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Edinburgh tech firm Krotos
A tech firm which started out with just one employee less than three years ago has roared into life thanks to its innovative vocal processor software.
The company produces Dehumaniser, a vocal processor which allows the production of monster sounds in real time. It has proved popular with video games designers, such as the makers of the new Doom title, as well as TV and advertising executives across the entertainment industry.
Viewers of Fox shows like Sleepy Hollow or ABC’s 666 Park Avenue will have heard the Dehumaniser in action without realising it, such is the demand for its realistic sound effects.
Many of its customers can’t be named for commercial reasons, but the list of subscribers is growing.
It’s quite the success story for a product that began life as a Masters project by University of Edinburgh student Orfeas Boteas.
The 29-year-old from Athens arrived in Scotland to study sound design in 2011 and has since built up a business employing ten staff at an office in Haymarket.
The appeal of Dehumaniser to sound designers is obvious. It creates monster-like vocals in seconds, rather than hours using convulted programmes of old.
Traditionally, creating creature sounds required technical knowledge, access to professional audio software, various plugins at an extra cost, sound libraries and recording equipment.
Dehumaniser simplies that. Not only can the designers create the sounds in real time, the sounds can be generated by the actors themselves.
“It’s a big step forward in terms of effects and vocals on offer,” said Boteas.
The idea for Dehuamiser came from its designer’s love of music and computing. He found the idea of creating imiginary creature sounds digitally “fascinating, but time-consuming” and decided to dedicate his masters project to creating a better solution.
Boteas is full of praise for his alma mater, crediting Edinburgh with advising him on how to turn a promosing research project into a succesful commercial venture.
A fellowship award from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, in asssociation with the university, allowed the launch of Krotos in November 2013.
Boteas now considers Scotland to be his home and has no plans to relocate his business.
“I think Edinburgh is a perfect base for tech start-ups,” he said. “There is great support, there are a lot grants and programmes available. I don’t think the same level of support is available anywhere else in the UK.
“I was lucky to meet talented people through my degree and be in a position to offer them job"
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ECOWAS seeks $100m for conflict prevention, early warning
ECOWAS is seeking about 100 million dollars for its conflict prevention framework aimed at promoting regional peace, security and economic development.
Representatives of the commission highlighted 15 components of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF) in an official launch in Abuja on Monday.
The 15 components captured human rights, rule of law, media, cross border initiatives, natural resource governance, youth empowerment, women, peace and security, ECOWAS standby force, humanitarian assistance, among others.
A document presentation on ECPF Action Plans by Mr Constant Gnacadja, Programme Officer, Conflict Prevention, ECOWAS Commission stated that the action plans were developed in 2012 for the period of 2013 to 2017.
“There is limited implementation of the first Action Plan due to political instability, limited funding, lack of internal support and the Ebola epidemic.
“In late 2017, the commission, in collaboration with the European Union Support to ECOWAS Regional Peace and Security and Stability (EU-ECOWAS PSS) decided to produce action plans that would cover the 15 ECPF components for a three-year period, 2018 to 2020.”
Gnacadja, in his presentation, said that the action plans were developed through a consultative exercise involving the validation of representatives of ECOWAS directorates, member states and civil society.
He explained that each action plan comprised a general description of ECPF component and a log frame outlining the main objectives, expected results, outputs, activities and an estimated budget.
Gen. Francis Behanzin, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security said that ECPF was adopted to facilitate the Protocol on the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security of Dec. 1999.
Behanzin said the ECPF would serve as a guiding reference for member states in their efforts to strengthening human security in the region.
“This idea of a peaceful, progressive and prosperous region has been the main motivation of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council when it was adopted, in 2008, the ECPF.
“The council realises that to achieve this idea, conflict prevention should not only become a core responsibility of the commission but also member states and governments directly affected by conflicts.
“It is also the responsibility of the citizens as activists of civil society and the international community. Our goal here today is to take responsibility for its success by mobilising resources for their implementation.
“We are convinced that together, we can ensure that the Commission has sufficient technical and financial resources to implement the action plans by 2020,” he said.
In his keynote speech, Amb. Ketil Karlsen, Head of EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, described ECPF as a wide-ranging and effective conflict prevention and peacebuilding mechanism.
Karlsen urged ECOWAS to leverage on its capacity to attract the resources required for implementation from partners and other stakeholders.
The EU ambassador also announced a new project aimed at supporting the prevention and the management of conflict and security threats in West Africa.
“Let me take the opportunity to inform this gathering of an upcoming new EU, which is the ECOWAS peace and security architecture and operations programme within the context of the 11th European Development Fund.
“This programme will be implemented from 2019 to 2023 in partnership with the GIZ-ECOWAS Support programme and it aims to supporting ECOWAS in the prevention and the management of conflicts and security threats in West Africa,” he said.
He said that the framework of ECPF action plans would continue to be critical to the successful implementation of the new programme.
In his message of goodwill, the Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Amb. Jesper Kamp, reiterated his government’s support for ECOWAS and the ECPF in particular.
Kemp said that the Danish Government had funded the ECPF secretariat as well as the Mediation Facilitation Division as part of its Africa Programme for Peace.
He said: “It ensures activities are developed with the overall goals of the organisation; it ensures transparency on the budgets needed to obtain these goals.”
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Home » IFS Issues App for Brazil; Purchases Latin American Partner
IFS Issues App for Brazil; Purchases Latin American Partner
IFS, creator of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) application based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology, has designed the latest version of IFS Applications to support legal requirements in Brazil. IFS said it is simplifying the process for global corporations looking to set up operations in Brazil. IFS has more than 100 active customers in that country, many of which are in the oil and gas industry. The localized version of IFS Applications caters especially to companies that operate in Brazil, and rely on one central database for all of their sites worldwide. In a related announcement, IFS has agreed to purchase 100 percent of LatinIFS Tecnologia da Informacao S.A., an IFS Applications distributor and implementation partner headquartered in Brazil. The deal is intended to strengthen the company's market position in the Latin American market, as well as in focus areas such as oil and gas, utilities and engineering and construction.
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Open Vault
We Are Central Profile: Meet Clinton Barney
By Laura Hopper, Public Affairs Staff
At the St. Louis Fed, new chapters are being written in our story every day. Our We Are Central profile series introduces you to some of the people who help make the Bank central to America’s economy. Today we feature Clinton Barney, a specialist in Human Resources talent development.
Clinton Barney, specialist in HR talent development
With a military and law enforcement background, Clinton joined the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in 2010 and started working in the Law Enforcement Unit. His plan was to work for the Fed for five years and then apply to the FBI.
Nearly a decade later, Clinton stayed on — having transitioned his professional path from law enforcement to talent development.
A big part of his job now involves making new employees feel comfortable and equipped to succeed, so they’ll stay on for years to come, too.
What are some of your key responsibilities at the Fed?
Most people think that I really only have new employee orientation because that's what they're used to seeing me do. But there are multiple components to managing the new employee onboarding program. My team is focused on growth and success in the Eighth Federal Reserve District.
There are a number of programs I manage that I have to constantly look back on. Based on the feedback and based off what we're seeing, we constantly have to tweak things and make sure they're still enjoyable for people who attend — and that they’re effective in regards to what we're really trying to do with them.
A lot of components within my job are more “behind the scenes”: I help coordinate the performance management process. I also help coordinate our Eighth District learning management system. We also focus on in-house training.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
My job allows me to focus on the success of others. All the programming we offer is geared toward the success of the organization.
Naturally, I think I've always moved toward that coaching role in my life. I think my job naturally allows me to work in that space where I get to revel in the success of other people.
The summer intern program is my favorite part of my job. That has been, for me, the highlight of my experience in Human Resources. The intern program is a huge program with a lot of moving parts, so being able to manage that and see the result in the end is very rewarding.
Some of our interns go on to work here, and some of them go on to work at other organizations. The bottom line is they all go on to do something great.
One of the quotes that I like is by James Keller: "A candle loses nothing lighting another." I think if we have knowledge — or if we have certain attributes or skills that we can help pass on to others — why not help them be great, and why not enjoy their success as much as we enjoy our own success?
Tell us a little about your life outside of work.
My family, first, is my “why.” They are why I get up in the morning; they are why I work as hard as I do.
I try to set the best example for my children: being a good husband, being a good father, being a good son, being a good brother. Family's always going to be first to me.
But I also enjoy being physically active: I love weight training, I love anything that's strenuous, challenging and difficult. I love cars. I have too many hobbies!
To learn about job opportunities at the St. Louis Fed, visit our Careers site and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Pay-as-you-go finance is built around a traditional Hire Purchase (HP) agreement, requiring an initial deposit payment plus a schedule of monthly repayments. The car remains the property of the lender and ownership only transfers when all payments have been made.
What makes this option different is the inclusion of a small black box within the car. This is similar to the kind of box fitted by insurance companies. However, rather than monitoring driver behaviour, it acts as a hi-tech payment reminder.
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The black box is fitted by a qualified technician and discreetly located under the dashboard or in the glove box. Once installed, this box connects into your car's internal computer via the EOBD port and communicates with the lender using GPRS functionality.
The only time you’ll ever notice this remote communication is three days before your monthly payment is due, when the box’s green light turns red and flashes. Your lender might also send you an SMS reminder.
Once your payment has been made, you’ll receive an activation code. Key this into the box and the light will stop flashing and turn green for the rest of the month.
Come the end of your Pay-as-you-go car finance agreement, the black box is removed and the ownership of the car transferred to you, provided all payments have been made. Alternatively, some lenders will allow you to purchase the box and keep it fitted as a permanent immobiliser.
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Should you miss a payment, the activation code won't be issued and you’ll be unable to drive the car. However, most lenders allow a 30 day grace period which lets you keep using the car while you sort the payment out.
If your payment still hasn’t been made after this period, the GPRS unit will remotely deactivate the car. Essentially, if you don't pay you can't drive. This is why this option is known as Pay-as-you-go car finance.
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Understandably, the question of when and where the car might be disabled is one of the biggest concerns. To keep all road users safe, the car can only be disabled after being left idle. Before this, the black box will issue a warning sound and the red light will flash. Some lenders also send an SMS warning.
Why do lenders use the black box?
Black boxes have been shown to reduce car finance payment default rates by up to 500 per cent. This gives lenders the confidence to provide car finance for customers who may have previously been considered too high-risk.
Using Pay-as-you-go car finance and paying on time also helps customers build up a repayment record that contributes to an improved credit rating. Eventually, this could open the door to mainstream lenders and lower finance rates.
Can you pay weekly with a black box?
Although some lenders do offer Pay-as-you-go car finance with weekly payments, most insist on a single monthly payment as this is usually easier for both parties to manage.
Can you have the black box removed?
No. The car remains the property of the lender until all the payments have been made, at which point the black box is removed and ownership transferred to you. Some lenders let you buy the box and keep it fitted as a permanent immobiliser.
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Thousands head outdoors in Singapore's first national litter-picking exercise
Close to 70 precincts will also give their estate cleaners a day off and treating them to a lunch to show the government's appreciation for them. -- ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG
Singapore had its first nation-wide litter-picking event on Sunday, organized by the Public Hygiene Council. -- ST PHOTO: LAU FOOK KONG
May 3, 2015, 3:56 pm SGT
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SINGAPORE - Despite the light rain in the morning, an estimated 10,000 people headed outdoors on Sunday to join in Singapore's first national litter-picking exercise.
They converged at about 130 locations, armed themselves with gloves, trash bags and tongs, and then fanned out again to pick up cigarette butts, plastic bags, tissue paper and, in some cases, even discarded cardboard packaging.
The volunteers were part of Operation We Clean Up!, a one-day event organised by the Public Hygiene Council, Singapore Kindness Movement and Keep Singapore Beautiful Movement to rally people to clean up after themselves and others.
More than 8,000 people are expected to join in the national effort, which will last until Sunday evening. In Bukit Panjang, the people who showed up in the morning included father-and-daughter team Kevin and Kezel Ong.
Kezel, 7, told The Straits Times that she was sick of seeing cigarette butts and other rubbish in her estate. "Our playground and void deck can get quite dirty, and it makes our neighbourhood look ugly," she said.
To show people how much rubbish can be littered in a single day, general area cleaning was stopped in nearly 70 precincts on Saturday and the cleaners given a rest day. Almost 5,000 cleaners across the 15 PAP town councils were also treated to an appreciation lunch on Sunday, and given a $20 NTUC FairPrice voucher each.
Mr Tan Hock Chye, 54, one of the cleaners, said he appreciated the acknowledgement of their work. He said: "It's good for encouragement and morale, but it would be even better if more people would learn not to litter everywhere, and throw their rubbish away properly too."
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1st DCA hears net-ban arguments
The latest turn in a 20-year legal battle over Florida’s fishing-net limits draws a crowd
1st DCA hears net-ban arguments The latest turn in a 20-year legal battle over Florida’s fishing-net limits draws a crowd Check out this story on tallahassee.com: http://on.tdo.com/1ltS0Pl
Jennifer Portman, News Director Published 10:24 a.m. ET May 15, 2014
Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford went out on the water last year to see for herself how the gear FWC requires commercial mullet fishermen to use works. She watched as Keith Ward pulled juvenile fish from his net. (Photo: Glenn Beil/Democrat )Buy Photo
Dozens of commercial fishermen from around the state, clad in blue jeans, boots and “Biology vs. Politics” T-shirts packed a 1st District Court of Appeal courtroom Thursday for the latest turn in a 20-year legal battle over Florida’s 1994 constitutional amendment limiting net fishing in state coastal waters.
A three-judge panel peppered attorneys with questions and listened to about 45 minutes of arguments in an appeal by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of a lower-court ruling last year halting enforcement of the so-called “net ban.”
After considering the case for more than year, Leon Circuit Court Judge Jackie Fulford said in October a “legal absurdity” was created by contradictions between the overwhelmingly voter-approved constitutional amendment and rules enacted by FWC to enforce it. She ruled in favor of the Wakulla Commercial Fisherman’s Association, Panacea bait-and-tackle shop owner Ronald Fred Crum and county mullet fishermen Jonas Porter and Keith Ward, and said the fishermen, whose livelihoods have been lost, were being unfairly singled out for prosecution by FWC limits placed on net-mesh size.
Attorneys for FWC have long argued - successfully - that the law and its enforcement of it are sound and lawful. At the hearing, Jonathan Glogau, the Attorney General’s Office chief of complex litigation and FWC’s lead lawyer, argued for the fourth time before the appeals court that the latest lawsuit involved no new facts.
“This case never should have been filed. The issues were previously litigated by the court,” Glogau told the judges. “We believe we have adequately provided a rational basis for these rules. The arguments are exactly the same.”
But Glogau conceded, under sharp questioning by appellate Judge Bradford L. Thomas, the 2-inch stretch mesh size rule enacted by FWC was put in place to comply with the constitutional amendment and is not based in scientific data. The commercial fishermen argue the 2-inch mesh they are required to use results in the catching of illegal, undersized juvenile fish and defeats the very intent of the amendment which is to avoid unnecessary killing and waste.
“The object was to comply with the constitutional ban,” Bradford said of the FWC rule. “(It’s) not a scientifically designed, data-driven basis to protect a fishery.”
The commercial mullet fisherman’s attorney, Ronald Mowrey of Tallahassee, said Bradford’s questions were spot on. He stressed that new facts, such as the unintended by-catch, have emerged since the case was last litigated in 2006.
“We never had an evidentiary hearing until Judge Fulford had one,” Mowrey said.
Appellate Judge T. Kent Wetherell II, however, blasted Fulford’s broad order, which called for the cease of enforcement of the net-ban amendment, FWC’s authority to adopt rules regulating it and rules currently in place until the “absolute mess” is sorted out.
“The order before us is one of the worst orders I’ve ever seen,” Wetherell said. “Judge Fulford went beyond what (the fishermen in their lawsuit) asked.”
Wetherell also questioned Fulford’s unconventional decision to take to the water and see for herself how the nets allowed by FWC actually work.
“Do we need to get out on a fishing boat, too?” he said.
After the hearing, plaintiff Crum, who has fought the net-limit law and the way FWC has enforced it since the beginning expressed frustration. He said the fishermen have accepted the law and FWC’s right to enact rules, but said those rules should not force them to unnecessarily kill under-sized fish and violate the law’s intent.
“This has been a 20-year catastrophe,” Crum said. “The only thing we can do today is to pray for these judges to have an open mind and an open heart.”
The appeals court will consider the case and make a ruling at a later date.
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Austria's Bundesheer is an army we’ve seen mentioned in passing in several of the books describing World War Three in Team Yankee, but it is a force we’ve not seen in action directly. In our timeline the Bundesheer’s goal was primarily to stall for time against invasion if their neutrality was ever violated. Team Yankee represents an opportunity to see how that force would be able to defend their neutrality and independence from foreign invasion. In the current timeline of the game it is an underdog story ripe for narrative exploration, just like the conflict further north in West Germany. Over the course of four articles I plan on embarking on a journey to represent researching, building, and painting Bundesheer in
History in our Timeline
The tense situation surrounding the negotiation of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955 led to significant concessions to both the Soviet Union and the United States, a significant concession related to the Bundesheer. As per the Article 13 of the Austrian State Treaty, the Bundesheer was forbidden to acquire more modern armaments such as missiles and other technologies which are significantly more common in other armies, in addition to provisions on overall military size and to maintain neutrality in the Cold War. This provision put Austria on a trajectory radically different from other European states, with the Bundesheer producing more effective ammunition for recoilless rifles and a domestic arms industry capable of supplying the needs of state security with an extensive border with two Warsaw Pact nations.
In terms of structure, the Austrian military was divided into two primary components the first and second armies. The Bundesheer’s first army represents the most modernized and mobile elements of the Bundesheer, and is tasked with defending the Eastern Half of Austria from invasion. The Austrian second army is not as mobile as the first army, but it is tasked with defending the more mountainous Western Half of Austria and reinforcing the Eastern Half when needed. Like many nations of the time, Austria practiced a conscript army which required a period of military service to be completed by all young men. A unique aspect of the Austrian military was the presence of the Jagdkampf forces, local militias ordered to go to ground and then carry out guerilla warfare to disrupt the invaders supply lines once the regular Bundesheer had fallen back. These forces would eventually hope to link back up with the Bundesheer to help throw back the invader from Austrian territory. With training comparable to western nations, highly mountainous terrain to defend, and a strong inclination against another Soviet occupation the Austrian military was certainly up to the task though the Bundesheer faces an uphill battle.
There were plans in place for the prospect of a Warsaw Pact Invasion, called Operationsfall Austria. These plans largely focused on stalling out the invading forces with extensive fortifications to allow for successful counter attacks by the Bundesheer’s Panzers and Panzergrenadiers. The case of Team Yankee provides a wonderful opportunity to examine the effectiveness of Austrian forces of this period, especially considering the current timeline of events we have in August 1985 according to the Team Yankee timeline.
In terms of Austria in Team Yankee there unfortunately is not a lot of information to work with, there are some mentions in the Czech Booklet, Team Yankee, and Leopard. Team Yankee paints a picture of the Austrian military quickly becoming overwhelmed and either falling back or being destroyed by the invading Warsaw Pact forces. Both the Czech Booklet and Leopard further this idea by telling us the Czech forces encountered light resistance in overrunning the country and that the remains of the Austrian Army linked up with CENTHAG forces in Bavaria to assist in staving off the coming Soviet invasions. However, an important clue in the fate of Austria lies in the maps covering the front interior cover of the Team Yankee books. They show most of Austria as having been invaded, but importantly good sized chunks of Styria, Burgenland, Tyrol, Carinthia, and Vorarlberg remain clear of the Warsaw Pact’s invasion. It appears that while the Austrian 1st army was overrun in Lower and Upper Austria, with what we know about the structure of the Cold War Bundesheer it looks like the Austrian 2nd Army is holding the line in Tyrol and Carinthia alongside successful defending forces from the Austrian 1st Army in Burgenland and Styria.
Thus, it is fair to assume the Austrian military is holding the line in a good chunk of territory and may be pushing to make contact with forces left in the major Austrian cities currently in Pact-held territory as Soviet tactics often called for bypassing cities so another assumption is that Vienna and perhaps Salzburg are under siege in Austrian hands. So the Austrian army is having mixed results just like West Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark to their North.
The Bundesheer On The Table
Now that we’ve got an idea of where the remaining Austrian forces are in Team Yankee and the historic restrictions facing the Bundesheer is now possible to work out the possible list contenders to reflect a force from the Bundesheer on the tabletop. Importantly, given the prevalence of weapons prohibited by the Austrian State Treaty, a critical assumption to be made is that Article 13 was amended before the conflict and that some ATGWs were purchased to help modernize the Bundesheer as was the case in our own timeline. That said, it is still important to find a force which can reflect existing Bundesheer units and the easiest units to represent would be the frontline Panzer divisions stationed in Eastern Austria. As the Bundesheer equipped their Panzer divisions with the M60 that narrows our choices a bit to three forces: Americans from Stripes, Iranians from Oil War, and Israelis from Oil War.
Initially, Americans from Stripes check a lot of boxes needed for the Austrian military. The Marine Tank formation is incredibly promising, as the M60A1 is present (It was the more populous M60 variant in Austrian service though it was being upgraded) and it’s possible to take infantry which reasonably reflect Austrian forces in 1985. The hiccup which arises is that within the formation there is a lot of access to ATGWs and the M60 does not have the export ammunition the Austrians used. Moreover, the motivation rating of the troops does not reflect a state which has been brought to its knees fighting for survival. So unfortunately, while American forces do check a lot of boxes it is not the best fit for Austrians.
Compared to the Americans, the Iranians seem a little out of left-field given their Pact lean in Team Yankee. The troops are significantly more motivated and the equipment is more in line with the Austrian equipment. The M60 is an export ammunition variant with less punch than the American M60, there are infantry formations that work surprisingly well to represent Austrian forces in the Mech formation, and there are even recoilless rifles which were prevalent throughout the Bundesheer. The problem with selecting Iranians is two-fold related to troop quality and equipment. In terms of troop quality, the first is that the whole army is hit on 3s and is poised as a Pact army prioritizing swarms of vehicles with skill ratings that do not accurately reflect Austrian training. The Austrian military was trained in line with Western Forces and reflected that in its overseas peacekeeping missions, domestic training exercises, and relationship with neighboring powers. Furthermore, Austria retained a good standing with arms suppliers like the United States and innovated domestically in that area as well through companies like Steyr, meaning technological development of the Iranians still does not accurately reflect the Bundesheer.
Finally, this leaves Israeli forces out of Oil War for consideration to run as Austrian forces. In terms of representation on the table-top the Israelis are a solid blend of the Iranian and American lists discussed above. Their troop stats reflect a force which is well trained and highly motivated, reflecting a solid vision of Austrian forces in the current timeline for Team Yankee. In terms of equipment, there are several clear analogs to Austrian equipment present throughout the Israeli list providing for a fairly accurate rendition of the Bundesheer with only a small sprinkling of fictitiousness to get the Bundesheer on the table. This is mainly made-up of the small amount of ATGWs and SAMs in the Israeli arsenal. Furthermore, the Magach 6 is a fair representation of the Austrian M60’s main gun AT and general capabilities. Finally, the similarity to US equipment in the support section means that those sections can be fulfilled through using American platoons instead of Austrian platoons, more readily representing the multinational nature of the conflict beyond allied formations.
Tune in next time to join me for an examination of list building the Bundesheer with Oil War Israelis.
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Bill French
Case 16-3
French, a staff accountant who was hired six months was well aware of his capabilities and took advantage of every opportunity that arose to try to educate those around him. Then, he was requested permission to make a presentation of some break-even data.
The Duo-Products Corporation had not been making use of this type of analysis in its planning or review procedures. What French had done was to determine the level at which the company must operate in order to break even.
He uses information given in past accounting records to construct his break even analysis without take into consideration with other department about the company operation.
As per Bill French: “The company must be able at least to sell a sufficient volume of goods so that it will cover all the variable costs of producing and selling the goods. Further, it will not make a profit unless it covers the fixed cost as well. The level of operation at which total costs are just covered is the break-even volume. This should be the lower limit in all our planning.”
What are the assumptions implicit in Bill French’s determination of his company’s break-even point?
1. There was only one break-even point for the firm whether product by product or in total (he taking average of 3 products). Refer to the table below.
| A | B | C | Aggregate | Sales at full capacity (units) | | | | 2,000,000 | Sales Volume (units) | 600 000 | 400 000 | 500 000 | 1 500 000 | Unit Sales Price | $10 | $9 | $2.4 | $7.2 | | | | | | Sales revenue | $6,000,000 | $3,600,000 | $1,200,000 | $10,800,000 | Variable cost per unit | $7.5 | $3.75 | $1.5 | $4.5 | Contribution margin per unit(Selling price – variable cost per unit) | $2.5($10-$7.5) | $5.25($9 – $3.75) | $0.9($2.4 - $1.5) | $2.7($7.2 - $4.5) | | | | | | Total variable cost | $4,500,000 |…...
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...11 178202 BILL FRENCH, ACCOUNTANT Bill French pegou o telefone e ligou para seu chefe, Wes Davidson, "controller" da Duo-Products Corporation. "Wes, estou pronto para a reunião de hoje a tarde. Elaborei uma série de gráficos de ponto de equilíbrio que irão realmente surpreender o pessoal - e acho que eles também poderão entendê-los". Após conversarem sobre outros assuntos, o telefonema foi concluído e French voltou aos seus gráficos para dar os últimos retoques antes da reunião. French fora contratado há seis meses como contador geral. Ele estava diretamente subordinado a Davidson sendo que, até a época deste caso, estivera envolvido em tipos rotineiros de análises. French era formado em administração, sendo considerado por seus colegas como bastante capaz e extremamente consciencioso. Era esta última característica que aparentemente o levava a ser extremamente severo com seus pares. French tinha plena consciência de suas capacidades aproveitando toda oportunidade que surgisse para tentar ensinar aqueles que o cercavam. O convite de Wes Davidson para French comparecer a uma reunião informal da Diretoria tomou de surpresa alguns do grupo de contabilidade. No entanto, quando French pediu permissão para apresentar as conclusões de sua análise, utilizando gráficos de pontos de equilíbrio, Davidson concordou. A Duo-Products Corporation nunca havia utilizado este tipo de análise em suas revisões ou programas de planejamento. Basicamente, o que French havia feito fora determinar...
...Strategic cost analysis & management: Case Study Bill French Accountant Takeaways Bill French, aggregated BEP basic Sales volume Unit sales price (+) Sales revenue Unit var. cost (-) Total VC (=) Contribution margin (-) Fixed cost (=) Operating profit (-) Taxes (=) Net Profit after taxes Dividends (=) Net Profit 1 076 406 1,159 1 247 400 0,56 607 401 640 000 640 000 0 0 0 0 0 basic+ dividend 1 328 688 1,159 1 539 760 0,56 749 760 790 000 640 000 150 000 75 000 75 000 75 000 0 basic+ union 1 189 275 1,159 1 378 200 0,62 738 200 640 000 640 000 0 0 0 0 0 + dividend + union 1 470 093 1,159 1 701 216 0,62 911 216 790 000 640 000 150 000 75 000 75 000 75 000 0 Bill French, line-by-line BEP basic Sales volume at aggregated BEP 1 076 406 basic+ union 1 189 275 BEP A (in units) BEP B (in units) BEP C (in units) 170 000/0,42= 404 762 275 000/0,88 = 314 286 195 000/0,55 = 354 545 170 000/0,30 = 576 271 275 000 / 0,81 = 338 462 195 000/0,53 = 371 429 Bill French, aggregated CVP calculations basic Sales volume Unit sales price (+) Sales revenue Unit var. cost (-) Total VC (=) Contribution margin (-) Fixed cost (=) Operating profit (-) Taxes (=) Net Profit after taxes Dividends (=) Net Profit 1 160 500 1,159 1 344 854 0,56 654 854 690 000 640 000 50 000 25 000 25 000 0 25 000 + dividend 1 412 783 1,159 1 637 214 0,56 797 213 840 000 640 000 200 000 100 000 100 000 75 000 25 000 + union 1 282 188 1,159 1 485 873 0,62 795 872 690 000 640 000 50 000 25 000 25 000 0 25......
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...Highway, CSEZ, Angeles City, Pampanga BILL FRENCH CASE ANALYSIS Calamiong, Yna Marie Espejo, Jean Macabuhay, Minorka Salenga, Darlene Samia, Mark Valloyas, Hazel Marie BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Bill French is a staff accountant at Duo Products Corporation. He has been doing routine types of analytical work and is reporting to his boss, Wes Davidson; a controller of the said company. French was a business school graduate and was considered by his associates to be quite capable and unusually conscientious. It was this latter characteristic that had apparently caused him to “rub some of the working folks the wrong way,” as one of his co-workers put it. French was well aware of his capabilities and took advantage of every opportunity that arose to try to educate those around him. Davidson’s invitation for Bill to attend an informal manager’s meeting had come as a surprise to others in the accounting group. However, when French requested permission to make a presentation of some breakeven data, Davidson agreed. Duo Products had not been making use of this type of analysis in its planning procedures. Basically, what Bill French had done was to determine the level at which the company must operate in order to break even. According to him, the company must be able to at least sell a sufficient volume of goods so that it will cover all the variable costs of producing and selling the goods. In addition to that, according to French, it will not make a profit unless it......
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...regression results of the “percent of time financial analysis was done” on the different plant variables collected. The only statistically significant variable is “lack of top management support for quality.” For plants with high management support, there is less need for “formal” justification of corrective actions and consequently less need for formal financial analysis. This suggests that a key reason for doing financial analysis is to attract resources and the attention of top management. Although one should be cautious about generalizing this finding, it suggests that the use of financial information may be driven by the plant environment more than by the operational usefulness of the information. The suggestion was confirmed in a follow-up question (table 2, panel C), which asked respondents why they wanted to attach dollar figures to quality data. The primary reasons were to create awareness and to motivate plant management, rather than to flag specific problems or to attract resources. As one respondent describes it: 5 One referee has pointed out that “impact on customer satisfaction” is a financial impact and should be considered an external failure cost. While this is correct, most companies use a nonfinancial measure (e.g., number of complaints) as a proxy for the financial impact. Although it was not explicitly asked in the survey, the assumption is that the respondents refer to a nonfinancial measure of customer satisfaction. 368 Accounting......
...compete on hygiene quality, so other than to meet the minimum standard in the cheapest possible way, it’s not a priority for him. As usually turns out to be the case with government monopolies, the result is the very opposite to what is intended. The exception to the rule serves to prove it — the so-called “organic” farmers, who have long preferred more “natural” methods of feeding their animals to the ultra-cost-conscious practices of the farming majority. The organic farmers did market their product at least partly on the grounds of hygiene quality, but only at the extreme upper end of the market at much greater cost than “normal” beef. This meant that organic beef farmers, having ignored the standards monopoly by in effect setting themselves up as a separate industry of organic rather than normal farmers, were producing entirely safe beef. But it didn’t help them. Enter the monopoly again, who ordered the destruction of all beef cattle over a certain age, including organically reared cattle that everyone agreed were safe. It was as clear an abuse of monopoly power as anyone could want. THE CLAIM TO MONOPOLISE RELIABLE INFORMATION Central to this last twist in the saga is another important aspect of monopolies, both a source of and an aspect of their power: monopoly of information. This is reinforced by the hygiene standards Economic Notes No. 79 ISSN 0267-7164 ISBN 1 85637 401 7 An occasional publication of the Libertarian Alliance, 25 Chapter Chambers, Esterbrooke......
...1. Bill has assumed that Duo-Products' relevant range for fixed costs will remain constant even after planned expansion of production capacity. He has also assumed that there is just one breakeven point for the firm (by taking the average of the 3 products). He has also assumed that the sales mix will remain constant. Two other assumptions are that total revenue and total expenses behave in a linear manner over the relevant range. These 2 are standard when Cost Volume Profit analysis is carried out. 2. a) There is an extra $720,000 a year in fixed costs estimated by Fred Williams for this year. Since capacity is being expanded to increase production of Product C, it could be assumed that this increase should be allocated to this product. Production of Product A is to be scaled down, but as there isn't any information as to whether its relevant range of fixed costs will change, I have left its level of fixed costs unchanged. As a result both A's and B's break even points remain the same. For C the breakeven point is 354,545 units. The overall breakeven point is 1,035,686 units. b) Duo-Products must make a $1.2 million profit before tax to meet this requirement. To do this it must sell 1,372,494 units. c) An increase in variable costs across the board by 10% would increase the average variable cost to $3.72 per unit. For Duo-Products to break even under these conditions it would need to sell 1,144,440 units. d) Duo-Products would have to sell 1,516,615 units to meet both......
...Profit & Loss statement (also referred as Income statement), statement of financial performance, earnings statement, operating statement or statement of operations) is a company's financial statement how the revenue (money received from the sale of products and services before expenses are taken out, also known as the "top line") is transformed into the net income (the result after all revenues and expenses have been accounted for, also known as the "bottom line"). It displays the revenues recognized for a specific period, and the cost and expenses charged against these revenues, including write-offs (e.g., depreciation and amortization of various assets) and taxes. Purpose of Profit & Loss Statement: The purpose of the income statement is to show mangers and investors whether the company made or lost money during the period being reported. The important thing to remember about an income statement is that it represents a period of time. This contrasts with the balance sheet, which represents a single moment in time. The income statement can be prepared in one of two methods. The Single Step income statement takes a simpler approach, totaling revenues and subtracting expenses to find the bottom line. The more complex Multi-Step income statement (as the name implies) takes several steps to find the bottom line, starting with the gross profit. It then calculates operating and, when deducted from the gross profit, yields income from operations. Adding to income from......
...AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TOPIC: BUSINESS PLAN BY; STUDENT NAME:TEDDY KIBE STUDENT ID NUMBER: 14S . LECTURER: MR. MUHIA DATE OF SUBMISSION: 22/10/ 2014. 1.0Introduction Teddy Banks Boutique is a start-up retail establishment that will sell fashionable clothing to men of the young generation. The name Teddy Banks was derived from the first name of the owner of the business i.e. Teddy .The main reason for selecting a cloth retail business is identifying a gap that needs to be filled in the fasion industry for men attire which is constantly evolving with time The need that these business wishes to meet in the society is to provide fasionable designs for men at affordable prices and conveniently delivering to busy customers who cant make it to pass by the boutique due to their busy schedules since most of my customers are either students, job seekers and newly employed graduates. Objectives * To create a shoping environment that caters to appeal the needs of the digital age youthfull age. * To be an active and vocal member in the community by supporting fasion events. * To receive an annual profit margin of 50% in the first year. Mission To offer quality, name brand wear in different sizes and styles tio accommodate all the varying body sizes amd shapes. Keys to success Provide customers with a top notch personalized customer service in a hospitable environment. Advertise and promote the boutique in areas that our......
...1. What are the assumptions implicit in Bill French’s determination of his company’s break-even point * Bill was using volume base costing, when he is doing calculation for O/H he didn't pay any attention to product base calculation. So he cannot know the effects of the product to cost. With his calculation it is not so easy to decide to go ahead to producing which products. * For the right break-even point calculation it is necessary to make a calculation product base break-even point. And Bill was thinking all the cost are remaining same, especially the variable costs. * At the same time Bill didn't realize there is a dividend which company has to pay every year and this year has additional dividend payment and union has some special request, it brings additional cost on variable cost. * Bill was thinking the sales and the production strategy for the product will remain same and he will be able to use empty capacity for C production. But the management will reduce the production of A product and will increase the production of C product. * There are also changes on sale price of C, this will also effect whole calculation 2. On the basis of French’s revised information, what does next year look like? a) What is Break-even point | | | | | Formulation | Break-even point units = Fixed Cost / Contribution margin per unit | Contribution margin per unit= Selling Price- Variable cost per unit. | Current Situation | Sales of full......
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...11 178202 BILL FRENCH, ACCOUNTANT Bill French pegou o telefone e ligou para seu chefe, Wes Davidson, "controller" da Duo-Products Corporation. "Wes, estou pronto para a reunião de hoje a tarde. Elaborei uma série de gráficos de ponto de equilíbrio que irão realmente surpreender o pessoal - e acho que eles também poderão entendê-los". Após conversarem sobre outros assuntos, o telefonema foi concluído e French voltou aos seus gráficos para dar os últimos retoques antes da reunião. French fora contratado há seis meses como contador geral. Ele estava diretamente subordinado a Davidson sendo que, até a época deste caso, estivera envolvido em tipos rotineiros de análises. French era formado em administração, sendo considerado por seus colegas como bastante capaz e extremamente consciencioso. Era esta última característica que aparentemente o levava a ser extremamente severo com seus pares. French tinha plena consciência de suas capacidades aproveitando toda oportunidade que surgisse para tentar ensinar aqueles que o cercavam. O convite de Wes Davidson para French comparecer a uma reunião informal da Diretoria tomou de surpresa alguns do grupo de contabilidade. No entanto, quando French pediu permissão para apresentar as conclusões de sua análise, utilizando gráficos de pontos de equilíbrio, Davidson concordou. A Duo-Products Corporation nunca havia utilizado este tipo de análise em suas revisões ou programas de planejamento. Basicamente,......
...dividend and expected union requirements. Sales – Variable Cost – Fixed Cost = Net Income $0.065*x+$0.203*X+$0.278*X-$640,000=$200,000 $0.546*X = $840,000 X =1,538,462 Units 3) I think that the break-even analysis help the company to decide whether to alter the existing product emphasis, because this analysis let us evaluate which product of the sales mix is more profitable than the others. On the other hand you can realize which product or products are not contributing to the mix as expected, therefore their continuity should be revised. And also I argue that the company could afford to invest for additional C capacity because is a profitability line. 4) Finally I want to tell you that this type of analysis is very valuable up to a point. Since there are a lot of assumptions behind its conclusions, you have to be very cautious with the decisions made after them. It is a very clear tool to measure the profitability of the commercial and production mix of products. Nevertheless, there are a lot of other factors beyond the P/L product analysis that influence the continuity and success of a business. For example, a product line might not be the more profitable and it even generate losses for the company, but as it is the company’s flag-ship it needs to be kept in their sales mix in order to maintain the market’s brand set of mind. There are also some intangible factors that cannot be assessed nor quantified for this type of analysis such as union demands,......
...Table of Contents Issues 1 Facts 1 Analysis 2 Conclusion/Recommendations 4 References/Bibliography 5 Issues 1. What are the assumptions implicit in Bill French’s determination of his company’s break-even point? 2. On the basis of French’s revised information, what does next year look like: a) What is the break-even point? b) What level of operations must be achieved to pay the extra dividend, ignoring union demands? c) What level of operations must be achieved to meet the union demands, ignoring bonus dividends? d) what level of operations must be achieved to meet both dividends and expected union requirements? 3. Can the break-even analysis help the company decide whether to alter the existing product emphasis? What can the company afford to invest for additional “C” capacity? 4. Why is the sum of the three break even analysis volume from Exhibit 3 not equal to the 1,100,000 units aggregate break-even volume? 5. Is this type of analysis of any value? For what can it be used? Facts Bill French was a staff accountant for six months at Duo-Products Corporation. As a staff accountant he was reported directly to the company’s controller Wes Davidson and performed routine analytical work for him. French was the invited to an informal manager’s meeting. However, French wanted to present certain break-even data during the meeting. As part of his presentation he used the following information: plan capacity of 2 million per year, past year’s......
...BILL FRENCH Bill French picked up the phone and called his boss, Wes Davidson, controller of Duo-Products Corporation. “Wes, I’m all set for the meeting this afternoon. I’ve put together a set of break-even statements that should really make people sit up and take notice – and I think they’ll be able to understand them, too.” After a brief conversation, French concluded the call and turned to his charts for one last checkout before the meeting. French had been hired six months earlier as a staff accountant. He was directly responsible to Davidson and had been doing routine types of analytical work. French was a business school graduate and was considered by his associates to be quite capable and unusually conscientious. It was this later characteristic that had apparently caused him to “rub some of the working folks the wrong way,” as one of his coworkers put it. French was well aware of his capabilities and took advantage of every opportunity that arose to try to educate those around him. Davidson’s invitation for French to attend an informal manager’s meeting had come as a surprise to others in the accounting group. However, when French requested permission to make a presentation of some break-even data, Davidson acquiesced. Duo-Products had not been making use of this type of analysis in its planning procedures. Basically, what French had done was to determine the level at which the company must operate in order to break even. As he put......
...Case Study Analysis : Bill French Based on Break Even Point INTRODUCTION * Bill French was a Staff Accountant in Duo-Products Group. * He used to report directly to his boss, Wes Davidson(Comptroller). * He wanted to do use Break-even analysis for the planning procedures, which was first of its kind for the Duo-Products Group. * Basically what French had done was to determine the level at which the company must operate in order to break even. * As he put it, 1. The company must be able at least to sell a sufficient volume of goods so that it will cover all the variable costs of producing and selling the goods. 2. Further, it will not make a profit unless it covers the fixed costs as well. 3. The level of operation at which total costs are just covered is the break-even volume. 4. This should be the lower limit in the planning. ACCOUNTING RECORDS * The accounting records had provided the following information that French used in constructing his chart: 1. Plant Capacity -2 million units per year. 2. Past year’s level of operations - 1.5 million units. 3. Average unit selling price - $7.20. 4. Total fixed costs - $2,970,000. 5. Average unit variable costs - $4.50. * From the above information, French observed that 1. Each unit contributed $2.70 to fixed costs after covering its variable costs. 2. For break even, unit sold must be 1,100,000. 3. As variable costs per unit is 62.5% of......
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Remembering John Schoenherr
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What could you say to a man about his painting? What could you say that would impress him and yet let him know that his work has informed your own struggle to learn throughout your life?
John Schoenherr’s work has been a part of my life since I was a kid, looking at an Analog cover in my favorite drug store. I was drawn in by the mysterious shapely woman in a tree, accompanied by her gigantic otter. From across the store one could tell that they were friends. This is when I began to realize that painting could not only be fun, it could touch an emotional chord.
From an early age I could tell that John’s work had a certain kind of stiffness in its application compared to other great painters whose brushwork was supple and relaxed. John’s had a rigid quality to it that couldn’t be avoided, yet its graphic composition was unrelenting. He captured light in a graceful manner, pulling your eye to just the most important elements and finished it all like the power of a museum piece.
In all of my art school years, I knew a painter when I saw one. I was never tempted to exclude a commercial artist’s gems from a life dedicated to the almighty gallery world. John’s work showed me that painting transcends application when it truly touches the spirit, whether it was a subtle portrait of a renaissance woman, an experiment in abstract color, or a humongous sandworm cresting a dune.
The fact is, you can’t really say much to a painter like this that wouldn’t make you sound like a simpleton, or the uber fanboy. I never got to meet John Schoenherr. He passed away April 8th, having expressed what I believe he must have surely loved to paint right up until his last day.
And every artist after him that I have ever enjoyed or has shown me how powerful painted images can be, I will thank them, profusely, like I wish I could have mustered the will to do with John.
Thank you, John, for leaving so much work I will never tire of.
Gregory Manchess is an illustrator still waiting for a chance to do plein-air moonscapes.
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No Criminal Charges For Deputy Who Struck Bicyclist
By Brian Chase
A Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputy who fatally struck bicyclist Milton Olin will not face criminal charges in connection with the incident, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has determined.
According to a KTLA news report, the collision on December 8, 2018 that killed Olin, a prominent Woodland Hills entertainment attorney, has fueled outrage in
the cycling community. Olin, 65, was riding in a bike lane on Mulholland Highway when he was struck.
The deputy, Andrew Wood, was texting his wife prior to the collision and was communicating with another deputy via his in-car work laptop at the time of the crash.
Prosecutors said they would not be able to prove that Wood was criminally negligent to gain a conviction on a vehicular manslaughter charge. Because Wood was communicating with another deputy in course of his duties, his actions were legal, prosecutors said.
California’s Distracted Driving Law
California has distracted driving laws prohibiting motorists from texting or using a handheld cell phone while driving.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 23123 (a): “A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.”
However, this cell phone or texting ban does not apply to emergency services personnel who are “operating an authorized emergency vehicle…in the course and scope of his or her duties.”
Wood’s cell phone records apparently indicated that he exchanged multiple text messages with his wife 14 minutes before the crash including one sent at 1:04 p.m., a minute before the crash. Prosecutors said the texts were sent only when the patrol vehicle was stopped, based on evidence.
Wood struck Olin as he was communicating via his work laptop with other emergency personnel and failed to negotiate a curve on the roadway, officials said.
Civil Action to Proceed
In spite of the prosecutor’s determination, it appears that Olin’s family will proceed with the civil lawsuit against the deputy and his employer, the sheriff’s department, because this incident occurred when the officer was on the job.
The civil lawsuit, filed in July by Olin’s two sons and his wife alleges negligence and wrongful death. The bicycling community is also rallying around the Olin family asking the prosecutor to reverse this decision.
Our legal practice has handled similar cases where prosecutors refuse to file criminal charges even when there is apparent negligence. The issue there has typically been the difficulty in proving “criminal negligence.” As evidenced in this case, victims or families of deceased victims can still proceed with civil action.
While the burden of proof for prosecutors in a criminal case is to prove the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, the standard is lower in a civil case where jurors decide if the defendant was negligent based on the evidence. Civil action results in monetary compensation for the victims or their families as opposed to punishment for the defendant.
However, victims or families, is successful, tend to derive some satisfaction from the fact that justice was served and that the wrongdoers were held accountable.
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Jet expands South African codeshare
By Mark Elliott On Aug 31, 2015
Jet passengers to fly with SAA to Jo’burg, Cape Town and Durban
Jet Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA).
With immediate effect, passengers will be able to book through Jet for SAA’s services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, and then onwards to Cape Town and Durban.
In turn, SAA’s passengers will be able to travel onwards from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, using Jet’s flights.
“We are delighted to expand our codeshare with South African Airways, enabling guests to enjoy seamless connectivity to several destinations in India and South Africa via Abu Dhabi,” said Raj Sivakumar, chief commercial officer of Jet Airways.
“This enhanced partnership is a further demonstration of Jet Airways’ strong network that offers an unmatched connectivity between India and the rest of the world. We are confident that our partnership with South African Airways will further stimulate business and tourism between India and South Africa.”
The move is aimed at re-establishing links between India and South Africa, following the suspension of direct flights between Mumbai and Jo’burg earlier this year. All routes are now operated via Abu Dhabi.
“This partnership enforces the historic commercial, political and cultural cooperation between South Africa and India, following the termination of SAA’s direct flights between South Africa and India,” said Sylvain Bosc, SAA’s chief commercial officer.
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Thinking about checking out some slice of life anime? You have come to the right place! Who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea of taking a teenage witch, a shape-shifting spirit, or a dangerous group of zombies and putting them in an everyday context? In slice of life anime, the usual meets the unusual in ways that are tantalizing, entertaining, and unique. If you are new to the genre and want a list of the best slice of life anime, read on!
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What Is Slice of Life Anime?
Slice of life anime is a genre that offers viewers a chance to relate to ordinary characters as they live out the minor struggles and triumphs of daily existence, sometimes with a twist. Despite the lack of fantasy scenarios and elaborate plots, the best slice of life anime is humorous, quirky, and contemplative.
Our Top 10 Best Slice of Life Anime Shows:
Kokoro Connect: TV Collection [Blu-ray]
Clint Bickham, Emily Neves, Greg Ayres (Actors)
Christopher Ayres (Director)
The series focuses on 5 students who, like normal people, must face everyday challenges at school, with friends, and in the dating sphere. Enter a twist! These characters are given the ability to switch bodies, a premise that offers endless philosophically interesting complications, unexpected situations, and funny moments for our viewing pleasure.
If a strange experiment, a dash of romance, friendship dynamics, and some thought-provoking scenarios intrigue you, Kokoro Connect might be your new favorite show. The show asks, what would life be like if you could truly experience it from another person's perspective?
Sakura Quest
Sakura Quest, Season 1, Pt. 1
Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
The main character, Yoshino Koharu, is a driven young woman who moves to Tokyo looking for a career. She struggles to find her dream job, but her frustrations seemingly end when she is offered a position at a travel company. Surprise! She learns, after accepting the job, that it involves becoming the queen of a mundane rural village which is not exactly the life she imagined for herself!
In a moment in our culture when many young people are traveling for pleasure and relocating themselves in pursuit of great success, Sakura Quest is a highly relatable series with a strong female outlook. The village, Manoyama, is based on an actual place in Japan. This series has 5 strong female characters and is a good choice for viewers who want to avoid the hyper-sexualization of many anime women. It poses questions about the expectations we have for the future, and how we react when life takes an unexpected turn.
Rie Kugimiya, Junji Majima (Actors)
Tatsuyuki Nagai (Director)
Can romance result from rivalry? In this series, Ryuuji and Taiga are great nemeses in their school. Constantly harassing each other, they each do everything they can to make the others' life miserable. However, one thing draws them together and gives them a common goal: both are in love with the others' best friend! Gradually, antagonism turns into cooperation and even something more.
This show makes our “best slice of life anime” list because it explores the dynamics of young relationships and the complexity of love and affection.
Mushi-Shi (Original Japanese Version)
What do you do when you live in an ordinary world with an extraordinary ability? How do you behave when you have special insights that others lack, and how can you use your gifts in a positive way? Ginko, who has the ability to communicate with nature spirits (mushi) is in exactly this position. A sometimes withdrawn, always contemplative character, he uses his unusual talent to act as a liaison between the human world and the spiritual one, seeking out tensions and navigating solutions when he can.
This is a show about special power and it's appropriate use. It will be interesting for people who enjoy philosophical contemplation and moral dilemmas.
Kino no Tabi
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
Kino, the main character, is a 15-year-old girl who seeks refuge from her psychological distress by traveling. With the help of Hermes, her motorcycle, and her handguns, Cannon and Woodsman, she sets out to explore the world, never staying in a place for more than 3 days. Along the way, she encounters many cultures and people with viewpoints and mentalities that are different from hers.
This is a series about the life of the wanderer, the adventurer, and the searcher who asks questions and upon receiving answers, moves on towards new discoveries. Kino's self-imposed restlessness combines with an open mind and fearless outlook that helps her overcome adversaries and discover gems of human nature that are inaccessible for people who do not venture past their own backyard.
Flying Witch (English Subtitled)
Eri Suzuki, Minami Shinoda, Shinsuke Sugawara (Actors)
Katsushi Sakurabi (Director)
This series follows the life of Makoto Kowata, a young apprentice witch who goes to seek professional training in Aomori, the witchcraft capital city. There, she and her black cat, Chito, must find a balance between school, life, and her magical training. This is a lot to mix up in the cauldron and creates endlessly interesting conflicts of interest for our viewing delight.
Magic meets coming of age, and Sabrina the Teenage Which meets Harry Potter in this series. This show makes our “best slice of life anime” list because it is lighthearted, fun to watch, and whimsical.
Haganai (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai): Season 1 Classic (Blu-ray/DVD...
Jerry Jewell, Whitney Rodgers, Jad Saxton (Actors)
Zach Bolton (Director) - Carly Hunter (Producer)
The main character, Kodaka, faces challenges at his school because his classmates see his blond hair and think he looks strange. Rather than let their negativity bring him down, he befriends Yozora, a girl with an imaginary friend. Together, they start an inclusive society called The Neighbors' Club for other unusual people.
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai is a show for those of us who sometimes feel out of place or awkward. A show about both self-acceptance and the benefits of accepting others, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai is well worth watching.
Poco's Udon World
Poco's Udon World (Original Japanese Version)
In this series, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown to find a big (little) surprise. Although his parents are not around, he is able to embrace the comfort of revisiting his family's restaurant and other familiar places. One day, he sees a young boy and offers him food. Suddenly, the boy sprouts a tail, and Souta realizes that this is the famed shape-shifting tanuki that has been said to dwell in the village. Souta names him Poko, and the two build an unusual friendship.
If you are looking for a heartwarming dose of nostalgia, Poco's Udon World is a good choice. Watching this show, viewers experience the pleasure of treasured memories and the notion that life continues in cycles and cherished things are never lost forever.
This show takes on heavy themes: suicide, mental instability, deep sadness, and guilt. In it, Kakeru Naruse must live like a normal teenager despite one big psychological struggle: he feels responsible for his mother's death. He is haunted by the fact that on the day she killed herself, he said something out of place.
Orange is not on our list of the best slice of life anime for its lightheartedness. Serious and relevant, Orange tackles difficult issues in a meaningful way.
Gakkougurashi
School-Live! (English Subtitled)
Ari Ozawa, Inori Minase, M.A.O (Actors)
Masaomi Andō (Director)
This show, whose title translates to “School Live” explores the tension of living in a society of lies, dangers, and false appearances. Yuki Takeya is a student who works to promote the School Living Club at Megurigaoka High School. Unbeknownst to her, the school is actually a fortress in which all the students must wait out a zombie apocalypse happening in the outside world.
Heavy on the horror, despite its cute anime characters, this show is not for squeamish viewers. While this series offers us a touch of the supernatural, it is also relatable. Who doesn't sometimes feel the need to build barricades against the atrocities of modern society?
Time to Grab a Slice
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The best slice of life anime is deeply entertaining and effective viewing material. It offers viewers a break from more typical anime, which is usually dominated by action scenes, convoluted plots, and other-worldly settings. Sometimes funny, sometimes achingly serious, the slice of life genre is a good one to explore if you are looking for well-written shows with unusual premises.
Conclusion: Different Shows for Different Moods
If you are looking for something light-hearted and relaxing, Flying Which or Poco Udon's World are both good choices. If you feel that something more serious might interest you, we recommend Orange or Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai. Looking to watch what happens when the plot gets weird? Maybe Gakkougurashi or Kokoro Connect are the shows to see. If character development and a person's individual journey are your things, check out Kino no Tabi, Mushi-shi or Sakura Quest.
We Hope You Enjoy Slice of Life Anime
Who knows, maybe a slice isn't enough for you, and this will become your new favorite genre! Fortunately, these shows offer enough quality viewing material to keep you watching for a while. Enjoy!
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Top 10 Craziest Scientific Experiments That Will Leave You Shocked
Posted By: Vikas Shukla Dec 11, 2018, 12:06 pm
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Scientists have conducted thousands and thousands of experiments over the last several centuries. Many of those experiments have given us cures to deadly diseases and modern wonders that have made our lives better. However, some researchers crossed all the ethical boundaries to conduct crazy experiments that they thought would lead to wonderful results. Here we take a look at some of the craziest scientific experiments that will leave you shocked. They were not just crazy but borderline evil.
Top 10 craziest scientific experiments
10- The dung baby
Back in the 1500s, a physician named Paracelsus worked primarily on psychotherapy and toxicology. He experimented with how you could create a tiny baby or a homunculus by yourself. The physician believed that the real babies are corrupted and impure as they come out of a woman’s ******. To create a pure homunculus, he proposed putting semen in a bottle full of horse shit for 40 days. When the little creature would begin to form, you need to feed it with blood for another 40 days. Indeed one of the craziest scientific experiments.
9- Separating twins and triplets
Through the 1960s and 1970s, psychologists ran an experiment funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The researchers separated twins and triplets from one another at the time of childbirth and adopted them as singlets. The experiment was kept secret until three identical triplets found one another in 1980. Unsurprisingly, they had no clue at first that they were siblings. One of the brothers said, “We were robbed of 20 years of togetherness.” The experiment was downright inhuman, but the researchers tried to justify it by saying they were doing good for the children.
8- Gynecological experiments on slave women
J. Marion Sims is often hailed as the father of modern gynecology. Sims performed his brutal medical experiments on slave women while trying to find treatment to the vesico-vaginal fistula. It caused the women terrible suffering, especially considering the researcher performed surgeries without anesthesia. Sims believed the experiments were “not painful enough” to require anesthesia.
7- The syphilis studies
Wellesley College scientist Susan Reverby recently made an explosive revelation that the US Public Health Service and Guatemalan government conducted a study that involved infecting prisoners and mental patients with syphilis in the 1940s. The researchers used several unethical means to infect the subjects without their informed consent. In 2010, former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton issued an official apology for the experiments.
In a related study conducted between 1932 and 1972, scientists invited about 400 people in Tuskegee, Alabama with syphilis into a free program to treat them. But the patients were denied all treatments because the scientists wanted to see how the disease progressed if left untreated.
6- Two-headed dogs
Russian scientist Vladimir Demikhov was obsessed with transplantation. He conducted most of his experiments – such as heart transplants and lung transplants – on animals. In 1954, he transplanted the head, shoulders and front legs of a dog onto another dog’s neck. Both the heads were active and conscious for a few days until the two-headed dog died. Demikhov repeated the experiment multiple times. The longest surviving two-headed dog lasted for about a month. Those were some of the craziest scientific experiments.
5- Milgram experiments
In 1961, noted Yale psychologist Stanely Milgram began an experiment to find out how and why millions of people participated in the Holocaust. Were they simply following the orders from the top, even after knowing that what they were asked to do was cruel and inhuman? In the experiments, each pair was divided into a teacher and a learner. But one of them was an actor, so only one was the true test subject. Every time the actor answered the question incorrectly, the test subject would push a button to administer an electric shock to the actor. At first, almost all subjects wanted to stop the experiment when the student (actor) began screaming (they were just acting as there was no real electric shock). But when they were given an order, the subjects continued to push the button. When the subjects learned the reality of the experiment later, many said they were traumatized for life after realizing they were capable of such cruel behavior.
4- The ‘monster study’
In 1939, a group of speech researchers led by Wendell Johnson began an experiment to prove their theory that stuttering was a learned behavior arising from a child’s anxiety about speaking. They used 22 orphans – yes, orphans – where one group of children was continually told that they had stutters while the other group was given positive enforcement. The group that received negative enforcement did develop self-esteem issues, though it failed to induce stuttering. It was later described as “The Monster Study” by the New York Times.
3- Sigmund Freud’s treatment of nervous illness
A woman named Emma Eckstein came to Sigmund Freud to get treatments for a nervous illness. Freud diagnosed her with excessive masturbation and hysteria and proposed that his friend could treat it by cauterizing her nose. During the operation, Freud and his friend burned her nasal passages and disfigured her permanently.
2- Nazi medical experiments
Nazi scientists led by Josef Mengele conducted horrific experiments at Auschwitz to prove the racial supremacy of Aryans. Hundreds died during his experiments. Mengele also used prisoners to test chemicals for infectious diseases and chemical warfare. The Nazis would put prisoners in freezing cold temperatures for aviation experiments. They would tie off women’s breasts to see how long it took their children to die of starvation.
1- The Death Ray
Nikola Tesla was a genius, but he is also known to have conducted some of the craziest scientific experiments one could imagine. In later years of his life, he was working on a superweapon called the Death Ray that could shoot down “10,000 enemy planes at a distance of 200 miles.” The weapon would run via “teleforce.” He tried to sell it to the US government and many European countries.
Vikas Shukla
Although he has a background in finance and holds an MBA, Vikas Shukla is a technology reporter. He has a strong interest in gadgets, gizmos, and science. He writes regularly on these topics. - He can be contacted by email at vshukla@valuewalk.com
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How the Queen’s 100 Color-Coordinated Umbrellas Became an Essential Wardrobe Staple
She was ready for the pouring rain at the Royal Ascot on Wednesday, armed with an umbrella that perfectly matched her blue suit.
By Katie Nicholl
All from Getty Images.
The Queen has never let a drop of rain bother her, so when the heavens opened at Royal Ascot on day two of the royal meeting on Wednesday, she simply opened up one of her many trusted umbrellas.
Royal fans are used to the sight of the Queen holding her umbrella, which is nearly always a Fulton and is custom made specially for her.
A family business, Fulton’s used to supply the Queen Mother with umbrellas back in the 80s. The Queen Mother wanted a see-through umbrella and asked the company to make a clear plastic one for her. Since then, the iconic brollies have become a staple in royal wardrobe.
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge has several, as do Meghan and Camilla, who was seen sporting one today. But the Queen has the biggest collection by far, with over 100 umbrellas.
Nigel Fulton, Fulton’s owner has been custom-making umbrellas for the royals for decades. “We were approached in 1988 by the Queen Mother to make a clear domed birdcage umbrella. It’s sturdy and very good for standing up to the elements,” Fulton said. “The point of the birdcage is that the royal can see out and people can see them. The Queen is our most famous customer. We started working with the Queen’s dress maker in 2003 and we were awarded the royal warrant in 2008 which was a great honor.”
Fulton continued, “For us, it’s all about the quality and reliability. We can’t have an umbrella that fails. Our umbrellas are made of fiberglass which make them very resistant. The birdcage model rarely turns inside out because of the shape and the fiberglass flexibility, which gives it tremendous strength.”
The Queen’s umbrella withstood driving rain and strong winds at Ascot on Wednesday, and it also perfectly matched her duck egg blue outfit. It’s a rare thing to see the Queen with an umbrella that doesn’t perfectly color-coordinate with her outfit.
“We are shown colors or pattern references before the Queen wears her outfits and we simply follow instructions from her team. We match the trim, the handle, the tips, and the ferrule (the pointy bit at the end) in the desired fabric or color. The umbrellas are understated – we don’t want the umbrella to be the part of the outfit that shouts the loudest.”
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SEGA Hoped XBOX Would Be Dreamcast Compatible
As reported by Kotaku, it seems that Sega Chairman Isao Okawa had met with Bill Gates (no need to mention what he does) a number of times in an attempt to forge a deal that would allow the XBOX to play Dreamcast games. Former Microsoft exec Sam Furukawa said via Twitter:
"Before Mr. Okawa passed away, he visited Gates several times, to see if it would be possible to add Dreamcast compatibility into the Xbox."
The article goes on to reveal that Sega had hoped that through this compatibility, Dreamcast fans could migrate to the much more powerful XBOX. Negotiations fell apart when Microsoft decided that they didn't want an internet connection for the Dreamcast titles. Check out the full article for more informative tidbits.
My take: I wish Sega had made the move. Sure a handful of games would lack online features, but a bulk of the library would have been unaffected. Besides, maybe Sega and Microsoft could have worked out a deal to create ports of online capable Sega games that would bring in some profit for Microsoft. Another possibility could have been that Microsoft received a cut from the monthy subscription fee that games like Phantasy Star Online charged.
Of course, one would also have to question if the Dreamcast on the XBOX could have lead to Microsoft having exclusivity on Sega titles and possibly buying out Sega at one point in the future. Who knows!
Bill who? Fence?
Never heard of him.
It's bad enough that 99% of the DC's library has been ported to other consoles (and devalued the platform)...
If it had happened, Dreamcast consoles today would be worthless.
Warning, list of games to prove a point to follow:
Shenmue, Power Stone 1&2, Jet Set Radio, TRUE Samba De Amigo, Seaman, the better version of Re-Volt, Chu Chu Rocket! and Typing of the dead are enough for the Dreamcast to still be an essential retro purchase. I wouldn't say ports have devalued the platform, and surly 99% isn't a true percentage.
As for "if it happened", would it have devalued the platform? Yes and no. Both would played the games, but the Dreamcast would have (presumably) kept online and VMU support. If anything, it would have givne the Dreamcast a longer life span as Dreamcast games could be developed for the old Dreamcast or the new Dreamcast capable XBOX.
Basically: Yes the hardware would be devalued, but the software library would have been given longevity and potential additional games.
An interesting "what if." Saying that though, if the Xbox had been developed with DC compatibility, would the DCJY exist?! :)
I just had an odd vision of an "XBOX Junkyard", gave me the shivers.
Surely great games that are no longer easy to find being brought to newer consoles and new audiences is a good thing.
Now the Dreamcast is history, it can only be a good thing from a consumers point of view if people get the chance too play past games on newer platforms.
Interesting read, indeed. Hmmmm that would have been a shock to the system if Microsoft and DC teamed up. I guess MS were being cautious of piracy.
http://members.beefjack.com/groups/the-dream-lives-on
Thanks for the link, anon - i'll advertise this forum on the Yard and hopefully get more people talking DC
Knuckles el Rastafari said...
Dreamcast newz, please!
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Primitive Nightmare has Landed
DC-UK in the house!
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How to create a passive income stream in your business
Flori chats to the Founder and Owner of The Social Bungalow, Shannon Lutz on all things passive income for your business. From how to start earning passive income, to what makes a passive income funnel successful.
Want to earn a passive income whilst sipping a pina colada pool-side? She takes you through the ins and outs of what you need to consider... from what tech to use... to what price points works... to how to promote your passive income funnel.
When is the right time to set up a passive income funnel
How to set up a passive income funnel
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Shannon Lutz is a Business & Marketing Strategist and owner of The Social Bungalow - An online marketing co. that helps female entrepreneurs market their expertise & structure their businesses for big-picture profit. As a 10 year marketing expert she has helped build multi-million dollar businesses, landed major PR deals, and managed marketing for A-List celebrities. She now channels this marketing prowess into the digital space helping women uplevel their businesses.
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Flori Pyke [00:01:27] Hello and welcome to Episode 58 and you've got Flori with you today. And, I'm super excited to be back on the poddie. It's been a little while because I was in Canada visiting my family which was great but better yet I'm here now. And, I'm really stoked because I get to connect today with the founder and owner of Las Vegas based company, is that right Shannon? The Social Bungalow also known as Your Outsource Marketing Director. So Shannon, is it Lutz [Lootz] or Lutz [Luhts]?
Shannon Lutz [00:02:00] It's Lutz [Lootz]. Good job. Nobody ever gets that. [both laugh]
Flori Pyke [00:02:04] Well, there you go. Welcome. How are you?
Shannon Lutz [00:02:07] I’m so good. I'm so stoked to be here.
Flori Pyke [00:02:10] Yeah. It's really exciting to connect with you. I love connecting with people beyond borders, as well. I just feel like it brings our little internet global world even closer. So, it's great to have you with us. And, before we kind of deep dive into what we're here to chat about today, I'd love for you to just share a little bit more around you, your bio, like what you do, your zone of genius, what you do at The Social Bungalow. Tell us everything.
Shannon Lutz [00:02:37] Absolutely. So, I like to say I'm a business and marketing strategist for online entrepreneurs. So, I help service-based businesses and then coaching practices really starting from the foundation, how are you structuring your program suite? How are you selling your services, how are your income projections looking for the rest of the year for the next year and once all of that is set up, we then market. Because if you tried marketing beforehand, you are going to spend time, money and energy for somebody to come back, be confused and then leave. So, from that point, we kind of back into the strategy from there. So, OK I now know exactly what I'm selling. I'm now showing my ideal client how they can work with me easily. They know their tangible next steps. And, I'm going for organic and paid marketing that's going to lead them into these funnels and going to coach a conversion that's seamless and take less time from the experts themselves so they can actually focus on the business and servicing their clients.
Flori Pyke [00:03:32] OK. Love it. And, so is it namely like service-based businesses or product-based businesses that you work with or a bit of both?
Shannon Lutz [00:03:41] Exclusively service-based. It's only service-based, so anything from somebody that's rolling up their sleeves and writing the copy or snapping the photo, all the way to the person who is just sharing their expertise as a mindset or health and wellness coach.
Flori Pyke [00:03:54] OK. Now, before you and I connected today, even before I reached out to you, I obviously did a bit of stalking on your website. It's like you know creeping around. And, one of the things that really caught my eye was that I saw some mention of the fact that you've worked with the likes of no other than Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. Is that true? [Shannon says Yes!]What? That's crazy.
Shannon Lutz [00:04:25] Yeah. So, I was in the corporate world prior to being an entrepreneur myself and I worked for a fitness franchise. Through that, A-Rod as we lovingly call him [Flori says "A-Rod.Yes"]. He came on board and became a partner. And so through that, I had exposure to his A-Rod Corp which he actually is a really smart business man. Has his hands on tons of different businesses. But through that, I was able to kind of look at his digital marketing and talk to him about his social media and just have event and corporate partnerships with him. So that was amazing. And, then naturally he asked to start dating the best person on the planet ever. [Flori says "Yeah. She's so hot."] Like how did she? I don't even understand. I'm going to tell you a story in a second.
Flori Pyke [00:05:10] Yeah. I'm like I'm excited for that one. Yep.
Shannon Lutz [00:05:12] So with the fitness franchise there was also yoga. So, that was kind of where she came in and wanted to dabble in that. So, I was able to then work with both of them by having my hands in both companies and then in their company. So really truly phenomenal experience. They're really so hard-working and she is so nice. Sometimes she gets a rap for being rude but she's just being a boss bitch. She's showing what's up and how you get stuff done because she is like they say the hardest working woman in Hollywood. But, anyway, so she one time we were actually working out together in a group fitness class and she did go to the bathroom afterwards to clean up and she didn't want to just go in on her own and all of her security team is male. So, she had me come in the bathroom and guard her while she changed. Like I'm not kidding. I saw J-Lo's naked booty. OK. [both laugh]
Flori Pyke [00:06:09] This is crazy. And is it like real? I mean really that thing is like, isn't it insured?
Shannon Lutz [00:06:13] Yeah. Oh, it's insured actually, which is the best thing ever. And, I'm not trying to turn up my nose at her or out her but it definitely was real. And, nowadays, I think it has some support from some injections of sort. But you know, that's her brand. [Flori agrees] And so, she needs to go on marketing herself.
Flori Pyke [00:06:32] Totally and you know what, age gets the best of us. Exactly. I mean that's it. That's her jam, right? So you got to do what you've got to do. Oh my gosh, that is so funny. I love that story. Thank you for sharing that. [laughs] All right. So, today I wanted to really connect with you to tap in to your genius about all things passive income because we've never had anyone on our podcast come and speak to us about this. And, I think especially our audience that we have a female entrepreneur driven audience and a lot of us are mums. So, you know between Anna and I, we have six kids for instance and a lot of our listeners are mums as well. And, regardless of being a mum or not though, I think time is of the essence today. And, the world is moving faster and faster and I think that wherever you can create some sort of leg up to generate a passive income stream so that either you're covering your ad costs or just generating a bit of residual income like you're winning, right? Like there's no negative to that. So, I just thought let's get you on. I'd love to kind of pick your brains on all this. So, the first question that I wanted to ask you just like for all our listeners just to spell it out in layman's terms like what exactly is passive income? And if you can just share a bit more around it, maybe you can just give some examples. That'd be great.
Shannon Lutz [00:07:58] Yeah. Absolutely. So passive income is something in a transaction that occurs through your web presence be that on an actual website or just something that you set up technically that someone can purchase and then roll into a program or course or even a product that you did not have to put the muscle, the time and the energy into selling in that moment for them to obtain it at that time. [Flori agrees] But previously, you would have already created everything set it up, it does take a lot of muscle but after you add one onslaught of hard work to create, you can then sell passively. So that is the ideal scenario being on a Mexican beach with a margarita. [Flori laughs] And then you get a PayPal notification of 1,000 dollars which is actually more like you're looking at which banana isn’t brown in the grocery store and then your phone chimes with a thousand dollars. Either way, it's you putting in the actual time and effort in that moment to kind of coach that transaction.
Flori Pyke [00:08:51] OK. OK. I love it. And, is this, you know you mentioned obviously, there's a lot of muscle that has to get put into creating something like this. So, fundamentally, it's like a funnel that you create, right? [Shannon agrees] And, would you say that it's feasible for anyone to create like a passive income stream whether you're service or product-based or is there a particular kind of business that would benefit more from this?
Shannon Lutz [00:09:16] No. I mean even taking it away from business, you could be anyone especially to your audience if not yet in your entrepreneurial journey but they are at-home mums and they love listening to this for inspiration. You can teach somebody how to get your toddlers to sleep at night. You can teach somebody how to grow tomatoes in the garden. You can teach somebody how to program a TV. Whatever it is that is your actual expertise, there is somebody out there that's going to Google it and need it. If there's a low buy in for something simple like that and you don't yet have a big business beneath you, say you priced how to get your toddler to sleep and it is four-part video series that takes them through. They can watch at their own pace and it takes them from the step A and step Z of you being an expert at your toddler sleeping for one hundred dollars. They can create the actual module itself in the videos and then put some marketing around it to easily sell that without actually being in the mix of the sale in the moment.
Flori Pyke [00:10:11] Yeah. OK. I love it. And so I guess to that point, I have a question because obviously I think that we work a lot with female entrepreneurs who are starting out. They come to us with an idea or they're very much in the growth phase. And, for those listeners like is it a good idea to kind of start with setting up a passive income stream and what kind of price level are we looking at to have a successful passive income stream? Because I'm sure that plays a role as well. It'll be harder I would imagine to sell like a 5000-ticket you know product versus like a 200 in a passive income stream. Would you agree?
Shannon Lutz [00:10:50] I would. Yeah. And, I'm going to go ahead and answer the first part of the question bluntly and say no, I will not start creating something passive right at this moment. If you are a female entrepreneur who is building an online business, what I would suggest you do is build with passive in mind so that you can kind of snowball back to your services. So, start by creating say you've got a high-level one-on-one that just involves your expertise and you're really with your hands in somebody's business or your service you're providing. Everything underneath that, build in a way that you can roll it into something passive. So, let's take a course for example, creating a 90-day self-paced program that you provide for clients and then selling it before it exists. So, you're kind of taking that scary step that you think you know what your ideal client needs. So, you pitch it to somebody. They say yes I need that and then you create it in real time with the client. You're actually creating course materials by servicing a real time client and you're getting that feedback in the moment to say this didn't make sense or what do you mean by that. You're getting all of their questions. [Flori agrees] And then from that, you're generating a testimonial. And, now you had and gotten paid to snowball effect create your actual passive course.
Flori Pyke [00:12:04] Yeah. Yeah. No I love that. I mean one of the biggest things that we harp on about in this neck of the woods is very much around research and having those conversations with your target audience so that you can exactly like you're saying you know start to mould your offering better, understand the pain points and pleasure points that even leads to the copywriting that you use. So, that's like totally music to my ears. I also think like to build on your point further, when you are starting out, having those conversations like whenever you're selling a product it's always gonna be so much easier to sell that product or service on the phone. And, even though that takes a bit of muscle when you're starting out like unfortunately, that's just like the way the cookie crumbles. You have to really flex the muscle, get on the phone often especially if it's like a higher-priced service and take those learnings on as you go exactly to your point and then start to weave in that idea of the passive income stream. So, I totally agree with that. And, what about like with respect to like price point of the passive income stream like do you see it as being more of more effective like with an entry price point? Or how would you weave it in? So say that you have like... OK let's use the example right of a five thousand dollar course for the toddler OK. That's like your hero course, right? Where does the passive income stream come into building that funnel?
Shannon Lutz [00:13:27] Yeah. So, I didn't answer the last part of your previous question about pricing. I would start and this is just I don't know exactly what it is that your business is and what you're selling but I'm just going to ballpark some numbers and say go between 97 and 297 for your lower point starting course. Just stay within that sweet spot because under three hundred dollars is psychologically easier to whip out your wallet and pay online for somebody that you especially might have just come into contact with. Once you've actually built a good relationship with them and that can just be again passive. They could be reading your Instagram post. They can be on your email list connecting with you, anything on your website. It doesn't have to be you actually on the phone, then you can price higher. But when you're pricing higher for that say mid-level that's not even your hero 5000-dollar course you still want to make sure that you are priming the pump by creating opportunities for beta engagement. So, you might be offering the first three people to watch this video, opt in to this challenge, enter this giveaway are going to get my course for 200 dollars off or are going to get early bird before other people are going to get waitlisted if you're doing an open and close cart on your courses versus them just being constantly open and passive. And I use the word course as kind of like an anchor point but really it can be program, product or anything. And then that high level hero and if you're pricing it at five thousand dollars, you must have an engaged audience. You could, I mean it would be rare if you just had some sort of a passive funnel that maybe started with an evergreen webinar. So, some sort of previous sort of webinar that people are now watching. And then, when you do a follow up pitch sequence and maybe on the sixth email there was a 24-hour fast action bonus and da-da-da-da for them to convert to this course. Like that would be very impressive if somebody converts to a 5000-dollar hero program with personal touch from you. [Flori agrees] Right. So, as far as pricing goes if we're talking strictly passive and you've pre-set up all of these,I would not go over let's say sixteen hundred dollars. Getting up to 2000-dollar mark without having any touch is really hard to do passively. Now, that's not to say you should not be pricing higher than that for your courses and your programs that you're going to actually sell yourself. And, I say if you are kind of stressed about all of that intake as far as phone calls go, hire a temporary head of enrolment. Hire somebody that you coach as an extension of your team that is going to sit on the phone with every single person and listen to them talk about how their babies cry all night long and the result not the solution of course but the result of the lifestyle and the amazing sleep all night that they're going to have when their baby sleeps on that long from this program.
Flori Pyke [00:16:19] That's right. The transformation, right? That's it. The light at the end of the tunnel. I totally agree. So, you're saying fundamentally like I guess in marketing terms like we can look at it almost as a bit of a trip wire like that the passive income stream is really effective for giving the customer a taster around what it is that you do. They spend a bit of money. They get a good experience with you and then with the view that over an engagement sequence ideally there might be some personal touch points in the mix. You then can upsell them to your core kind of hero product, right? [Shannon agrees] Yeah. OK. OK. Love it. So, we've talked a bit about an example so I think that was really great. Do you have any examples you want to run through in particular that you've set up that kind of gleam any additional insights?
Shannon Lutz [00:17:09] Yeah. So, I kind of frame this around courses so let me... Actually, the client who's a great example. She has a membership option. So, that's a little bit different than a monthly... It sold passively and then it's a monthly re-occurrence and that's awesome. It's a double whammy. It's not just that one time passive. It's completely passive. So, she is a personal trainer and structured three different programs, her highest level is a full body rewire and that is completely one-on-one with her. The mid-level program, so that one is priced at a thousand dollars. The mid-level program has 50 percent premade materials and 50 percent time with her. That is two hundred dollars for round numbers. And then, her lowest level is only twenty-seven dollars a month. And, this is a reoccurring membership that does not involve any of her personal time in the moment. It's just upfront. So, what she did was she created five different meal guides with grocery shopping lists and actual recipe ingredients, everything you need for three, four, five meals a day and then an entire massive video library with coordinating workouts per day and then you also get a Facebook group for support and email support as needed. So, with that you pay 27 bucks a month and you are constantly, you have your built-in personal trainer through her and she's already set up twelve months’ worth of these meal plans and these workout guides and video libraries. So, she doesn't have to think about it for a year, technically. So, with that lowest level program... She has tons of high-level programs but that is her money-maker and it's only 27 dollars. She makes 40 to 50 thousand dollars a month just off of the reoccurring sales. It's insane.
Flori Pyke [00:18:48] That's amazing. Sorry, Shannon. Just quickly, with respect to driving that, what tools are you using like as is it namely kind of Facebook ads, Google ads? I'm just interested in exactly from a marketing and digital standpoint. What are the main drivers that you're using to get people into her funnel and then get them into this passive membership?
Shannon Lutz [00:19:09] Yeah. So we use Facebook ads like crazy. That went really well especially for her industry. People are scrolling around and craving that sort of thing that you'll kind of have go across your news feed and be interested in and then you also seek out as well.
Flori Pyke [00:19:22] And, so Facebook ads I totally agree. I'm a huge advocate of Facebook ads. It is also really I mean the main driver of our business and collecting leads and nurturing those leads for that matter in terms of retargeting and what have you. But are there any other tech platforms that you suggest? Because obviously, I mean you alluded to the fact that it takes quite a bit of muscle to set up a passive income stream and I couldn't agree more. So, are there any kind of tech platforms that you recommend to our listeners when considering the setup of a passive income stream?
Shannon Lutz [00:19:58] Yes. So let me double back real quick and say she uses her Facebook ads like crazy. And, then she has a very engaged email list. She's got about thirty thousand on that and has really nurtured them. And so, she constantly gives them out awesome content that has no pitch at the end, no course, no nothing. It is just hey here’s how to pop in some squats in your kitchen and they open her email because they have been trained that they're going to get some value for their day from her and they're not just going to be sold all the time. She also has a very and greatly engaged Instagram following which of course helps a ton. She has 1.2 million followers so that is very helpful.
Flori Pyke [00:20:34] Oh my God. Who is this person? And I'm like this is crazy. [both laugh] It's nuts.
Shannon Lutz [00:20:42] But yeah, she's built it over time providing workout value like just awesome awesome content all of the time and people know, like and trust her. And then from there, we do little reskinning of different ways to promote the 27-dollar program. So, we'll do like the Summer Slim Down Challenge, three days of diet meals and beating the bloat. And, you have to do something every day, tag her on Instagram and then you are, like that's your prize is your summer body. But then at the end of it, it's hey if you want more of this, it's just 27 dollars and we'll do that once a month and one big push per quarter. And that is, she'll see these little bumps in her cash influx just from putting a little bit more effort into it. And so, yes passive income when you create your funnels and your marketing ahead of time. It works on its own but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still just find ways to spike it as well as you go. [Flori agrees]. So, she does all of her marketing for her funnels off of ClickFunnels, which of course is a great service. I use LeadPages more so myself but as far as hosting mod
uled courses, programs, memberships, I highly recommend using Kajabi that is spelled as K-A-J-A-B-I for anybody listening. It's very similar to other services like Teachable. They do the same thing where you can upload video and PDF and audio and all the different media formats for a course for example and they will drip it out as you define. So, maybe when someone finishes Module One, they automatically get Module Two or maybe they don't get it until a certain date. Like you can pre-set up the structure of your course and then sync it on the backend that when somebody buys from a website for example, that purchase is telling Kajabi automatically this person is paid and is enrolled, go ahead and send them that welcome email and drip out the first series of content.
Flori Pyke [00:22:31] Yeah. No, I love it. We don't use Kajabi personally but I have a lot of students who do. And, I have honestly heard nothing but great things about Kajabi. Even yesterday I was listening to a podcast of Amy Porterfield and her courses are built on Kajabi. So, I mean obviously, it's like a very strong platform and will get done what you need in terms of building like an online program. So, yeah I think that's such a such a good tip. So Kajabi. What about? And, I spoke about this in an earlier episode actually with a guest like Zapier in terms of connecting like your different platforms. Is that something that you use quite a bit.?
Shannon Lutz [00:23:10] Yes and no. I mean it does have lots of integrations that you could scroll for days down the page of different sites that they sync with but it's so easy in the marketing space to get lost on all of the options. [Flori agrees] So, I like to keep it a little bit simpler. I will use them for getting myself email notifications when I need to be hands on purchases made. So, I really like if this is through Zapier and also if somebody fills out a high-level form that I really want to immediately get back to them on some sort of a questionnaire that they fell into my funnel and now on email 7 they were told to fill out a questionnaire if they were truly interested. I want to know about that. So, that's for example will go from my email to type form to Zapier back to my email.
Flori Pyke [00:23:52] OK. That's cool. That's a good tip. OK. Now, just looping back to one question that I had when you were talking about this fitness expert that you work with. You mentioned that she has a highly engaged email list and that she does these email outs where like she'll send them tips on how to do squats in the kitchen or what not. How frequently is she doing that?
Shannon Lutz [00:24:18] So, she has, I want to say 20 different lists within her email marketing software. She uses Active Campaign.
Flori Pyke [00:24:25] I love active campaign. We use it too. Yeah. It's so good.
Shannon Lutz [00:24:30] So, with that, she has premade sequences for about 20 different lists that take them through a year's worth of content. So, she is already touching these people in all these different points. A lot of times people are on multiple lists so they will hear from her essentially twice a week and then when she's promoting something three and four times a week. Two, four, six, eight so maybe 10 emails a month that somebody will receive and two of the 10 would have something pitchy in it, which isn't always a blunt buy my program. It's more so, enter this funnel that's going to lead you to a sale eventually but it's still going to provide massive value along the way.
Flori Pyke [00:25:09] Yeah, I mean eight to 10 emails a month. When you think about it is quite a lot. However, exactly like you said she has indoctrinated and created this like learned behaviour in her audience that when they get an email from her, this email is packed with valuable tips and content. It's not like sell, sell, sell exactly to your point. So, when you start to create that behaviour you can effectively, you can pop into people's email boxes that often, right?
Shannon Lutz [00:25:37] Right. You want people to turn into advocates for you like they will want to show their friends and forward the email and share every Instagram post you put on your story and say just check her out, she's amazing and you can't do that without really earning their trust by teaching them.
Flori Pyke [00:25:53] Yeah. No, I completely agree. OK. That's an awesome case study for us all to kind of gleam some great insights from not only when it comes to passive income but also just on an email nurturing front because I think those tips are really valuable. I think it can be tricky to get email marketing right because it's one thing to have a big list but if they are not engaged, it's just not worth anything right?
Shannon Lutz [00:26:19] Yup. Not at all. And, I always tell people that your social media is your rented land and your email list makes you a homeowner and until you have that home ownership it is always you know what if Instagram goes down tomorrow. So, running your business exclusively from a social media platform can be very risky and what if your account just got shut down,like that does happen to people all the time and then their businesses are starting over from square one. So, get the people on your list and then treat them right. Nurture them. Give them great content and give them content that isn't just a duplication of what you're posting on social media. Because if they liked your stuff to trade that virtual currency of their email list which people are sometimes more guarded about than their mailing address nowadays, you want to make sure that you're taking care of it and that you're showing them I am here for you and I'm your go-to person even if we don't exchange money.[Flori agrees] I'm still your expert in this niche.
Flori Pyke [00:27:11] Yeah. No, I think that is, it's such a good point that you raise. OK. Fantastic. Awesome. I think those are kind of all my questions when it comes to passive income. Is there anything else you want to cover off that we've missed or a gold nugget that is like glaringly obvious that we haven't spoken about when it comes to passive income that our listeners just need to learn before we start closing up?
Shannon Lutz [00:27:33] I mean we got a well-rounded overview. I would say I would drill down again on what we covered as far as making sure that you are building this with validation along the way so you are not blindly building and then hoping that when you put it out in the world it's going to get promoted like you need to make sure that the community you're building is hungry for this information. And a funny metaphor that I say is you're not always selling them the green smoothie, the spinach in the smoothie. You're selling them the delicious, refreshing, very sugary smoothie because that's what they're searching for. And then, they end up finding them on the flip side that it's packed with protein and antioxidants and all the leafy greens. So, skinning your messaging appropriately, honing your message with attracting the right people and then even just investing that time on discovery calls for example. You might just say "Hey I just want to hop on the phone for 20 or 30 minutes with three people who would be willing. There's nothing in it for you. I just want to pick your brain." And then, write down word for word, how do they phrase things, that's then your sales page copy. [Flori agrees]. So, really really make sure that you have identified that client avatar, you're messaging appropriately and you're validating with them and then building in a way that you can snowball effect it into the course doing your research and then as far as marketing goes I would say that you are not going, you hear about those 32,000-dollar days on launch day and that can absolutely happen for you if you prime it appropriately by first making sure that you're talking about it well in advance and you're then doing a little marketing promotions, a little blast like the beta give away or an early bird, two rounds of early bird making sure you're talking to your list, getting engaged audience, maybe even with Instagram they have that new chat sticker. Go ahead and put the chat sticker up on a story and offer something that's similar to your course and say "hey I just want to geek out over this helpful thing that I'm going to do for you. Enter the chat if you want to talk." Everybody opt in. You've now got let's say 20 different women. You guys are gonna talk, talk, talk. You're spending two hours worth of value on this similar topic and then tomorrow you say "hey ladies just so you know I'm releasing early bird and it's the lowest price it's ever going to be."
Flori Pyke [00:29:41] Yeah. No, I love it. There's so much in that. We actually do like quite a bit of launches ourselves and we recorded a whole episode for our listeners who want to kind of tap into more genius around launching. Episode 19 is definitely worth checking out. But, I think all those points that you raised are so valid because like and this goes back to I mean the way like our program is built is really, it really does echo and resonate exactly what you're saying. Like there's no point in going and marketing to an audience before you have those foundations in place, before you've done your research, before you know your avatar is, before you know the price point that people are willing to pay, before you know your niche you know your marketplace or competitors like that stuff is just so fundamental before you start tapping into your marketing because otherwise it's just money down the drain, isn't it?
Shannon Lutz [00:30:31] Exactly. So, well said and you don't... And, if that sounds overwhelming or daunting like oh my gosh so much to figure out before I can even get to this awesome passive income land. You can make money just in the process of the research. Just it just takes more hands on. So, be open that and create while you make and then boom! You're on your way to passive.
Flori Pyke [00:30:50] Yeah. Yeah. I love it. I love it. And I think there's definitely something to be said for all of us service providers who are building their funnels that one of the... I remember chatting with a coach recently and she was telling me you know don't look at your passive income stream so much as necessarily like in some cases it can be a huge money maker. So, like you were saying you know your fitness client but in other cases she said and I think this really resonated with me. It was like just look at this being enough to cover your ad costs. So, you know you're liquidating the money that you're spending on ads and like that's huge because like you know there are times that we are spending like upwards of ten thousand dollars a month. And, if that's covered like winning, you know you're not starting in a massive hole, right? So, like as long as you can just get some residual income building up even if it's not that 40 50 thousand dollars a month but just something like you've got to just start somewhere, isn't that right?
Shannon Lutz [00:31:54] So right. And, even just covering your ad costs. They are now exposed to you. They're in your pipeline and they're probably going to buy something else from you down the road. [Flori agrees] So yeah you covered your ads but you most likely doubled the profit from that person. It's just going to take a little bit more time.
Flori Pyke [00:32:08] Yeah that's right. And, I mean that's so true. Like it goes back to that age old like when it's like I think it's something like you're 10 times to 15 times more likely to get an existing customer to come and buy from you again, right? And it costs 10 to 15 times less to have an existing customer come and buy from you again than to go and acquire a new customer every time. So, you're so right. There's a lot of power in this. So, even if the money is not enormous exactly like right from the outset, the potential there for the lifetime customer value is really large, right? And, then you have someone who's more engaged because they've taken a commitment with you. They've made like a macro commitment. Money has changed hands, right?
Shannon Lutz [00:32:52] Yes exactly. And, anything you put out for free is not going to be taken as seriously as something that they pay for. So, it is you're always going to get more of a raving fan customer by having them opt in even if it's just your lowest level program that covers your ad cost. Absolutely. [Flori agrees] Well said.
Flori Pyke [00:33:08] No. I love it. OK. Wow, so much gold. Thank you, Shannon. [laughs] I love talking this stuff because it's like so... As a marketer, I mean we're like yeah we're just talking my language. I could talk with you until the cows come home. So, thank you. It's been really fun. It's been so much fun.
Shannon Lutz [00:33:29] Yeah me, too. And, I just want to say if anybody is feeling overwhelmed by this, just think about one course, one program, one product that you want to go passive and sit down with a big piece of paper and just put it at the bottom and then write a little arrow up and then write a little arrow up and write a little arrow up and make yourself a little stream that could make sense to you. So, maybe they opt in to your email list because you gave them a free PDF. And, then from there you emailed them a few times and they had the option to go to your mini course and from your mini course, then they were upsold to your hero course and just as simple as that and kind of back pedalling to it with your social media promotions. I mean putting an ad around it but you can just create a four-part funnel to get to your hero product that is very doable and simple and then add onto it as you go. It does not need to be this beautiful mind web right off the bat. Don't be overwhelmed.
Flori Pyke [00:34:22]I think that's really, really good advice to kind of break it down visually for our listeners and I think that to kind of just elaborate on that like with the hero course like when you're drilling down on that like start with that right and then kind of break off a piece of that effectively and start mapping out that mini course that someone might pay for. And the mini course, I think this is really important to state, you want to give a lot of the what without the how, right? Because the how is what you're going to upsell them to in your hero course, right? And then, the lead magnet gives them a bit of a taster in what is contained in the mini course without drawing the curtain fully. So, it gives them a taster, get some kind of warm and then you're up selling them to that passive income mini course which might be priced exactly like around the 97 mark and then you can upsell them to the hero course.
Shannon Lutz [00:35:14] Exactly. And, it's also on another side of that coin, it is educating them with the foundation that they need in order to take your hero course because if someone takes your high level and they spend five thousand dollars with you and they don't actually see results, they're going to want a refund and they're going to be a bad review. They're going to spread the word, word-of-mouth wise to their friends they say don't buy that, it doesn't do anything. And, you know just from the heart side of it want people to have this amazing result. You want to transform lives. [Flori agrees] So, making sure that they are educated properly to step one two three, now they're on four and they can actually be an applicable person to take this course. That's what you want. So, what are the steps? What's the education that they need in order to be there?
Flori Pyke [00:35:52] Yeah. No. Oh so good. Yessss. [laughs]
Shannon Lutz [00:35:58] [Inaudible] throughout the episode. [laughs]
Flori Pyke [00:36:01] I love it. OK Shannon. So, tell us for our listeners, because they're going to want to find more about you, all this genius. Tell us a little bit more around where we can find more about you, where we can go find you on socials. Share all the links, please. That would be awesome.
Shannon Lutz [00:36:16] Yes, I will put myself out there. So, as far as hanging out with me I'm on Instagram. That is my main platform. So, come there. DM me. I go down in the DMs all day. My handle is thesocialbungalow. And, I always have some sort of a freebie in my bio right now if you're listening to this when it launched. It is your daily marketing plan. So, I put together five different tactics to help you put on horse blinders in a very advice-driven saturated online space and just focus on five doable things. How many times to do them and the structure by which to do them every single day for 30 days to see a massive difference in your online business.
Flori Pyke [00:36:51] Love it. That sounds really great. I might have to go check that out. All right. Now, for our listeners, to get your hands on the show notes and learn more about Shannon, you can go to theelevatory.com/podcast. And, Shannon, we normally end with a bit of a parting thought. So, I'm going to hand that over to you whether it's a quote or something to kind of summarise the lessons that we've gone through today. Any insights on what your parting thought is based on what we've discussed?
Shannon Lutz [00:37:18] Love it. I would say that, it's not a quote but, "clarity follows action." So, if you are sitting here spinning your wheels, not sure what you want to do. Just get messy. Make some imperfect action today. Get out there. Do it. Ask the question. Create a freebie. Get people on that email list whatever that looks like to you. Make some action and you will find out so much more through that than you will through mulling it over or asking your significant other what he thinks about it.
Flori Pyke [00:37:45] Yeah. No. It's so true. Like action creates reaction. And, you've got to start somewhere. So, that is so insightful and I think really valid for all of our listeners. So, thank you so much, Shannon. That's been so much fun. And, I'm sure we'll be connecting again soon. To our listeners, that's a wrap. And, remember to always elevate your business game.
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February 18, 2016 | Business & Finance
Buhari may sack CBN gov, Emefiele 'any moment from now'
The Governor of Cntral Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, may get the boot soon, according Ripples.
can authoritatively confirm.
In a report, by the news portal as published by www.bodedolu.com, top presidential aides confided on the medium Monday that the dragnet is drawing closer to Emefiele, who was appointed as head of the nation's apex bank by former President Goodluck Jonathan on June 3, 2014.
Emefiele replaced Mallam Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano , who was controversially suspended and fired by Jonathan for alleged insubordination.
According to the report, the CBN chief has been in the eye of the storm lately following revelations that the nation's treasury was practically emptied to fund the failed re-election bid of Jonathan in 2015.
Emefiele, investigators alleged, granted government officials unfettered access to the treasury during the electioneering period and even printed new currencies when the vault was drained.
Many people expected President Muhammadu Buhari to have fired the bank's chief following his alleged involvement in the infamous Dansukigate scandal, but a top presidential aide said Buhari decided otherwise, to strike at the best time.
“What people don't know is that the President has made up his mind Emefiele must go. But he only wants to do it at the best time.
“He believes he should get as much information as possible from the CBN chief before dispensing with him. If he just sacks him, it will not benefit the nation.”
Another source said the presidential briefing has unveiled many shocking revelations that beat the imagination of Buhari.
“Without going into details, Emefiele has told the President how the treasury was looted. He mentioned names, figures and details.
“Of course, he exonerated himself, saying he was just acting on instructions. But he is a goner as far as the President is concerned.”
Matters have not been helped by the down plunge of the nation's currency, the naira, which continues to drop exchanging for N345 to the dollar at the parallel market as at Monday , with the apex bank seemingly helpless with the country's foreign reserve having been plundered.
Though Emefiele's appointment is for a five-year renewable tenure that ends in 2019, it was learnt that Buhari is determined to have a complete economic team to fix the nation's dwindling economic fortunes.
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San Diego bar with 2,800 whiskeys seeks Guinness record
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Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A San Diego bar is having its 2,800 varieties of whiskey counted by Guinness World Records in the hopes of being recognized by the organization.
The Whiskey House, located in the Gaslamp District, said Guinness adjudicators are counting its collection of more than 2,800 whiskeys to capture the record for the largest commercial inventory of whiskey in the world.
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Here's a handy guide to plastics recycling
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How often do you wonder about what can go in the recycling bin and what cannot? The answer varies from municipality to municipality, as each has its own facilities for recovering waste materials and not all are the same. There are, however, some general rules that stay the same. A new guide from NPR attempts to clarify these for the average consumer, describing different categories of materials and whether or not they are usually recyclable.
As you scroll through the guide, it explains why the item has a typical outcome and what you can do to improve it. For example, small plastics such as bread bag clips, pill packaging, and single-use condiment pouches can get caught or fall between the belts and gears of machinery, and so are not usually recyclable. Flexible packaging, such as baby food purée and chip bags, is not recyclable because it contains layers of different types of plastic, often lined with aluminum: "It’s not possible to easily separate the layers and capture the desired resin." Beverage bottles are the types of items a recycling facility was built to handle – "made from a kind of plastic that manufacturers can easily sell for making products such as carpet, fleece clothing or even more plastic bottles."
One of the most valuable points made by the guide is that recycling is a business – and that is something we'd do well to remember more often. Gaining a second life is not a guaranteed outcome for anything that goes into a blue box because it depends on a global market, on supply and demand, and whether municipalities can actually process and sell the waste materials they've gathered.
"Recycling is a business with a product that is vulnerable to the ups and downs of commodities markets. Sometimes it’s cheaper for packagers to make things out of raw, virgin plastic than it is to buy recycled plastic."
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Recycling alone will not fix our global waste crisis. At this point it's barely making a dent, but it's still better than nothing. Learn how to do it better, buy products made from recycled materials, and encourage designers to make packaging easier to recycle or reuse. As the guide concludes, "Recycling alone can’t solve the waste conundrum, but many believe it’s a vital piece of an overall strategy, which also includes reducing packaging and replacing disposables with reusable materials."
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The race starts at 10:30
Please be aware that the race starts and finishes near the Cha café. This is situated near the Shepherds Road entrance. This is also close to Watford Metropolitan Line railway station.
There will be temporary toilets at the start/finish. Please only use toilets in The Cha if you are a customer. Further toilets can be found at The Hub and in the pedestrian underpass at the top of the town, near the town hall.
Car parking. Ample street parking, with more to the Hempstead Road side of the Park, opposite side to start finish. Also, pay and display at https://www.watford.gov.uk/directory_record/526/avenue this is close to the underpass toilets.
The route remains unchanged from previous years. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ATHLETES ARE AWARE THAT AFTER DESCENDING INTO THE WOODS THEY WILL RUN TWO laps before returning up the hill and retracing the route back to the finish. The course is a variety of grass, parkland, stony paths, gravel tracks, and muddy paths. There are also the two bridges to cross with tarmac to head out of and return to the park.
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Men's Team Report On Saturday we had the second round of the Met League series over at Welwyn. We went over with a strong men's team, still, a fair few runners missing but a decent showing nevertheless. Our 12 scorers on the day were Chris, Jim Barber, Carl, Scott,...
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With the North of the Thames and the juniors off at the North West London League in the afternoon, plus the weather and a World Club Rugby on a small but dedicated turnout. Slight alterations to the course due to the Pineapple still being dug up for some works, and a...
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Men's Team Report Yesterday saw us kick off the Sunday League season at Cheshunt. Our 8 scorers on the day were Chris, Jim Barber, Scott, Ben Allen, Tom Miller, Dave, Jim Arrowsmith and Adam Walker. This was a strong performance and gave us the overall win on the day...
September Handicap 2019
With the Mayor's fun run the next day and the juniors off at the North West London League a lower the normal turnout. However, some great performance across the field. Slight alterations to the course due to the Pineapple being dug up for some works, but all good...
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See Oahu, Hawaii, Through the Eyes of Pro Surfer Keanu Asing
When his sister didn’t want a surfboard she had won in a competition, Keanu Asing got his chance to start surfing.
However, it wasn’t until his father covered up his sister’s Little Mermaid sticker that Asing agreed to take it out in the water. After that first turn he was hooked. From that moment, no matter where he was, his mind would always be in the water.
His furious passion, along with the tireless support of his mother and father, kept him working hard at his dream. When he was 12, his father bought him a big map of the world, so that he could mark all the places he was going to go surf. That map still hangs in his room.
Today, Asing, a native of ‘Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, is a professional surfer. He competes in the World Surf League, having earned himself a spot among the top 34 surfers in the world. In 2015 alone he surfed in Australia, Brazil, Tahiti, Fiji, California, South Africa, Portugal and France.
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Discover the myths and legends of Wales
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Welsh myths and legends - from King Arthur to Celtic rituals
Exploring the myths and legends that have shaped the landscape of Wales will take you to some fascinating parts of this ancient land. Here’s our guide to where to discover the best of them.
Mari Lwyd St Fagans Museum
Meaning ‘Grey Mare’ or ‘Holy Mary’, the Mari Lwyd is a horse figure carried from house to house at Christmas. Its wassailing singers indulge in a round of lampooning and, in a merry conclusion, an exchange of ales and cakes. Try it for yourself every December at the brilliant St Fagans museum.
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Beddgelert, Snowdonia
Standing between two rivers, Beddgelert holds the grave of the hound owned by Llewelyn the Great, the Gwynedd Prince who ruled Wales more than 800 years ago. This sleeping dog lies in a beautiful village – depending on who you listen to, it might even have been named after him.
Lady of the Lake, Carmarthenshire
Peer into Llyn y Fan Fach, in the Black Mountain range, and your fortunes might follow those of a young boy who, idly dreaming, rose the Lady of the Lake from the waters. She became his devoted wife, but his bad behaviour, legend has it, made her return to the lake.
Llyn y Fan Fach
Harlech Castle, Snowdonia
On a spur of rock above the Irish Sea, breathe in and think of Owain Glyndŵr, the medieval ruler and last Welsh Prince of Wales. Harlech Castle was his brief home after a revolt against the English, but fell again in 1409. It remains one of the greatest castles in Europe.
Harlech Castle
Conwy Castle, Llandudno
Conwy Castle is an incredible complex of eight towers in a medieval fortification reached by bridge, there are endless stories to discover within the walls of this magnificent landmark of myth and legend. Edward I moved monks on to build it, but Owain Glyndŵr cunningly seized it in an early 15th century Welsh uprising.
Conwy Castle
Twm Sion Cati
Born in Tregaron during the 16th century but immortalised in literature and folklore ever since, Twm Sion Cati is a Welsh Robin Hood, once pardoned by Elizabeth I. See his statue in the square of the town where he once played, then head to the Cambrian Mountains to feel the magic he felt.
The Princes of Gwynedd
You might know the 12th and 13th century lands of North Wales from their immortalisation in the much-loved Princes of Gwynedd stories. Following in their footsteps is easy and evocative, but the ruined castle of Dolwyddelan, once the fortification of Llywelyn the Great, is a must-see on the crags of North Wales.
Guto Nyth Brân
You might not make it round as fast, but you’ll be following Iwan Thomas and Linford Christie to Mountain Ash, a former colliery heartland whose famous local son, Guto Nyth Brân, was a legendary 18th century athlete (his real name was Griffith Morgan). They ran the annual race honouring him in a town where his statue stands.
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As you might gather while trying to read any local road signs, a 19th century joker was responsible for naming this town on Anglesey (deep breath) Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. It is, naturally, a record-breaker and the stuff of films, music and books –enjoy the picturesque village, and go landscape for any photos with those signs.
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Creating a focus on domestic violence
A powerful body painting exhibition at Victoria University will focus attention on the complex issue of domestic violence.
If These Walls Could Talk will be created by almost 100 students who use body paint to camouflage 20 models against a background of intricate wallpaper panels.
As the painting progresses, over a period of six hours for each model, they fade into the background of the wallpaper – a move steeped in symbolism which highlights the faceless victims of domestic violence.
Creative director Sam Pattison said the exhibition aims to show the lack of voice, fear and shame that women experiencing domestic violence feel – while showcasing the student’s body painting skills. It is estimated that one in six women experience domestic violence in Australia.
“Discovering that intimate partner violence is the most common type of violence against women was a real revelation,” she said. “We wanted to help raise awareness of this issue and the exhibition is our students’ way of making a statement.
Money raised will support White Ribbon, Australia’s only national, male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women.
Ms Pattison said the exhibition was community engagement at its best with many companies including wallpaper suppliers Graham & Brown, Bunnings and video production company Mass Motion donating time and services.
The media is invited to view and take photos at the exhibition.
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What: If These Walls Could Talk exhibition
When: Monday 17 October, 2016
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: VU Metrowest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray.
Beverley Johanson
Mobile: + 61 407 311 272
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Waterline Marina Resort to Promote Turtle Friendly Properties
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Posted by Waterline, March 2017
BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2017) – Waterline Marina Resort is proud to announce their partnership with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring to advance the mission of a suitable habitat for sea turtles, shorebirds and the ecosystem of the island and its surrounding waters. Slated to open this May, Mainsail Lodging & Development’s newest property – Waterline Marina Resort – will incorporate special programs, promotions and messaging to advance the mission of the local organization.
In addition to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch’s current outreach efforts, the community partnership with Waterline will include on-property “Turtle Talks” led by volunteers, daily “Turtle Walks” during nesting season and guestroom collateral with eco-friendly communications. The resort will also provide volunteer hours for their staff when opportunities arise. Waterline’s sister property, Mainsail Beach Inn, has been recognized by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch as a valued partner for consistently practicing “Turtle Safety 101,” while underscoring the importance of these best practices to its guests.
“We are honored to be the official community partner for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring,” Sandy Zinck, general manager of Waterline Marina Resort. “Mainsail is passionate about the incredible eco-system on this unique island and we are thrilled to help educate our guests and visitors about the Turtle Watch program and its importance to the community and the world.”
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is a grassroots organization supported financially by Manatee County and the more than 90 volunteers who work tirelessly for sea turtle conservation. Since 1990, Suzi Fox, Executive Director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring, has made it her life’s mission to ensure the sea turtles and shorebirds of Manatee County are protected and preserved.
“We’re excited to be working with a group so dedicated to making their waterfront properties friendly for our sea turtles and shorebirds,” said Fox. “We are always looking for additional ways to educate visitors and residents about the island’s habitat and this partnership is a perfect match.”
About Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Mainsail Lodging & Development is a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products in the Southeastern US and the Caribbean. Their properties include Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina (ScrubIsland.com), a private island resort in the British Virgin Islands and member of Autograph Collection® of Marriott International; Mainsail Beach Inn (MainsailBeachInn.com), a boutique beachfront hotel on Anna Maria Island, Florida; and the boutique food-focused Epicurean Hotel (EpicureanHotel.com) in Tampa, Florida. The company also operates corporate housing throughout the Southeast, exclusively managing the Florida market for Oakwood Worldwide® under both its ExecuStay® (ExecuStay.com) and Oakwood® (Oakwood.com) brands, while also operating ExecuStay in Georgia, portions of Alabama, and The Carolinas. Mainsail is developing their fourth hotel, Waterline Marina Resort on Anna Maria Island, Florida, which is under construction and slated to open May 2017. Mainsail Lodging’s corporate charity is Feeding Tampa Bay – the largest food rescue and distribution organization in the community. Mainsail actively supports the cause through a variety of employee and guest programs ranging from packing and sorting at the warehouse to annual events including Pumpkin Fight and Epic Chef Showdown.
About Anna Maria Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring:
AMITW & Shorebird Monitoring is a grassroots organization supported financially by Manatee County and the 90+ volunteers who work tirelessly for sea turtle conservation. For 30+ years Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch has coordinated conservation efforts for 12 miles of Manatee County shoreline. In three decades, we monitored 7339 turtle activities, protected 4454 nests, 301,694 turtle eggs, and watched 271,680 hatchlings depart to become a future generation of loggerheads that will return to the region as they reach maturity — in about 30 years. For more information about AMITW, contact Suzi Fox at 941-778- 5638 or email at [email protected].
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World War One Aircraft Carrier Pioneer (Hardback)
Guy Warner (author)
Jack McCleery was born in Belfast in 1898, the son of a mill owning family. He joined the RNAS in 1916 as a Probationary Flight Officer. During the next ten months he completed his training at Crystal Palace, Eastchurch, Cranwell, Frieston, Calshot and Isle of Grain, flying more than a dozen landplanes, seaplanes and flying boats, gaining his wings as a Flight Sub-Lieutenant. In July 1917 he was posted to the newly commissioning aircraft carrier HMS Furious, which would be based at Scapa Flow and Rosyth. He served in this ship until February 1919, flying Short 184 seaplanes and then Sopwith 1i?? Strutters off the deck. He also flew a large number of other types during this time from shore stations at Turnhouse, East Fortune and Donibristle.He served with important and well-known naval airmen including Dunning, Rutland (of Jutland) and Bell Davies VC. He witnessed Dunning's first successful landing on a carrier flying a Sopwith Pup in 1917 and his tragic death a few days later. He also witnessed the Tondern raid in 1918, the world's first carrier strike mission. He took part in more than a dozen sweeps into the North Sea by elements of the Grand Fleet and Battle Cruiser Fleet. He carried out reconnaissance missions off the coast of Denmark, landing in the sea to be picked up by waiting destroyers. He witnessed the surrender of the High Seas Fleet. Promoted to Captain, he acted as temporary CO of F Squadron for a time post-war.Guy Warner has been given access to McCleery's wartime dairy, his letters home, other memorabilia and three remarkable albums with hundreds of photos taken by Jack and others of the events described above. His intention is to edit Jack's diary and letters, to provide an introduction and conclusion and to annotate the text with explanatory details of important events, people, places, ships and aircraft. Jack McCleery's son, John, is fully supportive of the proposal.
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OFFICERS are continuing to review CCTV and carry out enquiries following a serious sexual assault in Barnsley town centre.
An investigation was launched after police received a report that at around 8.30pm on Sunday, June 7, a 13-year-old girl was assaulted in the Alhambra underpass.
Specially-trained officers continue to provide support to the victim and her family.
Investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Chris Singleton said: "Increased patrols have been set up in the area and a number of lines of enquiry are being followed up by a team that has been set up to identify and catch the suspect."
The suspect is described as having a foreign accent, brown skin, around 30-years-old, 5ft 5ins, of slim build, wearing a black Adidas tracksuit with red stripes and blue gloves.
He has dark blonde hair, a short-cut greyish/black beard, sideburns and a goatee from his under lip down to his chin. The offender also is described as having a large nose.
Anyone with information about the offender, or anyone who was in the area at the time, should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1097 of June 7 2015.
** Please note that sexual assault victims are afforded immediate anonymity due to the nature of the crime. Please refrain from identifying the victim in this case as this could impede the investigation and eventual court case. **
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Biden’s #MeToo Accuser: 'Politics Was Definitely the Impetus' for Coming Forward
By Molly Prince
Published March 31, 2019 at 8:19am
The Democratic lawmaker accusing former Vice President Joe Biden of sexual misconduct revealed Sunday that “politics was definitely the impetus” for coming forward with her allegations.
“The reason why we’re having these conversations about Vice President Joe Biden is because he’s considering running for president,” former Nevada assemblywoman Lucy Flores told Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Flores came out with her allegations against the prospective presidential candidate on Friday in the op-ed “An Awkward Kiss Changed How I Saw Joe Biden.”
She asserted that Biden, who was campaigning for Flores at the time, kissed her and smelled her hair without consent.
Tapper pressed Flores on her on political motivations, noting that she supported Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders while he was running for president in 2016.
And, despite claiming to not endorse any candidate yet in the 2020 election cycle, she has been spotted at campaign events for former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who officially announced he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for president on March 14.
“As we go through the vetting process for all of these candidates, that important aspect (of Biden’s inappropriate behavior) was being left out, and it was being dismissed, and it wasn’t being acknowledged,” Flores continued.
“For me that was one, incredibly offensive, and two, that really speaks to the fact that when behavior isn’t considered ‘serious enough’ for society, for America, it’s very easy to dismiss it.”
Flores admitted that Biden’s behavior in 2014 did not rise to the level of sexual assault, but she said it should still disqualify him from holding political office.
“It’s completely inappropriate, that it does not belong in any kind of a professional setting much less in politics,” she said.
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Flores also contended that Biden’s response to her allegations lacked empathy and compared it to how he treated Anita Hill during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.
“I think that his response to the way in which he handled the Anita Hill hearing was completely also inappropriate and lacked empathy and frankly lacked accountability,” Flores said.
“Saying that he wished there was something more he could have done … you were the chair of that hearing!”
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LG has confirmed that a 5.5-inch QHD LCD panel has been certified by NEMKO and will feature on the Korean manufacturer's new G3 smartphone.
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A spokesperson for the Korean manufacturer said: "The certification comes shortly before the new Quad HD LCD panel will be unveiled with the forthcoming LG's flagship smartphone to be launched in the first half of the year." (sic)
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Festival 2006, Part III - The Bruckner Cycle
As promised, in part three of my series rounding up the 2006 Edinburgh festival, which took place before the founding of this website, I tackle the Bruckner symphony cycle. In contrast to the Beethoven, which was one conductor, only two orchestras and out of chronological sequence, each Bruckner had a different conductor, there were many orchestras and the programme ran in order from one to nine (the zeroth and study symphonies were excluded).
The concerts all started at 9.30pm and so some (such as the Blomstedt eighth) ran to nearly 11pm. Again, like the Beethoven, it provided an opportunity to savour each symphony in isolation (or nearly so - often the 'masterwork' that McMaster had programmed in between left one a little musically full up).
As before, I originally wrote the quoted comments on Naim Audio forum. Similarly, I have sometimes added new comments (italicised and in square brackets). I have also made corrections to one or two typos, or added a full name here or there, and these changes are not indicated.
The cycle started on Tuesday 15th August 2006, already that night we'd had Beethoven's Erioca and Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde, so one could all too easily have been tapped out. Fortunately, Sakari Oramo was on hand to wake us up:
However, the highlight of the evening was !SHOCK! not Mackerras! Instead, a disappointingly sold Bruckner 1 from Oramo and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. I have always been rather fond of this work and they played it to perfection. Oramo's energy on the podium is quite something and the way he held the tension in the work was just wonderful. I strongly recommend tuning in when BBC Radio 3 broadcast it in September (the other Bruckner performers now have a very tough act to follow).
I'd also add that I've never before (or since, for that matter) seen someone quite so hyperactive on the podium. He leapt around like a man possessed, arms waving in almost a blur, like a caricature. It calls to mind a comment by Mackerras some time ago that some conductors do a lot, others do a little, yet both methods can be equally effective (contrast Oramo with, say, Volkov).
Speaking of whom, while Ilan Volkov has had great success with Bruckner, his reading of the second wasn't quite so brilliant. It's worth noting that Thursday 17th's concert was one of only two occasions when the numbers of the Bruckner and Beethoven matched up.
This evening's second concert was a touch disappointing in contrast. Volkov and the BBC Scottish were on duty for Bruckner two, so I had high hopes as this team have impressed me greatly ever since I first heard them at a festival concert a few years back when they played Bluebeard's Castle.
And they played well tonight - some of the string playing and the woodwind (especially the bassoons) was wonderful. However, as whole, it didn't quite seem to hang together. Perhaps because this was the earlier version (where Bruckner placed the movements andante-scherzo) or perhaps because unlike the four other people I was with, I had not managed to have a glass of wine (or two) before hand. Interestingly though, of the 3 recordings I have, I notice both Jochum and Solti play it the same way with only Tintner choosing the later version [I no longer have the Tintner cycle, on Naxos, as I found it very dull]. I shall have to have another listen to Jochum some time and see how he pulls the work off [I still haven't got round to this yet...].
Certainly, it lacked the visceral excitement that Oramo and his band bought on Tuesday (but, in fairness, I think only part of that was down to Oramo, the rest to Bruckner himself).
Again it was disappointingly sold - I expect because the work is less known - it will be interesting to see how the crowds are for 4, 7, 8 and 9. I hope Runnicles gets a good one for 6 (which is one of my favourites). Then again, there seems to be a strong negative correlation between the size of the audience and the quality of their behaviour!
Saturday 19th brought Scotland's other big orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, for the third symphony:
Later in the evening we had Bruckner's 3rd from Herbig and the RSNO. I barely know the work but enjoyed it very much (even if I am finding the RSNO just too loud in places). I had felt that hearing the cycle might be a problem and things might get samey, but interestingly I'm not; indeed, I think it's remarkably illustrative of the way he developed.
The first Bruckner of week two came from the RSNO again. On Tuesday 22nd August the fourth symphony was preceded by Beethoven's sixth and Brahms' first piano concerto (from Goode, Fischer and the Budapest Festival orchestra):
I'm also wondering if 3 in a night is a mistake. Last night finished with the RSNO and Deneve playing Bruckner 4. It was an obscure edition of the score and, in my view, justly so [According to the programme, the Bruckner-Schalk-Lowe revision 1886-7]. I think any performance of the 4th is hard as in some ways the finest tune is the scherzo. Still, if that is what you come out humming, something has gone wrong [Contrast this with Jansons recent effort with the Bavarians].
None the less, it was interesting and I'm very glad to have heard it. More interesting to me though, is how the orchestra played for Deneve. I don't know if he's simply not a Brucknerian [Certainly the orchestra have played superbly for him in other repertoire], or perhaps the orchestra is getting Bruckner fatigue from its rather heavy schedule, but up until last night I was thinking I had them rather unfairly placed 3rd in the list of Scottish orchestras in my head [The more eagle-eyed may note this as being somewhat hypocritical given my rant against the Gramophone's list. I no longer keep any such list in my head.]. However, here again there was some rather patchy playing at times (including a very poor trumpet entry and a flautist who didn't quite seem there).
It also marked an interesting contrast to Mackerras. I may have said above that I don't think I've ever seen an orchestra as ruluctant to take a bow when instructed as the SCO are for him in the Beethoven (a former professional musician I know says they only do this for conductors they like). Interestingly, most orchestras you see go some way in this direction (if not to the SCO's recent lengths). Last night, almost before he had gestured they were on their feet.
Thursday the 24th, and it was again three in a night. Again, the first two protagonists had been Mackerras/SCO for Beethoven's fourth and Fischer/Budapest Festival for some Strauss. An ensemble new to the cycle then joined us for Bruckner's fifth:
However, 9:30 and Bruckner was wonderful. I think with the 5th we are into the area of symphonies I really love. The Rotterdam Philharmonic played wonderfully for Ingo Metzmacher and I was glad to be a little further back (some of these Bruckners have been so loud my ears have hurt ever so slightly). I love the way Bruckner builds this work and the way that towards the end so many of the themes from earlier movements make a return. If I had a criticism, it would be that some of the pauses could have been held a little better - there was perhaps not the absolute tension that sometimes is there. Still, after the 1st of Oramo, I have enjoyed this the most of the cycle. I cannot wait for Runnicles in 6 this evening.
Sure enough, come Saturday 26th August, Donald Runnicles did not disappoint with the sixth (perhaps my favourite of all the symphonies). Interestingly, Runnicles was also to be seen in the grand circle of the Usher Hall, listening to Mackerras's thrilling reading of Beethoven seven with the rest of us. Sadly, he was just too quick for me in leaving to obtain an autograph. It would be fascinating to know what he thought of the performance.
Next up came Runnicles and the BBC Scottish for Bruckner 6 (interestingly, or perhaps not, Runnicles had earlier been in the audience for the Beethoven). In some ways, this only heightened my regret that the Orchestra of St Luke's weren't able to make it.
He went at the Bruckner in a way I wasn't really expecting: this was not the biting tension of Herbig in the third, but something altogether more subtle yet no less compelling. The adagio in particular was beautifully lyrical.
There was a lovely moment in the finale when Runnicles was almost dancing on the podium and one could hear the orchestra dancing with him (this in marked contrast to some of the performances I've heard in recent days when the connection between the movements of the conductor and the sound heard is altogether more vague).
For me it was the highlight of the Bruckners so far (and well worth tuning in for when broadcast). And further indication, if any was needed, of what a fine conductor Runnicles is and why it's a crying shame he works so much in the states (well, good if your live out there, obviously, but I'm being selfish) and doesn't have a bigger discography [As readers will know, this is changing for the better, for those of us in Scotland anyway]. The orchestra seemed to have greatly enjoyed working with him too (they certain cheered and applauded him most enthusiastically).
It also served to indicate just how subjective these things can be - the power and impact that he conjured for the final bars was really something. But I was reminded that we'd heard the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra do the same piece last year, which prompted me to dig out my comments [see here for the full post]:
The second half was a good reading of Bruckner 6. Sadly the work suffers from the same problem as much of his writing, namely it gets a little repetitive at times, it is also one of his many works in which he neglected to save the best for last.
A year on and I find out how wrong I was - only going to show what a difference an interpretation can make.
The following day, Sunday 27th August, came the seventh and the return of the RSNO, this time with conductor Claus Peter Flor. I am not certain that the below represents an objective judgement. Already that evening we'd had a superb Beethoven 8th, followed by a magical and transcending performance of Messiaen's From the Canyons to the Stars.... Three in a night was certainly a mistake on that occasion:
And so to Bruckner. I'm no huge fan of the 7th (I think I prefer 6 or even 1) but it does have some lovely writing. And while Flor and the RSNO played very well (indeed, I have been struck how much better the orchestra have played for both their guests than they did for their chief conductor - see the 4th). However it lacked fire and didn't quite come off. Perhaps I am judging unfairly though, for whenever the music stopped it was the the Messiaen I could hear ringing in my mind.
The penultimate work made use of the Philharmonia, in town to play Beethoven's ninth two days later. On Wednesday 30th August they were joined by Herbert Blomstedt:
Later in the evening, Blomstedt led the Philharmonia in Bruckner 8. I must say, I found the playing a little ropey in places (strings and timpany were outstanding, but there were too many fluffed entries from the horns). I didn't really warm to Blomstedt's reading. The first two movements were nothing special one way or the other, but he really lost me in the third - all the beauty seemed to be lost and it was interminable [It was on the long side, as readings go, and would certainly not have fitted on one CD]. Indeed, the whole thing lacked tension. By the time the finale came, I must confess I was probably a little past caring. However, I was alone (save for the handful who had walked out [In fairness, this may have had more to do with the misleading programme which suggested all concerts in al three series lasted 'around an hour', which was sometimes off by more than half]), as everyone I went with loved it and the cheers rang out very loudly.
I wondered later how much of this is down to edition - he used the earlier Nowak (1887, I think [The programme states Bruckner-Schalk revision, 1890, ed Nowak]). My favourite reading of the work is from Furtwangler using the Haus edition which, it seems, is frowned upon these days. Then again, it strikes me that issues of edition alone shouldn't hold a work from being convincing. Either way, it makes me want to listen to the various ones I have on disk again [This I have done, and Furtwangler remains my favourite.].
The finale came on Friday 1st September and we were joined by another BBC orchestra, this time the London based BBC Symphony under Jiri Belohlavek:
The Bruckner series didn't end quite so convincingly. It was interesting to hear Belohlavek conducting the BBC Symphony (and I must say that I think the orchestra have been somewhat unfairly maligned in the press as they played well). However, his conducting suffered from many of the problems I noticed when he did Mahler 9 last year, albeit with the RSNO. The first 15 minutes or so didn't really hang together and thus the first movement dragged rather. The scherzo is one of Bruckner's finest, in my view, and they played it very well. As they did the lovely adagio, which I especially enjoy for all the Wagnerian 'influence', especially from Tristan.
So, was I right to attend all nine? I did miss a performance of Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa that was, by all accounts, superb. It is also certainly the case that some nights would have been better without three works (and I wouldn't have traded the Messiaen for anything). Still, I'm glad to have heard the nine in concert like this. Mills, the new director, hasn't repeated these symphony cycles. A shame, since others are ripe for it (how about eight concerts of Schubert and Sibelius, if you count Kullervo, or a cycle of Dvorak?). The logistics were certainly tight and the hall was often not as full as it might have been and so perhaps the economics just don't work. Who knows, perhaps Mills may offer us something along these lines when he launches the 2009 programme in April...
Labels: BBC SSO, Concert Reviews, Donald Runnicles, Edinburgh Festival, EIF 2006, Mackerras, RSNO, Tam, Usher Hall
Bruckner is a great composer, and you are right in saying that his 1st symphony is a good one.
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Posted on March 29th 2009 in Disney comics, Events, United States
Update: In June 2009 publisher BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.net) picked up the Disney comics license in the United States. They have continued to publish Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories, Uncle Scrooge and several other monthly titles. See all their titles at boom-kids.com/series
It looks like Gemstone Publishing will no longer be making any new Disney comics in the United States. The news comes after it was revealed last month that owner Steve Geppi is facing financial problems. Gary Leach, who has been doing art and editorial work for US Disney comics for over two decades, reported on the DCML yesterday that “Gemstone is not renewing the Disney comics license, and won’t be putting out any more issues”. This sad news means the end of Disney comics in the United States, at least those with classic Disney characters like Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Gary added that “Disney is looking for someone else to take the license” and he believes that they do have some candidates, although nothing is nailed down at this point.
I am very saddened by this news and will miss the wonderful Disney comics that Gemstone produced in the last years. Since starting in 2003, Gemstone has released a total of 280 Disney comics. The run includes 65 months worth of Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories and Uncle Scrooge, their prestige format titles which featured new European material as well as classics by Carl Barks and others. The last two issues came out in November 2008; Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories 698 and Uncle Scrooge 383 are still available on Amazon here and here.
Gemstone took over the license in June 2003 from Gladstone Publishing after an absence of Disney comics in the United States of 4 years. Now we are about to enter another period without classic Disney comics in the United States. I hope that Disney will soon find another publisher to take on the challenge and that Gemstone’s staff will be able to continue their amazing work there.
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#1 JeffConn wrote:
Here’s hoping that the new Disney publisher will do some common sense things that Gemstone didn’t or wouldn’t do. Like making affordable comics. The 64 page $7.99 prestige format may have been good for age 40+ collectors like me, but it sure as heck isn’t good for kids. Disney comics are for kids first and foremost, so make them 100+ pages on cheap paper, and distribute them to newstands. Disney comics need to be at the local grocery store, B&N, Disney Store, Wal-Mart, and Hudson airport newstand. Make Disney comics visible again.
#2 Arthur wrote:
@JeffConn: That’s what Gemstone intended to do back in 2003 when they started. This press release says: “These Disney comics will be available at major booksellers and wholesalers including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Walden Books, Amazon.com and Baker & Taylor, as well as specialty stores. Diamond Comic Distributors will handle the distribution of the comics throughout the United States and Canada.”
But it didn’t work out. They also tried the cheaper comics with Donald Duck and Friends and Mickey Mouse and Friends ($2.95), but those didn’t even last as long as the expensive titles.
I totally agree with you that the comics need to be even cheaper and sold at your local grocery store to succeed. That’s how it has worked in Europe for decades. Walk into any bookstore or grocery store in Holland, France, Germany, Italy or Denmark and there’s piles of them. I really wonder if there will ever be a US publisher capable of meeting that challenge. Maybe with help from Disney? They had a high distribution of Disney Adventures and Disney Magazine until a few years ago.
Some popular European Disney comics also have a lot of non-Disney editorials, about movies and music. They’ll have movie stars on the cover next to Donald or Mickey. Maybe that’s what the US needs, a magazine with a mix between comics and popular editorials to appeal to a larger group of kids. Surely it would be a great channel for Disney to spread the word on their TV shows, movies and consumer products.
@Arthur: Gemstone’s approach to the newsstand was disingenuous. They sold to a handful of chain bookstores, but their focus was always the comic book store. Which was natural, since Geppi owns a distributorship for comic book stores. Why would he give content to the competition? And the comic book store is a slowly dying breed, one reason for that being the Diamond monopoly.
As for the 32 pages for $2.95, these books came out when other kid friendly comics were selling for $1.95 to $2.25. Their only try at truly cheap comics were those horrible 16 page comics with easily ripped covers, one of which focused on Neighbor Jones, for crying out loud.
As for what the next Disney publisher should try, i would look to the Japanese manga model. Shonen Jump sells for $4.99 for 300 pages of comic content. It’s on cheap paper. Save the glossy crap for the collected editions. Plenty of other content in there too. It’s a good value for the buck, which pleases readers. It’s got a price tag similar to other magazines on the newsstand, which pleases retailers.
#4 David Gerstein wrote:
Jeffcon,
Whatever you thought of the rest of our line, the Neighbor Jones title and 16-page comics were Gladstone II products some twelve years ago—not ours.
As for Gemstone, our $2.95 32-page comics had 30 actual comics pages. Our $2.25 competitors had 20-24 actual comics pages. It shakes out to the same price.
Don’t let me get bogged down in technicalities… I’m as glum as anyone here.
#5 Torsten Adair wrote:
Almost every market has been tried by almost every publisher (including Disney) and nothing succeeds. Boom! seems to be the only active American licensee, producing Muppet and Pixar titles. Checker is reprinting/collecting CrossGen. Slave Labor Graphics has tried some original stories with minimal success. Tokyopop produce Cine-Manga of Disney properties, but never seemed to succeed. Kingdom Comics might succeed by re-imagining Disney properties.
The European model was tried, and succeeded as Disney Adventures magazine, spinning off a comics-only magazine. Gladstone II tried cheaper editions. Disney tried a mainstream approach, hoping to ride the speculator boom. Gemstone catered to collectors with trades and to young readers with digests. Marvel partnered with Gladstone to distribute titles to newsstands, as well as producing movie tie-ins.
The only format not tried? Black-and-white “phone books”. Something like Shonen Jump or Essential Spider-Man. (Hey, if someone will shell out $100 for black-and-white hardcover Barks stories, why not $4.95 for 300 pages of Disney comics & stories & games & …)
Are the classic characters marketed well in the U.S.? Do kids see them? And where are the tie-ins for Goof Troop and House of Mouse? (Or One Saturday Morning?)
My best to the Gemstone staff. You produced some excellent stories, and I wish you all well.
#6 Michael Grabowski wrote:
I can’t understand why the Disney corporation seems hell-bent on selling the continuing adventures of its characters in crappy DVDquels can’t be bothered to get into marketing these comics to its consumers as well. These should be available at Disney Stores, at the theme parks, at Disneyana conventions, and other places Disney fans go. The best books are at least as collectible as those *@#% pins they love to make. They should be promoted on the TV networks and the websites. There’s a wealth of work-for-hire material that can be reprinted for almost nothing, with European artists busily producing more all the time.
What’s really frustrating to me is seeing this golden age of classic comic book and newspaper strip reprinting projects go by without any major attempts to re-present the Taliafero Donald Duck strips, Gottfredson’s Mickey Mouse adventures, the gorgeous Silly Symphonies serials, or the classic Dell comics. Barks is more than adequately covered, and I’m grateful for the handful of recent Gottfredson stories in C&S, but I cling to my quickly-deteriorating Gladstones from the 80’s and 90’s for the great stuff they published.
David Gerstein, thanks for all you did for the various publishing efforts over the years. You produced a precious set of books that I now enjoy sharing with my kids.
#7 Peridot Gem wrote:
The work of Gemstone’s staff is amazing always.The end of Disney comics in the United States is a sad news but I hope that Disney will soon find another publisher and publish new edition soon.All the best.
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''Note that I will be leaving ICP end of February, so I cannot take new bachelor/master students. Also, everyone registered for exams with me needs to take the exams before end of February!''
== Ferienakademie ==
As Axel Arnold is not a member of our working group anymore, the information on this page might be outdated.
Dr. Axel Arnold
arnolda _at_ icp.uni-stuttgart.de
1 Ferienakademie
2 Research interests
2.1 ESPResSo
2.2 Using GPUs for numerical calculations
2.3 Rare Event Sampling
2.4 Calculation of the electrostatic potential
2.5 Nucleation and long range interactions
2.6 (Charged) soft matter
2.7 Reviewing
3.1 Awesome
5 Curriculum vitae
5.1 Scientific education
5.2 Other skills
Ferienakademie
I held a course on LB/MD at the Ferienakademie 2014, taking place Sept. 21 - Oct. 3, 2014 in Sarntal, South Tyrol.
ESPResSo stands for Extensible Simulation Package for Resarch on Soft matter systems, and is a simulation package mainly for (charged) bead spring models of soft matter. Since the beginning in 2003, I am one of the core developers and am still involved in the current development here at ICP. Also, if you are interested in any of the algorithmic work I do/did - all is implemented in ESPResSo and therefore open source. In particular, my major contributions are:
a good deal of ESPResSo's core functionality
GPU accelerated lattice Boltzmann
MMM2D / MMM1D
Using GPUs for numerical calculations
In the last couple of years, the computational power of graphics cards has grown much faster than that of conventional CPUs, although at the same time the graphics cards have become true general purpose processors. Recent graphics processors reach speeds of up to a Teraflop on a single PCIe-board. With the introduction of easy-to-use programming languages for the GPU hardware, this computational power can be harnessed for many applications. Using NVidia's CUDA, Koos van Meel and I have demonstrated this for classical Molecular Dynamics simulations. However, GPUs are better suited for mesh-based algorithms such as the lattice Boltzmann method, and ESPResSo now contains a GPU-accelerated LB code written by Dominic Röhm. For more information, see here. A number of simple CUDA examples can be found here.
For a quick overview on GPU computing, see this article (1.69 MB) in International Innovation. International Innovation published by Research Media is the leading global dissemination resource for the wider scientific, technology and research communities, dedicated to disseminating the latest science, research and technological innovations on a global level. More information and a complimentary subscription offer to the publication can be found at: www.researchmedia.eu.
Rare Event Sampling
As the name suggests, rare events are events that happen rarely, triggered by spontaneous fluctuations. However, many rare events have dramatic consequences, which is why studying them is important. Examples exist on all length scales, from nucleation, i.e. crystal growth, to earthquakes. While rare events are rare in nature, they simply do not happen on the much more limited system sizes that are accessible to computer simulations. Therefore, special simulation algorithms are required to study rare events. We currently focus on the recent Forward Flux Sampling method of Allen et al, which is a milestoning method that is well-suited to study processes such as nucleation. Our research is in making this technique as easily usable as Molecular Dynamics or other established tools. To this aim, we develop the ("Flexible Rare Event Sampling Harness System" (FRESHS)), an open source meta server that can perform FFS simulations with different back ends such as ESPResSo, GROMACS or LAMMPS. Another important topic is the automatic placement of the milestones, which is not only important to maximize the performance, but also the accuracy of FFS.
Calculation of the electrostatic potential
Due to its long-ranged nature, the electrostatic interaction is very difficult to calculate in periodic systems. However, these systems are often used in computer simulation studies of bulk systems. Therefore, there has been and still is much interest in fast algorithms to calculate the Coulomb sum in periodic boundary conditions. For 3D periodic boundary conditions, many optimized algorithms exist, from the classical Ewald summation to particle-mesh methods, where the best method scale linearly in the number of particles.
My interest is in the calculation of this interaction in 3D systems, where only one or two coordinates are periodically replicated. For these systems, the classical Ewald method is slow to evaluate, and alternative approaches are necessary. I have developed the MMM1D/2D algorithms, and J. de Joannis and I found the electrostatic layer correction (ELC) method. This method consists of a correction term that is fast to calculate and allows to use any method for 3D-periodic boundary conditions for a quasi-2D system.
All these methods are implemented in ESPResSo, if you want to try them out.
Nucleation and long range interactions
Nucleation, the onset of crystal growth, is classically viewed as a quasi-static process that is governed by chemical potential differences and surface tension. However, when charges come into play, for example when crystallizing proteins or charged colloidal particles, the latter assumption might be wrong, as even small nuclei tend to form facets. When studying colloidal particles, also hydrodynamic interactions have a strong influence on the crystal growth speed and nucleation rate. This is in particular important, since colloidal particles are commonly assumed to be a model system for nucleation in more complex systems, such as metal melts. However, in a true melt, hydrodynamic interactions are very different, so that results from colloids might not be transferred immediately onto metallic systems. On the other hand, the strong influence of long-range hydrodynamic interactions allows for new ways of facilitating nucleation, e.g. by choosing appropriate confining geometries.
(Charged) soft matter
Mostly using ESPResSo and the above-mentioned electrostatics methods, I investigated several systems of interest in soft matter physics. For example:
attraction of like-charged rods in the presence of multivalent counterions (here, MMM1D was used).
segregation and relaxation of polymers in confinement.
As it seems, one of my favorite activities is reviewing papers for the Journal of Chemical Physics. At least, I became one of their top 20 reviewers 2011.
projector.sh (5 KB) is a script that you can use to switch between internal and external displays on laptops. In the simplest form, it just toggles between internal display only and both internal and external display, which is basically the functionality that you would expect from the display switch fn-key. I tested it both with xrandr and the Nvidia driver, so it should work with most hardware.
mount.sh (1 KB) and umount.sh (1 KB) are two scripts that perform the respective operations semiautomatically using the udisks command of Ubuntu and other current Linux distributions. If you use a tiling window manager such as awesome or ratpoison, you probably also want to be able to mount USB devices from the terminal. These scripts simplify this process.
mount does the following:
without arguments, shows the mounted partitions, just as plain mount would do
with parameter "-a" looks for the first unmounted, mountable partition and mounts it. The devices it looks for are /dev/sd*1 and /dev/mmcblk*p1, which is what you will typically find with USB sticks.
otherwise, the parameter should be a partition to mount, e.g. /dev/sdb1
The partitions are mounted using udisks, so are mounted to a new mount point in /media as reported.
umount just takes this mount point to unmount the partition, just as a plain umount would do, but in a second step tries to detach the device. USB HDDs will typically retract their heads in this case and stop spinning, rather than performing the fast head retract that they do if they are just powered off.
Here are some useful enhanced widgets for Awesome.
Battery monitor (2 KB) . Based on acpitool like the version suggested on the Awesome wiki, but also supports broken laptops that do not report remaining time.
Network monitor (3 KB) . Displays throughput of network devices, e.g. to check that UMTS is still sending/receiving.
Keyboard switching widget (1 KB) . Based on the example in the Awesome wiki, but allows to also specify variants, such as "nodeadkeys" for the German keyboard layout.
G. Inci, A. Arnold, A. Kronenburg, and R. Weeber.
"Modeling Nanoparticle Agglomeration using Local Interactions", Aerosol Science and Technology 48:842 (2014).
E. Minina and A. Arnold.
"Induction of entropic segregation: the first step is the hardest". Soft Matter 10:5836 (2014).
D. Roehm, S. Kesselheim, and A. Arnold.
"Hydrodynamic interactions slow down crystallization of soft colloids". Soft Matter 10:5503 (2014).
M. Sega, S. S. Kantorovich, C. Holm, and A. Arnold.
Kinetic and pairing contributions in the dielectric spectra of electrolyte solutions. J. Chem. Phys. 140:211101 (2014).
K. Kratzer, J. T. Berryman, A. Taudt, J. Zeman, and A. Arnold.
The Flexible Rare Event Sampling Harness System (FRESHS). Comp. Phys. Comm. 185:1875 (2014).
M. U. Bohner, J. Zeman, J. Smiatek, A. Arnold, and J. Kästner.
Nudged-elastic band used to find reaction coordinates based on the free energy. J. Chem. Phys. 140:074109 (2014).
T. Koeddermann, D. Reith, and A. Arnold.
Accurate Calculations of Partition Coefficients (log POW and log PMW) with Atomistic Simulation Methods. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 85.9:1439-1440 (2013).
A. Arnold, F. Fahrenberger, C. Holm, O. Lenz, M. Bolten, H. Dachsel, R. Halver, I. Kabadshow, F. Gähler, F. Heber, J. Iseringhausen, M. Hofmann, M. Pippig, D. Potts, and G. Sutmann.
Comparison of scalable fast methods for long-range interactions. Phys. Rev. E 88:063308 (2013).
A. Arnold, K. Breitsprecher, F. Fahrenberger, S. Kesselheim, O. Lenz, C. Holm.
Efficient Algorithms for Electrostatic Interactions Including Dielectric Contrasts. Entropy 15:4569-4588 (2013).
T. Köddermann, D. Reith and A. Arnold.
Why the Partition Coefficient of Ionic Liquids is concentration-dependent. J. Phys. Chem. B 117:10711 (2013).
S. Gekle and A. Arnold.
Comment on “Anomalous Dielectric Behavior of Nanoconfined Electrolytic Solutions”. Phys. Rev. Lett. 111:089801 (2013).
K. Kratzer, A. Arnold and R. J. Allen.
Automatic, optimized interface placement in forward flux sampling simulations. J. Chem. Phys. 138:164112 (2013).
A. Arnold, O. Lenz, S. Kesselheim, R. Weeber, F. Fahrenberger, D. Roehm, P. Kosovan and C. Holm.
ESPResSo 3.1 - Molecular Dynamics Software for Coarse-Grained Models. In M. Griebel, M. A. Schweitzer, Meshfree Methods for Partial Differential Equations VI, Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering, Vol. 89, Springer (2013). ISBN 978-3-642-32979-1.
M. Sega, S. S. Kantorovich, A. Arnold, and C. Holm.
On the Calculation of the Dielectric Properties of Liquid Ionic Systems. In Y. P. Kalmykov, Recent Advances in Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics, Springer (2013).
Y. Dorozhko, K. Kratzer, Y. Yudin, A. Arnold, C. W. Glass and M. Resch.
Rare Event Sampling using the Science Experimental Grid Laboratory. In B.H.V. Topping, P. Iványi, Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp Press, Paper 207 (2013).
J. D. Halverson, T. Brandes, O. Lenz, A. Arnold, S. Bevc, V. Starchenko, K. Kremer, T. Stuehn, and D. Reith.
ESPResSo++: A modern multiscale simulation package for soft matter systems. Comp. Phys. Comm. 184:1129-1149 (2012).
M. Weigel, A. Arnold, P. Virnau (Editors).
Computer Simulations on Graphics Processing Units. Eur. Phys. J. ST 210 (2012).
T. Brandes, A. Arnold, T. Soddemann and D. Reith.
CPU vs. GPU - Performance comparison for the Gram-Schmidt algorithm. Eur. Phys. J. ST 210:73-88 (2012).
D. Roehm and A. Arnold.
Lattice Boltzmann simulations on GPUs with ESPResSo. Eur. Phys. J. ST 210:89-100 (2012).
N. Gribova, A. Arnold, T. Schilling, C. Holm.
How Close to Two Dimensions Does a Lennard-Jones System Need to Be to Produce a Hexatic Phase?. J. Chem. Phys. 135:054514 (2011).
A. Arnold.
Fourier Transformed-Based Methods for Long-Range Interactions: Ewald, P3M and More. In G. Sutmann, P. Gibbon, and T. Lippert, Fast Methods for Long-Range Interactions in Complex Systems. IAS Series Vol. 6, FZ Jülich (2011).
A. Arnold, O. Lenz und C. Holm.
Simulating Charged Systems with ESPResSo. In G. Sutmann, P. Gibbon, and T. Lippert, Fast Methods for Long-Range Interactions in Complex Systems. IAS Series Vol. 6, FZ Jülich (2011).
V. Ballenegger, A. Arnold and J. J. Cerdà.
Simulations of non-neutral slab systems with long-range electrostatic interactions in two-dimensional periodic boundary conditions. J. Chem. Phys. 131:094107 (2009).
T. Kalkbrenner, A. Arnold and S. Tans.
Internal Dynamics of Supercoiled DNA Molecules. Biophysical Journal 96:4951-4955 (2009).
S. Tyagi, A. Arnold and C. Holm.
Electrostatic layer correction with image charges: A linear scaling method to treat slab 2D+h systems with dielectric interfaces. J. Chem. Phys. 129:204102 (2008).
A. Arnold and C. Holm.
Interactions of like-charged rods at low temperatures: Analytical theory vs. simulations. Euro. Phys. J. E, DOI:10.1140/epje/i2007-10347-4, 2008.
J. A. van Meel, A. Arnold, D. Frenkel, S. F. Portegies Zwart and R. G. Belleman.
Harvesting graphics power for MD simulations. Molecular Simulation 34(3):259-266, 2008.
A. Arnold, B. Bozorgui, D. Frenkel, B.-Y. Ha and S. Jun.
Unexpected relaxation dynamics of a self-avoiding polymer in cylindrical confinement. J. Chem. Phys. 127:164903, 2007.
ICMMM2D: An accurate method to include planar dielectric interfaces via image charge summation. J. Chem. Phys. 127:154723, 2007.
A. Arnold and S. Jun.
Time scale of entropic segregation of flexible polymers in confinement: Implications for chromosome segregation in filamentous bacteria. Phys. Rev. E 76:031901, 2007.
S. Jun, A. Arnold and B.-Y. Ha.
Confined space and effective interactions of multiple self-avoiding chains. Phys. Rev. Lett. 98:128303, 2007.
H. Limbach, A. Arnold, B. A. Mann and C. Holm.
ESPResSo - An Extensible Simulation Package for Research on Soft Matter Systems. Comp. Phys. Comm. 174:704-727, 2006.
A. Arnold, B. A. F. Mann and C. Holm.
Simulating Charged Systems with ESPResSo. In Lecture Notes in Physics, 703, Springer, 2006.
Efficient methods to compute long range interactions for soft matter systems. In C. Holm and K. Kremer, Advanced Computer Simulation Approaches for Soft Matter Sciences II, 59-109, Springer, 2005.
MMM1D: A method for calculating electrostatic interactions in one-dimensional periodic geometries. J. Chem. Phys. 123(14):144103, 2005.
Computer simulations of charged systems in partially periodic geometries. Disseration, J. Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Germany, 2004.
A. Naji, A. Arnold, C. Holm and R. R. Netz.
Attraction and unbinding of like--charged rods. Europhys. Lett. 67:130-136, 2004.
M. Deserno, A. Arnold and C. Holm.
Attraction and ionic correlations between charged stiff polyelectrolytes. Macromolecules 36(1):249-259, 2003.
MMM2D: A fast and accurate summation method for electrostatic interactions in 2D slab geometries. Comp. Phys. Comm. 148(3):327-348, 2002.
J. de Joannis, A. Arnold and C. Holm.
Electrostatics in Periodic Slab Geometries II. J. Chem. Phys. 117:2503-2512, 2002.
A. Arnold, J. de Joannis and C. Holm.
Electrostatics in Periodic Slab Geometries I. J. Chem. Phys. 117:2496-2502, 2002.
A novel method for calculating electrostatic interactions in 2D periodic slab geometries. Chem. Phys. Lett. 354(3):324-330, 2002.
Berechnung der elektrostatischen Wechselwirkung in 2d+h periodischen Systemen. Diploma thesis, J. Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Germany, 2001.
since Jan. 2010 Post-doctoral researcher at the ICP, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009 Post-doctoral researcher at the Fraunhofer institute SCAI, St. Augustin, Germany
Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2007 Post-doctoral researcher at the FOM-institute AMOLF, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dec. 2004 - Oct. 2005 Post-doctoral researcher at the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research and the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS)
Dec. 2004 Doctor rer. nat. awarded at the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz. Thesis:
Computer simulations of charged systems in partially periodic geometries
since 2003 One of the core developers of ESPResSo
Oct. 2001- Dec. 2004 Doctorate studies at the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany
Oct. 2001 Diploma in Mathematics at the Johannes Gutenberg- University of Mainz. Thesis:
Berechnung der elektrostatischen Wechselwirkung in 2d+h periodischen Systemen
Oct. 1996 - Oct.2001 Studies of Mathematics at the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz
1998 - 2002 Participating in the RoboCup, a worldwide competition on multi-agent systems, as member of the Mainz Rolling Brains
Languages: German and English (fluent), Russian, Dutch (beginner)
Computing languages: C, C++, Tcl/Tk, Python, MPI, CUDA, shell scripting
System administration: Unix (Linux, Tru64, AIX, Irix, Solaris), MacOS/Darwin, Windows
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Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Plans to Launch a New Restaurant Concept
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ATM Group is a leading hospitality company that presently has restaurants namely Cosme and Atla in New York and Pujol in Mexico.
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PF COURTING TROUBLE…another fuel price increase will be a time bomb – Andrew Banda
ANDREW Banda has warned the PF government that another increase in fuel prices will be “a time bomb”.
He says the known businessmen who oil the PF, including President Edgar Lungu’s presidential empowerment fund, are the ones who have caused an escalation in prices of petroleum products, seed and fertiliser as well as construction materials.
“Let’s put it clearly that the situation we have found ourselves in, this dire socio-economic situation the PF has put us in, unfortunately is irreversible. We can’t get out of the situation and nobody will forgive our foreign debt the way they did with that debt Dr Kaunda left us with until we have a credible government and leadership that the international community can deal with; renegotiate our debt,” he said. “And let me put a notice to the PF: Increase in fuel prices is a time bomb. I can tell you that Zambians will not take this. You are courting trouble. Just like the impending increase in electricity tariffs…Zesco is owing Eskom of South Africa, and it owes the Mozambicans. We are owing everybody. Why didn’t we pay?”
Banda said in Malawi, as the case was with most SADC countries, fuel was cheaper than in Zambia.
He said according to the PF, fuel was expensive in Zambia because the US dollar had strengthened.
“But we are saying the dollar is expensive because Zambia is highly indebted. And they [PF] have caused this because of reckless borrowing,” Banda said. “And now they’re quarrelling with the Americans, the Swedish and the Germans. But we know that 40 per cent of our national budget is funded by donors. And you quarrel with those, you are committing suicide. I’m not saying we should be begging. The danger of not being civil, failing to come to a dialogue table, is we risk making the dollar go above K25 and this will escalate everything.”
Banda said another factor making fuel, farming inputs, and construction materials expensive was the use of middlemen in importation processes.
“And we know who these middlemen are – the so-called well-wishers who fund the PF and the Presidential Empowerment Fund,” Banda said. “When we talk, they say we are bitter. No, I’m a patriot. I love my country. But I have the right to question why my country is being mismanaged. Why has the economy shrunk to two per cent growth when we were growing at seven per cent per annum? Why are 54.2 per cent Zambians living in poverty? Why is it that 41.2 per cent of the population is unemployed? And it’s worse now with the six months of load-shedding. Then today you are saying mealie-meal prices have gone down!”
President Lungu on Wednesday tweeted: “Delighted to hear that mealie-meal ex-factory price has reduced from K150 per bag to K130 and proposed retail price is K136. This comes a few days after I commissioned the expansion of African Milling – a clear demonstration of the role private sector plays#BuildingZambiaTogether.”
But Banda alleged that African Milling “are the same people involved in fertiliser imports, fuel and other sectors.”
“It’s a cartel. This is what we have been saying. We know these people but we won’t mention names today. The PF have politicised the fuel sector, fertiliser and seed import and supply. These are the well-wishers funding them, funding the Presidential Fund and all that,” he said. “What they have done with African Milling, is this sustainable? No! The only way sustainable is to lower production costs – invest in technology, research, among other issues.”
Banda also said the crisis was real because whereas Zambia’s revenue stood at $26 billion (GDP), the country owed close to $20 billion.
“We further owe $750 million in Eurobonds which was meant to mitigate shortage of power and many other issues, but that too can’t be accounted for,” said Banda. “And then we have the $1.2 billion which even our grandchildren will have to pay for! So we’re not bitter. We are being realistic in questioning this mismanagement.”
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Tread on Hallowed Ground and You Might Be Next to Die
A small town of country hicks find themselves worshipping a strange God, the scareccrow. After following the prophecies of an ancient priest these towns’ people need new blood to bring the scarecrow back to life. Sacrificing dozens on pikes and looking for a female to give birth to a new God, one woman must take on a whole town in a bid for survival (Internet).
Release Date: October 9, 2007.
Rating: Restricted for violence, gore and sexuality.
Starring: Jaimie Alexander, Brian Mcnamara, Ethan Phillips, Chloe Moretz, Ned Vaughn, Jim Cody Williams, Nick Chinlund, Hudson Leick, and Dan Warner.
Director: David Benullo.
Writer: David Benullo.
A straight-to-DVD release “Hallowed Ground,” is a non-typical tale about legends and myths from ancient farmers. Taking place in acres of cornfields and resembling the horror classic “Children of the Corn,” this film utilizes the scary vision of the scarecrow as a relentless, unstoppable, and sometmes horny killer to shock viewers. Followng a non-traditional religion, which requires the deaths of outsiders “Hallowed Grounds,” uses archetypes of the female hero, priest, and cult followers to tell a horrifying tale of death and religion. Light on cliches and focusing on the terror of the central female lead Jamie Alexander, this film adds a twist to the usual slasher flicks.
Heavy on the gore, and maintaining an intensity throughout this somewhat predictable film uses unique antagonists i.e. scarecrows and crows to weave a tale from the heartlands of middle America. As the female protagonist, who is found too unpure to birth a new line of acolytes, unwinds the plans of the scarecrow and his loyal followers the end can already be foretold, but the addition of the supernatural and dozens of victims on stakes makes “Hallowed Ground,” entertaining enough. Although, light on any over-the-top scares there are enough twists and turns to keep the film interesting. As well, the deaths of several cultists by pillow suffocation, pitchfork impalements, and crow attacks might make viewers laugh, but this film keeps the intensity up.
The writing of “Hallowed Ground,” might leave some wanting a little more surprises, yet the absence of any major plot holes means that this film stands out from others in the horror genre. It seems that the female protagonist outdoing a whole town of cultists might seem unbelievable, but with some help from the supernatural the writing smooths things over. In “Haute Tension,” and “Halloween,” the female lead also takes on the male villain and wins; this is also the case in “Hallowed Ground.” Maybe, slightly formulaic and cliched the less strong female character taking on multitudes of male villains seems overdone and unlikely, but sometimes an even bigger cliche of the male lead acting as the hero can be even more predictable.
So, with a good story, fear inducing villains and a story taken from ancient myths “Hallowed Grounds,” surprisingly delivers a tight, mostly original horror film that must be see. Fun throughout with some suspense “Hallowed Ground,” shows what a horror can be, despite a low budget. It seems realstic expectations from writers and directors often translates into a watchable horror film; therefore, viewers must do their part and find this one on DVD/Ble-Ray/Netflix to help continue production of low budget, independent, horror flicks.
6.5 Ghoulish Skulls out of 10.
A trailer for “Hallowed Ground,” here:
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Bradley Cooper is all smiles after spending quality time with daughter
Bradley Cooper looked dapper in a black T-shirt, khaki slacks, a black backpack, and black sunglasses. His outing comes after he was seen boarding a private jet in Los Angeles on Sunday while carrying his daughter.
Jun 19, 2019, 07:55 AM IST
Washington DC: American actor Bradley Cooper is seemingly coping up well after his breakup with model Irina Shayk and is spending quality time with their 2-year-old daughter Lea De Seine.
The actor was spotted enjoying a stroll on Monday after he spent Father`s Day with his little munchkin, reported People.
Cooper looked dapper in a black T-shirt, khaki slacks, a black backpack, and black sunglasses. His outing comes after he was seen boarding a private jet in Los Angeles on Sunday while carrying his daughter.
Shayk was seen in Florence, Italy over the weekend, stepping out for her first public appearance since breaking up with Cooper. She walked in the CR Runway x LuisaViaRoma 90th Anniversary Show and was seen back in New York City on Sunday.
The former couple, who welcomed their daughter in March 2017 after two years of dating, will continue to remain a family for their daughter.
"For Lea`s sake, they keep spending time together as a family. Bradley is a great dad. He has always been very involved with his daughter," a source told People.
Another source agreed that Cooper and Shayk are on the "same page" when it comes to parenting.
"It`s clear that Bradley and Irina have the same goals for their daughter. They want her to live a normal life, be surrounded by friends and thrive through play. They are both wonderful parents," the source said.
"Irina`s number one priority is their daughter. She is such a hands-on mom. She takes her to the park, to classes, to playdates, and just adores her," another insider close to the pair told People.
Cooper was linked to his `A Star Is Born` co-star Lady Gaga after their intimate Oscars performance of `Shallow` in February and their undeniable chemistry in the critically acclaimed film.
However, Gaga shut down the romance rumours on `Jimmy Kimmel Live!`.
"No," she proclaimed when host Jimmy Kimmel jokingly asked if she was having an affair.
"I`m an artist, and I guess Bradley and I did a good job. And, fooled ya," she added.
While a source told US Weekly that it was "a non-issue" for Shayk, who knew that Cooper and Gaga "were in character.
"Cooper was previously married to Jennifer Esposito from 2006 to 2007.
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Modeling > Pheromone Diffusion
Pheromone Diffusion
and Moths Response
Moth Response
Sexually communication among moths is accomplished chemically by the release of an "odor" into the air. This "odor" is the sexual pheromones.
Pheromones are molecules that can undergo a diffusion process in which the random movement of gas molecules transport the chemical away from its source (Sol I. Rubinow, Mathematical Problems in the Biological Sciences, Lecture 9). However, diffusion processes are complex, and modelling them analytically and with accuracy is difficult, even more when the geometry is not simple.
For this reason, we decided to consider a simplified model in which pheromone chemicals obey to the heat diffusion equation. Then, it is solved by the Euler numeric approximation in order to obtain the spatial and temporal distribution of pheromone concentration. See more about heat equation and mathematical expressions for Euler method.
Moths seem to respond to gradients of pheromone concentration attracted towards the source, although there are other factors that lead moths sexually to pheromone sources such as optomotor anemotaxis (J. N. Perry and C. Wall , A Mathematical Model for the Flight of Pea Moth to Pheromone Traps Through a Crop). However, increasing the pheromone concentration to unnaturally high levels may disrupt male orientation (W. L. Roelofs and R. T. Carde, Responses of Lepidoptera to synthetic sex pheromone chemicals and their analogues). See more about the modeling of moth flight paths.
Using a modeling environment called Netlogo, we simulate the approximate moths behavior during the pheromone dispersion process. So, this will help us to predict moth response when they are also in presence of our synthetic plants.
Since pheromones are chemicals released into the air, we have to consider both the motion of the fluid and the one of the particles suspended in the fluid.
The motion of fluids can be described by the Navier–Stokes equations. But the frequent nonlinearity of these equations makes most problems difficult or impossible to solve, since it may exists turbulences in the air flow [1]. Now attending to the particles suspended in the fluid, an option for pheromone dispersion modeling consists in the assumption of pheromones diffusive-like behavior. That is: pheromones are molecules that can undergo a diffusion process in which the random movement of gas molecules transport the chemical away from its source [2].
There are two ways to introduce the notion of diffusion: either a phenomenological approach starting with Fick's laws of diffusion and their mathematical consequences, or a physical and atomistic one, by considering the random walk of the diffusing particles.
In our case, we decided to hold our diffusion process by the Fick's laws. So it is postulated that the flux goes from regions of high concentration to regions of low concentration, with a magnitude that is proportional to the concentration gradient. However, diffusion processes are complex, and modelling them analytically and with accuracy is difficult, even more when the geometry is not simple (final distribution of our plants in the crop field). For this reason, we decided to consider a simplified model in which pheromone chemicals obey to the heat diffusion equation.
The diffusion equation is a partial differential equation which describes density dynamics in a material undergoing diffusion. It is also used to describe processes exhibiting diffusive-like behavior, like in our case.
The equation is usually written as:
$$\frac{\partial \phi (r,t) }{\partial t} = \nabla · [D(\phi,r) \nabla \phi(r,t)]$$
where $\phi(r, t)$ is the density of the diffusing material at location r and time t and $D(\phi, r)$ is the collective diffusion coefficient for density $\phi$ at location $r$; and $\nabla$ represents the vector differential operator.
If the diffusion coefficient does not depend on the density then the equation is linear and $D$ is constant. Thus, the equation reduces to the following linear differential equation: $$\frac{\partial \phi (r,t) }{\partial t} = D \nabla^2 \phi(r,t)$$
also called the heat equation.
Making use of this equation we can write pheromones chemicals diffusion equation with no wind effect consideration as:
$$\frac{\partial c }{\partial t} = D \nabla^2 C = D \Delta c$$
where c is the pheromone concentration, $\Delta$ is the Laplacian operator, and $D$ is the pheromone diffusion constant in air.
If we consider the wind, we face a diffusion system with drift and an advection term is added to the equation above.
$$\frac{\partial c }{\partial t} = D \nabla^2 c - \nabla \cdot (\vec{v} c )$$
where $\vec{v}$ is the average velocity that the quantity is moving. Thus, $\vec{v}$ would be the velocity of the air flow.
For simplicity, we are not going to consider the third dimension. In $2D$ the equation would be:
$$\frac{\partial c }{\partial t} = D \left(\frac{\partial^2 c }{\partial^2 x} + \frac{\partial^2 c }{\partial^2 y}\right) – \left(v_{x} \cdot \frac{\partial c }{\partial x} + v_{y} \cdot \frac{\partial c }{\partial y} \right) = D \left( c_{xx} + c_{yy}\right) - \left(v_{x} \cdot c_{x} + v_{y} \cdot c_{y}\right) $$
For determining a numeric solution for this partial differential equation are used the so-called finite difference methods. The technic consists in approximating differential ratios as $h$ is closer to zero, so they are useful to approximate differential equations.
With finite difference methods, partial differential equations are replaced by its approximations in finite differences, resulting in an algebraic equations system. The algebraic equations system is solved in each node $(x_i,y_j,t_k)$. These discrete values describe the temporal and spatial distribution of the unknown function.
Although implicit methods are unconditionally stable so time steps could be larger and make the calculus process faster, the tool we have used to solve our heat equation is the Euler explicit method.
Euler explicit method is the simplest option to approximate spatial derivatives, in which all values are assumed at the beginning of Time.
The equation gives the new value of the pheromone level in terms of initial values in that node and its immediate neighbors. Since all these values are known the process is called explicit.
$$c(t_{k+1}) = c(t_k) + dt \cdot c'(t_k),$$
Now applying this method for the first case (with no wind consideration) we followed the next steps.
1. Split time $t$ into $n$ slices of equal length dt: $$ \left\{ \begin{array}{c} t_0 &=& 0 \\ t_k &=& k \cdot dt \\ t_n &=& t \end{array} \right. $$
2. Considering the backward difference for the Euler explicit method implies that the expression that refers to the current pheromone level each time step is:
$$c (x, y, t) \approx c (x, y, t - dt ) + dt \cdot c'(x, y, t)$$
3. And now considering the spatial dimension, it is applied central differences to the Laplace operator $\Delta$, and the backward differences to the vector differential operator $\nabla$ ( in 2D and assuming equal steps in x and y directions):
$$c (x, y, t) \approx c (x, y, t - dt ) + dt \left( D \cdot \nabla^2 c (x, y, t) - \nabla \vec{v} c (x, y, t) \right)$$ $$ D \cdot \nabla^2 c (x, y, t) = D \left( c_{xx} + c_{yy}\right) = D \frac{c_{i,j-1} + c_{i,j+1} + c_{i-1,j } + c_{i+1,j} – 4 c_{I,j}}{s} $$ $$ \nabla \vec{v} c (x, y, t) = v_{x} \cdot c_{x} + v_{y} \cdot c_{y} = v_{x} \frac{c_{i,j} – c_{i-1,j}}{h} + v_{y} \frac{c_{i,j} – c_{i,j-1}}{h} $$
With respect to the boundary conditions, they are null since we are considering an opened-space. Attending to the implementation and simulation of this method, dt must be small enough to avoid instability.
When one stares at moths, they apparently move with erratic flight paths. It is possibly because of predator avoiding reasons.
In this frame, sex pheromones influence in moth behavior is also considered. Since these are pheromones released by females in order to attract an individual of the opposite sex, it makes sense that males respond to gradients of sex pheromone concentration, being attracted towards the source. As soon as a flying male randomly comes into conical pheromone-effective sphere of sex pheromone released by a virgin female, the male begins to seek the females in a zigzag way, approaches to the females and finally copulates with her [1].
In this project we approximate the resulting moth movement as a vectorial combination of a gradient vector and a random vector. The magnitude of the gradient vector comes from the change in pheromone concentration level among points separated by a differential stretch in space. More precisely, the gradient points in the direction of the greatest rate of increase of the function and its magnitude is the slope of the graph in that direction. The random vector is restricted in this ‘moth response’ model by a fixed angle, assuming that the turning movement is relatively continuous and for example the moth can’t turn 180 relative degrees at the next instant.
Since the objective of this project consists in avoiding pest damage by reaching the mating disrupting among moths, our synthetic plants are supposed to release enough sexual pheromone so as to saturate moth perception. In this sense the resulting moth vector movement will depend ultimately on the pheromone concentration levels in the field and the moth ability to follow better or worse the gradient of sex pheromone concentration.
At this point, let’s highlight the three main aspects we consider for the characterization of males moth behavior:
Table 1. Male moths behaviour characterization.
In this context, this ensemble of behaviors could be translated in a sum of vectors in which the random vector has a constant module and changeable direction inside a range, whereas the gradient vector module is a function of the gradient in the field. The question now is: how do we include the saturation effect in the resulting moth shift vector?
With this in mind and focusing on the implementation process, our approach consists on the following:
The gradient vector instead of experiencing a change in its magnitude, this will be always the unit and its direction that of the greatest rate of increase of the pheromone concentration. A random direction vector with constant module will not be literally considered, but a random turning angle starting from the gradient vector direction.
Attending to the previous question how do we include the saturation effect in the resulting moth shift vector?, here the answer: the dependence on the moth saturation level (interrelated with the pheromone concentration in the field) will state in the random turning angle.
Table 1. Approximation of the male moths behaviour.
This random turning angle will not follow a uniform distribution, but a Poisson distribution in which the mean is zero (no angle detour from the gradient vector direction) and the standard-deviation will be inversely proportional to the intensity of the gradient of sex pheromone concentration in the field. This approach will drive to a ‘sexual confusion’ of the insect as the field homogeneity increases, since the moth in its direction of displacement will fit the gradient direction with certain probabilities which depend on how saturated they are.
Yoshitoshi Hirooka and Masana Suwanai. Role of Insect Sex Pheromone in Mating Behavior I. Theoretical Consideration on Release and Diffusion of Sex Pheromone in the Air.
W. L. Roelofs and R. T. Carde. Responses of Lepidoptera to Synthetic Sex Pheromone Chemicals and their Analogues.
Using a modeling environment called Netlogo, we try to simulate the approximate moth population behavior when pheromone diffusion processes are given.
Netlogo simulator can be find in its website at Northwestern University.
To download the source file of our Sexyplant simlation in Netlogo click here: sexyplants.nlogo
We consider three agents: male and female moths, and sexyplants.
We have two kind of sexual pheromone emission sources: female moths and sexyplants.
Our scenario is an opened crop field where sexyplants are intercropped and moths fly following different patterns depending on its sex.
Females, apart from emitting sexual pheromones, they move with erratic random flight paths. After mating, females are 2 hours in which they are not emitting pheromone.
Males also move randomly while they are under its detection threshold. But when they detect a certain pheromone concentration, they start to follow the pheromone concentration gradients until its saturation threshold is reached.
sexyplants act as continuously- emitting sources and their activity is regulated by a Switch.
On the side of pheromone diffusion process, it is simulated in Netlogo by implementing the Euler explicit method.
Figure 1. NETLOGO Simulation environment.
When sexyplants are switched-off, males move randomly until they detect pheromone traces from females, in that case they follow them.
When sexyplants are switched-on, the pheromone starts to diffuse from them, rising up the concentration levels in the field. At first, the sexyplants have an effect of pheromone traps on the male moths.
Figure 2. On the left: sexyplants are switched-off and a male moth follows the pheromone trace from a female. On the right: sexyplants are switched on and a male moth go towards the static source like it happens with synthetic pheromone traps.
As the concentration rises in the field, it becomes more homogeneous. Remember that the random turning angle of the insect follows a Poisson distribution, in which the standard-deviation is inversely proportional to the intensity of the gradient. Thus, the probability of the insect to take a bigger detour from the faced gradient vector direction is higher. This means that it is less able to follow pheromone concentration gradients, so ‘sexual confusion’ is induced.
Figure 3. NETLOGO Simulation of the field: sexyplants, female moths, pheromone diffusion and male moths.
The parameters of this model are not as well-characterized as we expected at first. Finding the accurate values of these parameters is not a trivial task, in the literature it is difficult to find a number experimentally obtained.
So we decided to take an inverse engineering approach. Doing a model parameters swept, we simulate many possible scenarios, and then we come up with values of parameters corresponding to our desired one: insects get confused. This will be useful to know the limitations of our system and to help to decide the final distribution of our plants in the crop field.
Range of search: 0.01-0.2 cm^2/s
References: [1], [2], [3], [5]
Release rate (female)
Range of search: 0.02-1 µg/h
References: [4], [5]
Release rate (sexyplant)
The range of search that we have considered is a little wider than the one for the release rate of females.
References: It generally has been found that pheromone dispensers releasing the chemicals above a certain emission rate will catch fewer males. The optimum release rate or dispenser load for trap catch varies greatly among species [4]. This certain emission rate above which male start to get confused could be the release rate from females.
Detection threshold
Range of search: 0.001-1 [Mass]/[Distante]^2
Saturation threshold
Range of search: 1-5[Mass]/[ Distante]^2
Moth sensitivity
This is a parameter referred to the capability of the insect to detect changes in pheromone concentration in the patch it is located and the neighbor patch. When the field becomes more homogeneous, an insect with higher sensitivity will be more able to follow the gradients.
Range: 0-0.0009
(The maximum level of moth sensitivity has to be less than the minimum level of release rate of females, since this parameter is obtained from the difference)
Range: -0.1 – 0.1 cm/sec
References: [7] (700cm/sec!!!)
The number of males and females can be selected by the observer.
Ticks (time step) !!!
We’ll consider the equivalence 20 ticks= 1 hour. That is 1 tick = 3 minutes.
Patches !!!
The approximate velocity of a male moth flying towards the female in natural environment is 0.3 m/sec [6]. Each moth moves 1 patch per tick, so if 1 tick is equal to 3 minutes (180 sec), the patch is 54 meter long to get that velocity.
One can modify the number of patches that conform the field so as to analyze its own case.
Wilson et al.1969, Hirooka and Suwanai, 1976.
Monchich abd Mauson, 1961, Lugs, 1968.
G. A. Lugg. Diffusion Coefficients of Some Organic and Other Vapors in Air.
W. L. Roelofs and R. T. Carde. Responses of Lepidoptera to Synthetic Sex Pheromone Chemicals and their Analogues, Page 386.
R.W. Mankiny, K.W. Vick, M.S. Mayer, J.A. Coeffelt and P.S. Callahan (1980) Models For Dispersal Of Vapors in Open and Confined Spaces: Applications to Sex Pheromone Trapping in a Warehouse, Page 932, 940.
Tal Hadad, Ally Harari, Alex Liberzon, Roi Gurka (2013) On the correlation of moth flight to characteristics of a turbulent plume.
Average Weather For Valencia, Manises, Costa del Azahar, Spain.
The aim consists of reducing the possibility of meeting among moths of opposite sex. Thus, we will analyze the number of meetings in the three following cases:
When sexyplants are switched-off and males only interact with females.
When sexyplants are switched-on and have an effect of trapping males.
When sexyplants are swiched-on and males get confused when the concentration of pheromone level is higher than their saturation threshold.
It is also interesting to analyze a fourth case, what does it happen if females wouldn’t emit pheromones and males just move randomly through the field? :
Males and females move randomly. How much would our results differ from the rest of cases?
What is important is that between the first and the third case, the number of meetings should be less in the latter than in the former. Then we are closer to our objective fulfillment.
Go to Modeling Overview Go to Pheromone Production
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Walt Disney Co. decided not to pursue a bid for Twitter Inc. partly out of concern that bullying and other uncivil forms of communication on the social media site might soil the company’s wholesome family image, according to people familiar with management’s thinking. The producer of family fare like “Finding Dory” had gone so far as to hire two investment banks, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Guggenheim Partners LLC, to help evaluate a bid for Twitter. Disney management also listened to a presentation about the business from Twitter executives, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private. There were other reasons for Disney not to pursue Twitter. The social media pioneer, creator of the 140-character tweet, is losing money and yet sports a market value …
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Africa: Unsafe Abortion – Neglected Emergency
Africa: Unsafe Abortion - Neglected Emergency
Unsafe abortion still accounts for at least one in 12 maternal deaths globally. And, compared to reductions in all the other direct causes of maternal deaths since 1990 - severe bleeding, severe infection, blood pressure disorders and obstructed labour - there has been little improvement in the negative impact of unsafe abortion.
Unsafe abortion is a procedure for terminating an unwanted pregnancy either by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment lacking minimal medical standards or both, as defined by the World Health Organization. Abortion, whether safe or unsafe, is a common event worldwide: approximately one in four pregnancies ended in an induced abortion during the period 2010-2014.
Continued: https://allafrica.com/stories/201903040646.html
Alejandrina Camargo
Dr Claire Fotheringham
Kgaladi Mphahlele
How a change in U.S. abortion policy reverberated around the globe
Health-care workers in Madagascar and dozens of other countries have faced new obstacles since Trump signed an order tying U.S. aid to antiabortion rules.
By Max Bearak and Carol Morello
Photo and video by Carolyn Van Houten
BETSINGILO, Madagascar — Nana thought for a second, and then shook her head. Donald Trump? No, never heard of him.
Her humble, earthen home and field of cassava are about as far from Washington as it gets. She lives in Madagascar, an impoverished island hundreds of miles off the coast of Africa — and tiny Betsingilo is a week-long trip by bus from the country’s capital.
The distance has not stopped Trump’s foreign policy from affecting people’s lives here.
Continued: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/world/how-a-change-in-us-abortion-policy-reverberated-around-the-globe/
Alma Golden
AMODEFA
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SheDecides
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SAFAIDS brings ‘She Decides Southern Africa’ to Namibia
By Southern Times
Lahja Nashuuta
Windhoek - Gender activists from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region launched the She Decides Southern Africa campaign on 13 August in Windhoek.
The campaign, part of a global effort to protect women and girls, was launched along with the 10th edition of the SADC Gender Protocol Barometer ahead of the 38th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held from 17 to18 August 2018.
Continued: https://southerntimesafrica.com/site/news/safaids-brings-she-decides-southern-africa-to-namibia
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Trump’s Ban On Funding For Overseas Abortions Has Some Little-Known Exceptions
Trump's Ban On Funding For Overseas Abortions Has Some Little-Known Exceptions
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It was one of Donald Trump's first acts as President: a Jan. 23, 2017 executive order that cuts off U.S. support to foreign groups unless they promise not to "perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning." This includes providing patients with referrals or information about the procedure, even if those activities are funded by non-U.S. government sources.
Every Republican president since Ronald Reagan has adopted a variant of the "Mexico City policy" — so called after the city where it was first announced. And every Democratic successor has reversed it.
Continued: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/06/13/616906884/trumps-ban-on-funding-for-overseas-abortions-has-some-little-known-exceptions
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100 Women: The modern face of the ‘DIY abortion’
100 Women: The modern face of the 'DIY abortion'
Global online searches for abortion pills have more than doubled over the last decade, BBC analysis of Google searches shows. The findings also suggest that in countries where abortion laws are more restrictive, there is greater search interest in abortion pills.
By buying pills online and sharing medical advice through WhatsApp groups, women are increasingly turning to technology to sidestep legal barriers to abortion.
Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-44089526
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Trump’s Global Gag Rule: Nigerian Women In Jeopardy
Rise In Unsafe Abortion, Maternal Deaths Loom
By Chioma Umeha
A little more than a year ago after the Mexico City Policy, also known as the ‘Global Gag Rule,’ (GGR) was reintroduced by President Donald Trump on his first day in office; the fear of its dreaded impact is beginning to be felt.
GGR is an executive order by the US government that blocks U.S. federal funding for non-governmental organisations that provide abortion counselling or referrals, advocate to decriminalise abortion or expand abortion services.
Continued: https://independent.ng/trumps-global-gag-rule-nigerian-women-jeopardy/
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Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule Is Hurting Reproductive Rights Around the Globe
This administration’s version of the Global Gag Rule could impact up to 26 million women worldwide.
By Michelle Chen
In January, women marked one year of Trump’s presidency by rallying in protest, showing they refused to be silenced by Trump’s oppressive regime. But January also saw the first anniversary of the Global Gag rule, the administration’s ban on international-aid funding for groups linked to abortion-related family-planning services.
The gag rule does not directly ban abortion-related services in aid-receiving communities but, rather, links major funding from USAID to strict rules on avoiding facilitation or promotion of abortion in any way. USAID is currently a dominant contributor to global family-planning programs, supporting some $600 million in grants for service providers within a multibillion-dollar framework of global health aid. Trump’s gag rule revives Reagan-era strictures on services, and expands them an estimated 16 times, according to the Global Fund for Women.
Continued: https://www.thenation.com/article/trumps-abortion-gag-rule-is-hurting-reproductive-rights-around-the-globe/
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Trump-Pence Administration’s Neocolonial Assault on Reproductive Freedom Is Killing African Women and Girls
Hayley Farless
As advocates and researchers have seen, it is African women and girls who are suffering because of the United States’ interference with reproductive autonomy globally.
Just three days after his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to reinstate and expand the “global gag rule,” a Reagan-era, anti-abortion, foreign policy directive, with the backing of Vice President Mike Pence. Because of this policy, any nongovernmental organization (NGO) outside of the United States that provides abortion procedures, participates in pro-choice advocacy, supplies information about abortion, or offers referrals to abortion providers has been forced to choose between forfeiting U.S. foreign assistance funding or ceasing to provide the basic reproductive health services that its patients need.
The global gag rule, also known as the “Mexico City Policy,” goes beyond just blocking U.S. funding for critical reproductive health services. A Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) research report notes that this policy also restricts what groups receiving U.S. funds can do with money from all other sources; organizations must subject all their funds to the same restrictions or lose U.S. funding.
Continued: https://rewire.news/article/2018/01/23/trump-pence-administrations-neocolonial-assault-reproductive-freedom-killing-african-women-girls/
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Helms Amendment
Trump’s global gag rule goes far beyond abortion, groups say
Trump's global gag rule goes far beyond abortion, groups say
Cara Anna
JOHANNESBURG — President Donald Trump’s dramatic expansion of a ban on U.S. funding to foreign organizations that promote or provide abortions has left impoverished women around the world without treatment for HIV, malaria and other diseases, health groups say, calling it “devastating” because Trump went where no administration had gone before.
Trump in his first working day in office revived the so-called global gag rule. He expanded on previous versions so that for the first time foreign NGOs that even discuss abortion as an option are barred not only from about $575 million in U.S. family planning funds but also an estimated $8.8 billion in U.S. global health aid. And they must certify that none of their non-U.S. funding goes for abortion-related activities.
Continued: http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/trumps-global-gag-rule-goes-far-beyond-abortion-groups-say
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Mozambique: ‘Women and girls will die’: Trump’s foreign aid rule on abortion
'Women and girls will die': Trump's foreign aid rule on abortion
In the heat of a late September day in Mozambique, southern Africa, we started filming a meeting of young charity volunteers. They had poured heart and soul into an ambitious project aimed at combating HIV and spreading a message about contraception in the province of Gaza.
Then, out of the blue, and as our cameras rolled, came an unexpected announcement: the volunteers' work was to end because of a new policy from the United States.
Continued at source: https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/women-and-girls-will-die-trumps-foreign-aid-rule-on-abortion-20171208
Dr Marcelo Kantu
International Centre for Reproductive Health
Jonathan Rucks
Lisa Schechtman
maternal deaths
Population Action International
Sally Griffin
Sebastiao Muthisse
WaterAid America
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The Awesome Foundation for the Arts & Sciences
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Art Advice Surgeries with Southwark Arts Forum
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University of the Arts London Short Courses
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YICCA 2013 | Young International Contest of Contemporary Art
April 26, 2013 at 6pm to August 31, 2013 at 7pm – San Daniele del Friuli (Ud), Italy Application deadline: 31 August 2013 The competition's aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. This aim will be pursued by tak… Organized by YICCA | Type: competition
YICCA 2013 Young International Contest of Contemporary Art
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Glasgow School of Art Drawing and Painting Workshop
April 29, 2013 at 6pm to February 28, 2014 at 7pm – Glasgow, Scotland Drawing & Painting is the structural foundation of many art practices as well as a contemporary form for exploration and creativity. The Department's drawing and painting courses take place in M… Organized by Glasgow School of Art | Type: workshop
The Art Academy short, weekend and evening art classes
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Met Film School Berlin | Weekend workshops and short courses
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Wilson Williams Gallery Surgery
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PRIX PICTET | The Global Award in Photography & Sustainability
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Block by Block Teachers Programme at Tate Britain
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Newlyn Society of Arts members' talks 2013
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Grants to the Arts
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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Open Fund
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The Hugo Boss Prize
May 18, 2013 at 6pm to May 18, 2014 at 7pm – International The Hugo Boss Prize has established itself as a significant forum for recognising achievement in contemporary art. The prize is the fruit of longterm cooperation between Hugo Boss and the Solomon R.… Organized by Hugo Boss & Guggenheim Foundation | Type: competition
Cecil Lewis Sculpture Scholarships 2013
May 21, 2013 at 6pm to August 31, 2013 at 7pm – international Applications for 2013/2014 entry to be confirmed. The Cecil Lewis Sculpture Scholarships aim is to promote postgraduate studies at University of the Arts London for students with the ability and po… Organized by Cecil Lewis Sculpture Scholarships | Type: funding
PIN DROP at Simon Oldfield Gallery
May 22, 2013 at 6pm to December 18, 2013 at 5pm – London, UK PIN DROP is co-curated by Simon Oldfield and Elizabeth Day. Following the successful programme of readings from contemporary literature by Elizabeth Day, we are pleased to announce the continuation… Organized by Simon Oldfield Gallery | Type: events
József Gyécsek
May 24, 2013 at 6pm to October 1, 2013 at 7pm – a small gallery in the central of Budapest A small exhibition from the painters József Gyécsek, Csaba Oroszy and Zoltán Telek. Organized by Balázs Telek | Type: exhibition
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Funding
May 28, 2013 at 6pm to May 25, 2014 at 7pm – MD, USA Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation supports multiple funding programs. For the sake of organization, those programs are broken down into four program areas: Presenting, Touring and Exhibiting programs wo… Organized by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation | Type: funding
NEFA | New England Foundation for the Arts
May 28, 2013 at 6pm to May 25, 2014 at 7pm – MA, USA NEFA’s grant programmes and services reflect the creativity and breadth of the artistic endeavours we support. Whether in the performing arts, Native arts, or public art, our grant programmes provide… Organized by New England Foundation for the Arts | Type: funding
Canal Cheong Jagerroos at 55th Venice Biennale 2013
June 1, 2013 to November 24, 2013 – Palazzo Bembo Warmly welcome to Canal Cheong Jagerroos upcoming Group Exhibition Personal Structure ‘Time, Space and Existence’ at the 55th International Art Exhibition Venice Biennale 2013 at Palazzo Bembo Global… Organized by Global Art Affair Foundation | Type: 55, th, venice, biennale, 2013, international, art, exhibition, personal, structures:, time, space, existence, a, collateral, event, of, the
360º A Creative Video Challenge - Around the Human Factor
June 1, 2013 at 12pm to June 1, 2014 at 12pm – International 360º Around the Human Factor - A Creative Video Challenge! Wherever you come from north, south, east or west of the continent if you are a creative citizen which loves to capture ideas and little big… Organized by elmur.net | Type: open, call, for, video, non, profit
United States Artists | USA Grants
June 1, 2013 at 6pm to June 1, 2014 at 7pm – USA We invest in America’s finest artists and illuminate the value of artists to society. We ignite and sustain America’s creative potential. The $22 million seed. A coalition of leading foundation… Organized by United States Artists | Type: funding
June 2, 2013 at 3pm to August 25, 2013 at 5pm – Galerie Stexwig GALERIE STEXWIG www.galerie-stexwig.com Eva Fidjeland´s previous exhibition in Kiel: http://youtu.be/TwElrrxWrh0 Organized by mechthild.wichmann-kramp@galerie-stexwig.com | Type: vernissage
89plus Open Call and Serpentine Gallery Marathon
June 5, 2013 at 6pm to November 30, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK www.89plus.com APPLY BY: July 30, 2013 (deadline for 2013 activities) 89plus89plus is a long-term, international, multi-platform research project co-founded by Simon Castets and Hans Ulrich Obrist.… Organized by 89 PLUS | Type: events
The Creative Work Fund
June 6, 2013 at 6pm to June 6, 2014 at 7pm – CA, USA The Creative Work Fund invites artists and nonprofit organizations to create new art works through collaborations. It celebrates the role of artists as problem solvers and the making of art as a prof… Organized by Creative Work Fund | Type: funding
55th International Art Exhibition | Venice Biennale
June 7, 2013 at 6pm to November 24, 2013 at 7pm – Venice, Italy The 55th International Art Exhibition will take place in Venice from June 1st to November 24th, 2013 at the Giardini and at the Arsenale (preview: May 29th, 30th and 31st 2013), as well as in various… Organized by 55th International Art Exhibition Venice Biennale | Type: events
Jake & Dinos Chapman in 'Sculpture in the City'
June 20, 2013 at 6pm to June 20, 2014 at 7pm – London, UK The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (2007) by Jake & Dinos Chapman will feature in this year's 'Sculpture in the City', the annual public realm sculptural exhibition held in London's 'Square Mile' in… Organized by The City of London | Type: events
Outset Contemporary Art Fund
June 20, 2013 at 6pm to June 20, 2014 at 7pm – International Outset Contemporary Art Fund is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting new art by bringing private funding from its patrons, partners and trustees to public museums and art projects. Si… Organized by Outset Contemporary Art Fund | Type: funding
The Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants programme
June 21, 2013 at 6pm to June 20, 2014 at 7pm – UK The Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants programme provides funding for travel and other practical costs to help curators from museums large and small undertake collection and exhibition research projec… Organized by ArtFund | Type: funding
Slow Space - programme of public art projects in the city of Oslo
June 24, 2013 at 6pm to June 24, 2014 at 7pm – Oslo, Norway Slow Space, a new programme of public art projects, events and publications, is set to unfold in Bjørvika, Oslo’s former container port, over the next four years. Challenging preconceptions about the… Organized by Slow Space & Situations | Type: events
Art Workshops at the MMKA
June 25, 2013 at 10am to August 31, 2013 at 7pm – Arnhem, Netherlands Workshop fotografie hoger onderwijs Tour Workshop foto-animatie hoger onderwijs Workshop Forms of realism make up the core of the Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem’s collection, which includes th… Organized by Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem | Type: workshop
Hillman Photography Initiative | Carnegie Museum of Art
June 25, 2013 at 6pm to June 25, 2014 at 7pm – Pittsburgh, PA With the rapidly evolving field of photography as its focus, the Hillman Photography Initiative will serve as a living laboratory for photography, exploring the intersections among artistic practices… Organized by Carnegie Museum of Art | Type: events
FAUNA + FLORA | Open Call for Designers
June 26, 2013 at 6pm to September 30, 2013 at 7pm – London UK Designers / Makers are pleased to announce their Summer project as part of the London Design Festival. Designers / Makers will be representing 50 Designers in their pop up shop on the famous Columb… Organized by Designers Makers | Type: competition
July & August Workshops | Sir John Soane's Museum
July 1, 2013 at 6am to August 31, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK July 2013 A Watercolour Landscape Project Thursday 4 July | £35 Taking as a starting point a text from the Soane Library, build up a watercolour landscape following contemporary instructions and tu… Organized by Sir John Soane's Museum | Type: workshop
Printmaking Workshops
July 1, 2013 at 6am to September 30, 2013 at 7pm – Barcelona, Spain SUMMER COURSES Photoetching - Photographic images on photopolymer plates Instructor: Jordi Rosés, masterprinter From 1 to 5th July 2013 Woodcut on large size Instructor: Jordi Rosés, masterprinter
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Call for Proposals to Project Anywhere 2014 Programme
July 1, 2013 at 6pm to September 1, 2013 at 5pm – International The deadline for proposal submissions for our 2014 program is September 1, 2013. Project Anywhere is an expanded exhibition model encompassing the entire globe (and beyond) in which the role of cura… Organized by Project Anywhere | Type: competition, submission, open call
Eyes on Asia Awards | Photography Competition
July 1, 2013 at 6pm to October 31, 2013 at 5pm – International The Eyes on Asia Awards are looking for images that are positive, uplifting, inspiring, sometimes funny or quirky. Images that inspire the viewer to want to travel to unique and beautiful places acro… Organized by Eyes on Asia Awards | Type: competition, submission, open call
londonprintstudio Courses
July 2, 2013 at 6pm to July 2, 2014 at 7pm – London londonprintstudio is an artist-run, not-for-profit organisation that provides educational resources in the graphic arts for artists, community organizations, education institutions and the public. B… Organized by London Print Studio | Type: workshop
Christie's Education
July 2, 2013 at 6pm to December 3, 2013 at 7pm – New York, Hong Kong and London Short Courses, Summer Schools, Study Days and Evening Courses Offered in New York, Hong Kong and London these courses are ideal for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and develop their inte… Organized by Christie's Education | Type: workshop
The Birth of Cinema…and Beyond: An Exhibition of Painting and Video
July 3, 2013 at 11am to September 27, 2013 at 7pm – Rosenfeld Porcini rosenfeld porcini presents The Birth of Cinema…and Beyond a themed exhibition presenting mixed-media work by Old Master and contemporary artists. The exhibition will reveal in a non-definitive way… Organized by Rosenfeld Porcini Gallery | Type: exhibition
Sculpture Workshop with Tatyana Zhurkov - Figure Sculpture
July 3, 2013 at 9:30pm to March 31, 2014 at 2:30pm – New York Sculpture Workshop with Tatyana Zhurkov Figure Sculpture $475 (model fee included) Dates to be announced If you are like most artists, you probably stive to express what you see, and most important,… Organized by Bridgeview | Type: workshop
Figure Drawing in the Russian academic tradition
July 4, 2013 at 10am to July 2, 2014 at 3pm – New York Instructor Harout Simonian Dates to be announced Tuition $395 (model fee included) This intensive one week course will emphasize a process-based approach to development of figure drawing, including… Organized by Bridgeview | Type: workshop
"WHITE & BLACK DREAMS"
July 4, 2013 at 6pm to December 31, 2013 at 7pm – CHANIA/CRETE-GREECE Organized by EVI PHOTOPOULOS | Type: international, art, exhibition-museum, of, modern, art/chania
OSTRALE 2013
July 5, 2013 at 10am to August 25, 2013 at 7pm – Dresden, Germany Since its founding in 2007 OSTRALE as an exhibition for contemporary arts has committed itself to supporting innovation and to representing current contemporary artistic ideas. So, every year approx.… Organized by Ostrale | Type: events
Gazelli Art House Now Accepting Submissions for the Window Project
July 5, 2013 at 6pm to October 1, 2013 at 5pm – London UK Gazelli Art House is currently accepting applications for its window project. The Window Projects gives artists complete creative control of the galleries frontage for a period of time. This can be… Organized by Gazelli Art House | Type: competition, open call, opportunity, call out
Paris College of Art | Continuing Education
July 8, 2013 at 10am to July 8, 2014 at 10am – Paris Enroll for Continuing Education Courses Today! Continuing Education classes are designed for beginners wishing to develop new talents, students who would like to take an extra class to improve their… Organized by Paris College of Art | Type: workshop
Gasworks SITUATION | EVENT
July 8, 2013 at 6pm to September 9, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK 8 July 2013 - 9th September 2013 This summer, Gasworks presents a new programme, aiming to support the development of art practice with temporal, social or performative focus. The programme merges… Organized by Gasworks Gallery | Type: events
Nissan Art Award To Promote Next Generation of Japanese Artists
July 8, 2013 at 6pm to July 8, 2014 at 7pm – Kanagawa Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the establishment of the Nissan Art Award To Promote Next Generation of Japanese Artists, a biennial event to discover and promote Japanese artists and give the… Organized by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd | Type: competition
Allied Craftsmen Lecture Series at Mingei International Museum
July 12, 2013 at 6pm to December 13, 2013 at 7pm – San Diego, CA Friday, July 12 4:00 - 5:00pm LEVI CASIAS – CERAMICS/MIXED MEDIA Learn more about the artists and art forms featured in Allied Craftsmen Today by attending a monthly lecture presented by the exhibit… Organized by Mingei International Museum | Type: events
Digital Printing Short Courses at ThePrintSpace
July 13, 2013 at 6pm to September 21, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK Our bespoke 1 day courses allow you to master the techniques of digital printing so you can get the most accurate prints from your images. Learn the ground rules of colour management Full course… Organized by ThePrintSpace | Type: workshop
Sotheby's Institute of Art - London Short Courses
July 14, 2013 at 6pm to July 14, 2014 at 7pm – London Short Courses at Sotheby's Institute of Art - London are offered throughout the year to provide unparalleled opportunities for participants to gain practical skills and insight into the international… Organized by Sotheby's Institute of Art - London | Type: workshop
The Infinity Show
July 19, 2013 at 11am to September 1, 2013 at 6pm – Northamptonshire Taha Belal, Lesley Halliwell, Felippe Moraes, Stefan Saffer, Alexander Small, Sarah Sparkes, Jorinde Voigt, Justin Washtell. Full of contradiction and paradox, The Infinity Show starts but does not… Organized by NN | Type: exhibition
Call for Art – 3rd Annual Landscapes Online Art Competition
July 20, 2013 to August 27, 2013 – Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery’s 3rd Annual “Landscapes” Juried Art Competition for the month of August 2013. The gallery invites all 2D artists (inc… Organized by johnrmath | Type: online, art, competition
Aliens: with E-lite Studiogallery, Summer in Lecce is a 'state of the art affair'.
July 20, 2013 at 8pm to August 20, 2013 at 9:30pm – Elite studiogallery | Palazzo Vernazza Castromediano Exclusively in the Baroque capital, the fifth station of the national exhibition project: 'Aliens. The alienating shapes of Contemporary Art' - from the 20th of July to the 20th of August. On the 2… Organized by FLPress | Type: contemporary, art, group, exhibition
Screen Printing (Beginners Class) Dundee Contemporary Arts
July 23, 2013 at 6pm to October 23, 2013 at 7pm – Dundee Choose between Tue from 23 July or Tue from 2 October (three week course) Print Studio Learn from scratch how to explore the possibilities of this colourful, graphic and immediate approach to makin… Organized by Dundee Contemporary Arts | Type: workshop
International Digital Exhibition: “The Story of the Creative” See.Me .
July 25, 2013 to September 10, 2013 – New York City gallery Three works of mine have been selected to be a part of a special international exhibition See.Me is producing this summer titled “The Story of the Creative”. The show will be held at the newly insta… Organized by See I.Me | Type: international, digital, show
2013 International Neon Workshops
July 25, 2013 at 6pm to September 15, 2013 at 9pm – International Keep Neon and Carry On | 25th – 28th July 2013 | £650 2013 has only just got started, yet Neon Workshops have been busy and can now proudly confirm not one but two extraordinary 4-day neon courses or… Organized by Neon Workshops | Type: workshop
Soapbox Talks at the Royal Academy of Arts
July 26, 2013 at 6pm to August 30, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK Taking place in Richard Rogers RA: Inside Out , the Soapbox provides a literal platform for key figures from the worlds of architecture, design, art and engineering to make fresh and passionate 15-mi… Organized by RA | Type: events
Maine Media | Dreams Competition
July 30, 2013 at 6pm to September 27, 2013 at 7pm – International For centuries and across cultures, artists have represented the world as it may be envisioned through ephemeral images of inner visions, fantasies, mysteries and the unreal. This contest is an oppor… Organized by Maine Media | Type: competition
EU @Diversity Idea Competition
July 30, 2013 at 6pm to August 19, 2013 at 5pm – International Application deadline: 19 August 2013 The @Diversity Idea Competition – Innovative Ideas for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe is seeking fresh and innovative ideas for the European cultur… Organized by @Diversity EU | Type: competition
Botanicals Art Exhibition Now Online and Ready to View
August 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 – Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its August 2013 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to view online. The theme for this art exhibition is… Organized by johnrmath | Type: online, art, exhibition
Edinburgh Art Festival 2013
August 1, 2013 at 6am to September 1, 2013 at 7pm – Edinburgh, Scotland Peter Liversidge, Flags for Edinburgh proposal Edinburgh Art Festival is Scotland’s largest annual festival of visual art, presenting the best contemporary artists in the context of exhibitions o… Organized by Edinburgh Art Festival | Type: events
Everyone in the Pool
August 1, 2013 at 6pm to September 8, 2013 at 7pm – 440 Gallery Brooklyn, NY -- 440 Gallery is pleased to present Everyone in the Pool, a group show of diverse artwork from each of its fourteen members. This exhibit expresses this theme through "conversations" a… Organized by 440 Gallery | Type: member's, exhibition
Questioning the canvas
August 2, 2013 at 6pm to September 1, 2013 at 6pm – GEUKENS & DE VIL, Gallery Stefan Annerel - Travis Boyer - Sarah Crowner - Luke Diiorio - Jim Lee We kindly invite you to the opening on Friday 2 of August (6 to 9 Pm) 02/08 - 01/09 GEUKENS & DE VIL Contemporary Ar… Organized by GEUKENS & DE VIL, Gallery | Type: exhibition
London Analogue Festival
August 6, 2013 at 6pm to September 8, 2013 at 7pm – London, UK The London Analogue Festival - A showcase of film, photography and sound art The first “LONDON ANALOGUE FESTIVAL” will take place from the 7th-8th of September 2013. The LONDON ANALOGUE FESTIVAL (… Organized by London Analogue Festival | Type: events
Celeste Prize 2013
August 7, 2013 to August 16, 2013 – www.celesteprize.com The entry deadline for Celeste Prize 2013 has been extended to Friday 16 August. Celeste Prize, 5th Edition, is an international contemporary arts prize which shows quality work by emerging artists… Organized by Celeste Network | Type: contest
Wysing Arts Centre | Workshops for Businesses
August 7, 2013 at 6pm to July 31, 2014 at 7pm – Cambridge, UK We offer bespoke training packages to business through our Creative Accelerator programme. The programme looks at subjects including communication and negotiation and works with artists to achieve st… Organized by Wysing Arts Centre | Type: workshop
SWISS ARTIST CONTEST 2013 - FINAL ROUND - PROGETTO EVO
August 9, 2013 at 6pm to August 18, 2013 at 11pm – Palazzo Comunale The Municipality of Casacanditella (I) in collaboration with the ART FORUM INTERNATIONAL present SWISS ARTIST CONTEST 2013 - Final Round Exhibition: 9 - 18 August 2013 Awards: Friday, 9 August 2013 6… Organized by Art Forum International | Type: art, exhibition
The Aichi Triennale 2013
August 10, 2013 at 6pm to October 27, 2013 at 7pm – Aichi, Japan The first Aichi Triennale of 2010 brought festivity to the city with art flowing and diffusing into the urban space.The International Art Triennale will take place again in 2013.While reflecting on a… Organized by The Aichi Triennale Organizing Committee | Type: events
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Conflict over Ryanair in Ukraine: Questions Without Clear Answers
by Veronika Movchan and The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting - Kievon August 31, 2017 August 31, 2017
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On July 10, 2017, Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe, announced that it cancels its plans to enter Ukraine due to the failure to sign the contract with Boryspil airport. The decision was a negative blow to the image of Ukraine, which tries to prove that the country is open and friendly to foreign investors. However, the analysis shows that the situation is not that straightforward as it may seem and all involved parties seem to share the responsibility for the failure of the talks. Below, we list some of the still open questions.
Why did Ryanair start selling tickets before reaching agreements with the airports? Ryanair announced the decision to launch flights from Kyiv and Lviv on March 15, 2017, after signing the Memorandum with the Ministry of Infrastructure. Volodymyr Omelyan, the Minister of Infrastructure, said that talks lasted since 2011. Immediately after the announcement, Ryanair started selling tickets. However, it appeared later that the company had not signed contracts with airports and even had not received all international permissions. The publicity regarding the incomplete deal resulted in a misbalanced position of negotiators and the image losses for Ukraine after the deal failed.
Why Boryspil airport was offered as an unambiguous partner of Ryanair after the failure of talks with Kyiv airport ? Many Ryanair flights in the EU are operated from non-central airports, and the same approach could be used in Ukraine. Initially, Ryanair was trying to negotiate the deal with Kyiv airport, a municipal privately operated airport with a new terminal specializing in low-cost flights. The airport already operates flights of Wizzair, another large European lowcoster. According to Pavel Ryabikin, director of Boryspil Airport, the talks with Kyiv airport failed due to high operational costs and inability to offer tariffs low enough to match the business model of Ryanair. According to the Minister of Infrastructure, it was because the operators of the airport were not interested.
Information about the failure of talks with Kyiv airport almost coincided with the deal announcement, and on March 15, at the press conference in Kyiv, the Minister of Infrastructure not only announced the deal, but also named Boryspil and Lviv as state airports that will work with Ryanair.
A possible reason for suggesting Boryspil airport could be the availability of unused terminals. However, Boryspil airport has an officially adopted Development Strategy (2015), according to which the airport is to become a transit hub. It means different development priorities compared to the strategy of becoming attractive to lowcosters. According to the Boryspil’s information, in April 2017, about 30% of passengers were transit passengers, which is about a threshold needed to become an internationally recognized transit hub. It remains unclear whether a transit hub strategy and servicing lowcosters could be effectively implemented in parallel.
There are several other regional airports around Kyiv – a Zhytomyr airport (relaunched in late 2016 and currently operated by Yanair, a regional Ukrainian airline company, located 138 km or 2-hour drive from the center of Kyiv); a Hostomel airport in Kyiv oblast used for cargo flights. However, the latter is definitely less attractive in short run, as it has no developed passenger infrastructure.
What are true service charges at Boryspil airport and are the discounts requested by Ryanair are indeed unacceptable? Pavel Ryabikin stated that Ryanair demanded charges at USD 7.5 per passenger for 5 years, and that it is too low unless the passenger flow generated by Ryanair grows at +150 thousands per year. According to the airport website, the airport charges USD 17 per passenger plus take-off/landing charge per aircraft, plus the system of discounts. The Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine currently investigates potentially unlawful discounts that Boryspil airport provided to the Ukrainian International Airlines, the largest airline company in the country.
What institution could decide on free services (requested by the Ryanair) to the selected private company and is it possible in principle? According to Pavel Ryabikin, Ryanair demanded free services for air navigation, registration desks, taxi slots, areas in terminal, as well as provision of a land plot for a new hotel and other concessions. It remains unclear whether the Boryspil airport could legally make such concessions since it is a state-owned company and, thus, has quite limited maneuver power. It is likely that the decision of the public authorities would be necessary. Moreover, some lawyers questioned legality of several Ryanair requests. According to the Minister of Infrastructure, the Boryspil airport should have signed a base agreement without these concessions and continue talks regarding these additional demands.
Why did the failure to agree with Kyiv result in the cancellation of flights to Lviv, with which the base agreement was signed? In July, Ryanair stated that it skips the entire Ukraine project regardless signed deal with Lviv. Moreover, the majority of flights were planned from Lviv (7 routes), compared to Kyiv (4 routes).
Would the state budget be responsible for losses incurred by the airport in case of (temporary) unfavorable deal? According to Boryspil airport representatives, the requested discounts would result in the airport losses at UAH 2 bn per year, although no background calculations were provided.
The scandal erupted after the Ryanair decision forced the Ukrainian Government to seek the renewal of the talks. To find the solution, the negotiation team comprising the representatives of the Boryspil airport, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and Ukraine Investment Promotion Office was established. Volodymyr Groisman, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, suggested building a new terminal in Hostomel especially for lowcosters, while the Boryspil or Kyiv airports could host Ryanair flights temporary. However, Ryanair has not publicly confirmed resumed talks.
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About Veronika Movchan
Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting.
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Ukrainian independent think tank, focusing on economic research and policy consulting. Provides consulting services and international expertise.
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G-Shock #35: Nano•Universe
Nano Universe is a retailer in Japan. It is established in July 2002 and sells fashion and jewelry for men and women. With the headquarters based in Shibuya, there are now 54 Nano•Universe department stores in Japan. You can find them in the bigger cities. Besides their own brands they also sell from collections from selected brands. It can be compared with other department store chains like Beams and United Arrows.
Check out this nice promotion video of the Nano Univere Autumn Winter Collection 2013.
The fashion Nano Universe sells is a combination of modern and traditional European fashion, as seen in fashion houses in France, the UK and Italy, which is very popular in Japan. Also Nano Universe likes to collaborate with other fashion and jewelry brands. One of these collaborations is this Casio G-Shock collaboration from September 2006.
The watch is packed in a very nice box. The sleeve is plain white, but the box is printed with a tweed pattern. Tweed is a very close woven rough fabric, originated in Scotland. It’s very popular for outdoor coats, because it wind tight, moisture resistant and durable. Although in the past decades tweed had become less popular, it now is again popular under hipsters. The now current Eleventh doctor on the Doctor Who series (who will actually “regenerate” soon), played by Matt Smith, wears a similar tweed coat as the print on the box.
From the watch itself you can’t tell it’s from Nano Universe, until you watch the back, where you find the company name and logo are engraved.
For this Collaboration Nano•Universe was inspired with European fashion trends. “The Next Standard - New Black” seemed the theme in European Fashion around 2006. The new black is in fact a very dark shade of brown. It is so dark, that it can easily been mistaken for black. Indeed, the rein of the watch is very dark brown. Under daylight it is easily to see it’s brown, but worn indoors it almost looks brown. The brown resin is nicely contrasted with gold accents. The buttons are in gold tone and the face plate (the part of the crystal that is not the EL display) is in a flashy gold yellow tone. The contrast is even made stronger with the negative display.
The Nano•Universe G-Shock is based upon the DW-5600E. It’s an older model, so it features the 1545 module, which has an internal calendar programmed until December 31 2039. Well, until then you can enjoy your G-Shock without date worries for at least more than 9600 days.
The DW-5600E is a basic G-Shock model and therefore has only basic, but useful functions. First you find the Alarm, which is normally a daily Alarm, but it can also be programed to a date as a date Alarm. If you leave one of the digits of the date blank on the date Alarm, you can create a 1-Month Alarm (daily Alarm only during a specified month) or a 1-day Alarm (watch only sound the alarm as the date number of the month has reached). Further more you find a 24 hour Stopwatch and a 24 hour Countdown Timer, which can be programmed to the second. The Countdown Timer can be set to Auto-Repeat. A nice extra function is the Flash Alarm. When toggled on (a star like icon appears in the display, above the seconds), the EL backlight lights up shortly when an Alarms sounds.
The Nano•Universe G-Shock was only available in Japan and was mainly sold in the Nano Universe department stores. With a retail price of ¥13000, it was, even back then, pretty fairly priced. I bought this watch from my good friend “Skyhook” in Hong Kong in 2007. I do not remember exactly what I paid for it, but it was a good deal. Maybe it was around $150. I do not think this model is a real sought after model, as Nano•Universe is not very known outside Japan. The dark brown and gold theme recently was revived in the Garish Gold series (June 2013). It might become a returning G-Shock theme.
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Ovens River | report
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Investigation of the Role of Low-Flow Events in the Ovens River
Vogel, Matthew
Nielsen, Daryl
Richardson, Adam
Gigney, Helen
Hall, Karina
Ovens River
Low-flow
Two-spined blackfish
Gadopsis bispinosus
Macroinvertebrate communities
Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre,
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Investigation of the role of Low Flow Events in the Ovens - M/BUS/100
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The Ovens River, located in North East Victoria, extends from its source in the Victorian Alps near Mount Hotham, to the Murray River near Lake Mulwala. The Upper Ovens River (upstream of Myrtleford) plays an important role in North East Victoria’s economy, providing resources for agriculture, domestic use, tourism and recreational fishing. Such demands conflict with the significant environmental values of the river, especially in times of low-flow and drought. The challenge of the Upper Ovens River Stream Flow Management Plan is to continue to meet the above water requirements while simultaneously maintaining the environmental values and integrity of the river. This study aimed to assess the impact of periods of low-flow in the Upper Ovens River and its tributaries on components of the ecosystem, in particular, two-spined blackfish (Gadopsis bispinosus) and the macroinvertebrate communities on which they feed. To achieve this we examined the habitat preferences, abundance, distribution, and age structure of two-spined blackfish populations; and the abundance and distribution patterns of invertebrate communities, from nine separate streams of the upper catchment. Streams were classified as either large permanent (will not dry), medium permanent (unlikely to dry), or small discontinuous (likely to dry), with three streams in each category. Two-spined blackfish of the upper Ovens River catchment were found in slow flowing runs and pools with boulder and cobble substrates which were utilized along with instream debris to provide cover in water that was often less than 21cm deep (although they may be displaced into shallow water through the presence of trout). Two-spined blackfish were found to avoid small discontinuous streams, although there was evidence that they will briefly utilise them when conditions are suitable.
Length-age analysis indicated that two-spined blackfish are successfully breeding and recruiting in medium and large permanent streams, with spawning appearing to run from at least September to late January. Two-spined blackfish are a relatively sedentary fish, however, some movement was noted amongst all age classes. In particular, adults were observed to emigrate out of streams that became critically low (but remained flowing), causing an aggregation of fish into larger streams such as Morses Creek. This concentration of fish forced an increased level of intra and inter specific competition, with trout being the likely benefactor from such interaction. In light of this it appears that abundances of two-spined blackfish are likely to increase in permanent systems as smaller streams contract. Further contraction of permanent systems through water extraction during periods of low-flow is likely to be detrimental to the persistence of two-spined blackfish. In reference to the minimum environmental flow of 94 ML d-1 at Myrtleford as set by the Draft Upper Ovens River Stream Flow Management Plan. We found that as discharge approached this level at Myrtleford, changes in two-spined blackfish distribution and abundance had already commenced in the upper catchment, a process that intensified as discharge fell below the minimum environmental flow requirement.The current study has helped refine our understanding of the habitat requirements of two-spined blackfish and the potential for the effects of flow modification to interact with the effects of an introduced species (trout). The increased knowledge of the relationship between low flows and two-spined blackfish will help refine the Stream Flow Management Plan to ensure it meets its target of maintenance of the small native fish community in the Upper Ovens catchment. Once the Stream Flow Management Plan is implemented this knowledge will also help interpret environmental changes, thereby facilitating adaptive changes to flow management.Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling consisted of monthly surveys using a modified Boulton sampler between December and April. Samples were sorted and identified to the taxonomic resolution of family.
Macroinvertebrate communities from small discontinuous streams were found to be significantly distinct from those of medium and large permanent streams. Over half of the collected taxa were generalist. Macroinvertebrate community composition did not significantly change post cease to flow conditions or as flows contracted. This is most likely because there was no decline in water quality, no critical flow threshold was reached, and/or that sampling did not continue long enough for impacts on the community to be seen.Once again the current project has advanced our understanding of the role that low flow periods play in determining the macroinvertebrate community structure that will facilitate the development of the Stream Flow Management Plan. The new knowledge also reveals some knowledge gaps that will need to be filled through a monitoring program if we are to ensure that the SFMP meets its objective of maintaining the diverse macroinvertbrate community.The project reveals that for both the macroinvertebrate community and small bodied native fish that a catchment approach to monitoring is required that examines the distribution of taxa within the catchment rather than focussing solely on taxonomic composition or abundances at sites. The project also suggest that some of the impacts of altered flows may take quite some time to become manifest. Increasing the magnitude or duration of low flows may not have significant effects immediately but may have longer term consequences. Finally the study will provide some background information on habitat preferences that will help identify potential indicators of significant hydrological change (e.g. shrimp and hydroptilid)Results from this work indicate that native components of the ecosystem are well adapted to periods of low-flow in the Upper Ovens catchment, however, if such periods are exacerbated by water extractions, the system is seen to be less durable. Two-spined blackfish and flow dependant invertebrate taxa will decline in permanent waters. It is known that some invertebrates will recover slowly once flow recommences, however for two-spined blackfish such knowledge is currently unavailable. This current drought offers an ideal opportunity to assess and document the recovery ecology of the two-spined blackfish, and to a lesser extent the flow dependent maroinvertebrates of the Upper Ovens catchment.
MDFRC funding agency: North East Catchment Management Authority
MDFRC client: North East Catchment Management Authority
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Art of The World Gallery opens in Houston with Fernando Botero show and a major new art installation
HOUSTON, October 11th, 2016 – Art of the World Gallery is pleased to announce its grand opening and inaugural exhibition featuring worldwide renowned and acclaimed Latin American artist Fernando Botero.
The show will be on display from October 28th, 2016 to February 11th, 2017. One of the major highlights of the gallery’s debut in Houston is the installation of the monumental sculpture Reclining Woman with Fruit also created by the Colombian Maestro Fernando Botero and brought directly from Italy; this historical precedent will take place this month in preparation for the exhibition.
“Our goal is to enrich the community with an extraordinary art experience,” said Mauricio Vallejo Co-Director of Art of the World Gallery. “We hope our roster of artists and our carefully selected inventory of works of art creates a positive and memorable impression in the eyes of their beholders and the space it occupies.”
Reclining Woman with Fruit was made by Botero in Italy and it is one of only five sculptures of its kind in the world. The bronze sculpture, which weights 2 tons, will be installed outside the gallery’s window display, and it will exhibit at Art of the World Gallery along with many more of his paintings, sculptures and drawings, at its venue located in 2201 Westheimer Rd. Houston TX. 77098.
Fernando Botero’s art portraits people, urban places, landscapes and the natural world through a realistic yet abstract aesthetic that confers his pieces with a very unique and luminous volume. Botero’s signature style, often called “Boterismo”, can evoke criticism, irony and even humor, but it undeniably offers a magical way of recreating reality. Formally speaking, his methodical and one of kind selections of color, shapes and proportions – which are based on an intuitive and creative process of thinking –, make of his body of work a compelling and enticing mirror of our world. With more than 20 years of experience in the art business, the focus of its owners Mauricio Vallejo and Liliana Molina, is mainly on modern, postwar and contemporary art. The inventory, acquired directly from the artists that they represent, it’s comprised of masters, mid-career and cutting-edge painters and sculptors from Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. Some of them include: Fernando Botero, Julio Larraz, Jorge Jiménez Deredia, Cristóbal Toral, Sophia Bari, Robert Indiana, Carlos Luna, Igor Mitoraj, Jesus Moroles, Park Eun Sun, Mr. Brainwash, Gustavo Vélez, among others.
Art of the World Gallery believes in selecting its art and artists with diligence and integrity. The gallery carefully considers art that will create a positive impact in any space. Its mission is to make the process of acquiring art an enriching and accessible experience for all its clients. Dedicated to providing a memorable art experience, the gallery offers private and corporate art consulting, art planning and installation services.
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A Synopsis of NASA’s Report:
"Impact of Ada and Object-Oriented Design in the Flight Dynamics Division at Goddard Space Flight Center"
Influencing Software Development
A decade after NASA’s Flight Dynamics Division (FDD) at Goddard Space Flight Center began investigating the use of Ada, the language influences every software development project at the FDD. Object oriented design (OOD) techniques were introduced simultaneously with Ada, which combined into software engineering principals of portability, legibility, and the wide-spread use of generics. Adhering to those principals has increased the FDD’s reuse of software by 300 percent. It has reduced the costs of all systems, independent of their language, by 40 percent; shortened their cycle time by 25 percent; and slashed error rates by 62 percent.
The FDD managers and programmers who were exposed to the successful Ada projects -- 15 in total since 1985 -- learned not only a new programming vocabulary but also a whole new way of structuring software. They found that the modern design methods, which concentrated on generic packages, information, hiding, domain analysis, and data abstraction, also improved FORTRAN software.
The object-oriented FORTRAN systems have generated reusable code and, in comparison with their structurally designed counterparts, reduced cycle times and lowered error rates. When compared with a 1985 baseline, the FORTRAN systems also improved in schedule duration and in quality, which was attributed to the increased levels of reuse in their development.
However, the systems did not show the reduction in cost that was found in the OOD Ada systems. Recent projects have increased in costs because of the overhead in maintaining FORTRAN reuse libraries. They are more expensive than Ada libraries, because generic components written in Ada can perform more functions in fewer lines of code.
Despite the language’s well-documented advantages over FORTRAN, only 15 to 20-percent of the Goddard division’s software is actually written in Ada. The percentage would probably be higher if FORTRAN were not so well established in both existing systems, accounting for 80 percent of current projects, and in the large library of reusable components; if Ada was compatible to the IBM mainframe architecture and affordable on workstations; if the small minorities pushing for and against Ada had not been so adamant in their arguments; and if the language were not now facing new competition from C and C++.
Software Development in Ada
The FDD develops two similar software systems in Ada, telemetry and dynamic simulators. Telemetry simulators model and pack into streams a spacecraft’s attitude sensors. They are used primarily before launch to test a spacecraft’s Attitude Ground Support System (AGSS), for training exercises, and to test modifications to the AGSS during missions. Dynamic simulators are used both in pre-launch and during mission emergencies to test the robustness and reaction of the spacecraft&rsdquo;s attitude control system. They can model the spacecraft’s behavior under normal and degraded conditions, such as failed sensors or thrusters.
The FDD attempted a scientific experiment to test the feasibility of using Ada in July 1988, when it developed a parallel project in FORTRAN. The Ada prototype of a telemetry simulator, called Gamma Ray Observatory Attitude Dynamics Simulator (GRODY), was not held to the same constraints of performance and deadlines as the FORTRAN project, GROSS. The software engineers wanted time and freedom enough in which to learn both a new language, Ada rather than FORTRAN, and a new design method, object oriented rather than structural analysis. One of the lessons of GRODY was that nesting packages reduced the software’s reusability.
The next telemetry simulators written in Ada included the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-I (GOES-I) dynamics simulator (GOADA), and the GOES-I telemetry simulator (GOESIM), which was the FDD’s first operational Ada software. The design teams increased reusability and reduced the compilation overhead by creating library rather than nested packages. With GOESIM, they met their goals of producing on time and within budget the FDD’s first telemetry simulator in Ada.
Finally, an FDD team, which included experienced Ada programmers, took a technological leap in designing the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite Telemetry Simulator (UARSTELS). They chose a generic architecture that would optimize “verbatim reuse,” which is defined as reusing a component without editing it. Another similar Ada project loomed, the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (EUVE) telemetry simulator (EUVETELS), for which the team hoped to reuse much of UARSTELS’ code. Therefore, rather than concern themselves with reusing code from the previous projects, the engineers designed UARSTEL instead for future reuse. They performed domain analysis simultaneously for UARS and EUVE, and emphasized Ada generics that could be used in both spacecrafts’ simulators with no code modification. Tailoring the packages to each simulator only required parameterized instatiation.
UARSTELS’ performance and schedule were on target, proving that designing for verbatim reuse is an efficient way to code in Ada. Another finding was that while UARSTELS (68 KSLOC) was smaller than GOESIM (92 KSLOC), it performed more functions, for which it needed substantially more memory.
The FDD’s post-UARSTELS telemetry simulators took full advantage of reusing Ada’s generic packages. In the year 1989-1990, 96-percent of EUVETELS’ 67 KSLOC was reused from UARSTELS, of which 88-percent was verbatim reuse. In 1990-1991, the SAMPEX Telemetry Simulator (SAMPEXTS) minimized development costs while maximizing software reuse. UARSTELS and EUVETELS contributed to 95-percent of SAMPEXTS’ 60 KSLOC, with 85-percent being reused verbatim.
The WIND/POLAR Telemetry Simulator (POWITS -- 1990-1992) differed enough from the UARSTELS to reduce the percentage of reuse. Also, the development team was new and had to relearn the generic architecture from scratch. Still, POWITS reused 69-percent of UARSTELS’ code, 39-percent with verbatim reuse, and was only a thousand SLOC more than EUVETELS.
Finally, the FAST Telemetry Simulator (FASTELS) and the TOMS Telemetry Simulator (TOMSTELS) were expected to be acceptably operational within a short schedule in the year 1992-1993. The team modified the high-reuse process, deleted one design phase, and held only one design review. Despite the changes, the two projects still met the deadline and performance requirements.
In fact, optimizing reuse was sacrificed in TOMSTELS and FASTELS to focus on and improve performance. One of the motivations behind conducting the SEL study was to determine if the FDD should pursue performance over reuse, since the two projects’ improved performance made the reduction in reuse worthwhile to the users.
Thus in 1993, as the FASTELS and TOMSTELS systems were completed, the FDD started using Ada regularly for a certain class of systems. It was a full five years after the language’s introduction, and the laboratories did not produce a standard process for Ada projects for another two years.
Accepting Ada
The slow acceptance of Ada can be attributed partly to the loose management of the first project, GRODY. While the software engineers were able to explore the new technology, there were poor comparisons with the parallel development in FORTRAN, which was held to tight schedule and performance criteria. Moreover, the two systems, designed to address the same problem, were developed with different goals: the FORTRAN system was developed to function, the Ada system was developed to teach. One of the next projects designed for reuse, GOADA, proved to be the slowest simulator in FDD history.
Another factor in Ada’s slow acceptance was the affordability and quality of available Ada development environments. Compiler problems and a lack of diagnostic and library management tools especially affected an attempt to rehost a system from a VAX to an IBM mainframe. FORTRAN development, in contrast, requires little or no external tool support.
Finally, Ada faces sentiment common to almost all new technology insertion. There are always a few that stand vehemently against change, especially against the adoption of a new language.
Overcoming these first impressions and obstacles was a monumental task, one which resident Ada experts did not perform well. Even though the next telemetry simulators written in Ada had high reuse, acceptable performance, and were delivered on time, their success did not completely erase the idea that Ada was experimental.
To date, the FDD has produced about one million lines of Ada. Performance tests are no longer run on Ada simulators, even though the requirements have increased for speed and functionality. The decreased costs of reusing Ada code, rather than FORTRAN code, are well documented and publicized.
The Role of the Software Developer
Both the Ada naysayers and the Ada evangelists acted to undermine the language’s acceptance. The naysayers resisted the language change, preferring to stay with FORTRAN, a language with which the developers were familiar and for which they had an extensive library of reusable components, maintained by a separately funded team. The Ada evangelists promised too much too soon and, when problems arose, avoided confronting the real obstacles to the language’s acceptance: the lack of an environment designed for the IBM mainframe, on which FDD developed most of its software.
The Ada education program was ineffectual because of the student developers’ desire to preserve the status quo. Rather than using resident Ada experts as instructors, trainers from outside the company might have had more success teaching students. The training graduates who had the opportunity to engage in real-life development were the most enthusiastic about using the Ada language in other projects; those with classroom experience alone, or who were self-taught, often expressed a preference that the FDD stay a FORTRAN shop.
Software Metrics, the consulting firm that researched the Software Engineering Laboratory (SEL) report, recommended that the FDD continue to use Ada whenever possible. Projects most likely to derive the full benefits of Ada are long-lived, developed by reusing existing Ada modules, and deployed on Ada-capable platforms. In contrast, FORTRAN is economically best suited for short-lived, single-use software.
As the FDD turns more to workstations, it will probably use Ada more frequently, and replace FORTRAN in the divisions large reusable libraries. Switching the libraries to Ada and retaining a crew of software librarians would reduce the cost of both FORTRAN and Ada programs. FORTRAN is expensive to maintain because of the high coupling found in its systems; replacing it altogether with Ada would reduce costs immediately. The software librarians trained in Ada reuse would understand the architectures and parameters of the generic code; in previous projects, the development team had to rediscover these with each new telemetry simulator. A reuse library is also necessary for configuration management to be economically efficient, especially as the Ada projects grow in lines of code and complexity.
The up-and-coming competitor for Ada is C++. Because Ada environments for workstations generally cost 4 to 5 times as much as those for C++ and because many programmers consider C++ to be more broadly marketable, the Ada language has still not yet fully won the battle.
Since 1990, the FDD has built all of its telemetry simulators in Ada. The software now costs 40 percent less to produce, is delivered in half the time, and has 85 percent fewer errors during development when compared with the 1985 baseline for the systems.
The Software Engineering Laboratory has published a series of reports, including this one, on the effects, successes, and failures of various software development methodologies at the GSFC. The SEL is accessible on the World Wide Web at http://groucho.gsfc.nasa.gov/Code_550/SEL_hp.html.
Single copies of this report "Software Engineering Laboratory Series, SEL-95-001" are available from:
Software Engineering Branch -- Code 552
[Software Engineering Laboratory Series, SEL-95-001, March 1995.]
Synopsis by Ann Brandon.
Contributors to this report: Sharon Waligora, Computer Sciences Corporation; John Baily, Software Metrics, Inc.; Mike Stark, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center.
Copyright 1998. IIT Research Institute
All rights assigned to the US Government (Ada Joint Program Office). Permission to reprint this flyer, in whole or in part, is granted, provided the AdaIC is acknowledged as the source. Form U183 nasa.txt
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What is Lee Goldberg reading?
Featured at Writers Read: Lee Goldberg, author of Lost Hills.
His entry begins:
I like to alternate my reading between newly released books in a variety of genres and stuff that was published decades ago. In the last couple of weeks, I've read Lou Berney's remarkable November Road, which works not only as a great crime novel, but also as pure literature. He beautifully captures both a time and a place... and even the smallest characters came alive as three-dimensional, unique, and memorable. I also like the deft balance of horror, humanity and humor. The novel deserves...[read on]
About Lost Hills, from the publisher:
A video of Deputy Eve Ronin’s off-duty arrest of an abusive movie star goes viral, turning her into a popular hero at a time when the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is plagued by scandal. The sheriff, desperate for more positive press, makes Eve the youngest female homicide detective in the department’s history.
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Pg. 99: Karl Coplan's "Live Sustainably Now"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: Live Sustainably Now: A Low-Carbon Vision of the Good Life by Karl Coplan.
About the book, from the publisher:
Any realistic response to climate change will require reducing carbon emissions to a sustainable level. Yet even people who already recognize that the climate is the most urgent issue facing the planet struggle to understand their individual responsibilities. Is it even possible to live with a sustainable carbon footprint in modern American society—much less to live well? What are the options for those who would like to make climate awareness part of their daily lives but don’t want to go off the grid or become a hermit?
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Five of the best books on sustainable eating
Kristin Kimball is a farmer and a writer living in northern New York. Prior to farming, Kimball worked as a freelance writer, writing teacher, and as an assistant to a literary agent in New York City. A graduate of Harvard University and the author of The Dirty Life and Good Husbandry, she and her husband Mark have run Essex Farm since 2003, where they live with their two daughters.
At the Guardian, Kimball tagged five of the best books on sustainable eating, including:
One of the most powerful things you can do to eat more sustainably is to learn how food is produced. In the US, less than 2% of the population farms, and in the UK, the number is 1%. Nobody illuminates the connection between sustainable food and sustainable community like John Berger. Best known for his seminal book on art, Ways of Seeing, Berger spent 17 years on a trilogy of novels tracing the shift from peasant-scale agriculture to industrial food production, which is also a shift from village life and values to those of the city. The first in the series, Pig Earth, cracks open the heart to let the ideas flow in.
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Lee Goldberg's "Lost Hills," the movie
Featured at My Book, The Movie: Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg.
The entry begins:
I wrote Lost Hills first as a screenplay, just to get the story down and satisfying myself that it worked. I then used the screenplay as a detailed outline for my novel. Initially, I had actress Erin Cahill in mind as my heroine, Eve Ronin, the youngest female homicide detective on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. You may not recognize Erin by name, but millions of viewers know her face from the 875 Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies she's starred in over the years. Erin is...[read on]
Five top books that deal with nature in a sensual way
Nina MacLaughlin’s latest book is Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung.
At Book Marks she shared five books that deal with nature in a sensual way with Jane Ciabattari:
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
For her lyricism. For her curiosity. For her infectious enthralledness of existing on this strange planet. The raw enthusiasm Dillard shows for what we experience—see smell hear taste feel sense—is an education on paying attention, on seeing what miraculous beautiful terrifying gross-out incredible mystifying stuff can take place after ten minutes of sitting quietly underneath a sycamore tree. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is a primer on being awake in the world.
JC: What makes Dillard’s Pulitzer Prize winner work for me is the way she alternates between minute descriptions of the natural world and moments when she pulls back and gives perspective: “Our life is a faint tracing on the surface of mystery, like the idle, curved tunnels of leaf miners on the face of a leaf. We must somehow take a wider view, look at the whole landscape, really see it, and describe what’s going on here. Then we can at least wail the right question into the swaddling band of darkness, or, if it comes to that, choir the proper praise.” Do you have favorite passages?
NM: I totally agree with you about her way of microscoping down and then pulling way, way out. She allows us to see the close-up right in front of us, and also the mystery, the cosmic wildness. With Tinker Creek for me, I can open up to any page and find a sentence that gets my blood moving. It’s a book I pick up when no other book is landing and I’ll open it at random and read it before sleep. I had an editor who said he loved books with a lot of good nouns; Dillard is a great user of nouns! Like a horror writer who grounds us in the world we know so we’re comfortable and relaxed and then inserts a monster, Dillard puts us in our backyards, there are robins, kittens, frogs, tulip trees, and then, instead of a monster, she then swings back and brings in infinity or the present or silence (all of which can be terrifying in their ways), and we get there because she’s grounded us so solidly in the world we know.
I’ve just spent the last twenty minutes flipping through looking for a passage to quote here, some representative sentence or two that are especially excellent, but it’s really true, there’s something on every page for me. I could put my finger down anywhere in this book and find something good to share. So, this, at random: “The light crosses the valley, threads through the screen of my open kitchen window, and gilds the painted wall. A plank of brightness bends from the wall and extends over the goldfish bowl on the table where I sit. The goldfish’s side catches the light and bats it my way; I’ve an eyeful of fish-scale and star.”
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Featured at the Page 69 Test: And Dangerous to Know by Darcie Wilde.
When the ladies of the ton of Regency London need discreet assistance, they turn to Rosalind Thorne—in these mysteries inspired by the novels of Jane Austen...
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Five top good bad guys in fiction
Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life’s finer points with her cats.
She is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and the forthcoming Kingdom of the Wicked.
At The Strand Magazine, Maniscalco tagged her top five all-time favorite villains, including:
The Hidden Legacies trilogy by Ilona Andrews. Two words. Mad. Rogan. Okay, okay. So I’m not sure if he’s really a villain, he’s more antihero, but he can level buildings and crush skulls and doesn’t feel an ounce of remorse in the process. He’s not exactly “boyfriend of the year” material, and yet I absolutely adore that this Big Baddie has such a soft spot for Nevada Baylor, the leading lady in the series. Watching their relationship develop as they’re forced to solve mysteries together is fantastic. We get tons of tension, both romantic and plot-related, and the banter is lots of fun. Plus, did I mention that Mad Rogan can level buildings?
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Featured at the Page 99 Test: Faithful Fighters: Identity and Power in the British Indian Army by Kate Imy.
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At Book Marks Leah Schnelbach tagged ten sci-fi and fantasy must-reads from the 2010s, including:
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin
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What is Amber Cowie reading?
Featured at Writers Read: Amber Cowie, author of Raven Lane.
Her entry begins:
I am very late to the party, but I recently picked up the first book in the Outlander series from my sister’s book shelf. I was in the mood for romance after diving into two astonishing, poignant works on death: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanthi and The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. Diana Gabaldon did not disappoint. I am excited to go to bed every night and absolutely thrilled that I have so many more books to go!
Here’s the thing. I’m not a typical romance reader. I like dark books. The closest I’ve...[read on]
About Raven Lane, from the publisher:
The truth can bring out the worst in the best of friends.
Esme and Benedict Werner have an idyllic life in a tight-knit community until an accident in their cul-de-sac ends in the tragic sudden death of one of their dearest neighbors. After vindicating eyewitness accounts morph into contradictory memories, suspicion, and unaccountable accusations, Benedict is arrested. Esme’s life, too, is changed forever.
As the neighborhood largely turns against her and her family, Esme has time to think about her past and what to do next. Then her fellow residents start looking deeper, questioning one another, and themselves, about hidden lies and betrayals.
Esme has more than her share of secrets. And the consequences of what happened on that fateful late-summer evening on Raven Lane are far from over. When the mask of civility slips, can friends and neighbors recover from seeing the monstrous truths beneath?
Visit Amber Cowie's website.
The Page 69 Test: Rapid Falls.
Writers Read: Amber Cowie.
Pg. 69: Karen Odden's "A Trace of Deceit"
Featured at the Page 69 Test: A Trace of Deceit: A Novel by Karen Odden.
A young painter digs beneath the veneer of Victorian London’s art world to learn the truth behind her brother’s murder...
Edwin is dead. That’s what Inspector Matthew Hallam of Scotland Yard tells Annabel Rowe when she discovers him searching her brother’s flat for clues. While the news is shocking, Annabel can’t say it’s wholly unexpected, given Edwin’s past as a dissolute risk-taker and art forger, although he swore he’d reformed. After years spent blaming his reckless behavior for their parents’ deaths, Annabel is now faced with the question of who murdered him—because Edwin’s death was both violent and deliberate. A valuable French painting he’d been restoring for an auction house is missing from his studio: find the painting, find the murderer. But the owner of the artwork claims it was destroyed in a warehouse fire years ago.
As a painter at the prestigious Slade School of Art and as Edwin’s closest relative, Annabel makes the case that she is crucial to Matthew’s investigation. But in their search for the painting, Matthew and Annabel trace a path of deceit and viciousness that reaches far beyond the elegant rooms of the auction house, into an underworld of politics, corruption, and secrets someone will kill to keep.
Visit Karen Odden's website.
Coffee with a Canine: Karen Odden and Rosy.
The Page 69 Test: A Lady in the Smoke.
My Book, The Movie: A Lady in the Smoke.
My Book, The Movie: A Dangerous Duet.
The Page 69 Test: A Dangerous Duet.
Writers Read: Karen Odden (March 2019).
The Page 69 Test: A Trace of Deceit.
Four of the best books about feasting
Priya Basil was born in London to a family with Indian roots and grew up in Kenya. In 2002 she moved to Berlin, where she still lives. She has published two novels and a novella, as well as numerous essays for various publications, including the Guardian. Her fiction has been nominated for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Basil is also the cofounder of Authors for Peace, a political platform for writers and artists, established in 2010.
Her newest book is Be My Guest: Reflections on Food, Community, and the Meaning of Generosity.
At the Guardian Basil tagged four favorite books about feasting, including:
Reading Rawi Hage is like going to a wild party. Beirut Hellfire Society is a celebration of irreverence: people disdain religion, push through funeral processions, chuckle at burials, dance around coffins, have sex in cemeteries. War rages and destroys, but humour and desire remain irrepressible. “Laughter should be permissible under all circumstances,” reflects the main character, Pavlov. Hage tests this notion, drawing the reader into scenes of revenge, gluttony, loneliness, carnal excess – showing how even in extremis one is never far from a joke. All the while, his language explodes like the bombs falling on Beirut.
Darcie Wilde's “And Dangerous to Know,” the movie
Featured at My Book, The Movie: And Dangerous to Know by Darcie Wilde.
I’m not one of those authors who pictures a particular actor or person when they’re writing. The characters evolve too quickly into being their own people in my mind for me to hold onto a “real life” image for them. That said, the casting game is always a fun one, especially for a series. So, here we go…
And Dangerous to Know is a period mystery, set in Regency era London (think Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes), so we need somebody who can handle the language, and look good in the clothes. My two lead male characters are Adam Harkness, who is a member of the London’s proto-police force the Bow Street Runners, and Lord Casselmaine, an English aristocrat. They should be played by Zac Efron and Hugh Jackman, respectively. John Barrowman would of course be acceptable for Adam Harkness (Dr. Who fans will get the joke), but he’d have to dye his hair blond for the role.
For our second “runner,” the careful, thoughtful, Sampson Gautier, the only available choice is...[read on]
Pg. 99: Richard J. King's "Ahab's Rolling Sea"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: Ahab's Rolling Sea: A Natural History of "Moby-Dick" by Richard J. King.
Although Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick is beloved as one of the most profound and enduring works of American fiction, we rarely consider it a work of nature writing—or even a novel of the sea. Yet Pulitzer Prize–winning author Annie Dillard avers Moby-Dick is the “best book ever written about nature,” and nearly the entirety of the story is set on the waves, with scarcely a whiff of land. In fact, Ishmael’s sea yarn is in conversation with the nature writing of Emerson and Thoreau, and Melville himself did much more than live for a year in a cabin beside a pond. He set sail: to the far remote Pacific Ocean, spending more than three years at sea before writing his masterpiece in 1851.
A revelation for Moby-Dick devotees and neophytes alike, Ahab’s Rolling Sea is a chronological journey through the natural history of Melville’s novel. From white whales to whale intelligence, giant squids, barnacles, albatross, and sharks, Richard J. King examines what Melville knew from his own experiences and the sources available to a reader in the mid-1800s, exploring how and why Melville might have twisted what was known to serve his fiction. King then climbs to the crow’s nest, setting Melville in the context of the American perception of the ocean in 1851—at the very start of the Industrial Revolution and just before the publication of On the Origin of Species. King compares Ahab’s and Ishmael’s worldviews to how we see the ocean today: an expanse still immortal and sublime, but also in crisis. And although the concept of stewardship of the sea would have been entirely foreign, if not absurd, to Melville, King argues that Melville’s narrator Ishmael reveals his own tendencies toward what we would now call environmentalism.
Featuring a coffer of illustrations and an array of interviews with contemporary scientists, fishers, and whale watch operators, Ahab’s Rolling Sea offers new insight not only into a cherished masterwork and its author but also into our evolving relationship with the briny deep—from whale hunters to climate refugees.
Visit Richard J. King's website.
The Page 99 Test: Ahab's Rolling Sea.
Six books to buddy-read with your teen or twentyish daughter
Kelly Simmons is a former journalist and creative advertising director who started writing fiction over fifteen years ago, while studying creative writing and screenwriting at Temple University and University of Pennsylvania. In addition to her critically acclaimed novels (Standing Still, The Bird House, One More Day, The Fifth of July and Where She Went) she has stuff on a few back burners: developing a TV series, writing a memoir, perfecting her dessert game.
She's a visiting teacher for Drexel University's Storylab and is a member of The Liars Club writing mentorship collective, The Tall Poppy Writers, Womens Fiction Writers Association, and Binders Full of Women Writers.
[see My Book, The Movie: Where She Went by Kelly Simmons]
At The Strand Magazine Simmons tagged six books to buddy-read with your teen or twentyish daughter, including:
Dare Me, by Megan Abbott.
Megan is super famous now as a screenwriter and novelist (I think maybe she doesn’t sleep?) but this early, propulsive novel about the world of cheerleaders is a gem approved by an author-mom and all THREE of her twenty something daughters. And it’s been optioned by Netflix (because we know you like TV even though this post isn’t about TV) in case you believe in designer labels more than my opinions. Important Caution: Actual cheerleaders and former cheerleaders might feel twinges of offense, but rejected squad members may feel twinges of karmic revenge.)
Dare Me is among Katie Lowe's top eight crime novels for angry women in an angry world, Kate Hamer's top ten teenage friendships in fiction, S.R. Masters's seven thrillers that capture some of the darker aspects of tight-knit friendship groups, Jessica Knoll's top ten thrillers, Brian Boone's fifty most essential high school stories, Julie Buntin's twelve books that totally get female friendship, L.S. Hilton's top ten female-fronted thrillers, Megan Reynolds's top ten books you must read if you loved Gone Girl, Anna Fitzpatrick's four top horror stories set in the real universe of girlhood and Adam Sternbergh's six notable crime novels that double as great literature.
What is Emma Sloley reading?
Featured at Writers Read: Emma Sloley, author of Disaster's Children.
Imagine Me Gone, Adam Haslett
I picked this novel up knowing very little about it and was instantly drawn into the intimate orbit of the family whose lives Haslett trace across several decades. Along with being an affecting story about love, mental illness, and the bonds and tragic legacies of family, I loved how Haslett draws his characters with such sympathy and heart, particularly the eldest son, Michael, whose heartbreaking attempts to shake off his inherited demons feel viscerally real. I really appreciate that authorial generosity, and I feel like all writers should strive for this. For such somber subject matter, it’s also surprisingly funny. I really loved this...[read on]
About Disaster's Children, from the publisher:
As the world dies, a woman must choose between her own survival and that of humankind.
Raised in a privileged community of wealthy survivalists on an idyllic, self-sustaining Oregon ranch, Marlo has always been insulated. The outside world, which the ranchers call “the Disaster,” is a casualty of ravaging climate change, a troubled landscape on the brink of catastrophe. For as long as Marlo can remember, the unknown that lies beyond the borders of her utopia has been a curious obsession. But just as she plans her escape into the chaos of the real world, a charismatic new resident gives her a compelling reason to stay. And, soon enough, a reason to doubt—and to fear—his intentions.
Now, feeling more and more trapped in a paradise that’s become a prison, Marlo has a choice: stay in the only home she’s ever known—or break away, taking its secrets of survival with her.
Set in a chillingly possible, very near future, Disaster’s Children is a provocative debut novel about holding on to what we know and letting go of it for the unknown and the unknowable.
Visit Emma Sloley's website.
Writers Read: Emma Sloley.
Top ten books about loneliness
Fay Bound Alberti's newest book is A Biography of Loneliness: The History of an Emotion.
At the Guardian, she tagged ten "books for what they have to say individually, as well as what they represent collectively, about the historically changing meanings of loneliness." One title on the list:
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017)
The winner of the 2017 Costa first novel award, this book focuses on the eponymous social misfit, who is isolated and lonely. An abusive childhood, facial scarring and her social awkwardness contribute to her sense of being misunderstood. When asked how she is, she always replies: “Absolutely fine.” It is only when she befriends Raymond, or is befriended by him, that she begins to understand how to have a friend, and to belong.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is among Liese O'Halloran Schwarz's top ten books about self-reinvention.
Pg. 69: Lars Iyer's "Nietzsche and the Burbs"
Featured at the Page 69 Test: Nietzsche and the Burbs by Lars Iyer.
When a new student transfers in from a posh private school, he falls in with a group of like-minded suburban stoners, artists, and outcasts—too smart and creative for their own good. His classmates nickname their new friend Nietzsche (for his braininess and bleak outlook on life), and decide he must be the front man of their metal band, now christened Nietzsche and the Burbs.
With the abyss of graduation—not to mention their first gig—looming ahead, the group ramps up their experimentations with sex, drugs, and…nihilist philosophy. Are they as doomed as their intellectual heroes? And why does the end of youth feel like such a universal tragedy?
And as they ponder life’s biggies, this sly, elegant, and often laugh-out-loud funny story of would-be rebels becomes something special: an absorbing and stirring reminder of a particular, exciting yet bittersweet moment in life … and a reminder that all adolescents are philosophers, and all philosophers are adolescents at heart.
Visit Lars Iyer's website.
The Page 69 Test: Nietzsche and the Burbs.
Five great books about visionary youth
Lars Iyer's new novel is Nietzsche and the Burbs.
At Book Marks he shared five great books about visionary youth with Jane Ciabattari, including:
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is the opposite of the Young Girl, and it’s easy to be cynical about her. Cynicism is our disease—we think we know it all; that we know what human beings are like and presume our future can only be the continuation of our present. Whence the ridicule with which Thunberg is met. It’s because there’s nothing tongue in cheek, nothing witty to be said about her message, that she’s vilified, because the media, and us all are only capable of cynical amusement. And what she presents us with is belief, which is the opposite of cynicism.
JC: Are there any characters in Nietzsche and the Burbs who have belief anywhere close to Greta Thunberg, who has stared down world leaders to deliver her message?
LI: The novel is all about belief—about finding a cause to believe in. For all that they talk about despair, my core characters are too vibrant for Hamlet-style melancholy. They’re surrounded by the inaction of their contemporaries (the “drudges”) and won’t accept inertia as an option. Despite moments of skepticism, and of sporadic Mishima-like faith in wild acts of sabotage, their belief is incarnated in their hopes for their band, which would embody a new ethos, a new way of living in the world. Nietzsche and the Burbs is intended as a celebration of the serious intent of playful youth—of a collective, friendship-filled flight from meaninglessness.
Pg. 99: Alison Stone's "Being Born"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: Being Born: Birth and Philosophy by Alison Stone.
All human beings are born and all human beings die. In these two ways we are finite: our lives begin and our lives come to an end. Historically philosophers have concentrated attention on our mortality--and comparatively little has been said about being born and how it shapes our existence. Alison Stone sets out to overcome this oversight by providing a systematic philosophical account of how being born shapes our condition as human beings. Drawing on both feminist philosophy and existentialist concerns about the structure of meaningful human existence, Stone offers an original perspective on human existence. She explores how human existence is shaped by the way that we are born. Taking natality into account transforms our view of human existence and illuminates how many of its aspects are connected with our birth. These aspects include dependency, the relationality of the self, vulnerability, reception and inheritance of culture and history, embeddedness in social power, situatedness, and radical contingency. Considering natality also sheds new light on anxiety, mortality, and the temporality of human life. This book therefore bears on death and the meaning of life, as well as many debates in feminist and continental philosophy.
Learn more about Being Born at the Oxford University Press website.
The Page 99 Test: Being Born.
Fifteen top Middle Grade novels for kids interested in social justice
At the BN Kids blog Melissa Sarno tagged fifteen empowering Middle Grade novels for kids interested in social justice, including:
Amal Unbound, by Aisha Saeed
When the Pakistani girl has an accidental run-in with the son of her village’s corrupt landlord, Amal is forced into indentured servitude to pay off her family’s debts. Amal stands up to the powerful estate in order to change her future and the community she lives in.
L.C. Shaw's "The Network," the movie
Featured at My Book, The Movie: The Network: A Novel by L. C. Shaw.
If The Network is made into a movie, I’d love to see Charlie Hunnam cast as Jack. The first time I watched Sons of Anarchy, I thought, that’s Jack Logan. He looks like what I imagine Jack to look like and I think he would capture Jack’s personality.
Natalie Portman would be the perfect Taylor Phillips. I admire her versatility and talent and think she would make Taylor really come alive on the screen.
Damon Crosse is the most enigmatic character in the book, and requires an actor with...[read on]
Visit L. C. Shaw's website.
Coffee with a Canine: Lynne Constantine & Greyson.
Writers Read: L.C. Shaw.
The Page 69 Test: The Network.
My Book, The Movie: The Network.
What is Eliza Nellums reading?
Featured at Writers Read: Eliza Nellums, author of All That's Bright and Gone: A Novel.
I recently finished Virgil Wander, by Leif Enger. For most of the book the pacing was slow and dreamlike, which I loved. There's a lot of pressure to add intensity and keep people on the edge of their seats, but this was such a gentle book about small town life along the lake in Minnesota. I came away...[read on]
About All That's Bright and Gone, from the publisher:
I know my brother is dead. But sometimes Mama gets confused.
There’s plenty about the grownup world that six-year-old Aoife doesn’t understand. Like what happened to her big brother Theo and why her mama is in the hospital instead of home where she belongs. Uncle Donny says she just needs to be patient, but Aoife’s sure her mama won’t be able to come home until Aoife learns what really happened to her brother. The trouble is no one wants to talk about Theo because he was murdered. But by whom?
With her imaginary friend Teddy by her side and the detecting skills of her nosy next door neighbor, Aoife sets out to uncover the truth about her family. But as her search takes her from the banks of Theo’s secret hideout by the river to the rooftops overlooking Detroit, Aoife will learn that some secrets can’t stay hidden forever and sometimes the pain we bury is the biggest secret of them all.
Driven by Aoife’s childlike sincerity and colored by her vivid imagination, All That’s Bright and Gone illuminates the unshakeable bond between families–and the lengths we’ll go to bring our loved ones home.
Visit Eliza Nellums's website.
The Page 69 Test: All That's Bright and Gone.
Writers Read: Eliza Nellums.
Ten top books for kids who can’t sleep on Christmas Eve
At The Barnes & Noble Book Blog Dell Villa tagged ten top books for kids who can’t sleep on Christmas Eve, including:
The Last Christmas Tree, by Stephen Krensky
One diminutive, nondescript fir sits in a lot, nestled among the grander balsams and frasers. As Christmas Eve approaches, the robust trees are picked one by one, and soon the scraggly tree is all alone. He never gives up hope that he will be selected, however, and finally, a jolly man in a red hat picks the plucky tree up, takes him home, and decorates him with twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments. This touching story is a wonderful way to end your Christmas Eve celebration, and will fill you with hope for the coming morn’.
Pg. 99: Samuel Fleischacker's "Being Me Being You"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: Being Me Being You: Adam Smith and Empathy by Samuel Fleischacker.
Modern notions of empathy often celebrate its ability to bridge divides, to unite humankind. But how do we square this with the popular view that we can never truly comprehend the experience of being someone else? In this book, Samuel Fleischacker delves into the work of Adam Smith to draw out an understanding of empathy that respects both personal difference and shared humanity.
After laying out a range of meanings for the concept of empathy, Fleischacker proposes that what Smith called “sympathy” is very much what we today consider empathy. Smith’s version has remarkable value, as his empathy calls for entering into the perspective of another—a uniquely human feat that connects people while still allowing them to define their own distinctive standpoints. After discussing Smith’s views in relation to more recent empirical and philosophical studies, Fleischacker shows how turning back to Smith promises to enrich, clarify, and advance our current debates about the meaning and uses of empathy.
Learn more about Being Me Being You at the University of Chicago Press website.
The Page 99 Test: Divine Teaching and the Way of the World.
The Page 99 Test: Being Me Being You.
Ten of the best traditional mysteries of 2019
CrimeReads named their ten best traditional mysteries of 2019. One title on the list:
Rachel Howzell Hall, They All Fall Down (Forge)
This is the first stand-alone from author of the Lou Norton series, Rachel Howzell Hall, who knows her genre just as well as she knows her city of Los Angeles. In Hall’s latest, seven strangers, each with their own peculiar secrets, find themselves imperiled during a beach vacation on a private island gone terribly awry. Hall is an expert at capturing a giant metropolis, and we’re pleased to see her talents on display in a more intimate, locked-room setting.
They All Fall Down is among CrimeReads' ten best crime novels of 2019 and Kristen Lepionka's seven favorite unlikable female characters.
The Page 69 Test: They All Fall Down.
Pg. 69: Lisa Preston's "Dead Blow"
Featured at the Page 69 Test: Dead Blow: A Horseshoer Mystery by Lisa Preston.
The Terrific Second Book in the New Horseshoer Mystery Series, Featuring the Incorrigible Female Horse Shoer Rainy Dale
A dead blow hammer leaves little to no mark on the surface it strikes. It’s not a shoer’s tool, but horseshoer Rainy Dale knows them and knows there are more questions than answers about how her new client became a widow. The old woman says there was hardly a bruise on her dead husband. Why was he driving his tractor so dangerously near the killer bull? How long did it take him to die after the machine rolled and pinned him? The whole town seems aware of the dead man’s wandering eye. Did the widow know? It all happened just before Rainy came to town, about the time that her fiancé, Guy, volunteered with his buddy to help search for a young woman who went missing from Cowdry, Oregon. Rainy is supposed to be making wedding plans and friends, but she can’t help being drawn into the town’s old intrigues.
Once again, Rainy will have to dig deep and use all the tools in her box to both defend herself and the people she's just learning to love.
Visit Lisa Preston's website.
My Book, The Movie: Dead Blow.
The Page 69 Test: Dead Blow.
Five of the greatest American social crime novels
Steph Cha's new novel is Your House Will Pay.
At Book Marks she shared five American social crime novels with Jane Ciabattari, including:
Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke
I’d categorize Locke’s entire body of work as social crime fiction––she knows how to cut deep with the tools of crime fiction, laying bare the systemic dysfunctions that lead to violence. Her newest, Heaven, My Home, reckons directly with white supremacy in the Trump era.
JC: In her Highway 59 series about a black Texas Ranger, who as this novel begins is investigating a double murder involving the “Aryan Brotherhood of Texas,” Locke seems to be filling in the back story on the white supremacist groups that have become more visible since the 2016 election but have always been woven into the landscape of East Texas. Did you encounter surprises in her sections about the region’s social history?
SC: Yes, definitely. I don’t want to give too much away, but I was especially fascinated by the story of Hopetown, a historic freedmen’s community, and the fight for its land. The first book of Locke’s I read was The Cutting Season, a superb mystery that turned on property ownership. So much of American history has been defined by the thwarting of black property rights and home ownership, from enslavement to redlining to gentrification, and that history is nothing if not a series of egregious crimes. I’d actually love to see more crime fiction that delves into this territory.
Read about the other entries on the list.
Pg. 99: Mo Moulton's "The Mutual Admiration Society"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: The Mutual Admiration Society: How Dorothy L. Sayers and her Oxford Circle Remade the World for Women by Mo Moulton.
A group biography of renowned crime novelist Dorothy L. Sayers and the Oxford women who stood at the vanguard of equal rights
Dorothy L. Sayers is now famous for her Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane detective series, but she was equally well known during her life for an essay asking “Are Women Human?” Women’s rights were expanding rapidly during Sayers’s lifetime; she and her friends were some of the first women to receive degrees from Oxford. Yet, as historian Mo Moulton reveals, it was clear from the many professional and personal obstacles they faced that society was not ready to concede that women were indeed fully human.
Dubbing themselves the Mutual Admiration Society, Sayers and her classmates remained lifelong friends and collaborators as they fought for a truly democratic culture that acknowledged their equal humanity. A celebration of feminism and female friendship, The Mutual Admiration Society offers crucial insight into Dorothy L. Sayers and her world.
Learn more about The Mutual Admiration Society at the Basic Books website.
The Page 99 Test: The Mutual Admiration Society.
Ten top crime stories set during the Christmas holidays
Meg Gardiner is the author of fourteen novels including UNSUB, which won the 2018 Barry Award for Best Thriller, and China Lake, which won the 2009 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original. A former lawyer and three-time Jeopardy! champion, she lives in Austin. The Dark Corners of the Night, the third novel in the UNSUB series, will be published in February 2020.
At The Strand Magazine Gardiner tagged ten great crime stories set during the holidays, including:
The Force, Don Winslow (2017).
This sprawling novel about compromised cops and city corruption opens in New York on Christmas Eve. “Yeah, Christmas crazy. Always crazy in New York, Malone thinks.” This is a soaring, down-and-dirty epic about the downfall of a good cop—a hero who knows he has become what he set out to fight, and who seeks redemption in a city where no one will catch you when you fall. Certainly not Christmas angels.
The Force is among Adrian McKinty's ten top dirty cop novels.
What is Kylie Brant reading?
Featured at Writers Read: Kylie Brant, author of Down the Darkest Road.
Two of my favorite recent reads share something in common: they feature young boys as main characters, both of whom channel Huck Finn.
First was John Hart’s The Last Child. I’m always drawn to Hart’s beautiful prose and this book was no exception. But it’s the characters that breathe life to the story, and Jonny Merrimon is one who stayed with me long after I turned the last page. The thirteen-year-old boy’s twin sister disappeared the year before. His father left shortly after that. Now Jonny is obsessed with finding both of them and he’s...[read on]
About Down the Darkest Road, from the publisher:
An obsessive killer, a witness with secrets, and a deputy US marshal with her own dark demons collide in this gripping mystery from the bestselling author of Cold Dark Places.
Dylan was only a child when he and his friend stumbled onto a crime scene deep in the woods. His friend was killed that night. And Bruce Forrester, the man who had chased the boys in the woods, disappeared. But he’s never stopped looking for the only living witness. Ever since, Dylan and his family have been on the run.
Deputy US Marshal Cady Maddix knows what it’s like to be haunted by a traumatizing childhood. She’s determined to track Forrester down and give Dylan the peace of mind he deserves. Only the more Cady delves into the case, the more pieces of a strange puzzle emerge—about Forrester, Dylan, and Cady’s own inescapable demons.
As Cady grows closer to separating the truth from the lies, someone is determined to stop her at all costs. And the consequences of putting the past to rest could prove deadly.
Read more about Kylie Brant's work at her website.
The Page 69 Test: Pretty Girls Dancing.
The Page 69 Test: Down the Darkest Road.
My Book, The Movie: Down the Darkest Road.
Writers Read: Kylie Brant.
Pg. 69: L.C. Shaw's "The Network"
Featured at the Page 69 Test: The Network: A Novel by L. C. Shaw.
A shadowy group is manipulating society—and they've only just begun.
Late one night, investigative journalist Jack Logan receives a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Malcolm Phillips at his New York apartment. Disheveled and in a panic, the senator swears that he's about to be murdered and pleads with Jack to protect his wife Taylor, who happens to be the only woman Jack has ever truly loved.
Days later, Phillips is found dead in a hotel room in Micronesia, the apparent victim of an allergy attack. While the nation mourns, Jack and Taylor race to find the one man who knows the truth. As they're pursued by unknown assailants, their desperate hunt leads them to the Institute, an immense facility shrouded in mystery that has indoctrinated a generation of America's political and media power players. Led by the enigmatic Damon Crosse, the Institute has its tentacles everywhere—but Taylor unknowingly holds the secret to the one thing that Crosse needs to carry out his plan.
Taking readers on a thrill ride from the back halls of Congress to the high-rise offices of Madison Avenue and a remote Greek island, The Network is a provocative, pulse-pounding novel that dares to ask the question: who's really in charge?
Eleven top books inspired by "Little Women"
A native New Englander, Elise Hooper spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. She now lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters. Her novel The Other Alcott is historical fiction about art, ambition, and the real women behind the March sisters in Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women.
At LitHub Hooper tagged eleven books inspired by the March family, including:
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
When crafting this novel about a young midwife who forges her way through the male worlds of war and medicine to become a surgeon, Oliveira reportedly read Hospital Sketches, Louisa May Alcott’s account of her nursing stint during the American Civil War. Alcott fans will revel in the masterful portrayal of Mary Sutter and her journey, and then they can spend more time with her when she reappears in Oliveira’s third novel, The Winter Sisters, a suspenseful and heartbreaking novel about a pair of young sisters who vanish during a 1879 blizzard in Albany, New York.
The Page 69 Test: My Name Is Mary Sutter.
Lisa Preston's "Dead Blow," the movie
Featured at My Book, The Movie: Dead Blow: A Horseshoer Mystery by Lisa Preston.
In struggling to answer the question of which actors I’d like to star in a film based on Dead Blow, I realized my first fail on this came about fifteen years ago. I was running down a trail a few miles into an impromptu ride-and-tie (R&T). Don’t ask. Wait, you asked? Okay, R&T is an obscure sport in which every team is composed of two runner-riders and one horse. The saddle is tricked out to accommodate riders dressed only in running togs, and the bridle includes a lightweight rope to allow the runner-riders to tie the horse to a handy tree. At the start, the rider is faster, thus gets ahead of the running teammate. Maybe a mile out, the rider ties the horse and runs solo down the course. When the back runner gets to the horse, she unties, hops on and rides ahead then ties the horse up where it waits for the partner runner-rider. All the way to the finish line, we leapfrog each other with the horse.
Yes, R&T is a real thing, and the fastest way to move two people with one horse.
During a race, you spend more time with competitors than your teammate. So, there I was running alongside a sixteen-year-old who was part of another team, gabbing about the sport, explaining that in the early days, Robert Redford had entered a R&T.
“Who?” she asked.
“Robert Redford.”
Blank look.
At the time...[read on]
Pg. 99: John Marsh's "The Emotional Life of the Great Depression"
Featured at the Page 99 Test: The Emotional Life of the Great Depression by John Marsh.
The Emotional Life of the Great Depression documents how Americans responded emotionally to the crisis of the Great Depression. Unlike most books about the 1930s, which focus almost exclusively on the despair of the American people during the decade, this volume explores the 1930s through other, equally essential emotions: righteousness, panic, fear, awe, love, and hope.
In expanding the canon of Great Depression emotions, the book draws on an eclectic archive of sources, including the ravings of a would-be presidential assassin, stock market investment handbooks, a Cleveland serial murder case, Jesse Owens's record-setting long jump at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, King Edward VIII's abdication from his throne to marry a twice-divorced American woman, and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. In concert with these, it offers new readings of the imaginative literature of the period, from obscure Christian apocalyptic novels and H.P. Lovecraft short stories to classics like John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Richard Wright's Native Son. The result is a new take on the Great Depression, one that emphasizes its major events (the stock market crash, unemployment, the passage of the Social Security Act) but also, and perhaps even more so, its sensibilities, its structures of feeling.
Learn more about The Emotional Life of the Great Depression at the Oxford University Press website.
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The Memory Wars – Freud’s Legacy in Dispute
TOPICS:Frederick CrewsSigmund Freud
Posted By: admin June 28, 2016
Critical essays on Freudian psychoanalysis. The Memory Wars claims Freud doctored his data and produced unsound, pseudo-scientific theories. It rejects the entire structural basis of Freudian thought, and is especially critical of the ‘recovered memory’ movement.
By Frederick C. Crews. Publisher: Granta Books. Date: 1997 (First edition: New York Review Books, 1995).
This volume contains two essays by Frederick Crews attacking Freudian psychoanalysis and its aftermath in the so-called “recovered memory” movement. The first essay reviews a growing body of evidence indicating that Freud doctored his data and manipulated his colleagues in an effort to consolidate a cult-life following that would neither defy nor upstage him. The second essay challenges the scientific and therapeutic claims of the rapidly growing recovered-memory movement, maintaining that its social effects have been devestating. Crews traces that movement to a Freudian precedent – not just to Freud’s abandoned “seduction theory”, but also to the most essential assumptions of psychoanalysis itself. When the essays were first published in the “New York Review of Books”, therapists, patients, scholars and philosophers responded with numerous letters. Twenty-five of these were published, with Crews’s replies. Most are gathered in the book, together with a new introduction describing the genesis of his pieces, and an epilogue considers the debate and its reverberations. Frederick Crews is the author of “Out of My System: Psychoanalysis, Ideology and Critical Method”, “Skeptical Engagements” and “The Critics Beat It Away: American Fiction and the Academy”, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. (Book overview on Amazon.co.uk).
Wonderful spritely heresy from a former Freudian, a calisthenics for critical thinking. I first read Crews’ polemics when they were published in the New York Review of Books back in the 90s, and they were great shocking fun. Now I’m guessing most readers are more blasé. Freud’s “scientific” principles of psychoanalysis will eventually be studied with the same bemused delight we now take in the Byzantine debates of dancing microscopic angels, the pharmacology for treating humours and the cranial curves of phrenology. Crews was the comic at the outset. Still worth reading & weeping & gnashing your teeth before you break out laughing. The will to believe makes bumpkins of us all, until someone like Crews comes along banging a drum. Can I mix any more metaphors? (never write a review on Ambien, it comes out like this… what would Sigmund say?)
Reader review: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7155368-the-memory-wars
Frederick Crews really knows how to tap that deep reservoir of hostility found in modern Freudian psychoanalysts. In 1993 and 1994 FC wrote two essays in the New York Review of Books debunking Freud in the first, and tearing to shreds the recovered memory movement in the second.
These two essays and the letters in response to them have been put into the book The Memory Wars. As someone trained in experimental psychology you can guess my own personal bias in this matter. Crews discusses Freud’s botched cases; his frequent vacillation in theory formation; some of his sillier theories; and his serious interjection of personal bias into the formation of his beliefs. The main problem with the whole Freudian system is the total lack of scientific evidence supporting it. Freudian psychoanalysis is founded on anecdote and supported by anecdotes. To be fair, much current non-Freudian therapy is also based on anecdote. Indignant Freud followers write back, and their letters are indeed interesting (and often pompous).
The second half of the book takes on the recovered memory movement. It would be great to poke fun at this movement if it weren’t for the fact that it has caused so much damage to all parties involved. Symptoms checklists are published with the statement if you suffer from these symptoms you may be a victim of sexual abuse. Read the list and you will find that the majority of Americans will find that they have been abused. It’s all a patient seduction game with the intent to make big money. Hospitals have even set up units to treat such patients (Having worked in the psychiatric hospital industry I am well aware of the “product lines” that such facilities set up in order to fill beds). Crews does an excellent job of dissecting the memory movement, and once again we get to read the indignant responses.
Those who believe that psychological therapy should be based on sound scientific evidence will love this book. Those who have accepted Freudianism with a religious like faith will, of course, hate it. To me this whole subject is analogous to the evolution vs. creationist debate. It’s science versus pseudoscience.
Amazon.com reviewer
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The response to our story on feral monkeys in South Texas has been tremendous. Click here to read in case you missed it. If you would like to subscribe to this blog to keep up with these kinds of stories enter your email address in the form to the top right of this page.
Since our original posting we have received several interesting stories and photos from people who have encountered these animals.
First up is an account shared by Rico Ramirez.
I had a client of mine who hunted near Dilley, TX. His story was quite haunting. He stated that it was during the peak of the rut season. It was very early In the morning when he was in the stand. All I know is that it was still dark. He had his small lamp with him. He was reading a magazine when he heard a huge bump and the stand actually felt like it moved. He said the bump and thump was getting louder as if someone was on the stand. He said he reached for his pistol not knowing if it was an illegal, smuggler, or run away inmate. He shined his flashlight through the window out of the door when it got quiet. Then he said the noise was then on the roof of the blind. He was in survival mode and scared. He said there was a window that was open for air when he saw a small human like hand was trying to get in. He said the hand was moving in an up and down motion. The hand was somewhat furry. He said he ran out the door leaving most of his gear in the stand. He didn’t return till sunrise got his things and called the land owner.
He went on to say the landowner said it was probably one of those (fill in the blank) monkeys.
A gentleman from Richland Rock Resources shared this photo from a few years ago of one of the monkeys near a drill site in Cotulla, TX.
This message came from Becky Rubin.
I, unfortunately don’t have a photo to share of these monkeys in Texas. But I do have a story. In the late seventies, or early 80s I took a Primate Behavior class at UT. We took a field trip to see these Japanese macaques and camped over night. It was a fantastic experience to have the monkeys run up to the cars and be so close to them. I’d love to see photos from any other UT student’s visits to Dilley. loved reading the article. It brought back a really fun memory!
Well, Becky we do have a photo for you.
Lorrie Ramirez took a special topic course in Primate Behavior in the Spring of ’95, when she was an undergrad student at The University of Texas-Pan American and documented her encounter.
We went to observe the macaques in Dilley as part of our course work. In this picture, I was pretending to eat like the macaques were and moved in close to get this shot. Just thought I would share.
People often see things in the wild they cannot explain. Coming across a Japanese macaque in the arid thorn-infested brush country of South Texas would certainly confuse most people.
We believe it is important to educate people about all aspects of wildlife and even appreciate the oddities in the field. In fact, we tend to seek those things out most often due to the curiosity of me and my family and the passionate response of those who follow this blog.
Once again if you have photos, video or accounts of these monkeys or other feral primates not only in Texas but anywhere in the United States please send to chester@kingdomzoo.com.
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EPA assurances on Dimock, Pa., water questioned
June 9, 2016 by Ken Ward Jr.
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Protesters stand in front of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia before an appearance by Environmental Protection Agency then-(EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson Friday Jan. 13, 2012. Residents of the small northeastern Pennsylvania town of Dimock, at the center of the political fight over natural gas drilling, joined environmental activists from elsewhere to rally Friday outside a conference on urban environmental issues. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
With all of the aggressive public relations from all sides — and the flurry of conflicting statements in political campaigns — it is certainly becoming more and more difficult for the public to understand the ongoing discussion of natural gas drilling’s environmental and economic impacts.
Recall, for example, how the industry sought (and EPA really aided and abetted) to paint a federal report as proof that drilling is “safe,” when actually the report found nothing of the kind.
Thankfully, there are some great journalists out there who continue to work on these stories and cutting through the conflicting claims. For several years, the best among them has been Abrahm Lustgarten of ProPublica, whose work on the issue is archived here.
Today, we have another important story from Abrahm, “Federal Report Appears to Undercut EPA Assurances on Water Safety in Pennsylvania,” which digs again into the issue of drilling’s impacts on the drinking water in Dimock, Pa.:
Since 2009 the people of Dimock, Pennsylvania, have insisted that, as natural gas companies drilled into their hillsides, shaking and fracturing their ground, their water had become undrinkable. It turned a milky brown, with percolating bubbles of explosive methane gas. People said it made them sick.
Their stories — told first through an investigation into the safety of gas drilling by ProPublica — turned Dimock into an epicenter of what would evolve into a national debate about natural gas energy and the dangers of the process of “fracking,” or shattering layers of bedrock in order to release trapped natural gas.
But the last word about the quality of Dimock’s water came from assurances in a 2012 statement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — the federal department charged with safeguarding the Americans’ drinking water. The agency declared that the water coming out of Dimock’s taps did not require emergency action, such as a federal cleanup. The agency’s stance was widely interpreted to mean the water was safe.
Now another federal agency charged with protecting public health has analyzed the same set of water samples, and determined that is not the case.
The finding, released May 24 from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warns that a list of contaminants the EPA had previously identified were indeed dangerous for people to consume. The report found that the wells of 27 Dimock homes contain, to varying degrees, high levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and copper sufficient to pose ahealth risk. It also warned of a mysterious compound called 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether, a substance for which the agency could not even evaluate the risk, and noted that in earlier water samples non-natural pollutants including acetone, toluene and chloroform were detected . Those contaminants are known to be dangerous, but they registered at such low concentrations that their health effects could not easily be evaluated. The water in 17 homes also contained enough flammable gas so as to risk an explosion.
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‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
Beck Center for the Arts’ ‘Virginia Woolf’ serves schadenfreude on the rocks
Edward Albee’s 1962 drama “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” invites audiences to be a collective fly on the wall of George and Martha’s modest home to witness their cruel psychological warfare, intense verbal abuse and what amounts to some of the best writing in the American theater.
By hosting the play in the intimate back room known as the Studio Theater rather than on its larger main stage, the Beck Center for the Arts puts the audience directly in the line of fire. So close are the performers – made even more so by director Donald Carrier’s tendency to push them to the edge of the performance space and the brink of sanity – that there should be a splash zone for the flying gin and soaring tempers.
The domestic battlefield that is “Virginia Woolf” is divided into three one-hour acts that George and Martha have labeled “Humiliate the Hosts,” “Get the Guests” and “Hump the Hostess.” It all amounts to schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others, of which there is plenty in this production for the characters and the audience.
The play begins as George, a professor at a small New England college, and his wife Martha return home at 2 a.m., familiarly drunk from a Saturday night party. Much to George’s displeasure, Martha has invited an opportunistic young professor and his clinging wife to their home for a night-cap. Over the course of the evening, George and Martha use Nick and Honey as pawns and props in increasingly punishing mind games.
Key to a successful “Virginia Woolf” is having a gritty, foul-mouthed Martha, who can unleash violent rants and merciless barbs, emasculate George and Nick while seducing them, and then earnestly bare her frailty and deep-rooted self-loathing. Derdriu Ring in the role is as delightfully complicated as she is compelling. Surely there have been other fiery redheads playing Martha, but few have been as memorable.
Equally important is having a pathetic George wallow in his own mediocrity and fold under Martha’s hard-hitting humiliation, only to match her fury with bitter arrogance, astute intelligence and an eye for her tender soft-spots. Michael Mauldin is brilliant in this role.
Both actors ride the emotional pendulum that is this play like the seasoned professionals they are.
As for their young guests, Daniel Telford and Becca Ciamacco are wonderful as these deceptively secondary and extremely challenging characters. And they ride that same pendulum with convincing inebriation, palpable consternation and mounting outrage.
Carrier’s perpetually forward-moving direction keeps the pace lively while Aaron Benson’s and Adam Ditzel’s scenic and lighting designs, respectively, make the cluttered ’60s-style living room that houses this play look lived in. Character-defining costuming comes courtesy of Carolyn Dickey.
A perfect storm has been created for Albee’s masterpiece and it has hit land in Lakewood. CV
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at the Beck Center for the Arts
WHERE: Studio Theater, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
WHEN: Through Nov. 4
TICKETS & INFO: $10-$33, call 216-521-2540 or visit beckcenter.org
Bob Abelman covers professional theater and cultural arts for the Cleveland Jewish News. Follow Bob at Facebook.com/BobAbelman3 or visit cjn.org/Abelman. 2018 Ohio AP Media Editor’s best columnist.
Originally published in the Cleveland Jewish News on Oct. 26, 2018.
Lead image: Daniel Telford as Nick, from left, Becca Ciamacco as Honey, Michael Mauldin as George and Derdriu Ring as Martha. | Photo / Kathy Sandham
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Feb 18, 2016 | CAREER PLANNING
Ian Wilson, University of Wollongong
Just before I finished high school, my local general practitioner suggested I consider medicine. But the thought of blood made me feel squeamish, so I went to university to do maths and physics, and to try the new field of computer science. Needing a fourth subject, I opted for biology so that my friend who also did biology could give me a lift to campus.
I ended up becoming fascinated with biology, so much so that I wanted to study neuroscience, and I felt the best way into a research career was through medicine. Luckily, I was successful. As an undergraduate I discovered patients and shifted my focus to a career as a psychiatrist.
I was called up for National Service and ended up on a Defence Force Scholarship. During this time I became interested in trauma surgery and after discharge joined the surgical training scheme. After six months of surgery, I was bored with the technical side but still enjoyed the patient contact and interaction. Being married with one child and another on the way, I opted for general practice with a mental health and procedural focus.
I tell this story in some detail to highlight the meanderings that many students undertake in their career decision-making. Some students come into medicine with a fixed idea of what they want to do and spend their time achieving that goal.
But the majority are more like me and develop multiple interests. Where they end up generally depends on a number of factors such as available training posts, skill levels, controllability of lifestyle and to a very small extent, salary.
The Medical Schools Outcome Database and Longitudinal Tracking Project (MSOD) asks students about their career intentions on entry to and exit from medical school, and as interns (their first year working in a hospital) and residents (their second year of work). On entry to medical school in 2011, 25% of medical students had a first preference for surgery with paediatrics and general practice the next most frequent.
The preferences of those exiting medical school in 2011 were a little different: internal medicine and surgery were the most common career choices (18% each) followed by general practice and then paediatrics. Towards the end of the internship, the preferences changed again, with internal medicine the most frequently chosen (19%) followed by general practice and then surgery.
The least preferable career options tend to be rehabilitation, public health and palliative care – most students come into medicine to save lives, making these specialities less appealing.
Students often change their mind about their preferred medical specialty.
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With the growing number of medical graduates and the relative shortage of intern and specialist training positions, we have noticed a change in student behaviour.
Increasingly, students are attempting to ensure their undergraduate experiences provide them with the best advantage for their career selection process. Honours degrees or the publication of papers will add a few extra points in some speciality selection processes and students are working hard to achieve these goals.
Hospital choice is also seen as important, as there is a perception among medical students that undertaking an internship in a specific hospital increases their chances of being selected into a specific specialist training program. But these beliefs aren’t necessarily based on facts.
Some experts have suggested using career counselling to increase the number of students entering careers that are less appealing or where there are significant shortages. But there’s no evidence to show career counselling works in this way.
The best way to deal with this issue is around student selection and undergraduate experiences. Choosing students who are more likely to enter a given profession and providing them with experiences that are positive will work much more effectively in promoting careers in the generalist professions (medicine, surgery and rural general practice).
But often the impact of changes does not stop at the school level. Many professionals, including doctors, invest so much of their time and energy into their careers they are surprised that their practice takes on a sameness. Once you have delivered 200 babies or conducted 100 gall bladder operations the procedures lose their excitement.
This is the point at which many doctors start looking for something new and engage in medical politics, education, research, business ventures or artistic endeavours.
Some, like me, become dissatisfied with individual care and want to have a bigger impact on the world. Moving into academia to train the next cohorts of doctors seemed a logical step. In light of my original interest in research, this was a hugely positive for me.
Ian Wilson, Professor; Associate Dean – Learning & Teaching , University of Wollongong
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When did thousands of people last crowd into Edinburgh’s High Street to witness an execution? Three brass bricks on the pavement mark
the spot, but how many people notice them or know what they mean? As a fire engine roars along the road sirens blaring and lights flashing,
what has that got to do with a fire of 1824? Why was Leith in mourning one bleak day in 1915 and where can you find a monument which
commemorates the tragic event?
The answers are all in an expanded and revised edition of Edinburgh Curiosities. Thomson and Coghill have trawled through the city’s
characters to bring together a collection of the men and women who scandalised and inspired the city over the years. But in addition to the
notorious, like the Porteous Riot, Deacon William Brodie – the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde – or Madeleine Smith,
they look at other lesser known, but nevertheless fascinating, people and events. Stories you’ve maybe heard something about but don’t know
the detail. They also float intriguing speculation like the possibility of members of Ned Kelly’s gang carrying out armed robberies in Leith after
the bushranger was hanged in Australia. The result is a fascinating dip into Edinburgh’s rich and varied past, which will appeal to natives and
visitors alike.
Hamish Coghill
Hamish Coghill is Edinburgh born and bred, spending more than 40 years as a journalist on the city’s evening newspaper. He has written extensively about his city, and also lectures regularly on its history and development. A member of the Old Edinburgh Club, Honorary President of the Currie and District Local History Society and an avid recorder of the changing local scene in photographs for his personal interest, he is very much an Edinburgh bairn.
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Shackleton’s Boat Journey
On August 1, 1914, on the eve of World War I, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his hand-picked crew embarked in HMS Endurance from London’s West India Dock, for an expedition to the Antarctic. It was to turn into one of the most breathtaking survival...
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AADP's 7th Annual Laugh For Lives 2014
Friday, March 7 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
What's up, San Francisco. On Friday, March 7, the Laugh for Lives comedy show will be happening at the Palace of Fine Arts. Proceeds will benefit the Asian American Donor Program, a non-profit dedicated to increasing the availability of stem cell donors for patients with life threatening diseases. Performers that night include Eli Nicolas, Paul Ogata, Omid Singh, and Tina Kim. Here's a promo for the show:
FILE UNDER: aadp, bone marrow registry, comedy, events, san francisco, standup
UCSB Police release sketch of gang rape suspects
Suspects are described as Asian males in their early 20s
UC Santa Barbara police have released sketches of two men believed to have participated in the beating and sexual assault of a female student last Sunday. The suspects are described as Asian men.
Sketches released of suspects in gang rape of UCSB student
Investigators believe there were three suspects involved in the assault, but so far have only been able to get two sketches based on information they received from the victim. The 19-year-old UCSB student was beaten and raped by a group of suspects near campus in Isla Vista last weekend.
FILE UNDER: college, crime, police, santa barbara, sexual assault, uc santa barbara
Angry Reader of the Week: Evelyn Cheng
Photo: Bo Wang
Good people of the internet! It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Evelyn Cheng.
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The Diversity Gap in the Academy Awards
You knew it was bad. This infographic shows how bleak it really is.
The 86th Academy Awards, which celebrates excellence in filmmaking, will take place this weekend. It's Hollywood's biggest night! As a movie fan, I used to be avid follower of the Oscars, only to become increasingly disillusioned, year upon year, by the Academy's glaring racial and gender disparities.
The handy infographic above, created by as part of a recently released Diversity Gap study by Lee & Low Books, breaks down the racial and gender representation of the Academy Awards.. I don't think it's going to be a mind-blowing revelation to anyone that Oscar's diversity gap is stunningly awful.
Where's the Diversity, Hollywood? 85 Years of the Academy Awards
You knew it was bad. The numbers show just how bleak it really is. The Producers and Writers branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are both 98% white. Academy voters are 94% white and 77% male. In 85 years, only eight people of color have ever won Oscars in the Best Actress or Best Actor categories. Only one woman has ever won Best Director -- and that was only four years ago.
Lee & Low Books is an award-winning children's book publisher focusing on diversity and stories about everyone, for everyone. To read the rest Diversity Gap study, which includes interviews with independent actors and filmmakers, go here.
FILE UNDER: diversity, infographic, lee and low, movies, oscars
Lawsuit seeks removal of 'comfort women' statue
Glendale, California memorial has become a flashpoint for international controversy
There is a battle raging in Glendale, California. The ongoing dispute is over a memorial honoring so-called "comfort women" -- women who were forced into sex slavery by invading Japanese troops during World War II. Last week, a Glendale resident and nonprofit group filed a lawsuit calling for the removal of the statue.
Comfort-women statue dispute continues
The 1,100-pound statue, which sits in Glendale's Central Park, is a memorial for the estimated 80,000 to 200,000 women from Korea, China, Indonesia and other countries who were coerced to work as prostitutes in military brothels against their will. The statue has been a point of international controversy and debate since its installation last July, with multiple delegations of Japanese politicians requesting its removal.
The plaintiffs, Glendale resident Michiko Shiota Gingery and GAHT-US Corp. -- an organization that fights against the recognition of comfort women -- straight up deny that Japan was involved in sexual slavery during World War II. The lawsuit alleges Glendale exceeded its municipal power and infringed on the U.S. Constitution in meddling with foreign affairs by erecting the statue.
Gingery claims she can no longer enjoy Central Park because the statue makes her suffer "feelings of exclusion, discomfort and anger." Sucks for you, Michiko.
FILE UNDER: comfort women, glendale, japan, korea, southern california, world war II
Racist flyers found posted at University of Florida
Some giggling idiot's dog-eating joke
WTF, Florida? Specifically, the University of Florida, where a racist flyer was found posted around campus yesterday. It's basically some giggling idiot's dog-eating joke. Congratulations, you think you're funny. I imagine you squatting in nearby bushes, sadly admiring your handiwork.
Ignorant flyers found on Campus
Who needs social media when you've got good old-fashioned paper-and-ink racism? The flyer, brought to our attention by UF's Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs, was spotted by several students around campus, posted on billboards and the doors of buildings. Calling the phone number gets you a prank line.
FILE UNDER: anonymous, college, florida, flyer, that's racist, university of florida, wtflorida
Ignorant sh*t you shouldn't say to an adopted child
Mom creates photo project using the racist comments people have said to her daughters
Quick, name all the thoughtless, insensitive things you can say to an adopted child. Kim Kelley-Wagner's daughters, who were adopted from China, have heard it all over the years, on a daily basis, from the well-intentioned to the downright hateful. In response to the barrage of rude and ignorant comments, Kelley-Wegner created a photo project, starring her daughters, to show the power of these words.
Mom's Photo Series Spotlights Racist Comments Directed at Daughters
The photos series, posted publicly on Facebook and entitled "Things said to or about my adopted daughters," feature 13-year-old Liliana and 7-year-old Meika holding signs bearing actual phrases people have said to them or their mother regarding their adopted identity. The girls actually sat down and made a list of the stupid, inconsiderate and misguided remarks they've endured:
FILE UNDER: adoption, photos
Love Letters to Turbaned Captain America
Guest Post by Vishavjit Singh
A few weeks ago I received a love letter. Not the paramour kind but one with moving affection for my alter-ego. An Afghan war veteran had just discovered my pics from the Captain America in a Turban photoshoot on the streets of New York City. She felt compelled to share her response.
I have been receiving similar letters for months since the pictures went public last September. The overwhelming warm reception has been life affirming for me in turn inspiring What I learned as Captain America in a Turban.
Turbans continue to elicit intense visceral reaction in the American narrative. For many it is still synonymous with the 'other.' I got a rude reminder of this a few days ago as I was about to turn a street corner getting home in New York City.
As I passed a group of high schoolers a voice trailed me, 'Osama.' I turned and asked the young boy, "You think I am Osama?" He denied saying it. I said, at least have the courage to say it on my face. I told them here you are stereotyping me based on my looks. How about if someone responded to their looks with, "Illegals! Go back to your country."
He responded with an apology which I accepted. But not before educating them about where I come from and there being much more to life than meets the eye. He apologized again.
I returned home a little annoyed reminding myself why I had walked out as Captain America on the streets of New York City last summer and even more energized for my artistic endeavors.
In the spirit of Robert Louis Stevenson's words, "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others," I present to you a sampling of love letters to a Turbaned Captain America from fellow Americans.
FILE UNDER: sikh, sikh captain america, turban, vishavajit singh
Oldboy: The Brutally Honest Bootleg Special Edition DVD
"An unnecessary sub-par remake."
I know a lot of fellow Asian cinema fans hate remakes. To be honest, I find nothing inherently wrong with them. That said, I detested the very notion of a Hollywood remake of Park Chan-wook's Oldboy. I just never saw the point. So I was fairly pleased when Spike Lee's remake stumbled into theaters last fall, was tepidly received, and quietly crawled away. And even better, now we get this freaking incredible bootleg DVD art.
Chinese Bootleg DVD Marketing Needs a Little Work
Oh, I disagree, Slate. If this is indeed a "real" Chinese bootleg DVD of Spike Lee's Oldboy, this brutally honest pull-quote -- seemingly taken from an Amazon customer review -- is right on the money. And I love it. Can somebody get me the bootleg? I don't even want to watch it. I just want this for my collection.
FILE UNDER: awesome, bootleg, dvd, funny, movies, oldboy, remake
South Dakota House passes racist anti-abortion bill. Because of all the Asians.
NAPAWF calls the sex-selective abortion ban "a wolf in sheep's clothing"
In the heated competition between states over who can pass the shittiest laws... I give you South Dakota, which has created an ugly cocktail of racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric mixed in with anti-choice legislation. Republican legislators are trying to pass an anti-abortion law, arguing it necessary because of the influx of Asian immigrants to the state. Why? Because Asians abort their female children, they say.
GOP Lawmaker: We Need to Ban Sex-Selective Abortions Because of Asian Immigrants
Last week, the South Dakota House voted 60 to 10 to pass HR 1162, a bill that would ban abortions based on the sex of the fetus, or "sex-selective" abortions. Proponents of the bill seem to be leaning hard on the argument that the ban is necessary because of the state's burgeoning populations from parts foreign. Huh?
Because, as state representative Stace Nelson whitemansplained, "the rest of the world does not value the lives of women as much as I value the lives of my daughters." He apparently picked up this wisdom during the many years he spent in Asia as a Marine. Nice try with the faux feminism, Senator.
We call bullshit. The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum calls the ban nothing more than "a wolf in sheep's clothing," and that sex-selective abortion bans perpetuate negative stereotypes about Asian American women. They've launched an online petition calling on the South Dakota Legislature not to pass HR 1162:
FILE UNDER: abortion, napawf, petition, reproductive rights, south dakota, that's racist
13th Annual Los Angeles Lantern Festival, March 1
Presented by the Chinese American Museum and El Pueblo Historical Monument
Los Angeles! Join the Chinese American Museum for the 13th Annual Los Angeles Lantern Festival on Saturday, March 1. There will be food and live entertainment from the YouTube comedy duo the Fung Brothers, music from Connie Lim, comedy from our homegirl Jenny Yang, and beats from DJ Phatrick. The event is free. Here's a breakdown of what's happening that day:
FILE UNDER: chinese american museum, events, lantern festival, los angeles
Proof that Glenn & Maggie are the hottest couple on TV
If your favorite Walking Dead couple took engagement photos, this is how they would look
Whoooooeeeee! Fans of Glenn and Maggie on The Walking Dead will get a kick out of this. Los Angeles magazine has posted a gorgeous spring fashion spread featuring Steven Yeun and Lauren Cohan, who play your favorite post-apocalyptic couple on AMC's hit zombie drama.
Dapped out in lively florals and subtle pastels, and re-imagined as a hopeful couple before the undead uprising, Glenn and Maggie clean up quite nicely. If the couple took engagement photos (instead of being busy bashing in walker skulls and scavenging for food and supplies to stay alive), this is what they might look like.
Hot. See the rest of the photos here.
FILE UNDER: hot, lauren cohan, photos, steven yeun, television, the walking dead, zombies
Seven selected to run in honor of marathon bombing victim
Runners will race on behalf of Boston University's Lu Lingzi Scholarship Fund
The family of Lu Lingzi, the Boston University graduate student from China who was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, has designated seven of its 2014 Boston Marathon invitational entries for members of the BU community, who will run on behalf of the scholarship fund established in Lu's memory.
Runners Selected by Lu Family to Run Boston
Lu, who moved to Boston from China to pursue a Master's degree in statistics, was one of three people killed in the attacks on April 15, 2013. In response to the worldwide outpouring of support, university trustees established the Lu Lingzi Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to BU graduate students.
The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon, granted the Lu family 15 invitational entries, which exempt runners from the requirement of meeting the race's strict qualification standards. From 211 applicants, they selected seven runners from the BU community, including three current students from China:
FILE UNDER: boston, boston marathon, boston university, college, lu lingzi, scholarship, sports
Kristina Wong's Notes-in-Process: The Wong Street Journal
Wednesday, February 26 at Grand Star Jazz Club
Heads up, Los Angeles. See the awesome Kristina Wong perform/lecture on her work-in-progress, The Wong Street Journal this Wednesday, February 26 at the Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown. The year-long process revolves around five weeks she spent in Uganda, mixing personal stories and real facts about life for women in developing nations. Here are some more details
FILE UNDER: events, kristina wong, los angeles, work-in-progress
AAJA accepting applications for JCamp 2014
Six-day intensive journalism training for high school students
Attention young journalists! The Asian American Journalists Association is currently accepting applications for JCamp 2014, a six-day intensive journalism training camp for high school students. The all-expenses-paid program brings together students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment. It's happening July 29 to August 3 at Emerson College in Boston.
Here are some more details about the program:
FILE UNDER: aaja, boston, high school, jcamp, journalism, youth
Kina Grannis teases her new album 'Elements'
Singer/songwriter's latest record drops May 6
Sooooo excited to hear that singer/songwriter Kina Grannis has been hard at work on a new album, Elements, set to hit your earwaves this spring. She recently released this short album teaser, giving us a tiny taste of one of the tracks, "My Dear," plus some footage of her cooking up sounds in the studio. Check it out:
FILE UNDER: kina grannis, music, video
Man charged with murder of 3-year-old adopted son
Prosecutors say Madoc Hyunsu O'Callaghan was beaten to death
Disturbed by this terrible story out of the DC area... In Maryland, a veteran and high-ranking NSA agent is accused of brutally beating his adopted 3-year-old son from South Korea to death.
Montgomery County Man Charged With Murdering 3-Year-Old Adopted Son
36-year-old Brian Patrick O'Callaghan was charged with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in the death of Madoc Hyunsu O'Callaghan, who was adopted months earlier from Korea. According to authorities, the child suffered a fracture at the base of his skull, bruises to the forehead, bleeding in the brain and other wounds.
O'Callaghan claims that the boy fell and was injured in the shower:
FILE UNDER: adoption, crime, hyunsu o'callaghan, maryland, murder
HBO's 'Silicon Valley' is set in the world of tech startups
...so dude, where are all the Asians?
Oh snap! A comedy set in the world of tech startups by Mike Judge, writer/director of Office Space. Count me in. Just watched the trailer for HBO's Silicon Valley, which revolves around quirky characters navigating the high-tech gold rush of Silicon Valley. It's a milieu that's certainly ripe for comedy.
I'm pleased to see one of my favorite comedians Kumail Nanjiani in the cast... but yo, a show set in the Bay Area's tech industry? There should be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more Asians on this show. Check it out:
FILE UNDER: hbo, kumail nanjiani, silicon valley, tech, television, video
The Return of Arthur Chu, Gangster Gamer of Jeopardy!
In honor of Arthur's return, Jenny Yang and I will be live-tweeting Jeopardy! tonight, 7:00PM PT
The "villain" of Jeopardy! returns! The perennial TV quiz show returns to regular competition tonight, and with it, controversial contestant Arthur Chu, the current champion who's drawn the ire of traditionalists and Twitter haters for his aggressive, unorthodox gaming methods. Also -- let's be real -- because he's Asian.
Asian-American Contestant, 'Villain' of 'Jeopardy,' Set To Return
They're calling him a "despicable human being." They're calling him "the worst Jeopardy! contestant of all time." They're calling him "Asian." Well, he is Asian. In fact, much of the criticism seems to be stemming from the fact that Arthur does sort of fulfill the "Asian nerd" stereotype. The best part? Arthur does not give a f*ck.
FILE UNDER: arthur chu, awesome, game show, gangster, jeopardy, nerdy, television
It looks like a wizard's bong, but it sounds just like Super Mario
Girls rocks iconic video game theme on an ancient Chinese instrument
Sure, you've heard the original Super Mario Bros. theme hundreds of times. But have you heard it rocked on an ancient Chinese instrument? I give you Nintendo's most iconic video game score played on a sheng.
This Centuries-Old Musical Instrument Sounds Exactly Like Super Mario
The sheng is one of the oldest Chinese instruments, dating back to 1100 BC. But after watching this video, I believe the instrument was created centuries ago, by prophetic Shang Dynasty wizards, in order to one day fulfill its true destiny: playing the sweet sounds of Super Mario Bros. Just watch:
FILE UNDER: chinese, music, super mario, video, video games
UC Santa Barbara student gang raped, beaten
Suspects described as group of Asian males
In Southern California, police are searching for suspects in the gang rape and brutal beating of a college student in the Santa Barbara area over the weekend. The suspects are described as Asian males.
Police seek suspects in gang rape, beating of UCSB student
According to police, a 19-year-old UC Santa Barbara student was attacked by several men either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The victim is unsure where the attack happened, but it was either on the school's campus or in the neighboring community of Isla Vista.
The only description of her attackers, who apparently acted together to commit the crime, is that they're a group of Asian males.
FILE UNDER: college, crime, santa barbara, sexual assault, uc santa barbara
Change.org Crashes After 1.5 Million People Sign Petition To Overturn Olympic Figure Skating Result: Russia's Adelina Sotnikova won the Olympic gold medal in an upset over South Korea's Yuna Kim, and angry figure skating fans lost their shit, flooding an online petition with signatures calling for an official investigation into the controversial result.
Why People Think Adelina Sotnikova's Figure Skating Gold Medal Was Rigged: Whether we're talking about scoring inconsistencies, judging conspiracies or home court advantage, this article breaks down some of the glaring reasons why Adelina Sotnikova's detractors are up in arms.
Adelina Sotnikova hugs judge moments after winning gold: Then there's this conspicuous hug between Adelina Sotnikova and Russian figure skating judge Alla Shekhovtsova that has folks saying hmmmmm...
Yuna Kim Is A Winner For Reasons That Really Count: Whether or not you believe Kim Yuna's silver medal shock was unfair, she walks away from professional figure skating as a true winner. Queen indeed.
This Week's Angriest Posts
Not necessarily the angriest, just the most viewed.
1. Baruch College hazing death ruled a homicide
2. Yellow Peril! An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear
3. Pregnant woman struck and killed by snowplow
4. Baby leukemia patient Isaac needs your help
5. 9-year-old hailed a hero for life-saving 911 call
6. UC Irvine student leads police on high-speed chase
7. Girl Scout selling cookies outside medical marijuana clinic
8. The Heroic Return of the Green Turtle
9. Anida Yoeu Ali and The Buddhist Bug Project
10. Moves like Bruce
Stay Angry, my friends.
FILE UNDER: angriest posts
Sound and Fury Podcast Episode 15: Parry Shen
What's up, podcast listeners? We are back with another edition of the Sound and Fury podcast. Episode 15 features actor and longtime friend to the blog, Parry Shen, who stars in the recently released indie sci-fi horror comedy Unidentified, now available on DVD, Video on Demand and Digital Download.
As always, thank you to everyone who's supported the show so far. To catch up on previous episodes, check out the archive. To stay up-to-date with future episodes as soon as they drop, be sure to subscribe. You can also find Sound and Fury on services like iTunes and Stitcher, where you can rate and review the show.
I have to apologize yet again for the sound quality on this one. I messed up the settings while we were recording -- fifteen episodes in and I still don't know what I'm doing -- so the overall levels are rather low and inconsistent throughout the episode. It's rough, but listen-able. And I guess it'll have to do.
So without further ado, check out my conversation with Parry Shen...
FILE UNDER: parry shen, podcast, podcasts, sound and fury
Julie Chu will carry Team USA's flag at closing ceremony
Women's hockey veteran won her fourth Olympic medal at Sochi
The U.S. Women's Hockey Team's valiant pursuit of gold at the Sochi Olympics ended Thursday with a heartbreaking loss to Canada. They nearly had it in the bag, but Canada fought back to score two goals with under four minutes remaining, tying it up and dramatically winning in overtime.
Still, a silver medal ain't nothing to shake a hockey stick at. Mad props to forward Julie Chu, who received the fourth Olympic medal of her career. At 31, this will probably be her last Olympics. But the decorated veteran has been tasked with one last duty for Team USA: she'll carry the American flag at the closing ceremony.
FILE UNDER: hockey, julie chu, olympics, sports
UC Irvine student leads police on high-speed chase
18-year-old Yuan Zhou reached speeds up to 122 mph
Asians behaving badly... police chase edition! In Southern California, a college student was taken into custody Thursday night after leading authorities on a high-speed police pursuit through Los Angeles.
UC Irvine Student in Custody After Police Pursuit Ends on PCH
18-year-old Yuan Zhou, a Chinese exchange student at UC Irvine, apparently has the need for speed. And a desire to get the hell away from the cops. He and his BMW led California High Patrol officers on high-speed chase through the city, reaching speeds up to 122 mph and finally coming to a stop in Malibu.
FILE UNDER: cars, crime, los angeles, police, uc irvine
Angry Reader of the Week: Helen Wan
Photo: Anna Campanelli
Good readers, gather 'round. It is time again to meet the Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Helen Wan.
FILE UNDER: angry reader of the week, helen wan
Preview Priscilla Ahn's new album
'This Is Where We Are' has a synth pop edge
Oooh yes. You guys know I adore singer/songwriter Priscilla Ahn. And I can't wait for her latest album This Is Where We Are. Folks in Japan and Korea got their lucky hands on it last summer, but we're finally getting it stateside when it officially drops here next week. Based on the advance tracks she's released so far, Priscilla has adopted some electronic influences to go with her acoustic pop sound.
If you can't even wait until Tuesday to hear it, Billboard's hosting the full preview of the album:
FILE UNDER: music, priscilla ahn, this is where we are, video
Girl Scout selling cookies outside medical marijuana clinic
13-year-old Danielle Lei's got your cookie fix outside The Green Cross
Got the munchies? Give it up for this savvy, enterprising Girl Scout who picked a prime spot to sell cookies: outside a San Francisco medical marijuana clinic. They say it's all about location. If you stepped outside this clinic, you got an immediate answer to your cookie cravings. Needless to say, girl made a crazy killing.
A Savvy Girl Scout Is Selling Cookies at a Cannabis Clinic in San Francisco
On Monday, 13-year-old Danielle Lei and her mom Carol set up shop outside The Green Cross in San Francisco, enticing munchie-stricken pot partakers with the Girls Scouts of America's famed assortment of Thin Mints, Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties and more. According to Mashable, Danielle cleaned up.
FILE UNDER: awesome, cookies, food, girl scout, kids, marijuana, munchies, san francisco
The Heroic Return of the Green Turtle
Gene Luen Yang & Sonny Liew's six-issue miniseries revives the first Asian American superhero
Look out, criminals! Beware evildoers! Fear the fist justice. This city is protected by the Green Turrrtllllle! Wait... um, who? The Green Turtle. Believe it or not, he's the first Asian American superhero, sort of.
Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew's graphic novel The Shadow Hero re-introduces the Green Turtle, an obscure Golden Age comic book character that has fallen into public domain. Created by Chu F. Hing in the 1940s, and first appearing in the pages of Blazing Comics, he is arguably the first Asian American superhero.
Legend has it, Chu Hing wanted the Green Turtle to be a Chinese American superhero, but his publishers didn't find that idea very marketable. So Mr. Hing conveniently got around this by drawing the character so that we never saw the Green Turtle's face -- we could imagine the hero as the artist intended: Asian American.
FILE UNDER: books, chu hing, comic books, gene luen yang, sonny liew, superhero, the green turtle, the shadow hero
President Obama meets Nisei World War II veterans
White House welcomes seven surviving Japanese American veterans
This week marks the anniversary of Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which enabled the U.S. government to forcibly remove and incarcerate 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry.
In spite of this monumental injustice, more than 33,000 second generation Japanese Americans volunteered to serve in the United States Army during World War II. The 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed almost entirely of soldiers of Japanese descent, became the most decorated unit in United States military history for its size and length of service.
In 2010, President Obama awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. On Tuesday, the president met with seven surviving Nisei veterans -- all in their 90s -- to thank them in person.
Here's some video from their meeting:
FILE UNDER: 442nd, internment, japanese american, military, obama, veterans
MOCA presents Yellow Peril! and A Is For Arab: Understanding Xenophobia
Thursday, February 20 at the Museum of Chinese in America
If you're in New York City, your'e invited to Yellow Peril! and A Is For Arab: Understanding Xenophobia, a panel and book signing with authors John Kuo Wei Tchen and Dylan Eats (Yellow Peril! An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear) and Jack Shaheen (A is for Arab: Archiving Stereotypes in U.S. Popular Culture), who will discuss xenophobia in America and the impact of stereotypical portrayals of Asians and Arabs in public perception and national policy. It's happening Thursday, February 20 at the Museum of Chinese in America.
Here are some more details:
FILE UNDER: events, moca, new york city, yellow peril
Anida Yoeu Ali and The Buddhist Bug Project
Artist explores identity by dressing up as a giant orange bug
Got this link passed along to me, and it's so weird and wonderful, I had to share... Artist, activist, friend to the blog (and former Angry Reader of the Week) Anida Yoeu Ali is exploring her cultural and spiritual identity by dressing up as a giant orange bug. Whaaaa? Seriously. A really big bug. And it's pretty awesome.
Artist Dresses Up As A Giant Orange Bug To Explore Her Cambodian Heritage
The Buddhist Bug Project, created with with photographer Masahiro Sugano and Phnom Penh-based Studio Revolt, is rooted in an autobiographical exploration of identity, and Anida's own spiritual turmoil between Islam and Buddhism. Set amongst everyday people in ordinary moments, the Bug "provokes obvious questions of belonging and displacement."
At the very least, you'll get a kick out of seeing this enormously strange orange creature -- the costumes coils can expand to nearly 100 feet -- just chillin' in the most mundane settings. Here's Anida's artist statement:
FILE UNDER: anida yoeu ali, art, buddhist, buddhist bug project, cambodia, costumes, giant orange bug, muslim, photos
Patrick Wang to direct 'The Grief of Others'
Family drama starring Rachel Dratch, Wendy Moniz and Trevor St. John
This just jumped to the top of my list of most-anticipated movies. Filmmaker Patrick Wang, who directed, wrote, produced and starred in the critically-acclaimed debut feature In the Family, will direct Rachel Dratch, Wendy Moniz and Trevor St. John in the upcoming drama The Grief of Others.
Rachel Dratch, Wendy Moniz, Trevor St. John in 'Grief of Others'
The Grief of Others is about a grieving family's struggle to return to normalcy after the heartbreaking loss of an infant son. The screenplay, written by Wang, is based on the novel by Leah Hager Cohen.
FILE UNDER: books, in the family, movies, patrick wang, post script, the grief of others
18MMW presents Bruce Lee vs. Jackie Chan
The battle you've been waiting for, but not quite the battle you expected.
Yesssss. Another crazy-ass, silly stop-motion action figure video from 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors: Bruce Lee vs. Jackie Chan -- the epic battle you've been waiting for. But maybe not quite the battle you expected.
This will be particularly amusing to folks who know a little something about the lore behind the making of Enter the Dragon. Sharp-eyed fans know that Chan was one of the stuntmen who got his ass beat by Bruce in the movie. (Watch this first.) 18MMW imagines what that encounter might have been like on set. Check it out:
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9-year-old hailed a hero for life-saving 911 call
His sister was choking on a grape
Give it up for the quick-thinking 9-year-old kid from South Pasadena who called 911 and helped save his little sister's life when she started choking on a grape. Last week at a news conference, police hailed him a hero.
9-year-old, others honored for saving choking girl in South Pasadena
On Thursday, Jaequon Santos and the paramedics who responded to his emergency call were honored by the South Pasadena Police Department. When his 3-year-old sister Yaleona began choking on her afternoon snack, Jaequon kept his cool and called 911, telling the operator that his sister was choking.
The trouble started when a Yaleona began choking on a grape that slipped down her trachea, quickly becoming a life-threatening emergency.
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National AAPI Community Google+ Hangout, February 20
Hosted by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Building on themes discussed in President Obama's recent State of the Union address, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will hold a National AAPI Community Google+ Hangout on Thursday, February 20 at 3 PM ET, to outline its national priorities and launch a drive to engage the AAPI community.
WHIAAPI Executive Director Kiran Ahuja, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Director Konrad Ng, and White House Office of Public Engagement Advisor Gautam Raghavan will join regional federal officials and community leaders across the country on the Hangout to discuss the Initiative's ongoing work to improve the quality of life of AAPIs and expanding access to federal resources and opportunities.
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Fund This: The Cotabato Sessions
A film and music album featuring the legacy of the Kalanduyan family in Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines
Coming a little late on this, but I want to make sure I drew some attention to this film project that deserves some of your crowdfunding dollars... The Cotabato Sessions is a full-length music album and 30-minute short music film that features the music legacy of one family, the Kalanduyans, in Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines.
The Kalanduyans are several generations of musicians from the Maguindanaons, a minority Islamic tribe in the Philippines who perform a beautiful indigenous art form known as kulintang, gong ensemble music as well as lute string music, the kutyapi. The film captures a rare moment as the Kalanduyans get together as three generations of musicians in the family. Who will be the next generation to follow in their footsteps?
Watch this video to learn more:
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Music Video: "Falling" by Yuna
Standout track from soulful Malaysian singer/songwriter
Soulful Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna recently dropped her latest official music video for "Falling," one of the standout tracks from latest album Nocturnal. It's a swirling blend of winged beasts, snakes, modern dance and the beguiling Yuna herself. Gorgeous. I love pretty much everything this lady does. Check it out:
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Pregnant woman struck and killed by snowplow
Doctors were able to deliver the baby through emergency C-section
Some really tragic news out of New York City, where a pregnant woman was killed when she was struck and run over by a snow-clearing bulldozer last week in a supermarket parking lot.
Bulldozer Clearing Snow Kills a Pregnant Woman
36-year-old Min Lin was loading groceries with her husband into their car behind the Fei Long Market in Brooklyn on Thursday morning when she was fatally struck by a Bobcat bulldozer driven by the market's owner, 42-year-old Chun Wu. According to witnesses, the machine backed into Lin, hitting her and rolling over her body.
She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. But doctors were able to save her baby boy, delivered via caesarian section:
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Moves like Bruce
See Cole Horibe as Bruce Lee in new photos from David Henry Hwang's Kung Fu
Last week, I had the privilege of seeing David Henry Hwang's latest play Kung Fu, now playing off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre. The premiere production blends dance, Chinese opera, martial arts and drama to tell the story of international icon Bruce Lee, and his journey from troubled Hong Kong youth to martial arts legend. As a Bruce fan, you know I had to see it, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Reviews are on lock until the officially opening on February 24, but here's a cool New York Times article on Kung Fu's unique choreography, and breakdowns of some of the show's elaborate combat/dance sequences:
Fighting (and Dancing) Like Bruce Lee
And while we're at it, check out these cool photos from Kung Fu:
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Yellow Peril! An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear
Edited by John Kuo Wei Tchen and Dylan Yeats
Got a new book that you might find interesting... Yellow Peril!: An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear by John Kuo Wei Tchen and Dylan Yeats, is a fascinating, comprehensive new critical archive of one of the most pervasive racist tropes in Western culture: "yellow peril" -- the fear of Asia as an existenstial threat to "the West."
Tchen and Yeats have assembled a vast array of images, essays and ephemera outlining a history of "yellow peril" anxieties tracing back to the 13th century and persisting into the present day. From Fu Manchu fantasies to modern representations of China's economic ascendancy Yellow Peril! is a lively and astute illustrated compendium of anti-Asian racism. This book drops some knowledge.
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Baby leukemia patient Isaac needs your help
At six months old, Isaac was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Heads up. Passing along this information about a child in need... This adorable baby needs your help. Last summer, 6-month-old Isaac was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, a form of blood cell cancer. The treatment requires several rounds of chemotherapy and ultimately, a bone marrow transplant. His parents, Sarah and Joel, have essentially lived at the hospital with Isaac since July.
The family lives in Dallas now, but they are looking to move next to a clinic in another part of the country to give Isaac the best treatment he can get. Their community -- "Team Isaac" -- has put together a fundraiser to help cover the medical expenses and associated costs. Here's some more information about Isaac's story:
FILE UNDER: cancer, donate, leukemia, team isaac
Baruch College hazing death ruled a homicide
19-year-old Michael Deng suffered major head trauma in a fraternity hazing ritual.
The death of a New York City college student who was repeatedly tackled during a fraternity hazing ritual has been declared a homicide -- which could mean possible criminal charges against some of his fraternity brothers.
18-year-old Chun "Michael" Deng, a freshman at Baruch College, suffered major head trauma while participating in an initiation ritual at Pi Delta Psi's fraternity retreat in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains last December.
Deng sustained a fatal brain injury after being tackled during an activity called "The Gauntlet," which required pledges to wear blindfolds and sand-filled packs in the freezing dark. The Luzerne County Coroner's Office has classified the case as a homicide:
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Meet Team USA: Maia and Alex Shibutani: Brother-sister ice dance team Alex and Maia Shibutani, who are making their Olympic debut, talk about their early dedication to the sport, the judge-friendly, uncanny unison they share as siblings, and the long road that got them to Sochi.
Foodbeast Discovers What the Sriracha Factory Actually Looks Like Inside, Sadly No Oompa Loompas: A behind-the-scenes look into Huy Fong Foods' 650,000 square-foot factory in Irwindale, California, the sacred lair where they make the magical spicy elixir known as Sriracha.
Arthur Chu Is Playing Jeopardy! the Right Way: Jeopardy legend Ken Jennings gives current contestant Arthur Chu's controversial Daily Double hunting strategy the thumbs up.
Featured Artist: Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed and #MuslimVDay cards: "Yeah, I'd wiretap that." An interview with artist, writer, and activist Taz Ahmed, who designed a collection of #MuslimVDay cards.
Author, N. Va. native Helen Wan on the 'bamboo ceiling': Helen Wa's debut novel, The Bamboo Ceiling follows the life of an Asian American woman as she tries to advance into corporate culture.
The New York Times Take on Japanese Style in Sochi is Off-Base: In a fashion piece for the New York Times, sartorial columnist Guy Trebay lamented the Japanese team's lack of kimonos during the Winter Olympics' opening ceremonies. Jian Deleon tells Trebay to calm down.
1. Classy, Ashley. I'm sure Mirai felt the same way.
2. Two women to stand trial for murder of Kim Pham
3. Separated at birth! Twinsters on Good Morning America
4. Constance Wu and Randall Park cast in 'Fresh Off The Boat'
5. Bruno Mars has a message for all the dreamers
6. I want to feel all the feelings in this photo
7. Jhené Aiko performs "The Worst" on Conan
8. Miami Dolphins investigation reveals racial abuse of Asian American trainer
9. Commercial features J.R. Celski's path to Olympic glory
10. Thirteen Angry Years
Angry Reader of the Week: Kevin Iwashina
All right, friends. You know what's up. It's time to meet the Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Kevin Iwashina.
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Miami Dolphins investigation reveals racial abuse of Asian American trainer
148-page report is an epic, damning chronicle of hazing, bullying, and racist abusive behavior
So we already knew something shitty was going on in the Miami Dolphins locker room, since news broke last November about lineman's Richie Incognito alleged misconduct, including repeated racial slurs and threats of physical violence against former teammate Jonathan Martin. But damn.
An independent investigation commissioned by the NFL reveals that Martin was far from the only person being targeted. Incognito and other members of the Dolphins displayed an ongoing "pattern" of racial and homophobic language and other abuse -- including towards an Asian American assistant trainer.
Report details racial abuse of Dolphins trainer
According to the report, the trainer, who is of Japanese descent, was repeatedly subjected to racial abuse, which included slurs and other racially derogatory language from Icognito, Johny Jerry and Mike Pouncey:
FILE UNDER: football, miami dolphins, ritchie incognito, sports, that's racist
I want to feel all the feelings in this photo
This is what it looks like to learn you are the best
Behold, the face of a man who has achieved his best. A camera caught Yuzuru Hanyu and his coach Yoshiko Kobayashi just as they learned that the 19-year-old Olympian from Japan earned a record-shattering score of 101.45 in Thursday's men's figure skating short program -- the highest score ever recorded. The result is this awesome photo.
A Classic Photo Of The Moment A Figure Skater Realized He Set The World Record
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Thirteen Angry Years
This blog finally becomes an Angry Asian teenager.
Hey, everybody. Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Today marks the official anniversary of this blog. Believe it or not, thirteen years ago today, I cranked some levers and flipped the switch to launch the very first iteration of Angry Asian Man. With each passing year, I keep thinking I did the math wrong, but my calculations are correct. It is true. Somehow, I've been doing this darn thing for 13 years.
It's been incredible. When I first started it, I didn't even know what I was doing was referred to as "blogging." Nobody had tipped me off to that term yet. I barely knew what I was doing and I sure as hell didn't expect anyone to read it. But slowly, over many years, this site has become a significant destination for a lot of people. I've found a voice and a space and a calling, in a way I never could have anticipated.
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When I first started reading and collecting comic books, I read superhero comics. JUST superhero comics. Oh, there were a few exceptions like SUGAR & SPIKE and STANLEY & HIS MONSTER but I was pretty much all about the superhero comics. Little by little, though, I learned that there was more to comics than just superheroes!
In 1967 or ’68 my cousin shared an issue of LIFE WITH ARCHIE with me that had the redheaded teenager in a spy spoof as “The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. I went from there to the Archie superheroes, a natural shift, and then stuck with the whole gang from Riverdale when trends shifted and they went back to being just teenagers. With some genuinely funny scripts from Frank Jacobs and George Gladir and often amazing art from Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey and many others, I’ve stuck with Archie ever since and have even worked on several books on the history of the characters as well as doing some work for Archie creators.
It was around 1971 that I picked up my first issue of VAMPIRELLA under the influence of puberty. This led me to flip open issues of the long-ignored CREEPY and EERIE and discover some of the most amazing comic book art and writing ever from the likes of Archie Goodwin, Wally Wood, Rich Corben, Steve Ditko, Gray Morrow and dozens more! Years later I would be inspired to start long-running blogs in tribute to Wood and Morrow.
It was right around that same time that I discovered underground commix in Les Daniels’ history, COMIX. Crumb, Green, Williamson, Lynch, Bode, Shelton and so many others unknown to me before that. All writing and drawing about sex, politics, drugs, philosophy and themselves...things NEVER found in mainstream comics. Years later I would meet and host an autographing with Justin Green and help Skip Williamson publicize his eBooks online.
In 1972, I discovered European comics via fanzines. I had no earthly idea that anyone outside of the US made their own comic books until then! Tin-Tin, Asterix, Michel Valliant, Bruno Brazil, Luc Orient, Barbarella. Even if I couldn’t read them, the had some wonderful, imaginative artwork! Through the years, I’d discover more and more and in the eighties one of my very favorite comics was the UK’s 2000AD.
It was also in 1972, when DC Comics picked up the Tarzan license, that I read my very first TARZAN comic. I had seen the Gold Key version ever since I had started collecting comics but, in spite of a lifelong love of Tarzan movies and the sixties TV series, I had never bought an issue. With DC’s new beginning, I gave it a try and Joe Kubert’s art finally made a big impression on me! Then DC’s digest introduced me to the great Russ Manning! Years later, I’ve followed various companies’ Tarzan comics and recently transcribed an interview with the late Kubert on his time doing the DC stories.
In 1977 I attended a Comic Con where John Stanley was the guest of honor. I, of course, ignored him because he did “girl’s comics.” In 1983, I picked up a copy of THE SMITHSOMIAN BOOK OF COMIC BOOK COMICS with its long selection of LITTLE LULU comics by John Stanley and Irving Tripp. Without doubt the funniest comic books and some of the best to make full use of the comics medium itself. I have kicked myself ever since for ignoring John Stanley and LITTLE LULU so long!
Disney comics, at various points the biggest selling line in the world, were always ignored by me. Too much Scamp and the Little Bad Wolf I think. But the, in the mid-eighties, when one of my favorite fan artists, Don Rosa, came along to the newly formed publisher, Gladstone, to fulfill his lifelong dream of drawing a Disney ducks story, I gave it a shot. In one glorious issue, I discovered the great Scrooge McDuck and that type of stories that made him great. I returned regularly and discovered Barks, Gottfredson and the whole dynamic and wonderful world of Disney comics, US and foreign, some of them among THE best comics ever made!
HERBIE I ignored in the mid-sixties. Herbie Popnecker. A round kid with a limited vocabulary, a lollipop fetish and an abusive father. It just didn’t look funny. And it isn’t really. It’s more absurdist in the way that FLAMING CARROT is absurd. A few reprints and a new John Byrne story turned up in the mid-eighties and completely won me over!
DENNIS THE MENACE was a newspaper favorite of mine early on but I blissfully ignored the oversized comics that came out into the early seventies. Until I saw one about 2005 and realized just how much deeper the characterization and thus the humor cold go when it’s opened up from that single newspaper panel. Although signed by Hank Ketcham, most of the comic book Dennis’s adventures were apparently by Al Wiseman and Fred Toole and they are now amongst my favorites as well.
So the lesson here. To all of you who focus narrowly on any one comics genre, is that you don’t have a clue as to all the good stuff you’re missing out there! Personally, I love the fact that even after all this time I’m able to discover something great that’s new to me!
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Home | News | New Rules for Members’ Voluntary Liquidations
New Rules for Members’ Voluntary Liquidations
By Stuart Otway and Alan Scott
The Corporations Act 2001, which dictates the way in which liquidations must be conducted, recently changed and now comprises:
Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) (Schedule 2 of the Corporations Act 2001)
Corporations Regulations 2001
Insolvency Practice Rules (Corporations) 2016 (“IPR”)
In addition to the change in the structure, the legislation directly impacts the way in which the liquidation process is conducted for both insolvent and solvent companies with effect from 1 September 2017. Readers should note that the legislation applies to any person(s) appointed as Liquidator of a company, whether or not they are a Registered Liquidator. These changes are highlighted below.
To place the company into liquidation:
The directors must meet to resolve that the company is solvent and the company should be wound up. The directors also need to sign a declaration of solvency which must be lodged with ASIC;
Once the declaration of solvency has been lodged with ASIC, the directors need to give the company’s shareholders formal notice of an extraordinary meeting of shareholders. In our view, IPR Rule 70-45(4) now requires that the proposed liquidator provide the shareholders with a formal remuneration report at the same time as the extraordinary meeting of shareholders is convened, containing the following:
a summary of the major tasks performed or likely to be performed by the liquidator;
the costs associated with each of those major tasks and the method of calculation of the costs;
the periods at which the liquidator proposes to withdraw funds from the liquidation account in respect of the remuneration;
an estimated total amount of the remuneration;
an explanation of the likely impact of that remuneration on dividends.
The shareholders must meet to pass a special resolution to wind the company up.
Liquidators’ Tasks
The statutory and other tasks undertaken by a liquidator include:
Within 1 business day of appointment, advertising the appointment on the ASIC Published Notices website;
Within 7 days of appointment, notifying ASIC of the special resolution passed by shareholders (Form 205);
Within 14 days of appointment, notifying ASIC of the appointment (Form 505);
Advertising for any claims against the company on the ASIC Published Notices website.
Notifying the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other statutory bodies of the appointment of the liquidator.
Taking possession of all of the company's assets. In practice, a new bank account for the liquidation should be opened and all physical assets of the company (if any) secured and insured.
Facilitating the preparation of the final accounts up to the date of liquidation together with a final income tax return (usually by the company’s external accountant).
Seeking clearance from the Australian Taxation Office to distribute the assets to shareholders. Only when this clearance is received, can the liquidator make any distribution of cash and assets in specie to the shareholders of the company.
Prepare and lodge with ASIC an:
Annual Administration Return (where the liquidation continues for more than 1 year after appointment) within 3 months after the anniversary of the appointment; and
End of Administration Return in all cases within 1 month after the end of the liquidation.
Additional tasks are imposed upon a liquidator of a solvent company which has any unpaid liabilities at the time of the winding up. These are:
Newly instigated IPR Rule 70-30 requires that the liquidator provide creditors with the following information within 10 business days of their appointment:
Confirmation of the appointment of the liquidator(s);
The right of creditors to:
request information, reports and documents from the liquidator(s);
give directions to the liquidator(s);
appoint a reviewing liquidator(s);
remove and replace the liquidator(s).
Newly instigated IPR Rule 70-40 requires that the liquidator provide creditors with the following information within 3 months of their appointment and also lodge a copy of the report with ASIC:
the estimated amount of assets and liabilities of the company;
inquiries relating to the winding up of the company that have been undertaken to date;
further inquiries relating to the winding up of the company that may need to be undertaken;
what happened to the business of the company;
the likelihood of creditors receiving a dividend before the affairs of the company are wound up;
possible recovery actions.
These reports must be prepared and sent to creditors even if the liabilities will be paid in full in the course of the liquidation process.
Penalties apply for documents which are lodged with ASIC after the due date. These are:
$78 for up to one month late;
$323 for over one month late.
Preparing for a Members' Voluntary Liquidation
Careful consideration of the manner in which the company is to be liquidated needs to be undertaken before the liquidation commences to avoid unnecessary costs. In addition, as highlighted above, ensuring that the company has no creditors at the date the shareholders resolve to wind up the company, will avoid the costs associated with the preparation of additional reports.
BRI Ferrier offer a comprehensive range of business recovery and insolvency related services in the following areas:
Corporate restructuring.
Formal corporate and personal insolvency services.
Business recovery and turnaround.
Our role is to ensure that the right approach is adopted and the best outcomes achieved for all stakeholders.
At BRI Ferrier, you will benefit from the involvement of our most experienced people and the attention they provide, while delivering the services required.
We are happy to provide a quote to conduct liquidations of solvent companies. If you are interested in obtaining a quote, please send the company’s latest balance sheet and constitution to one of our Principals or alternatively please call us on (08) 8233 9900.
Stuart Otway
E: sotway@brifsa.com.au
Alan Scott
E: ascott@brifsa.com.au
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Charter school provides inclusive experience for students with autism
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:27 PM EST
MOTT HAVEN -
A charter school that brings opportunities to children with autism is set to open its doors in the Bronx next year.
Neighborhood Charter School in Harlem has worked hard to achieve impressive results. The school does so by having longer classroom hours and a packed schedule for students.
Students have science instruction every day starting in kindergarten, along with several hours a day of math, English and language arts. The school says they also believe in dance and a full menu of food choices for children when they come to their schools.
Neighborhood's method is also inclusive, bringing in special-needs students under one roof. Each class has two chairs -- one for a general teacher and another for a special education teacher.
Neighborhood's first Bronx location is due to open on Wales Avenue in Mott Haven in August for kindergarten and first grade.
Bronx resident Samantha Ramos sends her daughter to the Harlem school and is pleased with the experience the school provides. Her daughter agrees.
"I feel really happy...the kids are like me, autistic, and I get to have friends," says Maylin Ramos.
School officials say the Bronx location will grow a grade each year until it becomes a fully operating K-8 school.
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Retrospect: Philippines Lessons Learned Workshop
This document describes the Lessons identified during the emergency phase of the MSF Sweden (MSFSE) response to the November 2013 Philippines Disaster. It summarises the successes and challenges encountered during the process, lists the important learning themes arising from these successes and challenges, and includes a set of lessons derived from an analysis of these learning themes.
„TIME TO SHINE“: AN EVALUATION OF THE MSF SWEDEN INNOVATION UNIT (SIU), 2014 - 2018
The MSF Sweden Innovation Unit (SIU) aims to promote innovations that help save lives and alleviate suffering, and to develop a culture of innovation within MSF. Since its initial creation in 2012, the SIU has gone through a rapid period of development. It has been transformed from a project into a separate unit with activities having become more structured and professional, and the number of innovation initiatives and projects increasing along with the unit size.
This publication was produced at the request of the Sweden Innovation Unit, MSF Sweden, under the management of the Vienna Evaluation Unit. It was prepared independently by Patrick Robitaille and Chris Houston.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan - intersectional review
The Intersectional Philippines MSF Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Response review was requested by the Executive Committee of MSF. It was designed to examine the operational choices of each Operational Centre, the perceived cost disparity, the role of the MSF regional offices in the emergency and the external perception regarding MSF's added value in the response. The review took place during August and November 2014. Overall the response by MSF to Typhoon Haiyan was well perceived by all involved.
Marie-Pierre Allie
Emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan - intersectional review
The Intersectional Philippines MSF Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Response review was requested by the Executive Committee of MSF. It was designed to examine the operational choices of each Operational Centre, the perceived cost disparity, the role of the MSF regional offices in the emergency and the external perception regarding MSF’s added value in the response. The review took place during August and November 2014. Overall the response by MSF to Typhoon Haiyan was well perceived by all involved.
Dr Marie-Pierre Allie and David Curtis-Belhaven
A compilation and mapping related to the unrest in Northern Africa and the Middle East 2011. Updated version September 2011
Since civil unrest and violence erupted in countries across Northern Africa and the Middle East (referred as NAME in the document) teams from the five MSF OCs (Operational Centres) have been assisting the populations. OCB has mainly been active in Egypt, Bahrain, Libya and Italy (Lampedusa with the influx of migrants from the Northern African regions). Activities and challenges have varied from one context to another. The overall aim of the mapping/compilation is to describe all of OCB’s activities from January to August 2011, in relation to the unrests.
David Crémoux
Internal evaluation of MSF-OCB's malaria emergency intervention in Burundi 2010
In early 2010 MSF/OCB responded to an increase of malaria in northern parts of Burundi The objectives of the intervention were: To reduce morbidity and mortality related to malaria in the area of intervention (general) and to ensure that the population in the area of intervention had access to preventive and curative measures against malaria.
Carina Johansson
Burundi Assessment Report: Challenges faced by MSF to work and handover projects in transition settings
In September 2009, MSF carried out an assessment of two of its former projects in Karuzi (OCB) and Kinyinya (OCA), Burundi. These two projects were handed over to MOH in 2007 with significant investment from MSF in the handover processes. Following reports of the breakdown of healthcare after MSF’s departure and criticism on the way the handover of these two projects was managed, MSF wanted to assess the current situation in the two sites and document which, if any, handover strategies were successful and led to the continuation of MSF activities.
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Topic: Star Trek What Ifs...
Rebecca Jansen
Posted: 04 December 2019 at 6:49pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply
We all know William Shatner and James Doohan came from Canada right? But like, What If Star Trek were Canadian?
A long white arm would come out of the Enterprise's saucer section.
Captain Kirk would order "Sulu, give 'er the warp eh!"
The food replicator would know what poutine was.
There would be a portrait of the Queen in Ten Forward.
Beaver pelt upholstery on the captain's chair.
Spock would always apologize before applying the vulcan pinch.
The tribbles would've been made into ear muffs.
Jean Luc Picard would say "Make it 'appen dat way!"
The Klingons would be defeated by anti-static fabric sheets for the dryer.
There'd be a waiting list for Doctor McCoy to accept any new patients.
Katherine Janeway would have a curling trophy on display.
Terry Fox run on the holodeck, bring some loonies and twonies.
Theme and incidental music by Rush!
Hide The Moose would now be played as Hide The Gorn.
Scotty becomes Newfie, exclaims "Lord 'tunderin jeeziz!"
Everyone will wear a red shirt.
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Aw geez, now I'll have to tell Chek-ov (Green Gables) we're going to Maple Alert! I'm so bummed. :^(
We could get Alex Trebek as 'Q'?
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Ah well, there is no Maple Alert. I'll eject the Hawkins Cheezies and Pilsner Old Style core safely off into space while standing at attention to the old theme from Hockey Night In Canada.
But, what if Star Trek had been made by Irwin Allen, or George Lucas... there are possibilities to ponder out there, where no (or probably many a) fan has gone before.... "Doctor Smith has lost another patient! I don't think he's much of a doctor..." "Ensign Jar-Jar to the bridge." The trouble with Ewoks?
Rob Ocelot
Posted: 10 December 2019 at 10:46pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply
My only contribution to "What If Star Trek was Canadian"...
Canadian Starfleet would only have two active starships, both of which would be 30 years past their prime hand-me-downs from the Vulcans. One of the ships would have a sometimes-working phaser and the other would have a screen door retrofitted (because it was a 'good idea' at the time).
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Sounds like the Red Green Show in Space
Duct tape is the handyman�s secret weapon, so Scotty could probably use some during a combat situation.
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I'm going to assume from the plural in the title of this thread that we are not limited strictly to the initial Canadian "What If" but are instead free to pursue other alternate realities as well... Please correct me if this is in error.
Positing a reality where Roddenberry and the surviving passengers of the plane crash spent time in Italy following their accident, we have Roddenberry tour the country before returning home. While exploring, he comes upon a film crew and strikes up a conversation with some of the creative people there. He is struck by the relative freedom of expression allowed and the speed with which films there are made.
Returning to L.A., he joins the police force, becomes a consultant to televison series, and a writer. Frustrated by various impasses in his career and the lack of vision on the part of the networks when he wants to cast black actors for the proposed series RIVERBOAT, he elects to try his luck in the country he remembers so well.
In Italy, he makes a small number of Westerns, proving his capability to turn in a solid production. He begins to venture into other genres, creating films about American policemen, lawyers, and a fantastical airship that travels to weird, unmapped countries. This later film catches the attention of Italian film producers who wish to see something similar done with a somewhat larger budget, although still nothing to compare with anything done in Hollywood. Unable to remake the film outright due to rights issues, Roddenberry re-conceives it as a science fiction outing with nutty "transporter" devices and "matter-antimatter propulsion."
While the artist Roddenberry hires for the production insists upon flaming jets from the rear of the nacelles of the more fancifully designed starship and a glass enclosed materialization chamber, the resulting film proves popular enough that it and its multi-ethnic crew continue to make five or six films together before Roddenberry grows tired of the series and shuts down production to make an Italian Robin Hood and an artfully naughty film about college girls pursued by a murderous and charming professor of theirs.
Roddenberry enjoys success in his new country making speculative films about self-aware androids seeking enlightenment, investigations into the spooky and supernatural, and post-apocalyptic futures filmed in Italian desert.
In time, the low-budget Italian cheapies featuring the crew of the starship find their way to American television, airing at four p.m. on channels across the country. International acclaim builds around these cinematic curiosities and the film studio prevails upon him to return to idea, initially with members of the original cast. When they prove troublesome and expensive, he restarts the franchise, placing it further into the future and tells the story of the Next Generation of explorers...
Others come in and build upon his success and Roddenberry is finally too ill to oversee the vast network of strangely inter-related features being churned out by the studio and appearing on Italian television. American TV producers license the rights and make a glossier, more formulaic version for television here, to limited success, with prime-time soap opera and tumultuous affairs dominating the more imaginative elements. Nevertheless, fan interest is there and there's soon talk of bringing the breathless lovers and high-powered, double-dealing space execs of Star Trek to the big screen... While fans wait on tenterhooks, they console themselves with the original series of subtitled, subtly political good fun and white-knuckle adventure films.
Edited by Brian Hague on 12 December 2019 at 1:21am
Jack Bohn
Brilliant, Brian. No mention of Antonio Margheriti and his quartet of films released in 1966-67? Perhaps they would be better if his studio interviewed Roddenberry and picked his brain for ideas on how to shoot sci-fi on a budget!
Hmm... I know there were hopes for a sequel or follow-on project from the makers of ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS (1964), and wasn't there a proposed sequel to WAR OF THE WORLDS by George Pal -- both Paramount. Iin 1963 Stanley Kubrick was beginning to look into making "the proverbial good science-fiction movie," who would be the TV equivalent?
What if Roddenberry were produced by Disney instead of Desilu? Disneyland still had Tomorrowland to advertise... "Davy Crockett to the stars"?
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By all means, any what ifs welcome from the serious to the profane.
Darren McGavin is Captain of the Space Riverboat! Burt Reynolds is the first 'Number One'! :^)
Edited by Rebecca Jansen on 12 December 2019 at 10:29pm
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The riverboat in that show was called the Enterprise and the show itself was described as "WAGON TRAIN on the water."
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Darren McGavin is Captain of the Space Riverboat! Burt Reynolds is the first 'Number One'!
Well HBO has Avenue 5 coming which looks the Orville and the Love Boat had a baby
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It goes without saying that typical game-day snacks are not the healthiest fare. But a recent study suggests that football fans who root for a losing team are more likely to eat unhealthful, high-calorie foods—even the day after the game. On the flip side, fans of a winning team are likely to make better food choices than they normally do. “Backing a losing team isn’t just bad for your pride,” says National Public Radio’s science correspondent Shankar Vedantam in a recent broadcast called Diet of Defeat. “It’s bad for your waistline.”
The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, was conducted by marketing researchers at the international business school INSEAD. Authors Yann Cornil and Pierre Chandon explain, “Using archival and experimental data, we showed that vicarious defeats experienced by fans when their favorite football team loses lead them to consume less healthy food. On the Mondays following a Sunday National Football League (NFL) game, saturated-fat and food-calorie intake increase significantly in cities with losing teams, decrease in cities with winning teams, and remain at their usual levels in comparable cities without an NFL team or with an NFL team that did not play.” The study also shows that these effects were greater in cities with the most committed fans, when the opponents were more evenly matched, and when the defeats were narrow.
In the NPR story, Vedantam suggests that the most interesting part of this research might not be the effects of defeats, but the effect that victories seem to have on fans. “Winning seems to make people think long-term—they look forward to the next match, for example,” he says. “The satisfaction of winning increases the capacity of people to withstand difficult choices—to pick the salad over the fries.”
What do you think? Do the wins and losses of your favorite team affect your eating habits? PAR wants to hear from you, so leave a comment and join the conversation!
emotional eating, football, healthy eating
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Swiss robot-maker to use ‘revolutionary’ direct-drive tech
Genesis Robotics, the Canadian company behind the “revolutionary” LiveDrive high-torque, direct-drive motor technology, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with the Swiss robotics pioneer, Demaurex, to integrate its motors into Demaurex’s latest delta robots.
Genesis unveiled its gearless drive technology at the 2017 Hannover Fair with the claim that it would out-perform traditional gear-based actuators in many ways, while potentially being much cheaper and avoiding the need for lubrication. The compact drive, it added, would offer three times the torque-to-weight ratio of other direct-drive motors, as well as a 22-fold improvement in torque-to-inertia ratio over best-in-class actuators. It would also provide high precision, low noise levels and improved stopping capabilities.
Now, Genesis has announced its first licencing agreement for the drives. Demaurex engineered and industrialised the original delta robot in 1988. In doing so, it introduced high-speed, vision-guided pick-and-place systems to the robotics market.
“Demaurex’s delta robotic machines and systems have been the class leader for many years and, with the incorporation of LiveDrive direct-drive motors, we will continue to hold that position well into the future,” predicts the company’s general manager, Frank Souyris. “The LiveDrive technology offers new levels of simplicity and ease of use, eliminating the need for costly, bulky and unhygienic gearboxes, all in a much smaller envelope. This will reduce the total cost of ownership and promote ease-of-use for our customers.”
LiveDrive’s inventor, James Klassen, believes that his motor’s power density could help to redefine the delta robot. “The platform is what the industry has been waiting for – a high-torque actuator that delivers three times higher torque density, high peak torque capacity, and the highest levels of precision,” he adds. “Taking advantage of three foundational discoveries – magnetic amplification, advanced structural magnetic architecture, and unparalleled heat dissipation – the LiveDrive direct-drive motor provides manufacturers with the ability to design simpler, faster and more precise robots and machines.”
A conventional motor-gearbox combination (right) compared to a LiveDrive actuator (left) with a similar rating
The motor-and-gearbox combinations used in robots are typically around 500mm long. The radial-flux LiveDrive is less than 60mm.
According to Roy Fraser, vice-president of product at Genesis, “the motor can start and stop very fast – making it much more productive, efficient and reliable”. He adds that “removing the gearbox means removing the risk of contamination, breakdown and maintenance. Additionally, power consumption is lower.”
Genesis says that its received interest in its technologies from other potential users. The financial details of its agreement with Demaurex have not been revealed.
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Machine-builders turn to direct-drive torque motors
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Dry Crunchy Leaves: The Poetry of Maurice
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February 28, 2019 by David Wake
I suspect most indie authors have a soft spot for Createspace. It’s the first outlet most people used to generate a paperback book. Ebooks feel virtual and imaginary, a book is a solid thing and Createspace gave us that.
The advice was always Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for ebooks, but Createspace for paperbacks. Each offered the other, but they weren’t very good at it.
Createspace only two issues. One was putting your book into ‘file review’, which took 24 hours, and you always realised that there was something to change as soon as you clicked the button. However, you couldn’t cancel the file review, so you just had to wait. The second, and fairly unforgivable, was that proofs and author copies had to be printed in the States and shipped over the Atlantic. (Actually, it was even worse than that, flown into Heathrow, then taken to Dusseldorf for sorting, then flown back to Heathrow to be put in a van.) The Print-On-Demand for readers was printed locally, so why not the author copies?
Unfortunately, Createspace has been taken over by KDP. Amazon owned both and it does make business sense. I think Amazon might have bought Createspace to deal with the competition. So, we all had our books shifted across. The transfer of files went smoothly for me, but I know of a publisher who lost over a hundred titles somewhere in the ether.
It’s a shame they didn’t take the best of Createspace across as well.
Createspace had a wonderful ‘Interior Viewer’ with a shaded gutter, so you knew if your text was too close to the middle, and an animation of your book rotating, so you could check the cover, see the spine and realise that it would be a wondrous object. None of that in KDP’s ‘Previewer’.
However, KDP was, and is, for ebooks, it’s 80% of the market, so it’s an interface you already know. Why remember two systems? Paperbacks are the same as ebooks in the sense that it’s just uploading files and choosing options. Although with KDP there’s a lot of scrolling down the screen to find the buttons, text boxes and squares to tick. KDP also doesn’t allow you to delete books that have been assigned an ISBN (which you have to do), even if it’s never been published, which means all your experiments clog up your ‘bookshelf’.
Createspace used to take a few moments to prepare your files for viewing, KDP is slow, really slow – I mean really, really slow. The display suggests you go and make a coffee while waiting. Later, it suggests you make a sandwich. It’s that slow.
As I scoff my peanut butter on rye, I realise that I miss Createspace, and I miss its forum, when it used to be good.
Still, KDP do print your proofs and author copies on the continent you live in, though, so at least we’re not burning fossil fuels to fly dead trees half-way across the warming planet.
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2 thoughts on “Migrating from Createspace to KDP”
Rick Haynes | March 1, 2019 at 6:10 pm
Evening, David. First of all, how are you? What an excellent post and so true. I always managed with CreateSpace, eventually, even though the postage costs were absurd. However, with KDP it’s a nightmare. I submit in the same way but there is always something wrong. And so far, I haven’t published my new book. If I had more hair I’d pull it out. One more thing is the postage cheaper now? Cheers Rick.
David Wake | March 1, 2019 at 6:50 pm
I’m fine, thanks. And you?
I’ve heard a lot of people having teething problems. We did starting off with Createspace, but I think we feel we’ve solved ’em there, so why doing they work with KDP. Mine seem to be going through OK, but I’ve yet to actually make a new book live.
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Culturing the unculturable
by DDNews Staff | Email the author
Biomillenia
PARIS & LONDON—Late 2017 saw Biomillenia, the developer of Smart Microbes, announce a collaboration with QIAGEN N.V. for use of the latter company’s Microbial Genomics Pro Suite to generate next-generation sequence data on microbes identified using Biomillenia’s proprietary microbiome-on-a-chip technology. Biomillenia’s approach is able to identify strains of microbes previously deemed unculturable, at what it calls “unprecedented speeds.”
“The inability to culture, screen and isolate live bacterial species directly from the rich diversity of microbiota has previously been a significant limitation in research and product development. The combination of our microbiome-on-a-chip technology with QIAGEN’s industry-leading microbial genomics bioinformatics platform provides a complete and effective solution to this challenge,” said Dr. Dirk Loeffert, CEO of Biomillenia.
Biomillenia has developed a proprietary droplet-based microfluidics chip platform that cultures bacterial species directly from natural samples at the single cells level. This micobiome-on-a-chip technology contains greater than 100 million parallel picoliter-size droplets, reportedly allowing for a much higher diversity of live bacterial species that grow to clonal populations than standard microbiology methods.
Additionally, these picoliter-scale cultures can be isolated drop by drop based on phenotypic selection by a broad range of assay capabilities, effectively enabling selection of novel bacterial strains with desired traits directly from original samples. Biomillenia is able to screen up to 100 million microbes in parallel in a 2 milliliter reaction in three days, whereas traditional culture methods would take three years in 10,000 liter reaction volume.
QIAGEN’s bioinformatics platform provides an easy-to-run infrastructure for analyzing microbial genomes, from sequence assembly to microbe identification.
“QIAGEN has developed Microbial Genomics Pro Suite to make state-of-the-art bioinformatics reliable and accessible for researchers that need to analyze and visualize microbial genomes and microbiomes. Biomillenia has demonstrated an exciting new application for our powerful microbial bioinformatics. We are very pleased to have been able to reduce the time and costs in developing the required informatics pipelines and thereby enable significant acceleration in the development of their exciting Microbiome-on-a-chip technology,” said Dr. Frank Schacherer, vice president and head of products and solutions at QIAGEN Bioinformatics.
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Posts Tagged ‘akoha’
How can we make everyday civic participation more compelling? There is a new kind of game on the horizon, one that experiments with real-world action. I call them “direct action games,” because they restructure acts like volunteering, activist training, and charitable giving. One early prototype is Akoha, which launched last year, quite off the radar of traditional civics activities.
At first glance, Akoha looks like a media hub for a do-it-yourself Boy Scouts. Their website and iPhone app reveal thousands of participants, many reporting on success with real-world “missions,” from going vegetarian for a day, to debating the “I Have a Dream” speech. The actual missions often take place offline, but are only acknowledged when documented with photos and stories for the online community.
Participants are mostly adults, but the ages vary widely. The experience is deeply social, as friends create missions for each other, and share their stories. More formal recognition for participation comes as players earn badge-like awards — such as “multi-talented” for those who complete one mission in every possible category.
Yet most of Akoha does not look or sound civic. Only one of the mission categories explicitly addresses “social causes.” The other nine concern self-actualization in various forms, from “health and well-being” to family time, engaging with popular culture, and the discovery of travel. Is this breadth an upside or downside? That depends on your civic goals, which might include:
Fostering citizen journalism, as participants report on civic themes in their communities
Informal civic learning, as participants reflect on their civic experiences in new ways through stories and pictures
Building social capital, as participants create new ties across traditional social groups
These civic goals may be structurally possible with Akoha, but they are rhetorically hidden. Even as Akoha’s missions bring people into the real world, they avoid the “we are purely civic” framing that occurs on many activist and volunteering websites. For the Akoha community, it’s OK to admit that you are mainly there to have fun, or are trying to improve yourself (and not simply sacrificing for others). Consider this screenshot from the social cause mission “I Am Not an Island”:
Participation begins with the usual click of a button, yet the specific language of “Play Now” differs sharply from the tool focus of civic action websites (e.g., “Take Action Now;” or “Sign the Petition”). But what exactly does it mean to ‘play’ Akoha? Is it a game?
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100 Wild Whales Captured by Russia to be Sent to Marine Parks
In Russia 12 Killer Whales and 90 Beluga have been captured from the wild over the summer.
Due to the demand from Marine Parks around the world, the price of a single untrained Killer Whale is over a million dollar.
Photo taken by the russian nonprofit Ocean Friends on an Expedition to monitor the capture
In the past, U.S. facilities have also obtained cetaceans from Russia. In 2015 a request by Georgia Aquarium and SeaWorld, was denied by federal officials. Sadly, marine parks, dolphinariums and swim-with-dolphins programs are becoming increasingly popular in China, which means there’s a growing demand for animals to fill their tanks. Russia is supplying the demand for Orcas and Belugas while the infamous Taiji dolphin hunters of Japan are supplying Dolphins.
Educational Purposes
It is illegal to capture whales for commercial purposes, but there is a very simple loophole to the law. Companies applying for a permit to capture claim that they want to exhibit the whales for educational and cultural purposes.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA. AUGUST 4, 2015. A killer whale performance as part of the opening of the new Moskvarium Oceanography and Marine Biology Center at Moscow’s VDNKh Exhibition Center. Mikhail Metzel/TASS
As such, it is also illegal to sell the animals, but then again, a loophole was easy to find. Russians are no longer selling the orca and beluga they captured, instead they are leasing them for a pretty penny.
This lead in June 2018 to the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office opening criminal investigation and prosecution of companies involved in the illegal sale of seven killer whales to China.
«It was established that in 2012-2015 four commercial organizations provided false information to the Russian Federal Fisheries Agency about their intention to use orcas in cultural and educational activities. On this basis, they were given permission to capture more than 10 individuals,» the supervisory agency said in a statement.
The inspection have been taken under special control, but results have not been published. General Prosecutor’s Office said that «it would be premature to disclose information about individuals involved in the illegal capture and export of marine mammals» until the end of official inspection.
Who is behind it ?
The killer whales and beluga whales are hunted in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Amur estuary, between Sakhalin and the mainland. The animals, arriving at the place of holding, must undergo a 30-day quarantine and inspection by veterinary services.
Russian orca and beluga holding facility – © Russian Orcas
Vladivosk News applied to the State Veterinary Inspectorate of the Primorsky Territory with a request to inform whether they know about the presence of animals, as well as when they were caught and delivered to the territory of the region, how many animals and in what conditions they are kept. The answer is very disturbing.
In the bay of the Middle Nakhodka urban district as of 10.29.2018, 90 beluga whales and 11 killer whale heads are located in aviaries.
– 23 beluga heads and 3 killer whales belonging to Afalina LLC (Афалина)
– 22 beluga heads, 3 killer whales belonging to Oceanarium DV LLC (Океанариум ДВ)
– 23 beluga heads, 3 orcas belonging to White Whale LLC (Белый кит)
– 22 beluga heads, 3 killer whales belonging to Sochi Dolphinarium LLC (Сочинский дельфинарий)
Those four companies are likely to be the ones which are under criminal investigation by the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office.
This year, for the first time in the Russian history, a small team of caring and brave volunteers from Marine Mammals Rescue Team “Ocean Friends” was conducting public monitoring of orcas capture.
Things not adding up
1. The Beluga Quota
According to the approved quotas, 195 belugas are intended for the indigenous communities of the North of Russia who feed on them. Quotas for indigenous people cannot be sold or leased to another person. Only 5 belugas remaining in the 200 quota can be caught for “education or cultural purposes”. However for some reason, 90 have arrived to the holding facilities between July 16th and October 21st of this year.
2. The Killer Whale Quota
In 2017 Wuxi Changqiao Ocean Kingdom, while scheduled to open in 2019 has purchased two killer whales from Russia.
The mammals arrived incognito — thanks to the companies «White Whale» and «Afalina LLC», who “forgot” to fill in the type of mammals in the export declarations.
Instead, these declarations from 2017 indicated a very general name — the mammals of the order Cetacea (cetaceans). However, the Chinese side did not keep it as a secret: Wuxi Changqiao Ocean Kingdom declared that cetaceans which came from Russia were precisely killer whales.
The reasons for secrecy of the orca capture operators couldn’t be more obvious — in 2016 and 2017 Russian officials did not issue permits for capture of killer whales.
3. The Prices
The website of the Chinese Oceanarium Linyi Polar Ocean World, for example, says that four killer whales from Russia cost more than 200 million yuan – $ 28.7 million. That would be over $7 million per killer whale.
However according to the database of customs declarations the export of killer whales from Russia to China in 2013-2017 amounted to 15 individuals. The killer whales sold on average at a price of about a million dollars per individual.
Model of Linyi Polar Ocean World
A possible explanation is that the Chinese Marine Park took into account all the associated cost of the purchase, such as transportation, though we doubt that it would multiply the cost by 7. So where is the money going ?
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'12 Monkeys' fan recap: Whom do you trust to save the world?
by Joanna Skrabala, Community Contributor @bloodypopcorn
Season 1 | Episode 10 | “Divine Move” | Aired Mar 20, 2015
Emily Hampshire promoted to series regular on 12 Monkeys
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With each new installment, 12 Monkeys dives into a whole new world of crazy. Let’s take a look back at “Divine Move” and see where and when we are with saving the world.
As we did last week, let’s break it down by year. And—BONUS—there’s another poll at the end!
While Cassie and Aaron are rekindling their affection for each other, Cole splinters his way back into their lives. The mission continues, and now they need to figure out how the virus gets released. Ah, Oliver Peters (Ramon de Ocampo), the scientist who created the strand—he’s a loose end, so it must be him.
While Aaron is frustrated at the seemingly never-ending responsibility of saving the world, Cassie and Cole forge on. They head to Peters’ lab—and find his husband dead, stuffed with flowers (the Tall Man’s doing, no doubt). Thankfully, they come across Peters’ secret journal—disguised as a Proust book—that contains the recipe for the deadly virus. Score one for the team—off to a bar!
But it’s not a fun bar; the mood is melancholic. The two discuss how everything leads back to a 1987 meeting at the White Dragon—and that is the real beginning. Cole needs Cassie to find Peters, but like Aaron, she’s less than enthused about how their work persists. Plus, Cassie is concerned for Cole’s visibly damaged health. So she drinks—a lot. Cole eventually splinters, and Cassie is left seeing the leaves on a plant change to red. Red forest, anyone?
The next day, a hungover Cassie pops some pills and makes a phone call about animal test suppliers—that leads her to monkeys and a hit on Peters’ whereabouts. Later, Aaron accuses Cassie of following Cole blindly. Can you blame her? There’s a lot on the line here—you know, the world.
That night, Cassie (armed with a gun) and Aaron (unarmed—he’s a terrible shooter, remember?) head to the shipyard to stake out a shipment of monkeys. They split up, and Cassie comes across a container with Peters. Ack, it’s too late. Peters tells Cassie he gave the virus away to save his husband—which we know (and now he knows) was all in vain. She comes close to killing Peters (and looks a little too happy in the process) but lets him go in the end.
Meanwhile, Aaron runs into that “Striking Woman”—a cohort of the Witness and Tall Man. She knows Aaron’s weakness and asks him, “What are you willing to do to keep her [Cassie] alive?” Great …
In the end of 2015, Cassie and Aaron head to that same bar from earlier and reiterate the overall theme of the past few episodes: how everyone’s mission is driven by one person and saving that one person, no matter what the risks or consequences.
Ramse is on a mission to destroy Jones. He goes to her lab and breaks into a cabinet containing Cole’s serum needed for time travel—and then sets the lab on fire. BOOM.
Later, Jones shows Cole what Ramse did—but the conversation is quick to turn back to the mission. Cole must get to November 21, 1987, to the White Dragon nightclub in Tokyo. Cole is determined but weak; he passes out.
Elsewhere, Ramse heads to a nearby camp—to Elena, to let her know what he’s done, proving his loyalty to her and Sam. And here we see a glimpse of the Daughters—a group of nomadic women who blame men for the apocalypse. That’s pretty badass, actually. Ramse peeks at their convoy and sees the mark of the 12 Monkeys.
Back at time-travel central, Cole is undergoing some sort of treatment for his health—though he’s super-eager to get back to work. The poor guy still has hangups about Ramse’s new perspective. They have a sincere, brotherly past, so it doesn’t come as a surprise when Cole says, “Getting Ramse killed cannot be the last thing I do here.”
Jones relents, and later tells Whitley that when they attempt to get the serums back, Ramse should be spared—for Cole’s sake.
After seeing that special monkey mark, Ramse approaches the Daughters and asks about the 12 Monkey symbol. And who should appear? An elderly Jennifer Goines. Her response: “Twelve was not primary.”
Per usual, Jennifer begins speaking in her own nutso language—jabber about there being no monkeys (men?) here. BUT she also recognizes Ramse. Other important jabber notes: The Witness knows who started the plague; Jennifer gives Ramse a necklace and tells him he’s a good friend—not yet—but he will be; and something happens today that changes things.
Over at Ramse’s new camp, that something happens when Whitley and soldiers charge in for the serum—and Elena ends up getting killed. It wasn’t exactly justified … so Whitley kills the executor. Whoa. Whitley’s kind of a standup guy, yeah? Either way, Ramse is still angry. He comforts Sam and leaves with the serum syringes. Off to Jones’ camp he goes …
Ramse takes out a few guards—but spares Whitley after acknowledging what he did for Elena—and heads directly to Jones. Cole wakes from his treatment and it’s now-or-never time: 1987, here we come! But Ramse gets to the machine first, with a bomb. Enter Max (who tries to talk Ramse down from his anger) but nothing is easy and everything goes bonkers. Ramse kills Max, locks himself in the room with the machine, and injects himself with the time-travel serum. He splinters. What the what?!
Because they have no way to get Ramse back (as he’s not equipped like Cole), it’s up to our dying time-travel pro to go back and stop Ramse. And this time, Cole’s ready to stop him, at any cost.
Ramse arrives in Tokyo (drops mic).
Aaron (to Cole): You’re a time traveler that doesn’t know what he’s doing.
Jones: I don’t think that God’s wrath requires my belief.
Whitley (to Jones): You’re right about something. Someone, someday, will judge us for what we’ve done.
Jones: James, we are out of time. 1987 is the endgame.
Poll: Whom do you trust to save the world (past or future)?
Based on last week’s poll, viewers appear divided between #TeamRamse and #TeamCole, with the latter slightly edging ahead. This week, we further the divide (with a twist): Whom do you trust to save the world?
Cole: He may be weak and dying, but he’s determined to find this virus and the people behind it—AND DESTROY IT ALL! This will save millions—especially Cassie.
Ramse: Following his own set of rules, Ramse is determined to save the world’s future—not the past. He’s headed back in time to stop Jones’ mission (and Cole) and let everyone just get on with their lives in 2043—especially for his son, Sam.
Jennifer: Forget the men! Crazy Jennifer knows all. Join the Daughters (can boys do that too?) and rule the world. Bonus: You get kickass fashion (see below)!
This week’s timelines included 2015, 2043, and 1987.
12 Monkeys airs Fridays at 9 EST on Syfy.
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Stopping the Clock on the Clean Power Plan
Posted on October 27, 2015 by Anjali Patel
UPDATED 9.1.2016 with additional information about amicus parties;
UPDATED 1.28.2016 with additional information about the parties;
UPDATED 12.29.2015 with additional information about the petitions and parties;
UPDATED 12.7.2015 with additional information about the petitions and parties;
UPDATED 11.4.2015 with additional motions to stay and petitions for review, and list of parties that have moved to intervene;
UPDATED 10.29.2015 to add briefing schedule on motions for stay.
On Monday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order consolidating the cases challenging the Clean Power Plan under the caption State of West Virginia, et al. v. EPA.
As the challenges to EPA’s Clean Power Plan mount, so do the requests for a stay of the rule. Parties are seeking a stay because the mere act of bringing a challenge to the EPA’s rulemaking does not stop the clock on the rule’s deadline. Rather, parties must request, and the agency or court must grant, a stay pending the court’s review.
The parties making these motions bear a heavy burden. Pursuant to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ Rules of Procedure, a party seeking a stay from the court must file a motion discussing whether it requested relief from the EPA and address the following factors: (i) the likelihood that the moving party will prevail on the merits; (ii) the prospect of irreparable injury to the moving party if relief is withheld; (iii) the possibility of harm to other parties if relief is granted; and (iv) the public interest. The bar is high, and courts rarely grant such relief.
EPA’s (and intervenors’) responses are due by November 2, 2015— unless the court decides to act sooner (unlikely) or to change the response date. Given the number of motions filed, EPA will likely file a request to extend the response date. Replies will be due 7 days after the response(s) are filed. Because this is a contentious issue (and the court previously briefed and held oral argument in Murray Energy Corp. et al. v. EPA, the cases that unsuccessfully challenged EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan) it would not be surprising if the court decides to hold oral argument before issuing an order on the motions for stay of the final rule.
On October 29, 2015, the court issued an order consolidating the motions for stay for purposes of briefing, and setting a briefing schedule. Any further motions for stay must be filed by Nov. 5, 2015; EPA has until Dec. 3, 2015 to file a consolidated response; intervenors in support of EPA have until Dec. 8, 2015 to file their response; and the parties that originally filed the motions have until Dec. 23, 2014 to file their replies.
Below are a list of the currently filed motions for stay (with information on which petitioners joined which motion), and a table of the petitions that have been filed to date.
Motions for Stay:
State Petitioners’ Motion for Stay and for Expedited Consideration of Petition for Review (Petitioners in Case No. 15-1363)
Motion of Utility and Allied Petitioners for Stay of Rule (Petitioners in Case Nos. 15-1365, 15-1370, 15-1371, 15-1372, 15-1373, 15-1374, 15-1375, 15-1376, 15-1377, 15-1378)
Coal Industry Motion for Stay (Petitioners in Case Nos. 15-1366, 15-1367, 15-1368)
Motion for Stay of EPA’s Final Rule (Petitioners in Case No. 15-1382)
Petitioner Oklahoma’s Motion for Stay of EPA’s Existing Source Performance Standards for Electric Generating Units (Petitioner in Case No. 15-1364)
Petitioner State of North Dakota’s Motion for Stay of EPA’s Final Rule (Petitioner in Case No. 15-1380)
Petitions for Review:
Party(ies) Case No.
(LEAD CASE)
The States of West Virginia, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; the Commonwealth of Kentucky; the Attorney General for the State of Michigan; the State of Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Departments of Environmental Quality of the states of Louisiana and North Carolina 15-1363
The State of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality 15-1364
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers, AFL-CIO 15-1365
Murray Energy Corporation 15-1366
National Mining Association 15-1367
American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity 15-1368
Utility Air Regulatory Group and American Public Power Association 15-1370
Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company 15-1371
CO2 Task Force of the Florida Electric Power Coordinating Group, Inc. 15-1372
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., a Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc. 15-1373
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. 15-1374
United Mine Workers of America 15-1375
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Big Rivers Electric Corporation; Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Buckeye Power, Inc.; Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative; Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Corn Belt Power Cooperative; Dairyland Power Cooperative; Deseret Generation & Transmission Cooperative; East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.; East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Georgia Transmission Corporation; Golden Spread Electrical Cooperative, Inc.; Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.; North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation; Northeast Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative; Oglethorpe Power Corporation; PowerSouth Energy Cooperative; Prairie Power, Inc.; Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Sam Rayburn G&T Electric Cooperative, Inc.; San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.; South Mississippi Electric Power Association; South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Southern Illinois Power Cooperative; Sunflower Electric Power Corporation; Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc.; Upper Missouri G. & T. Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc.; Western Farmers Electric Cooperative; and Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. 15-1376
Westar Energy, Inc. 15-1377
NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy 15-1378
National Association of Home Builders 15-1379
State of North Dakota 15-1380
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, National Association of Manufacturers, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, National Federation of Independent Business, American Chemistry Council, American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute, American Foundry Society, American Forest & Paper Association, American Iron & Steel Institute, American Wood Council, Brick Industry Association, Electricity Consumers Resource Council, Lignite Energy Council, National Lime Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, and Portland Cement Association 15-1382
Association of American Railroads 15-1383
Luminant Generation Company, LLC, Oak Grove Management Company, LLC, Big Brown Power Company, LLC, Sandow Power Company, LLC, Big Brown Lignite Company, LLC, Luminant Mining Company, LLC, and Luminant Big Brown Mining Company, LLC 15-1386
Basin Electric Power Cooperative 15-1393
Energy & Environment Legal Institute 15-1398
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 15-1409
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO 15-1410
Entergy Corporation 15-1413
LG&E and KU Energy, LLLC 15-1418
West Virginia Coal Association 15-1422
Newmont Nevada Energy Investment, LLC and Newmont USA Limited 15-1432
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities- Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas 15-1442
The North American Coal Corporation 15-1451
Indiana Utility Group 15-1459
Louisiana Public Service Commission 15-1464
Gen-On Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Indian River Power LLC, Louisiana Generating LLC, Midwest Generation LLC, NRG Chalk Point LLC, NRG Power Midwest LP, NRG Rema LLC, NRG Texas Power LLC, NRG Wholesale Generation LP, and Vienna Power LLC
Prairie State Generating Company
Minnesota Power 15-1474
Denbury Onshore, LLC
The Energy-Intensive Manufacturers Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Regulation 15-1477
Local Government Coalition for Renewable Energy 15-1483
The Competitive Enterprise Institute, the Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions, the Independence Institute, the Rio Grande Foundation, the Sutherland Institute, Klaus J. Christoph, Samuel R. Damewood, Catherine C. Dellin, Joseph W. Luquire, Lisa R. Markham, Patrick T. Peterson, and Kristi Rosenquist 15-1488
Note: On January 21, 2015 the court issued an order severing from West Virginia v. EPA, Case Nos. 15-1478 (National Alliance of Forest Owners), 15-1479 (Biogenic CO2 Coalition), 15-1485 (American Forest & Paper Association, Inc. and American Wood Council), which seek review of issues related to CO2 emissions from the biomass combustion (“biogenic emissions”). The petitions have been consolidated under the case name American Forest & Paper Association et al. v. EPA and are being held in abeyance pending EPA’s decision on the parties’ petitions for reconsideration.
Amici Curiae:
In Support of Petitioners: In Support of Respondent-EPA:
166 State and Local Business Associations
60Plus Association, Federalism in Action, Hispanic Leadership Fund, Independent Women’s Forum, National Taxpayers Union, and Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Consumers’ Research
Former State Public Utility Commissioners: Congressman Kevin Cramer, David Armstrong, Randall Bynum, Charles Davidson, Jeff Davis, Mark David Goss, Robert Hix, Terry Jarrett, Larry Landis, Jon McKinney, Carl Miller, Polly Page, Anthony Rachal III, Dr. Edward Salmon, Joan Smith, Jim Sullivan, David Wright, and Tom Wright
Joseph S. D’Aleo, Dr. Harold H. Doiron, Dr. Don J. Easterbrook, Dr. Theodore R. Eck, Dr. Gordon J. Fulks, Dr. William M. Gray, Dr. Craig D. Idso, Dr. Richard A. Keen, Dr. Anthony R. Lupo, Dr. Thomas P. Sheahen, Dr. S. Fred Singer, Dr. James P. Wallace III
Landmark Legal Foundation
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Pacific Legal Foundation, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Morning Star Packing Company, Merit Oil Company, Loggers Association of Northern California, and Norman R. “Skip” Brown
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Philip Zoebisch
Select Members of Congress
Southeastern Legal Foundation
State of Nevada and Consumers’ Research Adobe, Inc., Mars, Incorporated, IKEA North America Services LLC, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc., Apple Inc., Google Inc., and Microsoft Corp.
American Thoracic Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Medical Association, American College of Preventive Medicine, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Association for Medical Direction of Respiratory Care, and American Public Health Association
Benjamin F. Hobbs, Brendan Kirby, Kenneth J. Lutz, James D. McCalley, and Brian Parsons
Catholic Climate Covenant et al.
Citizens Utility Board, Consumers Union, and Public Citizen, Inc
David Battisti, Marshall Burke, Ken Caldiera, Noah Diffenbaugh, William E. Easterling III, Christopher Field, John Harte, Jessica Hellmann, Daniel Kirk-Davidoff, David Lobell, Pamela Matson, Katherine Mach, James C. Mcwilliams, Mario J. Molina, Michael Oppenheimer, Jonathan Overpeck, Scott R. Saleska, Noelle Eckley Selin, Drew Shindell, and Steven Wofsy
Dominion Resources, Inc.
Former State Energy and Environment Officials: Matt Baker, Janet Gail Besser, Ron Binz, Michael H. Dworkin, Jeanne Fox, Dian Grueneich, Roger Hamilton, Paul Hibbard, Karl Rábago, Barbara Roberts, Cheryl Roberto, Jim Roth, Kelly Speakes-Backman, Larry Soward, Sue Tierney, Jon Wellinghoff, and Kathy Watson
Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law
Leon G. Billings and Thomas C. Jorling, former members of Senate staff
National League of Cities; the U.S. Conference of Mayors; Ann Arbor, MI; Arlington County, VA; Aurora, IL; Baltimore, MD; Bellingham, WA; Berkeley, CA; Bloomington, IN; Boise, ID; Boston, MA; Boulder County, CO; Carmel, IN; Clarkston, GA; Coral Gables, FL; Cutler Bay, FL; Elgin, IL; Eugene, OR; Evanston, IL; Fort Collins, CO; Grand Rapids, MI; Henderson, NV; Highland Park, IL; Hoboken, NJ; Houston, TX; Jersey City, NJ; King County, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Madison, WI; Miami, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Milwaukie, OR; Minneapolis, MN; Missoula, MT; Newburgh Heights, OH; Oakland, CA; Pinecrest, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, ME; Portland, OR; Providence, RI; Reno, NV; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; Tucson, AZ; Washburn, WI; West Chester, PA; West Hollywood, CA; West Palm Beach, FL; and the Mayors of Dallas, TX and Knoxville, TN, and Orlando, FL
Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State (1997-2001); Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011); William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State (2001-2014), U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2005-2008)
Select Current Members of Congress and Select Bipartisan Former Members of Congress
Sustainable Business Associations
William D. Ruckelshaus and William K. Reilly, former EPA Administrators
Intervenors in Support of Petitioners:
Dixon Bros., Inc.
Gulf Coast Lignite Coalition
Joy Global Inc.
Nelson Bros., Inc.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Peabody Energy Corporation
Wesco International, Inc.
Intervenors in Support of Respondent-EPA:
Advanced Energy Economy
American Lung Association
Broward County, Florida
Calpine Corporation
City of Austin, d/b/a Austin Energy
City of Philadelphia
City of Seattle
City of South Miami
Clean Air Council
Clean Wisconsin
Coal River Mountain Watch
Conservation Law Foundation
Kanawha Forest Coalition
Keepers of the Mountains Foundation
Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition
National Grid Generation, LLC
Nextera Energy, Inc.
Ohio Environmental Council
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Solar Energy Industries Association
State of Connecticut
State of Maine
State of Minnesota
State of New Hampshire
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
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isolation ware1» He had nothing to give, no money,
he received ko visits. All he had was his clothing.
He started to undress and piece by piece, he threw
all his clothes to these prisoners from Poulc Condor.
This policy .if " e-education", as the Saigon
government calls it, Is aimed solely at breaking
patriotic Vietnamese; sappiiig their strength; breaking them not only physically,but especially emotionally» There are many ways to kill a man» At Fu
Quoc, an island prison, for seven years, until 1971,
prisoners were shot at with machine-guns» When the
prisoners demanded better food, jeeps with machine-
guns mounted on them were driven into the prison
and they would fire on the prisoners forcing them
further an(^ further down» And each time there were
dozens of dead and wounded» At our prison of Chi
Hoa, and elsewhere, there are other ways of killing
people: by giving them nothing to eat, by rationing
their water, by beating them,1 by torturing them,
by leaving them in tiger-cages »
In our last, months at Chi Hoa, we saw something
which was still more tragic» On the 15th of November
(1972) Colonel Nguyen Van Ve came back» He had heen
exposed in '69 and '70 as the "father of the tiger-
cages" at Poulo Condor» After the scandal of the
tiger-cages, he disappeared, only to re-appear in the
"Phoenix" campaign, which was aimed at destroying
the ranks of the National Liberation Front, by assi-
nation »
Despite the exposure of the tiger-cagea, they're
still there, and what's more, they've been rebuilt.
We saw prisoners in RG sector, in particular, in
cell 0G3, at Chi Hoa, who had come back from the
tiger-cages to be "nursed,'' There is an infirmary
at Chi Hoa prison» When they arrived at „his infirmary, they were told that there was no medicine» The
American supplies weren't being sent anymore. There
were not dollars for medicine for political prisoners but there were $U00»000 to build new tiger-
cages In catops numbers 7 and 8 at Poulo Condor» :
There is an American company in Saigon (Brown and
Root) which is building tiger-cages at the present
time—-new, improved models»
The cages are too low for the prisoners to stand
up in» Also they put three to five prisoners in
each one, so there's not enough room for them to
sleep, they have to take turns lying down wüile the
others crouch» The cages are kept in completely dark
rooms without ventilation; most of those who manage
to live through the experience are completely blind
afterwards »
Friends of ours who've lived: in the cages have
told us how they were forced in desperation to wash
themselves with their own urine, even to drink their
own urine» The food rations decrease each year» In
August, 1972, it was still a pound and a quarter of
cooked rice a day; now it's less than a pound, and
the rice is soaked in sea water and mixed with sand
to make it go further» The only thing they get with
the rice is a pinch of salt— not enough— no vegetables, no meat of courses no fislfi» They used to
get a bit of pickling brine, but now they don't
get even that.
If anyone so much as asks for an extra bowl
of rice, there is ferocious repression» Beside each
tiger-cage is a container of lime which the guards
throw onto the prisoners,and which burns their n" ".
skin»They also use grenades of nausea gas and
tear gas» Then, when they've used all this, they
beat and handcuff the prisoners, With their.wrists
behind their backs» We know people who've been
kept handcuffed like this for years because they
refused to salute the Saigon flag.
So the 15 of November, at Chi Hoa, the colonel
came back» He brought into the prison a hundred
members of the tac squad of the Saigon police,
armed with bamboo shields, helmets, bullet-proof
vests, pistols, clubs, even grenade launchers» '.
They enteracevery cell containing political prisoners » Each cell had from 60 to 100 people piled on
top of one another» They divided each ceil into
tiny groups, seperating people who had known each
other for years » During this seperation and change
of cells, a lop of prisoners disappeared completely»
They even mixed the Catholic students with
members of the National Liberation Front, so they
could be classified as communists and all the political prisoners were mixed with ordinary ones.
Then they took away the files of these prisoners,
so that no one will be able to prove that they were
political prisoners, and not ordinary criminals„
This was done for a very good reason» If there is
a cease-fire, the criminal prisoners won't be released» If the political prisoners are indistinguishable from the ordinary ones, they won't be
released either.
The Colonel also stopped family visits with
the result that families lost track of their relatives »Sometimes, they would tell people whose time
was up, that they were going to release them. So
these prisoners would say good=bye to us and follow the guards, Later prisoners would arrive at
Chi Hoa who had been transferred from other prisons , and they would tell us, "so-and-so is in the
prison we just left" while we thought he had been
An example I want to talk about- is Nguyen
Dong Ha, the younger brother of Madame Nguyen Thi
Binh. His only crime is to be her brother, Because
they couldn't find anything against him, they- o
gave him a light sentence of only three years »
When herhad served hi3 time, they told him he was
releasedi-_rid took him to the police station»
There he was faced with American interrogators
who asked him to sign letters defaming his sister's
character and to go on Saigon televison to speak
against her» When he refused, he was brought back
to Chi Hca and that was how we methhim and learned
his story» Then he was taken:, away to the camps at
Poulo Condor, and no one has heard of him since»
His wife was pregnant when she was brought into the prison, and she gave birth there» She too
was asked tc sign letters about Madame Binh, and
the police threatened to take away her baby» A few
days later, they actually did take the child away
and no one knows what became of it»
So in the last few months of our imprisonment,
we realized that the colonel was preparing for a
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This policy .if " e-education", as the Saigon government calls it, Is aimed solely at breaking patriotic Vietnamese; sappiiig their strength; breaking them not only physically,but especially emotionally» There are many ways to kill a man» At Fu Quoc, an island prison, for seven years, until 1971, prisoners were shot at with machine-guns» When the prisoners demanded better food, jeeps with machine- guns mounted on them were driven into the prison and they would fire on the prisoners forcing them further an(^ further down» And each time there were dozens of dead and wounded» At our prison of Chi Hoa, and elsewhere, there are other ways of killing people: by giving them nothing to eat, by rationing their water, by beating them,1 by torturing them, by leaving them in tiger-cages » In our last, months at Chi Hoa, we saw something which was still more tragic» On the 15th of November (1972) Colonel Nguyen Van Ve came back» He had heen exposed in '69 and '70 as the "father of the tiger- cages" at Poulo Condor» After the scandal of the tiger-cages, he disappeared, only to re-appear in the "Phoenix" campaign, which was aimed at destroying the ranks of the National Liberation Front, by assi- nation » Despite the exposure of the tiger-cagea, they're still there, and what's more, they've been rebuilt. We saw prisoners in RG sector, in particular, in cell 0G3, at Chi Hoa, who had come back from the tiger-cages to be "nursed,'' There is an infirmary at Chi Hoa prison» When they arrived at „his infirmary, they were told that there was no medicine» The American supplies weren't being sent anymore. There were not dollars for medicine for political prisoners but there were $U00»000 to build new tiger- cages In catops numbers 7 and 8 at Poulo Condor» : There is an American company in Saigon (Brown and Root) which is building tiger-cages at the present time—-new, improved models» The cages are too low for the prisoners to stand up in» Also they put three to five prisoners in each one, so there's not enough room for them to sleep, they have to take turns lying down wüile the others crouch» The cages are kept in completely dark rooms without ventilation; most of those who manage to live through the experience are completely blind afterwards » Friends of ours who've lived: in the cages have told us how they were forced in desperation to wash themselves with their own urine, even to drink their own urine» The food rations decrease each year» In August, 1972, it was still a pound and a quarter of cooked rice a day; now it's less than a pound, and the rice is soaked in sea water and mixed with sand to make it go further» The only thing they get with the rice is a pinch of salt— not enough— no vegetables, no meat of courses no fislfi» They used to get a bit of pickling brine, but now they don't get even that. If anyone so much as asks for an extra bowl of rice, there is ferocious repression» Beside each tiger-cage is a container of lime which the guards throw onto the prisoners,and which burns their n" ". skin»They also use grenades of nausea gas and tear gas» Then, when they've used all this, they beat and handcuff the prisoners, With their.wrists behind their backs» We know people who've been kept handcuffed like this for years because they refused to salute the Saigon flag. So the 15 of November, at Chi Hoa, the colonel came back» He brought into the prison a hundred members of the tac squad of the Saigon police, armed with bamboo shields, helmets, bullet-proof vests, pistols, clubs, even grenade launchers» '. They enteracevery cell containing political prisoners » Each cell had from 60 to 100 people piled on top of one another» They divided each ceil into tiny groups, seperating people who had known each other for years » During this seperation and change of cells, a lop of prisoners disappeared completely» They even mixed the Catholic students with members of the National Liberation Front, so they could be classified as communists and all the political prisoners were mixed with ordinary ones. Then they took away the files of these prisoners, so that no one will be able to prove that they were political prisoners, and not ordinary criminals„ This was done for a very good reason» If there is a cease-fire, the criminal prisoners won't be released» If the political prisoners are indistinguishable from the ordinary ones, they won't be released either. The Colonel also stopped family visits with the result that families lost track of their relatives »Sometimes, they would tell people whose time was up, that they were going to release them. So these prisoners would say good=bye to us and follow the guards, Later prisoners would arrive at Chi Hoa who had been transferred from other prisons , and they would tell us, "so-and-so is in the prison we just left" while we thought he had been released» An example I want to talk about- is Nguyen Dong Ha, the younger brother of Madame Nguyen Thi Binh. His only crime is to be her brother, Because they couldn't find anything against him, they- o gave him a light sentence of only three years » When herhad served hi3 time, they told him he was releasedi-_rid took him to the police station» There he was faced with American interrogators who asked him to sign letters defaming his sister's character and to go on Saigon televison to speak against her» When he refused, he was brought back to Chi Hca and that was how we methhim and learned his story» Then he was taken:, away to the camps at Poulo Condor, and no one has heard of him since» His wife was pregnant when she was brought into the prison, and she gave birth there» She too was asked tc sign letters about Madame Binh, and the police threatened to take away her baby» A few days later, they actually did take the child away and no one knows what became of it» So in the last few months of our imprisonment, we realized that the colonel was preparing for a Feb » 1ÖY 197^3 Page 2 LIBERATION News Service ;#5oo; more
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Tag Archives: Russell Crowe
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Jun 8, 2017 0
Parenting Tips: Should You Circumcise Your Baby?
Alicia SIlverstone poses on the red carpet with son Bear Blu Jarecki. Photo: Instagram
By Noelle Downey
There’s no doubt about it — parenting can be a minefield. There are so many decisions to make and questions that don’t seem to have a clear right answer. While every good parent does everything they can to make sure that their child is safe, happy, and healthy, sometimes even the experts have conflicting parenting tips on the best ways to accomplish that goal. One of the most hot-button topics when it comes to parenting advice is circumcision. While some experts argue that circumcision has health benefits like decreased risk of urinary tract infections, penile cancer or STI’s, others contend that the reduction of the risk is actually so small that it doesn’t warrant a corrective procedure, especially for infants who have no say in what some consider to be an invasive surgery. Differing cultural and religious views also tend to influence parents when it comes to whether or not they choose to have their children circumcised. Although circumcision is a medical procedure many take for granted, even some celebrity parents argue against it. Cupid is here with a list of the top five most vocal celebrity protestors of circumcision.
Whether or not you believe circumcision is right for your children, there are plenty of famous parents who say their top parenting tip for their celebrity babies is to avoid the cut altogether!
…Curious to know which one of your favorite celebs doesn’t believe in circumcision? Click here for more!
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Russell Crowe, Danielle Spencer Reunite For Dinner With Kids
Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe. Photo: /FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
The Australian couple who are rumored to have split last fall spent the evening with their sons and friends at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills Thursday, June 27. “Russell and Danielle were sitting next to each other and seemed to get along well – but were never affectionate,” an eyewitness told UsMagazine.com. Later in the evening, after the children left the table, the pair continued to hold a discussion with another couple with Crowe “smoking a cigarette and talking very animately, [seemingly] about politics.”
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Sources Say Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer Have Split
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By Nic Baird
Oscar winner Russell Crowe and musician Danielle Spencer have split after an eight year marriage, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The relationship blossomed after the two were cast as lovers in the 1990 movie The Crossing. The New Zealand-born actor married Spencer in her native Australia April 7, 2003. Spencer is currently in Sydney with their two children, while Crowe is on a N.Y.C. stage with Alan Doyle, Sting, and upcoming Les Misérables co-star Emma Watson. Crowe’s rep did not respond to People‘s request for comment, Sunday.
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Celebrity Breakups: Who Burned Who?
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By Tanni Deb
Celebrities might seem like they have it all – a successful career, beautiful looks and a significant other who everyone runs after. Though their lives may appear perfect, don’t be fooled by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s shine. We all know that some romances don’t last, and the following pairs are no exception. Here are five celebrities who were bitten by the cheating bug – and then burned by their former flame:
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Russell Crowe’s Wife Calls Him ‘Volatile’
Russell Crowe has a reputation for being brash, egotistical and even violent. And now for the first time, his wife even admits he can be “volatile,” according to DigitalSpy. Danielle Spencer, an Australian musician and mother to Charlie and Tennyson, said the media have turned her husband into a “caricature.” Spencer said, “He’s quite a volatile person, sure, but he also has a very warm and soft and funny side to him, too. He’s multi-faceted, as most people are, but the media doesn’t allow for shades of grey.”
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China > China & World
US urged to respect China's interests
2012-07-12 23:35:10 GMT2012-07-13 07:35:10(Beijing Time) China Daily
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi shakes hands with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before their talks in Phnom Penh on Thursday. [Photo by Agencies]
US urged to repect China's interests in the Asia-Pacific
China hopes the United States will respect the interests and concerns of China and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Thursday.
Yang made the remarks as he met US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Cambodia.
The region is where the interests of China and the US are the most intertwined and where the two countries most frequently interact, said Yang, who met Clinton on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Phnom Penh.
China and the US should establish a pattern of interaction in the Asia-Pacific that features win-win cooperation, Yang said.
Yang was also quoted by Reuters as saying that Beijing was ready to work with Washington "to expand our common ground, respect each other, properly handle differences on sensitive issues and push forward" relations.
Clinton said that the US is committed to developing a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship with China, adding that the US-China relationship is very important.
Ahead of the meeting with Yang, Clinton told reporters that the two countries "not only can, but will, work together in Asia".
The US has no territorial claims in the region and will not "take sides in disputes about territorial or maritime boundaries", Clinton told the foreign ministers gathered in Cambodia's capital. She said the US has "an interest in freedom of navigation, the maintenance of peace and stability, respect for international law and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea".
But experts said China has repeatedly claimed that all countries enjoy full freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. "China never damages such freedom in the South China Sea, which a large number of vessels cross every day," said Fan Jishe, a US-studies expert at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Fan added that the issue is an excuse used "by some countries to be hostile to China".
Clinton's tone, which expressed a willingness to cooperate, is in line with Washington's neutral stance over the maritime disputes between China and some of its Southeast Asian allies, said Shen Yamei, a researcher on American studies with the China Institute of International Studies.
"The US doesn't want its ties and cooperation with China to be affected by the Philippines' competing claim with China over the South China Sea," said Shen, adding that the US was unhappy with its allies lobbying it and misrepresenting the US on the issue.
Clinton arrived in Cambodia on Wednesday from Laos, where she was the first top US diplomat to visit in nearly 60 years. Her extensive tour of Asia also covers stops such as in Mongolia and Vietnam.
The Christian Science Monitor said on Tuesday that Clinton's ongoing visit in Asia contrasts sharply with the message she carried to Southeast Asia when she last visited in 2010. Her trip then was portrayed less as a business and trade mission and more as an opportunity to put China on notice that the United States will serve as a counterbalance in the South China Sea.
Her remarks this time are less sharp to avoid tension, which is in the interest of both sides, Fan said.
Meanwhile, most Southeast Asia countries without maritime disputes with China are eager to cool down tensions in the region and have a mutually beneficial cooperation with China, he added.
Southeast Asian countries were divided on Wednesday over how to deal with recent disputes with Beijing as the Philippines is leading a push for a united ASEAN to propose to China a code of conduct for the South China Sea, AFP reported.
Thailand will not allow disputes in the South China Sea to obstruct cooperation between ASEAN and China, Thailand's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, according to the Bangkok-based newspaper The Nation.
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DIHS History
Honoring Our Living History:
Live Oak Campaign
Barfield Park Pavilion Trees
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Codner’s Ferry Park Trees
Daniel Island Park Trees
Daniel’s Landing Trees
Etiwan Park Trees
Fallen Oak Park Trees
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Privately-Owned Trees
River Landing Drive Median Trees
Seven Farms Drive Median Trees
Smythe Park Neighborhood Trees
Smythe Lake Park Trees
Island Historical Markers
Alston Cemetery
Bellinger Island
Codner Plantation
Fairbanks Plantation
Grove Cemetery
The Ittiwan Oak
Mitchell Pier
Pritchard Shipyard
Robert Daniell
Raven’s Creek
Simmons Cemetery
Smythe Park Live Oaks
“Live Oak Lights: Illuminating Our Heritage – Gullah Celebration!”
History Under the Stars: Family Movie Night & Campout!
“An Evening with Jonathan Green”
Robert Daniell: Daniel Island’s Namesake
Daniel Island’s Revolutionary War Ties
The Guggenheim Era
Daniel Island and WWII
Fairbank Plantation
Archaeology in the I-526 Corridor on Daniel Island
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Daniel Island Cemeteries
The beautiful Ittiwan Oak is located in Great Oak Park in Daniel Island Park. In 2015, this majestic oak was named the South Carolina Heritage Tree! Click on the link below to read more about this honor and its significance to our community.
http://www.thedanielislandnews.com/news/ittiwan-oak-daniel-island-park-named-sc-2015-heritage-tree
The following article was written by DIHS Board Member and Co-Founder Michael Dahlman and published in the Daniel Island News on November 9, 2011.
Native American Indians have lived on Daniel Island for at least 4,000 years. Archeologists from Brockington and Associates, a cultural resource consulting company who has been working on the Island for the past 17 years, have recovered Native American clay pottery pieces from dozens of sites they have investigated. Many of these artifacts date to a period called the Ceramic Late Archaic Era, which covers the timeframe of 2500 to 1000 BC. Native Americans did not live along the coast year round until the 16th century, and most of the sites identified are consistent with limited occupation. In the fall and throughout the winter, the tribes moved inland, returning to the coast in the spring. The sites are close to the rivers that surround Daniel Island, or along creeks and marsh that would allow access by small canoe.
The first written record of the Etiwan occurs in the reports of Spanish Captain Francisco Fernandes de Ecija who sailed from St. Augustine Florida and entered Cayagua (pronounced Kiawah) or today’s Charleston Harbor in August 1605 and again in August 1609. Both reports make careful note of the names of the tribes in the area which included the Cayagua, Xoye (Sewee), Sati (Santee) Oriesta (Edisto), Ostano (Stono) and the Ypaguano (Etiwan). While at anchor in 1609, an Etiwan Indian who had claimed to have visited the English settlement in Virginia and seen “many people, one fort” was taken prisoner and interrogated at length. The earliest English reports referred to the occupants of present day Daniel Island as Ituan (1670), Ittiwan (1671) Etttowan (1672) and described them as living on the island at the junction of the Wando and Ittiwan (the present day Cooper) Rivers, and north along the Ittiwan River.
In 2002, a major Native American site was discovered on the west bank of Ralston Creek. Extensive archeological work by Brockington and Associates in 2003 determined this to be the location of significant seventeenth century Indian activity, including, hearth sites, trash pits, four dwellings and one burial site. Presumably, these features reflect the Etiwan Indian occupation of Daniel Island. Artifacts were recovered from the Ceramic Late Archaic Era up to and including evidence of occupation through 1670. Investigative work continues on the material recovered from this site that is proving to be one of the best preserved and most carefully investigated Native American sites on the southeast coast.
The first named reference to Daniel Island occurred in a 1676 grant to William Jones where it was called Ittiwan Island. This name was used consistently for the next 30 years, although at times it was known as Thomas Island in deed abstracts due to confusion with ownership on the adjacent Thomas Island. Starting in 1706, the use of Daniell’s Island became standard and referred to Lieutenant Governor Robert Daniell, who owned most of the island in the early 1700’s. Over time, this was shortened to today’s Daniel Island.
The Etiwan Indians were steadfast supporters of the newly arrived English settlers. They were counted amoung the tribes that pledged support to defend them against the Spanish and their Indian allies, who landed on Kiawah Island near the mouth of the Stono River in August of 1670, just months after the English landing at Albemarle Point. The Sewee and Etiwan were also mentioned frequently as early traders of deerskin and providers of maize, fish and venison during the critical first few years of the colony. The Etiwan were also among the 100 or so free Indians that fought with the English in the 1715 Yemassee War.
In 1675, the Etiwan, Sampa, Sewee and Wando tribes approached Maurice Mathews and asked to be relocated to a “town in some convenient place not injuring the English settlements.” Mathews, at the direction of the Grand Council, established an area for the Native Americans who lived in the vicinity of the harbor. Land on both sides of the Wando, more than three miles north of the mouth of the Wando “… was allowed for our Neighbor Indians, for we thought it not Justice though with our own consent and with a valuable consideration paid them too, to remove them from their old habitations without providing for and securing to them a place where they might plant and live comfortably, or that any of their former conveniences of life should be taken from them in the vicinity of present day Goose Creek.” (Mathews, A Contemporary View of Carolina in 1680, spelling variations corrected from original source).
The Wando and Sewee settled to the south of the Wando, the Sampa and Etiwan to the north. The Etiwan also established a large presence in areas near present day Goose Creek.
A great deal is known about the Etiwan Indian tribe after their relocation to Goose Creek. Francis Le Jau, the first Rector of the Church of England of the Parish of St James Goose Creek wrote a series of letters which span a period from 1706 through May 1717. A census taken in 1715 found one village with a total population of 240 Etiwan.
After this time, the historical record of the Etiwan tribe becomes scarce. References after 1730 are mostly in relation to Acts that were passed to control the very lucrative trade with Indian tribes throughout the colony. Several tribes, referred to as “settlement Indians” were exempt form these laws and could trade freely with the English. By 1750, the Etiwan were subject to hostile Indian raiding parties from the North who sought to capture them and trade them as slaves to the Spanish. Governor Glen makes the last historical mention of them as a tribal nation in 1751, as he proclaimed the “Etavans (sic) as a tribe in alliance with the English Government.”
Today, in the Carnes Crossroads area just north of Goose Creek, descendants of the Etiwan, Edisto, Sewee, Santee, and other coastal tribes have lived for hundreds of years in relative obscurity. Before desegregation, five schools served the children of Varner Town Community from the 1880s until 1963. Greater recognition occurred in 2007 with the establishment of an historical marker at near Carnes Crossroads. Today, the Varner Town Indian Community Economic, Health and Cultural Development Council is continuing to advance the awareness of Native Americans and look after their economic and social needs.
Our Mission: To preserve and promote Daniel Island's rich and unique history for the benefit of the community, by sharing the Island's "story" with both visitors and residents.
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Where was Gregg Rolie?
by Gaffguitars » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:58 am
Where was Gregg Rolie? I mean come on. How do you miss this? Even Steve Perry showed up, even though he chickened out on singing at the HOB. Hey Gregg WTF? Herbie Herbert too. I mean he put this band together for crissakes. Good to see George Tickner after all these years. He wrote some cool shit for the first album. What is it going to take to hear Gregg sing Just The Same Way again? Sorry just a tad disappointed.
Gaffguitars
Ol' 78
Re: Where was Gregg Rolie?
by jrnyman28 » Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:23 am
Gaffguitars wrote: Where was Gregg Rolie? I mean come on. How do you miss this? Even Steve Perry showed up, even though he chickened out on singing at the HOB. Hey Gregg WTF? Herbie Herbert too. I mean he put this band together for crissakes. Good to see George Tickner after all these years. He wrote some cool shit for the first album. What is it going to take to hear Gregg sing Just The Same Way again? Sorry just a tad disappointed.
Gregg had scheduling conflicts.
by Gaffguitars » Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:09 pm
jrnyman28 wrote: Gregg had scheduling conflicts.
Scheduling conflicts? I don't buy it. What did he have scheduled? It's not like this wasn't announced in advanced. According to his website his band played in Las Vegas last week, not too far away, and the next gig is in Tampa on the 29th. This thing was scheduled for months. There's got to be another reason. He doesn't even mention this on his website.
by jrnyman28 » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:20 pm
He did know about it. He has mentioned that there was some confusion early on. His announcement was that he had scheduling conflicts. Just because it was not a public gig does not mean that nothing was going on.
by Gaffguitars » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:47 pm
jrnyman28 wrote: He did know about it. He has mentioned that there was some confusion early on. His announcement was that he had scheduling conflicts. Just because it was not a public gig does not mean that nothing was going on.
I understand. I just think it sounds like a lame generic excuse. Kind of like someone leaving a band over "creative differences".
by Journeynut » Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:28 pm
He deserved to be there. He was missed.
Anyway, what was I saying.........
Journeynut
by Guest » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:36 am
Sure he said "schedule conflict" but maybe it was a private, personal matter that, frankly, is none of our business.
I don't think any less of him.
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Watermelons, toothpaste, and conservative newspapers.
I am going to be honest with you. I am quite sure that most black folks are not as worked up as say some liberals over the Boston Herald and their watermelon joke directed at the president of these divided states of America.
Most of us black folks understand that quite a few folks here in America share the sentiments of the cartoonist, but just do a better job of keeping their racist jokes and attitudes among themselves or while trolling on the internet.
Throw in the fact that it's a conservative newspaper and it's pretty much a given that they are going to be insensitive when it comes to these types of matters.
Still, what I really found amusing about this entire episode was the actions of the person who drew the cartoon and his employer in the aftermath of it.
"Boston Herald cartoonist Jerry Holbert apologized Wednesday morning for what he described as a “naive” reference that many took as a racist jab at President Obama.
The cartoon, which ran in Wednesday’s papers, was a take on the recent revelations that an intruder got farther into the White House than originally thought.
It shows Obama, surprised, brushing his teeth as a strange man sits in the bathtub behind him and asks whether the president has “tried the new watermelon flavored toothpaste.”
Many on the Web saw the watermelon reference as racist in regard to an African-American president, and Wednesday morning a contrite Holbert took to Boston Herald Radio to explain himself.
“I had no intention at all of offending anybody. I thought this was a very lighthearted cartoon,” Holbert said, describing how he selected the flavor because he likes watermelon-flavored things, including candy. “Naive, stupid, those kinds of things I understand. But racist I’m definitely not.”
Holbert also addressed the fact that a syndicate had asked him to change the flavor to raspberry (he agreed to do it), citing a racial concern.
He said he disagreed with that assessment, but should have called into the Herald to change the cartoon there as well.
“It was stupid on my part, but, you know, racism is sort of innately stupid, and I will not participate in that,” he said.
“His cartoon satirizing the US Secret Service breach at the White House has offended some people and to them we apologize,” the statement said. “His choice of imagery was absolutely not meant to be hurtful.”
Huh? Did he really say that he really likes "watermelon- flavored things" and that he was too naïve to understand the negative racial connotations that this word invokes? OK then. Now I am really offended, because not only does this guy think that all black people like watermelon (which I, for one, do not. Now fried chicken on the other hand....) but he also thinks that we are all stupid as well.
But hey, he is not alone. When you work for like-minded people it will all work out for you in the end.
So anyway, here comes the obligatory (non- apology) apology from his employer:
"His cartoon satirizing the U.S. Secret Service breach at the White House has offended some people and to them we apologize. His choice of imagery was absolutely not meant to be hurtful. We stand by Jerry, who is a veteran cartoonist with the utmost integrity."
Of course you do. We did not expect you to do anything else.
*Pic from CNN.com
Labels: Boston Herald, Jerry Holbert, US Secret Service., watermelon flavored toothpaste
Blacks like chicken and watermelon, have big lips, nappy hair . Do you deny any of that?
You is what you is, forbidding people to notice doesn't change anything. It just makes us think you are hysterically hyper- sensitive and delusional.
Dang. Maybe I need to read here more often, because if Anon@8:14 PM was offering up some snark, I missed that parody boat.
As for the cartoon under discussion, there are two versions. One has the intruder in the tub mentioning raspberry toothpaste. All of which pretty much shows the 'cartoonist' knew what was appropriate and what sludge would fly in a conservative rag.
Very true, Mr Field, this cartoon wasn't the worst we've seen and yes, maybe we need to keep our powder dry for the truly offensive. But then again, why let any of the BS fly, when we have time in a slow news/killing day to address racism at all levels?
Brother Field, you are too sensitive. This is White America and Whites will always see us as whipping slaves who live only by THEIR evil graces. God's grace is only for them.
We really need to stop giving a damn what these wretched assholes say. They WILL say it and then apologize. Isn't that the way of post-racial White America?
Whites have learned to "apologize", feign ignorance, but continue to hurl racist remarks at Blacks. THAT WON'T EVER CHANGE. They haven't the slightest idea of what it feels like to be Black in racist America. Furthermore, they don't give a damn because it doesn't affect them one bit.
So, Blacks need to not give a damn what racist Whites say. Their words don't mean anything...NOTHING. Please take this to heart.
We are still in the Jim Crow days where the character of Whites are the same: Evil and Ugly.
Brother Field, you are too sensitive. This is White America and Whites will always see us as whipping slaves who live only by THEIR evil graces.
Do you know any bruthas who don't like chicken or watermelon?
Any?
"Blacks like chicken and watermelon, have big lips, nappy hair . Do you deny any of that?"
Whites like chicken and watermelon, have no lips, and stringy scraggly hair.
You are who you are. It is clear that you are the chosen people. Otherwise, you would not be in power. Thank you for allowing a bm to be President. He did the best he could.
With few exceptions, Blacks like watermelon and chicken much like some Whites like pasta and pizza.
For centuries, watermelon and chicken has been economically feasible.
Still, you must know that Obama is not quite Black.
Yes I do. Mr Field is one of them.
Do you know any Whites who don't?
You got some delusional posters right here who don't believe any of the criticism or negativity directed at the prez is racial in nature. they do think we're stupid.
Mr Field, have you heard from StillaPanther2 lately? I was wondering because several of your posts like this one carries the stench of the Jim Crow days. The only difference is Whites are more prone to voice their insults in public through professional mediums.
Immoral and unethical professionalism is the zeitgeist of our times in America. Just think, this is the nation that supposedly is a world power. It reminds me of the Roman Empire. Some say the Roman Empire was not a good empire with good people.
BTW, Larry Elder is still around? I saw him on a milk carton.
"Fried Chicken is the caviar of the masses". Grafito on the Berlin Wall circa 1977 across the park from a KFC.
Oh PilotX. You are so paranoid. You are stupid though...that part you got right.
WC, where have you been? Were you on the Govenors's committee for the elimination of plastic bags in CA? Oh, I forgot. The new law will also eliminate thousands of jobs in CA. But what the hell, what's a few thousand more homeless folks in the golden state?
It does affect them, when you push into their neighborhoods, their schools, their communities, against their will and desires to associate with people of their choosing, just like blacks like to associate with people "who look like them" when it suits them.
And then you're surprised when there's "friction".
There are lots of voluntarily diverse neighborhoods, but if people don't want to have diversity forced on them, it shouldn't be forced.
So, why don't you stay as far away as possible from those "evil and ugly" whites?
But you won't. You like grifting and "getting something over" and to be successful at that you need to find a nice white host community to feed from.
Riiight.
But Erik "My People" HoldHerr stating white Americans are "cowards" for not capitulating to his demands for complete race obeyance is not insensitive.
The First Tranny screeching constantly about (white) people needing to "give up their piece of the pie" while on another occasion in an attempt to impress exclaiming that a $600 tax rebate won't even buy you a "nice pair of earrings" isn't insensitive.
Zero talking about his white grandmother as being a "typical white person" was soooo sensitive.
And Tampon Earring Queen of MSNBC with her verbal white priviliege spewing nonsense is always the height of sanity and sensitivity.
Next month, this cartoonist will be shocked, shocked to find out that it is offensive to show Obama as a tap dancing monkey in an orange prison jumpsuit.
He will also be surprised to learn that Asians don't like jokes that suggest they can't drive because their eyes are too small, or that Arabs don't like being portrayed as bombs with legs.
There's so much he doesn't know! He's just such an innocent guy, and it's really only those awful racists who know about this stuff, so he wouldn't be aware of any of that.
Well, yeah.
And I bet you anons are geniuses. Can't even think of a clever name. Ha!
Yes, I am still able to move about. Can't find no tennis partners from the early post- civil rights days. Tennis was a status symbol for the newly educated Blacks. My peers, going to H(W)SU, emulated the white culture, so I, as a grown man after the war,(19710) was surprised how I liked the sport.
After all we had Arthur Ashe from Richmond, Va. as a player that was able to show that yes Blacks could play tennis. I think now there is a second French Black player. I doubt if ever again an AA play tennis at the levels of today. I hope I am wrong.
I am commenting today about the Federal government found no evidence to charge George Zimmerman with a civil rights crime. I look at NCIS, Criminal Minds and others and I must say that the government must send out the JV league to not exonerate or charge.
just like the many, many cases of MY PAST that I was awaiting some justice. Only thing I know was one set of white men was not going to tarnish another group of white men in behest of justice or Black people's pain. I still carry much pain because a few of the men killed unarmed and handcuffed were friends of mine.
So once again I UNDERSTAND why it would be tragic for the police to be charged. it would break the order of long standing norms in America society. The police has ALWAYS been the enforcer for the white race. And I don't see this changing. Albeit it seem that whites with no social power can be also placed in AA status.
Seeing that I was kindly invited, I will comment after I read ALL the daily posting. The GZ thing brought back the same feeling of the pas. The local police has ALWAYS used the FEDS as our(AAs) pacifier. We were released into the sordid and dirty hands of the Fed Gov about 165 years ago and still, some display a child-like relationship to a Government that solely exist for itself.
Anon@8:33, the troll who posted above u is an angry loser who blames blacks for all the problems in its life.
The cartoonist was trying to appeal to people like him/her.
StillaPanther2, "I am commenting today about the Federal government found no evidence to charge George Zimmerman with a civil rights crime. I look at NCIS, Criminal Minds and others and I must say that the government must send out the JV league to not exonerate or charge.
just like the many, many cases of MY PAST that I was awaiting some justice. Only thing I know was one set of white men was not going to tarnish another group of white men in behest of justice or Black people's pain. I still carry much pain because a few of the men killed unarmed and handcuffed were friends of mine."
I have the same feelings from the past. Those Jim Crow days left an indelible imprint. I had high hopes when the Civil Rights Act was passed. They have been dashed today.
The national psyche of America still remains unchanged. If anything, racism against Blacks has grown to unbearable proportions that it's hard to keep the feelings of the abuse of white injustice down.
We are still powerless, despite Obama as President and Eric Holder as Attorney General. Holder is no Thurgood Marshall or Johnny Cochran, and I wonder why he is leaving at a prime time while the Ferguson murder and abuse still rages on.
OH! The horror! I'm glad the racial grievance industry was quick to act before more blacks were victimized by the cartoon!
Why is the conservative media insensitive to the rules of racist cartoons?
The rules are so simply-
Only if the cartoonist is liberal and is employed by the liberal media-can he/she draw a racist cartoon.
Racist cartoons are only kool if they are mocking black/hispanic/asian Republicans.
Most black folks understand this.
Most white liberals understand this.
It's pretty much a given the conservative media will never follow the left's double racial standards.
So keep hustling field.....
Brother Farrakhan is preaching the truth for all to see and hear!
Another method is disease infection through bio-weapons such as Ebola and AIDS, which are race targeting weapons. There is a weapon that can be put in a room where there are Black and White people, and it will kill only the Black and spare the White, because it is a genotype weapon that is designed for your genes, for your race, for your kind.
http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/Minister_Louis_Farrakhan_9/article_101804.shtml
So YT created AIDS and EBOLA to kill off teh blacks?
Field, WHY THE F**K ARE YOU ACTING LIKE A NANCY WITH HER PANTIES IN A BUNCH OVER A CARTOON WHEN WHITEY DONE AT HIS/HER EVIL DEVIL BEST?
I thought it odd that a brutha would be the first to bring Ebola in this country. And he would come into contact with black students who attend majority black schools.
Y'all know this brutha went to the hospital? They gave him aspirin and sent him home.
Yeah, YT knows what he/she is doing.
Keep field talking about cartoons and Fox News.
Avoid the AIDS missteps.
What do you want to bet the next people in America to get the Ebola will be black?
Keep talking about watermelon favored toothpaste field......
ugh. did not see this yesterday when searching for a few "comic" strips to post re Secret Service debacle. I seriously doubt the cartoonist is THAT naive. It reminds me of my dad when he'd make a racial slur and I'd call him on it and he'd say something like,
"Well, that's what we grew up calling them" or "Don't I have a right to my opinion?" or "I don't see anything racist here!"
blames blacks for all the problems in it's life.
You do know you run a blog where every single thing you have created, every single thing Black culture is, every step, stumble and weakness of blacks - you blame on imagined white people - dontcha? I don't blame you for anything other than crime and violence and property devaluations.
@KC-
peep who owns the patent for the ebola virus...
take a look at property rights and the plans on tap for that...
then re-visit the police state situation that is not only affecting Blessed Blacks.
might want to look @ the alphabet soup agencies a little closer, too. see what they are up to...
then know this:
ALL got some comin'. it is NOT about COLOR.
which is why it is best to be runnin' with Most High. under His protective cover:)
i AM a Grateful witness of His Goodness + Mercy for His!
8:00 am comment cracked me up, how ever it was meant...
hit 'em up!
How about an apology for promoting a stereotype? I know what you mean, Field: apologizing to "any people we offended," etc etc is apologizing not for the REASON they were offended but for their being upset. Drives me up the wall.
Liberals do it too. Amnesty International once asked me to send money on behalf of someone suffering at the hands of the "South Korean dictator" and since my wife is Korean I knew the case wasn't the way they represented it. I told them so. They wrote back with a "we are sorry you were offended." Smug, self-righteous SOBs.
Cracks in the demcorat foundation are starting...
Some Democratic candidates could find opposition from within their own party from a new coalition of local African-American politicians.
Members of the Fannie Lou Hamer Coalition say they have been disrespected by their own party.
“We’re not against the Democratic party,” he says. “We’re against anyone who does things that are not in the best interest of our community.”
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2014/09/17/african-american-politicians-form-fannie-lou-hamer-coalition-cite-disrespect-from-democratic-party/
Some blacks are starting to see the disrespect from their democrat leaders.
Others are still chained to the party.
Field, I love you and how you chase the big R. You're always on the case. Please don't grow tired. We need you.
TBS, that Holbert is a lying POS. He meant it as racist and anything he says to the contrary is a lie.
Flashback thursday...
Robert Gibbs, a spokesman for Senator Barack Obama, Democrat of Illinois, said the vote and President Bush's comment reflected "some agreement that the United States is behind in getting prepared for avian flu and that the time to try to make that gap up is now."
More than 30 Democratic senators, including Mr. Obama, sent Mr. Bush a letter today asking him to release the administration's final plan for dealing with a pandemic influenza. The group expressed its "grave concern that the nation is dangerously unprepared."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/politics/04cnd-prexy.html?_r=0
Obama wanted to know what plans bush had.
Is obama going to release his plans?
Paralyzed Michigan infant tests positive for enterovirus
http://www.clickondetroit.com/lifestyle/health/paralyzed-michigan-infant-tests-positive-for-enterovirus/28354566
The expectations for democrat presidents is so much lower than republican presidents.
Anon 6:37... perhaps the powers to be has created a best storyline for the outcome of the Ferguson case. Even if Brother Holder was leaving, keep that silent-- especially since there is no replacement. Makes me know this was not a planned resignation; more like a keep your 'damn' mouth shut. Again the status quo MUST BE UPHELD. And no, I don't blame them holding these antiquated ideas. They see the news daily. Even though that reflection is a small amount of my people.
Field ... You are focused on watermelon toothpaste and O bomber can't even correctly FIRE and Re hire a suitable Secret Service replacement.... His replacement was in charge when an earlier breach was discovered.....
I would assume the latter would be of more importance than watermelon toothpaste and some quirky artists depiction of the POTUS.....
Not to mention the mission creep in Syria..
What are we bombing 11 countries now? Insane....
Stats are available, the liberal media runs away scared....
The FBI stats on the number of people murdered in mass shootings from 2000-2013.
486 killed in 160 incidents.
http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2014/september/fbi-releases-study-on-active-shooter-incidents/pdfs/a-study-of-active-shooter-incidents-in-the-u.s.-between-2000-and-2013
The FBI stats on the number of people murdered by fire 2006-2010
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/tables/10shrtbl08.xls
The CDC on people killed on bicycles.
In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed
http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Bicycle/
More people killed on bicycles in one years than total mass shootings in 13 years.
What does the liberal media and FN focus on?
Political agenda before saving lives.
Calling him a pot smoker?
President Choom Gang?
#ISIS executioner now in Syria known in France as pot-smoking clubber & non-practicing Muslim http://goo.gl/xO4FCt #thinkagainturnaway
https://twitter.com/ThinkAgain_DOS/status/517694152759599106
Bush would have mentioned rapes and murders.
The obama administration mentions pot smoking.
For those that don't know, "Think Again DOS" the US State Department.
Not some rush or hannity parody site.
Field ... You are focused on watermelon toothpaste and O bomber can't even correctly FIRE and Re hire a suitable Secret Service replacement
Field Negro has strange priorities.
Until you realize it's about protecting democrats.
Then his priorities make sense.
George Zimmerman not expected to face civil rights charges in Trayvon Martin death
The Justice Department is not expected to bring civil rights charges against George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin, according to three law enforcement officials, despite allegations that the killing was racially motivated.
The federal investigation of Zimmerman was opened two years ago by the department’s civil rights division, but officials said there is insufficient evidence to bring federal charges. The investigation technically remains open, but it is all but certain the department will close it.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/george-zimmerman-not-expected-to-face-civil-rights-charges-in-trayvon-martin-death/2014/10/01/4cd2ebd2-498e-11e4-a046-120a8a855cca_story.html
Now I see why eric holder is retiring.
He failed to prove zimmerman was a racist.
Racist toothpaste cartoon?
Holbert said he used the watermelon flavor because he found "kids Colgate watermelon flavor" toothpaste in his bathroom at home.
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/01/politics/boston-herald-cartoon/index.html
Whoopi said...
“Here’s what I will tell you,” she said. “I use this toothpaste and there is a watermelon toothpaste.”
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/whoopi-defends-controversial-obama-watermelon-cartoon-i-use-this-toothpaste/
100 years ago FN would have been writing about lynchings, rapes, etc.
in 2014, it's toothpaste.
AP POLL: MAJORITY HARBOR PREJUDICE AGAINST BLACKS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Racial attitudes have not improved in the four years since the United States elected its first black president, an Associated Press poll finds, as a slight majority of 'Americans now express prejudice toward blacks whether they recognize those feelings or not'.
Those views could cost President Barack Obama votes as he tries for re-election, the survey found, though the effects are mitigated by some people's more favorable views of blacks.
Racial prejudice has increased slightly since 2008 whether those feelings were measured using questions that explicitly asked respondents about racist attitudes, or through an experimental test that measured implicit views toward race without asking questions about that topic directly.
In all, 51 percent of Americans now express explicit anti-black attitudes, compared with 48 percent in a similar 2008 survey. When measured by an implicit racial attitudes test, the number of Americans with anti-black sentiments jumped to 56 percent, up from 49 percent during the last presidential election. In both tests, the share of Americans expressing pro-black attitudes fell.
"As much as we'd hope the impact of race would decline over time ... it appears the impact of anti-black sentiment on voting is about the same as it was four years ago," said Jon Krosnick, a Stanford University professor who worked with AP to develop the survey.
Most Americans expressed anti-Hispanic sentiments, too. In an AP survey done in 2011, 52 percent of non-Hispanic whites expressed anti-Hispanic attitudes. That figure rose to 57 percent in the implicit test. The survey on Hispanics had no past data for comparison.
The AP surveys were conducted with researchers from Stanford University, the University of Michigan and NORC at the University of Chicago.
Experts on race said they were not surprised by the findings.
"We have this false idea that there is uniformity in progress and that things change in one big step. That is not the way history has worked," said Jelani Cobb, professor of history and director of the Institute for African-American Studies at the University of Connecticut. "When we've seen progress, we've also seen backlash."
Obama has tread cautiously on the subject of race, but many African-Americans have talked openly about perceived antagonism toward them since Obama took office. As evidence, they point to events involving 'police brutality' or cite 'bumper stickers,' 'cartoons' and 'protest posters that mock the president as a lion or a monkey, or lynch him in effigy.'
"Part of it is growing polarization within American society," said Fredrick Harris, director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University. "The last Democrat in the White House said we had to have a national discussion about race. There's been total silence around issues of race with this president. But, as you see, whether there is silence, or an elevation of the discussion of race, you still have polarization. It will take more generations, I suspect, before we eliminate these deep feelings."
Overall, the survey found that by virtue of racial prejudice, Obama could lose 5 percentage points off his share of the popular vote in his Nov. 6 contest against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. But Obama also stands to benefit from a 3 percentage point gain due to pro-black sentiment, researchers said. Overall, that means an estimated net loss of 2 percentage points due to anti-black attitudes.
If toothpaste is racist...
What about "thug kitchen?"
Anonymous Bill said...
Yes Bill 100 years ago, racism was a hellva lot LESS insidious than it is today.
Or is it given numerous murders of Black men over the past 10 years.
PS- You DO know what insidious means, right? Here's a link just in case:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/insidious
AP Poll continued:
The poll finds that racial prejudice is not limited to one group of partisans. Although Republicans were more likely than Democrats to 'express' racial prejudice in the questions measuring explicit racism (79 percent among Republicans compared with 32 percent among Democrats), the 'implicit test found little difference between the two parties.' "That test showed a majority of both Democrats and Republicans held anti-black feelings (55 percent of Democrats and 64 percent of Republicans), as did about half of political independents (49 percent).
@2:34,
No shit, where's the news? EVERY Black person knows that including people like Oprah.(Kayne shrug)
I don't blame Bill for defending himself and his white brothers. In fact, that's why they are in power and will stay in power. Blacks don't stick together. WE are so fragmented and splintered with: uncle toms, Stephens, slave catchers, and house negroes that it is an impossibility for US to stick together.
I marched in the 60's and there were uncle toms, Stephens, slave catchers and house negroes who hated MLK. They thought he was stirring up stuff that would ruin everything the wm 'might' want to help us with.
The Panthers and the Blacks Muslims sure as hell didn't think much of MLK. As far as they were concerned, he was leading us to nowhere with the wm. They were right.
Blogger Yīshēng said...
My mistake. I should have checked with you before I posted. I'll be sure to do so next time.
From the same AP poll...
the implicit test found little difference between the two parties. That test showed a majority of both Democrats and Republicans held anti-black feelings (55 percent of Democrats and 64 percent of Republicans), as did about half of political independents (49 percent).
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ap-poll-majority-harbor-prejudice-against-blacks
No shit. Where's the news?
Saw Barack's helicopter fly over on my way home from working out, I did not know they have an Osprey in the formation now. I did have to go around my normal route because the police had his street blocked off but aside from that it is still cool having a sitting president live a few miles from your house.
Also check out this new transportation initiative to get good paying manufacturing jobs back in the US. This is a program spearheaded by a bunch of community groups such as the NAACP, NAN, ect that rewards companies that employ American companies to build their trains, buses, ect. Amtrack and the Chicago Transit Authority have already signed on. I like thie.
http://jobstomoveamerica.org/
More info re: AP Poll about Prejudices:
"The AP developed the surveys to measure sensitive racial views in several ways and repeated those studies several times between 2008 and 2012.
The explicit racism measures asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with a series of statements about black and Hispanic people. In addition, the surveys asked how well respondents thought certain words, such as "friendly," "hardworking," "violent" and "lazy," described blacks, whites and Hispanics.
The same respondents were also administered a survey designed to measure implicit racism, in which a photo of a black, Hispanic or white male flashed on the screen before a neutral image of a Chinese character. The respondents were then asked to rate their feelings toward the Chinese character. Previous research has shown that people transfer their feelings about the photo onto the character, allowing researchers to measure racist feelings even if a respondent does not acknowledge them.
Results from those questions were analyzed with poll takers' ages, partisan beliefs, views on Obama and Romney and other factors, which allowed researchers to predict the likelihood that people would vote for either Obama or Romney. Those models were then used to estimate the net impact of each factor on the candidates' support.
All the surveys were conducted online. Other research has shown that poll takers are more likely to share unpopular attitudes when they are filling out a survey using a computer rather than speaking with an interviewer. Respondents were randomly selected from a nationally representative panel maintained by GfK Custom Research.
Andra Gillespie, an Emory University political scientist who studies race-neutrality among black politicians, contrasted the situation to that faced by the first black mayors elected in major U.S. cities, the closest parallel to Obama's first-black situation. Those mayors, she said, typically won about 20 percent of the white vote in their first races, but when seeking reelection they enjoyed greater white support presumably because "the whites who stayed in the cities ... became more comfortable with a black executive."
"President Obama's election clearly didn't change those who appear to be sort of hard-wired folks with racial resentment," she said.
Negative racial attitudes can manifest in policy, noted Alan Jenkins, an assistant solicitor general during the Clinton administration and now executive director of the Opportunity Agenda think tank.
"That has very real circumstances in the way people are treated by police, the way kids are treated by teachers, the way home seekers are treated by landlords and real estate agents," Jenkins said.
The Purple Cow said...
"I marched in the 60's and there were uncle toms, Stephens, slave catchers and house negroes who hated MLK. They thought he was stirring up stuff that would ruin everything the wm 'might' want to help us with."
I swear to god the nazi contributors to this blog don't get any smarter. He 'marched in the 60's' says the 30 something white man who lives with his Momma.
You really couldn't make it up.
BIB, my.priorities are fine. But u are getting like Bill with your O obsession. The man is a politician, first. Just like the next president will be and the one after that.
Don't look to your presidents to change anything out here.
Just remember, though, if Bill.and his peeps have their way u will long for the days of the "Kenyan Socialist".
WC, where have you been?
My wife had surgery on her dominant shoulder, I've been husbanding. This weekend I'm going to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate with my Wobbly folk singer friends.
Were you on the Govenors's committee for the elimination of plastic bags in CA?
Plastic bag fan r u?
Oh, I forgot. The new law will also eliminate thousands of jobs in CA.
Bullshit. Rightwing bullshit at that. so... Fermented bullshit with toxic waste added.
But what the hell, what's a few thousand more homeless folks in the golden state?
Wingnuts concerned about the homeless - I'm touched.
Blogger The Purple Cow said...
PC's reply: "I swear to god the nazi contributors to this blog don't get any smarter. He 'marched in the 60's' says the 30 something white man who lives with his Momma."
Purple Cow, your reply shows your obvious ignorance about Blacks who weren't supportive of MLK. They indeed thought he was making things worse for us.
You might want to check with StillaPanther or others who were involved with the black movement in the 60's.
PC, you are the Larry Elder of FN...off the charts...an ignorant black fool.
WC said, "Wingnuts concerned about the homeless - I'm touched."
You should be touched. Not only that you should be 'hopeful' for the homeless because the Left sure as hell hasn't done a damn thing for them except INCREASE their numbers.
Having said that, I am sorry to hear about your wife, and hope she is healing and doing well. Enjoy the Blue Grass and remember The Right invented it for your listening pleasure. You Libs owe us big time.
Repay us with a straight vote Republican in November.:)
Here's another insult to justice for bm in Chicago:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/jon-burge-released_n_5923784.html?cps=gravity
Of course, PilotX remains quiet about this abomination of justice.
"Just remember, though, if Bill.and his peeps have their way u will long for the days of the "Kenyan Socialist".
Ha! Good one.
"Of course, PilotX remains quiet about this abomination of justice."
Man, we've been talking about Burge for years you Johnny come lately asshat. STFU or I'll beat you with a phone book like he used to do.
Oh, you have been talking about Burge getting off with 4 years for torturing 118 black men? No you haven't. Maybe you should look at the link I sent you? Or at least watch the news on WLS, WMAQ or WGN or WBBM...It's all over the news TODAY you idiot.
As far you threatening to beat me with a phone book, you can stick it up your ass you self-hating black-ass ignoramus.
WC, I hope your wife is recovering nicely.
Thanks FN. Tendon repair. Half a year healing. 8weeks until she can even start physical therapy
Blue grass is Jazz teqniques applied to folk music. No wingmutts here.
leger said...
So we're supposed to believe that Holbert, a professional political cartoonist is unaware that "watermelon" is a dog whistle used to denigrate and disparage black people. Really? I don't think so.
The South and black folks, and some "blackish" whi...
Why you shouldn't do blackface this Halloween.
Certain people are fighting back.
Fear and quarantine in New Jersey.
There are no white people marching in Easton for R...
Jive talking.
America the violent.
Paula and her black mammy, and an autopsy from St....
Terror in Canada, and a strange young fruit found ...
Skip, there is nothing cool about rape.
Revisiting the porch and patio Negroes, and the fe...
News you will never see on FOX.
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New levels of crazy, and dunces for the confederac...
If you are worried about Ebola you can thank the N...
House Negroes with authority.
Calling for a racism Czar.
America dodged a bullet, and Rand reaches out.
Shootings, beatings, and unanswered questions.
NYPD blues.
No love in the "Heartland".
The Ebola experiment.
The illusion of democracy.
Racial confusion.
When white friends come in handy.
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You’ll be further pleased to know that all construction at Sanctuary at Fiji Beach meets the World Green Building Council Guidelines.
All of which is what you’d expect in a place whose residents and builders deeply respect the natural beauty they want to enjoy for years to come.
Sanctuary At Fiji Beach
An Approved Development Under Grenada’s Citizenship By Investment Program
As an approved development under Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program, there are two investment options for Sanctuary at Fiji Beach. The Grenada CBI applicant can choose to purchase a financial instrument with a fixed rate of return and five year term or a freehold interest (partial or entire) villa, bungalow or townhouse in the development. Each freehold owner will be entitled to participate in the rental pool operating profit. For more details on the available investment options, interested parties should send an email to the Finance Manager at info@fijigrenadines.com
Application for Investment / Citizenship
Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) has been re-established by the Citizenship-by-Investment Act, No. 15 of 2013 passed by the Grenadian parliament. In order to preserve integrity and value of Grenadian citizenship a strict protocol has been established in which application is by invitation only. All applicants, including family members and business partners, must be individually vetted and approved by the Government of Grenada.
Interested parties in the Grenada CBI program are required to work through a CBI licensed Marketing Agent. The role of the Marketing Agent is to provide information on the Program, the Investment, and to act as the liaison between the Investor and the Local Agent and Escrow Agent. The Local Agent also acts as Escrow Agent under the Program and will provide you with the terms of their engagement regarding the services to be rendered to you. The Marketing Agent may also provide assistance in ensuring accurate completion of the required forms and supporting documents which are to be submitted to the CBI Committee by a Local Agent. In addition, the Marketing Agent will also provide information pertaining to CBI approved real estate developments.
Your Local Agent will provide you with a more detailed list of the required forms and documents for the application which are summarized in short form as follows:
Ten (10) current passport size photographs in color per applicant;
Color copy of ALL passports possessed (first 3 and last 3 pages of each);
Color copy of ALL current national identity cards;
Certified copy of marriage and divorce certificates (if applicable);
Original Professional and Bank Reference
Registration form for use of Electronic Signatures
Application for Citizenship; (to include if applicable, Affidavit of Support for each dependent over the age of 18 except the spouse, and or Affidavit in Support of Dependent-Parent)
Privacy and Information Release Form
Education and Employee History
Original Police Certificate and Criminal Records Verification
Original or certified Birth or Adoption Records; (including documents to support any change of name)
Medical Health Cerification (to include HIV test result); and
Statement of Source of Funds form; (to include financial statements evidencing statement of worth and source of funds);
The application forms must be completed in English and accompanied by the documents listed immediately above and presented in original form, or, in the case where it is a certified copy as attested by a Notary Public, it must be authenticated by apostille or its jurisdictional equivalent.
Acceptance of Forms
The completed forms will be submitted only if they are properly completed, dated, signed, and accompanied by all the necessary documents and fees.
Application Examination
Once the application and all supporting documents are deemed complete by the local agent, and you have satisfied all obligations set by the local agent and escrow agent, the completed application is submitted to the CBI Committee which will conduct its own independent due diligence process.
Escrow Account Funding
Prior to submission of the application and supporting documentation, the full investment, processing, due diligence, application, local agent and escrow agent fees must be funded into an escrow account at either Scotia Bank (Bank of Nova Scotia), RBTT (Royal Bank of Canada) or Republic Bank Grenada. The escrow account is not controlled or managed by the developer, marketing agent, nor Government of Grenada and is administered by a CBI licensed Local Agent and escrow agent.
Upon receipt of funds (fees and investment capital) and on acceptance of all documentation required for the application submission, the escrow agent will be authorized to release funds for the payment of all processing, due diligence, and application fees due to the Committee at the time of submission. Applicants will receive a complete fee schedule during the application process and prior to funding the escrow account.
Refund of Escrowed Funds
In the event that the application for citizenship is rejected, the investment capital held in escrow by the escrow agent is refunded to the investor. Processing, due diligence, application, local agent and escrow agent fees are nonrefundable.
Due Diligence Checks
The Committee may engage the services of an independent individual(s) or a professional organization to conduct due diligence on the applicant and other dependents.
Within sixty (60) days from the submission of a complete application for Permanent Residence or Citizenship by Investment, the Committee shall notify in writing to the Local Agent on behalf of the main applicant of the decision made regarding the application.
Application Approval
Following written notification of the approval of an application, a Certificate will be issued confirming Grenadian citizenship along with the passport.
Please note that the above requirements may be changed by the Government of Grenada which is the sole Regulator of the Citizenship By Investment Program
of Grenadian Citizenship
The Citizenship by Investment program (“CBI”) in Grenada was conceived for discerning global citizens who demand propt and personal service. The benefit to Grenada of the CBI program is through increased inward investment, employment in the services and construction areas, human resource training, expansion of the hospitality sectors and technology transfer. The benefits to the applicant / new investor are:
Freedom of Travel
Holders of Grenada passports can currently travel to over 75 countries without the need for a visa. In May of 2014, the European Parliament and Council formally approved the inclusion of Grenada into the Schengen Zone thus exmpting its citizens from visa requirement when travelling to Schengen member states in Europe. In addition, the E2 treaty with the United States “Investor Visa” for Grenada citizensh allows an approved applicant to operate a substantial business and reside full time in the United States and be taxed only on USA sourced income.
Stable Government
Grenada is an independent state within the commonwealth of nations with its legal system based on English Common Law. It is a member of the United Nations and its constitution allows for support freedom of speech and press.
Grenada has no income, capital gains nor inheritance tax.
Highly Regulated, Mature and Stable Financial Sector
Grenada has sevent banks including Scotia Bank and Royal Bank of Canada. It offers a safe place to deposit funds with attractive interest rates. There are neither exhange controls nor restriction on the inward or outward transfer of US dollars. All investments are made and profits / capital gains are realized in US dollars.
World Class University
Grenada is also home to St. George’s University, an American medical, veterinary and arts & science educational institution. Grenadian Citizens are entitled to 75% discount on tuition fees.
Citizenship Mobility
Grenada has no restrictions on its citizens having dual citizenship.
Tax Advantages in Real Estate
Non citizens of Grenada wishing to purchase property are required to obtain an Alien Landholding License and pay government taxes on the acquisition and disposition of more than 25% of the purchase and sale price. Grenadian citizens are exempt from such taxes and on disposition of real estate only pay a 5% conveyance tax property.
Grenadian passport holders can travel to the following countries without a visa.
C&C Grenadines LTD
C&C Grenadines Ltd. is a development and project finance company with significant international and local experience. In Grenada they have completed two developments including Valley View Heights (residential development in Morne Jaloux – 72 lots) and Island View Point (Upper Woburn). Internationally, their many diverse projects include acquisition and refurbishment of a thirty eight unit apartment building in Prague, Czech Republic (Purchased in a pool of privatized state owned assets and refurbished to 1a standards) and a residential subdivision consisting of 482 lots surrounding an 18 hole signature golf course in Tennessee.
PO Box 3222 Burns Point
St. Georges Grenada
Email: info@ccgrenadines.com
The information presented in this website is designed to be an overview of the development at Sanctuary at Fiji Beach and may be used for information purposes only. All items are subject to modification, change and/or being withdrawn at any time in the sole discretion of C&C Grenadines LTD.
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Equity futures are higher after yesterday’s wave 5 and immaculate recovery off the SPX 1,040 support area. Bonds are lower, oil is back above $70 a barrel, gold is climbing well above the $1,200 an ounce level again, but the dollar is higher and euro lower. Hey, the euro still looks sick – the crisis of debt is rippling, it has not been cured and cannot be cured as long as the debt far exceeds income.
The completely worthless MBA Purchase Applications Index which hit an all time record low with the last report descended another 3.3% over the past week – here’s Econoday:
Housing demand in May appears to have collapsed, the result of second-round stimulus which pulled sales into March and April. The Mortgage Bankers Association's purchase index fell another 3.3 percent in the May 21 week to sit at deeper 13-year lows. Ironically, the collapse is hitting at a time when mortgage rates are moving to record lows, the result of the safe-haven rush for U.S. Treasuries. More and more homeowners are refinancing their existing mortgages to lock in the low rates as the refinancing index jumped 17.0 percent. The average 30-year mortgage fell 3 basis points to 4.80
Yeah, how ‘bout that? Record low interest rates and yet historic low Purchase Index. Can you say, “debt saturation?” I thought you could!
So, what happens from here now that the government has lowered rates to zero and basically purchased every worthless mortgage in the country? We’re going to find out, it’s going to get real interesting. Obviously creating bounces by throwing trillions at the problem is a short term thing exacerbating the problem in the longer run. Change is coming and all the while the melt down in the upper end segment is scheduled to kick into high gear shortly with the ongoing wave of Option-ARM resets.
Durable Goods orders are reported up 2.9% month over month mostly due to an influx of aircraft orders. The year over year numbers look spectacular, up 18.9% now year over year, but keep in mind that’s compared to the standstill that occurred over the same timeframe the year prior. Here’s Econoday’s report:
The April durables report lived up to its reputation as a volatile series but this time it was not just in the new numbers but in revisions. Net, durables are still notably healthy. New factory orders for durable goods in April surged 2.9 percent after a revised no change the month before. The headline number topped analysts' projection for a 1.5 percent comeback. The jump in the headline number was led by huge boost in the transportation component.
Excluding the transportation component, new durables orders slipped 1.0 percent after a 4.8 percent spike in March. The swing was largely in civilian aircraft. However, taking into account the March strength in ex-transportation, the relatively small decline in ex-transportation leaves new orders at healthy levels.
Nondefense capital goods orders excluding aircraft fell back 2.4 percent in April after a sharp 6.5 percent boost the month before. Shipments for this category-and source data for equipment investment in GDP-edged up 0.2 percent in April, following a 2.3 percent increase the month before.
Year-on-year, overall new orders for durable goods in April were up a robust 18.9 percent, compared to 17.3 percent in March. Excluding transportation, new durables orders stood at up 18.0 percent, compared to 19.2 percent in March.
The bottom line is that after taking into account monthly volatility, durables orders are still strong at both the headline and core levels. If manufacturing growth is slowing, it is too early to tell from this report.
The overall level of activity is still way down from peak. I don’t think the upwards trend in Durable Goods continues as we head into the second half of the year, but it will be quite some time before we see the possibility of negative year over year numbers again. Once again I point to tax receipts which are still down year over year. As the stimulus in the housing industry runs out, we are going to see the indicators whipsawed as the government now manipulates nearly every segment of the economy.
New Home Sales for April are released at 10 Eastern this morning. The buyer’s credit expired at the end of April, and now in May we are seeing a collapse of Mortgage Applications. Thus, this morning’s number is expected to show improvement, and sales can take a couple of months to close, so in due time the sales figures are going to reflect a less supported reality, probably within the next couple of months. I would not be surprised if this month was stronger than expected due to the government manipulation within the market.
Yesterday, USA Today reported on BEA’s latest income figures:
Private pay shrinks to historic lows as gov't payouts rise
Paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds.
At the same time, government-provided benefits — from Social Security, unemployment insurance, food stamps and other programs — rose to a record high during the first three months of 2010.
Those records reflect a long-term trend accelerated by the recession and the federal stimulus program to counteract the downturn. The result is a major shift in the source of personal income from private wages to government programs.
The trend is not sustainable, says University of Michigan economist Donald Grimes. Reason: The federal government depends on private wages to generate income taxes to pay for its ever-more-expensive programs. Government-generated income is taxed at lower rates or not at all, he says. "This is really important," Grimes says.
The recession has erased 8 million private jobs. Even before the downturn, private wages were eroding because of the substitution of health and pension benefits for taxable salaries.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that individuals received income from all sources — wages, investments, food stamps, etc. — at a $12.2 trillion annual rate in the first quarter.
Key shifts in income this year:
• Private wages. A record-low 41.9% of the nation's personal income came from private wages and salaries in the first quarter, down from 44.6% when the recession began in December 2007.
•Government benefits. Individuals got 17.9% of their income from government programs in the first quarter, up from 14.2% when the recession started. Programs for the elderly, the poor and the unemployed all grew in cost and importance. An additional 9.8% of personal income was paid as wages to government employees.
The shift in income shows that the federal government's stimulus efforts have been effective, says Paul Van de Water, an economist at the liberal Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
"It's the system working as it should," Van de Water says. Government is stimulating growth and helping people in need, he says. As the economy recovers, private wages will rebound, he says.
Economist Veronique de Rugy of the free-market Mercatus Center at George Mason University says the riots in Greece over cutting benefits to close a huge budget deficit are a warning about unsustainable income programs.
Economist David Henderson of the conservative Hoover Institution says a shift from private wages to government benefits saps the economy of dynamism. "People are paid for being rather than for producing," he says.
Got to love the liberal viewpoint regarding money, “It’s the system working as it should!” LOL, boy, is he in for a bankrupt surprise. Yet more “economists” who do not see the forest and the raging fires that are headed this way. There is absolutely no reason why private wages should pick up anytime soon.
I can’t let this fact go by without mentioning it regarding the latest financial reform bill that recently slid by the Senate…
Senate Democrats Pass Bill Allowing Govt to Collect Addresses, ATM Records of Bank Customers
(CNSNews.com) – Senate Democrats united to pass a financial regulatory bill that allows the government to collect data on any person operating in financial markets at any level, including the collection of personal transaction records from local banks that list customers’ addresses and ATM receipts.
The Senate voted 59-39 on Thursday to pass the bill, the chief aim of which is to more-heavily regulate the financial industry. The bill now goes to a conference committee in the House of Representatives, where differences between the House and Senate versions will be ironed out.
The bill, if it becomes law, would create the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and empower it to “gather information and activities of persons operating in consumer financial markets,” including the names and addresses of account holders, ATM and other transaction records, and the amount of money kept in each customer’s account.
The new bureaucracy is then allowed to “use the data on branches and [individual and personal] deposit accounts … for any purpose” and may keep all records on file for at least three years and these can be made publicly available upon request.
So, instead of getting transparency at the Fed and the ability to audit them, they get to see every single transaction you make. Folks, this is exactly backwards and it is opposite of the rule of law. You are progressively living in a jail, one where your every movement is video taped, and every nickel of transaction is monitored and taxed. If someone in the government doesn’t like you, they can simply have you prosecuted and sent to jail claiming that you intentionally made errors on your tax return with the intent to evade paying taxes. Welcome to prison. Do you think your tax return is perfect with miles of tax code? Who interprets all that language? It’s nuts, and it’s going to evidently require drastic action to remove the people who are doing this to our country.
Yesterday I posted a video in the comments section of a guy who was threatened with 5 years in prison for video taping and posting on Youtube a video of a police officer who pulled him over for riding dangerously on his motorcycle. They are pressing charges, claiming that he doesn’t have the right to record without consent. Of course the police have the “right” to record you without consent, but not the other way around. Backwards! This is not freedom, it’s a police state – and police states always fail, just as micro-managed economies fail.
The down move yesterday was the large move that the prior day’s small movement in the McClelland Oscillator said was coming. The down up action, however, produced another small move in the McClelland which means we should see another large move in the next day or two.
The current downtrend line has broken to the upside and that gives us the appearance that wave 3 down is over, unless this is just a throw-over – now it gets interesting. The bounce yesterday did produce daily candles that look quite bullish and look like a bottom, however, wave 5 did not appear to have all of its subwaves – this does not look correct, although there are definitely 5 distinct waves and we know that wave 5s can truncate as this one may have. If it’s going to produce the rest of its waves, we would need to not advance significantly and would need to descend sometime today – we’ll see.
There’s another possibility that I see has potential for occurring. On the longer term charts there’s a potential Head & Shoulder Pattern setting up. On the one year chart of the SPX below, you can see that we created a left shoulder, a head, and that we just returned to a potential neckline:
If 1,040 is the neckline and we’re going to create a right shoulder, we should bounce over the next month or two, say into July. That actually fits with the June/July summer months which are typically more bullish months, and it fits with the two more months that will be required to work the government manipulated home sales through the system before they collapse as mortgage applications have done. This is very preliminary, I’m just pointing out that the pattern seems pretty obvious right now.
Yesterday's journey to the pin lows produced new bearish targets on the Point & Figure diagrams. Once these levels are breached and targets get produced, an intraday reversal does not undo them! In fact, most of the major indices produced breakdowns including the RUT. Below I've included the P&F charts for the S&P and Industrials:
S&P target = 920:
Industrials target = 8,600:
While it may take some time for those targets to play out, they will not be reversed easily at this point as new highs are a long ways up with a lot of resistance between here and there.
In the short term, getting above the 1,090 pivot is bullish, there is resistance again at 1,100 and then 1,110. Hey, 300 point plunges followed by 300 point advances in the same day are not a sign of health. This type of action is proof positive that our markets are whack. They are run almost entirely by computer trading and only a few large money interests. In other words, they do not reflect reality and the price discovery process is broken.
There certainly seems to be a kink in the machine from my perspective. It seems our leadership has forgotten what it takes to be a well respected man about town…
The Kinks – A Well Respected Man:
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Walker - Brown - Fosh - Nye - Jones Family History
Thomas JonesAge: 0 days1891–1891
Birth about 1891 23 25
Haggiston, London, England, United Kingdom
Marriage of parents Edward Joseph Jones — Jane Maria Thompson — View this family
1891 (on the date of death)
Marriage of a parent Arthur Booth — Jane Maria Thompson — View this family
Age at Death: 0
London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Jane Maria Thompson
Edward Joseph Jones
Jane Elizabeth (Ginnie) Jones
William Henry (Bill) Jones
George Frederick Jones
Dorothy Maud Jones
Henry Charles Richard Jones
Alfred John Jones
Frank Stanley Jones
Lillian May Jones
Birth: November 14, 1867 35 35 — 4 Wenlock Street, St Luke, London, England, UK
Death: Possible death needs proof. — March 1922 — Shoreditch, London, England, UK
Arthur Booth
Arthur Edward Booth
John Alfred Booth
Birth: December 13, 1865 44 40 — 1 Barretts building, Hoxton, Shoreditch St Leonard, England
Death: Age at Death: 86 — August 12, 1952 — Shoreditch, London, England
Marriage: 1891 —
Marriage: January 3, 1897 — St James, Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Birth: about 1891 23 25 — Haggiston, London, England, United Kingdom
Death: Age at Death: 0 — January 1891 — London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Emma Ellen Mosedale
Dorothy Ellen Jones
Louisa Annie Jones
Elizabeth Lilian Jones
Birth: September 9, 1892 24 26 — 17 Jersey St. Bethnal Green, London, England, United Kingdom
Death: l (a) Cardiac Arrest (b) Ischaemic Hart Disease ll Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Certified by Fiona Fey MB. BS. — November 21, 1982 — St Leonard’s Hospital, Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom
William Stephen Conley
Birth: October 11, 1894 26 28 — 42 York Street, Haggerston, Shoreditch, England, London UK
Death: Age at Death: 90 — July 1985 — Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK
Georgina Beatrice Hedges
Rosina Winifred Jones
John Edward Jones
Elsie Edna Jones
Birth: Father's occupation Circular Sawyer. — September 25, 1896 28 30 — 25 Felton Street, Hoxton, Hackney, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Death: August 25, 1980 — The Grove Horton Lane Epsom Surrey, England UK
Birth: August 11, 1898 30 32 — 22 Hertford Street, Haggerston, Shoreditch, London, England, United Kingdom
Birth: November 26, 1900 33 34 — 78 Quickett Street, Bromley, London, England, UK
Death: Burnt to death after catching nightdress alight on fire in house, Age at Death: 10 — December 1911 — London, England, United Kingdom
Ellen Keeble
Mary Ann E Whiten
Florrie Nye
Birth: Know as Harry boxed in Germany — September 30, 1902 34 36 — 4 Mill Row, Haggerston, Shoreditch, London
Death: Age at Death: 98 — October 12, 2000 — Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Rosina Lilian Keeble
Rosina Jones
Birth: July 26, 1904 36 38 — 28 Latchmere Grove, Battersea, Wandsworth, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Death: Age at Death: 85 — March 1990 — Enfield, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Birth: April 18, 1906 38 40 — Battersea, London, England, United Kingdom
Death: Age at Death: 3 — June 1909 — Bethnal Green, London
Birth: February 5, 1908 40 42 — 61 Wilmer Gardens, Shoreditch West, London, England, UK
Birth: January 1911 43 45 — Bow, Poplar, London, England, United Kingdom
Death: Age at Death: 41 — September 1952 — Hackney, London, England
Mother’s family with Arthur Booth - View this family
Birth: May 14, 1863 44 44 — Union Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England, UK
Marriage: July 10, 1887 — St Thomas, Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
Birth: May 13, 1888 24 22 — 11 Brunswick Haggerston, Shoreditch, London, England, UK
Birth: December 22, 1889 26 24 — Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom
Death: November 22, 1916 — Somme, Picardie, France
Sarah Eleanor Sadler
Sophia Croft
Mother’s family with Arthur Booth
James Booth
Charlotte Elizabeth Ann Roberts
Thomas Jones(1891–1891)
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Why is a Protocol to the Genocide Convention needed?
� The UN Security Council has repeatedly failed to take timely action to prevent genocide.
� To clarify ambiguity on the obligation to prevent genocide;
� To create a clear obligation to suppress genocide and protect civilians from it;
� To avoid paralysing legal debates prior to action;
� To insure lasting cooperation on risk assessment involving all signatories;
� To develop options for the suppression of genocide valid under the UN Charter.
How does the Protocol seek to clarify the duty to prevent genocide?
� By taking advantage of the multiplication of national, regional and multilateral prevention capacities, and insuring that all relevant actors collaborate together to share information;
� By clarifying roles that the UN General Assembly and Regional Organizations have in prevention.
How does the Protocol deal with the obligation to suppress genocide?
� The first step is an obligation to decide whether reported acts �could lead to genocide or constitute genocide�. The language used does not require the same burden of proof of a decision on whether acts already constitute genocide. The inclusion of early warning signs is to avoid the legal debates over genocide, and stress the necessity of active prevention.
What State obligations are triggered by a decision to prevent or stop genocide?
� Recommendations by the General Assembly or relevant Regional Organizations to prevent or stop genocide are legally binding on signatories if the Security Council fails to take effective action;
� To support UN budgetary contributions to Regional interventions to prevent or stop genocide;
� To support action by Regional Organizations to prevent or stop genocide;
� To review peacekeeping forces to insure they are capable of protecting civilians;
� To reject Mandates that exclude the use of force to protect civilians.
Does the Protocol mandate interventions using force to protect civilians?
� No, the decision remains political. See UN R2P as a guide for when to use force.
Does the Protocol contradict the UN Charter?
� The Protocol avoids creating any obligations that would contradict those under the UN Charter;
� The Security Council retains its primacy;
� General Assembly and Regional Organization recommendations on genocide are binding on signatories when the Security Council fails to act. This does not contradict any obligations in the UN Charter unless the Security Council passes a resolution pre-empting and contradicting those recommendations;
� Regional Organizations still need to be authorized to act by their Member States. They already have authority to act under UN Charter Chapter VIII. They could also be pre-authorized by the UN Security Council for enforcement action;
� All decisions in the UN and regional organizations are in harmony with UN law since 1950;
� All measures taken need to respect international law and the UN Charter.
Does the Protocol also mention the other crimes mentioned in the R2P: crimes against humanity, war crimes and ethnic cleansing?
� R2P was endorsed by all UNSC members in UNSC Resolution 1674;
� Yes, States have the right to grant Regional Organizations authority to intervene to prevent crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing within their territories;
� Yes, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing are early warning signs of genocide and preventing them implements the consensus of the 2005 World Summit on R2P.
When should the UN Security Council give pre-authorization to act to Regional Organizations?
� Pre-authorization could remain narrow, and subject to review by the UNSC;
� Regional Organizations would be authorized when they can resolve regional problems.
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Director Eric Mahoney Discusses The New Documentary ‘BRAINIAC: Transmissions After Zero’
In the 90s there was no other band as notoriously innovative as Brainiac. They were the band from Dayton, OH (Breeders, Guided By Voices) most likely to succeed based off of the group’s energetic live performances and sound exploration. The group, made up of bassist Juan Monasterio, drummer Tyler Trent, guitarist Michelle Bodine (before being replaced by John Schmersal), and energetic frontman Tim Taylor, created an enormously thick sound revolving around guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocal effects. Everyone has their own story regarding the band, and Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero (Hotshot Robot), captures a number of them compiled together by Dayton native and Brooklyn based filmmaker Eric Mahoney. The director/producer has a lengthy resumé which includes having projects screened at Cannes Tribeca Film Festival and has credited work on Viceland, VH1, MTV, and other outlets so taking on this project was in fact, a no brainer.
Transmissions encapsulates the formation of the band and reflects on Tim Taylor’s youth up until his fatal and untimely death back in 1997. Interviewed throughout the documentary are compiled, which includes his mother Linda Taylor, who speaks lovingly about Tim’s youth, his early influences, love for performing, and creative outbursts. She gives a great perspective of her charismatic son that most fans probably weren’t aware of. Also interviewed here are his former bandmates, Brainiac’s former label head Corey Rusk (Touch & Go), producer Eli Janney, Scott McCloud (Girls Against Boys), Steve Albini, and many others.
Director Eric Mahoney captures the essence of the band utilizing video clips and band interviews as well as illustrations. The history of the group is directly taken from point A to Z, but it isn’t sterile and completely methodical in approach, as imagery is colorful without losing sight of the goal, which was to tell the story of Brainiac, the group from Dayton, Ohio that was on the precipice of major stardom. We caught up with Eric right before the sold-out film showings were to premiere, as well as the live performances with the surviving members of Brainiac. We spoke at length about the group, its music, and what it did for a small city in Ohio.
Eric Mahoney
First and foremost, why Brainiac?
Being an aspiring musician in Dayton, OH in the 90’s, I was tremendously influenced and fascinated by the amount of amazing indie rock coming out of Dayton (the Breeders and Guided by Voices), but to me, the most innovative, original and inspiring were Brainiac, so I’ve always followed this band and their story quite closely. Once Tim passed, I immediately thought of the band and how each of their lives did a complete 180 degree turn overnight. That always stuck with me through the years — what do you you do when you’re 25 years old, about to sign a major label record contract, and it’s all stripped away? That component along with the fact that Tim’s story — a musical genius who rapidly gained respect and notoriety in the music world and by all accounts was poised to a major artist, tragically died just before his “big break,” was always an epic tale to me. The fact that so many major artists continue to cite them as a major influence as well as a new generation of kids getting into this music solidified to me this was an incredible project and story to tackle.
My first encounter with Brainiac was in NYC right before Smack Bunny Baby was released, they were performing during CMJ and it was insanely mind-boggling. The spectacled Taylor, as a frontperson, completely maniacal on stage. That was one of the two shows I caught with Michelle on guitar. What was your first encounter if you remember?
My first encounter with Brainiac was at the Lithuanian Club in Dayton that had all ages shows then. I think it was ’95 and I was absolutely floored. Going to see local bands it was often encouraging to me, thinking ok I can do that one day if I keep working on it. When I saw Brainiac play though I remember thinking… oh… maybe not ha! I think I just stood there in awe, it was everything… from the way they looked to the stage banter to the absolutely amazing and original music coming from the amps. I had heard their recordings but after seeing them… I was hooked.
You utilized crowd funding for a better part of this, was it more challenging than you expected?
There were a few nail biter moments during both our Kickstarter campaigns but they both worked out which my partner Ian and I were so incredibly grateful for. We went above our goal each time which let us know we were in fact doing something people were excited about (and were making a story that was important to tell). In addition, we got a bit of help from a few notable people (Trent Reznor and Mark Hamill) who helped promote the crowd funding and helped rally the troops.
Oh ok, so then aside from the financial burden of it all, people were very receptive to the idea of the Brainiac documentary as expected? Or is it still too early to tell?
Judging by our initial screenings, reviews and emails of support it seems people are very excited about this and the people that have seen the film cold are blown away they didn’t know these guys (and were also amazed at the story of what happened after Tim passed).
There are moments that were captured that were touching and heartwarming, obviously with his mother, sister and the band member(s) he played with with his dad. Seems you were able to capture that really well there. Not really a question but more of an observation.
Thank you for saying that. The hope is to always to connect with everyone in a way that makes them comfortable and also provide an atmosphere for a real connection to occur so they can convey their personal truth in the most authentic way. I felt we achieved that with these interviews but I also attribute some of that to the fact people wanted to talk about Tim and the band after all this time in a major way. They all showed up ready to share and that was a real gift in this process.
There were a number of things that I wasn’t aware of before watching Transmissions. Were you hit with any surprises during filming about Tim, the music, or the band itself?
Tim’s pedigree, coming from such amazing musical parents was a surprise and yet also made perfect sense seeing that was the foundation of him as an artist. His playing in his dad’s avant garde jazz band while in high school was fascinating and luckily we had footage to back it up.
How do you think Tim’s upbringing is dissimilar to many of the “punk” bands of the era? How did that unique experience inform their sound and his sensibility?
I certainly think his childhood spent absorbing everything from classical to jazz to rock absolutely informed his future musical sensibilities. His parents, being insanely talented musicians, also I’m sure made his home life, unlike many others in terms of the music he was exposed to and the access he had to a variety of instruments to experiment with.
How awesome is Tim’s mom? I’m sure it was difficult for her to reflect back on Tim, she even said she hadn’t been able to listen to things until now. Could the documentary have been a bit therapeutic?
She’s a really amazing woman with a tremendous amount of strength. I’m lucky to have gotten to know her through this process and am humbled and honored the film has brought her some healing and closure. She even says in the film “this documentary and tribute concert has been so healing.” It isn’t something I anticipated in doing this project but both she, her daughter Laurie and the band have all expressed that this has been a very positive and healing experience which has been a wonderful byproduct of doing this.
There’s one person who seems to have been completely ignored in press, other outlets and I didn’t see him mentioned in the documentary although he’s played Moog, guitar, and sang at every one of their reunion shows. How is it that Brainiac has still been able to perform these year’s later without Taylor? What has Tim Krug’s role been?
Tim Krug is an amazing musician and friend of the band and someone who they love to collaborate with at the few reunion shows they have done. He’s an awesome guy and meshes with those guys tremendously.
Is there anything you think you may have missed that you’d want to add if you could as an addendum to Transmissions? I have to say too though; I really enjoyed this film.
No, I think we captured everything here.
(Thanks goes out to Tim Anderl for the assist)
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The story takes place in a future Akihabara where otaku culture has declined. Players play as a shopkeeper of an otaku shop. Together with the heroines who are in fact otaku girls, the shopkeeper start helping people claim their lost otaku memories back.
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Upcoming original animation celebrating Tatsunoko Production's 55th anniversary. On a planet far from Earth, there is a kingdom full of smiling faces. Princess Yūki is 12 years old, and about to enter a sensitive age in a person's life. Everyday, she cries, laughs, and sometimes, her heart throbs with excitement. All the while, she lives merrily in the royal palace. Filling her days with color are her loyal vassals: her tutor Reira, Izana who assists in political affairs, the leader of the chivalry Harold … and then, there is her childhood friend and aide Joshua. "Yūki! If you have spirit and guts, you can do anything!" "…No, not this again! Joshua, be nobler!" Stella is 17 years old and a capable, reserved soldier. However, she is always smiling ... for smiling is essential to living. This is a story of two girls born on distant planets.
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In the land of Eostia, humans and dark elves have fought for supremacy for over a century. The dark elves rule over a race of monsters that has raided human lands for generations, capturing and defiling their women. Aided by powerful bands of mercenaries, the human kingdoms have gradually pushed back their old rivals. But the mercenaries would not settle for these victories. Led by the cruel general Volt, the sellswords declare independence. With the support of the savage orcs, their new nation attacks human and dark elf alike, carving out a kingdom where men reign supreme and women are little more than slaves. Even the dark elves' castle is conquered and their queen taken prisoner. The sole hope for peace in these lands rests with a fellowship of seven princess knights, handpicked by the goddess of the high elves. But is their power enough to cleanse the evil from their world?
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Hentai is based on original manga ” Hypnosis Sex Guidance! / Saimin Seishirou “by Aiue Oka” 50 on!”. “Rule number one, my name is Hajime Tanaka and I will be your official sex coach. Rule two-Before you fuck with your guys, all the girls have to go through sex training with me. Kissing or sex without sexual instruction is a crime. Who will commit this crime will be judged by all the laws of the criminal system. The third and last rule – You have to obey your coach… All guys with girls are required to bring them to me for training!”- these were the first words of a strange obsessed with lust hypnotist Tanaka-Sensei, said from the rostrum of the student Council…
Soredemo Tsuma wo Aishiteru 2 (Sub) Latest: Episode 002
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Does the girls' daily life include fighting and not fighting? All the characters from the TV animated series "Katana Maidens" and the smartphone game "Katana Maidens Kizamishi Issen no Tomoshibi" are gathered together in smaller form!
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This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body... According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you! It's the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells!
Zombieland Saga (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
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Following the successful end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konohagakure has been enjoying a period of peace, prosperity, and extraordinary technological advancement. This is all due to the efforts of the Allied Shinobi Forces and the village's Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Now resembling a modern metropolis, Konohagakure has changed, particularly the life of a shinobi. Under the watchful eye of Naruto and his old comrades, a new generation of shinobi has stepped up to learn the ways of the ninja. Boruto Uzumaki is often the center of attention as the son of the Seventh Hokage. Despite having inherited Naruto's boisterous and stubborn demeanor, Boruto is considered a prodigy and is able to unleash his potential with the help of supportive friends and family. Unfortunately, this has only worsened his arrogance and his desire to surpass Naruto which, along with his father's busy lifestyle, has strained their relationship. However, a sinister force brewing within the village may threaten Boruto's carefree life. New friends and familiar faces join Boruto as a new story begins in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear (Sub) Latest: Episode 006
Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear) will get an anime in 2018.
Beyblade Burst Evolution (Dub) Latest: Episode 051
Valt Aoi, who participated in the Japanese Championship, was scouted for the prestigious Spanish team "BC Sol" and heads out to Spain. With their sights set on the world, Valt and his friends begin their challenge for the World League! However, in order to qualify for the World League, they must first win the European League. Will Valt be able to take BC Sol to the World League? And can he defeat the world's strongest Bladers? Valt's story of fierce battling and growth begins as he sets his sights to the top of the world!
Tada Never Falls in Love (Dub) Latest: Episode 004
In the story, Mitsuyoshi Tada, a boy who has never known love, is taking pictures of the cherry blossoms in full bloom when he meets Teresa Wagner, a transfer student from Luxembourg. Upon arriving in Japan, she got lost, separated from her travel companion. Mitsuyoshi helps her and brings her to his grandfather's coffee shop.
Anonymous Noise (Dub) Latest: Episode 012
Every day, a young girl wearing a mask stands by the beach and sings a nostalgic melody. After experiencing two sudden heart-wrenching partings when she was only a child, Nino Arisugawa has been singing her songs to the ocean, bound by a promise made with her two childhood friends—her first love, Momo Sakaki, and a boy who composed music, Kanade "Yuzu" Yuzuriha. Having never met each other, the boys both individually promised that if Nino was ever separated from them, her voice would be the beacon to reunite them once again. After six long years, destiny has finally placed Nino, Momo, and Yuzu in the same high school. However, the passage of time has changed many things in their lives—while Nino relentlessly attempts to fulfill her childhood promise with the boys, Yuzu's feelings for her from the past resurface, and Momo goes to great lengths to prevent a reunion with Nino. Through music, will they be able to mend their friendship and overcome all the feelings involved in this complicated love triangle?
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Dub) Latest: Episode 012
Some urban legends are best left untested! Yuuto Suou gets more than he bargained for when he joins his childhood friend Mitsuki Shimoya in testing out an urban legend. When he uses his phone to take a picture of himself with the local shrine's divine mirror, he is whisked off into another world—one heavily steeped in the lore of the old Norse myths. Using his knowledge gained from school and from his solar-powered smartphone, he has the chance to bring the Wolf Clan, the same people who cared for him, to prominence, all while earning the adoration of a group of magic-wielding warrior maidens known as the Einherjar.
My Hero Academia S3 (Dub) Latest: Episode 025
Third season of Boku no Hero Academia.
Nozoki Ana (Sub) Latest: Movie
After moving into his new apartment, art school student Tatsuhiko Kido discovers a crack in his wall. When he peeks inside, he makes eye contact with his neighbor, Emiru Ikuno, as she masturbates. He rushes next door to clear the misunderstanding and inform her of the crack, but accidentally trips and falls over her in the process. To make matters even worse, Emiru now has photographic evidence that would plainly depict Kido as a sexual offender. Kido then learns that Emiru has a voyeurism fetish, and is blackmailed into leaving the crack as is. Unfortunately for Kido, it doesn't stop here! Emiru is also attending the same art school that he is, and he will be seeing her far more than he would like to. Emiru and Kido are set to embark on a unique friendship with wildly erotic potential.
Kakuriyo - Bed & Breakfast for Spirits (Dub) Latest: Episode 026
Female college student Aoi inherited her deceased grandfather's ability to see ayakashi. One day, while Aoi is feeding some ayakashi, a demon appears! He declares that Aoi's grandfather owed a great debt, and as compensation, Aoi must marry the demon! Aoi refuses, and decides to pay off the debt by working.
Harukana Receive (Dub) (Dub) Latest: Episode 012
The story takes place in Okinawa, where Haruka forms a beach volleyball pair with Kanata. Kanata, who couldn't handle the pressure put on her by her short height, had given up on beach volleyball already but is convinced by Haruka to step back on the sand once again and aim for the junior tournament.
Jashin-chan Dropkick (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
Jashin-chan Dropkick is a violent slapstic comedy about a delusional gothic lolita, Yurine, who summons a demon girl with the tail of a cobra, Jashin-chan. They'll have to live together until Yurine finds a way to send Jashin-chan back to hell, or until Jashin-chan kills Yurine.
Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
The franchise centers on "Starlight" — the song and dance revue troupe loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other "Stage Girls" will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.
Hanebado! (Sub) Latest: Episode 013
Ayano Hanesaki, a first-year student at Kanagawa Prefectural Kitakomachi High School, has a badminton ability able to surpass others effortlessly yet avoids playing the sport. She meets Nagisa Aragaki, a third-year student who practices day and night aiming to become the best player in Japan. Encouraged by coach Tachibana Kentarou, supported by club colleagues, and fired up by various rivals, the two engage in their youth and adored sport so thrilling like a shuttle flown at high speed!
Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season (Sub) Latest: Episode 025
Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi (Sub) Latest: Episode 026
Planet With (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
Manga creator Satoshi Mizukami (Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, Spirit Circle) announced a new original mecha anime and manga project titled Planet With on Friday. Mizukami said that the project is based on a concept he began working on four years ago, and that he has drawn 1,074 pages of manga storyboards for the project.
Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
This is a story of a nerdy bookworm girl on her way to school, and yes, that's the entire premise, as she's not getting to school any time soon. Taking her "usual" route to school, it becomes an increasingly unusual adventure, and all the more ridiculous as it carries on. It takes an unpleasant sentiment many can empathize with, the feeling of tardiness, and brings humor to it—making it a hilarious situation to look back upon.
Harukana Receive (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu (Uncensored) (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
In regards to the MMORPG Cross Reverie, Sakamoto Takuma boasted an overwhelming strength that was enough for him to be called the Demon King by the other players. One day, he gets summoned to another world with his appearance in the game. There, there are two people that insist "I am the real summon master." Takuma gets slave-turning magic used for summoned beasts cast on him by the girls― However, the peculiar ability "Magic Reflection" is invoked! The ones that were turned to slaves were the girls! Takuma was bewildered. He's the strongest magician but, he doesn't have any social skills. Panicking, the first words that came out were the ones that he used inside the game role-playing the Demon King?! "I'm amazing you say? Of course I am. I am Diablo... The one feared as the Demon King!" This is the story the Demon King (acting) that would soon inspire the world and his other world adventure that he plunges through with his absolute strength, raise the curtain!
Island (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
Urashima, an island far from the mainland. The people who live there lead carefree lives. But five years ago, the island's three great families suffered a series of misfortunes and succumbed to suspicion. The people of the island cut off all contact with the mainland and began a slow decline. The key to saving the island lies in three girls who belong to the three families. But they are bound by old traditions, and are conflicted. On that island, a lone man washes ashore. The man claims to be from the future, and he begins a solitary struggle to change the island's fate.
Hyakuren no Haou to Seiyaku no Valkyria (Sub) Latest: Episode 011
Isekai Izakaya: Koto Aitheria no Izakaya Nobu (Sub) Latest: Episode 024
The novels center on a bar called "Nobu"—located in Kyoto, Japan, but with a door that is connected to the bar in another world. The visitors include denizens of the other world, and customers seek out its excellent "Toriaezu Nama" ale and cuisine.
Sunoharasou no Kanrinin-san (Raw) Latest: Episode 008
Shiina Aki is constantly being treated like a girl due to his feminine looks so he decides to move to Tokyo to attend middle school in an attempt to change himself. However what awaits him in his new home, Sunohara-sou, is the kind-hearted caretaker, Sunohara Ayaka. Along with the three female members of Aki's new middle school's student council, Yukimoto Yuzu, Yamanashi Sumire & Kazami Yuri. And so begins Aki's new life in Tokyo living with 4 girls.
Baki (2018) (Sub) Latest: Episode 009
The protagonist, Baki Hanma, trains with an intense focus to become strong enough to surpass his father, Yujiro Hanma, the strongest fighter in the world. Five of the world's most violent and brutal death row inmates are gathering to face Baki. Their objective is to taste defeat -- their unmatched strength and skill have led them to grow bored of life itself, and they now seek out Baki in the hopes that he can overwhelm and utterly crush them. In this crisis, other underground martial art warriors gather to fight by Baki's side: Kaoru Hanayama, Gouki Shibukawa, Retsu Kaioh, and Doppo Orochi. An epic showdown between violent death row inmates and Baki and his friends begins!
Monster Strike the Animation (Sub) Latest: Episode 004
Oragon lived a lonely life all by himself, until one day he was pulled into a mysterious new dimension. There he learns that an incredibly powerful enemy will attack in six months, destroying his beloved Monster Strike forever! Now Oragon must gather allies in the Strike World to save Monster Strike!
Yakusoku no Nanaya Matsuri (Sub) Latest: Episode 001
Shoma Mihara is a first-year high school student. Shoma hasn't seen his good friend Atsushi in 3.5 years, ever since they lost contact with each other after elementary school. One day, Atsushi gets in contact with Shoma to invite him to a rare festival, so they can meet up and talk. Shoma goes to the "Tanabata Seven Night Festival" deep in the mountains, but Atsushi is not there. Instead, a girl named Shiori who also has a person she wants to meet is there. The festival's program manager Kanna suggests that he stay until the festival is over, and so Shoma and Shiori help Kanna prepare for the festival. Shoma and Shiori then get wrapped up in some strange events happening in the town.
Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san OVA (Sub) Latest: Episode OVA
Special episode bundled with the 9th volume of the manga.
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Set in the same timeline as Sin: Nanatsu no Taizai, Nanatsu no Bitoku follows a group of angels sent from Heaven to look for a potential "Savior" to counter-attack the demonic influence being spread by Lucifer and the other emissaries of Hell.
Hina Festival (Dub) Latest: Episode 012
One night, a strange object falls on the head of Nitta, a member of the yakuza. Inside the box is a strange young girl named Hina. She has tremendous supernatural powers, and Nitta finds himself reluctantly taking her in. Her powers can come in handy for his yakuza business, but he also runs the risk of her using them on him! Not to mention, if she doesn't use her powers, she will eventually go berserk and destroy everything around her. Nitta and Hina's strange life together is just beginning...
Piano no Mori (TV) (Sub) Latest: Episode 012
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.
Aru Zombie Shoujo no Sainan (Sub) Latest: Episode 001
Late night at Kikka University when all the students have gone home for summer break. However, five girls who are members of the Occult Research Club have not gone home. Calling it ‘the first cool of the evening quest’, the girls have decided to investigate a rumor about the Tokugawa buried treasure and sneak into the university’s data warehouse. What they find is not the rumored treasure, but rather, two extremely well-preserved mummies of two young girls. Sayaka Kamoshida, who is the one to originally get her friends to sneak with her into the warehouse, secretly steals the mysterious ‘stone of life’ that was placed inside both of these mummies. Disappointed in the outcome of not being able to find the hidden treasure, they leave the data warehouse. The theft of the ‘stones of life’ is actually the trigger to resurrect these two mummies. One of the resurrected girls was the daughter of a former Baron, who, due to an unexpected incident, became an undead being via magic. Her name is Euphrosyne Studion. The other is Euphrosyne’s maid Alma V, who was created from a homunculus. Now, the two girls attack the members of the Occult Research Club in order to get the stolen stones back. Can the members of the Occult Research Club survive this development? Also, why were the stones of life stolen? A bloody tragedy of the late-night student dormitory attacks…
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In the northern Kanto area in Japan, there is Binan City… At Binan High School, as per usual, the “Earth Defense Club (lol)” was a club that did nothing. The club members Kyoutarou Shuzenji, Ryouma Kirishima, Nanao Wakura, Taishi Manza, and Ichiro Dogou nonchalantly enjoyed tea while having pointless conversations that amount to nothing. All of them have now gathered at Kurotama Bath after school. When Ryouma pulls Kyoutarou Shuzenji by his arm out of water that he claims feels too good, together with his towel comes a pretty boy in strange clothing. These five boys are then dragged into a battle for the heir of the magical kingdom, Honila Land...
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What if you could enslave anyone you ever wanted? Well, this comes close. The SCM lets you enslave anyone who is also wearing an SCM, at a price. One must win over the other, at the cost of anything, in order for the other to become their slave.
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The anime centers on two protagonists. Koma Jinguji (Jay) is the smart and handsome student council president. His elegant smile captures the hearts of women. Tsubasa Hayakawa is a multi-talented and gentle shop assistant at a café. His cafe latte with owl latte art is very popular with female customers. The two men travel through time to fight their archenemy. The charming "Butlers," as they are called, fight supernatural battles and also experience a slapstick comedic life at their academy.
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The Gao Genuine Gameface Tournament, otherwise known as the GGG Cup, is underway after a lull action after the defeat of Wisdom and his ambitions. Famous fighters and monsters from across the worlds are invited to participate in the many events and, for the special ones, compete in the matches of the tournament.
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The sixth season of Future Card Buddyfight featuring Gao Mikado's son.
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After discovering that they work at the same company, a gaming crazed otaku and a fujoshi reunite for the first time since middle school. After some post-work drinking sessions they begin dating, but will it be a perfect relationship for the two?
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Four men—Gure, Sui, Tokitaka, and Tsubaki—each help run a Japanese tea shop together called Rokuhoudou. When one visits the shop, they are greeted warmly, is served with tea, and are often helped with any problems they may have.
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This story is about a 15-year-old girl who is a newbie idol in love with her best friend's brother who is also a popular idol. But she runs into a scary yakuza guy and finds out that her mother was an ex-magical girl, and the yakuza was her mascot. Her love interest gets kidnapped by demons that look like burly men with cute squirrel heads. So she contracts the yakuza to become a magical girl, which in this story means she turns into a handsome guy in a magical girl outfit. On top of that, her love interest shows an attraction toward her magical guy form. Her best friend turns out to be in love with her and also becomes a magical cross-dressing guy to save her life. Thus, their manager, who is a magical girl geek, then decides to turn them into an idol unit.
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The new season embarks on a new story with Aichi and Kai returning to take up the helm as main protagonists. The audience will also find many beloved characters such as Misaki Tokura, Kamui Katsuragi and Ren Suzugamori appearing in this season.
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Inazuma Eleven Ares will be set in a parallel world, taking place after the events of the first game, and develop the story from the perspectives of three protagonists—Ryouhei Haizaki, Asuto Inamori, and Yuuma Nosaka. The story revolves around a group of boys living on an island who love to play soccer. Their soccer club is suddenly abolished, and the only way they can regain it is to win the Football Frontier. Protagonist Asuto Inamori and company leave the island for Tokyo to attend Raimon Junior High School and take on the Football Frontier. But their first match is against the number one-ranked Seishou Gakuen.
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The second season of Wangu Xian Qiong.
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Li Mingyang was originally an ordinary office worker. Because of a strange QR code, he was trapped in a killing city. Here everyone is forced to participate in a survival game that is going to kill or be killed. In the process of finding a way out of the city, the mastermind behind the whole incident surfaced step by step.
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The year is 1999. Morioh, a normally quiet and peaceful town, has recently become a hotbed of strange activity. Joutarou Kuujou, now a marine biologist, heads to the mysterious town to meet Jousuke Higashikata. While the two may seem like strangers at first, Jousuke is actually the illegitimate child of Joutarou's grandfather, Joseph Joestar. When they meet, Joutarou realizes that he may have more in common with Jousuke than just a blood relation. Along with the mild-mannered Kouichi Hirose and the boisterous Okuyasu Nijimura, the group dedicates themselves to investigating recent disappearances and other suspicious occurrences within Morioh. Aided by the power of Stands, the four men will encounter danger at every street corner, as it is up to them to unravel the town's secrets, before another occurs.
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With Lotor defeated and Shiro recovered, the Paladins are finally able to set a course for Earth. After a long and perilous journey, they discover that their home planet is not how they left it. The Paladins return to Earth in Season 7 of Voltron Legendary Defender, coming to HotAnime August 10th!
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Dr. Lawrence Leeman
Drug of Choice
A shift in the drug culture could present new challenges for providers treating pregnant women.
By Alex Sanchez | March 13, 2018
The opioid epidemic sweeping the country over the past few years has shown its impact in the increased number of women and newborns being cared for through The University of New Mexico Hospital’s Milagro clinic. But it’s the growing popularity of a different type of drug that Milagro medical director Dr. Lawrence Leeman worries may catch medical providers flat-footed.
“A large number are using speed, amphetamines right now as a secondary drug,” said Leeman, who oversees medical services at Milagro. The clinic, which assists and supports pregnant women struggling with addiction, got its start in 1989. Since then, providers have had to continually adapt to changes in the drug scene.
“If you had to ask me with a crystal ball what’s going to be happening with substance abuse and pregnancy, it’s that we will start seeing a downtrend in the opioid use and we will continue to see an uptrend in the amphetamine use,” Leeman said. “We are seeing a fair amount of use coming from the rural and reservation areas with amphetamines. Sometimes people just use what’s available. In Albuquerque, heroin and other opiates are easily available, but in some other areas they may not be available or more expensive.”
A shift in the drug of choice will drive a major shift in the way care is provided. Doctors and nurses all over the country have been working to model their care for opioid addiction, but Leeman explained that model won’t work for amphetamine use.
“The women that are using opiates are in some ways easier to care for because we have medication-assisted treatment,” Leeman said. Once on medication those women can adjust to a life without substances. The same isn’t true for other drug users.
“When you have been using amphetamines regularly and you quit using them, it’s not a pretty sight,” Leeman said. “The person is exhausted, they very often get very depressed – they are what we call anhedonic, meaning they don’t get any pleasure out of anything.“
Caring for the babies has also changed over the years Leeman said, “The pharmacological treatment is only part of the treatment.What we are learning more and more is that through the optimal use of non-pharmacological treatment, we can decrease the number of babies that need to use medications for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. Newborns can then go home earlier.”
Doctors and nurses focus on skin-to-skin contact with the birth mother, breastfeeding when possible, keeping the postpartum room calm and quiet and letting the mother and baby stay together.
“A lot of it is actually what mothers have been doing for ages, learning how to soothe their babies,” Leeman said.
The babies can be hard to soothe. Some have substance withdrawal seizures, struggle to gain weight and are very fussy. Leeman and the providers at UNM’s Mother Baby Unit and other newborn units focus on making the babies as comfortable as possible and teaching their mothers to do the same. That’s why it’s also important that the mother be healthy.
But that can be just as difficult. “Many of the moms have polysubstance abuse, including alcohol, nicotine, tobacco – stimulants,” Leeman said.
Leeman stresses that judgment is not a service you will find at Milagro. The clinic is run on understanding and support, “I see some really sad situations, women who are sex trafficked or abused when they are 3,4,5 and are in families where everyone is using and there is not a model on how you cope with life, other than drugs.”
A harm-reduction service model has proven effective. Leeman and Milagro providers are working to train rural hospitals and clinics to provide care to newborns and women in their facilities and have expanded to four Albuquerque clinics to serve women throughout the community.
Milagro has served more than 2,000 women since opening its doors. Leeman says it’s not just about helping them during pregnancy, it’s about a continuum of care.
“Do you decide you’re successful when the baby comes out?” he asks. “When the baby goes home? When the baby goes to school? The unfortunate nature of opioid addiction is that it’s a chronic recurring problem. Fortunately, we have a sister program here called FOCUS at UNM. Focus takes care of babies and families up to the point where the youngest child is three years of age. We work it out that the mothers can transition into FOCUS and continue their medication-assisted treatment and the babies get increased developmental care and screening.”
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The Iowa Wildlife Federation was among a dozen outdoor groups and agencies at the Coralville Reservoir Pelican Fest in Johnson County. There, spotting scopes provided up close looks at a flock of about 100, which floated 150 to 400 yards offshore all day long.
Another flock of a couple hundred hung back, a mile across the shallow upstream area. Early arriving exhibitors and visitors had only to look straight up, as a couple flights of a dozen or more drifted right overhead!
Several hundred juvenile pelicans spend the warm weather months on the Coralville Reservoir, not yet ready to head north to nest around the shallow lakes of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Prairie Canada. As they mature, though, they will move on; replaced hopefully by younger pelicans.
During the late summer, up to 5000 of the big migratory birds congregated in Hoosier Bay, near Solon. A few lucky viewers are around as pelicans circle and, in unison, beat the water with their wings and push that circle toward shore. They literally ‘herd’ rough fish into inches of water, where they are scooped into the big birds’ big pouches.
They can also be found in the late season, on the Mississippi River, Red Rock and Rathbun Reservoirs and a few other ‘big waters’. “Over the last 25 years, pelicans have really recovered around the country. Now, the last few years, it’s been absolutely fabulous to have them nesting on an island near Clinton”, emphasizes DNR wildlife diversity biologist Pat Schlarbaum. “They are utilizing the habitat, finding fish and (teaching us) about their biology, what it takes to have clean water and have the opportunity to watch them.”
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The Lions of Little Rock. And me.
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The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine (book #11 for fiftyfifty.me!) is a stellar Young Adult novel that was recommended to me by a friend. But recommendations can really be hit or miss. After its never-ending series of critical kudos, I was relieved to be assured I was in for a good read. What I did not realize was that it would also stir something very personal in me.
The story takes place in 1958 Arkansas, after the Little Rock Nine, and during a time when local schools inexplicably continued to struggle with whether to stay open if they had to be integrated. More specifically, it is the tale of two young girls, Marlee and Liz. Marlee, who has been shy her whole life, finds reason to open up to Liz, the new kid. But no sooner have they forged this important friendship than Liz disappears from her school. We learn immediately that she was "passing" as a white, and has been found out. These plots points set the backdrop for a fascinating, educational story of a time where you were white or black, period, and where the category you fell in very strictly delineated your opportunities and social circles.
This novel also gives readers - or hey, me - an opportunity to consider what it might feel like to be forced into a category. Worse yet: what it might be like to be notified that you don't fall into the "appreciated" categories; to know deep down that you are an outsider and yet not want to call attention to that fact.
As the new magnum opus stupidus Shahs of Sunset prepares to air on Bravo TV and humiliate me, desecrating all that's holy about my centuries-old culture (thank you, Ryan Seacrest), I am forced to think about whether we've really come all that far from the days of segregation. Supposedly, the show will showcase a different side of Persians. The pitch amounts to: Iranians aren't all bearded anti-American freaks! No! They party and sell real estate -- they're just like us!
Horrifying, really.
Yet the recent addition of this show to America's cultural lineup proves a fact I often comment upon: Middle Easterners are the last minority you can be openly racist about. Under the guise of railing against the sliver of the population that behaves violently, people post hatred and spit vitriol left and right. To add a little insult to injury, they do so generally. I have yet to meet more than 5 Americans who realize Iranians aren't Arab. They don't bother having to know because it doesn't matter to them. But we all know Chinese people aren't Japanese. You don't need to know much about the nuances of Middle Eastern culture or country boundaries here, because they're all clumped together as evil.
Recently, while reading the comments section of a news article about the tensions between Iran and other nations, my jaw dropped as I read what people had written. It's not ok to do this with blacks, Latinos, or Asians - if someone wrote about blasting another race off the earth, my guess is the news outlet would have moderated the comment (read: edited it out). But it's open season (since the 1970s) on anyone of Middle Eastern heritage. Born and raised here, I have actually professionally vowed to uphold American law, which is more than I can say for a lot of other citizens, and yet I'm the outsider? Because my hair is black or my grandparents lived on a different continent?
To be clear, I do not mean to say that the level of segregation, racism, or torment even remotely approaches that of African Americans in the 1950s (or before. or after), but simply to say that perhaps we shouldn't pat ourselves on the back just yet. That maybe American still has some lessons to learn about equality and acceptance and entitlement -- and kindness.
Turning the pages of Kristin Levine's novel, I was reminded of my time at law school; the Towers had just fallen and, out of concern for the heightened tension in the corridors and violent commentary, a group of Near Eastern students requested a meeting with the then-Dean. At a time when people who even looked Middle Eastern were being attacked nationwide and when his own students who wore hejab (a scarf to cover a woman's hair, which some believe is required by the religion) required escorts for safety, it took him over a week to take the meeting.
When we finally sat down, we began telling him our tales- vicious and worrying comments made in the student lounge, or in one case, aimed at a prominent Middle Eastern professor. Our concerns were met by his dismissal- he quickly reminded us that he considered himself a First Amendment scholar and felt that people had a blanket right to freedom of speech (any scholar will tell you freedom of speech isn't that cut and dry, but I don't pretend this gentleman was a scholar of that sort.)
IN ANY CASE, he sat back and said:
"I had no idea there were so many of you here."
He spoke as if, unbeknownst to him, we had "passed"; we had been admitted and walked the halls -- as if we didn't deserve to be there. There were one million things he could have said, or should have said, and yet this was what he used his breath to utter. A case of one person absentmindedly speaking his mind, but he's certainly not the only one who thinks that way. I daresay he wouldn't have taken this same liberty with La Raza in the room or any other ethnic student group. But Middle Easterners aren't so popular these days, so looser lips abound.
I read The Lions of Little Rock as I filled out an application that required me to fill in the bubble for race. It is something I always struggle with - to me, the options seem limited. We can identify as White, Latino, African-American, Asian, Native American, or Unwilling to Disclose. And so this becomes my cultural identity: Unwilling to Disclose. No one in this country treats me as if they think I'm white (as if white is still the prize or necessity to contribute to and participate in the community), and I hesitate to fill it in every time, so I don't.
The Lions of Little Rock is a powerful book for so many reasons. On the surface it is a sweet, thoughtful tale, and one might mistakenly file it away as historical fiction and believe that the lessons end there. But the point is that the story is important to us today, and will be every day until we properly square away our racial issues. One can only hope that a unique book like this contributes to a gentler younger generation, one that approaches each and every member of their classroom with more interest and understanding. Not just the black children- all children who look a little bit different than them, or act a little bit different. It is a tale of acceptance that I guess I wish more adults would read and learn from.
As much as I loved this story and its message of hope, the author couldn't understand me more than when she writes her final words and reminds us: we still have a long way to go.
Sravya said...
Its a good book and I liked the way it is been narrated.
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Posted at : August 21, 2012
Day 2 (27 June 2012)
Our day started at 7 am this morning after only a few hours of sleep. Some of the kids who arrived earlier slept longer, but most of the kids had a very short sleep of about 3 – 4 hours or less. Nonetheless they were in high spirit.
We ran for about 25 minutes and also did a few conditioning exercises to help reduce jet lag and time zone difference. We had a good 45 minutes work out before breakfast.
After breakfast we drove about 1 hour to our first stop – Seton Hall University. As some of you may know one of our former students Chloe Sher Pui Wing is currently a junior and number one tennis player at Seton Hall University. With its close proximity to New York Seton Hall University has been hailed as one of the top ranked schools in the East Coast to study business.
We met coach Greg who then gave our team a tour of the school’s athletic department/ building and campus. Seton Hall has a very nice campus located in South Orange, New Jersey. Most of our kids were impressed with its facility and what the school has to offer. Coach Greg told us that the school offers 8 scholarships for tennis players. Moreover, he said full scholarship at Seton Hall means “full ride” as all their scholarship students receive full tuitions, books, meals, dorm and even a laptop from the school. Unlike some other schools full scholarship could only mean tuitions and you may still have to buy your own books or pay for your own meals.
After our campus tour, we drove to a public courts nearby the school to practice. I invited coach Greg to watch some of our players (private showcase) and he was impressed with some of our players. He told me that next year he’s got only 1 full scholarship and in 2014 he may have more spots open. Nonetheless he told me he’s going to recruit and start the process of recruiting 1 – 2 of our players who impressed him today.
Our team spent about 1.5 hours playing points, singles and doubles. Right after we finished our private showcase I took the kids to New York City. Traffic was horrible crossing the tunnel from New Jersey to New York (the traffic here makes Hong Kong’s cross harbor tunnel feels like a joy ride!) Luckily, we left early and arrived right on time. Coach Choy who is the men’s and women’s team head coach has been our friends for many years. One of my former students, Lai Ting Yee, is currently playing for NYU.
NYU is a division 3 school and it does not offer athletic scholarships. Nonetheless we all know NYU is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Being a good tennis player with a decent SAT score may help you being admitted to NYU. At NYU we also met with the director of International Students Affairs and Compliance – Denise. Denise, whom we also met in the past few years, was very kind explaining to all our team everything from admission process to life at NYU. She mentioned to us this year NYU received 40,000 applicants – school’s record.
One thing really interesting about NYU was when Denise said being a student at NYU gives us abundant opportunities to be part of community (NYU does not have a campus). She went on to say that student life experience should not be just behind campus’s wall and students should engage themselves and be part of their community. For kids who like the city life, NYU is a perfect school for them.
Before we left I told coach Choy to keep his eyes on some of our players and he promised to be in touch with me in regards to finding out more information about some of our players who are interested in NYU.
From NYU I took the kids to a very famous pizza restaurant a few blocks away from NYU. This pizza eatery is frequently visited by famous people and A list celebrities. I can tell you that this pizza eatery serves the one of the best pizza in New York. Everyone except Justin had never been here and thus tasted pizza this good in their life. Some of them swore they would never eat pizza at Pizza Hut anymore J J.
After we filled our stomach I drove the kids to see NYC’s Times Square where they host New Year’s eve party every year. It was packed of people as always and the kids had fun walking around Times Square. We took some pictures and the kids bought some souvenirs. We spent about an hour at Times Square. Our drive back to our hotel was a nightmare – traffic was so bad and people in New York drive like drivers in developing countries (no rules J).
In the evening before our dinner, coach K and I had a meeting with our players. We went over important stuff preparing them mentally and what to expect at the showcase and in the coming days. We talked about everything from how to handle pressure and why being nervous is normal to how to handle cheating opponents.
Coach K and I spent some extra time with a few players who English is not their daily spoken language. They practiced some basic communication skills in order to help them be more confident in social setting. For dinner I ordered a lot of pasta and vegetable as their body needs to store a lot of carbohydrate in the next 2 -3 days.
Overall, we had a very tiring day (also dealing with jetlag), but it was a very fruitful and productive day for everyone. Although some of our kids had an eye and jaw dropping experience today but all in all everyone definitely had learned something invaluable today. Tomorrow we will start our day at 7 am again and after breakfast we will be going to Princeton University to practice on the battleground.
Pictures taken today has been posted on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.488180314542118.128550.134959733197513&type=1
Day 3 (28 June)
We started our day at 7am again today. I took the kids for light run and they also did some conditioning exercises. I wanted the kids to adjust to the US time zone as quickly as possible (exercises and sports have been scientifically proven to be effective for reducing jetlag). With the showcase just 1 day away I also wanted the kids to maintain their physical condition.
After breakfast we checked out from our hotel near New Jersey and drove to Princeton University. Princeton University has one of the best campuses I have even seen. Its tennis facility is definitely a world-class facility (23 courts and 6 indoor courts). Princeton University is also located in a nice and charming college town.
Our players practice for about 2 hours, mostly working on doubles. I told the kids that they have to acclimatize themselves to the court at Princeton because here is their battleground. Find out where the sunlight is when you are serving, where the wind blows, what’s the speed of the surface, how high/low the ball bounces, etc. Professional players know how to use the court and its surrounding to their advantage and it could be the difference between winning or losing.
During our morning session I told the kids that whatever game style, strategy or tactic they are going to use in a match they have to remember three things that would make them better tactically:
1. Use your best shot as often as possible (i.e., Nadal always uses his forehand)
2. Find out what’s your opponent’s weakness and exploit it with your best shot all day long!
3. Be consistent – hit lots of balls back. You can’t win if you don’t hit the ball in the court.
After our morning practice Justin who is familiar with the area took us to a local sandwich restaurant. We had to wait for quite long time to get our sandwich but boy it was worth it! I’ve eaten a lot of sandwiches all around the world but I must say this one is definitely on the top of my list. Best cheese steak sandwich ever!
Right after our delicious lunch I took the kids back to the court for more practice. I wanted them to play singles. I rotated the kids and they played tiebreakers against each other. We had a very good afternoon session. At the end of the practice, Coach K and I gave talks about mental toughness, how to deal with pressure and what to expect for tomorrow’s showcase.
Coach K and I feel confident that our kids are ready and know what to do at the showcase. One important advice I told the kids was about how their mind should always be connected to the ball! There should be an imaginary strong rope tied between your mind and the ball, and nothing should come in between your mind and the ball. It’s an illustration for the importance of a focused mind – a focused mind attached to the ball can solve a lot of problems.
Few players came to me and said they are not playing well which I suspect could be the anxiety. They told me that they are not in form or they have not found their rhythm yet. I explained to them that they don’t have to be in form or be in rhythm to play good tennis. Everyone play his or her matches feeling something is wrong, the key is how you adapt and deal with it. We rarely go into a match feeling everything is 100% perfect. Even then something will come up during the match that we have to recognize, adapt and solve.
After our afternoon session we drove the kids to our new hotel near Princeton University – Double Tree by Hilton. We will be staying here for the next 3 days. Tomorrow the showcase will start for the girls and I wish them the best of luck! It’s going to be a very hot day but I know our kids will grind it out!
Pictures have been posted on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.488180314542118.128550.134959733197513&type=1
While Hong Kong was hit by typhoon No. 8, Princeton had an early morning shower that lasted for 2 hours. We left the hotel at 6:15am for the courts to warm up but were forced to stay indoors until the rain stopped around 7:45am. We were very lucky that the rain only lasted for about 2 hours or else it could wreck havoc on the showcase schedule.
After a long Q and A session with division 1, 2 and 3 coaches the girls finally started their matches right on schedule at 9:30am. The whole day was brutally hot after the rain. It was very hot and dry for the entire day.
Our girls took the court today and in general coach K and I must say all of them did very well. Although not everyone won their matches and some of them didn’t play their best tennis but coach K and I were happy and pleased to see everyone gave their full effort and fought hard the entire day.
Winnie Tang Wei Lin lost all her matches today – singles and doubles but she played extremely well the entire day. She fought for every single point, kept her composure and showed she has a lot of potential to improve her game. Although she lost all her matches she got what she came here for – coaches’ attention. A few coaches from some great schools came to me and expressed great interest in Winnie.
Michelle Lo impressed many coaches with her big forehand. Although she’s only a raising junior many coaches spoke to me and wanted to keep their eyes on Michelle.
Vivian Lin was definitely one of the strongest players in the showcase and today she impressed many division 1 coaches. Vivian won all of her matches, singles and doubles. A lot of coaches watched her play today and I have already received 2 very solid offers for Vivian, one of them was from a very big and well known school. Now Vivian has to take the SAT and improve her grades. If she does not get her SAT scores to the minimum requirement all of her efforts here will be gone with the wind!
Jenny Tong, Lu Yixin and Jasmine Sujajani were a little bit too nervous today. Although they didn’t win any matches today, all of them showed some good play and positive attitude. They lack match play experience but at least coaches saw they could play points well here and there. I talked to a few division 3 coaches who showed interest in three of them – and these coaches come from high academic schools.
Liang Chen played poorly in her first match. Her opponent didn’t give her any chance to find her rhythm. She tried too hard but because of a bad start (many unforced errors), she couldn’t recover for the entire match. Throughout the match she was constantly under pressure as her opponent moved her around. Nevertheless she gave her best, tried hard but nothing went her way today.
Mickey Hsu Minchi is a lucky girl. I thought there was no way she could play in the showcase because of record participants (72 girls). But a few players suffered from dehydration and heat stroke and Mickey took their places. In her singles she beat a good player and a few division 1 coaches spoke to me showing a strong interest on Mickey. Although Mickey didn’t play her best tennis today she’s a very solid player who will grind every single ball that comes to her.
Overall I must say today was a very good day for all our girls and for our academy. Everyone got some attention and our academy connected with a few new schools. Most importantly our girls got what they came here for – possible recruitment. We are also very lucky that our former showcase participants such as Sher Pui Wing, Leung Lok Sze and Sojung Lee have been doing great in college tennis. Coaches know they came from our program and this helps current players.
For the whole day coach K and I were talking to college coaches advocating for our players. I must thank coach K who introduced me to many new acquaintances from different kinds of schools.
Tomorrow the girls will play some more matches until 12 noon and the boys will start their first match. Sunday will be all boys matches only. After the girls finish with their showcase a big state school (Penn State) will be coming to see our girls in a private showcase. Penn State is a well-known school and has full tennis scholarships.
Coach K and I wish everyone the best of luck for the second day of the showcase. We know everyone will fight like gladiators tomorrow!
On another note, I would like to congratulate John Hwang who joined our showcase last year for being admitted to Harvard University! Congratulation John, we’re proud of you!
Today was another early day for our team. We left our hotel at 6:15am to have breakfast at our favorite place – Panera. Today the girls only played half a day and the boys played the other half of the day.
Vivian won both her matches today as she wrapped up the showcase winning all her matches. Many coaches were impressed by Vivian’s game and on court attitude. Her singles opponent was a grinder but Vivian constructed the points better and didn’t waste any opportunities to finish points when she had the chance.
Michelle had a battle with her opponent. The match was close but Michelle’s competitiveness and fighting spirit helped her win today. What coach K and I admire about Michelle is she’s such a nice girl outside of the court but on the court she’s so feisty and competitive. The good news is for Michelle, many coaches here are looking for feisty competitors!
Winnie gave her best but due to lack of match experience she lost all her matches again today. Nevertheless she gave all she had and that’s all anyone could ask for. Winnie could play good tennis but the problem is she would play 2 good points and 3 bad points. She can play good tennis but she plays sub standard tennis more often than she plays good tennis in a match. She knows how to hit the ball but many times she doesn’t know what to do with the ball or consistently she makes wrong decisions. This is a firm evidence of match inexperience.
Jenny won her singles match today. Although she started the match quite nervous and hit a lot of double faults in the beginning she was able to keep her composure throughout the match. She knew that her bigger opponent wasn’t so consistent so she took to heart my advice about keeping the ball in play long enough to let her opponent make mistakes. Jenny did really well today, she played well and she fought hard.
Jasmine suffered a shoulder injury in the middle of her doubles match which affected her performance. She tried to keep playing with her injury but her performance was pretty much limited. Braving the injury she got on the court and played another singles match. Unfortunately she couldn’t play her best tennis.
Liu played better than yesterday. She was feeling less nervous and it reflected in her game this morning. She had a comfortable win and she played a few great points that drew a few comments from the coaches who were standing close to me. She definitely played much better today and I am happy for her that she was able to perform in front of some great academic division 3 schools.
Mickey won both singles and doubles matches again today. She’s also one of the strongest players at the showcase. Many coaches were watching her play and were impressed with her grinding-penetrating game. If only she had more power on her strokes (bigger and stronger physically) she would easily be playing on professional tour.
Liang Chen played much better today in doubles. She was moving a lot at the net and being aggressive. A few coaches were impressed with her fine touch and good hands. However, in singles she didn’t play as good as she is capable of because her opponent was getting a lot of balls back. She tried everything but nothing worked for her today – her opponent was just simply better. On the good note, she was very focused and determined to perform better today to impress coaches.
The boys started their match at 12 noon. Coach K and I were not able to watch the boys too much in the beginning because we were talking to a lot of coaches for the girls. After the showcase finish players can talk to the coaches thus coach K and I spent a lot of time introducing our girls to most of their favorite schools. The girls were talking to coaches from big division 1 schools such as Rutgers, Seton Hall, Penn State, NY Albany, to name a few, and also to top liberal arts schools in division 3, including Smith College, Wellesley College, Trinity College, Mt. Holyoke and Middlebury College.
Some of our boys got a lot of attention especially Chris Tseng and Mark Huang. When they were playing I invited coaches from Georgetown and Northwestern University to watch them play. Word got out on how good they play and within 10 minutes coaches from UPenn, Yale, Stony Brook and some other schools were watching the two boys play. Georgetown head coach Gordy told me that if they boys can pass SAT and TOEFL he will take them right now to Georgetown.
After watching the boys play their singles and doubles today we had our daily meeting and I went over a few things with the boys to help them play better tomorrow:
Ryan – he played well today and I wanted him to keep hitting a lot of first serves in and show coaches his forehand. Play more shots with forehands and try to unleash a few big ones.
Marco – he’s always in full speed when he plays his match. I told him that if he was an F1 racer he can’t step his foot on the gas pedal all the time. That’s why he crashes a lot when he’s turning. In tennis, I told him that he doesn’t have to hit winners all the time to win the point. Sometimes all it takes is just another 1 -2 balls back.
Justin – he was so nervous today that he played way below his standard. He’s fortunate that he is only in his junior year so next year he’s got one more chance. However I told him that he has to learn to forget about what happened today, learn from the experience and redeem himself tomorrow. Why wait until next year if you can do it tomorrow? Justin needs to conquer his nerves. During the match he hit a few bad shots that could be more damaging than losing the match. Coaches are here to see what they can work with not looking for players who win every match. Justin’s biggest mistake was he was too focused on the prize (coaches’ attention) instead of focusing on his battle (match). By keep thinking on the prize it’s difficult to concentrate and battle the match out!
Andy – he’s still young and although this showcase is for him to get some experience he needs to learn to play more efficiently. In his singles match he missed too many first serves. I told Andy that first serves are extremely important to start the point. If you serve too many second serves you basically let your opponent start the point comfortably. Why would you do that? First serves can help set up the momentum of the point – make the most of them! Andy also needs to be more aggressive on the court (mentally). Meaning that he should not give up too easily. Sometime I see he gives up when things are not going his way whether during points or during the match. Be tougher, mentally.
Louis Liu – he’s a big guy but his game is not as big as he is. He’s game is too modest for his size. He should hit a bigger serve, and a bigger forehand, which he can do but he doesn’t do it. He plays too safely. Coaches want to see some big serves, and big forehands and Louis can do this. He’s a good player but he doesn’t know this because he plays a smaller game than what he is capable of. So for tomorrow I told him to play bigger.
Mark Huang – he’s a smooth player – very smooth with great hands. I told him that he is too nice on the court and it shows on his game. In America college tennis is a street fight. Kids will do anything to win including cheating, being in your face, etc. Mark is too relaxed and too nice. I told him tomorrow if he plays some good points I want him to pump his fists. Show the coaches that he is a tough and rough guy on the court. Mark is a very good player, there is no doubt that Mark and Chris are some of the best players in the showcase. But being good is not enough because it’s too easy for Mark. He needs to show the coaches that he’s also a tough guy.
Chris Tseng – he’s got a big game. His plays like Djokovic and because of this he’s got a lot of attention from a lot of coaches. He’s got similar problems to Marco – needs to learn how to slow down his game a bit. He takes too much risk sometimes and those risks he takes are way too risky even for the pros. I told him that when he does not have the opportunity to attack he doesn’t have to attack. Instead reset and start again from the beginning – learn how to set up and construct points better and this will make Chris a great player. In tennis there is no time limit to finish the point. Take as much time or strokes needed to win the point.
In the end of the day when the boys were playing I set up a private hitting session for Penn State coach who came late today. He wanted to see our girls so I had four of our girls play singles and doubles for the Penn State coach to watch. Penn State is a division 1 powerhouse sports school. Vivian, Michelle, Mickey and Winnie played against each other in singles and doubles. Penn State coach were quite impressed with some of the girls and promised to be in touch with me.
Tomorrow the boys will play for the whole day. I gave the girls a rest so they will wake up around 8am. In the afternoon after the showcase is done we will drive to the University of Pennsylvania. The next morning we are scheduled to meet coach David Geatz on the campus.
Coach K and I wish the boys all the best for tomorrow’s matches. I hope they listen to what I told them privately and play better in their next match.
Pictures have been posted on our facebook site.
Day 6 (1 July)
Today was the last day of the showcase. The boys arrived to the courts at 7:30 am to warm up. A Q and A session featuring division 1, 2 and 3 coaches was held before the matches commenced at 9:30 am. The coaches and Tim Donovan gave a lot of insights and great advice about the whole college recruitment process.
I must say today the only two boys that took their game to the next level were Ryan and Louis. Others played well while some didn’t live up to the expectations. I thought some of the boys could play better and push themselves harder, but overall coach K and I were quite pleased with the boys’ performance. Although the weather was brutally hot throughout the day our boys hung in there and I saw that everyone gave their best effort.
What coach K and I liked about Ryan today was the fact he was fearless on the court, he took my advice to heart (use lots of forehands and hit lots of first serves in), enjoy the battle and fight like there is no tomorrow. Ryan did just that and he won both of his singles matches which is great for him. A few coaches are turning their heads to Ryan but since he’s a raising junior I told the coaches he will be back next year better and stronger.
Louis rose to the occasion. He beat a good player by playing a bigger game. As I told him yesterday he has to unleash some bigger serves and bigger forehands (because he can) and today he did just that. Louis found another side of him that he never knew he had before. He is actually better than he thinks he is – he just has to get it out of him.
Andy told me he could not play well today although he tried everything he was just too nervous. Sometimes things like this happen and we just have to deal with it. Luckily for Andy he is still young and this showcase has been a great experience for him. Andy has some technical problems that he needs to address right away if he wants to improve his game. His serving and forehand technique need some technical attention because with his present technique he will not be able to reach his full potential.
Marco gave his best and played as well as he could but it wasn’t enough to beat his opponents. He slowed his game down today which was great. Marco would need to play more matches in the next few months if he wants to become a better player. His problem is he is all over the place with his game. One thing important missing from Marco’s game is his lack of ability to construct points. He doesn’t have much plan or strategy/ tactic in his game. Basically what he does mostly is just hitting the ball back. I will work with Marco for a few more weeks before he goes home on this area.
Justin played another bad match. He was really frustrated with himself for not being able to perform. His nerves got the best of him. Just a few days before the showcase he was able to beat Louis in a tiebreaker but these past two days he couldn’t even hit a ball in. Although Justin was very, very sad after the match I told him that this match may be the best thing that ever happened to him. Because of today’s match now he knows where he stands and what he needs to do for the next 12 months. Justin’s biggest problem is he has not gone through an intensive training regime. That’s why his game breaks down in matches and he does not know why. He is like a good basketball player who can dribble, pass (looks good) but can’t score. Nevertheless, as I mentioned before this showcase, this could be a great wake up call for him that if he wants to play college tennis he has to put up the hard work!
Chris and Mark played good doubles and they impressed many coaches. A few Ivy League coaches even told me that they would like to recruit both of them. Both players played strong tennis in doubles.
Mark’s first singles match was much better than his second match. He beat a very good player. Mark was able to show his talents and smooth play in front of many coaches. They were impressed by his great left handed game. However, Mark played poorly in his second match which was on the center court. He wasn’t able to perform to his standards due to the heat. I thought Mark could play harder and push himself harder but he wasn’t able to do that. In my opinion Mark still had something left inside him but he failed to get it out of himself. Sometimes pushing ourselves to the next level is much harder than winning the match. Luckily for Mark many coaches could see his talents and what he’s got as a player.
Chris had a good start with his doubles. He blasted many big serves and hit great returns to the feet of his opponents. Coaches could see that this boy can play some great doubles. I am not sure what happened in his singles but I watched him played so poorly for some reason. Nothing was going for him in the first 3 games for some reason. And in 8 games pro set if you lose the first 3 games it’s going to be very difficult to come back. His opponent was good but not good enough to beat Chris. Chris basically beat himself today. He played below his standard and I must say I felt sad for Chris today. He is such a good player but he wasn’t able to show it today. He made one unforced error after another. After the match I asked him why he played so poorly and he didn’t know the answer to that. He wasn’t mentally focused enough in the first 3 games. There were a few points he wanted to blast his opponent of the court but it didn’t work and from there his confidence were affected. Chris should have taken his time, hit more balls back, grind for a few games (don’t give anything free) instead he chose to take a lot of risks with his shots which backfired. I hope Chris learned from his mistake today that when playing important matches it's best not to take too much risk in the beginning of the match. Luckily for Chris many coaches was able to see past his bad loss today.
While the boys were grinding the hot weather on the court, the girls had a nice day off. They came to the court around 10:00 am looking relax and comfortable.
After the boys finished their matches at 4:30 pm we checked out from our hotel and drove to Philadelphia. Tomorrow we will be visiting University of Pennsylvania and meet my good friend coach David Geatz. Coach Geatz will give us the tour of the campus and the athletic department. I hope one of my players will be able to study at UPenn sometime soon as coach Geatz is currently recruiting one of my players from last year’s showcase.
This is my first trip to Philly and I was wowed when I arrived. The city is almost like a mix of New York and Rome. There were many New York style buildings but also a few Roman style buildings. Not sure about the kids but I was constantly mesmerized and fell in love with this city. We are staying at the Marriot inside a historical building. I told the kids that this is probably our last night staying at a luxurious hotel so make sure you enjoy it J. Tomorrow after our visit to UPenn I will take the kids to see the Rocky Steps from the movie “Rocky”: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Steps
After we visit the Rocky Steps coach K and I will take the kids to taste Philly’s famous Cheese Steak sandwich. And later in the day we will drive for 6.5 hours to Boston.
This morning I gave everyone a much-deserved rest. After taking our breakfast at a typical American diner we drove a few miles from our hotel to UPenn campus. We met coach Geatz and the women’s coach as well who were very kind to give us a tour of the beautiful campus. In my opinion, UPenn has one of the best campus and facility in Ivy League. Their tennis facility and gym are simply state of the art facility. Everyone was impressed.
Coach Geatz asked me if some of our boys would be interested to study at UPenn. He’s seriously considering to recruit 1 – 2 of our boys if they can reach UPenn’s minimum requirement. Overall I am very happy with our trip to UPenn as now we have strengthened our relationship with UPenn’s men’s coach and made a new acquaintance with the women’s coach.
After our interesting campus tour I took the kids to the world renowned Rocky Steps. Some of the kids didn’t know who Rocky was but most of them had heard of Rocky. We did the Rocky run which was great and fun and we also took some pictures under the Rocky statue. It was a great experience for our team, especially for me who grew up watching all Rocky movies J.
Coach K’s father grew up in Philadelphia and he directed us to the best cheese steak sandwich place called Geno’s. This place is packed when we arrived around 2:30 and by just seeing the line queue. Luckily the restaurant has prepared everything so our 18 sandwiches came out in just 3 minutes. I had no word to describe how good it tasted. Everything just melted in your mouth. The taste was just heavenly J. It definitely topped the sandwich that we had in Princeton. The only thing I could say is don’t miss Geno’s if you ever in Philly! Next to Geno’s there is another sandwich restaurant serving the same sandwich called Pat’s. We also tried Pat’s but I would give Pat’s 3.5 stars out of 5 while Geno’s is 5 stars out of 5.
After our delicious, physically and mentally satisfying lunch J we drove 6.5 hours to Boston. Tomorrow we will be visiting Wellesley where coach Brian Kuscher will be hosting us (dream school for some of our girls) and in the afternoon we will be visiting Harvard University and its legendary coach Fish who’s been coaching at Harvard for the last 20 years.
On another note I have been getting emails from college coaches interested on our players and the emails have been very encouraging.
Pictures have been posted on our facebook page.
We had an early morning conditioning work out before we left to Wellesley College. Some of our kids will be playing tournaments in California right after this trip so I wanted to make sure they maintain or improve their physical fitness level. We did a lot of aerobic, anaerobic, explosive and upper body work out for about 60 minutes.
Wellesley College campus was voted as one of the ten most beautiful campuses in the world. I must say it lives up to its reputation. By far this is the most beautiful campus we have visited. I’ve been to Wellesley almost every year since 2007 and still its beautiful surroundings and environments impressed me. The whole campus feels like a national park with many historical and renaissance style buildings. There is a big lake inside the campus as well and there is one area near the lake called “Green Beach” because the lake has no beach but only grass.
At Wellesley we met a very good friend of mine who visited our academy in Hong Kong many times – coach Brian Kuscher. Coach Brian was very kind to give us a personal campus tour and see all Wellesley’s athletic facility. Wellesley is some of our girls’ dream school and after their visit they are now more determined than ever to give their best to be admitted to Wellesley. One of our girls joked that the main reason she wanted to go to Wellesley is so that she can marry a Harvard guy J.
The good news is coach Brian is looking at 2 – 3 of our girls and will be in touch with them. Coach Brian has promised to look at their scores and help them in anyway. Lucky for us, one of my players Sojung Lee, has been doing great at Wellesley this past year and coach Brian is looking to recruit more players from our academy with the same qualities and work ethic as Sojung.
After our Wellesley tour coach Brian showed us a very good sandwich place and ordered parma ham with fresh mozzarella cheese for our team. It was so finely made and extremely delicious. The mozzarella cheese was so fresh I could eat it for the next 2 weeks J.
We drove from Wellesley to Harvard University after our lunch. We were greeted by coach Andrew and coach Fish who gave us a private campus tour. Harvard, as we all know, is one of the most if not the most prestigious schools in the world. We were very lucky to be given a private tour by coach Andrew who graduated, played and now works for Harvard. He knows Harvard inside out and it was fun listening to some of the interesting facts about Harvard. Harvard has a very nice tennis facility – both outdoor and indoor. When we were touring Harvard we saw many, many tourists who toured the campus just like us. We felt privileged that our tour was given by Harvard’s tennis coach.
After our tour we sat down with coach Fish who has been the head coach at Harvard for the last 37 years. His Zen-like approach and philosophy were very interesting to hear and the kids were very lucky today that they got to sit down with coach Fish for 30 minutes discussing everything about college recruitment process to how to choose the most suitable school for yourself. Coach Fish really gave us a lot of great insights and advices that money can’t buy.
Kelvin Lam whom I coached from 10 – 14 years old will be attending Harvard this September and coach Fish and coach Andrew are excited to have Kelvin joining their team soon. I told both coaches what a great and hard working young man is Kelvin Lam. I am sure Kelvin will excel and succeed at Harvard under the guidance of coach Fish and coach Andrew.
After our tour to Harvard we drove back and had an early dinner because the kids wanted to go shopping. Lucky for us we stayed across a very big mall. The kids spent about 1.5 hours at the mall and they bought a lot of stuff especially from Abercrombie! One of them even spent over USD300! Her excuses: I bought stuff for my family. Good one J.
Tomorrow we will be driving for 5 hours to visit Hamilton College. Coach Barr is very kind to let us visit on 4th of July. A big holiday in the US.
Today is Independence Day for the United States of America. This is perhaps the biggest holiday for everyone in the US. For us, it was almost a whole day of driving! Although it was tiring, we had a fun road trip.
Our team was scheduled for conditioning training at 7 am but our plan was slightly disrupted by early morning rain shower. Instead of our usual morning run and strength workout we did a kickboxing workout instead. It was fun yet great exercise for the kids because they had never done a kickboxing workout in their life.
After our breakfast we drove about 5 hours to Clinton, New York to visit Hamilton College (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_College_%28New_York%29) and coach Barr. Hamilton College is best known for the second best school for writers (behind Emory and ahead of John Hopkins, MIT, NYU). It is also one of the “Hidden Ivies” schools. Coach Barr who is my personal friend gave our team a tour of the campus and athletic facility. We were also introduced to one of the Biology Department professors from Taiwan who gave us a very interesting tour of the Biology Department and talked to us about his experience working and teaching at Princeton, Cornell and Hamilton. He also gave great advice to our kids – take double major if possible. I could see most of our kids taking that advice to heart.
After our visit to Hamilton we drove about 3 hours down south to New Jersey because tomorrow we will be visiting Rutgers University (division 1 scholarship school). I was thinking if we should stop somewhere to watch the July 4th firework show but lucky for us we saw 2 firework shows while driving to our hotel near New Jersey. We were able to pull off the side of the road and watch what is one of the greatest traditions in the American Culture.
Tomorrow after our visit to Rutgers, most of our players will be flying back to Hong Kong and some of them to California. Everyone was rather sad tonight (some don’t want to go home yet J), but I could see they are also excited for their future. They will fly home feeling inspired, motivated and with better sense of direction.
Coach K and I have been talking privately to each of player. We sit down with each player for 15 minutes to go over their showcase experience and what comes next. Most importantly coach K and I are giving advice to each player about schools that could best suit their tennis, academic standard and personality.
Pictures have been posted on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-International-Tennis-Academy-HKITA/134959733197513
Day 10 (5 July)
I gave some of the kids who are going back to Hong Kong after midnight today a rest from our daily morning work out because I knew we are going to have a very long day. Kids who are going to California after this trip have no choice but to get up early at 5:50 am for our morning work out because we have to drive for 2 hours from our hotel to Rutgers University this morning. I was surprised that a few kids who are going back to Hong Kong today also showed up for the work out – great effort! We had a shorter work out but I made the work out more intense than usual.
After breakfast we drove for a little bit over 2 hours to the biggest university in the state of New Jersey – Rutgers University. Rutgers is in the division 1 and I must say the school has unbelievable athletic facility for its student-athletes.
Coach Ben Lucca gave us a tour of both the athletic facility and campus. Our tour started at the basketball stadium. The stadium has a capacity for 9000 people! We also visited the football stadium. I have to say Rutgers’ facility is just amazing. We went to see 2 different weight rooms for the athletes and both of them were state of the art and amazingly equipped. So far of all the schools that we visited Rutgers by far has the best athletic facility and resources.
Since the campus is so big we had to drive from one facility to another facility. The school is big! Other coaches told me that coach Ben is one of the smartest and humble coaches in the Big East conference. In his off time from tennis he is a lawyer and sit in the US Open Rules and Regulations committee. I am so glad that we made this new connection with coach Ben and Rutgers. Coach Ben is currently interested in 3 of our players and had asked me be in touch regarding those 3 players. Surely, I will be in touch with coach Ben.
Our trip to Rutgers has given the kids a very insightful idea of what a big school is like versus smaller schools. I know some of the kids prefer smaller schools and some of them are still undecided. I am glad that I took the kids to see a big state school like Rutgers. The good thing about Rutgers is it is also a very good academic school.
Finally after our trip to Rutgers we had some time to burn. So I took the kids to an Italian restaurant nearby to enjoy a delicious but mostly relaxing lunch where we can really take our time. We had a good time having lunch together sitting just at one very long table. The kids got along really well with each other and they were having fun while learning a lot about everything in the past 10 days.
Before I sent some of the kids to the JFK airport I took them to a nearby mall to do last minute shopping.
This will be my last report from this year’s college showcase tour. I hope everyone who read my reports have learned something invaluable about college tennis recruitment process.
Before I end my report I would like to thank everyone for reading my daily report. I would also like to thank coach K for all his hard work and dedication to our players. Without coach K this tour would not be as smooth, productive and fruitful. Coach K is one of the harder working and reliable coaches that I have ever worked with. Thanks again coach K and we hope to see you again next year!
I would also like to thank my sister Rinny who’s been helping our team with logistics since day 1. She worked very hard to make sure our team has a decent place to stay and delicious food to eat! Thank you sis for all your hard work and tireless effort!
Lastly I would like to thank all the kids for being great kids – very obedient and respectful. I had so many coaches and people come to me and told me how nice, respectful our kids are. It was my honor and pleasure to be working with them all and I wish them the best in their future. My duties on this tour are now finished but my work with them is not done yet. The easy part is now over. Next step will be the application process.
See you all back in Hong Kong. I am currently in California for another tour. I will return to Hong Kong on August 3rd. Thank you once again.
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Samuel R. Delany: disability and 'Dhalgren'
Samuel R. Delany at the Kelly Writers House, February 2016
Here is an excerpt from an seventy-minute interview/conversation with Samuel. R. Delany. Delany was a Kelly Writers House Fellow in 2016. The discussion took place on February 16 that year. Regina Salmons has done the work of transcription. A video recording of the entire conversation can be viewed here.
Al FILREIS (begins by quoting Delany’s novel Dhalgren)
“As I walked home, I thought about the hospital again” — this is described earlier in the “It was so easy to tell your story and not mention you were homosexual.” I assume he means to tell your story in the clinic. [Continues quoting Delany.] “It was so simple to write about yourself, and just not to say you were black. You could put together a whole book full of anecdotes about yourself without ever revealing you were dyslexic. And how many people whom I’d just met and who’d ask me ‘what do you do?,’ did I answer disingenuously, ‘Oh I type manuscripts for people.’”
On Eileen Myles’s 'Hot Night': queer / urban / image
Davy Knittle
In the introduction to Cruising Utopia: The Then and There of Queer Futurity, José Esteban Muñoz addresses the caretaking relationship between Eileen Myles and James Schuyler as one of anti-antirelational queer kinship.
Samuel R. Delany's reviews of 'Star Wars'
Samuel Delany reviewed the first Star Wars movie in Cosmos Science Fiction and Fantasy (1977). Alex Weheliye has made a copy available here. And here, posted by Delany himself on Facebook, is his review of the new film, episode 7, The Force Awakens.
The Motion of Light: Celebrating Samuel R. Delany
Tracie Morris
“The Motion of Light” is named for the Kelly Writers House celebration of Samuel R. Delany’s performative poetics, held on April 11, 2014, and archived at PennSound. This Jacket2 feature collects work by all those who were a part of the Delany celebration, of an event that celebrated the writer who, as Tracie Morris notes in her introduction, “is a constellation that continues to be fixed, yet revolves, for me and for so many lovers of poetry … a maker of many worlds.”
A familial touchstone via 'Dhalgren'
Preface: One day, at Naropa University, I was on a panel that Anne Waldman organized for the MFA summer writing program. I gave my talk about poetry and speech acts. Chip was nice enough to attend as an audience member. Chip knows his poetry.
You came to see human bodies tonight, but she said this is “holy work and it’s dangerous not to know that ’cause you could die like an animal down here.”[1] She was talking about making dances — pacing back and forth across bridges, riding up and down the block, selling loosies on the corner, walking in the middle of the street. The hazard of movement, of moving and being moved, of knowing that we are affected, that we are affective.
Delany on Close Listening, April 2014
Samuel Delany (left) and Charles Bernstein (right) in a still of the recording of Close Listening.
Editorial note: The following has been adapted from a Close Listening conversation recorded as part of “The Motion of Light: A Tribute to Samuel R. Delany,” a program hosted at the Kelly Writers House in April 2014. The conversation was transcribed by Tracie Morris. Listen to the audio program here. — Julia Bloch
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Of Samuel Delany
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Samuel Delaney interviewed at ReaderCon 2011 (watch video here).
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When I began thinking about how best to honor Samuel Delany today, I felt some sense of obligation to explain what for me has been the transformative effect of reading Delany’s work, especially from the standpoint of queer studies.
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Samuel Delany reads at the Kelly Writers House, 2008.
In his fiction, memoir, and criticism, Samuel R.
A tribute to Samuel Delany
Sarah Micklem
When Tracie Morris asked me to say a few words at this celebration, I was reluctant. I had never met Mr. Delany and I wasn’t an expert on his work. And I don’t speak critical theory. But I believe that when you have a chance to thank someone whose work is foundational — who opens a way for others — you have to say thank you.
So I’m here to talk about what Samuel Delany means to me as a reader and writer of speculative fiction. I encountered his work years and years ago and over the years since. It has staying power.
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Sean Bonney, one of the finest UK poets of our time, died in Berlin on 13th November 2019. His work comprises seven major books and a series of pamphlets; it includes some of the most vital writing in the language today. He pushed at the limits of poetry, creating new forms in each single book. No other contemporary work destroys so thoroughly the universe of resurgent fascism.
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Good Comedies of 2008
James Hicks Follow on Twitter January 5, 2009
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In 2008 The major movie companies brought movie lovers over 350 films. Out of all these movies, some where around sixty or seventy fit into the comedy genre. Here are some of the best funny movies produced in 2008.
GET SMART: Agent 86 is back, “and loving it”. KAOS vs CONTROL, the shoe phone, and all the classic quotes. It’s a trip down memory lane to look back at this classic spy spoof tv series.
MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA: As you might imagine, this is the next edition to the box office hit Madagascar. The small group of animal friends are attempting to leave Madagascar, and go back to the Central Park Zoo, putting an end to their incredible adventure. With things going wrong again, due to the Penguins, they find themselves going to Africa instead.
ROLE MODELS: Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (William Scott) who sell energy drinks, are going to see some hard jail time after destroying the company vehicle while binging. The only way to avoid going to prison is by doing community service. The catch is they will have to work as mentors with difficult children in a community service program. Let the fun begin.
TROPIC THUNDER: With a collection of acting greats we soon see this movie is a classic parody of popular war films. To get a realistic performance from his spoiled actors to make a true epic masterpiece, the desperate director into the jungle, and leaves them on their own. His plan is to frighten them so they will produce a work of genius, which hidden cameras will capture. When the director blows up on an old French land mine, the crew is left on its own, and they think there acting, but the bullets flying are actually real. Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Tom Cruise star.
ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO: The bills aren’t getting paid and Zack and Miri, roomies who have been friends since grade school, need to come up with some cash soon. Their solution? Oh, thats easy, make a dirty movie. As one can expect this is a perfect enviornment for a funny film.
STEP BROTHERS: Two forty year old child adults, who each live with their single parents, find themselves having to share a room because their parents marry, you have one crazy situation. Casting John Reilly and Will Ferrell acting as these two idiots, and this has the makings for a funny movie. This movie is a best bet for a good time this year.
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS: Heavy pot smoker Dale Denton in a stroke of bad luck, has seen a bad police officer, and a big time dealer, commit a killing. They see him witness the crime. Sure that he has been spotted, he drops his joint of pineapple express, and takes off. This joint is such a unique type of weed, that the bad guys can. The game is on, as Dale and his dealer Saul are on the run.
HAMLET 2: Failed actor Mr. Marshz now finds himself teaching high school theatre to bored and unmotivated kids. The school loses a building due to destruction, so the administration decides the theatre progam must be eliminated. Fully inspired, he hopes to keep the school from dropping his classes by producing Hamlet 2, a new version of the classic, which he writes himself.
FORGETTING SAHRAH MARSHALL: Grief stricken from an undesired break up with long time girlfriend Sarah, a television actor, Peter finally plans to escape to Hawaii to get over his misery. Of course, upon checking into the resort, he runs into sarah and her new lover, who is a mega rock star. This film is a classic romantic comedy.
These movies, and many, many more, are yours to buy, pick up as a rental, or can be down loaded to your computer. Accessing movies through downloads from the internet has fast become one of the most popular ways for aquiring movies. Look on the web to locate websites to start downloading movies. This is a very good way to build a massive library of movies.
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Health PFI - Everyone plays "pass the parcel"
PFI has been TINA (There is No Alternative) for some time. There are a lot of games played with PFI.
The first one is that it is basically very expensive compared to traditional procurement. However, if the traditional method is found to be cheaper then PFI cannot be used. Because there is no funding for the traditional method it means that people "make assumptions" [fiddle the figures] to make sure that PFI looks cheaper.
The biggest fiddle comes from multiplying the traditional cost by a multiplier for notional increases in cost. However, the public sector comparator (as it is called) is still adjusted until it fits.
The second one is FRS5. There is a sort of ideological demand for the payments for a PFI project to be more than just leasing a building. Hence you have a demand to transfer the management of a service into the private sector.
This creates a massive conflict. There are two real things about PFI.
The first is that all the effort goes into specifying the project at the start rather than changing it as it goes along. This means the price is fixed, but also the project is fixed. The real problem here is that people often don't know what they want at the start, but then there is no flexibility.
The second is that there are margins needed both to cover tender costs and also all other risks. This really drives the price up.
The calculations for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich is that the additional annual costs as a result of PFI are £9 million. I commissioned research that found if the same proportion of capital amounts apply to all projects over £10m that were extant by Dec 2004 the total increase in annual costs is £422m - not trivial.
For NHS Foundation Trusts there is an additional complication that arises from the fact that they stand alone from government. Hence any contractor wants the payments to be underwritten by the Department of Health. The Private Finance Unit want to have certainty that the amount payable is "affordable". The Foundation Trust "Monitor", however, does not want to sign any contracts off as affordable. In particular Monitor has also raised concerns about the University of Birmingham NHS FT's PFI Scheme.
This puts us in catch 22 with the responsibility for PFI decisions being passed around Whitehall and Westminster.
The fact is, however, that the government have got us into this mess. Either they stump up the costs for PFI or they stump up the costs for a traditional new hospital. What they cannot do is cancel the new hospital.
They should "bite the bullet" and fund it properly. However, at the moment they are just dithering.
Bob Piper said…
Strangely, John, I agree with you on PFI. However, as usual you adopt a holier than thou attitude. If Labour has invested far more in the NHS than the Lib Dems even promised to do, which, let's face it, they could be pretty wild about because they knew they would never win, just exactly how would they have "bitten the bullet" and funded it?
John Hemming said…
Actually I estimate that the annual additional costs as a result of PFI in the Health Service are around £422 Million.
Just about the cost of a non-pfi UBH
So, that is all the PFI funding in the NHS = 1 hospital. So, have you an answer to where the money was coming from for all of the other hospital buildings given the funding gap in the Lib Dem 1997 and 2001 election pledges?
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