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Merits of Islam
Benefits of being a Muslim
Excellent features of Islam
Islamic Beliefs
Oneness of God (Tawheed)
Life of other Prophets
Coping with Sects Attributed to Islam
Various Recommended Deeds
Islamic Lifestyle, Morals and Practices
General Morals and Practices
Dietary Laws
The Holy Quran
Approaching the Quran
Explanation of Selected Passages
Hadith and Sunnah
Selected Sayings
His Biography
His Companions
Interaction with non-Muslim
The Muslim community
Rights of others
Increasing faith
Means to increasing faith
Self Purification
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The Testimony of Faith
An Introduction to Pillars of Islam andArticles of Faith (part 1 of 2)
Some Common Questions by Recent Converts
Importance of Seeking Knowledge
Paradise (part 1 of 2)
How to Pray for a Recent Convert (part 1 of 2)
Breaking the News to Family (part 1 of 2)
Getting Adjusted To the Muslim Community
Keeping Good Company
Belief in Allah (part 1 of 2): The Categories ofTawheed
Belief in Allah (part 2 of 2): Shirk, the Opposite ofTawheed
Belief in Scriptures
Belief in the Day of Judgment
Belief in Divine Decree (part 1 of 2)
Study Methodology for a New Muslim
Let’s Meet Muhammad (part 1 of 2)
Preservation of the Holy Quran
The Importance of Prayer (Salah)
Etiquette of the Ritual Bath (Ghusl)
Ablution (Wudoo)
Prayer for Beginners (part 1 of 2): Before you Pray
Prayer for Beginners (part 2 of 2): A Description of the Prayer
Spiritual Benefits of Prayer
Medical Benefits of Prayer
Manners of Relieving Oneself
Introduction to Dietary Laws in Islam
An Introduction To Muslim Family (part 1 of2)
An Introduction To Muslim Family (part 2 of 2)
Love of God and How to achieve it (part 1 of 2)
An Introduction to Fasting
Eid and End of Ramadan
Where Is Allah?
Abraham (part 1 of 2)
Simple Explanation of Surah Al-Fatiha
Simple Explanation of Three Short Surahs of Quran
Beginners Guide to the Quran (part 1 of 3)
Beginners Guide to the Quran (part 2of 3)
Beginners Guide to Hadith & Sunnah
Pre-requisites of Prayer
Hygiene in Islam
Bathing (Ghusl)
Performing Two Units of Prayer
Performing Three Units of Prayer
Performing Four Units of Prayer
General Points About Prayer
A Day in the life of a Muslim (part 1 of 2): From Waking uptill late Morning
A day in the life of a Muslim (part 2 of 2): From Noon to Bed
Fate of Non-Muslims
Repentance (part 1 of 3): Door to Salvation
Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance
Repentance (part 3 of 3): Prayers of Repentance
Can We See Allah?
Preservation of Sunnah (part 1 of 4)
Eating – The Islamic Way (part 1 of 2)
Simple Explanation of Quran’s Greatest Verse: Aaya tul-Kursi
Wiping Over Socks, Making Up Prayers, and Prayer of a Traveler
Charms and Amulets
Adhan (part 1 of 2): The Call to Prayer
Shirk & its Types (part 1 of 3)
Recommended Acts of Ritual Bath (Ghusl)
Reflections on Surah al-Fatiha (part 1 of 3)
Dry Ablution (Tayammum)
Introduction to Sects (part 1 of 2)
Protection from Evil (part 1 of 2)
Perfecting Our Character
Introduction to the Purification of the Soul (part 1 of 2)
The Islamic Dress Code (part 1 of 3)
The Islamic Dress Code (part 2 of 3): Awrah & Mahrams
The Islamic Dress Code (part 3 of 3): Prayer & Wisdom
Satan: Humankind’s Worst Enemy (part 1 of 2)
Supplication (part 1 of 2)
The Mercy of Allah (part 1 of 2)
Role Models in Islam (part 1 of 2): The First Generation of Muslims
Role Models in Islam (part 2 of 2)
Trials and Tribulations after Conversion (part 1 of 2): Allah’s mercy is embedded in the difficulties of life
Trials and Tribulations after Conversion (part 2 of 2)
Manners of Attending a Mosque (part 1 of 2)
Good Habits for New Muslims to Develop
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Noah
Friday Prayer (part 1 of 2)
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Ibrahim
Marriage Advice (part 1 of 2)
Marriage Advice (part 2 of 2): Practical Steps
Rights & Responsibilities of Husbands & Wives
The Nuts & Bolts of an Islamic Marriage
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Lot
How to Deal with Sadness and Worry (part 1 of 2): Patience, Gratitude and Trust
How to Deal with Sadness and Worry (part 2 of 2): Establish a relationship with Allah
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Yusuf
Istikharah Prayer
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Ayub
Easy Guide to Zakah (part 1 of 2)
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Musa
Should I Change My Name?
Glimpses from the Life of Prophet Isa
Dealing with Doubts
A Brief Biography of Prophet Muhammad (part 1 of 2): The Meccan Period
A Brief Biography of Prophet Muhammad (part 2 of 2): The Madinan Period
Drugs, Alcohol, & Gambling (part 1 of 2)
World of Jinn (part 1 of 2)
Voluntary Prayers
Lying, Backbiting and Slander (part 1 of 2)
Increasing Faith (part 1 of 2): Why faith is not always at a steady level
Increasing Faith (part 2 of 2): Increase your faith (Imaan) and earn rewards
Voluntary Fasts
Signs of the Day of Judgment (part 1 of 2): The Minor Signs
Signs of the Day of Judgment (part 2 of 2): The Major Signs
Adultery, Fornication, & Pornography (part 1 of 2)
Islamic Guidelines for Gender Interactions(part 1 of 2)
Islamic Guidelines for Gender Interactions (part 2 of 2)
Introduction to Shariah (part 1 of 2)
Acts that Correspond to Human Nature (Sunan ul-Fitrah)
Eid ul-Adha from A to Z (part 1 of 3)
Innovation in Islam (part 1 of 2): Two Types of Bidah
Innovation in Islam (part 2 of 2): Is this a bidah?
Ramadan: The Last Ten Nights
Umrah (part 1 of 2)
Concept of Sins in Islam (part 1 of 3)
Parenting in Islam (part 1 of 2)
Major Sins in Islam (part 1 of 2): What is a Major Sin?
Major Sins in Islam (part 2 of 2): Major Sins and How to Repent from Them
The Pilgrimage (Hajj) (part 1 of 3)
The Rightly Guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr (part 1 of 2)
The Rightly Guided Caliphs: Umar ibn Al-Khattab (part 1 of 2)
The Rightly Guided Caliphs: Uthman ibn Affan (Part 1 of 2)
The Rightly Guided Caliphs: Ali ibn Abi Talib (part 1 of 2)
Events on the Day of Judgment (part 1 of 3): The Day Begins
Events on the Day of Judgment (part 2 of 3): Before the Judgment
Events on the Day of Judgment (part 3 of 3): Judgment Begins
Interest in Islam (part 1 of 2)
An Explanation of Surah Al-Asr
The Questioning in the Grave (part 1 of 2): Death is not the End
The Questioning in the Grave (part 2 of 2): Your Place until the Day of Judgment
The Fruits of Taqwa (part 1 of 2)
An Explanation of Surah Al-Ikhlas
The Rights of Neighbours in Islam (part 1 of 2): The Kind Treatment of Neighbours
The Rights of Neighbours in Islam (part 2 of 2): Neighbours - Good and Bad
Those Shaded when there is no Shade (part 1 of 2): Allah’s Mercy made Manifest
Those Shaded when there is no Shade (part 2 of 2): Striving to be Shaded
Sincerity in Worship: What is Ikhlas? (part 1 of 2)
Sincerity in Worship: Ikhlas vs. Riyaa (part 2 of 2)
Lawful Earning
The Companions of Prophet Muhammad: Salman Al-Farsi
The Companions of Prophet Muhammad: Bilal ibn Rabah
The Companions of Prophet Muhammad: Ammar ibn Yassir
The Companions of Prophet Muhammad: Zayd ibn Thabit
The Companions of Prophet Muhammad: Abu Hurayrah
Islamic Terms (part 1 of 2)
Khushoo in Prayer
Inviting Non-Muslims to the Right Path (part 1 of 3): Deliverthe Message in the Best Way Possible
Inviting Non-Muslims to the Right Path (part 2 of 3): Tawheed First
Inviting Non-Muslims to the Right Path (part 3 of 3): Inviting Family, Friends and Colleagues
Trust & Reliance in Allah
Who Is a Good Friend? (part 1 of 2)
Pride and Arrogance
The Mothers of the Believers (part 1 of 2): Who are the Mothers of the Believers?
The Mothers of the Believers (part 2 of 2): Altruism & Alliances
Getting Involved in the Muslim Community
Ummah: The Muslim Nation
Simplified Rules of Islamic Divorce (part 1 of 2)
The Role of a Muslim Scholar (part 1 of 2)
The Benefits of Being a Muslim
Sacred Cities; Mecca, Medina, & Jerusalem (part 1 of 2)
Prayers – Advanced (part 1 of 2)
Prayers - Advanced (part 2 of 2)
Why & How to Learn the Quran (part 1 of 2)
Miracles of the Prophets
Meat of the People of the Book (part 1 of 2)
Dhikr (Remembering Allah): Meaning & Blessings (part 1 of 2)
Intercession on Judgment Day (part 1 of 2)
Virtues of the Quran (part 1 of 2)
Good Morals (part 1 of 2)
The Islamic Golden Age (part 1 of 2)
Social Media in Islam
Leisure, Fun and Entertainment
Astrology and Fortune-telling
Miracles of Prophet Muhammad (part 1 of 2)
Bad Morals to Stay Away From (part 1 of 2)
The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting and Charity
Detailed Biography of Prophet Muhammad - Meccan Period (part 1 of 3)
Detailed Biography of Prophet Muhammad - Meccan Period (part 2of 3)
Detailed Biography of Prophet Muhammad - Meccan Period (part3 of 3)
Prophet Adam: Beginning of Humankind (part 1 of 2)
An Explanation of Surah Az-Zalzalah
Morals of Prophet Muhammad (part 1 of 2)
Preserving the Environment
Crime and Punishment in Islam (part 1 of 2)
Prostration of Forgetfulness
Introduction to Hadith Terminology
Detailed Biography of Prophet Muhammad - Madinan Period (part1 of 3)
Detailed Biography of Prophet Muhammad - Madinan Period (part 3 of 3)
Story of Creation (part 1 of 2)
Funeral Rites (part 1 of 2)
Islamic Wills and Inheritance (part 1 of 2)
Prophetic Narrations: Sincerity
Understanding Media Stereotyping
Health and Fitness (part 1 of 2)
Intimate Issues
Islam Began as Something Strange
Merits of Islam (8)
Benefits of being a Muslim (3)
Excellent features of Islam (5)
Islamic Beliefs (57)
Oneness of God (Tawheed) (12)
Articles of Faith (16)
Hereafter (13)
Life of other Prophets (12)
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Zakaah (2)
Various Recommended Deeds (11)
Islamic Lifestyle, Morals and Practices (48)
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Dietary Laws (7)
The Holy Quran (17)
Approaching the Quran (7)
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Home / News / Crime/Judiciary / Liaise With INTERPOL Over Effort To Arrest Alison-Madueke, Court Tells IGP
Liaise With INTERPOL Over Effort To Arrest Alison-Madueke, Court Tells IGP
A High Court in Adamawa has ordered the arrest of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, over allegation of giving a bribe of N362 million to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential election.
The presiding judge, Musa Nathan, gave the order while delivering judgment against Ibrahim Umar and Sahabo Hamman, two INEC officials, who received bribe from Alison-Madueke.
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Musa directed Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to liaise with International Police Organisation (INTERPOL), to ensure that the former minister is arrested.
Wilson Uwujaren, spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement, said the former minister and three others were charged “for allegedly deploying over N362million derived from a $115m slush fund to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential elections in favour of the candidate of the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)”.
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Count two of the charge read: “That you, Ibrahim Mohammed Umar, Sahabo Iya Hamman and Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (now at large) sometime between March and May 2015 in Yola, Adamawa state, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, while being a public officer working with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and retired public servant and former minister of petroleum resources (now at large) and in capacities, did corruptly procure monetary benefit of three hundred and sixty-two million naira, (N362,000,000.00) in favour of public officers and staff working with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Adamawa State, contrary to and punishable under Section 9 (1) (a) & (b) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.”
Alison-Madueke, who left Nigeria shortly after leaving office in 2015, has been implicated in several corruption cases in Nigeria, most of which had been stalled because of her absence.
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The EFCC said it is working to extradite her from the United Kingdom.
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#FreeLorde trends on Twitter as fans fear singer going to jail
Monika Barton
Watch: Lorde and Jacinda Ardern meet for the first time. Credits: Image - Twitter/NervyCat; Video - Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
A campaign to 'free' Kiwi singer Lorde has gone viral on social media as some fans fear she's been imprisoned.
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Last week, Newshub published a story via the Spinoff that listed Lorde as one of the people whose parents could be fined up to $3000 under the National Party's proposed early school leaver's policy.
The news prompted a raft of memes poking fun at the prospect of Lorde's 2013 departure from Takapuna Grammar School getting her in trouble with the law.
"Lorde saved us and the music industry with Melodrama. It is our turn to save Lorde," one fan joked.
"Lorde rides the subway because the New Zealand government suspended her license until she pays her fine," another wrote, alongside a picture of Lorde on public transport.
Not all fans of the 'Green Light' singer quite got the joke, however. Some took to Twitter to express their concern.
"Imagine wanting to imprison an artist who made NZ so famous and well known for a having a talented 16-year-old girl," one worried fan tweeted.
"IDK what happened but do not prosecute her!" said another.
Lorde has not commented on her legal status.
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Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks forward Eben Etzebeth denies involvement in bar altercation
The South African lock has been backed by his employers. Credits: Image: Getty; Video: Newshub
Springbok Eben Etzebeth has denied allegations he was involved in two off-field incidents.
The lock forward was named in South Africa's Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday [NZT], just hours after claims emerged that he was involved in a bar fight and another altercation at a beach resort at the weekend.
Etzebeth issued a public denial saying he was not involved in either.
The South African rugby body is standing by the towering test match veteran.
South African media reports there has been no indication that police are investigating the claims that Etzebeth assaulted and racially abused a man in the coastal town of Langebaan, near Cape Town, in the early hours of Sunday [local time].
"It is completely untrue and unfounded to claim that I physically or racially abused anyone in Langebaan, as has been reported on social media," Etzebeth said.
"Multiple witnesses can corroborate that."
SA Rugby said it had "no tolerance" for acts of violence or racism, "but we also trust our people to act responsibly and tell the truth.
"We have spoken to Eben, and he categorically denies any physical or racial abuse".
The 2.03m (6ft 8in) Etzebeth is a key part of the Springboks' forward engine room and is one of five players in the squad with more than 50 test caps.
Join us for live updates of the 2019 Rugby World Cup from September 20
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Agnes Creek Open Space Thinning – Chapter Two – New sports fields on tap in Taft?
Mar 25, 2014 | Daily News
Agnes Creek Before – choked stands of crowded immature trees.
“Gentle” cutting of select trees to “open things up.”
More growth inducing light now penetrating the forest.
This is what it should look like eventually – healthier, more diverse.
Lincoln City City Councilors gave their blessing to launch the next chapter in improving the city’s open space area called Agnes Creek. After last year’s much celebrated thinning that opened up the forest to more sunlight, more room for the remaining trees to grow, more trails for residents and visitors to use and some cash in the city’s piggy bank, the same company that pulled it off successfully was given the green light to do it again in similarly overcrowded tree stands north of Bard Road.
Trout Mountain Forestry, and the brains behind it, forestry management consultant Mark Miller, told the council that he expects the same benefits from a thinning operation planned in the near future that will once again open up the tree canopy to let in more growth-inducing light, reduce competition between trees, accelerate their growth and provide a more pleasant recreation environment for locals and tourists alike. The remaining trees will become stronger with more stamina to survive high winds from storms that come ashore in the winter. As they did last year, Miller says his crews will sell the timber to a local mill or other wood processors, with some of the profits going to the city. Miller says his crews will then plant a wider variety of tree species to enhance bio-diversity for wildlife and general forest health.
For this second installment of Agnes Creek Open Space thinning, Trout Mountain will begin logging north to about SW 19th Street. The thinning will extend only about 500 feet north of Bard Road on the west side, according to Miller.
What little public comment there was on the proposal indicated substantial support for it. City Manager David Hawker told the council that staff will bring back all the paperwork necessary to authorize the project at the city council’s next meeting in early April.
Aerial photo of old Taft Elementary School. Going for sports fields?
Funds to help acquire the old school grounds depends on grant application with the state.
The council’s attention was then diverted to another kind of growing things – children – especially children and their parents who like sports – soccer and baseball to be exact. Up for discussion was a grant application the city is filing with the State Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to buy the old Taft Elementary School on SE 51st. The school district is anxious to sell it since it will never re-open as a school, it’s namesake already opened and accommodating students and teachers alike at a new facility funded by the 2011 school bond.
Several townspeople came up to the microphone to give their support to the city’s grant application saying that like city staff, they too would like to see the old Taft Elementary site converted to sports fields. They said Lincoln City has nowhere nearly enough sports play area which is painfully obvious when regional sports teams come to Lincoln City for sports tournaments. Due to the lack of playing fields, those tournaments spill over into a second day, forcing kids to finish up their tournaments early Sunday mornings.
With that, the council heartily endorsed the Community Development Department’s grant writing application to the state. Staff told the council that the city should find out in July if the city got the money. If successful, the money should arrive in the fall and the planning and everything that goes with it will kick into high gear.
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Bernie Sanders Backs Unrestricted Abortion Until Birth
At a Fox News townhall on Monday evening, host Martha McCallum asked Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders: “Do you believe a woman should be able to terminate a pregnancy up until the moment of birth?”
“I think that that happens very, very rarely,” Sanders replied. (As Ramesh Ponnuru has pointed out, there are more late-term abortions committed annually in the United States than there are homicides committed with guns.)
“At the end of the day,” Sanders continued, “the decision over abortion belongs to a woman and her physician, not the federal government, not the state government.”
Sanders gave no indication that he thinks there are any circumstances when it should be illegal for a doctor to kill an unborn child late in pregnancy.
The Vermont senator, like all other sitting Democratic senators running for president, backs federal legislation that would invalidate most state laws that set legal limits on abortion, including Pennsylvania’s 24-week abortion limit under which abortionist Kermit Gosnell was convicted for killing 21 viable infants in utero.
As late as 1997, likely 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he supported banning all abortion after an unborn child was old enough to survive outside the womb. “It did not, as I would have liked, ban all post-viability abortions,” Biden said of the ban on partial-birth abortion. “I was and still am concerned that in banning on partial-birth abortions, we do not go far enough.”
The New York Times reported two weeks ago that Biden’s spokesman “declined to detail Mr. Biden’s current views on specific policies [restricting abortion] he once supported.”
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Bauer NCHC Players of the Week: Dec. 1-7
Miami’s Murphy, UND’s J. Schmaltz, Poolman and McIntyre honored
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) announced its Bauer NCHC Players of the Week for the week of Dec. 1-7 on Monday with North Dakota capturing three of the four awards. The winners for week nine of the season are Miami senior forward Cody Murphy for Offensive Player of the Week, North Dakota junior defenseman Jordan Schmaltz for Defenseman of the Week, UND freshman defenseman Tucker Poolman for Rookie of the Week and North Dakota junior netminder Zane McIntyre for Goaltender of the Week, his second straight week claiming the award.
Cody Murphy, Miami
Senior Forward
Highwood, Ill.
After entering the weekend with one goal all season, Murphy exploded for four goals in a split with No. 12 Omaha. He recorded his first career hat trick in Friday’s 8-2 win, scoring all three consecutively for a natural hat trick. He broke a 1-1 tie with a first-period goal and added two more in the second stanza to put Miami comfortably ahead while his second goal was the eventual game-winner. Murphy also had a +3 rating in the contest and was named the game’s first star. On Saturday, he scored a power play goal in the third period to extend his goal-scoring streak to three games while pulling the RedHawks within a goal at 3-2 in an eventual loss. Murphy finished with a +2 rating on the weekend and put nine shots on goal.
Jordan Schmaltz, North Dakota
Junior Defenseman
Verona, Wis.
Schmaltz was productive at both ends of the ice in UND’s sweep of Lake Superior State, totaling five points in the series while contributing on both special teams. He notched multiple points in both games, including four on the power play, scoring a goal and chipping in four assists on the weekend. In Friday’s 7-4 comeback win, the Blues prospect handed out a trio of assists, including two on the man advantage, to tie a career high for both points and assists. The next night, Schmaltz tallied a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in a 3-1 victory as his helper set up the game’s first goal while his score late in the third period sealed the win. He blocked a shot in each game, while helping UND go a perfect 9-for-9 on the penalty kill, including 7-for-7 Saturday, and 5-for-9 on the power play in the series.
Tucker Poolman, North Dakota
Freshman Defenseman
East Grand Forks, Minn.
Poolman showed off his versatility in North Dakota’s sweep of Lake Superior State, playing forward one night and defenseman the next, while racking up three points in the series. In Friday’s 7-4 comeback win, he moved to forward after UND lost two forwards to injury in the first period and scored a pair of power play goals in a span of a little more than six minutes in the second period, the latter of which tied the game at 4-4. He was named first star of the game for his efforts. The next night, the Winnipeg draft pick moved back to his natural defenseman position and dished out an assist on a power play goal in the third period that sealed the 3-1 win. Poolman was tabbed third star of the game Saturday. He finished the weekend with eight shots on goal, including seven Friday, and two blocked shots. He also was big on special teams, helping UND go 9-for-9 on the penalty kill in the series and 5-for-9 on the power play with all three of his points coming on the man advantage.
Zane McIntyre, North Dakota
Junior Goaltender
Thief River Falls, Minn.
For the second straight week McIntyre claimed NCHC Goaltender of the Week after compiling a .933 save percentage and a 1.21 goals-against average in two games and 99 minutes of action. He went 2-0-0 in net in a sweep of Lake Superior State, entering in relief on Friday, as he came in early in the second period with UND down 3-0 and stopped 12 of the 13 shots he faced to allow North Dakota to rally for the 7-4 win. The Bruins prospect was named the game’s third star Friday. The next night, he surrendered just one goal late in the contest while making 16 saves in his only start of the series – a 3-1 UND victory. McIntyre helped kill all nine LSSU power plays on the weekend, including seven on Saturday, and stopped 28 of 30 shots against in the series to pick up his NCAA-leading 12th win of the season.
Adam Krause, Sr., F, UMD – Returned from injury and tallied three points in a sweep of CC, assisting on the game-tying goal Friday, while scoring a goal and adding an assist Saturday as he finished the weekend with a +3 rating and nine shots on goal.
Austin Ortega, So., F, UNO – Recorded three points in a split with Miami, dishing out an assist on the first goal in a loss Friday, while scoring two early goals, including the game-winner, in a 5-2 win Saturday when he was +2.
Jordan Schmaltz, Jr., D, UND – Totaled five points in a sweep of LSSU with three assists on Friday and a goal and an assist Saturday with four of his points coming on the power play.
Matthew Caito, Jr., D, Miami – Had a big game in Friday’s 8-2 win over Omaha with a career-high three points, scoring a goal and adding two assists, including one on the game-winner, while posting a +4 rating in the game.
Andy Welinski, Jr., D, UMD – Tied a career high with three points in a 7-2 win over CC Saturday, scoring the game-winner while assisting on two other goals and blocking two shots.
Louie Belpedio, Fr., D, Miami – Chipped in assists on each of Miami’s first two goals in an 8-2 win over Omaha on Friday, while posting a +2 rating and blocking a shot in the game as well as Miami was 8-for-9 on the penalty kill.
Danton Heinen, Fr., F, DU – Tallied three points in a split at Cornell, assisting on DU’s lone goal in a loss Friday, while adding two more assists in Saturday’s 3-1 win to extend his point streak to six games.
Karson Kuhlman, Fr., F, UMD – Handed out three assists in a sweep of CC, dishing out one helper on UMD’s first goal in a 3-2 win Friday, while tallying two more assists in a 7-2 win Saturday as he was +3 on the weekend.
Avery Peterson, Fr., F, UNO – Compiled three points in a split at Miami, assisting on UNO’s first goal in a loss Friday, before chipping in a goal and an assist while posting a +2 rating in a win Saturday.
Kasimir Kaskisuo, Fr., G, UMD – Backstopped UMD to a sweep of Colorado College, compiling a .902 save percentage and a 1.94 GAA in two wins, stopping 41 of 45 shots against while giving up just two goals each night.
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Business|Exclusive: Weakened by Sanctions, Venezuela's PDVSA Cedes Oilfield Operations to Foreign Firms
https://nyti.ms/2SYkj4d
Exclusive: Weakened by Sanctions, Venezuela's PDVSA Cedes Oilfield Operations to Foreign Firms
(Reuters) - Venezuelan state company PDVSA is letting some joint venture partners take over the day-to-day operation of oilfields as its own capacity dwindles due to sanctions and a lack of cash and staff, according to a former oil minister, an opposition lawmaker and industry sources.
Crude production by PDVSA and its joint ventures has fallen to about a third of its peak 20 years ago. The steepest fall has occurred since military officials with no oil industry experience took over PDVSA's management in late 2017 and Washington imposed sanctions on the state-run company in early 2019 in a bid to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro's government and the opposition last year discussed allowing partners in PDVSA-led joint ventures to operate the oilfields, which would reverse a legal requirement that PDVSA control the operations.
That could give Maduro more breathing room by encouraging fresh investment in PDVSA's operations, potentially boosting oil revenues. However, it would be controversial after late President Hugo Chavez, an iconic figure to many Venezuelans, made nationalization a flagship policy.
Rafael Ramirez, a former oil minister and PDVSA president who left office after clashing with Maduro in 2014, said the company had already effectively handed control to joint venture partners even though an agreement had not yet been formally reached.
Ramirez, an adviser to some international energy firms that have recently worked in Venezuela, said PDVSA had been reduced to little more than an administrator of contracts with oil companies.
"PDVSA is no longer producing. It's signing contracts for others to produce in a de facto privatization," Ramirez told Reuters during an interview at a location he requested not be disclosed.
Ramirez named Russia's Rosneft and China's CNPC among the companies helping to keep PDVSA alive by operating joint oilfields or injecting cash to the state company by buying larger stakes in some ventures. CNPC and Rosneft did not respond to requests for comment. PDVSA and the Information Ministry, which handles media requests for Maduro's government, did not respond to Reuters questions.
Luis Stefanelli, an opposition lawmaker and member of Congress' energy commission, said the government and PDVSA have been using formulas originally proposed by the opposition to allow private partners to take more responsibilities in joint ventures, but in an illegal way.
Jose Ignacio Hernandez, an overseas legal representative appointed by Congress' head, Juan Guaido, backed up the comment.
"Under the Hydrocarbon Law, every agreement for PDVSA to cede exploration and production rights is illegal and unconstitutional. Maduro's regime is insisting in the oil industry's de-facto privatization, which is aggravating its collapse," he said over Twitter.
Company executives, business partners and union leaders consulted by Reuters, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, also said minority partners in some joint ventures progressively took more roles in 2019, including financing, trading, procurement and shipping.
A CNPC executive, who recently visited the company's facilities in Venezuela, confirmed the efforts to transfer operation of some oilfields to minority partners but said it was a "futile proposal."
"Even if Caracas passes the new law to allow minority investors to become operators, companies can hardly do their job in reality," he said, added that lack of staff and widespread corruption were hobbling the industry.
Ramirez was the longest-serving minister in Chavez's cabinet, supervising Venezuela's oil industry for more than a decade, before clashing with Maduro.
Maduro accuses him and many other former executives of corruption. Ramirez said he and other PDVSA executives are victims of a political witch hunt.
Ramirez said oil companies that signed partnerships or contracts with PDVSA without authorization from the National Assembly could see them annulled by any future government.
Venezuela produced 1.01 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude from January through November 2019, according to data reported to OPEC. Industry sources estimated it was at least 20% less.
Oil exports, Venezuela's main source of export revenue, fell 32% to an annual average of 956,000 barrels per day through November, according to Refinitiv Eikon.
Ramirez blamed the collapse on Maduro's decision to place the military in charge of PDVSA.
After jailing two former PDVSA presidents on corruption charges, Maduro in 2017 appointed Manuel Quevedo, a major general from the National Guard with no experience in the energy sector, as PDVSA's head and oil minister.
That year, Maduro and Quevedo promised to add 1 million bpd to Venezuela's flagging output, but instead crude production and refining have slid to their lowest levels in almost 75 years.
Ramirez said some 30,000 employees have left PDVSA in recent years, amid an exodus of experienced workers also described by union leaders and former staff.
"It's been a disaster," Ramirez said. "The main processes in the industry - human resources, contracts, supply - are in the hands of military officials with no knowledge of oil."
(Reporting by Marianna Parraga, Stefanie Eschenbacher and Luc Cohen; Additional reporting by Aizhu Chen in Singapore and Vladimir Soldtkin in Moscow; Editing by Dan Flynn and Leslie Adler)
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Politics|Democrats Say Measure to Rein in Trump on Iran Will Pass Senate
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Democrats Say Measure to Rein in Trump on Iran Will Pass Senate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats said on Tuesday they had enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to pass a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval, which would be a rebuke of the president after he ordered a strike that killed an Iranian commander in Iraq.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Tim Kaine, the measure's sponsor, said they had at least 51 votes for a joint resolution that would require Trump to seek congressional authorization for military action against Iran.
To become law, the measure must pass the House of Representatives and either be signed by Trump, or garner a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress in order to override his veto.
Many members of Congress, including some of Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, have been pushing the administration for more information about the killing this month of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani at Baghdad's airport.
Trump did not inform Congress about the strike until after it took place and then, according to many lawmakers, his administration kept back too much information about the reason for the strike or the legal justification.
Criticism grew as Trump and his top officials have offered shifting justifications for the drone strike. Trump himself fueled controversy by saying on Twitter that "it doesn't really matter" whether Soleimani posed an imminent threat.
Kaine said four Republicans - Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Susan Collins and Todd Young - had agree to support the war powers resolution he introduced on Jan. 3.
In a statement, Collins said Kaine's resolution would let Trump respond to aggression from a hostile nation or repel an attack. "It simply makes clear that only the Legislative Branch may declare war or commit our armed forces to a sustained military conflict with Iran," she said.
Senate leaders are working out the timing of a Senate vote, likely next week, which is complicated by Trump's Senate impeachment trial starting within days.
The House passed legislation known as a concurrent resolution last week, which called for an end to military action against Iran unless Trump obtained Congress' approval.
As a concurrent resolution, that measure would not have needed Trump's signature. But it could not garner enough support in the Senate to pass. There also were legal questions over whether it would have been binding.
Republicans hold 53 seats in the 100-member Senate.
Representative Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, threatened earlier on Tuesday to subpoena Secretary of State Mike Pompeo if he does not provide more information about Iran policy.
Engel also said he would send a letter on Tuesday to Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mike Esper seeking information about the strike, which took place in Iraq.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Howard Goller, Bill Berkrot and Leslie Adler)
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Bartender sacked 'for not smiling'
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Cantabrians not amused by rebuild funny business
13 Aug, 2015 1:20pm
Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is considering who will run the rebuild of the city from 2016 onwards. Photo / Sarah Ivey
New Zealand, it is said, is one of the least corrupt places in the world. Why, even our bribes to Saudi Arabian businessmen can hardly be called anything but "using a number 8 wire mentality to navigate the complexity of the business world".
But if you look hard enough, a kind of not strictly illegal, but let's say, fudging, of due process appears.
Christchurch is a classic example of this most Kiwi style of "funny business".
At present, the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is considering who will run the rebuild of the city from 2016 onwards, when the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will end its expensive, opaque, and generally maligned leadership to have its powers distributed to other agencies.
Gerry Brownlee's own advisory board recommended how this transition was to take place, coming up with what residents appeared to agree was a plan that would finally wrest control of decision-making from him and devolve it locally, putting the council at the helm (with, obviously, the support of central Government).
Like Tim Groser ignoring his best scientists over the issue of carbon emissions, Brownlee appeared to ditch large parts of his advisory board's advice so he would retain final veto over major projects and council plans in the city. His own draft in response waters down the local role in the rebuild, ensures the Government's paw prints are all over a new body looking to snap up prime central city land for redevelopment, and generally provokes more annoyance from locals.
He gave a month for feedback - which ended at the end of July - without public forums for debate and discussion.
It's a master class in paternalism, yet hardly without precedent in Canterbury.
After the quakes, the Government decided behind closed doors to restore the horizontal infrastructure of the city to the state it was before the quake - rather than the better, future-proofed versions city folk had been promised.
This year there's been a closed-shop granting of Fletcher Residential the right to develop prime commercial and residential land - about 20 per cent of the central city - by compulsorily acquiring much of the land for the building of expensive apartments.
Let's also not forget the Christchurch Convention Centre, which the Government seems hell-bent on building at a cost of $400 million to the taxpayer, despite hardly any locals being behind it (other than Christchurch Canterbury Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce - and Minister Nicky Wagner).
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All this seems excessively unfair when, through a combination of dairying and rebuilding itself, Canterbury has helped prop up the New Zealand economy for the past five years.
But while they're happy to talk up the gains, there's been a systematic disempowering of those who live there.
They can't vote for their regional council, have little say over the Government-led blueprint, no say in about a billion dollars-worth of central city projects, almost no engagement with a $100 million public park along the Avon, no say over the $500 million convention centre, suffer hundreds of heritage buildings being demolished with no public notifications, and the use of emergency powers long after the emergency that prompted them ended.
Most galling of all, is that it was the Government's own science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, who spelled out how to protect people's mental and economic health following the earthquakes - and his advice has largely been ignored.
He wrote of a traumatised population where "anger and frustration are inevitable ..." The key would be "the promotion of local empowerment and engagement by working ... in a collaborative way with the affected population in co-ordinating and co-leading the response effort.
"If the population do not sense this is happening, then the phase may well be longer and the symptoms of anger and frustration more intense."
Without new legislation to ensure less Government overwrite, it seems unlikely anger and frustration in Christchurch will abate anytime soon.
• This column has been amended to remove an incorrect reference to Amy Adams being Environment Minister in 2010 and an incorrect claim about her personal benefit from overseeing the sacking of elected Canterbury Regional Council members. The Herald regrets and apologises for the errors.
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Exercising and dieting are common new years resolutions that are difficult to keep.
Jackie Dobson/O'Colly
Megan Hays Entertainment Editor @megthereporter
New years seems like the perfect to reinvent yourself. New year, new me right?
The cliche saying is the main motto for people as they seek to meet their health goals for the coming year. Just as common as the motivational statement is the second week realization that reaching those goals is going to be a lot harder than originally thought.
That's where lessons from health psychology come in to help people stick to their health goals.
Natalie Keirns, a graduate student specializing in health psychology, describes how the motivation can wane as the year goes on.
“Sometimes a person might not be in a place where they’re ready to make a change when they start,” Keirns said. “You really start when your motivation is at that peak, so some people just started early, like, ‘It's the new year, and I made this resolution, but I wasn’t all in.’”
Some new year’s resolutions can be vague, looking toward the distant future. That long-term vision can lead to problems.
“It is really important to have those short term, smaller steps that we’re taking,” Keirns said. “They want to lose 30 pounds, but instead of saying, ‘I want to lose one to two pounds a week,’ they just say, ‘I want to lose those 30 pounds,’ and that can be kind of overwhelming because that’s a big goal. They don’t know where to start and what the small steps they need to take to help them get to that goal.”
Setting the goal can be the hardest part. Keirns said to focus on making them specific, measurable and achievable. Transitioning from not going to the gym to trying to go six times a week will likely not happen.
“Goals should push you beyond where you are but also be realistic and achievable for where you're at,” Keirns said. “I push myself from where I’m at, but I should set myself up for success versus setting myself up for failure by trying to take too big of a step at once.”
Even with the breakdown of smaller steps to take, it can still be overwhelming with the overall goal for this year looming overhead as the weeks go on.
“If you start to feel overwhelmed by the big goal, bring yourself to think, 'What is the next step, and can you take that step this week?'" Keirns said. "Focus on the, ‘Yes I want to get there, I will get there with time,’ but focus your attention on thinking the most is just the next step.”
Now, someone might be armed with the perfect plan to get healthy this year, but life happens. Tests begin or work becomes hectic, and those goals become harder and harder to keep. At this point, it’s all about keeping the focus.
“Something that can help maintain progress when motivation does start to dip is really focusing on your values and what is most important to you in life," Keirns said. "Remember why you started to make this change in the first place, why did you want to get healthier?”
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10 of the Weirdest Soccer Goals of All Times
Posted on June 29, 2010 January 18, 2018 by Grace Murano
Cateogory: Misc
1Most sneaky goal ever
The player hides behind the goalkeeper and waits until he drops the ball to steal it. The player scored but was he proud about it?
2The team who ‘accidentally' scored a goal and decided not to move to get the favor returned
Ajax was kicking the ball out because of an injured player but accidently kicked it in the opponent's goal. Ajax's players were feeling so bad about what happened that they quickly agreed not to move so the other team could score another goal and tie up the game.
3The ballboy who scored a goal
In Brazil, Santacruzense and Atlético Sorocaba were playing a tight match when a clever ballboy tricks the referee by placing the ball inside the goal.
4The game with 2 goals in only 30 seconds
The goalkeeper was so excited he scored a goal, unfortunately for him only 30 seconds later, the other team stole the ball and scored in the opposite side. Just 30 seconds between pleasure and pain for this goalkeeper.
5The longest goal ever
This happened during a friendly match between Korea and Côte d'Ivoire. Goalkeeper Jung Sung Ryong was responsible for scoring from his side of the pitch with only one long kick.
6The dumbest auto-gol ever
It happened in Belgium. The goalkeeper didn't realize he had caught the ball.
7The penalty goal scored by a fan
In Russia, Brazilian player Alex was ready to kick the ball when a fan comes out of nowhere and kicks the ball.
8The sportsman defender who returned the ball to the striker to score
A sweeper felt so bad about committing a penalty foul that the referee fails to see he handles the ball back to the striker so the other team can continue the play.
9The goal scored by the team's coach from the bench
Former Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic, now the manager of Japanese powerhouse Nagoya Grampus, showed his great skills in the J-league match against Yokohama Marinos held at the Yokohama International stadium. At the end of the game a Marinos player was injured and the GK kicked the ball out of the line to halt the game. Stojkovic directly kicked the ball back as it found its way into the goal after a bounce. Although the audience applauded him, the referee sent him off for his kick was the "protest against referring".
10The most controversial goal in soccer's history
Even if you haven't seen a single soccer match, you've probably heard about Maradona, one of the most famous soccer players of all times. In 1986 Diego Maradona scores a stunner against England in the World Cup – with the help of what would be later known as the 'Hand of God'.
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Delta's explanations 'farcical', staff believe
Grady Cameron.
Delta's Dunedin workers have called on the company's management to come clean on safety issues, and keep the public informed about the dangers they face.
A meeting on Monday of about 100 Dunedin workers agreed to present a letter to management. The letter was leaked to the Otago Daily Times.
It said it was ''quite frankly, farcical'' that the company blamed problems it faced on an ageing network, rather than ''lack of maintenance, lack of planning and the excessive profits creamed from the network for the last 26 years''.
Delta chief executive Grady Cameron responded yesterday, saying the company would meet staff today to discuss concerns.
Over the past few weeks, it has been revealed the Dunedin City Council-owned company and lines company Aurora have not maintained electricity infrastructure, leaving thousands of power poles compromised and potentially dangerous.
A report on an investigation by consultant Deloitte on the issue is expected next week, and Mayor Dave Cull will be given the first verbal report on the results tomorrow.
The Otago Daily Times understands Monday's meeting followed discussions about whether workers should have a say on the issues the company faced.
Staff called on the Etu union to organise a meeting for union and non-union members to discuss the matter, and the resolution in the letter that was developed for the meeting.
The letter said the employees, who installed and maintained lines, cables and equipment in the network ''believe that much of the network is in a run-down state''.
That meant compromised safety for both workers and the public.
While there was no quick fix for the problem, Aurora and Delta needed to admit there were safety issues and mitigate risks to the public.
The letter suggested radio advertisements and full-page newspaper notices ''explaining the dangers and showing what gear and areas to avoid around poles etc''.
Information released to the media needed to be accurate and factual, ''something which has been sadly lacking so far''.
The council needed an inquiry into why the company structure and management of those structures had led to a prolonged period of poor maintenance and lack of capital investment.
''As our greatest concern is safety for the public, followed by their security of supply, we believe the continual denial of these problems is preventing progress for resolving the issues and not working in the best interests of the public and workers alike.''
Mr Cameron yesterday afternoon said he had met members of staff and union representative Mike Kirwood yesterday, ''and they raised a number of topics they want to discuss''.
''I'll be meeting with the group again tomorrow, along with members of the management team, and we'll go through their concerns together.
''We have regular communications with our staff, but we can always do better and one of the things we will be discussing is how we can better meet their needs for better information.''
Mr Kirwood said, ''I'm very disappointed it's [the letter] been leaked before we had a response from the company.''
KeithMcC Thu, 01/12/2016 - 11:55am #
The blame for lack of sufficient maintenance in the past is quite irrelevant.
What is relevant is Delta get on the front foot. They said they will spend $30 million. OK, that was nice for the headlines, but get on with it. They need to urgently publish their plans to restore the network to good condition. Tell us how many people or contractors they are hiring and exactly when work will start. And when they will catch up to where they should be.
They should tell us today and start tomorrow, not next year. Doing this will restore some faith in the company and help quieten the detractors.
Failure to do this now re-enforces the opinion they just don't have a plan and heads should roll.
Boldor Thu, 01/12/2016 - 4:25pm #
Heads should roll anyway Keith, the sooner the better.
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South American protesters hit out at economic conditions
Lenin Cavalcanti Guerra - The Conversation
13 Nov 2019, 07:38 GMT+10
The news that Bolivian President Evo Morales is resigning amid an election fraud scandal highlights an unfortunate reality about South America. Even though the continent has made big economic strides in recent years, it's often still plagued by political and civil unrest.
With more than 425 million people, South American countries are among the world's largest producers and exporters of beef and soy (Brazil), oil (Venezuela), coffee (Colombia), wine (Argentina and Chile), copper (Chile and Peru) and natural gas (Bolivia).
But South America has also long been known for its political instability and public policy tensions.
In the past century, several South American countries faced coups, military dictatorships and social uprisings. The last few months have shown that the turmoil is hardly a thing of the past.
Wave of demonstrations
In addition to Venezuela, where political and economic crises have resulted in a humanitarian disaster known around the world, there has been recent turbulence elsewhere in South America.
Paraguay has been experiencing massive protests against President Mario Abdo. Paraguayans are angry about an agreement with Brazil on the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant that's considered detrimental to the smaller country.
With the government at a 69 per cent disapproval rating, the opposition has started an impeachment process against Abdo and his vice-president that's close to completion. The impeachment comes just seven years after former president Fernand Lugo was himself impeached in 2012 amid land disputes that resulted in 17 deaths.
In Peru, President Martin Vizcarra has dissolved congress in an attempt to force new parliamentary elections. His actions have resulted in several demonstrationsaround the country, including one that blocked access to a copper mine and caused production to cease.
Vizcarra was the vice-president until last year, after former president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski resigned due to a possible connection to a bribery scandal involving Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. Another Peruvian president, Alan Garca, killed himself last April when the police arrived at his home to arrest him for involvement in the same case.
Election results disputed
Bolivia has also been experiencing a massive wave of demonstrations. The opposition did not accept the results of recent elections, which gave the victory to Morales in the first round of voting for his fourth term.
Leading the country since 2006, Morales accepted a ballot audit from the Organization of American States (OAS), which found the results of October's elections could not be validated because of "serious irregularities." He announced he was quitting for "the good of the country."
Since the election, roads were closed across the country and daily riots were routine. Santa Cruz, the richest province in Bolivia, is experiencing an ongoing general strike.
In Ecuador, President Lenin Moreno withdrew a subsidy on fuel, in place since the 1970s, due to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The price of fuel has since skyrocketed, provoking massive protests that paralyzed parts of the country in October.
Moreno has accused his predecessor, Rafael Correa, and Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro of being behind the demonstrations, which continued even after the return of the subsidy.
Chile, the South American country with the highest human development index and one of the highest GDPs per capita in the region, is facing the biggest wave of public turmoil since the re-democratization of the nation in 1990. The triggers were the increases in public transit fares and electricity bills at the beginning of October.
Education, old-age pensions
Issues relating to education, mostly private and expensive, and the pension regime are fuelling a lot of the unrest in Chile, particularly among youth and the elderly. The protests have resulted in at least 20 deaths and thousands injured amid charges of state-sanctioned violence.
Fortunately, Brazil and Argentina, the largest countries in South America, are not currently dealing with similar turmoil even though both countries recently held elections that revealed deeply divided electorates.
In October 2018, Brazil elected right-wing former army captain Jair Bolsonaro. The onetime congressman defeated the leftist candidate, resulting in the first defeat of the Workers Party since 1998.
Regardless of the defeat and the wear caused by several corruption scandals, Brazil's left-wing partiesstill have a large number of seats in parliament as well as state governors.
In Argentina, the recent election of Alberto Fernandez has brought back the leftist party of former president Cristina Kirchner, who became vice-president. Even in defeat, former leader Mauricio Macri received 41.7 per cent of the vote, showing that, just as in Brazil, the opposition against Fernandez is strong.
Possible consequences
The resurgent unrest in South America has some similarities from country to country.
Most started because of minor causes, like bus or subway fare increases, but pertain to broader public policy problems like corruption, access to education, health care or pensions. Economic issues have played a significant role in the widespread dissatisfaction.
The strong economic indicators of years past in South America have weakened. Many countries are now facing low GDP increases and high unemployment.
Even Chile is experiencing a decline in its economic outlook. The country is often considered the first developed Latin American nation. It is a bit early to say if the recent events could change that status.
The unrest in South America is already being compared to the Arab Spring, the wave of pro-democracy demonstrations in North Africa and Middle East.
In 2010 and 2011, the Arab Spring fuelled the fall of autocratic presidents in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya, and generated civil war in Yemen.
Although there are similarities, South American countries are largely democratic, even if some of those democracies are fragile. The most recent South American elections have seen voters swinging between left- and right-wing parties.
The following weeks will determine the impact of these collective South American backlashes. Despite the amount of natural wealth in the region, instability in South America is commonly generated by economic crises, resulting in the type of massive civilian protests we're seeing now.
Lenin Cavalcanti Guerra Post-Doctoral Fellow, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan.
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How could this have happened? I was practically born on a bike, had glided effortlessly what probably amounted to thousands of miles around the Ohio village where I grew up: delivering papers, racing to school, pedalling away the years between training wheels and four wheels.
Almost Wrath
I start worrying if the ferryman really is drunk. The question is, how badly do I want to see a lighthouse which sits in isolated splendour amidst windswept but ruggedly picturesque scenery? Is that really what's pulled me along for 700 miles, or was it the elemental joy of cycling somewhere, anywhere?
Who knows how it happens. A thought has leapt across a synapse which for the past nine months has been a bridge too far, and suddenly you fancy a ride again. So, using global positioning technology patented by your partner, you find and retrieve your bike from the depths of your basement or garage or wherever it is you have depths.
Boneshaker
Presumably a jobbing Ghost of Christmas Present would be along shortly. I contemplated the filthy river of cars. A courier zipped past, sucked through the metal corridor, on high alert for tourists gawking at Big Ben. I took my bike for a short walk along the embankment, gripping its saddle, minutely adjusting its course as if I were riding no-handed. The Ferris wheel across the Thames turned its lazy arc, spokes glinting, a monster bicycle wheel scooping up one load of riders after another for a taste of the sky.
City of Bikes
We stopped in Bruges first. It was picturesque but not as picturesque as everyone says. We struggled to understand. We left Belgium. We came to Amsterdam.
Clearly Addicted
It started with a dream I had one night. There was a big cassette with a thousand cogs spinning dementedly. My mum was hanging upside-down from a top tube, eating ice-cream with chopsticks and shaking her head sadly while liaising with an audience of executive garden gnomes. What was bizarre about it was that she doesn't particularly care for frozen deserts. I asked her what was wrong and she whinnied like a horse but didn't offer any other comment.
Cyclists Anonymous
The only kind of companionship I could get was the sort you find advertised in phone boxes. 'Full service'. 'I'll true your wheels'. 'French mechanic'. I know what you're thinking. But it wasn't like that. I just paid them to talk. Routine maintenance, race results, tour reports. It ran the gamut. One girl specialised in urban transport issues. God, she was good. I'm not ashamed. It filled a void.
Forget the most eye-straining safety vest. A cyclist is never more visible to a motorist than when breaking the law: a veritable ambassador of bad will. So I thought it might be interesting to see how many of you are scofflaws, and why.
Do You Need a Helmet?
As one of the few cyclists who doesn't hold a strong opinion about helmets, I'm uniquely qualified to help you decide the issue. But not with statistics, or by trapping you like a fly in an essay of exquisitely spun logic. I offer, instead, a simple questionnaire.
Evil Knievel
A motorcycle is, on the face of it, a great idea. Doesn't hog space on the road or in the parking lot. Abstains from greedily swilling petrol like a thirsty car. It places the rider out in the elements, closer to nature, which presupposes a satisfyingly vigorous constitution. The American folk singer Arlo Guthrie once wrote a lovely song rhyming 'motorcycle' with 'pickle', which was whimsical and brave. I could go on.
My stomach gurgled for the sweet grassy freshness of bay leaf, or the thunderous culinary orgasm that is tres sucre Pop-Tart, it doesn't matter now, when carpe diem, I leapt on my bike and Just Did It. No helmet. No gloves. Naked, really.
The H Word
If only I'd kept to the one true path I started pedalling down years ago when I was born-again into the congregation of the spoked wheel. Back then I would no more have cycled the streets of London, my newly-adopted milieu, without a helmet, than I would've danced naked in a church - unless it was Episcopalian, they seem to be more relaxed about things.
Who am I, alone on my bicycle, keeping my balance in an unbalanced world, cycling through the trenches every day, representing nothing but a single free human spirit, to argue?
Hello It's Me
Fiction shouldn't cause much turbulance, should it? The book stores are full of it, and it seems to sell well enough. You won't always be able to tell what's fiction and what's not, but that's a little like life.
The Hospitality Tour
This is a story about a long bicycle ride, and the people I met along the way; a cast of characters who responded to my online entreaty for hosts to shelter me and my bicycle as we travelled from Land's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats in Scotland.
Imagine There's No Petrol
Of course the well wasn't really dry; it's just that nobody wanted to carry the bucket. The behemoths that make our roads shudder and shake and flake apart (so we can dispatch more construction crews) were still. But nobody was celebrating. Except cyclists.
There are stretches where I won't actually have a thought in my head, or rather, half my mind will turn into a simple but detached cheerleader for my body, chanting to my legs to keep going, you're not that tired, soothing my muscles, keeping my arms steady and true, while the other half concentrates in an intense but empty-headed way on the road ahead. It surprises me that even cyclists can get road hypnosis.
Nouveau Column
The next day a dozen strangers gathered in an anonymous room which looked suspiciously like a broom closet. Brooms haphazardly stacked outside the door added to this impression. The people stared at me as if I were mad. "No TEA?!?" one of them finally managed to choke. "You've invited us here and we're not getting any TEA!?!"
Nude Vegan Cyclist
What I'd give at times to be able to walk into a restaurant and order practically anything on the menu. And who amongst us wouldn't love to cycle on streets where 'critical mass' is nothing more than an overloaded basket?
Once Were Couriers
"I've got it!" shouted Captain Jack, springing up and stumbling towards the despatch bags. He tripped and thudded harmlessly into the pile. Everyone made it a point to look elsewhere.
The People's Survey
Through absolutely no fault of your own, momentum has introduced you to a parked car. You have, indeed, scratched it. Do you a) Leave an apologetic note with your credit card details and expiration date? b) Wait for the driver to return to remonstrate with him over his complicity in the destruction of the environment and his questionable taste in choosing a Skoda? c) Scratch the other side of the car so he'll think it was a design feature?
Please, After you
As cyclists we assume a mantle of some small grace. We're endeavouring not to be part of the problem, and find indifference or blanket hostility mystifying. However, the sins are all out of proportion to the sinners.
Sacred Folding Cow
Yes, I've seen that insane grin before. It works! You can pedal it and everything! It's clear you're impatient to spirit it away, to begin your new life. But my parents didn't raise me to be so cavalierly caveat emptor.
Most cyclists probably have little trouble eyeballing their reflection. Their conscience is clear. After all, two wheels good, four wheels bad, right? ~ Then why do so many of us cycle as if we hadn't left those two wheels behind? In other words, like motorists.
Urcs
An Urc is an Orc on wheels. But not all Urcs are Orcs by any means. In fact very few are. It is the few who give the vile reputation to the many.
I wandered up and down the block, feeling entirely lost. Kept glancing at the rack out of the corner of my eye, unwilling to accept the truth full in the face. Stumbled home, only to race back on my wife's bicycle as if the thief would still be in the vicinity, gloating.
You will enter what you think is the 24-hour Red Bull race but which is really just a bunch of people coincidentally riding around and around in the woods all night without a clue. Nevertheless you will find yourself, happily centered and self-actualized, doing exactly what you love: getting lost. Subsequently you'll all eschew all directional aids, compasses, maps, GPS devices and advice from locals, forever chasing that happy disconnected state of never knowing or caring where the hell you are. Despite this you'll maintain a fixed address in Hull.
To enjoy high fidelity you're going to have to budget for speakers. True audiophiles ride in accoustical pelotons and form appropriate arrangements as a piece progresses. Earphones, on the other hand, dangerously limit the full range of dynamic sound.
Your Future Now
A chance remark by a train conductor will completely change your life, but an anonymous shop clerk will later say something which changes it back again. Your attempts to find love while commuting will come to fruition and domestic bliss will be yours for the taking if you can buckle down and learn to mend a puncture, rather than just changing the tube; if not, your searching will be in vain.
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The Great Ruler Chapter 238
Chapter 238 – Emergence of the Spirit Treasury
Mu Chen’s party wore bitter-cold expressions. A surprising amount of Spiritual Energy surged from Su Xuan, Guo Xiong, and Li Qing; it was clear that they’d decided to act, too.
The expressions of the two leaders changed when they saw that and they scrutinized Mu Chen and Su Xuan. Looks of fear flashed through their eyes.
Su Xuan was far stronger than they were. If it came down to a fight, they probably wouldn’t be able to win, even if they teamed up against her. Then, there was the youth who looked gentle on the surface, but was ruthless underneath. They’d probably have to pay a huge price for fighting him, too.
On top of that, the Spirit Treasury was due to appear soon. It’d be unwise for them to exhaust their strength here and now.
If they wanted to take back their pride, they’d have to wait until they could ally with another powerful adventurer party.
The two leaders of the Lion Tiger Regiment exchanged gloomy looks as they rumbled in deep tones, “It’s a small world. Our Lion Tiger Regiment won’t leave it like this.”
The two of them signaled a retreat to the other Lion Tiger Regiment members, who were boiling with resentful auras. Soon after, their party quickly disappeared from view.
Su Ling’er snorted as she watched the party leave, then she turned back to face Mu Chen and smiled. “I didn’t know you could be so dashing when you’re angry.”
Mu Chen showed her a smile and a shrug. Behind him, Su Xuan clutched the ancient jade pearl as she also looked at him. “You are truly deserving of your title as the ‘Blood Calamity of the Spiritual Road’.”
Those words told Mu Chen that she knew something about his background, but he wasn’t terribly surprised about it. It’s obvious she’d conducted a background check before she asked him to join her party.
“Let’s move on. It looks like we’ll be able to enter the depths of the White Dragon Hillock soon.” Mu Chen stated as he looked ahead, though he stopped at that. It was obvious that he was interested in the rumored Sovereign Spirit Treasury.
Su Xuan nodded, then moved and flitted away.
They didn’t meet any major obstacles for the rest of their journey. There was one powerful Spiritual Beast, but Mu Chen had killed it faster than was thought possible. Roughly half an hour later, they entered the deepest area of the mountains.
Clouds and mist swirled around the towering peak that rose to meet the heavens. A huge waterfall torrented downwards, its rumbles echoing throughout the mountains.
Mu Chen’s party skimmed up the green slopes as they kept an eye on their surroundings. The nearby hills and plains were dotted with countless shapes of people, while even more were flying in from the distance. The entire landscape looked like it was a majestic portrait.
“So, there were this many people.” Guo Xiong couldn’t help smacking his lips It looked like every expert and decently sized force within a thousand miles of the White Dragon Hillock had deigned it necessary to rush to this particular location. The attractiveness of a Sovereign Spirit Treasury was truly worth its name.
“It’s said that this is where the White Dragon Sovereign fell.”
Su Xuan pointed ahead with a slender finger towards five majestic peaks in the distance. A waterfall flowed like the Milky Way down from each of the five peaks and into a large lake at the foot of the mountains. The lake was as clear as a mirror as it changed its colors to reflect the vibrancy of the peaks that surrounded it.
“Mhm?” Mu Chen raised a curious eyebrow towards the lake, but he couldn’t detect anything unusual from its surface.
Su Xuan lightly smiled. “You won’t be able to see it. Who knows how many experts have explored the area in the past few hundred years? None of them managed to find anything. From the looks of it, it’s still not time yet. If that expert, who had reached such heights, wanted to conceal this Spirit Treasury from others, then it won’t be easy to find.”
Mu Chen nodded. That was an existence powerful enough to become the overlord of an entire continent. His very name intimidated others everywhere and he’d commanded millions of people. Obviously, his Spirit Treasury wouldn’t be easy to find.
“For now, we’ll just have to wait until the Spirit Treasury appears. I’m guessing that it should be soon.” Su Xuan’s charming eyes scanned the five towering mountains.
The party quietly sat themselves down on the green slope to wait. As time passed by, the number of experts in the area slowly swelled, making this part of the White Dragon Hillock more lively than ever.
Shhhhuuu!
Mu Chen silently sat on the mountain’s peak as he scanned the area with narrowed eyes. Suddenly, he widened his eyes as a powerful Spiritual Energy rippled from his right, accompanied by the sounds of screeching wind.
From the place where Mu Chen had been watching, two groups of nearly a hundred people each appeared out of nowhere and landed on one of the nearby peaks.
Mu Chen was familiar with them; they were the Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction and the Earthen Way Sect. However, their current formations were far more intimidating than the last time he’d seen them. They’d clearly received their reinforcements.
The sheer number of people between the two forces wasn’t something to be dismissed, either, and the Spiritual Energies that rippled from them were exceptionally powerful. As a result, they’d attracted quite a few looks as the leaders of several other forces in the area frowned at the scene. It looked like the Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction and the Earthen Way Sect had both put quite a bit of money into this expedition.
“Both forces have two Heavenly Transform Stage elders!”
Li Qing looked over with her charming eyes and frowned. The Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction and the Earthen Way Sect probably wouldn’t rank among the Northern Heavens Continent’s most powerful forces, but they were still the local bosses of the White Dragon Hillock. They were the only forces who could send out so many people on such short notice. If any treasures appeared in this Sovereign Spirit Treasury, they’d be the ones with the power to seize them.
Su Xuan nodded. There was little she could do; the information they’d been given for the assignment only said that it was a “Wealthy Spirit Treasury”, and that was what they’d had in mind as they built their party. Who would’ve thought that once they reached their destination, the supposed Wealthy Spirit Treasury would turn into a Sovereign Spirit Treasury?
“Just do your best. All we need is a single item from the Spirit Treasury to prove that we’ve been here. Mission complete. As for the other treasures, that’ll depend on the situation at the time.”
Everyone nodded at Su Xuan’s words. That’s all they could do given the current situation, since Su Xuan was the only member of their party with exceptional strength. The other four weren’t terribly outstanding among all the experts gathered there.
Shhhhhhhuu!
The screeching of the wind interrupted their conversation again. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw nearly a hundred bodies rushing over and landed on another peak.
“They’re from White Dragon City.” Mu Chen scanned the crowd and picked out Bai Dong, the Young City Lord, standing at the front. Next to him was that grey-robed elder and behind them were nearly a hundred people dressed in white robes that were decorated with patterns of soaring dragons. They stood silently behind Bai Dong with knife-sharp glints in their eyes as they glanced around. An aura of bloodthirst surged around them.
Mu Chen couldn’t stop his frown as he watched the white-robed figures. Even though their Spiritual Energies weren’t terribly impressive, they didn’t make him feel too comfortable.
“It’s that despicable guy.” Su Ling’er had also noticed Bai Dong’s arrival. A look of disgust crossed her face.
Su Xuan also frowned the moment she looked over. Even though White Dragon City’s army wasn’t a small force, they only gave off ordinary Spiritual Energy ripples. The strongest one was probably the grey-robed elder — a Heavenly Transform Stage Initial Phase. Their formation was definitely weaker than the Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction or the Earthen Way Sect. But for some reason, Su Xuan felt that they were the greater threat.
When Su Xuan and her party spotted Bai Dong, the latter had done the same to them. An eerie smile spread over his face, but he didn’t provoke them for the moment. He knew this wasn’t the place to start a fight.
Mu Chen slowly pulled his eyes away and looked back at the lake, waiting for something to appear.
The day wore on and night cloaked the mountain range. A full moon hung high above the horizon and spread its ice-cold light over the sky and earth.
Everyone held their breath; all conversations ceased. An excitement swept over them.
There were no movements from the depths of the mountains, even as the light of the moon grew ever colder. Some of them began growing impatient. Was today not the day when the Spirit Treasury would appear?
Enraged voices sounded low as they spread on the night wind.
Mu Chen calmly focused on the moon’s reflection on the lake. That was when the moon on the lake, emitting a peculiar glow.
The glow rose from the lake water and formed a faint mist on the glassy surface.
“Something’s happening!”
Mutters of excitement passed through the crowds. The strange signs had appeared again!
As the forces grew excited, the Spiritual Aura between heaven and earth suddenly turned a little violent and collected above the lake with an impossible velocity.
Shhhhhuuuu!
The moon shined brilliantly on the lake’s surface. Watched by countless awestruck expressions, the light slowly formed into the shape a humanoid figure.
The lake-being wore a white robe. The details of his face were indistinct, but the patterns on his robe were those of vivid and lifelike dragons. A frightening pressure had rippled over the land.
“Roaaaaar!”
The snarl of a dragon echoed with the appearance of the light entity. The area around the lake quaked violently as the mist gathered again to form a white dragon that spiraled around the figure.
“That’s…!”
Everyone watched the white figure and his dragon with expressions of shock. An emotion of joy and awe flushed through the crowd.
“It’s the White Dragon Sovereign!”
Su Xuan’s jade-like hands were tightly clenched. Expressions of surprise, happiness, and helplessness were simultaneously shown in her charming eyes.
The Spirit Treasury that was appearing was indeed a Sovereign Spirit Treasury!
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Some people say farming is the most wholesome job in the universe. I say having a farm is more like having a gambling problem. A farm is a living, breathing slot machine, doling out just enough reward at exactly the right moment to keep you coming back for more. Farmers are professional hopers, wafting supplication toward ancient gods we don’t believe in. We hope in order to ward off disease and accident; or for rain, but not too much; or no rain, but not for too long. If frost threatens early in the fall or late in the spring, we double down on hope, trying to generate with it the degree or two of heat that is the difference between death and another few weeks of life, between a good harvest and none at all. When we win these bets, it’s magic, like making something out of nothing. When we lose, the chips that get swept off the table can be measured in both love and money.
I figured this out one planting season. The fields were so dry, the wind picked up topsoil and spun it into devils that danced around us as we dug our hands beneath the surface, feeling for moisture. My husband, Mark, and I had built a new greenhouse at the end of winter, and there were tens of thousands of plants inside it—winter squash, cucumbers, brussels sprouts, and tomatoes, straining against the limit of their blocks of soil. It was time for transplanting, but the ground was too dry. The young roots that had developed under the ideal conditions of the greenhouse, with just enough moisture, just enough heat, would confront the real world of the field, which had dried to inhospitable dust. The tender roots would be sucked dry, and the young healthy plants would wilt and die. We had to wait for rain to come and water the soil.
A lot of work had been put into those little plants already. Each one started as a single seed, placed from palms with fingers into two-inch blocks of black potting soil which had been formed by hand with a special tool—a spring-loaded metal form, on the end of a long handle that was slammed into a pile of damp soil, to make compacted bricks of fertile earth. The rectangle of bricks was then released, gently, into a wooden tray. When the moisture of the soil and the force of the tool were just right, the blocks would hold their shape, with a small dent on the top to hold the seed. The seeds got a sprinkle of soil, and a watering, which would begin to wake them from their sleep.
We’d carried the heavy trays to the germination chamber, an old walk-in cooler scavenged from a restaurant that was going out of business. The chamber had a heater in it, to maintain the warm, even temperature that seeds like best in order to germinate. The flats were stacked one on top of another, six high, on open shelves. It was dark inside the chamber, and humid, and when you opened the bulky door, it smelled like the loamy floor of a forest on a hot summer day. You had to pry the flats apart and shine a headlamp across each of them to see if they had sprouted, and as soon as a few minuscule sprouts were visible, out it came, quickly, to the greenhouse. Most seeds don’t need light. They carry enough energy to propel their roots down and the first leaves up. But then the energy of the seed is spent. If they are left in the dark chamber, they start searching for life-giving light, speeding up toward a nonexistent sun. In a matter of hours after germination, they will etiolate into pale, spindly, weak things that might be coaxed to live for a while by a dose of light but will never make good, and will have to be thrown into the compost pile.
Once in the greenhouse, the seedlings were painstakingly cared for every day for weeks, their soil kept moist, the temperature moderate. We woke up on cold nights to make sure the propane heaters were burning, and came rushing in from the barn on sunny afternoons to open vents and roll up the plastic walls. All this care and diligence was spent, weeks of work and many tons of expensive materials, because these plants represented a good part of a year’s worth of food for two hundred people who counted on us to grow it for them.
We started Essex Farm from scratch together, not long after we met, a year before we got married. Mark was at the very edge of this wave we are still riding, made up of ambitious young farmers who grow food to sell directly to a market that is interested in how and where it comes from.
When I met him, I was thirty-one and working as a freelance writer in New York City. He was running a vegetable farm in Pennsylvania. We were not an obvious match, but we fell for each other, clicked together like a pair of magnets. He left the farm in Pennsylvania, I left my apartment in the East Village. We moved to a neglected five hundred acres in the Adirondack Park, on the rural northeastern edge of New York State, and dug in.
The farm we built was a sprawling, diversified, bewitchingly beautiful thing, composed of innumerable living parts, sometimes working in perfect synergy, sometimes descending into chaos. We created it around our desire to produce all the food we needed for an interesting, healthy, delicious diet, and to try to do it sustainably, all from one piece of land that we’d come to know as intimately as we’d come to know each other. It was a radical undertaking. That we thought creating such a diverse farm was possible was a matter, on Mark’s part, of ambition and extreme optimism; and on mine, at that time, of ignorance and inexperience. I didn’t know enough about farming to be afraid of it.
Our business idea was unique. “It’s either brilliant or very, very stupid,” Mark had said brightly when we opened our first bank account together. “I guess we’re about to find out,” I said. It was difficult to lift the farm off the ground, and once it was flying, it was often wobbly and not easy to steer. But it had flown. We sold memberships that were meant to allow people to eat the way farmers do—or the way they did two generations ago: a whole diet, year-round, unprocessed, in rhythm with the seasons, from a specific piece of land, with a sense of both reverence and abundance. After the membership was paid for, no money changed hands. The members were like extended family and could take whatever they wanted, in any quantity or combination, paying attention only to their own appetites and desires. In the fall, they could take extra produce, to freeze or can for winter. From our first year, we raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, vegetables, fruits, dairy, grains and flours, and, eventually, provided some extras like sauerkraut, jam, maple syrup, and soap. In addition to our members, we supplied a few wholesale customers, a food bank, a school cafeteria, and we were still growing. What we tried to deliver, beyond food, was the same feeling I experienced when I fell in love with Mark when I went to interview him on his farm in Pennsylvania. The feeling of floating in the generosity of the earth and sun, of plenty.
Transplant is a traumatic event for a plant, even in ideal circumstances. What you want is a healthy wet plant going into a nice wet hole. Transplanting into hot dust is vegicide.
The days got longer, and the plants in the greenhouse began to look like they could use a coffee. Then like they needed an antidepressant. We kept watering them, and watching the weather report, which was full of bright happy sun icons for as far as the eye could see. Through the end of May, we watered, watched, and hoped. Patience, Mark said. Rain will come. But it didn’t.
On the last day of the month, I opened the greenhouse at dawn to find the plants had almost given up. Their leaves were going yellow at the edges. I pulled a tomato seedling from a flat, and its soil block was white with packed, tangled roots, too much young life straining to grow and not enough to feed it.
I took the plant and went to find Mark, who was welding a broken ball hitch in the machine shop. Our two-year-old daughter, Jane, was sitting on the floor of the shop, smudged with greasy dirt, tapping eight-penny nails into a length of scrap wood with an adult-size hammer. Mark scooped Jane up with one hand and took the sad tomato plant in the other. “What about a wet plant in a dry hole?” I asked. “Well,” he said, “sometimes that’s the best you can do.” We agreed to start transplanting them the next day. The weather report offered some hope, in the form of a 20 percent chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Not great odds, but we had to roll the dice.
The next morning I watered the seedlings before dawn and then watered them again after the sun was up, moving the water wand over the flats slowly, steadily, first one way and then the other, being sure not to stop at the edges, so they would all be completely and evenly saturated. Then I woke Jane up and took her to our friend Ronnie’s house, where she was to spend the morning while I planted. I threw open the greenhouse and began to load a wagon with flats of anemic seedlings. I was four months pregnant with our second child, and the edge of the heavy flats met the first visible swell of my belly. Mark was already in the field with our young team of horses, Jake and Abby, hitched to the cultivator, drawing straight lines down the middle of each row with a dibble wheel, which left impressions in the soil every twelve inches, a template for our seedlings.
Racey joined me as soon as chores were finished. She was one of four people working for us that spring. She has a big heart and a sharp and curious mind, with a master’s in nutrition, and another in international development. Racey had spent the last ten years working in Africa, first as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, then in Mali, as a consultant for the World Bank. Her father and stepmother lived down the road from us. The previous summer, when she was home on break from Mali, she had come over to help us weed our potato field and had discovered in herself the same atavistic love for working the land that I had found when I’d met Mark. After that Racey had rearranged her life, determined to acquire farm skills. Her plan was to spend the next few growing seasons farming with us, and the winters working for development agencies and NGOs in Africa.
All morning Racey and I moved slowly up and down the dusty rows. She walked along holding a flat against her hip, freeing a seedling from its neighbors with one hand, then dropping it to the ground, aiming for a dibble mark. I worked on hands and knees, scooping dirt from the bottom of the dibble, pressing the plant firmly into it. I was trying to make contact between the roots of the plant and any moisture I could find at the bottom of the dry holes. There was no coddling those babies. No plant got more than three seconds of love. Survive, we said with our rough hands, then moved along to the next. Transplanting is hard work, but it is not bad work, and it certainly isn’t lonely work. While our hands were in the hot dirt, our talk ranged all over the world, from the crazy unintended consequences of international aid to Racey’s international love life.
At noon, we took a break. Jane came home from Ronnie’s and sat on my lap as we all ate lunch together, and then I put her down for a nap in her crib. She didn’t need a crib anymore, but she still liked it and could climb out on her own. We had a system worked out, inspired by a farm family we knew whose four kids were now grown. If Jane woke up in the dark of early morning and I wasn’t in the house, she’d climb up on a chair and flip her bedroom light on, so I could see it from the field and come meet her. Soon enough she would have to give up the crib for the baby who would arrive in the fall. Farm children, even very young ones, get used to relinquishing their own desires for the greater good.
Back in the field, the afternoon sun was hammering down from a cloudless sky, with an intensity particular to the North County in planting season—its heat coming through air that feels too thin and still carries the barest trace of winter. The soil looked vulnerable with its sparse covering. We looked vulnerable too, winter-white under a sun that was getting stronger every day.
We finished transplanting in the early evening. Looking back at our work was not an uplifting exercise. The plants looked like an army of little green soldiers that had dropped dead in formation. Every one was flat on the ground, stem limp, leaves wilted. The brussels sprouts were actually crisped.
While Mark gave Jane a bath, I opened the refrigerator, looking for something for us to eat for dinner. The refrigerator was smudged with dirt inside, as usual, but unusually bare except for yogurt, half a quart of buttermilk, two eggs, and a grizzled rutabaga roughly the size of my head. I pulled everything out and set it on the kitchen table, along with a pint of lard from the pantry.
Early on, when we were starting the farm, Mark and I found ourselves on nights like these driving to the gas station store, four miles north. We’d be exhausted and hungry, and making something from our own homegrown food seemed too difficult. But the chips or frozen pizza and gallon of orange juice we grabbed from the shelves made us feel worse than being hungry, full but not satisfied. Besides, we knew it was ridiculous to work so hard at growing food and then not even eat it. So we’d made a pact to always cook what we grew, even when we were busy or tired. We weren’t shy about buying things we liked and couldn’t grow. I would not want to cook for long without olive oil and lemons, or live—at all—without coffee. But our daily sustenance came from the farm and varied by the season. It meant that most of our free time as a family was spent in the kitchen, around the stove or the table. And it meant that Jane had teethed on braised oxtails and kohlrabi sticks, and looked forward to raspberry season like other kids look forward to Christmas. Her favorite food that spring was chicken liver pâté on toast with a sprinkle of chives on top, and she treasured the memory of a meal of breaded bull testicles that we’d made together after we slaughtered a Jersey bull the previous spring. Still, this season—the long gap at the end of winter, between the return of the light and arrival of the heat—was the trickiest to navigate in the kitchen. This was when you had to get creative.
Rutabaga is the great hulking wallflower of the vegetable world, hanging around the edge of the root cellar long after the others have been chosen. What it had going for it was staying power. Last fall’s carrots were getting limp, the onions were sprouting and soft, but the rutabaga was as hard as the day it had come out of the ground. I’d hauled it upstairs a few days earlier but hadn’t yet gathered the courage to butcher the enormous thing. That’s the way it is with rutabaga, which means you don’t eat it until you must. Farming itself is a long series of musts. The good part is that the musts you dread often end in pleasure.
I grabbed my favorite knife from the magnetic rack next to the stove, a soft steel beauty that Mark had owned before we were married. It was intimidatingly huge when we met but had gotten smaller every year from constant honing. It was always sharp, though, and knife enough to quarter the giant root. It had been so long since I’d cooked a rutabaga, I’d forgotten about its interior color, a creamy shade of mango, and its gentle cruciferous smell. Now what to do with it? I could chunk it, boil it, and mash it like potato with a splash of cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, but we were too hungry to wait for water to boil, and I was out of cream. So I pared away the gnarly skin, found the box grater, and started shredding, which put me in mind of something like latkes. I added the eggs, some buttermilk, a few handfuls of flour, salt, and baking soda, and then ran outside to the herb garden to cut a big bunch of chives that I chopped into a fragrant pile and mixed in. The smell of the chives made me reach for the soy sauce, and a handful of green garlic, the first of the year, and a hunk of the fresh gingerroot I kept in the freezer. The meal seemed to veer away from Odessa then, and toward Osaka, settling somewhere in the middle: rutabaga-chive pancakes with soy-ginger dipping sauce. We still needed something green. There was some young lettuce in the field, and asparagus, but they were a quarter-mile dash from the house, and I was too tired to fetch them.
While the latkes sizzled on the stove, I ran back outside and clipped some dandelion greens from the base of the sour cherry tree in the front yard. The tree was as old as Jane, planted in honor of her birth. By the time Mark came downstairs with Jane in her pajamas, the orange-tinted pancakes were piled on plates, with a bright side of bracingly bitter dandelion greens that I’d laid in the hot skillet to wilt, along with a clove of crushed garlic, and dressed with a tart vinaigrette. We ate the pancakes with our hands, hungrily. For dessert, we had bowls of yogurt from the rich milk of our Jersey cows, topped with a spoonful of maple syrup, which we’d boiled down at the end of winter from the sap of the maple trees on the hill just west of the kitchen window. Jane got the thick yellow cream from the top of the yogurt, a farm-kid treat.
We put her to bed and then went to bed ourselves. We were four weeks from the summer solstice, and it was still light outside. There were no clouds to be seen. If it didn’t rain, all those plants and the hundreds of hours of work they represented would die, and we’d have to figure out some way to replace them in order to feed our members. I read for a while, to try to forestall the worry. Mark, next to me, was making notes for the next day. He is missing the gene for anxiety. Unlike me, he does not spend energy considering the full rainbow of disaster that could take place. Nor does he stew over past decisions or regret stupid things he once said at a party, both sports at which I am a champion. He does not miss people who are no longer in his life. He does not think much about the past at all. But he does think about the future. Hope is a future thing, worry’s ebullient cousin. He does hope. I have never met a farmer who doesn’t.
I could feel the history of the day in my body. I had worn a hole in the knee of my thick canvas pants, and the skin there was pink and abraded. My fingernails felt pried up from their beds and tender from scratching in the dry dirt, and my left arm and hip were bruised from carrying the hard, heavy flats. I turned on my side to shift the weight of the baby away from my spine, closed my eyes, and watched the increasingly abstract patterns of the field replay themselves on my eyelids. As I drifted off, my hope for the plants was curled up very small. And then, hours later, I was raised out of deep sleep by the purr of distant thunder.
There was one loud clap, and Mark was awake too, and we got out of bed and ran outside together. We stood in the driveway and looked up. There was a nearly full moon in the clear sky overhead. A cool breeze was rising. We could see thick thunderheads bunching to the north and west of us, backlit by strobes of lightning. We couldn’t tell which way they were moving. If the storm hit us, the plants would live. If it missed us, they would die. Odds looked somewhat worse than even. The clouds rolled and churned like breakers on a reef. Mosquitoes gathered around us, landing on our bare legs. It was past midnight, the next full workday just a few hours away, but we could no more look away from the sky than one could leave the table while the dice are in the air. It was not possible to draw the rain to us with our thoughts, but it was impossible not to try. We stood there in our underwear, moonlit, barefoot, mosquito-bitten, with arms intertwined, and hoped.
The bright forks of lightning and banks of clouds seemed to split overhead and prepare to go around us. And then I felt one fat cool drop land on my foot. Silence. Then another. Another. Then drops were everywhere, raising puffs of dust around us and drumming on the tin roof of the garage until water poured off of it, turning the slope of the driveway into a web of rivulets that joined at the base into a small stream. Mark and I held hands and grinned at each other, and raised our faces to the rain, a vestige of a dance of praise to deities we don’t believe in. We stayed outside until our hair was soaked and we were cold. Not even half a mile away, just on the other side of the road, it did not rain at all that night. But on our fields, it rained seven-tenths of an inch, enough to water and resuscitate the suffering plants, all except for the toasted brussels sprouts, which were too far gone to save.
That spring was our seventh. We had a burgeoning business and some money in the bank—just enough to pay the bills and feel periodically optimistic. We had signed a mortgage to buy the farmhouse along with eighty acres of surrounding land, some of it very good land, and we owned our livestock, our horses, and our equipment. We had plans to buy another four hundred acres of land around the farm when we could afford it, and we held leases on eight hundred acres of pasture and hay ground to our south and west. The food in our kitchen, and in our members’ kitchens, was bountiful and delicious, an anchor for the whirl of a busy life. We had a child and another on the way. I was thirty-nine—an elderly multigravida, in the charming language of obstetrics—and I knew how lucky that made me. It felt like our dreams and wishes, the things we spent the previous years working so hard together to tend, were coming ripe all at once.
Seven is a number with mystical appeal. A prime. A good roll in craps. It is the number of years it is supposed to take for every cell in our bodies to turn over and renew. This is not literally true—I looked it up—but it was a good metaphor for how I felt that year.. My city self, my old identity, had been sanded away by the daily work, shed cell by cell, and folded back into the soil. My new self was made of the atoms of this place, of its soil, water, sun, and dust, the way Adam came, whole, from the mud of his garden. The farm was my home, my office, my playground. We were so deep in it, we didn’t know where we ended and where the farm began. We had not yet learned to separate our own well-being and that of our marriage from the well-being of the crops and animals. There is no problem with that as long as things are going well, as long as you and the farm are rolling sevens. The trouble comes when the dice go cold.
It is not always easy to see where you are from the ground. There could be a meadow coming, or a cliff. But that year, everything was good.
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It’s Time to Talk. Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, worthless and ashamed. Time to Talk Day is a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives. Wherever you are – at home, at work or up the top of a mountain! – have your conversation about mental health today.
Open Briefing has long recognised the importance of supporting psychological wellbeing and resilience alongside physical security and cyber security. We understand that stress and trauma can have serious impacts on human rights defenders, humanitarian aid workers, environmental defenders and others working on the frontlines of civil society. The threat of violence, arrest or abduction and the impact of the things that happen to us or those around us can have serious consequences for our mental health and result in poor decision making in the field and degrade our ability to work effectively.
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On Time to Talk Day, Open Briefing is launching a range of new mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) services as part of our mission to protect and strengthen civil society. This includes training in psychological first aid and advice on establishing peer support networks and writing family liaison and staff wellbeing policies, for example. This work is led by Karen Abbs. Karen joins us from InterHealth, where she was the global training manager. She has been a practising therapist specialising in trauma for 20 years, and has worked in the humanitarian and development sectors for the last decade. She was previously the mental health adviser to Médecins Sans Frontières and the Centre for Victims of Torture.
As with physical security and cyber security, we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Open Briefing signed the Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health in 2016. We also joined the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme in 2016, and in October 2017 we were certified a Disability Confident Employer.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Personal Shopper
by 👨💻 Graham Pierrepoint
Dir: Olivier Assayas
Starring Kristen Stewart
3.5 STARS (out of 5)
This is a movie that has seemingly come out of the blue from its native France, and yet it will very likely come under scrutiny very quickly for more than one reason – and these are largely down to the genre it occupies, and its lead – and mainly only – star. If, only a handful of years ago, critics had been advised about a horror / suspense movie largely based around the acting talent of Kristen Stewart coming to theaters, it may well have been met with derision on paper – yet, while Stewart has endeavoured to leave behind her legacy as Twilight’s Bella Swan with a variety of different roles and characters, she has rarely been given the chance to shine in a script that plays to her and her alone. Personal Shopper, therefore, is the perfect opportunity – and, for the most part, the actor is something of a revelation here.
Stewart plays Maureen, a personal shopper for a celebrity who finds herself buying expensive clothes and accessories for her boss in and around Paris – she’s also extremely troubled. Maureen also has the ability to see spirits, and, is, as such, a medium – and she shared this talent with her twin brother, who has recently passed away. The movie catches up with Maureen as she is only just starting to process the death of her close brother, unable to let go and process his passing until she has heard from him from the spirit world beyond. One day, she begins receiving texts from an unknown number – and from here, things start to take a more sinister tone.
The movie has a rather Hitchcockian feel to it, something which hasn’t been missed out on by other critics – and for good reason. Stewart largely carries what may be considered a fairly muddled and occasionally predictable movie on her back, much in the same way that Hitchcock may have considered James Stewart worthy of carrying much of the unbearable tension and paranoia in Rear Window on his. Am I being glib in comparing Rear Window to Personal Shopper? I certainly am – but it’s important to understand that, with another actor in this central role, it would have been very different – and perhaps nowhere near as effective.
Stewart is a very divisive actor, often playing awkward characters who may or may not demand such skittishness and self-doubt – yet, here, Maureen demands such uncertainty. Stewart runs the gamut of being perfectly affable to being suitably haunted without the benefit of jump scares or visual shocks – it’s largely thanks to her performance here that so much of the atmosphere can be sold to the audience. She is the only link we have to her world and her story – and as she is so defiantly muted in some scenes and so disquietingly unsure in others, she is undoubtedly the perfect choice.
Personal Shopper may not fare well with fans of generic horror. While there are predictable moments and there are tropes and twists used which you will have seen elsewhere, this isn’t your by-the-numbers scarefest. It’s rather – as stated – muted when it needs to be, and remarkably tense otherwise. This isn’t the sort of movie that will have the thrill factor of, say, the Conjuring movies, nor the outright genre stupidity of films such as The Forest – but it’s a movie that will likely do well with genre fans looking for something a little different.
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There are criticisms levelled at the story, and while I do think they’re valid – this is hardly the most thrilling of movies despite its atmosphere and direction – yet the character’s struggles with wanting to speak with the spirit world despite the build-up suggesting that she may be deep into a sinister scenario are rather compelling. They may not be unique, but this is hardly your standard horror movie plot. Personal Shopper is an artsy and challenging piece of genre work that, at least, tries something new while fumbling around with some of cinema’s bigger clichés.
If anything, I’m in agreement that Kristen Stewart should perhaps be judged on what she does from this movie onwards – sadly, she may be remembered for her turns as Bella Swan and for controversies surrounding Snow White and The Huntsman (she didn’t return for last year’s sequel) for some time – but if there is a marker for the moment where perception of her talent changed, it may well be this movie. On its own, it may be a movie destined to be buried below bigger movies – and for what it’s worth, it’s a perfectly novel experience that will likely leave a mark on moviegoers looking for something a little different. Get Out, however, appears to be holding water as the more critically well-received horror movie of the season.
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Hip luxury property with panoramic views of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
Set in trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn, near bars and restaurants
Sleek rooms have furnished balconies with stunning cityscape vistas
Keurig coffeemakers, bathrobes, minibars, and flat-screen TVs come standard
Well-reviewed Italian eatery and bar open for all three meals
22nd-floor rooftop bar with retro style and breathtaking city views
Seasonal outdoor pool has plenty of cushioned loungers
Modern and bright gym with cardio machines and free weights
Eight-minute walk to Nassau or Bedford Subway stations
Multiple meeting spaces, plus events open to the community (fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking for a fee
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A 25-minute drive or subway ride to Midtown Manhattan attractions
Hotel lacks a spa
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Opened in 2016, the 183-room William Vale is a luxury property in Brooklyn's hip Williamsburg neighborhood. It has stunning views of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn from numerous vantage points. The hotel embraces its setting, with rooms that are trendy, modern, and outfitted with eye-catching locally produced art. High-end amenities include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, L'Occitane toiletries, and furnished balconies, but rooms notably lack desks. The Italian eatery Leuca receives excellent reviews, as does the rooftop bar with breathtaking cityscape views. An outdoor pool with food service is open during summer months plus there's a modern gym, but unfortunately, there's no spa. Rates are reasonable, though the 25-minute drive or subway ride to most Manhattan attractions may deter some travelers. For a similar stay in Manhattan, consider The James New York.
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Hip luxury hotel showcasing local artists and panoramic views of three NYC boroughs
The William Vale opened in 2016 and climbs 23 floors over its low-rise Williamsburg neighbors to provide stunning views of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens from throughout the hotel. Inspired by the neighborhood's warehouse past -- and its current status as one of the city's trendiest spots -- the design throughout is hip and sophisticated. Nods to the area include artwork made by local Brooklyn artists in all guest rooms, as well as a striking colorful piece by Marela Zacarias that spans two floors in the lobby. Though the small lobby has a decent amount of comfy seating in neutral tones, we only saw a handful of guests hanging there on their laptops and phones. Instead, most travelers -- and plenty of locals -- can be found at the ground-floor Italian restaurant or the 22nd-floor bar, Westlight, which has handsome retro furniture, geometric-patterned floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows opening to jaw-dropping city vistas. For now, this hotel offers competitive rates -- especially for an New York luxury property -- but business travelers and tourists looking to spend a good amount of time in Manhattan may end up dropping a pretty penny on cab or subway rides.
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Surrounded by bars and restaurants in Williamsburg, just a block from the East River
The William Vale sits in what's still considered one of the hippest neighborhoods in Brooklyn -- Williamsburg. There are numerous restaurants, bars, and boutiques within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, and the popular Brooklyn Brewery is just across the street. Guests are just a five-minute walk from McCarren Park, which has a running track, tennis courts, and a dog-friendly area. The closest subway stations are the L at Bedford Avenue and the G at Nassau, both located an eight-minute walk from the hotel. Most Midtown Manhattan attractions and offices will require at least a 25-minute subway ride or taxi to reach. The Financial District is roughly 30 minutes away by either cab or public transportation, as are Times Square and Central Park. Parking is available on-site for a fee, or there's street parking nearby. JFK International Airport is 45 minutes away by car, while LaGuardia Airport is around 30.
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Bright and art-centric, with modern amenities and furnished city-view balconies
The 183 rooms are impeccably contemporary, but the most impressive design element just might be the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to furnished balconies overlooking Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens. Interiors consist of light-wood floors and furniture with gold or black detailing, plus geometric-print rugs and fun accents like spherical lamps, houndstooth throw pillows, and magenta orchids. The mostly neutral palette gets a dose of color from purple ombre curtains and Brooklyn-sourced artwork. Beds are comfy and all rooms have at least a chaise lounge, while suites have separate sitting areas. Possible problems for business travelers? There are no desks -- bedside tables in front of lounges were used as makeshift workspaces during our visit.
High-end amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi (or upgrades for faster speeds), stocked or empty mini-fridges depending on guest preference, and Keurig coffeemakers, plus wardrobes with safes, slippers, and ironing facilities. Luxurious bathrooms have rainfall showers, deep shower/tub combos, or separate showers and tubs in addition to L'Occitane toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers. The most jaw-dropping option is the Vale Garden Residence (Penthouse), which is a bi-level suite with two bedrooms, a large living room, and a huge wooden terrace with a hot tub, marble dining table, and couches.
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Excellent dining options and season pool, but no spa
The hotel's drawcard for both guests and locals is the 22nd-floor rooftop bar, Westlight, which has stellar panoramic city views from floor-to-ceiling windows or the seasonal outdoor terrace. Guests get priority for drinking and small-plate dining here, but expect to see queued New Yorkers waiting to be shuffled up in a separate elevator for non-guests. For a more filling meal, the ground-floor Italian eatery, Leuca, is run by chef Andrew Carmellini and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The spacious, well-reviewed restaurant has two dining rooms plus a private area, and is outfitted in a mix of leather studded chairs, hand-painted ceramic pottery, and cube-patterned tile. A food truck, Mister Dips, is stationed outside during the summer months, serving a small menu of burgers and soft serve.
A 60-foot outdoor pool is open during warmer months and is surrounded by ample cushioned loungers. The pool deck has more lovely city vistas, and food and drink service is available. A small, but modern, gym has cardio machines and free weights, though there's no spa, which is surprising for a hotel of this caliber. Multiple meeting and event spaces are on-site, and occasional events such as flower-arranging workshops or panels are open to the public (most for a fee). There's no proper business center, but Wi-Fi is free and decently fast throughout. Guests can also upgrade for a faster connection. On-site parking is available for a fee.
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Compassion & Choices and Patient Choices Vermont praised a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a lawsuit brought by religious groups seeking to undermine Vermont’s Patient Choice at End of Life Act (Act 39).
The law gives mentally capable, terminally ill adult residents of Vermont the option to get a doctor’s prescription for medication that they can decide to ingest to end their suffering and die peacefully in their sleep.
The Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare and Tennessee-based Christian Medical and Dental Association filed the suit in July against the State of Vermont. The groups claimed Patient's Bill of Rights for Palliative Care and Pain Management violated their religious rights by requiring doctors to discuss all end-of-life care options with their patients.
In December, U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford granted a motion by Compassion & Choices, Patient Choices Vermont and two terminally ill Vermonters, Monica van de Ven and Benedict Underhill, to intervene in the case, allowing them to become a party to the lawsuit. David Bassett, Samantak Ghosh, Nina Garcia, and Stephanie Neely of WilmerHale, and Ron Shems of Diamond & Robinson, were co-counsel on behalf of intervenors.
In January, van de Ven died peacefully after taking a doctor’s prescription for aid-in-dying medication. Late yesterday, Judge Crawford dismissed the case. His ruling concluded that two Vermont laws, the Patient's Bill of Rights for Palliative Care and Pain Management] and Limitation of Medical Malpractice Action Based on Lack of Informed Consent, “continue to govern physicians in all aspects of their care of the terminally ill. Under these provisions, physicians must inform patients about all choices and options relevant to their medical treatment.” [See page 8 of opinion posted here].
“I am only sorry Monica van de Ven is not with us to celebrate this victory that her courageous advocacy made possible,” said Linda Waite-Simpson, Vermont state director for Compassion & Choices. “Her peaceful death illustrates the importance of ensuring physicians respect the law and hold patient's wishes as a paramount goal.”
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OSA Publishing > Optics Express > Volume 25 > Issue 3 > Page 2446
Simplified high-order Volterra series transfer function for optical transmission links
Mirko Gagni, Fernando P. Guiomar, Stefan Wabnitz, and Armando N. Pinto
Mirko Gagni,1,2 Fernando P. Guiomar,3 Stefan Wabnitz,2 and Armando N. Pinto1,4,*
1Instituto de Telecomunicações, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
2Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Informazione, Università di Brescia, Via Branze, 38 - 25123, Brescia, Italy
3Dipartimento di Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni, Politecnico di Torino, 10129, Torino, Italy
4Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
*Corresponding author: anp@ua.pt
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Mirko Gagni, Fernando P. Guiomar, Stefan Wabnitz, and Armando N. Pinto, "Simplified high-order Volterra series transfer function for optical transmission links," Opt. Express 25, 2446-2459 (2017)
Optical Communications
Fiber optic links
Nonlinear impairments
Optical signals
Real time implementation
Single mode fibers
Coherent communications (060.1660)
Nonlinear optics, fibers (060.4370)
Original Manuscript: November 15, 2016
Revised Manuscript: January 2, 2017
Manuscript Accepted: January 2, 2017
Optics Express Nonlinearity Mitigation for Coherent Transmission Systems (2017)
We develop a simplified high-order multi-span Volterra series transfer function (SH-MS-VSTF), basing our derivation on the well-known third-order Volterra series transfer function (VSTF). We notice that when applying an approach based on a recursive method and considering the phased-array factor, the order of the expression for the transfer function grows as 3 raised to the number of considered spans. By imposing a frequency-flat approximation to the higher-order terms that are usually neglected in the commonly used VSTF approach, we are able to reduce the overall expression order to the typical third-order plus a complex correction factor. We carry on performance comparisons between the purposed SH-MS-VSTF, the well-known split-step Fourier method (SSFM), and the third-order VSTF. The SH-MS-VSTF exhibits a uniform improvement of about two orders of magnitude in the normalized mean squared deviation with respect to the other methods. This can be translated in a reduction of the overall number of steps required to fully analyze the transmission link up to 99.75% with respect to the SSFM, and 98.75% with respect to the third-order VSTF, respectively, for the same numerical accuracy.
Nonlinear Digital Back Propagation compensator for coherent optical OFDM based on factorizing the Volterra Series Transfer Function
Gal Shulkind and Moshe Nazarathy
Linear and nonlinear transfer functions of single mode fiber for optical transmission systems
Le Nguyen Binh
J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 26(7) 1564-1575 (2009)
Unveiling nonlinear effects in dense coherent optical WDM systems with Volterra series
Jacklyn D. Reis and António L. Teixeira
Experimental demonstration of a frequency-domain Volterra series nonlinear equalizer in polarization-multiplexed transmission
Fernando P. Guiomar, Jacklyn D. Reis, Andrea Carena, Gabriella Bosco, António L. Teixeira, and Armando N. Pinto
Opt. Express 21(1) 276-288 (2013)
Mitigation of intra-channel nonlinearities using a frequency-domain Volterra series equalizer
Fernando P. Guiomar, Jacklyn D. Reis, António L. Teixeira, and Armando N. Pinto
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G. Shulkind and M. Nazarathy, “Nonlinear digital back propagation compensator for coherent optical OFDM based on factorizing the Volterra series transfer function,” Opt. Express 21(11), 13146–13161 (2013).
F. P. Guiomar, J. D. Reis, A. Carena, G. Bosco, A. L. Teixeira, and A. N. Pinto, “Experimental demonstration of a frequency-domain Volterra series nonlinear equalizer in polarization-multiplexed transmission,” Opt. Express 21(1), 276–288 (2013).
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Z. Dong, A. Lau, and C. Lu, “OSNR monitoring for QPSK and 16-QAM systems in presence of fiber nonlinearities for digital coherent receivers,” Opt. Express 20(17), 19520–19534 (2012).
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Agrawal, G. P.
Barry, L.
Binh, L. N.
Bosco, G.
Brandt-Pearce, M.
Cai, Y.
Carena, A.
Chen, Z.
Cheng, C.-H.
Cho, P.
Cui, K.
Curri, V.
Donegan, J.
Dong, Z.
Dou, L.
Flood, E.
Forghieri, F.
Goldfarb, G.
Guiomar, F. P.
Guo, W.H.
Hauske, F. N.
Huang, Y.
Ip, E.
Kahn, J. M.
Karagodsky, V.
Khurgin, J.
Kim, I.
Lau, A.
Li, G.
Lin, C.
Lu, C.
Lynch, M.
Mateo, E.
Meiman, Y.
Nazarathy, M.
Noe, R.
Pan, J.
Pask, C.
Peddanarappagari, K.
Pinto, A. N.
Poggiolini, P.
Reid, D.
Reis, J. D.
Shpantzer, I.
Shulkind, G.
Teixeira, A. L.
Vatarescu, A.
Weidenfeld, R.
Xie, C.
Xiong, Q.
Xu, A.
Yaman, F.
Zgang, F.
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Fig. 1 Simulation setup adopted for the validation of the high-order VSTF analytical formulation. a) a single-polarization QPSK signal is propagated over 12 fiber spans with ideal inline amplification providing an optical gain, G, that exactly compensates the fiber loss. b) a reference solution of nonlinear propagation is obtained with the asymmetric split-step Fourier method with a very short step-size of 10 m.
Fig. 2 Comparison of the NSD dependence on step-size length for the three methods (SSFM, third-order VSTF and simplified high-order multi-span VSTF (SH-MS-VSTF)) for the quasi-linear scenario.
Fig. 3 Comparison of the NSD dependence on step-size length for the three methods (SSFM, third-order VSTF and simplified high-order multi-span VSTF (SH-MS-VSTF)) for the highly nonlinear scenario.
Fig. 4 Comparison of the NSD dependence on step-size length for the three methods (SSFM, third-order VSTF and simplified high-order multi-span VSTF (SH-MS-VSTF)) for the standard scenario.
Fig. 5 Comparison of the NSD dependence on step-size length for the three methods (SSFM, third-order VSTF and simplified high-order multi-span VSTF (SH-MS-VSTF)) for the reference scenario and using 60 spans.
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• Pharmaceutical Litigation • Psoriasis & Raptiva (efalizumab)
The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Public Health Advisory of serious, life-threatening adverse effects associated with the psoriasis drug Raptiva (efalizumab). The February 19, 2009 alert has linked the drug to Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a brain infection that can lead to death.
Raptiva efalizumabPsoriasis is a common dermatological condition which manifests itself through painful, raised red patches and itchy spots on the skin. It is caused by a rapid pace of skin cell production triggered by the bodies immune system. While the condition can frequently enter remission, there is no known cure and ultimately returns to an active state.
Raptiva, a prescription drug designed to treat psoriasis, was developed by the pharmaceutical company Genentech. The drug, administered through weekly injections, alleviated the symptoms of psoriasis by suppressing the formation of T cells, a type of white blood cell which causes inflamation of the skin associated with the condition. It is a type of drug commonly refered to as an immuno-suppressant.
After being approved by the FDA in 2003, Raptiva became one of the most widely used forms of treatment for psoriasis.
On October 16, 2008, the FDA issued a “black box warning” to Raptiva which warned patients of the risks of life-threatening infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, also known as PML. Therafter, on February 19, 2009 a Public Healh Advisory was issued by the FDA after receiving confirmed reports of three fatalities in patients using Raptiva who developed PML.
The advisory issued by the FDA strongly recommended that health care professionals carefully monitor all patients on Raptiva, as well as those who have discontinued the drug, for signs of neurologic disease. Furthermore, the Food & Drug Administration also advised that patients on the drug be periodically reassessed to determine whether or not there were benefits to continued treatment in view of identified side effects.
RAPTIVA SIDE EFFECTS
Since entering the market nearly 6 years ago, Raptiva has been found to pose the following potential risks:
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Bacterial Sepsis
Viral Meningitis
Invasive Fungal Disease
Other Opportunistic Infections
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
In Europe, regulators have found the risk of side effects so severe that recommendations are being made to the European Commission to completely ban marketing of the product. As stated by the regulators, “prescribers should not issue any new prescriptions for Raptiva and should review the treatment of patients currently receiving the medicine to assess the most appropriate alternatives.” They went on to note that the therapeutic benefit of the drug was ‘modest” and that the benefits of Raptiva ‘no longer outweigh the risks.”
PML is caused by a virus that affects the central nervous system. PML usually occurs in people whose immune systems have been severely weakened. Raptiva, by virtue of treating psoriasis by means of its immuno-suppressant properties, contributes to causing this condition. Ultimately, PML leads to an irreversible decline in neurologic function. There is no known treatment which is effective in halting the progressive nature of this condition.
The most common symptoms associated with PML include:
change in vision
unusual weakness
difficulty speaking
Side effects of using Raptiva include:
Chills or fever
Burning or problems urinating
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Faraday’s Law Applied to Cleaning
This paper is a re-publication of the the 2nd William Blum Lecture, presented at the 47th AES Annual Convention in Los Angeles by Dr. A. Kenneth Graham, 1959 AES Scientific Achievement Award recipient. While Faraday's Law had long been applied to electrodeposition processes, Dr. Graham took it a step further, considering its usage in the electrocleaning of various metal substrates in terms of electrical charge passed during the cleaning operation.
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Editor’s Note: Originally published as A.K. Graham, Annual Technical Proceedings of the American Electroplater’s Society, 47, 41-44 (1960), this article is a re-publication of the 2nd William Blum Lecture, presented at the 47th AES Annual Convention in Los Angeles, California, on July 25, 1960. A printable PDF version is available by clicking HERE.
Introduction and background
“What is Faraday's Law?" That was the only question asked me by the plating foreman of the Welsbach Company in 1921 when the superintendent introduced me and inquired if there might be a job available for me. At the time, I had my BS degree in chemical engineering and two years’ experience in industry, but recognized the practical value of working over the tanks under an experienced plater. The superintendent agreed to give me the opportunity to apply for such a job without disclosing my background. I got the job by answering the question - "What is Faraday's Law?"
All of you appreciate that Faraday's two Laws are the basis of all plating and, in fact, of the entire Electrochemical Industry. In the years since the last war, we have learned that they can be applied with great advantage to cleaning as well as plating. It is about their application to cleaning that I wish to speak today.
Cleaning of the common basis metals for present-day decorative and protective plating applications has been developed to the point where the conscientious plater can apply the available information and do an acceptable job. However, the present-day plating applications in other areas, the so-called engineering applications, are presenting an ever increasing array of cleaning and plating problems. One industry requires electrodeposited gold, silver or alloy coating on beryllium copper, bronze or brass tape or wire. Coatings of buffed nickel over buffed nickel with or without a final chromium coating have been used to overcome cavitation failure of diesel cylinder liners and to obtain improved corrosion resistance in various applications. Many varieties of stainless steel alloys must be adherently plated with various metals to meet special service requirements. The extremely passive materials, such as Stellite, Inconel, Hastalloy, and Carballoy sometimes require adherent plated coatings for some applications. Sometimes the more exotic metals, such as niobium, titanium, zirconium, uranium, beryllium and molybdenum, require adherent plated coatings for various reasons. It is reasonable to assume that such problems will increase in the future.
Such engineering plating applications will only be successful if one is able to develop cleaning cycles that will permit one to deposit adherent metal coatings. To accomplish this one must remove oxide or other surface films and then keep the basis metal surface activated until the plated coating can be applied. The chemistry of some of the basis metals involved render this extremely difficult. There is much yet to be learned about these matters.
The conventional approach to solving such a problem is to first remove organic soils by suitable degreasing means, including an electrocleaning treatment. Whether the latter should be anodic or cathodic is not always clear. In any event, the commonly recommended conditions for a proprietary cleaner such as concentration, temperature, current density and time, are usually employed. Some acid treatment with or without the use of current is then chosen to etch and activate the surface and the commonly recommended conditions of bath composition, concentration, temperature, time and current, if any, are precisely followed. In some cases, if allowable, the Wood's type of nickel chloride strike is finally used under the conditions recommended. If these procedures then do not give the desired results, we really do have a problem.
Under such circumstances, I have found it most helpful to simply apply Faraday's Laws to the electrolytic treatments. I therefore trust you will bear with me if I briefly discuss these Laws in an elementary fashion as applied to cleaning.
According to Faraday's first Law, the amount of chemical change produced by an electric current flowing through an electrolyte is proportional to the quantity of electricity. The quantity of electricity is the product of the current flowing times the time. The unit of quantity, a coulomb, is one ampere flowing for one second. Ten amperes flowing for six seconds will cause the same chemical change as one ampere for sixty seconds, both being the same quantity of electricity, 60 coulombs or one ampere minute. In either case, the same amount of hydrogen will be liberated at a metal surface in cathodic cleaning. If one doubles the quantity of electricity, the amount of hydrogen liberated also will be doubled. Whatever benefit may be derived from the liberation of hydrogen in cathodic cleaning may therefore be varied by applying this concept.
According to Faraday's second Law, the amounts of different substances liberated by a given quantity of electricity are proportional to their chemical equivalent weights. Stated another way, 96,500 coulombs or one Faraday of electricity will liberate one equivalent weight or one gram of hydrogen at the cathode and one equivalent weight or eight grams of oxygen at the anode in alkaline electrocleaning. Therefore, the effect of the oxygen liberated in anodic cleaning, whether beneficial or otherwise, can also be varied quantitatively by applying this Law.
According to Avogadro, a gram molecular weight of any gas occupies the same volume at the same temperature and pressure. Since the equivalent or combining weight of hydrogen is one-half its molecular weight, but that of oxygen is only one-fourth its molecular weight, then the volume of hydrogen liberated at the cathode in alkaline electrocleaning is twice the volume of oxygen liberated at the anode. Thus this well-known volume relationship follows directly from Faraday's Laws. Also, the greater volume of hydrogen liberated at the cathode led to the preferred use of cathodic electrocleaning in the early days.
In many cases the scrubbing action of the volume of gas liberated at the surface of the metal in alkaline electrocleaning is of secondary importance to the nature of related chemical reactions and this depends upon the reactions of hydrogen and oxygen at the electrode surfaces. In our opinion, the resulting adhesion of the electrodeposited metal coating is the most important factor, both as an indication of a properly cleaned surface and as a means of insuring quality of the plated coating. Experience has shown that good adhesion is favored by anodic cleaning of the common ferrous metals. Cathodic cleaning is usually preferred for nickel. Copper or zinc can be cleaned either way for good adhesion, but anodic cleaning is most commonly used to avoid deposition of films. Lead is cathodically cleaned to avoid etching and staining.
The cleaning of many metals prior to plating as practiced today frequently involves various pretreatments in combination with both electrolyte alkaline and acid steps. These electrolytic treatments are usually limited to not over two minutes and often to one minute or less. The tank sizes and conveyor chain speed frequently determines this. Also, the current density is either limited to that obtainable at the voltage of the current source available or is purposely restricted because of the sensitivity of a particular metal surface with respect to etching or staining. This is especially true for decorative bright-plated finishes. Thus the quantity of electricity, the product of the time multiplied by the amperes flowing, is thereby limited and the application of Faraday's Laws, in any real sense, has been disregarded as far as cleaning is concerned.
Of course this is not so with plating. One Faraday or 96,500 coulombs of electricity will deposit one chemical equivalent or combining weight of any metal at 100 per cent cathode efficiency. We routinely refer to the Table of Electrochemical Equivalents and Related Data to find the ampere minutes required to deposit any metal to a coating thickness of one mil per square foot. From this we determine the plating time required at a given current density to deposit any thickness of metal or vice versa. We still design and control our plating operations to obtain a given plating time at a controlled average current density to obtain a controlled average weight of metal coating. We also make allowance for the efficiency of the plating process and for variations in current and metal distribution with the design of the part being plated. All this is strictly in accordance with Faraday's Laws.
We also know that Faraday's Laws apply to the performance of soluble anodes in plating and that the metal plated out at the cathode is substantially all supplied by metal dissolving at the anode in properly controlled processes.
To apply Faraday's Laws to cleaning is much more difficult and one might ask, "Why bother?" It is more difficult because we are obliged to remove so many different types of soil, and the term soil is used here in the broadest sense. The surface chemistry of the basis metal itself cannot be defined. As many of you well know who chromium plate nickel, the surface chemistry of a nickel coating immediately after plating is different than one that has just been buffed and both will be different after exposure to air for 24 hours. The surface chemistry also varies with each metal and its metallurgical history. One therefore cannot determine the chemical equivalent weight of the combination of soils, oxides and metal surface films and relate it to a given quantity of electricity in cleaning. Our only recourse is to apply the quantitative concepts of Faraday blindly. Increasing the current density and/or the time will quantitatively increase the hydrogen and oxygen liberated and the chemical reactions resulting at both anode and cathode in electrocleaning treatments, even though the reactions are undefined. By so doing we can accomplish results in cleaning and plating that can be guaranteed and not left to chance. This is especially true with respect to the so-called engineering applications, many of which require plating upon the more difficult or unusual basis metals.
Mr. F. W. Stockton, formerly of the Standard Steel Spring Co., was the first, to our knowledge, to emphasize the importance of Faraday's Laws in electrocleaning. He observed that cathodic cleaning of steel prior to nickel plating gave very poor adhesion, compared to anodic cleaning. He then showed, if cathodic cleaning was first used, the adverse effect of this treatment on adhesion could be overcome by following with anodic cleaning, using at least the same quantity of ampere minutes per square foot and preferably more.
We have extended this application of Faraday's Laws by increasing time and/or current density of both the electrolytic alkaline and acid treatments in developing cleaning cycles for specific plating applications. Each cycle so developed must be shown by test to meet the required specifications, especially the adhesion, before being used in production. Then by controlling the production cycle steps, as established by this procedure, the quality of the plated product can be assured. A few illustrations of how this has been applied may be of interest.
Plating chemical equipment
The late Carl Heussner used 18 cleaning steps including rinses for the first atomic energy program (the Manhattan Project) in the preparation of steel equipment for nickel plating. He naturally included every favorable treatment step that had been recommended in the literature in order not only to meet the corrosion and adhesion tests that were specified, but in the hope that the quality of nickel plating so produced would prove satisfactory for the intended service. Fortunately the plated nickel coatings performed successfully. Otherwise solid wrought nickel would have been required and this program alone would have consumed the available output of nickel in America for two years.1 Of course, no such quantity was available, so if plating had failed, we might not have had the atom bomb.
The equipment programs that followed the war were no longer on a crash basis and money was no longer being spent on an emergency basis. It was important therefore to limit the number of preplating steps to a minimum in order to reduce plant investments. Fortunately we had the time to investigate this. By applying the quantitative concept of Faraday in developing the cleaning cycle we were able to meet the nickel plating specification for both the adhesion and hot water porosity rating with a cycle of only four steps, two of which were rinses.2 (See Table 1.)
We knew that anodic alkaline and anodic sulfuric acid treatments favored the adhesion of nickel to mild steel. We did not know what quantity of electricity in these treatments was required to meet the specifications or, in fact, whether some further cycle variations would be required. We increased the quantity of current stepwise in both the anodic alkaline and acid treatments and ultimately found that with a minimum of 300 A-min/ft2 in both treatments we got perfect adhesion. The non-silicated proprietary cleaner that had originally been specified was operated at a concentration of 10-12 oz/gal and a temperature of 190-200°F. The anodic acid 50 per cent by volume sulfuric acid was operated at a temperature not in excess of 85°F. A minimum current density of 50 A-min/ft2 and six minutes treatment time was used in both treatments.
Table 1 - Cleaning cycles for nickel plating.*
It is conservatively estimated that over three million square feet of surface were plated to an average of 5-7 mil of nickel without a single failure due to adhesion. When a piece of some 700 square feet of surface failed to pass the hot water porosity test occasionally, the defective areas were wire brushed. The piece was then given the same cleaning treatments with minor modification prior to plating additional nickel over the initial coating. No adhesion failure between the two nickel coatings was ever experienced.
In practice, the anodic alkaline electrolytic treatment was sometimes increased to as much as 500 A-min/ft2. The anodic acid treatment was sometimes increased to 1000 A-min/ft2. This was done to compensate for a particularly bad lot of steel or as a further factor of safety, especially when plating nickel over nickel. In the latter case we were always careful to use more ampere minutes per square foot in the acid treatment than in the anodic alkaline treatment, since the latter alone adversely affects the adhesion of nickel over nickel.
One must realize that this application of plating was for corrosion resistance in a chemical environment and involved the use of heavy nickel coatings. A bright appearance was of no importance. Therefore etching resulting from the long anodic acid treatment could be used to advantage. The problem is quite different when plating nickel over nickel for a decorative application, as discussed in the next example, where the coatings are thinner and luster is so important.
Plating nickel on buffed nickel
In 1947 the International Nickel Co. wanted to have some steel panels plated with double nickel coatings to be included in the outdoor exposure program of Committee B-8 of ASTM, now known as Program No. 1. The lot of panels requiring a first coating of buffed Watts type nickel, followed by a second coating of the same nickel, presented a problem. One had to clean and activate the first buffed nickel surface so that the buffed surface would not be destroyed, but at the same time would insure adequate adhesion of the second nickel coating. We knew cathodic alkali cleaning and a strong hydrochloric acid dip would favor activation of the buffed nickel surface and adhesion of the second nickel coating. We did not know the quantity of current required to accomplish this. In our laboratory evaluation of the cycle we kept increasing the ampere minutes of cathodic cleaning until as shown in Cycle 1 of Table 2 with two separate treatments of 75 A-min/ft2 each, followed by a three-minute dip in 50 volume per cent hydrochloric acid, we obtained good adhesion of nickel on the buffed nickel surface. The adhesion on the back of the test panel where the steel had only been rough-polished and the first nickel coat was unbuffed was still very poor. By then inserting between the two cathodic cleaning steps a 15 A-min/ft2 anodic etch in 30 per cent by weight sulfuric acid as shown in Cycle 2, we obtained excellent adhesion of the second nickel coating on both the front and back of a test panel. By thus applying the quantitative concept of Faraday's Laws to cleaning, we developed a satisfactory cycle and it is now a matter of record that the panels so prepared performed well when tested outdoors.
Table 2 - Cleaning cycles for nickel plating over buffed nickel.*
Nickel plating over nickel reruns
Defective nickel-chromium plated steel parts, such as bumpers, are frequently salvaged by first stripping the chromium, then polishing out the defects and re-nickel plating. Various cycles are used depending to a large degree upon the treatments available in a given plating installation. The following illustrates how Faraday's Laws were applied in one case for evaluating a cleaning cycle for this purpose.
Table 3 - Cleaning cycles for nickel plating over polished nickel.*
Two cleaning cycles A and B in Table 3 were first evaluated. Omitting any reference to rinsing in between treatments, both cycles included a one-minute alkali soak and 30 A-min/ft2 of cathodic electrocleaning with a 15 second 2N hydrochloric acid dip prior to nickel plating. The only difference between the two cycles was that B had in addition a 35 A-min/ft2 anodic electrocleaning step inserted ahead of the acid dip. Cycle A therefore had but 30 A-min/ft2 cathodic cleaning while Cycle B had a total of 65 A-min/ft2 of electrocleaning, the last 54 per cent of which was anodic. In spite of this additional electrocleaning adhesion between the first and second nickel coatings when using Cycle B was rated poor while A was rated good.
A third Cycle C was then evaluated in which the first two treatment steps were cathodic electrocleaning for a combined total of 70 A-min/ft2. This was followed by the same 15 second 2N hydrochloric acid dip prior to nickel plating. Cycle C gave excellent adhesion between the two nickel coatings compared to Cycle A which only rated good. This difference was obtained by substituting a cathodic electrocleaner for the alkali soak in step 1 of Cycle A, and thereby increasing the quantity of cathodic cleaning from 30 to 70 A-min/ft2.
Plating bimetal surfaces
When plating reruns of nickel plated steel parts a complication arises if, in removing the nickel coating defects by polishing, steel areas are exposed, because optimum adhesion on steel is favored by anodic treatments while cathodic treatments are best for nickel. A good compromise involves the use of an anodic electrocleaning treatment followed by an anodic acid treatment, a cathodic electrocleaning treatment and a hydrochloric acid dip as shown in Column 2 of Table 4. The last three treatments all activate the nickel, thus favoring adhesion when plated. The cathodic electrocleaning which is unfavorable to steel should preferably be with a less quantity of current than the anodic electrocleaning. The anodic acid treatment which is beneficial to adhesion on both nickel and steel should always employ a greater quantity of current, than either of the alkaline electrocleaning treatments. The required ampere minutes per square foot for each electrolytic treatment should be determined by test to obtain optimum adhesion.
There are many other cases of plating over two different metals on one object in which difficulty is experienced. One case where Faraday's Laws were applied involved the plating of brass parts with soldered joints. The cleaning cycle that proved most successful as shown in Column 3 of Table 4 consisted of four steps, namely, a soak cleaner, 90 A-min/ft2 in a cathodic electrocleaner, 195 A-min/ft2 in a 20°Bé cathodic sulfuric acid treatment, and 120 A-min/ft2 in a copper strike. It is necessary to use sufficient ampere minutes per square foot in the electrolytic treatments to reduce the oxides formed in soldering in order to get adherent plated coatings. The appearance of the surface after the acid treatment may be far from pleasing, but this in no way impairs the appearance or quality of plated coatings which may be applied.
Plating Stellite and Hastalloy C
In one engineering application requiring adherent nickel plating on Stellite, Faraday's Laws were again applied to advantage in the development of the preparatory cleaning cycle as shown in Column 4 of Table 4. The desired results were finally obtained with a cycle involving treatments of 200 A-min/ft2 of anodic electrocleaning, 50 A-min/ft2 of anodic 50 volume per cent sulfuric acid, a 5 second dip in 10 volume per cent hydrochloric acid and a Wood's nickel chloride strike of 300 A-min/ft2 prior to plating.
This same cycle also was used successfully for adherently plating some Hastalloy C and Carballoy parts.
Table 4 - Cleaning cycles for plating
Plating the “exotic” metals
A qualifying word is in order with respect to cleaning the exotic metals prior to plating. Their chemistry is so different from the more common basis metals that other treatments, specifically for a given metal, may have to be added. This is the area in which much remains to be learned. However, to the extent that electrolytic treatments are involved, the application of Faraday's Laws has proven fruitful.
In conclusion, may we summarize as follows:
Assuming the removal of the varying amounts of many different organic soils in preliminary cleaning steps, the subsequent electrolytic cleaning and activating treatments determine both the adhesion and quality of the plated coating.
There are three electrolytic treatments, building blocks so to speak, commonly used in developing a successful cycle:
Electrolytic alkali cleaning.
An acid treatment, frequently electrolytic.
A strike (usually Wood's nickel chloride strike), a cathodic treatment, if allowable and necessary.
We would discourage the practice of simply copying specific treatments or a combination of steps as reported in the literature when searching for a cycle to perform a difficult job of cleaning before plating. One very good reason is the fact that just changing a proprietary cleaner may change the results. But then, there are many other reasons.
On the basis of our success, we recommend instead the application of Faraday's Laws to all the electrolytic treatment steps in the development of any cycle and to the degree necessary to attain the desired adhesion and quality.
Only to the extent to which this is practiced can one learn to appreciate the full significance of Faraday's Laws as applied to cleaning before plating.
1. W.W. Stout, "Secret," Chrysler Corporation, Detroit (1947).
2. F.K. Savage, A. K. Graham and E. P. Strothman, Materials and Methods, August 1952.
3. A.K. Graham, Trans. Inst. Met. Finishing, 31, 259-266 (1954).
About Dr. A. Kenneth Graham (from the biography printed in 1959 at the time of his receiving the AES Scientific Achievement Award)
Dr. A. Kenneth Graham was born in Philadelphia, D ecember 25, 1896. He attended the public schools. Upon graduating from the Central High School in 1915, he was awarded a City scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in June 1919, after having served ten months in 1918 with the U. S. Marines in World War I.
He then worked in the research department of the Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Conn, for two years. During this time he met and worked with George B. Hogaboom. This was the beginning of a life-long friendship. It was through this association that Dr. Graham became interested in electroplating and decided to specialize in this field.
Since there was no modern text on plating until Blum and Hogaboom published their book in 1923, Dr. Graham decided the best way to learn about plating was to work at it. This he did as a plater's helper from October 1920 until July 1921 - first at the Hartford Sterling Co., Philadelphia, and then at the Welsbach Co., Gloucester, N.J.
The summer of 1921, Dr. Graham studied metallography at Columbia University. This was followed by five years in the graduate school of the University of Pennsylvania, during which time he served as Instructor in Chemistry and completed work leading to a technical degree of Ch.E. and graduate degrees of M.S. and Ph.D.
After a six-month bout with an ulcer, Dr. Graham delivered his first paper before the AES at the convention in Newark in June 1926, for which he later received a medal award.
He then joined the Hanson-Van Winkle Company of Newark, N.J. and became associated with George Hogaboom for the second time. He installed a laboratory at Newark and later at Matawan, N.J., when the Hanson Company joined with Munning. During this period the simplified methods of analysis for plating baths were developed, the course for platers was first offered, the standard solutions for analyses were made available for platers, and the zinc-aluminum anode, which later became patented, was developed.
Starting in the fall of 1928, Dr. Graham held the following positions:
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., Instructor and Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering, September 1928 to February 1937.
Kenneth Graham & Associates, Jenkintown, Pa., Consulting Engineer, July 1936 to June 1942.
War Production Board, Washington, D. C., Plating Consultant and Deputy Chief, Products Branch, Conservation Division, June 1942 to June 1943.
Houdaille-Hershey Corp., Decatur, Ill., Director of Research and Development, Garfield Division, June 1943 to August 1944.
Graham, Crowley & Associates, Inc., (later becoming Graham, Savage & Associates, Inc.), Jenkintown, Pa., President, September 1944 to date [as of this writing in June 1959 - Ed.].
Dr. Graham joined the Newark Branch of the AES in 1926. In 1928, he transferred to the Philadelphia Branch. He organized and taught the first chemistry class for the Philadelphia Branch of the AES. He has won three gold medal awards for papers from the AES. He served as Executive Secretary of the Society from 1945 to 1951, during which time the monthly publication was changed from the small size Monthly Review to the present format of Plating. He was elected an Honorary Member of the Philadelphia Branch in 1957.
He is also a member of the Institute of Metal Finishing, ASTM, ACS, AIChE, Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Inc., and The Electrochemical Society. He has been active on committees of most of these societies and served as manager and vice president of The Electrochemical Society for eleven years.
He has published over forty technical papers, obtained several patents, contributed chapters to Modern Electroplating by Gray, the ACS Monograph on Copper by Butts, and the Electroplating Engineering Handbook, for which he also served as Editor-in-Chief.
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Logic:I don't understand circular reasoning. Can you guys give me some example?
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I still don't understand circular reasoning. Can you guys give me some example?
From Physics section:"Wave is something satisfying wave equations". I don't know why this sentence is "circular".
SW VandeCarr
kntsy said:
It's circular if the companion definition is "A wave equation is something that describes a wave." That's easy. But a longer chain of apparently 'linear' definitions can in fact be a circle. There's a theory that all definitions in a natural language are circular. In symbolic logic one can assure the existence of a non circular 'definition' by employing an infinite series of unique symbols based on the natural numbers .
Hmm.... that seems more like a tautology than circular reasoning. Based on what you quoted, I'd say it is wrong.
Circular reasoning is more like this:
We know the bible is the word of god, because the bible says so, and it must be true, because its the word of god.
disregardthat
The problem with circular reasoning is that the statements "proved" cannot be incorporated into a larger array of statements which one considers true. If the statements doesn't follow from a more general theory of waves, then we cannot necessarily assume them consistent with this larger theory. They can only be considered as consistent with each other.
The circularity can however be treated as axiomatic in the sense that the theory of waves that follows from the wave equation are supposing that a wave satisfies the wave equation. The circularity can be seen as a ramp; whenever you accept it by "entering the circle", a larger body of implications can be treated as true.
rewebster
From Physics section:"Wave is something satisfying wave equations". I don't know why this sentence is "circular".Thanks
Do you think its more wave-like than circular?
robheus
Circular reasoning is that you come up with a reasoning that draws a conclusion, but hidden in the reasoning the conclusion was already presupposed.
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UWC East Africa
Moshi and Arusha, Tanzania
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In August 2019, UWC East Africa (UWCEA) welcomed IBDP students to the 18th UWC school, the second UWC on the African continent. UWCEA was established as International School Moshi in 1969 and later opened a second campus in Arusha in 1987. Both campuses lie in the foothills of two of the biggest mountains in Africa and serve a diverse community.
Three Unique Features
First IBDP School in Africa - UWCEA started to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in 1973, which makes it the oldest IBDP school in Africa. It was also instrumental in the creation and development of the IB Middle Years Programme in the 1980s, a curriculum that builds on the IB Programme.
Outdoor Pursuits Programme - Organised jointly across the two campuses, the Outdoor Pursuits Programme is graded from Level 1 to Level 5 and includes very challenging mountaineering expeditions to Mount Hanang, Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as other easier off-road expeditions. These trips provide training for students in hiking, mountain biking, camping, teamwork and leadership skills. At each level, students are accompanied by staff who are qualified Wilderness First Aiders in order to ensure maximum safety on each trip.
Location - UWCEA campuses are located in the mountainous northeast of Tanzania, which is famous for its national parks. Students get to enjoy the cool and green of the mountains as well as the Indian Ocean coast in the historical Pangani town in Tanga region, where the school has property. Kihara house in Pangani is used for educational trips including Geography class trips to study the coastline and Individuals and Society class trips to understand the history of the people and the region. The house is also available for students and staff to use during school breaks.
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UWCEA offers all the three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) consisting of Early Childhood to P6 for students aged 3-10, Middle Years Programme (MYP) consisting of M1-M5 for students aged 11-15, and the IBDP for students aged 16-20. UWCEA also offers support to students with many different learning abilities. A specialist teacher concentrates on the development of students with special educational needs. ‘English as an Additional Language’ (EAL) specialists support students both in primary and secondary school.
UWCEA offers a variety of sporting activities including swimming, basketball, netball, rugby, football, and athletics. Student teams compete in various tournaments in the Kilimanjaro Region as members of the Northern Tanzania Athletics Associations (NTAA). The School also organises and hosts an annual Sports Weekend, which brings together nearly 1000 students from a dozen schools across the country to compete in team sports.
PYP students participate in clubs which typically include sports or service. All students in MYP and DP are required to participate in service and action or undertake a self-initiated project. The Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) projects vary from peer education programmes in the community to a bee farming project in West Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is often the backdrop to many sports activities on both of UWCEA Moshi’s sports fields. The campus is spread across 40 acres of land and has its own horse stable. UWCEA Moshi is home to students aged 7 years and above.
From August 2019, UWCEA Arusha welcomes IBDP students to the newly built co-educational residence surrounded by a two-kilometre bush walking/running track.
Geographic Setting
Both UWCEA Moshi and Arusha have extensive grounds with indigenous trees and flowers. The campuses are home to numerous wildlife including colobus monkeys, hedgehogs and various birds. Both campuses have extraordinary views of freestanding mountains, which can be enjoyed for miles.
Applicants to the Primary Years and the Middle Years Programmes need to apply to the school directly. Students who wish to apply to the IBDP at UWCEA can either do that through their UWC national committee or the UWC Global Selection Programme. For more information visit the UWCEA website.
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ICC 2002 - Australian Legends Database
Discussion in 'International Cricket Captain Downloads' started by darko21, May 25, 2008.
darko21 School Cricketer
It has only taken a good year or so of thought and action, but I have completed a Legend database. This one focuses on Australia.
- Every Australian player to represent their country
- 1.5 million pounds as budget for each team
- All players are Scottish so they will not play for England
- Inclusion of ICC World sides consisting of players from each country (replacing teams Dorset, Cornwall etc.)
- Each team consist of 24 players, in order of appearance for Australia (from Bannerman brothers in the first years of test cricket to the Waugh's in the 90s)
- All players have realistic ages from their debuts at 16/17 (eg. if a player has played 100 matches, they might have played for 5-6 years therefore they were born in 1979/80)
- The international side of the game becomes redundant. All other players retire after the first season (be patient at the end of the season as it can take some time. It may freeze at the World Cup but that happened to me and when I restarted the game, it went through without a hitch)
- Photos and emblems to be included in package!
I hope you enjoy this new database for ICC 2002. I will endeavour to create a World Legends database (either each team as one country or IPL-type structure). The reason I completed this first is now, each player will have full stats in each team so it makes it easier and less prone to crashing.
Aus Legends.zip
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mbk007 School Cricketer
Thanks mate. I am currently playing ICC 2002. And i will try your patch to let you know that it works correctly or not
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how do you apply this this database
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D.C.'s RFK Stadium Losing its Last Tenant—What's Next?
An ongoing planning study by Events DC, commenced by a previous mayoral administration, could conflict with the desire of the current mayor for the site of RFK Stadium
September 18, 2015, 7am PDT | James Brasuell | @CasualBrasuell
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Brian Flahaven reports: "DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she wants to put another football stadium on the site where RFK Stadium currently sits, even though a study to look into other potential future uses of the campus is still incomplete."
The site is attracting a lot of attention as the stadium's last tenant, the Major League Soccer team DC United, is soon to move out. A 2013 article by Jonathan O'Connell detailed the launch of the ongoing study into the future land use of the site. That study, however, commenced at the behest of former Mayor Vincent Gray. Current Mayor Muriel Bowser, however, considers the Events DC study a fallback plan, and prefers a new stadium for the site.
"Her rationale? Besides the site's history of hosting football, Mayor Bowser noted the large size of the site and that a new stadium would not preclude other development activities. She also said that other cities have successfully built stadiums that have fit well into the surrounding neighborhood (though she didn't mention specific cities or stadiums)."
The article then adopts a polemic that has become more popular in recent months about the high costs and limited benefits of football stadium plans.
Mayor Bowser says she wants a new football stadium at RFK
Published on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Greater Greater Washington
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While our top priority on AR Week on Pocket-lint was to speak to our five leading experts in the field of augment reality to find out what's going on at the cutting edge, we couldn’t but help ask them to become part soothsayer as well.
At the end of the sessions we asked each of them what their vision for AR was when it finally does make it - its limitations and successes. So, here is the future of augmented reality according to those that know. Follow the links to read more of their thoughts.
Prof. Blair MacIntyre, director of Augmented Environments Lab, Georgia Institute of Technology
“We’re 80 per cent of the way there with AR but the last 20 is going to be hard.”
“Not a lot is going to happen until we have head worn displays. It’ll be more compelling when it’s there. The day I have a pair of funky sunglasses and walk around with non-obnoxious advertising, news, social networking, totally immersed in the world, then AR will really have arrived.
“But before that, there are so many huge questions to answer: can we get all of the technology we need onto a mobile device; can we make it usable and not invasive, not a dystopian existence; and can we use it to build a positive future?
“Will AR like that arrive in my lifetime? Well, perhaps something of it, but not quite so well as we see now done in sports.” (More from the interview)
Prof. Bruce Thomas, head of Wearable Computer Labs, Uni of South Australia
“A navigation application that actually works will be the killer app. To be able to just go to any restaurant anywhere in the world with confidence, convenient instructions and very good visual cuing will be irresistible. At the moment there are sensor problems, and compasses in phones aren’t very good but computer vision will overcome these.”
"They’ll need to extend the gaming community first but the next form of entertainment will be leveraging social networks. This isn’t Second Life. You want people in your space. My most enjoyable time with friends is having a cup of coffee with them, not being on Skype, and with the projector technology available right now, that reality is very, very close. Maybe it won’t be good enough for musical chairs just yet but there’s no reason why it can’t be done to sit down in a certain dedicated area." (More from the interview)
Dr Christian Sandor, Head of Magic Vision Lab, Uni of South Australia
“We’ve all been waiting for something to happen for quite some time. Apple and Google have been quiet on AR for a long time. It feels like they’re holding something back but no doubt we’ll soon see some really good AR applications from them embedded into their mobile platforms. The wait is most likely so that these releases can be absolutely bulletproof and really nice when they arrive to wow us all.
“When that’s all there, when these applications are on every iPhone and every Android smartphone out there and when my grandmother’s using it, then AR will have really arrived.” (More from the interview)
Prof. Steve Feiner, Head of Computer Science, Columbia University
“I honesty believe that at some point in the future we’re going to have AR eyewear that’s sufficiently light weight, comfortable, visually appealing, high quality enough and at the right price that people will want to wear while walking around. It has to be socially acceptable and desirable.”
“And AR contact lenses, yes, they’ll happen but my question to you is this - why have it washing around on the surface of your eye when you can have it implanted inside your head? Sure there are social and ethical issues but these things will change with each generation as it becomes more acceptable. (More from the interview)
Dr Georg Klein, leading expert in computer vision and augmented reality
“For perfect AR, it’s not enough to know where the camera is. Even if that is solved, then what about what’s around the camera?”
“HMDs (head-mounted displays) were meant to be the evolution of AR but people have stopped working on them. AR might only really take off when those are developed but there’s a funding gap at the moment. None of the big companies are really investing in them.”
“The thing you have to ask yourself with all these GPS augmented reality phone applications - are they any more useful than a top down map? They’re going to get better and it’s up to the user to decide when they reach that point that they really are an improvement on the standard versions.” (More from the interview)
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Medium format strikes back with major megapixels.
By Michael J. Mcnamara
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Not long ago, most serious photographers dreamed of joining the elite club of pros who shot with 6x4.5cm or 21¼4-inch medium-format cameras. Why? Nearly all top wedding, portrait, and nature shooters favored medium format for its ability to produce higher-quality photos than the lightweight 35mm SLRs carried by photojournalists. But the image quality gap narrowed in the '90s as 35mm slide and print films improved dramatically, showing clearly that good 35mm lenses surpassed most medium-format glass in sharpness. The digital SLR onslaught has further eroded the mystique of medium format, as most DSLRs to date have been designed to
accept 35mm lenses. In this digital world, can medium-format systems survive?
Mamiya says "Yes!" and plans to steal back the hearts of pros with its new ZD digital SLR. (While no retail price had been set by press time, we estimate $12,500 street, body only.) The ZD is the first SLR that has an integrated, large-scale CCD sensor with 21.5MP effective resolution, and full compatibility with current AF and older manual-focus Mamiya lenses. But it shares many of the features, and even the looks, of a 35mm DSLR.
Due to the size of the sensor (36.1x 48.1mm), Mamiya claims the ZD has a 1.2X lens factor in comparison with 6x4.5cm film, so a normal 80mm lens on the ZD delivers approximately the same field of view as a 95mm lens on its film cousin. (Because 6x4.5cm film is larger than 35mm film, an 80mm lens on a 6x4.5cm film camera captures the same field of view as a 50mm lens on a 35mm film camera.) This relatively small lens factor means that the popular Mamiya Super Wide Angle 35mm f/3.5 lens ($1,379 street) behaves more like a 42mm lens (about the same FOV as a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR).
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Under tight security, we got an exclusive look at a preproduction ZD. While Mamiya assured us that most of the features on this unit have been locked in for final production, its image quality, metering accuracy, AF performance, and battery life were still in flux. So we'll have to wait for a production unit to run through the Pop Photo Lab. But what we found so far, plus the potential for ultrahigh image quality captured by a 21.5MP sensor, should have medium-format film shooters lining up.
Mamiya says the overall design of the ZD was influenced by the Mamiya 645AFd, a medium-format film/digital SLR with removable backs. Its body construction includes a die-cast aluminum-alloy internal frame, a magnesium-alloy top plate, and glass-reinforced polycarbonate outer covers. The new ZD also uses the same 645 AF lensmount as the 645AFd body, and is compatible with all 10 Mamiya lenses (including two zooms and the manual-focus 300mm f/2.8 APO lens). Other external similarities include the dedicated flash hot-shoe that supports TTL direct metering with Metz SCA3002, SCA3000, and SCA300-series flashes (adapters required).
At 2.6 pounds, the ZD body is lighter than the 645AFd, thanks to the lack of a film-winding mechanism and use of a lighter weight lithium ion battery. It also has its own personality in terms of exposure controls, dials, and buttons. On top, there's a nicely designed (and illuminated) semicircle LCD window with a single mode button under it. The window serves a dual purpose, displaying exposure settings, battery life, and shots remaining when turned on. Press the mode button, and you can set exposure modes while rotating the front control dial that's behind the shutter button.
On the other side of the viewfinder prism housing, three buttons let you control meter patterns, lock images in playback, or move rapidly through menus on the ZD's 1.8-inch LCD-which is way too small for a camera of this nature and sophistication. But the fonts and icons on the LCD are readable. (Perhaps the smaller screen size will prevent pros from previewing, or "chimping," their images.)
Other controls and features on the ZD's back include a monochrome data LCD located under the color LCD that displays file formats, ISO, white balance setting, and remaining exposures. It also indicates which type of memory card is in use at the moment-either a CompactFlash Type I/II card (up to 8GB, including Microdrives) or an SD card. Easy-to-reach buttons let you quickly set ISO, image quality and formats (RAW, JPEG, or RAW + JPEG), and white balance (auto plus five presets, two custom settings, three-step fine adjustment, and color temperature in degrees Kelvin). If you shoot using the RAW + JPEG setting, the ZD lets you store the JPEGs in a separate folder on a CF card-a very useful timesaver. However, it doesn't look like the camera will be able to switch from CF to SD card automatically while shooting if the CF card fills up. Turning the camera off and on should switch it over, or you can do so through the menus.
Storage capacity and speed? Mamiya says that the ZD will capture up to 11 frames at 1.5 fps in the 21.5MP resolution mode when shooting either RAW or JPEGs. Not bad, considering the amount of data being processed and moved, but still well below the burst and capacities of the 16.6MP Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II (up to 24 highest-quality JPEGs at 4 fps).
The ZD has both high-speed FireWire and video-out ports. Video-out works only in playback or when adjusting menu controls, and can be set to NTSC or PAL standards. With Mamiya's Digital Photo Studio software, many of the ZD's exposure, metering, and image-quality controls can be set remotely from a computer attached via the FireWire cable-and you can fire the camera as well. This software, which comes with the camera, also lets you process RAW files and has some limited, but useful, image-editing features.
The view from inside
Internally, the ZD's electronically controlled, vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter is similar to the 645AFd's. In aperture-priority AE mode, the shutter is set from 30 to 1/4000 sec in 1¼8-step increments, while in manual you can vary the shutter speed in 1¼2 steps. Flash sync is up to 1/125 sec. Metering and exposure systems are also quite similar to those found on the 645AFd, as is the ZD's eye-level prism viewfinder. While the ZD's viewfinder has a similar spotmetering circle in the center and AF frame, Mamiya claims the viewfinder has a 0.75X magnification and shows 98 percent of the captured area, a noticeable
improvement over the 645AFd. We loved the size and clarity of the viewfinder, which wasn't cluttered with too many AF-zone markers or cropping lines, as on many other DSLRs. And some photographers will appreciate the ability to swap out the matte focusing screen for an optional checker-pattern screen. On the other hand, we found the data display a bit cluttered (see photo, previous page), and we also didn't like the viewfinder's poor eye-relief, which caused a slight vignetting when our eyes were a normal distance from the finder.
Kudos to Mamiya for the ZD's improved TTL Phase Difference Detection autofocus system, which now includes a central cross-type sensor in addition to two vertical sensors. Its higher sensitivity to both vertical and horizontal details will be appreciated, as will its powerful IR focus-assist beam. This system doesn't feature motion tracking or selectable AF zones, as do most 35mm DSLRs, so don't expect to see it at many sporting events.
Megapixel monster
Mamiya expects that most pros will be interested in this camera for its potentially ultrahigh image quality-not for its AF speed and burst performance. On that front, it packs a great deal of promise. According to Mamiya and the CCD's manufacturer, Dalsa, the ZD sensor provides the highest image quality available in an integrated SLR. The ZD also uses a new Dalsa ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) to help speed image processing and storage. How good is the image quality? We'll find out for sure when we test a production version of this camera, but the specs for this sensor are impressive.
The camera also features a unique slot on its bottom that lets you remove the built-in IR cutoff filter in front of the CCD and replace it with an optional low-pass filter (price not available). The advantage? This system lets you choose between ultrahigh resolution (no low-pass filter) or slightly softer, more pleasing details (filter in place). And being able to remove the IR cutoff filter might make it a whole lot easier to shoot high-quality IR photos, as well as
remove any dust that would normally land on the CCD.
The ZD also packs a noise-reduction control and 31 custom functions (see photo, below left). The custom functions and extensive menu controls, in general, are very easy to read and set, and include color-space settings for Adobe RGB or sRGB, mirror lockup time for long exposures, highlight and exposure warnings in playback, and first- and second-curtain sync for flash shots. You also can customize the settings for use by three different photographers, a nice touch.
Nikon and Canon fodder?
Will the ZD steal the thunder from lower- megapixel models, such as Canon's 16.6MP EOS-1Ds Mark II or Nikon's 12.4MP D2x? That's doubtful, considering the lower price of these cameras, their superior AF, exposure and metering systems, their wider and faster burst modes, and more extensive accessories (including lenses and flash units). It's also likely that the smaller battery on the ZD will deliver only a fraction of the images that those CMOS-based SLRs can capture. But pros who already own a Mamiya 645 AF, in addition to several expensive Mamiya AF lenses, should be drawn like a magnet to this camera. (Current 645AFd owners, on the other hand, will probably opt for the 22MP Mamiya ZD back, which has the same sensor and image-processing capability, but at a lower price.) The Mamiya ZD will primarily attract those special photographers who value image quality above all else, and can't wait to show off this megapixel champion.
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When I met Sufjan some time back, he was co-organizing an arts event that we were performing at in New York called “Christ A Go-Go.” The picture I have in my mind from that time is of Sufjan always being somewhere else in the room. “There’s Sufjan over there, you have to meet him and hear his music—he’s great,” his proud friend Melissa boasted. When I finally met Sufjan, he seemed reserved and he didn’t really want to talk about his music. I don’t remember what happened after that, but now Sufjan is a very good friend to my family and me. For about a year my two-year-old daughter wanted to marry “uncle Suf.” Some people leave New York City for the weekend and go to the Hamptons; Sufjan takes a bus down to Clarksboro, NJ and we love to have him every time. Sufjan and I have been playing shows together. I have asked him to dress up in silly outfits and fill various roles in Danielson Famile shows, and he has been so gracious and helpful. But even more importantly, many times Sufjan has opened up the evening sharing his own songs on borrowed banjos and guitars. I love to watch people hear and see Sufjan perform his songs. At times Sufjan stands alone on the stage singing and playing quietly with a banjo, and what you hear and see and feel is pure power. Minds and hearts are changed. Sufjan Stevens writes songs. He also writes fiction, is a record producer, plays every instrument known to modern man, is a graphic designer, and has knitted for Martha Stewart. But “Seven Swans” is a testament to Sufjan’s songwriting, first and foremost. The songs are the foundation, and Sufjan’s voice, the instruments, and his friends all dance around the songs to celebrate where they come from. Where do they come from? I am honored to know Sufjan and to be presenting his new album “Seven Swans.” Enjoy.
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Onion Sites refer to websites created using either Onion or The Onion Router (Tor) which are used to access the Deep Web. The top domain of the sites names is created using unsystematic characters followed by .onion making it impossible for DNS servers to resolve the hidden domains and inaccessible using conventional web browsers. Attempts by a user to access the said websites usually results in a ‘site not found‘ error. This error is because the sites are hosted in the Dark Net which forms part of Deep Web.
Onion sites, additionally, are sites that rely on Tor which is the largest of the dark-nets to make computer networks anonymous and untraceable by monitoring agents. Tor has been used to access websites such as Facebook which are prohibited in some countries. This makes tracing the user’s browsing tracks impossible as the Tor has levels of proxies; just like an onion; and the servers are impossible to track. To access onion sites from an android device, one needs to install two apps; the Orbot which is a Tor proxy and the Orfox,a Tor Browser developed for android devices.
Onion sites are known to host a variety of content; both legal and illegal sites. These range from business discussions, assassin’s services, political and human rights activists, drugs and arms trade and even in some cases pornography including child pornography. Previously, sites have also used by the United States military to communicate and still use them to store away files which the public cannot access.
According to a 2015 study by the Intelliag group which sampled 1000 onion sites; 68 percent of these were illegal. Visiting an onion site, therefore, like most activities online can be illegal depending on the content of website visited as well as the legal context of the country. Although across the world, there are no legal frameworks to regulate the use of onion sites, there have been cases of the sites being linked to criminal activities. For instance, while browsing on websites that sell contrabands such as drugs and unlicensed arms is not illegal, possession or assisting in the trading of such items is illegal in many countries around the world.
Also, as the sites are layered, it would be easy for an unsuspecting user to be lured into clinking on illegal sites such as human trafficking or those that host child pornography which is illegal in many countries. Case in point is in the United States where the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has caught criminals using the level of anonymity to advance their crime agenda. Such efforts have seen a dozen users of child pornography sites arrested in the last two years.
As aforementioned, onion sites can be used for a variety of activities. Across the world, such sites have been used unravel gross misconduct, corruption cases and violations of human rights by governments by whistleblowers and journalists. Onion sites have also been used to communicate private information anonymously among political activists.
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Propublica – Top of the list is the ProPublica, an online publication that has won the prestigious Pulitzer award for using the darknet to advance investigative journalism as well as hosting fundraisings for organizations such the Sandler Foundation.
Facebook – Impressively, Facebook, a social media platform that is notorious for privacy invasion is ranked second. This position can be attributed to the fact that the organization’s commitment to the protection of personal information for its users. The onion address, also, has increased access to the platform in countries that its use would otherwise be an impossible venture.
Duckduckgo – Imagine a world without Google, the world most famous search engine. In countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea, to name a few, cannot access Google services such as Google.com. Internet users in those countries, however, can use DuckDuckGo which does not log the user activity as a privacy feature. This site also provides fast, reliable and decent results to the user and can be used to protect the anonymity of the user.
Blockchain – As the world fully embraces cryptocurrencies such bitcoins so does the issue of ensuring safety privacy in reference to trading and holding arise. Blockchain for Bitcoins is a website that allows users to trade and hold Bitcoins anonymously and safely. It is for this reason that this site is ranked fourth.
The Sci-Hub, a platform that is dedicated to freely share scientific knowledge from across the globe via millions of research papers is ranked fifth. These are available for free to scientific research institutions and scholars for free. This site provides information that would otherwise be unaffordable to underfunded entities and has been used as a reference to research aimed at solving social problems such as hunger and diseases.
Last but not least is Nepoleaks, is the onion site that allows users to monitor and report activities to increase police accountability. The cases are reported to organizations that follow the conduct and the performance of the police in the United Kingdom. This site not only allows the users to communicate instances of police brutality as a mechanism of ensuring accountability but also protects the users from intimidation.
As in the precedent discussions, onion sites can be used to host different services. It is therefore essential that users of the dark web take precaution to avoid clinking on unintended websites that could land them in trouble. First and foremost, one should not trust anyone on the dark wed and ensure that they cover the webcam.
How to find onion sites?
To find onion sites, one can refer to the Onion Directory of Dark Net which has classified links to onion sites and categorized them appropriately. Users should always use Tor while ensuring that running scripts are turned off and change javascript changed to false to protect their privacy further.. While Tor is relatively slow, users can also VPN to strengthen privacy and anonymity.
In conclusion, onion sites, despite frequently going down have consistently proved to be useful in protecting the privacy, enhancing freedom of speech and expression all the world. Continuously, the sites have shown to increase participation of marginalized groups and reliable platforms to share information.
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America is sweet on citrus—even the sour varieties.
Restaurant operators and chefs are increasingly using
oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus items to liven up their menus with a fresh taste.
If there’s one word that seems to sum up citrus’ taste profile, it’s bright.
“Citrus is incredibly popular because it is so aromatic and has those bright and fresh notes,” says Kevan Vetter, executive chef and manager of culinary product development for seasoning giant McCormick & Co. “It really gives you a pop.”
Adding citrus perks up any dish, he says, whether the flavor comes from the fruit’s juice or even the rind, including zest.
McCormick’s global Flavor Forecast this year includes a half-dozen food trends, epitomized by a pair of taste combinations that include citrus.
One is using Meyer lemons—as in lemon thyme or limoncello—as part of a trend in which foodies seek ultimate taste through quality ingredients, flavors, and textures.
Another trend, “flavorful swaps,” extols the balance of bold flavor with demands for healthy products. One idea: combining grapefruit and red pepper to replace an old standby, lemon pepper.
“There’s just so much you can do with citrus,” says Frank Terranova, a chef and associate instructor of culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University’s Providence, Rhode Island, campus. “It’s a very healthful way to deliver freshness and flavor.”
Menu items with citrus in their names or descriptions jumped 21 percent at limited-service restaurants last year, according to Technomic Inc.’s MenuMonitor. Gains were recorded in most meal parts.
Separate research from Mintel found citrus menu mentions grew by two-thirds since 2008, and tripled at small chain restaurants.
That, however, underreports the amount of citrus being used because the fruit is often never mentioned as an ingredient—like limes in Mexican rice, lemons in hummus, or various varieties in sauces.
“Citrus is so much a natural part of these menu items, operators don’t even need to mention them,” says Mary Chapman, director of product innovation at Technomic, the Chicago market research and consulting company.
The consultancy’s “Flavor Consumer Trend Report” noted diners’ growing sophistication in accepting various layers and fusions of flavors, and citrus is perfect for that. “It adds brightness, acidity, and stands up to something spicy,” she says. “It’s really versatile.”
The single largest category for citrus is nonalcoholic beverages, ranging from orange juice to lemonade, both very traditional items. Most beverage companies and bottlers offer multiple products with orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit flavors.
For some operators, however, citrus drinks can be a differentiator.
Sonic Drive-In’s limeade and cherry limeade beverages have been on the menu since the company’s earliest days in the 1950s, and have been “a brand treasure as long as anyone can remember,” says Matt Schein, senior director of brand marketing.
The cherry version is the company’s top-selling drink, and something customers seek out. “It is always one of the first passion points they will bring up when asked,” he says.
Sonic’s limeade has a proprietary carbonated citrus base and juice from freshly squeezed limes. The company also has orange juice, lemonade made with fresh lemons, and slushies that use oranges and lemons.
Oranges are by far the most popular type of citrus grown in the U.S. Juice typically comes from varieties grown in Florida, and easy-segmenting and eating oranges, such as navels, often come from California.
Growers have been working to get more restaurants to cook with their products.
“For the past four or five years, we’ve really been promoting citrus as an ingredient,” says Vanessa Hodak, director of foodservice and school marketing for the Florida Department of Citrus. “The sweet and sour flavors have a complexity that cooks love.”
The department works with chefs in New York who continually develop all kinds of ingredients using Florida oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines, including sauces, marinades, glazes, and fruit sections or segments, which the experts now call filets.
“It’s affordable, versatile, and so easy to include in recipes,” Hodak says. It also provides dishes with “stealth health,” because citrus contains not only the well-known vitamin C and various other nutrients, but also no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.
“In fact, chefs are using oranges and other citrus as a replacement for sodium, pulling back on saline marinades and injections and using more citrus to tenderize or flavor,” she says.
Terranova says citrus is perfect for tenderizing because the acid “breaks down fibers in meat.” While lemon is a traditional flavor enhancer for seafood and poultry, chefs are increasingly using orange or grapefruit juices and segments instead.
For a company like Moe’s Southwest Grill, the ample use of lime in existing menu items helped maintain a flavor profile that could have been lost when the chain undertook a sharp reduction in salt last year, according to company officials.
“Citrus is a perfect fit for the trend toward fresh and healthy eating with nutritional values and enticing flavors that have long been consumer favorites,” says Claire Smith, director of corporate communications for Sunkist Growers in California and Arizona.
She notes that each variety has a distinct flavor, such as the sweet, tangy zing of high-nutrient, low-acid cara cara navel oranges or the berry overtones of a Moro, the darkest and most flavorful blood orange (named for its red blush rind and burgundy pulp).
New varieties of mandarin oranges are “claiming a growing niche” domestically and overseas, while Meyer lemons—an old Chinese variety—have become popular with chefs for their thin skin, fragrance, and sweeter flavor, she says.
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Seamless Integration of Risk I/O and QualysGuard Vulnerability Management Allows Customers to Measure the Likelihood of a Breach in an Organisation’s Perimeter
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 24, 2014 – Risk I/O, the leading vulnerability threat management platform announced today a partnership with Qualys where it has integrated QualysGuard Vulnerability Management (VM) into Risk I/O and bundled perimeter vulnerability scanning for its customers. For businesses that need to understand the vulnerability and threat risks of their organisation’s perimeter in real-time, the new integration enables them to sync their vulnerability data with Risk I/O’s threat processing engine, allowing organisations to gain visibility into their most likely vector for a breach.
Risk I/O’s vulnerability threat management platform processes external Internet breach and exploit data and continuously matches it with vulnerability scan results. This happens on a near real-time basis allowing organisations to monitor their exposure to active Internet breaches and what vulnerabilities within their perimeters pose the greatest risks. With the addition of the QualysGuard vulnerability data, Risk I/O can now determine the likelihood of a breach in an organisation’s perimeter. Risk I/O processes over a billion vulnerabilities a month against Internet breach data for its users.
“The addition of perimeter scanning to Risk I/O enables organisations to scan their organisation’s perimeter and receive a complete risk analysis in a one stop shop so they can take action quickly and lower their risk of a breach,” said Risk I/O Co-founder and CEO, Ed Bellis. “We are pleased to partner with Qualys and integrate our solutions together giving customers a comprehensive solution that will ultimately help them become more secure and avoid data breaches.”
“Organisations must continuously monitor their global perimeters as hackers typically use it as their first point of entry to hack into corporate networks,” said Philippe Courtot, chairman and CEO for Qualys. “By combining Risk I/O’s threat processing with vulnerability data from QualysGuard, organisations can analyse in real-time those attack vectors that are most likely to be breached and proactively reduce the risk of cyber attacks.”
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About Qualys Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of cloud security and compliance solutions with over 6,700 customers in more than 100 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. The QualysGuard Cloud Platform and integrated suite of solutions help organisations simplify security operations and lower the cost of compliance by delivering critical security intelligence on demand and automating the full spectrum of auditing, compliance and protection for IT systems and Web applications. Founded in 1999, Qualys has established strategic partnerships with leading managed service providers and consulting organisations, including Accuvant, BT, Dell SecureWorks, Fujitsu, NTT, Symantec, Verizon, and Wipro. The company is also a founding member of the CloudSecurityAlliance (CSA).
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What comes to your mind when you think of a funeral? Burial, cremation or the internment of the mortal remains of the body? But the funeral rituals of the Yanomami might be a source of amazement.
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1 Who are the Yanomami?
2 What is Endocannibalism?
3 Why is this ritual performed?
Who are the Yanomami?
Yanomami are the group of indigenous people who live in the villages of the Amazon forest on the border between Venezuela and Brazil. The Yanomami have an occupation of hunters, fishers, and horticulturists.
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The whole Yanomami tribe do not live as a united group together but rather as individual groups associated with their villages. The whole village lives under one roof which is called the shabono. Shabono is constructed of thatched palm leaves and wood. Today the Yanomami population is approximately around 35,000. Each village is controlled by a leader called as tuxawa as they do not hold a common leader for the whole Yanomami community.
Rituals are very important among the Yanomami culture, and one such ritual is the death ritual of Yanomami where they perform the practice of “endocannibalism“.
What is Endocannibalism?
Endocannibalism is the practice of eating the flesh of a human being from the same community, usually, after they have died. Here, the Yanomami consume the bones of the dead instead.
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Death is an important subject to the Yanomami and there is no way they can show any carelessness to it. The people of Yanomami consider it essential to keep the soul of the dead, among them and in the generations to come.
So, when anyone dies in the community, they primarily envelop the body. Then place it in a forest, not too far from their shabono. They let the body in the forest for a few days and let nature perform its work. Then after the soft tissues are broken down, the bones of the body are gathered and the cremation is performed. After the body is cremated, the ashes are then collected to be consumed. The Yanomami further prepare a soup which is made using bananas. The ashes then become an ingredient of the soup. To every member of the group the soup is served and is usually(there can be exceptions) finished in one sitting.
Why is this ritual performed?
They believe the process of consuming the ashes of the dead, keeps the soul alive within them. Unlike the rest of us, Yanomami does not believe in death being a natural procedure of life instead they believe that a person’s death is a result of an attack of an ungodly spirit from the other tribe’s shabono. They believe if this ritual is not done the soul would be trapped in the universe of life and death. So by eating the ashes, they feel that the dead is again a part of them. Of course not by the body but by the soul.
Therefore it helps them keep the dead, living in them.
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For the purpose of analyzing the cost of living in Spain, the country should be geographically divided into two parts: the north and the south. According to a 2016 Expatistan ranking, in the top of the list with most expensive cost of life are Vitoria, San Sebastián, Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, and Marbella, while the cheapest places to live in Spain are Salamanca, Albacete, Badajoz, Huelva, Sevilla, and Cádiz. This geographical division applies equally to the average income of Spanish households. If the average household income in Spain stands at 24,360 euros per year, San Sebastián leads the way with 30,550 euros in average annual income and Córdoba closes the list with 19,685 euros in average annual income.
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Written by Nicholas Wallwork, February 28th, 2012
Record demand for Miami properties
Following a record sales year, residential property prices in Miami posted strong gains in January, the latest figures from the Miami Association of Realtors show.
The median sales price of condominiums in the Miami Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) increased 36% to $122,500 in January compared to a year earlier. While the median sales price of single family homes jumped 13% to $170,000.
‘Record demand for Miami properties has caused inventory to rapidly decline, resulting in limited supply,’ said Martha Pomares, 2012 chairman of the board of the Miami Association of Realtors.
‘Now home prices in Miami are significantly rising and sooner than expected, as the Miami real estate market continues to outperform the rest of the nation, mostly due to the strong impact of international buyers,’ she added.
Statewide median sales prices in January increased 18.8% to $95,000 for condominiums and 5.3% to $129,000 for single family homes. The national median existing home price for all housing types was $154,700 in January, a 2% drop from January 2010.
In January, the average sales price for single family homes in Miami-Dade County increased 40.4% from $238,527 in 2011 to $334,952 in 2012. The average sales prices for condominiums jumped 45.2% from $171,077 to $248,443.
The sales of existing single family homes in the Miami MSA fell 3% in January from 676 to 659, compared to January 2011. Sales of condominiums dropped 16% from 1,262 to 1,058, compared to January 2011.
Statewide sales of existing single family homes totalled 12,044 in January 2012, down 5.5% compared to a year ago. Nationally, sales of existing single family homes, town homes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 4.3% from December and were 0.7% higher than they were in January 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors.
‘Never before in history had we sold as many homes in Miami as we did last year. As supply is absorbed, there are fewer properties available to sell, and it will be difficult to match the record set last year. But the good news is that home values are rapidly appreciating, as global buyers, investors and corporations focus on Miami,’ said Patricia Delinois, president of the Miami Association of Realtors.
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A White Paper by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
DRUG USAGE STATISTICS
Thomas Moore, author of Prescriptions for Disaster said that the current use of drugs like Ritalin is
taking “appalling risks” with a generation of kids. The drug is given, he said, for “short-term control
of behavior—not to reduce any identifiable hazard to [children’s] health. Such large-scale chemical
control of human behavior has not been previously undertaken in our society outside of nursing homes and mental institutions.”1
More than 8.5 million American children are prescribed powerful stimulants, antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs for so-called educational and behavioral problems. – 6 million are prescribed amphetamine-like stimulants or others, such as Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine.
– Between 1.5 and 2 million are prescribed antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, Celexa, Effexor, Serzone, Remeron, Zoloft, Luvox, and Wellbutrin.
– 500,000 children are prescribed antipsychotic drugs (also called neuroleptics, meaning “nerve seizing” or major tranquilizers).
– Unknown numbers of children are prescribed other psychiatric drugs, including minor tranquilizers such as Xanax, Valium and Ativan.
• A survey by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, released on April 21, 2005, found 10% of
teens abuse the stimulants Ritalin and Adderall.2
• Children 5 years old and younger are the fastest-growing segment of the non-adult population
using antidepressants today.3
• Between 1995 and 1999, the use of antidepressants increased 580% in the under 6 population and
151% in the 7-12 age group.4
• In 2002, roughly 11 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed, largely to boys under the
age of 12 diagnosed with “conduct disorders.”5
• Since 1987, when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was added to the American
Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSMIV)
there has been a 900% increase in the number of children “diagnosed” with ADHD and a
665% percent increase in the production of cocaine-like stimulants for children.6
There are financial incentives behind so many children being drugged.
• In 2004, sales of the latest antidepressants reached more than $14 billion in the U.S. Nearly 11
million prescriptions were dispensed in 2002 for new antidepressants to 1- to 17-year-olds in the
• Sales of stimulants in the U.S. alone for children have reached more than $1.3 billion dollars a
year.8
• Between 1997 and 2001, prescriptions for the stimulant Adderall increased 1,017% since and
within a year of becoming available, Concerta captured 11% of the market.9
• Between 1991 and 2003, antipsychotic drug sales in the U.S. increased by 1,500%, from less than
$500 million to more than $8 billion. International sales reached more than $12 billion in 2002. 10
• In some U.S. communities, 20% of children are taking stimulants, according to the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) pharmacologist Gretchen Feussner. “That should be a wakeup
call that something isn’t right,” Feussner said.11
THE TRUTH ABOUT “CHEMICAL IMBALANCES”
The APA’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM) is a source of scientific
ridicule among medical professionals. Psychologist Tana Dineen, author of Manufacturing Victims,
said, “Unlike medical diagnoses that convey a probable cause, appropriate treatment and likely
prognosis [course of a disease], the disorders listed in DSM-IV are terms arrived at through peer
consensus”—a vote by APA committee members—and designed largely for billing purposes.12
In 2001, Simon Wessley, professor of psychiatry at King’s College and the Maudsley Hospitals, South
London, organized a poll and vote by 150 mental health specialists from around the globe on the 10
worst psychiatric publications in psychiatry’s history. Among the top 10 was the fourth edition of
DSM. The poll determined, “If you are not in the DSM-IV, you are not ill. It has become a monster,
out of control.”13
Psychiatry: The Pseudoscience
Because its diagnostic methods are based on opinion rather than scientific fact, psychiatry is a
pseudoscience. The late Dr. Sydney Walker, III, a neurologist, psychiatrist and author of A Dose of
Sanity, wrote, “Psychiatry has replaced the science of diagnosis with the pseudoscience of labeling.”14
Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus of the State University Medical University in
Syracuse, New York, states, “Since psychiatry is a pseudoscience, it is not surprising that psychiatrists
are especially eager to be accepted as scientific experts. Since they obviously cannot bring this about
by discovering the causes and cures of mental diseases which-tragically for psychiatrists no less than
for patients—do not exist, they have to do it by producing great quantities of gibberish. That is indeed
the most constant and most frequent thing psychiatrists do, in speech as well as in print.”15
With a significant departure from medical diagnosis, psychiatric diagnoses are devoted to
categorization of symptoms only, not the observation of actual physical disease. None of the diagnoses
are supported by scientific evidence of biological disease or mental illness of any kind.
The cornerstone of psychiatry’s disease model today is the theory that a brain-based, chemical
imbalance causes mental illness. Popularized by marketing, the notion is no more than psychiatric
wishful thinking. It has been thoroughly discredited by researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists and
medical doctors.
• Dr. Joseph Glenmullen, Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of
Prozac Backlash, states: “We do not have proof either of the cause or the physiology for any
psychiatric diagnosis….In the absence of any verifiable diseases, in recent decades,
psychopharmacology has not hesitated to construct ‘disease models’ for psychiatric diagnoses.”
• He warns: “Patients are often explicitly told they have such a disease, usually to justify treating
them with medication. But when one looks closely, all the disease models are built on three
pseudoscientific cornerstones: superficial checklist diagnoses, putative [supposed, reputed]
‘biochemical imbalances,’ and alleged genetic determinism [genes].”
• Psychiatrist David Kaiser points out that “…modern psychiatry has yet to convincingly prove the
genetic/biologic cause of any single mental illness.…Patients [have] been diagnosed with
‘chemical imbalances’ despite the fact that no test exists to support such a claim, and…there is no
real conception of what a correct chemical balance would look like.”16
• Bruce Levine, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Commonsense Rebellion said: “Remember that
no biochemical, neurological, or genetic markers have been found for attention deficit disorder,
oppositional defiant disorder, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, compulsive alcohol and drug
abuse, overeating, gambling, or any other so-called mental illness, disease, or disorder.”17
• Elliot Valenstein, Ph.D., author of Blaming the Brain, is unequivocal: “[T]here are no tests
available for assessing the chemical status of a living person’s brain.”18
• “In recent decades,” Dr. Glenmullen adds, “we have had no shortage of alleged biochemical
imbalances for psychiatric conditions. Diligent [hardworking] though these attempts have been,
not one has been proven. Quite the contrary. In every instance where such an imbalance was
thought to have been found, it was later proven false.” 19
• In 1998, the National Institutes of Health held an experts’ “Consensus Conference on the
Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD” that concluded, “We don’t have an independent, valid test for
ADHD; there are no data to indicate that ADHD is due to a brain malfunction…and finally, after
years of clinical research and experience with ADHD, our knowledge about the cause or causes of
ADHD remains speculative.”20
Brain Scans Cannot Detect “Mental Illness”
While media and the general public have been fed “breakthrough” news that neuroimaging (brain
scans) appear to have identified mental illness, Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus of
the State University Medical University in Syracuse, New York, says that psychiatry’s claim that
mental illnesses are brain diseases is “a claim supposedly based on recent discoveries in neuroscience, made possible by [brain] imaging techniques for diagnosis and pharmacological agents for treatment. This is not true.”
• A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in
September, 2001, noted that although gross differences in size or symmetry [arrangement of parts]
of brain structures can be quantified with neuroimaging, individual cells and cell layers cannot yet
be visualized. This means that, although the volume and shape of brain structures may be
determined, the underlying cause of any differences cannot.21
• An article published in the The Mercury News, in May 2004, stated, “Many doctors warn about
using [brain] imaging as a diagnostic tool, saying it is unethical—and potentially dangerous—for
doctors to use [it] to identify emotional, behavioral and psychiatric problems in a patient. The
$2,500 evaluation offers no useful or accurate information, they say.”22
• M. Douglas Mar, psychiatrist, says: “There is no scientific basis for these claims [of using brain
scans for psychiatric diagnosis].”23
• “An accurate diagnosis based on a scan is simply not possible,” stated Dr. Michael D. Devous,
Nuclear Medicine Center at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.24
Further, when brain scans do indicate any changes, it is most likely drug-induced.
In 2003, Jonathan Leo, Professor of Anatomy at the Western University of Health Sciences and
Professor David Cohen of the School of Social Work at Florida International University, reviewed 33
of the most recent brain-imaging studies of ADHD-diagnosed subjects. They confirmed that every
study concerned medicated kids, a major variable because stimulant drugs “cause very persistent
changes in the brain.” They also reviewed a widely touted 2001 National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH) study that included unmedicated subjects and had claimed that unmedicated ADHD children
had significantly smaller brains (and this somehow supports that ADHD exists and is a neurobiological
disorder). However, the comparison group was two years older, so naturally the younger children had smaller brains.25
Dr. Valenstein also says: “It is well established that the drugs used to treat a mental disorder, for
example, may induce long-lasting biochemical and even structural changes [including in the brain],
which in the past were claimed to be the cause of the disorder, but may actually be an effect of the
treatment.” 26 Further, “It is now difficult to find mental patients who have not had a history of drug
treatment, and as a result many of the brain abnormalities found in these patients are probably
iatrogenic [doctor/treatment caused], that is, produced by the treatment rather than being the cause of the disorder.”27 [Emphasis added]
DRUG EFFECTS
Dr. Mary Ann Block, author of No More ADHD, points out: “The psychiatrist does not do any testing.
The psychiatrist listens to the history and then prescribes a drug.”28 And these drugs are poisons.
Quite apart from their physically damaging effects, stimulants prescribed to children do not do what
they are promoted to. For example, parents are told children will focus more while taking a stimulant
and this will improve their educational outcomes. However, studies show children who take stimulants do not perform better academically. Evidence presented to a National Institutes of Health conference on ADHD in 1998 said that children who take these drugs fail just as many courses, and drop out of school just as often as children who do not take them.29 This confirms a 1978 review of 17 studies of stimulant drugs that concluded “stimulant drugs have little, if any, impact on…long-term academic improvement….” Their major effect seemed to be an “improvement in classroom manageability.”30
Psychiatrists substitute the word “medication” for drug to ease the minds of parents and teachers,
conjuring up images of some benign cough syrup prescribed by a kindly family doctor. However,
psychiatric medications are all mind-altering drugs, many are addictive, and all have been abused.
The following is information about the more common drugs prescribed to children.
The stimulants most prescribed for ADHD and other so-called learning disabilities include Ritalin,
Adderall, Concerta, Metadate, Focalin and Cylert. As stimulants or amphetamine-likei drugs, they are
categorized by the DEA as Schedule II drugs in the same class as morphine, opium and cocaine. 31
The abuse of these stimulants in the United States is so great that in 1995, the United Nations’
International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) asked governments to “exercise vigilance with regard to
trade in and dispensing of the substance [stimulant prescribed for ADHD] in order to prevent any
attempts to divert it into illicit traffic.”32
The same year the DEA said Ritalin could lead to addiction and that “psychotic episodes, violent
behavior and bizarre mannerisms had been reported” with its use.33
In 2000, ADHD drug manufacturers began “direct to consumer” advertising of these drugs in leading
women’s magazines and on television, breaking a 30 year United Nations Treaty that banned the
promotion of such drugs because of their high abuse potential.34
• The side effects of Ritalin include nervousness, insomnia, hypersensitivity, anorexia, blood
pressure and pulse changes, abdominal pain, weight loss and toxic psychosis. Suicide is a risk
during withdrawal.35 Ritalin and other stimulants potentially can also cause symptoms ranging
from thought disorder to cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beat), and can stunt a child’s growth.36
i Ritalin is amphetamine-like as it is very similar in chemical structure to amphetamine and its effects
on the body. An amphetamine’s chemical structure closely resembles natural stimulants in the body,
like adrenaline. It can reduce appetite and fatigue and “speed” you up. A drug of abuse, it is known as “speed,” “crystal meth” and “crank” and can cause addiction, serious bodily reactions and withdrawals. A stimulant refers to any mind-altering chemical or substance that affects the central nervous system by speeding up the body’s functions, including the heart and breathing rates. Common stimulants include cocaine, amphetamines, Ritalin, caffeine, and nicotine.
• Between 1990 and 2000, 186 deaths were linked to Ritalin. The risk is highest for abusers who
snort large amounts of the drug.37
• Dr. Walker reported in his book, The Hyperactivity Hoax, “While studies indicate that the drug is
probably only a weak carcinogen [cancer-causing agent], increasing the future risk of millions of
children—even a little bit—is not something to be done lightly.” He cited another report that
warned Ritalin “may have persistent, cumulative effects on the myocardium (the thick muscle
layer that forms most of the heart wall).”38
In 2005, Texas researchers warned that human studies linked Ritalin to a higher risk of cancer. The
study revealed that after only three months, one of a dozen children treated with Ritalin had a threefold increase in chromosome abnormalities associated with increased risks of cancer. All 12 children showed chromosomal “breaks” that are similarly associated. “This should raise a red flag,” Marvin Legator, an environmental toxicologist and principal investigator in the study, said. 39
Causing Drug Abuse
According to the DEA, the street abuse of Ritalin has become a major problem. The drug now sells for
$5 to $10 a pill on the black market. Known also as “Vitamin R,” “R-ball” and the “poor man’s
cocaine,” it is also abused by grinding up the drug and snorting or injecting it.40
• Stimulants, as Schedule II narcotics, can also lead to future drug abuse and addiction. In an
analysis of a community based group of adults born in the 1960s, the DEA concluded:
“Preliminary data indicated the medicated ADHD group had a higher lifetime frequency of
cocaine use and a higher percentage that used cocaine more than 40 times…this preliminary data
suggest that stimulant treatment of ADHD in childhood may be a risk factor for cocaine abuse in
adults.”41
• A 1998 study of Californian adolescents diagnosed with “ADHD” found that, as adults, those
treated with the stimulant were three times more likely to use cocaine.42
• The Journal of Forensic Science reported in 1999 that there is increasing evidence that Ritalin is
being diverted to illicit use by snorting or injection, with some fatalities, at least one from
intranasal use.43
• In 2000, the DEA said studies show neither animals or humans can differentiate between cocaine
and Ritalin—“They produce effects that are nearly identical.”44 In 2001, officials said ADHD
drugs were among the most stolen and most abused prescriptions, particularly by children who
share or sell their own pills. “This is not something that is driven by the Mafia. It’s the kind of
casual distribution that goes on in high schools where kids pass it around,” said Gene R. Haislip,
former head of DEA’s drug diversion unit.45
• The same year The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reported
that psychostimulants have an abuse potential: “Very high doses of psychostimulants…may cause
central nervous system damage, cardiovascular damage, and hypertension. In addition, high doses
have been associated with compulsive behaviors, and in certain vulnerable individuals, movement
disorders.” A percentage of children and adults treated at high doses can also have
“hallucinogenic responses.”46
• In August 2001, The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that Ritalin is
chemically similar to cocaine. Injected as a liquid, it sends a jolt that “addicts like very much,”
said Nora Volkow, M.D., psychiatrist from Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York.
The study also admitted that although psychiatrists have used this drug to treat ADHD for 40
years, they and pharmacologists have never known how or why it worked.47
• Dr. Richard Nakamura, acting director of the National Institute of Mental Health testified before
the U.S. Government Reform Committee hearing into ADHD in September 2002. Under
questioning by Committee Chairman, Congressman Dan Burton, Dr. Nakamura said, “The
stimulant properties of both [Ritalin and cocaine] derive from similar chemical properties.” When
asked whether a person grinding up Ritalin and making it into a powder form to snort, would
experience the same effect on the brain as snorting cocaine, Dr. Nakamura answered: “It would
probably not do as much for them. However, yes, they would get a high from ground up
methylphenidate [Ritalin].” He also said that addiction can occur if Ritalin is snorted.48
COMMON PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS
The Physicians’ Desk Reference lists the side effects of all stimulants. They are Schedule II controlled
substances, so categorized because of their enormous abuse potential.
• Adderall: This can cause mood swings, depression, weight loss, heart palpitations or irregular
heartbeat, involuntary muscle tics or movements, psychosis and restlessness. Adderall is an
amphetamine and potentially habit forming. A doctor should be contacted if a child experiences
vomiting, stomach pain, fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, severe headaches or mental/mood
changes. There is also a warning to contact a doctor immediately in the event of unusually fast
heartbeat, blurred vision, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tics, tremors) or chest pain.49
Adderall, which now comprises 32% of the stimulant market for children, has also been
linked to violence when in 2000 a North Dakota judge acquitted 26-year-old Ray Ehlis of
murdering his 5-week-old daughter after two independent psychiatrists testified he was
suffering a severe psychosis induced by Adderall.50
• Concerta: Approved in 2000, this drug is chemically the same as Ritalin and can cause the same
side effects, such as nervousness, weight loss, stunted growth, heart palpitations, insomnia, tics,
psychosis, liver problems, hallucinations and depression. Withdrawal effects can include suicidal
• Cylert: Also known as pemoline, this is chemically different in structure to amphetamines and
Ritalin but is similar to them in its effects on the body. Side effects include hallucinations,
increased irritability, involuntary movements of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms and legs, liver
problems, loss of appetite, mild depression, seizures, tics and uncontrolled muscle spasms. There
have been reports of death related to liver problems in people taking Cylert. Britain and Canada
removed the drug from the market, but the FDA to date has allowed it to remain, despite its own
analysis that found Cylert increased the risk of liver failure almost 17 times. A 2002 agency
report found that stiffer label warnings had failed to prompt doctors to increase testing of patient’s
livers.51
In 1999, the Ontario Medical Association Committee on Drugs and Pharmacotherapy reported that
sales of Cylert were to be suspended in Canada, after a risk benefit assessment had been conducted
by Health Canada on the use of Cylert posing serious liver complications, including liver failure
resulting in death or liver transplantation. The findings said that the risks far outweighed the
benefits of continued use.52 Prescriptions of Cylert in Canada are now severely restricted and are
only available through Health Canada’s Special Access Program, which requires specific written
requests for the drug to be used.
• Dexedrine: This drug is chemically similar to Adderall and can cause the same side effects:
mood swings, depression, weight loss, heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat, involuntary muscle
tics or movements, psychosis and restlessness.
• Focalin: FDA approved in 2001, the same company that makes Ritalin manufactures Focalin. It
is a Schedule II controlled substance. 53 Adverse effects include decreased appetite, headache, dry
mouth, insomnia, irritability, stomachache, and weight loss.54
• Metadate: Approved by the FDA in August 2001, Metadate is a once a day [“extended release”]
version of Ritalin. In 2002, the FDA also approved Metadate to include the option of sprinkling it
onto a small amount of applesauce, making it the first once-daily methylphenidate product to
receive sprinkle administration approval.55 Side effects include headache, loss of appetite,
abdominal pain, insomnia, ticks, “zombie” demeanor, and moodiness.56
• Ritalin: Taken approximately every four hours, the side effects include nervousness, weight loss,
stunted growth, heart palpitations, insomnia, tics, psychosis, liver problems, hallucinations and
depression. The Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) warns, “frank psychotic episodes can occur”
with abuse. Suicide is the major complication of withdrawal from Ritalin and similar drugs.57 In
2002, researchers at the University of Buffalo conducted studies that showed Ritalin might cause
long-term changes in the brain. Conducted on rats, the study revealed the changes to the brain are
similar to those seen with cocaine.58
• Strattera (non-stimulant): The drug, which was approved in 2002, was found to potentially
cause severe liver problems. In December 2004, a new warning was added to Strattera packaging
showing that the drug should be discontinued in patients who develop jaundice [unhealthy
condition that causes yellowness of the skin, eyes and body fluids] or liver injury. The FDA
noted, “The labeling warns that severe liver damage may progress to liver failure resulting in death
or the need for a liver transplant in a small percentage of patients.”59 Signs of the possible liver
problems include jaundice, dark urine, unexplained flulike symptoms, upper right-side abdominal
tenderness and a form of itchy skin known as pruritus [caused by irritation of the sensory nerve
endings].60 Other common side effects are headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting,
anorexia [eating “disorder”] and weight loss, nervousness, somnolence [drowsiness].61
• Wellbutrin: Also known as bupropion, this is an antidepressant (also prescribed for depression),
one of the non-stimulant drugs prescribed to the 20% who apparently don’t respond “properly” to
stimulants. Fatal heart attacks in those with a history of heart-rhythm disturbances have occurred.
62 It can cause seizures and at rates of four times that of other antidepressants.63 Other side effects
include agitation, insomnia, increased restlessness, anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, psychotic
episodes, confusion, weight loss, and paranoia.64 Teens have abused the drug by crushing and
snorting it, causing seizures.65
The new generation of antidepressants [Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Luvox, etc.] was falsely promoted as a
dramatic new type of mood-altering drug, “a designer medical bullet targeting serotonin [a hormone
that transmits nerve impulses],” says Harvard University Dr. Glenmullen.66 “While the alleged
‘selectivity’ of the drugs makes good marketing copy,” he says, “implying that they target a depression center in the brain, no such center is known to exist.”67 Dr. Andrew Nierenburg, director of the depression research program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard, says, “The dark side of all this is that we have many elegant models but the reality is that [when it comes to] the exact mechanisms by which these things work, we don’t have a clue.”68
• In 2002, 14 years after Prozac came on the market, studies showed that up to 65% of the millions
who had taken these antidepressants had not been helped. People experienced emotional
numbing, restlessness, and memory lapses.69 Sexual dysfunction affected 60% of patients taking
these antidepressants.70
• In Britain in 2003, the medicine regulatory agency told doctors not to prescribe the drugs for this
reason.71 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Advisory of March 22,
2004, stated, “Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, impulsivity,
akathisia [severe restlessness], hypomania [abnormal excitement, mild mania] and mania
[psychosis characterized by exalted feelings, delusions of grandeur and overproduction of ideas],
have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with [Paxil-like]
antidepressants…both psychiatric and non-psychiatric.”72 Bizarre dreams and violent behavior
have also been reported.73
• The FDA also said these antidepressants have the potential to cause suicidal behavior. In Britain
in 2003, the medicine regulatory agency told doctors not to prescribe the drugs for this reason.74
• On 20 August 2004, the FDA announced that a Columbia University review of the pediatric
[child] clinical trials of Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Paxil and Prozac, found that young
people who took the antidepressants were more likely than those taking a placebo [sugar or fake
pills] to experience suicidal thoughts or actions.75
• An FDA official, Dr. Andrew D. Mosholder, found that most antidepressants are too dangerous
for children because of a suicide risk. He reviewed 22 studies, which showed that children were
nearly twice as likely to become suicidal as those given placebos.76
• On 15 October 2004, the FDA ordered pharmaceutical companies to add a “black box” warning to
antidepressants, saying the drugs could cause suicidal thoughts and actions in some children and
teenagers. The agency also directed the manufacturers to print and distribute medication guides
with every antidepressant prescription and to inform patients of the risks.77
• On December 9, 2004, ABC’s Prime Time Live exposed that at least 100 children in the United
States had committed suicide while taking these types of antidepressants and many others had
attempted it.78 The precise numbers are unknown.
• According to a report in 2005, the manufacturer of Prozac has settled at least 30 Prozac lawsuits
since 1990 for at least $50 million. It also agreed to pay $2.3 million in cash in 2000 to settle a
class-action lawsuit by California drug consumers.79
Violence and Antidepressants
• In November 2002, FOX National News reported that teenagers either taking antidepressants or
stimulants or experiencing the withdrawal effects of them committed 7 out of 12 school shootings
in the United States. One of these was Eric Harris, one of the teenagers responsible for the
Columbine school shooting in 1999. He had been taking Luvox, which lists mania as a side effect.
[The possible drug use by the remaining five school shooters is unknown as their medical records
are sealed.]
• The Physicians’ Desk Reference reports that during clinical trials of Luvox manic reactions
developed in 4% of children. Mania is defined as “a form of psychosis characterized by exalted
feelings, delusions of grandeur and overproduction of ideas.” Applying that figure to the number
of children on these types of antidepressants, that’s about 80,000 time bombs waiting to go off.
• Dr. Glenmullen says antidepressants could explain the rash of school shootings and mass-suicides
over the last decade. People who take antidepressants, he said, could “become very
distraught….They feel like jumping out of their skin. The irritability and impulsivity can make
people suicidal or homicidal.”80
• Dr. David Healy, director of the North Wales Department of Psychological Medicine stated:
“What is very, very clear is that people do become hostile on the drugs.”81
• Withdrawal symptoms associated with SSRIs include deeper depression, which is why a person
needs to gradually stop taking them under a physician’s supervision.82
• Internal pharmaceutical company documents from 1997 show that in some studies, the number of
people taking Paxil who experienced withdrawal symptoms was shockingly high—up to 62%.
Documents directed sales reps to minimize concerns about discontinuation and avoid using the
word “withdrawal.” Forced to testify before Congress in October 2004, manufacturer
representatives admitted their own studies showed as many as 21% of people taking Paxil
experience withdrawal symptoms. Yet the drug packaging only reports a risk of 2%.83
Antipsychotics (Major Tranquilizers)
Approximately 500,000 American children are prescribed powerful antipsychotic drugs, also called
neuroleptics [meaning nerve seizing], for so-called “schizophrenic” behavior or conduct “disorders.”
The older neuroleptics—first introduced in the 1950s—are more commonly known as Thorazine and
Haldol. The current ones are Risperdal, Clozaril, Zyprexa, and an even newer one called Abilify.
Psychiatrists learned very early on that neuroleptics cause Parkinsonian [nervous system damage
resulting in tremor and weakness in muscles] and encephalitis lethargica [brain inflammation]
symptoms.84
• The drugs damage the extrapyramidal system (EPS)—the extensive complex network of nerve
fibers that moderate motor control—resulting in muscle rigidity, spasms, and various involuntary
movements.85
• The drug-induced side effect, Tardive dyskinesia [Tardive, meaning “late” and dyskinesia
meaning, “abnormal movement of muscles”], is a permanent impairment of the power of
voluntary movement of the lips, tongue, jaw, fingers, toes, and other body parts.86 Individuals
you see walking the streets grimacing, shuffling and shaking are suffering, not from their “mental
disorder,” but from the damage induced by psychotropic drugs.
• Since the drugs’ introduction, researchers and psychiatrists have known the risk of neuroleptic
malignant syndrome, a potentially fatal toxic reaction where patients break into fevers and become
confused, agitated and extremely rigid. An estimated 100,000 Americans have died from it.87
• The latest antipsychotic drugs were introduced when the older ones stopped making manufacturers
sufficient profits and their damaging side effects could no longer be ignored. They are sold at
significantly higher prices, in one case at 30 times the price of the older drugs.88 One new
neuroleptic costs $3,000 to $9,000 more per patient, with no benefits to symptoms, side effects or
overall quality of life. 89
• One in every 145 patients who entered the drug trials for Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, and a
fourth atypical [new] called Serdolect died, and yet those deaths were never mentioned in the
scientific literature.90
• In 2003, The New York Times effectively retracted its earlier high praise for these antipsychotics
stating, “They were billed as near wonder drugs, much safer and more effective in treating
schizophrenia than anything that had come before.” However, now “there is increasing suspicion
that they may cause serious side effects, notably diabetes, in some cases leading to death.”91
Between 1994 and 2002, 288 patients taking the new antipsychotics developed diabetes; 75 became
severely ill and 23 died.
• Some of the newer drugs may be linked to pancreatitis [inflammation of the pancreas, the gland
that breaks down protein, fats and carbohydrates]. Weight gain is a problem, with some patients
gaining up to 65 pounds.92
• Rather than fewer side effects, the newer antipsychotics have more severe ones. These include
blindness, fatal blood clots, heart arrhythmia [irregularity], heat stroke, swollen and leaking
breasts, impotence and sexual dysfunction, blood disorders, painful skin rashes, seizures, birth
defects, extreme inner-anxiety and restlessness, death from liver failure, suicide rates two to five
times more frequent than for the general “schizophrenic” population, and violence and mayhem,
especially in young patients.
• The New York Times also referred to what had been known for more than 20 years—that one of
these drugs had a record of causing a life-threatening blood disorder, and that patients required
regular blood tests to monitor this side effect, also adding to its expense.
• In June 2005, the manufacturer of Zyprexa agreed to pay $690 million to settle 8,000 claims
against the drug. The drug accounts for one-third of the company’s annual drugs sales, generating
$4.4 billion in 2004 alone.93
• Nor are physical effects the full extent of the problem. Many patients complain that the drugs are
spiritually deadening, robbing them of any sense of joy, of their willpower, and of their sense of
being. While the exact danger and side effect profiles have changed, the atypical neuroleptics still
operate as a “chemical lobotomy.”94
Abilify [brand name for the chemical aripiprazole] has been on the market since November 2002 and
has been marketed as safe and effective with less side effects than earlier neuroleptics.
• Abilify has the following side effects: Blurred vision, headache, insomnia, light-headedness,
nausea, restlessness, sleepiness, tremors, vomiting, weakness, tachycardia [heart irregularity], heart
palpitation, hemorrhage [heavy, uncontrollable bleeding], cardiac arrest, heart failure, seizures and
weight gain. Nervous system side effects include depression, nervousness, hostility, suicidal
thoughts, manic reaction, abnormal gait [manner of walking] and confusion.95 Abilify can also
cause tardive dyskinesia.96
• In September 2003, the FDA requested the makers of six atypical antipsychotic drugs, including
Abilify, add a caution to their labeling language about the potential risk of diabetes and bloodsugar
abnormalities.97 Today, the information insert on Abilify lists hyperglycemia [abnormally
high blood sugar—usually associated with diabetes], hypoglycemia [abnormally low blood sugar]
and diabetes. 98
• In April 2003, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen conducted their own review of
information published on Abilify. They based their evaluation primarily on publicly available
FDA reviews of information submitted by the manufacturer of Abilify in gaining FDA approval for
the drug. FDA approval was based on just five trials lasting four to six weeks. According to
Public Citizen, “…nothing in these five trials can lead one to believe that aripiprazole (Abilify) is a
meaningful advancement in the treatment of schizophrenia.”99
Essentially, all antipsychotics damage the nervous system, which affects the brain and, therefore, the
communication system within the body. Studies also show that when patients stopped taking these
drugs, they improved. 100
All psychiatric drugs are dangerous. Neurologist Sydney Walker, III, wrote in A Dose of Sanity, “In
short, virtually every ‘safe’ or ‘harmless’ psychotropic drug introduced on the market was later found
to have serious or even fatal side effects.”101
DO PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS “HELP”?
Richard Hughes and Robert Brewin, authors The Tranquilizing of America, warned that although
psychotropic drugs may appear “to ‘take the edge off’ anxiety, pain, and stress, they also take the edge off life itself…these pills not only numb the pain but numb the whole mind.”102 In fact close study reveals that none of them can cure, all have side effects, some horrific, and due to their addictive and psychotropic properties, many believe that they cannot deal with life without them.
Peter Schrag and Diane Divoky, authors of The Myth of the Hyperactive Child, say that dozens of drug
experiments have been founded on the “dubious premise: that if the drug worked, or seemed to work, the subject must be suffering from the ailment for which drug was administered.”103 Because the person’s emotional state, behavior or outlook changes, there is a belief that the drugs are helping. However, a person could drink alcohol or take cocaine and may think they “feel better.” It doesn’t make it right and, in the case of psychiatric drugs, it is potentially very dangerous because the drugs mask physical conditions, which left untreated, can be catastrophic.
Because of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental for
Mental Disorders, psychiatrists have deceived millions into thinking that the best answer to life’s
many routine problems and challenges lies with the “latest and greatest” psychiatric drug.
However, Dr. Walker said that the DSM has “led to the unnecessary drugging of millions of Americans
who could be diagnosed, treated, and cured without the use of toxic and potentially lethal
medications.”104
Imagine, he says, what would happen if a physician “simply gave patients symptom-masking drugs
instead of diagnosing and treating them.” He gave the example of a patient visiting a general
practitioner with a swollen hand that is twice its normal size, feels hot and is turning an unpleasant
color. “Now suppose, the physician—instead instead of diagnosing the patient’s life-threatening
infection and treating the infection with antibiotics—simply prescribes pain-killing drugs and sends the patient home! Treating a patient’s behavioral symptoms with Prozac and Ritalin is no different.”
While the patient may be lulled into a temporary sense of wellness, whatever condition has caused the symptom is still present and often growing worse.
Professors Herb Kutchins and Stuart A. Kirk, authors of Making Us Crazy, say: “The public at large
may gain false comfort from a diagnostic psychiatric manual that encourages belief in the illusion that the harshness, brutality and pain in their lives and in their communities can be explained by a
psychiatric label and eradicated by a pill. Certainly, there are plenty of problems that we all have and a myriad [great number] of peculiar ways that we struggle…to cope with them. But could life be any
different? Far too often, the psychiatric bible [DSM] has been making us crazy—when we are just
human.”105
The repercussions are telling. Hundreds of children have committed suicide while taking the latest
antidepressants. Millions more are prescribed “kiddy cocaine” [stimulants] for “disorders” that don’t
exist and put at risk of addiction and worse. Children diagnosed with “ADHD” and prescribed
stimulants can be later ineligible to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 1998, the military discharged
more than 3,100 recruits with psychiatric histories, pointing to a rise in “medication” and treatment of ADHD and other “behavioral disorders” as a reason for discharge.106
Parents must be better informed. Few, if any, parents faced with the school situation of their child
being labeled as “mentally” or “learning disordered” and coerced into taking psychiatric drugs, are told that there are many other factors that could be causing the child’s inattention, behavior problems or learning difficulties.
Common causes are poor reading and math skills requiring tutoring, environmental toxins, allergies,
nutritional deficiencies, and other easily detectable and treatable physical conditions. Special medical
doctors can do tests to determine if a person is experiencing an allergic reaction. Diet can also help.
In a study of 803 New York public schools and nine juvenile correction facilities, researchers increased fruits and vegetables and whole grains and decreased fats and sugars over a couple of years. No other changes were made in the schools or correctional facilities. Consequently, the academic performance of 1.1 million children rose 16% and learning disabilities fell 40%. In the juvenile correction facilities violent and non-violent antisocial behavior fell 48%.107
The Washington D.C.-based Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) cited 17 controlled
studies in a 1999 report that found diet adversely affects children’s behavior, sometimes
dramatically.108
Dr. Walker emphatically stated: “Physicians who skip the work of making an accurate diagnosis, and
cavalierly [casually] prescribe dangerous psychotropic drugs based solely on labels picked out of the
DSM are violating one of the most basic principles of medicine: to do no harm. And physicians who
prescribe drugs to perfectly normal, healthy patients looking for a magic pill to make them more
popular, or less sensitive to life’s ups and downs, are even more misguided: they are actually creating
brain dysfunction where none existed, and stunting their patients’ emotional growth as well.”
“A patient’s health is his or her most prized possession,” he added. “To prescribe medicines known to
cause grave risk to a patient’s health, and known to have few beneficial effects, is a perversion of the
physician’s duty and a violation of the Hippocratic Oath. To prescribe such drugs as a means of
helping patients shirk responsibility or avoid life’s tough knocks is simply unconscionable. These
practices should be strongly condemned—not actively encouraged—by the American Psychiatric
Association.”109
1. If you are concerned about a psychiatric drug that you or another is taking, seek medical attention.
No one should stop taking a psychiatric drug without the advice or assistant of a competent, nonpsychiatric
medical doctor.
2. Any diagnosis of a “mental disorder” is not based on a test or any physical means to scientifically
substantiate it. It is important to find a medical doctor that will conduct a thorough physical
examination to first determine what underlying physical condition may be causing any unwanted
behavior or emotion, including, but not limited to testing for:
• lead- or pesticide-poisoning
• thyroid conditions
• early-onset diabetes
• viral or bacterial infections
• malnutrition
• head injuries or tumors
• allergies
• vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies
• mercury exposure
Often a child, for example, may act up or not focus because he or she is experiencing the effects of
such undiagnosed and, therefore, untreated conditions.
3. Concurrently, parents should also ensure that the child fully understands what he or she is learning
in school to determine whether he or she should see a competent tutor who acknowledges the value of phonics and the value of defining key words. There are educational solutions for behavioral and
classroom problems.
4. Any person or any parent whose child has been falsely diagnosed as mentally disordered which
results in treatment that harms should file a complaint with the police and professional licensing bodies and have this investigated. They should seek legal advice about filing a civil suit against any offending psychiatrist and his or her hospital, associations and teaching institutions seeking compensation.
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR®) was co-founded in 1969 by the Church
of Scientology and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Thomas Szasz, to investigate and expose
psychiatric violations of human rights and to clean up the field of mental healing. Today, it
has more than 130 chapters in 34 countries. Its board of advisors includes doctors, lawyers,
educators, artists, business professionals and civil and human rights representatives.
CCHR has inspired and contributed to many hundreds of reforms by testifying before
legislative hearings and conducting public hearings into psychiatric abuse, as well as by
working with media, law enforcement and public officials the world over.
CCHR International
Los Angeles, California 90028, USA
http://www.cchr.org
http://www.fightforkids.com
http://www.psychcrime.org
e-mail: humanrights@cchr.org
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2 “Survey: 1 in 5 Teens Getting High on Medications, Over-Counter Drugs,” NewsItem.com, 2 June 2005.
3 Joyce Howard Price, “Antidepressant Use by Preschoolers Rising,” The Washington Times, 3 Apr. 2004.
4 Jacqueline A. Sparks, Ph.D. & Barry L. Duncan, Psy.D., “The Ethics and Science of Medicating Children,” Center for Family Services, Palm Beach County & Florida Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change.
5 Jennifer Washburn, “Tainted to the Core: Why Conflicts of Interest are Hazardous to Your Health,” Institute for Public Affairs, In These Times, 20 June 2005.
6 Fred Baughman Jr., M.D, “Transcript: Calls for Investigation into Diagnosis of ADHD,” ABC Australia Online, 23 Mar. 2000, Internet URL: http://www.abc.net.au; “The White House on Ritalin,” New York Press, 29 Mar. – 4 Apr. 2000.
7 Department of Health and Human Services, FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, “Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee With the Pediatric Subcommittee of the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee,” Testimony of Dr. Gianna Rigoni from the Office of Drug Safety of the FDA, 2 Feb. 2004.
8 Kate Zernike and Melody Petersen, “Schools’ Backing of Behavior Drugs Comes Under Fire,” The New York Times, 19 Aug. 2001.
9 Karen Thomas, “Back to School for ADHD Drugs,” USA Today, 28 Aug. 2001.
10 “Leading Therapy Classes by Global Pharmaceutical Sales, 2003,” IMSHealth.com, 2004.
11 Op. cit., Karen Thomas.
12 Dr. Tana Dineen, Ph.D., Manufacturing Victims, Third Edition, (Robert Davies Multimedia Publishing, Montreal, 2001), p. 86.
13 “Ten Things That Drive Psychiatrists To Distraction,” The Independent, (United Kingdom), 19 Mar. 2001.
14 Sydney Walker, III, M.D., A Dose of Sanity: Mind, Medicine and Misdiagnosis, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, 1996), p. 5.
15 Thomas S. Szasz, M.D., The Therapeutic State, Psychiatry in the Mirror of Current Events, (Prometheus Books, New York, 1984), p. 32.
16 David Kaiser, M.D., “Commentary: Against Biologic Psychiatry,” Psychiatric Times, Dec. 1996,
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17 Bruce D. Levine, Ph.D., Commonsense Rebellion: Debunking Psychiatry, Confronting Society, (Continuum, New York, 2001), p. 277.
18 Elliot S. Valenstein, Ph.D., Blaming the Brain, (The Free Press, New York, 1998), p. 4.
19 Joseph Glenmullen, M.D., Prozac Backlash, (Simon & Schuster, NY, 2000), pp. 193, 196.
20 Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement Online, 16-18 Nov. 1998.
21 “Anatomical MRI of the Developing Human Brain: What Have We Learned? Magnetic resonance imaging; Statistical Data Included. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1 Sept. 2001.
22 Lisa M. Krieger, “Some Question Value of Brain Scan; Untested Tool Belongs in Lab Only, Experts Say,” The Mercury News, 4 May 2004.
25 Kelly Patricia O’Meara, “In ADHD Studies, Pictures May Lie,” Insight on the News, 19 Aug, 2003.
26 Elliot S. Valenstein, Ph.D., Blaming the Brain (The Free Press, New York, 1998), p. 126.
28 Dr. Mary Ann Block, No More ADHD, (Block Books, Texas, 2001), p.30.
29 “National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference: Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, No. 2, Vol. 39, p.
182; Op. cit., Dr. Mary Ann Block, p. 53.
30 Jan Strydom, Susan du Plessis, The Myth of ADHD and Other Learning Disabilities, (Huntington House Publishers, Louisiana, 2001), p. 43.
31 “Drug Scheduling,” U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Online, Internet URL: http://www.dea.gov.
32 Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 1995, United Nations Publication, ISSN 0257-3717.
33 “Methylphenidate (A Background Paper),” U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Oct. 1995, p.
34 Jim Rosack, “Controversy Erupts Over Ads for ADHD Drugs,” Psychiatric News, 2 Nov. 2001.
35 Physicians Desk Reference, 1998, (Medical Economics Company, New Jersey, 1998), pp. 1896-1897. 36 Ibid., p. 1897.
37 Adrainne Jeffries, “Some Teens Abuse ADD/ADHD Drugs,” The Virginian-Pilot, 29 Mar. 2004.
38 Sydney Walker, III, M.D., The Hyperactivity Hoax, (St. Martin’s Press, New York, 1998), p. 47.
39 Paul Wenske, “Small Study Links Ritalin, Cancer Risk,” The Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2005.
40 Kathleen Fackelmann, “Health campaign Takes Aim at Prescription Drug Abuse,” USA Today, 10 Apr., 2001; Nicole Ziegler, “Recreational Ritalin,” The Associated Press, 5 May 2000; Christine Langdon, “Tired? Pop your Pal’s Ritalin: Students Using RX Drug as Study Aid,” The New York Post, 28 May 2000; Kelly Trahan, “U. Michigan Study Finds More Adolescents Using Ritalin Recreationally,” Michigan Daily, Mar. 2001; Peter Maller, Laura Lynch-German, “Adults are Becoming Hooked on Ritalin’s Caffeine-Like Jolt,” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2001; Paul Zielbauer, New
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41 DEA 1996 report, p. 29.
42 Nadine Lambert, “Stimulant Treatment as a Risk Factor for Nicotine Use and Substance Abuse,” National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference on Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 16-18 Nov. 1998.
43 “A Drug Disaster?” Doctors for Disaster Preparedness Newsletter September 2001 Vol. XVIII, No. 5, citing Journal of Forensic Science, 1999, Vol. 44, pp. 220-221.
44 DEA Congressional Testimony, Statement by Terrance Woodworth, Deputy Director, Office of Diversion Control, before the Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families, 16 May 2000.
45 Kay Lazar, “School Daze – Kid-Drug Ads Spark Concern,” Boston Globe, 2 Sept. 2001.
46 Op. cit. National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement, p. 5.
47 Brian Vastig, “Pay Attention: Ritalin Acts Much Like Cocaine,” Journal of the American Medical Association, Aug. 22/29, 2001, Vol. 286, No. 8, p. 905.
48 Dr. Richard Nakamura, Evidence Before the U.S. Government Reform Committee Hearing on the Over Medication of Hyperactive Children, 26 Sept. 2002.
49 “Adderall,” DrugStore.com, Internet URL: http://www.drugstore.com.
50 Brian Witte, “Slaying blamed on reaction to hyperactivity drug,” Associated Press Wire, 25 Oct. 1999.
51 Gardiner Harris, “Citizens’ Group Wants Hyperactivity Drug Taken Off the Market,” The New York Times, 25 Mar. 2005.
52 “Drug Report,” Quarterly Report, Ontario Medical Association Committee on Drugs and Pharmacotherapy, 1 Dec. 1999.
53 Jim Rosack, “ADHD Treatment Arsenal Increasing Rapidly,” Psychiatric News, 21 Dec. 2001.
54 “Study Suggests Focalin (TM) LA Capsules (d-MPH-ER) Are Safe and Effective for ADHD in Adults,” PR Newswire, 5 May 2004; A.D.D. Warehouse website.
55 “ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: FDA Approves Sprinkle Administration for Once-Daily ADHD Treatment,” Pain & Central Nervous System Week, 6 May 2002. 56 ADHDHelp, Internet URL: http://www.adhdhelp.org/metadate.htm.
57 Ibid.; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Third Edition–Revised) DSM-III-R, (American Psychiatric Association, Washington D.C., 1987) pp. 136, 175.
58 Kelly Patricia O’Meara, “Ritalin Could Cause ‘Long-Lasting Changes,’” Insight Magazine, 12 Dec. 2002.
59 “Attention Drug to Get New Warning,” Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2004.
60 “Strattera to Get New Risk Label,” The Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2004.
61 “New Drugs in Pipeline,” Psychiatric News, 21 Dec. 2001.
62 Alice Park, “More Drugs To Treat Hyperactivity,” Time, 10 Sept. 2001.
63 Bupropion Wellbutrin, Prozac Truth website.
65 “Teen Suffers Seizure After Snorting Antidepressant,” HealthScoutNews Reporter, 23 Apr. 2003.
66 Joseph Glenmullen, M.D., Prozac Backlash, (Simon & Schuster, New York, 2000), p. 13.
67 Ibid., p. 203.
69 “Antidepressants Lift Clouds, But Lost ‘Miracle Drug’ Label,” The New York Times, 30 June 2002.
70 Op. cit., Joseph Glenmullen, p. 8.
71 “Worsening Depression and Suicidality in Patients Being Treated with Antidepressant Medications,” US Food and Drug Administration Public Health Advisory, 22 Mar. 2004.
73 “Adverse SSRI Reactions,” International Coalition For Drug Awareness website, Internet URL:
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74 Op. cit., FDA Public Health Advisory, 22 Mar. 2004.
75 Anna Wilde Mathews, “FDA Will Seek to Revise Antidepressant Labels for Youth,” The Wall Street Journal, 20 Aug.
20, 2004; Gardiner Harris, “Antidepressant Study Seen to Back Expert,” The New York Times, 20 Aug. 2004.
77 Labeling Change Request Letter for Antidepressant Medications – FDA Letter, 15 Oct. 2004; “FDA orders strong ‘black box’ warnings on antidepressants used by children,” Associated Press Worldstream, 15 Oct. 2004.
78 Chris Cuomo, “DRUG DANGER COVER-UP? EVIDENCE OF SUPPRESSED INFORMATION,” Prime Time Live, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2004.
79 Jeff Swiatek, “Uncertainty was Driver in Zyprexa Deal,” IndianapolisStar.com, 11 June 2005.
80 “FDA Mulls Antidepressant Warnings,” Daily Press, 21 Mar. 2004.
82 Kevin Lamb, “Increased Fears Over Side Effects Concern Antidepressant Users, Medical Experts,” Cox News, 26 Mar. 2004.
83 Op. cit., Chris Cuomo, Prime Time Live.
84 Robert Whitaker, Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill, (Perseus Publishing, New York, 2002), p. 203.
85 Ibid., pp. 253-254; Ty C. Colbert, Rape of the Soul, How the Chemical Imbalance Model of Modern Psychiatry has Failed its Patients, (Kevco Publishing, California, 2001), p. 106.
86 George Crane, “Tardive Dyskinesia in Patients Treated with Major Neuroleptics: A Review of the Literature,” American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 124, Supplement, 1968, pp. 40-47.
87 Op. cit., Robert Whitaker, p. 208.
91 Erica Goode, “Leading Drugs for Psychosis Come Under New Scrutiny,” The New York Times, 20 May 2003.
93 Op. cit., Jeff Swiatek, IndianapolisStar.com.
94 Robert Whitaker, “Forced medication is inhumane…,” The Boston Globe, 9 June 2002.
95 “ABILIFY Rx Only (aripiprazole) Tablets,” Package Insert, revised Mar. 2004; “GENERIC NAME: Aripiprazole
BRAND NAME: Abilify,” Internet URL: http://www.MedicineNet.com, Last Editorial Review: 9/8/04; “Aripiprazole
Brand Name: Abilify,” Internet URL: http://www.HealthyPlace.com, Last updated 3/04.
97 “FDA: Antipsychotic Drugs, Diabetes Linked,” Associated Press Online, 18 Sept. 2003.
98 Op. cit., “ABILIFY Rx Only (aripiprazole) Tablets.”
99 “The New Anti-Psychotic Drug Aripiprazole (ABILIFY),” Public Citizen’s eLetter, Apr. 2003.
100 Op. Cit., Erica Goode.
101 Op. cit., Sydney Walker, A Dose of Sanity, p. 67.
102 Richard Hughs and Robert Brewin, The Tranquilizing of America (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., New York, 1979), p. 15.
103 Schrag and Diane Divoky, The Myth of the Hyperactive Child, (Pantheon Books, New York, 1975), pp. 56-57.
105 Herb Kutchins, Stuart A. Kirk, Making Us Crazy, (The Free Press, NY, 1997), p. 265.
106 Dave Moniz, “Thousands of Troops Let Go for Psychiatric Troubles,” The Indianapolis Star, 28 Sept. 1999.
107 Op. cit., Dr. Mary Ann Block, p. 84.
108 Raymond M. Lombardi, N.D., D.C., C.C.N., “ADHD, A Modern Malady,” Nutrition Science News, Aug. 2000.
109 Op. cit., Sydney Walker, pp. 73-74.
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Inside the Black Box
What Empirical Research Tells Us about Decisionmaking by Civil Juries
by Robert J. MacCoun
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This article discusses the potential contribution to the policymaking process of systematic empirical research on the behavior of civil juries. It provides a brief primer on methods of jury research; summarizes some of the major patterns in liability, compensatory, and punitive jury judgments; and attempts to explain how civil juries reach such judgments, drawing heavily on research on mock juries and describing the effects of extralegal variables on jury judgment.
Originally published in: Verdict: Assessing the Civil Jury System, Brookings Institution, 1993, pp. 137-180.
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Home Broadcast News Prepared NAB/RAB Show remarks of Gordon Smith
Prepared NAB/RAB Show remarks of Gordon Smith
Thank you, José.
You and the Radio Show Steering Committee have produced a valuable event that demonstrates why it’s such an exciting time to be in radio. We are pleased to once again partner with RAB to host the Radio Show. I’m always doubly pleased to work with Erica Farber, and we so appreciate her leadership of RAB. And I want to thank all of you for being here. Your presence signifies your commitment to growing your business and strengthening the future of radio.
As we greet old friends and make new ones during our time here, we are also reminded of some dear friends in radio we have lost this past year.
Because we are in Orlando, I want to mention David Peter Cradick – who touched millions of lives through his nationally-syndicated morning show, “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.” Sadly, we mourned Kidd’s loss in July… he was a man who had a special connection to Orlando. Each year, his charity, Kidd’s Kids, sent terminally and chronically ill children to Disney World with their families. Kidd’s listeners supported his charity, donating the funds to make these trips possible. The passing of Kidd, and sadly many other good friends in radio this year, reminds us of the power of this great medium… its connection to listeners… and its impact on communities.
Every day seems to bring a new story of broadcasters serving the public in times of crisis.
Sadly, we experienced this earlier this week when a terrible tragedy occurred at the Navy Yard, not far from NAB headquarters in Washington, D.C. At times like this, we know we can turn to broadcast radio and television to help keep us safe. As broadcasters, we share the mission of serving our local communities – providing them with the news, emergency updates, and entertainment that they rely on each day.
This mission keeps us focused on adapting to consumers’ changing needs…so that radio will always be there when listeners need us…on any platform…anytime and anywhere.
John F. Kennedy once said, “For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.”
Indeed, radio’s future lies with the listener, and we must keep looking forward in order to meet their needs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unable to think long-term, focusing instead on short-term gains to satisfy Wall Street… they seem only capable of concentrating on the here and now.
But radio’s success depends on having a long-term vision, too; and we must ask ourselves, what is that vision?
What is the model that will enable us to grow our businesses and fulfill our mission as broadcasters at the same time?
Many in this room are currently working to answer this question.
There are those in the radio business who say streaming is our future. But are there other paths that can also move radio forward?
Increasingly, webcasters are facing challenges as the music industry is pushing for more royalties for streaming music.
It is my hope that both the streaming and broadcast platforms can have a business model that advances the interests of everyone with a stake in the music industry. Recent direct deals between broadcasters, record labels and artists demonstrate that there are market-based solutions.
In thinking about radio’s future, I am reminded of my Eagle Scout days.
Every good scout is taught to leave the campground a little better than he found it; thus, improving the environment for the next group of campers.
Now, if we apply that same principle to the radio business, we must ask ourselves, “Are we positioning our companies to be better than we found them? What investments do we need to make in order to grow better businesses for future generations, and better places for investors to camp their dollars?”
Investing in innovation is crucial to our long-term growth.
Radio’s future lies in our willingness to embrace new platforms and to go where listeners want to go. Now, to that end, NAB is continuing to work with the wireless industry and the government to promote a particular innovation that would greatly serve the public – the inclusion and activation of radio receivers in mobile devices.
Nearly a year ago, Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S., devastating communities along the Eastern seaboard. When cell networks and broadband connections went down for days – even weeks – radio remained on the air. And just recently, when pounding rains caused devastating flooding in Colorado, broadcasters remained on the air around the clock to provide continuous updates and information to their communities to help keep them safe. This was a reminder that radio is an indispensable and irreplaceable lifeline to listeners.
This technology greatly benefits consumers and also provides many opportunities for broadcasters and manufacturers.
NAB Labs – our innovation team – has been at the forefront of developing “hybrid FM radio” and bringing it to smartphones and other platforms.
If you’re not familiar with hybrid FM radio, this technology uses over the-air radio receivers in conjunction with online connectivity to provide listeners with the best of both worlds – through the built-in radio receiver they are able to access their favorite local radio stations, but they also get a more interactive experience… they can view song information, tag their favorite songs and purchase them, or give a station their feedback.
And the interactive opportunities will continue to grow, providing great features for stations, advertisers and listeners alike.
As Erica mentioned, last month we welcomed news from Sprint that two of its smartphones will include FM capability through its NextRadio app.
This is a very exciting development that is the fruition of leaders in the radio business and Sprint working together to provide listeners with a hybrid FM radio experience.
Emmis Communications’ Jeff Smulyan has been a pioneer in this effort.
And like many unsung, pioneer heroes, he has taken his share of arrows in the back to bring this initiative to the forefront of the radio business.
And he is joined by other radio leaders, such as Bruce Reese, Bud Walters and Ginny Morris, who have remained steadfast and committed to developing hybrid FM radio. We congratulate all the broadcasters who worked with Sprint to provide listeners with a great new smartphone option.
This is another way to increase our influence.
Remember, addition, not subtraction, is key to our advocacy strength.
We must be on more than the dashboard.
We must be on the platform of the 21st century…the cell phone.
I urge you to help lead this effort to the extent that your balance sheets permit.
Don’t let our industry pioneers pull this wagon alone.
Hybrid FM radio technology is an example of radio broadcasters rising to the challenge of providing their listeners with more entertainment on-the-go options without any added data or streaming charges.
And because it’s an open platform, all radio stations can benefit from this innovation.
By aggressively looking for ways to integrate the power of broadcasting and wireless to improve listeners’ choices and experience, we are on our way to leaving our businesses better than how we found them.
I’m no longer a scout leader, but I think you all have the potential to be excellent Eagle Scouts.
Again, speaking with one voice in our advocacy also strengthens our ability to secure our long-term vision.
Recently, we heard that performance tax legislation may soon be introduced in Congress yet again, perhaps even as I’m speaking to you now.
But we won’t stand idly by…and as we’ve done in the past, we will unite and stand firmly against any government mandate that threatens’ radio’s ability to serve their local communities.
I have no doubt that our unity will ensure our success.
As your advocates in Washington, we will fiercely guard your ability to serve your listeners and fulfill your vision, and I believe that our vision must include radio’s highest purposes… protecting the foundation of our Democratic ideals – the right to free speech and of the press…delivering lifesaving information during times of crisis…and the music, entertainment and sports that make us feel connected to our communities and to each other.
All of these things are at the heart of what broadcasters do.
You should all be proud of the role you play serving your communities.
There is a reason why even with limitless options for content and ways to access entertainment, consumers continue to turn to broadcasting more than any other medium.
When the power goes out…when disaster strikes… when they seek entertainment, comfort or important news… your listeners know they can always count on you to be there.
My hope for this great business is that as you picture your future and consider the different revenue opportunities that may lie ahead, this vision includes a way to sustain the localism that you so uniquely and critically provide to your listeners.
Woodrow Wilson once said, “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.”
Together, we can make our vision of radio’s bright future a reality.
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Global Stoichiometry: Homo 4-mer - A4
Biological assembly 1 assigned by authors and generated by PISA (software)
Total Structure Weight: 216186.67
Atom Count: 12570
Residue Count: 1912
4ACR
Crystal structure of N-glycosylated, C-terminally truncated human glypican-1
DOI: 10.2210/pdb4ACR/pdb
Classification: MEMBRANE PROTEIN
Expression System: Homo sapiens
Deposition Author(s): Svensson, G., Awad, W., Mani, K., Logan, D.T.
Crystal Structure of N-Glycosylated Human Glypican-1 Core Protein: Structure of Two Loops Evolutionarily Conserved in Vertebrate Glypican-1.
Svensson, G., Awad, W., Hakansson, M., Mani, K., Logan, D.T.
(2012) J.Biol.Chem. 287: 14040
PubMed: 22351761 Search on PubMedSearch on PubMed Central
DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M111.322487
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Also Cited By: 4YWT, 4BWE
Glypicans are a family of cell-surface proteoglycans that regulate Wnt, hedgehog, bone morphogenetic protein, and fibroblast growth factor signaling. Loss-of-function mutations in glypican core proteins and in glycosaminoglycan-synthesizing enzymes h ...
Glypicans are a family of cell-surface proteoglycans that regulate Wnt, hedgehog, bone morphogenetic protein, and fibroblast growth factor signaling. Loss-of-function mutations in glypican core proteins and in glycosaminoglycan-synthesizing enzymes have revealed that glypican core proteins and their glycosaminoglycan chains are important in shaping animal development. Glypican core proteins consist of a stable α-helical domain containing 14 conserved Cys residues followed by a glycosaminoglycan attachment domain that becomes exclusively substituted with heparan sulfate (HS) and presumably adopts a random coil conformation. Removal of the α-helical domain results in almost exclusive addition of the glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulfate, suggesting that factors in the α-helical domain promote assembly of HS. Glypican-1 is involved in brain development and is one of six members of the vertebrate family of glypicans. We expressed and crystallized N-glycosylated human glypican-1 lacking HS and N-glycosylated glypican-1 lacking the HS attachment domain. The crystal structure of glypican-1 was solved using crystals of selenomethionine-labeled glypican-1 core protein lacking the HS domain. No additional electron density was observed for crystals of glypican-1 containing the HS attachment domain, and CD spectra of the two protein species were highly similar. The crystal structure of N-glycosylated human glypican-1 core protein at 2.5 Å, the first crystal structure of a vertebrate glypican, reveals the complete disulfide bond arrangement of the conserved Cys residues, and it also extends the structural knowledge of glypicans for one α-helix and two long loops. Importantly, the loops are evolutionarily conserved in vertebrate glypican-1, and one of them is involved in glycosaminoglycan class determination.
Department of Experimental Medical Science, Division of Neuroscience, Glycobiology Group, Lund University, Biomedical Center A13, SE-221 84 Lund, Sweden.
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Dynamics of Structures (4th Edition)
Author: Anil K. Chopra
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Book Preface
In this opening chapter, the structural dynamics problem is formulated for simple structures that can be idealized as a system with a lumped mass and a massless supporting structure. Linearly elastic structures as well as inelastic structures subjected to applied dynamic force or earthquake-induced ground motion are considered. Then four methods for solving the differential equation governing the motion of the structure are reviewed briefly. The chapter ends with an overview of how our study of the dynamic response of single-degree-of-freedom systems is organized in the chapters to follow.
SIMPLE STRUCTURES
We begin our study of structural dynamics with simple structures, such as the pergola shown in Fig. 1.1.1 and the elevated water tank of Fig. 1.1.2. We are interested in understanding the vibration of these structures when subjected to a lateral (or horizontal) force at the top or horizontal ground motion due to an earthquake.
We call these structures simple because they can be idealized as a concentrated or lumped mass m supported by a massless structure with stiffness k in the lateral direction. Such an idealization is appropriate for this pergola with a heavy concrete roof supported by light-steel-pipe columns, which can be assumed as massless. The concrete roof is very stiff and the flexibility of the structure in lateral (or horizontal) motion is provided entirely by the columns. The idealized system is shown in Fig. 1.1.3a with a pair of columns supporting the tributary length of the concrete roof. This system has a lumped mass m equal to the mass of the roof shown, and its lateral stiffness k is equal to the sum of the stiffnesses of individual pipe columns. A similar idealization, shown in Fig. 1.1.3b, is appropriate for the tank when it is full of water. With sloshing of water not possible in a full tank, it is a lumped mass m supported by a relatively light tower that can be assumed as massless. The cantilever tower supporting the water tank provides lateral stiffness k to the structure. For the moment we will assume that the lateral motion of these structures is small in the sense that the supporting structures deform within their linear elastic limit. We shall see later in this chapter that the differential equation governing the lateral displacement u(t) of these idealized structures without any external excitatio —applied force or ground motion—is
m ¨ u + ku = 0 (1.1.1)
where an overdot denotes differentiation with respect to time; thus ˙ u denotes the velocity of the mass and ¨ u its acceleration. The solution of this equation, presented in Chapter 2, will show that if the mass of the idealized systems of Fig. 1.1.3 is displaced through some initial displacement u(0), then released and permitted to vibrate freely, the structure will oscillate or vibrate back and forth about its initial equilibrium position. As shown in Fig. 1.1.3c, the same maximum displacement occurs oscillation after oscillation; these oscillations continue forever and these idealized systems would never come to rest. This is unrealistic, of course. Intuition suggests that if the roof of the pergola or the top of the water tank were pulled laterally by a rope and the rope were suddenly cut, the structure would oscillate with
ever-decreasing amplitude and eventually come to rest. Such experiments were performed on laboratory models of one-story frames, and measured records of their free vibration response are presented in Fig. 1.1.4. As expected, the motion of these model structures decays with time, with the decay being more rapid for the plexiglass model relative to the aluminum frame.
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Movie review: ‘King Arthur’ gets the Guy Ritchie treatment
By Ed Symkus More Content Now
It’s hard to keep track of how many films have been made about King Arthur and his trusty sword and all of those knights at that big round table.
Now here comes Guy Ritchie, the British director who’s given us kinetic, comic thrillers including “Snatch” and “Sherlock Holmes,” and who has regularly displayed a fondness for making films with extraordinary visuals that take precedence over narrative storytelling. He absolutely gets the story across in “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” but he makes sure to infuse it with as much dazzle as possible.
“Legend” has a lot going on, and with so many people and events to keep track of. But Ritchie's film tells only a part of the sprawling myth. It could be argued that it ends fairly close to where other Arthurian films have begun. Don’t look for a Lancelot or a Guinevere; and don’t hope to see very much of Merlin or Mordred; their parts are reduced to cameos.
But Ritchie’s entry is a true spectacle, beginning, in grand manner, with a massive battle scene, an attack on Camelot by hordes of sword-wielding soldiers who are accompanied by gigantic elephants that knock down or crush everything and everyone in their path.
There’s hardly a moment to catch one’s breath when the film offers up a Shakespearian dose of treachery and murder as wise King Uther (Eric Bana) falls victim to his brother Vortigern (Jude Law), who has called on the forces of evil - magical evil, mind you - to give him power and make him the new king.
What happens to Uther isn’t revealed till later. Arthur escapes his uncle’s perfidy to begin an upbringing among the brothels of the land. Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) grows up to be a strapping fellow, and a street-fighting thug. The complicated story of those days is entertainingly told, in full-blown Ritchie style, through flashbacks of constantly moving cameras, fast talking, even faster editing and chaos.
Things eventually get around to sharp and shiny Excalibur, which is stuck in a stone at the bottom of a lake. When the waters suddenly vanish every man worth his mettle gets in line to pull that sword out, knowing that whoever succeeds will be named the born king, and will usurp power from the unpopular, black magic-practicing King Vortigern, who rather enjoys being a bad guy. Jude Law’s best line of dialogue is: “When people really fear you, it’s the most intoxicating feeling a man can possess.”
The rapscallion Arthur has no interest in putting his hands around Excalibur’s hilt, but is peer-pressured into it. You know what happens next. But it happens here with a blast of power that shakes the young man’s foundation.
The story, as it must, turns to a maturing Arthur going up against Uncle Vortigern. The main problem for the new king is that Vortrigern has an army of 100,000, and Arthur commands a small, motley crew of resistance fighters.
Hunnam, who’s also currently starring in the comparatively contemplative “The Lost City of Z,” plays his Arthur as someone reluctant to be a rebel until he decides it’s time to be a rebel. He shows terrific range in both movies, as well as in just this one, and he’s a terrific addition to the world of Guy Ritchie.-- Ed Symkus writes about movies for More Content Now.
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Today is the birthday of Dorothy Day (November 8, 1897 – November 29, 1980), founder, with Peter Maurin, of the Catholic Worker Movement and newspaper. Here is a short list of titles, most of which are about Dorothy Day and The Catholic Worker movement and newspaper. The FBI still includes the movement on its list of “domestic advocacy groups” that it believes necessary to keep tabs on.
The Catholic Worker Movement:
Coles, Robert. A Spectacle Unto the World: The Catholic Worker Movement. New York: Viking, 1973.
Coles, Robert. Dorothy Day: A Radical Devotion. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1987.
Cornell, Thomas C. and James H. Forest, eds. A Penny a Copy: Readings from the Catholic Worker. New York: Macmillan, 1968.
Coy, Patrick, ed. A Revolution of the Heart: Essays on the Catholic Worker. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 1988.
Ellis, Marc. A Year at the Catholic Worker. New York: Paulist Press, 1979.
Ellis, Marc. Peter Maurin: Prophet in the Twentieth Century. New York: Paulist Press, 1981.
Ellsberg, Robert, ed. By Little and By Little: The Selected Writings of Dorothy Day. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983.
Ellsberg, Robert, ed. The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day. New York: Image Books, 2008.
Ellsberg, Robert, ed. All the Way to Heaven: The Selected Letters of Dorothy Day. New York: Image Books, 2010.
Forest, Jim. All Is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2011.
Piehl, Mel. Breaking Bread: The Catholic Worker Movement and the Origins of Catholic Radicalism in America. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 1982.
Roberts, Nancy L. Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1984.
See too this bibliography on Radical Catholicism.
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Dyshidrotic Dermatitis
Kaveh A. Nezafati
Ponciano Cruz
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis?
What you should be alert for in the history
Dyshidrotic dermatitis or dyshidrotic eczema is characterized by small vesicles on the lateral aspects of the fingers and sometimes the soles of the feet. This condition was originally believed to be due to dysfunction of the sweat gland or “dyshidrosis,” but this concept has subsequently been disproved. It should be considered in the broader group of vesicular palmoplantar eczemas, which includes pompholyx, dyshidrotic eczema, hyperkeratotic hand dermatitis, and id reactions. The entities in this group can be difficult to distinguish from each other and from atopic and irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
Patients with dyshidrotic dermatitis can typically describe a history of exacerbations characterized by vesiculation interspersed with asymptomatic periods. Some patients report prodromal sensory symptoms preceding the vesicular phase. As it becomes more chronic, the condition can be dominated by fissuring and hyperkeratosis.
Features that distinguish dyshidrotic hand dermatitis from other palmoplantar dermatitis are
–Pompholyx is a term best reserved for acute, explosive outbreaks of small to large vesicles and bullae on the palms and soles. Etiologic associations have been made between the spring and fall seasons and with stress. Some authors consider pompholyx to be a severe form of dyshidrotic dermatitis.
–Chronic hyperkeratotic hand dermatitis typically involves the central palms. Though vesicles do not dominate the clinical appearance of the lesions, histologic examination will demonstrate spongiosis that is indistinguishable from the other members of this group.
–An id reaction is a vesiculobullous dermatitis on the lateral aspect of the fingers. This dermatitis is elicited as a reaction to an infection in another part of the body, typically a fungal infection of the feet.
Characteristic findings on physical examination
During the acute, vesicular phase, dyshidrotic dermatitis will present as 1 to 2mm vesicles filled with clear fluid on the lateral aspects of the fingers, palms, and soles (Figure 1). Since this disease has a chronic and relapsing course, patients may have a bland physical examination at the time of their clinical presentation. Additionally, in the chronic stages, the areas can become fissured and hyperkeratotic, complicating the presentation and making it difficult to distinguish from other forms of hand dermatitis. Typically, the location on the lateral fingers and the relapsing course are strong clues to the diagnosis of dyshidrotic dermatitis (Figure 2).
Acute, vesicular dyshidrotic dermatitis on the lateral aspect of the index finger presenting with small, 1 to 2mm in diameter vesicles filled with clear fluid. Image courtesy of the Betty E. Janes Clinical Image Library, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Acute dyshidrotic dermatitis presenting as 1 to 2mm clear vesicles on the lateral aspect of the index finger. Image courtesy of the Betty E. Janes Clinical Image Library, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Expected results of diagnostic studies
Histopathology: In the acute phase, histologic examination of the affected areas will demonstrate intraepidermal spongiosis and vesicle formation. A superficial perivascular infiltrate of lymphocytes can be present. In more chronic lesions the epidermis can show hyperkeratosis and even psoriasiform epidermal hyperplasia. Special stains (Periodic acid-Schiff) can be used to exclude the presence of fungi.
Serologic Testing: There are no specific laboratory abnormalities in dyshidrotic hand dermatitis.
Diagnosis confirmation
The conditions that mimic dyshidrotic hand dermatitis include the other vesicular palmoplantar eczemas (pompholyx, chronic hyperkeratotic hand dermatitis, and id reactions). Other entities to consider include irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic hand dermatitis, and bullous infections (eg, bullous tinea).
Two of these entities, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, deserve special mention. Irritant contact dermatitis is by far the most common etiology of hand dermatitis. It is often seen in the context of an occupation that involves “wet-work” and careful history can reveal a pattern of occupational exacerbation. Irritant hand dermatitis typically affects different parts of the hand than dyshidrotic dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis affects the dorsal fingertips as opposed to the lateral fingers and lateral palms, which are affected in dyshidrotic dermatitis.
Allergic contact dermatitis can be clinically indistinguishable from dyshidrotic dermatitis. Patch testing should be considered in patients with a recurrent dermatitis or atypical presentations. Some common allergens to consider in these patients include formaldehyde releasers, p-phenylenediamine, quaternium-15, fragrances, rubber, colophony, and lanolin.
Who is at Risk for Developing this Disease?
The prevalence of hand dermatitis varies by report and is thought to be between 2% to 8.9% of the general population. Irritant contact dermatitis is the most likely etiology of hand dermatitis. Dyshidrotic dermatitis may comprise about 20% to 25% of cases of hand dermatitis.
What is the Cause of the Disease?
The etiology and pathogenesis of dyshidrotic dermatitis is, as of yet, unknown. In most patients a direct cause will not be identified.
Systemic Implications and Complications
Dyshidrotic dermatitis as an entity is not associated with any systemic complications. It has been reported to be more common in individuals with atopy.
Optimal Therapeutic Approach for this Disease
Treatment options for dyshidrotic dermatitis are summarized in the Table 1.
Table I.
Physical Treatment Modalities
Systemic Treatments
High potency topical corticosteroids Grenz ray Prednisone
Drying agents Phototherapy (UVA-1, PUVA, UVB) Cyclosporine
Iontophoresis Mycophenolate mofetil
Emollients Intraepidermal botulinum toxin Methotrexate
High potency topical corticosteroids are the first-line agents used in the treatment of dyshidrotic dermatitis. For the palms and soles, clobetasol ointment may be used up to twice daily. Their efficacy can be enhanced when used under occlusion with white, cotton gloves to limit the potential for sensitization.Topical drying agents can be used in the acute vesicular phases like ammonium lactate 12% or carmol 20% cream. Daily emollient therapy with petrolatum (Vaseline) can also prove to be quite useful for these patients, both in the acute phase and during the periods between exacerbations.
For patients who fail topical treatment, a physical treatment modality may be necessary to control their dyshidrotic dermatitis. Though only available in a few centers, superficial radiotherapy with the Grenz ray has been demonstrated to be successful in the treatment of dyshidrotic dermatitis in double-blind trials.
Phototherapy with psoralens and UVA (PUVA), UVB, or UVA-1 has been employed in the treatment of severe cases of dyshidrotic dermatitis. All three modalities have been utilized with good results. UVA-1 was shown to yield similar results to PUVA therapy and may be selected over PUVA due to its more favorable side effect profile.
Systemic Treatment Modalities
For patients with severe and refractory disease, systemic therapy may be necessary to control their dyshidrotic dermatitis. Oral prednisone can be of benefit, especially if treatment is initiated early in the acute phase. The authors almost never use systemic steroids except for full-blown pomphlyx, in which case we have started with 1mg/kg/day for 1 week and then reducing the dose by half every week for 3 to 4 weeks. Cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and methotrexate have all been shown to improve dyshidrotic dermatitis; however, their use is limited by potential side effects and should be reserved for the most severe cases; the doses are similar to those used for the treatment of severe psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.
We have used oral acitretin with mixed success.
Patients should be educated about the relapsing nature of this disease and encouraged to keep track of potential triggers, so that they might be avoided. Most patients can be managed with topical treatments using a two-step approach: high potency topical steroids during the acute phase and emollient use at all times.
Unusual Clinical Scenarios to Consider in Patient Management
Since there is considerable overlap between all types of hand dermatitis, patients who fail to improve with first-line therapy should be carefully evaluated. In these patients the clinician should consider the possibility that an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis is either the primary process or contributing to the dyshidrotic dermatitis. If an allergic contact dermatitis is suspected, patch testing can be invaluable. For patients with an irritant contact dermatitis, avoiding exacerbating exposures and protective equipment (vinyl gloves) can be useful.
What is the Evidence?
Elder, DE. Lever’s histopathology of the skin. 2005. pp. 248(Though the diagnosis of dyshidrotic dermatitis is generally made by clinical examination, this reference provides further information about the histology of this entity.)
Lofgren, SM, Warshaw, EM. “Dyshidrosis: epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and therapy. Review”. Dermatitis. vol. 17. 2006. pp. 165-81. (This article provides a review of dyshidrosis including the clinical characteristics and available treatments.)
Lehucher-Michel, MP, Koeppel, MC, Lanteaume, A, Sayag, A. “Dyshidrotic eczema and occupation: a descriptive study”. Contact Dermatitis. vol. 43. 2000. pp. 200-5. (In the evaluation of a patient with hand dermatitis a careful link between occupational exposures and symptoms should be evaluated. In some cases the hand dermatitis can be due to an allergic contact dermatitis, and patch testing can demonstrate the culprit allergen.)
Guillet, MH, Wierzbicka, E, Guillet, S, Dagregorio, G, Gullet, G. “A three year causative study of pompholyx in 120 patients”. Arch Dermatol. vol. 143. 2007. pp. 1504-8. (In the search for an etiology for pompholyx and hand dermatitis, the clinician should consider mycologic and allergic contact triggering etiologies.)
Warshaw, EM. “Therapeutic options for chronic hand dermatitis”. Dermatologic Therapy. vol. 17. 2004. pp. 240-250. (This article provides a review of the available treatments for chronic hand dermatitis.)
Sezer, E, Etikan, I. “Local narrowband UVB phototherapy vs local PUVA in the treatment of chronic hand eczema”. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. vol. 23. 2007. pp. 10-4. (The efficacy of narrow band UVB was demonstrated to be similar to paint application psoralens-UVA therapy.)
Tzaneva, S, Kittler, H, Thallinger, C, Honigsmann, H, Tanew, A. “Oral vs bath PUVA using 8-methoxypsoralen for chronic palmoplantar eczema”. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. vol. 25. 2097. pp. 101-5. (Both oral and bath PUVA demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of palmoplantar hand eczema; however, bath PUVA was better tolerated by patients.)
Petering, H, Breuer, C, Herbst, K, Kapp, A, Werfel, T. “Comparison of localized high-dose UVA1 irradiation versus topical cream psoralen-UVA for treatment of chronic vesicular dyshidrotic eczema”. J Am Acad Dermatol. vol. 50. 2003. pp. 68-72. (UVA1 and PUVA are available treatment modalities for dyshidrosis. In this study UVA1 was shown to have similar efficacy.)
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Mayuri Boonham creates new work with Royal Ballet dancers
Royal Ballet Choreographic Affiliate will work with Yuhui Choe and Kenta Kura.
By Lottie Butler (Former Assistant Content Producer (News and Social Media))
5 March 2014 at 3.52pm | Comment on this article
Yuhui Choe as Nikiya in La Bayadère © Bill Cooper/ROH 2009
Royal Ballet Choreographic Affiliate Mayuri Boonham will create a double bill of new works entitled Ex nihilo/The Human Edge in the Linbury Studio Theatre on 29 and 30 April 2014. Mayuri is known for combining ballet with contemporary bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form.
First Soloist Yuhui Choe and Soloist Kenta Kura will perform in The Human Edge, a piece inspired by the story of Sati, a Hindu goddess who appears at the mythological moment of creation.
Yuhui, who is currently performing as Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, has previously created roles for Wayne McGregor (Infra, Limen, Live Fire Exercise) and Christopher Wheeldon (DGV: Danse à grande vitesse). Last Season, she took part in a Twitter Q&A.
Watch her perform the role of the Bluebird in The Sleeping Beauty:
Kenta joined The Royal Ballet in 1997 and has since danced in productions including La Bayadère, Mayerling and Romeo and Juliet. He has created roles in productions including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and DGV: Danse à grande vitesse.
The Sleeping Beauty. The Royal Ballet. Kenta Kura as Bluebird. October 2011 by Johan Persson
Kenta Kura in Swan Lake, The Royal Ballet © ROH/Bill Cooper, 2011
Iohna Loots, Kenta Kura and Emma Maguire in the pas de trios in Swan Lake, Act I © Bill Cooper/ROH 2011
The Human Edge will be performed alongside Ex Nihilo, a piece inspired by the Hymn of Creation from the Hindu text Rig Veda, performed by dancers from ATMA Dance.
Mayuri, who is classically trained in bharatanatyam dance, is Artistic Director and Choreographer for ATMA Dance. Her previous work with The Royal Ballet includes Vāc II, staged as part of Draftworks in April 2013, and Forsaken, a commission from The Royal Opera for the Verdi/Wagner Deloitte Ignite Festival 2013 that featured Royal Ballet artists Yasmine Naghdi, Sander Blommaert and Nicol Edmonds.
As Choreographic Affiliate, Mayuri has had access to rehearsal space at the Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet dancers and mentoring support to create new work. Alexander Whitely, who is also Choreographic Affiliate, will present his new work – The Measure’s Taken – in the Linbury Studio on 15 May.
Ex Nihilo/The Human Edge will be performed on 29 and 30 April. Tickets are available.
5 March 2014 at 3.52pm
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England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson
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Martin Johnson led England to World Cup glory in 2003. Here the rugby icon talks bike-riding, old-style boots and BBC punditry
On your bike! Martin Johnson, here at a RideLondon event, is now a keen cyclist (Getty Images)
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Downtime with… England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson
What’s the funniest thing you saw on the pitch?
Back in the amateur days, Leicester were playing a cup semi-final at London Irish. Over the Tannoy came one of those announcements, “Would the owner of the Volvo, registration blah blah, please move it, you’re blocking the ambulance.” At which point their tighthead, Gary Halpin, went “That’s my car!” and left us there for three minutes while he went to sort it out.
What really annoys you?
People faffing about and wasting my time. I don’t like inefficiency.
If your house was on fire, what one item would you save?
My bike. I do enjoy riding when I can.
Have you any cycle events coming up?
Yeah, I do four or five a year. RideLondon, Birmingham’s back this year, I normally do one in the Peak District, I like to get to Europe every year. It’s nice to ride somewhere different, and challenging. Some of them are quite mountainous.
Legendary leader: Martin Johnson lifts the World Cup in 2003 (Getty Images)
What’s the silliest thing you’ve bought?
I never buy anything that I regard as silly. Although people might regard spending money on a bike as silly.
Okay, the best thing you’ve bought?
My first Adidas rugby boots were one of my favourite things ever. Aged 12. They were a proper pair of boots because there was a difference then. If you had a high-cut pair of Adidas boots, in my eyes you were ‘the man’.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My brother, Andrew, bought me a record player so I could play the old vinyl; that was a very thoughtful present.
Do you have any phobias?
Not really. Unless you count being stuck in traffic jams.
Who would be your three dream dinner party guests?
Only three? I’m setting the table for five. Napoleon and Wellington. That would be interesting. They only fought each other once and a lot of people say it was a score draw – it certainly wasn’t. I’d have Julius Caesar in there as well. Leonardo da Vinci. And Eddy Merckx, one of my sporting heroes.
Sporting hero: Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx in action (Getty Images)
It was from my PE teacher at Welland Park High School in Market Harborough. When you’re big at that age, you’re scoring all the tries and it’s easy. He said, “When you go up a level or others catch you up, you won’t be able to rely on that. You need to use all your skills.”
It’s great advice, you’ve got to be an all-round player. I’ve never forgotten it.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Biscuits. I’ll hoover anything really. I do ginger nuts at first dibble, with shortbread bottom of the list.
What was your first job?
Working in a nuts and bolts factory as a schoolboy in the summer holidays. I had a massive machine that I used to put nuts and bolts in. It was during the shutdown, so there was just a skeleton staff covering. I had this machine all to myself and I didn’t break it either.
What would you choose as your specialist subject on Mastermind?
I once did a Celebrity Mastermind for Wooden Spoon and chose the Waterloo campaign, 1815. Just on stage, not on TV – I’m not putting myself under that pressure! So I’d do Waterloo or the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s. That was my era, when I was a kid watching them.
Blast from past: Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers in action in 1985 (Getty Images)
Any superstitions when you played?
No, I just had a routine. But if I had the choice of a number I’d always choose a prime number. It’s a peculiarity of mine.
How are you finding BBC TV punditry?
It’s fun. Going to games not involving England is different for me. There’s a big audience, a lot of people who won’t watch a huge amount of rugby, so you have to get the balance right between those people and the rugby heads who want more detail.
Is that the biggest challenge?
The art is saying something concise and insightful without being too technical or trying to be too clever. Live TV outside is a challenge – you could barely hear yourself talk in Paris. The warm drinks come out when we’re off air and so far I’ve not spilt a coffee over the desk or been caught with a sandwich in my trap.
Just as a decent bloke. “He wasn’t a knobhead.” That will do for me.
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Condition Hüman
At the time of the release of their eponymous 2013 full-length album, the Geoff Tate storm had passed and cleanup efforts had begun.
It was most definitely a return to form under the new stable guidance of Crimson Glory vocalist Todd LaTorre and Queensryche delivered their strongest album so far this century.
With Condition Hüman, the band continues on with the same mission statement since recruiting LaTorre - give the fans a great album with the powerhouse vocalist that the music deserves.
Album opener "Arrow of Time" kicks down the door with an almost Iron Maiden-esque dual guitar riff that'll immediately put a knowing smile on your face, as the stars continue to align for a band enjoying a new lease on life.
Guitarists Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren tear it up on follow-up tracks "Guardian" and "Hellfire", the latter being one of the heaviest songs the band has produced in a long while.
Of course that isn't to say that it's all hard 'n heavy slabs as "Bulletproof" will attest. Not quite a ballad, the tempo is slow enough to put it in that category, but the song features some epic vocals from LaTorre and is sure to be one of the new highlights from the live show.
Title track "Condition Hüman" is another slow-burner, rounding out the album. Drummer Scott Rockenfeld and bassist Eddie Jackson shine on here, laying down a strong, tight groove as the foundation for the band's best closer since 1990's Empire coda, "Anybody Listening".
"Condition Hüman" is not a concept album, but there's an attention to detail with the track sequencing that is sorely lacking in today's heavy music, as the formation of an album as a whole just doesn't seem to be a priority for folks these days. Queensrÿche under Tate provided the soundtrack to a lot of people's formative years. And with the new, invigorated Queensrÿche, who seems to be doing everything right, there's no reason not to expect a soundtrack for many years to come.
8.3 / 10 — Kevin Fitzpatrick
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Posted Oct. 5, 2015, 11:27 p.m.
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If spousal maintenance is appropriate, the Illinois family law courts then apply statutory guidelines, which will dictate the final amount of maintenance as well as how long it will be awarded.
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If you or your spouse qualifies for spousal maintenance, the judge will use the following framework when determining what level of maintenance is appropriate.
Essentially, this law provides a formula for how to calculate support in cases where the spouses’ combined incomes are $250,000 or less. In calculating the amount of a spousal support award, it subtracts 20% of the recipient’s gross income from 30% of the payer’s gross income. However, the spousal support plus the recipient’s gross income cannot exceed 40% of both parties’ combined gross income.
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Jon Vickers as Otello.
Do great singers ever really die?
The recent death of Jon Vickers is part of a strange phenomenon
By Garrett Harris, July 13, 2015
J. Vickers & C. Macneil "Si per ciel marmoreo" Otello
Jon Vickers "Nur eine Waffe taugt" PARSIFAL
Peter Grimes - Jon Vickers
Jon Vickers died on July 10, 2015. He had been retired since 1988 and had a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s.
It’s a strange phenomenon when an artist of his stature dies. The first reaction, if we’re honest, is, “I thought he was already dead.” Brutal, right? No, not really. First of all, he stopped singing before I had even heard of him, yet I’ve been a fan for years. Second of all, when an opera singer retires it’s almost as if they pass away. Maybe this is why Placido Domingo continues to sing?
Vickers is a singer that new generations will “discover” for years to come. His voice was massive yet beautiful. That is rare. It is also rare for a singer to excel in Wagner and also the dramatic Italian repertoire such as Otello and Canio. The great Italian dramatic tenors never considered singing Wagner. Vickers also owned French roles such as Samson and Don Jose from Carmen.
When it comes to Wagnerian tenors there are two: Melchior and Vickers, and then everyone else. Vickers does have some holes in his Wagnerian resume. No Lohengrin and no Tannhauser or Siegfried. His Tristan makes up for that. He might be the greatest Tristan of them all. It can also be argued that his Parsifal from Bayreuth in 1964 is the greatest recording of any Wagner opera.
What set Vickers apart from other singers of all voice types was his acting. I’ll never forget the first time I saw the video of him singing Si per ciel from Otello. When he makes his dramatic gesture on the beat after singing, “sangue, sangue, sangue” it gave me chills. As the duet continued I realized the most surprising thing about it was that it worked because it shouldn’t have. It’s over the top and cheesy and melodramatic and tackie because he did it in time with the music but he did it with such conviction that it was none of those things.
Where things get crazy with Vickers is in Peter Grimes. The role was written for a tenor, Peter Pears, with a voice type opposite of Vickers. Yet Vickers will remain the singer who created and established the role of Peter Grimes, not Peter Pears. Jon Vickers as the fisherman remains iconic.
There are few singers who are so closely associated with a role. Maybe Nilsson as Brunhilde, Callas as Tosca, or Caruso as Canio. Vickers is in that conversation as Peter Grimes.
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Rider Express runs between Calgary and Vancouver once a week. According to their license the company is suppose to run a daily service. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)
Bus that replaced Greyhound not meeting once-a-day trip requirement
Rider Express is required to run daily service from Calgary to Vancouver but only provides weekly
Liam Harrap
The bus service Rider Express that replaced Greyhound is not fulfilling its licence requirements.
According to their licence that was issued from the Passenger Transportation Board last Oct. Rider Express is required to have a daily service between Calgary and Vancouver. At the moment, they are only providing it once a week.
Rider Express is based in Regina, Sask and was incorporated two years ago.
Michael McGee, acting director of the Transportation Safety Board said, “When the board approves a route, there are set terms and conditions that an operator needs to adhere to.”
Failure to do so can result in enforcement actions. However, McGee did not know what that could be in Rider Express’ case.
READ MORE: New bus route to ‘replace’ Greyhound along Trans-Canada Highway
Greyhound halted bus services last Oct. in Alberta, Sask, and Manitoba. The only route remaining in B.C. is Vancouver to Seattle.
According to Poparide, a rideshare app for travelling between cities in Canada, roughly 2,000,000 people were stranded by Greyhound’s departure.
The owner of Rider Express, Firat Uray wrote in an email that so far they are pleased with the service they provide. However, ridership is low. Uray hopes to increase to three days a week by the middle of March and have a daily service in April.
When Black Press spoke with Rider Express last fall the company said they would be providing a daily service from Oct. on-wards.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Passenger Transportation Board said they are working with Rider Express to “ensure they are in compliance with their license.”
“Filling the remainder of Greyhound’s routes is a top priority for this government and we continue to look at all options available to fill the gap left by Greyhound.”
The Passenger Transportation Board said another company can apply for the same route as Rider Express, however according to their website none have.
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Inafune's Next Game Is One Big Mega Man Zero Homage
This isn't Mega Man related, per se, but it's something I'm sure many of you would like to see. Just announced at BitSummit, this is Azure Strike Gunvolt -- a brand-new 2D action game from Inti Creates and Keiji Inafune. From graphics and gameplay to music, it's pretty much Mega Man Zero (and a little ZX)... and that's a very, very good thing.
Gunvolt is currently slated to hit the Nintendo 3DS eShop this summer (Japan and North America). Expect more details to bubble up in the very near future. In the meantime, head over to 4Gamer for additional screens. This is definitely one to keep an eye on.
Source: BitSummit
Posted by Protodude at 11:28 PM
Protodude March 6, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Do note the jumping sprite. It's pretty much a 1:1 of Zero's.
He even has the dash phantom!
Nuoh my god.
These poor people. They just want to make Mega Man games.
Your azure Neighborhood Metool March 6, 2014 at 11:48 PM
It's really sad that the fanbase has only these spiritual successors to look forward to.
Are we going to see: "Legends of the Dashing Hero" next? "App Fighters Network EX"? "Wally and Dark's Paperboard: That's Nirvana"???
If the next big Mega Man news we're supposed to get excited over ends up being the RKS English releases we'll know the franchise is well and truly dead.
Prof. 9 March 7, 2014 at 12:22 AM
Well, Mega Man Zero is as much an Inti Creates series as it is a Mega Man series. I wouldn't say the game is "pretty much Mega Man Zero"... rather, it's what I'd expect from Inti Creates. Like, the music; their other games, like Speed Power Gunbike and Power Rangers Samurai, sound similar. The gameplay also looks to have some interesting mechanics that set it apart from Mega Man Zero. Either way, I am excite.
Speyeker March 7, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Looks more Mega Man ZX than Mega Man Zero. Either way, it looks FUCKING AWESOME.
MegaMac March 7, 2014 at 1:31 AM
I have to agree with Prof. 9. It definitely has its own unique share of differences from the Zero Series, and even ZX. It's simply the style of IntiCreates at work. Of course, that's not a bad thing.
I'd be shocked if this wasn't in the pipe before MN9 if it's actually going to launch this summer.
Joseph Collins March 7, 2014 at 4:31 AM
"Azure Striker". Azure Striker?! What, is Inafune's new life mission to reference all things Rockman until he can buy the rights? Seriously...
I know I'm pessimistic, but seriously... This and Mighty No. 9 are both pretty blatant "screw you" messages. Even with the differences and such, it's just Inafune pissing and moaning.
Oh, and whatever happened to that other game anyway? Isn't that supposed to release next year? Would be nice to see some progress. I'd like to be reassured that people didn't just blindly piss away their money -- which is one reason I didn't contribute myself. What guarantee was there that Inafune couldn't just take the pledges and run? I'll probably stop being so negative when, you know, Comcept gives us something with some actual solidity. (And I don't mean the Unreal3 Engine demo that we've seen time and time again.)
Relax, you're overracting.
Steven Chase March 7, 2014 at 10:24 AM
What guarantee was there that Inafune couldn't just take the pledges and run?
I'm pretty sure Kickstarter has things in place so people can't just do that. Otherwise, I'd be crowd-funding my car payment every month.
Also, relax a bit. Mighty No. 9 was a CONCEPT that needed crowd-funding to become a reality. Development began when the game got funded, and the game is being developed by an up-and-coming company with a release date of Q2 2015. We're not even done with Q1 2014 yet. To actually expect some kind of solid content out of the game (like trailers and screens) with over a year of development time left is absolutely absurd.
And you can't compare Azure Striker with Mighty No. 9. AS is being developed by Inti-Creates, an established company with several successful games under their belt. Inafking is serving as director, but this isn't a Comcept game. Based on its trailer and screens and early release date, it's obvious that AS has been in development for some time before being formally announced. AS and MN9 do not go hand-in-hand. AS does not mean MN9 has slowed down or been halted or was paused while AS was developed.
Dude, there are plenty of progress videos about MN9. If you can't find them, it is your own fault. Use the mighty power of Google and stop whining, please.
Joseph Collins March 7, 2014 at 12:27 PM
@Steven Chase
Well now, that's the magic of the internet. So long as you can cobble together a proof-of-concept in some form or other, such as Inafune's low-budget introductory video... which actually had no gameplay footage or anything "tangible"... you can start raking in pledges from gullible folks the world over. (If there's interest, of course.) How is Kickstarter going to know what the money is actually spent on? Do they install cameras into the project founder's workstation or home?
@11:22 AM Anon
Right. Let's execute a little Google-fu and see what comes up:
- The official site seems useless. It seems to focus mostly on individuals bosses and fan stuff. I don't see anything even remotely helpful as far as seeing progress on the project itself.
- Kotaku has less content, but has actual (mock-up) screen shots of the game. February 7th, January 24th, October 1st (2013)...
- N4G has a more or less the same stuff Protodude's posted, as well as some random related material. (Biggest Kickstarters of 2013, and so on.)
- The Mega Man Network, the one place you'd think would have the most information, has very little. Video of the Unreal Engine 3 ROM, PushMo Beck, the Call polls... Nothing relevant to showing the game itself, really.
So basically, all Comcept has right now is a private UE3 pre-alpha and maybe some 3D models. And let's see... the Kickstarter drummed up how much? Let's see... Roughly $4,000,000.00? Money well spent, I'd say, considering we've pretty much gotten art and only art so far. Oh, and a single piece of music.
I don't think I'm asking for that much. A little progress report now and then. And I don't mean in a podcast. I want something I can read -- or better still, something I can look at and go, "Oh! This looks like it's going to be a great game!" Is that really so unreasonable to ask considering they have four million dollars to work with? You could, however, flip it around on me... tell me that since the only timeline they have is self-imposed, they can take as little time or as much time as they want. Which is absolutely true. After all, the more time you take on a game, the more hype builds behind it. Like with Duke Nukem Forever, the game that took over a decade to come to fruition, and that game was absolutely worth the wait!
TekkZero March 7, 2014 at 2:35 PM
Wow, I found the one guy who actually thinks the Roman Colosseum was built in One day!
Tell ya what, if the release date is still April 2015 (More than one year away), how about we wait a couple of months more, maybe until E3 or at worst, TGS, to see if the game's really not progresing at all and Inafune (a known name in the JP gaming bussiness and with a long list of videogames in his credits) actually used Kickstarter to steal some dollars from random internet people.
@Joseph Collins: Hey man you sound ridiculous (as usual). 4mill isn't really that much for a game with that amount of effort put into it. Let's see, next gen technology check, high end graphics engine check, porting to every single gaming system relevant these days, check, having some of the most renowned devs form similar games come in to work on your project, check. Not only this but most of those donations guarantee the backers the game and then some. Mean while games with much less effort sale billions and are still considered flops.
Dude, did you pay a dime for the kickstarter? If not, why are you complaining? And about some progress info... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_-3HPGNI7A
That looks really nice, I'd play it if I get a chance.
Nack Firestorm March 7, 2014 at 6:31 AM
I find it funny that the game is named after the second enemy you encounter in Mega Man X, that Blue Mechanaloid with missles and electric balls.
And a UK & European release? Seriously seem to be cursed when it comes to releases sometimes
Relax and have a break. It will come eventually ;)
Riela Marcellis March 7, 2014 at 7:32 AM
I'm not sure how can anyone complain about it. I hope it does well and become a franchise, I think Inti will put a lot of love in this game like they did with Zero/ZX, but this time, they own the IP, something that will lead to better things.
Inti Creates can make this little game and I beat it will be profitable, why Capcom can't do the same?
He may be an Azure Striker, but he ain't a Blue Bomber.
elreyjgz March 7, 2014 at 8:20 AM
anyone else hear some of the same same music remixed from the Zero 1 theme or am I just going crazy? lol
Is it just me or is Inafune starting to seem like a one-trick pony?
Why, because he finally can create all the games he can do?
No I think he's calling him a one trick pony because everything that's come out of him since he's left Capcom well... Haven't exactly screamed original. This and Mighty Number 9 are pretty much Megaman Classic and Zero/ZX clones, Soul Sacrifice is Monster Hunter with a lesser difficulty curve and a trick or two, and Ninja Gaiden Z is.. well.. Ninja Gaiden with Zombies...
So is ever other game, since there was one game of each genre before. But this is different, because people wanted this and Capcom gave nothing. Inafune at least gives the people what they want.
Insho March 8, 2014 at 3:21 PM
I suppose the "originality versus innovative" debate rages as strongly as ever.
To be honest, I will be content with whatever we may be provided as long as it's good fun and worth the purchase price. On the one hand, when a game ends up being a point-blank reskin or copy-paste, then there's no denying it would deserve some criticism; on the other hand, with so MUCH content and whatnot out there, it's tricky to pull off something that is a completely new animal-- especially when one's specialties are defined as staples throughout prior work.
I won't ignore that Comcept seems to be dealing in a field that's a blend of "been done" and "things that we love", yet I still don't think there's much purpose in being heavy handed about a game(s) that may lack an entirely unique "Je ne sais quoi" (and moreso when it's not even released yet. Who is to say that it's similarities will overshadow it's new qualities?).
Plus, this is what the audience has been asking for~
Dhylec March 7, 2014 at 11:52 AM
I'm personally pretty excited to see this. It does look good. I hope more people click the 4gamer link, it has some really nice artwork of the characters. It looks like there's even a fairy/cyber-elf character.
http://www.4gamer.net/games/249/G024999/20140306072/SS/007.jpg
My only worry is that we're skipping away from Mighty No.9 a little too soon. I REALLY hope both games are part of the same world, and there's an opportunity for continuity and possibly crossover. It would seem like a big missed opportunity if they didn't.
ShadowNeko003 March 7, 2014 at 4:53 PM
i just stocked up on some eshop funds due to the recent BB 20% sale. i might bite on this, depending on the cost.
Looks good. All except the typical, tired, uninspired, 999999 out of 1000000 anime art style of the characters.
Ohhh! So *this* is what happened to ZX3 after Capcom ceased all Rockman productions, then? I was wondering why Inti Creates hadn't done anything much (and certainly nothing with Capcom) for such a long time. I guess they just kept on working on this. Well-played, Inti Creates. I'm looking forward to the European release and will snap this up on day one. :)
English & Japanese comparison:
Azure Striker Gunvolt = Armed Blue: Gunvolt
Lumen of "Muse" and Joule = "Cyber Diva" Morpho and the imprisoned girl Cyan
The Wormhole Maker: Melac = Sloth Holer Melac
The Explosive Rage: Daytona = Burnt Wrath Daytona
TheCucuyo March 7, 2014 at 7:39 PM
I WANT THIS. NOW.
So if MN9 is a spiritual successor to the original Megaman, then this one would be the spiritual successor to the Zero/ZX series eh
Well, color me interested
ZebesianRed March 8, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Well it looks really fun. Much like Megaman Zero.
I just hope it isn't as dialog-heavy as MMZ (sadly, the video gives strong indications that it is).
If so, it'd be like driving the coolest car in town with a boot locked on the wheel...
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Web woes near deadline are latest MNsure problem
ST. PAUL – Minnesotans who want new health insurance on Jan. 1 have a week to buy policies through the state-run MNs...
Web woes near deadline are latest MNsure problem ST. PAUL – Minnesotans who want new health insurance on Jan. 1 have a week to buy policies through the state-run MNs... Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://on.sctimes.com/1bMrqLM
StCloud Published 6:53 a.m. CT Dec. 17, 2013 | Updated 6:53 a.m. CT Dec. 17, 2013
This message greeted many Minnesotans Monday as they tried to buy health insurance policies that would begin on Jan. 1. A week before the deadline to have insurance policies in place when 2014 begins, MNsure continued to face glitches such as this.
ST. PAUL – Minnesotans who want new health insurance on Jan. 1 have a week to buy policies through the state-run MNsure program, but problems continue to surface as that deadline nears.
On Monday, for instance, people wanting to sign up on the MNsure website were greeted with: "We are currently experiencing issues with new applications requesting 1/1/14 plan coverage. We are working to resolve this issue."
MNsure spokeswoman Jenni Bowring-McDonough said she did not know the problem's cause.
She said that anyone who signs up and pays for insurance by Dec. 23 will have coverage Jan. 1.
The web issue is one of a number of problems that plague MNsure, issues ranging from nearly hour-long waits to getting anyone to answer the MNsure telephone to its director taking a two-week Costa Rica vacation last month during what Gov. Mark Dayton called a critical time for the insurance-sales agency.
“It’s up to the governor now,” House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, said as he and Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, urged Democrat Dayton to fix the problems.
MNsure is a separate agency and the governor has no direct control over it, but Daudt and Hann said Dayton is the one who must take action.
Fellow Republican Scott Hounor, a governor candidate, said there is nothing Dayton can do. Honour was especially upset about the executive director’s Costa Rica trip last month.
"Normally, I’d call on the governor to replace the director, but the Obamacare exchange law he helped create and signed puts MNSure beyond oversight of the governor or the Legislature,” Honour said. “Gov. Dayton’s MNSure doesn’t answer to anyone.”
Dayton Press Secretary Matt Swenson said that his boss “has been very clear that the current state of the exchange is unacceptable.”
MNsure's website has had issues from the beginning as many Minnesotans could not sign up for new policies. Some of the woes were blamed on problems with a federal computer system, which MNsure must use to determine whether applicants qualify for price breaks.
With so many problems, the exchange has nearly doubled the number of people answering questions via telephone, 855-366-7873. More than 90 people are on MNsure phone duty.
The wait time for people calling Monday afternoon was 45 minutes, down from nearly an hour at times last week.
The website itself always is open for “window shopping,” Bowring-McDonough said, and people now have an extended time of 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week to create accounts and buy insurance.
Bowring-McDonough said that MNsure advices customers to pay for insurance via credit card on the MNsure website for the quickest service.
On Sunday, KSTP-TV reported that MNsure Executive Director April Todd-Malmlov vacationed in Costa Rica with Jim Golden, who leads the Minnesota Medical Assistance program. They work for different agencies, but policies available on MNsure cover Minnesotans receiving MA benefits.
MNsure and the Department of Human Services, where Golden works, said there was no conflict of interest in their relationship. The Star Tribune reports that they live together in St. Paul.
MNsure officials indicated that Todd-Malmlov's vacation was fine with them. A MNsure statement said: “Members of the MNsure Board were aware of her absence. She was available via phone and email and communicated with staff on a daily basis, providing leadership and direction as needed.”
One in five Minnesotans eventually will buy insurance from private companies through MNsure. Some are those who now buy private insurance; others are on Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s version of Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare (state-subsidized insurance).
Dayton and Minnesota legislators created MNsure earlier this year in response to the federal Affordable Care Act, which requires a web-based insurance policy purchasing option. While 36 states opted to let the federal government establish their online sales presence, Minnesota MNsure supporters said they preferred an insurance marketplace that could better serve their state's residents.
Most Minnesotans will not use MNsure because nearly all companies that now provide employees with insurance are expected to continue to do so.
MNsure numbers (through end of November):
-- 50,000 accounts created
-- 32,000 health insurance policy applications finished
-- 14,405 signed up for federally funded Medical Assistance
-- 10,200 signed up for state-subsidized MinnesotaCare
-- 50 was median age for those buying commercial insurance
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• Published on January 9, 2019 • Last modified on November 7, 2019
Poetry from Studio 47 with Patrick Hicks is a new feature on In The Moment. It's a look at the power and presence of poetry in South Dakota and beyond. Hicks is a novelist, essayist and poet. He's Writer-in-Residence at Augustana University. His poetry books include Adoptable and This London.
Poetry from Studio 47 with Patrick Hicks airs Fridays on In The Moment in the 11:00 a.m. Central hour. He joined us in our Sioux Fall Studio for this interview. You can listen to it in its entirety here.
Lori Walsh: Welcome back to In the Moment. I'm Lori Walsh. Today we introduce a new feature on In the Moment, Poetry from Studio 47 with Patrick Hicks. It's a look at the power and presence of poetry in South Dakota and beyond. We'll bring you the first episode in a few minutes, but first, Patrick Hicks joins us in the studio. He's a novelist, essayist, and poet. His poetry books include "Adoptable" and "This London". He's a writer-in-residence at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, and he is also a finalist for South Dakota State Poet Laureate, along with fellow poets Christine Stewart and Jim Reese. He joins us now in the Kirby Family Studio in SDPB's Sioux Falls space. Patrick, welcome back.
Patrick Hicks: Oh it's always a pleasure to come back.
Lori Walsh: We've had this little ... It hasn't been a secret secret, but this is something you've been planning for a little bit. I've been so excited, and I haven't been talking to anybody about it.
Patrick Hicks: Me too. Yeah. I've been working on this for about three months now.
Lori Walsh: Tell us where the idea came from, the notion that it's its own program, its own podcast, Poetry from 47, Studio 47, became a thing in your mind.
Patrick Hicks: I really enjoy coming on radio. I really enjoy being on your show, so I guess I have the radio bug, you could say. I guess the idea came to me a couple of years ago, but the practicalities of it, I don't know how to produce a show. I know how to speak. I know the types of poets that I'd like to bring onto a show, but I wasn't sure how to make it a reality.
Then about a year ago, there was this major renovation at Studio 47 at Augustana, that's our recording studio, and I happen to bump into the orchestra director, Dr. Peter Folliard. He said, "Come on down. Take a look." At the moment I walked in and I saw what we were capable of doing, that's when I realized that this little germ of an idea, which I'd been carrying around in my head for a while, could become a reality. It took off after that.
Lori Walsh: Alright. I went to Augustana. Is this the same spot where I had my internship? Because I did a little radio internship, so I'm sure it's changed. It's been a few years.
Patrick Hicks: It looks really nice. It's a nice studio, yeah.
Lori Walsh: When I listen to the first few episodes, and I have a little leg up because I was able to listen to several, I just kept saying, "Yep. Oh, yep. I know that" because I love poetry. Tell me about how you sort of planned the beginning here in January, because you began with this some quintessential voices that need to be heard.
Patrick Hicks: Yeah. I wanted to choose poets that were able to tell stories because poems essentially are really good little stories. If I've done my job right, I will have chosen poetry that makes someone maybe sit in their car in their driveway because the want to hear the end of the poem. I also really want to choose poets that speak to this part of the world that we live in, the Midwest and the Great Plains. I very intentionally, for the first 10 episodes, I've drawn from South Dakota poets to Lakota poets. It's not just our area. There are a couple of national poets that will be featured in the coming months and hopefully even some international poets.
Lori Walsh: We're going to air these every Friday on South Dakota Public Radio during In the Moment. We'll start with episode one today, and then this Friday, you get to hear episode two, so we'll have something every Friday in the month of January. Really, all year. Then we'll post those online at listen.sdpb.org. You and I will share the daylights out of it on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram.
Patrick Hicks: I'm sure we will, yes.
Lori Walsh: Tell me about this beautiful logo, because once people, once we move past it and they just recognize it as what it is, they're going to forget where this beautiful logo came from. They'll be able to see it online after the show, but tell me from whence it came.
Patrick Hicks: From whence it came. I realized that if I'm starting this short radio program, it does need to have a logo and, like all logos, it has to encapsulate everything really quick and immediately. I got to thinking, "Well, I want a microphone, radio. Who doesn't like coffee and an open book?", but I'm no artist at all.
One of our former students, John Schrader, he's currently living in Seoul, he's an artist. I've always appreciated his work an awful lot. I reached out to John, who's literally halfway around the world, and I said, "This is what I'm kind of thinking about. Can you create something for me?" It took him about two or three weeks, but he created this wonderful logo, which I'm really, really delighted to have.
Lori Walsh: We were just speaking with president of Augustana, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, and Dean Irvine. We were talking about the connection when you choose the place that you're going to study. Whether it's as a faculty member, as a student, those connections and the way they intersect can be surprising. This is a pretty good example because here you are, I graduated from Auggie, he graduated from Auggie, and we're all having this conversation. Boom, everyone is sort of running up again. That works that way in South Dakota and beyond, with any school that you-
Patrick Hicks: Oh yeah. Absolutely.
Lori Walsh: ... go to of course.
Patrick Hicks: Yeah.
Lori Walsh: This is just our experience right now. I want to play this first episode for folks and then come back and talk a little bit as we close the show with Patrick Hicks, but here is episode one, Poetry from Studio 47.
Patrick Hicks: This is Poetry from Studio 47. Welcome. Today's poet is Billy Collins. Collins was born on March 22, 1941 in New York City, and has since written 14 collections of work, including "The Apple that Astonished Paris", "The Art of Drowning", "Taking Off Emily Dickinson's Clothes", and "Horoscopes for the Dead", among many others. He was appointed poet laureate of the United States for two terms, from 2001 to 2003. After teaching at Lehman College at the city University of New York for almost 50 years, he has retired, but he continues to give readings around the world. Collins' work is playful, humorous, thoughtful, and accessible.
Today's poem is "Introduction to Poetry". Here we have a narrator that wants people to feel the joy of poetry that he knows. He wants us to be unafraid of poetry. He wants us to enjoy it, the same way we enjoy music or a good movie. He doesn't want us to overanalyze a poem too much. Poetry, he suggests, should be fun and not a bunch of hard work. This is good advice. This is "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins.
I asked them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a color slide, or press an ear against its hive. I say, "Drop a mouse into a poem and watch him probe his way out, or walk inside the poems room and feel the walls for a light switch." I want them to water ski across the surface of a poem, waving at the author's name on the shore, but all the way to do is tie the poem to a chair with rope and torture a confession out of it. They begin beating it with a hose to find out what it really means.
Speaker 3: Poetry from Studio 47 is hosted and curated by Patrick Hicks. All poems used with permission. Recorded live to tape at Augustana University and produced by Peter Folliard. Thank you for listening.
Lori Walsh: And you're listening to In the Moment on SDPB Radio. The new Poetry from Studio 47 will air on this program today, and then following this day, on Fridays on In the Moment SDPB, where we do a lot of arts coverage.
I want to say, "What does poetry mean to you?" That's too vague of a question.
Patrick Hicks: Yeah. That's a big one.
Lori Walsh: So let me ask this. When did you know that poetry meant something to you that was deeply ... an itch that needed to be scratched?
Patrick Hicks: Oh wow. That is a great question. Before I answer that, I just want to offer my thanks and praise to Peter Folliard who produced Poetry from Studio 47 and wrote that fantastic music.
When did I want to ... That seems such a grand thing. When did I know that I was a poet or want to be a poet? I guess like so many other people, I started writing poetry at a pretty young age, dabbling really and writing first drafts and thinking they were good and realizing ... I realize now they were awful. It was really when I got to college, and the doors of my imagination were just blown open by the teachers that gave me really high quality poetry. I could see turns of phrases and images and how a really good poem ... W.B. Yeats, that famous Irish poet, he said a good poem, you know it's a good poem if it ends with the click of a well-oiled lock, that sense of like something has slotted into place and suddenly the universe makes sense for a second. That kind of fizzles off into not making sense anymore. I love that poetry can do that for us. Tiny little stories is what they are.
Lori Walsh: You've been having fun putting these together.
Patrick Hicks: I have. It's been a blast. It's been an awful lot of fun, and I love that I get to bring poetry to the state week after week.
Lori Walsh: Alright. We thank you for it. We'll have you come back and talk a little bit about this process of South Dakota State Poet Laureate. We'll invite Jim Reese and Christine Stewart as well as we look at Lee Ann Roripaugh saying farewell and passing the baton to the next state poet laureate. Fascinating.
Patrick Hicks: Sounds wonderful. Yeah.
Lori Walsh: Patrick Hicks, thank you so much.
Patrick Hicks: Thank you.
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Scarlett Johansson is the Face of Mango's Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign
Actress Scarlett Johansson became the new face of Mango when she took over the campaign from Penelope Cruz earlier this year. The latest campaign is an 80s inspired campaign shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti. Mango says it accentuated shoulder lines on suit jackets and outer garments in its latest collection.
This season, we are adding clear 1980s influences to its collection. Shoulder lines are accentuated on suit jackets and outer garments, while the silhouette becomes narrower in lower garments. Therefore, emphasis is placed on slim-fit trousers, biker trousers, leggings and pencil skirts.
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ASF outbreak not epidemic: Agri chief
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MANILA - Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Monday said the African swine fever (ASF) episodes in several areas in Bulacan and Rizal may be considered an outbreak, but not an epidemic.
"Specifically, ASF was already contained in Barangay Pritil, Guiguinto, Bulacan; and in several barangays in Rodriguez, San Mateo, and Antipolo, Rizal --and not in the entire country," Dar said in a statement.
Dar earlier warned hog raisers who fail to report about their sick pigs could face jail time and fines.
"They violated RA (Republic Act) 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act, as they deprived their dead pigs of adequate care, maltreating them in the process," he said.
Under the law, neglecting to provide adequate care to animals is punishable with imprisonment of six months to two years, and a fine of PHP1,000 to PHP5,000.
Dar said hog raisers should report sick and dead pigs to their respective municipal or city veterinarians who will then coordinate with the DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to determine the cause of sickness or death.
He noted that those who dispose of dead pigs in public places can also face fines of PHP300 to PHP1,000 or up to 15 days of community service as they violated the Solid Waste Management Act.
Dar’s warning came as dead pigs were seen and recovered floating in waterways in Quezon City and Marikina City, which are near Rizal and Bulacan provinces wherein were pigs tested positive of ASF virus.
"It was utterly irresponsible on the part of the backyard raisers as they did not only violate current laws, but their misdoing also spread the disease pathogens much faster," he said.
“The irresponsible dumping of dead pigs simply adds scare to the public, and this should not be tolerated. The perpetrators must be punished in accordance with the law,” he added.
Meanwhile, the DA chief appealed to the media and general public not to ignite fears regarding ASF, as unverified and unvalidated reports could create an irreversible damage to the country’s PHP260-billlion swine industry that provides and sustains the livelihood of millions of Filipino families.
"Around two-thirds or 65 percent of the industry is contributed by small backyard raisers,” Dar said.
He noted that 7,416 pigs in the one-kilometer radius in ASF areas in Rizal and Bulacan have already been depopulated following the 1-7-10 protocol of the DA to manage, contain and control the spread of the disease.
For instance, one ASF-infected slaughterhouse in Brgy. Gitnang Bayan 1, San Mateo, Rizal, has already been closed, cleaned, and disinfected.
Dar said continuous strict surveillance is being conducted in areas near ASF-infected barangays in Rizal and Bulacan.
Under the 1-7-10 protocol, all pigs within the one-kilometer radius of infected farms will be culled in view of the reported presence of a swine disease.
For swine farms within a 7-kilometer radius, the BAI and concerned regional field offices would conduct surveillance procedures, test animals to determine the extent of the infection, and limit animal movement.
On the other hand, swine farms within a 10-kilometer radius will be required to submit a mandatory report on the disease.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) earlier released some PHP82.5 million to the DA-BAI ,which will cover the funding requirements for the ASF preventive measures.
Of the PHP82.5 million, some PHP31.8 million will be earmarked for maintenance of security for detection of meat and meat products at the international airports; PHP27.7 million for testing of samples of meat and meat products; PHP17.6 million for surveillance and monitoring; and PHP5.4 million for awareness campaign and capacity building.
Dar also assured the public that the incident will not affect the supply and prices of pork in the market, stressing that the ASF is confined and specific in certain areas only and not in the entire country.
"The DA --in partnership with LGUs at all levels, the private sector, PNP (Philippine National Police) and the military-- has enhanced its monitoring activities and imposed stricter biosecurity and quarantine measures to contain the spread of ASF in other areas," he said. (PNA)
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Review: Get familiar with these Bay Area visitors
Examiner Staff
Oct. 8, 2007 12:00 a.m.
The City is one of the best places in the US of A to hear live music in all its glorious permutations. Here’s a batch of CDs that should whet your appetite for artists soon visiting the Bay Area.
Tom Russell — songwriter, singer and artist — is a noir cowboy with a care worn voice that can whisper like the dust blowing down a deserted highway or howl like a wolf trying to take a bite out of the unobtainable moon. Hightone, the Oakland label that’s been Russell’s home for the past decade, pays tribute to his back catalog with “Wounded Heart of America,” a tribute album featuring Johnny Cash, Suzy Bogguss and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. The set includes four new Russell recordings; three of them brand new tunes. “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall” is an ironic TexMex waltz that wonders where the U.S. will get the cheap labor to build the wall between Texas and Mexico that congress is debating. “Home Before Dark” is a love song full of desperate joy and “The Death of Jimmy Martin” pays tribute to the late, great bluegrass picker, indicting Nashville for shunning artists who fight to preserve traditional music. Russell plays Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage, 1111 Addison St., at 8 p.m. Friday. Call (510) 548-1761 or visit www.thefreight.org.
Chris Robley has a dark, moody style that sets him apart from your average indie rocker. His poetic sensibility gives his music a depth and wisdom many young songwriters lack. He plays almost any instrument you can imagine, and the eclectic arrangements on “The Drunken Dance of Modern Man in Love” are always surprising. “Little Love Affairs” is a lighthearted song about imaginary love played on celeste with backing vocals that sound like doo wop as arranged by Bach. “Gaslight Girl” is a folky guitar instrumental sprinkled with spooky theremin effects, while “The Love I Fake” sounds like a classic bar-room ballad from the ’40s, and veers from rock to ’60s spy movie twang to drunken French café jazz. Robley and his band Fear of Heights will be at Brainwash Café, 1122 Folsom St., San Francisco, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Call (415) 255-4866 or visit www.brainwash.com.
Zimbabwe’s Oliver Mtukudzi (Moo-too-kud-zee) is Zimbabwe’s top pop star, although his music isn’t “pop” in the American sense. In Zimbabwe pop and traditional music inform each other rhythmically and stylistically. His style is called “tsava,” which is related to South African jive. It’ll be familiar to anyone who loved Paul Simon’s “Graceland.” Mtukudzi’s latest, “Tsimba Itsoka” (“Heads Up”), is full of the propulsive grooves that have made him an international favorite. Percolating guitar lines, gently swinging saxophones, thumping bass lines and soulful female backing vocalists support Mtukudzi’s warm, honeyed tones on a dozen tunes brimming over with charm and good humor. Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits play at 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 26 to Oct. 28 at Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland. Call (510) 238-9200 or visit www.yoshis.com.
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The Fabulist and the Publisher
A Journalistic and Academic Fraud Exposed
by Michael Shermer
To Our Readers
Between 2016 and 2019 a writer named John Anthony Glynn, whose biography includes a Ph.D. in psychology and professorships of psychology at several universities, had four articles published in Skeptic and eSkeptic (the online edition of print Skeptic). While we edited and fact-checked his articles, we did not verify his biographical claims and we were duped. A number of red flags that emerged over the past few months led to an investigation that revealed Mr. Glynn faked his Ph.D. As the Publisher and Editor of Skeptic I should have been more alert to these red flags and I take full responsibility for the publication of these articles under the pretense of his unearned expertise. I apologize to our readers and promise that from now on we will be more vigilant in our fact-checking. A Ph.D. is not required to publish in Skeptic, but fabricating one is disqualifying. Further research revealed that Mr. Glynn represented himself as a Ph.D. psychologist to several academic institutions (academic fraud), and under those credentials he published over 40 articles in 15 different publication outlets in 2019 alone (journalistic fraud). The extent of this calculated, systematic, and repeated deception warrants publishing our findings, the details of which follow.
In 2016 Skeptic magazine published an article on “Guns and Games: The Relationship Between Violent Video Games and Gun Crimes in America” (Vol. 21, No. 1) by John Anthony Glynn, who identified himself as a Ph.D. psychologist and as a professor of psychology. After that initial publication he began emailing me regularly (120 times this past year), pitching stories on a variety of topics, including the evolutionary origins of humor, online gaming, cybercrime, masculinity, political correctness, social credits and privacy, dopamine, and suicide. In one email he clarified that he earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Hertfordshire in England. In another email he claimed “I am head of behavioral science at a medical school, XUSOM” (Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba, an island off the coast of Venezuela), on the pretense of inviting me to speak there. More recently, he told me that he was applying for a professorship of psychology at the American University of Bahrain, Manama, for which he asked me to be a reference. On April 13, 2019 he told me that he got the job. On April 25, however, I received an email that should have set off my skeptical alarms more than it did, in which he asked to borrow money after, he said, Xavier Medical School “is a fraud, pure and simple; it lacks knowledgeable faculty, basic facilities” and he was never paid, but that he would pay me back upon his new professorship at the American University of Bahrain. (Note: this article (archived version) from August 2018 says Xavier Medical School received its full accreditation, and this article (archive) from June 2019 says its new campus is under construction).
I declined to lend him money, but felt a twinge of empathy for him, so I kept the communication channels open. Perhaps I should have taken a cue from an August 20, 2019 email where he inquired if I had… “Any interest in another piece discussing the proliferation of experts who actually lack expertise?” In all, we published four articles by Mr. Glynn, two in print, two online:
“Guns and Games: The Relationship Between Violent Video Games and Gun Crimes in America” (print Skeptic, Vol. 21, No. 1)
“1984 in 2019: The New Privacy Threat from China’s Social Credit Surveillance System” (print Skeptic, Vol. 24, No. 2)
“Concept Creep and the Policing of Words” (online only, removed)
“Why People Die by Suicide” (online only, removed)
When he pitched the last article we published by him on suicide, Glynn assured me “As a psychologist, I would of course handle such a piece with care.”
Two of my former graduate students, and now professors, who also conduct research for Skeptic, became curious about Mr. Glynn’s credentials. They began by simply checking to see if Glynn was a professor of psychology at the American University of Bahrain (archive). Since the university wasn’t even open (it is supposed to open this Fall), that didn’t look promising, and his prior claimed professorship as the head of behavioral science at the Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba was, by his own admission, a bust.
After we could not locate any kind of faculty profile or curriculum vitae online with more information about his background, we next turned to Glynn’s claimed Ph.D. degree. In various biographies since at least 2013, John Anthony Glynn has claimed to hold a doctoral degree from the University of London, and a master’s and a doctoral degree from the University of Hertfordshire. We attempted to locate a thesis by him using publicly available online databases, but came up empty-handed. A staff member from EThOS, the United Kingdom’s theses service, confirmed that there is no record of a thesis by someone with his name from the United Kingdom. A representative from the University of London (Goldsmith) confirmed that no one by that name received a degree from them. A representative from the University of Hertfordshire confirmed that they also could not find any records of someone with his name. I asked Mr. Glynn about these claims. He replied (August 24, 2019):
I never ever said that I attended the University of London. I did say that Hertfordshire is located near the city of London. Maybe this got lost in translation. Regarding proof that I attended the University of Hertfordshire, please find the scan of my PhD and transcript attached.
Here are the documents Glynn sent me:
Download larger image in PDF format
I shared these documents with my associates and within an hour they sent a URL to a site (archive) that can produce that exact same diploma within minutes (for a price, of course, and apparently for any university of one’s choosing).
As a result, we then contacted multiple representatives at the University of Hertfordshire again, this time sharing the documents Mr. Glynn had provided. A representative from the Exams & Awards Office confirmed that these were fabricated documents:
This document is not a genuine degree certificate from the University of Hertfordshire and has not been issued by the University. The University of Hertfordshire has robust systems in place to register students and document their progress and study outcomes. Fraudulent certificates can easily be identified by the University and confirmed as such from our secure systems and processes.
Exams & Awards Office
Herts, AL10 9AB
Tel: 0044 (0)1707 281111
For more information go to the Exams & Awards Studynet page
I sent this letter to Glynn and asked “What is going on here?” He replied: “I am sorry, Michael. I never meant any harm. However, I’m no fraud.” I asked for further clarification: “Did you or did you not attend the University of Hertfordshire? Did you fake that diploma? Please give me the full story now of what is really happening.” Glynn then confessed:
Michael, I deceived you. But please know that I never plagiarized any essay. Also, although I have taught at university, I have never, ever practiced as a psychologist. Never! And I never will. I worked in Korea, but at a language school, not university.
This was followed by a plea to keep the matter private.
Someone who would lie to this extent could be lying about not plagiarizing his work, so we ran the four Skeptic articles through the Turnitin plagiarism program. The results were negative; that is, he does not appear to have plagiarized the articles we published. We did not check the articles published elsewhere. For many (although not all) of these 26 publications Mr. Glynn either directly or indirectly claimed to hold a doctorate degree:
Arts and Social Sciences Journal
Humor Times
I am Hip-hop Magazine
Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering
Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Last Word on Sports
MOOT (moot.ie)
Psych Central
Psychology Tomorrow
Spiked-Online
Standpoint Magazine
WhatCulture.com
The Young Folks
The most egregious of the trove was an article Mr. Glynn wrote for Standpoint (June 26, 2019) titled “Overrated: PhDs” (archive), in which, with (in hindsight) ironic mockery, he proclaims:
Is it worth pursuing a PhD? Sometimes, yes. If you wish to carve out a meaningful career in academia, a PhD is a must. However, if academia is not for you, think very carefully before signing up. After years of toil working towards a PhD in clinical psychology, I have been lucky enough to find a secure lecturing job.
Here is a sampling of articles from some of the publications, which will likely be taken down soon after this exposé is published. The number of feature-length articles he produced in such a short period of time is, frankly, unbelievable.
Spiked, July 22, 2019: “Why We Should Keep Hold of Cash” (archive)
PsychCentral, July 7, 2019: “The Perks of Being a Psychopath” (archive)
Ozy, July 5, 2019: “America Gains if the President is a Psychopath” (archive)
American Greatness, June 25, 2019: “CNN’s Cedibility Crisis” (archive)
Spectator Australia, June 21, 2019: “Why (almost) Everyone Loves Boris” (archive)
Frontpage Mag, June 18, 2019: “Fat-Shaming or Fact-Shaming?”
American Thinker, June 17, 2019: “Rethinking Hero Status: Was Martin Luther King, Jr. a Monster?” (archive)
American Thinker, July 21, 2019: “Have We Reached Peak Politicization?” (archive)
American Thinker, July 19, 2019: “Portland and the Evolution of Mob Rule” (archive)
American Thinker, July 14, 2019: “Medical Professionals and Malpractice: The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation” (archive)
American Thinker, July 8, 2019: “Antifa: Role Playing Cowards” (archive)
American Thinker, July 6, 2019: “The Evolution of Homo Censorious” (archive)
American Thinker, June 20, 2019: “Is Boris Johnson Unserious Enough to be the Next British Prime Minister?” (archive)
The Spectator, June 17, 2019: “Are LGBT People Really Under Attack in the UK?” (archive)
Moot, “Orwellian Omens: Surveillance States and Subjugation” (archive)
The American Spectator, May 15, 2019: “Facebook: The Law of Unintended Consequences” (archive)
Areo Magazine, April 28, 2019: “Why Donald Trump Will be Re-Elected” (archive)
Areo Magazine, February 27, 2019: “Universal Basic Income: A Universally Bad Idea” (archive)
Areo Magazine, February 15, 2019: “Fake Outrage and Online Shaming” (archive)
Areo Magazine, February 7, 2019: “The Threat to Academia: Language Games and Ideology.” (archive)
In conclusion, Mr. Glynn has repeatedly lied about having graduate degrees and it would be inaccurate to refer to him as a psychologist. Additionally, it appears to be the case that Mr. Glynn has used these fabricated documents to acquire academic positions outside of the United States. It would have been easy to quietly redact Mr. Glynn’s articles from Skeptic and leave it at that, given that he is not as prominent a writer as Stephen Glass or Jason Blair, who duped The New Republic and The New York Times (respectively) with fabricated stories. And although Glynn’s fraud is of a different nature than that of Glass and Blair, the extent of the journalistic deception and the seriousness of the credentialing swindle (especially the forged diploma and fraudulently-acquired faculty positions, which are truly horrendous), I ultimately decided it would be judicious to publish the results of our investigation at this point so other publications and academic institutions can be on the alert. Although Skeptic publishes many non-academic authors without graduate degrees, writing under the credentialing status of a Ph.D. is grossly unfair to all the people who labored to obtain their credentials legitimately, so this fraud is far from victimless. In addition to its threat to pollute the credence of Skeptic — and intellectual discourse more broadly — such acts undercut the integrity of journalism and academia in general because falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus — false in one thing, false in everything.
Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of the Science Salon Podcast, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. For 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, and The Moral Arc. His new book is Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality & Utopia. Follow @michaelshermer.
TAGS: academic fraud, ethical journalism, fraud, journalistic fraud
Martin McHugh says:
Bravo. A tough but necessary article to write. I applaud you for your frankness.
Judy Kaufman says:
Thank you for the article exposing him. He is a prolific writer who might not have needed to lie about his credentials to get published. But it is hard to have credibility when your identity is a fraud.
Notice the anti-PC, right-wing screed in all the titles of the articles. And of course, Quilette is on the list of sites where he pedaled his crap.
Everybody wants to get in on the angry frogmen money and be the latest best-selling writer in the intellectual douche web. Pity the rest of them aren’t such obvious frauds….
Gene Pinder says:
Applaud your candor and transparency, Dr. Shermer. Keep up the great work.
Jack Meyers says:
It takes guts to admit you got scammed, although when I read his supposed resume, it looked laughably dubious. Perhaps the better saying to end this piece would be ” Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me” Thank you for the retraction.
Teresa Erhart says:
Thank you for exposing yet another liar. This article should be shared with students of all ages around the world. As teachers and professors are always attempting to combat plagiarism and fraud, this is the best example of a human defrauding humans. Lesson to be learned: What goes around, comes around!
Well done, skeptic. Just looking at the list of all the articles he published would have been enough of a red flag. A psychologist writing about nutrition? And hip-hop?! Articles praising psychopaths. Anyone asking “Is Martin Luther King jr. a monster” is pretty much a giant walking red flag right there. So it’s CNN that has a “credibility crisis”? haha. I’m not familiar with most of those publications, but if they are in fact political, they won’t care ( or even believe what you’re saying) about credentials. Believers make up excuses for everything.
Millard J. Melnyk says:
Credentials are so beside the point of anything that matters. If the merit is there in the ideas and their expression, what do credentials matter? And if the merit is not there, again, what do they matter?
And if we can’t discern merit or its lack in ideas and their expression, but weigh credentials in to compensate, we’re just pseudo-skeptics.
Mr Melnyk, as Shermer pointed out, they frequently publish articles by non-academics. You are quite correct, it doesn’t matter if the writer has so-called credentials or not, as long as the article checks out. But if Skeptic publishes an article by someone with fake credentials, they are essentially publishing false information.
Frank Stagg says:
Kind of embarrassing for the “SKEPTIC” to publish FOUR articles by a fraud, isn’t it? I guess you should be a little more skeptical and do some background checking in the future. I don’t even think this was a hard one to figure out, obviously the University of Bahrain? Xavier University of Aruba? True skeptics would have smelled a rat immediately.
Tpaine says:
“One of the great commandments of science is, ‘Mistrust arguments from authority.’ … Too many such arguments have proved too painfully wrong.
mike mackay says:
I had assumed you checked out everyone’s credentials before you published them. My bad.
Bravo says:
I am prouder today of being a reader of this magazine and member because integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. Thank you !
As I read this article, I had just seen a video of a President not knowing how a sharpie was taken to an altered weather forecast. The contrast reminds me of the value this magazine nurtures. If science is the flame, then it needs a great handle. Thank you for asking the questions, and creating the conditions to discover what it takes to be a great handle.
Absolutely fascinating. Any more details of who he actually is would be interesting.
Robin Collins says:
I find a few of the comments reiterating the errors of Skeptic magazine for not catching the fraud to be a wee bit disingenuous, given Shermer’s article is effectively a mea culpa, and he promises to do better in the future. What more can be asked for, unless of course the goal is simply to damage Skeptic’s credibility further. For what purpose, one wonders?
First, kudos to the Skeptic’s Editors for their intellectual integrity & bravery! This sets apart this magazine from the rest.
Second, let’s hold back on criticizing the editorial staff of the Skeptic for not fully vetting this particular author. The staff, being human, is subject to all sorts of human shortcomings. After publishing the first article they probably didn’t feel the need to spend the time & energy to re-vet… and who knows why they didn’t fully vet him on the first article? Maybe they lacked time or were short-staffed? Have some compassion along with your skepticism. If the skeptic discovers their error, let us all applaud him/her.
However, when our fellow skeptics continue to make mistakes, we can point them out. [e.g. Most arguments against the existence of god seem to be mere products of the assumptions. Plus, rational arguments against god are as misguided as praying in a scientific conference for the community to accept your work.]
Brian Swinehart says:
In recent months I have reconsidered my subscription to the Skeptics Society after having read issues and articles that appeared to lean right-wing at a time when we can all be very skeptical about right-wing political content. I decided to not renew the subscription. After reading Michael Shermer’s correction and admission of error, I am reconsidering my reconsideration.
LindaRosa says:
I meant to add that this is a cautionary tale for us all. Thank you.
Phillip Carter says:
I commend your effort to expose this fraudster. It was a difficult article to produce but I applaud your integrity and that of Skeptic to highlight the issue. Well done.
It looks like Mr. Gynn took in the “Skeptical Inquirer,” as well. Did this magazine alert its readers, I wonder.
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:mP9JvByUESYJ:https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/authors/dr-john-anthony-glynn/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
sittingbytheriver says:
The last two articles that were published in eSkeptic I found interesting enough to forward to others. I agree with Melnyk. What matters is the quality of the writing, not the credentials of the author.
Maybe I missed it in your discussion of this but is the “John Glynn”, author of the article “Online Gaming-A Virtual Experiment in the Dark Side of Human Nature” in Skeptic, Vol 24, No.1, 2019 not the same person as John Anthony Glynn”? In your author bios “John Glynn” is listed as “a clinical psychologist from Cong, County Mayo, a small village situated in the west of Ireland”.
I’ve answered my own question. According to the bio in Skeptic, Vol 24, No. 2 2019, these are the same people and are listed with the same name. The first issue I found was the one I refer to in my previous comment.
Mark Wusinich says:
American Thinker has resolved this by simply removing all references to his PhD.
Dr Michael W Ecker says:
Many thoughts swirl here… First, what is or was Mr. Glynn’s motivation? I mean, surely not all these magazines pay money? Does Skeptic? I had the impression that it could not or at least did not.
Second, I would argue that Glynn’s output is most impressive. As others have pointed out, were it not for the fraudulent academic claim, one could admire the breadth of writing as well as the quantity. As one who sometimes fancies himself a bit of a polymath, I see no reason to think that working outside one’s main area in some way is disqualifying, suspicious, or even unbelievable. There are many multi-talented authors out there!
Third, notwithstanding what I just wrote, as I scanned the publication titles, I could not help but be struck by how many had titles suggestive of right-wing propaganda screeds. This seems to fly in the face of my implied praise.
Fourth, and unrelated… Michael (Dr. Shermer) – What happened to your writing gig at Sci Am? I always feel bad when a fellow writer suddenly finds a hole in his former income stream (particularly after it happened to me in the 1980s).
(Dr. Michael W. Ecker, Ph,D., remains an active mathematician, computer collector, and computerist. He retired from his position as Associate Professor of Mathematics at Penn State U’s Wilkes-Barre Campus July 2016 after a 45-year teaching career, and from his editorship of the 21-year-running Recreational & Educational Computing.)
Greg Stenstrom says:
Appears he was qualified to author “Perks of being a Psychopath,” and little else. It’s easy to be a “prolific” writer if you only have to pull thoughts and citations out of air, and easier still to be a populist by echoing the credos of whatever silo a target audience lives in. The true irony is the skeptic, wasn’t, making the well documented mea culpa, apropos, and appreciated.
Jet Wimp says:
A difficult and humiliating experience. But rest assured that scholarly fraud predates your experience by at least 2000 years, cf. the excellent book by the noted biblical scholar Bart Ehrman: Forged: Writing in the Name of God— Why the Bible’s Authors are Not Who We Think They Are.”
I taught for many years at a large well-known University in Philadelphia.
Our department received an application that excited us: a well-known computer scientist from Australia applied, submitting a stupendous resume. His letters of recommendation were exceptional, all from well known academics.
It turns out the the applicant had simply adopted the persona of the Australian. Of course, his letters of recommendation were glowing. Unfortunately, he overplayed his hand– some slip up whose details I can’t recall– and an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer exposed the fraud. Good for us. We undoubtedly would have hired him.
I’ve observed that the clever promoters of scams use a time-tested device to lure us in. In their approach they convince us that our discovery of them and their mission is an extraordinary event. There is always authentic cheese in the trap.
About credentials, I am ambivalent. I have them, but don’t mention them online. All my mail is addressed to “Mr.” I want my arguments to be accepted at face value.
I will this one time, though. Check me out if you wish.
Jet Foncannon,(nee Jet Wimp)
PhD, University of Edinburgh; DSc, University of Edinburgh.
Re: post no. 7 by Conrad: just congenially curious, who do you say is qualified to write about hip-hop, and on what basis?
Ken Farnsworth says:
to sittingbytheriver:
I agree that credentials in and of themselves aren’t that important. But, to claim them fraudulently implies a level of dishonesty that casts a cloud over everything else they do subsequently.
Simply be honest about your credentials, or lack of them, and everything will be fine.
I think we’re all omitting an even more serious concern here… Glynn didn’t just lie to journalistic outlets to make himself look more qualified–he used those “credentials” to fraudulently obtain academic positions where he was teaching students about topics he has no qualifications to teach!! Sharing your “opinion” is one thing, evaluating students’ command of a topic you also know nothing about, is another. He’s a con artist.
To sittingbytheriver: it is true that you can have excellent views on a topic without a credential, but it is a whole different thing to write about that topic as if you are professionally experienced with it. Please feel free to share, but don’t do so while claiming some special expertise. When talking about serious topics like “suicide,” what Glynn did (i.e., claim to be a clinical psychologist) is very dangerous, irresponsible, and dare I say, immoral.
I am proud of Skeptic for retracting his work! Shame on the outlets that don’t, they’re facilitating academic and intellectual fraud.
Dr. Strangelove says:
Dr. Shermer,
Had Mr. Glynn not lied from the start, would you publish his articles? If yes, then why remove them? Just put a note at the beginning of the articles that the author fabricated his academic credentials but the article passed editorial review.
If you want to punish Mr. Glynn, wouldn’t the shame be enough? Or you could sue him for fraud. Had Hitler published the theory of relativity, we would still teach it in universities but history would still judge him as a mass murderer.
@Filippo, of course anyone *can* write about hip-hop, but in the academic world, one tends to only publish papers in your specialty. I have a friend who is a uni psychology professor and he mostly publishes not only just psychology-oriented papers, but ones specific to his specialty (memory). There’s little time to do much else, and your professional reputation rests on it – “publish or perish,” as they say.
armando simon says:
More power to Shermer.
ANDREW BOSWELL says:
Wow. Glad he was exposed.
Skeptic42 says:
Can’t you just use a sharpie to fix this?
The problem isn’t mistakes being made, but in how you deal with, fix, and learn from them. Candor is always appreciated.
@Dr. Strangelove, it isn’t a matter of the weight of the PhD, or even its presence. He lied about his credentials. What else did he lie about? Lacking the credentials, does he even have the expertise to properly address the topics? Also, look at it this way, if the used car salesman hadn’t lied, would you have bought the car?
Why didn’t you use the baloney detector kit in him/her?
Henry Kalir says:
Dr Shermer is to be commended for his candor.
As others have already stated – one’s skepticism should be extended to just about everything.
A sad reflection on the state of things today, where you can only place “blind trust” at your own risk.
Beth Ayers says:
I wonder how many others he has asked for a “loan” – to me, this places him farther on the evil side of the line than his academic fraud. Seems to me that he needs to be investigated for the financial angle of his dishonesty as well as the academic side.
And kudos to Skeptic for publishing the details of the academic fraud: I hope the other journals involved are equally forthright, cutting off Glynn’s opportunities to keep perpetuating his scam.
Mary Goetsch says:
Craziness that someone fakes a PhD for “only” writing, which is a talent needing practice and affirmation, but not necessarily a higher degree. There is the polar opposite which also frustrates readers- the author using an assumed name; also, cases of overdoing fictionalizing of the plot in order to avoid all those imagined lawsuits (probably case of guilty conscience).
Robert Christ says:
I know someone who claims they got a phd in Business taking online courses. Now they call themselves a professor. Anybody who flaunts credentials they don’t have isn’t just stealing from the people who took the time and effort to get them. They are stealing from everyone.
Tom McIver says:
Michael, I too applaud your decision to go public with this. It is difficult, and courageous, for a “skeptic” to admit to being deceived by phony credentials, and to publicize rather than try to hide that fact. But many “skeptics” have been similarly deceived by frauds and charlatans, as we both know. Al Seckel, of course, who was once very prominent in the skeptic movement, comes to mind: for decades he claimed to be a Cornell graduate and Caltech PhD and “Research Fellow.” When I tried to expose his fraud and alert fellow skeptics, many of the leading skeptics of the time refused to believe me or my evidence of his phony credentials. He tried to insinuate himself into Skeptic Society when you and Pat were just getting it started, I believe, but you refused him entry, to your credit. Coincidentally, he is now in the news because of his close relations with Jeffrey Epstein (he apparently conned Epstein, after marrying Ghislaine’s sister).
Cathy Goldberg says:
Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone owns up like you did – with ferocity! I can think of a few political leaders in dire need of the same ethics and honesty.
Gary Henderson says:
One has to wonder how many other pseudonyms he has been writing under. This may be only the tip of the iceberg.
Robert Sheaffer says:
Was Michael Shermer the first person to notice, and report on, Glynn’s impostures? If so, that is a feather in his cap, considering all of the other publications he has defrauded. Including The Skeptical Inquirer.
Geoff Turner says:
@Frank Stagg, post #10. What makes you skeptical about a perfectly legitimate university…the University of Bahrain? Even the mentioned American University of Bahrain is a legitimate university as both are regulated by the Higher Education Council of the Government of Bahrain. Please do not denigrate legitimate institutions, and thus cast doubt on the credentials of hard working academics, with your ill-informed comments.
For the sake of transparency I am the Professor of Accounting and Finance at the American University of Bahrain.
This is another test.
tim hammett says:
Dear Mr. Glynn,
What on earth made you think it was a good idea to try to pull a fast one on a publication called the Skeptic?
Curtis H Kelly says:
Wow. Interesting. And what a wonderful article you wrote about discovering the fraud. It will help all of us.
But let me take a different tack here. While academic and science fraud is not excusable, the fact that you published much of his work, and we read it without complaint adds some credibility to his writing anyway. Could he be an autodidact?
It reminds me of the infamous learning pyramid. It is completely fictitious in origin but has been published and republished in hundreds of scientific papers. That in itself, gives a credence to it. That people like it so much shows there must be some truth to the notion, just not the scientific proof we tend to prefer.
Rustic Hanglefoot says:
I would hope that Skeptic does not get duped again. This nnterprise is one of the trusted ‘science police’ sites, and if this site is subject to being duped, then what’s left but to relegate Skeptic to the ranks of the Glass articles, where we we’re egged on by the drift of emotion rather than a search for fact. I love you, Shermer, but as of this red-faced admission, I’ve got one eye open (though the other eye’s still a devout reader).
What he unintentionally showed is how worthless most “expert” opinion by “doctors” of this and that “soft” science are, being no more worthwhile than views you hear at the local bar, or of a journalist who merely pretends to have such a PhD.
>>>> I love you, Shermer, but as of this red-faced admission, I’ve got one eye open (though the other eye’s still a devout reader).
Shermer would probably say you should do that anyway. Shermer and “Skeptic” magazine are not and never claimed to be gurus who know the absolute truth. They merely claim to do the best they can to find it.
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Child goes down after being hit by baseball, recieves baseball, recovers quickly
Written By Greg Garno
Catching a baseball at the park is one of those childhood highlights you never forget. But these days it's tougher than ever when you have to fight with others for it.
And this child is trying to show you, the fan, exactly how it's done.
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One young San Francisco Giants fan was hit in the leg by a bouncing baseball off the bat of Tyler Colvin Monday night. He recovered in the end when he received the baseball, but to get it, he drops like he's been hit by something bigger and harder than a baseball.
The best part, though, comes 1:10 into the clip when the young man points to his friend as if to say, "You know what it is."
And to top it off, he holds up the baseball in the end of the video, like Mufasa held Simba on the rock in The Lion King, for everyone to see he is victorious.
Well done, kid.
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Details emerge on Astros-Orioles failed Zach Britton deal
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Jeff Luhnow didn't have to do anything for the Astros to make the postseason in 2017. As it stands they have a 15-game lead in the American League West with a little more than 50 games remaining. Barring a major collapse, the Astros will make the playoffs.
But to win the pennant and advance to the World Series they could have used a little bit of help. They tried to get it. They tried and thought they had succeeded. But a failed deal with the Orioles for 2016 Cy Young finalist Zach Britton, and a second failed deal for an unnamed player, left them with Francisco Liriano and false promises.
Details have emerged on the failed deals and the consensus is pretty simple among insiders: the Astros got too attached to their prospects.
"The explanation for the Astros coming up empty is more about their longstanding stance on their top prospects, others insist," Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported. "They just weren’t willing to surrender their top prospects in some cases, rival execs said. 'The Astros had the (young) players to make a deal,' said one other rival GM. 'They have a good farm system.'"
Orioles closer Zach Britton sets AL record with latest save
Ken Rosenthal suggested the same thing: "The Astros’ failures at the deadline were not for lack of effort. But they made six to seven prospects off-limits in discussions for Britton and Padres left-hander Brad Hand, sources said."
So when the Astros thought they had a deal for Britton only to get it nixed after medicals were exchanged it begs the questions: If the Astros were trying to deal players with medical questions were they simply trying to pawn off players in an effort to outsmart their trade partners? Does that really qualify as trying to get a deal done?
Owner Jim Crane certainly wasn't happy about deals not getting done and one in particular that got nixed.
"We had a couple of other deals on the plate," he told ESPN 97.5 Radio in Houston. "They were agreed on in principle. Then medicals were exchanged and they got vetoed at the top."
The problem, though, is that multiple sources have said the deal for Britton with the Orioles never got to the top. This could have been in reference to another trade. So why again would Houston, knowing the Orioles were willing to trade Britton, not offer a good enough deal to get it brought to the owner of the team? If this was another deal why wouldn't they go all-in on a trade that could help them win a World Series?
The Astros didn't get help at the deadline beyond Liriano (who tossed 1/3 of an inning allowing a hit, a walk and a run in his debut Thursday), and it looks like they were trying a lot harder to outsmart teams than boost their World Series prospects.
Dallas Keuchel said to call the trade deadline a 'disappointment' was an understatement. After the reported details how the Astros approached the deadline, it's hard to argue with him.
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A Lunar Eclipse, Pluto, and the Assassination of Sunny Sheu
Does Pluto/Chiron's 'Primal Violence' Thrive in NYC?
Thanks to a concerned reader who took time to leave a comment on this blog, I have become aware of the case of Sunny Sheu who was murdered for investigating his own victimization by mortgage fraud in New York. Was the plutocratic, disenfranchising, oppressive, racist duo of Pluto/Chiron present at the scene of the crime?
Mr. Sheu was "kidnapped, intimidated, and threatened by two NYPD detectives at the Queens DA bureau", it is reported by DailyKos (June 23, 2011.)
Very soon Mr. Sheu was dead from blunt force trauma to the head (or, a 'seizure' or, a mysterious 'collapse') and several irregularities in statements by police and medical examiners, plus, conflicted autopsy results have muddied the water for those who wish to know the truth concerning what appears to be the assassination of Sunny Sheu. His determination for truth and justice took him uncomfortably close to the powers-that-be, by which I mean, whoever is now protected by Mr. Sheu's silence-by-murder.
Actually, Sheu's difficult ordeal (a fraudulent foreclosure on his own home bwo forged documents) began ten years ago. You'll find reports with fuller details at Naked Capitalism and at The Daily Bail where SO'W's concerned reader suggested I go to familiarize myself with the Sheu case (of which I was unaware until today.)
Follow the links to read details, view videos, and listen to audios of actual phone calls asking for information on the Cause of Death. You may also wish to view the brief video Mr. Sheu recorded about two months prior to his death. You see, the FBI had ignored his request for witness protection.
2010/2011: Double Eclipses Reveal, Lunar Eclipse Brings Death
This is another story being 'outed' by the rare double (June 1 and July 1) Solar Eclipses of 2011 - one in Gemini, sign of reporters, news, contracts, and commerce, and one in self-protective Cancer which contains flavors of real estate misfortunes (mortgage fraud and murder over it) and power struggles (keep quiet--or else!)
The June 1, 2011 Solar Eclipse @11Gem02 conjoined natal Pluto (planet of assassins, saboteurs, and spies) in the horoscope of Manhattan (Feb 12, 1653 noon LMT Manhattan NY; source: Maggie Hyde; n Pluto 12Gem06 Rx is rising.) Celeste Teal titles this eclipse: Something to Cry About and we know that there are many things in society which now fall under that title, aren't there?
One more is the murder of Sunny Sheu and the suspicious actions of Judge Joseph Golia whom Sheu had expected to help straighten out the mortgage fraud, not enshrine it by law.
Plus, Lunar Eclipses can be especially revealing with their unconscious (Moon) content coming to the surface under a Full Moon's rays. A Lunar Eclipse occurred between the two Solar Eclipses on June 15, 2011 @ 24Sag23 - directly upon Manhattan's natal 7th-house Neptune. And who are the Neptune/Pluto people, people? The resource plunderers of the *Generation of Materialism of the late 1880s...the Robber Barons, whose biological and ideological spawn bedevil us now.
Yet perhaps even more telling concerning the assassination of Sunny Sheu is another Neptune/Pluto indicator: organized crime. In New York City circa 2010/11? Say it isn't so, Mr. Bloomberg!
Now here's the thing: Sunny Sheu lost his life by sinister means on June 26, 2010, the day of the Lunar Eclipse @ 4Cap46--with the Moon conjunct power-mad Pluto, planet of The Underworld, assassination, murder, and great wealth. The first three are some of the ways in which the richer classes grasp and protect their wealth when bought-off judges, forged documents, or cyber-crimes are insufficient, or when dirty deeds must be covered up.
In the presence of the Moon and Pluto, a pair that 'encourages crime' (Munkasey), on June 26, 2010, was asteroid Siva (aka, Shiva), named after the creator-destroyer god. So if you're wondering where at this very moment Siva creeps in the Tropical Zodiac, I'll tell you: 4Cap12 Rx--still conjunct power-behind-the-throne Pluto.
Creepy. And there will be more uncoverings before 2011's end and on into 2012.
Well, now I must say, I hope one day you can R.I.P., Sunny Sheu. This post is dedicated to you and to all Americans who wish to rout out the corrupt and detestable operators and thieves who now bedevil and defraud the innocent.
We must also be careful and watch out for each other (not spy on one another as 'they' want) because wolves lie in wait.
Hope you'll check out the blog The Murder of Sunny Sheu by Mr. Sheu's friend, who is the writer of the original expose.
*The 'Generation of Materialism' horoscope of the Robber Barons is timed by the New Moon 8Tau14 of April 28, 1881 which manifested soon after a Saturn-Jupiter conjunction in gold-loving Taurus on April 18, 1881. In Astrology, Jupiter and Saturn are our 'societal planets' and their constrict v expand balancing act relates directly to financial cycles and money markets. Their last conjunction occurred on May 28, 2000 @ '23Tau': "A Jewelry Shop Filled with the Most Magnificent Gems."
Marc Edmund Jones' Sabian Symbols gives the negative expression of this degree as: "a greediness which betrays the soul with trifles."
And that's not all that greediness has betrayed since May 2000, as we've seen. The world is now just beyond the opposition phase of the 20-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle (2011 minus 2000 = 11 yrs = 10 + 1) and we're actually closer to an inconjunct (150 degr), an aspect of adjustment which now inspires and disjoints debt talks, default stand-offs, and theatrical walk-outs at the White House. In Mundane Astrology, the tradition is: Saturn = Democratic Party, Jupiter = Republican Party though of course, both planets appear in each party's natal charts.
Therefore we know that even the party-busting, self-imagined "masters of the universe" are completely subject to our Creator's natural laws although they wouldn't dream of having us realize such vulnerability. jc
Posted by Jude Cowell at 2:10 PM
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Thank you Jude.
Jude Cowell said...
Glad to do it. This is a very sad and disturbing case. jc
JUSTICE FOR SUNNY SHEU said...
Hello Jude,
I am the author of the original article about Sunny Sheu, and the friend who last saw Sunny alive and first saw him dead.
I really appreciate your astrological perspective. I don't know what the heck you're talking about, but my girlfriend says you're right on the money.
One issue I have with your article: there are no "conflicting autopsy reports" The only official report is from the Queens Medical Examiner: "Blunt force trauma to the head with skull fractures and brain injuries."
Any other assessment of Sunny's injuries were made by people with intent to deceive or ignorance of the facts.
BTW, I will be interviewed for three hours on the Power Hour radio program.
http://sunnysheu.blogspot.com/
Great, thanks! Will ck out your blog for Sunny Sheu.
You're right, that is a misstatement on my part - & I must've misunderstood one of the audios of the phone calls so thanks for clearing that up. Wasn't certain how to phrase what I was trying to say & I missed the mark.
See what you mean about deceitful - or ignorant (out of the loop) - people. As you know, a mix of truth With false is always most successful for those wishing to deceive.
Hope to keep up w this case and post more astro on it, if time permits. Do feel free to shout-out on yr articles or comment again, of course.
Best Regards to you both, jc
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Share of adults who have a FXNow subscription in the U.S. 2017
Published by Amy Watson, Sep 1, 2017
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Hubble Telescope Spies Strange 'Born-Again' Star After Epic Burn
The Stingray nebula, imaged by the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 in 1998. The nebula is 2,700 miles away and hosts a fast-evolving star at its core, increasing drastically in heat and now cooling again.
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A star's mysterious evolution recently came to light using the Hubble Space Telescope, which spotted the star cooling after a rapid temperature increase in the past. Th find is all the more extraordinary given that this sort of process usually exceeds a human lifetime, according to astronomers.
The researchers explained the process behind the rebirth of the star (called SAO 244567) in this new animation.
"SAO 244567 is one of the rare examples of a star that allows us to witness stellar evolution in real time," Nicole Reindl, a postdoctoral researcher from the University of Leicester in the U.K. who led the study, said in a statement. "Over only 20 years the star has doubled its temperature, and it was possible to watch the star ionizing its previously ejected envelope [of dust and gas], which is now known as the Stingray Nebula."
Astronomers have seen many changes in the star, which is 7,000 light-years from Earth, in the past 45 years. Between 1971 and 2002, they saw the surface temperature of the star increase by almost 72,000 degrees Fahrenheit (40,000 degrees Celsius). But the new observations with Hubble's cosmic origins spectrograph reveal that the star is cooling and expanding.
The Stingray nebula, imaged by the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 in 1998. The nebula is 2,700 miles away and hosts a fast-evolving star at its core, increasing drastically in heat and now cooling again. (Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA)
In 2014, Reindl's team proposed that SAO 244567 — whose low mass makes it hard to explain the rapid temperature fluctuations — may have just undergone a "helium-shell flash event," which happens when helium briefly ignites outside the heart, or core, of the star. Once the heating flash completes, SAO 244567 should regress in its evolution and cool. The new observations suggest this 2014 theory was correct, Reindl said in the same statement.
"The release of nuclear energy by the flash forces the already very compact star to expand back to giant dimensions — the born-again scenario," Reindl said.
She added that the team will need to refine their calculations to better explain SAO 244567's behavior, which can't be accounted for in current models of star evolution.
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Treasurer skips $215K in money owed
Portage County Executive Patty Dreier described the error as 'unacceptable.'
Treasurer skips $215K in money owed Portage County Executive Patty Dreier described the error as 'unacceptable.' Check out this story on stevenspointjournal.com: https://spjour.nl/1THRnpb
Sari Lesk, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 6:57 p.m. CT May 26, 2016
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STEVENS POINT - Portage County Treasurer Stephanie Stokes failed to pay more than $215,000 owed to county employees and vendors this month, according to county documents.
In a memo dated May 16, Portage County Executive Patty Dreier wrote to Stokes to inform her that a county employee's complaint about a delayed mileage-reimbursement check led to the discovery that Stokes had failed to release 153 deposits, totaling $215,575, to employees and vendors when they were due.
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"It was your responsibility to see to it that these transactions were processed properly and completely," Dreier wrote. "I note that last week, you made time to pen a letter to the editors of local newspapers touting your competence and skill. Yet, these transactions were not processed appropriately on Friday."
The memo states the issue was corrected by noon so that everyone would be paid the following day.
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Stokes oversees a department that has been the subject of multiple investigations since late 2015, although county officials have declined to comment on the reason for the probes or their findings. Portage County's district attorney asked that the state Department of Justice take over a police investigation to avoid a conflict of interest for his department. The state's special prosecutor is continuing the investigation, according to the Department of Justice. The state agency has turned down two open-records requests on the matter from USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
The county's Finance Committee also hired an attorney to investigate activity in the office, stating it would be the best way to maintain confidentiality and prevent information from leaking to the public.
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Dreier wrote in her memo to Stokes that it was unacceptable for people to go without money the county owes them. She said she was documenting the matter because of its seriousness, in a memo to County Board Chairman Phil Idsvoog, Deputy Treasurer Lisa Burant and the county's Finance Committee, which oversees the treasurer's office.
"To let things go without the Finance Committee being aware was not in my view in the best interest of the county," Dreier told USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin in an interview Thursday.
Stokes did not respond to requests for comment.
Sari Lesk: 715-345-2257 or sari.lesk@gannettwisconsin.com; on Twitter @Sari_Lesk.
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Baseball Topped 8-6, 18-1 (7 innings) at Redlands to Conclude California Trip
Southern Vt. (2-9) 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 6 8 2
Redlands (12-9) 0 0 0 2 2 2 1 1 X 8 11 5
Southern Vt. (0-0) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 1
Redlands (13-9, 2-10) 6 6 1 2 1 2 X 18 21 0
2B: Zack Stacey; Noah DuBois
2B: Christian Conci; Brendan Moore; Aaron Singh
3B: Jordan Babbitt
HR: Aaron Singh
2B: Christian Conci; Jordan Babbitt; Aaron Singh 2
3B: Kyle Kabeary; Joey Warner
REDLANDS, Calif. – The Southern Vermont College baseball team concluded its play in the California Invitational on Saturday with the Mountaineers getting edged 8-6 by the University of Redlands in the first game before falling 18-1 in a shortened, seven-inning contest.
SVC returns to New England and is scheduled to next visit Eastern Nazarene College on Wednesday for a 3 p.m. non-conference first pitch.
GAME 1: Redlands 8 – Southern Vermont 6
The Mountaineers jumped on top in the doubleheader's opener with a lone run in the first inning, but that slim upper hand was passed up in the fourth when the Bulldogs got two in the home half of the frame. Southern Vermont got one back in the next box to tie it at 2-2 before Redlands scored another pair in the fifth.
UR kept the twos coming in the sixth for a 6-2 lead, and the Bulldogs added a solo run in the seventh. The Mountaineers cut it to an 8-4 ballgame with a pair in the top of the eighth—only to see the hosts score once in the bottom to push it back to a five-run difference. Southern Vermont scored twice with two outs in the ninth, but it would not be enough to complete the comeback as Redlands finished off the win.
Sophomore center fielder Zack Stacey (Saratoga, N.Y.) was 2-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and a run batted in for SVC. Senior designated hitter Anthony Mercuri (Ridge, N.Y.) went 2-5 with an RBI while freshman second baseman Noah DuBois (Barrington, N.H.) knocked in a pair of runs by going 1-4 with a sacrifice fly.
Southern Vermont freshman left-hander Tyler Graham (Amsterdam, N.Y.) went five innings with the start—giving up four runs (two earned) on eight hits and four walks while suffering the loss (0-3).
GAME 2: Redlands 18 – Southern Vermont 1 (7 innings)
The Mountaineers tacked up a single run in the top of the first once again for an early lead in the second game of the day, but UR answered with six in the bottom of the box to pull ahead. The Bulldogs added another six in the second and scored at least one run in each of the next four trips to the plate to pull away and cause the game to be ended ahead of schedule.
Stacey capped his strong trip to the Golden State with a 2-2 showing as the sophomore extended his hitting streak to eight games, and he also scored a run. The Mountaineer center fielder went 11-27 (.407) while in California—adding four walks, seven RBI's, and eight runs scored.
SVC freshman infielder Cameron Clark (Fulton, N.Y.) was 2-4 in the backend of Saturday's twin bill, and classmate Nick Santoro (Syracuse, N.Y.), who was the DH for game two, batted in the lone Mountaineer run.
Southern Vermont senior right-hander Joshua Hay (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) was strapped with the loss (1-3) after tossing the first and conceding what proved to be the game-winning run.
– #LetsGoSVC –
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Southern Vermont College softball team was finally able to open up its 2017 campaign Saturday with a doubleheader at Eastern Mennonite University, but the Mountaineers fell 23-0 and then 23-2 in a pair of five-inning games at Gehman Field.
SVC (0-2) is slated to next visit Skidmore College on Thursday for a twin bill set to start at 3:30 p.m.
GAME 1: Eastern Mennonite 23 – Southern Vermont 0 (5 innings)
The hosting Royals tacked up five runs in the bottom of the first of game one and padded their lead with eight in the third. A 10-run bottom of the fourth sealed the deal as the run rule was invoked for the contest to end early.
SVC junior right-handed pitcher Shea Wilson (Mesa, Ariz.) was 1-1 from the batter's box and got on base a second time by taking a pitch to the body in the first. Freshman first baseman Carly Gillman (Stamford, Conn.) turned in a 1-2 showing at the plate in her first collegiate game.
Wilson went all four innings from the circle for the Mountaineers, striking out one in the loss (0-1).
SVC got on the board first in the backend of the doubleheader with a lone run during its opening at-bat, but the Royals answered in a big way as they put up eight in the home half of the inning. EMU then crossed the dish 13 times in the second before adding another two in the third. The Mountaineers got one back in the top of the fifth, but that would be it as Eastern Mennonite remained undefeated and took the sweep.
Southern Vermont sophomore shortstop Lizzy Bench (St. Petersburg, Fla.) went 2-3 with a run scored as junior righty Nicole Matthews (Pittstown, N.Y.) was 1-3 with an RBI. Freshman left fielder Sarah Billow (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) was also 1-3 with a run batted in, and freshman second baseman Brooke Gates (Pittsfield, Mass.) went 1-1 with a walk.
Matthews made the start on the rubber—striking out four Royal batters in the defeat (0-1).
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"Women Weave the Web" Writing Contest: Giving Women Equal Access to the Internet
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2014
Women Weave the Web Campaign:
How Can We Give Women Equal Access to the Internet? Enter the Writing Contest!
Program(s) Offered: Ideas
Program Level: Writing contest
Provider: World Pulse
Country to Write in: Online, Any country
200 million more men have access to the Internet than women. 41% of men worldwide are connected to the Internet, compared to 37% of women. Women worldwide are an estimated 21% less likely to own a mobile phone.
What will it take for all women across the globe to benefit from everything the Internet has to offer? If you want to make your voice heard on this important issue, participate in the WWW: Women Weave the Web Campaign!
World Pulse is honored to announce the inaugural Lynn Syms Prize, in partnership with sculptor and philanthropist Lynn Syms. In 2014, the prize will be awarded to an outstanding grassroots woman and visionary voice using digital tools to effect change and advance her community work.
To be eligible to win the US $20,000 prize and trip to New York City, you must submit a written journal entry to all three phases of World Pulse’s Women Weave the Web Campaign. But hurry, the first phase of the campaign ends on March 31st, 2014!
We all know that “WWW” refers to the World Wide Web or simply the web. But this year, World Pulse, a partner of Telecentre.org Foundation, is giving new meaning to WWW with the launch of their latest campaign called “WWW: Women Weave the Web“.
Join World Pulse in supporting women who are using the Internet to transform the world. From the streets of Nairobi to the plazas of Buenos Aires, women are logging on and sparking change. Now is the time to break down the digital divide. Participate in the campaign to make sure that every woman can access the tools that will empower her!
The campaign will crowdsource the wisdom of grassroots women leaders on issues related to digital inclusion and empowerment. Through the three phases of the campaign (Digital Access, Digital Literacy, Digital Empowerment), women and their allies around the world will speak out on challenges they have accessing the Internet, the solutions communities are developing, and the ways in which the Internet empowers them to create change on the ground.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
Anyone and everyone interested in supporting women’s empowered access to the Internet is welcome to participate!
World Pulse; AND
Women and women leaders worldwide; AND
Anybody interested in women rights and women affairs
By participating, you will be joining a global community of women speaking out on the importance of digital inclusion and empowerment for women. Your voice will be delivered to powerful decision makers such as government officials, leaders in the technology industry, and policy makers at international organizations. In addition to influencing global agendas, your submission to the campaign will open the door to incredible opportunities such as:
Being selected to represent World Pulse at influential international forums. This is your chance to meet key players and make your voice count!
Connecting and building relationships with grassroots women leaders around the world. Be part of a community of thousands of women speaking out on this issue!
Exploring and sharing resources for your work on our Campaign Resources page. Find support for your initiatives from funding to volunteers and supporters!
Getting your voice heard on a global scale! World Pulse will analyze and collate your stories to deliver recommendations to influencers and decision makers on a global scale.
Getting visibility and support for your work. Your story could be featured on our site, included in an e-magazine, or even published by well-known media outlets!
Winning incredible prizes to empower you and your work
World Pulse is engaging communities worldwide in 3 phases. This writing competition is part of the first phase i.e. the Digital Access phase.
WRITE IT! Write a story on your experiences and solutions to digital inclusion and empowerment for women.
MAP IT! Help us populate a map of women-friendly places to connect to the web; add your spot to our crowdmap.
SNAP IT! Upload a picture that speaks to the topic of women’s online access and inclusion.
WIN IT! Submit a story to the Women Weave the Web Campaign, and you’ll have the opportunity to win incredible prizes, including the $20,000 Lynn Syms Prize!
WEAVE IT! Read campaign submissions, comment on them, and build relationships with incredible women transforming their communities.
It is important to visit the official WWW campaign page (link to it is below) for complete details on how to fully participate in this campaign programme
The deadline for the this first phase of the campaign is 31 March, 2014
In early 2014, World Pulse launched its WWW: Women Weave the Web Campaign, aimed at crowdsourcing the wisdom of grassroots women leaders on issues related to digital inclusion and empowerment. The campaign will engage the community in three phases: Digital Access phase to find out about challenges women have accessing the Internet and the solutions you and your community are developing; the Digital Literacy phase, and subsequently the Digital Empowerment phase, both gathering your ideas on the tools you need to fully espouse the web, as well as how the Internet empowers you to create real and powerful change on the ground.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2014
Related: Women Scholarships for International Students
Filed Under: essay writing competition, inspirational, international, march, women
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Lifestyle / Travel
Dream holidays for TV addicts
by Reporter
November 22, 2013, 12:43 pm Updated: December 7, 2015, 10:29 pm
Places where Downton Abbey, Broadchurch and Only Fools among others are filmed are proving to be holiday hotspots.
It’s reckoned many of us take holidays in Britain to avoid missing our favourite TV shows and many of us spend our holidays getting much closer to them!
There’s a whole plethora of locations dotted around our islands where telly addicts can take a break while seeing just where those shows are made.
Many of us, of course, have headed to Manchester to walk those famous cobbled streets of Corrie, but it goes much further than that!
Downton Abbey, Midsomer Murders, Doc Martin, Broadchurch and Call The Midwife are just a handful of the much-loved shows now attracting a new kind of tourism.
As Doc Martin, Martin Clunes always gives the impression he’d be in too much of a hurry to stop for a chat, but lovely Port Isaac and its locals will give you a warmer welcome.
This is the North Cornwall beauty spot where the very popular series is filmed, and if ever a TV show was a great advert to entice tourists, it’s Doc Martin.
It’s been gracing our screens for almost a decade, with gorgeous Caroline Catz ensuring that even the men of the house will sit and watch every episode.
Sadly, you aren’t guaranteed to bump into her, either, although you never know your luck if you visit while they’re filming, as the actors have been known to hang around between shoots.
But Port Isaac itself is worth the visit the house used as the doc’s surgery is a private abode, though, with just the exterior used for filming, so don’t expect to get inside it.
At the foot of Roscarrock Hill, best viewed from the other side of the harbour, is the lovely waterside house that you may know better as Bert’s place.
The Old School Hotel and Restaurant, on Fore Street, was once the school but is now a hotel, while the car park adjacent to it is used as the school playground in the show.
Be warned. All the roads in Port Isaac are very narrow, so it might be best to park at the top of the hill and then wander down on foot. Or, if the tide is out, you could even park on the beach!
Things can get confusing for Doc Martin-loving tourists. The Golden Lion pub is also The Crab And Lobster, while the “chemist” is actually the Pride Of Place Fudge Shop.
Yes, you can see what we mean, so just remember what is real and what is Doc Martin!
If you adore Del and Rodney from Only Fools And Horses, you should head to Bristol, rather than the Big Smoke. Sure, many episodes of the smash hit were shot in the capital, but Bristol also became the backdrop for the series.
It was never filmed in Peckham, ironically, but they did make the show in London, until its popularity saw large crowds gather everywhere, making it impossible to continue filming there.
So they moved to Bristol, and Ipswich, and Brighton, and Hull, and just about everywhere in England!
Producer and director Ray Butt, who sadly passed away this summer, admitted: “You can set up a street market anywhere.
“All you need is a long run of walls and then put stalls out!”
Bristol North Baths, Gloucester Road, site of the Fools And Horses police station, the dating agency at 46 Old Market Street, they’re all here.
You may not hear many Cockney accents from men in sheepskin coats with gaudy medallions, but you’ll get a real sniff of your favourite TV series!
The wonderful scene The Weekly News featured recently, with Del and Rodney as Batman and Robin? Try the shopping centre at The Horsefair in Broadmead.
Then, just run lightly down Oxford Street, Nottingham Street and Hill Avenue, and you’ll be retracing the steps of Rodney, when he chased some yobs and got seriously out of puff.
Midsomer, of course, doesn’t exist but the Chilterns does and you can head almost anywhere in the Chilterns, and still be in Midsomer, if you see what we mean!
That’s because the classic show, which starred John Nettles until 2011 and now stars his “cousin”, is filmed all over this lovely part of the country.
Turville, Buckinghamshire, was seen in the episodes Murder On St Malley’s Day, Who Killed Cock Robin and The Straw Woman.
If you love Midsomer and head here for a break, you’ll feel right at home if the high rate of murders doesn’t put you off!!
The seaside resort of West Bay, Dorset, has seen a significant tourist boost, thanks to Broadchurch, starring former Doctor Who David Tennant and Olivia Colman.
The detective series was tailor-made for the jagged cliffs and dramatic coastline, and so is a nice, relaxing holiday!
“We’re really busy, which is connected to the popularity of the show,” says Tim Gibb, who manages the Watch House Cafe at the bottom of a cliff there.
Fans of the show will recognise his caf in many episodes, and the Methodist Church, which was used as the Sea Brigade Hall. The nearby Harbour Newsagents will ring a few bells, too.
Yes, you’ve seen them all before, and now you’re holidaying right beside them!
Hampshire’s Highclere Castle, also known as Downton Abbey, is pulling in new visitors by the thousand, and it really is magnificent.
Home to the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and their family since 1679, the exterior and interior are used for the amazingly- successful TV series, which has charmed America and the rest of the world as much as ourselves.
For every plummy, posh accent, you’ll also hear a broad Manhattan one on your visit to these parts!
Tourists who go for the TV connection will be delighted to find there’s much more to this place than Downton, with a fantastic new Egyptian Exhibition in the castle’s cellars.
Complete with a replica of Tutankhamun, a mummy, sarcophagus and other treasures, you may find yourself momentarily forgetting why you came in the first place.
Like hundreds of locations throughout our country, it’s another amazing holiday spot, with a very special telly connection.
l For more on these and all the best TV places, read The British Television Location Guide, by Steve Clark and Shoba Vazirani, published by Splendid Books at £9.99. Order from www.splendidbooks.co.uk or call 0845 625 3045
Parkinson wants match-winner Gooch to take his game to ‘another level’
Barton left with mixed emotions after Fleetwood twice battle back for draw
Cagney & Lacey stars Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly would love to join Downton cast
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UPM Metsä
Hesburger
Valopilkku
Loisto Mariner
Taking the Finnish taxi industry to the digital age
Finnish Taxi Federation
Mobile / Web / Back-end
Discover / Design / Development / Learn
One app. Thousands of taxis. Anytime, everywhere in Finland.
In 2014, The Finnish Taxi Owners Federation begun a large development project with us. The goal was ambitious: to update the taxi services in Finland to the new age.
The result of this project was Valopilkku, a nation-wide service that makes ordering a taxi with your smartphone easy and convenient.
The familiar taxi, smoother than ever
The app automatically searches for the location of the user's device. Thus, in most cases ordering a taxi is a matter of tapping one button.
The status of the order, as well as the location of the taxi is updated in real time. The user can also pre-order a car and leave a rating after the ride has ended.
Simple UI, complex back-end
There are a handful of taxi ordering centres in Finland, each with their unique system structure. Valopilkku seamlessly communicates with every one of them. Moreover, the back-end can reliably handle even the heaviest amounts of traffic.
Even though the back-end is complex, the user experience is extremely straightforward. No unnecessary menus or separate confirmation screens: just a delightfully simple UI that leaves no room for confusion.
Just ask them
From the get-go, the users were encouraged to share their experiences with the service in the social media and offer their views on how it should be developed further.
The message was that the development would not be done behind closed doors – only by listening to the end users would we be able to make the app reach its full potential.
Both the media coverage and user feedback has been enthusiastic. At the time of writing, over 2,5 million orders have been made with Valopilkku by some 250 000 users.
The average review score for the rides ordered with Valopilkku has stayed quite consistently at 4.5/5. Moreover, the reviews have proved to be a valuable source of information in improving not only the app itself, but the taxi services in general.
Jouni Mutanen
The Finnish Taxi Owners Federation
From the very beginning, I was in awe of Taiste's fresh and user-centered approach to designing Valopilkku's user interface. At the heart of the design process, there has been the end users and their hopes and needs concerning the taxi ride. The way Taiste implemented the apps and built the back-end were truly impressive. The customers have really liked the service and the number of downloads have been on a steady rise. We will definitely continue working with Taiste on the project.
Oscar Salonaho
Taiste
The co-operation between all parties has been excellent, and it has been really interesting to be a part of updating the Finnish taxi to the age of mobile. The app was built to very high quality standards. In addition, it integrates to many data sources and ordering systems. I'm eagerly awaiting for all the challenges and possibilities the future holds!
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Police Investigate 'Erratic' Primrose/SIS Bus Driver
By JODI WEINBERGER
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Central School District is waiting on law enforcement to release more details about a bus driver removed from his route during an afternoon run last week when students complained of his erratic driving.
Superintendent Dr. Raymond Blanch sent out an email to parents and faculty today, Tuesday, Dec. 17, about the incident that happened on a route from Primrose and Somers Intermediate School last week.
Additionally, Blanch said the district has been communicating with parents of that route through phone calls and emails.
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Without the results of a police investigation, however, the district has limited information. Here's what they know so far:
The driver was driving erratically and students were understandably upset.
The district's transportation director contacted the driver on the hand-held radio and told him to stop where he was. When the transportation director caught up with the driver, he claimed he had taken medicine for a cold.
While the transportation director was helping the students and supporting the parents who had arrived, the Royal Coach Terminal Manager transported the driver to the bus garage.
EMTs, and shortly thereafter a New York State Trooper arrived at the bus garage and the decision was made to transport the driver to the hospital.
The case has been assigned to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office and the district is awaiting news from them. It is the district's understanding that no arrest has been made.
A new driver has been assigned to Bus P, and the district said the new driver is a trusted Somers Central School District driver of five years and a volunteer firefighter in town.
"Since this is an ongoing police investigation, and no arrest has been made, we have no other information to share at this moment," Blanch said. "We do not yet know what the investigation will reveal. While law enforcement is examining the bus driver's actions, we are conducting a thorough review of how this situation was handled by the district and will share that analysis when our review is complete."
The district said it would provide more information to parents when police release details of their investigation.
District Evaluates Safety Procedures in Wake of DWI Bus Incident
By CAROL REIF
SOMERS, N.Y. - Parents have been struggling with feelings of anger, frustration ...
Somers Varsity Sports Roundup (1/7-1/13)
Athlete Spotlight: Matt Reimann, Somers Track
Girls Basketball: Healthy Tuskers in a Groove After Slow Start
By ROB DIANTONIO
SOMERS, N.Y. – After starting the season on a four-game losing streak while dealing with numerous injuries, Somers’ girls basketball team has rattled off three straight wins to improve to 4-5.
“In truth, not to make excuses, but many of the girls that are in the rotation were hurt throughout the month of November,” said Somers senior guard Dani DiCintio. “The team wasn’t healthy until after ...
SOMERS, N.Y. – After starting the season on a four-game losing streak while dealing with numerous ...
Students Awarded for Handling of Scary Bus Ride
SOMERS, N.Y. - A group of Somers youngsters are being praised for their behavior during a ride home from school that spurred DWI charges against the bus driver.
A group of the children and their parents met at Spins Hudson, an entertainment venue in Peekskill, on Sunday, Jan. 5.
After solemnly receiving certificates acknowledging their bravery, the kids went back to doing what kids do ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - A group of Somers youngsters are being praised for their behavior during a ride home ...
Athlete Spotlight: Joe Grippo, Somers Boys Basketball
SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers senior Joe Grippo is a starting guard and team captain on the boys basketball team. He was also a captain and key defender on the boys soccer team, which won the Section 1 Class A title in 2018 and was a section runner-up this past season.
How old were you when you started playing basketball and soccer and how did you get started in each sport?
I began playing soccer ...
SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers senior Joe Grippo is a starting guard and team captain on the boys basketball ...
Somers' Brian Luciano Breaks School Weight-Throw Record
By BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Somers High School sophomore Brian Luciano broke the school weight-throw record on Saturday, Dec. 21.
Luciano’s throw of 50 feet and 7.75 inches was good for second place in the “small varsity” division at the Energice Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational, held at Armory Track in New York City.
What does it mean to you to hold a school record?
It feels good to have a school ...
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Somers High School sophomore Brian Luciano broke the school weight-throw record on ...
State Reaches Settlement with NYSEG
Local officials are hailing a local utility’s acknowledgement that it didn’t adequately plan for the two nor’easters that blasted the region in March 2018, knocking out power to thousands.
They are also happy that the state has just announced a $10.5 million settlement—the largest of its kind—with New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric, both subsidiaries of AVANGRID ...
Local officials are hailing a local utility’s acknowledgement that it didn’t adequately plan for ...
County Stresses Importance of Census Count
Getting your numbers right really counts—especially when they determine how billions in federal dollars are parceled out to vital services such as public safety and health care.
That’s the message Norma Drummond hopes folks have internalized by the time the 2020 Census gets underway this month.
Mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the head count has been conducted every 10 years since ...
Getting your numbers right really counts—especially when they determine how billions in federal ...
Wrestling: Somers' Lupinacci, Gall Claim Tiles at D’Agnese Tournament
SOMERS, N.Y. – The Somers/North Salem wrestling team placed 10th overall and walked away with two individual champions when it hosted the 41st annual Eric D’Agnese Memorial Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4.
“Overall, we competed with a lot of heart,” said Somers/North Salem coach Ron DiSanto. “Having the home advantage at a tournament is a privilege that not all teams get to experience. Our guys ...
SOMERS, N.Y. – The Somers/North Salem wrestling team placed 10th overall and walked away with two ...
Hockey: BYSNS Sweep Mahopac
By MIKE SABINI
BREWSTER, N.Y. - The BYSNS completed a season sweep of league rival Mahopac on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Brewster Ice Arena.
Trailing 2-1 late in the second period, the BYSNS rallied for a thrilling 3-2 triumph against the Indians.
“The win against Mahopac was a great start to the new year,” said BYSNS’ Sava Makarenko.
BYSNS’ co-coach Joey Bonitatibus was pleased to see his squad come up ...
BREWSTER, N.Y. - The BYSNS completed a season sweep of league rival Mahopac on Friday, Jan. 3, at ...
Athlete Spotlight: Thomas Gall, Somers Wrestling
SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers senior Thomas Gall is a team captain and competes at 220/285 pounds for the varsity wrestling team.
How old were you when you started wrestling and how did you get started?
I started wrestling around sixth grade when my friend invited me to his club practice.
What are the team’s goals and your individual goals this season?
As a young team our main goal is to grow ...
SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers senior Thomas Gall is a team captain and competes at 220/285 pounds for the ...
DOT Asks for Feedback on 684/84 Traffic Study
By TOM BARTLEY
Controversial even before its first yard of concrete was poured a half-century ago, Interstate 684 today remains controversial as well as crowded and (in spots) crumbling.
After years of organized pressure from local government leaders and private citizens, the state is addressing (in spots) the crumbling pavement, and it has a plan to address other traffic woes in northern Westchester and ...
Controversial even before its first yard of concrete was poured a half-century ago, Interstate 684 ...
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Home Table Settings China Mending Vintage Porcelain
Mending Vintage Porcelain
By Elizabeth Knight • Photography by Mac Jamieson • Photo styling by Andrew Baseman
Italian explorer Marco Polo visited Kublai Khan’s summer palace at Cathay in A.D. 1275, but more than 2,000 years before his visit, Chinese potters had perfected vitrified stoneware, a ceramic that even unglazed could hold boiling liquids. Experimenting further (some say in an attempt to replicate jade), the Chinese developed what Polo called porcellana, after a lustrous Italian seashell. Polo’s writings about China’s exquisite ceramics ultimately reached a world that would forevermore call all good dinnerware china in tribute to the country that produced it. Next to tea, porcelain became China’s most important contribution to Europe. Some believe porcelain owes its very existence to tea. Porcelain does not taint the subtle taste and aroma of tea, a prime consideration when a culture’s aesthetics of preparing and serving food are as important as the food itself.
Only after the Dutch East India Company began importing Chinese tea to Europe in 1610 did porcelain become the fashion, however. Princes built special rooms to house white gold porcelain collections. Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, who turned his court city of Dresden into a virtual porcelain museum, once paid the price of 600 soldiers for two Chinese vases. Commoners, like English essayist Charles Lamb, who were fortunate enough to afford fine export china, protected their prized possessions. But with heavy use, spouts, handles, and finials on teapot lids frequently broke. In the 18th and 19th centuries, damaged goods were repaired rather than discarded, because they were so difficult to replace. Long before epoxy glue existed, an accomplished craftsman might replace a porcelain finial with one made of pewter or hallmarked silver. In more modest homes, wood or tin would have been employed.
Centuries ago, these sorts of practical repairs to household objects were unremarkable. These days, sophisticated collectors prize these mixed-media repairs. Called make-dos, they are valued as much for their unique appearance as their clever craftsmanship.
Collector Andrew Baseman, a New York City–based interior designer, owns the samples shown here and many more. The son of antiques dealers, Baseman was 18 years old when he saw his first make-do and fell in love with its one-of-a-kind Frankenstein appearance. He remains fascinated by the range of repairs and is mystified that some dealers are insulted when he asks for items that have early repairs. “They think I’m accusing them of selling damaged goods,” he explains. Sadly, some dealers even redo the make-dos to make flawless repairs for the mass market. “They just don’t get it,” says Baseman, whose favorite dotty pot sports an aluminum base, metal staples, and a mismatched wired-on lid.
So, the next time you spot an antique pot or platter that looks the worse for wear, don’t turn away. Celebrate the marks of its unique history.
To learn more about make-dos, contact Andrew Baseman Design, 131 Varick St., Suite 904, New York, NY 10013, 212-989-2940, andrewbaseman.com. Or visit Andrews blog: blog.andrewbaseman.com.
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Camera, Lens & Accessory Reviews
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'Maphead': Ken Jennings on the Weird World of Geography Wonks
Follow the Jeopardy! star as he gets shamed by a teenager at the National Geographic Bee and lost in the Library of Congress Map Division
Ken Jennings may be best-known as the record holder for the longest Jeopardy! winning streak in history (and one of the only two humans to ever face off against IBM's Watson supercomputer), but he's also an articulate and entertaining author. As a notorious lover of maps, I was instantly taken with his latest literary gem, Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks -- an affectionate and illuminating exploration of the charms and wonders of place. From neuroscience to pop culture to gender identity to religion, Jennings' geographic narrative interlaces nontrivial trivia with delightful personal anecdotes and, above all, a genuine love of maps as a visual sensemaking mechanism for the world.
If you never open a map until you're lost, you're missing out on all the fun.
From getting shamed by a teenager at the National Geographic Bee to getting almost-lost amidst the 4.5 million items held at the Library of Congress Map Division, Jennings looked far and wide to unravel the mystery of what makes maps sing to us.
There must be something innate about maps, about this one specific way of picturing our world and our relation to it, that charms us, calls to us, won't let us look anywhere else in the room if there's a map on the wall. I want to get to the bottom of what that is. I see it as a chance to explore one of the last remaining 'blank spaces' available to us amateur geographers and cartographers: the mystery of what makes our consuming map obsession tick. I will go there.
Whether you're a casual cartography ogler or a hardcore geography geek, Maphead will whisk you away into a wonderland that exists where two of the greatest horizons of the human condition, humor and curiosity, converge.
This post also appears on Brain Pickings.
Maria Popova is the editor of Brain Pickings. She writes for Wired UK and GOOD, and is an MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow.
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YELLOW SUBMARINE returns to cinemas across the UK, Ireland and the U.S. this summer
Yellow Submarine UK Cinema Trailer
Video of Yellow Submarine UK Cinema Trailer
TO CELEBRATE ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, THE BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE WILL BE RETURNING TO THE BIG SCREEN ON SUNDAY 8 JULY FOR A VERY SPECIAL CINEMA EVENT.
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BASED ON THE SONG BY JOHN LENNON & PAUL MCCARTNEY
FEATURING JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, GEORGE HARRISON AND RINGO STARR
DIRECTED BY GEORGE DUNNING
Picturehouse Entertainment are thrilled to announce the blues-banishing news that The Beatles’ legendary animated hit film YELLOW SUBMARINE is returning to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 8 July 2018.
An unmissable cinema event, this momentous big-screen revival will give generations of audiences the golden opportunity to revisit Pepperland for the 50th anniversary of the film’s original release.
The visionary feature film designed by the great art director Heinz Edelmann can now be experienced in glorious surround sound with the groundbreaking animation presented in stunningly-remastered 4k. Looking and sounding better than ever before, join John, Paul, George and Ringo on the technicolour adventure of a lifetime.
Illustrated with mind-bending moving images, YELLOW SUBMARINE tells the story of how The Beatles battle the music-hating Blue Meanies armed only with the power of love.
From Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds to Nowhere Man, and Eleanor Rigby to All You Need Is Love, YELLOW SUBMARINE features some of the most-loved songs from the greatest band the world has ever known.
An exuberant fusion of music, film and art, YELLOW SUBMARINE is a landmark cinematic experience that is as fun and vibrant as it was in 1968.
With tickets on sale from 17 April, get ready to set sail for the Sea of Green with the Fab Four once again. Go to the brand new Facebook page for updates and news about this exciting event: facebook.com/yellowsubmarinethefilm
Screening across the UK 8 July 2018
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Tickets on sale 17 April 2018
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‘One of the most perfect pieces of moving art ever made.’
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‘A garish, gorgeous example of pop art at its finest, Yellow Submarine’s reappearance should give a whole new generation a chance to discover the legends.’
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‘Yellow Submarine remains a masterpiece.’
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‘Not just a decent Beatle animated movie, but a brilliant one.’
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Have the DVD but looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. Now bring back Let It Be
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Creating a conducive learning environment
Tuesday May 21 2019
By Hellen Nachilongo
Developing an engaging, positive learning environment for students in schools is one of the most creative aspects of teaching. Typically, the focus is either on the physical learning environments (institutional) like lecture theaters, classrooms, or labs and other different technologies that are used to develop a learning environment.
Following this, Plan Tanzania, a humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights, in collaboration with the government through the Kisarawe district commissioner, have started creating conducive learning environment to primary and secondary school students to enable the increase of high pass marks.
Students at Palaka primary school have already started seeing light at the end of tunnel after the construction of ventilated toilets and changing rooms for girls.
Not only that, a process to construct an incinerator facility to dispose sanitary pads and other waste product is underway thanks to the initiative.
The school, which is about 100 kilometers from Kisarawe town center, was constructed in 1968.
Palaka headmaster Mr Innocent Emmanuel, said since the construction of ventilated toilets, students were no longer absconding classes and enrollment numbers have increased.
“Shortage of toilets at our school will now remain history following the constructed ventilated toilets for school girls,” he said.
He stressed that though boy’s toilets were still facing a challenge, he was optimistic that the challenge would come to an end because the community has come to realise the importance of education to their children.
Emmanuel noted that through the organisation, people have been sensitised and they’ve come up with community volunteers who work as a bridge between Plan and their respective communities.
Through the volunteers the community has so far bought some bags of cement to fabricate 300 blocks in order to construct ventilated toilets for boys that will deal with the problem of shortage of toilets.
District executive director Mr Mussa Juma said to improve education in Kisarawe they were also implementing a campaign dubbed “Tokomeza Zero” in order to reduce or to completely eliminate educational challenges faced in their area.
According to him, through the District Commissioner Ms Jokate Mwegelo, the government launched the program to increase performance of students by improving the concept of learning and conducive teaching environment.
The initiative has seen improved performance of students from 53 per cent in 2016 to 70 per cent in 2017. The intention is to provide quality education in order to achieve sustainable development which can be done by providing a friendly learning and appropriate teaching environment.
He stressed that despite several initiatives, the district still has a serious rate of dropout of female students due to some factors related to inadequate educational infrastructures such as lack of hostels in secondary school.
A Palaka student Rahma Ramadhan, 13, explained that before the toilets were constructed they only had six pit latrines which caused them to spend most of their time standing in long queues waiting to use the toilet.
Explaining on menstrual hygiene, she said most girls faced difficulty dealing with their menstrual circle because the environment of toilets was not conducive.
A community volunteer Ms Maimuna Surutan urged other stakeholders to support the government initiative because students still need good learning environment.
Plan International Region of Eastern and Southern Africa, sub regional director Mr Charles Businge said it was good to see the school improving from time to time despite the challenges.
“It is also good to see the community efforts. By working together we would become stronger in offering support to schools,” he said.
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Higher Ed Bubble Racial issues
University of San Francisco to host blacks-only student orientation
Michelle Fortunato - Franciscan University of Steubenville •August 15, 2017
Program will ‘address the specific needs’ of black students
The University of San Francisco this week is scheduled to host a segregated orientation dedicated to black students, a program that takes place in addition to its standard welcoming activities for all students.
The Black Student Orientation is slated for Aug. 18, the day prior to the university’s New Student Orientation.
The day-long event–billed as having been “designed by Black students, faculty, and staff to welcome new Black students to the USF Black Experience”–will “address the specific and particular needs of African American/Black students at USF,” according to the school’s website.
The program includes workshops such as “Community Building” and “Creating a 4 Year Plan.”
The College Fix reached out to Kim Harris, assistant director of orientation programs at the private, Catholic institution, to ask if the school provides any other ethnic-based orientation programs.
“Not that I know of,” Harris responded via e-mail. “But we do have a mostly first generation [orientation] program…This group is comprised mostly of students of color.”
Harris told The Fix that the Black Student Orientation is being run by Dr. Ja’Nina Garrett-Walker, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the university.
The Fix reached out repeatedly to Garrett-Walker for comment regarding the history of the Black Student Orientation, as well as for elaboration on the “specific and particular needs of African American/Black Students at USF.” Garrett-Walker did not respond.
Garrett-Walker has a history of activism at the University of San Francisco. In 2014, she implemented a campus-wide campaign called “Check Your Privilege,” designed to raise awareness of social inequality and privilege.
The campaign defined privilege as “unearned access to social power based on membership in a dominant social group.” Participants were encouraged to sport t-shirts that indicated the attributes that applied to them—with permanent markers, they could check off items such as White, Male, Christian, and Cisgender.
One poster associated with the campaign informed readers: “If you’re confident that the police exist to protect you, you have white male privilege,” while another claimed that the expectation of having holidays off of work denotes “Christian privilege.”
On Garrett-Walker’s website faculty profile, her research area is listed as “identity development for Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescents and emerging adults.”
Earlier this year, The College Fix reached out to the University of San Francisco for information regarding a “White Privilege Resource Guide” created by the university in the wake of Garrett-Walker’s privilege campaign. Following The Fix‘s inquiry, USF attempted to cover up the identity of the author of the guide.
MORE: Public university offers freshmen of color extra help to navigate college life
MORE: Public university hosts blacks-only student retreat – to promote inclusion
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AU politics
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Max Clifford in court over News of the World phone-hacking allegations
Publicist seeks disclosure of documents that he claims show paper's investigators intercepted messages on his mobile phone
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Fri 15 Jan 2010 13.03 EST First published on Fri 15 Jan 2010 13.03 EST
The News of the World is seeking to prevent the disclosure of documents that it is claimed show that many of its reporters "endemically" used illegal methods to obtain personal information, a court was told today.
The evidence is being sought by celebrity publicist Max Clifford, who has started legal action seeking to prove that News of the World investigators unlawfully intercepted messages left on his mobile phone.
Jeremy Reed, Clifford's barrister, told Mr Justice Norris in the high court that, according to a witness statement from an information commissioner investigator, unlawful requests from newspaper reporters to obtain information about "high-profile" individuals and their associates was "endemic".
The case follows the Guardian's revelation that Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire secretly paid £1m in damages to Gordon Taylor, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association, and two other figures from the PFA to settle legal actions that threatened to expose evidence of Murdoch journalists using private investigators to illegally hack into their mobile phone records.
Clifford, like Taylor, was one of five individuals named in the charges against Glenn Mulcaire, a private investigator used by the tabloid who was jailed with the paper's royal reporter, Clive Goodman, in 2007.
Clifford has made an application to see documents concerning News of the World reporters from the information commissioner, the watchdog responsible for protecting the public's privacy.
The commissoner seized paperwork from Steve Whittamore, a private investigator who has been convicted of illegally accessing official and commercial databases. Whittamore had cultivated sources who extracted information from police computers, British Telecom, the DVLA, the Inland Revenue and others.
The paperwork shows that there were a total of 13,343 requests from 305 journalists including 27 journalists from the News of the World who paid Whittamore to obtain personal data. One NoW reporter made 130 requests, and another 118.
The information commissioner is prepared to release this paperwork to Clifford as he believes that the employment of illegal methods by the News of the World and other newspapers was widespread.
Today, the News of the World said: "This legal issue is coming up for hearing shortly. We are therefore unwilling to comment in any detail, other than to say that the relevant report from the information commissioner was published in 2006 and it referred to matters arising in 2002–2003."
"For the record, the information commissioner's report has nothing to do with voicemail accessing."
It is understood that the News of the World will argue that the records obtained by the information commissioner are irrelevant and therefore should be kept under wraps.
A court ordered the release of documents from the information commissioner when Taylor sued. The Murdoch papers later paid him £700,000 in a confidential out-of-court settlement.
Mulcaire admitted hacking into the phones of five targets including Lib Democrat MP Simon Hughes, model Elle Macpherson and football agent Sky Andrew.
Last year, Clifford said he had been told by the police more than two years ago that his phone had been hacked. He told the Guardian: "I believed that this was a one-off, just two lads overstepping the mark. I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Now it is increasingly worrying that there could be an awful lot more.
"I want to know which journalists were involved, in case I'm still dealing with them.
"I have a lot of clients phoning me all the time with confidential information. A lot of them have been in touch, worried, looking for me to get to the bottom of it all."
He added that he had fallen out with the News of World some years ago and no longer passed stories to the paper.
Mr Justice Norris adjourned the action until next month.
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The Cambridge Analytica Files
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Facebook gave data about 57bn friendships to academic
Volume of data suggests trusted partnership with Aleksandr Kogan, says analyst
Julia Carrie Wong and Paul Lewis in San Francisco
Thu 22 Mar 2018 10.56 EDT Last modified on Sat 26 Jan 2019 02.57 EST
Aleksandr Kogan has accused Facebook of using him as a scapegoat. Composite: Guardian Design Team
Before Facebook suspended Aleksandr Kogan from its platform for the data harvesting “scam” at the centre of the unfolding Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social media company enjoyed a close enough relationship with the researcher that it provided him with an anonymised, aggregate dataset of 57bn Facebook friendships.
Facebook provided the dataset of “every friendship formed in 2011 in every country in the world at the national aggregate level” to Kogan’s University of Cambridge laboratory for a study on international friendships published in Personality and Individual Differences in 2015. Two Facebook employees were named as co-authors of the study, alongside researchers from Cambridge, Harvard and the University of California, Berkeley. Kogan was publishing under the name Aleksandr Spectre at the time.
A University of Cambridge press release on the study’s publication noted that the paper was “the first output of ongoing research collaborations between Spectre’s lab in Cambridge and Facebook”. Facebook did not respond to queries about whether any other collaborations occurred.
“The sheer volume of the 57bn friend pairs implies a pre-existing relationship,” said Jonathan Albright, research director at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University. “It’s not common for Facebook to share that kind of data. It suggests a trusted partnership between Aleksandr Kogan/Spectre and Facebook.”
Facebook downplayed the significance of the dataset, which it said was shared with Kogan in 2013. “The data that was shared was literally numbers – numbers of how many friendships were made between pairs of countries – ie x number of friendships made between the US and UK,” Facebook spokeswoman Christine Chen said by email. “There was no personally identifiable information included in this data.”
Facebook’s relationship with Kogan has since soured.
“We ended our working relationship with Kogan altogether after we learned that he violated Facebook’s terms of service for his unrelated work as a Facebook app developer,” Chen said. Facebook has said that it learned of Kogan’s misuse of the data in December 2015, when the Guardian first reported that the data had been obtained by Cambridge Analytica.
“We started to take steps to end the relationship right after the Guardian report, and after investigation we ended the relationship soon after, in 2016,” Chen said.
On Friday 16 March, in anticipation of the Observer’s reporting that Kogan had improperly harvested and shared the data of more than 50 million Americans, Facebook suspended Kogan from the platform, issued a statement saying that he “lied” to the company, and characterised his activities as “a scam – and a fraud”.
On Tuesday, Facebook went further, saying in a statement: “The entire company is outraged we were deceived.” And on Wednesday, in his first public statement on the scandal, its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, called Kogan’s actions a “breach of trust”.
But Facebook has not explained how it came to have such a close relationship with Kogan that it was co-authoring research papers with him, nor why it took until this week – more than two years after the Guardian initially reported on Kogan’s data harvesting activities – for it to inform the users whose personal information was improperly shared.
And Kogan has offered a defence of his actions in an interview with the BBC and an email to his Cambridge colleagues obtained by the Guardian. “My view is that I’m being basically used as a scapegoat by both Facebook and Cambridge Analytica,” Kogan said on Radio 4 on Wednesday.
The data collection that resulted in Kogan’s suspension by Facebook was undertaken by Global Science Research (GSR), a company he founded in May 2014 with another Cambridge researcher, Joseph Chancellor. Chancellor is currently employed by Facebook.
Between June and August of that year, GSR paid approximately 270,000 individuals to use a Facebook questionnaire app that harvested data from their own Facebook profiles, as well as from their friends, resulting in a dataset of more than 50 million users. The data was subsequently given to Cambridge Analytica, in what Facebook has said was a violation of Kogan’s agreement to use the data solely for academic purposes.
In his email to colleagues at Cambridge, Kogan said that he had created the Facebook app in 2013 for academic purposes, and used it for “a number of studies”. After he founded GSR, Kogan wrote, he transferred the app to the company and changed its name, logo, description, and terms and conditions. CNN first reported on the Cambridge email. Kogan did not respond to the Guardian’s request for comment on this article.
“We made clear the app was for commercial use – we never mentioned academic research nor the University of Cambridge,” Kogan wrote. “We clearly stated that the users were granting us the right to use the data in broad scope, including selling and licensing the data. These changes were all made on the Facebook app platform and thus they had full ability to review the nature of the app and raise issues. Facebook at no point raised any concerns at all about any of these changes.”
Kogan is not alone in criticising Facebook’s apparent efforts to place the blame on him.
“In my view, it’s Facebook that did most of the sharing,” said Albright, who questioned why Facebook created a system for third parties to access so much personal information in the first place. That system “was designed to share their users’ data in meaningful ways in exchange for stock value”, he added.
Whistleblower Christopher Wylie told the Observer that Facebook was aware of the volume of data being pulled by Kogan’s app. “Their security protocols were triggered because Kogan’s apps were pulling this enormous amount of data, but apparently Kogan told them it was for academic use,” Wylie said. “So they were like: ‘Fine.’”
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In the Cambridge email, Kogan characterised this claim as a “fabrication”, writing: “There was no exchange with Facebook about it, and ... we never claimed during the project that it was for academic research. In fact, we did our absolute best not to have the project have any entanglements with the university.”
The collaboration between Kogan and Facebook researchers which resulted in the report published in 2015 also used data harvested by a Facebook app. The study analysed two datasets, the anonymous macro-level national set of 57bn friend pairs provided by Facebook and a smaller dataset collected by the Cambridge academics.
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For the smaller dataset, the research team used the same method of paying people to use a Facebook app that harvested data about the individuals and their friends. Facebook was not involved in this part of the study. The study notes that the users signed a consent form about the research and that “no deception was used”.
The paper was published in late August 2015. In September 2015, Chancellor left GSR, according to company records. In November 2015, Chancellor was hired to work at Facebook as a user experience researcher.
Neither Facebook nor Chancellor has responded to numerous queries about his knowledge of Kogan’s and GSR’s activities.
The Observer is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, founded in 1791. It is published by Guardian News & Media and is editorially independent.
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Leo: Some people told me to shut up and keep my head down
The Fine Gael national conference has been talking crime and the economic recovery this morning.
By Hugh O'Connell Saturday 21 Feb 2015, 3:05 PM
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Leo Varadkar addressing delegates this morning. Source: Hugh O'Connell/TheJournal.ie
HEALTH MINISTER LEO Varadkar has said some people have told him to stop being honest in what he says about the state of the health service.
Addressing delegates on day two of the Fine Gael national conference, the Fine Gael TD said some people told him his job was impossible and he should steer clear of his infamous straight-talking style.
In his pre-prepared remarks, Varadkar stated: “Some people told me that the job was impossible, and that I had to stop being so honest in what I said, or I might alienate my own party members. That I should shut up and keep my head down.”
As delegates gathered in Castlebar, Fine Gael took aim at the economic policies of the opposition and talked-up its own achievements in government.
In a televised session on ‘securing the recovery’, the Fine Gael MEP and former junior minister, Brian Hayes referred to the “Gerry Adams formula” and sarcastically described the Sinn Féin leader as “that great economic guru from West Belfast”.
Later, Varadkar said that Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin were now even holding joint press conferences on the Leinster House plinth.
Leo having a serious cut off Adams: "Ireland does not need another Taoiseach who gets dig-outs from his friends when he skips the country."
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“In Fianna Fáil and Sinn Fein we have two very damaged parties: one which undermined the country through sheer incompetence, and another which undermined the country deliberately and by design. Neither can be trusted.” he said.
A small protest of around 170 people gathered outside the Royal Theatre at around lunchtime.
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Dublin South-Central TD Catherine Byrne received warm applause for her call to ”take back our flag” from those using it in recent protests against water charges and other issues.
It was a view echoed by the Arts Minister Heather Humphreys who told delegates in a session on the 1916 commemorations: ”Some have used our flag to portray a different message – it’s time to reclaim our flag.”
Finance Minister Michael Noonan, who returned from the Greek negotiations in Brussels late last night, received a standing ovation from delegates.
He signalled that there would be further tax cuts in the next Budget, particularly in the area of universal social charge, saying that the government hoped to take 90,000 further people out of the tax in the next Budget.
He pledged to further reduce the taxation burden if Fine Gael is re-elected.
Michael Noonan on the recovery: "Another term in office and we can clinch it." #fgnc15
Everyone listening intently to Michael Noonan right now #fgnc15 pic.twitter.com/rZrnLNyFyw
Asked if he would like to stay on as Minister for Finance beyond the next election, the Limerick TD said “the Taoiseach will have to be consulted”.
Several speakers warned of the consequences of electing a Sinn Féin government or returning Fianna Fáil to power after the next election.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton claimed that Sinn Féin is proposing to add €5 billion in extra taxes over and above the measures that the coalition “has had to bring in”.
“That means €3,000 in extra taxes per family, killing jobs and economic growth,” Bruton said in his speech.
Simon Harris tells “my friends” at #fgnc15: “Rhetoric won’t feed families, it won’t pay mortgages, it won’t create jobs."
Junior finance minister Simon Harris used a car analogy to say that the voters should not hand back control of the country to Fianna Fáil.
“This government is like mechanics. We’ve fixed the Irish car, we’ve taken it out of the ditch, we’ve put it on the road,” he explained.
“Now we’re ready for the next part of the journey. The last thing we can afford is to give the car back to the people who crashed it.”
The conference heard that Ireland has one of the highest rates of child benefit in the world with several speakers reinforcing the belief that work must always pay.
Brian Hayes: "We beat ourselves up in this country all the time. We’re a great country.” #fgnc15
In an earlier session, the justice minister minister said she wants gardaí out on the streets in a bid to crackdown on crime, describing it as “the enemy of every family, every neighbourhood, every business”.
In her speech to delegates in the Royal Theatre, Frances Fitzgerald also announced that she was considering the establishment of a Criminal Justice Inspectorate.
The new body would incorporate the Garda Inspectorate, the Inspector of Prisons and the Probation Service and would be modelled on a similar service in Northern Ireland.
Frances Fitzgerald: "If there is one thing Fine Gael has always stood for it’s law and order.” #fgnc15
In a tough-talking speech, Fitzgerald said that Fine Gael was “determined to face down crime and criminals”.
She said that people wanted gardaí out on the streets and not paper pushing or desk-bound.
“I’ve sent a clear, simple message to An Garda Síochána: get the Gardaí out from behind their desks. Get them onto the streets, where we can see them. And – just as important – where the criminals can see them,” she said.
Senator Martin Conway: "Up until recently you couldn’t email a garda station to make a complaint.” #fgnc15
The Dublin Mid-West TD said that she would publish Criminal Justice Terrorist Offences Bill close to Easter.
Fitzgerald also announced that she would bring proposals to government within the next month to reform the law on bail and said she’s considering changing sentencing law so that repeat offenders serve consecutive sentences.
During a debate session entitled ‘Crackdown on Crime’, delegates heard that the recently re-opened Templemore Garda training college would never be closed again under Fine Gael.
Follow @oconnellhugh and @TJ_Politics for coverage of the Fine Gael national conference in Castlebar this weekend.
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Verve credit union plans to buy South Central Bank in Chicago Verve, a Credit Union plans to buy South Central Bank in Chicago. It has branches in the Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Neenah, Appleton and Manitowoc areas. Check out this story on thenorthwestern.com: https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/money/2019/06/18/oshkoshs-verve-credit-union-plans-buy-south-central-bank-chicago/1486379001/
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Verve, a Credit Union announced plans Tuesday to buy South Central Bank in Chicago. (Photo: File/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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Home Andalucia Australian makes 10,000-mile trek to meet long lost Spanish family thanks to...
Australian makes 10,000-mile trek to meet long lost Spanish family thanks to Olive Press appeal
REUNION: Robert and wife (bottom centre) and cousins
AN Australian has praised the Gibraltar Olive Press after he was reunited with his long lost Gibraltar family.
Robert Gascoigne, 80, has been meeting ‘literally dozens’ of estranged relatives on the Rock after a tragic event separated them more than 50 years ago.
“It has been absolutely fantastic,” the former chemist insisted, “and it’s all down to you guys, your paper did this and I can’t thank you enough. It’s phenomenal.”
LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert’s sister Maria, auntie Maria, his mother and Robert as a youngster
The reunion came about after we ran a front page appeal in June for Gascoigne the son of a Gibraltar soldier, who emigrated to Australia in 1938.
Just two days later, local Pepe Pallas, 71, saw the appeal and recognised his mother-in-law – Gascoigne’s auntie – in one of the pictures.
He immediately contacted the paper and we were able to put the pair in touch, and they arranged a meet up.
“We’ve been to the top of the Rock and seen the monkeys and have met so many relatives,” said Gascoigne, who made the 10,000-mile trip with his wife.
LADS: Robert (middle) and Spanish cousins
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Irish ISPs rally against record label anti-piracy threat
Three strikes rule? Pshaw
By Austin Modine 17 Mar 2009 at 22:46
A coalition of Irish ISPs has rebuffed the music industry's attempts to force a "three strikes" disconnection policy on all of Ireland's major internet providers.
The ISP group sent an open letter to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) on Friday, calling recent legal threats against them "spurious," stating they won't ignore established privacy law to aide the music industry's campaign against illegal music swappers.
In late February, IRMA sent letters to Ireland's internet service providers (and unrelated internet firms) demanding they implement a French-style "three strikes" rule and universally block websites the music industry claims give illegal access to copyrighted music like The Pirate Bay.
IRMA represents the "big four" labels: EMI, Sony-BMG, Universal, and Warner.
The letters warned that Eircom, Ireland's largest internet provider, had already agreed to its demands as part of an out of lawsuit settlement deal. Eircom also agreed not to oppose any court action taken by the labels in the future.
After weeks of silence on the issue, the Internet Service Providers in Ireland (ISPAI) released a statement of position saying they're under no legal obligation to follow IRMA's orders.
Privacy of user communications is protected in European and Irish legislation. ISPs can not be expected to ignore these merely because it does not suit another private party. To do so would breach the privacy of our users as well as having serious implications for the continued location of international e-business in this country and the jobs these generate.
According to ISPAI's website the org's members include BT Ireland, O2, Verizon Ireland, Vodafone, Clearwire, Google Ireland, UPC Ireland, and...Eircom. The letter states the ISPAI board of directors and general manager consulted with its members, who voted on a majority basis to approve the position statement.
ISPAI's letter says its members have never condoned the use of their internet services for theft of copyrighted material and will continue to operate "within the existing legal framework" to take actions where appropriate.
The group also adds this barb:
ISPAI is disappointed that the great potential of the internet, to provide opportunities to connect with users in new ways and develop new business models, is being missed by the music recording industry. The Internet has revolutionised countless other services where consumers have benefited from any-time accessibility, wider choice and reduced prices.
A full copy of the letter is available here (PDF). ®
Wait a minute, we're supposed to haggle! ISPs want folk to bargain over broadband
11?!! This cost me 12! Do you want to ruin me?!
Brit ISPs pinky-promise not to overcharge loyal broadband customers
Guys, just pick up the phone and change!
UK ISPs must block access to Nintendo Switch piracy sites, High Court rules
Ahoy me maties, now we must find another mast to climb
Europol wipes out 30,000+ piracy sites, three suspects cuffed to walk the legal plank
Aw man, I was still downl...err.. great work everyone!
British ISPs throw in the towel, give up sending out toothless copyright infringement warnings
What a waste of time and money that was
How to fix the global slowdown in broadband rollout: Redefine what broadband means
From now until 2025, let's call it 'meaningful universal connectivity'
Wow, talk about a Maine-wave: US state says ISPs need permission to flog netizens' personal data
What a radical idea
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Hearing Postponed for White Man Accused of Hate Crime in Fatal Stabbing of Richard Collins III on University of Maryland Campus
Dara Sharif
Filed to:Richard Collins III
Mourners pay their respect during a funeral service for Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, on May 26, 2017, in Upper Marlboro, Md.
Photo: Mark Wilson (Getty)
The quest for justice for Richard Collins III, the Bowie State University student fatally stabbed two years ago on the campus of the University of Maryland in what prosecutors say was a hate crime, was delayed when a judge postponed a hearing Thursday on whether evidence of the suspect’s membership in a racist Facebook group should be admitted.
Defense attorneys representing Sean Urbanski appeared in Maryland’s Prince George’s County Circuit Court Thursday to fight prosecutors’ desire to present evidence that Urbanski belonged to a Facebook group called “Alt-Reich Nation,” the Associated Press reports.
But the judge postponed the pretrial hearing until next week because Urbanski wasn’t brought to court from jail on time.
Urbanski, now 24, is accused of walking up to Collins May 20, 2017, and stabbing him as Collins waited with friends for a ride at a bus stop on the University of Maryland campus.
Collins, 23, who was about to graduate from Bowie State and had recently been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, died.
Prosecutors charge Urbanski targeted Collins because he was the only African American in the group. They want to present as evidence of his racial hatred texts and images from his phone and social media, including membership in the now-deleted Facebook group Alt-Reich Nation.
“The recovered data” proves that “the Defendant purposefully chose to stab Mr. Collins, over anyone else at the bus stop that night, because Mr. Collins is an African American,” prosecutors wrote in court filings, the Washington Post reports.
Conversely, Urbanski’s attorneys have argued the content is “particularly offensive, extremely prejudicial, highly inflammatory, irrelevant and not otherwise admissible.”
The rescheduled hearing on whether the evidence can be admitted is set for June 5.
Will Justice Be Served? White University of Maryland Student Will Now Face Hate Crime Charge in Fatal Stabbing of Richard Collins III
No Hate Crime Charges Against White University of Md. Student Accused of Killing Black Bowie State Student
How a Local DC News Station Normalized Hate and Murder With a Single Tweet
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Tiffany Haddish Upcoming films: Nobody's Fool, Night School & The Oath
By socialgurl 10:13 AM Movie, Netflix
It feels like Tiffany Haddish has recently burst on the scene, causing all sorts of outrageous laughter. While she's actually been doing...
It feels like Tiffany Haddish has recently burst on the scene, causing all sorts of outrageous laughter. While she's actually been doing the acting thing for a while, it's nice to see her being in demand and part of alot of upcoming projects. A few I'm definitely going to be try ad support.
If your a fan of Tiffany Haddish also, then make sure to catch her in
Tiffany Haddish in Nobody's Fool with Tika Sumpter
#NobodysFool
Trying to get back on her feet, wild child Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) looks to her buttoned-up, by the book sister Danica (Tika Sumpter) to help her get back on track. As these polar opposites collide — with hilarious and sometimes disastrous results — Tanya discovers that Danica’s picture-perfect life — including her mysterious boyfriend — may not be what it seems.
Cast: Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Mehcad Brooks, Amber Riley and Whoopi Goldberg
Director: Tyler Perry
To learn more, visit -
Facebook - www.facebook.com/nobodysfool
Twitter - www.twitter.com/nobodysfool
Instagram - www.instagram.com/nobodysfool
Tiffany Haddish in The Oath with Ike Barinholtz
#TheOathMovie
A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a savagely funny dark comedy about surviving life and Thanksgiving in the age of political tribalism. When Chris (Ike Barinholtz), a high-strung 24-hour progressive news junkie, and his more levelheaded wife Kai (Tiffany Haddish) learn that citizens are being asked to sign a loyalty oath to the President, their reaction is disbelief, followed by idealistic refusal.
But as the Thanksgiving deadline to sign approaches, the combination of sparring relatives, Chris’s own agitation and the unexpected arrival of two government agents (John Cho and Billy Magnussen) sends an already tense holiday dinner gathering completely off the rails. As timely as it is outrageous, THE OATH is a gleefully wicked reinvention of the traditional holiday comedy for our divisive political times.
To learn more, visit - www.theoath.film
Facebook - www.facebook.com/theoathmovie
Twitter - www.twitter.com/TheOathMovie
Instagram - www.instagram.com/theoathmovie
Tiffany Haddish on Netflix
Tiffany Haddish will bring her breakout comedic talent to Netflix, in an original hour-long stand-up comedy special. Haddish will tape the special in early 2019 and it will premiere globally later in the year.
“Tiffany Haddish is a force,” said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Original Documentary and Comedy. “Hilariously funny, brash and self-effacing, she’s an incredible artist who is winning over audiences while breaking barriers, and we are tremendously proud that she will showcase her formidable talent on Netflix.”
She will also voice the character Tuca in the upcoming Netflix adult animated series Tuca & Bertie.
Tiffany Haddish in Night School with Kevin Hart
#NightSchool
Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip) follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the longshot chance they’ll pass the GED exam.
Co-stars Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Taran Killam and Romany Malco join Hart on-screen for the film that Hart produces for his Hartbeat Productions, and Packer via his Will Packer Productions.
To learn more, visit www.nightschoolmovie.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/NightSchoolMovie
Twitter - www.twitter.com/nightschool
Instagram - www.instagram.com/nightschool
Sheer Dress lifts and tones without shapewear
By socialgurl 2:15 PM Fashion
Women of all shapes and sizes will now be able to leave behind all those confining corsets, awkward undergarments, and cramped cinchers that...
Women of all shapes and sizes will now be able to leave behind all those confining corsets, awkward undergarments, and cramped cinchers that feel restrictive and add more bulk.
Sheer Sebag, founder of SHEER, has released her new innovative dresses that combine the power of shapewear and compression garments - all in one piece.
SHEER dresses come in two distinct styles, a Mini and a Classic. The secret sauce behind SHEER dresses is the patent-pending three-layer lining technology built discreetly within the dress, that work together to shape, lift, and tone the body - without adding the extra layers or bulk that come with traditional shaping undergarments.
Together, these three layers give women every amazing benefit they could expect from a great shapewear dress - all in one piece - removing the need for shapewear all together!
Shipping anywhere in the world, with a "no strings attached" free shipping and return policy, SHEER is selling direct to consumer with prices ranging from $325 for the Mini and $375 for the Classic.
To learn more, visit - www.sheeronline.com
Naturally Serious Skin Care Line Uses technology to improve skin
By socialgurl 12:46 PM Beauty
Launched exclusively at Sephora, Naturally Serious combines naturally derived, powerhouse ingredients with serious, cutting-edge technology ...
Launched exclusively at Sephora, Naturally Serious combines naturally derived, powerhouse ingredients with serious, cutting-edge technology to protect and improve the look of skin.
"We are who say we are. Naturally Serious checks every box and is cleanly and ethically developed. Our target consumers are skin-conscious, socially responsible, and results driven—and demand the same from their skin care products. As such, we are thrilled to have Sephora as our exclusive retail partner, and at launch will be included in their Clean at Sephora offering," says June Jacobs, CEO.
Naturally Serious seven debut products are free of B.A.D. ingredients (Banned, Ambiguous, Debatable) that researchers and consumers recognize as potentially harmful: parabens, phthalates, preservatives, PEG, formaldehyde, petrolatum, mineral oil, sulfates, silicones, drying alcohols, artificial colors and artificial fragrances.
Each multi-action formula contains a patented, clinically tested Anti-Pollution Blend of 6 anti-oxidants (pomegranate, goji berry, grape seed, green tea, red tea and white tea) that outperforms other widely used naturals to combat visible signs of aging and skin damage caused by UV rays, pollution, free radicals and other environmental aggressors.
This potent antioxidant blend works synergistically with an exclusive Active Rescue Complex (edelweiss, imperatoria, swiss stone pine and ViaPure® Coleus), which helps promote natural cell renewal for skin that appears brighter, healthier and even-toned.
Naturally Serious is available at Sephora.com
To learn more about Naturally Serious, visit - www.naturallyseriousskin.com
The Oath Movie Teaser Trailer #TheOathMovie
By socialgurl 10:35 AM Movie
A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a savagely funny dark comedy about surviving life ...
A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a savagely funny dark comedy about surviving life and Thanksgiving in the age of political tribalism.
When Chris (Ike Barinholtz), a high-strung 24-hour progressive news junkie, and his more levelheaded wife Kai (Tiffany Haddish) learn that citizens are being asked to sign a loyalty oath to the President, their reaction is disbelief, followed by idealistic refusal.
But as the Thanksgiving deadline to sign approaches, the combination of sparring relatives, Chris’s own agitation and the unexpected arrival of two government agents (John Cho and Billy Magnussen) sends an already tense holiday dinner gathering completely off the rails.
As timely as it is outrageous, THE OATH is a gleefully wicked reinvention of the traditional holiday comedy for our divisive political times.
Starring Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, John Cho, Carrie Brownstein, Billy Magnussen, Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Nora Dunn, and Chris Ellis
Written and Directed by Ike Barinholtz
Produced by: Sean McKittrick, Ray Mansfield, Ike Barinholtz,
David Stassen, and Andrew Robinson
Executive Producers: Tiffany Haddish, Edward H. Hamm Jr. and Kristen Murtha
Instagram - www.instagram.com
Tiffany Haddish Upcoming films: Nobody's Fool, Nig...
Naturally Serious Skin Care Line Uses technology t...
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MCG’s National Sports Museum set for major upgrade
on 18th February 2019
The National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is to benefit from significant renovation work ahead of Australia’s staging of the Twenty20 World Cup next year.
Plans have been released for an Aus$17.1m (£9.4m/€10.8m/$12.2m) upgrade of the museum, a popular tourist attraction for fans visiting the MCG. The Victorian Government will contribute Aus$5m towards the project.
As part of the upgrades, the museum will embrace the latest technology and create a more interactive experience for guests. The ‘Game On’ gallery will benefit from a full revamp, while a new Australian football section will also launch, featuring a more interactive Hall of Fame.
New characters will be added to the ‘Pepper’s Ghost’ holograms, a new gallery will be introduced to reflect Australia’s sporting culture, and the education zone will be upgraded.
The number and diversity of sports featured in the museum will also be increased, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and other under-represented groups to be showcased. Additionally, the museum will further celebrate Australia’s reputation as a sporting nation from grassroots to elite level.
“If the MCG is the home of Australian sport then the National Sports Museum is the heart of it,” Melbourne Cricket Club president Steven Smith said.
“Sport is about who we are as a nation. Everyone has a story and connection to sport and its pivotal role in Australia’s social, cultural and national identity. It’s part of our fabric.
“This upgrade will ensure a visit to the National Sports Museum is fun, exciting and interactive and offer a shared family experience that will encourage people to come back over and over again.
“The new-look National Sports Museum will be a leading-edge venue in the sporting and cultural landscape and we’re thrilled by the support from the State Government to ensure we create a vibrant and unique sporting experience for all visitors.”
The museum will close later this year to allow the renovation work to take place. It is scheduled to reopen in time for the Women’s T20 World Cup final, which will be held at the MCG on March 8, 2020. The men’s tournament will be held later in 2020.
The museum opened in March 2008 and houses Australia’s largest collection of sporting memorabilia. Smith said that more than 140,000 people visit the museum or take an MCG tour each year.
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This is America's best grocery store, according to Consumer Reports
Target, Safeway and Acme all fell to the bottom of this latest ranking.
Getty Images/AP
May 1, 2019, 7:32 PM UTC / Source: TODAY
By Julia Curley
Are you wowed by Wegmans or do you stay true to Trader Joe's?
For its April issue, Consumer Reports polled over 75,000 shoppers in the U.S. about where they buy their groceries and the results revealed that buyers really like to stick to what they know best.
The magazine’s subscribers rated 96 national and regional supermarkets, super centers and warehouse clubs — and regional chains took up the top four slots for overall customer satisfaction.
The first national chain to appear in the top spot was Trader Joe's.
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The Texas-based chain Central Market, Wegmans (which is an East Coast favorite), the Ohio and Chicago-centered Heinen’s and the Southern California-based Gelson’s Markets all earned the highest scores from shoppers. Bigger name stores, like Whole Foods and Walmart, paled in comparison to many of the smaller chains with deep roots in local markets.
The full ratings from Consumer Reports were based on 13 key factors about overall shoppers' experiences including cleanliness, product prices, food quality, variety, checkout speed, staff helpfulness and fresh/healthy item availability.
Each of the top scoring regional stores and Trader Joe’s received the highest rating — green — for cleanliness.
Publix, which landed in spot No. 11, received the highest marks for cleanliness, too, while Costco, which sits at No. 10 on the list, received a slightly above average rating — light green. No single store received the top grade in all 13 categories.
Beyond the top scorers, the lowest ranking stores on the list may surprise some shoppers.
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Whole Foods landed at the 54th spot out of 96 stores. Although the Amazon-owned grocer claimed it would be lowering its prices since the web company’s acquisition in 2017, prices rose again in February. Whole Foods received the lowest mark — red — when ranked by competitiveness of food prices.
But attractive pricing wasn’t the only deciding factor for survey respondents. In February, using publicly available financial data and information collected from 7,000 different household surveys, Dunnhumby ranked the top 13 least expensive grocery stores.
Aldi earned the top spot in Dunhumby’s ratings, but it landed in spot No. 23 among Consumer Reports' survey respondents. That chain struggled with its availability of “fresh prepared foods” and “locally produced products,” according to the magazine.
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At the very bottom of the list, Acme Markets, Walmart Supercenter and Tops earned unsatisfactory ratings from consumers who shopped at these stores multiple times.
Acme and Tops both struggled most in the category "prices of organic options." According to Consumer Reports, Walmart was “the only grocer out of 96” to get a red mark, the lowest grade, for customer service.
Julia Curley
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