone voice relaxing. His first album “Joy Of A Toy” is rather pleasing and a good introduction but from there on in, it becomes a strange bumpy ride which demands a bit of patience. The first Soft Machine album – the only one which Ayers appeared on – is definitely worthy of your scrutiny but I suspect that might also lead you to check out Robert Wyatt as his vocals on that album are great and he carved a very interesting career for himself as well!
Listening To Records September 5, 2018 at 4:12 pm | Reply
Great post on, to me, an inexplicably legendary album. There are a few very good moments on SOTL but to my ear its mostly drab. I’ve loyally attempted to finally understand it’s brilliance every year for 30 years…but, can’t get there. The good news is that Richard seemed to jump off here to record a fantastic careers worth of far more engaging albums.
There is no person in the history of the world that knows less about music and musicianship and composition and songwriting than Robert Christgau. Its fair to read his reviews through that prisim. And then dismiss it as the garbage that it is.
Thank you! I’m curious as to how Christgau “earned” his status as a name critic and can only theorize it had something to do with the allure of Greenwich Village. And when he does bother to write at full length, it’s stunningly unsubstantial.
Greg C September 5, 2018 at 6:53 pm | Reply
Thank you so much for addressing my long-standing complaint about criticism of this album. Critics characterize it as a “breakup album” and adopt a reductionist reading of the lyrics which, as you point out, isn’t really accurate anyway. Basically they try to turn it into Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. Usually they mention how Richard and Linda’s feuding even spilled onto the stage at times, which is true, but this narrative only serves to gloss over the lyrics rather than considering all of the possibilities they suggest, as you do here.
I have a much higher opinion of Linda’s singing than you do. I’ve always thought she was a great “character” singer with a sly sense of humor, even if her vocal chops were somewhat limited. She was an excellent interpreter of Richard’s lyrics, and she inspired him to write a lot of very good songs that he would not have written without having her available to sing them. I love the way their voices play off of one another on their four good albums. (Let’s not mention Sunnyvista or First Light.)
Thanks, as always, for the song-by-song analysis. You always point out stuff that I missed, even in songs that I’ve been listening to for decades.
Thank you! Sorry for the delay—just getting back from vacation. I think Linda was better—or better suited to the music—on the earlier albums, particularly Bright Lights but still fairly limited. Curious that you mentioned Fleetwood Mac lately they’ve come up on muzak rotations and in conversation lately. I’d like to do some of their pre-Stevie-Lindsay work, and now that American artists are on a temporary blacklist, I should have plenty of opportunity to go there.
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Biden Considering GOP Running Mate If Nominated
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Former Vice President Joe Biden may tap a prominent Republican to join him on the Democrat presidential ticket, a move he hopes peels away enough GOP votes to flip close states.
Responding to a question at a campaign event in New Hampshire, Biden says if he were to win the Democrat presidential nomination he would consider giving the vice presidential nomination to a Republican, but did not offer any names.
“The answer is I would, but I can’t think of one now,” said Biden. “No, I’m serious. … There’s some really decent Republicans that are out there still, but here’s the problem right now with the well-known ones: they’ve got to step up.”
It’s unlikely any Republican currently serving in Congress would accept Biden’s offer, but several GOP former officeholders may be interested.
Former congressmen Mark Sanford and Joe Walsh launched bids challenging Trump for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination, with Sanford quickly dropping out. Republican former Massachusetts Governor William Weld is also running against Trump for the GOP nomination and was the Libertarian Party’s vice presidential nominee in 2016.
As a staunch fiscal conservative Sanford would be unlikely to get an offer from Biden, and Walsh’s low name recognition and personal issues make him off-limits, but as a former governor and vice presidential nominee challenging Trump from the left, Weld may be an option.
Ohio Governor John Kasich, with a liberal-friendly record of expanding Medicare, supporting gun control and criticizing Trump, may also be on Biden’s radar, as he would also almost certainty hand Democrats Ohio, which they only narrowly lost in 2016.
Jeff Flake, the former Arizona senator, would also be a “Never Trump” Republican option from a state Democrats could possibly flip.
“Whomever I would pick for vice president — and there’s a lot of qualified women, there’s a lot of qualified African-Americans, there really, truly are … whomever I would pick were I fortunate enough to be your nominee, I’d pick someone who was simpatico with me, who knew what my priorities were and knew what I wanted to do,” Biden said.
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AMI to Demo MegaRAC® Composer™ Software on Dell DSS 9000 Modular Rack-Level Infrastructure at OpenStack Summit in Austin, TX from April 25 - 29, 2016
Monday: April 25, 2016
NORCROSS, GA / AUSTIN, TX - AMI, a global leader in UEFI and BMC firmware, is proud to announce a joint demonstration with Dell at the upcoming OpenStack Summit from April 25-29, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The OpenStack demonstration will provide an early look at the forthcoming MegaRAC® Composer™ Pod Management software running on the Dell DSS 9000 rack-level infrastructure.
Developed to be fully compliant with Intel® Rack Scale Architecture, MegaRAC Composer from AMI is a Pod Management software solution that allows users to browse physical resources at the rack, chassis, and system level through an intuitive web-based user interface. Administrators can then assign and compose those physical resources to create a logical node, which provides the advantage of demand-driven dynamic scaling to optimize datacenter resource utilization.
MegaRAC Composer also allows for the composition of physical resources based on templates, which can then be stored in the software and reused as a time-saving feature. In addition, MegaRAC Composer gives users the ability to power on, force off, and gracefully shutdown composed nodes.
Building on Dell’s hyperscale success with the rack-scale DCS “G5” hardware solution, the DSS 9000 is a flexible, modular rack-level infrastructure that will offer compute and storage sleds, built-in networking, shared power & cooling, as well as next-generation management via Intel® Rack Scale Architecture and Redfish - new, open management APIs that will allow users to create an agile, composable infrastructure at a rack-level. This solution was first announced by Dell at Mobile World Congress in early 2016 and will be available commercially in the second half of 2016.
“Carriers and service providers are struggling to keep up with massive data growth, maximize infrastructure utilization rates and accelerate delivery of new dynamic services. In order to stay competitive, these companies are looking to hyperscale architectures based on open designs when upgrading their legacy infrastructure. Leveraging our history and expertise in hyperscale environments, Dell’s Extreme Scale Infrastructure (ESI) group is enabling the telecommunications industry and cloud service providers to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow with our new rack-level infrastructure. By collaborating with AMI on a joint demo at OpenStack Summit, we are offering a preview of next-generation infrastructure, complete with robust and open management capabilities to simplify the user experience,” said Stephen Rousset, Distinguished Engineer and Director of Architecture, Dell Extreme Scale Infrastructure.
“Intel has been closely collaborating with leading software companies to prepare the broad ecosystem for the next wave of cloud technology innovations. AMI has been on the forefront of that revolution in supporting Intel® Rack Scale Architecture and bringing their MegaRAC Composer to market. AMI’s solution is also the industry’s first product to include the Chinook Extensions to Redfish, providing the ability to dynamically compose pools of resources,” said Raejeanne Skillern, Vice President, and General Manager Cloud Service Providers, Intel Corporation.
"AMI is greatly pleased to collaborate once again with Dell and Intel through this demonstration of MegaRAC Composer on the forthcoming DSS 9000 infrastructure at OpenStack Summit in Austin. To us, this demonstration embodies the perfect synthesis of rock-solid, feature-rich management software for which AMI is known through its MegaRAC brand and the latest in Dell Extreme Scale Infrastructure, the DSS 9000, to illustrate the possibilities of modular, agile and efficient rack-level infrastructure that perfectly suits all compute-intensive datacenter environments focused on balancing efficiency and performance,” said Subramonian Shankar, President, Founder and CEO of AMI.
Customers, partners, press and analysts are warmly invited to see the demo of MegaRAC Composer Pod Management Software on Dell DSS 9000 modular rack-level infrastructure at Open Stack Summit in the Dell booth #D6 throughout the course of Open Stack Summit in Austin from April 25 – 29, 2016. An invitation is also extended to a breakout session hosted by Dell on Tuesday, April 26 in Meeting room 12 A/B on Level 4 of the Austin Convention Center from 11:15-11:55am CDT. In this session, attendees will get a behind the scenes look at how Dell, Intel and AMI worked together on an OpenStack technology demonstration to help companies stand up, manage and orchestrate infrastructure at scale.
MegaRAC Composer from AMI is slated to be available to early adopters in June and commercially available in Q3 of 2016. For additional details and information on this upcoming product, please visit https://ami.com/products/remote-management/megarac-composer
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Titre : Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Vol.79, n°3 - May 2018
Type de document : Bulletin : Périodique
Format : 329-504
Note de contenu : CONTENTS:
- What's in a trial? On the importance of distinguishing between experimental lab studies and randomized controlled trials: The case of cognitive bias modification and alcohol use disorders. Wiers R.W., Boffo M., Field M., p. 333-343.
- Persistent double standards in evaluating the effectiveness of cognitive bias modification: A commentary on Wiers et al. (2018). Cristea I.A., Kok R.N., Cuijpers P., p. 344-345.
- It's not for everyone: Advancing research on cognitive bias modification. A commentary on Wiers et al. (2018). Karno M.P., p. 346-347.
- What's in a trial? The authors respond: Persistent mixing of apples and oranges, or carefully synthesizing and designing the next steps in research on cognitive bias modification in addiction. Wiers R.W., Boffo M., Field M., p. 348-349.
- Mental and physical health correlates of discrimination against people who inject drugs: A systematic review. Couto E.C.C., Salom C., Maravilla J., Alati R., p. 350-360.
- Association between marijuana use and condom use: A meta-analysis of between-subject event-based studies. Schumacher A., Marzell M., Toepp A.J., Schweizer M.L., p. 361-369.
- Childhood risk factors for heavy episodic alcohol use and alcohol problems in late adolescence: A marginal structural model analysis. Kendler K.S., Gardner C.O., Edwards A.C., Dick D.M., Hickman M., Macleod J., et al., p. 370-379.
- Alcohol use and depressive symptoms among a nationally representative sample of youth investigated for maltreatment. Liu S., Oshri A., Duprey E.B., p. 380-390.
- Heavy episodic drinking is associated with poorer bone health in adolescent and young adult women. LaBrie J.W., Boyle S., Earle A., Almstedt H.C., p. 391-398.
- Persistence of shifts in beliefs associated with exposure to alcohol advertising among adolescents. Martino S.C., Setodji C.M., Collins R.L., D'Amico E.J., Shadel W.G., Tolpadi A., et al., p. 399-407.
- Aspirational brand choice and underage alcohol use. McClure A.C., Gabrielli J., Sargent J.D., Tanski S.E., p. 408-416.
- Do associations between drinking event characteristics and underage drinking differ by drinking location? Thrul J., Lipperman-Kreda S., Grube J.W., p. 417-422.
- Age differences in daily and nondaily cannabis use in the United States, 2002-2014. Mauro P.M., Carliner H., Brown Q.L., Hasin D.S., Shmulewitz D., Rahim-Juwel R., et al., p. 423-431.
- Does marijuana contribute to intimate partner aggression? Temporal effects in a community sample of marijuana-using couples. Testa M., Derrick J.L., Wang W., Leonard K.E., Kubiak A., Brown W.C., et al., p. 432-440.
- Recent self-reported cannabis use is associated with the biometrics of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. Smith M.J., Alden E.C., Herrold A.A., Roberts A., Stern D., Jones J., et al., p. 441-446.
- Start-up costs of SBIRT implementation for adolescents in urban U.S. federally qualified health centers. Barbosa C., Wedehase B., Dunlap L., Mitchell S.G., Dusek K., Schwartz R.P., et al., p. 447-454.
- Accuracy of estimated blood alcohol concentration norms from college student drinking survey data: Verification using matched late-night breath measurements. Craig D.W., Perkins H.W., p. 455-464.
- Learning from experience? The influence of positive and negative alcohol-related consequences on next-day alcohol expectancies and use among college drinkers. Lee C.M., Rhew I.C., Patrick M.E., Fairlie A.M., Cronce J.M., Larimer M.E., et al., p. 465-473.
- Examining theoretical predictors of (mis)perceived alcohol norms. Napper L.E., p. 474-480.
- Latent classes of polydrug users as a predictor of crash involvement and alcohol consumption. Scherer M., Romano E., Voas R., Taylor E., p. 481-489.
- Consistency in adults' self-reported lifetime use of illicit drugs: A follow-up study over 13 years. Jensen H.A.R., Karjalainen K., Juel K., Ekholm O., p. 490-494.
- Changes in marijuana use across the 2012 Washington State recreational legalization: Is retrospective assessment of use before legalization more accurate? Kerr W.C., Ye Y., Subbaraman M.S., Williams E., Greenfield T.K., p. 495-502.
- The promise of technology-based services for addiction treatment clients residing in nonurban areas. Winstanley E.L., Stroup-Menge B., Snyder K., p. 503-504.
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Consistency in adults' self-reported lifetime use of illicit drugs: A follow-up study over 13 years
H. A. R. JENSEN ; K. KARJALAINEN ; K. JUEL ; O. EKHOLM |
Dans Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (Vol.79, n°3, May 2018)
OBJECTIVE: Surveys are considered the best source of data available on the prevalence of illicit drug use in the general adult population. The objective of the present study was to examine the consistency in self-reported lifetime use of illicit[...]
Changes in marijuana use across the 2012 Washington State recreational legalization: Is retrospective assessment of use before legalization more accurate?
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in marijuana use prevalence and user characteristics across the 2012 recreational legalization in Washington State. Differences in change estimates between retrospective and contempora[...]
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And I Love You So
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Are You Lonesome Tonight
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Gee Wizz It's You
Don't Treat Me Like a Child
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Wonderful Land
When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart
Midnight in Moscow
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Little Miss Lonely
Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
Must Be Madison
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When My Little Girl Is Smiling
Dance On
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Home News Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Switch to Spotify in India Right Now
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Switch to Spotify in India Right Now
Anmol Sachdeva -
Spotify is finally here in India. After making us wait for months, Spotify quietly made its much-awaited Indian debut last week. I know you had been itching for this day to make the switch to the most renowned streaming platform, but you shouldn’t. Surprised? Well, let me tell you why.
Like many of you out there, I had also been waiting for Spotify’s India launch and when it finally happened last week, I immediately made the switch all giddy and excited. But, a couple of days in, I realized that using Spotify in India is not worth it – well, at least for now. Let me explain:
All Key Spotify Features are Here
By this, I don’t mean Spotify is bad, in fact, it’s one of the best at what it does. I totally adore Spotify’s discovery and recommendation algorithms. It has introduced me to many good artists and records alike. And then, there’s a wealth of custom playlists which Spotify makes available to you, such as Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Daily Mix, Radio Stations, and a lot more. They’re customized to your music tastes, artists you follow and what you regularly listen.
As expected, Spotify gives you the option to pick between the Free and Premium tier. In India, the Free tier has received a major boost and you’re gonna love it. You’ve now got access to Spotify’s entire music catalog in the free tier and can freely search for all of the artists, songs, or albums to play anything you like — but with ads in between and no offline download option.
This means you don’t really need to buy the Premium subscription, which starts at Rs 119 per month, until and unless you don’t want to hear disturbing ads or if you want to enjoy downloaded songs in the subway.
Spotify in India, of course, has a lot of Bollywood and regional records (and playlists) to appease local users, along with podcasts to keep you engaged when you get bored of listening to music. So there’s not a whole lot missing from in India – except for a chunk of the massive 40 million song collection.
Music Catalog is Deficient
Yes! Shocked, are you? I was too when I learned that music from various world-popular artists like Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, and even Coldplay to name a few, is missing from Spotify in India and that’s a major shortcoming that will make you unwilling to switch.
Here’s a quick look at some of the popular artists missing from the platform. You could check out the complete list of artists signed to Warner Music Group right here.
Anne-Marie Gorillaz Panic! at the Disco
Bebe Rexha Iron Maiden Paramore
Beyoncé (Lemonade album missing) Jay Z Slipknot
Bruno Mars Led Zeppelin Simple Plan
Charlie Puth Lukas Graham Skrillex (a major chunk of discography unavailable)
Cradle of Filth (some albums missing) Mike Shinoda The Used
Daft Punk (everything before RAM is missing) Motörhead The Veronicas
Dr Dre ONE OK ROCK (50% discography is not available) Why Don't We
Spotify had been anxiously waiting for weeks to launch in India but licensing issues had held it back and now that it’s finally here, they still kind of do. If you don’t know, Spotify has made its debut in India amidst a legal battle with Warner Music Group, who has sued Spotify for using a 1957 law made for Indian broadcasters to gain a license to stream its music in India.
The company adopted this route because it couldn’t reach an agreement with Warner, who wasn’t happy about the streaming giant going behind its back. Warner proceeded to spoil the company’s Indian launch plans – knowingly or unknowingly but Spotify isn’t too happy about it either and had recently released a strong statement:
“WCM has yet to give us a reasonable justification that explains why it is refusing to grant Spotify a license for the Works in India. This is particularly stark given that we understand WCM has licensed various other services to use the Works in India. In the absence of any reasonable justification, we conclude that WCM’s intention is to preclude our entry into the Indian market, denying Indian users of access to one of the world’s leading music services and causing irreparable harm to Spotify.”
It’s All Up To Spotify
Well, the word on the street is that Spotify could still stream Warner’s entire music catalog in India, but it will need to keep track of songs streamed from artists signed by Warner and pay royalties accordingly in the future. However, it appears like Spotify India has decided against it and Warner’s catalog is missing at the moment – which is plain sad and disappointing for eager users like me.
I believe the music streaming giant should rethink its decision right now to offer a fulfilling experience to Indian users, especially since it’s so late to the streaming scene here. And a lacking music collection will only hurt its expansion plans. So until Spotify settles this, you shouldn’t make the switch in my opinion. I would recommend you to stick to your current music streaming service – be it JioSaavn, Amazon Music, Gaana or anything else.
What do you think about this messy Spotify-Warner lawsuit? Does it affect your decision to switch to Spotify? Or are you happy with some other streaming service you currently use? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
Puneet Kumar Mar 7, 2019 at 9:32 am
Discoved the lack of songs 2 days back bit the dicover feature is still worth it…
Although really saddend by the lack of songs by the big dogs.
Arup Mar 7, 2019 at 7:19 am
I’m happy with Spotify as far as that situation is concerned it’ll someday gonna be solved.. so why till then I should miss that platform..
Cristroxx Mar 6, 2019 at 8:47 pm
Hmm i think it shouldn’t be a matter to stream in spotify as spotify delivers wuality streaming than other platforms do if you wanna check out the songs released by warner artists (spinnin records) and other sub label’s of them we have youtube or jioesaavn (soundcloud) as a alternative to it , Thanks
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Learn the meaning of The Fool Tarot card in under a minute!
Pamela Coleman-Smith's artful rendition of The Fool in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck is often used to represent Tarot in general. Early classical versions of The Fool card, however, portray quite a different character -- a person driven by base needs and urges, who has fallen into a state of poverty and deprivation.
In some earlier instances, The Fool is made out to be a carnival entertainer or a huckster. In others, he is portrayed as decrepit and vulnerable -- as the cumulative result of his delusions and failures. Not until the 20th century do you see the popular Rider-Waite image of The Fool arise -- that of an innocent soul before its fall into matter, untainted by contact with society and all its ills.
Modern decks usually borrow from the Rider-Waite imagery. Most Fool cards copy the bucolic mountainside scene, the butterfly, and the potential misplaced step that will send The Fool tumbling into the unknown. Don't forget, though, that the earlier versions of this card represented already-fallen humanity, over-identified with the material plane of existence, and beginning a pilgrimage toward self-knowledge and, eventually, wisdom. The Fool reminds us to recognize the path of personal development within ourselves -- and the stage upon that path where we find ourselves -- in order to energize our movement toward deeper self-realization.
When the Fool card is reversed, you are encountering an unfinished side of yourself, a part still caught in the shadows of ignorance or immaturity. An emotional reflex or psychological attitude could be holding you back from responding authentically and naturally.
Release yourself from any dogmas or taboos so your natural truthfulness and instinct for right action can be restored.
The Fool advises that you lighten up. Let yourself be spontaneous enough to stretch beyond the realm of logic. There is no advantage to be gained by thinking you possess the knowledge, power, or control to direct reality. Open and receive without question, instead of trying to manage what's happening right now. The Fool has no ambition to manipulate a specific outcome. Just be happy to be part of the whole.
Release any demands or expectations. Give your complete attention to events as they are occurring in the present moment.
The Fool card in all decks.
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Tag Archives: Quebec
CANADA: Quebec is implementing a means-tested benefit, not a basic income
January 24, 2018 Andre Coelho News, News & Events
The province of Quebec, in Canada, has been fostering conversations around basic income and even, at a certain point in 2016, has appointed a long-time supporter of basic income, François Blais, as Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity. Although the term “guaranteed minimum income” has been used in an indiscriminate fashion ever since 2014, there has never been an actual
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QUEBEC, CANADA: Government “hints at” Guaranteed Minimum Income in new budget
March 31, 2017 Guest Contributor News, News & Events
Photo: Hôtel du Parlement du Québec, CC BY-SA 3.0 Jeangagnon Quebec hints at basic income1 in recent budget, aims to bypass testing By Roderick Benns The Quebec Liberal government has hinted strongly in its recent budget that some form of basic income guarantee is imminent – but likely only for a portion of the province, at least to begin with. Of note
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CANADA: Federal minister fields questions on basic income at meeting with students
February 5, 2017 Pierre Madden News, News & Events
Thirty McGill students meet with Jean-Yves Duclos, the Federal minister of Families, Children and Social Development for Canada.
Canada: Meet the minister who wrote the book on Basic Income
December 6, 2016 Guest Contributor Op-Ed, Opinion
The Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, François Blais, confirmed that a joint working group, with his colleague in Finance, will issue a preliminary report on Basic Income in the Spring.
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MONTREAL, CANADA: Basic Income Creation Marathon, Aug 10-12
July 3, 2016 Kate McFarland Events, News & Events
A basic income “create-a-thon” event will be held in Montreal from Aug 10-12 as part of the World Social Forum.
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QUÉBEC: Minister of Employment appointed to work on basic income
February 4, 2016 Stanislas Jourdan News
BIEN member François Blais has been appointed back as Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity and tasked to work on Guaranteed minimum income.
Canada, François Blais, Quebec
CANADA: New Basic Income group launches in Québec
May 15, 2015 Liam Upton News
A new Basic Income group has launched in Québec province, called ‘Revenu de Base Québec’. At the moment, the movement consists of web, Facebook and Twitter pages. The web page includes numerous useful resources including a ‘Stories‘ page, with examples of how Basic Income could help real people, from a recent widow and her family to newlyweds with young children.
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QUEBEC, CANADA: Minister of Employment for the provincial government reiterates his support for basic income
July 17, 2014 Yannick Vanderborght From the web, News, News & Events
In a an interview with the daily newspaper Le Devoir (30 June 2014), François Blais – who was appointed Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity after the April 2014 General Election in Quebec – cautiously reiterates his support for basic income. As BIEN was holding its international conference in Montreal, Blais stressed the fact that a thorough reform of Quebec’s
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Mathias Marchal, “Le revenu minimum garanti: «une idée soutenue à droite comme à gauche» [The guaranteed minimum income: ‘an idea sustained on left and right’]”
July 3, 2014 Karl Widerquist Academic Articles, From the web
Mathias Marchal, “Le revenu minimum garanti: «une idée soutenue à droite comme à gauche» [The guaranteed minimum income: ‘an idea sustained on left and right’]” Métro, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 26 June 2014.
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CANADA: Basic income supporter appointed as Minister in Quebec
April 24, 2014 Yannick Vanderborght News, News & Events
A general election was held in Québec (Canada) on April 7th, 2014. The Parti Libéral du Québec (PLQ), under the lead of Philippe Couillard, won the elections, and now has 70 seats at the National Assembly – enough to form a majority government. On April 23rd, 2014, the new Premier, Philippe Couillard, officially unveiled his cabinet, with no less than
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 46914
General Dynamics F-16A-10
Owner/operator: 63rd TFTS, 56th TFW, USAF (63rd TFTS, 56th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force)
Registration: 79-0298
C/n / msn: 61-83
Location: Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida - United States of America
Phase: En route
Departure airport: McDill AFB, Tampa Florida (MCF/KMCF)
On 8/11/1982 USAF F-16A Block 10 s/n 79-0298 of the 63rd TFTS, 56th TFS was written off when it crashed in Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. Pilot, Captain Francisco Pineiro, Jr, was killed.
1. http://web.archive.org/web/20170306224555/http://www.ejection-history.org.uk:80/Aircraft_by_Type/F-16/USAF/f_16_USAF_80s.htm
2. http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/F-16/airframe-profile/478/
3. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1979.html
4. http://peacetime-casualties.findthedata.org/l/2139/Francisco-Pineiro-Jr
5. http://www.usfallenwarriors.com/index.php?page=directory&rec=3840
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Author: Kerala Ayurveda Centre
May 7, 2016 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
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Dandruff is a common condition with flaking of the skin on the scalp. Dandruff is not contagious and is rarely serious. It is commonly affected on scalp and also seen in eyebrows, around the nose, and chest.
In Ayurvedic texts, dandruff is termed as “darunaka” which is mentioned under minor skin diseases (Kshudra roga).
The very basics of Ayurveda is the thridoshas or the 3 elements that governs the body functions and the tridoshas are vata, pitta and kapha:
-Vata dosha is responsible for all movements, circulation and neurological functions in the body.
-Pitta dosha is associated with fire or heat and is responsible for all metabolic activities in the body.
-Kapha is the heaviest of the the three doshas. It provides the structures and the lubrication that the body needs.
In Ayurveda, the causative factors of dandruff are aggravated vata dosha and kapha dosha. Aggravation of these doshas may be due to lack of sleep at night, long term use of fermented food, excessive exposure to sunlight, dust, suppression of natural urges, excessive sweating, stress, anxiety and lack of hygiene.
Imbalance of these doshas results in releasing toxins in the body leading to dryness itching, hair fall, causing minute cracks, burning sensation and sometimes heaviness and pricking sensation.
Dandruff, the white dust falling on shoulder with severe itching and hair loss can produce mental stress. Chronic dandruff may lead to other inflammatory skin lesions. Dandruff may also be seen in seborrhoeic dermatitis and early stages of psoriasis.
Gentle medicated warm oil application on dry scalp
Nasyam ( application of oil drops in nostrils) with medicated oil for internal purification.
Thalapothichil (application of herbal pack on scalp )
Head wash with medicated water with triphala etc. to reduce the infection.
Shirovasthi (medicated oil is kept on the head using a special cap)
Shirodhara (pouring streams of medicated oil on head) which also good for relaxation & sleep .
Takradhara (medicated butter milk streams on head instead of oil in shirodhara) is good in dandruff and psoriasis.
Detoxification with certain internal medication to purify the toxins and balance the doshas.
Maintain regular hygiene,sufficient water intake, wholesome diet, sound sleep, oil application and head bath to keep the scalp free from dandruff.
Ayurveda and the General Management of Pregnancy
July 20, 2012 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
Garbhini Vyakaran is the field of study for the general management of pregnancy. Rules concerning diet, activities, behavior and mental activity (ahar, vihar, achar and vichar respectively) are laid down here.
From the moment the pregnancy is confirmed, the woman is advised to follow these rules. The physician steps in and starts supervision so that the pregnancy can terminate in a normal delivery at the scheduled time. Especially when she approaches full term, critical care is necessary as one of her feet is considered to be in this world and the other in the world of Yama (the god of death). Delivery is not complete unless the placenta is delivered. If the delivery is not normal, the woman is likely to be affected by one or the other of a list of 64 ailments, which are described in detail in Garbhini Vyakaran.
The following are a few from the vast repertoire of general rules to be maintained from inception of pregnancy to the delivery
The mother-to-be should always try to be in a happy mood. She should be clean, neat and well dressed, wearing simple clothes and sleep under a roof in a clean environment. The food she eats should be tasty, and most of it should be in a liquid form, moist, nourishing, and enriched with all the six rasas (tastes) and treated with drugs which are known to increase the appetite and digestive power.
She should always avoid excessive sex particularly during early and late pregnancy, overeating or fasting, sleeping during the day time and staying up late at night. Witnessing or listening to things which give rise to feelings of sorrow, anger, horror or agony, travelling in a vehicle on rough roads, squatting for a long time or sitting in an uncomfortable position or on a hard surface, lifting heavy things or remaining in a bent position for a long time should all be carefully avoided.
With all this KAC wishes every ‘safe’ mother an Ayurvedic delivery!
Ayurveda on Pregnancy
‘Evam kurvati hi arogya-bala-varna-samvahana-sampadam upetam jnatinam shreshtam apatyam janayati’
– Charaka Samhita
Translating the above verses,
‘If a pregnant woman is taken care of as advised, she will give birth to a child who does not have any diseases – a healthy, physically strong, radiant and well nourished baby. He will be superior to all in the race’
Ayurvedic tradition has the practice of describing pregnancy under definitions of ‘safe motherhood’. This can be further explicated as ‘the basis of family life which, in turn, is the backbone of all the orders of society. Hence, family life remains protected if the woman is safe and protected.’ Thus the mother forms the pivot around which the health of the entire family revolves. Ayurveda compares conception to the germination and sprouting of a seed and its transformation into a sapling. When the male and female seeds unite and the soul enters the union, it becomes an embryo (called in Sanskrit as garbha). Ayurveda gives importance to the quality of the seed and hence, to the development during adolescence, of both the male and the female. In addition to the female seed, the mother also provides the ‘soil, nutrition and the right season’ for the seed to grow. Hence, Ayurveda advises special attention to be paid to the nutrition and protection of the woman to keep her (the soil) rich and clean. It further advises that a female under sixteen years of age and a male under twenty should not bear a child. The rules of sexual intercourse are also laid down. So also, those of antenatal care: the husband and other family members are advised to take care of the pregnant woman’s diet and encourage activities that are dear to her and beneficial to the foetus or child growing in her body. Thus, the approach towards motherhood, that is pregnancy and childbirth, is a holistic one. Such concepts are excellent, but the question is: are they practiced? In fact, it needs thorough introspection on our part to find out why this approach was abandoned.
Today’s Meat in Ayurveda
June 30, 2012 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
That meat of today does not meet the guidelines for healthy eating is undisputed. It is also widely proven in scientific circles that humans are also more suited to a predominantly vegetarian diet. Academics from the University of Arkansas and the John Hopkins School of Medicine have conducted extensive research to prove that the teeth and jaws of human ancestors were used for cutting through foods like fruits, nuts, shoots, leaves, flowers and insects-not the flesh of other animals.
Moreover, meat is a not an easily digestible food and the long digestive process often leads to the formation of toxins—and when accumulated in the body, produces kidney stones, gout, gallstones and rheumatism. Dr Jenson, a leading American nutritionist, expresses this concept clearly when he says,
Animal proteins putrefy very quickly in the intestinal tract, and that is why we should be careful with meats…meat is one of the most putrefactive foods…toxic protein byproducts may find their way into the bloodstream, where they cause a great deal of trouble.”
These are some ideas concerning Meat eating in the modern culture. Given that our occupations are vastly different from those pursued in the samhita age, we should be even more cautious in our food intake. Kerala Ayurveda Centre wishes you an enriching Vegetarian platter everyday!
Ayurvedic perspective on Aging
May 30, 2012 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
Let the reader be informed of a review article that this blog wishes to summarize for the benefit of the topic and understanding of the reader. It is a work of erudite scholarship by Datta, Mitra et al.
As the paper explains, Aging is known as “Jarā” defined as that which has become old by the act of wearing out “jīryati iti jarā”. It is synonymed as “vārdhakya” meaning increasing age. Ayurveda divides human life into—childhood (up to the age 16 years); youth and middle age [from 16 to 60 years (charaka) or 70 years (sushruta) and exhibits progressively the traits of growth (vivardhamana, 16–20 years of age), youth (youvana, 20–30 years), maturity (sampoornata, 30–40 years), deterioration (parihani, 40 years onwards) which gradually sets in up to 60 years]; old age, wherein after 60–70 years the body elements, sense organs, strength, and so forth. begin to decay.
While describing aging, Ayurveda takes in consideration Prana (life energy that performs respiration, oxygenation and circulation). It governs two other subtle essence ojas and tejas. Ojas (the essence of the seven dhatus or bodily tissues) is responsible for the auto-immune system and mental intelligence, it is necessary for longevity. Displaced ojas creates the kapha-related disorders and decreased ojascreates vata-related reactions. Tejas (the essence of a very subtle fire or energy) governs metabolism through the enzyme system. Agni (central fire or energy source in the body) promotes digestion, absorption and assimilation of food. Tejas is necessary for the nourishing and transformation of eachdhatu. Aggravated tejas, burns away ojas reducing immunity and overstimulating pranic activity. Aggravated prana produces degenerative disorders in the dhatus. Lack of tejas results in over production of unhealthy tissue and obstructs the flow of pranic energy. Just as it is essential to maintain balance amongst the tridosha—vata, pitta, kapha principles of motion, metabolism, structure, respectively, thedhatus and the three malas (bodily wastes); it is also important for longevity that prana, ojas and tejasremain in balance. The tridosha play a very important role in the maintenance of cellular health and longevity. Kapha maintains longevity on the cellular level. Pitta governs digestion and nutrition. Vata, which is closely related to pranic life energy, governs all life functions. Proper diet, exercise and lifestyle can create a balance among these three subtle essences, ensuring long life.
How does Ayurveda talk of Body Weight?
Yogi Ashwini of the Dhyan foundation speaks on this issue at length. For the benefit of the readers we shall summarize his thoughts below. The ancient texts place Sanatan Kriya as being deep-rooted in the principle of Balance and Nature. It rids one of the imbalance and prevents negativity from entering a being. This balance as discussed in earlier posts herein has been the harbinger of good health and well-being. The ayurvedic explanation to weight gain is as follows. Of the seven dhatus which maintain equilibrium in the body, ‘Fat’ is required for a healthy existence. When kapha aggravates medas (Fat) dhatu, the balance of the body gets disturbed and a person gains excessive weight.
Yogi writes that indiscriminate dieting, consumption of steroids and adoption of customized diets aimed at bringing about a specific body shape (ultra thin, muscular) have drastic side effects in the long run. He states that these are the causes of serious ailments of the immune system and cause several psychological disorders.
As a suggestion, Ashwini lays the systematic and proper usage of natural products as a better alternative to restricting diets.
Lekhanas are the herbs prescribed to reduce fatty tissues. Their action causes burning up of the fatty tissues and consequently dries up of excessive weight. Generally, herbs which are bitter and pungent are effective in aiding weight loss. Cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin and basil not only burn fat but also stimulate digestion and augment the digestive fire.
Bitter herbs like fenugreek are effective in detoxifying the body and purifying blood. The beneficial enzymes in fenugreek aid digestion of fat, carbohydrates, sugar and proteins. The most beneficial way to eat fenugreek is by eating its sprouts. The water in which seeds are soaked can also be consumed. Young leaves can also be eaten. Fenugreek is also effective in clearing mucous from the lungs. Fenugreek seed tea causes sweating, which releases toxins through the skin and is effective in bringing down fever as well.
Wish these lekhanas prescribed by the Yogi come in handy for our readers who might’ve laboured until now under restrictive diets.
The Environment and Ayurveda?
April 15, 2012 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
Contemporary discourses spanning almost all fields of research place impetus on an environmental impact assessment and bring to the fore-front, ‘Nature’ and try placing their work of research within that framework. Let us delve into the tradition of Ayurvedic practice and notice if the vedic literature placed emphasis on any sense of environmental sensitivity. We came across a paper by Dr. Ernesto Iannaccone who teaches Sanskrit and Ayurveda classical texts at the ‘Ayurvedic Point’ School of Ayurvedic Medicine located at Milan, Italy. His paper titled ‘Ecological Awareness in Ayurvedic Ancient Texts’ essentially points out that in all the classical Vedic and Ayurvedic literature, that have been interpreted to scholarly satisfaction and survived the test of time, a unifying factor aims to bring the shapes and events of nature back into an essential oneness. Here the differences dissolve.
Ancient Indian thinkers, Ernesto hypothesizes, believed in a deep interrelation between living beings and the expressions of nature. Thus, the philosophical basis of human beings being inseparable from nature; and therefore, Ayurvedic ethics stress respectful behavior towards the environment. As we also see, ayurvedic authors were well aware of the risks of environmental degradation. The third chapter of Vimanastana of Charaka Samhita, one of the most ancient treatises on Ayurveda, elaborates extensively on the causes and consequences of the deterioration of climate, water, and land. These instances thus attest to the environmental sensitivity that Ayurvedic thought instilled in the people of Ancient India.
United Field Theory of Modern Physics and Ayurveda
April 5, 2012 May 28, 2018 | Kerala Ayurveda Centre
Let me present before the esteemed reader an argument forwarded by Prof. Ram Harsh Singh of the Banaras Hindu University. He explores the quantum logic in Ayurvedic tradition and here is one strain of his paper.
The Loka-Purusha Samya, a seminal doctrine of the Vedic tradition maintains that Ayu or the individual life entity is essentially a Four-dimensional entity comprising of the physical body, the senses, the psyche and the Soul (the consciousness). This encompasses the complete understanding of the Macrocosm-Microcosm continuum that we shall explore later in this blog. Basing its principle foundations on this philosophy, Ayurveda considers the Consciousness, denoted here by the Soul, also referred to as the Chetana as the primordian non-physical consmic power responsible for the creation of the entire material and nonmaterial universe. This cosmic power, is in philosophical terms, Brahman. The Brahman pervades and occupies in each living being, this extended fractional consciousness pervasive in all of us is the Atman. Thus vedantic philosophy argues that the Atman and the Brahman are a continuum. The thought also goes as far as to reason the clouding of reason in identifying this pervasive consciousness, due to the presence of a Maya; i.e. Ignorance. This is suggested to be over-ridden by Sadhana. Summarizing the note, a united field of Consciousness as conceived in Vedic traditions thus simulates the contemporary theory of United Field of Energy in Modern Physics (The theory basically explains that all fundamental forces and elementary particles hitherto explained by Physics can be written in terms of a single field. Doesn’t it strike a thought, now? A simplistic understanding of the theory, extracted from grandunifiedtheory.org.il, is available below).
Ayurveda and its holistic view
One of the worst, or rather the best criticism, that complementary systems like Ayurveda has had to contend with is mostly, if not solely, with respect to its ‘macro’ viewpoint which is at variance with the contemporary ‘micro’ view that the cosmopolitan medicine adopts. Modern science therefore appears to be antithetical to the ancient wisdom of looking at the “whole” rather than “parts” of the whole. Even without extolling the merits of one over the other, which in any case is not the purpose of this post, we need to appreciate that beneath this sheen of incongruity lies the complementarity of the fact that these are merely two varying stand points in trying to understand the same reality. The famous story of the blind men and the elephant comes immediately to the mind. Perhaps this analogy is loaded in favour of the ‘macro’ view. The supporters of the Ayurvedic ‘macro’ view would of course be delighted to no end by this because the reductionist approach of fragmenting reality, according to them, is fraught with inherent fallacies.
Ayurveda believes in engaging positively with the forces and elements of nature as a pre-requisite for upkeep of good health. Extolling the merits of holistic approach of complementary systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Dr. Kart Morst Pochlmann of the Habitchtswald Klinik, Germany says, “All natural systems have one thing in common. They think of the body as a whole, a part of nature, part of the cosmos and if you stay in tune with nature, there is no disease, no suffering. Diseases can happen only when we lose connection with nature.”
This holistic concept has of late been getting support from some unexpected quarter – physics. The world of physics began with the hum of rumours of a “theory of everything” from the early 1980s. This theory would in essence be a model that would unite all the known laws of the universe into one all-embracing theory that would literally explain everything in existence. In other words, modern science is slowly but definitely veering around to the ‘macro’ view. Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D, award winning American author of books like ‘Taking the Quantum Leap’ and ‘The Spiritual Universe’ writes in “Mind into Matter’ , “There is no “out there” unless first and primarily there is an “in here” taking action – a deeper, transformative effect – on the “out there”.” The same idea was hinted at centuries ago by the great teacher of Ayurveda, Charaka when he said “Yavanto purushe tavanto loke iti” (as is in the purusha (body) as it is out there in the loka (universe)).
We shall delve more into these holistic concepts of Ayurveda in our future posts.
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Get Your Hopes Up With This Great WALKING DEAD Season Two Trailer
Four minutes worth of getting excited about season two of AMC’s zombie show.
By Devin Faraci Jul. 22, 2011
The first season of The Walking Dead was almost the definition of hit and miss, but when the show hit, it hit with deadly accuracy. The finale left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths, but it seems like Frank Darabont and his crew are going back to something more primal, emotional and interesting in season two - at least judging by this trailer.
It looks like stresses begin to really tear the group apart; this is the one of the places where keeping Shane alive is a major boon. Season two is hitting territory well beyond where I finally quit the comic, so I can’t tell you if anything here resonates with Robert Kirkman’s original work. You tell me in the comments!
The New WALKING DEAD Series Appears To Be Set Far In The Future
SDCC 2019: THE WALKING DEAD Is Headed To Theaters
By Scott Wampler, Jul 30, 2019
That's...actually, that's not a bad hook.
And Andrew Lincoln's gonna be in it.
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BIG gives back in a big way!
By Jessica Gyles and Sandun Dissanayake, Bits In Glass
At Bits In Glass (BIG), we not only embrace our culture internally with social events and activities, but we also represent it externally! As the weather gets colder, we decided to get outside and active before winter hits, in a way that also gave back. BIG’s Toronto office participated in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride on Thursday, September 26, 2019!
What’s the Big Bike Ride?
It’s a heart-pumping, cheer thumping, crazy big, fun ride! For 20 minutes, 30 riders power one big bike through city streets. Our Toronto team spent their afternoon pedaling the big bike around Toronto and literally stopping traffic to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke research.
Why’d we pick the Big Bike Ride?
We like to give back in new and innovative ways, so this event was a no brainer. We wanted something that got us working together as a team in an active way. Plus, it even has our name in it: BIG!
The great thing about the bike ride is that it wasn’t a race between team members, but rather a team race working together to finish the ride as a group. The bike was powered collectively as a team, which is exactly how we work as a company. We work together to get projects done, and in this case, to get the finish line!
We set a fundraising goal of $3,000 and passed our goal, donating a grand total of $3,260 to this important cause, which also helped support our Toronto BIGGIES in their pedal push!
At Bits In Glass, our values embrace our culture, and that’s exactly what this Big Bike Ride was all about. We took team building to a new level! We began the event with three ice-breaker games to get us warmed up and excited for the bike ride, which led us to successfully carry out a great team effort during the ride! Check us out:
We also had a special member of the BIG family join: BIG Head Fred! Fred is our mascot; driving staff engagement and participation. Fred is a positive, well-rounded, and spunky member of our team.
We finished the ride with smiles and laughs and headed off for an earned happy hour drink, chatting about the fun we had supporting such a great and important cause.
Learn more about life at Bits In Glass, or as we say – BIG Life!
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Jessica was born and raised in Toronto. Growing up as an only child, she was extremely shy and introverted, but her love for swimming introduced her to lifeguarding. This is where she found her confidence and voice, making her the life of the party! When she isn’t at work, you can find her eating her way around the city. She loves the outdoors and traveling, so if the sun is out, so is she! Read more of Jessica’s blogs here.
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Clinical Intelligence
Addison’s disease: identification and management in primary care
Claire Burton, Elizabeth Cottrell and John Edwards
Claire Burton
Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele; Wolstanton Medical Centre, Newcastle under Lyme.
Elizabeth Cottrell
Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele; Trentham Mews Medical Centre, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent.
Addison’s disease (AD), also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a deficiency of glucocorticosteroids and mineral corticosteroids.1 This can result in an insidious, protracted presentation. Therefore, unsurprisingly, the diagnosis is often delayed2 and 60% of patients have seen two or more clinicians before the diagnosis is considered.3 Around one-half of patients with AD are diagnosed after an acute adrenal crisis,4 which can be rapidly fatal.5 Although tuberculosis is the most common cause of AD worldwide,1 in the developed world, autoimmune disease is the predominant cause.3 In the latter context, AD is often linked to other autoimmune diseases, such as, vitiligo.6
Addison’s disease is estimated to affect 1 in 10 000 people in the UK,5 and throughout Europe.7 The female:male ratio is 1.8 and adults of all ages are affected.6 Incidence from Norwegian data is 0.44 per 100 000 population per year and there is some evidence of clustering within families.6 Annually, in the UK, 1–2 consultations per 10 000 people are undertaken for adrenal gland disorders, compared to between 80–125 per 10 000 for acquired hypothyroidism.8
At the authors’ practice of 11 000 patients, seven are registered with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. One such patient presented in Autumn 2013 (see Figures 1 and 2 demonstrating vitiligo of the face and hands). A 4-month delay in diagnosis occurred due to an extended period of primary care investigation for other (gastrointestinal) causes for the presenting symptoms. The diagnosis was made following an acute admission due to features of an Addisonian crisis including hypotension, vomiting, debilitating fatigue, and hyperkalaemia.
Patient with Addison’s disease on a background of vitiligo (face).
Patient with Addison’s disease on a background of vitiligo (hands).
A major problem with identifying people with AD is the non-specific nature of many of the presenting symptoms, at least in pre-crisis stages. Common symptoms, signs, and laboratory results are shown in Table 1, and all can be associated with other, often more common, differential diagnoses.
Symptoms, clinical signs, and laboratory results associated with Addison’s disease
A rapid appraisal of presentations of AD, conducted though MEDLINE® via NHS Evidence, yielded many disparate presenting symptoms. In summary, diagnostic pitfalls to be aware of include a chronic presentation which may be misdiagnosed as one of a number of other problems, often based on a mental health diagnosis, for example anxiety or depression; precipitation into crisis through use of antidepressants (as sodium-depleting) or through use of steroids for a comorbidity; evolution in pregnancy may be mistaken for chloasma and interpretation of serum cortisol measurement is harder in pregnancy, so if AD is suspected referral to endocrinology is essential; and erratic diabetes control, either recurrent hypoglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
A high index of suspicion is needed as AD crises can be rapidly fatal. If suspected (features of persistent vomiting, muscle weakness, dehydration, hypotension, headache, extreme fatigue, and shock),5 the patient should be admitted as a medical emergency. Otherwise, consider measuring urea and electrolytes (U&E) as sometimes, although by no means always, a low sodium and high potassium will be found, and a 9 am serum cortisol level. Local reference ranges should be checked but generally, a serum cortisol result >500 nmol/l makes AD very unlikely, <100 nmol/l is definitely abnormally low9 requiring rapid investigation. Results lying between these values are indeterminate and should prompt a short synacthen test. Additional relevant secondary care tests at the time of diagnosis include plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone and renin, and serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; other hypothalamic-pituitary axis investigation may be warranted if secondary AD is suspected.7 Further screening for other autoimmune conditions should be considered and are summarised in Box 1.
Box 1.
Potentially coexistent autoimmune diseases and a proposed annual surveillance programme for patients with Addison’s disease
Condition Investigation
General Addison’s disease management • U+E, sitting and standing blood pressure measurement
Pernicious anaemia • FBC, B12
Coeliac disease • Anti-TTG
Autoimmune liver disease • LFTs; check liver autoantibodies if LFTs deranged
Autoimmune thyroid disease • TSH; check free T4 and anti TPO antibodies if TSH outside reference range
Type 1 diabetes • Fasting glucose/HbA1c
Autoimmune parathyroid disease • Bone profile — check PTH if low calcium
Vitiligo • Physical examination only
Alopecia areata • Physical examination only
Gonadal autoimmune disease • Consideration should also be made of testing if premature gonadal failure suspected.
Annual surveillance for other autoimmune disorders is recommended. Some authorities recommend annual screening for the autoantibodies listed above,7 instead of the proposed stepped approach of investigation. Anti-TPO = anti-thyroid peroxidase. Anti TTG = anti tissue transglutaminase. B12 = vitamin B12 level. FBC = full blood count. HbA1c = glycated haemoglobin.LFT = liver function tests. PTH = parathyroid hormone. TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone. T4 = thyroxine. U+E = urea and electrolytes.
Lifelong oral steroid supplementation is usually initiated and adjusted in secondary care by an endocrinologist and typically includes glucocorticoid (hydrocortisone) and mineralocorticoid (fludrocortisone) replacement. Under-replacement may be indicated by persisting symptoms or signs and over-replacement by hypertension, thin skin, striae, easy bruising, glucose intolerance, hyperglycaemia, and electrolyte imbalance. Patients with AD should be informed that they are eligible for free prescriptions in the UK.
Individualised sick day rules need to be highlighted to patients, and flagged on primary care computer systems. Resources to assist with providing this information can be found at http://www.addisons.org.uk/. Self-administered injectable steroids may be provided in situations where rapid access to supportive treatment in a crisis is not guaranteed.9
There is no well-established guidance for primary care follow-up of people with AD. We suggest a disease register with annual recall for review with investigations as shown in Box 1.
AD is an infrequently occurring mimic of many other more common conditions encountered in primary care. Despite multiple useful reviews of AD in the literature, we have personal recent experience of delays in diagnosis and there remains a need to raise the clinical profile in primary and secondary care of this highly treatable but life-threatening disease. Research into a formal diagnostic algorithm would be helpful, as would further epidemiological work to examine clustering of cases in time and place.
http://cks.nice.org.uk/addisons-disease
https://www.endocrinology.org/policy/docs/11-03_Adrenal%20insufficiency.pdf
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The patient gave consent for publication of this article and the images
Claire Burton is funded by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) In-Practice Fellowship (IPF 07/002). Components of this report are from independent research arising from this Fellowship. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR, or the Department of Health.
Freely submitted; externally peer reviewed.
The authors have declared no competing interests.
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Destiny Opinions
by Arbiter 617 on Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:07 pm
So, what do you think? Love it, hate it? Can't stop playing it? Hate it but still can't stop playing it (me)?
Re: Destiny Opinions
by AnimeFreak1540 on Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:44 pm
Destiny has quite a few flaws, it does get boring after awhile but like most MMORPGs, there is something that brings you back to it, I'm quite addicted to it myself to say.
A few flaws it has is some of the voice acting and the places you have to glitch to get to. There is a nice amount of free roaming space, however, there needs to be more after you beat the game and you don't want to wait until the expansions come out.
I like it but Bungie will need to step up their game in the next few updates.
AnimeFreak1540
Location : Canada "Land of the Stereotypes"
by KidJaydenENY on Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:30 pm
I'm basically bored to death of it, and I can't find the will to sit down and force myself to play it again.
KidJaydenENY
Location : New York
by Ghost Omel on Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:17 pm
I use it to procrastinate as of late. that's about all i use it for, oh And getting them gold missions for guns, bout it.
Ghost Omel
by Brandy on Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:42 pm
I was definitely hyped for it, but for an MMO that lauds it's Next-Gen status I would have liked to see a better loot system.
by Arbiter 617 on Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:47 pm
Brandy wrote: ...would have liked to see a better loot system.
There is too heavy of a reliance on randomness. So much is random. There's no way to work towards a specific weapon or armor you want.
by Brandy on Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:11 am
Arbiter 617 wrote: There's no way to work towards a specific weapon or armor you want.
Which is sad, I'd say. Unless you're willing to compromise and buy a Vanguard/Dead Orbit/ Whatever set from an NPC.
by Arbiter 617 on Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:43 am
The Vanguard doesn't have anything I want really, and the faction people all require Crucible marks.
by Ghost Omel on Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:43 pm
Arbiter 617 wrote: The Vanguard doesn't have anything I want really, and the faction people all require Crucible marks.
You know, i actually did not mind that at all, PvE is rather stale after you do everything you can, leaving PvP as the only "refreshing" place to spend time in. Farming for Mats...Or small competition...both get boring but at least with competition there is slight variety.
by Arbiter 617 on Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:46 pm
I think Crucible is hands down the worst multiplayer experience I've ever played. Mike WB and I have so many Crucible jokes it's not even funny lol.
Tis what you get when you try to please every one. Bungie really cant do both PvE and PvP....but at least its a purty looking game.
by JDRS2727 on Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:29 pm
Like most people would say, the game is kinda boring. I enjoyed it at first, and played constantly, but once I had beaten the game it was just boring. Couldn't find much to do except play Crucible (which isn't that fun at all), also a down side is that I have no one to play with. Definitely a game that would be so much better with a group of people to interact with. I never had that opportunity.
JDRS2727
by theunknowentity on Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:49 pm
Well I can find almost nothing to keep myself entertained, so every so often I pop in Destiny. It's pretty much a time filler until MCC.
theunknowentity
by Alexo on Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:41 am
Finally got it after a month, played it for about 10 hours all together.
All bias opinions prior to playing it aside.... what the hell?
Its not like its the worst thing ever (even though I find myself getting bored A LOT). But it BEGS to have so much more.
Custom game lobbies? NOPE
Offline play? NOPE
Theater? BACK TO HALO 1 AND 2 LIVE ACTION FILMING.
Stupid missions where you deploy your ghost and shoot a bunch of guys filling the room for 30 minutes at a time.... WAAAAAY TO FREAKING MUCH OF THIS GARBAGE. Seriously, they might as well have called the game
'defend your ghost from aliens who's motives will never actually be explained'.
And its not like they didn't have enough time, they've been making this game for almost 5 freaking years. I went back and watched some of the vidocs, they flat out lied.
'Oh you can fly to different planets, and meet up with people in space in mid flight!'
NO. You sit in a LOBBY, with the ships YOU CAN'T CONTROL, over a PLANET. And the ships are basically an over glorified loading screen?!?!
'You can fully customize your guy! Any way you want!'
Until you get purples, and only use those. And I've even heard when you get this gun at the end of the game (forced pick up item), your more likely to have a better one by then....
I have no freaking clue if you can change gear appearance, because honestly I can't stay invested to even get past level 13.
'There are entire planets to explore!'
I am SICK of developers saying 'LOOK AT THIS WHOLE PLANE- large field'.
If I can't run in one direction for however many freaking hours it takes, and eventually end up where I started again, its not a freaking planet. STOP SAYING STUFF LIKE THIS!
The same people that made Halo 3, made this? It is officially the end of an era.
Alexo
by VRTX Raptor on Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:13 pm
After putting in around 360 hours playing time, it's really starting to get boring. The game had so much potential but by adding in this armour/light system and with no real guaranteed way to get ascendant shards, it gets boring because you're not working towards anything.
Not to mention the unbalanced multiplayer.
Oh, and don't forget the disconnects.
VRTX Raptor
by AnimeFreak1540 on Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:46 pm
Alexo wrote: Finally got it after a month, played it for about 10 hours all together.
I agree with you Alex. Destiny was supposed to be more and it turned out to be shit. The only thing Bungie did right was making players come back to playing it AKA the classic MMO addiction. I hope they make up for it in the Expansions, and I hope that they update the game and get better Voice Acting, most of the voice acting didn't feel right.
by Turretguy36 on Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:38 pm
I really liked it for the first couple weeks… then got bored and went back to any other game. Haven't even thought about playing Destiny for the longest time, Halo 4 is still more fun to me and I'm not the biggest fan of it.
Turretguy36
by AnimeFreak1540 on Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:41 am
Anyone else hear that Destiny 2 is confirmed? -^-' If Bungie's gonna try and win us over with a sequel they better make it connect with their original story or at least listen to the community and stick with original motives.
by Tassakahn on Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:37 pm
I'd say that Angry Joe explained everything wrong with the game perfectly.
The story has to be told outside of the game? Really? When are gonna get a game that we can get as (emotionally) invested in as Halo 2 (and 3)?
by Arbiter 617 on Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:09 pm
I have to say I've been really lucky with loot from the raid. I head of people who get the same armor over and over.
I've done it four times, and got one of each raid gear for everything but helmet, which is fine because I have an exotic helm. Also have gotten many exotic weapons that are good, Atheon's Epilogue, and a cool legendary ship (twice.)
by Tassakahn on Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:15 am
My friend - and I'm not kidding here - got the same item about five times before he finally bought a better one, then got what he needed.
That said, Destiny's gameplay is solid. The control system is great, the vehicles are amazing.
RIP loot cave.
by ks outgoing on Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:59 pm
I got the same raid leg armour god knows how much times. But the game is addicting but its kinda crappy like you cant do much on it. The disconnections are stupid and the looting systems o my goodness gracious me its is disgusting. But its addicting and its different cause of the way it is and the way they announced it. But the game is kinda dead now
ks outgoing
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If private vulnerability reports are supported, the project MUST include how to send the information in a way that is kept private. (URL required) [vulnerability_report_private]
Los ejemplos incluyen un informe privado de defectos enviado en la web usando HTTPS (TLS) o un correo electrónico cifrado utilizando OpenPGP. Si los informes de vulnerabilidades son siempre públicos (por lo que nunca hay informes de vulnerabilidades privados), seleccione "no aplicable" (N/A).
http://docs.zephyrproject.org/security/security-overview.html#security-issue-management
The project's initial response time for any vulnerability report received in the last 6 months MUST be less than or equal to 14 days. [vulnerability_report_response]
If there have been no vulnerabilities reported in the last 6 months, choose "not applicable" (N/A).
We have a security working group that receives the reports and the team is supposed respond within 48 hours.
Calidad 13/13 ●
Si el software generado por el proyecto requiere ser construido para su uso, el proyecto DEBE proporcionar un sistema de compilación que pueda satisfactoriamente reconstruir automáticamente el software a partir del código fuente. [build]
A build system determines what actions need to occur to rebuild the software (and in what order), and then performs those steps. For example, it can invoke a compiler to compile the source code. If an executable is created from source code, it must be possible to modify the project's source code and then generate an updated executable with those modifications. If the software produced by the project depends on external libraries, the build system does not need to build those external libraries. If there is no need to build anything to use the software after its source code is modified, select "not applicable" (N/A).
The project provides SDK -- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/meta-zephyr-sdk/releases/
Se SUGIERE que se utilicen herramientas comunes para construir el software. [build_common_tools]
Por ejemplo: Maven, Ant, cmake, autotools, make o rake.
We provide SDK -- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/meta-zephyr-sdk/ And Documentation for developers to get started at https://www.zephyrproject.org/doc/
El proyecto DEBERÍA ser construible usando solo herramientas FLOSS. [build_floss_tools]
This is open source project build with and on open source development tools. Here are the instructions to getting setup with your development environment: https://www.zephyrproject.org/doc/getting_started/getting_started.html
The project MUST use at least one automated test suite that is publicly released as FLOSS (this test suite may be maintained as a separate FLOSS project). [test]
The project MAY use multiple automated test suites (e.g., one that runs quickly, vs. another that is more thorough but requires special equipment). There are many test frameworks and test support systems available, including Selenium (web browser automation), Junit (JVM, Java), RUnit (R), testthat (R).
Sanity check tool that's part of the source code,runs all the test for the supported boards and platforms. The build system also runs this sanity check. https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/tree/master/tests
Un conjunto de pruebas DEBERÍA ser invocable de forma estándar para ese lenguaje. [test_invocation]
Ejemplos: "make check", "mvn test" o "rake test".
python script that is called to run test cases written in standard C. see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.rst (sanitycheck)
It is SUGGESTED that the test suite cover most (or ideally all) the code branches, input fields, and functionality. [test_most]
This is a work in progress
It is SUGGESTED that the project implement continuous integration (where new or changed code is frequently integrated into a central code repository and automated tests are run on the result). [test_continuous_integration]
https://app.shippable.com/github/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/dashboard
The project MUST have a general policy (formal or not) that as major new functionality is added to the software produced by the project, tests of that functionality should be added to an automated test suite. [test_policy]
As long as a policy is in place, even by word of mouth, that says developers should add tests to the automated test suite for major new functionality, select "Met."
This process is established by the core development team and outlined in the documentation. http://docs.zephyrproject.org/index.html
The project MUST have evidence that the test_policy for adding tests has been adhered to in the most recent major changes to the software produced by the project. [tests_are_added]
Major functionality would typically be mentioned in the release notes. Perfection is not required, merely evidence that tests are typically being added in practice to the automated test suite when new major functionality is added to the software produced by the project.
This is documented in the commit logs and pull requests. https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/issues
It is SUGGESTED that this policy on adding tests (see test_policy) be documented in the instructions for change proposals. [tests_documented_added]
https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/6546 and https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.rst
Banderas de advertencia
The project MUST enable one or more compiler warning flags, a "safe" language mode, or use a separate "linter" tool to look for code quality errors or common simple mistakes, if there is at least one FLOSS tool that can implement this criterion in the selected language. [warnings]
Examples of compiler warning flags include gcc/clang "-Wall". Examples of a "safe" language mode include JavaScript "use strict" and perl5's "use warnings". A separate "linter" tool is simply a tool that examines the source code to look for code quality errors or common simple mistakes. These are typically enabled within the source code or build instructions.
Yes, Uses gcc warning - defaults to ----, build system supports 3 levels of warnings make W=1, -W=2, W=3.
El proyecto DEBE abordar las advertencias. [warnings_fixed]
These are the warnings identified by the implementation of the warnings criterion. The project should fix warnings or mark them in the source code as false positives. Ideally there would be no warnings, but a project MAY accept some warnings (typically less than 1 warning per 100 lines or less than 10 warnings).
Build system generates warnings and fails until it's fixed.
It is SUGGESTED that projects be maximally strict with warnings in the software produced by the project, where practical. [warnings_strict]
Build system statically compiles and fails when met with warnings. CI also catch potential issues before being accepted into the code.
Seguridad 16/16 ●
Conocimiento de desarrollo seguro
The project MUST have at least one primary developer who knows how to design secure software. (See ‘details’ for the exact requirements.) [know_secure_design]
This requires understanding the following design principles, including the 8 principles from Saltzer and Schroeder:
economy of mechanism (keep the design as simple and small as practical, e.g., by adopting sweeping simplifications)
fail-safe defaults (access decisions should deny by default, and projects' installation should be secure by default)
complete mediation (every access that might be limited must be checked for authority and be non-bypassable)
open design (security mechanisms should not depend on attacker ignorance of its design, but instead on more easily protected and changed information like keys and passwords)
separation of privilege (ideally, access to important objects should depend on more than one condition, so that defeating one protection system won't enable complete access. E.G., multi-factor authentication, such as requiring both a password and a hardware token, is stronger than single-factor authentication)
least privilege (processes should operate with the least privilege necessary)
least common mechanism (the design should minimize the mechanisms common to more than one user and depended on by all users, e.g., directories for temporary files)
psychological acceptability (the human interface must be designed for ease of use - designing for "least astonishment" can help)
limited attack surface (the attack surface - the set of the different points where an attacker can try to enter or extract data - should be limited)
input validation with whitelists (inputs should typically be checked to determine if they are valid before they are accepted; this validation should use whitelists (which only accept known-good values), not blacklists (which attempt to list known-bad values)).
A "primary developer" in a project is anyone who is familiar with the project's code base, is comfortable making changes to it, and is acknowledged as such by most other participants in the project. A primary developer would typically make a number of contributions over the past year (via code, documentation, or answering questions). Developers would typically be considered primary developers if they initiated the project (and have not left the project more than three years ago), have the option of receiving information on a private vulnerability reporting channel (if there is one), can accept commits on behalf of the project, or perform final releases of the project software. If there is only one developer, that individual is the primary developer.
We have a security sub committee dedicated to monitoring and ensuring security best practices are followed.
At least one of the project's primary developers MUST know of common kinds of errors that lead to vulnerabilities in this kind of software, as well as at least one method to counter or mitigate each of them. [know_common_errors]
Examples (depending on the type of software) include SQL injection, OS injection, classic buffer overflow, cross-site scripting, missing authentication, and missing authorization. See the CWE/SANS top 25 or OWASP Top 10 for commonly used lists.
We have a security team comprising of experts in the space.
Use buenas prácticas criptográficas
The software produced by the project MUST use, by default, only cryptographic protocols and algorithms that are publicly published and reviewed by experts (if cryptographic protocols and algorithms are used). [crypto_published]
These cryptographic criteria do not always apply because some software has no need to directly use cryptographic capabilities.
Application uses TinyCrypt library to manage cryptography and the lead developer of tinycrypt2 is also a member of the security group. Source code for TinyCrypt has also been reviewed by cryptography experts at Intel.
Si el software producido por el proyecto es una aplicación o una librería, y su propósito principal no es implementar criptografía, entonces DEBE SOLAMENTE invocar un software específicamente diseñado para implementar funciones criptográficas; NO DEBERÍA volver a implementar el suyo. [crypto_call]
Uses tinyCrypt https://github.com/01org/tinycrypt
All functionality in the software produced by the project that depends on cryptography MUST be implementable using FLOSS. [crypto_floss]
See the Open Standards Requirement for Software by the Open Source Initiative.
The security mechanisms within the software produced by the project MUST use default keylengths that at least meet the NIST minimum requirements through the year 2030 (as stated in 2012). It MUST be possible to configure the software so that smaller keylengths are completely disabled. [crypto_keylength]
These minimum bitlengths are: symmetric key 112, factoring modulus 2048, discrete logarithm key 224, discrete logarithmic group 2048, elliptic curve 224, and hash 224 (password hashing is not covered by this bitlength, more information on password hashing can be found in the crypto_password_storage criterion). See https://www.keylength.com for a comparison of keylength recommendations from various organizations. The software MAY allow smaller keylengths in some configurations (ideally it would not, since this allows downgrade attacks, but shorter keylengths are sometimes necessary for interoperability).
Link for complete details: https://www.zephyrproject.org/doc/crypto/tinycrypt.html?highlight=test
SHA-256: Type of primitive: Hash function. Standard Specification: NIST FIPS PUB 180-4. Requires: – HMAC-SHA256: Type of primitive: Message authentication code. Standard Specification: RFC 2104. Requires: SHA-256 HMAC-PRNG: Type of primitive: Pseudo-random number generator. Standard Specification: NIST SP 800-90A. Requires: SHA-256 and HMAC-SHA256. AES-128: Type of primitive: Block cipher. Standard Specification: NIST FIPS PUB 197. Requires: – AES-CBC mode: Type of primitive: Encryption mode of operation. Standard Specification: NIST SP 800-38A. Requires: AES-128. AES-CTR mode: Type of primitive: Encryption mode of operation. Standard Specification: NIST SP 800-38A. Requires: AES-128. AES-CMAC mode: Type of primitive: Message authentication code. Standard Specification: NIST SP 800-38B. Requires: AES-128. AES-CCM mode: Type of primitive: Authenticated encryption. Standard Specification: NIST SP 800-38C. Requires: AES-128. ECC-DH: Type of primitive: Key exchange. Standard Specification: RFC 6090. Requires: ECC auxiliary functions (ecc.h/c). ECC-DSA: Type of primitive: Digital signature. Standard Specification: RFC 6090. Requires: ECC auxiliary functions (ecc.h/c).
The default security mechanisms within the software produced by the project MUST NOT depend on broken cryptographic algorithms (e.g., MD4, MD5, single DES, RC4, Dual_EC_DRBG), or use cipher modes that are inappropriate to the context, unless they are necessary to implement an interoperable protocol (where the protocol implemented is the most recent version of that standard broadly supported by the network ecosystem, that ecosystem requires the use of such an algorithm or mode, and that ecosystem does not offer any more secure alternative). The documentation MUST describe any relevant security risks and any known mitigations if these broken algorithms or modes are necessary for an interoperable protocol. [crypto_working]
ECB mode is almost never appropriate because it reveals identical blocks within the ciphertext as demonstrated by the ECB penguin, and CTR mode is often inappropriate because it does not perform authentication and causes duplicates if the input state is repeated. In many cases it's best to choose a block cipher algorithm mode designed to combine secrecy and authentication, e.g., Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and EAX. Projects MAY allow users to enable broken mechanisms (e.g., during configuration) where necessary for compatibility, but then users know they're doing it.
We don't use any of them.
The default security mechanisms within the software produced by the project SHOULD NOT depend on cryptographic algorithms or modes with known serious weaknesses (e.g., the SHA-1 cryptographic hash algorithm or the CBC mode in SSH). [crypto_weaknesses]
There are no default usages for weak crypto, SSH is not being used and is not supported.
The security mechanisms within the software produced by the project SHOULD implement perfect forward secrecy for key agreement protocols so a session key derived from a set of long-term keys cannot be compromised if one of the long-term keys is compromised in the future. [crypto_pfs]
If the software produced by the project causes the storing of passwords for authentication of external users, the passwords MUST be stored as iterated hashes with a per-user salt by using a key stretching (iterated) algorithm (e.g., PBKDF2, Bcrypt or Scrypt). [crypto_password_storage]
This criterion applies only when the software is enforcing authentication of users using passwords, such as server-side web applications. It does not apply in cases where the software stores passwords for authenticating into other systems (e.g., the software implements a client for some other system), since at least parts of that software must have often access to the unhashed password.
Statically compiled binary, no user login.
The security mechanisms within the software produced by the project MUST generate all cryptographic keys and nonces using a cryptographically secure random number generator, and MUST NOT do so using generators that are cryptographically insecure. [crypto_random]
A cryptographically secure random number generator may be a hardware random number generator, or it may be a cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator (CSPRNG) using an algorithm such as Hash_DRBG, HMAC_DRBG, CTR_DRBG, Yarrow, or Fortuna. Examples of calls to secure random number generators include Java's java.security.SecureRandom and JavaScript's window.crypto.getRandomValues. Examples of calls to insecure random number generators include Java's java.util.Random and JavaScript's Math.random.
In embedded environment, there is a dependency on hardware entropy sources.
Our sample applications show how to leverage the drivers.
Entrega garantizada contra ataques de hombre en el medio (MITM)
The project MUST use a delivery mechanism that counters MITM attacks. Using https or ssh+scp is acceptable. [delivery_mitm]
An even stronger mechanism is releasing the software with digitally signed packages, since that mitigates attacks on the distribution system, but this only works if the users can be confident that the public keys for signatures are correct and if the users will actually check the signature.
Uses Git and hashes. Project pages https.
A cryptographic hash (e.g., a sha1sum) MUST NOT be retrieved over http and used without checking for a cryptographic signature. [delivery_unsigned]
Estos "hash" se pueden modificar en tránsito.
Vulnerabilidades públicamente conocidas corregidas
There MUST be no unpatched vulnerabilities of medium or higher severity that have been publicly known for more than 60 days. [vulnerabilities_fixed_60_days]
The vulnerability must be patched and released by the project itself (patches may be developed elsewhere). A vulnerability becomes publicly known (for this purpose) once it has a CVE with publicly released non-paywalled information (reported, for example, in the National Vulnerability Database) or when the project has been informed and the information has been released to the public (possibly by the project). A vulnerability is considered medium or higher severity if its Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base qualitative score is medium or higher. In CVSS versions 2.0 through 3.1, this is equivalent to a CVSS score of 4.0 or higher. Projects may use the CVSS score as published in a widely-used vulnerability database (such as the National Vulnerability Database) using the most-recent version of CVSS reported in that database. Projects may instead calculate the severity themselves using the latest version of CVSS at the time of the vulnerability disclosure, if the calculation inputs are publicly revealed once the vulnerability is publicly known. Note: this means that users might be left vulnerable to all attackers worldwide for up to 60 days. This criterion is often much easier to meet than what Google recommends in Rebooting responsible disclosure, because Google recommends that the 60-day period start when the project is notified even if the report is not public. Also note that this badge criterion, like other criteria, applies to the individual project. Some projects are part of larger umbrella organizations or larger projects, possibly in multiple layers, and many projects feed their results to other organizations and projects as part of a potentially-complex supply chain. An individual project often cannot control the rest, but an individual project can work to release a vulnerability patch in a timely way. Therefore, we focus solely on the individual project's response time. Once a patch is available from the individual project, others can determine how to deal with the patch (e.g., they can update to the newer version or they can apply just the patch as a cherry-picked solution).
No known vulnerabilities in the last 60 days.
Projects SHOULD fix all critical vulnerabilities rapidly after they are reported. [vulnerabilities_critical_fixed]
We have well documented survivability plan for the zephyr project and SDK. This will be part of the security working groups process.
Otros problemas de seguridad
The public repositories MUST NOT leak a valid private credential (e.g., a working password or private key) that is intended to limit public access. [no_leaked_credentials]
A project MAY leak "sample" credentials for testing and unimportant databases, as long as they are not intended to limit public access.
The Zephyr Project does not distribute any credentials, but does work with MCUboot. The MCUboot bootloader is distributed with a small number of development keys that are checked into the project’s repository. The instructions (https://mcuboot.com/imgtool.html) in the project clearly state that these keys are only for development, and private keys used for production need to be protected.
Análisis estático de código
At least one static code analysis tool (beyond compiler warnings and "safe" language modes) MUST be applied to any proposed major production release of the software before its release, if there is at least one FLOSS tool that implements this criterion in the selected language. [static_analysis]
A static code analysis tool examines the software code (as source code, intermediate code, or executable) without executing it with specific inputs. For purposes of this criterion, compiler warnings and "safe" language modes do not count as static code analysis tools (these typically avoid deep analysis because speed is vital). Some static analysis tools focus on detecting generic defects, others focus on finding specific kinds of defects (such as vulnerabilities), and some do a combination. Examples of such static code analysis tools include cppcheck (C, C++), clang static analyzer (C, C++), SpotBugs (Java), FindBugs (Java) (including FindSecurityBugs), PMD (Java), Brakeman (Ruby on Rails), lintr (R), goodpractice (R), Coverity Quality Analyzer, SonarQube, Codacy, and HP Enterprise Fortify Static Code Analyzer. Larger lists of tools can be found in places such as the Wikipedia list of tools for static code analysis, OWASP information on static code analysis, NIST list of source code security analyzers, and Wheeler's list of static analysis tools. The SWAMP is a no-cost platform for assessing vulnerabilities in software using a variety of tools. If there are no FLOSS static analysis tools available for the implementation language(s) used, select 'N/A'.
We use Coverity tied to weekly builds. Security working group will determine future process that will include static analysis.
It is SUGGESTED that at least one of the static analysis tools used for the static_analysis criterion include rules or approaches to look for common vulnerabilities in the analyzed language or environment. [static_analysis_common_vulnerabilities]
Coverity (https://www.synopsys.com/software-integrity/security-testing/static-analysis-sast.html) is used for static code analysis.
All medium and higher severity exploitable vulnerabilities discovered with static code analysis MUST be fixed in a timely way after they are confirmed. [static_analysis_fixed]
A vulnerability is considered medium or higher severity if its Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base qualitative score is medium or higher. In CVSS versions 2.0 through 3.1, this is equivalent to a CVSS score of 4.0 or higher. Projects may use the CVSS score as published in a widely-used vulnerability database (such as the National Vulnerability Database) using the most-recent version of CVSS reported in that database. Projects may instead calculate the severity themselves using the latest version of CVSS at the time of the vulnerability disclosure, if the calculation inputs are publicly revealed once the vulnerability is publicly known. Note that criterion vulnerabilities_fixed_60_days requires that all such vulnerabilities be fixed within 60 days of being made public.
They are logged as issues and resolved before release.
It is SUGGESTED that static source code analysis occur on every commit or at least daily. [static_analysis_often]
We don't do daily builds. Builds are completed on a weekly basis as part of CI, and run through coverity.
It is SUGGESTED that at least one dynamic analysis tool be applied to any proposed major production release of the software before its release. [dynamic_analysis]
A dynamic analysis tool examines the software by executing it with specific inputs. For example, the project MAY use a fuzzing tool (e.g., American Fuzzy Lop) or a web application scanner (e.g., OWASP ZAP or w3af). In some cases the OSS-Fuzz project may be willing to apply fuzz testing to your project. For purposes of this criterion the dynamic analysis tool needs to vary the inputs in some way to look for various kinds of problems or be an automated test suite with at least 80% branch coverage. The Wikipedia page on dynamic analysis and the OWASP page on fuzzing identify some dynamic analysis tools. The analysis tool(s) MAY be focused on looking for security vulnerabilities, but this is not required.
Threat model documented and known threats, like bluetooth LE comms stack fully fuzz tested using Defensics Fuzzing Tool.
It is SUGGESTED that if the software produced by the project includes software written using a memory-unsafe language (e.g., C or C++), then at least one dynamic tool (e.g., a fuzzer or web application scanner) be routinely used in combination with a mechanism to detect memory safety problems such as buffer overwrites. If the project does not produce software written in a memory-unsafe language, choose "not applicable" (N/A). [dynamic_analysis_unsafe]
Software is not application-level.
It is SUGGESTED that the software produced by the project include many run-time assertions that are checked during dynamic analysis. [dynamic_analysis_enable_assertions]
All medium and higher severity exploitable vulnerabilities discovered with dynamic code analysis MUST be fixed in a timely way after they are confirmed. [dynamic_analysis_fixed]
If you are not running dynamic code analysis and thus have not found any vulnerabilities in this way, choose "not applicable" (N/A). A vulnerability is considered medium or higher severity if its Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base qualitative score is medium or higher. In CVSS versions 2.0 through 3.1, this is equivalent to a CVSS score of 4.0 or higher. Projects may use the CVSS score as published in a widely-used vulnerability database (such as the National Vulnerability Database) using the most-recent version of CVSS reported in that database. Projects may instead calculate the severity themselves using the latest version of CVSS at the time of the vulnerability disclosure, if the calculation inputs are publicly revealed once the vulnerability is publicly known.
Software is not application-level. Any CVEs found via static code analysis or responsible disclosure channels are dealt with promptly.
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Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants
An International Grassroots Effort by People in Prison, their Families, and Concerned Others to Reduce Crime Through Criminal Justice Reform. 202-789-2126
www.curenational..org cure@curenational.org www.cureinternational.org
[four photos] Photos by Alan Pogue
Dear CURE Friends,
It has been a sad time for us. Recently, four early supporters of CURE died. They helped CURE get started in the seventies in Texas before we became a national and an international organization.
Shown left is retired Bishop John McCarthy of Austin after he participated in a CURE meeting not long ago. He was always available to give us practical advice beginning in 1975 when he was Father McCarthy directing the Texas Catholic Conference. Incredibly, he gave us practical support too by providing us a key to his office. For years, on many weekends, when staff was not there, we "ran off" copies about prison reform information on its photocopy machine.
Also, this information about the need for prison reform was distributed especially to the Texas Legislature. Two of the few members who reacting positively were Sen. A.R. "Babe" Schwartz and Rep. Joe I., Hernandez. From 1973 to the mid-eighties, CURE worked with both legislators to pass historic reforms such as the ex-felon vote that Babe persistently advocated for and the end of using inmates as guards that Joe got accomplished. Shown left to right are Sen. Schwartz Keynoting the Texas CURE 1976 Convention and Rep. Hernandez speaking at the '77 Convention.
Finally, we also used the Texas Catholic Conference's statewide long distance phone line to organize local CURE chapters. One of the most effective was in Waco and it was started by Yvonne and Ed Pugh. Ed died in 1995 and Yvonne died recently at 91. Yvonne was a tireless advocate against the death penalty. Throughout her life, even in her later years, she corresponded with people on death row especially those in Texas. She is pictured at the 1986 Texas CURE convention.
Back then, prisoners in Texas may have been "putting their lives" on the line by even writing CURE. Some would end their letters with "The struggle is its own reward"! The memory of these four friends are part of our reward for this struggle.
Of course, besides the struggle of working for prison reform, there is always the ongoing struggle for funding for this work. It is only because of your generous support that CURE has survived and has continued to grow for almost fifty years. See our Directory of Chapters on page five. As you can see, we have some new leaders for chapters in the U.S. And there are new chapters in Africa. Also, there is now a Canada-CURE. Much of this new development came as a result of the conference in Rwanda in May. We are hopeful that chapters will begin especially in Asia as a result of our scheduled get-together in Japan in April, 2020.
Your annual donations are used for office expenses such as computer service, postage and phone service, and the printing and mailing of this newsletter. Funds are also used for meetings of our board of directors and to finance our international conferences. Next spring, our board plans to meet in Montgomery, Alabama. So, if you can help CURE, know we will be most grateful.
Pauline & Charlie Sullivan, Co-founders of CURE
PS. We want to share with you that Pauline is now 80 and Charlie is 78. But, as we all know, life is unpredictable. Ten years ago, a generous member left CURE money in her will. You might also consider remembering CURE in your will. This is just a thought!
I DO WANT TO HELP CURE CONTINUE ITS WORK IN 2019.
Here is my tax-deductible contribution. CURE PO Box 2310 Washington, DC 20013
$5____ $10_____ $25_____ $50_____ $100_____ $500_____ $1,000____ Other $____
If you include your email address we will add you to the email list for CURE and you will receive information about current prison reform issues. Don't worry, we will try not to send you too much info. Folks outside the U.S. just email us your name, and your country.
SHOULD CURE ADVOCATE FOR THE SMARTPHONE TO REPLACE THE ANKLE BRACELET?
Ankle Bracelet vs. Smart Phone
CURE was honoured to be invited to participate in a coalition that seeks reforms of the ankle bracelet used in probation, parole and pre-trial release.
Mainly, because of the "horror stories" presented by those who have worn ankle bracelets, this coalition has drafted far-reaching guidelines.
They include that the ankle bracelet must have freedom of movement, it cannot be an addition to use of a less restrictive form of supervision, and not be disproportionately applied to poor people. Also, it must be governed by transparent rules, have no fee for purchase or for use, provide a time credit for time off on the user's sentence and there be no generic "one size fits all" set of conditions and restrictions.
However some CURE leaders have asked, "why couldn't these necessary guidelines also be applied to the smartphone which would replace the ankle bracelet?"
In fact, in regard to "one size fits all", one of the great benefits on the smartphone is the flexibility allowed during its use. The ankle bracelet has zero flexibility during its use.
In the same way, a smartphone can be a source of empowerment for the person using it. The options are potentially limitless because it would furnish access to information about programs which offer assistance. Of course, the ankle bracelet offers zero empowerment.
Certainly, technical questions have been raised, such as how persons convicted of sex offenses would be restricted from having access to the internet through the smartphone.
Also, the use of a smartphone may not be possible in rural areas with no access to needed technology. But, experts maintain these obstacles can be overcome.
Also, the tracking and location restrictions through a smartphone are relatively simple and not difficult to use.
But, others maintain that the purpose of the smartphone is not to improve monitoring and compliance of people with release conditions. Rather, the point is to be accurate in identifying needs of their clients.
These "change-agents" then would help their clients access services and provide needed interventions. Using this new vocabulary of "clients" and "change-agents" parole and probation officers would not be feared as the enemy as unfortunately they are now.
In the same way, the role of the officers would undergo a fundamental change. It would define their primary job as helping to keep their caseload out of prison.
If a "PO" has the motivation and this seems to be a big question from those being supervised with this new dynamic-recidivism would then be reduced. Also, many believe that the smartphone carries much less social stigma, no physical discomfort, and offers links to resources such as the need for health information, housing, employment and on-line counseling.
But, in the wrong hands, the smartphone could impose exclusion zones more easily, be linked to surveillance audio and video, and can be used to compel a person to check in multiple times daily.
And yet, "checking in multiple times" through a smartphone is needed for some but not all.
However, the greatest fear may be as one CURE leader wrote "I don't support this potentially dangerous 'upgrade'. If they use the smartphone, they can then compile your private information and save it."
But, those supporting the use of this new technology could reply that perhaps, a proper privacy impact study should be done to assess the benefits/drawbacks.
The use of the ankle started in the eighties. Though it was seen as burdensome it did result in the release of many who would normally be or stay locked up. So, are we not moving into a new era where the use of a smartphone could replace the ankle bracelet?
On the other hand, although we would never advise anyone that they shouldn't accept a smartphone monitoring system and should remain incarcerated, the question for advocates, in the policy world, is do we advocate for the smartphone to replace the ankle bracelet?
Please send your position about this important question in the box below. Also explain your reasoning and email it to cure@curenational.org or mail it to: CURE PO Box 2310 Washington, DC 20013.
Results will be in the next newsletter along with excerpts from the three choices.
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C.J. REFORMS IN CONGRESS
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(1) As we go to press, Congress may pass a compromise criminal justice reform bill for federal prisoners called the First Step Act. CURE wanted more but it does give judges additional discretion by reducing some mandatory minimum sentences and applies the disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences retroactively. It would also update the good time credit in the federal system, allowing people to earn up to 54 days of credit per year rather than 47 days. Finally, it would expand much more rehabilitative programming in the federal system and has a funding increase for these programs.
(2)In the spending bill about to pass, $15.5 million was given to PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)-a 50% increase. 19 states comply with PREA. They are AZ, CT, DE, IL, IA, KY, MO, MT, NH, NJ, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, VT, VA and WY.
Also in this bill, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) placed report language supporting the Second Chance Pell Pilot. This provides Pell grants to a select number of colleges for incarcerated students. It encourages the U.S. Department of Education to use a third-party evaluator and recommends a federal student aid staffer specialize in working with incarcerated students.
(3) Finally, as part of the huge bipartisan opioid bill (HR 6) signed by the President in October, the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee a grant program to expand the use of Comprehensive Recovery Centers (CRC). These Centers will include job training, mental health services, housing assistance and treatment for addictions.
However, funding for the Centers will come later as part of the annual congressional appropriations process. CURE will be advocating in Congress to get full funding for the CRCs.
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Shown is a young lady who overdosed on opioids. Ideally she would initially be taken to a hospital and eventually to a Comprehensive Recovery Center as described above.
Photo by Alan Pogue
KY PRISON UPDATE
CURE continues to work to rescind (take back) the half-billion dollars that Congress gave to build another high-security federal prison in very remote eastern KY. The large reduction of the prison population shows that going forward is a huge waste of taxpayer funds. Also, the building site is on top of a former coal mine that poses a health risk.
The Abolitionist Law Center filed a lawsuit in November against the Bureau of Prisons in federal court on behalf of 21 incarcerated individuals in federal prisons. At a time when there are so very many unmet needs in the federal system due to lack of resources, CURE will keep advocating for allocation of funds based on needs not building prisons for local employment.
REFORMS IN THE STATES
Alabama - the governor banned sheriffs from keeping jail food funds. They were keeping "excess" money from a food service allowance for prisoners' meals.
Arkansas - 68% voted for the minimum wage to be $9.25 next year, $10 in 2020 and $11 in 2021. Given the state's low cost of living, this is the highest effective wage in the country. If unjustly rejected for a job because of a criminal record, call EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) 1-800-669-4000.
California - Governor Jerry Brown has pardoned over 1000 prisoners since 2011.
Colorado - Amendment A passed with nearly 65 percent of the vote which removes a line that allows for slavery and involuntary servitude as a "punishment for crime" from the state constitution. Now, Colorado will be unable to force people convicted of a crime into labor or work for no pay. Colorado joins about half the states who do not have this language. But, Colorado's vote might only be a symbolic statement since the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment okays slavery and involuntary servitude.
But, Colorado has made a strong case for a constitutional amendment that would remove this exception clause in the 13th Amendment. And, CURE will work in Congress to remove this exception clause.
DAs & judges - Counties where Boston, Dallas and San Antonio are home elected district attorneys pledging reforms. They joined the movement led by counties where Philadelphia and Corpus Christi are home. Also, reform judges were voted in. The greatest example happened in conservative Texas where all 59 judges in Harris County (Houston) were voted out.
Florida - Amendment 4 passed with 64% of the vote and restores voting rights to felons when they have served their sentences with the exception of those who have been convicted of murder or a felony sex offense. It makes 1.4 million ex-felons eligible to vote. Also, Amendment 11 was approved with 62% of the vote allowing sentencing reforms to be retroactive.
Louisiana - Amendment 2 passed with over 64% of the vote and requires a unanimous jury verdict in all non-capital felony cases. This is for offenses that were
Now, Oregon is the only state requiring non-unanimous jury verdicts.
Michigan, Missouri, Utah - MI legalized recreational marijuana while MO and UT legalized medical marijuana.
Nebraska, Idaho & Utah - passed ballot initiatives expanding participation in the Affordable Care Act. Also, with some governors elected who strongly support the ACA, this could bring about Obamacare in at least 36 states and DC. This expansion of Medicaid, a key provision of the health care reform law, is the monumental means for delivering health insurance to former prisoners.
New York City & Texas - NYC made calls from jails free and TX charges 6 cents a minute for jails and prisons.
Washington State - the state supreme court abolished the death penalty. Governor Jay Inslee said it is "a hugely important moment in our pursuit for equal and fair application of justice."
Recently, the respected conservative columnist George Will wrote that we should do away with the death penalty.
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“We_saw_a_vision of the entire Western Hemisphere rockribbing clear down to Tierra del Fuego and us flying down the curve of the world into other tropics and other worlds. “Man, this will finally take us to IT!” said Dean with definite faith. He tapped my arm. “Just wait and see.”
The_wonders_of the world are only made more magnificent when you approach them from the humble perch of a bicycle. We woke that cold, blustery morning in the horse stable we camped in for the night. We were surprisingly feted with free breakfast by an amazing luxury hotel with giant portions of succulent lamb, eggs, and bread. Riding west to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine we encountered the best weather we’ve seen yet in Patagonia. We did not deserve it and will never forget it.
Nathan, Joe, and Isaiah rolling fast towards the park. That night we camped in a horse barn to escape the rain and cold. No mice this time.
The next day revealed stellar views of Torres del Paine.
And a chance encounter with the staff of the luxury hotel, Tierra Patagonia, and their chef, David. He hooked us up.
Coffee and tea, scrambled eggs, toast, and these slabs of lamb were his gift to us. We had just had oatmeal, but we couldn’t say no. Our rationale: something we call preventative eating. It was outrageous.
Javier, local rancher and owner of the barn we slept in.
Joe being Joe.
More crisp views of Torres del Paine.
Laguna Amarga
Thanks for the great photo, Joe.
We came across a group of eagles and an Andean condor feeding on this guanaco.
Sweeping descents and steep climbs matched the sheer nature of the landscape.
It was otherworldly.
And painful at times for Joe, shown here massaging his legs.
An unforgettable day.
A Friend to the End
When_I_decided to hop on my bicycle after high school, I knew that I wasn’t alone. My best friend, Joe Burgum, also chose what is unconventional and created an experience. He lived and worked in Australia, traveled to New Zealand, and made a difference. Now, I am glad to say that his experience has led him here to Patagonia (with warm socks, snacks, and lots of peanut butter), where he will join us for the final leg of our journey.
Joe and I share a lot. We enjoy playing croquet and cards, organizing and leading events, taking risks, and serving. We did everything together in high school. We rallied a community to Fill the Dome, volunteered across the United States with Students Today Leaders Forever, constructed an ice tree for our school, and so much more. He’s well-spoken, intellectual, courageous, and witty. He has been someone I have missed dearly on this trip, and someone I am now ecstatic to share it with. It brings a smile to my face to know that I will be among both brothers and best friend as I ride to the end of the world on Tierra del Fuego.
Joe, writing a few postcards home before riding with us to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Miracle on Highway #40
When_we_aren’t riding, eating, or sleeping, chances are that we are planning. The exercise of planning anything with my brothers will be one of the things I will miss dearly when we leave Bound South behind. Countless times between Alaska and Argentina, I have found the three of us standing in a circle near our bicycles, bantering at lightspeed in barely intelligible English as we weigh the most efficient, adventurous, and fulfilling means to ride across Colombia, navigate a grocery store, or decide who has to do dishes and who will pack up the tent. There is an loving contentiousness between brothers where the volume and intensity of argument can escalate to near-blows when everyone is tired and hungry and I want to stop for food before camping and Nathan wants to stop to camp before we get food. Frequently, the best-laid plans go awry; the important thing is that everyone is heard and contributes to our course of action.
Sometimes, failure isn’t an option. Bound South made some bold plans to ride across the Austral and Highway 40 in time to meet David’s best friend, Joe Burgum, in El Calafate. Three would become four for the final leg to Ushuaia. Yet stiff winds and washboards and cold conspired to put us 200k behind schedule. After pushing our bodies to the limit, we rolled into a dead-end town on Argentina’s Highway 40 with no way to reach El Calafate on time. We had not seen internet for a week. We had no food. The town had neither, only a gas station with a few overpriced ham sandwiches. And the last bus to El Calafate? It left an hour before we arrived. And due to the Argentine equivalent of Labor Day Weekend, no more buses would run for days. So we were stuck, unable to ride the deficit in time to meet our friend, unable to notify him, and fearing that he would arrive to a strange town with no Spanish skills and no idea if we were dead or gone. We stood in a circle, hungry, despairing, and had few ideas other than dressing in all of our winter gear and waiting on the side of Highway #40 to pray for a truck to hitch with.
We ate some overpriced ham sandwiches sullenly. The owner of the gas station explained that he had a friend who would be happy to drive us for the low, low price of $540 USD. I politely thanked him for the offer, neglecting to tell him that this sum would pay for nearly two months of bicycle adventure. We drifted around the parking lot aimlessly, feeling in our gut that we were in trouble but that somehow things would work out. Three brand new Toyota pickup trucks rolled into the gas station. Loaded to the brim with coolers of food, fishing rods, clothing, Argentine wine, and some of the most gregarious Argentine family that you could possibly imagine. The details run long, but before we knew it we were hurtling across the empty, cold pampas in the back of a pickup truck, camping out at the ranch of an Argentine business mogul, and enjoying Argentine steak and wine and company in front of a fireplace.
The most indelible experiences of a bicycle expedition, just like the most unpleasant, can never be planned or counted upon. We sat in a circle that night as a family, after being filled with steak dinner and a tired by a rugged moonlight hike. Wine flowed and dessert of cheese and jam was served. We sang for our hosts as is our brotherly tradition; a Lutheran hymn and a negro spiritual, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” In a uniquely South American way, the men drank and smoked and held court with some of the most contentious, high-volume, and dramatic conversation that I have ever seen. The topics of conversation were also among the most mundane and entertaining that I have ever seen; why the Argentine Patagonians don’t sing like these fine North Dakotan men, why gas prices are so high, why we don’t ride our bicycles during the night, and what handsome eyelashes David has. The women, young and old, tended to sit to the side and laugh at the spectacle of Bruno, the patriarch of the ranch, shout “Lies! Lies! Lies!” during an absurd conversation about mothers’ insistence on musical lessons for their children, or fall asleep as the conversation thundered into the early morning. North Dakota Lutherans don’t stay up this late, and perhaps we don’t always have as much fun, either. And like a dream it was over too soon, with our bodies and bicycles dropped into the frigid air of El Calafate the next morning.
One of the family men, Jorge, refused to accept our offer to help pay for their generosity. The women had left to use the restroom and do some quick shopping. With the wisdom that can probably only be accrued through years and years of loving a wife and raising daughters, he said, “I don’t want you to give us anything, you have given us so much.” With a wink, he said, “I don’t need anything, but perhaps the women might appreciate something…” and he gestured to the chocolate shop down the street. He was a wise man, indeed. We snuck off to the chocolate shop and purchased some of the most expensive and delicious chocolate that I have ever seen in my entire life. We returned moments later, and as the women returned we presented our gift. In twenty-four hours, we went from hapless gringos to pitied American bicycle vagabonds to charming, courageous adventurer-singers to golden-boys bearing gifts of fine chocolate. The looks and kisses on the cheek good-bye said it all. For a short time, we were a part of their family, and they were a part of our story. The memories of our time with them and that unique, unplanned miracle on Highway #40 stays with us forever.
These delicious gifts gave us full tummies and big smiles.
Inside our shack at the ranch.
Dinner’s ready!
The shack.
“Whiskey!”
Mt. Fitz Roy on the road to El Calafate
Living and Leaping
Borders_are_a_big deal. Crossing them is one of Bound South’s biggest thrills. Between Anchorage and Ushuaia we’ve got fourteen international border crossings, each of them their own kind of victory, greeting, leave-taking. Objectively, borders are probably the least romantic places we’ll visit on this journey southwards, full as they are of people who invariably want to be somewhere else. Yet there is a romance in the way the stamps accumulate and the old roads move behind us with a new country ahead of us. So it was that we crossed the border from Peru to Chile in the coastal Atacama desert, full of great hope and excitement for the final two countries of our long journey.
Yet this crossing in particular was tinged with a little bit of anxiety. We treasure the privilege of bicycle travel while we can enjoy it; and for us, that privilege must end with our return home in May. And so we looked at the 5000+ kilometers separating us from Ushuaia and figured out that we weren’t able to make it on our own.
We begrudgingly hopped a bus to central Chile and since then we’ve been riding like the wind. I have always relished the consistent pace of bicycle travel, the way we can enjoy every mile and see the gradual progression of the landscape under our own power. This time, the window of an overnight bus transformed the endless earthen tones of the Atacama desert into the Mediterranean green of pastoral Chile. Now we ride through pine forests, ranch lands, dairy farms, and apple orchards. It almost feels like we got here too quickly; the changing landscape is an uncomfortable reminder that the end in Ushuaia is so close.
We have no regrets. No adventure is perfect. Riding into Ushuaia in May and coming home will be close enough to perfect, as far as I am concerned. If anything, our recent weeks have reminded us once again what a privilege it is to travel by bicycle, and to treasure this last chapter of our long journey from Alaska.
New favorite food recipe: Oatmeal, dulce de leche, walnuts, peanuts, almonds, granola, honey, powdered milk.
David disrespects his elders and their loss of a real hat.
Argentine-Chilean volcano serves as a border marker.
Granite cliffs herald the beginning of Patagonia
Just another passerby on a long and empty road.
Nathan trades his North America "bear-stick" for a new Patagonian bamboo model.
Brushing teeth on a frozen early morning.
Climbing some rough dirt near the border.
New volcano for a new country.
Argentina! Not the last time we'll see this sign.
Autumn blooms in Argentina.
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It’s been almost three months since the royal wedding. And I can’t quite delete the DVR recording of it, even though I’ve watched the whole thing, seen the BBC highlights and read the People magazine story from cover to cover.
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Adam Sandler tops Forbes’ 2013 most overpaid actor list
By seattlepi.com staff on December 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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No. 1 most overpaid actor of 2013: Adam Sandler
No. 2 most overpaid actor of 2013: Katherine Heigl
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No. 3 most overpaid actor of 2013: Reese Witherspoon
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No. 4 most overpaid actor of 2013: Nicolas Cage
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No. 5 most overpaid actor of 2013: Kevin James
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Adam Sandler has topped the list of Forbes magazine’s most overpaid actors of the year, ahead of Katherine Heigl.
The “Grown Ups” star is paid approximately $15 million per film, but his return on profit is not worth the payout, according to magazine bosses – for every dollar the star is paid he brings in $3.40 in profit, according to statistics.
For example, “Jack & Jill” grossed $150 million but cost an estimated $80 million to make, and “That’s My Boy” had an estimated budget of $70 million and only brought in $57 million at the box office.
Coming in second is Heigl, who returns an average of $3.50 for every dollar she is paid.
Rounding out the top five are Reese Witherspoon, Nicolas Cage, and Sandler’s “Grown Ups” sidekick Kevin James.
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Los Angeles NFL Brands Discussion
By OnWis97, January 12, 2016 in Sports Logo News
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Gupti 1,758
7 hours ago, hawk36 said:
Here's my idea to expose the NFL's horrible mismanagement of the Ram situation. Since I don't believe there are any uni rules regarding pants, I say they wear the throwback yellow pants so that the whole thing looks like a train wreck. Embarrass the NFL.
This would rich if it was the league's fault at all. It would be even richer if it could lead to people tweeting "Wow I cannot believe that the NFL would have one its franchises dress itself this abhorrently on the field" instead of "wtf the rams look like s*** haha."
C-Squared 2,498
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11 hours ago, hawk36 said:
The white-horned helmet is a tribute to our rich heritage; our pants, a subtle nod to our passionate LA fanbase.
The jersey remains unchanged.
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10 hours ago, Gupti said:
Well it is the league's fault that they didn't let them simply use the throwbacks as the regular uniforms when they moved (or even for this year). Right now, to attentive eyes, they look disgraceful but I want them to look obviously disgraceful to all eyes. Then maybe the NFL would see how ridiculous their stance is and simply let them use the throwbacks until the move. And who knows, they might be so bad that they become trendy/cool.
Bluefalcon 176
The Rams should take a page from Tucker McElroy's playbook: "Well, suppose we leave our blue and gold St Louis jerseys in the locker room and go out there wearin' our 1973-99 uniforms anyway? Whatcha gonna do about that? You gonna stop us? Goodell? You're gonna look pretty funny tryin' to eat corn on the cob with no (censored) teeth."
The thing is that it just isn’t the leagues fault that the Rams decided to make up their own rules as they went along to coincide with their move. These rules include:
1) They cannot rebrand fully until they open their new stadium.
2) They have to wear as little Vegas Gold as possible in the mean time because it is too reminiscent of St. Louis, the bad old city. This means wearing an interim uniform with as little gold as possible, but they can’t touch the jersey because of the big bad NFL will fine them if they do.
The Rams are the ones that foisted all of these ridiculous parameters onto themselves while the league’s uniform rules have been known for years. It’s not the leagues fault that the Rams have to look ugly because the Rams should have known that they were going to have to look ugly.
The Rams could have avoided this mess by either rebranding ASAP or waiting to rebrand while not touching the uniforms, but they just had to have both. I don’t know what the league is supposed to do when a team is acting this stupidly defiant. Heck, the Rams are lucky that there isn’t a legal manner to define ‘unsightliness’ because the league could’ve just fined them for that by now in lieu of letting them do whatever they want.
oldschoolvikings 11,535
47 minutes ago, Gupti said:
It just isn’t the leagues fault that the Rams decided to make up their own rules as they went along to coincide with their move.
The Rams could have avoided this mess by either rebranding ASAP or waiting to rebrand while not touching the uniforms, but they just had to have both. I don’t know what the league is supposed to do when a team is acting this stupidly defiant.
Yes, yes.
I've done a little math to try to assign percentages to how much blame the Rams deserve for their current uniform mess and how much falls on the NFL. I won't go into all the hard core calculations I did... it's pretty complicated, and I don't want to bore everybody. Anyway, the results are pretty interesting. Based on my pretty much flawless algorithm the Rams end up with (give or take a 1000th of a percentage point) 100% of the blame, while the NFL end up with 0%. Crazy, I know, but you can't argue with science.
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On 5/16/2018 at 4:31 PM, hawk36 said:
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TheOldRoman 1,271
Here are my thoughts in no particular order, numbered because why not?
The 5 year rule isn't a problem. The problem is teams making terrible decisions. The Bills wore their awful mismatched navy crap for a decade. The Bengals have been wearing these awful uniforms for 15 years. Just recently, the Bucs, Browns and Titans made unfathomably awful uniforms. Teams need to stop being dumb.
It was dumb for the Rams to pass up the opportunity to switch to the throwbacks with the move. No excusing that. Also, I suspect that was probably the only chance the league would have given them to actually switch back to the throwbacks.
I am willing to give the Rams the benefit of the doubt that they didn't know how much LA fans loved the royal and yellow set. But it's REALLY damn troubling to read about them "working with Nike" on the uniforms. The Rams know the fans love the throwbacks. They petitioned to wear the throwbacks more. Yet they're working with Nike on uniforms, instead of just deciding to wear the throwbacks, That's awful. Not sure if that's the Rams' fault or the leagues. I believe the league wouldn't allow them to go back to the throwbacks fulltime if they wanted to. Because fans are still going to love the throwbacks. They'll buy the new jerseys, but also throwbacks for current players. In theory they get to sell twice as many jerseys.
I love the Super Bowl set, but I concede that shoulder horns don't make sense (they just look great). So the Rams could go with a "classy update" of the SB set, subtly changing the horns to slashes like the current crappy set. But they won't. They'll wear blue and yellow. But the uniforms will be "Nike Presents the LA Rams." They'll get a horrific custom font, randomly truncated stripes just because, little elements highlighting Nike's newest template, and also probably realistic horns on the helmet. But they'll still wear the throwbacks, so the fans will still clamor for them to wear the throwbacks fulltime. It will be another situation like the 2010 Minnesota Twins.
I get that rules are rules, but an intelligent entity would recognize that moving across the country is a legit reason to allow an exception. The fact that the NFL is so hard headed regarding the issue is perplexing. Rams should have been allowed to be the old LA Rams upon the move, and then allowed to change, if desired, upon the move to the new stadium. My blame lies 100% on the NFL.
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49 minutes ago, hawk36 said:
Okay, let’s look at it from the perspective of a relocation. A relocation nullifies the 5-year rule immediately, even after just one year, but the Rams have used the same design since the early 2000s, so the rule wouldn’t apply anyway. The stadium opens, what, 3 years after the relocation? And they wanted to wear throwbacks full time. Okay, so they do that, but guess what? The clock resets because they changed uniforms and they can’t change for 5 years, 2 years after the stadium opens. There are rules in place for allowing exceptions during relocations, but the rule they’re asking to be exempt from doesn’t have anything to do with their relocation, it has to do with a new stadium. If, hypothetically, Tennessee opened a new stadium in 2 years, should they be exempted from the rule to get new uniforms coinciding with the new stadium? No, and the Rams shouldn’t be allowed to do that either. 0% of the blame goes on the league for this
No, you’re assuming that the Rams even wanted to change to their throwbacks upon moving, but they didn’t. They are the ones who had every chance from the time that they relocated until now to make a real uniform change. Yet, they are dead set on waiting until the opening of their new stadium to unveil their official LA brand because they see that kind of splash as some kind of marketing genius. It’s stubborn on the Rams part, especially because they decided in knee jerk fashion a year in that they had to dismantle the St. Louis brand as much as they could in the meantime yet still be allowed to have their cake and eat it too with their big special double-unveiling bonanza in 2020.
The only reason that the Rams even spoke to the league about their throwbacks is because they became a laughingstock after they first trotted out their blue jersey look against the Cowboys. It wasn’t until the following week against the Jags that they even tried to petition for the throwbacks. They’ve loopholed themselves into their own bigger hole for basically no reason.
I repeat: The league didn’t tell the Rams that they shouldn’t make significant changes until the stadium is opened; the Rams did. The league didn’t force the Rams to strip the gold out of their helmets and pants knowing full well that it would lead to some gaudily mismatched combos depending on the week; the Rams did exactly that. How is the league supposed to handle the Rams uniforms when all the Rams have done is perversely kick and scream and loophole so they can preserve their big unveiling while kicking Vegas Gold to the curb for some reason? All they had to do was either do nothing until 2020 or unveil the brand sooner, but they had to do it their own dumb way. Screw the Rams for digging themselves deeper and deeper into this hole and having the nerve to complain about the shield being the stubborn ones.
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I get that rules are rules, but an intelligent entity would recognize that moving across the country is a legit reason to allow an exception.
I won't go so far as to call the NFL an intelligent entity, but THE RAMS COULD HAVE CHANGED UNIFORMS WHEN THEY MOVED. THEY DIDN'T WANT TO. THEY COULD HAVE BROUGHT BACK THE THROWBACKS ANY YEAR SINCE THEN, OR ANY YEAR GOING FORWARD. THEY DON'T WANT TO (deal with the consequences of that decision).
Right, I get all of this. But I think the smart thing would have been for the NFL to allow the Rams to change 1) Upon the move to LA, and 2) Upon the move into their new stadium.
Well, it doesn't seem like the Rams even requested this. As has been stated about 100 times in this thread, the NFL would've allowed them to change when they moved, and would've allowed them to switch their throwback to primary at any point. The Rams never wanted to do it. Until, I guess, now, when it's obvious to even them that they screwed the pooch so bad.
Their plan from the start was to wait for the new stadium. I wasn't until later, when it became obvious that the LA fans hated the St. Louis uniform that they panicked and started doing dumb stuff. Who knows? Maybe the NFL would've allowed them to wear the throwback immediately after the move and still bring out a new uniform 3 years later, if they'd asked. But instead, they decided to wait, and then decided to mess with the helmet, the pants... what, they should now be allowed to change again, and then again in two years? Hell, just pretend they're Oregon and wear something different very couple of games? Screw that... they crapped the bed... now sleep in it.
So how many times can they wear the color rush unis now? They can definitley avoid ever having to wear navy again if they are allowed to wear the Yellow and the throwbacks 2-3 times each.
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The entire situation with the Rams is dumb because of their self-imposed need to wait for the new stadium to change their uniforms. They were going to have to wait 4 seasons before moving in anyway.
There's nothing particularly special about opening a new stadium that necessitates new uniforms nor would it be out of the question to ditch any rebooted version.
The solution here was fairly simple. Go with the throwbacks full time. Then at the bare minimum, the LA Rams move into their new boondoggle with recognizable uniforms that have already proven themselves. Rather than have the grand unveiling look awkward five years later.
I don't know if the NFL would allow the Rams to swap helmet decals for home and road but I do like the idea of the royal/yellow look with the dark jersey and an all white set paired together. At the minimum it would be guaranteed to work.
If the team is so set on "working with Nike" to do something stupid, there's no reason to just hold off on that for a couple of seasons in the new stadium.
5 hours ago, oldschoolvikings said:
I thought the Rams didn't push for the change upon moving since the NFL made it clear that they wouldn't make an exception for a second change (before the 5 year period) upon moving into their new stadium. Does anyone else remember it that way?
I hate the Rams' current stuff and love their old colors, but they deserve this for the hubris of their "no, actually, we do get two first impressions!" marketing scheme.
Perhaps that was their thought process back in 2016, but the problem still falls on their own stubborn insistence on the stadium-uniform double unveiling. Why should they be allowed to get two changes in three years (based on the original plan before the stadium got postponed)? No one would have stopped then from changing along with the initial relocation. But when it comes to begging for a second change just a couple of years later only for your own selfish marketing purposes? Rules are rules, and they’ve known them all along.
Heck, if they’d thought this out well at all, then they would have commenced The Whitening back in 2016 and not a year later based on an impulsive itch to kill off all traces of St. Louis that wasn’t previously present.
I think it makes perfect sense to change a uniform with a move across the country and then with a move into a new, state of the art, stadium. I'd doubt there would be too many other instances when that would come into play. NFL lacked common sense on the issue.
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Never ones to miss any opportunity, the Brothers have alighted upon what seems like the soldiers' dereliction of duty after 16 Egyptian troops were killed by Islamist raiders near the border with Gaza and Israel in Sinai.
While the Israelis acted on intelligence information, and destroyed one of the vehicles bearing suicide bombers into their country, the Egyptian military was too slack to do the same. There would have to be scapegoats for this disaster, though few thought they would extend to the very summit of the Egyptian armed forces.
It was inevitable that the first out was the military governor of Sinai. Next out was Major General Murad Muwafi, the head of the General Intelligence Service, who said he could not conceive of Muslims attacking other Muslims - as in Sinai -during the nighttime meal break that concludes each day's Ramadan fast. Mr Morsi has now dismissed the veteran Field Marshal Mohammed Tantawi, defence minister of Egypt for the last twenty years, and the Chief of Staff General Samy Annan. Tantawi's heavy hand has been evident many times in the last year, notably when armoured personnel carriers ran over several protesting Copts.
This is a significant blow against the Egyptian 'deep state' - the judiciary, military and security services - which imagined it could hold on to real power despite the revolution which toppled Hosni Mubarak. Some of them have simply died, like General Omar Suleiman, the much feared secret police chief, who suddenly expired in Cleveland last month while undergoing urgent medical treatment.
Mr Morsi has simultaneously annulled the June declaration under which Scaf would have had the right to interfere in the ongoing drafting of a new constitution, an opening facilitated by a parallel judicial decision to annul the results of parliamentary elections that saw both the Muslim Brotherhood and extremist Salafists do well. The Brothers can now reschedule elections, and with the right outcome, get the constitution they want.
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Three Ways in Which Virtual Reality Could Impact our Future Jobs
In the last few years we have witnessed businesses at the forefront of technology, like Facebook, Samsung, Sony, and Google, launch their own virtual reality technology (both hardware and software). While the great explosion of virtual reality is yet to happen, several companies have started to carry out initial tests in the corporate field. These experiments are not taking place in view of clients, but within the companies, to improve production processes and business know-how.
It’s important to highlight that, like any change in technology, it’s not a case of making changes just for the sake of it, or focusing on what is all the rage just to be part of the in crowd, but it’s done with the clear objective of improving the performance of the business, cutting back on resources, and and improving its efficiency.
Telematic conferences: In a business environment where face-to-face work is not absolutely necessary and where, in many cases, job interviews are already held in an online environment, virtual reality enables the “transporting” of workers who you can’t find in the office or are currently working at a required location and can communicate in a more direct and “personal” way than videoconference. Not only would we be able to see our colleagues’ faces in video, but also have them “truly” at our side. This is the closest thing that we currently have to teletransportation.
Employee training: In the same way that virtual reality is being employed for education purposes for the younger generation, its impact on employee training could also be revolutionary. Virtual reality will make it possible, for example, to test new medical equipment or help users get over their fear of speaking in public, putting the user, from a safe and solitary environment, in front of 10,000 people using just their virtual reality glasses. There are practically endless possibilities.
Changing our workplace to our taste. In a world where offices have become open plan, very different from the individual cubicles of only a few years ago, with the intention of encouraging interaction and collaboration between employees, the possibility of privacy when working has diminished. By using virtual reality, employees would be able to “relocate” to another work space, to work in complete privacy, or even use a space that the real world cannot offer such as an operating room, a building under construction, or a theatre. Without the need to carry out construction work, it will be possible to work wherever we want without moving an inch from our office. We could work from the middle of a forest or even the surface of Mars, however, at times all this privacy still isn’t enough to concentrate.
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Piloto 151, Evertec launch new Womentechover speaker series
By Caribbean Business on September 24, 2019
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To feature tech leaders, highlight diversity for Puerto Rico, LatAm
SAN JUAN – With the purpose of increasing women’s participation in the technology sector, coworking pioneer Piloto 151, with its series Womentechover, and transaction processing company Evertec announced the launch of a speaker series in Puerto Rico and Latin America to highlight the stories of female leaders in the industry who can serve as role models.
The series will launch with Myra Ruiz, vice president of banking delivery channels at Evertec. Her talk, “Disrupting Agile,” will focus on how to maximize agile methodology tools in the context of emerging technologies. Agile refers to an iterative development process that increases agility, speed and flexibility in projects to respond to clients’ needs.
“We continue to forge alliances and launch new initiatives to foster greater diversity in STEM fields at all levels. Greater diversity translates to increased innovation levels and performance at the organizational level,” said Alexandra López-Soler, senior vice president of Marketing, Communications and Innovation at Evertec.
Last week, Evertec launched a working group of female leaders in STEM fields to increase the number of female students applying to its scholarship program, which awarded 135 scholarships to students from Puerto Rico and Latin America.
According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, women represent only 25% of all computing jobs, only 11% of top executive positions at Silicon Valley companies and just 5% of startups are founded and led by women. In addition, only 28% of computer science degrees are awarded to women, the joint release stressed.
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“This strategic partnership will allow us to inspire more women to pursue careers and opportunities in the tech sector by leveraging Evertec’s female leaders, both in Puerto Rico and the Latin American region,” Piloto 151 co-founder Sofia Stolberg explained. “If we want to push the needle and change the statistics, then we have to expose more women to the experiences and accomplishments of successful women in the field.”
The first talk in the series, which is part of a greater partnership between Evertec and Piloto 151, will take place Oct. 2. To attend the free event, register at: https://wtomyraruiz.eventbrite.com. For more information about Womentechover or the speaker series, visit www.womentechover.com or write to info@piloto151.com.
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by Castle & Schussler
Uplands Ride 04:41
Big Island 05:12
Bathers at Asnières 05:38
Mango Twister 06:25
Assisi 05:43
Captive 05:34
Bloodmoon 05:39
Playa 05:37
"CRITICS CHOICE
In the 70s and 80s, Shadowfax forged a union between fusion and world music. Now the Guarneri Underground is picking up that cue. Led by the twin violins of Jeffrey Sick and John Schussler, The Guarneri Underground changes clothes at a global bazaar, donning middle-eastern dumbeks and and African cross-picked guitar on "Big Island," and the Australian didgeridu and African talking drums on the hypnotic "Bloodmoon." In addition to his violin, Schussler doubles on bouzouki, guitars, flute, and all kinds of African-Asian percussion. Not all the Underground's songs are an ethnic stew, however. "Mango Twister" is a gentle ballad, while "Assisi" gets into a cyclical groove that recalls Jean-Luc Ponty. The Underground's fusion roots are readily apparent when bandmates crank up the wah-wah pedal on "Bathers as Asnieres" and "Captive," conjuring images of Ponty, Jerry Goodman, and the best from fusion's halcyon days."
-- Billboard Magazine, December 16, 2000
"Captive is the sophomore effort from the duo of Jeffrey Sick and John Schussler. Here, the vibe runs a little more smoothly than on New World, with a heavier leaning on the jazz capabilities of the violin for a number of the tracks, and a decent leaning on the percussion and didgeridoo lines that have become so commonplace in modern worldbeat. Half of the songs on the album are original material by the duo this time around, showing off some nice abilities in creating a good song. The focus is, as always, on the violins of the pair (especially Sick's), with a small collection of reserve players coming through from song to song. The works range from the Appalachian-infused "Uplands Ride" to the nearly juju-esque "Big Island," from surf rock in "Surfin' Ivory" to jazz in "Bathers at Asnieres." The basic genres are repeated throughout, but new takes are given for each effort. The compositions themselves are exquisite in their own right, but seem likely to fall rather flat without the virtuosity of this particular pair of musicians powering their way through them. As such, the best reason to listen to the album would be to hear Sick's violin and Schussler's bouzouki, both of which can bring out some outstanding licks and solos at a moment's notice. It's a nice look at the up-and-coming sector of world music based in jazz. "
-- Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
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FAN DYNASTY
After the fancy trip to WILLIAM FANS childhood room, we head to the bus stop, where WILLIAM FAN is already waiting for the bus, which will take him to the neighbour village where his parents had their restaurant.
© Gero Breloer
Arrived at the restaurant, WILLIAM FAN heads to his relied table 1 and begins to do his homework. Slowly the first guests arrive for dinner.
Fascinated by the scene, WILLIAM FAN observes the different characters from the distance . Whether it is the elegantly dressed lady, the extended family or his mother walking towards the tables to take the orders. The scenery resembles an interplay of different storylines that allow visitors to interact anonymously with one another.
The diversity of the people and the variety of their outward appearance inspires WILLIAM FAN for his current AW18 collection. His environment, such as furnishings, smells and noises, plays an important role in this context as well. We listen to the background conversations that merge with the slight clink of the kitchen to a consistent sound. These visits are always a special occasion - both for WILLIAM FAN, as well as for the guests.
The mix of workwear and fine evening wardrobe is a important component of WILLIAM FANS AW18 collection. Everyday objects are transformed into design objects. This is how a typical fortune cookie is remodeled into the significant “Fortune Bag” or the classic Waiter Apron, a multi-purpose bib that can be draped in many different ways.
The interplay of elaborate materials and classic tailoring is unmistakably of great importance this season as well. Lurex meets brocade, Teddy meets sequins. The familiar WILLIAM FAN Glencheck brings a new zeitgeist through layering and the interaction of all surfaces.
FAN DYNASTY pays homage to William's parents who came to Europe from Hong Kong in the 60s. It was the first generation of Chinese restaurants opened in Germany. WILLIAM FAN tries to recall a time when an evening visit to a restaurant was an occasion to stage oneself and to consciously dress in chic style. Not only gastronomic visits were celebrated as a special event, they were also a melting pot of different characters and nations.
‚Garbsen Reloaded‘
The trip to lively and hectic Chinatown is over. After a dynamic afternoon, the story of William Fan continues to his home village, his parents house:
Vacant country roads, farm landscapes and a bus stop across the street stimulated his desire to explore larger cities. As though time has stopped since the departure from the small village of Garbsen, the new SS18 collection takes us back to the designer's teenage room. The walls are adorned with old drawings and photos from the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the hits of that time playing in the background. The old CD's, posters with pop idols and the childishly chaotic furnishings have almost nostalgic features. Reminiscing in memories, the upcoming season playfully revives the juvenile euphoria. In the past when one was completely fine without the Internet, a TV was the window to reality. Television channels like MTV and VIVA coined pop culture at the time and was impressionable in Fan’s development from an adolescent to adult.
With a nearly forgotten ease and fun of experimenting, Fan leads us through his personal journey of the 2000s into the present where he brings his quiet parents' home without Wifi and Instagram back to life again. With great love and a sense of homesickness, Fan shows us the beauty of re-turning to your own origin and how to draw new inspiration from the formerly mundane comforts.
The ss18 collection is a homage to the youth in the 2000's. It combines elements from sports, hip-hop and rural influences. Fan explores pinstriped denim, checked fine wools and techno metallic’s in a fusion of strong colours. The cuts are a playful collage of old drawings and current shapes juxtaposing the past and present day.
Influenced by the carefree, spirited youth,“Garbsen Reloaded“ brings back the ease and joy of getting dressed.
Afternoon Stories
After a slight detour into the exciting nightlife of the city and the calm and smooth impressions onthe morning after, we are invited to a place where different dynamics and characters mingle to continue their daily routine - the busy and multifarious streets of Chinatown.
A bank assistant has a snack at a dumpling-bar, a businesswoman picks up her laundry at the cleaner’s and gets herself a manicure at a nail bar, somebody else does the shopping at a supermarket. In Chinatown you find everyone and everything - a colorful interplay of different characters and clichés. Demonstrating a hectic activity which symbolizes the emerging speed ofour society - the inner impulse to achieve the most efficient time- and success management.
The autumn-winter-collection of William Fan is experimental, noisy and colorful. Based on and inspired by the varied and vivid area of Chinatown, Fan’s collection is an intense contrast to the lightness of ‚The Day After‘ for spring-summer season of 2017. The silhouettes become wider and larger, the whole setting appeals dramatic and vibrant - an elaborate interaction of distinct textures and particular appliqués.
The present collection of WILLIAM FAN Spring/Summer 2017 is a continuation of the last Autumn/Winter collection 2016/2017. The theme of ‚FANcy‘ was ‚Kung Fu meets Disco‘. Everything showed the euphoria of exciting nightlife.
The coming Spring/Summer collection is all about the day after long nights of party. It describes how various characters customize the next day. Some people go directly to the office without any sleep at all. Others stay at home to relax and to recharge energy.
This natural collection contrasts to the glamorous Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 collection because of its domestic character. The look is comfortable and accessible. It also focuses on simplicity and functionality which is typical for WILLIAM FAN. Furthermore the collection gets enlarged by a new product line which consists of organic shaped furnitures made by a small manufactory in Brandenburg. The atmosphere is inspired by interior-scenes from the 60ties and 70ties. It shows an interplay of different materials. Fabrics and materials one would rather expect inside the living space are integrated in clothing. It generates a feeling of merging with the space one actually lives in. The idea is to take this feeling of comfort into your daily life routine.
From now on one can not only experience the world of WILLIAM FAN by wearing it but also by actually living in it.
Autumn/Winter Collection 2016
The Autumn/Winter Collection 2016 is inspired by Bruce Lee, the martial arts master of modernity, and the glamour of 70’s disco. Kung Fu precision meets the adventurous and wild studio 54 dancing era, combining the traditional silhouettes of Chinese films with the elegance of disco nightlife.
William Fan creates a monument for the beauty of serendipitous movement. The fabrics he uses in this collection seem to change their surfaces organically, adjusting to the momentum of different actions - everything is in flux. The new models excel in the exciting combination of materials; cashmere in combination with virgin wool, heavy velvet united with light flowing silk. Disco sexiness meets calm rationality. In his collections, functionality always has a unique aesthetic, giving everything a graceful kind of purpose. The buttonholes of a classic William Fan mandarin blouse are invisibly hidden, captivating the sense of a classic uniform, where every little piece has a reason to exist.
As a wanderer between two different worlds, William Fan creates the perfect clothes for long winter days that accidentally turn into long and wild nights. His Autumn/Winter Collection 2016 is thereby an ode to the basics that make every single life situation a little more extraordinary.
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Bmi regional: new codeshares with Air Dolomiti and Loganair mark new phase of development
On 7-Aug-2017 bmi regional began a new codeshare with Air Dolomiti, the Lufthansa-owned Italian regional airline. The agreement takes bmi's code onto five routes from Munich to Italy operated by Air Dolomiti (Venice, Verona, Bari, Bologna and Florence), adding significantly to the single destination in Italy that it serves with its own aircraft (Milan Bergamo).
Separately, a new (smaller) codeshare has been announced between bmi regional and its sister airline Loganair, both of which are owned by Airline Investments Limited.
These codeshares mark a new phase in bmi regional's development since it became independent of Lufthansa ownership, while also showing the continuing importance of its relationship with Lufthansa Group (its other codeshare agreements are with Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa itself).
After cutting capacity and trimming its network in 2014, bmi regional has enjoyed strong growth since then. The UK regional airline's Munich base, established in 2015, became its biggest airport by 2016. Double digit capacity growth has continued into 2017, but the pace is slowing. Codeshare expansion offers another way to build momentum.
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From EIJ — election results, SPJ/SDX board meetings, resolutions
By Andy Schotz | October 21st, 2018
The following are the results from this year’s SPJ national and regional elections. Results were announced at EIJ ’18 in Baltimore.
Patti Gallagher Newberry (unopposed): 791
Secretary-treasurer:
Matt Hall: 502
Nerissa Young: 347
At-large director (two years; two seats):
Mike Reilley: 456
Tess Fox: 441
Mercedes Vigón: 437
Robin Sherman: 180
At-large director (one year; two seats):
Yvette Walker: 728
Michael Savino: 645
Region 10 director:
Don Meyers (unopposed): 47
Region 1 coordinator:
Jane Primerano (unopposed): 148
Paul Kostyu (unopposed): 58
Amy Merrick (unopposed): 76
Leah Wankum: 14
Katelyn Mary Skaggs: 8
Kathryn Jones (unopposed): 64
Ed Otte: 40
Rhett Wilkinson: 16
There were 888 votes out of a total of 6,200 possible voters, or 14.3 percent.
Highlights of the SPJ national board meeting on Sept. 27:
Stephanie Bluestein, president of the Los Angeles Pro chapter, and Ben Meyerson, a member of the Chicago Headline Club board, expressed their objections to an EIJ sponsorship by the Charles Koch Institute.
The board went into executive session at 9:17 a.m. to discuss a personnel issue, potential litigation and a contract issue (EIJ sponsorship). The executive session ended at 11:02 a.m.
Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie said Lynn Walsh, a former SPJ president, will become a consultant for SPJ in charge of Facebook training.
Director of Development Larry Messing said SPJ HQ has submitted a new proposal to the Scripps Howard Foundation for a new focus for the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute. For many years, it was a program to develop SPJ leaders. McKenzie said Scripps Howard “wanted a more dynamic focus.” The new focus will be leadership for college journalists.
The board approved new financial requirements for chapters. Region 8 Director Eddye Gallagher voted no. President Rebecca Baker abstained. The board unanimously approved an amendment that allows chapters to choose a method of transparency in their records.
President-elect J. Alex Tarquinio said a task force to examine SPJ’s sponsorship policy will start on Sept. 30 and will work on having recommendations by Dec. 1.
Highlights of the SDX national board meeting on Sept. 28:
Journalist on Call Rod Hicks said he will work on a news literacy project, to train thousands of people, through SPJ chapters. He also said he is working on a long-term project to work with one community to measure its trust in news over time. He is interested in Casper, Wyoming, which is one of the five states with the lowest trust in media, according to a Gallup survey. He is looking for about 125 people who could attend a session every one or two months.
The SDX board also talked about the change in focus of the Scripps Leadership Institute. McKenzie said SPJ is looking at 15 schools, and various news platforms, for the new format.
The SDX board voted to change its name to the Socety of Professional Journalists Foundation Board. Jane Kirtley voted no. A big consideration was whether SPJ changes its name from Society of Professional Journalists to Society for Professional Journalism. Some said it was better to stick with “SPJ,” which will be correct either way.
Board member Fred Brown said he has finished updating the SPJ ethics book, including a new case study on an anonymous op/ed piece in The New York Times from a supposed White House insider. Board members discussed whether to keep the new version as digital or to have a printed book, too.
Board member Paul Fletcher will continue working on an SPJ history book.
Messing said there will be a new fundraising effort that allows people to send a text message and get a link on how to donate.
Board member Dave Carlson objected to donations from planned giving being added to the general fund, calling it “reprehensible.” The board discussed making a change that calls for money to be placed in a designated fund, instead.
Board Treasurer Howard Dubin said SPJ’s headquarters needs about $36,000 in repairs, including stairs and the roof. SPJ and SDX will share the costs. The board unanimously approved spending up to $18,000.
The board unanimously approved David Cuillier and Frank LoMonte as new members. Also, Todd Gillman, Irwin Gratz, Evelyn Hsu, Alex Jones, Bill Ketter, Hagit Limor, Robert Leger and Sonya Ross will serve new three-year terms. Lynn Walsh withdrew from serving on the board because she will be paid as a Facebook consultant and wanted to avoid the appearance of a conflict. Al Leeds is leaving the board. The board also approved Gratz as president, Limor as vice president, Sonny Albarado as secretary and Dubin as treasurer.
The board went into executive session at 11:14 a.m. to discuss a legal matter and personnel. The executive session ended at 12:30 p.m. When it returned to open session, the board approved hiring a company called Labyrinth to help the SDX Foundation register as a charity in many states. The foundation recently realized it has been raising money in states despite not being registered to do so as a charity. Alex Tarquinio and Todd Gillman voted no. Dave Carlson abstained.
The board unanimously ratified appointments to the SDX Foundation Board.
President J. Alex Tarquinio shared a meeting schedule for the year. Board meetings for the year will be held Dec. 1 (electronic), Feb. 2 (electronic), April 13, June 1 (electronic), Sept. 5. The Executive Committee will hold electronic meetings on Jan. 19 and June 15.
Tarquinio said the board will talk later about appointing two additional members, under a new structure approved last year. There will be nominations by early November.
Tarquinio said Eddye Gallagher will be the Nominations Committee chair for the coming year.
Tarquinio said she is creating three new task forces to look at a strategic plan, a sponsorship policy and a focus on partnerships.
The board discussed the details of what happened with the Charles Koch Institute sponsoring an FOI session at EIJ.
Bill McCloskey and Andy Schotz were appointed to the Finance Committee.
Lauren Bartlett and Michael Koretzky were appointed to the Executive Committee, along with the board’s officers.
The board voted to pick a regional director to fill the seat that Matt Hall vacated to become secretary-treasurer. Tarquinio abstained.
Alejandra Cancino, the president of the Chicago Headline Club, criticized SPJ leaders for not following SPJ’s sponsorship policy in allowing the Charles Koch Institute to plan its own sponsored session at EIJ.
The board went into executive session at 10:43 a.m. for an orientation session with the board’s attorneys and for a personnel discussion. The executive session ended a 12:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
At EIJ, delegates discussed the following resolutions:
A proposal to change SPJ’s name from Society of Professional Journalist to Society of Professional Journalism was rejected. I believe the vote was 60-19. Some who spoke against the proposal said it has been rejected multiple times before and would not accomplish anything. Former SPJ President Kevin Smith accused the sponsors of the reolution (Michael Koretzky and Mac McKerral in playing a “con game” by not acknowledging clear opposition in a past survey and from a task force. A few supporters said it reflects a change in SPJ’s culture and fits with the challenges we face.
A resolution to create a task force on SPJ’s sponsorship policy was approved by a voice vote. Cancino, who submitted the resolution, said she speaks for scores of SPJ members who opposed allowing the Charles Koch Institute sponsor a session this year at EIJ. The Resolutions Committee recommended rejecting the resolution since incoming SPJ President J. Alex Tarquinio already has announced that there would be a task force.
Delegates approved a resolution condemning the Oklahoma State University football coach for threatening to cut off access to student journalists who asked his team about the departure of one player. Someone in the public relations office then said there would be repercussions if students reported about the threat.
Delegates approved a resolution supporting student media, which faces hostility and/or cuts at many schools.
A resolution calling on TV stations to stop sending journalists out into dangerous storms and dramatizing or exaggerating actual conditions was overwhelmingly rejected by a voice vote. Some people said it was offensive to assume that dramatization occurs and added that journalists are kept safe when go out into storms.
A resolution was approved in support of Reality Winner, asking President Donald Trump to commute her sentence. Winner was sentenced to five years in prison for leaking a top-secret government report on Russian election hacking.
A resolution denouncing the imprisonment and calling for the release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were convicted in Myanmar of violating an Official Secrets Act, even though they were performing normal duties related to their jobs.
A resolution calling for an SPJ contest solely for retired journalists was rejected.
A resolution was passed expressing support for Fred Rogers and Public Broadcasting.
A resolution was passed to honor the late Richard D. Hendrickson, who died at age 77 after a lengthy career in journalism and teaching.
Resolutions were approved thanking outgoing SPJ President Rebecca Baker for her service and the SPJ staff for its work on EIJ 18.
Tags: Al Leeds, Alejandra Cancino, Alex Jones, Alison Bethel McKenzie, Amy Merrick, Ben Meyerson, Bill Ketter, Bill McCloskey, Charles Koch Institute, Chicago Headline Club, Dave Carlson, David Cuillier, Don Meyers, Donald Trump, Ed Otte, Eddye Gallagher, EIJ 18, Evelyn Hsu, Frank LoMonte, Fred Brown, Fred Rogers, Hagit Limor, Howard Dubin, Irwin Gratz, J. Alex Tarquinio, Jane Primerano, Katelyn Mary Skaggs, Kathryn Jones, Kevin Smith, Larry Messing, Lauren Bartlett, Leah Wankum, Los Angeles Pro, Lynn Walsh, Matt Hall, Mercedes Vigón, Michael Koretzky, Michael Savino, Mike Reilley, Nerissa Young, Patti Gallagher Newwberry, Paul Fletcher, Paul Kostyu, Reality Winner, Rebecca Baker, Rhett Wilkinson, Richard D. Hendrickson, Robert Leger, Robin Sherman, Rod Hicks, Socety of Professional Journalists Foundation Board, Society for Professional Journalism, Sonny Albarado, Sonya Ross, Stephanie Bluestein, Ted Scripps Leadership Institute, Tess Fox, Todd Gillman, Wa Lone, Yvette Walker
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Learn about this year’s SPJ candidates: Election extravaganza
By Andy Schotz | September 5th, 2018
SPJ’s annual election is this month. Watch for an email ballot as Excellence in Journalism ’18 opens on Sept. 27.
SPJ members will choose a president-elect, a secretary-treasurer and four at-large directors (two for two-year terms, two for one-year terms).
Members in Region 10 will choose a regional director, who will serve one year on the national board.
Members in Regions 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 will choose regional coordinators.
Below are the candidates’ answers to a questionnaire I sent them.
For more information about candidates (bios, podcast interviews), go to the Election Central page.
President-elect (choose one)
• Patti Gallagher Newberry
1 – Why are you the best candidate for this position?
Acknowledging that I am the ONLY candidate for president-elect, I will bring members more than 35 years of deep engagement in and dedication to SPJ; proven leadership skill; quick follow-through; passion; and vision. During my year as president-elect and, I hope, president after that, SPJ will remain one of my highest priorities and most significant time commitments.
2 – Do you support the new smaller structure of SPJ’s board of directors? Is this a significant change? What specifically do you like or not like?
As the chair of the task force that proposed the smaller board, I strongly support the change. Key to making it work: 1) electing dedicated, visionary board leaders; 2) creating a structure and culture that facilitates responsive communication between the board and the many operating units within SPJ (headquarters, committees, communities, regions, chapters, individual members); and 3) creating a strategic plan to guide board efforts and the Society’s priorities.
3 – What is a specific change you have made or helped make within SPJ?
Most recently, I led the initiative to reduce the size of the board. In the coming year, I will lead an effort to craft a strategic plan and to review EIJ sponsorship rules. Over the years, I have organized dozens and dozens of SPJ activities — from EIJ panels to regional conferences to efforts of my own chapter at Miami University.
4 – What is a specific change you would make within SPJ if you were elected?
SPJ needs a strategic plan to guide its priorities. We need a thorough review of what we do, what we should do and what we should leave to other journalism advocacy groups. That review should be the starting point of crafting a clear, concise strategy to guide the way forward.
5 – SPJ’s membership is declining. How would you address this?
Membership should certainly be one of the cornerstones of a strategic plan. The board should work closely with the existing Membership Committee on a plan of attack. Everything should be on the table in this effort: What are the barriers to membership? Are we charging the right price? Are we providing enough member service? Are we recruiting in the right ways?
6 – What is one thing SPJ is doing well? One thing SPJ is not doing well?
SPJ has been a leading and significant voice on First Amendment issues, especially as Donald Trump and his administration have sought to vilify the press in the last two years. As part of that, SPJ has been out front on press literacy, as leaders at the national, regional and local levels have reached out to their communities to explain why a free press is critical. SPJ could, of course, do better in many areas. One would be lobbying. I would like to see SPJ more engaged in supporting pro-press legislation and fighting bad laws and bills at all levels of government.
7 – Why is SPJ important to you? What do you tell journalists who ask why they should join?
I joined SPJ in about 1980 as a college student to be in the company of other students turned on by journalism. Thirty-eight years later — after about 15 years as a journalist and now 22 years in journalism education — SPJ allows me to engage with and learn from people who do great journalism, celebrate great journalism, and work everyday to promote and protect good journalism.
8 – What is your best moment or achievement in journalism?
During my days in newsrooms, the best days were when I learned something important and was able to share that with readers. Getting on page one was pretty swell, too. During my years in the classroom, I succeed when my students succeed. Turning students on to the possibilities and power of journalism — whether teaching them how to find public documents or where to find scoops or how to get a reluctant administrator to talk — is an awesome task.
One of my prouder moments in recent years: When my son, Arthur, won the 2017 Cartoonist of the Year in the national SPJ Mark of Excellence competition. I consider myself most fortunate that two of my three (young adult) children attend Miami University, where I am area director of journalism, and both are involved in significant student media work.
Secretary-treasurer (choose one)
• Matt Hall
I live and breathe journalism. I’m a past president of the San Diego Pro SPJ chapter who has been elected to the national SPJ board three times to represent journalists in the West, and as a secretary-treasurer candidate, I am now fortunate to have endorsements from a diverse group of journalists from nearly every SPJ region. I’m a social media pioneer, I’m on Twitter all the time at @SDuncovered, and I manage a major newspaper opinion section at a time when speed and community building are a journalist’s stock-in-trade.
SPJ needs leaders who are not only plugged in but are able to do membership outreach and manage massive workloads; SPJ needs leaders who understand our divisive climate and can get the word out quickly on pressing matters. When two reporters were arrested in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, I was the first national board member to email the board to say we needed to issue a statement about that travesty. When five people were shot and killed at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, this year, I was the first board member to suggest we issue a statement of solidarity.
This is a significant change. I support it, and I worked with other national board members to enable a smooth and smart transition. Reducing our board from 23 members to nine members over two years will help the organization move more quickly and strategically to guide an industry in flux while allowing us to represent, advocate for and celebrate members and all journalists. Mindful of the importance of robust regional communication, I also pushed hard to ensure regional coordinators would still get stipends to defray travel and other costs and have open lines of communication with the new smaller board. That connection is and will remain crucial to SPJ’s success, so I lobbied to make it stronger via formal reporting mechanisms.
Among many changes, I will list one at each level of SPJ leadership:
• One, I led an effort to build consensus around and adopt a spending policy, which the national board approved at EIJ17 in Anaheim last year on a 17-6 vote. I thought the policy — which requires prior approval to pay for any services costing $5,000 — was needed after a consulting contract was approved without the board’s knowledge. I think this shows in a concrete way that I would be both transparent and fiscally responsible as your secretary-treasurer.
• Two, I created the SPJ Region 11 social media accounts, which have become a model for other SPJ regions and have created some of the largest, most engaged communities in SPJ, especially @spjregion11 on Twitter.
• Three, I helped establish the Windows and Walls awards for the San Diego Pro SPJ chapter, which is now one of the chapter’s most successful programs, honoring and shaming the government agencies that are the best and worst at transparency each year.
I would post budgets and other documents in a fast, public way so members could readily know what the national board is discussing and doing. I would build better networks so chapters and unaffiliated members nationwide could communicate better with national leaders. I would revitalize our communities and committees and enable their leaders to brainstorm and have conversations outside their groups by connecting them via a new Slack channel or its equivalent, allowing committee and community chairs to share ideas across focus areas instead of just within them.
I’d start by listening to members and offering more of what they want. In the past decade, SPJ’s membership and budget have fallen precipitously, mirroring broader newsroom trends. SPJ’s membership is now down to some 6,500 members from a peak of nearly 10,000, and its annual budget is about $1.2 million, down from $1.7 million. We need to stop that membership drop, and reverse it, and we will do that by being a better resource for them.
For months, as part of my secretary-treasurer campaign, I’ve been on a listening tour, talking to SPJ leaders nationwide, picking people’s brains, asking how we can be better, stronger, more diverse. Once we understand what our members want, we will be better equipped to provide it.
Our greatest strength is that SPJ’s journalism advocacy is second to none. At the local, regional and national level, we fight for journalists every day, offering them everything from moral support to legal assistance. That must continue.
But we’re not doing a great job of explaining the benefits of a national membership to our members and potential members, especially students. We need to communicate better generally, and I think the smaller board and a separate team of regional coordinators will allow us to be smarter about our priorities and quicker about communication.
It sounds like hyperbole, but it’s true: SPJ is the best organization I will ever join. It has helped me build lifelong friendships nationwide, fostered a sense of community in an industry plagued by cost-cutting and offered me a chance to give back to students and pros alike to ensure journalism remains in good hands for a long time to come. Journalism needs the help now more than ever, and I’d like to see our organization become more diverse, be even stronger at advocacy and better teach media literacy to students of all ages and the public at large. If the organization can accomplish those goals while defending journalists against false claims of fake news, it will thrive — and support not just journalists but democracy.
It’s hard to pick one in a long career I’ve been lucky to have, but the San Diego Pro SPJ chapter winning national chapter of the year in 2015 in my first year as chapter president was an amazing honor. It was a testament to both my leadership and teamwork building. Likewise, when my seven-member team at the Union-Tribune won five first-place awards at the San Diego chapter’s awards banquet in July, I was proud that my team was so honored. That’s what journalism is about for me: Teamwork.
Personally, I’d say my proudest achievement was being chosen as the 2017 Donald M. Murray Visiting Journalist at my alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, and spending a week talking in classes and in public sessions about journalism. I often speak at San Diego-area colleges, but it was an honor to talk to future journalists where I first dreamed of being one and to inspire students with dreams of their own to join an industry that needs innovative, ethical members more than ever.
• Nerissa Young
I think it’s for members to decide who the best candidate is for this position. However, I have been active in SPJ for nearly 30 years at local, regional and national levels. I was president of campus and pro chapters when they were named chapters of the year. I am adviser to the OU chapter, which has been chapter of the year for three of the past four years. I have helped write SPJ’s two most recent books, the ethics text and the state of high school journalism book. I have served on three national committees: Project Watchdog, Ethics and Journalism Education. I have been part of panels at numerous regional and national conventions.
I look forward to using my energy and experience in a new way to serve the society by working with the national board. I am running for office, not against anyone or anything SPJ is doing. I can work well with others and look forward to adding my voice to those of the talented and capable people already on the board and who will be elected at EIJ.
While I favored a smaller board, I initially did not like the governance model proposed because I was concerned about a lack of student representation on the board. I had many spirited discussions with Patti Newberry and ultimately voted in support. Yes, this is a significant change but one that I hope will make the board more nimble and able to act faster. It’s difficult to convene two dozen people by phone or in person and have a quorum to conduct business. If a quorum isn’t available, no business can be conducted. That doesn’t serve the organization or its members. I look forward to having a role in shaping how the new governance model will be implemented.
I served on the national ethics committee when the code was updated in 1996. I also served on the governance change focus group.
Journalism as an industry needs to acknowledge its effect on journalists and the communities they serve with regard to trauma. The explicit details released about the suicide deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade this summer were horrific. No one is served by those graphic details, and research shows that suicide contagion is real and accounts for a small increase in suicides right after such reporting. It happened after Robin Williams’ death. One reason the public likes to hate journalists is they think we are unfeeling automatons out to get clicks.
Journalists are leaving the profession because they are not getting the support they need when they cover traumatic events. Media owners need to start respecting journalists who stand up to the “we’ve got it, we may as well use it” mentality, reducing the amount of gratuitous graphic content and providing support to journalists who are recovering from their own trauma. It needs to be a concerted effort to rebuild credibility. SPJ can provide a national platform from which to speak and opportunities to educate journalists about trauma through professional development.
Jobs in traditional journalism are declining. Budgets continue to tighten, and there is little support from employers for dues and time to attend SPJ functions. As I told John Ensslin in the candidate podcast interview, that is the $64,000 question. I don’t have the magic bullet answer.
The initiatives for Next Gen-Journalism and freelancing are positive ways to reach those who are working in nontraditional media organizations via entrepreneurship and show we care about what they are doing and are here to support them. Membership is important, but serving well the members we have is important, too. We have to look at strategic partnerships with other like-minded organizations to reach strength in numbers that media owners and legislators will respect and listen to.
One thing SPJ is doing well is reaching out to like-minded organizations and forming coalitions to present EIJ, which enriches the members of all participating organizations, and joining in the letter to the Obama administration asking for better cooperation with public information officers. It shows that SPJ is not the lone voice crying in the wilderness but representing concerns of a much larger constituency.
Overall, SPJ is doing most things well. We’ve seen nearly a complete staff turnover, and the new staff seems to be doing well. Quill is one of SPJ’s signature products, and it’s been a little lost the past few years in terms of content. We’ve had two editor changes in two years’ time. The executive board needs to determine what Quill’s role should be — a trade magazine, a journal or whatever — and work with the editor to be sure that role is executed well.
I value my SPJ membership for two reasons: It links me to like-minded people who care about journalism and its role in democracy, and the professional development programs have always kept me ahead of the curve on what’s happening in the business. SPJ is like journalism church. I always leave regional and national conferences energized and optimistic about what we do and why we do it.
I knew a local school board was conducting the public’s business behind closed doors because members always gathered in the superintendent’s office behind a closed door before each meeting. I decided one Friday afternoon to speed dial each one and ask them about the content of those discussions before they had a chance to talk among themselves and come up with the same story. Every member admitted they were talking about business on the agenda. After the story ran, I was invited to gather with them to visit, and the superintendent’s office door stayed open.
At-large director, two-year term (choose two)
• Tess Fox
I am the best candidate for this position because I am a young person with tangible experience working with and recruiting students, young millennials and recent graduates, and building a student chapter. If SPJ is going to be sustainable in the long term, we need to better communicate to students and recent graduates the importance of an SPJ membership. I am the best candidate for this position because I want to ensure SPJ has a robust future, especially during such a tumultuous time for journalism and the First Amendment.
I support the smaller structure of SPJ’s board of directors. A smaller board can reach a consensus faster, and fewer people attending bi-yearly meetings translates into savings for SPJ.
I helped keep the University of Idaho SPJ chapter active. At the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, the chapter was on its last leg. I led the rebuilding of the chapter as the president. I helped plan, organize and execute several events throughout the school year. We met all the requirements of a student chapter and were nominated for outstanding campus chapter and program of the year for Region 10.
I would use my experience, the experiences of my peers and the J-Ed committee to put together a master guide for starting and maintaining a student chapter. The logistics of a student chapter vary greatly from a professional chapter, and I think there is need for such a resource.
Since the candidate bios were released via email, I have already had members reach out, asking for advice to grow their chapter. I was lucky to have two excellent, knowledgeable advisers who knew how to run a chapter. That might not be the case for everyone, and especially during a time when SPJ’s membership is declining, we can’t afford to lose members because they need help and can’t find what they need.
This resource would also fit into my larger goal of recruiting more young people into SPJ.
Create a plan to recruit more students and recent graduates.
I would address this by working with the Generation J and membership committees create a plan for encouraging young professionals to join SPJ. These committees know what has worked and what hasn’t. Through their experience and mine, we can formulate the best plan of action. There may also be value in talking to college students and recent graduates to find out what they need to be successful on their career path in journalism. This would give us an idea of how to market to recent graduates and find areas SPJ may be lacking.
In my experience, there are many journalists in college or graduates that just don’t know what SPJ is all about. Easing that knowledge gap closed could be helped by encouraging the creation of more student chapters. Student chapters are a great way to demonstrate SPJ’s value to the next generation of journalists.
There are entire states with no student chapters, even though there are university journalism programs, like my current state of Oregon. Hawaii, Montana, Alaska and Wyoming don’t have student chapters either. Some states only have one, despite having a number of student and recent graduates that could use guidance. Encouraging awareness through the creation of student chapters can help grow SPJ’s membership.
SPJ has a strong social media presence. There are always interesting articles being tweeted from the account, things that sometimes don’t cross my Twitter feed. I love knowing that if I need to find some industry-related news or a recent think-piece about media, it was probably tweeted out by SPJ and I can find it easily.
SPJ is not reaching young people very well. When I was recruiting for the UI chapter, many students had no knowledge of SPJ. Once I explained all the benefits to them, they were on board. This goes back to the importance of exposing younger journalists to SPJ. If we can show up-and-coming journalists and communications professionals how SPJ can make their career and lives better, we can expand our membership.
SPJ is important to me because it has given me a chance to be a leader in my field already. I’m only 22 and have gained so many valuable skills being involved in SPJ for a year. Being involved in SPJ means meeting people outside of my area, making valuable connections and earning valuable leadership and managerial experience before entering a management position at work.
There are plenty of good reasons to join, like discounts, networking and opportunities to hone your skills. The best reason to join though is to be part of something more than a job. SPJ’s protection of the First Amendment will affect generations to come, and being part of that is why I’m a member of SPJ, and why other journalists should be members too.
During my last year of school, I worked on a story about a rental company in Moscow, Idaho, that disappeared and how the housing regulations in Idaho allow for this kind of thing to happen. I worked on the story for six months, conducted about 30 interviews and wrote over 2,000 words. I’m so proud of how this story turned out. Many students, a population already strapped for cash, lost hundreds of dollars when this company disappeared with everyone’s money. Writing about something that deeply affected people and being about to provide them answers to their questions was such a wonderful experience. I’m sad to have left Moscow because I could probably write 10 more stories on this subject.
You can read that story here: https://www.blotmagazine.com/2018/03/07/everyone-has-to-live-somewhere-the-sudden-closure-of-whitepine-property-management-highlights-larger-issues-for-ui-students/
• Mike Reilley
Previous board experience, deep understanding of SPJ, held many SPJ positions in the past. Strong digital and teaching background, which the board needs. And I’m kinda funny.
Yes, very much so. The board was too bloated when I served in 2014-15. Too many voices were being drowned out by a few. This board is more nimble and can get more done.
JournalistsToolbox.org, training more than 4,000 journalists in the SPJ Google tools training program (effecting changes in newsrooms and giving SPJ a stronger digital presence). Founded a student chapter (SPJ/ONA DePaul) that ranged between 58 and 70 members a year.
Develop a strategic plant with President-Elect Patti Gallagher Newberry. Expand an investigative journalism fellowship I developed with Rob McLean for Region 7 during my time on the board previously. I would like to see this become a national program, where we offer six fellowships around the country, with a minimum of three going to minority journalists. Fellows are aligned with investigative teams on a project of their choosing, trained by me to use digital tools (scraping, spreadsheets, data viz tools) to develop the stories. We then have them present at a Regional conference or the national conference. How to fund it? I would seek outside partnerships/funding from a foundation other than SDX. We need more outreach/creativity in funding projects.
Research: Survey members who leave. Why? Specifically target the thousands of student members who no longer belong after they graduate. How do we retain them in their first five years on the job. Find out why, then address the issues based on the research and take action.
More value-added membership offerings: More webinars, put JournalistsToolbox.org behind a membership paywall, etc.
Not well: SPJ is losing money, membership and partnerships. Leadership must turn the tide.
Well: Code of ethics and support of the First Amendment. I’d argue that the SPJ Google training program is one of the best things SPJ has done in the past 10 years. The outreach, impact and results have been astounding.
I tell them for the price of skipping Starbucks twice a month they can join a fantastic organization that supports the First Amendment. You’ll make lasting friendships and contacts. You’ll make a difference and maybe even have a little fun along the way.
Moments — teaching digital journalism to students full-time for 16 years at Northwestern, Arizona State University, DePaul and University of Illinois-Chicago.
• Robin Sherman
Best? I’d say I am a good candidate for a board at-large position for several reasons based on a broad background and having the primary traits necessary for a solid, working board member:
1) Journalism association experience: I would bring to the board ideas based on 20 years of experience working on policy and hands-on management of numerous responsibilities for a sister professional journalism association, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the only journalism association devoted exclusively to the business-to-business (B2B) journalism market. The society is now managed by The Poynter Institute.
ASBPE has more than 1,000 members and numerous chapters. I have been its executive director; associate executive director; board member; chair of its ethics, research, and conference/program committees; writer, editor and designer of its member newsletter; and a member of its membership and other committees.
Bottom line: I have a good understanding of how journalism associations can operate and can bring that experience and perhaps new ideas from a related journalism society to SPJ.
2) Business-to-business and consumer journalism background:
As a former corporate editorial director/associate editorial director for a large B2B journalism publishing company for 11 years, I have a strong B2B journalism background. I helped 100 editors and artists working on 30+ publications improve their content and presentation using service/solutions journalism to meet our primary mission. I developed and managed a multi-million-dollar editorial budget. And, I’ve been an associate publisher, editor-in-chief, and designer of business magazines.
On the consumer side, I’ve worked on weeklies and dailies, e.g. The Atlanta Constitution, as a reporter, news editor, copy editor and layout editor.
Bottom line: I am a well-rounded journalist who knows content development, editing and presentation (design) as well as business and consumer journalism, especially service and solutions journalism. I am sensitive to both the business side of publishing and the journalism side, as well as the need for all stakeholders to work collaboratively and ethically.
3) I see the big picture and the importance of detail. My strongest interests are examples of this concept:
promoting ethics and quality journalism and news literacy for the public
directing original, useful journalism research
developing useful, step-by-step, actionable content
improving content presentation and design to make information accessible and understandable.
The original research I’ve conducted is one specific example. Research requires broad thinking in topic development (thesis) and detailed implementation.
I’ve researched markets to launch new publications by conducting competitive content analyses and readership studies (readership traits, needs, and desires; market structure; types of advertisers) and focus groups.
As chair of ASBPE’s research committee, we partnered with the Medill School of Journalism to study the lack of publisher leadership on journalism continuing training, especially digital skills.
I also led a study on the influences of advertisers on journalists and how to use editorial advisory boards to advantage (and later wrote a book chapter about this).
In college, I studied the professionalism of daily reporters in the state of Georgia.
Bottom line: I am a proponent of original research on issues that can make a difference for decision-makers, including board members. Show the data. Research is just one example of seeing a bigger picture and knowing the basic details for solid methodology.
4) I am a worker. A solid board of directors understands the larger perspective and sets policy, but its members must also be hands-on implementers, regardless of the number of paid employees.
I am a part-time freelancer editor and designer who by fortunate choice is winding down the amount of paid work to focus more time on volunteer work, such as the SPJ at-large board position, should I win the position.
My fervent wish is to give back to journalism what I’ve learned, defend and improve our profession, and help my colleagues do their work more effectively.
Bottom line: All this taken as a whole makes me a solid candidate who is willing to work hands-on and not be encumbered by time constraints that full-time journalist candidates are likely to have.
In my long experience working with boards, I find small ones work better than large ones. Communication, decision-making and implementation is more efficient. A dozen or so is often a good number for board size, provided all members give of themselves more or less equally.
In an ideal world, all or most of the stakeholders would be represented. In the case of SPJ, a large organization with members working in a variety of news and journalism management roles across multiple platforms, the work of the board would be unwieldy if too large.
Structures can be in place to represent the needs of important niche groups within the organization. We know sometimes they are called committees, or communities, or chapters, or regions, or even special interest groups who can report to the board as part of the decision-making process.
I’ve only been a member for one year, and the work I do is with the Georgia chapter as a manager of its LinkedIn discussion group. I’ve not been in a direct position to help implement change, although I recognize the need for all chapters to grow and seek substantive member benefits that only chapters can provide or do more effectively than SPJ national.
Growing our LinkedIn discussion group was one thing I’ve tried to do, but it is difficult. One also needs a strong chapter membership campaign to coordinate with it. A discussion forum is one of the few useful tools a chapter has that national SPJ apparently doesn’t have. Some members might want a place to discuss issues amongst themselves, get quick advice, and network on a more local level.
Beyond an aggressive movement to get news organizations 1) to audit themselves for ethics and quality journalism and 2) to prepare presentations that journalists can use to speak to local civic organizations about trust-building/ethics, press freedom, and how and why journalism does what it does, I’d like 3) to help improve Quill magazine and 4) be a research committee person to examine journalism issues.
Re: Quill. I understand from recent SDX discussions some of what I say below may already be in place.
I have directed, developed or improved the content and design of more than 40 publications and have been a conference speaker and workshop leader on this topic. It starts with understanding the readers/members and providing information they can use.
If I started from scratch, here’s what I’d do:
1) The magazine needs an editorial advisory board whose function go beyond providing general editorial direction. [I understand there is a publication committee.] I have identified some 20 or so things a board can do. I did original research about how publications use such boards to advantage and published a chapter in a book entitled “Best Practices of the Business Press.” I’d love to serve on such a board.
2) Research.
Conduct an in-depth focus group of readers (I’ve moderated a couple)
Do a comprehensive quantitative readership study that asks the correct questions about members’/readers’ need and desires. [I believe some of this has been done recently.]
3) Attend a workshop geared to developing
a clear mission
an overall understandable (at a glance) content structure that reflects the mission
content and presentation components that make the information useful and accessible.
In board meeting minutes, I’ve read a semblance of a new editorial mission for Quill, but as a Member of SPJ and a reader, the mission of the publication and why and how it is useful to me is not readily apparent. Nor how its content fits holistically with content on other platforms.
This should be apparent to the reader almost immediately when looking at the cover and/or contents pages. It needs to help readers get to its substantive content quickly and quickly tell readers why the content is useful and how it can be used by the reader. It’s about the reader experience.
As a former publication/editorial consultant, I have conducted such workshops. If I were on the SPJ board, I’d lead the workshop for free, thus avoiding a conflict of interest.
Here are possible ways:
1) The most critical need is to understand why people join SPJ now and why they would in the future. Here are some of the questions to have answers for:
What’s in it for the member?
How does SPJ help members become better journalists and even get promoted?
In what specific ways is SPJ useful to members? “If it is not useful, it is useless,” University of Missouri journalism professor emeritus Don Ranly used to say.
Can these actionable benefits to member be developed at a reasonable cost to the member?
What is the members’ return on investment?
The answers can come from research both quantitative and qualitative, e.g. properly conducted surveys and focus groups.
2) Association can choose from more than one revenue model. In the business-to-business world of journalism, the most prevalent model is still the free subscription, provided the reader works in the market that the publication is in. There is the paid-only subscriber model. And a combination of the two.
If membership is declining to significant levels, the free membership model might be economically feasible, if the association can find more advertisers/sponsors who want their message seen by the largest population of journalists possible. Food for thought.
3) Build the chapters in major cities or regions within a state. If all news is truly local, then logic might indicate that membership is local as well. But don’t expect members to drive 25 miles in rush hour to attend a monthly meeting. Perhaps substantive virtual meetings will make it easier for someone to take time away from work but spend less time and money traveling. Moreover, chapter benefits must be different from national benefits. And, they must be truly useful benefits.
4) Create a young leaders’ scholarship (say 29 years old or younger), give them one free 1-year membership to their local chapter (or even national) and free attendance at certain chapter meetings in return for, say, writing an article or two for the society or chapter or working on a local project. Young leaders would be nominated by their supervisors based on certain criteria. I’ve seen this concept bring in new members and leadership for ASBPE.
SPJ’s work with ethics and the First Amendment is excellent. I say that because I have served as chair of the American Society of Business Publication Editors ethics committee, and I wrote the initial draft of its ethics guide for the which I felt was the strongest, most comprehensive code at the time. But the SPJ work is awesome. I associate SPJ’s ethics and First Amendment work with improving journalism quality.
The missing piece, to me, is an aggressive movement to get news organizations to do both internal (or perhaps via third-party, if nothing else works) audits of their own ethics and journalism quality. Then quickly improve their procedures and transparency.
Some good work on this has been done by at least three or four other journalism-related organizations. But I am not aware of news organizations taking the critical step to actually show they are improving. SPJ ought to work closely with these other organizations to develop better internal auditing tools and incentivize their use.
Only then can news organizations take the second step, which is to teach the public about what journalism is, how it does journalism, and why it does it the way it does it. It’s more difficult to sufficiently discuss news literacy with the public if one’s own house is not fully in order.
For example, how many news organizations publish their code of ethics on their website or even say they have adopted the SPJ code and provide a link to it? How many ask the public to hold them accountable? How many teach the public how to do a content analysis of their reporting and measure the quality of their journalism?
I would challenge SPJ to work harder with other journalism organizations to get new organizations to better police themselves and be transparent with the public about their ethical and reporting procedures. When I was a corporate editorial director, I created an internal journalism excellence program based on content analyses and service journalism. The Trust Project and The Trusting News Project can’t do it alone. To me, this is an urgent need.
Journalism is in crisis because of the lack of public trust. I want to collaborate with SPJ colleagues to be part of the solution to help build trust and high-quality journalism and to teach news literacy to the public. Our Constitutional foundation is in danger otherwise. As an association with a high public profile, SPJ is the perfect place to help coordinate this effort.
I’d tell prospective members that SPJ is trying to do substantive work within the political and social environment today. Be involved. As a long-standing societal institution, the press needs your help. Plus, you will hone your skills via SPJ and become a better journalist and manager. You’ll have more personal fulfillment.
Three quickly stand out.
1) Based on my reporting, the Georgia State Judicial Qualifications Commission essentially removed a sitting Superior Court judge because the judge asked the official court recorder to erase recordings of court proceedings/testimony.
2) Wrote the initial draft of the national ethics code and best practices for the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
3) In partnership with the Medill School of Journalism while I was research chair for ASBPE, I directed original research about the lack of digital journalism skills training by B2B publishers.
For more detail about my background, please see my LinkedIn profile at: www.linkedin.com/in/robinshermaneditdesign
• Mercedes Vigón
I have hands on experience serving in several national and international boards of professional journalism associations, such as the International Press Institute, the Caribbean Media Institute, and the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting. And, since the 2000 convention, I have also worked with the NAHJ unofficially, first as a News Director, but mostly in a capacity of academic advisor. My mission has been reaching out to my former colleagues, specially in the Spanish-Language and Hispanic News Media, and working with them to strengthen professional practices.
Some accomplishment would be securing and managing grants proposals, such as one from the SSRC for “Covering the Islam,” and promoting alliances for promoting better climate change data, or for project oriented trainings (mostly, in investigative journalism) in the Caribbean and Latin American.
My experience with boards let me to conclude that inclusive smaller structures are more effective, as communication tend to be easier, and board members have more clarity in their mandates. Now, transparency and communication between the board members, and the rest of the association needs to be worked out very carefully. And this is quite complicate to implement. In other words, this structures only depend on trust to succeed.
I have not contributed directly to make any substantial change in the SPJ organization. I have collaborated with the SPJ student chapter, as academic adviser of the FIU student organization, NAHJ.
Now, why would I offer to serve? I have always worked as a bridge of understanding… I have been a young journalist struggling to find a place, and mid-career professional trying to advance in the field. I have had the luxury of time to reflect about the times, and to develop new training guidelines. Finding the balance between technology and fact based journalism has always been a problem. But now, the political situation and the financial tensions, have given journalists an opportunity to recalibrate and re-emphasize the importance of our roles in society. And we cannot do this alone: one story at a time. We are perceived as a body; and sometimes we need to react as such
For me is important to serve, because this is what I do. I am not a full time journalist anymore. I prepare journalists and support them during their careers. If elected to the board. I will continue doing what I do: advocating, training, generating grant proposals. But with a more ambitious goal on mind.
5, 6 & 7 — GLOBALIZATION … Reaching out requires winning the trust of a more diverse sets of groups. I am comfortable in the NAHJ, everybody knows me, I feel at home… But it is only a small grain of sand in the big mountain. We need more alliances and collaborations. Every association should be working with each other, not competing. And this can be done, the times require that we figure out how to create an inclusive network… where everybody is invited, and journalists react as one when needed.
In 2013, I directed, produced and wrote with my students, “Islam in Buenaventura” — a documentary about an Afro-Colombian Muslim community in Buenaventura and Cali, Colombia. “Islam in Buenaventura” has been screened all over the U.S., and in three international film festivals: the Short film Festival “Somos Afro,” the Human Rights in Barcelona, and the third one in Indonesia, where it won the Award of Merit for International Short Film.
At-large director, one-year term (choose two)
• Michael Savino
As immediate past president for Connecticut SPJ, I already have experience supporting my state’s journalists in a variety of ways. I have come to the defense of reporters when they need it — including multiple times approaching legislative leaders and their staffs when ranking members are harassing reporters. I have also led our efforts on advocating for FOI access and have organized several professional development panels, networking activities, and other events.
I support a streamlined version that allows our organization to be more responsive. So, yes, that is significant. Last year, I proposed a motion that would have added two more seats to the board as a way to address concerns about diversity. The motion failed, but I think the new board can still be representative so long as the organization and its members remained committed to supporting a diverse group of leaders.
I have not yet had the opportunity to make any changes within SPJ, but I’m looking forward to the chance.
If elected, I want to help SPJ take a lead in making journalism more responsive to the mental health needs of its employees. We should follow the model we have set with ethics, including creating a list of best practices. I don’t think we need a committee on this, but identifying best practices and establishing a partnership with an organization for a hotline could be major benefits for members.
Obviously some of this is due to the reduction in working journalists, but SPJ can’t just sit by an accept that as an excuse. The SPJ Supporter program is a great way to get people from outside the industry to bolster our revenue, and we can do more to promote that.
We also need to continue to promote the benefits members can get, aside from knowing they support our mission. I feel I became a better leader because I attended a Scripps Leadership Institute, and I recommend it to everyone I can.
SPJ’s membership also brings discounts. Perhaps we can expand that. We can also look for more opportunities to offer sales on membership fees. That is one of the biggest obstacles I run into. But I’m confident that once we get people to sign up, we can show members the value.
SPJ continues to take the lead in creating tools to help journalists do their jobs. The Whistleblower Project and partnership with Facebook and its training program are just two recent examples of our organization constantly looking for new professional development opportunities.
One concern I have with SPJ is its partnership with certain groups and people that actively try to undermine our work. This includes a sponsorship from the Charles Koch Institute, for example, despite his Koch Industries tactics against reporters who try to unveil some of his organization’s activities. Sinclair is also a sponsor of this year’s event, even though the television network directed its local anchors to read a script that pushes the “fake news” narrative that undermines our work. SPJ can and should continue to support the journalists who work for these organizations while avoiding such relationships with the larger organizations.
First and foremost is the ways SPJ defends us. The national organization promotes legislation and creates partnerships that help journalists at all levels. It also has a legal defense fund to help journalists who run into First Amendment issues. In Connecticut, we also push for legislation and provide several programs. Those things require money. Beyond that, they also get access to plenty of benefits through the national organization, and discounts to CT events whenever we have to charge.
It also comes with access to Quill and other resources that include the latest industry trends and tips.
I have two. As a journalist. I am proud to be elected as president of the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information, which happened in June. My colleagues on the board have long cheered my in my work for public disclosure (they also gave me their top award for journalists in 2016), and now want me to lead the charge in lobbying for changes.
As a member of CT SPJ, I’m most proud of the time I came to the aid of a reporter when a state lawmaker (in the majority caucus) threw a plush toy at her in the state House chamber. At the time, I also covered the capitol, and I immediately ran down to the House to address this. I talked with members of his staff to demand immediate action.
The next day, after an unrelated press conference, the House speaker himself pulled me and the reporter into his office to apologize and explain that the lawmaker would be disciplined. The lawmaker was stripped of his deputy speaker title. The reporter expressed gratification because she runs her own website and doesn’t have an organization to come to her aid.
• Yvette Walker
I am the best candidate for an at-large director because I know the news industry and have witnessed transformative times. I have worked with print, online and broadcast news in my career, and now work in educating the next generations of journalists. I have specialized in teaching news ethics and was the Ethics Chair at the University of Central Oklahoma. Now I am Dean of Students at Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma.
I understand the difficulty of reporting in small communities as well as large; I have covered crime and features; and I have managed daily news operations. I have covered media issues as editor of the Journal of the National Association of Black Journalists. And as a black woman who has worked in white newsrooms, I understand why diversity is important. As Lanier Frush Holt wrote in Quill about stereotypical depictions, “… While there are more diverse faces in front of the camera, the people who ultimately decide what becomes news — directors and managing editors — largely remain male and white.” I agree. It is important to diversify upper management, as well as boards, in media.
A smaller board is more efficient and can be more nimble than a large board. We work in a fast-paced environment and sometimes need to turn on a dime. However, it is a significant change, so let me speak to what I think I can bring to this new board.
One of the biggest changes concerns geographic representation, and so, being centered in, and having lived in the Heartland of the country (10 years in Missouri and 12 years in Oklahoma), as well as living in Texas, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois during my career, I believe I can represent and understand the concerns of a large area of the country. Also, I can provide diversity in race and gender to the board, which was another major concern with the new, smaller structure. Finally, as a dean of students at the University of Oklahoma, I can help represent the student sector, which was another concern about the smaller structure.
During my career in newsrooms across the country, I have been doing what SPJ advocates: ethically publishing important, diverse issues in my communities. I have encouraged young journalists to become members and get involved. I see the importance of SPJ, and I want to help others who have not joined to see its importance, too. When SPJ board members reached out to me about the next executive director, I was able to talk about the skill set needed and the importance of diversity. This is an opportunity to bring new ideas and new people to a new board.
I would work with the board to do the one thing that might be holding back potential members, both minority and non-minority and that is to tell SPJ’s story. What makes SPJ important and different than other media organizations? Between SPJ and all those organizations, there is a lot of noise out there. What is SPJ’s role to the average journalist? SPJ is historic, important and has inspired generations of journalists. But is it energizing and identifying with today’s journalist? I would like to help SPJ make that connection.
I would represent declining membership by reaching out to people like me — those who love this industry, but perhaps have not been active — by convincing them their time is now to help be a part of the conversation. I would reach out to the large freelance writing community, many of whom are post-news career, but still very much engaged.
Also, we have to look beyond our borders and consider opening more international chapters. Global membership is a mostly untapped area with whom we can connect. Finally, our student chapters in many ways have some of our most passionate members. We need to raise them up to be future SPJ leaders.
The focus on news ethics in practice and theory is what SPJ is known for and does particularly well. Adding media literacy and ethical messaging to this conversation would build on this important strength. Also, the Journalist On Call initiative will help fill the gaps between how media operate and what news consumers understand. As a former ombudsman at the Kansas City Star, I know the importance of speaking directly to our communities. The On Call program certainly can help build trust between communities and journalists.
However, SPJ is not great at telling people what SPJ is. Besides advocating ethics, is SPJ an advocacy organization? Is it a professional development organization? Is it akin to the Poynter Institute? Is it all of the above? I’m not sure SPJ is rising above the noise of other organizations. Do people understand the connection of SPJ to Quill magazine, which does report news, but also expresses advocacy ideas? SPJ must tell people what it is and why it is important.
I tell journalists they should join because they need a solid foundation to help them make decisions and to fight against those who think we are the enemy. SPJ membership — along with friendship and collegial experiences — can provide that. SPJ has one of the oldest code of ethics in media and is a lighthouse to many (particularly young) journalists needing help making decisions in covering news. Providing this guidance is not the only reason SPJ is important, but it might be the one that has stuck with me the longest.
I’m not the one looking to stand in the spotlight. I’m a coach, a mentor, an editor. I find the most rewarding moments are when I help make stories sing, or help a reporter or student find their way through a complicated issue. As a young reporter, my best moments were connecting with sources, gaining their trust and getting the story for my readers.
Region 10 director (choose one)
• Donald W. Meyers
I have previously served as a regional director, and I know the challenges that face a large, sparsely populated region. Since February, I have been working with national and the chapters in the region to address financial issues and improve transparency. I would like to be able to continue that effort, as well as reactivate some of the SPJ chapters that have gone dormant.
The smaller structure allows the national board to be more nimble in its response to national matters, while allowing the regional directors/coordinators to concentrate on the issues going on at their level. My only concern would be ensuring that the coordinators be able to act as liaisons between the board and the chapters.
There are two. First, I helped create SPJ’s national Black Hole Award. Working with then-FOI chair Dave Cuillier and President Hagit Limor, I wrote the rules that set the criteria for awarding the Black Hole, as well as outlining its purpose.
The other is getting the national board to give national committee chairs a comped registration for the national convention. These are men and women who do a lot of the heavy lifting for SPJ, and they do it without a stipend from national. I felt that a comped registration would be a way to show gratitude for their service and ease some of the burden they shoulder.
If I am re-elected, I would continue the efforts to make the organization more transparent, particularly when it comes to finances. I would also work on maintaining chapter health and promoting our advocacy work.
We need to remind people about what SPJ does for them. We need to be more in the forefront of free-press issues. We also need to show how SPJ is helping the journalist on the ground, particularly through the Legal Defense Fund.
I think our advocacy for free press and open government are great. Nationally and through our chapters, we are among the strongest First Amendment advocates in the nation. I think we need to do a better job of getting that message out and showing journalists at smaller organizations that SPJ can help them as well. And to do that, we need to make sure our chapters are as strong as they can be.
SPJ is a great source for professional development and advocacy for journalists. I have gotten far more out of SPJ than I have put in. I tell people about our Legal Defense Fund and our advocacy, and how SPJ has led the charge to improve our open records and meetings laws, as well as our commitment to ethical journalism.
Winning an FOI court battle, with SPJ’s help, that not only got me the records I was seeking, but forced other organizations in the state of Utah to change their rules on releasing the names of finalists for administrative posts. I had one journalist, who learned about my role in that case, thank me for taking the stand (that some critics called a Pyrrhic victory because I got my records so far after the fact that they were more historical) because she had other agencies quickly hand over similar documents because they didn’t want to go through what the city I sued with SPJ’s help went through.
I would also say that seeing the Utah State Legislature, under pressure from SPJ after receiving its national Black Hole award and the public anger directed at lawmakers because of that, reverse a law that gutted the state’s public records act. In addition to writing the guidelines for the Black Hole award, I also nominated the Utah Legislature for the award.
Region 1 coordinator (choose one)
• Jane Primerano
I have served as RD since I was appointed interim when Rebecca Baker was elected secretary-treasurer in 2015. Since then, I have run three successful conferences and assisted my professional and student chapters with some excellent programs. I have a couple of goals still to achieve. We are closer to a revived Philadelphia chapter than we were, but I really want to remain as RD/RC until it is a reality.
I support the new board structure. I was among the RDs who wanted reassurance we would continue to have our caucus (and a travel stipend to meet once a year in person) because each region functions better when we discuss the matters that concern all of us. I believe a streamlined board will function more efficiently. I hope the new structure brings in new ideas and accomplishments.
I helped insure the RDs/RCs would remain a voice within the organization. On the regional level, I worked with the Maine and New England chapters to change Maine’s status to satellite chapter and I supervised work on an Upstate New York professional event (the first in many years).
I will continue to work to renew the Philadelphia chapter, either as a stand-alone or as a satellite to Keystone. Once that is accomplished, I will turn my attention to Upstate New York.
I will continue to work on the addition of two new pro chapters in Region 1 and support my student chapters. I will also continue to address colleges to promote new college chapters and recruit members at the annual Center For Cooperative Media News Summit and other events throughout Region 1.
SPJ is the go-to organization on all journalism ethics questions. We also do a great job of going into schools and addressing individuals and organizations about media literacy. We have not been spectacular on diversity matters, but, my theory is you can’t address every issue with equal strength simultaneously.
SPJ is vital because of its work on ethics, FOI and media literacy. I tell people about those things and remind them of the importance of networking. Many of us have found mentors and jobs through SPJ and when we have reached maturity in our careers, cherish the ability to help younger members. In addition, SPJ chapters and national have assisted many journalists who run afoul of government agencies.
It’s hard to choose one after decades in the business. Early in my career, I covered a battle between a farming community and a chemical plant that resulted in the closing of the plant. I am very proud of stories I’ve written — investigative pieces on Colony Collapse Disorder in the beekeeping community and water policy in New Jersey. I am also proud of my work with high school journalists through the Garden State Scholastic Press Association and its Fall Student Press Day.
• Paul Kostyu
I have had a long-time affiliation with SPJ in a variety of capacities. Even as an academic, I found more value in being a part of SPJ than with my fellow academics in AEJMC. That’s simply because SPJ is more in tune with the needs of the profession and thus I can better teach my students the skills they need to be successful. So I bring to this position extensive professional knowledge over 45 years as a working journalist, as a freelancer and as an academic.
I do support the new smaller structure, because I think it will be more efficient. It will be less cumbersome in terms of arranging meetings of the board. However, I think it is critical that the smaller board keep open lines of communication with regional coordinators. I’ve always felt as a journalist that though we are in the communication business, we are pretty lousy at communicating with each other. I’d like to make sure as much information as possible reaches the most important constituents — our members.
During my five years as a co-editor of the national convention’s newspaper, I challenged the then-SPJ policy of closing board meetings to the newspaper staff. As a result, board members saw the error of the policy, and irony and hypocrisy of SPJ closing meetings while challenging public bodies to open their meetings. I also fought for the independence of the student staff to be edited by SPJ representatives. While I have not been at a national convention for a few years, I hope independence and openness are a matter of routine.
Other than what I have mentioned in my other responses, I do not have anything specific change I would like to make. I will be better able to answer this question once I have been able to meet with board members, other regional coordinators and regular members. I’m not in favor of change just to have change. But I do want to make sure SPJ is running efficiently, effectively and within its budget.
It’s critical that SPJ remain relevant to the profession. It has to be viewed as a valuable and necessary resource. We should try to keep the organization as cost-effective as possible. We need to do a better job of reaching out to college students to get them involved early, while recognizing that they often don’t have the money to spend on trips to conferences. Any time we can do workshops and seminar on campuses works to SPJ’s advantage. National should provide regional coordinators travel budgets to help defer the costs of visits to college campuses and to chapter meetings in their regions.
We need to take advantage of the renewed interest in journalism programs that has been created by the Trump administration (much as we did during the aftermath of Watergate). We need to educate the public about news literacy. We need to be the organization that our fellow journalists call first for information or responses. We should teach our members the practical skills they need to succeed. This could be done in conjunction with IRE, SEJ and other specialty organizations.
I think SPJ is on top of the challenges of the profession, especially during this very dangerous time to be a journalist in the U.S. So its responses to national, regional and local challenges are very important.
In the past year or so, I have twice written (actually emailed) to the president of SPJ (two different presidents) and both times got no response. None. Not a peep. That is not good communication with members. The president has to be accessible to members, not just board members and regional coordinators. We need to improve our communication with each other. By the way, one of those emails was about a factual error in the president’s column in Quill. So it never got corrected. That’s inexcusable for our organization.
SPJ is important to me because it is the one organization that links journalists across specialties. I tell my students and others that it is a good way to learn more about the profession, techniques and story ideas. It’s an excellent way to network. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel because someone somewhere has done a story or investigation that perhaps can be done again at a different news outlet. SPJers are willing to help and mentor others.
I’ve had many good moments and achievements in journalism. I’ve been nominated for a Pulitzer and have received awards nationally and regionally for use of public records, investigations, feature writing, environmental reporting, etc. My work has changed laws and convicted folks.
But frankly, I am most proud of a series of stories I wrote about how newborns are tested for hearing loss in Ohio. Before my stories, newborns were tested by crunching a piece of paper next to their ears to see if they reacted. That process was not only ineffective, but led to higher health care costs for people later in life when they tried to get their hearing corrected.
My stories educated legislators about an electronic process done while a baby is sleeping. That testing leads to earlier recognition of hearing loss, making it easier and less expensive to correct. Ohio law changed because of those stories. I find satisfaction that in a small way I helped the voiceless — in this case, newborns — in Ohio.
• Amy Merrick
I have a breadth of journalism experience that reflects our membership. I was a reporter for 11 years at The Wall Street Journal, so I know what it’s like to work in a large newsroom. Now, I freelance for magazines, so I understand the opportunities and challenges that our freelance members contend with. As an adviser of a thriving student chapter, I’m in touch with what students need to learn new skills and launch their careers.
At DePaul, we co-hosted the Region 5 conference in April 2018, bringing in more than 100 attendees, panelists and workshop leaders. We fostered discussion about important issues facing journalists, including sexual harassment in the newsroom, and diversity, equity and representation in student media. In July, I attended the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute in Indianapolis, which gave me a better appreciation for SPJ’s structure and goals.
The specific number of SPJ board members is less important than the results they achieve. SPJ needs to continue developing robust recruitment, leadership development and nominations processes for potential board members. Moving toward a smaller board structure can increase flexibility and responsiveness, so long as there is a large candidate pool with many people expressing their ideas.
The risk in moving toward a competency-based board is gravitating toward members who are familiar, rather than cultivating a broader network of potential candidates. This year, there is only one recent graduate running for a board position, and no current students, who make up a large proportion of our membership. Outside of the board, most regional coordinator positions (including the one I am running for) are unopposed. The structures that will shape a responsive, creative, dynamic board have to be considered year-round, not just right before elections.
I launched and maintain Region 5’s Twitter account, better connecting our members and helping them take advantage of all of SPJ’s opportunities. I would like to expand our communications to a full website and email newsletter. There are great chapters in our region doing creative things, and it could be easier for all of us to share what we’re learning.
I would like to establish a formal, online-based coaching and mentorship program, pairing established journalists with younger members, those seeking a career transition, journalists interested in leadership development or anyone who could benefit from one-on-one guidance.
The best way to determine why SPJ’s membership is declining is to ask a broad base of our members, as well as former members and journalists who are not part of SPJ. Many journalists create their own networks across social media, rather than joining formal organizations. We can do more to support, listen to and participate in those networks. SPJ has become more public in its support of First Amendment issues, which may help people understand the value of creating a community around shared values.
Our student membership is too expensive. Other organizations, such as Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Online News Association, charge students $25. Many students do not declare a journalism major until after their sophomore year, meaning they can’t take advantage of SPJ’s discounted four-year rate.
SPJ’s advocacy for the First Amendment, for journalists whose reporting puts them in harm’s way, and for access to government records through FOIA gives the organization purpose and clarity. With the new Journalist on Call position, Rod Hicks has a chance to foster important conversations in communities that lack trust in the media.
If we agree on the fundamental values that SPJ supports, then we have to move ahead to create opportunity, to support each other and to report important stories. The pain of newsroom layoffs has been substantial, and I empathize with the concerns of reporters whose organizations have shaky finances, as well as the difficulties faced by freelancers and unemployed journalists. At the same time, SPJ’s messaging can be more encouraging, inclusive and forward-looking.
SPJ’s Code of Ethics is an indispensable guide to journalists’ core values. By joining SPJ, journalists and supporters of the First Amendment strengthen a community committed to upholding those values. Journalists can share with each other how they reported specific stories. They can teach each other new skills. They can offer advice on resumes and advertise career opportunities. They can speak as a united voice for journalists whose reporting has put them in danger. They can work together for open access to government records. From the most formal conference to the most informal local meeting, they can gather to build collaboration and friendship, and to find ways to produce significant, ethical journalism.
In 2016, I helped DePaul students launch an online multimedia magazine, 14 East. The magazine, which I advise, crosses cultures, life experiences and geographic boundaries. A story about working conditions for campus security guards incorporated interviews at universities throughout Chicago. Another piece used the words of prison inmates — handwritten by the inmates and carried out of the prison by visitors. The magazine hosted a workshop about reporting on sexual assault that was attended by students from other schools and by early-career Chicago reporters.
As a journalist, it has been my mission to explain systemic issues and to connect people with new perspectives. To help student reporters take up this challenge is my proudest accomplishment.
• Katelyn Mary Skaggs
I am about to graduate with my bachelor’s degree and I think I could best serve Region 7 by bringing student and professional journalists together. Professional journalists have so much to share and teach about journalism and telling compelling stories, while many student journalists have lots to share about growing technology and social media. I would love to see both groups come together and share ideas and wisdom. I would like to see Region 7 plan more education activities across the region with both groups. (I have always believed learning should never stop.)
I have heard about the new smaller structure. However, I wasn’t very familiar with the structure of SPJ before the change, so I personally have not seen a significant change.
There is nothing specific that I have been able to change or help within SPJ, yet. I am hoping to get deeper involved in the organization and assist with any changes, which are in the best interest of SPJ.
One thing I would like to see happen in SPJ is professional chapters work more with student chapters. Both groups have so much to learn from one another and it would be a great networking opportunity. I would love to help make this happen.
I would address this by speaking with members and asking what they are not getting from their membership. Do they want more networking and educational activities or just social events? I think we need to speak with members who are thinking about leaving to better understand why they want to leave and hopefully find a solution for them to stay.
One thing SPJ does extremely well is making helpful resources available, like the code of ethics, the freelance community and so much more. I personally have not experienced anything that SPJ is not doing a wonderful job at. However, I am aware of the decline in membership.
I joined SPJ in 2015 and have loved every minute of being involved. My SPJ experience has been very educational and given me amazing opportunities to network. SPJ is also important to me because of its backing of the First Amendment, which is something that I am very passionate about. I always tell journalists about joining that they have nothing to lose, but everything to gain. I have yet to meet a member of SPJ that has not gained something from their membership.
My best achievement in journalism so far is winning second place for the best special section from College Media Association in 2017. The special section win was for an investigation about Southeast Missouri State University’s reporting on sexual assaults and rapes on the campus. My role in the special section was retelling victim’s stories. My team’s reporting resulted in the university changing campus policies.
• Leah Wankum
I excel in connecting journalists with the resources they need. SPJ has personally helped my career, as I’ve learned from others in the organization on how they’ve helped each other grow in the field.
I would prefer not to answer this question, as I don’t have first-person experience with the restructuring and its effects. Happy to learn more and provide an opinion later, but I’m sure our leadership would only make this change for the benefit of the organization and its members.
I have not had the opportunity.
I would make sure SPJ continues its leadership role in the industry, as both a resource for journalists and non-journalists alike, not only to maintain the organization’s relevance in our society, but also to establish and foster standards for best practices in a fast-paced world.
Again, we need to stay relevant to journalists, especially young journalists like me who have a more consumerist attitude toward membership. We need to consistently exemplify our value, not only because of our legacy as an institution, but also because no other organizations out there have the brand recognition to reach as many journalists as SPJ does.
SPJ’s code of ethics is consistent and relevant. I know many journalists who turn to it for guidance. I’m not sure how SPJ is specifically NOT doing well, but declining membership speaks for itself. We need to get back in tune with membership, tap into their current needs and wishes and discover how to meet them.
SPJ connects me to valuable resources, outstanding mentors and networking opportunities. Through SPJ and the KC Press Club, I have found camaraderie and friendship, something I think is especially important in this relatively isolating industry. I tell journalists about my own valuable experiences, because sometimes I think journalists (especially younger professionals) tend to isolate themselves as well, and tend to avoid relying on others for assistance.
When SPJ recognized me as a national winner in breaking news in 2016, I was honored beyond words. It spurred me to action, when I was uncertain of my job prospects after completing my master’s degree. I am truly grateful for everything SPJ has done for me, and I’d love the opportunity to give back.
• Kathryn Jones
I joined SPJ as an idealistic student in journalism school at Trinity University in San Antonio. I still have my original membership certificate, which I’ve kept with me on my many moves around Texas. It’s now framed and displayed in my office at Tarleton State University, where I’ve taught journalism for the past five years. Previously, I spent more than 30 years as a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times Herald, a writer under contract and now a freelancer for The New York Times, and a writer-at-large and now contributing editor for Texas Monthly magazine. I also served as the editor of a community newspaper and I co-founded a news website.
I have a wealth and diversity of journalism experience that give me a broad perspective. In addition to my dedication to SPJ and mix of professional experience, I have the time, energy, self-motivation and industry contacts to be an effective coordinator.
Tarleton hosted the Region 8 conference in 2016, so I also have experience planning a major event. We put together panels on covering border issues, investigative journalism techniques, Google tools and data visualization, freelance writing, and ethical issues facing journalists. We also brought in Jackie Calmes, who’s covered the nation’s capital for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, as keynote speaker. The SPJ chapter also sponsors public panels throughout the annual Free Speech Week.
Yes. Board members say it increases efficiency and communication. As long as it’s effective and representative, the size doesn’t matter as much to me.
As someone who made a living and career at freelancing for more than 20 years, I’ve made SPJ more aware of the needs of freelance writers. I’ve spoken at SPJ conferences about freelance writing and also was a founding member of a freelance writers’ network in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I would like to continue efforts to recruit freelancers to join SPJ since many journalists in the region have left news organizations, either through buyouts or layoffs, and are now freelancing or even founding their own news websites.
I’d like to start a Region 8 blog with news about activities in the region, tips from experienced journalists, profiles of members doing interesting things in their careers, thoughts about current events pertaining to journalism, and other items of interest. This site also could share news about jobs or freelance opportunities in Region 8, such as the Mid-Atlantic Muckraker (great name!) Region 2 blog does. The blog could build a stronger bridge between university and professional chapters and, I hope, become a resource that would encourage more people to join SPJ.
In addition to using the blog described above as a recruiting tool, I would reach out to young journalists and journalists in nontraditional jobs. Journalism job descriptions are changing and many young journalists I know perceive SPJ as an organization for “older,” established writers and broadcasters. Certainly, many of us got involved in SPJ in university chapters and that’s a good way to grow membership, especially if the membership fee could be trimmed to $30 or even $25.
But I also want to encourage universities that don’t have an SPJ chapter to start one and reach out to interns and young journalists working full-time and part-time at a variety of journalism organizations, including nontraditional ones. Mentoring and networking could be a strong draw.
I suspect the drop in SPJ membership also has to do with the declining employment in traditional journalism outlets. One way to reach out to that base is to share job news, links to job banks, and include conference sessions on how to reinvent oneself after a career jolt. I also would reach out to bloggers, journalism website entrepreneurs, and others who have found new ways to continue their journalism careers.
SPJ is the guiding light in journalism for ethics and First Amendment issues. I’d like to see Region 8 support other advocacy organizations, such as the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas that champions pro-journalism legislation and fights attempts to water down the Texas Public Information Act. The other thing SPJ does well is staging the national conference. The breakout sessions are informative and it’s exciting to meet and learn from other journalists across the nation. The conference really gets attendees inspired.
One thing SPJ is not doing well is reaching out to the many people in journalism who have been displaced because of layoffs, buyouts, or consolidation. Perhaps we could have a “hardship” status for people who would like to be involved but who are currently out of work and cannot pay the membership fee.
Journalism is under attack as never before. Seeking truth and reporting it present new challenges, and one of those is public trust. Journalists’ ethics, accuracy and fairness are under intense scrutiny from those in power who want to undermine our credibility. SPJ’s Code of Ethics is more important than ever for journalists in this changing, volatile environment. So is speaking with a collective voice and explaining why journalism matters. SPJ is in the best position to do this.
I tell journalists they should join SPJ to learn about jobs and industry trends, hone their skills and learn new ones from peers who are trying different tools and techniques, feel a sense of camaraderie and pride in preserving democracy and defending the principles of free speech, and to meet and connect with other professionals across the nation.
I’m proudest of an award I won in 2011 for promoting open government — the Nancy Monson Award given by the Texas Press Association and Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. The award was for news stories and columns I wrote as a small-town newspaper editor about a mayor pro tem and her husband, a former police chief, who used their positions to procure a city job for her son/his stepson, even though he had a criminal record. He lied on his job application about his criminal past, which I uncovered by gumshoe reporting and tracking down public records in three counties.
When I ran the stories on the front page, the community blowback was like nothing I’d ever experienced. Readers canceled subscriptions; advertisers canceled ads. The owners of the newspaper were not happy, either. I received hate mail and never worked in my office without keeping the door locked. But I persevered because of the principles I learned from SPJ — to hold those in power accountable, to be accurate and fair, and to be courageous in reporting a story I knew was going to be unpopular.
• Bal Joshi
withdrew from race
• Ed Otte
With two years of experience as regional director, I’ve worked with the pro chapter boards in New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. And involvement with two recent regional conferences — 2018 and 2015 in Denver — as well as the Mark of Excellence contest will provide continuity.
The smaller board should provide for more efficiency, especially in relations with the executive director and the headquarters staff. It is a significant change and should demonstrate immediate benefits. A concern is that pro and college chapters will continue to have access to the new board members. That communication and response are vital for a smooth transition.
While serving as president of the Colorado Pro chapter, we expanded our outreach to college journalism programs in the state and provided educational programs at the Denver Press Club. (The programs were taped and posted online.) While on the national board, I worked on the regional fund task force. The small group, led by Lauren Bartlett, established strong oversight rules for pro and college chapters.
Help implement the fund oversight rules — they’re needed to ensure transparency and chapter stability. Financial strength helps nurture chapter activity, outreach efforts and maintain SPJ’s visibility.
College students and campus chapters offer the most potential for membership growth. Regional coordinators should work with the chapter advisers to grow membership and then with pro chapters to attract working journalists.
SPJ does two things very well — emphasize media ethics and work with other national organizations in protecting public access to government records and meetings. This occurs at the local and national levels. In this political climate, SPJ needs to react faster to defend the First Amendment and the work of journalists. Given the shrinking resources of nearly all journalism organizations and media outlets, partnerships with other organizations — again at the local and national levels — are vital.
SPJ is a counterweight to the groups that claim fake news is the norm and that the press is the enemy of the people.
Most satisfying achievement occurred while serving as executive director of the Colorado Press Association. Our member newspapers partnered twice with the Denver bureau of The Associated Press to conduct statewide surveys on access to public records. The results, a package of stories by newspaper reporters and AP staff, ran in dailies and weeklies. They raised awareness about abuses in local government, school districts and law enforcement. They also produced legislation that improved public access to the records.
• Rhett Wilkinson
Having been a journalist in multiple states in Region 9, and four areas within one state, I know it rather well, understanding various cultures within the region. This enables me to be an excellent voice for the region and see that it needs more folks committed to journalism leading and working for its media outlets.
I have already volunteered for journalism. I co-founded a magazine in college and saw a billboard go up in town on the topic of an article I wrote just two weeks earlier. I have studied Federal Election Commission documentation and challenged the Secret Service, writing one or more stories for each action. All of that was for free.
I have demonstrated abilities in the craft, having worked for The Inquisitr, Vote Smart, Patch and Bleacher Report, with my work being seen in ESPN, Pew and USA Today.
I have ideas that are specific about inspiring the people who are most likely to get involved in journalism — getting field representatives onto campuses and offering free memberships to new college students, which is critical given the decline of the craft. I also understand modern tools journalism needs today. (For example, I know why Google+ is the most important sharing platform.)
I do, and I think it is. I like that it will be able to be more nimble. I know that is cliché, but I believe that entities lose effectiveness soon after reaching a certain size.
I am still looking forward to that opportunity, having been a member for just five years.
I would like for SPJ to visit campuses and inspire students to do journalism. The key is getting at the heart of the issue of journalism in decline. That is through influencing the hearts and minds of the people who are determining what to do with their lives.
Field representatives could do this work, or I would do it if there were not enough resources for that. (And even with field representatives, I would probably still do it.) My work schedule allows it since I can work — and take off time — whenever I want.
I also would want to be an ambassador of a program for free memberships for students entering college. (See below.)
I would allow free memberships for students entering college. These would last a year to two years, long enough for the students to make a decision on their major while also not binding SPJ to costs of doing that too long. This could also allow for SPJ to save money by doing this in lieu of scholarships.
The larger problem is that there are less people involved in journalism, so those people most likely to make a decision to do it need to be incentivized to pursue it.
SPJ is doing great at reminding its members that they are doing critical work, through methods including, but not limited to, its awards and how it communicates in its emails. It needs to be more proactive as an advocate of journalism and its protections, though it is engaged in proactive action at that as we speak.
The SPJ helps the public understand the importance of journalism and reminds its members of that, and does it in various ways — public communications and awards as just two examples. It provides notifications about open positions and has local chapters. It has provided mechanisms to advocate for journalism. I used a freedom-of-the-press graphic provided after Trump kept media from a press conference for my social media profiles. It provides opportunities to meet others and thus learn about their efforts to bring corruption to light and hold elected officials in check. And its trainings are excellent, since our work is too important to not be optimized.
I would tell journalists that it’s important to be part of the best advocacy organization in the nation for their craft.
I studied Federal Election Commission documents to discover that Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) had used campaign funds for Disney World and that she had a missing report per her expenditure disclosures. I volunteered to do this.
Tags: AEJMC, American Society of Business Publication Editors, Amy Merrick, Anthony Bourdain, Arizona State University, Bal Joshi, Capital Gazette, Dave Cuillier, DePaul, Donald W. Meyers, Ed Otte, EIJ, First Amendment, Hagit Limor, ike Reilley, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Jane Primerano, John Ensslin, Journalist on Call, JournalistsToolbox.org, Kansas City Star, Kathryn Jones, Leah Wankum, Matt Hall, Mercedes Vigón, Miami University, Michael Savino, National Association of Black Journalists, Nerissa Young, Northwestern, Online News Association, Patti Gallagher Newberry, Paul Kostyu, President Donald Trump, Project Watchdog, Quill, Rhett Wilkinson, Robin Sherman, Robin Williams, Rod Hicks, San Diego Pro SPJ, SPJ, SPJ's Code of Ethics, Ted Scripps Leadership Institute, Tess Fox, University of Idaho, University of Illinois-Chicago, University of New Hampshire, Yvette Walker
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SPJ/SDX boards: budgets, bylaws and more
By Andy Schotz | April 25th, 2018
Some highlights of the most recent (April 14/15) SPJ and SDX national board meetings in Indianapolis:
Sigma Delta Chi Foundation board (April 14):
• SPJ Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie told the board that more than 100 applications had come in for the newly created Journalist on Call position. The goal is to fill the position by mid-May. The person does not have to live in Indianapolis, but must be willing to travel and should be: comfortable talking to many types of people; patient; adventurous; mobile; a fundraiser.
The scope of the position has changed several times. McKenzie said the current focus is picking specific communities and exploring public trust in journalism. The idea of “helicoptering” in during breaking news that involves the press has moved down the list of priorities. She called the job duties “a work in progress.”
• The board approved a $1.67M budget for FY19 (see p. 12 of the board packet). About 4.5 percent, or $54K, will be set aside for SDX grants. Of that, $43K goes to SPJ for EIJ 18. The remaining $11K will be divided among several grant applicants. (see p. 42)
• The board agreed to proceed with a bylaws change to shift oversight of a Quill magazine endowment fund to the board. It’s a complicated process that requires votes by SPJ convention delegates in both 2018 and 2019. (see p. 45)
• Board member Bill Ketter asked if it’s times to change the name of the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Board to the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Board, to make it clearer to the public what the board is. Board member Todd Gillman noted a push in recent years to change SPJ from the Society of Professional Journalists to the Society for Professional Journalism, which could be a factor. The simple solution: Use only the acronym — SPJ Foundation Board.
• Board member Fred Brown said he has updated the SPJ ethics book. It will be online only. Other board members suggested making it a membership incentive and adding a video component.
• Board member Paul Fletcher said an effort to create an SPJ history book has floundered. Someone who was going to work on it stopped several years ago.
• Board President Robert Leger said he is not going to run for re-election this year.
• The board went into executive session to get legal advice. After returning to open session, the board voted to act on the matter discussed in executive session, according to the majority’s wishes. Board member Robyn Davis Sekula was the only board member opposed.
SPJ board (April 14):
• SPJ President Rebecca Baker said the “Press for Education” campaign resulted in 100 people speaking about journalism in schools in seven weeks.
• The board formally approved Don Meyers as the Region 10 director (even though the board, during a conference call in February, already chose Meyers to fill the Region 10 position after Ethan Chung resigned). Region 10 includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
• The board approved a $1.21M budget for FY19 (see p. 14 of the board packet). It’s a deficit budget and includes some cuts.
• The board approved three new SPJ chapters — William Paterson University in New Jersey, Augusta University in Georgia, and Georgia Southern University.
• The board approved a new, stronger policy for oversight of regional funds, with tighter procedures and more accountability. Each regional director must work with a regional treasurer, and both get training. Chapter presidents in that region must see copies of the regional fund bank statements. A regional director who does not follow the procedures could be removed from office.
• The board went into executive session to discuss a) the next group of Fellows of the Society and b) a question about a specific company’s involvement in EIJ18 and c) to get legal advice. After returning to regular session, the board voted on a motion by Region 1 Director Jane Primerano to take no action on a matter discussed in executive session. The motion passed, with four board members (Patti Gallagher Newberry, Lauren Bartlett, Leticia Lee Steffen, Andy Schotz) opposed.
• The board approved a motion to proceed with a change in the bylaws pertaining to the Quill magazine endowment fund (see the SDX summary above).
• The board talked about EIJ18, including programs and the Mark of Excellence Awards event.
• The board unanimously approved a “position profile” that lists the ideal qualifications for members of the national board (see p. 46), a policy for board appointments (p. 48) and reimbursement stipends (p. 49). The board also approved having existing people stay on the board until their positions expire through the bylaws changes.
• The board went into executive session to discuss EIJ21, which is scheduled to be in Minneapolis.
• At the request of student board member Hayley Harding, the board unanimously voted to support the national Save Student Newsrooms movement.
Tags: Alison Bethel McKenzie, Andy Schotz, Augusta University, Bill Ketter, Don Meyers, Ethan Chung, Fred Brown, Georgia Southern University, Hayley Harding, Indianapolis, Jane Primerano, Journalist on Call, Lauren Bartlett, Leticia Lee Steffen, Mark of Excellence Awards, Minneapolis, Patti Gallagher Newberry, Paul Fletcher, Rebecca Baker, Robert Leger, Robyn Davis Sekula, Save Student Newsrooms, Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Board, Society for Professional Journalism, Todd Gillman, William Paterson University
SPJ correctly decides on neutral ballots
By Andy Schotz | December 24th, 2017
On Dec. 11, the SPJ national board approved a neutral process for future elections. There will be no “seal of approval” or stars, check marks or other symbols on the ballot indicating the preferences of a Nominating Committee.
This is a victory for keeping SPJ elections more fair and pure.
Advocates who wanted to have a Nominating Committee nudge voters toward certain candidates had good intentions — trying to get the most qualified and capable people in office.
But it was an unnecessary step. Voters can make good choices if they have sufficient information; they don’t need to be protected from themselves. The better approach for SPJ elections is to provide thorough information about candidates through Quill, online forums, Twitter chats, podcast, questionnaires and more. That will be our philosophy for future elections.
The debate about the Nominating Committee is tied into a new governance structure for SPJ. Over a two-year period, the national board will shrink from 23 people to nine people.
We will get away from the idea that regional directors are needed to represent the thoughts of each of the 12 regions, which is a fallacy, since differences of opinion in SPJ never align or divide by geography. We will move toward a system of smart, competent board members representing everyone, with a streamlined, more efficient way of discussing and making decisions. I fully support the new approach.
The lone remaining detail for the transition was forming a Nominating Committee and what work it should do. The committee will find and recruit strong candidates to run for national board seats (also an excellent change).
But it will not issue opinions on who the best candidates are (a proposal that was up for debate). There will be no “seal of approval” for committee-preferred candidates on the ballot (a bad idea that would have tilted elections) or anywhere else.
The board voted 10-3 in an electronic meeting on Dec. 11 (with 10 absences) in favor of a plan to limit the Nominating Committee’s work to finding candidates and making sure they meet the basic qualifications spelled out in the SPJ bylaws. Here are the requirements to be eligible to serve as SPJ’s president or president-elect:
To serve as president or president-elect a person must be a member in good standing of the Society and must previously have served as a member of the board of directors, or the board of the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, or been the chair of a national committee, a professional chapter or community president who also has been or is a member of a national committee.
The 10 board members voting in favor of the Nominating Committee limit were: me, Alex Tarquinio, Lynn Walsh, Patti Gallagher Newberry, Rebecca Baker, Tom McKee, Jane Primerano, Michael Koretzky, Matthew Hall and Michele Day.
Those opposed were: Joe Radske, Lauren Bartlett and Sue Kopen Katcef.
As a compromise idea before the vote, Bartlett suggested a point system, in which each qualification that a candidate met (board member, SDX board member, committee chair and so on) earned a point. I opposed this idea. This would be the first time that SPJ would tell candidates that hitting every item on the list would be seen as better than meeting the minimum qualifications. That’s an unfair change to impose right before someone runs for office, and I don’t agree that checking every box makes the candidate more qualified.
Overall, the board had a good debate and made the right choice.
Tags: Alex Tarquinio, bylaws, governance, Jane Primerano, Joe Radske, Lauren Bartlett, Lynn Walsh, Matthew Hall, Michael Koretzky, Michele Day, Nominating Committee, Patti Gallagher Newberry, Rebecca Baker, Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, Sue Kopen Katcef, Tom McKee
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SPJ overhaul, election, Journalist on Call, and more
By Andy Schotz | September 21st, 2017
One of the most significant parts of this year’s SPJ national conference was a radical change in the society’s governance.
The SPJ board will drop from 23 members this year to 9 members in 2019. The board no longer will be elected to represent parts of the country (12 regions across the country) or certain constituencies. It will be a smaller, more nimble board, elected because of expertise. Seven members of the new board will be elected; two more will be appointed after the election, filling gaps in voices or expertise.
This page explains the bylaws change in more detail.
I supported the overhaul, for a number of reasons. It makes sense to remove regional directors (who will be called “regional coordinators”) from the board and have them concentrate on working with their local chapters. Until now, they were the only board members with dual roles; often, one role suffered at the expense of the other.
Convention delegates approved the bylaws change 86-14. Some of the opposition was from students objecting to the elimination of student representative positions on the board. It’s a legitimate concern, but the board (thanks largely to the advocacy of Vice President of Campus Chapter Affairs Sue Kopen Katcef) is required to appoint a campus voice (student or faculty) to the board if one is not elected.
Another good feature of the new structure is the creation of a seven-person nominating committee to recruit good candidates. This will be an improvement on the current process, which falls on the shoulders of the past president.
The transition to the board structure will happen over a two-year period. The board probably will have 14 members next year, then 9 the following year.
The Press Club of Long Island, worried about future representation for chapters, proposed an amendment that would have guaranteed having at least one regional coordinator every year on the new board.
The current board did not support this proposal. I was against it because it reverted back to the representational model in a way that wasn’t necessary. Every year, almost every member of the national board came up through involvement in a chapter.
Delegates defeated the PCLI amendment 76-27.
A separate proposal to change the new board to 11 members instead of 9 members also was defeated. The vote was 67-39.
Convention delegates also approved resolutions:
• Condemning “corrosive actions and words of the Trump administration toward the news media and journalists”
• Denouncing a culture in which governments prohibit “public employees and private experts from communicating with reporters”
• Praising the Student Press Law Center’s work on New Voices legislation guaranteeing broader free press rights for students in several states
• Commending journalists covering hurricanes Harvey and Irma, even as their offices, studios and homes flooded
• Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act
• Thanking Executive Director Joe Skeel and Associate Executive Director Chris Vachon, both of whom are leaving SPJ for other jobs, and thanking the rest of the staff.
This year, five SPJ races for the national board were contested, including an unusually high seven people vying for one at-large seat. The results were:
• President-elect:
J. Alex Tarquinio – 780 (winner)
Jason Parsley – 224
• Secretary-treasurer: Patricia Gallagher Newberry – 921 (unopposed)
• At-large director (one seat):
Alex Veeneman – 98
Elle Toussi – 171
Randy Bateman – 51
Melissa Allison – 123
Michele Boyet – 188
Lauren Bartlett – 230 (winner)
Mikal Belicove – 70
• Campus representative (two seats)
Rahim Chagani – 404 (winner)
Kathy Rosenhammer – 270
Marivel Guzman – 82
Haley Harding – 565 (winner)
• Vice president for campus chapter affairs
Sue Kopen Katcef – 583 (winner)
Keem Muhammad – 397
• Campus adviser at large: Jeff South – 868 (unopposed)
• Region 2 director: Andy Schotz – 110 (unopposed)
• Region 3 director: Michael Koretzky – 68 (unopposed)
• Region 6 director: Joe Radske – 34 (unopposed)
• Region 10 director:
Ethan Chung – 45 (winner)
Don Meyers – 24
• Region 11 director: Matt Hall – 131 (unopposed)
• Region 12 director: Kelly Kissel – 50 (unopposed)
Total votes: 1,039 (which is probably about 14 percent)
SPJ board meeting, Sept. 6, 2017
• Staffing report: Executive Director Joe Skeel, Associate Executive Director Chris Vachon, Fundraising Coordinator Katie Hunt and Director of Education Scott Leadingham all are leaving their positions. Skeel will stay the longest, through Dec. 1. A development manager and an education manager will be hired, with some different responsibilities than the current positions have. The communication intern position has been extended from one year to two years.
• Inactive chapters: The board approved a recommendation to inactivate several pro and campus chapters (none in Region 2).
Pro: Milwaukee Pro, Inland Northwest Pro
Campus: Boston U., Brockport College, Canisius College, Franklin Pierce U., Winthrop U., Kent State U., Wayne State College, Western Michigan U., DePauw U., Franklin College, Indiana U.-Purdue, U. of Wisconsin-Madison, U. of Central Missouri, U. of Missouri, Abilene Christian U., Baylor U., SMU, TCU, U. of Oklahoma, Utah State U., Seattle U., U. of Idaho, U. of Oregon, Cal State U.-Long Beach.
• A committee has recommended changes to Quill magazine, including:
Cut from six issues to four issues per year, with additional updates on the website
More in-depth, themed stories
Limit news about chapters and SPJ HQ to the website
Have students participate more
• The board voted unanimously that a $52,000 donation from the state of Hillary Wiggin shall go to the First Amendment Forever Fund
• The board approved a spending policy. The proposal that came to the board said: “Executive Committee approval is required to pay for any services costing $3,000 or more unless the full board previously authorized the expense.” After some debate, the board raised the threshold to $5,000 and approved the policy 17-6. Board members who voted against were: Bill McCloskey, Rebecca Baker, Lynn Walsh, Paul Fletcher, Joe Radske and Rachel Wedding McClelland.
• The board went into executive session to talk about plans for hiring a new executive director.
SDX Foundation board meeting, Sept. 6, 2017
The main item on the agenda was for the Journalist on Call. It’s a proposed new staff position, to be defined in more detail later.
It might be an expert who could be available for journalists and news organizations with an immediate need, such as a legal or ethical problem. It might be a clearinghouse of information, connecting people to resources they need. It might be someone to promote journalism and credibility to the public.
Attempts to get outside grant funding have been unsuccessful, so the board considered whether to fully fund the position with SDX money. The projected budget was about $120,000 a year, including salary, benefits and travel, for three years.
Some possible savings to help reach that budget included: salary savings through staffing changes, eliminating three JournCamps, eliminating on-demand video training, and printing Quill less often.
SDX board member Sally Lehrman proposed cutting the position to one year as a trial, to be developed further. The board opposed that idea.
Lehrman also proposed increasing the budget from $120,000 a year to $180,000 a year, which passed.
The final vote on creating the Journalist on Call position with a budget of $180,000 a year was 17-6 in favor. Board members who voted against the motion were: Todd Gillman, Kelly Hawes, Jane Kirtley, Al Leeds, Mac McKerral and one other person who I missed in my notes.
• The SDX Foundation board also approved the recommendations for changing Quill magazine (see above). The only vote against was by Al Leeds.
• The board approved adding April Bethea, Robyn Davis Sekula and Michael Bolden to the board. It also approved having Paul Fletcher continue to serve on the board.
SPJ board meeting, Sept. 10, 2017
• There were three nominations for two spots on the board’s Executive Committee. Matt Hall, with 15 votes, and Jane Primerano, with 11 votes, were elected to the committee. Lauren Bartlett had 10 votes.
• Incoming President Rebecca Baker said she was appointing four people to the SDX Foundation board: J. Alex Tarquinio, Lynn Walsh, Joe Radske and Andy Schotz.
• The board approved Matt Hall and Bill McCloskey for the board’s Finance Committee.
• The board reviewed a draft of a job description for advertising the position of executive director.
• Baker announced that the board will have additional meetings during the year, besides the spring meeting and the meetings at the national convention. The additional meetings will be in November, January and July.
• Executive Director Joe Skeel said three people were chosen for the new position of at-large delegate representing SPJ members who don’t belong to chapters. Two attended the convention from Region 11. A third person, from Region 3, had to cancel.
Tags: Al Leeds, Alex Veeneman, April Bethea, Bill McCloskey, Chris Vachon, Don Meyers, Elle Toussi, Ethan Chung, governance, Haley Harding, J. Alex Tarquinio, Jane Kirtley, Jane Primerano, Jason Parsley, Jeff South, Joe Radske, Joe Skeel, Journalist on Call, Kathy Rosenhammer, Katie Hunt, Keem Muhamma, Kelly Hawes, Kelly Kissel, Lauren Bartlett, Lynn Walsh, Mac McKerral, Marivel Guzman, Matt Hall, Melissa Allison, Michael Bolden, Michael Koretzky, Michele Boyet, Mikal Belicove, Paul Fletcher, Press Club of Long Island, Quill, Rachel Wedding McClelland, Rahim Chagani, Randy Batema, Rebecca Baker, Robyn Davis Sekula, Sally Lehrman, Scott Leadingham, Student Press Law Center, Sue Kopen Katcef, Todd Gillman
Seized funds and communication strategy
By Andy Schotz | January 12th, 2017
The SPJ national board took up two topics — money and communication — during an electronic meeting on Jan. 5:
1 – In September, the board voted to revoke the charters of three SPJ chapters: Mid-Florida Pro, North Central Florida Pro and Inland Northwest Pro.
Shutting down a chapter is extreme, but only comes after years of inactivity, as was the case here. A chapter gets 60 days to come up with a plan for how its money will be disbursed, or the money will be taken and used elsewhere within SPJ or SDX. The bylaws say:
Section Seventeen. Upon the decision to terminate any professional or campus chapter, whether by dissolution, disbandment, revocation pursuant to Section Thirteen of this Article, or otherwise, any remaining chapter funds shall be distributed to another adjoining active Society Chapter then in good standing, the Society, or the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, as directed by the chapter’s governing body, or, in the absence of action of the local board within 60 days of termination, the national board of directors.
The national board later heard from the Inland Northwest Pro chapter, which wanted another chance. Region 10 Director Ethan Chung supported the request, and the board granted that second chance.
The Mid-Florida Pro chapter, which has not held programs in about four years, did not try to continue. After the 60-day deadline, a chapter representative asked that its remaining money (about $12,000) go to the First Amendment Foundation. But SPJ bylaws say the money must stay within SPJ or SDX.
During our Jan. 5 meeting, SPJ President Lynn Walsh made a motion that the board reconsider its earlier vote on seizing the chapter’s treasury and ceded to the chapter’s wishes. Immediate Past President Paul Fletcher seconded the motion.
Upon proper motion by Walsh and second by Fletcher, the board voted against the motion to “reconsider the September vote and respect the wishes of the Mid-Florida Pro Chapter, instead giving the money to the SDX Foundation or somewhere else within SPJ.”
The vote was 10-8 against the motion.
No: Keem Muhammad, Jane Primerano, Bill McCloskey, Amanda Womac, Michael Koretzky, Ed Otte, Andy Schotz, Leticia Lee Steffen, Ethan Chung, Patti Gallagher Newberry
Yes: Rebecca Tallent, Paul Fletcher, Sue Kopen Katcef, Joe Radske, Michele Day, Lynn Walsh, Matthew Hall, Kari Williams
I voted no because the process the national board used was fair. Chapters get plenty of leeway to resume their activity. They get a few years of probation before their charters are revoked. There is no point having an inactive chapter indefinitely.
The 60-day period for deciding on a place for the money also was fair. The chapter was given numerous opportunities to meet that deadline; it did not.
The bylaws are clear about money staying in SPJ or SDX, and the chapter’s request did not follow that.
I thought the money should have stayed in Florida to help SPJers there. The Florida Pro chapter is excellent and could serve the people who previously were in the Mid-Florida chapter. But there was little interest in my idea. Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky assured me that the Florida Pro chapter doesn’t need the extra money to do programs that serve that region.
2 – Walsh has said she wants to work on a better communication strategy for SPJ. She has created a committee to look at best practices. The committee includes:
FOI Committee Chairman Gideon Grudo
Ethics Committee Chairman Andrew Seaman
Membership Committee Chairwoman Robyn Davis Sekula
Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky
Communications Strategist Jennifer Royer
Michele Boyet, an officer in the Florida Pro chapter.
They will join the SPJ Executive Committee at its meeting in San Diego this month.
The question before the national board on Jan. 5 was a $6,860 budget.
That covers travel, hotel and meals for the six people above. (Executive Committee members have stipends to cover expenses.) The budget also covers $2,250 for (W)right On Communications of Solana Beach, Calif., and North Vancouver, British Columbia, to lead a strategy session.
Walsh said during our electronic meeting that SPJ needs a more specific plan for how and when to speak out, particularly on issues in the news. She said an attempt to create a plan internally has not worked well.
Walsh noted that the national board, a year ago, approved a budget of $8,850 for a strategy session on membership. That also included covering the costs of SPJers who flew in for the meeting and to pay a consultant.
A motion by Walsh to approve the budget for the communication strategy session, seconded by McCloskey, passed 16-2.
Yes: Muhammad, Primerano, Womac, Koretzky, Otte, Steffen, Chung, Gallagher Newberry, Tallent, Fletcher, Kopen Katcef, Radske, Day, Walsh, Hall, Williams
No: McCloskey, Schotz
I voted against this proposal because I am skeptical of hiring consultants to run meetings. I’ve covered many “facilitator” sessions as a reporter and I’m not convinced they are worth the expense. I also don’t buy the argument that an outsider has to be brought in to help a journalism organization learn how to communicate.
For the record, I voted against the budget for the membership consultant, too.
Tags: (W)right On Communications, Amanda Womac, Andrew Seaman, Bill McCloskey, Ed Otte, Ethan Chung, First Amendment Foundation, Gideon Grudo, Inland Northwest Pro, Jane Primerano, Jennifer Royer, Joe Radske, Kari Williams, Keem Muhammad, Leticia Lee Steffen, Lynn Walsh, Matthew Hall, Michael Koretzky, Michele Boyet, Michele Day, Mid-Florida Pro, North Central Florida Pro, Patti Gallagher Newberry, Paul Fletcher, Rebecca Tallent, Robyn Davis Sekula, Sue Kopen Katcef
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What the board and delegates did at EIJ16
By Andy Schotz | October 9th, 2016
Below is a recap of discussions and actions taken by the SPJ national board and convention delegates during Excellence in Journalism 2016 in New Orleans in September.
SPJ national board meeting #1 (Sept. 18):
1) A few items from SPJ Executive Director Joe Skeel’s staff report:
• The Native American Journalists Association would like to join NAHJ, RTDNA and SPJ for EIJ17.
• SPJ distributed 84 news releases from September 2015 to Aug. 19, 2016.
• SPJ’s social media followers were: 33,000 Facebook; 42,000 Twitter; 2,345 LinkedIn.
2) The board revoked the charters of three inactive chapters. It also designated 22 chapters as “inactive,” including one in Region 2 — Howard University. “Inactive” is an intermediate step. A chapter can easily be revived if there is interest, but this is a sign that there has been no sign of interest in a while.
3) On a related note, the board unanimously agreed that the money taken from the bank accounts of revoked chapters will go to a regional directors’ fund to be distributed, by request, to other chapters (and not just in the same region). First, under SPJ bylaws, the chapters that were revoked have 60 days to take action on how to distribute the money. The national board takes action if the local board does not.
3) The board went into executive session to talk about a possible investment and to do an evaluation of Skeel.
4) When the board reconvened in public session, it unanimously approved a motion by at-large director Bill McCloskey made a motion that SPJ consider reincorporating in another state. SPJ currently is incorporated in Illinois. Under Illinois law, SPJ and other nonprofit organization can’t take electronic votes. This makes it tricky for SPJ to do conference call and electronic meetings, and take any action.
5) The final action was a vote on a change in the awards process. Last year, the board voted to give the final approval on most SPJ national awards (minus the Wells Key). Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky decided this year that the board didn’t need to formally vote on these awards, but should have the right to call for a vote after reviewing the choices. At EIJ16, the board approved that update to the process. Two people voted against this change — me and Region 6 Director Joe Radske. [Note: I voted no because the new iteration of the process was not what the board decided last year — we wanted approval authority, not the ability to review.]
For more information about these and other topics, go to the board packet:
https://www.spj.org/pdf/boardmeeting/spj-board-meeting-agenda-2016-09-18.pdf
1) At-large director Bill McCloskey was again chosen to serve on the Executive Committee.
2) University at Maryland SPJ chapter member Maggie Gottlieb, who won a seat on the board as campus representative, also was added to the Executive Committee. Gottlieb and new campus representative Keem O. Muhammad were each nominated to serve on the Executive Committee, resulting in a secret vote within the board.
3) Bill McCloskey and I were chosen for the Finance Committee
4) The board talked about the process for choosing the Wells Key, resulting in a proposal to have the national board, and not just the Executive Committee, review nominations. After a period of debate on this and other points, the proposal was tabled. Three people voted against tabling the proposal — Koretzky, Radske and me.
Conference business session (Sept. 20):
1) Delegates approved several resolutions as a group:
• Commending Mark Thomason for standing up to a Georgia judge who had him arrested and jailed because of a public records request he made
• Urging the University of Kentucky to comply with Kentucky’s public records law
• Urging President Barack Obama to abandon restrictions to getting government information
• Support increased protections for student journalists
• Support women in journalism
• Recognize Alistair Cooke’s contributions to British-American relations
• Thank outgoing SPJ President Paul Fletcher and the SPJ staff
2) A change in the bylaws to create a “supporter” category, in which people can donate money to SPJ without becoming full members, was approved by a voice vote.
First, there was some concern that the new category would steal people who might otherwise be members.
By a 69-31 vote, delegates supported preserving a provision that anyone in the “supporter” category would be ineligible for full membership.
3) Delegates approved a bylaws change that addresses a gap in representation of SPJ members who don’t belong to a chapter. The new process is to choose delegates in each region to represent unaffiliated members, at the same same rate (one delegate per 50 members) in place for chapter delegates.
The measure passed by a voice vote, with only D.C. Pro chapter President Kathy Burns opposed.
4) A resolution to start the process of renaming “Society of Professional Journalists” to “Society for Professional Journalism” was defeated 57-44.
[Note: After being opposed to this idea for a few years, I voted in favor this year. I think the proposed name now matches changes underway to make SPJ more open and inclusive.]
5) By a predominant voice vote, delegates tabled a resolution opposing requirements that college faculty give mandatory “trigger warnings.” The resolution did not oppose the warnings, which might precede possibly objectionable discussion topics in class; it challenged making those warnings mandatory. Ben Meyerson of the Chicago Headline Club, who moved to table the resolution, said it strays from SPJ’s journalism mission.
6) By a predominant voice vote, delegates approved a resolution supporting the rights of journalists to report on political campaigns without threats or reprisal. A first draft of the resolution was amended to remove references to specific presidential candidates, so it would apply to all presidential candidates and all journalists.
7) Delegates approved a resolution supporting transparency in media ownership.
An early draft of the resolution was aimed at Sheldon Adelson for his family’s secret purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, condemning “the manipulation of news outlets for personal gain by wealthy media owners everywhere.”
The broader revised version that passed condemned “the clandestine behavior of Adelson’s group leading up to the purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and subsequent manipulation of news coverage.”
The revised resolution passed by voice vote, with two people voting no.
Election results:
1) President-elect: Rebecca Baker — unopposed (926 votes)
2) Secretary-treasurer: J. Alex Tarquinio — unopposed (919 votes)
3) Director at-large (one open seat):
• Rachel Wedding McClelland — 444 votes (winner)
• Jason Parsley — 271 votes
• Elle Toussi — 173 votes
• Alex Veeneman — 69 votes
4) Campus adviser at-large (one open seat):
• Leticia Lee Steffen — 522 votes (winner)
• Chris Delboni — 395 votes
5) Regional directors
• Region 1: Jane Primerano (unopposed) — 142 votes
• Region 4: Patricia Gallagher Newberry (unopposed) — 77 votes
• Region 5: Michele Day (unopposed) — 88 votes
• Region 7: Kari Williams (unopposed) — 32 votes
• Region 8: Eddye Gallagher (unopposed) — 65 votes
• Region 9: Ed Otte (unopposed) — 47 votes
6) Student representative (two open seats)
• Keem O. Muhammad — 414 votes (winner)
• Maggie Gottlieb (of the University of Maryland) — 387 votes (winner)
• Emily Bloch — 282 votes
• Jessica Hice — 241 votes
• Katherine Rosenhammer — 84 votes
There were 1,016 votes, for a turnout of 16 percent.
Tags: Ale Veeneman, Alistair Cooke, Barack Obama, Ben Meyerson, Bill McCloskey, Chicago Headline Club, Chris Delboni, Ed Otte, Eddye Gallagher, Elle Toussi, Emily Bloch, Excellence in Journalism, Facebook, Georgia, Howard University, Illinois, J. Alex Tarquinio, Jane Primerano, Jason Parsley, Jessica Hice, Joe Radske, Joe Skeel, Kari Williams, Katherine Rosenhammer, Kathy Burns, Keem O. Muhammad, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Leticia Lee Steffen, LinkedIn, Maggie Gottlieb, Mark Thomason, Michael Koretzky, Michele Day, NAHJ, Native American Journalists Association, Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Paul Fletcher, Rachel Wedding McClelland, Rebecca Baker, RTDNA, Sheldon Adelson, Society for Professional Journalism, SPJ, trigger warnings, Twitter, University of Kentucky, Wells Key
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Three board meetings, one election, one business session
By Andy Schotz | November 1st, 2015
Several weeks have passed since the SPJ board held its two fall meetings, but it’s still worth summarizing those actions and discussions.
In the meantime, the board met again — almost two weeks ago, electronically. We used a teleconferencing system called Zoom.
First, highlights of the two meetings from Excellence in Journalism 2015 in Orlando.
Sept. 18:
From Executive Director Joe Skeel’s roundup of news from headquarters:
• “Our cash position remains strong,” Skeel wrote. “We have about $530,000 in unrestricted cash reserve investments.”
• Income from managing certain tasks for other journalism organizations continues to grow and could be on the verge of becoming SPJ’s second-largest revenue stream — behind membership dues, ahead of contest entry fees.
• SPJ is going to talk further with other journalism organizations to make it easier to join more than one group at the same time.
• From September 2014, to August 11, 2015, SPJ distributed 90 news releases and statements.
• This year, a task force came up with ideas for training delegates before the business meeting. [I helped lobby for this. It went well this year.]
• Eight campus chapters were inactivated this year. One was in Region 2 — Regent University, which requested the change.
• The National Association of Hispanic Journalists plans to join SPJ again for the national conferences in 2017 and 2019.
• The board approved policies that include members of the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation board for hiring and evaluating the executive director.
• The board approved a 4-percent raise for Skeel. Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky was the only board member to vote no.
• The board went into executive session to discuss Skeel’s evaluation and for an unrelated matter.
• The board approved President Paul Fletcher’s choices for committee chairs (including me as chair of the Awards and Honors Committee). The only new chair since last year is Jonathan Anderson on the FOI Committee.
• The board approved an application for a new community for Community Journalism. The organizer is Al Cross.
• Fletcher announced that a change in the selection process for the Wells Memorial Key was voluntarily put in a place this year — a year early. The change, as approved by the board, was to have the full Executive Committee (five people) select the recipient rather than just the officers (three people). The board voted to have the change start in 2016.
• At the request of at-large director Bill McCloskey, the board approved a directive that all governance meetings (the SPJ board, the SDX board) be publicized in all print and video national convention materials.
• Some board members said they prefer that the tongue-in-cheek resolutions at the national convention business meeting — usually to thank the president and the headquarters — either be moved to the end of the session or eliminated, particularly since they often are filled with inside jokes.
• I asked for a clarification of the policy for SPJ national board members getting involved in or refraining from campaigning in national elections. The current guideline is: “Current national SPJ board members should remain neutral in all elections.” This became an issue this year during a debate on the national convention app, when an SDX board member advocated for an SPJ candidate. Skeel will research the policy and report back to the board.
• The board went into executive session to discuss one matter and to talk to its new attorney.
Oct. 27:
The national board’s electronic meeting was to discuss three topics on the agenda, but a few other items came up:
• President Paul Fletcher talked about the emphasis SPJ will have in the coming year on membership. There probably will be a retreat on the topic after the Executive Committee meets in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January.
• SPJ’s communities were expected to hold their elections in late October and early November.
• The board briefly went into executive session to discuss one topic.
The items on the regular agenda were:
• The board picked Jane Primerano of the New Jersey Pro chapter as the new Region 1 director. She replaces Rebecca Baker, who was elected national secretary-treasurer in September.
• The board approved Fletcher’s appointment of Sonny Albarado as SPJ’s new representative on the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications for three years. Washington, D.C., Pro chapter member Steve Geimann filled that position for 19 years, but recently moved to London for his job. On a separate motion to set a policy that the president make the appointment in the future, subject to ratification by the board, President-elect Lynn Walsh voted no. She said the board should consider applications for the position, particularly since the president only serves one year but the appointment is for three years.
• The board discussed a proposal by Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky to create a new SPJ contest for gaming journalism, at a cost of up to $1,500. There was debate about whether SPJ should get involved or steer clear of the controversy surrounding gaming news coverage and whether a niche should get its own contest. The board voted in favor of the proposal, although I’m not sure what the exact vote was. I know that four people who participated by phone voted yes — me, at-large director Alex Tarquinio, Region 6 Director Joe Radske and Region 9 Director Tom Johnson. Two others voted no — Vice President for Campus Chapter Affairs Sue Kopen Katcef and Secretary-Treasurer Rebecca Baker. I don’t know what all of the digital votes were.
Finally, some news from the national election and the business meeting at Excellence in Journalism 2015 in Orlando:
The election results were:
• President-elect: Lynn Walsh, unopposed, 682 votes
• Secretary-treasurer: Rebecca Baker had 508 votes, defeating Jason Parsley, who had 215 votes
• Vice president of campus chapter affairs: Sue Kopen Katcef, unopposed, 660 votes
• At-large director: Bill McCloskey had 459 votes, defeating Alex Veeneman, who had 260 votes
• Campus adviser at large: Rebecca Tallent, unopposed, 638 votes
• Student representatives (two seats): Kate Hiller, with 545 votes, and Monica Dottage, with 336 votes, were elected. Dustin Ginsberg was third with 35 votes.
• Region 2 director: I (Andy Schotz) was unopposed, 103 votes
• Region 3 director: Michael Koretzky, unopposed, 61 votes
• Region 6 director: Joe Radske, unopposed, 32 votes
• Region 10 director: Ethan Chung had 34 votes, defeating Don Meyers, who had 28 votes
• Region 11 director: Matt Hall, unopposed, 82 votes
• Region 12 director: Amanda Womac, unopposed, 32 votes.
More than 770 SPJ members voted, or 11 percent. This was the highest voter turnout under the one member, one vote system.
At the business meeting, delegates passed resolutions:
• Commemorating the lives of WDBJ-TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward, who were fatally shot during an assignment.
• Commemorating slain journalists worldwide
• Supporting the need for legal protection for student journalists and advisers
• Urging Congress to reform the Freedom of Information Act
• Advocating for the release of police body-worn camera footage
• Criticizing excessive information control by public information officers
• Criticizing free-speech zones and speech codes, which are common on some college campuses.
Delegates also debated a resolution submitted by Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky, calling for the Society of Professional Journalists to be renamed the Society for Professional Journalism. Delegates voted 54-47 to send the proposal back to the Resolutions Committee to be redrafted and reintroduced next year.
Tags: Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, Adam Ward, Al Cross, Alex Tarquinio, Alex Veeneman, Alison Parker, Amanda Womac, Bill McCloskey, Congress, Don Meyers, Dustin Ginsberg, Ethan Chung, FOI Committee, Freedom of Information Act, Jane Primerano, Jason Parsley, Joe Radske, Joe Skeel, Jonathan Anderson, Kate Hiller, Lynn Walsh, Matt Hall, Michael Koretzky, Monica Dottage, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, New Jersey Pro, Paul Fletcher, Rebecca Baker, Rebecca Tallent, Regent University, Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, Sonny Albarado, Steve Geimann, Sue Kopen Katcef, Tom Johnson, Wells Memorial Key
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When women are too busy for cervical screening or have had a bad experience, could HPV self-sampling be an appealing alternative?
LauraMarlow17 April 2018
By Kirsty Bennett and Laura Marlow
In the UK, women aged 25 to 64 are regularly invited for cervical screening (the ‘smear test’ or ‘Pap test’). While uptake of cervical screening is generally high, it has been declining in recent years, and in 2017 just over a quarter of women did not attend screening. Studies exploring screening non-attendance suggest a wide range of reasons that women do not go, including practical barriers such as difficulties arranging appointments, emotional barriers including embarrassment and fear of what the test might find and low perceived risk of cervical cancer.
One of our previous blogs described how most non-participants at screening are aware of screening and have made a decision about future attendance. The majority of these intend to go despite currently being overdue or unscreened, but some have made an active decision not to attend for screening in future. In our latest study, funded by Cancer Research UK as part of a larger project on cervical screening, we explored barriers to cervical screening among 426 women who had made an active decision not to attend in the future, and compared them with 117 women who intended to be screened in the future.
Participants were shown sixteen possible barriers which covered a variety of reasons why some women might not attend screening, and they were asked to choose the ones that applied to them. Women who had made an active decision not to be screened were more likely than the ‘intenders’ to say that screening wasn’t relevant to them because of their sexual behaviour (reported by 27%). Cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (HPV, or human papillomavirus – see below), so some women had decided not to go for screening because they were no longer sexually active, or had been in the same relationship for a long time. They also reported having more important things to worry about than screening (reported by 12%) and some said they had weighed up the risks and benefits and decided it was not worth getting screened (reported by 13%).
We went on to ask women about their interest in HPV self-sampling. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection and nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by this virus. It can take many years for an HPV infection to develop into cervical cancer so a woman’s current sexual behaviour does not necessarily reflect her current risk. Although it’s not offered by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme at the moment, HPV self-sampling allows women to collect a sample themselves, usually by using a vaginal swab. The sample is then sent to a laboratory and tested for HPV. Many of the women who had decided not to attend cervical screening (66%) indicated that they would be interested in self-sampling. Self-sampling seemed to be particularly appealing to women who reported a bad experience of screening in the past, and those who were too busy or embarrassed to attend. Shifting the perceived cost-benefit ratio for these women by offering HPV self-sampling might increase screening participation in this group. Studies in several countries have found that offering self-sampling to women who don’t attend for screening can be a very effective way of increasing participation. With the shift to HPV primary screening planned for 2019 in England, self-sampling may become a feasible option for some women.
Kirsty F Bennett KF, Waller J, Chorley AJ, Ferrer RA, Haddrell JB, Marlow LAV. Barriers to cervical screening and interest in self-sampling among women who actively decline screening. Journal of Medical Screening. Published online.
Filed under Cancer
Tags: Cancer Research UK, Cervical cancer screening, HPV, Journal of Medical Screening, qualitative study
The new Bowel Scope Screening programme: Who is taking part?
BernardetteBonello21 September 2015
In March 2013, the NHS in England introduced the Bowel Scope Screening programme. This is a one-time only screening offered to people at age 55.
Bowel scope screening is a test (also known as flexible sigmoidoscopy or flexi-sig) done by a specially trained nurse or doctor. They use a thin flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end to look inside the large bowel. The screening looks for growths or polyps in the bowel and, if they find any, can be removed straightaway. Bowel polyps are harmless but if they are not removed, these polyps could turn into cancer. Therefore, by removing pre-cancerous polyps, the screening test helps to prevent bowel cancer. The test can also find cancer that is already developing and detecting cancer early increases the chances of successful treatment.
A previous large study showed that screening using flexible sigmoidoscopy can prevent bowel cancer by removal of pre-cancerous polyps and significantly reduces bowel cancer deaths. This evidence led to the introduction of bowel scope screening within the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
The bowel scope screening programme is being rolled out in stages. Our latest study is the first to look at the participation rates within the new bowel scope screening programme for the first six screening centres.
Getting the full public health benefits of screening depends largely on how many people take part and go to their screening appointment. In the first 14 months, these six centres invited 21,187 individuals to have bowel scope screening: 43% of those invited had the screening test. This is encouraging for a fairly new and invasive test, especially as there are currently no publicity campaigns for bowel scope screening.
What is most worrying in our findings is that people living in poorer areas were less likely to take up the screening test (33%) than people living in more affluent areas (53%). Differences in uptake could mean that people from more deprived areas will be much less likely to benefit from this test. This might create inequalities in the number of people diagnosed with late stage bowel cancer when treatment is often more invasive and outcomes less favourable.
Interestingly, men were more likely to go for bowel scope screening when invited than women (45% vs 42%). This is surprising as women are more likely to participate in the existing bowel cancer screening programme which uses a test done at home, called faecal occult blood test (FOBt). Women also have high rates of uptake for breast and cervical cancer screening. The uptake rate also varied between the six centres, partly because of differences in deprivation but mostly because of other service-related differences which are yet to be explored.
Bowel cancer is common but bowel scope screening helps prevent it. Although the initial participation rate is encouraging, the differences in uptake between more deprived and more affluent areas are a concern. Bowel scope screening will be fully rolled out in England by 2018 and in light of its huge health benefits, we need to invest in strategies to increase public participation and to narrow inequalities in uptake so that everyone has the chance to benefit from this screening.
This analysis is part of an ongoing larger study (Flexi-Quest) funded by Cancer Research UK which wants to find out what people think about bowel scope screening, and why some people may be less likely to go for screening. This first look at the data gave an indication about differences in participation rate; however, the findings show that there could be other factors important for participation. As part of Flexi-Quest, we will be conducting surveys and interviews that aim to identify ways in which we can remove barriers and reduce inequalities in bowel scope screening.
Atkin W, Edwards R, Kralj-Hans I, et al. Once-only flexible sigmoidoscopy in prevention of colorectal cancer: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2010;375:1625–33.
McGregor, L.M., Bonello, B., Kerrison, R.S., Nickerson, C., Baio, G., Berkman, L., Rees, C.J., Atkin, W., Wardle, J., & von Wagner, C. Uptake of Bowel Scope (Flexible Sigmoidoscopy) Screening in the English National Programme: the first 14 months. Journal of Medical Screening 2015. DOI 10.1177/0969141315604659
Public Health England. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme: NHS bowel scope screening, http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowel/bowel-scope-screening.html (2015, accessed 26 August 2015).
Tags: bowel scope screening, Colorectal Cancer, Journal of Medical Screening, uptake
Jade Goody: Her role in women’s cervical screening decisions
JoWaller23 January 2013
Type Jade Goody’s name into Google Images and you find an array of pictures from bouncy Big Brother star, through smiling but bald cancer patient, to pain-wracked dying woman. Jade was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008 and died at the age of 27 just a few months later. Her tragic story received unprecedented media attention and the general public were privy to the intimate details of the last months of her life. In what has become known as the ‘Jade Effect’, her story had an extraordinary impact on women’s participation in cervical screening – we think about half a million extra women went for screening during the time of her illness.
As psychologists, we were interested in which women were influenced by Jade’s story and why. To try to understand more about the Jade Effect, we did a survey of 890 women in England – all of them within the age range that are offered screening.. We collected information about women’s age and their social background and we asked them if they’d been affected by Jade’s story in their decisions about cervical screening. The survey was done about 18 months after Jade’s death, so we asked women to think back over that time period.
The most interesting finding was that younger women were more influenced by Jade, and so were women who had children at a younger age, and who came from more deprived backgrounds. So why do we think this is? Well, Jade was 27 when she died, and it’s no secret that she had a hard childhood in Bermondsey – hers was a ‘rags to riches’ story. She also had children young – in her early 20s. So it seems possible that the women who were most influenced by her were those who could identify with her. Perhaps there was a sense of ‘it could have been me’ – and this was the prompt they needed to go for screening. Suddenly the stakes were raised and the barriers to having a smear test didn’t seem so important. It’s also possible that some people are more affected by stories than facts. The blanket media coverage and the emotional story of Jade’s illness probably affected people very differently compared with the kind of factual leaflets that are usually used in screening programmes. It could be a case of heart vs. head, and perhaps as psychologists and health educators, we need to realise that stories, or ‘narratives’ as they’re sometimes known, can be a good way to get our message across.
Jo Waller (j.waller@ucl.ac.uk)
Lancucki L, Sasieni P, Patnick J, Day TJ, Vessey MP. The impact of Jade Goody’s diagnosis and death on the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. J Med Screen. 2012 Jun;19(2):89-93. doi: 10.1258/jms.2012.012028. Epub 2012 May 31.
Marlow LA, Sangha A, Patnick J, Waller J. The Jade Goody Effect: whose cervical screening decisions were influenced by her story? J Med Screen. 2012 Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print]
Filed under Cancer, Uncategorized
Tags: Cervical cancer, Decision-making, Jade Goody, Journal of Medical Screening, Screening
LauraMarlow25 October 2011
The falling cervical screening rates in younger women could be explained by their hectic lifestyles
It is a familiar story, every day you add a few more things on your to-do list, book a haircut; pay that cheque in; send a birthday card to your best friend. In theory you should tick them off in order, first on first done or even better prioritise, ticking off the most important jobs first. In reality the list grows and grows and although you tick off a few jobs each week (if you don’t post that birthday card before you friend’s birthday, it won’t be worth posting it), there are a handful of old-timers that remain week after week, month after month. And going for a smear test might be one of these.
In our first blog we talked about how our research suggests the more some people think about the nitty gritty of doing a screening test, the less appealing it is to them. Another reason for not doing screening could be that it simply drops to the bottom of your list, because life gets in the way. Our recent study suggests that this could be one reason why fewer young women are going for cervical screening in England. Since 1999, there’s been a drop of 12% in attendance for smear tests in 25-29 year olds, and we’ve been trying to understand why.
We interviewed and ran focus groups with 46 women who weren’t up to date with their smear tests, making sure we included young and older women so we could compare them. The women discussed their reasons for not going for screening. There seemed to be two distinct patterns of non-attendance. Some of the women described how they had actively decided not to be screened. These women either felt they were not at risk of cervical cancer or had weighed up the risks and benefits of screening and decided not to attend. The second group of women described how although they intended to go for screening, they did not get round to it. A variety of reasons were given, such as finding it difficult to make appointments to fit in with work commitments or childcare arrangements and feeling that cervical screening was at the bottom of their list: “I’ve got to have blood tests, I’ve got to go to the dentist, I’ve got to get my hair cut, so what’s low in priority, and a cervical smear test would be right down there I think”. Interestingly, it seemed to be the older women who were making informed decisions not to attend, while the younger women just didn’t get round to going.
The findings complement a survey study that we published in 2009. The study included a population-based sample of 580 women aged 26-64 years. Women answered questions about their cervical screening uptake and selected which statements they agreed with from a list of possible barriers to attending screening. While the most common barrier was embarrassment, this was chosen equally by women who did and did not attend screening regularly. The second most common barrier was: “I intend to go… but don’t always get round to it”. This barrier was chosen more by women in the younger age group (26-34 years: 25%) than the older age group (55-64 years: 8%) and alongside “it is difficult to get an appointment” and “I do not trust the smear test” was associated with being overdue for screening.
Our findings have some interesting implications for how cancer screening is offered to younger women. Using prompts (e.g. advertisements or text reminders) could be a useful way of overcoming the gap between intention and behaviour, reminding women that ‘Go for a smear’ is still on their to-do list. Making screening more convenient (e.g. available at locations near work places or offering extended clinic hours) could also make it easier for women to fit in going for a smear test. It can then be marked job done.
Waller J, Jackowska M, Marlow L, Wardle J. Exploring age differences in reasons for non-attendance for cervical screening: a qualitative study. BJOG, in press. DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03030.x
Waller J, Bartoszek M, Marlow L, Wardle J. (2009) Barriers to cervical cancer screening attendance in England: a population-based survey. Journal of Medical Screening, 16:199-204. DOI: 10.1258/jms.2009.009073
Laura (l.marlow@ucl.ac.uk)
Tags: BJOG, Cervical cancer screening, HPV, Journal of Medical Screening, Smear tests
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Freya and Ethan’s story
Featured, Our stories
Chapel-en-le-Frith youngsters Freya and Ethan continue to raise money for Blythe House after their Mummy, Charlotte started to attend in February 2018, following her breast cancer diagnosis.
Freya, 10, said: ‘We took part in the Jingle Bell Jog in December 2018, and encouraged all our friends at school to do the same. We have a full assembly called collective worship and so me, Ethan and my friend William stood up to talk about Blythe House and why Mummy comes here. We explained why Blythe House is so important because it’s there for people with bad illnesses but that it is such a nice, happy place. Our teacher nearly cried!’
Ethan, 6, added: ‘About 15 friends took part in the Jingle Bell Jog; it was a really fun day – I speeded off in front and nearly caught up with William. Freya, Mummy and I raised about £400 for Blythe House.’
Charlotte said: ‘We have sold Easter chicks and bunnies at the children’s school – Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School – for the last two years, raising vital funds for Blythe House services. We have also got ourselves a fundraising pack for Blythe’s 30th anniversary and hope to host a special event to celebrate.’
‘I want to organise a big, BIG party…’ Freya exclaimed!
If you would like more information about fundraising for Blythe House care and services, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the fundraising team by calling: 01298 816 995 or email: fundraising@blythehouse.co.uk.
25th April 2019 /by Rebecca Cassidy
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£1,000 donations from Buxton sporting and music groups Three years of the Hospice at Home service
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One-minute and five-minute Apgar scores and child developmental health at 5 years of age: a population-based cohort study in British Columbia, Canada
Neda Razaz1,
Sven Cnattingius2,
Martina Persson1,
Kristina Tedroff3,
Sarka Lisonkova4,
K S Joseph4
1 Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
2 Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
3 Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Correspondence to Dr Neda Razaz; neda.razaz{at}gmail.com
Objectives We investigated the associations between Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min, across the entire range of score values, and child developmental health at 5 years of age.
Setting British Columbia, Canada
Participants All singleton term infants without major congenital anomalies born between 1993 and 2009, who had a developmental assessment in kindergarten between 1999 and 2014.
Main outcomes and measures Developmental vulnerability on one or more domains of the Early Development Instrument and special needs requirements. Adjusted rate ratios (aRRs) and 95% CIs were estimated using log-linear regression.
Results Of the 150 081 children in the study, 45 334 (30.2%) were developmentally vulnerable and 3644 (2.5%) had special needs. There was an increasing trend in developmental vulnerability and special needs with decreasing 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores. Compared with children with an Apgar score of 10 at 5 min, the aRR for developmental vulnerability increased steadily with decreasing Apgar score from 1.02 (95% CI 1.00 to 1.04) for an Apgar score of 9 to 1.57 (95% CI 1.03 to 2.39) for an Apgar score of 2. Among children with 1 min Apgar scores in the 7–10 range, changes in Apgar scores between 1 and 5 min were associated with significant differences in developmental vulnerability. Compared with children who had an Apgar score of 9 at 1 min and 10 at 5 min, children with an Apgar score of 9 at both 1 and 5 min had higher rates of developmental vulnerability (aRR 1.03, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.05). Compared with infants with an Apgar of 10 at both 1 and 5 min, infants with a 1 min score of 10 and a 5 min score of <10 had higher rates of developmental vulnerability (aRR 1.53, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.17).
Conclusion Risks of adverse developmental health and having special needs at 5 years of age are inversely associated with 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores across their entire range.
Ability to access comprehensive health-related and education-related databases at the population level.
Using a teacher-reported instrument, no reliance was placed on parental report of developmental health.
There may be some individual differences in teachers’ ability to evaluate developmental health on the Early Development Instrument.
Study was restricted to the comparatively healthy subset of all term live births, as children with severe disabilities may not have enrolled in kindergarten.
In 1953, Virginia Apgar proposed a scoring system that enabled a rapid assessment of the clinical status of the newborn infant and identified infants requiring resuscitation on the basis of heart rate, respiration, colour, muscle tone and reflex irritability.1 Initially, the Apgar score at 1 min was used to assess the need for immediate resuscitation. Subsequently, the Apgar score at 5 min was shown to be a better predictor of neonatal survival than the Apgar score at 1 min. Although the value of a low Apgar score for accurately predicting adverse neurological outcomes at the individual level has been questioned,2 3 low Apgar scores are well correlated with both short-term4 and long-term outcomes, in both preterm and term infants.5–11
Only the lowest and more compromised Apgar scores have been conventionally regarded as predictive of maladaptive development and morbidity. Nevertheless, a few population-based studies have shown that risks of cerebral palsy, epilepsy, early developmental health status and need for special education are inversely associated with 5 min Apgar scores in a dose-dependent manner across the entire range of scores.12–14 Even children with an Apgar score of 9 at 5 or 10 min have an increased risk of adverse neurological outcomes compared with children with 5 min or 10 min Apgar scores of 10.12 13 Although approximately 65%–85% of newborns receive a 1 min or a 5 min Apgar score in the 7–9 range,13 there is a dearth of information on how this impacts a child’s developmental health.
Changes in Apgar score values between 1 and 5 min, and between 5 and 10 min are known to influence risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy.12 15 16 Our recent population-based study demonstrated elevated risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy among children with a 5 min Apgar score of 7 or 8, even if their 10 min Apgar score was 9 or 10.12 Although it is recognised that changes in Apgar scores between 1 and 5 min are a useful measure of the response to resuscitation, the long-term significance of changes in such Apgar scores within the ‘normal’ range (ie, 7–10) is not clear.
In this population-based study, we investigated the associations between Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min across the entire range of score values, and developmental health at 5 years of age. We also analysed the effect of a change in Apgar scores from 1 to 5 min, including changes within the normal range of Apgar scores. Specifically, we were interested in developmental health among children with 1 min Apgar scores in the 7–9 range who received a score less than 10 at 5 min.
The study was based on all singleton term infants without major congenital anomalies born between 1993 and 2009, who had a developmental assessment in kindergarten between 1999 and 2014. Information on the study population was obtained from several population-based linked health and demographic databases in British Columbia. The anonymised linked data used in this study included information from the Discharge Abstract Database,17 which comprised hospital admission and discharge records; the Vital Statistics Birth and Clinical Births18 databases, which contained information on all births in the province, along with delivery and neonatal health status, including diagnoses based on International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 or ICD-10-CA) codes; the Census GeoData, which provided socioeconomic status (SES) data expressed as average neighbourhood income quintiles (based on census information from Statistics Canada and quantified using postal codes)19; the Consolidation File,20 which provided demographic information on study subjects and confirmed residency in the province; and the Early Development Instrument (EDI)21 data, which provided information on early childhood developmental health, and were accessed through linkage with the Human Early Learning Partnership.22 The EDI has been routinely administered province-wide in British Columbia every 1–3 years since the 1999/2000 school year, achieving at least 85% participation of kindergarten children from each school district. Teachers completed the EDI for each child in their kindergarten class (age range 5–7 years) in February. The EDI is designed to tap five core areas of early childhood development21–23: physical health and well-being; social competence; emotional maturity; language and cognitive development; and communication skills and general knowledge (online supplementary table 1).21 It consists of 104 binary and Likert-scale items, from which scores between 0 and 10 are calculated for each domain. The EDI also records demographic information on each child and whether the child has identified special needs.
Supplementary file 1
The study population included all singleton term (≥37 weeks’ gestation) infants born between 01 April 1993 and 31 December 2009, who had documented 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores as well as a completed EDI assessment in kindergarten. Inclusion of infants with these birth dates meant that children were 5–7 years of age between 1999 and 2014 and part of the EDI assessment. The study population was restricted to infants without major congenital anomalies, identified using diagnosis codes from linked hospital records in the year after birth.
Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min were considered as the main exposures and examined both as discrete values from 0 to 10 and also as grouped categories (Apgar values of 0–3, 4–6, 7, 8, 9 and 10). Children with an Apgar score of 0 at 1 or 5 min who did not have a diagnostic code for birth asphyxia (ICD-9: 768.5, 768.6 and 768.9; ICD-10: P21), or an intervention code for either resuscitation or ventilation (Canadian Classification of Health Interventions: 1.GZ.30, 1.GZ31, 1.HZ.30, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1373, 1379 and 1004) were excluded from the study (n=470), as information on these cases likely resulted from transcription errors.
Developmental health assessment included whether a child had special needs or was developmentally vulnerable as measured by the EDI. Children were categorised as being developmentally vulnerable if their scores on the EDI fell below the 10th percentile value24 in any of the five domains, based on the national EDI cut-off scores.25 The 10th percentile cut-off has been recommended because it is higher and hence, more sensitive than clinical cut-off points of 3% or 5% for diagnosing developmental delay.21 Developmentally vulnerable children may not manifest developmental delays but may be at risk of experiencing challenges in school and society without additional support and care.26 Children with special needs were defined as requiring special assistance because of chronic medical, physical or intellectually disabling conditions.
Other independent variables examined included infant sex (male vs female), birth weight-for-gestational age, age of the child in years at the time of EDI assessment, gestational age at birth in completed weeks (37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and ≥42), birth order (1, 2, 3 and +4), marital status (married vs not married) and SES (quintiles). Birth weight-for-gestational age was categorised as: small (<10th percentile), appropriate (10th–90th percentile) and large (>90th percentile) for gestational age.27 Each child’s family income was derived from the median household income in the child’s residential area (based on postal code) obtained from the 2006 Canadian Census data.28–30
The frequency of each 5 min Apgar score value was calculated within categories of maternal and infant characteristics. Multivariable log-linear regression models with robust variance estimates31 were used to examine the association between Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min and developmental vulnerability and special needs. Results were expressed as crude and adjusted rate ratios (aRRs) with 95% CIs. Other variables included in the final models were based on the literature24 32 or statistical significance (p value <0.10). The full model included child’s sex, child’s age at EDI completion, SES, child’s first language, birth weight-for-gestational age, birth order and gestational age. Interactions between Apgar scores and other determinants were examined and stratified analyses were carried out when a significant interaction was present.
No patients were involved in setting the research question or the outcome measures, nor were they involved in developing plans for or implementation of the study. No patients were asked to advise on interpretation of the findings.
There were 150 081 children (mean age=5.7 years) with a gestational age at birth of ≥37 weeks, without major malformations and complete Apgar and EDI data included in the study. Information on special needs was available in 148 699 (99.1%) children. Five-minute Apgar scores showed a U-shaped association with gestational age at birth, with low scores more frequent at 37 weeks and ≥42 weeks (table 1). Low 5 min Apgar scores were comparable for most characteristics but more frequent among males, small-for-gestational-age live births, children of mothers who were nulliparous, not married and those with a low SES.
Maternal and birth characteristics according to Apgar score at 5 min among singleton term live births, British Columbia, 1993–2009
Overall, the prevalence of vulnerability in one or more domains of the EDI was 30.2%, with physical and social domains having the highest rates of vulnerability at 15.2% and 12.7%, respectively (figure 1). There was an increasing trend in the rate of developmental vulnerability with decreasing 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores (p for trend<0.001; table 2). However, this association was much more pronounced for the 5 min Apgar score. Compared with children with an Apgar score of 10 at 5 min, children with a 5 min Apgar score of 2 had a 57% higher rate of developmental vulnerability (aRR 1.57, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.39). Similarly, children with a 5 min Apgar score of 7, 8 or 9 had significantly higher rates of developmental vulnerability compared with children with a 5 min Apgar score of 10 (aRR 1.08, 1.06 and 1.02 for Apgar 7, 8 and 9, respectively; table 2). The association between 5 min Apgar scores and developmental vulnerability was mainly due to the higher rates of vulnerability in the language and emotional domains of the EDI (online supplementary table 2).
Rates of vulnerability within the five Early Development Instrument domains by Apgar score at 5 min, British Columbia, Canada.
Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min and rate ratios for developmental vulnerability among singleton term live births, British Columbia, Canada
In total, 3644 (2.5%) children had special needs (table 3). The proportion of children with special needs increased linearly with decreasing 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores (p for trend<0.001). Compared with children who had a 1 min Apgar score of 10, those with an Apgar score of 2 at 1 min had significantly higher adjusted rates of having special needs (aRR 1.72, 95% CI 1.19 to 2.48), while those with an Apgar score of 5 at 1 min had 1.39 times higher rate of having special needs (95% CI 1.05 to 1.85). Children with 5 min Apgar scores in the 1–8 range had higher adjusted rates for having special needs, which consistently increased with decreasing 5 min Apgar score values: from 1.20 in children with an Apgar score of 8 at 5 min to 5.13 among those with an Apgar score of 1 at 5 min. The aRRs for having special needs among children with 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores in the 0–3 range had wide 95% CIs because of small numbers of children in these categories.
Apgar score at 1 and 5 min and rate ratios for special needs status among singleton term live births in British Columbia, Canada
Table 4 presents rates of developmental vulnerability in relation to changes in Apgar score from 1 to 5 min, among children whose 1 min Apgar score was in the normal range (7–10). Among children with a 1 min Apgar score of 7, the rate of developmental vulnerability decreased in a dose–response manner with greater improvement in the Apgar score from 1 to 5 min (p value for dose response=0.02). Larger reductions in developmental vulnerability with greater improvements in 1 min to 5 min Apgar scores were also evident among children with a 1 min Apgar score of 9 (p value for trend=0.009) but not among children with a 1 min Apgar score of 8 (p value for trend=0.36). Children with an Apgar score of 9 at 1 min and 9 at 5 min had higher rates of developmental vulnerability compared with those who had Apgar scores of 9 at 1 min and 10 at 5 min (aRR 1.03, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.05). Furthermore, compared with children who had Apgar scores of 10 at both 1 and 5 min, children whose 1 min Apgar score decreased from 10 to a 5 min Apgar score of <10, had 1.53 times the rate of developmental vulnerability (aRR 1.53, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.17).
Rate ratios for developmental vulnerability according to the combination of Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min, singleton term live births, British Columbia, Canada
In this population-based study, we found graded, continuously increasing risks of developmental vulnerability and special needs at 5 years of age with decreasing 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores. A low Apgar score at 5 min was more strongly associated with developmental vulnerability and special needs than a low Apgar score at 1 min. In particular, children with ‘normal’ 5 min Apgar scores of 7, 8 and 9 were more likely to have developmental vulnerability compared with children with 5 min Apgar scores of 10. Similarly, children who had Apgar scores of 7 or 8 at 5 min had higher risks of having special needs compared with those with a 5 min Apgar score of 10. Furthermore, children with a 1 min Apgar score in the normal range (7–10) had an increased risk of developmental vulnerability, if their Apgar score at 5 min was <10. Particularly, noteworthy was a reduction in the Apgar score from 10 at 1 min to 7–9 at 5 min, as this substantially increased the risk of developmental vulnerability.
Our results confirm previous findings from a smaller cohort, which showed that developmental adversity extended in a linear fashion across the full range of Apgar scores.13 Both research and clinical practice generally emphasise the increased risks of adverse outcomes associated with very low and less common Apgar scores (ie, <7 or <4). Our results suggest that the negative association between Apgar score and developmental adversity or special needs extends across the full range of scores. Consistent with our findings, previous studies have shown a significant linear relationship between each one-point decrease in 5 min and 10 min Apgar scores and increasing risk of epilepsy, cerebral palsy and needing education in a special school.12 14 While profound perinatal events can cause death or obvious neurological deficits, milder insults may sometimes cause subtle cognitive impairment only detectable as the child grows older and apparent only at a population level.
Our study also showed that changes in Apgar scores from 1 to 5 min were associated with developmental vulnerability. This is in agreement with previous studies showing that changes in Apgar scores immediately after birth influence risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy.12 15 16 To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that examined risks of developmental adversity in relation to changes in Apgar scores from 1 to 5 min. Current guidelines define ‘normal’ Apgar scores as 7 or more at 1 min and 8 or more at 5 min, indicating that the baby does not require assistance if scores are within these ranges.33 However, our results reveal that lower scores within the normal range (7–9) and even a slight reduction in score from 10 at 1 min to 9 at 5 min are both associated with a significant increase in the risk of developmental vulnerability. Similarly, infants who have low Apgar scores for prolonged, or even brief periods are reported to have a higher risk of poor IQ scores at age 18, even if the infants recover subsequently.6 The higher developmental vulnerability observed among infants whose optimal Apgar score (of 10) at 1 min falls with time after birth may be important clinically; such a progression may indicate problems with physiological circulatory, respiratory or central nervous system changes that follow delivery. Deterioration in the Apgar score immediately after birth, therefore, warrants re-evaluation of the infant and close clinical scrutiny in order to exclude congenital abnormalities and drug-induced depression of the central nervous system.
The strengths of our study included the ability to access comprehensive health-related and education-related databases at the population level. By using a teacher-reported instrument, no reliance was placed on parent or self-report of developmental health. Nonetheless, there may be some individual differences in teachers’ ability to evaluate developmental health on the EDI.25 Further, our study was restricted to the comparatively healthy subset of all term live births, as children with severe disabilities may not have enrolled in kindergarten or may have enrolled in special needs schools. Furthermore, although the EDI has broad coverage across British Columbia, it is collected less frequently in independent schools (30% coverage). We recognise that the Apgar score as recorded in medical charts represents routine clinical practice,34 and is prone to interobserver variability,34 specifically in intubated newborn babies.35 However, the quality of Apgar score values should not differ between children with and without subsequent diagnosed developmental vulnerability. Nevertheless, measurement errors inherent in routinely recorded Apgar scores (and possibly the EDI) may potentially explain the lack of an evident dose–response relationship between Apgar scores and developmental vulnerability. Finally, we acknowledge that the incidence of adverse outcomes in the setting of normal Apgar scores is rare and a low Apgar in the normal range is a poor predictor of developmental vulnerability for the individual infant.
In summary, our study showed that the risk of developmental vulnerability and special needs at 5 years of age was inversely associated with 1 min and 5 min Apgar scores across their entire range. Furthermore, improvements in Apgar scores between 1 and 5 min among children with a 1 min Apgar score of 7–9 were associated with a lower risk of developmental vulnerability. These results provide clinicians with valuable prognostic information and the justification to carefully monitor infants who are even mildly compromised at 1 and 5 min. Future studies should examine the underlying mechanism by which Apgar scores in the normal range could influence long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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Contributors NR conceptualised and designed the study, analysed the data, drafted the initial manuscript and finalised the manuscript based on co-authors' feedback. She had full access to all the data used in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. SC, MP, KT and SL reviewed and commented on the initial and final analyses, provided feedback on the initial draft of the manuscript and approved the final version of the manuscript. KJ assisted with conceptualisation and design of the study, reviewed and commented on the initial and final analyses, provided feedback on the initial draft of the manuscript and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Funding NR is supported by a postdoctoral fellowship award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). KJ is supported by the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.
Disclaimer All inferences, opinions and conclusions drawn in this journal article are those of the authors and do not reflect the opinions or policies of the data steward(s).
Ethics approval The University of British Columbia’s Clinical Research Ethics Board approved the study.
Data sharing statement No additional data are available.
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Grimmer & Grimmer: Death Done Us (part 1)
October 30, 2015 November 2, 2015 Connor
The room was thick with anticipation. This was, in many ways, our last hope. My partner raised his shaking hand, aimed right at me, took a deep breath, and squeezed the trigger . . .
I guess I need to go back a few days for this to make any sense.
The window on the door should have said Grimmer & Grimmer, P.I. but instead it read Johnson Lumber Comp— in spray painted stencil letters across the plywood. I guess it should have been a window, too, but that had just been shattered by—well, let’s call her a pretty dame with a voice to die for. That sounds suitably noire. That’s another story, though.
In my defense, even solid things are sort of windows when you’re a ghost. Which I am. And particularly when you’re shifted down spectrum, which I was. Hovering about at lower energy levels is always a bit easier, in case seemed a little opaque. Yes, that was a joke. I firmly believe that just because you’re dead doesn’t mean your sense of humor has to die with you. I was, just then, when this story begins, watching my partner struggle to open a bottle cheap whiskey with his unsteady hands. It’s one thing he’s got on me, the ability to actually interact with non-electronic physical gadgets and doodads.
“Come on,” he groaned. He struggled with it for almost a minute, as I watched in silence. Finally, he shrugged and broke the bottle off at the neck. I was impressed; he’s not usually coordinated enough to pull something like that off.
“You’re not supposed to do that,” I told him. “Might swallow some broken glass.”
“Shhhuddup,” he slurred at me. He tipped the bottle up and began chugging. He stopped when the bottle was empty.
“Godamnit,” he growled.
“Nothing?” I asked.
“Notadamnthing.”
“Oh well, we’ll think of something,” I assured him. “Now, get to the bathroom, you’re leaking.”
He looked down, “Chrissht. Need to shtitch theesh up.”
A small whiskey fountain had erupted from one of the half dozen unhealed bullet holes in his chest. He put the bottle under the flow, and managed to capture a good portion of it.
“Ugh, don’t do that, it’s disgusting” I said. “Besides it’s not working. And, really, disgusting. I don’t even have a stomach and you’re making me queasy.”
Whiskey began spurting out two more of the holes. Z. gave up, slamming the half-full bottle down on the desk.
“Shhhhhht,” he cursed, and lurched to the door. After a few fumbling seconds he got it open and stumbled down the hall in a sad mockery of unattainable drunkenness.
Moments after Z. made his exit, a man in an Armani suit walked through the door. It was tailored to fit, but of a cut suggesting the man was much younger and fitter in the confines of his mind than the confines his suit. He looked around with a dubious expression, taking in the plywood over the door, and clearly weighing it against the shelf of expensive whiskey that wrapped around the room.
“Er. Hello?” he asked, peering around.
“Can I help you, sir?” I responded.
He let out a small shriek. It wanted to be a big shriek, but he cut it off before it could really get any momentum going.
“Sorry,” I said, remembering I’d drifted into the infrared, and shifted up-spectrum, into the visible range. I couldn’t see through the walls anymore, but that hardly mattered. “I forgot you couldn’t see me.”
He took a deep breath. His nostrils flared and he wrinkled his nose.
“I say,” he said, “are you drunk?”
“No,” I lamented. “Not since I died.”
“Ah.” He glanced at the bottle at the desk. “Well, I guess that’s one thing I’ve got over you people.”
Yes, he said it. You people.
He picked a tumbler up off the desk and poured whiskey from the bottle. He held the glass up to the light slanting in through the offices one tiny window, checking for broken glass.
“You might want to skip that whiskey, sir,” I suggested.
He scowled at me. “I don’t need someone goddamned peel telling me whether or not I need a drink. . . sir.”
With that he tipped the glass back and drained it. His eyes narrowed and he scowled.
“Why did you just turn green?” he asked me, glancing back down at the glass in distaste.
“A residual sympathetic psychological response,” I explained. “And we prefer ‘post living’ to ‘peel’ if it’s all the same to you.”
“It isn’t.” The man turned his scowl from the glass up to me. “I know you guys are the ‘new normal’ and all since all that stuff went down, but that doesn’t mean it’s not creepy and wrong. Also, this whiskey is terrible. Twice-filtered my ass.”
“Thrice filtered, technically,” I informed him.
“Uh. Never mind. If you don’t like us, what are you doing here, exactly?”
“I have a job for you that, unfortunately, a real person is entirely unqualified for.”
“And why would I take the job?”
He glanced around. “You need the money.”
I stared at him for a long time. Bastard had a point, and there was no denying it. Just because you’re dead doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay rent these days.
“Fine,” I said. “Pour yourself another glass and tell me what you need done.”
“It’s about my dead wife,” he explained. “She’s gotten really clingy since she passed away . . .”
Half an hour later, the man was gone, his deposit remained in a manila envelope on the desk, and he’d written an address on a notepad. And Z. still wasn’t back. Probably off sulking somewhere. This created something of a problem for me, obviously, since I couldn’t put the cash away or close the door on my own. We needed an office assistant, but assistants cost money. I had to just hope Z. came back before someone helped themselves to the contents of envelope. And the office.
One thing ghosts can do, thankfully, is muster enough EM energy to operate touch screens. I waved my hand over our office set, and a holoscreen blinked to life. I hit the “Record” button on the little floating UI.
“Hey Z.,” I dictated. “some asshole came by an hired me to tail his partially-deceased wife. Apparently, she isn’t on board with the, ’til death do us’ bit, and the real people—his words, not mine—who he’s hired haven’t been able to follow her through walls and things.” I allowed myself a moment of satisfaction. “Apparently she’s taken to floating in the air above his bed when he’s with his mistresses and offering constructive criticism. I understand it kills the mood. I’m supposed to look for anything to use against her for a restraining order in court. And, if possible, serve notice regarding a divorce hearing. Put the money in the drawer, please. Or shamble on over to the bank if you’re feeling up to it. G. out.”
I hit the bricks. And continued right through them.
Say what you will about discorporeal experience, it does have perks. I drifted by a group of pretty young women who shot me nervous glances. One of them who was a bit more up on the way of things shot me a slightly scandalized look, and covered her breasts. That bit about seeing through solid objects does apply to clothing, you know. Like I said, perks.
My living self used to dream about having a superpower that let him see through shirts. He’d be rolling in his grave, if he knew. Or if he’d made it to his grave, for that matter. The complications really outweigh the perks, to tell the truth.
I drifted on down towards the Four Seasons, where his wife was, supposedly, staying. Where she was running up a hefty tab, anyway. I considered trying to sneak in, but I didn’t doubt a swanky joint like this one had some sort of ghost-alarm installed. I went in the front doors. These upper crust hotels take guest privacy—and ghost privacy—seriously. The lobby was empty, except for a man in a khaki jumpsuit, moving from plant to plant with some sort of mister or sprayer, and a young woman who had to be the receptionist.
“Hello, young lady,” I said to the receptionist. She was a pretty girl. Vietnamese, maybe, or Cambodian. She had delicate features, slightly too thin for conventional beauty, like her face had been caught in vice at some point.
She flashed me a genuine grin that made her tens times prettier, and asked, “Checking in, sir?”
“Afraid not, Miss,” I said. “Just looking in on an acquaintance who’s set up a long-term residence here. If you just point me towards her room, I’ll—“
The young woman’s smile vanished like, well, you know, a ghost. I couldn’t see her heart, but I could see the blood start to rush through her arteries. Was she scared, or angry? “You’re working for Bill Preston, aren’t you?”
Angry. Damn. I’d been hoping she’d see me, a ghost, and just assume we all knew each other. I held up my hands, and in them the ghost of my old Private Investigator’s license. “You got me. I’m a P.I. I was hired to find her.”
“You brought your license through with you?” she asked, sounding surprised. Which meant she knew enough about our side of the street to know it was weird.
“It was the first thing I manifested,” I confirmed.
“The first thing? Before clothes?”
“Even before the hat,” I confirmed.
“My gramps didn’t even bother manifesting clothes for a month.” She gave me a pained look. “You must take your job very seriously.”
“It’s one of two things I take seriously.”
“What’s the other?”
“Attempted alcoholism.”
“Attempted?”
“I hold liquids about as well as upside down bucket.”
I glanced again at plant-mister guy, taking careful note of the aerosolizing sprayer, and decided he was too far away to overhear us. One nice thing about people is once they’re talking, it’s easy to keep them talking. I took a stab in the dark. “I sense you’re not a fan of Mr. Preston, though?”
She shook her head. “Guy’s a pig. And a corporealist, you know,” she shot me a significant glance. “When I told him my Gramps was playing at being some sort of ancestral guardian spirit, he lectured me for about ten years on how we were all going to hell.” She waved her hands in the air. She was wearing one of those heavy-element woven undergarments ghosts can’t see through, but they still looked . . . perky. “I was like ‘Goddamnit man, look at me! I’m Vietnamese!’ I’m a Buddhist. . . Besides, it’s like, really? When exactly? Not when we die, obviously, because my very dead grandfather lectured me on the importance of finding a man to help me carry on the bloodline over dinner last night. It’s like,” she threw her hands up, “uhhggh! Why the hell are you working with a guy like that?”
“Why are you working somewhere you have to work with people like him?” I countered.
“Fair enough,” she admitted, fanning imaginary bills with her thumb. “All about the Benjamin’s, right?”
“And he will not shut up about it,” I muttered.
She looked up, sharply, “What was that?”
“Uh, never mind,” I told her. “Point is, I need the money, and, ass that he may be, Mr. Preston is within his rights to serve papers—“
“—something you can’t do, by the way—“
“—and saying that doesn’t strike you a bit bigoted—“ I began, only to be cut off by her upraised hand snapping closed right in front of my face.
“—Uh-uh, don’t try to pull the ghost card on me here, spy-boy.”
“Fine. I have been hired to give verbal notice, on account of how the fleshy hirelings are having some trouble.”
She smirked, “Damn straight they were! Victoria is—“ she paused, considering. “Was? Is? Was and is,” she settled on, with an air of someone who’s figured out a tough riddle, “a damned smart lady. Who I happen to like, so why would I help you?”
“Well, I may have let Bill drink whiskey that had recently passed through a zombie this morning.”
She choked, made an exaggerated blegh motion, then said, “Oh, that’s awful. I may have to like you after all.” She stared at me, considering. “Okay, so she slipped the maintenance guys some cash to disable the PolterGuard across her balcony. She’s been coming and going right off the thirtieth floor the whole time.”
I winced. A PolterGuard screen? I was expecting something one step above a circle of salt. PolterGuard is serious stuff, a charged ionic field tuned to the adaptive wave phases of a whole host of post-living entities—good thing I hadn’t tried to sneak in, that would have hurt.
“Why are you telling me this?” I asked.
She smiled. “Well, for one thing, I think she needs to deal with this. Move on. For another thing, I think you’re sort of charming in your way, with that whole Sam Spade thing you’re going for.” That took me aback. I’d always wanted to dress this way, but it was too ridiculous for a living body. It’s not all that strange to meet a woman who’s into ghosts, mind you. I blame Patrick Swayze. Still, she hadn’t given off the usual Morticia vibe. . . suddenly I knew where this was going. “And, third off,” she leaned forward, whispering, “I think there’s more to this than meets the eye, and I need a favor. I think Victoria might be in real trouble.”
I realized, after a moment, that she was flirting for appearance, setting up an excuse to whisper, and maybe meet up later. She was so close that little wisps of her fine black hair were blowing through me. I felt a pang of loss. She looked like the sort of girl who would smell of strawberries, whose soft lips would be cool at first touch and burning hot by the next.
“Information for a favor?”
She nodded, and leaned even closer, feigning an intimate demeanor. At this angle, though, I could see the ghost image of her heart racing. The girl was either very excited, or terrified.
“I’m off at six. Her balcony is on the west side of the hotel, thirtieth floor, third from the left, as you face it. Oh, and do avoid the guards, they have ghost guns.”
I think it says something about our species that it took eleven months, two weeks, and nine days, after the first confirmation of the Event and ghostkind, for them to invent a gun that could shoot us. Not kill us, precisely, so far, but scatter things around for a bit.
“Thanks,” I said. “And at six?”
“Buy you a drink?” she asked. Probably only a little maliciously. “I’ll meet you in the hotel bar.”
What the hell? I leaned forward in a way I hoped also seemed flirtatious, and said, “Looking forward to it.”
She stiffened for half a second, then nodded slightly. A wicked smile played across her features, and she leaned just a little into me, understand I’m not using a colloquialism here, and closed her eyes, letting out a throaty whisper, “I hear ghosts can do, mmmm, interesting things, to a woman.”
Did you ever have a pretty girl say something to you, and then freeze, wishing you could just vanish? Well, ghosts can. So I did. I actually think it was pretty smooth. When she opened her eyes, she glanced around, past me, and, truly, through me. Then she smirked and hummed her way back behind the reception desk.
It was definitely smoother than blurting out the truth, “Yeah, I’ve heard that, too, but I have zero idea how it’s done, despite exhaustive web searches on the subject,” which was my second option. I was just as glad I’d left that unsaid.
I nodded to myself, and left the hotel, shifting up spectrum, out of the normal visual range—I can turn complete transparent to the whole spectrum, but, of course, then I can’t see anything at all, so it’s easier to just wobble out of the range vanilla humans can spot—circling to the west side at what I felt was a safe distance from anything that would disperse me over half the town.
Then I looked up.
Remember when I said the perks weren’t worth it? Even measured against booze, and scent of strawberries I’d never smell, lips I’d never feel . . . there’s one thing that makes it all worth it. I took an entirely unnecessary leap, and I flew.
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Donna Merrill says:
Hi Connor,
As a woman who is into parapsychology, esp, etc. I sure did enjoy this story and I’m off to part 2, which is originally where I met you. See you there in a few…..
-Donna
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Climate-Gate at 10
10 Years ago, emails hacked from a climate research center, were selectively edited and released strategically to a credulous, ignorant and click-seeking media.
Sound familiar? I think it was the opening shot in the global fossil oligarchy’s war on democracy.
The email that appeared on Phil Jones’s computer screen in November 2009 was succinct. “Just a quick note to encourage you to shoot yourself in the head,” it said. “Don’t waste any more time. Do it today. It is truly the greatest contribution to mankind that you will ever make.”
Nor was it very different from the other emails that were arriving in Jones’s inbox. Others described the climate scientist as the scum of the earth. Some authors promised to kill him themselves. Most of the messages were riddled with obscenities. All made troubling reading.
As to the cause of this outpouring of hatred, that was straightforward. Jones headed the University of East Anglia’s Climate Research Unit, from which a tranche of emails had just been hacked and made public. These, it was claimed, showed that he and fellow researchers were faking the evidence that suggested our planet was heating up dangerously.
The affair was dubbed Climategate by those who deny the existence of global warming and it remains one of modern society’s most troubling affairs. Many observers believe it helped delay measures that might have slowed climate change and given humanity more time to cut atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, its key cause.
Climategate marks its 10th anniversary this month – an opportune moment to reflect on just how serious was its impact on society, and to look at the effect it had on those who were trying to stop Earth from being ravaged by rising seas, spreading deserts, disappearing coral reefs and suffocating heat.
At the time, climate-change deniers were desperate to find ways to undermine the idea that global warming was real, and as Jones’s unit had provided key data that supported this notion – by showing how land temperatures on Earth had been rising sharply in recent decades – his work was considered fair game. So they responded gleefully by ransacking his hacked emails for signs he may have been fiddling results and asserted, in blogs, they had found telltale signs.
These claims were then picked up by media outlets hostile to global warming. “Scientist in climate cover-up told to quit” ran one headline. “Scientists broke law by hiding climate data”, claimed another.
Subsequent investigations by journalists showed these claims were unsupportable, however. Guardian writer Fred Pearce studied the leaked emails and produced a book, The Climate Files, from his research. “Have the Climategate revelations undermined the case that we are experiencing made-made climate change? Absolutely not,” says Pearce. “Nothing uncovered in the emails destroys the argument that humans are warming the planet.”
Pearce was writing for the eco-friendly Guardian, but his views were supported by many others, such as Mike Hanlon, former science editor of the Daily Mail. “Scratch and sniff as we did, there was no smoking gun, no line that would show that there had been a conspiracy to fabricate a great untruth,” he said later. Thus, from the Guardian to the Daily Mail, the notion that Climategate represented “the worst scientific scandal of a generation” – as one UK newspaper had claimed – was found in the end to be unsupportable.
This point is emphasised by Fiona Fox, head of the UK’s Science Media Centre. “British climate science was subjected to huge scrutiny by the world’s best journalists and it stood up to the test. If you look at where we are now in terms of public trust in climate science, it’s hard to sustain the argument that Climategate was fatally damaging to the field.
Was it fatally damaging to the planet? Stay tuned.
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terry123a Says:
There is a tiny problem, NOAA ocean rise trends on land not sinking, Relative Sea Level Trend 170-092 Tower Pier, UK is one example, zero ocean rise since about 1950. Either Tower pier is rising or the ocean is not.
It would help a lot if people like Mann were able to explain this tiny problem when they make their predictions instead of ignoring the data which does not agree with their hypothesis.
Frank Price Says:
terry123a: The tiny problem is that you’re falling victim to confirmation bias; this is classic cherry-picking. I don’t know what’s going on at Tower Pier, but there’s lots of noise in sea level rise (SLR) data. Land in Greenland & Iceland is rising & measured sea level dropping because the loss of the weight of ice no longer depresses Earth’s crust. This effect will reach as far as parts of Norway & Scotland. In Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, groundwater extraction is lowering land level, exacerbating SLR. Overall average is SLR, moderated or worsened by local situation. There is no question that SLR effects are increasing & will make many coastal areas uninhabitable, with cascading effects on migration of people, changes in food supplies, economic losses, social instability, & more.
jimbills Says:
Confirmation bias allows someone to see their own preferred results from the data:
He’s excluding the the 95% confidence interval in the graph and just looking at the 1950s and now from his own individual perspective and calling it ‘zero ocean level rise since 1950’.
All sea level is local.
Let’s see that again: All sea level is local
There are a number of factors that determine a coast area’s sea level and changes:
– Different mass distributions gravitationally attract seawater differently. [Ice mass loss in Greenland, say, will lower local sea level. See image at bottom.]
– Long term isostatic rebound of the planetary crust changes local height (e.g., Scandanavia slowly rising, Maryland slowly lowering).
– Coastal buildup/slump of unlithified coastland, whether gaining or losing sediment.
– Land over magma chambers (parts of Italian coastline are the geological equivalent of a trampoline).
– Changes in ocean currents (US east coast sea level rises as the Gulf Stream collapses)
– Increase of overall ocean volume from land ice melting.
– Increase of overall ocean volume from thermal expansion.
Here’s a simplified explanation
“terry123a” is just the same old denier (or POE) that has been visiting Crock for some time—under a new handle—-there is undoubtedly a “123b” and “123c” waiting to replace him when he wears out his welcome this time
grindupbaker Says:
Global sea level rise isn’t measured relative to the coast at any place, rather obviously. Global sea level rise is measured relative to the centre of planet Earth, for obvious geologic reasons. Colour-coded pictorials are available for any person who is interested in that aspect of the science, which obviously doesn’t include you so this comment is for others who might not have known.
mboli Says:
That truly is a tiny problem!
doldrom Says:
“Have the Climategate revelations undermined the case that we are experiencing made-made climate change? Absolutely not,”
Substantively Fred Pearce is right. But in the court of public opinion, this is one of the zombies that refuses to die, and it remains enormously influential.
indy222 Says:
In Monterey Bay, California, at the center (Moss Landing), “sea level” is rising in part because the land is falling. While also in Monterey Bay, at the Santa Cruz and Monterey ends, sea level rise is slower because the land is rising. All from land motion related to the San Andreas fault motions. Yes, sea level is local This nonsense about this pier or that is about as authoritative as an idiot senator throwing a snowball at Obama to prove climate change is a hoax.
Another article in the Guardian about it:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/14/climategate-science-of-a-scandal-review-the-hack-that-cursed-our-planet
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Blockchain Launches Institutional-Grade Crypto Trading Platform
Blockchain, the provider of one of the world’s most widely used cryptocurrency wallets, announced the launch of its new, institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading platform on July 30, 2019.
Called The PIT, the platform aims to fill “the void for a reliable, fast, and liquid marketplace,” Blockchain said in a press release, and is targeted at both retail and institutional investors.
According to Peter Smith, co-founder and CEO of Blockchain, the company intends to address what he calls the current “outdated, broken” crypto exchange market, and deliver the performance that today’s traders demand, as quoted in the release.
“We set out to build something better, a product that would not only clear up these common headaches, but one that we would be excited to use. An exchange that would redefine speed, reliability, and liquidity for each and every crypto believer around the world,” Smith wrote in an accompanying blog post. “We’ve now created the world’s fastest crypto exchange, clocking in at 40 microseconds per trade, capable of executing millions of orders per second.”
SegWit Enabled, Noncustodial Wallets
According to Marco Santori, president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, one of The PIT’s keys features is Blockchain Connect, which allows Blockchain Wallet users to link and transfer crypto to and from their PIT trading account seamlessly.
“Blockchain Connect [is] a hyper-fast link to your self-custodied Blockchain wallet,” Santori wrote in a Twitter thread. “It addresses crypto’s greatest historical challenge: custody.”
Centralized crypto exchanges are prone to hacks, thefts, fraud and mismanagement, and while decentralized exchanges (DEXs) attempt to address this issue, today’s DEXs are slow, shallow and hard to use, Santori said.
With Blockchain Connect, users will no longer have to move their crypto back and forth between centralized exchanges and their self-custodied Blockchain Wallets.
“Blockchain Connect is a simple, one-click process to move your coins off-exchange and into your self-custodied wallet where only you know your private keys and the exchange can’t lose your crypto,” per Santori. “When you’re ready to trade, one click moves the coins back into The PIT.”
He also noted that The PIT supports SegWit, which may help with the speed and cost of transactions.
Architects and Specs
The PIT is the result of a year-long effort led by a team of veterans from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), TD Ameritrade, Google, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Interactive Brokers and Revolut.
Tom Haller, former chief software architect for trading systems at the NYSE, was put in charge of the development of the exchange’s matching engine, Mercury, “the fastest matching engine in crypto,” the company claims in another blog post.
In the press release, Haller says that unlike most cryptocurrency exchanges that run alongside slow consumer applications in the cloud, The PIT “leverages best practices from Wall Street to facilitate rapid, efficient, and high-quality trade execution at HFT [high-frequency trading] speeds.”
Blockchain said The PIT is launching with the support of a group of leading market makers to provide constant liquidity, and a global banking network to facilitate deposits, withdrawals and fiat-to-crypto trading in USD, EUR and GBP.
The exchange will begin with 26 trading pairs of fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto, with initial assets including BTC, ETH, BCH, LTC, USDT and PAX. It plans to add more tokens, pairs and products soon.
The PIT is operated by Blockchain’s U.K. entity, Blockchain Access UK LTD, according to its Terms of Use. Bitcoin Magazine reached out to Blockchain for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.
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Jackie is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker living overseas in Bahrain. In her previous career, she was a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy but nowadays has a ton of fun writing and making horror films. She has championed female representation in Stephen King adaptations for The Mary Sue, given advice on working in the entertainment industry for Ms. In The Biz, and contributed an essay on Ida May Park for the book “When Women Wrote Hollywood: Essays on Female Screenwriters in the Early Film Industry.” She has a BS from MIT and an MFA in TV and Screenwriting from Stephens College. Her script U-666 took home Best Un-produced Screenplay at Screamfest 2017 and she's nearing the end of post-production on her latest film Beachworld, adapted from a Stephen King Dollar Baby short story. She misses Los Angeles dearly, but loves having time to write and building a life with her Navy spouse Jon and rescue pup Maxie.
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'Today's about celebrating': Iconic Cup taken to Humboldt and Broncos crash site
Kevin Mitchell, Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Updated: August 24, 2018 3:26 PM MDT
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Chandler Stephenson, a forward with the NHL champion Washington Capitals, promised to bring the Cup to Humboldt to recognize the community's strength and resilience.
HUMBOLDT — The crowd snaked along three sides of the Humboldt Uniplex, down a long hallway, and into a large room.
The Stanley Cup was there, and so was Washington Capitals’ forward Chandler Stephenson, who brought it into town. Humboldt celebrated hockey on Friday, just over four months after a crash on April 6 killed 16 people on the Humboldt Broncos’ bus.
“Nothing can replace a life,” Stephenson told reporters. “You just try to help out as much as you can.”
So he greeted each person as the line moved up – hundreds, then thousands. A baby sat in the cup. Kids touched it, with Stephenson’s encouragement. Seniors, some seeing the storied trophy for the first time, admired it.
“There’s been a lot of sadness in this rink,” said new Broncos’ president Jamie Brockman. “Today’s about celebrating and moving forward.”
The Broncos move into training camp Friday at 5 p.m. And from there, they’ll get ready for a hockey season unlike any other.
Long-time NHL player Scott Hartnell was among the NHLers on hand for the festivities.
“Driving these roads up here, it was kind of hard not to think, at every intersection, replaying … you’ve seen pictures and things like that of the accident, so it was a very quiet ride up here this morning,” Hartnell said. “But it’s a lot of great memories, too. You eventually have to move on, and take steps in a different direction. This is a big few weeks for the team. They’ve got training camp coming up, and I’m sure the rink will be packed every game this year to move on and start making new memories.”
Earlier in the day, a quiet visit to the rural highway crossing where the Broncos team bus and a transport truck collided took place. A tweet from Philip Pritchard, official keeper of the trophy, shows the Cup sitting in the middle of a makeshift memorial composed of hockey sticks, crosses, flowers and flags.
“While their Stanley Cup dreams went unfulfilled, we thought we’d bring Stanley to them,” read Pritchard’s tweet.
“That means so much to me,” said Kaleb Dahlgren, one of the 13 players who survived. “I know those people that lost their lives there would really appreciate that. I appreciate it too.
“It’s nice to honour that and it really does mean a lot.”
The Stanley Cup visits the Humboldt Broncos crash site on Aug. 24, 2018. The Cup was brought to the site by Philip Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup. He was in Saskatchewan as part of Humboldt Hockey Day and he tweeted out photos of the NHL championship trophy at the crash site alongside messages of hope for the community. “While their Stanley Cup dreams went unfulfilled, we thought we’d bring Stanley to them,” he tweeted. (Philip Pritchard/https://twitter.com/keeperofthecup)
Some of the survivors met privately with Stephenson before the Cup was introduced to the public.
“It’s tough … listening to some of the parents,” he said afterwards. “It’s tough to talk to them (to) … give your condolences.”
Stephenson, originally from Saskatoon and wearing a green “Humboldt Strong” T-shirt, was escorted by the RCMP as he carried the Cup into Humboldt’s Elgar Petersen Arena.
A selection of different games and activities along with a giant blowup Broncos jersey were on display outside the rink.
Stephenson was joined by more than a dozen current and former professional players for Humboldt Hockey Day.
It was organized by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association to celebrate the city of 6,000.
Two of Stephenson’s friends — Dahlgren and Brayden Camrud — were among the survivors.
Dahlgren said he heard from Stephenson soon after Washington beat the Vegas Golden Knights last spring to win the Cup for the first time.
“When Chandler won the thing, the first thing he texted was, ’You’re coming to Humboldt with me,’ and right there I was like, ’Wow! OK! Let’s do this, Chandler.’
“So to be here now and have this celebration and help Humboldt heal is something special,” Dahlgren said. “That’s really nice of Chandler and everybody that’s coming out from the NHL.
“Everybody in the community is loving this and this is going to be a great event for sure.”
The Broncos were on their way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game when the crash occurred April 6.
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who was driving the truck, was not injured.
He is charged with 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily injury.
RCMP have said they will not release any details of the investigation or what they believe happened. The only thing the Mounties have said to this point is that the truck was in the intersection when the collision occurred.
— With Canadian Press files
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The Stanley Cup visits the Humboldt Broncos crash site on Aug. 24, 2018. The Cup was brought to the site by Philip Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup. He was in Saskatchewan as part of Humboldt Hockey Day and he tweeted out photos of the NHL championship trophy at the crash site alongside messages of hope for the community. “While their Stanley Cup dreams went unfulfilled, we thought we’d bring Stanley to them,” he tweeted. (Philip Pritchard/https://twitter.com/keeperofthecup) Saskatoon
Washington Capitals left wing Chandler Stephenson interacts with a young fan during the Humboldt Hockey Day event in Humboldt, Sask., Friday, August 24, 2018. Kayle Neis / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Washington Capitals left wing Chandler Stephenson stands beside the Stanley Cup during the Humboldt Hockey Day event in Humboldt, Sask., Friday, August 24, 2018. Kayle Neis / THE CANADIAN PRESS
A young hockey fan takes a look at the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit during the Humboldt Hockey Day event in Humboldt, Sask., Friday, August 24, 2018. Kayle Neis / THE CANADIAN PRESS
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José-María Cundín
Born in Bilbao, Basque Country, (Spain) in 1938, José-María Cundín's professional trajectory expands more than a half century. Esteemed as an outstanding advocate of the historical Avant Garde in his native Basque Country, his first one-man show was in Bogota, Colombia, where he lived during the '5Os and created wide-ranging projects.
Cundín established residence in the United States in 1958 in New York. Before settling in New Orleans in 1964, where he is regarded with renown, he worked in Paris and Bruges, Belgium. In the ‘70’s he spent long periods working and teaching in Mexico.
Cundín's paintings and sculptures are in numerous Corporate and Private collections in Europe (including Spain, France, England, Germany and Belgium) and the Americas (the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia) and his works hang in these Institutions: Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao; ARTIUM, (Contemporary Art Museum), Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain; Museo de Zea, Medellin, Colombia; New Orleans Museum of Art; and Johnson & Wales University.
Presently he resides and works in Folsom, Louisiana
2017 –CALLAN CONTEMPORARY, New Orleans, LA “THE SUPREME LEADER AND RELATED SCENES”
2016 – MACAYA GALLERY, Miami, FL “PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE”
2016 – IMPERIAL CALCASIUE MUSEUM, Lake Charles, LA “PANOPTICON”
2016 – CALLAN CONTEMPORARY, New Orleans “A BASQUE REVIEW (de Profundis)
2014 - IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM, Lake Charles, LA “NOVISIMO PASTELARIO VASCO, NPV (Paintings) and PISCIS: A Marine Bestiary (Sculpture)
2013 - Exhibits his unique limited edition engraving of the “UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE”, City Hall, Mandeville, LA
2012 - CALLAN CONTEMPORARY, New Orleans “OPUS CONCAVA”
2012 - ST.TAMMANY ARTS ASSOCIATION, Covington, LA “THE BASQUE SYNDROME: An Impertinent Selection of works”
2010 - GALLERY BIENVENU, New Orleans, LA “TWELVE ANTI-PORTRAITS”
2009 - GALERIE GIGI, New Orleans. A reportage of the artists’ unique engraving by hand of “THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES”
2009 - GALLERY BIENVENU, New Orleans, LA “FOLSOM BLUES, REDS AND YELLOWS: Portraits, Self-Portraits, Anti-Portraits, and Pseudo-Portraits”
2008 - GALLERY BIENVENU, New Orleans, LA “MACVLARIA: A Lyrical Interlude of Spots, Stains, and Blemishes”
2007 - GALLERY BIENVENU, New Orleans, LA “40 YEARS WANDERING THROUGH THE DESSERT” a Retrospective Show
2002 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans, USA. Presenting 3 Projects:
- “TWELVE EXTRAPOLATIONS ON THE AMERICAN FLAG"
- "EX-VOTOS: A BORDELLO’S REMEMBRANCE OF SOME STRUMPET OF MERIT
AND FAME”
- “THE OBELISTIC PRESENCES”
2001 - MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS, Annapolis, USA “THE RADIOACTIVE PORTRAIT OF MADAME CURIE AND OTHER PRESENCES”
2000 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans – “THE ANTHOLOGY OF THE INTIMIDATING ENTITIES”
1996 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans - "MORPHOGENISIS TOWARD A HERMETIC REPRESENTATION"
1993 - COMMENOZ GALELRY, Key Biscayne, USA – “LATEST PAINTINGS”
1992 - UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, Houston, TX. Represents Spain in the "QUINCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS"
1992 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans - “OPUS BARROCA”
1990 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans, USA "Movement Toward Abstraction"
1988 - ON FOUR GALLERY, New Orleans, USA “HOMAGE TO WILLIAM TELL”
1988 - GALERIA VANGUARDIA, Bilbao, Spain – “PROJECTO PARA UN BESTIARIO MARINO” (Polychrome Sculpture)
1983 - ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans – “BEASTS OF THE SEA” Marine Bestiary paintings
1980 - GALERIA SITIOS, Algorta, Spain
1979 - OLD WOODRING HOME, Lake Charles, LA, USA
1979 - BIENVILLE GALLERY, New Orleans, USA (Polychrome sculpture)
1978 - OVO DE IONGH, Houston, TX USA
1978 - Museo De Bellas Artes De Bilbao, Spain - "ENSAYO PARA UNA ICONOGRAPHIA LAICA”
1977 - Bienville Gallery, New Orleans “INDECENT EXPOSURES”
1977 - GALERIA ARABA, Vitoria, Spain
1975 - GALERIA LUZARO, Bilbao. Spain
1975 - GALERIA PECANINS, Barcelona, Spain
1974 - GALERIA PECANINS, Mexico City, Mexico
1973 - BIENVILLE GALLERY, New Orleans, USA -“THE TEMPTATIONS OF PALEMON EL ESTILITA”
1971 - BIENVILLE GALLERY, New Orleans, USA
1971 - DAVID GALLERY, Houston, TX. USA.
1971 - GALERIA GRISES, Bilbao, Spain – “Pinturas 1971”
SOLO SHOWS cont.
1970 - GALERIA ILLESCAS, Bilbao. Spain
1970 - GALERIA SEN, Madrid, Spain
1968 - SIMONNE STERN GALLERY, New Orleans – “JOURNEY WITH A MAD MONK”
1968 - DAVID GALLERY, Houston, TX
1968 - GALERIA GRISES, Bilbao, Spain – “LAS TRIBULACIONES DE ROSITA CAMARGO”
1967 - GALERIE SIMONNE STERN, New Orleans
1967 - ORLEANS GALLERY, New Orleans, USA
1966 - ORLEANS GALLERY, New Orleans – “THE JUBILEE OF ROSITA CAMARGO”
1964 - GALERIA ILLESCAS, Bilbao, Spain
1963 - SMITH GALLERY, Brussels, Belgium
1957 - CLUB DE PROFESSIONALES, Medellín, Colombia
1957 - SALA CULTURAL de la UNION ESPANOLA, Barranquilla, Colombia
1956 - SALA TEQUENDAMA, Bogota, Colombia
ACADEMY GALLERY, New Orleans – Participated in more than a dozen group shows between 1989 and 2011
2015 – CHRISTWOOD’S ATRIUM GALLERY, Covington, LA
2014 – ST. TAMMANY ARTS ASSOCIATION, Covington, LA
· 2009 - BARRISTER’S GALLERY, New Orleans – “THE MORBID ANATOMY CABINET”
· 2006 - BARRISTER'S GALLERY, New Orleans – “KATRINA YOU BITCH”
2005 - BARRISTER'S GALLERY, New Orleans - “HYDRIOTAPHIA”
2004 - BARRISTER'S GALLERY, New Orleans – “JAZZ FEST POSTER RECONSIDERED”
1995 - Represents Spain in the "1V SALON IBERO-AMERICANO DE BELLAS ARTES" Instituto Cultural Mexicano, Washington D.C. USA
1995 - CENTER GALLERY, Miami Dade Community College, Miami "HAND IN PLACE’
1995 - Academy Gallery, New Orleans. Presents “THE INFINITE SELF PORTRAIT” for THE SELF IMAGE exhibit.
1993 - Participates in FIART (Feria International de Arte), Bogota, Colombia
1992 - INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - “PRESENCIAS PLASTICAS”
1991 - MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART EXPOSITION, Miami, USA
1991 - "FIVE SCULTORS IN THE GARDEN" River Ridge, La USA
1990 - NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART - "ART IN BLOOM"
1985 - NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART – Presents a selection from his “MARINE BESTIARY” project
1984 - Galerie Simonne Stern, New Orleans - “INTRODUCTIONS V”
1984 - The Historic New Orleans Collection PORTRAITS SELDOM SEEN “with his painting "MUNICIPAL NOVENA: Nine Portraits of the Mayors of New Orleans”
1975 - CENTRO CULTURAL EL NEGROMANTE, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico “EXPOSICION DE MAESTROS”
1972 - GALERIE ILLESCAS, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain SCULPTURE
1970 - GALERIA DECAR, BILBAO, Basque Country, Spain -"ONCE PINTORES EN LA FIGURACION DE HOY" (Eleven Figurative Artists of Today)
1969 - PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES, Mexico City - "ARTISTAS VASCOS CONTEMPORANEOS" (Contemporary Basque Artists)
1969 - DORVAL MUSEUM OF ART, Dorval, Canada - "ARTISTAS CONTEMPORANEOS ESPANOLES" (Contemporary Spanish Artists)
2000 - Develops the project "MONUMENT FOR THE MARTYRS OF EL SALVADOR" for the campus of LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, USA
1997 - Creates the mural "THE TRANSIT OF GARGANTUA THROUGH BILBAO" for the Library of JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, North Miami, FL USA
1996 - Presentation of his work and development of the theme "COLLOQUY WITH AN ARTIST OF THE MILLENNIUM" in the LOWE ART MUSEUM, Miami, FL USA
1993 - Selected by "FLORIDA ARCHITECTURE" magazine for its’ FIRST ANNUAL MASTERS VERNISAGGE, Coconut Grove, FL USA
1991 - Public release of his project "LIMITED EDITION ENGRAVING OF THE DECLARATION Of INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", New Orleans, USA
1989 - Organizes and institutes "LAS JORNADAS PLASTICAS" in Cuellar, Segovia, Spain
1987 - Creates and directs MAQUILAS ARTESANALES SEGOVIANAS (MAS), Tapestry Atelier, Segovia, Spain
1987 - Designs the scenery and posters for the plays "THE CARDBOARD DEBUTANTE" and “THE COCK CROWS” by Christopher Blake at the MARIGNY THEATRE, New Orleans, USA
1981 Creates the scenery for "DIALOGUE BETWEEN A DYING MAN AND A LIBERTINE By Voltaire for the TEATRO UNIVERSITARIO de la UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJAR, Mexico
1981 - Works in Patzcuaro, Mexico on a Polychrome polyester sculpture project
1975 - Founded the School of Tapestry "TALLERES LIBRES DE LAUQUINIZ" in Lauquiniz, Basque Country, Spain
1974 - Co- Founded the cultural magazine "TIERRA ADENTRO" for the INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES, Aguascalientes, Mexico
1965 - Joins the historical ORLEANS GALLERY and participates in communal projects with its’ members
1963 - Produces and performs his Happening "CON LAS BOLAS DE CRISTAL" in the PETITE THEATRE, Bruges, Belgium
1961 - Illustrates BOHEMIA LIBRE, New York, USA
1958 - Collaborates with diverse publications (BOHEMIA LIBRE, SOCIEDADES HISPANAS, CONFEDERADAS, EDITORIAL SURAMERICANA etc...) creating political vignettes and illustrations in New York
1957 - Assists at various workshops and establishes the ITINERANT PUPPET THEATRE, New York, USA
1956 - Works in Bogota, Colombia illustrating the periodical "EL TIEMPO DOMINICAL" and the magazines "CROMOS" and "LAMPARA"
1983 - Teaches Color and Composition at the NEW ORLEANS ACADEMY OF FINE ART, New Orleans, USA
1974 - Teaches Color and Composition at the INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
1972 - Professor of Color and Composition at the FACULTAD DE BELLAS ARTES, University of Bilbao, Spain
1957 - Participates in a teaching program for Plastic Arts with Aristides Meneguetti in EL EL MUSEO DE ANTIOQUIA, Medellin, Colombia
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART, New Orleans - “LE PETIT BUROCRAT”, oil on canvas, 58"x68" (150x150cm.) Purchased by the Museum from the exhibit "THE ANTHOLOGY OF THE INTIMIDATING ENTITIES” in 2000
UNIVERSITY OF JOHNSON & WALES, Nth. Miami, USA "THE TRANSIT OF GARGANTUA THROUGH BILBAO, oil on canvas over stretched board 120"x120" (300x300cm.) Commissioned by the University in 1997
ARTIUM, Contemporary Art Museum of Vitoria, Spain “LOS ENEMIGOS DE HENRY FORD” oil on linen, 51"x51" (130x130cm.) Purchased by the Museum in 1976
MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES DE BILBAO. Bilbao. Spain “GRUPO DE PERSONAJES” oil on linen 60"x60" (150"x150cm.) Purchased by the Museum in 1969
EL MUSEO DE ANTIOQUIA, Medellín, Colombia "Pareja Musical", oil on linen, 30"x40" (75x100cm.) Purchased by the Museum in 1957
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The big play in cannabis may be the global export game. Is the time to get in now?
Companies vying to be the biggest cannabis producer in America or Canada are wasting their time and suffering from a crippling lack of vision. The real play is to make a bid to become the worldwide leader in global cannabis exports — like firms in Jamaica and Lesotho as well as Canada are attempting to do — and the window of time to get in is closing fast, according to one entrepreneur with clear-cut plans to curb that market.
Though recreational cannabis is now available in two countries, medical marijuana is legal in about 50 and not every country produces adequate supply to fulfill domestic demand. Over the long-term, the thinking goes, cannabis will become like any other agricultural commodity and production will shift to the locale where costs are lowest. But so far, the limited export game has been dominated by a few players, most of whom are either occupying a very limited lane or banking on the future.
An example of the former, Bedrocan in the Netherlands, produces cannabis solely for the government authority, which then exports most of it to Germany. Bophelo Bioscience and Wellness, a startup recently acquired by a Canadian-firm and based in tiny Lesotho, the first country in Africa to legalize cannabis, is an example of the latter. Somewhere else is a company like Fotmer Life Sciences in Uruguay, which is hoping to supplant both.
The world’s most popular illicit drug, cannabis boasts at least 263 million users worldwide, according to a New Frontier Data estimate, who in turn consume $340 billion worth annually, most of which is still on the underground market. At the moment, with so few legal companies producing cannabis and even fewer exporting, it’s a seller’s market. That state of play — flux, uncertainty, opportunity — will last only about another five years, said Jordan Lewis, an American entrepreneur who is Fotmer’s CEO.
Fotmer was in the news much last week as the company prepared its first shipment of export cannabis: 22 pounds, headed for medical cannabis patients in Australia. After that, Fotmer hopes to start competing with Bedrocan and begin shipping cannabis flower and oil to Germany, with up to 220 pounds or so per month headed out of the country to global customers, as he told Reuters.
Most of that will go to Europe, which “right now represents the single largest market in the next five years,” Lewis told Supplychainbrain.com.
The window for producers to charge high prices, before a reliable global supply floods the market, is now through 2024, he added, with high THC oils and plants to preserve their value longer than CBD products.
The modest first shipment is a tiny fraction of the company’s capacity. Fotmer currently has government approval to produce up to 10 tons of flower and 5 tons of oil, said Lewis — who added that he’s asking the Uruguayan government to allow him to grow 15 times that, in order to curb that global market. (He’s also shopping for a “large strategic partner” to provide the estimated $60 million of start-up capital needed to grow all that cannabis.)
If Lewis is right and producers in other companies join in, Fotmer may be well positioned to remain competitive, an outlook shared by other analysts. As New Frontier Data noted in a global market analysis released earlier this year, South America is considered a future hub for cannabis production thanks to an agreeable climate and low labor costs.
If countries decide that domestic suppliers are preferable and throw up tariffs, Lewis’s play could disappear. Or perhaps the best praxis is to play off of the incredible hype around the cannabis industry and get acquired. The point is that in a world obsessed with the next big thing, cannabis is very quickly approaching critical mass, and entrepreneurs are slowly catching on.
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By Lindsey B. Anderson
The Original House
Most people wouldn’t want to build a house on top of a huge column of rock. But Alex Jordan wasn’t like most people. The eccentric architect was obsessed with Frank Lloyd Wright, who lived just a few miles away for much of his life, in a Spring Green estate called Taliesin. And so when Jordan began building The House on the Rock in 1945, he consciously imitated his idol’s distinct architectural style. The original 14-room home is a lot less weird than any of the additions Jordan made to it later, but the ceilings are low, the hallways are narrow, and the fireplaces are alarming large.Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Wisconsin Guide for helpful tips on where to stay and what to do in the Dairy State.
The House on the Rock
The Carpeting
Jordan began building the house at a time when wall-to-wall carpeting was considered a luxury. Maybe that explains why so much of the place is covered in it. The floors, of course, but also the walls and ceilings and some of the furniture (there’s a very shaggy, very uninviting sofa in one of the rooms). Even the ornate wood molding that frames some of the exhibits is, inexplicably, carpeted. Stare too long at it and you’ll start to feel like you’re trapped inside a Muppet’s fever dream.
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The Fake Treasure
One of the most confounding things about the house has got to be its creator’s gleeful refusal to separate fact from fiction, fantasy from reality. Jordan spent a not-so-small fortune amassing bona fide antiques, like a 19th-century Regina Sublima coin-operated music box, but he also hired local artists to make shoddy imitations of items he couldn’t or didn’t want to buy, and it’s hard to tell how much of his collection is authentic. For the record: many of the weapons on display in the galleries are real, but the Tiffany lamps, suits of armor, and crown jewels aren’t.
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The Infinity Room
The 218-foot-long infinity room—which Jordan completed in 1985, a few years before his death—is legitimately impressive. Counterbalanced by many tons of concrete, it extends 140 feet beyond any supporting structure and 15 stories above the rolling hills and valleys below it. And yes, its 3,264 windows make for a truly stunning selfie backdrop.
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“Tribute to Nostalgia”
The house is divided into three sections, and those sections are subdivided into strange themed rooms and exhibits. The seemingly antique automobiles and hot air balloons in this one were actually fabricated by Jordan and his crew in the 1990s, but they still look pretty cool (especially the “armored” car covered in hundreds of blue and white tiles).
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“The Spirit of Aviation”
You can tell that this exhibit opened after Jordan died—there aren’t any monsters, music boxes, or half-clothed mannequins on display. There are a lot of model airplanes, though, painted in cheerful, childlike colors. And underneath them you’ll see framed newspaper clippings of articles about plane crashes, with headlines like “Worst U.S. crash; 272 die at O’Hare” and “Hindenburg Explodes, 34 Die.” The juxtaposition is jarring, to say the least.
Lindsey Anderson
“The Heritage of the Sea”
This nautical exhibit resembles something you’d see in a natural history museum. Except that museum collections are meant to educate, and this one only mystifies. It’s unclear whether the model ships on display throughout are re-creations of real-world ships or fanciful renderings. And the 200-foot-long sea monster that dominates the vast space looks a bit like a blue whale, but it’s shown gnashing a small schooner between its sharp teeth (blue whales aren’t known to eat people, and they definitely don’t have fangs).
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“The Streets of Yesterday”
Visitors who expect this rendition of a 19th-century town to look anything like Disneyland’s iconic Main Street are bound to be disappointed. The nearly life-sized shops and houses that line the red brick road are dimly lit and devoid of life, and the goods for sale in the stores are more sinister than sweet. Take, for example, the viscous tinctures that line the shelves of the apothecary, or the glass eyes resting on the lid of a velvet-lined box.
“Music of Yesterday”
Walking through the House on the Rock is a lot like walking around the inside of a David Lynch movie. It’s surreal, sometimes disturbing—though that doesn’t stop families with young kids from visiting on their way to or from the Wisconsin Dells—and entirely deserving of its R-rating. This section, though, is actually kind of child-friendly. It’s filled with hundreds of self-playing musical instruments arranged in elaborate vignettes. The Blue Room, a fin-de-siècle salon filled with more than a dozen gilded mirrors and at least as many automated instruments, are especially impressive.
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The Demonic Doorway
Everyone who visits the House on the Rock talks about the carousel, and for good reason—it looks like a literal manifestation of a child’s nightmare. But there’s a lot of other weird stuff in the basement where it’s located, like this doorway. It’s shaped like a monster’s gaping, fanged maw, and you’ll have to walk through it to reach the third and final section of the house.
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Jordan had a thing for music machines and mannequins. So it makes sense that he’d want to combine the two, in the form of a mechanized orchestra. No less than three dozen robotic, rubber-skinned musicians, wearing neatly pressed tuxedos or evening gowns, make up this strange orchestra. Drop two tokens in the slot beside them, and you’ll see them roar to life. The music you’ll hear is actually coming from a sound system nearby, though, not the instruments themselves.
The Doll House Room
If you’ve seen any of the Chucky movies, you know that dolls can be more creepy than cute. Here you’ll find thousands of Thumbelina-sized dolls, sprawled across tiny sofas, sitting at tiny tables, standing on tiny lawns, staring at you through tiny, expressionless eyes. You’ll also find larger dolls looming over those lawns, like a race of pouting, porcelain-skinned giants bent on destroying their smaller brethren. And they’re all lit from below, by cool fluorescent lights casting strange shadows on their faces.
The Organ Room
Fortunately this room is devoted to organs of the musical, rather than anatomical, variety. But it’s still pretty disturbing, in part because the cavernous space is lit by clusters of spherical red lights that glow like insect eyes, and in part because it’s filled with monstrously sized organ pipes, towering displays of steel drums and cannons, and spiral staircases that lead nowhere. Unsurprisingly, Jordan cited Dante’s Inferno as his initial source of inspiration.
The Mannequins
When you walk into the Carousel Room, be sure to look up. You’ll see mannequins. Hundreds of winged mannequins—many of them topless—dangling from the ceiling like an army of sexy-scary Victoria’s Secret angels. Look closer, and you’ll see that Jordan had them outfitted with unusually large, pink nipples (most of the house is poorly lit, but the 20,000 lights strung up around the carousel illuminate both the mannequins and their nipples pretty clearly). The effect is, in a word, weird.
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The Carousel
No trip to The House on the Rock is complete without a visit to the world’s largest, and creepiest, carousel. A staggering 269 animals—some real, some fantastical—cavort atop the mechanized monstrosity, lit from above by 182 chandeliers and powered from below by 18 wheels whirring continuously while the house is open. No wonder it took 10 years to plan and build.The carousel features prominently in Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel, American Gods (and will appear in the second season of the television adaption, slated to come out early next year). According to Gaiman, he had to work to tone down the weirdness of the carousel, and the rest of the house, while writing the book. You know, to make it more believable.
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BSA Pursues Software Audits Despite Questionable Information from Informants
by Keli Johnson Swan in Blogs
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) regularly targets small-to-medium sized businesses for expensive software audits to determine whether those businesses are in compliance with their BSA-member software licenses. In furtherance of that effort, the BSA offers cash rewards to disgruntled current or former employees who provide information about allegedly unlicensed software installed on their employers’ computers….
Unpleasant Surprises in BSA | The Business Software Alliance and SIIA Software Audits
by Robert J. Scott in Blogs
Another way in which publishers or auditing entities raise the amount in controversy in software audits is the attempt to assess separate “fines” for each allegedly infringing installation of a software product. Thus, a company reporting just ten undocumented installations of Office Professional 2007, with no other licensing shortfalls, may receive a settlement offer…
The Importance of Understanding Software License Agreements to Avoid BSA or SIIA Software Audits
Recent trends indicate that software publishers are increasingly initiating direct software audits instead of outsourcing the auditing process to entities such as the BSA | The Software Alliance (“BSA”) or Software & Information Industry Association (“SIIA”). However, the BSA and SIIA continue to actively target companies of all sizes to determine whether the company is…
Tracking Down Proofs of Purchase for Software Licenses
When a company receives a letter from BSA | The Software Alliance questioning the authenticity of software licensing status and demanding an in-house audit, it is very important to have proofs of purchase for the licenses in question. Absent sufficient proof of purchase, the BSA will assume that the associated software installations are unlicensed and…
BSA Audit Procedures
by Robert J. Scott in Blogs, Featured
Most BSA Audits begin with a report from a disgruntled employee or former employee. The Business Software Alliance maintains telephone hotlines and a web site to encourage disgruntled employees and vendors to make anonymous reports against companies of all sizes. The BSA dedicates a substantial portion of its revenue marketing on radio stations and the…
The Cost of Confidentiality in a BSA Settlement
Part of negotiating a settlement for alleged software licensing violations with the Business Software Alliance (BSA) involves certain provisions that have far-reaching implications. A key to understanding those provisions involves carefully reading and dissecting each subsection. Often, one of the most important provisions, aside from the sections resolving a company’s alleged liability for copyright infringement,…
Resolution of Liability in BSA Settlement Agreements
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) hunts down and audits companies when it receives information that those companies may have software products that are not properly licensed. If a company audited by the BSA is found to have more installations of software products than is reflected in its licensing documentation, it is generally more cost effective…
Suing the Informant in BSA Audits
The targets of BSA audits frequently believe that they know who reported them to the Business Software Alliance. Justifiably angry, they want to know what legal recourse they have against the informant. Because the informants are frequently out of work, having been fired by the target, I advise my clients about the number one rule…
Obtaining Payment Terms for BSA Settlement
Negotiating a settlement with the Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) to resolve a copyright infringement dispute over allegedly unlicensed software can be arduous and costly. The BSA typically demands a penalty based on some multiple of the MSRP of each product alleged to have been infringed, in addition to the BSA’s attorney’s fees and, usually, a…
Life after a Software Audit: Keeping Settlement Confidential
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is an organization that pursues copyright infringement claims on behalf of many software publishers against companies it accuses of violating its members’ software license agreements. Because the cost of litigation in most cases outweighs the cost to settle out of court, the BSA often is able to force businesses to comply…
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Hannah Petkau and Francesca Belcourt
by Maureen Bader | Aug 2, 2019 | Art on the Island
In this episode of Art on the Island Maureen Bader talks to artists Hannah Petkau and Francesca Belcourt. Both Hannah and Francesca grew up on Cortes Island and come back every summer to connect with people here.
Hannah and Francesca have a collaborative show on at the Schoolhouse Gallery between
July 26 and August 4 called Pooling. This show is a collection of what lures
them back to the Island and carries them forward. The work reflects the
experiences that shape the trajectory of their work.
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Hannah has been an artist for a long as she can remember and Francesca joined in with Hannah once they got to know each other her on the Island as children. Both Hannah and Francesca talk about their
background, including an artist residency in Spain. Hannah strives for balance
in her artwork and this is reflected in her life.
Both have worked in many media Francesca’s parents are artists so art was a big part of her childhood, and she has taken on a graphic sense and is interested in illustration. Listen as Francesca talks about how she was drawn to music. Francesca has been recording since she was nine and learned about music production in High School in Campbell River. Francesca has been self-producing music since then and continues today in her home in London, England.
Hannah talks about how she developed her sculptures - by collecting items over the years - and how the arrangement references a garden in bloom, an ocean ecosystem and a collective of people gathered in celebration.
Francesca designed the sound component of the show, with three main sections of the piece that reference different childhood memories.
They worked collaboratively on a series of drawings, from small to large.
You can hear Francesca’s music at Belcamp.com/francescabelcourt and spotify.
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The Click: Bat for Lashes
Words by: Natasha Khan
In her own words, Natasha Khan remembers the Beat-inspired trip to America that motivated her to pursue music seriously.
In the summer of 1999, when I was 20, I worked 1-hour days in a Christmas card packing factory in Watford just to fund my first trip to America. I knew deep down I wanted to do music, but it was still a secret then, and I had taken a few years out after school because I felt unsure of my next moves.
My boyfriend and I were huge fans of Jack Kerouac and had been excitedly reading all the Beat books, Raymond Carver and William Burroughs, fantasising about escaping our dreary suburban lives and travelling to the heady streets of New York and San Francisco.
”I remember going to hazy bars, visiting Kim’s Record Store and being invited to an erotic film festival in a strange warehouse where someone had built a giant Tesla coil”
We set off at the end of the summer, first stop: New York. I remember going to hazy bars, visiting Kim’s Record Store and being invited to an erotic film festival in a strange warehouse where someone had built a giant Tesla coil: an electrical voltage machine that had short-circuited parts of New York when it was turned on. Strange artists took photos of us as we drank piña coladas with glazed cherries. We stayed in flea-ridden motels with trees and nudes painted on the walls, full of the sounds of beeping taxis and people shouting. We were coming alive!
When we hit San Francisco we traversed the windy hills and visited old bookshops and cafes, feeling so grown up, so in awe of the architecture and gentle California light. We stayed in the Green Tortoise Backpackers Youth Hostel. Lo and behold, there was a piano there, and after a few days of being shy, I joined a drummer and saxophonist in some improvised sessions. When I sang they all told me, one by one, I should be doing this for real. I was buoyed with a newfound confidence; my blood pumped with the possibilities ahead, the spirit of all the writers, musicians, filmmakers I had loved surrounding me like guardian angels pushing me forward to my destiny.
At the end of our three months away in America, I came home and enrolled at Brighton University to study music with visual art the following autumn. I finally knew I had to do this for real. I never looked back.
Lost Girls is out now via AWAL Recordings
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Delta’s Brand Reaps the Benefits of the A220s Customer-Friendly Experience
CF on Feb 10, 2019 Feb 11, 2019 - 35 Comments on Delta’s Brand Reaps the Benefits of the A220s Customer-Friendly Experience
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Often when an airline rolls out a new aircraft type, it’s done with great fanfare. It’s not every day that a new airplane gets inducted into the fleet, after all. Delta put its A220 (TAFKACS: The Airplane Formerly Known as C Series) into service last week, and it has been promoting the launch as you’d expect. But it’s really a combination of the aircraft’s built-in customer-friendly features plus the forward-thinking work Delta has done in outfitting it that makes this such a great branding exercise for the airline. It’s hard to imagine one of the other big carriers in the US being able to pull this off the same way.
At Delta, the A220s will help supplement the 717s already flying (and will eventually replace them). They will also take over some flying from retiring MD-88s. All of these airplanes have 5-abreast seating, so chances of getting a middle seat are low. Even though it isn’t a change from the MD-88/717, it’s still a sharp contrast to the 737 and A320 family aircraft that most other airlines are flying with twice as many middle seats. It’s something Delta might as well talk about since nobody else in the US is taking delivery of the airplane just yet.
The biggest news, however, is the amount of personal space onboard. These seats are very wide (18.6 inches) and have generous pitch (32 inches) in coach. That’s more than an inch wider than what you’ll find on 737s and up to a couple inches greater pitch than what you’ll find in coach on American’s newest configurations. While the seat width is really set by the cabin size, the seat pitch is entirely within Delta’s control.
Another thing under Delta’s control is inflight entertainment. While airlines like American proudly announce they’ll remove seatback video systems in favor of streaming to consumer devices, Delta is giving people both options. And the A220 is Delta’s first attempt to show off a new wireless seat-back system. Each seat has its own large screen, but there are no wires and no boxes under the seats ruining legroom. That makes it easier for maintenance purposes and more comfortable for travelers.
There are also gimmicky things that have caught people’s eyes, like the fact that there’s a window in the lav. (This even made it into Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update on Saturday.)
With this kind of experience, Delta has tried to maximize positive press coverage, even putting out a mini-series on the introduction of the airplane. As you can imagine, it worked. Here are some examples of the press coverage the airplane has generated:
Delta’s New Airbus A220 Boasts A Bathroom With A View And More Room In Coach – Forbes
Delta’s new Airbus A220 features wider coach seats and turbulence avoidance technology – CBS
Why Delta’s new A220 feels bigger on the inside – Runway Girl Network
Delta bets on bigger seats in smaller planes with new A220 – ABC
The Delta A220 Will Be The Nicest Single-Aisle Plane – Point Me to the Plane
This effort has done nothing but help boost Delta’s standing in the public eye as having the best customer experience among the big three US carriers.
That’s not to say there isn’t a downside. If people hear about the A220 too much and then end up on an MD-88, they might be wondering what happened. But the positive vibe around the brand is well worth it for Delta since much of its fleet already offers a consistent experience, and this is just the next step forward.
This rings particularly true when you look at the other big airlines, American in particular. American has a very inconsistent experience across its fleet (if you’ve flown a legacy US Airways A321, you know what I mean.) American’s goal now isn’t to innovate and bring in new customer-friendly experiences for its travelers. Its goal appears to be simply to catch up and be consistent with an offering that includes fast wifi, power ports, and streaming video on the domestic fleet.
That’s a nice baseline, but it’s hardly inspiring. And when American rolls out a new airplane like the 737 MAX (not an entirely new type like the A220 but still something new that the airline could have used to promote a forward-thinking stance), it really doesn’t have much to say. Without any positive news, the media seized on American’s initial plan to put 29-inch pitch in some rows of coach (which didn’t happen) along with the tiny lavs onboard (which other airlines use as well). There wasn’t much to brag about, so the negative shaped the headlines.
Those headlines have added to the narrative that American is falling behind, just as the headlines for Delta’s A220 have helped the airline strengthen the already-strong brand image that it is an innovator and leader in taking care of its customers. Delta was certainly smart to take advantage of the built-in customer-friendly features of the A220, but it went a step beyond. And it is going to be rewarded for that.
35 comments on “Delta’s Brand Reaps the Benefits of the A220s Customer-Friendly Experience”
If you think Delta’s are customer friendly, just wait until Jetblue takes delivery of their -300’s.
I’m not normally one to get caught up in hype like this, but I was already interested in the A220 just from all the positive stories around it.
This blog is the first I’ve heard of the seat width, and as a flyer who (thankfully) does not need a seatbelt extender, but who is roughly twice the weight I should be at, the seat width alone will be enough to make me pay more to fly the plane… Within reason (~30″+ pitch), I’ll opt for wider seats over greater pitch or other amenities any time.
On a serious note, is there a chance that other airlines, like ULCCs, may opt to configure the A220 into a 3-3, 6-across seating configuration?
Also, and I realize how crazy this might sound, would it be possible for Airbus to add a few more fuel tanks, up the MTOW, and make this a potentially economical option for (very) thin trans-Atlantic flights?
From my understanding, the aircraft width will only permit 5 across seating. Now, ULCCs may try to jam more rows in but the 5 across seating will never go away. Regarding TATL flights, the A220 is actually ETOPS 180 approved (Canada only, FAA pending) meaning that it could fly TATL if it wanted to (London to NYC) without any additional modifications. In fact, it’s range is a whopping 3200 miles. I know when Bombardier did their proving runs in Europe, they specifically used LCY (London City Airport) as one of the focus cities. I think it’s just a matter of time before BA replaces their A318s on their BA1 flight from LCY to JFK.
You would need to take 2.6″ from each seat and 3″ from the aisle to have six 16″ seats in an aisle. This won’t happen.
Kilroy – As others have said, this airplane can’t do 6 across. I feel like Bombardier may have purposefully designed it that way, which is an interesting move if so.
Cranky, do you know how many of these jets Delta has on order?
SEAN – Yeah, originally it was 75 A220-100s (CS-100s), but Delta just added another 15 to the books. Now it sounds like it’ll be 40 A220-100s and 50 A220-300s
That’s what I was hoping, but good to confirm. Thanks.
We live in sad times when 32-inch seat pitch is “generous.”
VIB says:
“Three feet for your two legs” — Western Airlines
Miss – Remember that 32 inches isn’t the same as 32 inches from years ago.
The pitch is from one point on the seat to the same point on the seat behind, so it includes the width of the seat itself. As seats have become much thinner, seat pitch can shrink without impacting legroom. But I think it’s safe to compare a new 32 inch pitch on the A220 to say, American’s 737 MAX 30 inch pitch so those are all newer generation seats.
CraigTPA says:
I’m looking forward to (eventually) flying on one – more room in both the seats and the lavatory will definitely make me seek out the C-Series. (Sorry. I still call them “MD-95s” too.)
Whoever designed the latest 737 lavs should be punished severely, preferably by being made to have one installed in his home a la John Travolta and his regular toilets and sinks removed.
Apparently I’m in the minority, but I do my best to avoid using airplane lavs, even on trans-Atlantic flights, and can’t recall using one in the past 5+ years (covering dozens of flights, mostly domestic US but also including US East Coast to the eastern Mediterranean). Given that airplane lavs appear to offer less personal space than is available on NYC subway cars in rush hour, I’m willing to risk/endure slight dehydration to avoid the airplane lavs.
That said, some natural light in a restroom is always a nice touch. Now if only we can get architects to increase the amount of ventilation in restrooms on land…
Just got off a 16 hr flight on a Qatar 773. Lavs were very comfortable. Granted, I was in business class, but I have been on US major airlines’ 777 in business class and found the lavs limiting (and dirty).
A_B says:
>They will also take over some flying from retiring MD-88s.
NOOOOOOOOOO! the Mad dog 88 was the first airplane I flew in, and still my favorite. That thing has power, and IIRC an unlimited number of pressure cycles too.
It also had a distinctive look to it, the A220 share the same look as most other liners today.
Oh well It’s not like I’m flying delta due to the NRA thing anyway.
will be flying AA LUS 757 to hawaii from PHX……sad even in F.
SirWired says:
Well, frankly, if I had read about the C-Series, but ended up an MD-88/717, I’d be perfectly content; I’ve always liked those aircraft. 2-3 counts for a lot in my book.
Bigsix says:
Agreed. 717/MD-99/MD-90 are some of the best AC in the air. Fly up front on one of these birds and you will wonder if they have engines (you only hear the wind).
Correction: 717/MD-88/MD-90
Wireless screens without boxes: where do they get power from?
I’m gonna guess they still get power the old-fashioned way, and the “wireless” bit refers to the data traffic. (Feeding power via a 12V or 5V bus is a lot easier than running a whole fat bundle of network cables under the cabin floor.)
Ron – That comment is correct. Power is still wired. But the way it works is that the power source goes into the seat and then the screen can be removed. If the screen breaks, it’s really easy, they can even swap out with another unit.
Delta has a lot to crow about with the A220, for good reason. Last year I flew their new A350’s and that was much more ho-hum. It was a new type but in coach on a 14 hour flight I’m not sure any airline is truly amazing. Personally can’t wait to try out the 220.
Will also second the seat width a big thing with growing waistlines. It’s more about the stranger who will be seated next to you. Extra inches matter and Airbus and Boeing would be wise to make sure the cross sections of new aircraft support wider seats without extra space to add another seat – looking at you Boeing with the 10 across seating on the 777.
grichard says:
Unfortunately that’s impossible. Once you get above a certain width, the will always be at least two plausible numbers of seats that can fit abreast.
The A220, A320, and 737 are narrow enough that there is only one possible solution for each. The 767 lies right on the edge. Anything 787 or wider will always have more- and less-generous layouts.
So don’t blame the manufacturers; this decision lies with the airlines.
Mark of OKC says:
Hey Cranky… is this a big deal?
https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/alaska-big-leagues-long-haul-australia/
Mark – No. You could already buy a ticket on Qantas that included Alaska flights.
Claude B. says:
Well, I guess some airplanes buyers understand the way to please the Economy Class voyagers is to gave them more comfort ans space instead to fit them in sardines can!
The sardines can’s system is good for companies only but certainly not travellers.
I hope a day will come when will chose the type of airplane, instead then to be imposed!
Those A200 series are fantastic engineering made in Quebec. Bravo guys!
The Delta voyageurs will be lucky to be the first to use those marvel in USA!
I’m looking forward to flying this plane someday in the not too distant future, even in C+. Luckily, it’s coming to my home airport in June.
Ian L says:
Just flew a 737-800 with the new tablet-holder seats AUS-MIA and an A319 back. Was a definite “you can’t win” case: the seats were narrower on the 737 of course, but the 319 had crap seat pitch (I would have taken a photo of how my laptop was set up but had no space to do so) and huge IFE equipment boxes. The saving grace on both planes was $7 ViaSat WiFi (for all but maybe a half hour of the flight). Tablet based IFE is looooong overdue.
Pretty sure United’s 777 premium economy seats are 0.1″ narrower than the A220’s economy seats, too.
As a market that has a fair number of 717 flights, Bombardier’s deliveries.to Delta can’t come soon enough. Not that the 717 is a bad plane, but the 220 is just great.
One interesting thing Delta could do with enough of these is compete with Alaska on frequency out of SEA. Though they have a lot of destinations to serve first before they get that far.
Is there any specific reason for 5-abreast seating to be either arranged 2-3 or 3-2? Looking on seatguru, the MD-88 is 3-2 but the MD-90, 717, and A220 are all 2-3. In terms of overall numbers of aisle/middle seats it doesn’t matter of course, but if a MD-88 is swapped for a MD-90 (say), then all the D seats which used to be aisles are now middles.
Davey says:
Last time I flew on a plane with a window in the lav was an Air Ukraine TU-154 from Kiev to Warsaw. Wouldn’t wish that on my least favorite friend. The TU-154 was noisy and I swear it had a dump toilet if so, made me feel good that the effluent left the plane over Belarus.
If that was what Delta is emulating, yikes!
The real story of the A220 is its incredible economics which are far better than anything in its size class and that will be even more true as Delta receives the 130 seat version. The best-in-class economics allow Delta to be generous with seat space but also to use it in highly competitive markets. The A220 will allow Delta to have similar seat costs as larger 150-160 seat aircraft but with the need to fill far fewer seats and supporting higher average fares. Delta is rolling out the A220 first in NYC and esp. to/from DFW, Houston, and Boston with later flights to other Delta hubs. The A220 will replace some of Delta’s longest E175 flights, freeing up block time for more shorter flights but also increasing capacity in key markets without throwing large aircraft into the market but still larger than large regional jets. With transcontinental range – and even transatlantic range with a reduced seat count, Delta has lots of possibilities of how they can deploy the A220.
It is rare that a small plane in an airline’s fleet becomes the center of focus but the A220 will become very popular. Delta’s promotion of the A220 takes away the ho-hum nature of domestic travel.
On the heels of your article about United’s decision to turn CRJ700s into 50 seat premium configured aircraft, the debut of the A220 will give Delta a cost and product advantage that will keep going for years to come – esp. since JetBlue is the only other currently operating US airline that has an ordered a new generation small narrowbody and they won’t receive their first copies of the A220 for several more years.
iahphx says:
From a customer perspective the A220 seems like a nice aircraft. I look forward to flying on one. But how does it perform from a financial perspective?
I consider myself a quasi-airline dork, but even I have a hard time keeping all the aircraft models straight in my head, especially the smaller aircraft. And I fly every week or two. I am certain that 99% of pax have less aircraft knowledge than I do. But even with my superior aircraft knowledge, the total number of times that the type of narrowbody jet aircraft I will be flying on has influenced my buying decision is exactly zero. Sure, I could believe that a jet is going to have an advantage over a prop (that’s been proven, I think). And maybe a widebody can have a marketing advantage over a narrowbody. But I’m skeptical that an obscure narrowbody like the A220 is going to sell many (any?) seats. Honestly, for short haul flying, the type of aircraft is probably the least important part of the buying equation. Schedule and price are always going to win. So while I can see some modest benefit of this aircraft to the Delta brand, I think the economics of the aircraft will be far more important to its success (or failure).
iahphx – Apparently it’s quite the rock star. Seat costs are at least as good as on a larger 737/A320 type, if not better.
I think Delta bought it because they believed it would be good from a CASM perspective plus they got it for a really good price from Bombardier from what we understand. They made the 717 work, they’ll be able to make these work as well.
But, you’re right, price and schedule are usually the first reasons one buys a plane ticket. But, all else being equal, I have been known to buy away from a 737 since I hate them or a CRJ since they are torture tubes.
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CuraCare had won the Best Home Care Employer award for the London region in the Great British Care Awards. Ciara and Adrian both felt incredibly honoured and humbled that the judges recognised CuraCare as a worthy winner of this award. To put it in context, there are almost 1,800 home care providers in the London region. The competition to attract and retain great carers is stiff. We have put considerable …Read More
CuraCare has won two awards in the Richmond Business Awards. CuraCare won the Best Professional Practice Award and the Best Training & Development Award. We were all delighted to have been recognised as worthy winners of both of these prestigious awards. In terms of the Professional Practice Award, the whole management team has been focussing on how we can improve the way in which we function to ensure that we …Read More
Today marks a day of recognising all the fantastic work that Professional Care Workers do – putting a smile on client’s faces and helping to make clients’ lives better 365 days a year, come rain or shine. On behalf of the whole team at CuraCare, we’d like to offer you our heart-felt thanks for all the wonderful work Professional Care Workers you do to help our clients’ lives that little …Read More
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We are delighted to announce that Zac Goldsmith MP cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of our CuraCare East Sheen branch. The Richmond Park MP said, “It is always wonderful as an MP to be able to welcome new businesses and employees to the area. This new business has already recruited 15 people and it is destined to expand and grow. It provides a massively important service and …Read More
Award celebrations for CuraCare
We are delighted to announce that CuraCare won Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s Best Small Business Award. The award was presented at Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s gala dinner at Twickenham Rugby Stadium on Friday 16th November. The award was presented to CuraCare’s directors, Adrian & Ciara Mullins by Greg Dyke, the former Director General of the BBC. CuraCare was also Commended in the Best Training & Development Award category. In-house Trainer …Read More
Great British Care Awards
We are really pleased to announce that four members of the CuraCare team were short-listed as finalists in this year’s London regional finals of the Great British Care Awards. Maria Mazacote de Smith was shortlisted as one of the finalists in the Best New Comer category. Both Sophie Giraud-Blagrove and Elizabeth Christie were shortlisted for the Best Home Carer category and Umu Koroma was shortlisted in both the Best Trainer …Read More
CuraCare’s Great British Care Awards Finalists
We are delighted to announce that CuraCare have 4 finalists in the London regional category of the Great British Care Awards. The Great British Care Awards have said “The response to this year’s awards has been truly overwhelming. With support from all parts of the sector coming together to celebrate the best in Social Care. We have received over 4,000 nominations. These awards are unique because they predominantly recognise the …Read More
CuraCare Recruitment Open Day – Saturday 21 July 2018
We’re having a Recruitment Open Day tomorrow at our office in Twickenham. It will be held from 09:00 until 12:00 at our office at 15 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AB. Come down and have a chat about how rewarding the role a Care Assistant is and discover more about what it’s like to feel like part of the CuraCare team. We’d love to meet you tomorrow!
Sponsorship of Richmond Chamber Awards
We are pleased to announce that CuraCare is one of the sponsors of the 2018 Richmond Chamber of Commerce Awards. We shall be sponsoring the Best Charity or Social Enterprise category as we applaud all the fantastic contribution that the borough’s charities and social enterprises make to so many great causes in the area. Charities and social enterprises can enter the awards at www.richmondbusinessawards.com The closing date for the awards is …Read More
Come and see us at St Margarets Fair
Come and see us at St Margarets Fair this weekend. St Margarets Fair will be held on Saturday 7th July 2018 and CuraCare will have a stand. The fair will be held at Moormead, Moor Mead Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, TW1 1JS. If you are around, please feel free to pop round to our stand and have a chat about our recruitment and/or our care services.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Likely to Be Best Selling Game in Q4 2019
There isn’t much to go against that statement when you have the final episode of Star Wars being released one month after the game and during the Christmas holiday nonetheless. What makes things different and at the potential of being one of the best selling games is that its not Star Wars: Battlefront and its the only other single-player video game that’s been released related to the decades long running billion dollar franchise since 2010. The Force Unleashed games were the last true and dedicated single player experiences and were released on the last generation of consoles. Besides mobile or multi-player games that have left fans severely critical of the sole publisher, Electronics Arts who has held the license in the past decade, there certainly has been a drought of new games to add to the beloved collection.
There was a golden age of Star Wars games to revere such titles like Shadow of the Empire, Knights of the Old Republic, and Republic Commando that were just a small list from an impressive library of Star Wars interactive software. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order seems to take notes from a more story driven direction that has been absent since the new trilogy of movies have been released. With Respawn Entertainment taking the wheel, there is great promise in solid gameplay and development after being the entity behind games like the Titan Fall series and the short-lived sensation that was Apex Legends. Despite the mountain of success already established with Epic Games’ Fortnite, Apex Legends became a note-worthy contender in the battle-royale genre for a short time but still sustains an impressive following and with a lucrative foothold in the current industry. This could help breed positive speculation that EA kept in the backseat during production on their work with the new Star Wars title. For the optimistic, Jedi: Fallen Order could be a breath of fresh air and EA’s realization that there can be more Star Wars games than just Battlefront out there! Could we see more single-player campaign style games be green-lit in the future? We certainly hope so.
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Harlem Quartet & Misha Dichter Light up the Musical Skies with Two Quintets
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Raleigh -- ( Sun., Nov. 23, 2014 )
Raleigh Chamber Music Guild: Harlem Quartet with Misha Dichter, piano
Adults $30; Students $10 - Available from RCMG or at the door -- Fletcher Opera Theater at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts , (919) 821-2030; info@rcmg.org , http://www.rcmg.org/ -- 3:00 PM
By John W. Lambert
November 23, 2014 - Raleigh, NC:
As it has been demonstrating hereabouts since the 2009-10 season, the Harlem Quartet* is one of the chamber music world's most exciting and innovative "newer" ensembles.
Likewise, pianist Misha Dichter** and his regular duo partner Cipa Dichter have become frequent visitors here.
On their own, the quartet or the pianist would be headline attractions. Put them together and the result, as seen and heard on a busy recent Sunday afternoon, proved to be one of the highlights of the year.
The occasion was a concert in Fletcher Opera Theater, presented on the Masters Series by the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild. The program encompassed music by Chick Corea and two of the most celebrated piano quintets in the repertoire – those by Robert Schumann and Antonín Dvořák. That means Dichter gave his Raleigh audience two for the price of one, a double treat for all concerned.
But before the concert itself began, there was a mini-recital of solo piano music by participants in the previous day's master class with Dichter. The students – Julianna Versola (whose teacher is Olga Urick), Estelle He (Terry Thompson), Kenny Hoang (Margaret Evans), and Emily Xu (Florence Ko) – offered selections by Liszt (the Rigoletto paraphrase), Beethoven (from Op. 14/1), Mendelssohn (the Rondo Capriccioso), and Lowell Liebermann (the hauntingly beautiful Nocturne No. 4). Each young player had spent half an hour in mostly intense work with the visiting artist in Smedes Parlor late Saturday afternoon; the master's touch was evident in many places as we revisited the music in the Fletcher lobby (where the performances were, fittingly, on Maxine Swalin's small Steinway grand).
(One should note that master classes are frequent components of RCMG concerts. These are open to the public, and there are few better ways for listeners to crawl inside the skins of composers and their music – or to experience world-class artists at work.)
The program began with Corea's Adventures of Hippocrates, a set of five mostly short pieces united primarily by their charm, attractiveness, and flashes of deep emotion, any one of which could serve as a stand-alone offering (but this is in fact considered a regular string quartet). Although the score was prepared for the Orion String Quartet (whose readings may be sampled here), Harlem's members – Ilmar Gavilán and Melissa White, violins, Jaime Amador, viola, and Matthew Zalkind, cello – have made this music their own, and their energetic, intense performance set high standards from the outset of this concert.
There followed Robert Schumann's much-loved Piano Quintet in E-flat, Op. 44, one of the mainstays of chamber music. There are two primary ways to deliver it; Dichter and the Harlem opted for an intense, brisk, incisive reading that proved exhilarating throughout – have portions of it ever have been played at such speeds? Some traditionalists in the audience – artists whose opinions I value – lamented the loss of "romanticism" often associated with the piece, but for this listener, the "let-no-moss-grow-on-Schumann" approach seemed to reflect, say, Toscanini's view of the composer, as opposed to (say) Furtwängler's, if one may so characterize the interpretation of this basically symphonic piece by relying on 60-year-old accounts of those disparate orchestral masters….
This listener was flabbergasted that there wasn't an instantaneous ovation as the last measures of the finale echoed in the hall.
After intermission, Dvořák's magnificent Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81 (B.155), was heard. There was more of the same intensity we'd heard in the Schumann, but this was for the most part a somewhat more relaxed rendition, in which the composer's long, often radiant lines were generally savored by the artists and as a result by the audience. The two relatively recent additions to the roster – violist Amador and cellist Zalkind – made frequent and significant prominent contributions while violinists Gavilán and White were often angelic voices in the musical stratosphere. Overall, this was a performance about which to write home. Let's hope it sparks a revival of the Czech master's other chamber scores (aside, perhaps, from the ubiquitous "American" Quartet).
There was a rapid and enthusiastic response from the crowd when the Dvořák reached its conclusion, and it didn't take much of it – the response – to elicit an encore. 'Twas "Take the 'A' Train," the Billy Strayhorn classic made famous by Duke Ellington. (As a young person, Strayhorn spent some time in Hillsborough, so we claim him as one of our own.) The quartet has played this here before, but this time there was an added bonus in the form of a complex piano part for Dichter that significantly enhanced the music's impact. It's a very good thing the visiting pianist wasn't being paid by the note!
The Harlem stuck around the following day for two sessions at Ligon Middle School. These weren't open to the public, but if they were anything like the ensemble's last visit there, they must have been something to behold. Yep, there's hope for art music, for sure!
*Previous appearances covered in CVNC include:
Greensboro's 17 Days Festival Presents Harlem String Quartet by Kirby Hawkins, October 3, 2012
Harlem Quartet Spectrum: Somber to Joyful by Paul D. Williams, September 11, 2011
The Harlem Quartet by Karen E. Moorman, September 8, 2011
Harlem Quartet at Charlotte Chamber Music Festival by Meg Freeman Whalen, January 25, 2011
Harlem Quartet Provides Stylish Variety by Ken Hoover, March 21, 2010
An Embarrassment of Riches: Sphinx Chamber Orchestra with Elena Urioste and Harlem Quartet by Laura McDowell, September 24, 2009
**Recent visits by Misha Dichter include:
Brevard Philharmonic Features Misha Dichter in Season Opener by Laura McDowell, September 22, 2013
Dichter Shines at EMF Chamber Concert by Perry Tannenbaum, July 18, 2011
Dichter Woos Mozart; Orchestra Tackles Petrushka! by Peter Perret, July 15, 2011
Note: Hear the Harlem Quartet in two selections from the Corea suite, the Dvořák (with Dichter – mislabeled Op. 31), and the "'A" Train" (without Dichter) here.
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Worlds' Finest Vol 1 5
"Three Midnights, Far From Home": At their new lab in Cambridge, Power Girl and Huntress are testing out technology meant to analyze the effects of radiation on Karen's powers. Unfortunately, they can't seem to rec
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Synopsis for "Three Midnights, Far From Home"
At their new lab in Cambridge, Power Girl and Huntress are testing out technology meant to analyze the effects of radiation on Karen's powers. Unfortunately, they can't seem to recreate the same level of radiation that she was exposed to when they fought Hakkou in Japan, despite the significant damage to Karen's clothing. Despite Helena's intent to acclimate themselves to this new Earth's effect on them, Kara believes - and has believed for five years - that they would be returning to their original dimension somehow. She has hired a group of geniuses to make sure that it happens.
In fact, recently, Karen had visited Cern beneath the Alps, where scientists were working on a super-accelerator in the hopes of expanding physics' knowledge of reality. After arriving, Karen immediately gravitated toward the handsome doctor Fritz Abend. He agreed to show her the Atlas detector, an experimental system meant to explain other dimensions. However, the whole process could take years to perfect. Regardless, Fritz agreed to take Karen on a tour of the Atlas detection in progress. Though he was handsome, the doctor was merely a distraction from what she really wanted to see. She used her X-Ray vision to stare into the accelerator.
Suddenly, a loud boom was followed by a flash of light, and Karen was sure that a portal to another dimension had been opened. She knocked Fritz unconscious, and sent him out of harm's way while she prepared herself to face whatever stepped out. The robotic thing that stepped out of the portal was almost immediately hostile, and Karen had to fight to keep it from damaging the expensive equipment all around. She dragged it out of the underground facility, and up into the open air. When she tried to see into it, to understand what it was, the robot exploded, sending Karen flying - and once again, rendering her clothing useless.
Karen believes that the Atlas detector triggered the appearance of the portal, but unfortunately, CERN doesn't plan on running it again for another year. So, she has hired Fritz away from them to work at the Oxford lab.
Helena had a busy evening recently, as well. She had attended a Take Back the Night protest, and had heard a gunshot. Fortunately, the shot went unnoticed by the protesters, and nobody was shot. So, Helena hoped that the sniper was a bad shot, put on her uniform, and rushed to stop him. She realized that, for some reason, there would always be a man trying to keep women from happiness and safety. She subdued the shooter, and passed him off to the police before returning to the protest as though nothing had happened.
Karen reminds that there will always be another man to replace the ones that Helena takes down, but Helena is content to do what little she can to make the world a better place.
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Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Films Inks Deal With Legendary Television & Digital
In Legendary Television & Digital‘s first major producing deal, the company has signed a multi-year pact with Ben Stiller and Stuart Cornfeld’s Red Hour Films. The company’s TV development will continue to be run by Red Hour president Debbie Liebling, while Red Hour Director of Digital Mike Rosenstein oversees digital. “All of us at Legendary are thrilled to be working with Ben, Stuart and their Red Hour team,” Legendary TV & Digital president Bruce Rosenblum said. “Their comedic programming is broadly appealing, yet fulfills the edginess and irreverence that is so on brand for Legendary.” At Legendary, Red Hour’s development will be overseen by Tom Lesinski, President of Legendary Digital Media, on the digital side and Peter Johnson, EVP Scripted Entertainment, in the TV side. “We are very excited to partner with Legendary, though I am a little concerned that Bruce called me ‘Mr. Affleck’ when discussing the deal on the phone,” Stiller said. “Hopefully, he won’t realize he got the other Ben till after the papers are signed.”
Red Hour Films most recently had a TV deal at ABC Studios for the past two years where is developed and sold a slew of projects. Red Hour also recently received series pickups for Birthday Boys at IFC and The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail at Comedy Central.
Red Hour’s digital deal will kick in when the company’s current pact with Paramount expires. Red Hour’s digital portfolio includes the Emmy-nominated Bachelor parody Burning Love, the upcoming Zoolander animated web series, and the second season of Next Time On Lonny. Rosenstein and Lesinski previously collaborated on Burning Love and Zoolander.
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Is this the American ideal we’re supposed to defend?
January 12, 2012 March 29, 2014 Michael FalknerLeave a comment
My "favorite" comment on the thread sampled below was the suggestion that one was not American for disapproving of the supposed actions.
I shouldn't be surprised. I know from history that Americans objectify our enemies in order to build support and momentum for warfare. We did it in the Revolution. We did it in the years we fought the Native Americans. We did it when we fought the Germans, the Japanese, the Koreans, and the Vietnamese.
We even conducted witch hunts among our own populace during the Cold War. We continue that trend to this very day by associating people of certain political ideals with the very same Cold War enemy. It even extends to attacks on religious ideals or lack thereof.
We're coming off as nothing better than schoolyard bullies.
Is this the American ideal we're supposed to defend?
Darth Maul and the Hollowness of Death
October 14, 2011 March 29, 2014 Michael Falkner5 Comments
Entertainment Weekly recently posted an exclusive video that announced the return of Darth Maul to the Star Wars universe. For those who either missed or refused to watch the prequels, Maul was a Sith Lord—the same kind of baddie as Darth Vader—who used a double-bladed lightsaber. His first on-screen appearance was in The Phantom Menace in 1999.
In that film, a three-way lightsaber duel ended with Qui-Gon Jinn impaled through the chest and Darth Maul toppling into a deep shaft, deftly cleft in twain by the blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Last January, viewers of the cartoon series Star Wars: The Clone Wars were introduced to Maul’s brother Savage Oppress (pronounced in typical Star Wars style as sah-VAHJ OH-press), who was a proposed apprentice to help Count Dooku overthrow his master and take control of the Dark Side of the Force. At the end of that trilogy of episodes, viewers were told that Darth Maul was out there in the incredibly vague somewhere in the galaxy, and Oppress had to go find him.
So, apparently this means that Darth Maul does indeed live and, by some miracle, survived being cut in half by a lightsaber and falling several stories. Insert exasperated sigh here.
Supervising director Dave Filoni told Entertainment Weekly that it makes sense in terms of Star Wars lore:
Fans will note that there is precedent for this kind of resurrection. “The Dark Side of the Force is the pathway to many abilities some consider to be…unnatural,” Darth Sidious says in Revenge of the Sith. Sidious and his master found a way to use the Force to cheat death—that’s how he was able to keep Vader alive after that little swan dive into a lava field. Couldn’t Maul have picked up on some of that too? Says Filoni, “He’s suffered through a lot to keep himself alive and implemented the training of his master to do so.”
There’s also significant financial interest for Lucasfilm in this move. The episode(s) pertaining to Darth Maul will be aired in early 2012, and, by a cosmic coincidence I’m sure, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3-D is premiering February 10, 2012. It goes without saying that I’m annoyed by publicity stunts written into entertainment to drive interest in a related property. Anyone else remember the martial arts episode of Star Trek: Voyager called “Tsunkatse”? WWE Wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a guest star, and both WWE and Voyager were on UPN.
This entire mess—and yes, I’m calling it a mess—brings Star Wars into the realm of pointless character resurrections to drive sales. It also revives the eternal frustrations I have with Star Wars fandom. Since Maul was by far one of the coolest and most bad-ass characters in the prequel trilogy, the news that he would return to the franchise was understandably received with fan praise. At the same time, others started to look at how this affects the overall quality of the franchise and aired their opinions. In response to critical fans, some blogs, including Star Wars Underworld, questioned the “fandom” of people with differing opinions. While I appreciate a discussion on how they plan to resurrect a character and do it well, it’s certainly not the first time that the Star Wars social media sphere has played the card of questioning how someone can be a fan of something while being critical: the hosts of The ForceCast did it numerous times before I stopped listening to the podcast back in May.
While other subsets of science-fiction and fantasy fandom can somewhat easily accept both positive and negative criticism toward the franchise of their choice, some Star Wars fans tend to follow the line of reasoning that if “you’re not with with us, you’re against us.” It’s all fun and games until you disagree with Uncle George and refuse to drink the blue milk, and I’ve already seen backlash from refusing to buy the Star Wars Blu-Rays and my decision not to support the 3-D re-releases. Having intelligent discussions about the positives and negatives of a franchise is one thing, but I cannot support attacking each other for having differing opinions.
The bigger problem I have with this is an issue that has plagued comic book franchises for decades, and that is in the pointless death and resurrection of characters. In real life, religious beliefs aside, death is pretty permanent. In storytelling, death is a result of failure, the completion of a heroic journey, or the motivation to start that journey. In a smaller subset, that death results in a significant change of character dynamics—such as regenerations in Doctor Who, or the evolution of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings or Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars—but those deaths still carry the impact of the end of a journey and how it affects the characters around them.
Simply put, to reverse a death negates that impact and cheapens the victory for the winners.
In The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul’s death marked two important character changes: First, it displayed Obi-Wan Kenobi’s maturity and readiness to be promoted from apprentice to Jedi Knight; second, it marked the beginnings of Anakin’s destined path. The death of Darth Maul was a very important turning point for the Jedi themselves, as they discover that the Sith had indeed returned.
While I look forward to finding out how Filoni and company accomplish this feat, I am very skeptical about the Star Wars franchise as a whole at this point. If Filoni proves me wrong and does this well, I will be quite amazed. On the other hand, if this turns into yet another cheap comic book return—Superman wasn’t dead, after all, he was just resting—to sell tickets to yet another release of the Star Wars movies, then I’m done with The Clone Wars. I have supported the show since it was announced, but for me, it would be that damaging, and since George Lucas has final approval on the show, the blame would lie solely with him.
Come 2012, we shall see.
Star Wars Fandom and The ForceCast
May 23, 2011 March 29, 2014 Michael Falkner38 Comments
The debate over the Star Wars Expanded Universe is a tale of us versus them that’s been raging for some time, but only recently has it exploded within fandom. The Expanded Universe (EU) matters greatly to me for reasons I’ve previously discussed, but in particular because the novels were my major gateway into Star Wars fandom. Unfortunately, that segment of my fandom has fallen under attack from people I trusted.
The ForceCast has become the podcast where there is no fan left behind unless they disagree with your particular version of fandom, in which case they will publicly mock and shame you on their program.
That’s why I have no choice but to stop listening.
Journalists and Vigilante Justice in Atlanta?
May 18, 2011 March 29, 2014 Michael Falkner3 Comments
Local news station CBS Atlanta ran a story about a DeKalb County teacher who resigned from his job after journalists investigated his checkered past. You see, CBS Atlanta has a segment they call “Tough Questions” in which they (appropriately enough) ask tough questions about what they consider to be possible problems in the metropolitan area. They have investigated problems with the water supply, code violations at local day cares, gang problems, and sex offenders.
It seems only fitting that they should level their aim at Lester Caldwell, who was arrested after being accused of inappropriate sexual contact with two students, including intercourse with a cheerleader. Atlanta Public Schools fired him following the accusations, but CBS Atlanta was tipped off that he has been rehired in 2008 to teach at an elementary school. After all, he does have a valid teaching license, so he should be able to work, right?
Katie Lucas is Awesome, Reason 1138
May 11, 2011 March 29, 2014 Michael Falkner1 Comment
“The prequels have been made. They exist. There is literally nothing you can do or say to make them go away. They may not be your cup of tea, but let’s remember: YOU can choose not to watch them! You can pretend like they don’t even exist! But being angry about it forever is going to accomplish nothing. Neither is being disrespectful. My father has done absolutely nothing to earn disrespectful tirades and personal attacks. He is a good man. He is not an evil genius plotting to ruin your life. You are entitled to your own opinions–whatever they may be, but be respectful about it. He may have made three movies you personally didn’t care about, but he was also responsible for three movies that inspired you and millions of others. So, do him and I (sic) the courtesy of having a little goddamn respect.”
–Katie Lucas (via Twitter, 4 May 2011)
The Time to Celebrate Is Not This One
May 2, 2011 March 29, 2014 Michael FalknerLeave a comment
On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama reported that al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was officially dead. Rumors suggest that SEAL Team Six was the end of the line for the man who planned and orchestrated the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the defeated attack on Washington, DC. The President suggests that this is a turning point in the nearly decade long global war on terror that is no longer called the Global War on Terror, and that this event is long-awaited justice for those innocents killed in what has become known as this generation’s Pearl Harbor moment.
So why don’t I feel like celebrating?
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