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Auction houses say spring sales unhurt by scandal
Picasso's portrait of his wartime mistress Dora Maar, 'Bust of a Woman Seated in a Chair,' 1939, sold for $4.7 million at Christie's auction of 20th century art Tuesday. The painting brought the second-highest price of the night
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NEW YORK -- Christie's and Sotheby's, the big guns of the high-stakes art auction world, may be operating under a cloud of scandal, but executives say you wouldn't know it by their annual spring sales.
Both houses, as well as a now more visible third player, Phillips, agree that a federal investigation and charges looming against Christie's and Sotheby's over fee-fixing is a major concern, but it has not had a big impact on sales.
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In its first major auction since the price-fixing scandal broke, Sotheby's sold Claude Monet's "Le Portail (Soleil)" for $24,205,750 on Wednesday, and saw good prices for works by Matisse and Toulouse-Lautrec. A Sotheby's executive said the federal investigation had obviously little effect on the buyers and sellers.
Christie's CEO Edward Dolman said business at his firm also had not suffered. "The success of our sales over the last couple of days, I think, are a testament to the faith our clients put in us," he said.
Sotheby's is being sued for allegedly conspiring with British rival Christie's International Plc to fix sales commissions. Dozens of civil suits have been filed by buyers and sellers of art, who allege they were overcharged.
Together, Sotheby's and Christie's control more than 90 percent of the $4 billion-a-year art auction market.
News of the fee-fixing scandal broke in January amid reports that Christie's was cooperating with federal investigators. It led to the resignation of Sotheby's Chairman Alfred Taubman as well as Diana "Dede" Brooks, its chief executive and the one-time doyenne of the business of selling art.
Coming "when we were gathering property for the sales," the scandal "certainly wasn't perfect timing," admitted David Norman, Sotheby's head of Impressionism and modern art.
"If these allegations are true, and again, nothing's been proved, it's a serious violation and it could affect the industry," said Judd Tully, editor-at-large for Art and Auction magazine.
"Everyone talked about it, (but) except for one instance when someone decided not to sell because of the investigation, it just hasn't knocked any buyers out," Tully said.
"The NASDAQ fluctuations are much more of a concern to me," Norman added. "I'm very, very wary of the stock market and the effect that has on the psychology of the buyers."
Sotheby's had estimated that its spring sales of Impressionist and modern art, including a piece from Monet's famous water lilies series and a Picasso still life, would bring in $149 million to $206 million -- 15 to 20 percent less than Christie's predictions of $177 million to $236 million.
Sotheby's sold $104.5 million in paintings and sculptures Monday night. Including auction house commissions, it was the second-highest sale of various owners' art at Sotheby's in the past 10 years. Christie's grossed $177.4 million in art sales Tuesday and Wednesday.
Executives at both houses insisted they have seen no sign that client confidence has been damaged by the scandal.
"In terms of interest from buyers, there has been no difference whatsoever from past seasons," said Franck Giraud, the head of Christie's 19th and 20th century art departments. "Collectors look at art and the prices attached, and that's what's important to them."
Madison Avenue art dealer Richard Feigen agreed. "It's a matter of conjecture as to whether the Justice Department's investigation is affecting these sales," he said. "I would tend to think the supply is thin, and that the investigation really doesn't affect people."
Sotheby's Norman concurred. "We're in a market where good quality paintings seem to be increasingly hard to find. There's not much new," he said.
Norman thinks the two auction houses' sales estimates, which he said "were not very far apart," could have been reversed had a $25 million to $30 million Picasso gone to Sotheby's rather than Christie's, and was more attributable to Christie's offering what he saw as overly optimistic estimates.
"I think in some cases they overshot their estimates," he said. "We chose in many cases not to go as high. ... It was very competitive this season and Christie's plowed ahead, seeing us at a disadvantage. ... We had a lot more negative press."
Giraud disagreed. "I don't think we've been more aggressive this time around. ... At the end of the day one should compare the results. ... I'm quite confident that the estimates reflect today's market."
Third player changes sales outlook
Whatever numbers result for the two art world titans, it is Phillips that may forever change the outlook for future sales.
The No. 3 auction house, which was bought by luxury goods group Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton in November, figures on a $100 million spring sale -- roughly 50 times its $2 million take last fall, according to International Executive Director Dan Klein.
LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault "is spending a lot of money trying to buy their way into the first tier," dealer Feigen said. "It sounds like they're making big guarantees, and are obviously prepared to spend a lot of money."
Klein denied that Phillips was offering unusually large guarantees to clients. "I wouldn't say it's any more than any of the other houses," he said.
But he said LVMH and Arnault had provided the house the financial means to play in the big leagues for the first time. "We have the means of offering financial arrangements we have not had before," he said. The very idea of offering guarantees "wasn't a regular process for Phillips in the past."
Sotheby's and Christie's concede they lost some clients to Phillips. "Neither of us would give such high guarantees (as Phillips)," said Sotheby's Norman, which he said naturally led some consignors to go where top dollars were dangled.
"But I don't think that's going to be a lasting approach."
CNN's Frank Buckley and Phil Hirschkorn and Reuters contributed to this report.
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Dropping 110 pounds transforms woman's life
Heather Davis weighed 250 pounds and wore a size 22 at her heaviest
Fed up with obesity, she started working out regularly and modified her diet
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Growing up, Heather Davis wasn't the kind of kid people would have called fat or even chubby.
Heather Davis weighed 250 pounds and wore a size 22 at her heaviest. She lost 110 pounds and wears a size 4.
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Like many children, Heather studied hard, did her homework and played sports after school. During elementary school, she remembers being thin -- but things started to change as she approached adolescence.
"My bad eating habits began during my 'latchkey kid' years," says Davis. "In high school and middle school, I played sports, but with a diet of Doritos and soda for lunch ... large family dinners ... I became overweight."
During her senior year in high school, Davis, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds.
"We had a meat-and-potatoes family. We had dessert every night and I was a member of the 'clean your plate club,' remembers Davis. "It caught up with me."
By the time she was 22 and attending graduate school, Davis' weight had ballooned to 250 pounds. Davis says her weight gain was caused by major life transitions -- triggered by emotional eating, a junk-food diet and lack of exercise.
Davis dreaded shopping for clothes and said she found it hard to find stylish, age-appropriate clothing for her bigger body. She says it was a struggle to look neat and put together as most of her shirts "hugged every roll." Looser-fitting clothing, she says, made her feel as if she were wearing a tent.
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The additional weight also began to take a physical toll. Everyday tasks such as walking up stairs or in the shopping mall started to become difficult. Davis says she was constantly hot and any physical exertion would cause her to sweat, even in below-freezing temperatures.
Life became a constant struggle.
"I would get hot a lot because of the extra weight I was carrying. Picture yourself with a 100-pound backpack on," says Davis. "That was what it was like climbing the escalator. My knees hurt. My back [and] shoulders hurt a lot."
Davis, who lives in Washington, says she had tried everything to lose weight, such as low-carb and low-fat diets and even starvation. But one day, something clicked.
"I was on the campus shuttle and saw the Gold's Gym," Davis says, "And, I said 'I can go down into the Metro and go home and eat my Ben & Jerry's [ice cream]. Or, I can go over there and really do this. Just do this!'" Watch Davis' dramatic weight loss transformation
Heather Davis' tips
1. Never let anyone tell you "You can't." Yes, you can.
2. Get as much social support as possible. Going to the gym with others is fun and motivating.
3. You will not be the biggest person in the gym and everyone will not be staring at you.
4. Some thin people in the gym used to be really heavy and they will applaud you.
5. Lose weight for you. Not because someone else tells you to. Also, know when to stop losing.
6. If you lose your way (fall off your diet), get right back into the saddle and try again.
7. Keep a calendar. Mark off every day you exercise and eat right. You will see the days rack up, and it will make you proud.
8. When you do lose weight, save one item from your heaviest weight. Look at it when you feel discouraged and you'll see how far you've come.
9. Don't let friends or family derail you. If you don't want to eat something, it is OK to politely decline, but don't go crazy. You don't want to be "that person" at the lunch table.
10. If you want cheesecake or a sweet treat -- eat it in moderation. Don't deprive yourself of anything or you will get discouraged.
Davis remembered her grandmother -- with whom she'd been extremely close -- who had died from heart failure brought on by years of unhealthy eating and lack of exercise.
"She will never get to see my wedding, children or experience other joys in her life," Davis says.
Davis says there wasn't any defining experience or "lightbulb" moment that forced her to make a change. It was the realization that after years of failed diets and the physical toll of obesity, she'd had enough.
During her first visit to the gym, Davis says she could barely handle 15 minutes on the treadmill. But she stayed on track by reminding herself that weight loss was going to be hard work and there was no easy way out.
She did cardio exercise for two weeks and began modifying her diet by cutting out starches, ice cream and pizza. Within the first two weeks, she had lost 8 pounds. She was motivated by the positive results and gradually increased her cardio, incorporated weight training and continued to change her diet.
Davis remained determined, and over the next 12 months, with the support of her family and regular check-ins with a gym trainer, she lost 110 pounds.
She went from wearing a plus-size 22 to wearing a size 4 or 6. The weight loss and healthier lifestyle boosted the 31-year-old's self-confidence and gave her access to a richer, fuller life.
"My days of treating my body badly are over," says Davis. "I focus on things I enjoy such as European travel, language classes and beach vacations."
Staying healthy for Davis means eating in moderation and incorporating fun forms of exercise into her daily life. She no longer owns a vehicle and enjoys long walks in downtown Washington.
She's also set another goal for herself -- a second graduate degree -- which she hopes will allow her to help others.
"I'm working on my master's in public health because all of this health awareness has made me want to help other people," Davis says. "Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions and I will take pleasure using both experience and scientific knowledge toward planning and evaluating programs designed to help people incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives."
Davis is training to run a half-marathon and is running up to 6 miles. She says even though she's lost 110 pounds, she's still the same person -- outgoing, and more importantly -- happy.
She's also become an inspiration for people who desperately want to lose weight.
"If I can do it, anybody can do it," says Davis.
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Delta, a global leader in power and thermal solutions, as well as a provider of open networking equipment, will present two new BNG platforms for CSP’s mission-critical applications in access networks, at the OCP Regional Summit 2019. The newly-launched AGCX422S spine switch boasts 22 100G QSFP28 ports and four 400G QSFP-DD ports. At the summit, it will also call for further participation among the OCP community.
“As a member of the OCP, Delta is dedicated to the community and works with members to accelerate developments in CSP, Cloud Service and Enterprise applications,” stated Jeff Chen, General Manager of Delta Networks Infrastructure Business Unit (DNIBU) at Delta.
The AGCX422S serves as a spine switch with 22 100G QSFP28 ports and four 400G QSFP-DD ports, while the AGCVA48S is ideally suited to lower speed connections from the access side with 48 25G SFP28 ports and 10 100G QSFP28 ports. In addition, multiple time injection interfaces are primed for different topologies and use cases. Development of the two platforms is a joint effort between Deutsche Telekom’s Access 4.0 team, and Delta’s networks infrastructure team.
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Winnie Lin, VP of Advanced Platforms at Delta’s DNIBU, stated: “Together with Deutsche Telekom’s Access 4.0 team, we feel proud and honored to present the AGCX422S and AGCVA48S to the community. We think it would be terrific if members from the community could leverage them to innovate in the future.”
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Jazz Mapping
Dimitri Vassilakis
Jazz Mapping - basic principles to explore (c) 2016
(for the research team @ Georgia Tech & Georgia State Universities)
On this writing some basic harmonic conceptions and principles will be presented - from the standpoint of a jazz improviser as a real time performer - with the purpose to find solid departing points for the research.
The approach is from the point of view of tonal jazz and at first we will be examining single line horn solos over a given harmonic structure.
Few examples will be given to open a further discussion on the mapping, the descriptors the values and the methodology.
Some examination will be made on the different styles and approaches for tonal performance, looser forms and freer playing, the meanings of phrases and the intent behind some of the examples.
The tritone, as a multi-vehicle for harmonic movement, will be examined, under a new light, comparing its use in functional, modal and blues harmony:
As the 11th harmonic F# comes high in the harmonic series.
C-F# is dissonant and needs to resolve when part of a D7 Chord
C-F# is not dissonant and doesnt need to move if part of Cmaj7#11
C-F# is used as color when part of a C blues scale
Modal uses of tritone are extensive both for creating tension and release
Harmonic series and tritone points
Chords hyper structures and symmetry
Harmonic tension and movement
Other descriptors vertical, horizontal, rhythmic movements, thematic development.
Mapping of simple short phrases to compare descriptors and possible values
Comments on «meaning and intent» behind phrases in a real time jazz performance
Texture, sound, expression, nuances.
How can we code «interesting»
a) Harmonic series and tritone points
One of the basic rules behind tonal music/harmony/harmonic movement – or else behind organized meaning in music - is the principle of tension and release, arrival and departure.
This is especially evident in mainstream jazz improvising and we will be looking at it from that point of view.
A simple tune, phrase, melody or song has is a departure and an arrival point.
The most important harmonic movement is the so-called V-I cadence.
All other harmonic, momentary and so-called secondary cadences will be considered in this setting mostly complimentary, as to contribute to the variety and development of the larger scale harmonic movement.
They also carry different values of color, tension and release and help in forming harmonic structures.
To simplify even more and to strip down harmonic meaning to the basic core – similar to schenkerian analyses - we understand harmony in reality as a bipolar of 2 harmonic areas:
V = Tension, movement, momentarily a departure point to
I = release a momentary arrival point.
Under that light we can analyze easily all harmonic movement in song form and jazz standards.
But why do we consider V as tension and I as release in tonal functional western harmony and especially in the jazz genre?
The answer maybe lies in the harmonic series.
Since the beginning of time we humans listen to sounds that mostly come from sources that produce the harmonic series, so even subconsciously we are aware of these byproducts of a fundamental sound.
Below is an illustration of the harmonic series in musical notation. The numbers above the harmonic indicate the number of % difference from equal temperament (rounded to the nearest percent). Blue notes are flat and red notes are sharp.
Consonant intervals - as we all agree to perceive in western tonal music - are the ones that are produced first from the fundamental tone so we get 8ves 5ths, 4ths and 3rds.
As we move further up, on the series of byproducts, we realize that these upper structure notes are very weak in the mix and we barely hear them.
Looking further at the upper structures we see that the 7th/2nd are far to appear and even further higher on the series we finally find the augmented 4th.
That interval really made to serve the harmonic framework of western tonal music and especially jazz as in functional harmony.
And the reason is that this interval is found between the 3rd and the 7th of the V chord - so called dominant chord.
The function of this interval - when it has its position there - is very important, as it needs to resolve into a consonant interval like a 3rd or even a 5th.
Thus the V chord becomes the vehicle that enables harmonic movement and we can move to another chord in a natural and somehow compulsory way.
(Par example on a G7 chord moving to C then tritone B-F resolves to C-E, or on a Db7 to Gb major then tritone F-Cb moves to Gb-Bb).
Thus we are able compose and harmonize songs with a harmonic framework starting from a minor or major arrival/starting point and move, with the aid of different tonal chords, to points of more tension. These can be a V chord and other secondary dominants, as departure points or secondary tonics as arrival points and we can continue in that manner until the final cadence.
If we do have a tritone as part of a tonic type chord then as this tritone is not present between the 3rd and the 7th of the chord it doesn’t alter its character.
These tritones (say on Cmaj7#11 = C-E-G-B-F#) add more color and harmonic richness to the tonic chord.
On the other hand we can make a V chord more intense/rich/ if we add more tritones. So a V7b9 chord has another tritone between the 5th and the flatten 9th, if we add the #9 then there is another tritone between the 6th and the #9 and if we add the augmented 4th we have another one between tonic and aug4th.
In that manner we achieve the necessary harmonic movement and we can depart from one point to another until we hit another arrival or another/different departure point.
b) Chord hyper structures and symmetry
Here we will discuss another function/role of the tritone somehow opposite from the approach on a).
One of the existing problems in tonal music regarding chord extensions and upper structures is to preserve the initial meaning of the chord and its place in the harmonic framework.
If we built a full chord in C major adding thirds we will arrive soon on the 11th that is an F and an avoid note! as harmony textbooks declare.
This is because we have made an agreement that C major is a tonic - release - arrival structure and this type of chord cannot be also a dominant chord.
But this is clearly the case if we keep the F (11th) as now we got a tonic type chord up to the 9th C-E-G-B-D together with an overlapping dominant chord G-B-D-F…
The most important incompatibility though comes from the breaking of symmetry or the initial “agreement” or code that we started on and that was:
Major 3rd - minor 3rd or M3m3
With B-D-F on top we get 2 minor 3rds and that loss of symmetry breaks the agreement and the nature of the chordal structure that sounds also not at all agreeable.
So when we add the 11th on a major chord then we sharpen it and we thus get
Cmaj7#11 = C-E-G-B-D-F# that sounds good…
So here the tritone C-F# is quite welcome.
If we continue to built the full chord until we get to the tonic C, we get:
C-E-G-B-D-F#-A-C
and again we are faced with the same problem of having two minor 3rds in a row.
These we need to correct to avoid the tonic/dominant duality and also to avoid breaking the symmetry = our agreement.
C-E-G-B-D-F#-A-C#...
So we must arrive at a structure that has C# on top of the C major chord!!
Although we didn’t expect this it sounds good, as symmetry rule is not broken, by keeping the M3m3 pattern.
If we continue on this manner we will get a really big structure or polychord in order to arrive finally at the tonic C obeying to the M3m3 rule:
C-E-G-B-D-F#-A-C#-Ε-G#-B-D#-F#-A#-C#-F-Ab-C
Harmonically is like having a polychord: Cmaj7/Dmaj7/Emaj7/F#maj7/Abmaj7
Of course in a jazz tune we don’t often use such huge polychords, but when we do want to play the perfect 4th on a linear solo - on top of a usual major chord - then we avoid keeping it as a long melody tone, but we resolve it nicely to the 3rd or to the 5th.
See example from Clifford Brown’ s tune: “Joyspring”.
Or from Charlie Parker’s solo on “Now’s The Time”
Now if we examine the case of the Dorian mode - that is extensively used in jazz, modal and bebop styles - we see that the agreement here is the opposite:
m3M3.
If we built the full chord in say D minor tonality we get:
D-F-A-C-E-G-B-D
So in that case we do arrive safely to the tonic, not breaking the initial agreement and keeping the symmetry.
In result we find that the Dorian mode is an extremely useful mode as any note of the mode played on top of the chord - even as long melody tone - will sound agreeable with no necessity to move it or to correct it.
These upper extensions will produce a very agreeable sound and a different harmonic color, value and intensity, but still a point of arrival.
In comparison we can examine the equally popular Aeolian mode or natural minor.
This mode is not functioning that well under the symmetry prism.
We see that in this case the scale has a Bb as its 6th degree.
The result is that when we built the full chord =
D-F-A-C-E-G-Bb-D we are faced with two minor 3rds between E-G-Bb, so while this chord structure starts initially as a tonic – release - arrival D minor, it moves on to sound more like a dominant – tension C9.
When we improvise we tend not to keep that Bb as a long melody tone on top of the D minor chord, but we resolve Bb note usually to note A.
For these symmetric structures/chords there are some very interesting patterns that Professor Thanos Economou has designed to reveal the level of symmetry in the structures.
Below we see a first set of figures describing the major system.
The first is the cycle of 5ths, second is the M3m3 pattern discussed above, and third figure is the combination of both.
This next set comes from the minor system and the m3M3 pattern as it forms gradually.
Symmetry versus tonality is an interesting area for research and discussion. Other very common symmetric structures are the diminished and whole tone scales and chords. When we use
these harmonic structures in jazz we very often tend to play symmetric patterns, producing syntax that is moving away from functional harmony.
c) Harmonic tension and movement
When we look at it from the point of view of a linear horn solo then harmonic tension and movement is achieved by the momentary resolving of tendency tones, called voice leading.
These are commonly the 3rd and the 7th of the chord and in jazz are also called guide tones.
We very often see Charlie Parker, and many other bebop or hard bop player who followed playing licks/phrases resolving by moving the 3rd or the 7th.
In order for a computer system to sound like there is a direction and intent in producing a jazz solo, patterns are not always functional in a harmonic environment, as they have no harmonic direction and meaning.
Patterns can successfully sound as licks or phrases, but if we bind many of them together - with no harmonic direction - then the result will be patchy.
Phrases in jazz/bebop - and even in more open forms like modal - serve as bridges between the chords to describe the harmony the theme and use syntax like language.
Harmonic rules can make a difference but the real development will come when the meanings of phrases and the syntax are fed to the system.
d) Other descriptors vertical, horizontal, rhythmic movements, thematic development
Apart from harmonic issues other important descriptors that we need to add values to are the rhythmic movement, vertical or horizontal playing and thematic development.
A simple phrase can develop with repetition, augmentation, and diminution, can be transposed to other keys, when the harmony modulates, can work in counterpoint with another thematic idea etc.
Other uses of the thematic tool are to develop the initial theme/fragment by altering one or few notes, the attack, articulation, sound etc. It will be a very interesting tool for a computer system to utilize, as it will produce improvisations that will sound more “human”.
Rhythmically the displacement, the syncopation, how dense or how sparse the phrases are, the accent, the flow and most importantly the different degrees of “swing feel” will have to be encoded. Techniques like “laid back” or “on top of the beat” are commonly used to characterize jazz players for their particular style of play.
e) Mapping of simple short phrases to compare descriptors and possible values
If we start by examining just a couple of notes like this 1st example then it is evident that they can carry much different harmonic value/intensity/interest depending on the underlying harmony.
Another example below for a
Gm7-C7-Fmaj7, II – V – I movement.
Ex.1 has little harmonic tension as it uses the basic chordal tones in an arpeggiated manner.
Ex.2 carries more harmonic tension as it uses the #5 of the dominant chord that resolves to the 9th of the tonic.
Also the rhythm is more interesting as it has triplets and 8th notes, plus a better flow.
Ex.3 we got same harmonic changes but we have put one chord per bar to leave more space for the phrases - we have few more added elements.
Apart from the rhythmic movement and added syncopation we get more harmonic tension by a more intense dominant chord with the added b9, #9, b13, plus the #11 on the tonic F major chord.
Ex.4 we move even further in harmonic and rhythmic intensity by using the famous Coltrane «A Love Supreme» reference theme, that produces tonal notes and extentions on the upper structures plus with a hint of motivic development.
Ex.1
These and more elements are incorporated into a solo for the next longer example by hard bop tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley. (Ex.5)
This comes from his solo on “This I Dig Of You” and I site here his 1st chorus on the 2nd A of the form.
He offers a very good example, as he speaks the bebop language in a fluent and simple manner and we can extract some clear meanings and uses of the syntax.
He starts diatonically describing chords with the basic important notes and with an easy swing relaxed time feel.
Here we see on bars 7-8-9 the same II – V – I movement on F major as above and how nicely he builds his ascending phrase, adding more intensity as he goes higher also by adding the b9 and the #9 on the dominant chord C7.
Notice also how the voice leading works almost all the time, connecting chords and bars and contributing to the flow of the harmonic rhythm.
See how the 7th resolves to the 3rd on:
bar 8 to bar 9 from Bb to A,
bar 10 to 11 from A to G,
bar 11 to 12 from D to C#,
bar 12 to 13 from G to F,
bar 14 to 15 from F to E…
He achieves a nice rhythmic and melodic flow combining diatonic playing, nice swing phrasing, voice leading and rhythmic variety. He is one of the “in” players.
The following is a famous Charlie Parker phrase that opens his solo on his 12 bar blues tune “Now’s The Time”, that describes very clearly a major chord.
This is used very frequently by jazz players to make a Parker reference and “says” - describes the chord very clearly,
This phrase usually sets up a good time swing feel and if we examine the end of it we get contrast and rhythmic interest. This is done by the use of dotted quavers creating a feeling of rhythmic division in 3 - thus adding to the intensity and excitement - to give even more harmonic meaning, although Parker here just plays the tonic note.
Next example comes from Sonny Rollins a master in the hard bop language and a very adventurous improviser, who was also especially interested in thematic development and fragmental improvisation.
Here we see how he opens his solo on his well-known tune “St. Thomas”. We again get a famous opening that sometimes is used by players as a Sonny reference.
Here he starts the motivic development by a very simple opening interval between A and D on D major chord. This he develops throughout his solo by slightly changing notes to neighboring tones that correspond to the harmonic movement but also with his very strong rhythmic ability.
He does that using the so-called rhythmic displacement effect, when he places that phrase or similar intervals in different beats of the bar.
Another important aspect in jazz improvisation is the “blues” sound.
The blues scale in D is: D F G Ab A C
This is something unique that jazz has brought to enrich the harmonic and melodic language of western music.
The blues scale is a very common and useful harmonic and melodic tool in jazz that also sheds another light on the tritone case.
Any jazz player to be considered seriously has to have the blues feel in his playing, not only by playing on the blues form or using the blues scale, but by knowing how to use that sound in different harmonic settings and project successfully its rich meanings and references.
That is a very important aspect of jazz improvisation, as important as swing feel and voice leading.
It will be a very crucial tool to add to any computer model for improvisation to serve the melodic and harmonic development in the way that the greats were able to express.
Here again from Charlie Parker “Now’s The Time”, see how he plays the D blues scale on tonic chord D major in bar 4 of a blues sequence.
Here the tritone is not used for a V-I cadence but just to add tension and bluesy character to the solo especially evident as it’s played over the major chord.
The next one comes from Oliver Nelson and his opening choruses on “Blues And The Abstract Truth”.
This is a minor blues sequence and here we see the use of open intervals 4ths – 5ths, use of longer notes, sparse playing, repetitive figures and thematic/motivic references.
Most importantly here we witness the modal style of playing, in the sense that the phrases in the opening bars don’t need to resolve but they hang out there on top of the underlying harmony well placed in form.
Modality is the opposite of functional harmony where phrases resolve with voice leading rules. Modal playing has opened another huge and rich area for jazz improvisation to explore and when we map jazz solos these different approaches have to be noted.
The next two examples come from great contemporary players that have also been considered as “out” players as they have explored more extreme and complex areas in harmony and chromatisism.
Michael Brecker often uses superimposed triads over a simple harmonic framework as in the following example over a simple Cm7 chord. These triads can create more tension and also add movement to a static underlying harmony.
Ex.10
The next one comes from Dave Liebman from his book “Chromatic Approach” and shows substitute chords that add chromaticism and tension to the II-V-I sequence.
These few examples serve just as a starting point for discussing the mapping process and to reveal some of the syntax tools of the language.
f) Comments on «meaning and intent» behind phrases in a real time jazz performance
Resolving phrases by realizing the voice leading, using the blues sound, utilizing motivic/thematic development, extracting the meanings from the phrases and analyzing sound nuances, will give an air of musical “intention”, “meaning” and “excitement” to a computer improviser model.
In a sense although we are looking for Parker – ism, Sonny – isms, Trane – isms, Brecker – isms, etc, arriving into any – isms, for the new developing player when he thrives to realize his personal voice, we need to see all these under the proper perspective into a harmonic and melodic framework.
Pattern - isms can describe the players and the styles and can be extremely useful for players or computer systems, but when they acquire harmonic, melodic, voice leading etc. “meaning” and direction then we can start touching upon creativity into jazz improvisation.
g) Texture, sound, expression, nuances
Another different subject is to examine sound.
All in the jazz world agree that one of the most important aspects that make a great player is that he is immediately recognizable from his “sound”.
While great players have a great and unique sound, they don’t use all their sound tools any more.
This is a very important aspect that has changed a lot in jazz history.
As players develop more harmonic information they tend to rely on sound nuances less and they play with uniform sound, while traditional jazz players had a lot of expressive colors in their playing.
We can compare here Ben Webster or Lester Young or Coleman Hawkins with modern players like Dave Sanborn or Michael Brecker etc., who play great, but nevertheless are using a limited sound vocabulary.
This will become very evident when we examine ballad playing, where vibrato, subtone and other more human like vocal effects are evident on the old school cats.
We should examine samples from players to detect crucial aspects that are responsible for certain texture and timbre effects they produce.
Also harmonic tension can be produced by just sound itself.
Difference in attack, articulation, bending, vibrato, timbre can make just a strategically placed note very important in a jazz solo and can create excitement.
Players like Miles Davis where able to express a lot with very few notes.
We can store favorite phrases from great players that characterize their playing and together with the topics and approaches touched upon above, these phrases will gain the necessary direction and harmonic meaning.
h) How can we code «interesting»
What is regarded as beautiful in a jazz solo is a matter of a big discussion with players and listeners and especially with the greats that are still alive.
This discussion will get us deep into the insights of this great art form and will shed light on many gems of the language.
Usually when someone plays well - placed phrases, nicely executed in time, with good sound/tone/timbre/texture etc, with relevance to the harmony and some bluesy flavor, then we usually say he plays good.
And usually his phrases describe the underlying harmony very well.
There are many aspects on how to utilize and navigate at this huge area as - while we can list a bank of useful or hot “licks” or phrases - these will work nicely depending on what is been played before or after, but they can become very useful as teaching tools and as a means to build a good solo with proper references to the language.
Same goes for finding phrases or fragments or patterns or longer structures that produce: “humor”, “wit”, “high energy”, “powerful”, “emotions”, “relevance”, “reference” etc.
We can also - in the first stages - feed the computer model with a large amount of ways to “say”/describe the chords and the harmonic structure. We can do with as many functional or modal phrases we can find from the repertoire and vocabulary, which is easily accessible with many transcribed solos available. The important thing is to isolate the phrases and map their meanings adding the descriptor values.
In a real performance when a jazz player improvises he can draw from his bank of phrases or his bag of tricks, but he is also trained to “spill out” the chords in different manners in real time.
That way we can identify his special way of playing like when we talk about mannerisms in speech.
The use of pre-learned patterns is also very important and self evident when we listen to many great players but this is only used partially.
We could also plan how patternistic, modal, bebopish, thematic, linear, melodic, fragmental, bluesy etc we want the new solo to be and in that manner we could create many interesting and contrasting new improvisations.
In short here are some descriptors that can acquire values:
harmonic tension/movement, timbre, articulation, attack, linear/vertical, voice leading, blues, phrase references, thematic development, rhythmic intensity, swing feel, density, pattern playing, functional-modal.
To conclude I could suggest that we can focus on 3 main areas.
One task will be the mapping itself that needs a lot of detailed work for every phrase, sound and approach.
Second task will be the more immediate use of some of the mapping principles, to feed the existing computer models, so they will become more creative, developing thus a kind of intent and direction when playing or reproducing a solo for performance and/or educational purposes.
Third area is to start working with visual or other performing arts and connect the mappings with analogous valued descriptors.
We can present these descriptors for discussion and evaluation to jazz greats, while a method of evaluation has been discussed in relation to also presenting these mapping values to audience.
Talking to living legends like Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Dave Liebman, McCoy Tuner, plus younger players like Jeff Tain Watts, Christian McBride, Dave Kikoski, Benito Gonzales, Roy Hargrove etc. the list is huge…(with many of them I am fortunate to record and perform with) will further evaluate, deepen and accredit the discussion.
If we can succeed in emulating, up to a point, the processes behind a jazz player, as a real time improviser, then we will be getting closer to making a computer system, that reproduces an improvisation, react in a more creative way.
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Question 60 pay back period
The required return of a project is 10%, given as an effective annual rate.
What is the payback period of the project in years?
Assume that the cash flows shown in the table are received smoothly over the year. So the $121 at time 2 is actually earned smoothly from t=1 to t=2.
Project Cash Flows
Time (yrs) Cash flow ($)
0 -100
(a) 2.7355
(b) 2.3596
(c) 1.7355
(d) 1.2645
(e) 0.2645
Question 105 NPV, risk, market efficiency
A person is thinking about borrowing $100 from the bank at 7% pa and investing it in shares with an expected return of 10% pa. One year later the person will sell the shares and pay back the loan in full. Both the loan and the shares are fairly priced.
What is the Net Present Value (NPV) of this one year investment? Note that you are asked to find the present value (##V_0##), not the value in one year (##V_1##).
(a) $10
(b) $3
(c) $2.8037
(d) $2.7273
(e) $0
Question 267 term structure of interest rates
A European company just issued two bonds, a
3 year zero coupon bond at a yield of 6% pa, and a
4 year zero coupon bond at a yield of 6.5% pa.
What is the company's forward rate over the fourth year (from t=3 to t=4)? Give your answer as an effective annual rate, which is how the above bond yields are quoted.
(d) 0.07
Question 323 foreign exchange rate, monetary policy, American and European terms
The market expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to increase the policy rate by 25 basis points at their next meeting.
As expected, the RBA increases the policy rate by 25 basis points.
What do you expect to happen to Australia's exchange rate in the short term? The Australian dollar will:
(a) Appreciate against the USD, so the 'American terms' quote of the AUD (USD per AUD) will increase.
(b) Depreciate against the USD, so the 'American terms' quote of the AUD (USD per AUD) will decrease.
(c) Appreciate against the USD, so the 'American terms' quote of the AUD (USD per AUD) will decrease.
(d) Depreciate against the USD, so the 'American terms' quote of the AUD (USD per AUD) will increase.
(e) Be unaffected by the change in the policy rate, so the exchange rate will remain the same.
Question 326 CAPM
A fairly priced stock has an expected return equal to the market's. Treasury bonds yield 5% pa and the market portfolio's expected return is 10% pa. What is the stock's beta?
(b) 0.5
(d) 1.5
(e) 2
Question 362 income and capital returns, DDM, real estate
Three years ago Frederika bought a house for $400,000.
Now it's worth $600,000, based on recent similar sales in the area.
Frederika's residential property has an expected total return of 7% pa.
She rents her house out for $2,500 per month, paid in advance. Every 12 months she plans to increase the rental payments.
The present value of 12 months of rental payments is $29,089.48.
The future value of 12 months of rental payments one year ahead is $31,125.74.
What is the expected annual capital yield of the property?
(a) -0.7814%
(b) -0.2724%
(c) 1.8124%
(d) 2%
(e) 2.1518%
Question 412 enterprise value, no explanation
A large proportion of a levered firm's assets is cash held at the bank. The firm is financed with half equity and half debt.
Which of the following statements about this firm's enterprise value (EV) and total asset value (V) is NOT correct?
(a) The firm's enterprise value is less than its total asset value.
(b) The firm's enterprise value beta is higher than the total asset value beta.
(c) The enterprise value's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is higher than the total asset value's WACC.
(d) The enterprise value divided by the number of shares equals the share price.
(e) The total asset value less the market value of debt, all divided by the number of shares, equals the share price.
Question 626 cross currency interest rate parity, foreign exchange rate, forward foreign exchange rate
The Australian cash rate is expected to be 2% pa over the next one year, while the Japanese cash rate is expected to be 0% pa, both given as nominal effective annual rates. The current exchange rate is 100 JPY per AUD.
What is the implied 1 year forward foreign exchange rate?
(a) 98.04 JPY per AUD.
(b) 100 JPY per AUD.
(c) 102 JPY per AUD.
(d) 1.02 AUD per JPY.
(e) 0.9804 AUD per JPY.
Question 695 utility, risk aversion, utility function
Mr Blue, Miss Red and Mrs Green are people with different utility functions. Which of the statements about the 3 utility functions is NOT correct?
(a) All rational people prefer more wealth to less.
(b) Mr Blue is risk averse.
(c) Miss Red is risk neutral.
(d) Mrs Green is risk averse.
(e) Mrs Green may enjoy gambling.
Question 865 option, Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
A one year European-style call option has a strike price of $4.
The option's underlying stock currently trades at $5, pays no dividends and its standard deviation of continuously compounded returns is 47% pa.
The risk-free interest rate is 10% pa continuously compounded.
Use the Black-Scholes-Merton formula to calculate the option price. The call option price now is:
(a) $0.287263739
(b) $0.398141032
(c) $1.142227853
(d) $1.667914067
(e) $2.193600281
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SHOCKtober: Richard Harland Smith's Top 20
If you've ever visited Movie Morlocks, the blog for Turner Classic Movies, then you've seen some of Richard Harland Smith's handiwork. He's one of those irritating writers- you know the kind, the ones who really know their shit and manage to write smart stuff that's infused with humor, personality, and style. He's as funny as he is erudite and...wait, why am I featuring his Top 20? I hate this guy!
Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between horror movies you respect for their historical significance and those you like to watch again and again. When I began to put together this list, I noticed a common throughline of social significance… movies that widen their scope to encompass a shared horror experience over an intensely personal one. That’s not to say The Evil Dead or Repulsion lack social significance – they both deal with the individual’s place in society – but the ones I really like ask a certain population – a town, a country, the world - to draw lines to deal with the situation, to divide and subdivide in a frenzied attempt to preserve the fabric of society.
Night of the Living Dead (1968, George Romero)
Night of the Living Dead seems to me the king of social horror movies, depicting the breakdown from within due to an onslaught from without. But instead of a wave of red Indians or alien invaders, the attackers are us, reanimated, repurposed, the shuffling, dead-eyed rapaciousness of the ghouls a mockery of mid-20th Century complacency. I love a whole host of horror movies based on George Romero’s classic, including…
Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974, Jorge Grau)
...Jorge Grau’s direct rip-off, in which class issues (masquerading as the Generation Gap) inform the horror. I’m also a big fan of…
The People Who Own the Dark (1976, Leon Klimovsky)
... from Leon Klimovsky, with Paul Naschy and a villa full of swells surviving a nuclear incident that has blinded the provinces but left the hoi polloi sightless and resentful. A more hopeful cousin to these movies is…
Island of Terror (1966, Terence Fisher)
...from Terence Fisher on a vacation from Hammer. There’s a nice Big City vs. Small Town tension throughout, as egghead scientists Peter Cushing and Edward Judd try to slow the inchmeal progress of monsters spawned by cancer research gone awry. On a less sociological level, this is just one of those movies where I love everybody’s clothes, particularly the anorak jackets a lot of the characters wear. It’s got a nice chilly, autumnal palette.
Horror Express (1972, Eugenio Martin)
Horror Express is another strangers-in-bad-company siege scenario, with the reanimated dead advancing upon the unbelieving living through the pinched confines of a moving train. To get the full yield of this movie, it’s best to know a little about world history at the time of the film’s setting and the situation in pre-revolution Russia but it’s still a lot of fun even if you don’t.
Attack of the Mushroom People (1963, Ishiro Honda)
It's another progenitor of Night of the Living Dead but there’s something seductive and sexy blended in with the horror as a group of modern Japanese swells succumb to hunger, paranoia and the undying urge to propagate. This movie changed my DNA!
The House on Haunted Hill (1959, William Castle)
William Castle's House on Haunted Hill is a well-oiled shock machine that runs on the petrol of class consciousness, though the movie never wears that distinction on its sleeve. You just have to know where those lines fall between the characters and what makes Frederick Loren different from, say, Lance Schroeder. A more explicit class contretemps occurs in…
The Hills Have Eyes (1977, Wes Craven)
The best scene in the movie, and some of the best dialogue ever written for fright films, occurs when Papa Jupiter browbeats the dead body of urbanite “Big Bob” Carter, whom he tells “I’m gonna watch your car rust out.” What a brilliant thing to say – it’s like something that Dracula might have told Van Helsing if he were born in West Virginia. Class issues also lie at the dark heart of…
The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971, Piers Haggard)
...which is another one of those great cinematic exercises in British self-loathing. The ostensible hero of the piece, the magistrate played by the great Patrick Wymark, is nobody’s idea of a good guy and the stranglehold he and his peers keep on the peasants is the reason why the Devil has such a successful run for 90 odd minutes. Even with the film’s arguably happy ending, the survivors are still left in a place of crushing servitude.
The Seventh Victim (1943, Mark Robson)
From producer Val Lewton and director Mark Robson, this makes a lot of Top 10 lists but the reasons people seem to like this are different from why I do. I love stories about secret societies, which are microcosms of the general population that (as the story goes) invariably make the same mistakes of the larger demographic in their desire to break away from the norm. I actually sympathize with the Satanists in this movie, to a certain degree.
The Pyx (1973, Harvey Hart)
The Pyx is another secret society horror movie from Canada, with Christopher Plummer playing a middle class cop who investigates the death of provincial girl turned prostitute Karen Black, ultimately uncovering a nest of affluent Satanists in gleaming, modern Montreal. You tend to see Satanism associated these days with the aristocracy (as opposed to the hoi polloi in Hammer’s The Devils and Blood on Satan’s Claw) and that always reminds me of the line from Chinatown: “How much better can you eat?” The scary thing to my mind is that people who are always looking to be exalted somehow could go either way, to Heaven or to Hell, that it makes no difference and I think that’s where The Pyx is pointed.
The Brides of Dracula (1960, Terence Fisher)
Brides is a great, vivid horror movie, a superior sequel, and a cunningly crafted meditation on social ascendancy, with vampirism being the ultimate clique, the ultimate country club. The Technicolor photography is so gorgeous that you’re tempted to look more than listen but pay strict attention to what the characters say to one another, and what they say about themselves, and you’ll find a second movie hidden well inside the first.
Dracula's Daughter (1936, Lambert Hillyer)
Dracula's Daughter is another vampire story constructed around an absent title character that also has everything to do with class. The plot hangs between protagonist Marya Zaleska, an undead creature who hopes to attain humanity, and a cynical psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey Garth, who is all through with society, with social codes, with titles and the superstition of status. And yet he is charged with the task of curing Marya. But he fails, of course. The patient dies but Garth (it seems) regains his humanity. It’s actually a pretty neat story and boasts one of the greatest codependent couples in movie history. I’d like to see a prequel about Marya Zaleksa and her goony manservant Sandor.
Kill, Baby...Kill (1966, Mario Bava)
This belongs to a subset of horror movies that deal with communal responsibility for a past misdeed. In this case, the death of young Melissa Grapps is a sin of omission (much like the drowning death of Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th backstory), for which the townsfolk must continue to pay until the debt is repaid. The same sort of vibe runs through…
Silent Night, Bloody Night (1974, Theodore Gershuny)
...from Ted Gershuny, in which the whole fabric of society is called into question by the revelation that the founding fathers were all escapees from a lunatic asylum. I think I’m the only person in the world who loves his movie.
Don't Torture a Duckling (1972, Lucio Fulci)
This film is Lucio Fulci’s inversion of To Kill a Mockingbird, in which provincial small-mindedness informs our understanding of why someone could smother the life out of defenseless children. Too often fobbed off as merely anti-cleric, the movie is much more agonized and anguished than that, and in the final analysis no one comes out free of guilt.
Carnival of Souls (1962, Herk Harvey)
Carnival of Souls is Repulsion-like in its focus on a single woman who cannot find a place for herself in society but I like Candice Hilligoss’ plucky Mary Henry a lot more than Catherine Deneuve’s Carole Ledoux. Why? Because Mary’s not a victim… well, until she just is. But that’s how it is for us all, isn’t it?
Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971, John D. Hancock)
Jessica belongs in this company, too, as a more personal take on societal horror. By dint of her unorthodox behavior (coded by society as damaged, sick), Jessica is always on the outside looking in, a subtheme director John Hancock reflects by having Jessica constantly looking through windows, through glass, through water. If you’ve ever watched a community of friends overtaken one by one by drug use or some other caustic thing, you’ll take a lot from this movie.
Blood Feast (1963, Herschell Gordon Lewis)
Once you strip this movie of its Psychotronic baggage and everything everybody has said about it to date you’ll find a brilliant black comedy about an Egyptian jihad waged against complacent, antiseptic, empty middle America in the pre-Vietnam era. All the things that H. Gordon Lewis did to save money, like use motel rooms instead of sets for his characters’ homes, actually say something about the characters, all of whom look embalmed in life. This is a world so devoid of any intellectual or artistic depth that people need to belong to book clubs in order to read anything. Fuad Ramses cuts through this cultural inertia like a dose of salts, using the infidels as raw materials in the making of an offering to his god. He may be merciless, he may even be evil, but at least he’s about something. He’s really the hero of this movie.
Ringu (1998, Hideo Nakata)
As with Blood Feast, do yourself a favor and forget how Hideo Nakata’s visual tropes have been copied, both in Asia and America; if you can un-learn all that and focus on the story you’ll find a chilly cautionary tale of a modern society fooled into thinking it has broken with its superstitious past through the glory of technology… only to have ancient, undying evil delivered to them via microchip technology.
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mr. gordo said...
Mr. Smith, you can now rest easier knowing that you are, in fact, not the only fan of "Silent Night, Bloody Night." Although I ultimately prefer "Black Xmas," many of the tropes attibuted to that film can be found in
"SNBN," i.e. the pov stuff, the creepy calls, the mystery element, and the bizarre backstory, among others. And pre-"BC" at that. I try to watch this every year, but I know no one who is familiar with it. Now I do! Oh, and Woronov rules, of course.
Theron said...
Great list! Speaking of TCM, they are playing amazing movies all day long on Halloween. Tod Browning, Roger Corman, Vincent Price, with a special haunted house feature tonight!
SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT! I've always felt that this is one of the seminal 1970s slashers (which pre-dated the stone-cold classic, BLACK CHRISTMAS, by a few years), with an eerie New England gothic mood and some quirky, bizarre characters. Points for a shockingly brutal-and scary-axe murder and some supremely creepy phone calls from the maniac as he lures his victims to the spooky, dark old Butler house. Nice to see the film get a nod!
I've only seen SNBN once and it didn't wow me, but you guys have me thinking I should give it another go!
Arbogast said...
The soundtrack for Silent Night, Bloody Night recently came out on CD from Howling Wolf Records - very atmospheric and creepy.
DVD Infatuation said...
Great list, and a really nice variety you got there.
I also have not seen SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT, but will be sure to check it out.
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The meaning of name Jo , origin of name Jo , baby name Jo
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Meaning of name Jo
Etymology : Short form of JOAN , JOANNA, JOSEPHINE, or other names that begin with Jo
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Jo ´s personality is influenced by the rather peculiar alchemy of 5 and 7. She is a secretive and mysterious woman who tends to internalize a lot, and is fascinated by the mind´s speculations. She is active, energetic, resourceful, freedom-loving and adventurous all at once. She seeks to cultivate her mind, and this inclination to cogitate can result in a certain amount of worry and anxiety. Her reserved and tetchy manner could easily give one the impression that she is somewhat asocial. She could even seem to detached, or somehow different from everybody else. This could be because she has assumed the role of the sceptical, critical, independent and innovative «outsider», or perhaps because she prefers to keep herself to herself and doesn´t really feel comfortable being part of the mainstream. Either way, she craves movement and action, and is capable of introspection and objectivity, when necessary. She could easily have been one of those intellectuals in the ‘7O´s who dropped everything to go and live in the hills and raise sheep... Her active number 32 is the culprit for this electric and eclectic climate, as well as the bumpy road that she travels - with its intermittent obstacles along the way, however fret not, because the result will be positive, in the long term. It may be hard to keep up with this disconcerting character, and her moods are as changeable as her motivation levels, which are as changeable as the weather. On an island. In Scotland. Freedom is as essential to her as oxygen and she isn´t cut out for constraints and restrictions, but luckily, loneliness doesn´t bother her much. As a child, Jo could appear undisciplined, fidgety, impatient and highly-strung: plagued by an almost pathological instability, especially if she was born on a 5th, 14th, 23rd, in May, or if she has a life Path Number of 5. Otherwise, she could appear more introverted and not particularly communicative, anxious and tormented, especially if her birthday falls on a 4th, 7th, 13th, 16th, 22nd, 25th, 31st, in April or July, or if her life Path Number is 4 or 7. Her parents should provide reassurance by establishing an open channel of communication and responding to all of her questions. If the more agitated and precocious tendency prevails, it is imperative that she is well informed, notably where her sexuality is concerned.
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Jo likes to venture off the beaten track and is attracted to anything that is original or cutting-edge. She could oscillate between a rational, Cartesian side, and its opposite: irrational, mystical and attracted to all that is weird and wonderful (karmic 7). She enjoys peace and quiet, and dreams of living in a secluded place - but with all the benefits of civilization... Likewise, her emotional life could be punctuated with opposing situations, possibly in succession: nonconformist thrills following a period of celibacy, following a passionate relationship; anything is possible. Either way, she tends to constantly question herself and is no stranger to introspection. She tends to fall in love faster than you can say "a love that can last a lifetime only takes a second to come about", but unfortunately the same applies to break-ups!
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Two different types of career are possible for this complex young woman: professions involving reflection or research, or in a quiet environment (retirement homes, libraries...), scientific or technical occupations. But she could also be attracted to the more mobile professionals, in connection with travel, sales, advertising, transportation or sport, as well as those related to religion and the irrational.
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Love :Couples: Your partner could disappoint you today. It's not your day. Singles: It isn't likely to be today that you embark on a new relationship.
Money :Don't buy anything you don't need, your bank account can't take it right now.
Health:Some mild fatigue Jo . Relax and take care of your body.
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Eric Salzman: Composer, Author, Music Theater Innovator
What is Music Theater?
About Eric Salzman
Works and Productions
AGENDA articles
Big Jim & the Small-time Investors
Recordings: Jukebox in the Tavern of Love
The Nude Paper Sermon
Wiretap
Sahl/Salzman collaborations
Civilization & Its Discontents
Staif
The Conjurer
The Passion of Simple Simon
Accord/Discord
Big Jim and the Small-Time Investors
Brecht Suite
Five Dances for String Quartet
Jukebox in the Tavern of Love
Speaking of Love (e e cummings songs)
La Bonne Ame de Setchouan
The Opium Song
The True Last Words of Dutch Schultz
The New Music Theater
New Releasings
Labor Records in collaboration with Naxos is releasing a series of recordings of my work covering more than half a century! The most recent release is "Jukebox in the Tavern of Love" paired with a new work by Meredith Monk. "The Nude Paper Sermon" and "Wiretap" is a double album containing no fewer than five works; see below for details. "Civilization & its Discontents" is a words-and-music collaboration with Michael Sahl. More information, reviews and ordering (physical or digital editions) is available below or by going to Labor Records.
“Big Jim & the Small-time Investors” will open Cutting Edge Concerts in 2018
“Big Jim & the Small-time Investors” will open Victoria Bond’s 2018 Cutting Edge Concerts on April 9 at the Thalia Theater, Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side, New York City.
This music-theater opera by Eric Salzman is about an L.A. con man who claims to have invented a virtual reality machine that permits the viewer to imagine his or her wildest fantasies are coming true. The libretto is by Ned Jackson and Eric Salzman, the score by Salzman and Victoria Bond will conduct and music direct. This production will include the instrumentation of accordion, keyboards, strings and percussion. It follows two workshops by the Center for Contemporary Opera at the Flea Theater and the Faison Firehouse Theater. The stage director and stage designer will be Justin Meredith Brown. The title role of Big Jim will be performed by Scott Joiner; other cast members will be announced shortly.
Date Posted // August 05, 2017
In Categories // Big Jim & the Small-time Investors, Big Jim and the Small-Time Investors, Music Theater, News, Projects
20 Years of Cutting Edge Concerts
Victoria Bond’s review of the twenty years of her Cutting Edge Concerts on New Music Box <http://www.newmusicbox.org/articles/twenty-seasons-of-cutting-edge-concerts/> includes a nice paragraph on her performance of “The True Last Words of Dutch Schultz” with Theo Bleckman (who originated the role in Europe) and directed by Valeria Vasilevski (who put the libretto together out of Dutch Schultz’s actual last words and directed the original European touring production). Victoria also directed the Symphony Space production with Dirk Weiler (directed by Grethe Holby) which was a feature of the 2007 Wall-to-Wall Opera Marathon.
Date Posted // April 25, 2017
In Categories // Music Theater, Projects, The True Last Words of Dutch Schultz, Works and Productions
Kristin Norderval recently posted the following:
“WOW. What a year it has been!!
Beyond the political turbulence, there were many personal firsts.
2016 saw the premiere of my first full-length opera -The Trials of Patricia Isasa – at the Monument National Theater in Montreal; the release of my first CD on a jazz label; and the first performance in New York of ‘Cassandra Ground Zero’, a one woman opera written for me by Eric Salzman in 2001 that has had multiple performances in Europe but none in the US until this year in a new production expertly directed by Kira Simring and produced by the Center for Contemporary Opera. In the fall of 2016 I also had the honor of creating the soundscore for a new jill sigman/thinkdance production – Weed Heart – and participating in multiple related talk-backs and community meetings focused on issues of sustainability and racial justice. All of my work this year felt extremely relevant to the big issues that we are grappling with at this time.”
For those who need an introduction, Kristin is a hugely talented Norwgian-American singer, composer and computer performer!. Her No. 1 achievement in 2016 was the premiere of her own work, “The Trials of Patricia Isasa”, based on the true story of a survivor from the dark period of Argentine fascism not so many years ago. I believe that, unbelievably enough, Patricia Asasa herself attended the premiere which was very well received in Canada although, as usual with important American work abroad, it was ignored here. Anyway it’s an honor to be No. 2 on her 2016 hit list. It was a wonderful performance of “Cassandra” (produced by the Center for Contemporary Opera in collaboration with The Cell) and it can be seen on YouTube!
Ed Shockley, a writer and playwright from Philadelphia, wrote the libretto for “Bobos”, a hip-hop opera, with James McBride which I produced with the American Music Theater Festival. His post was a generous plug for the Oxford New Music Theater book that I wrote with Thomas Desi:
“James McBride and I worked this Eric Salzman several years in Philadelphia as we were doing “Bobos.” This is an important book. James McBride and I worked almost ten years to make it but Eric Salzman was the only one who was not afraid to say the work “Hip-Hop-Opera. (See number 367 in this book.)
Alternatives to grand opera and the popular musical can be traced at least as far back as the 1912 premiere of Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire. Yet this ongoing history has never been properly sorted out, its complex ideas and philosophy as well as musical and theatrical achievements never brought full…
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Date Posted // January 11, 2017
In Categories // Cassandra, Music Theater, News, Projects, The New Music Theater, Works and Productions
Scott Joiner sings cummings songs again
Scott Joiner and Eric Sedgwick reprised my settings of e e cummings love songs — now retitled “Speaking of Love” (a line from one of the poems) — at the Manhattan School of Music last night. The first part of the program was an unusual collection of Italian songs in three different Italian dialects: Venetian (songs from Stravinsky’s ” Pulcinella”), Neapolitan (songs by Luigi Denza, Tosti and others) and Florentine (also known as Italian; songs by Monteverdi, Verdi and Bellini. Plans are in the works to record the set as part of an album of Salzman vocal music.
Date Posted // December 09, 2016
In Categories // Events, News, Recordings, Speaking of Love (e e cummings songs), Works and Productions
American Premiere of Cassandra:
On November 2nd, 2016, the Center for Contemporary Opera presented the final event of its fall festival: a program of Eric Salzman’s vocal music including the American premiere of “Cassandra Ground Zero” with a libretto by his poet/librettist daughter, Eva Salzman. The work was performed by Kristin Norderval, the Norwgian-American soprano for whom it was written. Ms Norderval, who accompanies herself on piano and with live computer processing of her voice, premiered the work at the Ultima Thule and NewOp Festivals in 2001 in Oslo, Norway, and subsequently performed it in Vienna, Austria, and in Germany. This is a modern version of the Cassandra myth which takes place on a Greek island just before Cassandra goes into Agamemnon’s palace where she foresees that she will be killed. Cassandra has the gift of prophecy but, because she rejected Apollo’s advances, he cursed her so that she would never be believed. The performance was at the Cell Theater which co-produced the evening; it was stage directed by Kira Simring, the artistic director of the theater. The program also included several sets of songs by Salzman including his Walt Whitman setting “On the Beach at Night” and “A Meredith Bestiary”, poems by William Meredith, both sung by Jessica Fishenfeld, soprano, with Eric Sedgwick, piano, and “Speaking of Love” a set of e e cummings love poetry performed by Scott Joiner, tenor, with Eric Sedgwick. An added feature was a short film, “Connection Lost: A Tinder Opera” by Adam Taylor with music by Scott Joiner who was also featured in the film and who generously credits Salzman with some of the inspiration for the film.
Date Posted // November 21, 2016
In Categories // Cassandra, Events, Music Theater, News
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Getafe win promotion playoff final to return to top flight
Getafe earned promotion back to the top flight in La Liga at the first attempt after beating Tenerife 3-1 to seal its 3-2 aggregate victory in the playoff final on Saturday.
Getafe got two goals from midfielder Daniel Pacheco to help overturn Tenerife's 1-0 first-leg win and seal the hosts' return to the Primera Division one season after being relegated.
Alejandro Faurlin's 10th-minute goal wiped out Tenerife's first-leg advantage and Pacheco's strike three minutes later put Getafe in charge at...
Japan midfielder Gaku Shibasaki to be evaluated over anxiety fears
Gaku Shibasaki joined Tenerife on Jan. 31 but has only taken part in one training session.
Tenerife have announced that Japan midfielder Gaku Shibasaki is to be evaluated by specialists over anxiety fears.
Shibasaki, 24, joined Spanish second-tier side Tenerife on Jan. 31 as a free agent and signed a contract until June 30, with an option to extend it should the Canary Islands-based club gain promotion to La Liga.
Shibasaki, who was a target for La Liga side Las Palmas in the winter transfer window, has trained just once with his new team, on Feb. 2, just one day after his unveiling.
Gaku Shibasaki
Real Madrid Castilla loan keeper Carlos Abad-Hernandez from Tenerife
Real Madrid Castilla have signed Spanish goalkeeper Carlos Abad-Hernandez on loan from CD Tenerife for the next two seasons.
Abad-Hernandez will work under coach Zinedine Zidane with Real's B side and play in Spain's Segunda Division B this season.
The 20-year-old, who has drawn comparisons with former Real keeper Iker Casillas, was promoted to Tenerife's first team last season, making nine appearances in the Segunda Division as Roberto's understudy.
Carlos Abad-Hernandez will play under Real Madrid Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane.
Real have reportedly been monitoring the...
Honduras international Juan Carlos Garcia has leukaemia, Wigan announce
Juan Carlos Garcia played for Honduras at the 2014 World Cup.
Wigan defender Juan Carlos Garcia has been diagnosed with leukaemia, boss Malky Mackay has said.
The Championship club announced last week that the 26-year-old Honduras international had developed a blood disorder and was in hospital for treatment.
Signed by Wigan in 2013, Garcia recently returned from a loan spell with Tenerife in Spain.
Mackay said: "We've had some bad news as far as that's concerned -- he has a form of leukaemia. Juan Carlos is in the Christie Hospital in Manchester.
"The club...
Ayoze Perez is unveiled at St James' Park.
Newcastle United have made their first permanent signing for 18 months with the capture of Ayoze Perez from Tenerife for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of 1.6 million pounds.
Perez, 20, joins on a "long-term contract" after scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances or the Spanish Segunda Division club in his first season after breaking into the team,
Ayoze told Newcastle's official website: "I'm very happy to be here to start this new adventure. I'm very eager for it to begin and I'm...
Ayoze Pérez
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Boys Varsity Hockey
Photo by Michael Kellams
Evanston Hockey offers a Varsity High School program for boys who attend Evanston Township High School. Evanston Hockey’s high school teams are among the finest in the Chicago area, routinely winning tournaments and placing among the top teams in their division. The teams compete in the Illinois High School Hockey League North-Central Division.
High school players have an intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition.
High school hockey practices are 2-4 hours per week in multiple sessions (typically weeknights) and have a weekly (off-ice) session at Precision Multisport.
High school teams play 30-40 games, including two or three local and out-of-town tournaments where the team will travel together on a team bus. Players room with a teammate, assigned by the coach. Parents are encouraged to attend tournaments but will need to make their own travel arrangements.
All players are expected to attend tournaments with their teams.
Conditioning and tryouts for high school teams take place in August with the season beginning in early September. The high school season ends in March. There is also a limited spring season that lasts from March-May. Registration typically opens about 4-6 weeks before each season starts. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to find out when registration opens, please email .
Season Fees
Evanston Hockey works hard to keep season fees steady. High school hockey fees are announced in advance of conditioning and tryouts with discounts available for goalies and multiple siblings. Fees are approximately $5,300.
practice and game ice
off-ice training
IntelliGym subscription
set of game jerseys (rented)
game socks (keep)
practice jersey (keep)
Evanston Hockey-branded giveaway item (keep)
one tournament entry fee
end-of-season trophy/plaque
Evanston Hockey covers the cost of tournament entry fees and bus transportation for one tournament. Additional expenses (e.g., hotel, meals, additional tournament fees) are paid for by the team, typically $200-$300 per player.
Financial aid is available for those who demonstrate need. The dues adjustment form can be found on the website. It should be completed and forwarded to the Evanston Hockey treasurer ( ) in advance of registering for each season. The Evanston Hockey Finance Committee will consider all requests. Email questions to .
The schedule for all high school teams can be found on evanstonhockey.com. You can view the master calendar to see the schedule by week or you can view individual team schedules on the team pages. To stay current, you can download the most up-to-date schedule, which would include any changes as they happen, to your mobile devices and online calendars by clicking on the "options" drop down menu on each team's page. If you have more than one player, you can access multiple schedules by clicking on one of the team's pages and then clicking on "multi-schedule" where you have the ability to select more than one team to view schedules simultaneously.
Tryout Philosophy and Process
Evanston Hockey makes every possible effort to ensure that our tryout process for high school hockey has integrity, inspires confidence from parents and players and builds competitive teams that challenge players. High school hockey provides players with a more intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition. It involves more ice time, significant instruction by a professional coaching staff and games played against other teams generally of a similar skill and commitment level.
Closed Tryouts
Evanston Hockey high school tryouts are closed. This means that only skaters and coaches are allowed into the main ice area during tryouts. Our preference is to have the kids focus exclusively on the coaches’ directions, particularly since coachability is one of the primary criteria used to evaluate players.
Tryout Criteria
The hockey director and multiple coaches use a ranking system to evaluate players during tryouts. The criteria used to assess players relative to their peers include the following:
Skill: What is the player’s level of competence in core skills — including skating, passing, puck control, checking and shooting?
Attitude: What is the player’s attitude on the ice — toward the coaches, toward other players and toward himself/herself?
Coachability: How receptive is the player to instruction from the coaches? How well does he/she apply that instruction?
Hockey Sense: What is the player’s level of understanding of positional play and does he/she demonstrate an awareness of the game and positive decision-making abilities?
Work Ethic: Does the player demonstrate the willingness to put in sustained effort necessary to improve his/her own skills as well as the team?
Athleticism: What is the player’s individual athletic ability — including speed and strength?
Positional Needs: What position will this player most likely play — and how does that factor in with team needs at that position?
The hockey director and all coaches for each age level meet in person after tryouts are complete to review the number rankings and discuss each player. Input from previous coaches also may be considered. Teams are then finalized with input from all coaches who performed evaluations, as well as the hockey director.
Team Notification
Rosters are usually posted within 72 hours of the final tryouts.
Our coaches and hockey director work hard to get it right. We know that tryouts can be a stressful part of the season. We want every child who plays for Evanston Hockey to expand his or her skills and continue to love the game. Is it possible that we don’t get it right 100 percent of the time? Yes. We can assure you, though, that we care about our players and do everything we can to place each athlete at a level that will be challenging, advance hockey development and be fun.
If you have questions about your child’s team placement, we are happy to address them. Please contact Del Morris at , and we will set up time to talk to you about your child’s strengths, development opportunities and how he or she can build skills in the year ahead.
Hockey Progression
If you want to understand the progression of playing hockey in Evanston starting with lacing up skates for the first time through high school, please view this document.
If you have any questions about the Evanston Hockey high school program, please email .
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Tom’s Garden
Growing by the Bay
Shameless.
By xensen
In flowers
Verbena lilacina (Lilac Verbena)
With Artemisia californica (California Sagebrush), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), and Erigeron karvinskianus (Santa Barbara Daisy).
Pipevine swallowtail butterfly
In insects
Our native California Pipevine butterfly, Battus philenor, is a handsome swallowtail notable for its deep iridescent blue color decorated with orange and white polka dots. It favors coastal scrub and inland riparian areas, but essentially is found wherever the native California pipevine plant, Aristolochia californica (also known as Dutchman’s Pipe for its strangely shaped flowers) is found. It is the sole host plant for this butterfly, which is consequently entirely dependent upon it for survival.
Among many food plants is Jupiter’s Beard, Centranthus ruber, a volunteer in our garden, shown above and at the bottom of this post. All butterflies, of course, have host plants where eggs are laid and caterpillars develop, as well as food plants that are sources of nectar during the insect’s butterfly stage.
Pipevine plant, Aristolochia californica.
Swallowtails that feed on Aristolochia mainly live in the tropics. This one is a northern pioneer of the species. The host plant provides the insect with toxic aristolochic acids, and the distinctive color and markings announce the toxins’ presence to potential predators, who take note and look for more palatable prey.
It is said of the pipevine plant that in the first year it sleeps, in the second year it creeps, and in the third year it leaps. In favorable conditions, the vine can climb to the top of tall trees. But is also content to crawl along the ground if need be. Our pipevine, shown above, is in its second year.
Art Shapiro has an excellent page with more information on Battus philenor. Las Pilitas is a good place to read about Aristolochiua californica and other native plants.
Chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens).
House finch (Carpodocus mexicanus)
Originally native to the arid southwest of North America, the resourceful house finch (Carpodocus mexicanus), is now found in every U.S. state. After nesting, the finches gather into sizable flocks — ours are particularly fond of hanging out in the Pineapple guava (Feijoa). They are attractive little birds with a pleasing sort of bebop jazzy song (performed by the male). You can listen to it at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
This has been a good year so far for the Grüss an Aachen rose.
After many years, our aloe has started to flower. I would have said it was an aloe vera, but according to SFGate, those flowers are yellow.
The plant has got rather large, and it is in a large clay pot, I think 16 inches in diameter. Here’s a picture that was taken earlier this year.
In flowers, succulents
A bit of the garden
In whatever
Scrub Jay on persimmon tree.
Monarch butterfly on native asclepias (milkweed) plant .
Ferry Point, Richmond
In bay, fishing, parks
Ferry landing at Ferry Point, Richmond.
In recent decades Richmond has been aggressively developing its waterfront. Brickyard Cove, near Ferry Point, was once the location of a brick-making plant that used materials quarried from the nearby hillside. It is now an enclave of luxury homes and condominiums, along with a lively marina housing the Richmond Yacht Club, all set cheek to jowl with the industrial warehouses and tanks lining the city’s nearby deepwater harbor.
Ferry Landing framing a glimpse of the San Francisco skyline.
Yet vestiges of the old waterfront remain, for now. One is Ferry Point, where the skeleton of an old ferry terminal remains, alongside a fishing pier maintained by the East Bay Regional Park District as part of the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. The pier was opened to the public in 2002.
Stipa arundinacea (New Zealand Wind Grass)
In gardens
Stipa arundinacea.
Stipa arundinacea is one of my favorite nonnative landscape plants for our area. I like its copper coloration, its fountainlike shape, its toughess, its low maintenance, and the way its graceful stalks sway in the breeze. Not fussy about soil, light, or water, and drought and deer tolerant, it grows to about three feet all around. It’s said to self-sow, but my mine have not shown much sign of that. The one shown above is growing in a fairly small container, and I’m planning to up pot it. The green bit on the left of that photo is dietes, the purple in the background is rosemary. Right is detail of another specimen, which has been growing in the ground in the front garden for several years and still looks great.
Point Pinole
In parks
This is a test of making a post sticky for a tag. At the moment this is only a test. Soon I will elaborate this tag.
Point Pinole pier with toyon bush in foreground.
A dashing new visitor to the garden.
Red Rock Island
In bay
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The little island to the left of the bridge is Red Rock Island, the only privately owned island in the bay. It marks the meeting of San Francisco, Marin and Contra Costa counties. It’s for sale and can be yours for just $5 million (marked down from $12 million). It has no water, but plenty of manganese ore, if that’s your thing.
View from study.
The small north garden has become a favorite bird habitat. The spiky foreground plants are asparagus ferns. The orange flowers are Iochroma coccinea, beloved of hummingbirds, and perching birds also favor the plant. The ground cover is probably oxalis, which I should remove before it takes over. The yellow grass is Stipa arundinacea, which is reliably attractive in our area. Against the fence on the right is Victorian Box (Pittosporum undalatum), which the birds planted.
Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ (Angel’s Trumpet).
White-Crowned Sparrows
White-Crowned Sparrows.
Senecio talinoides.
In succulents
The brugmansia is flowering heavily this year.
White-Crowned Sparrow.
This little guy — a White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii), if I’m not mistaken — appears to think he’s tough. All the birds love the iochroma.
Actually, his alert expression is a characteristic of these birds, at least during their migratory season. Researchers — here’s one link — hope to figure how they have been able to stay alert with reduced sleep, hoping the findings might have human applications.
Left Coast Gardening
Our garden lies in what Sunset calls “one of Northern California’s finest horticultural climates.” We are located in an area of wet mild winters and dry mild summers — a Mediterranean climate zone. It’s a region with unique challenges and opportunities. I love gardening here.
Approaches to gardening are strongly determined by scale. Our garden is a small family garden. Its core was formerly a swimming pool. Often we might be growing just a single plant in a container, or a handful of plants, where a larger-scale gardening operation might be planting long rows of crops. Over time we have adjusted to find the right balance for our home garden.
All this new stuff goes on top
turn it over, turn it over
wait and water down
from the dark bottom
turn it inside out
let it spread through
Sift down even
Watch it sprout.
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Ajax vs AEK Athens – Wednesday, September 19, 17:55BST/18:55 CEST – Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ajax vs AEK Athens will take place in the Johan Cruijff Amsterdam ArenA (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
After a season without European group stage football, Ajax Amsterdam are back. Finishing second in the Eredivisie last season Ajax had to get through three rounds of Champions League qualifiers to get to this stage of the competition.
Back in the Champions League Ajax hope to make up for a lost year. Peter Bosz guided the club to the 2017 Europa League final but then moved on to Dortmund. He was replaced by Marcel Keizer, who in turn was fired by December and replaced with Erik ten Hag. Keizer had failed to get the club into the Champions League group stages after losing to Nice in the third round of qualification. Even worse Keizer also stumbled over Rosenborg in the Europa League qualifiers, which meant no group stage football for Ajax last season.
In fairness, some of Keizer’s problems may have stemmed from the Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed during a test match ahead of the season and is still in critical condition today. Under ten Hag Ajax somewhat stabilised at least – the club finished second in the league behind winners PSV and qualified for Group E of the Champions League this season.
Ten Hag, however, was under some criticism at the start of the season but Champions League qualification and 13 out of 15 possible points out of the first five games in the Eredivisie has meant that the 48-year-old is out of the line of fire. Expectations are, however, always high in Amsterdam and drawn in a group with Bayern, Benfica and Wednesday’s opponents AEK there is an understanding that the Amsterdammers could qualify from this group.
A four-times European Cup/Champions League winner Ajax last won Europe’s premier competition in 1995. Incidentally, it was also that year that Ajax met opponent AEK. Ajax won both games in the group stage on their way to the final where they would beat Milan at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.
Greek champions for the 12th time in 2017/18 – their first championship success since 1994 – AEK entered this season’s UEFA Champions League in the third qualifying round, where they defeated Celtic 3-2 on aggregate (1-1 away, 2-1 home) to reach the playoffs. There they overcame Hungarian club Vidi 3-2 over two games (2-1 away, 1-1 home).
It was the crowning achievement of a turbulent 2017/18 season. AEK Athens and PAOK chased each other for much of the year making the best out of the chaos at Olympiakos to finally break the dominance of the Piraeus based club.
In the end, it was AEK beating out PAOK to the title. PAOK had hurt themselves after President Ivan Savvidis had stormed onto the pitch during the decisive match between PAOK and AEK with a gun holstered to his belt. As a result, AEK completed the greatest comeback in the history of Greek football. Relegated from the first division in 2013 AEK went bankrupt and had to restart in the third division. From there the club slowly rebuilt and like a phoenix from the ashes was crowned champions last May.
This season AEK have started well in the Greek Super League, despite having to play additional Champions League qualification matches. Three wins out of the first three games place the club from the capital on the top of the table together with Olympiakos. Nonetheless, combining Champions League football with domestic duties can be difficult for clubs like AEK, who have not played in the UCL for some time. Hence, Ajax will be the favourites at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Wednesday in what should be an entertaining game for neutrals.
Ajax vs AEK Athens – Players to look out for:
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar #9 – Ajax
The hunter is once again on the prowl. The 35-year-old striker has shown little signs of age in the Eredivisie and Champions League qualification. The former Schalke striker has already scored six goals in five Eredivisie games – on average he has scored every 61 minutes in domestic play this season. Huntelaar was also key in getting Ajax to this stage of the competition with four goals in six Champions League qualification matches.
Ajax vs AEK Athens – Klaas-Jan Huntelaar remains a goalscoring machine and will be the man to mark for those facing Ajax in Group E (JAPER RUHE/AFP/Getty Images)
Ezequiel Ponce #22 – AEK
On loan from Roma Ezequiel Ponce had a great start at AEK. The 21-year-old Argentine striker has already scored two goals in three Greek Super League matches this season. Signed by Roma from Newell’s Old Boys in 2015 Ponce is already on his third loan spell and the Italian side hope that Champions League football will provide Ponce with the next stage in his development.
Ezequiel Ponce is on his latest loan tour, his third since signing for Roma from Newell’s Old Boys in 2015 (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)
Ajax vs AEK Athens – Match Stats
The sides’ only past fixtures came in the group stage of Ajax’s victorious 1994/95 UEFA Champions League campaign. The Dutch side won both fixtures, recording a 2-1 away victory in September 1994 and a 2-0 win in Amsterdam in December.
Second in the Eredivisie last season, Ajax are in the UEFA Champions League group stage for the 14th time, but the first since 2014/15. Then their campaign ended in the group stage, for the fifth year in a row; they have not progressed from their section since 2005/06.
Ajax are unbeaten in Europe in 2018/19, beating Sturm Graz home (2-0) and away (3-1) in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round and Standard Liège 5-2 on aggregate in the third qualifying round (2-2 away, 3-0 home) before overcoming Dynamo Kyiv 3-1 in the playoffs (3-1 home, 0-0 away).
Ajax’s sole defeat at home to Greek clubs (W4 D3) marked a little piece of UEFA Champions League history as they went down 1-0 against Panathinaikos in the 1995/96 semi-final first leg. However, a 3-0 second-leg victory in Athens marked the first time a side had won a knockout phase tie after losing the first game at home; it has still only happened twice.
AEK are in the group stage for the fifth time – and the first since 2006/07.
All four of the Athens club’s previous UEFA Champions League group campaigns have ended at that stage.
AEK have lost all four European matches in the Netherlands, all without scoring; they conceded ten goals in that run.
Futbolgrad Network Prediction: Ajax vs AEK Athens – 4-2
Ajax vs AEK Athens – Lineups
Ajax:
Formation: 4-3-3
Onana – Tagliafico, Blind, de Ligt, Mazraoui – de Jong, Neres, Schöne – Tadić, Huntelaar, Ziyech
Head Coach: Erik ten Hag
AEK Athens:
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Barkas – Bakakis, Oikonomou, Lampropoulos, Hult – Rodrigo Galo, André Simões, Galanopoulos, Mantalos – Klonaridis – Ponce
Head Coach: Marinos Ouzounidis
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Will "Hungry" Brown May 29, 2019
The Hungry Gamer Reviews Shards of Infinity (App Version)
Before I begin, I was provided with a download of the IOS app in exchange for an honest review. This is NOT a paid review.
If you would prefer to see the video review, check it out below.
Board game apps often get a bad rap in this hobby. The purists among us will argue that there is nothing that compares with actually being able to hold the cards or meeples and play them, or place them however you choose. You can’t really play the game if you are not touching it. Others will argue, that if an app is going to do all of the accounting and math for you then that is a win. Personally, I see both sides of the squabble.
There are some games out there that I almost exclusively play via the app (Lords of Waterdeep, I am looking at you), and others that I play via the app but prefer to use the real version (What up Sentinels, and everything on TT Simulator).
Recently I was given the chance to review the new Shards of Infinity app, and man am I glad to have had the chance. Now, I have never played the physical version, nor had I played the physical version of Ascension (which is very close in style, feel, and mechanics). So I can only comment on the app, not whether or not it is “better” than the physical version.
There are TONS of how to play videos and reviews out there so I will not be spending much time explaining how the game is played, rather I this review will assume that you have an understanding of how deck builders work, and I will talk about this game in comparison to Ascension, as it is so close. If you are not already familiar with Ascension, my apologies.
So what do I think?
We will be spending the bulk of our time here. This is a very good app. Period. I think almost all of the interface on this app is done just right. From the layout, to the clarity of the images, the animation. It is easy to get into the game quickly. I have one quibble here, but more on that below.
The game play takes every thing that was good about Ascension, and it improves upon it in every way. Instead of competing for points, you are actively trying to kill the other player, and you now have a resource that is will directly attack them, rather than just the random monsters in the middle. This is a great change, it really ups the stakes of the game to me.
This game also introduces a third resource (four if you count health as one), which is mastery. This is also where the game gets its name as each player also has a shard of infinity, which, if you get up to 30 mastery becomes an instant win card. This mastery resource also allows you to power up your cards, so it is something that really becomes part of the strategy. I like this additional complexity, it opens up a completely new type of strategy.
The game also introduces champions. These champions become your entourage, and they give you bonuses each round until an opponent kills them. This is another great addition to the game, and again it ups the strategy as you have to decide is it worth it to kill the champions, or just to continue to wail on the other player.
The last new thing, from Ascension, is the addition of the Mercenary cards. When you purchase these cards you have to make an immediate choice. You can recruit them to your deck as per usual, or you can immediately play them and gain a resource to be used that round. This is, in my opinion, the best addition to this game. Not only are you getting the instant gratification of using the resource, but you are culling your deck at the same time, because if you choose to use them right away the card does not go into your discard pile, but rather it is discarded from the game.
Clearly this is a game where you are gathering all kinds of resources, and damaging various cards on multiple opponents. In other words the accounting required in this game could very quickly add up, however, since this is an app version all of that is taken care of for you, and thank goodness it is. I do not have any desire to try to keep track of all of that, there is a lot to this game.
The art. I am just not in love with it. It is well done, but to me it all feels a little generic. Now that said, there are tons of people who love it, so this one might just be me.
Then there is the tutorial. It works, but I would have preferred a game where it actually walks you through how to play, and explains what is happening. The way this tutorial is structured is it is a couple mini lessons which very quickly explain to you what each of the resources is, and how they work. To me this is not as effective as having it all explained in the flow of a game.
I only have one complaint with the game, and that is that when you play your champions, or when another player does rather, they are pretty much hidden away. You have to open up another section of the screen to see them. Now I am sure this was for space and clarity of gameplay, and the app does remind you that the enemy has champions that you could be attacking, but this just seems clunky to me, and every time the reminder pops up I feel like a dummy for having missed that.
This is an excellent app. There is no way around it. The game is an improvement in every way over Ascension, which is clearly a predecessor to it. There are new resources and new mechanics that make the game a lot of fun. The app itself is an excellent implementation of the game. I am not a huge fan of the game art, and I think that the way the champions are included on the screen could be improved upon, but these are minor things. This is an app that I will be playing regularly.
Shards of Infinity…you mean like infinite? I would need infinite time to read all that!
*This is a very good pure deckbuilding game
*New mechanics and resources make for a much more strategic game than its closes relative Ascension
*The app integration is almost flawless
*I would like a more comprehensive tutorial, but it is adequate
*The app is an excellent way to get your deckbuilding fix quickly, and is how board games should be digitized
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Developer: Cinemax
Platforms: Windows
Released: November 2009 (Czech language), September 2012 (English language)
Version Used In Review: English language version
Inquisitor is a RPG developed by Czech company called Cinemax. It was released in 2009, after being in development about ten years. The first version was only in Czech language, the English version was released three years later. The translation was done by different people due the original developers not working together anymore. This is also the main reason why the game lacks any big updates, after all the people working with the game now can only alter some scripts and text in the game.
Inquisitor combines the gameplay elements of Diablo with heavy and detailed writing. It tries to achieve the feeling of "old-school" and the game can be considered as such.
Heresy rules the world!
Inquisitor focuses, as the name hints, to battle between Church and heretics. The game takes place in imaginary world, with very close ties in real history of Medieval times, where magic is real and heretics are common.
The story takes place in kingdom of Utherst. The forces of lord Devil himself have invaded the world and the player is tasked to get rid of all heretics and abominations. To achieve this the player must investigate the crimes of local area while fighting against the heretics and monsters.
The story and writing are definitely the best aspects of Inquisitor. The amount details is overwhelming, in some cases even absurd; everything has a background of high detail. Characters have history, which reflects on their actions and behavior, every mentioned piece of lore are described in detail, even the most mundane item has a story behind that rivals short novels. Good example of the amount of details can be, in fact, seen in the description of mundane, non-magical items; the description may reveal how the local soldier found out hundreds of years back that certain type of blade is more efficient in certain cases and how king XYZ decided to make this new blade the standard type issued to his soldier, until king ABC overruled the decision sixty years later. And how does all these pieces of information affect the game? In no way, but that's not even the point! The point is, everything has a place in history and lore.
Speaking of characters, everybody has their own agenda. These agendas explain why the characters did what they did. It doesn't only matter if the NPC made a false accusation but also WHY they made it? Were they just envious or did they want to scapegoat someone of their own actions? It's up to player to discover the real truth behind and everything is not always as it seems initially.
The story itself is dark and mature, but the game also includes one special aspect which takes it to completely new level; torture! Just like in real world inquisition, the player can torture the suspects to get more information and even to make them confess. All the classical torture mechanisms are present; iron maiden, rack and so on. Unless the suspect decides to attack the player, in which case killing him or her is only right, and has been decided guilty, the game brings the "Grande Finale" in form of burning the victim at the stake! Seriously, neither torture nor burning are something one can see often in game, at least I haven't played any.
Unfortunately the investigation comes down to talking to everybody again and again and again and once more just to be sure. There are also some logical problems with investigation. First of all, sometimes you can accuse somebody without any real evidence while sometimes you must be 100% sure and have all related items in your inventory. So, I can accuse NPC A from heresy just because two people claim so but can't accuse NPC B even if half the town have witnessed his or her heretical behavior and I'm carrying items which proves everything, only because I'm missing one piece of item or proof? Also, during the torture, the questions available are very limited. It feels like the questioning was not fully implemented, even though it's one of the main aspects which makes Inquisitor so different from other games.
Walls of Text and the Journal
While the story and writing are very engaging, there are lots of things that are implemented badly. The story progresses more or less always through dialogues, with few exceptions of floating text appearing when player discovers something while exploring. The progress is updated to journal, which have separate sections for notes, quests and evidences.
The first complain comes from the translation. While I haven't played the original Czech version, I have heard from several sources that the quality of writing is very good in it. Unfortunately this quality doesn't carry over to English version. Sometimes the quality is good, most of the time alright and at times very bad. Grammar and spelling mistakes are surprisingly common. Sometimes the dialogue is so bad it doesn't really fit to the game at all. Perhaps the best example of such dialogue takes place with certain soldier. This soldier uses words like "cuz" a lot, which makes the conversation feel like it was made by some teenager who uses language more suitable to text messages and facebook chat in daily conversations. I was even expecting to see "lol" during that dialogue, and I admit I was a bit disappointed when I didn't.
Another problem with dialogue comes from the pacing of text. When somebody says something, and usually it's a long one, the reply is just slammed to the dialogue interface with no extra empty lines to make the text more readable. Wall of text is very describing in Inquisitor, and the size of font doesn't make it any easier to read. In fact, very often the whole reply doesn't even fit to the, rather small, dialogue window, which forces the player to scroll back and forth to read the whole reply and all the possible answers available. While this as itself could have been manageable, the scrolling bar is so terrible to use that I often ended up only skimming the reply and checking if the journal has been updated. This is a real shame since the replies are usually full of information or background lore worth of reading, it's just too much of burden to fully read everything.
Sometimes the length or replies, very long being normal in this game, urges me to pull my hair off from frustration. Seriously, when I asked you if you knew something about the orcs, I wanted to know if had any information of where they came from and how I can kill them. I didn't want to hear the history of your family and how your great-great-great-great-grandfather thinks that orcs are not real!
As for the journal, the best way to describe it is Cluster of Clutter. There is no organization besides the three different categories. Even the logic behind where the update goes is questionable; sometimes it goes to quests, sometimes to evidences and most often to notes. Most of the time I had to check the quests section for general description of quest and then other two groups to figure out what I should do next. And even that is not often helpful since the updates usually doesn't contain any kind of hint or clue where to go next or who I should talk to. The hints and clues are given during the dialogues, if given at all, and due the problems of dialogue system it's very easy to miss those. And thus I had to talk everybody again, unless I happened to talk to correct person immediately.
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There is no Balance!
If someone comes to me and says that Inquisitor has even a acceptable balance, I say that person hasn't actually played the game. There is no balance. Well, actually there is, but it's so bad and without any logic that to me it doesn't exists.
When I started to play Inquisitor I choose Normal from Easy, Normal and Hard difficulty. After countless hours and dozens of restarts I decided to play in Easy instead, the game was just too difficult to be fun. Even with Easy difficult setting the game was hard, but at least I managed to reach the end. There are numerous problems with balance, too many to cover each and every one of those so I focus the most important ones.
First of all, the enemies are not balanced properly. It's possible to partially explore a dungeon without any problems, then face enemies which can instantly kill you with single hit, after which the enemies are back to laughable easy to kill. In Easy difficulty these encounters were usually manageable by frequent use of reloading relying on luck, in Normal difficulty I was always forced to come back much later. It felt like the developers decided to make a dungeon for, in example, level 5 character and without any proper reason randomly thrown few level 15 encounters as well. And this only covers the normal, "filler" encounters in maps, the boss fights fall in completely separate category. Even with Easy difficult I was forced to use cheesy tactics most of the time to kill the boss and all the minions summoned. Even with exploits and cheesy tactics almost every boss fight required me to reload at least once, usually several times before I managed to win. Changing tactic wasn't the reason for this, it always came down to getting lucky, usually reloading until the boss failed to instantly kill me and my companions with first strike or spell.
Secondly, especially in Normal and Hard difficulties, it feels like the inflation has hit the health of monsters. It's not fun watching my character trying to kill a single bat in the very beginning of the game two minutes just because it had too much health. In addition, as the difficulty rises, the amount of damage monsters can do is also increased very much. In Normal difficulty it took very long to kill single bat and enough potions to make the local healer envious to you. Besides, the more hits a monster requires to kill, the more often I had to repair my weapon. Repairing, or replacing, my weapon after every two bats in the beginning of the game sounds something I would like to do...
There are lots of smaller complains regarding monsters as well; the ability to spot the player and his companions through walls, the ability to hit companions with spells through walls (seriously, how is it possible that a ghost manages to kill my companions with multi-target spell aimed to me when my companions are on the other side of the whole dungeon?!), monsters not affected by traps or map features and so on.
Finally, the potions. Oh yes, potions are the solution to difficult fights, not better gear nor more levels. If you don't have enough potions, you die, even against "normal" creatures. The amount of potions I need to carry with me is just absurd. In fact, it's a big surprise that the merchants are not millionaires in Inquisitor, one fight against one or two creatures may require even dozen potions to win. Combat in Inquisitor is not about tactics, levels nor gear, it's all about filling your inventory with potions and hoping those are enough until you return to town. Companions using potions from players inventory doesn't help in this either. Actually, in Easy difficult most of the potions were used by my companions, not by me.
Inquisitor contains three different class to choose from; paladin, thief and priest. Each character posses a group of special skills, in addition to skills available to every class, and there are some minor changes to story based on the class. There are also five basic attributes; strength, dexterity, intelligence, constitution and speed.
The system used in skills and spells initially feels solid but is far from it. Each skill has a cap of 20 and are divided to four different ranks. Each rank requires specific character level, attribute value and skill level to be unlocked. Some skills also have restriction to each class, for example only priest can reach highest rank in skills related to spells while only paladin can reach the highest rank for melee fighting and armor usage. The skill level basically determines the effectiveness of the skill, like bonus to damage done by weapons and spells and change of success. The rank, on the other hand, determines what is possible in broad term. For example, higher rank in armor skill allows better armor to be equipped or learning of better spells.
The problem with skill system is, surprise surprise, the balance. For example, to learn second rank of skills related to spells requires character to reach level 15, which means almost finishing the first part of the game! This requirement is not in balance with the fact that most of the spells that require second rank are crucial almost immediately. Spells like levitation and resurrection comes to my mind. Also, due such a high level requirement, priests are very hard to play at the beginning as they have no proper spells to be effective in combat.
There are also skills which has no practical use at all due various reasons. For example, the skill to identify items is worthless since every class has immediate access to spell that accomplishes the same task. In fact, the spell is capable of identifying every item regardless of the difficulty, something the skill can't do, and the spell has no real chance of failing.
The game also fails to properly describe what different things do to player. Sometimes I had to make educated guess about the effect, sometimes I just had to invest points to the skill and try it out. Sometimes neither one helped and, especially certain skills, the effect of rank and/or level still remains mystery to me.
Finally, one thing regarding stamina and speed attribute. In Inquisitor speed attribute affects to the movement speed of character. If stamina gets too low, the speed is reduced to half. Now, the only reason speed is so important attribute is the fact that the initial movement speed of character is slow, very slow. Increasing speed attribute is crucial to make the game more bearable due lots of traveling back and forth. The relation to stamina level also makes it mandatory to carry lots of potions around, just to make the character move faster. If you don't do that, the movement becomes very tedious process.
Items and Inventory
There are three different grades of item, as well as few unique items; normal, better and best. The grade of item affects to the magical properties of the item, though exactly how is still unknown to me. There are also potions, scrolls and other miscellaneous items as well, everything one could expect from RPG. In addition, the game also contains magical trinkets generally referred as "seals". These seals behave exactly like wands in games like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale; seals can be used to cast specific spell charged to it, each seal having predetermined amount of charges available. Every class can use seals regardless of attributes or skills and, especially at the beginning, seals are very powerful tool against monsters. In fact, it's very good idea to carry several different seals with you to help in difficult fights.
The main problem with items is the lack of information of effects. This is especially a problem with seals and potions; there is no indicator of how many points a potions restores or how much damage a spell cast from seal can do. In case of seals, the game is even very vague of what the spells even does! For example, the description of certain seal says that it casts firewall. Fine, and what does that mean? Only way to find out is to test.
The inventory is something bad. It uses the grid system and there is five pages available to fill. Those were the good things, everything else is bad. Moving items between pages require dragging them around, a very tedious process especially when trying to organize. After all, there is no way to automatically organize the inventory, so one must do it manually. Using items like potions require double clicking, something which doesn't work always properly. Sometimes the game refuses to recognize the second click, sometimes the game thinks that I double clicked while I didn't. Oh, and there is no automatic comparison of items so I had to do it manually.
Trading is another feature that feels like it was rushed. The process of buying and selling lots of items is very tedious due "drag and drop" system unless the player manages to notice the small, almost invisible icons in the window. Also, each time the player starts trading the inventory of merchant is randomly determined. So, if you don't see anything good at first, just quit the trading and initiate the dialogue again to get completely different stock. While this system has its advantages, like being able to get good items from merchants as long as the player has the patience, there is one huge disadvantage as well. The merchant had that epic weapon with godly magical properties but you wasn't able to afford it yet? Well, good luck being lucky to see such weapon next time!
Graphics and Sound
The graphics and visual art used in Inquisitor are quite good. The world is beautiful, especially when one remembers that the game tries to be old-school in style and use similar view system as Diablo. The only real complain I have is that the animations of are often not that good. This problem is not ground shaking, though sometimes it's just too obvious to not notice.
The music is also good, though nothing overly special. The sound effects are okay, though nothing special there neither. Some of the sounds made by monsters are a bit low in quality, which is a bit annoying since you will be hearing those sounds often.
There is no voice acting, which is only a good thing due the amount of dialogue. There could have been no way to have good voice acting implemented without reducing the amount of dialogues while reaching good quality. Inquisitor is one of those few games where the lack of voice acting is very good thing.
There is one thing which requires special mention; map design, more specifically one dungeon in the first part of the game. Imagine a huge dungeon complex, divided to nine different maps. Sounds promising, right? Wrong! This dungeon is one of most tedious, boring and annoying aspect of the game. The problem is not actually in the layout of dungeon itself, but the size of it in combination of all the other problems this game has. Too often I found myself in need to return to town to repair my equipment, sell some loots to make room for new items or resupply potions. Usually I had to make at least two or three such trips per map, each time I had to walk back to surface, visit the town, and then get back to the map I was while fighting against the monsters that had respawned. When combined with slow movement speed due depleted stamina, the whole dungeon complex was to painful to finish. Of course, there is a way to quickly return to town or do some trading while staying in the dungeon. The method relies to special item, though, and is way too expensive to eliminate the problem.
As for the stability, Inquisitor is surprisingly stable. I know one bug related to quests, though the quest is optional one and most players won't probably even get it without knowing how to get it beforehand. There is also a bug which corrupts the graphics, though saving and restarting the game solves the problem. I have also heard of bug that corrupts saves, though I have never experienced it myself.
Finally, Inquisitor is a long game. It's easy to spend forty or fifty hours in it and still find new things when restarting with new character. Unfortunately part of the length comes from tedious fights, slow walking and reading the walls of text.
There are lots of things I have complained about and I'm certain some minor things were forgotten. Inquisitor is like a unpolished gem; lots of good ideas and lots of potential but too many problems. If the balance had been reworked, interfaces cleaned and improved slightly and translation had been better, including proper pacing, the game could have been one of the best games released in 2012. In this state, it's not.
This doesn't mean the game is completely terrible. The writing and story manage to save a lot. In fact, those are the main reasons I even finished the game. So, if you like a good story with lots of lore and details and can deal with flaws and problems in actual gameplay, this game is worth to consider, especially if the price is cheap. I paid a bit less than 9€ from it which I consider a good deal. If story and writing is not your thing or you are looking for solid and balanced gameplay, just pass this game.
My Score System: 6/10
GameBanshee Score System: 3/5
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High-concentration fluoride preparations and use for preventing caries
High-concentration fluoride containing preparations, particularly ammonium fluoride, in mouth rinses at a concentration of greater than 2000 ppm significantly inhibit caries, particularly by frequent; e.g., daily, use in connection with new, erupting teeth of children.
Depaola, Paul F. (Lexington, MA)
Forsyth, Dental Infirmary For Children (Boston, MA)
A61K8/21; A61Q11/00; (IPC1-7): A61K7/18
caslavska et al., Chem. Abstr. 76 #30670e, (1972) of Arch. Oral. Biol. L6(10): 1173-1180, (1971), "Response of Human Enamel to Topical Applicaton of Ammonium Fluoride".
Wei et al., Chem. Abstr. 84 #53898q, Mar. 1, 1976 of J. Dent. RBS. 54(6):1234 (1975), " Relative Effects of Ammonium Fluoride and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride Solutions on Human Enamel".
DePaola et al., Chem. Abstr. 84 #54283x, Mar. 1, 1976, of U.S. NTIS, PB-24319 OREP., (1975) 38 pp. "Effect on Surface Enamel Fluoride and Dental Caries of Semiannual Topical Applicaton of 0.62 Ammonium Fluoride".
Rose, Shep K.
Crowley, Richard P.
1. A method for the prevention of caries in newly erupted teeth of a subject, which method comprises contacting the newly erupted teeth in the oral cavity daily about four to seven times a week with a composition containing a high concentration of from 500 to 3000 ppm of ammonium fluoride.
2. The method of claim 1 which includes contacting the newly erupted teeth by rinsing the oral cavity with an aqeuous flavored mouth-rinse solution containing about 500 to 1200 ppm of the ammonium fluoride.
3. The method of claim 1 which includes contacting the newly erupted teeth by brushing the teeth with a composition which comprises a gel-like or paste-like mixture containing a water-insoluble polishing agent.
4. The method of claim 1 which includes rinsing the mouth daily with about 1 to 20 ml of an aqueous acidic flavored mouth-rinse solution at a pH of about 4.4 containing about 1000 ppm of ammonium fluoride.
5. The method of claim 1 which includes rinsing the oral cavity containing newly erupted teeth with a mouth-rinse solution which comprises:
Distilled water 1000 ml Ammonium fluoride 2.0 grams Phosphoric acid 100 to 600 mg Sodium saccharin 400 to 1200 mg Preservative 500 to 2000 mg Dye 1 to 25 mg Miscible surfactant 200 to 2000 mg Flavoring agent 100 to 2000 Mg.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the subject is a child of an age of from about 8 to 10 years of age.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the composition is an acidic mouth-rinse solution.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein the composition comprises a transparent gel-like or a paste-like dentifrice containing a water-insoluble polishing agent.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein such contacting occurs for a period of greater than 1 year.
10. A method for prevention of caries in newly erupted teeth in the oral cavity of children under the age of about 12 years, which method comprises:
rinsing the oral cavity with an aqueous-flavored buffered mouth-rinse solution having as active ingredients from about 800 to 1200 ppm of ammonium fluoride, the rinsing occurring daily at least four times a week for a period of at least 1 year.
11. A mouth-rinse solution for frequent rinsing of an oral cavity of a subject containing newly erupted teeth, which solution comprises an aqueous-flavored buffered solution containing as an active ingredient from about 500 to 3000 ppm of ammonium fluoride.
12. The solution of claim 11 wherein the ammonium fluoride amount is 800 to 1200 ppm.
13. The solution of claim 11 which comprises a phosphate buffer to buffer the solution at a pH of about 4.4.
14. The solution of claim 11 wherein the solution comprises:
Various fluoride compounds have been suggested for use in dentifrice compositions to inhibit caries (see, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,029,191 incorporated by reference). The amount of fluoride employed is typically a maximum of about 200 ppm in commerical preparations, with sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride often employed as the source of fluoride ion. Further, the efficacy of daily rinsing with dilute fluoride solutions has been demonstrated in mouth-rinse fluoride solutions. The use of fluoride ion concentration in mouth rinses containing sodium fluoride has varied from about 0.0045% to as high as 0.3%, with the frequency of use ranging from one rinse per day to one rinse per month.
My invention relates to preparations containing ammonium fluoride for use in preventing or inhibiting caries, particularly in newly erupting teeth. In particular, my invention concerns preparations, such as a mouth-rinse solution and paste and gel dentifrices, containing high concentrations of ammonium fluoride. More particularly, my invention is directed to the high-frequency use of preparations containing high concentrations of 1000 ppm or over of ammonium fluoride.
I have found that high concentrations of ammonium fluoride preparations are particularly and unexpectedly effective in the inhibition of caries, particularly newly erupting teeth in children, and with frequent daily or greater use of the preparations. Surprisingly, I have discovered that the use of ammonium fluoride provides a greater reduction in caries than sodium fluoride at the same fluoride-ion concentration level in comparative in vivo tests, and that ammonium fluoride has a greater effect on caries reduction on newly erupted teeth.
My invention provides for the preparation and use of compositions for use in the oral cavity, particularly of children under the age of about 12, such as in the form of powder, paste or gel dentifrices, and particularly mouth-rinse solutions, with a concentration of ammonium fluoride over about 500 ppm, particularly over 800 ppm, and preferably about 800 to as high as 3000 ppm; e.g., 800 to 2000 ppm.
The active ingredient of ammonium fluoride may be incorporated into liquids, creams, gels, pastes, solutions, chewing gum, dental floss, lozenges, powders or other suitable vehicles. The ammonium fluoride may be employed alone or in combination with other fluorides, such as sodium or stannous fluoride, and with other compounding ingredients commonly employed in such dental preparations, to include, but not be limited to: polishing agents like calcium phosphate; humectants and binders such as glycerin or sorbitol; gelling agents such as gum-like materials like sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, starch, etc.; and adjunct materials like surfactants, preservatives, sweetening agents like saccharin, dyes, flavoring agents, buffers, thickeners, emulsifiers, bacteriocides and the like as set forth, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 3,029,191.
Particularly, the preferred preparation of my invention is ammonium fluoride containing aqueous-bond mouth-rinse solutions which are employed on a basis of at least four to five separate days each week; e.g., once or twice daily by the user, and which contain 800 to 1200 ppm of ammonium fluoride.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
A mouth-rinse solution of the invention would comprise water, ammonium fluoride in an amount to obtain the desired concentration (0.008 to 0.03%), a sweetening agent, anhydroxy compound like glycerin or sorbitol; e.g., 0.005 to 0.1%, a dye, a surfactant (0.001 to 0.1%) and a flavoring agent. The amount of the rinse solution to be employed depends on the ammonium fluoride ion concentration, but should be from about 1 to 10 ml daily for children under about 12 years of age; e.g., about 5 ml for children 8 to 12 years old, which dose levels permit use without damage or fluorosis.
A double-blind clinical trial was conducted in a nonfluoridated community to determine the effects of enamel F and caries experience of daily rinsing in school with 1000 ppm solutions of NH4 F or NaF at pH 4.4. The subjects were 10 to 12-year old children (n≅200/group at baseline), about one-half of whom reported the usage of F supplements. Dental caries (DFS index) and enamel F (in vivo biopsy technique) were evaluated at baseline, 12 months and 24 months. Enamel F values were statistically adjusted to a standardized depth. Supplement users had a conspicuously higher enamel F and lower DFS at the outset, as well as generally lower caries increments over the study. In year one, the overall caries reductions (supplement users and nonusers combined) were 23% (NH4 F) and 33% (NaF), p<0.01. For year two, the treatment effects were apparently greater: a 54% DFS reduction in NH4 F subjects and 47% for those using NaF, p<0.01. Benefits were noteworthy in teeth erupting during the 24 months of the study, with significant (p<0.01) DFS reductions of 69% (NH4 F) and 48% (NaF). Enamel F levels at the end of two years were 3124 ppm (NH4 F), 2777 ppm (NaF) and 2627 ppm (Placebo), p=0.0254. My findings indicate that daily high-concentration ammonium fluoride rinses or other preparations have considerable caries-inhibiting effects. In teeth present at baseline, treatment effects were similar for the two agents, and similar for supplement users and non-users. In newly erupting teeth, however, the data establishes the greater effect from NH4 F, and more relative benefit to nonusers of supplements.
Prior to the initiation of the clinical trial, extensive toxicological studies of the proposed test agents were conducted in animals, and the proper clearances were obtained from the Food and Drug Administration. A flavoring was developed for the rinse solutions and arrangements were made to provide the rinses properly bottled, coded and shipped during the course of the investigation. Norwood, Massachusetts, a nonfluoridated, middle-class community sixteen miles southwest of Boston, was selected as the test locale. Consent forms were distributed to approximately 750 fifth and sixth-grade students, essentially 10 to 12 years old, from five elementary schools. On the basis of the returns, it was possible to incorporate 614 children into the study. Unexectedly, nearly one-half of the participants responded "Yes" to one or the other of the following questions which were included on the consent forms: (1) "Has your child ever taken fluoride pills or drops?"; (2) "Has your family ever lived in a community which had a naturally or artificially fluoridated water supply?". A very large majority of the total number of "yeses" was in response to question (1) dealing with F supplements. The original intent had been to exclude children reporting any history of exposure to systemic fluorides, since it was expected that they would constitute a small minority. It was now apparent, however, that this would render the sample sizes inadequate. It was decided, therefore, to retain such subjects and to conduct subsequent data analyses on the basis of: (1) all subjects combined; and (2) subjects distinguished as to history of systemic fluorides. Hereafter, subjects who reported a prior history of exposure to systemic F are referred to as "exposed", while those with a negative history are termed "nonexposed". Clinical procedures were carried out in the schools utilizing portable equipment. Subjects received a light dental prophylaxis, an enamel biopsy on a randomly selected upper central incisor, a dental examination (clinical plus bitewing radiographic), and were randomly assigned to treatment groups. The caries findings were recorded on optical-scanning sheets for computer analysis. Diagnostic criteria have been described previously. The biopsy samples were analyzed chemically and the data were treated statistically so as to compensate for the problem of variable sampling depth. When all subjects in a given school were completed, daily rinsing was initiated and the portable equipment moved to the next school. Rinses were supervised by the school nurses during the first year and by the nurses and teachers the second year. Close contact was maintained with the rinse supervisors by members of the investigative team throughout the study to be sure that treatments were carried out properly. The formulations of the experimental solutions were as follows:
1. The ammonium fluoride rinse Component Amount Typical Range
Distilled H2 O
NH4 F 1.95 g 1.0 to 6.0 g
H3 PO4 -buffer
175 mg 100 to 300 mg
Na saccharin
sweetener 800 mg 400 to 1200 mg
K sorbate-pre-
servative 1020 mg 500 to 2000 mg
Dye-W.F. grape
shade 91% 10 mg 1 to 25 mg
Tween 20-misci-
ble surfactant
440 mg 200 to 2000 mg
Grape flavor
P8599-flavor-
ing agent 450 mg 100 to 2000 mg
Vanilla F 59-
137-T-flavor-
ing agent 60 mg 100 to 2000 mg
2. The sodium fluoride rinse
Component Amount
NaF 2.21 g
H3 PO 4 175 mg
Na saccharin 600 mg
Potassium sorbate 1020 mg
Dye-W.F. grape shade 91%
Tween 20 440 mg
Grape flavor P 8599
Vanilla F 59-137-T
The placebo agent contained no fluoride and was flavored and colored so as to be as similar to the test solutions as possible. Rinses were carried out daily in school over a period of two full school years. The solutions were distributed to the children in color-coded cups by the supervisor who had a list indicating the appropriate agent for each subject. The children rinsed for exactly one minute (determined by a mechanical timer) and expectorated into the cup. A daily record was kept of absentee subjects.
Subjects were reexamined clinically and by radiograph at 12 and 24 months, without reference to previous findings. At the 12 month follow-up, a random one-half of the subjects were rebiopsied, utilizing the upper central incisor opposite to the one used at baseline. At 24 months, the other one-half were rebiopsied again on the upper central incisor not previously sampled.
All caries findings reported herein pertain to subjects who participated throughout the investigation. Subject losses amounted to about 10% per year, per group, and were generally attributable to factors unrelated to the study. No significant differences in age or past caries were observed between treatment groups, either for the exposed subjects or the nonexposed.
The mean number of rinses for continuous participants in each group over the course of the study were 285.17 (NH4 F), 267.76 (NaF) and 288.90 (placebo), with no significant differences between groups. In the first 12 months, there were overall caries reductions of 23% for the NH4 F subjects and 33% for those using NaF. The caries activity of the second 12 months is shown in Table I.
OVERALL CARIES INCREMENTS (DF SURFACES) DURING THE SECOND TWELVE MONTHS IN SUBJECTS CATEGORIZED BY TREATMENT GROUP AND PRIOR EXPOSURE TO SYSTEMIC F
Prior Exposure to Systemic F
No Yes All subjects
Group N Mean N Mean N Mean
NH4 F
85 2.65 74 1.60 159 2.16
(3.04)* (2.31)
NaF 92 2.70 66 2.17 158 2.48
(2.75) (2.35)
Placebo 81 5.52 77 3.75 158 4.66
F ratio 15.36 8.36
Probability <.01 <.01
*Figures in parentheses are standard deviations
The overall reductions were 54% (NH4 F) and 47% (NaF). The differences were highly significant for both exposed and non-exposed subjects, although the F ratio was considerably higher in the case of the unexposed. The influence of systemic F was again observed in the controls with a 32% lesser caries experience (3.75 vs. 5.52) for subjects with a positive history.
Table II combines the data of both study years, and shows the cumulative caries experience of the different groups over the entire study. Children rising with the NH4 F agent experienced a significant and unexpected caries reduction over the 24 months of 44%.
Table II
OVERALL CARIES INCREMENTS (DF SURFACES) DURING THE TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF THE STUDY IN SUBJECTS CATEGORIZED BY TREATMENT GROUP AND PRIOR EXPOSURE TO SYSTEMIC F
Over the course of the investigation, control subjects with a prior history of systemic F had a DF surface increment of 5.38 vs. 8.61 for those with a negative history, a difference of 38%. There were no significant differences in mean numbers of teeth erupting between the study groups or the subgroups. The caries activity in newly erupted teeth over 24 months is summarized in Table III.
Table III
DF SURFACE INCREMENT IN TEETH ERUPTING DURING THE 24 MONTHS OF THE STUDY FOR SUBJECTS CATEGORIZED BY TREATMENT GROUP AND PRIOR EXPOSURE TO SYSTEMIC F
Probability <.01 .01<p<.05
The data show that the ammonium fluoride solution unexpectedly inhibited dental caries by 70%, and the sodium fluoride only by 48%. The caries experience of the two treated groups was significantly different from that of the controls, and significantly different from one another. The effects were conspicuous both in exposed subjects, with reductions of 56% (NH4 F) and 40% (NaF), and in the nonexposed, with differences of 78% (NH4 F) and 54% (NaF). Again, however, the effects reached a higher level of significance in the latter.
The enamel biopsy data show that the adjusted enamel F values at the baseline examination for subjects categorized by group and prior exposure to systemic F appeared to be well-balanced with respect to enamel F at the outset. Table IV contains the baseline F levels for subjects who were rebiopsied at 12 months, and shows that the initial enamel F of the NH4 F subjects was anomalously low (p=0.014), precluding a meaningful comparison of F concentrations between treatment groups at the end of the first year.
ADJUSTED ENAMEL F VALUES (IN PPM) AT THE BASELINE EXAMINATION FOR SUBJECTS WHO WERE BIOPSIED AT 12 MONTHS
Yes No All
24 2652 30 1993 54 2286
(772)* (554) (732)
NaF 31 3017 34 2385 65 2686
Placebo 34 2862 24 (2442) 58 2688
All 89 2859 88 2267 177 2565
*Figures in parentheses are standard deviations?
Anova Summary Source F-test Significance Treatments 4.405* 0.014 Systemic F 25.350*** < 0.001 Treatment and systemic F 0.446 > 0.500
Tables V and VI give the findings for subjects biopsied at the beginning and at the end of the study. There were no important group differences in group F levels at the outlet (Table V), but by the end of 24 months (Table VI), significant changes had occurred. The final F determinations were 3124 ppm (NH4 F), 2771 ppm (NaF) and 2603 ppm (placebo). The trend toward increased F levels for treated subjects (which was significant in the prevalence data of Table VI) is apparent. There was a significantly greater uptake of fluoride in nonexposed children which was due partly to a spurious F elevation in nonexposed controls, but it is also apparent that the nonexposed children in each treated group acquired more F than the comparable exposed children.
Table V
Placebo 31 2882 39 1982 70 2381
All 95 2756 109 2055 204 2381
Anova Summary Source F-test Significance Treatments 0.388 >0.500 Systemic F 48.476*** < 0.001 Treatment and systemic F 2.025 0.135
Table VI
ADJUSTED ENAMEL F VALUES (IN PPM AT TWENTY- FOUR MONTHS FOR SUBJECTS CATEGORIZED BY GROUP AND PRIOR EXPOSURE TO SYSTEMIC F
(1206)* (888) (1059)
(769) (1249) (1048)
(1249) (841) (1068)
(1104) (1019) (1072)
Anova Summary Source F-test Significance Treatments 3.796* 0.025 Systemic F 4.284* 0.040 Treatment and systemic F 0.433 >0.500
The data show clearly a greater deposition of F from the NH4 F agent than from the NaF. The biopsy data also permit a comparison of subjects reporting exposure to systemic F vs. those without exposure. The data showed a highly significant difference in enamel F for the two groups at the outset of the study. The same pattern was evident 24 months later (Table VI). The placebo values for exposed and nonexposed children at the end of the trial were similar to the overall values for the exposed and nonexposed at baseline. On the other hand, the treated values, by the end of 24 months, had increased, although the exposed subjects continued to have a relatively higher F level.
It was found throughout the investigation that exposed children were characterized by a higher enamel F content. Thus, the reasonable expectations were fulfilled in that exposed subjects had consistently higher enamel fluoride and lower dental caries. At the outset, it would have been difficult to predict the magnitude of the expected difference in caries prevalence and incidence between the exposed and nonexposed children, since the only thing known about the exposed subjects was that, at some time in their lives, they had taken F supplements (or in a few instances F water). In general, the caries and biopsy findings in exposed vs. nonexposed subjects conform closely to anticipated patterns which considerably enhance the credibility of the test results.
At the end of the first year, overall caries reductions of 23 to 33% were apparent in the treatment groups. The amonium fluoride agent did not perform more effectively than the sodium fluoride, and the protection imparted by the high F concentrations (1000 ppm) of the rinses did not appear any greater than that observed at the end of one year in recent studies involving much weaker (200 ppm) agents. The pattern of the second 12 months, however, indicated a marked increase in treatment effect. Subjects using ammonium fluoride enjoyed a 54% reduction in DF surface increment, while the corresponding reductions for those using sodium fluoride were 47%.
The analyses based upon teeth erupting during the course of the study are of particlar interest. The ammonium F reduced caries in new teeth by 70%, while for the sodium F the reduction was 48%. In this instance, the effects of the two agents were significantly and unexpectedly different (p<0.013). In the more responsive erupting teeth, the data indicates a definite cation effect, presumably having to do with the increased fluoride deposition by common fluoride. Thus, increased fluoride led to an unexpected differential effect in the newly erupted teeth. It is believed that an increased capacity for the deposition of F along with a heightened responsiveness of new teeth to this action is a possible explanation for the more pronounced caries-inhibiting effect of the NH4 F agent in the erupting teeth.
All subjects with a suitable surface were biopsied at the start of the study, and the data indicate that the experimental groups were well-balanced with respect to enamel F. At 12 and 24 months, random subsamples within each of the study groups were biopsied using the upper central incisor homologous to the one used at baseline. An analysis of the baseline F levels of the subsamples rebiopsied at 12 months revealed that the initial enamel F concentration of the NH4 F subjects was anomalously low (2286 ppm) compared to the NaF (2686 ppm) and placebo children (2688 ppm). The F value for treatment groups was 4.405, p<0.014. This was an unfortunate chance effect, associated with the random selection of the 12-month biopsy subjects, and it precluded a meaningful evaluation of F levels at the 12-month mark. Such was not the case, however, at 24 months. The subgroups assayed at the end of the study were well-balanced with respect to initial enamel fluoride (F value for treatment groups= 0.388, p>0.500). Therefore, an analysis of group F levels at 24 months was carried out and revealed significant differences. The subgroup of children who had been using the ammonium F rinse showed a fluoride value of 3124 ppm vs. 2771 ppm for the sodium fluoride subjects, and 2603 ppm for those in the placebo group.
The different F increments by group represent real treatment effects. The observed changes in fluoride were 665 ppm in the NH4 F group, 367 ppm in the NaF group and 236 ppm for the controls. The pattern of F deposition was paralleled by the caries inhibition in newly erupting teeth, but not in the older teeth which appear to have benefited equally from each test agent.
Subjects who were fluoride-deficient at the outlet of the study enjoyed relatively greater F uptake and caries suppression as a result of rinsing than those whose fluoride levels were high to begin with. In the study as a whole, caries reductions were conspicuous in both exposed and nonexposed children, but were stronger statistically speaking for the latter. In newly erupting teeth, there appears to be a trend indicating more benefit to nonexposed children. It is important to note that rinsing with the test agents may be worthwhile even for children taken F supplements or drinking fluoridated water.
The use of high-potency rinses on a frequent basis in the present study prompts comparison to: (1) previous studies utilizing frequent low-concentration agents; and (2) previous studies involving the less frequent (e.g., 1/week, 2/month) use of high concentrations. In the category of the former, one recent study offers a particularly good basis for comparison. It was conducted by some of the same investigators as the present effort (although not the same examiner), took place in the same community, involved children of similar ages (about 1 year younger on the average), and the overall caries experience for the controls in the first two years was comparable to that reported herein. The test agents were a neutral and an acidulated 200 ppm F rinse used daily in school, although there proved to be no significant difference in the performance of the two solutions. The findings, compared to those of the present study, were as follows:
All teeth Erupting teeth Percentage earlier earlier reduction study my study study in DF (200 (1000 ppm (200 ppm my study Surfaces ppm F) F) F) (1000 ppm F)
During year one
During year two
Over two years
25 42 - 44 35 48 - 70
In these two similar investigations, the high-potency rinses have provided the greater benefit, especially during the second year, and especially in erupting teeth. I have found that the frequent rinses (e.g., every day or every school day) are more effective in a high concentration, such as 1000 ppm F, than in the more usual lower concentration of about 200 ppm. Increased frequency of rinsing yields increased benefit.
Daily rinsing in school with ammonium and sodium fluoride solutions containing 1000 ppm F, and at a pH of 4.4, produced overall caries reductions of 44 and 42%, respectively. The two agents did not differ in effectiveness against total caries experience.
With respect to teeth erupting during the course of the study, the ammonium fluoride agent reduced new DF surfaces by 70% vs. 48% for the sodium fluoride rinse. In this case, the two treatment effects were significantly different (p 0.01). The differential reaction to the treatment agents by the erupting teeth suggests a heightened responsiveness on the part of new teeth to the NH4 + agent, viz. a superior capacity for the deposition of F.
The enamel F levels of the treatment groups were well-balanced at the outset. At the end of the study, however, there were significant intergroup differences, the mean values being 3124 ppm (NH4 F), 2771 ppm (NaF) and 2603 ppm (placebo).
A comparison of the present findings to those in other studies suggests that rinses contaning more than 800 ppm; e.g., 1000 ppm F, are superior to those with approximately 200 ppm F when used on school days.
The foregoing use of a mouth-rinse solution has been given for the purposes of illustration of a preparation only, and other preparations may be prepared in accordance with my invention.
Another representative mouth wash of my invention which contains ethanol is:
N-lauroyl sarcoside surfactant (alkali metal or NH4 salt) 0.1 parts Ammonium fluoride 800 ppm Ethyl alcohol 10; e.g., 5 to 20 parts Flavoring agent 0.15 parts Soluble saccharin-sweetener 0.01 parts Water Balance to 100 parts A representative dental preparation of my invention is: Ammonium N-lauroyl sarcoside 2.0 parts surfactant (e.g., 0.5 to 4.0) Ammonium fluoride 2000 ppm Calcium pyrophosphate (or so- 50 parts dium mixture) water-insoluble (e.g., 40 to 65) polishing agent Glycerin-humectant 30 parts (e.g., 20 to 40) Moss gum-thickener Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 0.8 parts (e.g., 0.1 to 2.0) Saccharin-sweetener 0.2 (e.g., 0.1 to 0.5) Sodium benzoate-preservative 0.5 (e.g., 1 to 1.0) Flavor-peppermint 1.0 (e.g., 0.1 to 3.0) Water Balance to 100 parts
Optionally, other ingredients like alumina, silica gel, titanium dioxide, ammonium phosphate, etc. may be used. Other preparations include transparent gel dentifrices and dental powders. Contact of the newly erupted teeth can be accomplished by any means, such as oral application of a solution by swab, rinsing and expectoration of the rinse, brushing with paste, gel or powder, or by chewing, spraying and the like.
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Laurence Fishburne Files for Divorce from Gina Torres
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Laurence Fishburne has filed for divorce from estranged wife Gina Torres.
The Matrix star and Suits actress sparked rumors of a split earlier this year (17), when Gina was seen in an intimate embrace with former real estate executive Kevin Wright during lunch at a cafe in Los Angeles. Following publication of the pictures, Gina confirmed that her 15-year marriage to Laurence had ended last year.
Now Laurence has filed official paperwork to formally end his marriage. According to TMZ.com, the 56-year-old actor, who shares 10-year-old daughter Delilah with Gina, filed papers on Thursday (02Nov17).
It’s unclear whether or not Gina is still dating Kevin, who she met on the beach in California in August. A source close to the new couple described Wright as the opposite of “a Hollywood guy”.
“I think when you’ve been married a long time and you become single, you look for someone that has what your ex was missing,” the insider said. “I think (Gina) finds in Kevin what she didn’t find in (Laurence). He’s the opposite of a Hollywood guy – he’s just a cowboy type. He’s an ‘I’m going to go ride my horse’ type of guy.”
When Gina announced her split from Laurence in September, she told fans that it was with “heavy hearts” they had parted ways a year earlier.
“There are no bad guys here,” she continued in her statement. “Only a love story with a different ending than either one of us had expected. Happily, however, our family remains intact and we will continue to raise our daughter together with love and joy and awe. As well as raise each other up with respect and love and the continued understanding that we’re in this together, if not side by side.”
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Glen James: Boston "Houseless" man disproves stereotype by returning cash, checks & property he found (Pics/VIDEO) - www.Houseless.org
Honesty: Glen James smiles as Boston police commissioner Edward Davis looks on (Picture: AP)
Glen James: Boston "Houseless" man disproves stereotype by returning cash, checks & property he found
The whole problem with falling victim to becoming "The Houseless" is all too quickly being stereotyped, especially those who often turn out to be more righteous than those with jobs, a place to call home and/or have standing in society.
Granted, there are many who only play the system for their own profit/gain/control, but does that excuse those who claim to be qualified to help from not actually HELPING?
WELL?
"The Houseless" has accumulated countless "Houseless" stories of abuse; wrongful stereotyping; help organizations and/or those calling themselves "HUMANITARIANS" who AREN'T qualified to actually be righteous unto those they claim to HELP and more. Stay tuned as the TRUTH comes to you via www.Houseless.org
Could it be that the massive system of "HELP" that has been created is first and foremost about profit/gain/control while only "PIMPING" the less fortunate?
Could it be that it had taken about 1 year to finally recognize Mr. Glen James is only due to ?
Why isn't Mr. Glen James actually being treated as a human in accordance with what he needs, not what the system wants him to be treated as?
It's always a blessing to know that there does exist those who are "about it" without needing a "pat on the back", a tax break, and/or some sort of cause to fund their business. Thanks to Ethan Whittington, a 27-year-old from Midlothian, Va. and all of those who are about it when it comes to being righteous.
Could it be more than about time society in the United States of America actually puts into place what they preach unto other countries?
"The Houseless"
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Homeless man Glen James returns £26,000 found in Boston backpack
Tuesday 17 Sep 2013 1:31 pm
A homeless man in the US who returned a backpack containing thousands in cash and traveller’s cheques said he would not have kept ‘even a penny’ if he was desperate.
Glen James found the rucksack at a shopping mall in Boston and flagged down patrol officers to hand it over.
The backpack contained about £1,500 worth of US dollars, almost £25,000 in traveller’s cheques, a Chinese passport and personal papers.
Its owner told workers at a store at the mall he had lost the bag. He went to the police station, where officers confirmed it belonged to him.
Mr James, who has been homeless since 2005, was honoured on Monday at Boston police headquarters, where commissioner Edward Davis thanked him for his honesty and gave him a special citation.
In a statement, Mr James said: ‘Even if I were desperate for money, I would not have kept even a penny of the money I found.
‘I am extremely religious, God has always very well looked after me.
‘I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone – every pedestrian stranger – who has given me spare change. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.’
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Homeless man in Boston honored by police for turning in backpack full of cash, checks
Sept. 16, 2013: Glen James, of Boston, left, smiles in the direction of members of the media as Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, right, looks on during a news conference at the police headquarters, in Boston. (AP)
A homeless man in Boston was honored Monday for flagging down police after he discovered a bag filled with $2,400 in cash and nearly $40,000 in travelers checks, The Boston Globe reported.
Last summer, Glen James, who is in his 50s and lives in a homeless shelter, noticed a young man at the South Bay plaza in Boston leave behind a large bag, the report said. James observed the bag’s contents, and alerted police because “God has always very well looked after me.”
“Even if I were desperate for money, I would not have kept even a penny,” he wrote in a statement due to embarrassment about a speech impediment.
James received a citation from Boston’s police commissioner and there has been a website made, www.gofundme.com/4by2as, to raise money for James, who said he receives food stamps and panhandles at times because “It’s just nice to have some money in one’s pockets so that as a homeless man I don’t feel absolutely broke all the time.”
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Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis gave a citation honoring Glen James in Boston. Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff
Police honor homeless man’s good deed
By Peter Schworm Globe Staff
Under the canopy at the T.J. Maxx store, Glen James sat among the shopping carts, shaded from the late-summer sun. As shoppers bustled through the South Bay plaza Saturday, James proofread a letter, resting on the bag he brings with him when he panhandles.
As he read, James noticed a young man nearby, sitting on an overturned carriage. He had a bag, too, a black backpack at his feet. James went back to his letter.
When James looked up again, the man was gone. But his bag was still there.
After a time, James went over to see what had been left behind. Inside, he found $2,400 in cash and nearly $40,000 in travelers checks, along with a passport and personal papers. For a homeless man who subsists on food stamps and spare change, it was a staggering sum, maybe even a chance at a new life.
But James, a slight, bespectacled man in his mid-50s who says he has been homeless for five years, said the thought of keeping the money never crossed his mind.
“Even if I were desperate for money, I would not have kept even a penny of the money found,” he said Monday in a handwritten statement. “God has always very well looked after me.”
James immediately flagged down police, who in short order returned the bag to its owner, a student visiting Boston from China. James, a man who lives in a homeless shelter and relies on charity for change to wash his clothes, had returned a small fortune without a second thought.
For his actions, James received a citation Monday at Boston police headquarters, where Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis praised his “extraordinary show of character and honesty.”
“It really is a remarkable tribute to him,” Davis said.
James, who has a speech impediment, said little at the ceremony, saying he was self-conscious about his stutter. As cameras flashed, he smiled nervously and appeared somewhat overwhelmed.
But when asked how he felt about returning so much money, he did not pause.
“Very, very good,” he said, letting loose a hearty laugh.
In his statement, James wrote about how he found the money and a bit about himself. He had worked at a courthouse for 13 years as a file clerk, he said, before being fired. On Monday, the courts could not immediately confirm his employment. James could have gotten another job, he said, but he suffers from an inner-ear disorder that causes prolonged vertigo spells.
“The shelter is the perfect living situation with someone who has Meniere’s disease,” he wrote. “There are many people in the shelter to attend to me.”
Glen James said it never occurred to him to keep the money in the bag he discovered at the South Bay shopping plaza in Boston. The backpack had $2,400 in cash and nearly $40,000 in travelers checks and belonged to a student from China. Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff
James said he has siblings and other relatives he could live with, but does not want to burden them.
He said he had not met the man whose bag he found, but said he was “very glad to make sure” it was returned to him safely.
James said he receives the “blessing” of food stamps and panhandles for money for laundry, transportation, and “odds and ends.” Just having a little money, he said, can make all the difference.
“It’s just nice to have some money in one’s pockets so that as a homeless man I don’t feel absolutely broke all the time.”
James thanked all the people who have given him spare change, including mayoral candidate Charles Yancey, who had dropped a total of $7 into his cup.
James’s story compelled Ethan Whittington, a 27-year-old from Midlothian, Va., who has never been to Boston, to launch a fund for James at www.gofundme.com/4by2as . Within the first four hours, Whittington’s campaign raised $3,152, which he plans to deliver to James.
After receiving the backpack from James, police notified mall security. They were later contacted by an employee at Best Buy, who said a customer had told them he had lost his backpack containing a large sum of money.
The owner was positively identified by his passport, police said.
As he left the ceremony at police headquarters, James took deliberate steps, his eyes fixed on the floor. Then employees watching from behind their desks stood and applauded. His eyes widened, and he nodded his thanks.
Outside the station, James was asked if there was anything he would like, anything at all.
As he got into a police cruiser that would take him back to the shelter, he said, “No war.”
Matt Lee of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Peter Schworm can be reached at schworm@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @globepete.
Homeless man honored for turning in bag holding $42K
Michael Winter, USA TODAY 5:44 p.m. EDT September 16, 2013
"Even if I were desperate for money, I would not have kept even a ... penny," Glen James said.
(Photo: Karen Bleier AFP/Getty Images)
A homeless man in Boston who said "God has always very well looked after me" was honored Monday for returning a Chinese visitor's lost backpack that contained $2,400 in cash, nearly $40,000 in traveler's checks and passports.
Though he has been homeless for several years, Glen James said in a written statement, "Even if I were desperate for money, I would not have kept even a ... penny of the money I found," The Boston Globe reported. He flagged down a police officer Saturday after finding the bag at the South Bay Center in Dorchester.
"I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone — every pedestrian stranger — who has given me spare change. Thank you!" read the statement James handed out at police headquarters because "I don't talk too much because I stutter."
"It's just nice to have some money in one's pocket so that as a homeless man I don't feel absolutely broke all the time," he said.
Police Commissioner Edward Davis presented James with a special citation.
"He's an honest guy and realized the property belonged to someone else," Davis said.
James said he had worked at a courthouse for 13 years but lost his job and became homeless in 2005.
As word of the good deed spread, a Virginia man began an online campaign Monday to raise $50,000 to donate to James.
"I thought what he did was very honorable," Ethan Whittington, of Richmond, Va., told Boston Magazine.
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Rugby League legend joins Mount Isa Health Expo
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Mount Isa-born rugby league legend Scott Prince is the latest big name to be signed for the city’s inaugural Health Expo on 25–26 July.
He joins nationally renowned Indigenous chef Mark Olive, who will appear at the Mount Isa Health Expo on 26 July.
Mr Prince will speak at the Expo at the Buchanan Park Entertainment Centre at around 12.30 pm on Friday, 25 July, on the importance of making healthy choices.
During his career, Mr Prince played for Wests Tigers, the Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans, as well as for the Queensland State of Origin side.
He will be appearing at the Expo as the Deadly Choices Ambassador.
Deadly Choices is a campaign which aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices for themselves and their families – to stop smoking, to eat good food and exercise daily.
Mr Scott’s participation in the Expo has been coordinated through Health Expo partner and Deadly Choices program agent Gidgee Healing.
His visit to the Health Expo aims to attract the community’s younger generation and empower them with positive messages.
Gidgee Healing Chief Executive Officer Dallas Leon spoke of the importance of Scott Prince’s addition to the Health Expo program.
“Having Scott Prince at the Expo in his role as an ambassador for the Deadly Choices campaign will not only encourage our youth to stop smoking, to eat good food and exercise daily, but also encourage people to access their local health services and complete a health check,’’ Mr Leon said.
“That means not just seeing a doctor when they are sick but visiting their health service and accessing support to prevent or better manage their chronic disease and remain healthy.
“The Mount Isa Health Expo aims to showcase the wide variety of health-related services available to the region and to explain to residents what each of our health service providers and businesses do, what they are responsible for and how to access them.”
The inaugural Health Expo from 25–26 July at Buchanan Park also has secured the support of local Glencore mining operation and passionate community supporter Mount Isa Mines, which has partnered with the event as a major sponsor.
Chief Operating Officer for Glencore’s Copper Assets in North Queensland Mike Westerman said one of the company’s business priorities is to make a positive contribution to the communities in which it operates.
“A key part of our commitment to our communities is finding and investing in ways to support local people to live happy and healthy lives.” Mr Westerman said.
“As a major sponsor of Mount Isa’s first ever Health Expo, we’re very excited to play a part in championing a more healthy lifestyle for our people and providing greater access to health enrichment resources and services to more locals, which will ultimately help make Mount Isa a healthier, happier and more vibrant place to live.” The 2014 Mount Isa Health Expo is FREE to the public with all community members encouraged to attend.
For more details on the program, exhibitors and activities log on to the events website via the Mount Isa Health Expo Facebook page.
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Interserve-led consortium left as final bidder for cancer contract
A consortium led by Interserve Investments is the only remaining bidder for the £687 million contract to provide cancer services in Staffordshire.
Interserve Investments’ consortium also includes The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust and the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
The two trusts were originally each separate bidders and among the five parties who made it through the pre-qualification stage for the contract before teaming up with Interserve Investments.
CSC Computer Sciences and United Health UK were the other two organisations to pre-qualify. Both, however, pulled out of the process.
In a statement to HSJ, the clinical commissioning groups tendering the contract said: "During the competitive dialogue with bidders on the programme, a number of individual organisations and providers came together and formed a bidding consortium.
"This brings together the public and private sector, including two local NHS trusts.
"It will bring together a wide range of skills and expertise to implement this innovative approach to the commissioning of cancer care.
"The consortium is the last remaining bidder."
The consortium has to submit a formal proposal over the next few months before the contract is awarded in December.
The cancer services contract is one half of a wider procurement process, worth £1.2 billion in total, being carried out by the four local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). An end-of-life contract, with a value of £535 million, is also being tendered out.
Cannock Chase CCG, North Staffordshire CCG, Stafford & Surrounds CCG and Stoke-on-Trent CCG are the four CCGs tendering out the two contracts.
NHS Strategic Projects Team is running the process.
Five private firms shortlisted for Staffordshire contract
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Honda Celebration of Light Set to Ignite Vancouver’s Festival Season – July 27, 31 & August 3, 2013
by James Chung · May 1, 2013
Vancouver’s beaches and skies will be lit up again for the 23rd annual Honda Celebration of Light set for, July 27th, July 31st and August 3rd. This year’s event will feature the United Kingdom, Canada and Thailand.
“We are very pleased with this year’s lineup,” said the Hon. John D. Reynolds, Chairman of the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society. “Canada is definitely a crowd favorite, but England and Thailand will be giving them a run for their money.”
The Honda Celebration of Light continues to grow thanks to the generous support from the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation; Title Partner Honda; Major Partners The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Concord Pacific and Shore 104.3 FM; as well as Community partners Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Airport Authority, Red Bull, The Vancouver Hotel Destination Association, Seaspan and Shaw.
“Honda Canada is very happy to continue its support of the festival,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president, Honda Canada Inc. “The event is enjoyed by all walks of life and we are thrilled to be back as the title sponsor.”
“The Honda Celebration of Light is a signature summer event for so many people and continues to be one of Vancouver’s most popular festivals,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson. “The event is as a major tourism driver and provides a huge boost to businesses in our vibrant local economy.”
The festival has been generating some impressive awards in the off-season, winning Best Festival in Canada at the 2012 Canadian Special Event Awards in Toronto and receiving Gold from the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada. This year, festival organizers are raising the bar yet again with a host of additional attractions and activities. Here’s what to look for at this year’s festival:
The 2013 Honda Celebration of Light competition will begin promptly at 10:00pm over English Bay, rain or shine, with barges generously donated by Seaspan. Music simulcast can be heard on SHORE 104.3 FM. The winning country will be announced Monday, August 5th.
July 27 – United Kingdom; United Kingdom Pyro 2000 www.pyro2000.co.uk
July 31 – Canada; Canada Fireworks Spectaculars www.fireworksspectaculars.com
August 3 – Thailand; Thailand Fireworks – thailandfirework.net
SHOREfest presented by Shore 104.3 FM
The SHOREfest concert series at English Bay and Sunset Beach returns with free performances by Juno Award winner Serena Ryder and many more. Organizers also plan to include cultural entertainment from the competing countries each night at the Sunset Beach stage.
The Keg Lounge
The temporary Keg Lounge presented by The Keg Steakhouse and Bar will be located on top of the Bath House Roof at English Bay. The Keg Lounge offers guests prime viewing opportunities, delicious food offerings, and intimate music experiences from the English Bay SHOREfest stage, including Juno Award winner Serena Ryder. Proceeds from The Keg Lounge benefit the not for profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society. Tickets are $129 – on sale now at www.HondaCelebrationofLight.com.
Red Bull Air Show
The 2013 event will see the return of the Red Bull Airshow on July 27th and August 3rd with Canadian pilot Pete Mcleod. Pete was the first Canadian to have competed in the prestigious Red Bull Air Show and will be thrilling crowds with a special 10 minute aerobatic display aboard his newly designed Edge 540 Aircraft.
Concord Pacific’s Seawall Challenge
The festival’s longest standing partner, Concord Pacific, is teaming up with the festival to produce the first ever Seawall Challenge on July 27, an urban adventure that benefits after-school programs in the Lower Mainland. Teams of four will compete in a series of physical and mental challenges across Vancouver’s waterfront, playing for prizes and cash donations to their Lower Mainland School of choice.
Urban Rec Volleyball and Bocce Tournament
After a successful 2012 tournament, the festival is expanding its sport tournament at Sunset Beach, organized by Urban Rec, Vancouver’s biggest sport and social club. This includes a Volleyball tournament on Saturday July 27 and Saturday August 3, as well as a Bocce tournament on Wednesday, July 31 – all with major prizes to be won. Information and registration will be available closer to the festival at http://www.urbanrec.ca/Vancouver.
YVR Observation Deck
Fans of the fireworks can secure reserved seats at the YVR Observation Deck located at English Bay. These convenient seats offer simulcast of the fireworks, prime viewing and portable toilets. Limited Early Bird tickets are $39 and regular priced tickets are $49.
The festival has also partnered with the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association to provide two free tickets with select hotel bookings during the fireworks nights. Hotel packages and tickets on sale now at www.HondaCelebrationofLight.com.
West End Street Fest
The festival and the West End BIA have partnered for the first time, working with businesses to create an even more dynamic and inviting experience for festival-goers. WEBIA will host a series of roaming performances along Davie and Denman, provide additional infrastructure and work with area businesses to showcase the neighbourhood’s impressive culinary and retail offerings.
Mobile App presented by Shaw
The Honda Celebration of Light will also be re-launching the 2013 edition of the Festival’s mobile App, in partnership with Shaw. The app will allow festival goers to view artist schedules for SHOREfest, search through an interactive map, vote for their favourite team and listen to the simulcast of the firework’s soundtrack.
The Honda Celebration of Light would not be possible without the generous support from the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation; Title Partner Honda; Major Partners The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Concord Pacific and Shore 104.3 FM; as well as Community partners Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Airport Authority, Red Bull, The Vancouver Hotel Destination Association, Seaspan and Shaw.
For more information please visit www.vancouverfireworks.ca for up to date site maps and information.
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Home Hockey
WHITE EDGES BLACK IN OT CLASSIC AT U17 CHALLENGE
Connor McClennon was the overtime hero just 35 seconds into three-on-three hockey, giving White the comeback win over Black in a back-and-forth all-Canadian thriller. © Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Connor McClennon (Wainwright, Alta./Kootenay, WHL) needed just 35 seconds of overtime to be the hero, giving Canada White a 5-4 extra-time win over Canada Black in a thriller Sunday at the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
McClennon picked up a loose puck at the offensive blue-line and cut towards the middle of the ice before going back across his body and beating Black goaltender Joe Vrbetic (Dunvegan, Ont./Powassan, NOJHL) low to the stick side.
The game went back and forth from the first drop of the puck, with White holding 1-0 and 2-1 advantages before Black went ahead 3-2 and 4-3.
It’s the fourth time in five all-time meetings White has beaten its Canadian rivals.
Cole Perfetti (Whitby, Ont./Saginaw, OHL) was the offensive leader for White, scoring once and adding three assists, while Jérémie Poirier (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que./Saint John, QMJHL) – one of four Saint John Sea Dogs on the Canadian rosters – had a pair of goals.
Poirier was first onto the scoresheet, sneaking in to the back door and tapping in a feed from Perfetti, but Quinton Byfield (Newmarket, Ont./Sudbury, OHL) got Black even with a shorthanded goal just over two minutes later, knocking in a saucer pass from Daemon Hunt (Brandon, Man,/Moose Jaw, WHL) to make it 1-1.
Perfetti restored the White lead late in the opening frame, racing down the right wing and snapping a quick shot to the far side on Vrbetic.
Black took its first lead with a pair of early goals in the second period. Will Cuylle (Toronto, Ont./Windsor, OHL) tied the game at 1:12, scoring from in close, before Josh Lawrence (Fredericton, N.B./Saint John, QMJHL) finished a tic-tac-toe set-up from Ryan O’Rourke (Pickering, Ont./Sault Ste. Marie, OHL) and James Hardie (Innisfil, Ont./Mississauga, OHL) for a 3-2 advantage at 2:58.
Poirier got the game back on even terms nine minutes into the middle frame, tapping in another pass from Perfetti to send the teams to the intermission even at 3-3.
Spencer Smith (St. Catharines, Ont./Buffalo, OJHL) gave Black another lead just 3:29 into the third period, but Théo Rochette (Donnacona, Que./Chicoutimi, QMJHL) went off the post, off Vrbetic and in four minutes after that to make it 4-4 and eventually force the extra period.
White netminder Tristan Lennox (Cambridge, Ont./Brantford, OJHL) was the story of the final frame, making 13 of his 27 saves to help get the game to overtime.
Canada White returns to the ice at Harbour Station on Monday night when it takes on the United States (7:30 p.m. AT), while Canada Black looks to bounce back earlier in the day against the Czech Republic (3:30 p.m. AT).
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The Great Loves of Gilmore Girls: Lorelai and… Snow
December 19, 2012 December 19, 2012 Rich 9 Comments Gilmore Girls, lorelai & max, Lorelai Gilmore, love and war and snow, luke & lorelai, Luke Danes, max medina, Rory Gilmore
Remember this? Lorelai can’t sleep. She’s staring at the window expectantly, maybe fantasizing about Max Medina bursting through it. Maybe she can’t sleep because she forgot to take her earrings out. Or close the curtains. Wait, there aren’t any curtains… what’s that about?
She comes downstairs in a cute red long-sleeved tee and pulls the sash window open, hangs her head out and breathes in the chilly air. It’s a moment of care-free innocent enjoyment and Lauren, with her hair in bunches, is so cute it’s almost annoying (‘how can you be so adorably cherubic?!’ I want to shout, pinching her porcelain cheeks, tears streaming down mine). You kinda get the feeling Lauren Graham does this kind of thing for real while Peter Krause rolls his eyes; she’s effortless.
Hey wait up, there are no curtains in the living room either! What’s the deal with that? Back to clipping coupons, Lorelai. So anyway, with the icy wind blowing the netting around, she finds a spot on the sofa and replays Max’s bashful answerphone message (“It’s Max. Medina. Maaax Medina”) and on the second playthrough, it wakes Rory up. Like any sane person, Rory goes to close the window because it’s freezing and rolls her eyes when Lorelai stops her and begins her first diatribe on her love affair with snow. Because she can smell it.
Lorelai: Everything’s magical when its snows, everything looks pretty. The clothes are great. Coats, scarves, gloves, hats.
Rory: Thermal underwear, wool socks, ear flaps.
Lorelai: Do you know the best things in my life have happened when it snowed?
Rory: Why yes, I do.
Lorelai: My best birthday.
Rory: Your first kiss.
Lorelai: Your first steps, they all happened when it snowed.
Rory: Feet [Rory rearranges the blanket over Lorelai’s feet]
Lorelai: I feel good. Tingly.
Rory: That’s called frostbite.
Series 1, Episode 8 – Love and War and Snow
And after Rory goes back to bed, Lorelai hides under the blanket and listens to Max’s message again. Ah, new love.
I love snow too and it’s been snowing here. It’s magical and Christmassy and jogs some of my favourite, funnest memories. SNOWING!!!
Of course most every relationship has difficulties and later on – in season 5 to be precise – words are spoken in anger. With the white stuff bringing cancellations at the Inn and blocking in her car, it’s mostly a one-sided conversation…
Lorelai: Me and snow, we are through. It was years of bliss y’know, we had good stuff and good times. I could show you pictures of snow angels I’ve made but I am done! Done!!
Luke: Well, let it down easy OK?
Series 5 Episode 11 – Women Of Questionable Morals
But at least there’s Luke’s to rant to and later on, to deliver a home-made ice rink. What d’ya know, looks like they made up in time for New Year.
Happy Holidays to all our Gilmore News readers. Keep Warm and Best Wishes for 2013!
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Rich originally began contributing to GIlmore News as 'Dairyman' in 2013, a reference to the character Dairyman Dick in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, (call me Rich). Here in the UK we were late to the Gilmore party and I don't remember what made me watch my first episode - the one where Lorelai picks Rory up from the police station after she and Logan steal a yacht - but I remember watching it again immediately. And then again. Thankfully, the next show was on the next day and I watched that one three times too. And then the boat one again. I couldn't believe the dialogue was so quick and so funny and I pretended to myself that I was only watching it so I could figure out who I was more keen on - the mom or the daughter. I swore that Aaron Sorkin must have been involved but I couldn't find his name attached anywhere, even on the internet. So I watched and loved and laughed and cried and the day after the series finale, they ran the entire show from the beginning again and Rory turned into a baby so then I was all about Lorelai. Lauren Graham is astonishing ("Mother: Breathtaking") and the show was - and is - lightning in a bottle. It's a treasure for those who watch and get swept up in it, like I did and like the readers of Gilmore News. It's heartbreak and chicken soup, family dysfunction and blind optimism, lighthearted romanticism and balls-out brilliant. Thanks to Arieanna and gilmorenews.com for letting me squat and allowing my inner Gilmore Geek out for air. I worry how it would otherwise manifest.
9 thoughts on “The Great Loves of Gilmore Girls: Lorelai and… Snow”
LOL re the curtains! What’s that about? I like the role reversal between L&R here.
Also, Luke giving Lorelai an icing rink is one of those melting moments.
I kind of agree with her love/hate thing with snow. I love the idea of it, and the beginning of it, and playing in the beautiful, silent blankets of snow before anyone’s messed it up, but then the reality of disruptions and wet socks and cold fingers and gross sludgy muck get old very quickly…
I love it when lorelai talks about snow! i love it too, we don’t have much snow here, but i really love it ;)
i just want to say thank you for this year, you keep gilmore girls alive!!! lokking forward to the next years ;)
Snow’s great….particularly when it gets cleaned up well enough that you can drive or walk around.The two best ‘falls of the year are the first one reminding you of the quiet and beauty it can bring and the last one in March or April that let’s you reflect on making it through another winter and looking forward to spring.
If anyone needs any they are welcome to half of what we got today. That would still leave us with close to 10″ over the last 24 hours. Have a good holidays and see you next year!!
Dairyman
Thanks Michelle, I’m touched. It’s a pleasure to have found somewhere I can spaz out with fellow Gilmore Geeks, to whit I’m persistently grateful to Arieanna and my favorite commenters – you know who you are :O)
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This was a nice post. I often forget what I write and when I come back to it, it’s like it was written by a stranger who mostly shares my opinions.
It’s been a fun year, GilmoreNews-wise, and somehow I’ve managed to keep up with the blogging, albeit only on a weekly basis. I still do hold out hope for some form of Gilmore Girls reunion, whether it be the actors or just a couple of the characters in a short but Palladino-authentic scene.
Things are a bit hectic Chez Dairyman but I promise to make a full Christmas post prior to Santa coming down the chimney. Hope you’ve all been good boys and girls. I had a funny feeling 2013 would see big changes for a lot of people. I hope it’s been good to you.
Hi Rich-
Thanks for keeping the blog alive and well, it’s been a good year. Cheers to the holiday-
Cheers to you too Mc. Bottoms up!
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Report: Michigan Gov. Snyder uses state planes less than predecessor
10:52 AM, June 3, 2013
By Kristen M. Daum
When Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder traveled to Washington, D.C. on a day-trip two weeks ago, one of the state’s passenger planes picked him up and dropped him off in Ypsilanti en route from the plane’s hub in Lansing.
The plane made a similar side trip to Ann Arbor a couple of weeks prior to that while en route to Menominee, when Snyder attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a business there in the Upper Peninsula.
Because Snyder lives in Ann Arbor, his office says it is sometimes cheaper for the state plane to pick him up and/or drop him off — rather than for his State Police security detail to drive him more than an hour to Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport, where most of the state passenger planes are based.
“It is definitely more cost-effective,” Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said.
However, after repeated requests from the State Journal, Wurfel was either unable or unwilling to provide a cost breakdown showing how it was a cheaper alternative.
The state plane Snyder takes — a Beechcraft King Air — costs about $1,200 an hour for MDOT to operate, and either the State Police or the governor’s office will bear that cost. Recent flight-tracking data shows flights between Lansing and the Ann Arbor area take between 10 and 20 minutes for a one-way trip.
However, Snyder, a Republican, uses the state planes far less frequently than his predecessor, Democrat Jennifer Granholm.
In the last 33 months of her term, she used the planes at least 55 times, according to the State Journal’s analysis.
Through March, or his first 27 months in office since January 2011, Snyder had used the state planes at least 15 times, a State Journal analysis of state transportation data showed.
Of those trips, six involved stops in either Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor on one or both legs of a round-trip. That doesn’t include the two trips the State Journal identified from Snyder’s May travel itinerary.
“With the mileage and the time, the extra detail costs — it comes down to what is basically going to be the most cost-effective policy that gels with his schedule,” Wurfel said.
Between October and March, there was a 41 percent increase in the number of passengers on state-owned planes compared to the same period a year ago, changes driven by an independent report to the legislature last spring that said MDOT needed to make better use of the state’s four passenger aircraft.
The state planes are an option for all state employees and employees of Michigan’s 15 four-year universities.
Snyder opts to use them when commercial flights are more expensive and less convenient, Wurfel said.
He’ll use commercial flights, though, for international trips and for events that can be arranged in advance, such as annual governors’ association events, she said.
During her later years in office, Granholm brought her family on many trips —something Snyder hasn’t done, the State Journal analysis found.
Through March, Michigan first lady Sue Snyder has used the state plane once for a trip in February to Mackinac Island. It doesn’t appear that Snyder’s children have ever ridden the plane.
By comparison, Granholm’s husband, Daniel Mulhern, rode the plane seven times with Granholm. Her three children rode with her a combined 12 times, with several trips overlapping.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation said the state does not have a universal policy regarding invited guests and family members riding on the state planes. It’s up to each department.
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Ken Pedersen
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May 25th, 2012 by Ken Categories: 3) Music, Deja Views, Overview, Walden No Responses
I began composing music in the mid 1990’s as an outlet and avocation. Here’s a summary of my work.
In 1997, I set myself to record a CD based on Walden, authored by Henry David Thoreau. I had no commercial aspirations and the music I think shows it. The CD is reflective, introverted and generally not too interested in impressing the listener. My goal was to follow where the ideas might lead. Many of the tracks are based on improvisations I reworked into through-written pieces complete with written score.
Ken Pedersen’s Walden was released in 1998
Walden was released in 1998 on my own label Symark Records. I decided to send it out to some of the prominent (at the time) New Age publications and reviewers. I was surprised to find a good reception. In short order I had a distributor for the alternative music and book store market and received some nice published notices. Subsequently I received a good amount of alternative radio play as well. Walden was noticed enough to be named on the ‘Top 50 CDs of the Year’ by Backroads, and it made a brief appearance on the New Age Voice music charts. Walden found a niche in the Thoreau community and is still sold at the Shop at Walden Pond. I was invited there to give a concert based on my Thoreau improvisations which was a highlight of the whole adventure.
With the positive feedback I was receiving, I decided to composed and record a second CD which I called Deja Views. The idea was to take well know claasical tunes as a basic for each track and to explore them in a New Age sensibility. Given that I had gotten some modest commercial success, my goals for the project included exploring if I might be able to open more commercial doors with this recording. Recordings like the Mozart Effect were doing well and the using of classical themes like those from Pachelbel were a familiar way to engage an audience.
Ken Pedersen’s Deja Views was released in 1999
With Deja Views, I used acoustic samples to accompany my piano and also collaborated with Judy Stone on cello for two of the tracks. There are more upbeat tracks (for new age music, that is) and in general the music is a bit more outgoing. Indeed the CD did find an audience. It was in the Top 10 on the NAV charts for six months, charted as high as #3 and appeared on NAV for nearly a year. My distributor was able to place Deja Views in many of the music chains including Borders and Tower Records nationally.
The record also was popular with radio, with over 600 stations playing it. I was featured on a number of programs and even had recorded audio FAQ on which I recorded answers so that radio hosts could conduct a virtual simulated interview with me. This was played in Chicago, Cleveland and on the Voice of America radio among other stations. In recent years, both Deja Views and Walden have been picked up by digital radio, with DMX and Sirius among its biggest recurring players.
The attention this CD received led to some discussions with several New Age labels that had international distribution, but they didn’t come together. Record stores were feeling the impact of digital competition. They started reducing SKUs and New Age music was one of the first to be cut deeply. Luckily, Amazon.com makes it possible to offer both the physical and digital versions of the music, not to forget the impact of itunes as well.
Ken Pedersen’s ‘The Dance Left Behind’ was included in the Heart Aid Project
Heart Aid Project
In 2002, I was invited to contribute a track to a compilation by the name of The Heart Aid Project. The CD was part of a fund-raiser for 9/11 survivors. Other composers include great names like Ray Lynch (“Deep Breakfast”), John Boswell (“Trust”) and Robin Spielberg, Michael Hoppe, Suzanne Ciana, and Windham Hill’s Ira Stein. The project was put together by Spring Hill.
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14 Years After His Stroke, Kirk Douglas Brings Laughs And Words Of Wisdom To A Student Audience
When actor Kirk Douglas had his stroke and lost much of his ability to speak 14 years ago at the age of 80, he already had a lifetime of accomplishments. He is #17 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time.
But the acclaimed star of Spartacus, The Juggler, Paths of Glory, Lust for Life, and more than 80 other films wasn't about to give up just because of a stroke. So he set out to recover as much of his speaking ability as possible. In the process, his efforts and success have also become legendary.
Last summer, Douglas made an hour-long appearance on stage at California State University - Long Beach before an audience of communication disorder students. Interviewed by his speech therapist, Dr. Betty McMicken, he captivated his audience with one-liners, a running gag about wilted flowers, and acting verbally playful with his interviewer.
Touching on his upbringing in a rural New York town by immigrant parents, he explained how Issur Danielovich became Kirk Douglas, his friendship with the horse his father used to drive his rag wagon, his first conversation with his mother at age 7 about where snow comes from and how he was born, and how he knew he would be an actor when he played a cute shoemaker in a kindergarten play.
Douglas also reflected on how he found the solution to the depression he felt after his stroke (think about and help other people), how he broke the Hollywood blacklist, and how he met his wife of 54 years.
All in all, we found it to be a very funny and moving interview, which we hope you will also enjoy. (One word of caution: It's an hour-long video, which may be more than you are used to getting from Jewish Humor Central. So if you don't have the time to watch it all, try watching it in 5 or 10 minute segments.)
Labels: Film, Jewish Life, Jokes, Movies, Videos
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U. Mogera and G. U. Kulkarni , Twisted multilayer graphene exhibiting strong absorption bands induced by van Hove Singularities, Bull. Mater. Sci. 41, 130 (2018).
J. K. Radhakrishnan, S. Nithila, S. N. Kartik, T. Bhuvana, G. U. Kulkarni and U. K. Singh, A Novel, Needle-Array Dry-Electrode With Stainless Steel Micro-Tips, for Electroencephalography Monitoring, J. Med. Devices 12, 041001 (2018).
G. Mettela, S. Kouser, C. Sow, S. T. Pantelides and G. U. Kulkarni, Nobler than the Noblest: Noncubic Gold Microcrystallites, Angew. Chem. 57, 9018 - 9022 (2018).
Goudappagouda, M. Gedda, G. U. Kulkarni and S. S. Babu, Oneâ€�Dimensional Porphyrin–Fullerene (C60) Assemblies: Role of Central Metal Ion in Enhancing Ambipolar Mobility, Chem. Eur. J. 24, 7695 - 7701 (2018).
U. Mogera, A. Sundaresan and G. U. Kulkarni, Graphene−Ni(111) Synergy Influencing Crystalline Orientation, Grain Morphology and Magnetic Properties of Poly-Ni, J. Phys. Chem. C 122, 13962 - 13968 (2018).
I. Mondal, Ankush Kumar, K. D. M. Rao and G. U. Kulkarni, Parallel cracks from a desiccating colloidal layer under gravity flow and their use in fabricating metal micro-patterns, J Phys Chem Solids 118, 232 - 237 (2018).
U. Mogera and G. U. Kulkarni, Improving the Quality of Graphene/Cu by Joule Heating and Enabling Polymer-free Direct Transfer onto Arbitrary Substrates,, Carbon 124, 525 - 530 (2017).
S. Kiruthika, Chaitali S. and G. U. Kulkarni, Transparent and Flexible Supercapacitors with Networked Electrodes, Small 170190 (2017).
U. Mogera, M. Gedda, S. J. George and G. U. Kulkarni, A Supramolecular Nanofibre Based Passive Memory Device for Remembering Past Humidity, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 9, 32065 - 32070 (2017).
A. Kumar, R. Pujar, N. Gupta, S. Tarafdar and G. U. Kulkarni, Stress modulation in desiccating crack networks for producing effective templates for patterning metal network based transparent conductors, Appl. Phys. Lett. 111, 013502 (2017).
Timothy S. Fisher and G. U. Kulkarni, Nanomaterials for Clean Energy and Environmental Sensors: An India–U.S. Workshop, ACS Energy Lett., 2, 1137 - 1138 (2017).
R. Gupta, A. Kumar, S. Sadasivam, S. Walia, G. U. Kulkarni, T. S. Fisher and A. Marconnet, Microscopic Evaluation of Electrical and Thermal Conduction in Random Metal Wire Networks, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 9, 13703 - 13712 (2017).
N. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao, R. Gupta, F. C. Krebs and G. U. Kulkarni , Highly Conformal Ni Micromesh as a Current Collecting Front Electrode for Reduced Cost Si Solar Cell, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 9, 8634 - 8640 (2017).
A. Bhattacharyya, M. K. Sanyal, U. Mogera, S. J. George, M. K. Mukhopadhyay, S. Maiti and G. U. Kulkarni, In-Situ GISAXS Study of Supramolecular Nanofibers having Ultrafast Humidity Sensitivity, Sci. Rep. 7, 246 (2017).
K. Shanmugam, I. Mondal and G. U. Kulkarni, Fabrication of solar and electrically adjustable large area smart windows for indoor light and heat modulation, J. Mater. Chem. C 5, 5917 (2017).
A. Kumar, N. S. Vidhyadhiraja and G. U. Kulkarni, Current distribution in conducting nanowire networks, J. Appl. Phys. 122, 045101 (2017).
S. Kiruthika and G.U. Kulkarni, Energy efficient hydrogel based smart windows with low cost transparent conducting electrodes, Sol Energ Mat Sol C 163, 231 - 236 (2017).
G. Mettela, S. A. Yesudas, A. Shukla, C. Bellin, V. Svitlyk, M. Mezouar, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Extraordinarily stable non-cubic structures of Au: A high pressure and temperature study, Chem. Mater. 29, 1485 - 1489 (2017).
G. Mettela, N. Mammen, J. Joardar, S. Narasimhan and G. U. Kulkarni, Non-FCC rich Au crystallites exhibiting unusual catalytic activity, Nano Research 10, 2271 - 2279 (2017).
U. Mogera, M. Gedda, S. J. George and G. U. Kulkarni, Supramolecular Nanofibers as Ambient Stable Wide Voltage Window Electrolyte for Micro-Supercapacitors, Chem. Nano. Mat. 3, 39 - 43 (2016).
M.B. Sreedhara, K. Gopalakrishnan, B. Bharath, Ram Kumar, G.U. Kulkarni and C.N.R. Rao , Properties of nanosheets of 2D-borocarbonitrides related to energy devices, transistors and other areas, Chem. Phys. Lett. 657, 124 - 130 (2016).
S. Walia, R. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao and G. U. Kulkarni, Transparent Pd Wire Network based Areal Hydrogen Sensor with Inherent Joule Heater, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 8, 23419 - 23424 (2016).
R. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao, S. Kiruthika and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Visibly Transparent Heaters, ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 8, 12559 - 12575 (2016).
T. Pradeep, B. Raj, V. Ramgopal Rao, A. Kumar, B. R. Mehta, G. U. Kulkarni and et. al., Bridging innovations in academic institutions to society, Curr. Sci. 110, 482 - 486 (2016).
K. Shanmugam, S. Singh and G. U. Kulkarni, Large Area Transparent ZnO Photodetectors with Au Wire Network Electrodes, RSC Adv. 6, 44668 (2016).
A. Kumar and G. U. Kulkarni, Evaluating conducting network based transparent electrodes from geometrical considerations, J. Appl. Phys. 119, 015102 (2016).
K. D. M. Rao, A. A. Sagade, R. John, T. Pradeep and G. U. Kulkarni, Defining switching efficiency of multi-level resistive memory with PdO as example, Adv. Elec. Mater. 2, (2016).
S. Kiruthika, R. Gupta, A. Anand, A. Kumar and G. U. Kulkarni, Fabrication of Oxidation-Resistant Metal Wire Network-Based Transparent Electrodes by a Spray-Roll Coating Process , ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 7, 27215 - 27222 (2015).
G. Mettela and G. U. Kulkarni, Site Selective Cu Deposition on Au Microcrystallites: Corners, Edges versus Planar Surfaces, Cryst. Eng. Comm. 17, 9459 - 9465 (2015).
U. Mogera, R. Dhanya, R. Pujar, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Highly Decoupled Graphene Multilayers: Turbostraticity at its Best, J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 6, 4437 - 4443 (2015).
R. Goudar , R. Gupta, G. U. Kulkarni and S. R. Inamdar, Rotational Diffusion of a New Large Non Polar Dye Molecule in Alkanes, J. Fluoresc. 1 - 9 (2015).
R.Gupta, S. Siddhanta, G. Mettela, S. Chakraborty, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Solution Processed Nanomanufacturing of SERS Substrates With Random Ag Nanoholes Exhibiting Uniformly High Enhancement Factor, RSC Adv. 5, 85019 - 85027 (2015).
R. Gupta, H. K. Nagamanasa, R. Ganapathy and G. U. Kulkarni, Viscoelastic nature of Au nanoparticle–PDMS nanocomposite gels, Bull. Mater. Sci. 4, 817 - 823 (2015).
C. Hunger, K. D. M. Rao, R. Gupta, C. R. Singh, G. U. Kulkarni and M. Thelakkat, Transparent Metal Network with Low Haze and High Figure of Merit applied to Front and Back Electrodes in Semitransparent ITO-free Polymer Solar Cells, Energy Technology 3, 638 - 645 (2015).
G. Mettela and G. U. Kulkarni, Facet selective etching of Au microcrystallites, Nano Research 8, 2925 - 2934 (2015).
G. Mettela, M. Bhogra, U. V. Waghmare and G. U. Kulkarni, Ambient Stable Tetragonal and Orthorhombic Phases in Penta-Twinned Bipyramidal Au Microcrystals, J. Am. Chem. Soc 137, 3024 - 3030 (2015).
G. U. Kulkarni, S. Kiruthika, R. Gupta and K.D.M. Rao, Towards low cost materials and methods for transparent electrodes, Chem. Engg. 8, 60 - 68 (2015).
S. Walia, R. Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Disposable Heater Arrays Using Printed Silver Patterns on Polyethylene Terephthalate for Multipurpose Applications, Energy Technology 3, 359 - 365 (2015).
N. Padmavathy, R. Vijayaraghavan and G. U. Kulkarni, Solution based rapid synthesis of AgCuO2 at room temperature, RSC Adv. 4, 62746 - 62750 (2014).
Madsen, M, Gevorgyan, S, Gupta, Ritu, Shanmugam, Kiruthika, Kulkarni, Giridhar U., Krebs, Frederik C and et. al., Worldwide outdoor round robin study of organic photovoltaic devices and modules, Sol Energ Mat Sol C 130, 281 - 290 (2014).
B. Radha, A. Sagade and G. U. Kulkarni, Metal-organic molecular device for non-volatile memory storage, Appl. Phys. Lett. 105, 08310 (2014).
S. Kiruthika, R. Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Large area defrosting windows based on electrothermal heating of highly conducting and transmitting Ag wire mesh, RSC Adv. 4, 49745 - 49751 (2014).
K. D. M. Rao, C. Hunger, R. Gupta, G. U. Kulkarni and M. Thelakkat, A cracked polymer templated metal network as a transparent conducting electrode for ITO-free organic solar cells, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys 16, 15107 - 15110 (2014).
U. Mogera, N. Kurra, D. Radhakrishnan, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni , Low cost, rapid synthesis of graphene on Ni: An efficient barrier for corrosion and thermal oxidation, Carbon 78, 384 - 391 (2014).
R. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao, K. Srivastava, A. Kumar, S. Kiruthika and G. U. Kulkarni, Spray Coating of Crack Templates for the Fabrication of Transparent Conductors and Heaters on Flat and Curved Surfaces , ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 6, 13688 - 13696 (2014).
R. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao and G. U. Kulkarni, Transparent and flexible capacitor fabricated using metal wire network as transparent conducting electrode, RSC Adv. 4, 31108 (2014).
D. Angmo, H. F. Dam, T. R. Andersen, N. K. Zawacka, M. V. Madsen, J. Stubager, F. Livi, R. Gupta, M. Helgesen, J. E. Carl, T. T. Larsen-Olsen, G. U. Kulkarni, E. Bundgaard and F. C. Krebs, All-Solution-Processed, Ambient Method for ITO-Free, Roll-Coated Tandem Polymer Solar Cells using Solution- Processed Metal Films, Energy Technology 2, 651 - 659 (2014).
N. Kurra, S. Kiruthika and G. U. Kulkarni, Solution processed sun baked electrode material for flexible supercapacitors, RSC Adv. 4, 20281 (2014).
G. Mettela, S. Siddhanta, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Nanocrystalline Ag microflowers as versatile SERS platform, Nanoscale 6, 7480 - 7488 (2014).
K. D. M. Rao, R. Gupta and G.U. Kulkarni, Fabrication of Large Area, High-Performance, Transparent Conducting Electrodes Using a Spontaneously Formed Crackle Network as Template, Adv. Mater. Interface 1, 140009 (2014).
N. Kurra, R. G. Reifenberger and G. U. Kulkarni, Nanocarbon-Scanning Probe Microscopy Synergy: Fundamental Aspects to Nanoscale Devices, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 6, 6147 - 6163 (2014).
D. Angmo, P. M. Sommeling, R. Gupta, M. Hosel, S. A. Gevorgyan, J. M. Kroon, G. U. Kulkarni and F. C. Krebs, Outdoor Operational Stability of Indium-Free Flexible Polymer Solar Modules Over 1 Year Studied in India, Holland, and Denmark, Adv. Eng. Mater. 16, 976 - 987 (2014).
S. Kiruthika, K. D. M. Rao, A. Kumar, R. Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Metal wire network based transparent conducting electrodes fabricated using interconnected crackled layer as template, Mater. Res. Express 1, 026301 (2014).
R. Gupta, S. Walia, M. Hosel, J. Jensen, D. Angmo, F. C. Krebs and G. U. Kulkarni, Solution processed large area fabrication of Ag patterns as electrodes for flexible heaters, electrochromics and organic solar cells, J. Mater. Chem. A 2, 10930 - 10937 (2014).
K. D. M. Rao and G. U. Kulkarni, Highly crystalline single Au wire network as high temperature transparent heater, Nanoscale 6, 5645 - 5651 (2014).
R. Gupta, R. G. Reifenberger and G. U. Kulkarni, Cellphone Camera Imaging of a Periodically Patterned Chip as a Potential Method for Point-of-Care Diagnostics, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 6, 3923 - 3929 (2014).
R. Gupta, M. Hosel, J. Jensen, F. C. Krebs and G. U. Kulkarni, Digital grayscale printing for patterned transparent conducting Ag electrodes and their applications in flexible electronics, J. Mater. Chem. C 2, 2112 - 2117 (2014).
S. Kiruthika, R. Gupta, K. D. M. Rao, S. Chakraborty, N. Padmavathy and G. U. Kulkarni, Large area solution processed transparent conducting electrode based on highly interconnected Cu wire network, J. Mater. Chem. C 2, 2089 - 2094 (2014).
U. Mogera, A. A. Sagade, S. J. George and G.U. Kulkarni, Ultrafast response humidity sensor using supramolecular nanofibre and its application in monitoring breath humidity and flow, Sci. Rep. 4, 4103 (2014).
B. Radha and G. U. Kulkarni, Direct write nano lithography', in Nanoscience, RSC Publishing 2, 58 - 80 (2013).
R. Gupta, S. Kiruthika, K. D. M. Rao, M. Jorgensen, F. C. Krebs and G. U. Kulkarni, Screen display induced photoresponse mapping for large area photovoltaics, Energy Technology 1, 770 - 775 (2013).
S. H. Lim, B. Radha, J. Y. Chan, M. S. M. Saifullah, G. U. Kulkarni and G. W. Ho, Flexible Palladium-Based H2 Sensor with Fast Response and Low Leakage Detection by Nanoimprint Lithography, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 5, 7274 - 7281 (2013).
A. A. Sagade, K. V. Rao, S. J. George, A. Datta and G. U. Kulkarni, A charge transfer single crystal field effect transistor operating at low voltages, Chem. Commun. 49, 5847 - 5849 (2013).
N. Kurra and G. U. Kulkarni, Pencil-on-paper: electronic devices, Lab on a Chip 13, 2866 - 2873 (2013).
G. Mettala, B. Radha, D. Singh, G. V. P. Kumar and G. U. Kulkarni, Highly tapered pentagonal bipyramidal Au microcrystals with high index faceted corrugation: Synthesis and optical properties, Sci. Rep. 3, 1793 (2013).
N. Kurra, D. Dutta and G. U. Kulkarni, Field effect transistors and RC filters from pencil-trace on paper, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys 15, 8367 - 8372 (2013).
K. D. M. Rao, B. Radha, K. C. Smith, T. S. Fisher and G. U. Kulkarni, Solution-processed soldering of carbon nanotubes for flexible electronics, Nanotechnology 24, 075301 (2013).
B. Radha, D. Jayaraj and G. U. Kulkarni, Top-Contacting Molecular Monolayers using Single Crystalline Au Microplate Electrodes, Chem. Sci. 4, 2530 - 2535 (2013).
D. Angmo, S. A. Gevorgyan, Thue. T. Larsen-Olsen, R.Sondergaard, M. Hosel, M. Jorgensen, R. Gupta, G. U. Kulkarni and F. C. Krebs, Scalability and stability of very thin, roll-to-roll processed, large area, indium-tin-oxide free polymer solar cell modules, Organic Electronics 14, 984 - 994 (2013).
B. Radha, Guoliang Liu, D. J. Eichelsdoerfer, G. U. Kulkarni and Chad A. Mirkin, Layer-by-Layer Assembly of a Metallomesogen by Dip-Pen Nanolithography, ACS Nano 7, 2602 - 2609 (2013).
R. Gupta and G.U. Kulkarni, Holistic Method for Evaluating Large Area Transparent Conducting Electrodes, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 5, 730 - 736 (2013).
B. Radha, S. H. Lim, M. S. M. Saifullah and G. U. Kulkarni, Metal hierarchical patterning by direct nanoimprint lithography, Sci. Rep. 3, 1078 (2013).
N. Kurra, V. S. Bhadram, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Few layer graphene to graphitic films: Infrared photoconductive versus bolometric response, Nanoscale 5, 381 - 389 (2012).
N. Kurra, V. S. Bhadram, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Field effect transistors and photodetectors based on nanocrystalline graphene derived from electron beam induced carbonaceous patterns, Nanotechnology 23, 425301 (2012).
A. A. Sagade, K. V. Rao, U. Mogera, S. J. George, A. Datta and G. U. Kulkarni, High-Mobility Field Effect Transistors Based on Supramolecular Charge Transfer Nanofi bres, Adv. Mater. 25, 559 - 564 (2012).
Ritu Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Pd grating obtained by direct micromolding for use in high resolution optical diffraction based sensing, Bull. Mater. Sci. 35, 773 - 779 (2012).
R. Gupta, R. Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, Tunable solid state fluorescence behavior of a methoxy substituted oligo(phenyleneethynylene): influence of cooling rate and surface crystallization, J. Mater. Chem. 22, 19139 - 19145 (2012).
B. Radha and G. U. Kulkarni, An Electrical Rectifier Based on Au Nanoparticle Array Fabricated Using Direct-Write Electron Beam Lithography, Advanced Functional Materials 22, 2837 - 2845 (2012).
B. Radha, Deepak Jayaraj, G. U. Kulkarni, Stefan Heun, Daniele Ercolani and Lucia Sorba, Large-Area Ohmic Top Contact to Vertically Grown Nanowires Using a Free-Standing Au Microplate Electrode, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 4, 1860 - 1864 (2012).
Ritu Gupta, Abhay A Sagade and Giridhar U Kulkarni, A low cost optical hydrogen sensing device using nanocrystalline Pd grating, Intl. J. Hydrogen Energy 37, 9443 - 9449 (2012).
N. Kurra, V. S. Bhadram, C. Narayana and G. U. Kulkarni, Field-Effect Transistors Based on Thermally Treated Electron Beam-Induced Carbonaceous Patterns, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 4, 1030 - 1036 (2012).
B. Radha and G.U. Kulkarni, Giant single crystalline Au microplates, Curr. Sci. 102, 70 - 77 (2012).
T. Vijayakumar, K. Narendra and G.U. Kulkarni, Electron Beam Induced Carbonaceous Deposition as a Local Dielectric for CNT Circuits  , Inter. J. Nanosci. 10, 935 - 941 (2011).
T. Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, Ultrafine ZnO Nanowires Grown on Patternable Pd Catalyst And Their Source-Energy Dependent Photoluminescence, Inter. J. Nanosci. 10, 699 - 705 (2011).
K. Narendra, A. A. Sagade and G. U. Kulkarni, Ultrafast Direct Ablative Patterning of HOPG by Single Laser Pulses to Produce Graphene Ribbons , Advanced Functional Materials 21, 3836 - 3842 (2011).
S. Vasudevan and G. U. Kulkarni, Modern Trends in Inorganic Chemistry (MTIC-XIII) Foreword, Journal of Chemical Science 123, 95 (2011).
L. N. Dlamini, R. W. Krause, G. U. Kulkarni and S. H. Durbach, Synthesis and characterization of titania based binary metal oxide nanocomposite as potential environmental photocatalysts, Materials Chemistry and Physics 129, 406 - 410 (2011).
B. Radha, S. Kiruthika and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Metal Anion-Alkyl Ammonium Complexes as Direct Write Precursorsto Produce Nanopatterns of Metals, Nitrides, Oxides, Sulfides And Alloys, Jounal of the American Chemical Society 133, 12706 - 12713 (2011).
B. Radha, Abhay A. Sagade and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Flexible and Semitransparent Strain Sensors Based on 2 Micromolded Pd Nanoparticle-Carbon μ-Stripes, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 3, 2173 - 2178 (2011).
K. Mallikarjuna Rao, T. Bhuvana, B. Radha, K. Narendra, N. Vidhyadhiraja and G. U. Kulkarni, Metallic Conduction in NiS2 Nanocrystalline Structures , Journal of Physical Chemistry C 21, 10462 - 10467 (2011).
Narendra Kurra, Gyan Prakash, S Basavaraja, Timothy S Fisher, G U Kulkarni and Ronald G Reifenberger, Charge storage in mesoscopic graphitic islands fabricated using AFM bias lithography, Nanotechnology 22, 245302 (2011).
S. L. Hodson, T. Bhuvana, G. U. Kulkarni and T. S. Fisher, Palladium Thiolate Bonding Of Carbon Nanotube Thermal Interfaces, J. of Electronic Packaging 33, 020907 (2011).
Ritu Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Removal of Organic Compounds from Water by Using a Gold Nanoparticle–Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Nanocomposite Foam, ChemSusChem 4, 737 - 743 (2011).
Narendra Kurra, T. Vijaykumar and G. U. Kulkarni, CNT Manipulation: Inserting a Carbonaceous Dielectric Layer Beneath Using Electron Beam Induced Deposition, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 11, 1025 - 1029 (2011).
Ankur Verma, Ashutosh Sharma and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Ultrafast Large-Area Micropattern Generation in Nonabsorbing Polymer Thin Films by Pulsed Laser Diffraction, Small 7, 758 - 765 (2011).
B. Radha, Abhay A. Sagade, Ritu Gupta and G. U. Kulkarni, Direct Micromolding of Pd -Stripes for Electronic Applications, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 11, 1 - 6 (2011).
B. Radha and G.U. Kulkarni, Direct Single-Step Micromolding Method For Patterning Of Various Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics Conference (INEC), 2010 3rd International (2010).
B. Radha and G. U. Kulkarni, A Real Time Microscopy Study of the Growth of Giant Au Microplates, Cryst. Growth Des. 11, 320 - 327 (2010).
T. Bhuvana, W. Boley, B. Radha, B. D. Dolash, G.Chiu, D. Bergstrom, R. Reifenberger, T.S. Fisher and G.U. Kulkarni, Inkjet printing of palladium alkanethiolates for facile fabrication of metal interconnects and surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates, Micro & Nano Letters 5, 296 - 299 (2010).
Boya Radha, Mohammed Arif, Ranjan Datta, Tapas K. Kundu and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Movable Au Microplates as Fluorescence Enhancing Substrates for Live Cells, Nano Research 3, 738 - 747 (2010).
Neena S. John, Gargi Raina, Ashutosh Sharma and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Cellular network formation of hydrophobic alkanethiol capped gold nanoparticles on mica surface mediated by water islands, Journal of Chemical Physics 133, 094704 (2010).
S. Heun, B. Radha, D. Ercolani, G. U. Kulkarni, F. Rossi, V. Grillo, G. Salviati, F. Beltram and L. Sorba, Pd-Assisted Growth of InAs Nanowires, Cryst. Growth Des. 10, 4197 - 4202 (2010).
Stefan Heun, Boya Radha, Daniele Ercolani, Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Francesca Rossi, Vincenzo Grillo, Giancarlo Salviati, Fabio Beltram and Lucia Sorba, Coexistence of Vapor-Liquid-Solid and Vapor-Solid-Solid Growth Modes in Pd-Assisted InAs Nanowires, Small 6, 1935 - 1941 (2010).
Adina Scott, Ritu Gupta and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, A Simple Water-Based Synthesis of Au Nanoparticle/PDMS Composites for Water Purification and Targeted Drug Release, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 211, 1640 - 1647 (2010).
Abhay A. Sagade, B. Radha and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Intricate nature of Pd nanocrystal–hydrogen interaction investigated using thermolysed Pd hexadecylthiolate films, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 149, 345 - 351 (2010).
Boya Radha and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Micro- and Nanostripes of Self-assembled Au Nanocrystal Superlattices by Direct Micromolding, Nano Research 3, 537 - 544 (2010).
G. U. Kulkarni and B. Radha, Metal nanowire grating patterns, Nanoscale 2, 2035 - 2044 (2010).
N. Kurra, A. Scott and G.U. Kulkarni, Electrocondensation and evaporation of attoliter water droplets: Direct visualization using AFM, Nano Research 3, 307 - 316 (2010).
Boya Radha and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Patterned Synthesis of Pd4S: Chemically Robust Electrodes and Conducting Etch Masks, Advanced Functional Materials 20, 879 - 884 (2010).
E. S. Shibu, B. Radha, P. K. Verma, P. Bhyrappa, G. U. Kulkarni, S. K. Pal, and T. Pradeep, Functionalized Au22 Clusters: Synthesis, Characterization, and Patterning, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 1, 2199 - 2210 (2009).
Thiruvelu Bhuvana, Kyle C. Smith, Timothy S. Fisher and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, Self-assembled CNT circuits with ohmic contacts using Pd hexadecanethiolate as in situ solder, Nanoscale 1, 271 - 275 (2009).
S. Angappane, N. R. Selvi and Giridhar U. Kulkarni, ZnO(101) films by pulsed reactive crossed-beam laser ablation, Bull. Mater. Sci 32, 253 - 258 (2009).
Chandra Sekhar Rout, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Electrical and Hydrogen-Sensing Characteristics of Field Effect Transistors Based on Nanorods of ZnO and WO2.72, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol 9, 5652 - 5658 (2009).
Boya Radha and G. U. Kulkarni, A Modified Micromolding Method for Sub-100-nm Direct Patterning of Pd Nanowires , Small 5, 2271 - 2275 (2009).
Reji Thomas, Shinto Varghese and G. U. Kulkarni, The influence of crystal packing on the solid state fluorescence behavior of alkyloxy substituted phenyleneethynylenes, J. Mater. Chem. 19, 4401 - 4406 (2009).
T. Vijaykumar and G. U. Kulkarni, Local Anodic Oxidation Patterning of Au Deposited Si Surfaces, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 9, 5351 - 5354 (2009).
T. Bhuvana, C. Subramaniam, T. Pradeep, and G. U. Kulkarni, Conducting Nanocrystal Patterns Using a Silver Organic Complex Blended with Polystyrene as e-Beam Resist, J. Phys. Chem. C 113, 7038 - 7043 (2009).
Chattopadhyay, Sudeshna; Mukherjee, Rabibrata; Datta, Alokmay; Saha, Abhijit; Sharma, Ashutosh; Kulkarni, Giridhar U., Self-Assembly of a Two-Dimensional Au-Nanocluster Superlattice and Its Photoluminescence Spectra, J. Nanosci. Nanotech 9, 190 - 194 (2009).
B. Radha and G. U. Kulkarni, Dewetting Assisted Patterning of Polystyrene by Soft Lithography to Create Nanotrenches for Nanomaterial Deposition, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 1, 257 - 260 (2009).
Bhuvana T and Kulkarni G.U., Femtoliter silver cups as surface enhanced Raman scattering active containers  , Nanotechnology 20, 045504 (2009).
T. Bhuvana, Luca Gregoratti, Stefan Heun, Matteo Dalmiglio and G. U. Kulkarni, Electron Resist Behavior of Pd Hexadecanethiolate Examined Using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy with Nanometric Lateral Resolution, Langmuir 25, 1259 - 1264 (2009).
Reji Thomas, Sairam S. Mallajyosula, S. Lakshmi, Swapan K. Pati and G.U. Kulkarni, Conjugation in 1,4-diphenylbutadiyne and 1,2-diphenylacetylene: A combined experimental and theoretical study, J. Mol. Structure 922, 46 - 50 (2009).
Thomas R, Pal S, Datta A, Marchewka MK, Ratajczak H, Pati SK and Kulkarni GU, Charge density analysis of two proton transfer complexes: Understanding hydrogen bonding and determination of in-crystal dipole moments, Journal of Chemical Science 120, 613 - 620 (2008).
G. U. Kulkarni, Stefan Heun, Gargi Raina and T. Vijaykumar, Catalytic Behavior of Individual Au Nanocrystals in the Local Anodic Oxidation of Si Surfaces, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 112, 13311 - 13316 (2008).
T. Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, A SERS-active nanocrystalline Pd substrate and its nanopatterning leading to Biochip fabrication, Small 4, 670 - 676 (2008).
T. Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, Polystyrene as a zwitter resist in electron beam lithography based electroless patterning of gold, Bulletin of Materials Science 31, 201 - 206 (2008).
N. S. John, Swapan Pati and G. U. Kulkarni, Electrical characteristics of layered palladium alkanethiolates by conducting atomic force microscopy, Applied Physics Letters 92, 13120 (2008).
Ved Varun Agrawal, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Surfactant-promoted formation of fractal and dendritic nanostructures of gold and silver at the organic-aqueous interface, Journal of Colloid Interface Science 318, 501 - 506 (2008).
Ved Varun Agrawal, Neenu Varghese, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Effects of changes in the interparticle separation induced by alkanethiols on the surface plasmon band and other properties of nanocrystalline gold films, Langmuir 24, 2494 - 2500 (2008).
R. K. Rakshit, R. C. Budhani, T. Bhuvana, V. N. Kulkarni and G. U. Kulkarni, Inhomogenous vortex-state-driven enhancement of superconductivity in non-engineered ferromagnet-superconductor heterostructures, Physical Review B 77, 52509 (2008).
T. Mlakar, G. Biasiol, S. Heun, L. Sorba, T. Vijayakumar, G. U. Kulkarni, V. Spreafico and S. Prato, Conductive atomic force microscopy on InAs/GaAs quantum rings, Applied Physics Letters 92, 192105 (2008).
R. K. Rakshit, S. K. Bose, R. Sharma, R. C. Budhani, T. Vijayakumar, S. J. Neena and G. U. Kulkarni, Correlations between morphology, crystal structure and magnetization of epitaxial cobalt-platinum films grown with pulsed laser ablation, Journal of Applied Physics 103, 23915 (2008).
T. Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, Highly conducting patterned Pd nanowires by Direct-write Electron Beam Lithography, ACS Nano 2, 457 - 462 (2008).
Chandra Sekhar Rout, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Room-temperature hydrogen and hydrocarbon sensors based on single nanowires of metal oxides, Journal of Physics D:Applied Physics 40, 2777 - 2782 (2007).
Rama Govindarajan, Manikandan Mathur, Ratul DasGupta, N. R. Selvi, Neena Susan John and G. U. Kulkarni, Gravity-free hydraulic jumps and metal femtocups, Physics Review Letters 98, 164502 (2007).
Neena Susan John, N. R. Selvi, G. U. Kulkarni, S. Heun, E. Cavaliere, M. Fanetti, I. Kholmanov, L. Gavioli and M. Sancrotti, Transformation of femtoliter metal cups to oxide cups: Chemical mapping by scanning Auger spectroscopy, Applied Physics A 87, 683 - 689 (2007).
T. Bhuvana, G. V. Pavan Kumar, N. Chandrabhas and G. U. Kulkarni, Nanogranular Au films deposited on carbon covered Si substrates for enhanced optical reflectivity and Raman scattering, Nanotechnology 18, 145702 (2007).
T. Vijaykumar and G. U. Kulkarni, A study of LAO nanopatterns on Si substrates of different crystallographic orientations, Solid State Communication 142, 89 - 93 (2007).
T. Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, Gold Nanostructuring on Si Substrate by Selective Electroless Deposition, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 7, 1 - 6 (2007).
Neena Susan John, G. U. Kulkarni, Ayan Datta, Swapan Pati, F. Komori, G. Kavitha, N. Chandrabhas and M. K. Sanyal, Magnetic interactions in layered nickel alkanethiolates, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 111, 1868 - 1870 (2007).
T. Vijaykumar, R. Sanketh and G. U. Kulkarni, Polar-solvent mediated phase-transfer of nanocrystals of metals and semiconductors from an aqueous to an organic phase, Chemical Physics Letters 436, 167 - 170 (2007).
N. S. John and G. U. Kulkarni, Dip-pen lithography using pens of different thicknesses, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 7, 977 - 981 (2007).
T. Bhuvana, G. V. Pavan Kumar, N. Chandrabhas and G. U. Kulkarni, Carbon assisted electroless gold for surface enhanced Raman scattering studies, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 111, 6700 - 6705 (2007).
Reji Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, Hydrogen bonding in proton-transfer complexes of cytosine with trimesic and pyromellitic acids, J. Mol.Struct. 873, 160 - 167 (2007).
Reji Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, A hydrogen-bonded channel structure formed by a complex of uracil and melamine, Beil. J. Org. Chem. 3, 17 (2007).
M. K. Bera, M. K. Sanyal, S. Pal, J. Daillant, A. Datta, G. U. Kulkarni, D. Luzet and O. Konovalov, Reversible buckling in monolayer of gold nanoparticles on water surface, EuroPhysLett 78, 56003 (2007).
T. Vijayakumar and G. U. Kulkarni, Electrostatic nanolithography on PVP films for patterning metal nanocrystals and fullerenes, Nanotechnology 18, 445303 (2007).
Angappane, S., John, N.S., Kulkarni, G.U., Pyramidal nanostructures of zinc oxide , J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 6, 101 - 104 (2006).
Ved Varun Agrawal, P. Mahalakshmi, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Nanocrystalline films of Au-Ag, Au-Cu, and Au-Ag-Cu alloys formed at the organic-aqueous interface, Langmuir 22, 1846 - 1851 (2006).
Neena Susan John, N. R. Selvi, Manikandan Mathur, Rama Govindarajan and G. U. Kulkarni, A facile method of producing femtoliter metal cups by pulsed laser ablation, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 110, 22975 - 22978 (2006).
Bhuvana and G. U. Kulkarni, Optimizing growth conditions for electroless deposition of Au films on Si(111) substrates, Bull. Mater. Sci. 29, 505 - 511 (2006).
C. N. R. Rao, V. V. Agrawal, K. Biswas, U. K. Gautam, M. Ghosh, A. Govindaraj, G. U. Kulkarni, K. P. Kalyanikutty, K. Sardar and S. R. C. Vivekchand, Soft-chemical approaches to inorganic nanostructures, Pur. Appl. Chem. 78, 1619 - 1650 (2006).
Reji Thomas, S. Lakshmi, Swapan Pati and G. U. Kulkarni, Role of triple bond in 1,2-Diphenylacetylene crystal: A combined experimental and theoretical study, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 110, 24674 - 24677 (2006).
Neena Susan John, Gautam Gundiah, P. J. Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, Dip pen nanolithography using colloidal inks, Inter. J. Nanosci. 4, 921 - 934 (2005).
Ayan Datta, Neena S. John, G. U. Kulkarni and Swapan Pati, Aromaticity in stable tiara nickel thiolates: Computational and structural analysis, Journal of Physical Chemistry A 109, 11647 - 11649 (2005).
Reji Thomas, Srinivasa Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Hydrogen bonding patterns in the cocrystals of 5-nitrouracil with several donor and acceptor molecules, Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 1, 15 (2005).
Ved varun Agrawal, Reji Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, A single molecule switch based on two Pd nanocrystals linked by a conjugated dithiol, Pramana 65, 769 - 775 (2005).
T. Vijaykumar, Neena Susan john and G. U. Kulkarni, A resisitless photolithography method for robust markers and electrodes, Solid state Sciences 7, 1475 - 1478 (2005).
U. K. Gautam, G. Gundaih and G. U. Kulkarni, Scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy of Se and Te nanorods, Solid State Commun. 136, 169 - 172 (2005).
F. L. Deepak, Neena Susan John, A. Govindaraj, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Nature and electronic properties of Y-junctions in CNTs and N-doped CNTs obtained by the pyrolysis of organometallic precursors, Chemical Physics Letters 411, 468 - 473 (2005).
C. N. R. Rao, G. U. Kulkarni, Ved Varun Agrawal, Ujjal K. Gautam, Moumita Ghosh and Usha Tumkurkar, Use of the liquid-liquid interface for generating ultra-thin nanocrystalline films of metals,chalcogenides and oxides, J. Colloid and Interface Sci. 289, 305 - 318 (2005).
Virendrakumar Gupta, C. P. Vinod, G. U. Kulkarni, Goutam K. Lahiri, Niladri Maity and Sumit Bhaduri, Polyethersulfone supported titanium complexes as ethylene polymerisation catalysts, Curr. Sci. 88, 1162 - 1164 (2005).
Ved Varun Agrawal, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Nature and properties of ultrathin nanocrystalline gold films formed at the organic-aqueous interface, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 109, 7300 - 7305 (2005).
S. Pal, M. K. Sanyal, Neena S. John and G. U. Kulkarni, Formation of a rectifier with gold nanoclusters: X-ray reflectivity and atomic force microscopy measurements, Phys. Rev. B (Rapid communication) 71, 121404 - 121406 (2005).
Ujjal K. Gautam, S. R. C. Vivekchand, A. Govindaraj, G. U. Kulkarni, N. R. Selvi and C. N. R. Rao, Generation of onions and nanotubes of GaS and GaSe through laser and thermally induced exfoliation, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 127, 3658 - 3659 (2005).
Neena Susan John and G. U. Kulkarni, Gold-coated conducting-Atomic Force Microscopy probes, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 5, 587 - 591 (2005).
P. John Thomas, Michael Rajamathi, P. V. Vanitha, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Perpendicular magnetization in self-assembled films of citrate-capped g-Fe2O3 nanocrystals on Si(100) surfaces, J. Nanosci. Nanotech 5, 565 - 570 (2005).
Anupama Ranganathan, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, An experimental charge density study of the N-H+...O- bonds in a proton-transfer system in comparison with regular N-H...O and O-H...N hydrogen bonds, Isr. J. Chem. 44, 145 - 156 (2004).
Sudipta Pal, Neena Susan John, P. John Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and M. K. Sanyal, Deposition of a metal-organic heterostructure to form magnetic-nonmagnetic bilayer structure, Journal of Physical Chemistry 108, 10770 - 10776 (2004).
G. Raina, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Formation of B, Al, Ga and Si nitrides from their oxides: A reactive laser ablation study, Mater. Res. Bull. 39, 1271 - 1277 (2004).
G. Gundiah, Neena S. J., P. John Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni, C. N. R. Rao and S. Heun, Dip-pen nanolithography with magnetic Fe2O3 nanocrystals, Appl. Phys. Lett. 84, 5341 - 5343 (2004).
P. John Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Dip-pen lithography using aqueous metal nanocrystal dispersions, J. Mater. Chem. 14, 625 - 628 (2004).
R. Balamurugan, M. Palaniandavar, R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, Copper(II) complexes of new pentadentate bis(benzimidazolyl)-dithioether ligands: synthesis, structure, spectra and redox properties, Inorg. Chim. Acta. 357, 919 (2004).
M. Velusamy, M. Palaniandavar, R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, Novel Iron(III) complexes of tripodal and linear tetradentate bis(phenolate) ligands: close relevance to intradiol-cleaving catechol dioxygenases, Inorg. Chem. 42, 8283 (2003).
Anupama Ranganathan and G. U. Kulkarni, Aromaticity in benzene-like rings- An experimental electron density investigation, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 115, 637 - 647 (2003).
C. N. R. Rao, G. U. Kulkarni, P. J. Thomas, Ved Varun Agrawal, U. K. Gautam and M. Ghosh, Nanocrystals of metals, semiconductors and oxides: Novel synthesis and applications, Curr. Sci. 85, 1041 - 1045 (2003).
R. Anupama, G. U.Kulkarni and C. N. R. Rao, Understanding the hydrogen bond in terms of the location of the bond critical point and the geometry of the lone-pairs, Journal of Physical Chemistry A 107, 6073 - 6081 (2003).
S. J. Neena, P. J. Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, Self-assembled hybrid bilayers of palladium alkanethiolates, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 107, 11376 - 11381 (2003).
C. N. R. Rao, G. U. Kulkarni, P. J. Thomas, V. V. Agarwal and P. Saravanan, Films of metal nanocrystals formed at aqueous-organic interfaces, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 107, 7391 - 7395 (2003).
Anupama R., G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Probing the hydrogen bond through experimental charge densities, J. Mol. Struct. 656, 249 - 263 (2003).
P.J. Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, From Colloids to Nanotechnology: Investigations on magic nuclearity palladium nanocrystals, Curr. Sci. 85, 1760 - 1766 (2003).
G. Raina and G. U. Kulkarni, Competitive surface enrichment of alcohols in ternary water-alcohol mixtures, Chemical Physics Letters 373, 229 - 236 (2003).
Balasubrahmanyam S. N., G. U. Kulkarni, R. S. Gopalan, A. S. Kumar and U. S. Hiremath, The central region of meso-3,4-diphenylhexane-2,5-dione, J. Mol. Struct. 645, 159 - 169 (2003).
S. Vijayalakhmi, C.P. Vinod and G. U. Kulkarni, A methanol-water complex stabilized on a Zn(0001) surface, Surf. Rev. Lett. 10, 87 - 94 (2003).
G. Raina, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., (HCN)m(NH3)nH+ clusters formed by the reaction of carbon vapor with jet-cooled ammonia, Chemical Physics Letters 372, 121 - 127 (2003).
G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., EXAFS and XPS investigations of Cu/ZnO catalysts and their interaction with CO and methanol, Topics in Catal. 22, 183 - 189 (2003).
G. U. Kulkarni, P. J. Thomas and Rao C. N. R., Mesoscale organization of metal nanocrystals, Pure Appl. Chem. 74, 1581 - 1591 (2002).
T. R. Anupama and G. U. Kulkarni, An experimental electron density investigation of squarate and croconate dianions, Journal of Physical Chemistry A 106, 7813 - 7819 (2002).
S. Vijayalakhmi and G. U. Kulkarni, Interaction between carbon disulphide and oxygen on a Ni(100) surface, Chemical Physics Letters 362, 261 - 265 (2002).
Rao C. N. R., G. U. Kulkarni, P. J. Thomas and P. P. Edwards, Size-dependent chemistry: Properties of nanocrystals, Chem. Eur. J. 8, 28 - 35 (2002).
P. J. Thomas, P. Saravanan, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Arrays of magnetic nanoparticles capped with alkylamines, Pramana 58, 371 - 383 (2002).
A. Gulyani, R. S.Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni and S. Bhattacharya, Twisted aromatics, 9-anthryl and 1-pyrenyl terpyridines organize into novel multi-directional ?ladder-like? motifs in the solid state, J. Mol. Struct. 616, 103 - 112 (2002).
R. B. Sharma, C. P. Vinod and G. U. Kulkarni, A method employing STM for the estimation of relative changes in the work function of modified metal tips, Bull. Mater. Sci. 25, 247 - 249 (2002).
G. Raina, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Surface enrichment in alcohol-water mixtures, Journal of Physical Chemistry A 105, 10204 (2001).
R. S. Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni, M. Rav and Rao C. N. R., A charge density study of an intramolecular charge-transfer quinoid compound with strong NLO properties, New J. Chem. 25, 1108 - 1110 (2001).
G. Raina and G. U. Kulkarni, A molecular beam study of the clusters in the water-methanol system, Chemical Physics Letters 337, 269 - 276 (2001).
P. J. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Magic nuclearity clusters of metal nanocrystals formed by mesoscale self-assembly, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 105, 2515 - 2517 (2001).
Y. K. Ghosh, R. S. Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni and S. Bhattacharya, Structure of cholest-5-en-3b-oxy-5-bromopentane by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction at 130 K, J. Mol. Structure 560, 345 - 355 (2001).
P. J. Thomas, A. Lavanya, V. Sabareesh and G. U. Kulkarni, Self-assembling bilayers of palladiumthiolates in organic media, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci.-Chem. Sci 113, 611 - 619 (2001).
G. Raina, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Mass spectrometric determination of the surface compositions of ethanol-water mixtures, Int. J. Mass Spec. 212, 267 - 271 (2001).
P. J. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Mesoscopic assembly of magnetic Pd-Ni nanocrystals into ordered arrays by using alkane thiols, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 1, 267 - 270 (2001).
P. Saravanan, T. A. Jose, P. J. Thomas and G. U. Kulkarni, Submicron particles of Co, Ni and Co-Ni alloys, Bull. Mater. Sci. 24, 515 - 521 (2001).
R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, An investigation of the photo-reactive and unreactive polymorphs of o-ethoxy cinnamic acid and of its photodimer, Indian Acad. Sci.-Chem. Sci 113, 307 - 324 (2001).
A. F. Carley, P. R. Davies, K. R. Harikumar, R. V. Jones, G. U. Kulkarni and M. W. Roberts, The chemisorption of nitric oxide and the oxidation of ammonia at Cu(110) surfaces: a X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) study, Topics in Catal. 14, 101 - 109 (2001).
C. N. Ramachandra Rao, Giridhar U. Kulkarni, P. John Thomas and Peter P. Edwards, Metal nanoparticles and their assemblies, Chem. Soc. Rev. 29, 27 - 35 (2000).
A. F. Carley, P. R. Davies, R. V. Jones, K. R. Harikumar, G. U. Kulkarni and M. W. Roberts, The structure of sulfur adlayers at Cu(110) surfaces: an STM and XPS study, Surf. Sci. 447, 39 - 50 (2000).
P. J. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An investigation of two-dimensional arrays of thiolized Pd nanocrystals, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 104, 8138 - 8144 (2000).
S. N. G. Acharya, R. S. Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni, K. Venkatesan and S. Bhattacharya, Novel organic porous solids with channel and layered structures from 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triaminehexaacetic acid and its calcium salt, Chem. Commun. 1351 - 1352 (2000).
R. S. Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An experimental charge density study of the effect of the noncentric crystal field on the molecular properties of organic NLO materials, ChemPhysChem 1, 127 - 135 (2000).
N. Mathew, B. R. Jagirdar, R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, Influence of the cone angles and the p-acceptor properties of phosphorus containing ligands in the chemistry of dihydrogen complexes of ruthenium, Organometallics 19, 4506 - 4517 (2000).
G. Raina, G. U. Kulkarni, R. T. Yadav, V. S. Ramamurthy and Rao C. N. R., An indigenous cluster beam apparatus with a reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometer, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci.-Chem. Sci. 112, 1 - 13 (2000).
Rao C. N. R., G. U. Kulkarni, A. Govindaraj, B. C. Satish kumar and P. J. Thomas, Metal nanoparticles, nanowires and carbon nanotubes, Pure and Appl. Chem. 72, 21 - 33 (2000).
G. U. Kulkarni, R. S. Gopalan and Rao C. N. R., Experimental and theoretical charge densities in molecular crystals, J. Mol. Struct. THEOCHEM 500, 339 - 362 (2000).
A. F. Carley, P. R. Davies, R. V. Jones, K. R. Harikumar, G. U. Kulkarni and M. W. Roberts, Structural aspects of chemisorption at Cu(110) revealed at the atomic level, Topics in Catal. 1112, 299 - 306 (2000).
P. J. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Effect of size on the coulomb staircase phenomenon in metal nanocrystals, Chemical Physics Letters 321, 163 - 168 (2000).
C. P. Vinod, K. R. Harikumar, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Interaction of carbon monoxide with Cu-Pd and Cu-Ni bimetallic clusters, Topics in Catal. 1112, 293 - 298 (2000).
R. S. Gopalan, G. U. Kulkarni, E. Subramanian and S. Renganayaki, Molecular geometry versus crystal packing in N-methyl-N-(2-nitrophenyl) cinnamanilide, J. Mol. Struct. 524, 169 - 178 (2000).
R. S. Gopalan, P. Kumaradhas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An experimental charge density stduy of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, J. Mol. Struct. 521, 097 - 106 (2000).
G. U. Kulkarni, Investigation of bonding in the solid state using experimetal charge density, J. Indian Inst. Sci. 79, 17 - 30 (1999).
A. F. Carley, P. R. Davies, R. V. Jones, G. U. Kulkarni and M. W. Roberts, Flexibility of the Cu(110)-O structure in the presence of pyridine, Chem. Commun. 687 - 688 (1999).
A. F. Carley, P. R. Davies, G. U. Kulkarni and M. W. Roberts, Oxygen chemisorption at Cu(110) at 120 K: dimmers, clusters and mono-atomic oxygen states, Catal. Lett. 58, 93 - 97 (1999).
K. Sarathy, P. J. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Superlattices of metal and metal-semiconductor quantum dots obtained by layer-by-layer depostion of nanoparticle arrays, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 103, 399 - 401 (1999).
K. R. Harikumar, C. P. Vinod, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Facile C-O bond scission in alcohols on Zn surfaces, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 103, 2445 - 2452 (1999).
R. S. Gopalan, P. Kumaradhas and G. U. Kulkarni, Structural phase transition in adipic acid, J. Solid state Chem. 148, 129 - 134 (1999).
P. Kumaradhas, R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, A charge density study of the effect of irradiation on the a-form of p-nitrophenol, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci.-Chem. Sci. 111, 569 - 579 (1999).
G. U. Kulkarni, K. R. Kannan, T. Arunarkavalli and Rao C. N. R., Particle-size effects on the value of Tc of MnFe2O4 evidence for finite-size scaling, Phys. Rev. B 49, 724 - 727 (1998).
Rao C. N. R., V. Vijayakrishnan, H. N. Aiyer, G. U. Kulkarni and G. N. Subbanna, An investigation of well-characterized small gold clusters by photoelectron spectroscopy, tunneling spectroscopy and cognate techniques, Journal of Physical Chemistry 97, 11157 - 11160 (1998).
K. R. Kannan, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Investigationsof Fe-Ru bimetallic catalysts by in-situ Mössbauer and EXAFS studies, Catal.Lett. 14, 149 - 163 (1998).
G. U. Kulkarni, P. Kumaradhas and Rao C. N. R., A charge density study of the polymorphs of p-nitrophenol, Chem. Mater. 10, 3498 - 3505 (1998).
C. P. Vinod, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Size-dependent changes in the electronic structure of metal clusters as investigated by scanning tunneling spectroscopy, Chemical Physics Letters 289, 329 - 333 (1998).
Ph. Tailhades, C. Villette, A. Rousset, G. U. Kulkarni, K. R. Kannan, C. N. R. Rao and M. Lenglet, Cation migration and Coercivity in mixed copper-cobalt spinel ferrite powders, J. Solid State Chem. 141, 56 - 63 (1998).
S. Fritsch, J. Sarrias, A. Rousset and G. U. Kulkarni, Low-temperature oxidation of Mn3O4 hausmannite, Mater. Res. Bull. 33, 1185 - 1194 (1998).
R. S. Gopalan and G. U. Kulkarni, A Mn K-EXAFS study of Y0.5Ca0.5MnO3, Solid State Commun. 105, 371 - 375 (1998).
K. V. Sarathy, G. Raina, R. T. Yadav, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Thiol-derivatized nanocrystalline arrays of Gold, Silver and Platinum, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 101, 9876 - 9877 (1997).
K. V. Sarathy, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., A novel method of preparing thiol-derivatised nanoparticles of gold, platinum and silver forming superstructures, Chem. Commun. 537 - 538 (1997).
R. P. Bandwar, C. P. Rao, M. Giralt, J. Hidalgo and G. U. Kulkarni, Transition metal saccharide chemistry and biology: Saccharide complexes of Cu(II) and their effect on in vivo metallothionein synthesis in mice, J. Inorg. Biochem. 66, 37 - 44 (1997).
G. U. Kulkarni and C. P. Vinod, Diverse reactivity patterns observed in the interaction of oxygen with nickel deposited on gold and tungsten surfaces, Appl. Surf. Sci. 115, 336 - 341 (1997).
G. U. Kulkarni, S. Laruelle and M. W. Roberts, Reactivity of oxygen states at caesium surfaces to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, J.Chem. Soc. Faraday Trans. 92, 4793 - 4798 (1996).
G. U. Kulkarni, S. Laruelle and M. W. Roberts, The oxygen state active in the catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide at a caesium surface: isolation of the reactive anionic CO2d- species, Chem. Commun. 09 - 10 (1996).
G. Sankar, J. M. Thomas, V. Varma, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An investigation of the first-order spin-state transition in Fe(Phen)2(NCS)2 EXAFS and infrared spectroscopy, Chemical Physics Letters 251, 79 - 83 (1996).
G. Sankar, M. A. Roberts, J. M. Thomas, G. U. Kulkarni, N. Rangavittal and Rao C. N. R., Probing the structural changes in the phase transition of a Bi2MoO6 catalyst: The nature of the intermediate temperature phase, J. Solid State Chem. 119, 210 - 215 (1995).
G. U. Kulkarni, Rao C. N. R. and Roberts M. W., Coadsorption of dioxygen and water on the Ni(110): role of O-1 type species in the dissociation of water, Langmuir 11, 2572 - 2575 (1995).
G. U. Kulkarni, Rao C. N. R. and M. W. Roberts, Nature of the oxygen species at Ni(110) and Ni(100) surfaces revealed by exposure to oxygen and ammonia-oxygen mixtures: evidence for the surface reactivity of O-1 species, Journal of Physical Chemistry 99, 3310 - 3316 (1995).
Rao C. N. R., V. Vijayakrishnan, G. U. Kulkarni and M. K. Rajumon, A comparative study of the interaction of oxygen with clusters and single crystal surfaces of Nickel, Appl. Surf. Sci. 84, 285 - 289 (1995).
Ram Seshadri, G. N. Subbanna, V. Vijayakrishnan, G. U. Kulkarni, G. Ananthakrishna and Rao C. N. R., Growth of nanometric gold particles in solution phase, Journal of Physical Chemistry 99, 5639 - 5644 (1995).
Rao C. N. R., H. N. Aiyer, T. Arunarkavalli and G. U. Kulkarni, Scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy of silver and platinum catalysts, Catal.Lett. 23, 37 - 47 (1994).
S. Muthupari, G. U. Kulkarni and K. J. Rao, EXAFS and MAS NMR studies of sodium molybdophosphate and sodium tunstophosphate glasses, Bull. Mater. Sci. 17, 1029 - 1037 (1994).
G. U. Kulkarni, H. N. Aiyer, V. Vijayakrishnan, T. Arunarkavalli and Rao C. N. R., A study of chemically prepared small metal clustes in the nonmetallic regime, Chem. Commun. 1545 - 1547 (1993).
T. Arunarkavalli, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Structural changes accompanying the spin-state transition in LaCoO3 - A variable-temperature Co k-EXAFS study, J.SolidState Chem. 107, 299 - 301 (1993).
Rao C. N. R., R. Nagarajan, R. Mahesh, G. U. Kulkarni, S. Ayappan and G. N. Subbanna, Structure and properties of Oxyanionderivatives of 123 cuprate superconductors - effect of substitution of carbonate and nitrate ions in the Cu(1) position of YBaSrCu3O7-d, SolidStateCommun. 88, 757 - 760 (1993).
T. Arunarkavalli, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An EXAFS study of Cu/ZnO and Cu/ZnO-Al2O3 methanol synthesis catalysts, Catal.Lett. 20, 259 - 268 (1993).
T. Arunarkavalli, G. U. Kulkarni, G. Sankar and Rao C. N. R., Strong metal-support interaction in Ni/TiO2 catalysts: In-situ EXAFS and related studies, Catal. Lett. 17, 29 - 37 (1993).
L. Bouet, Ph. Thailhades, A. Rousset, K. R. Kannan, M. Verelst, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., 57Fe Mössbauer and Mo K-EXAFS investigations of MoxFe3-xO4, an interesting mixed-valent oxide system, J. Solid State Chem. 102, 414 - 422 (1993).
T. Pradeep, G. U. Kulkarni, K. R. Kannan, N. Y. Vasanthacharya, T. N. Guru Row and Rao C. N. R., Investigations of iron adducts of C60: Novel FeC60 from the solid state with Fe inside the C60 cage, Indian J. Chem. 31, (1992).
T. Pradeep, G. U. Kulkarni, K. R. Kannan, T. N. Guru Row and Rao C. N. R., A novel FeC60 adduct in the solid state, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 114, 2272 - 2273 (1992).
Rao C. N. R., G. U. Kulkarni, K. R. Kannan and S. Chaturvedi, In-situ M�?össbauer and EXAFS investigations of the structural and magnetic properties of bimetallic Fe-Ni/SiO2 and Fe-Cu/SiO2 catalysts, Journal of Physical Chemistry 96, 7379 - 7385 (1992).
R. Vijayaraghavan, N. Rangavittal, G. U. Kulkarni, E. Grantscharova, T. N. Guru Row and Rao C. N. R., Structure and superconducting properties of Tl1-yPbyY1-xCaxSr2Cu2O7: Dependence of Tc on hole concentration, Physica C 179, 183 - 190 (1991).
G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., An EXAFS study of the Mo/TiO2 hydrodesulphurization catalysts, Catal.Lett. 11, 63 - 70 (1991).
G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., EXAFS investigations of Fe-, Ni-, Co- and Cu-MoS2/g-Al2O3 hydrodesulphurization catalyst systems, Catal.Lett. 9, 427 - 440 (1991).
G. U. Kulkarni, G. Sankar and Rao C. N. R., An in-situ EXAFS investigation of bimetallic Cu-Ni/g-Al2O3 catalysts, J. Catal. 131, 491 - 501 (1990).
G. U. Kulkarni, V. Vijayakrishnan, G. Ranga Rao, Ram Seshadri and Rao C. N. R., State of bismuth in BaBiO3 and BaBi1-xPbxO3:Bi 4f photoemission and Bi L3 absorption spectroscopic studies, Appl. Phys. Lett. 57, 1823 - 1824 (1990).
Rao C. N. R., R. Nagarajan, R. Vijayaraghavan, N. Y. Vasanthacharya, G. U. Kulkarni, G. Ranga Rao, A. M. Umarji, P. Somasundaram, G. N. Subbanna, A. R. Raju, A. K. Sood and N. Chandrabhas, Superconducting cuprates of the series Bi2 Ca1-xLnxSr2Cu2O8-d(Ln=rare earth or Y), Superconduct. Sci. Technol. 3, 242 - 248 (1990).
V. Vijayakrishnan, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Valence states of bismuth and thallium in superconducting cuprates:A Bi-L3 adsorption spectroscopic studies, Mod. Phys. Lett.B 4, 451 - 461 (1990).
G. U. Kulkarni, G. Sankar and Rao C. N. R., Analysis of EXAFS data of complex systems, Z. Phys. B 73, 529 - 537 (1989).
R. Vijayaraghavan, A. K. Ganguli, N. Y. Vasanthacharya, M. K. Rajumon, G. U. Kulkarni, G. Sankar, D. D. Sarma, A. K. Sood, N. Chandrabhas and Rao C. N. R., Investigations of novel cuprates of the TlCa1-xLnxSr2Cu2O7-d (Ln=rare earth) series showing electron- or hole-superconductivity on the composition, supercond. Sci. Technol. 2, 195 - 201 (1989).
G. U. Kulkarni, G. Sankar and Rao C. N. R., Nature of Pb in superconducting cuprates containing lead: A Pb L3 X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy study, Appl. Phys. Lett. 55, 388 - 389 (1989).
G. Sankar, G. U. Kulkarni and K. R. Kannan, Cu K-adsorption edge study of cuprate superconductors, Pramana 32, (1989).
V. Jayaram, G. U. Kulkarni and Rao C. N. R., Study of the electronic structures of High Tc cuprate superconductors by electron energy loss and secondary electron emission spectroscopies, SolidStateCommun. 72, 101 - 105 (1989).
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The Death Of The TV Studio
The TV Studio was a money making factory for the television industry. When I was a cameraman I remember shooting up to six hours of prime time content a day in a studio.
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But then came blue screen (and then green screen), where a smaller stage and dropped in graphics and sets made up the setting.
More recently still came Amazon and Netflix, who seem to eschew studio productions for big budget, location based dramas and productions. Sure some of them use what the film industry calls ‘sound stages’, but there’s very little traditional TV studio productions, whose output look cheap and shabby by comparison.
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Jose Canseco feels sorry for so many things these days.
He’s sorry he had used steroids. He’s sorry that he has now nonexistent testosterone in his system due to his steroid use. He’s sorry he tried to smuggle into California the fertility drug he bought from Mexico to normalize his hormone levels. And most of all he’s sorry he wrote Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant ‘Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big. And sorrier when he wrote a sequel to Juiced, which he titled Vindicated: Big Names, Big Liars, and the Battle to Save Baseball. Vindicated, many say didn’t tell that much, and that’s a great disappointment from a supposed to be tell-all book.
Canseco said he should have never written those books with kilometric titles, and that he missed the friendship he had with former teammates, particularly Mark McGwire.
“I never realized this was going to blow up as big and hurt so many people,” Canseco said in a new television special.
“The more I think about it the more I realize how wrong it was.”
Well, we’d like the front seat when Canseco says sorry to McGwire up close and personal. We’d like to know for sure if McGwire can still hit as fast and as hard as he did during his days with the Cardinals.
A scathing article from AP:
If the old Canseco made you queasy, the new one is simply sickening.
Tune in if you want to hear Canseco talk about being depressed and wanting to be left alone; watch his meeting with a doctor to try to return his testosterone levels to normal; see his beautiful girlfriend and listen to him say he has no sex drive at all.
Why stop at just an hour-long special? This is so slimy it could become a reality TV hit.
They did miss a few things, like Canseco being charged in federal court in San Diego with a misdemeanor offense of trying to bring a fertility drug across the border from Mexico. His attorney said Canseco was in Tijuana looking for Halloween decorations with a woman and her 7-year-old daughter.
And there’s no footage from his first-round knockout loss to former NFL player Vai Sikahema in a celebrity boxing match in July in Atlantic City that was briefly popular on YouTube.
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Blindspot 2x05 Review: "Condone Untidiest Thefts" (Loyalty) [Contributor: Jen]
7:41 PM blindspot review, contributor: jen, s02.05 2 comments
"Condone Untidiest Thefts"
Original Airdate: October 12, 2016
Woah. What just happened? Did Reade just... ? Sorry, I am getting ahead of myself. Blindspot examines loyalty, and how far the bonds of family and friendship go, in "Condone Untidiest Thefts." They end on a shocking note and leave Zappata with a very difficult question to answer.
The case of the week was really interesting and that has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that I'm Irish. I enjoyed it because it allowed us some insight into Allie's character. To be fair, we don't really know her as person other than Kurt's love interest. It's high time the woman was expanded on a little. After all, she's having Kurt's baby.
One of Jane's tattoos leads to some communication between the Irish mob. There's a hit put out on a political rally, but Team Blindspot doesn't know who. The target is Senator Donahue. His first cousin is supposedly the head of the Irish mob. Donahue put away a lot of the family in his time as senator, and so the FBI assumes the mob is after him. Allie, it turns out, knows some of the family because she grew up with them. Donahue survives the attack and none of the other people are fatally injured. Team Blindspot brings in the head of the mob, Patrick O'Malley, because the gun used in the attempted hit was registered to him. O'Malley drops a couple of bombs. First, he's dying of cancer and has six months to live. Second, he's not the head of the Irish mob.
Donahue is.
Donahue is running for governor, so he arranged the shooting to look like a hero. He also decided to frame his second in command: Patrick. Jane has a one-on-one with Patrick about loyalty that hits pretty close to home with both Team Blindspot and Team Sandstorm. In the end, Patrick chooses to turn on Donahue and offers the FBI some incriminating tapes. The mob, and Donahue, are tipped off by Patrick's lawyer, which was a nice twist. During the shootout, Allie is shot. Patrick sacrifices his life in order to give Jane and Allie a chance to escape, which made me super emotional. I was feeling all the feels on this case, my friends.
TEAM BLINDSPOT
Reade spent the night sleeping outside of the Coach's house. Then he confronts the Coach, and asks him if he was one of the victims. The Coach denies everything of course. Reade promises the Coach, "You'll get yours." Then he asked Weller for a personal day and dodges Zappata's phone calls. He breaks into the Coach's house and finds a false wall that contains... tapes. Dozens and dozens of tapes with the players' names and years labeled on them. I almost vomited because I felt so sick to my stomach. Reade finds his tape.
This is the point I should have been worried. This is the point that my television spidey senses should have alerted me to danger, but I just wasn't worried. I was fine with Reade breaking into the Coach's house. In retrospect, I was overly focused on how he was going to get those tapes into evidence after breaking into the house. I wasn't even sure if Reade was going to watch the tape. I thought there was a chance he'd go back to Dr. Borden and continue therapy — unearthing his memories that way. I just didn't see what happened coming. I mean... this is Reade we're talking about. He is always focused. He always toes the line.
I was a complete idiot.
Of course he watched the tape. Wouldn't you? I would. If I couldn't remember and I found the one thing that could tell me the truth. Watching the tape is not expected.
Killing the coach was.
Reade has been like a pressure cooker. Bit by bit, episode by episode, they've been turning up the heat on him until he finally lost it. Now, maybe Reade was forced to shoot Coach Jones, but I doubt it. In the heat of the moment, having just witnessed his abuse, it is understandable why Reade pull the trigger. But he still pulled the trigger and the ramifications make my head spin. The question is whether or not Zappata is going to help him cover it up. And the real question is: how far does loyalty go?
Loyalty is something Jane brings up during her interrogation with O'Malley. Zappata says to Nas, "you get raised by wolves, you tend to become a wolf." But Nas disagrees. She says, "No, there's always a choice." The direct reference to a wolf is also an on-the-nose remark about Mama Sandstorm, who is the she-wolf. This is a not-so-subtle reference to Jane. Just because her family is filled with killers doesn't mean she has to become one.
Jane goes into the interrogation room ready to convince O'Malley to put loyalty aside.
Jane: Loyalty is a noble value, but you can't let it blind you. And when it counted, those people weren't there for you. They used you.
This is a direct shot across the bow at Team Blindspot. Yes, Jane betrayed them; but they betrayed her. Now they are asking for blind loyalty from her when she gets very little back from them. She feels used by the FBI, by the NSA, and by her supposed family. Right now, Team Sandstorm are the only ones giving anything back to Jane. At some point, Team Blindspot needs to get in the game and embrace forgiveness, or else they will lose Jane forever. If this is starting to read like a broken record, it's because I'm starting to feel like one. A little movement from Zappata or Patterson or Reade would make all the difference.
KURT AND JANE
Hello, hardcore Jeller shipper here. I wave my flag proudly, so I thought all the protective!Kurt and Allie scenes were going to bother me a lot more than they actually did. However, it was interesting to watch Kurt and Allie navigated this new relationship they have together without actually being in a relationship.
The moment Kurt asks Jane to keep Allie safe had me verklempt. Kurt "I Don't Trust You" Weller asked Jane to keep Allie and his baby safe. He asks Jane to barricade them in. She is the first person he looked to. She is the first person he trusts with what is most precious to him. Kurt chooses Nas as his out-in-the-thick-of-it-bullets-flying wingman because he wants Jane safe too. Kurt became unhinged after Allie is shot, and understandably so. It was extremely satisfying to watch Archie Panjabi put Sullivan Stapleton up against a wall.
It was Jane and Allie's interactions, however, that I was most touched by. Of course finding out that Allie is pregnant with Kurt's child is extremely painful to Jane. However, she kept the focus on Allie, asking her questions that had to hurt — like if the baby was a boy or a girl — so that Allie remained awake. Then, when O'Malley sacrifices his life for them, Jane physically puts Allie on her back and carries her out. I was super emotional, you guys. Forget Weller. Allie and Jane forever!
Then Kurt comes barging through the door and sees Jane carrying Allie, and his unborn baby, on her back. Ugh. I'm crying again! It was so good. This is why Jane is who she is. This is why Kurt loves her. She is compassionate and selfless. She's a hero. What's more, this was such a stunning display of how much Jane loves Kurt.
Of course their conversation afterward — when Kurt awkwardly, but earnestly, thanks Jane — was like another gut punch. Jane always thought Kurt would make a wonderful father, which means she thought of having babies with him someday. I will not accept any other scenario that would lead Jane to that conclusion. I know my truth.
Unfortunately, Jane doesn't know what we know or what Kurt and Allie know. Kurt and Allie are not together and, despite their closeness, I don't think there are plans for them to be together. Frankly, I think Nas is more of a threat in that department. So, we're just going to ignore that Jane cold-called the Water Dude and asked him out on a date via voicemail.
Stray Thoughts:
It's super depressing that Jane was able to achieve that adorable haircut all by herself. I spent way more money on mine.
Patterson and Borden are sleeping together? When did we get to them sleeping together? I feel like I missed a step, but maybe that's because I'm old. Now I am really worried he's the mole.
"This is Kurt. My Kurt." "I knew there was a reason I didn't like you." HA! I'm gonna miss O'Malley. He was nifty. He should have stayed.
Who's Chris? Lied about what? What is happening on crazy Team Sandstorm?
My actual notes read: HOLY CRAP, READE SHOT THE COACH.
Good review job! Jane is a hero and for all that she's been through, she has a big generous and gracious heart. Love her. I'm with you regarding this Allie character ~ she needs to go and in such a way that shows to Kurt how selfish and petty she is ~ How dare she says to Kurt "What took you so long?" If it hadn't been for Jane, that stupid Allie would've bled out ~ maybe she should have. Finding out that the baby is actually Connor's would be a great (albeit predictable...) way to dissolve this really lame storyline ~ nobody dies ~ and prove to Kurt how he was manipulated by tricky Allie. UGH. So much strong backlash and negative feelings from Jeller fans about the Allie/baby storyline could very well affect viewership of the series. Today, I read that the viewership is down 15%. Take heed you folks in the writers' room! There's a lot of Jeller "feels" invested in Blindspot ~ and that could quickly go away if you don't handle the departure of Allie and her baby soon.
I've been reading the comments/remarks posted in Twitter & Facebook by those who are saying that many of the audience & jeller fans are being childish & immature about wanting a definite end to the Allie & baby storyline. Well, perhaps those people who say jeller fans are childish, etc. should understand that the many of the audience & jeller fans watch a show like Blindspot for the action (yes, of course...) & to escape for an hour into make-believe. And so, it happens that many become emotionally invested in the lead characters; not so much for the intellectual merits of the show, but for the chance to see into a character or characters' lives (fictional as it may be) and to simply escape & just get caught up in the "feels" of a tv show. I read the feedback from jeller fans & they are ever & always cheering so much for Jane and Weller to be together without the shackles of an ex-girl friend & her baby (don't try to blush over the fact that that messy situation of baby mama & child won't come back in future episodes to bite someone's butt; it will!) that its almost like sports fans definitely cheering & willing their Jeller Team on to victory & the much anticipated jeller sex scene(s). Why is there this jeller frenzy? The writers themselves "created the frenzy" with how they wrote the Jane & Weller character interaction from the start of Season 1 through the present! And when the writers "mess" with the audience in such a way as to bring about the angst of another woman's child (is it really Kurt's???) then be prepared for the wave of disappointment, frustration and "anger" that seems, at this point, to affect the ratings!!! Going down, down. And as for those who are chastising the masses who want Allie gone, the baby gone, Nas put in her place out the door; keep in mind that these masses are running high on the emotional investment they have put into the characters of Jane and Weller. Indeed, a degree of angst & romantic tension is usually in a ship such as that of Jane and Weller (the writers started out with that premise, after all), but it truly depends on what exactly the angst entails that will bring out either the "awwww's" from the audience or the intense "hate" of the Allie/baby storyline that is being expressed & prevailing now by many jeller fans & more. It would be a shame if the series where canceled due to experimental story arcs by the writers; especially, negatively impacting the Jane & Weller ship. A real shame!! And as for those who comment that the jeller shippers and supporters of Jane & Weller are being childish and evil in wanting the character of Allie & baby to disappear & never return, watch your own backs! You folks may not have the pleasure of watching Blindspot anymore. It sure seems clear that the negative feedback from jeller ships could very well be the straw that breaks the chance of Season 3 for Blindspot. A note to those in the writers' room, do something to severe the ties of Allie & baby with Weller & the show forever (whether it be predictable, procedural or even a death end... you'll be forgiven for the deaths, I predict) and I suggest you do it quick or here's hoping you all have your resumes ready for another job with another series. Blindspot just may be "bye-bye". The comment above notes that Blindspot's ratings dropped 15%. Well, prior to submitting these comments, I looked up the most current ratings. Reviewers anticipate yet another drop in the show's ratings this week as well. Uh, oh!
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OG&E Works To Repair Power Lines In Durant
Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:12 PM EDT
A big part of the damage in Durant came from huge trees, falling on homes, businesses and electricity lines. And, more than 36 hours after the storm, some were still without electricity. KTEN's Jhen Kordela has an update.
"We have never -- we've been here 20 years, and we have never had anything like this," says Durant resident Ann Bryant.
House, after house, after house, right in the heart of Durant, it's hard to find a spot without tree limbs, downed power lines or the constant buzz of a saw.
crews have spent days fixing lines. At the highest point, 2,000 people were without power.
"When we first heard it, I got up, and I thought it was just a real bad storm, and maybe lightning had struck a tree," says Bryant. "So, then at 4 (a.m.), I got up, and I got the flashlight, because we found out that we had no power and looking around, you could just see limbs everywhere."
Now, the biggest issue, is safety.
"Any time you see an electrical line down, never touch it," says Dean Pollack, of OG&E. "In a lot of cases, it may be dead. But, you never know, and you don't want to risk it."
So, watch out for loose and low lines, as cleanup efforts continue.
OG&E hopes to have everyone's power restored as of Thursday night. But, officials there do advise if you're still without it, to go ahead and give them a call at 1-800-522-6870.
- Jhen Kordela, KTEN News.
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Way Too Early 2016 Wisconsin Badgers Preview: Offense
Posted by Andrew Coppens on Jan 6, 2016 10:16
As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016, it brings us a chance to peak way ahead to August of 2016 and dream of what the Wisconsin Badgers may look like and be up to in Paul Chryst’s second season as the head coach.
Let’s take a detailed look at where this team stands on offense, the questions that will need answering and just where the Badgers will end up in the coming year.
Schedule Breakdown (2015 Record):
Sept. 3 — vs. LSU (9-3) *in Green Bay
Sept. 10 — vs. Akron (8-5)
Sept. 17 — vs. Georgia State (6-7)
Sept. 24 — at Michigan State (12-2)
Oct. 1 — at Michigan (10-3)
Oct. 15 — vs. Ohio State (12-1)
Oct. 22 — at Iowa (12-2)
Oct. 29 — vs. Nebraska (6-7)
Nov. 5 — at Northwestern (10-3)
Nov. 12 — vs. Illinois (5-7)
Nov. 19 — at Purdue (2-10)
Nov. 26 — vs. Minnesota (6-7)
Anyone complaining about the Badgers schedule anymore? Wisconsin will simply have to run the gauntlet in 2016, facing nine straight games against bowl teams from this past season. All three non-conference opponents made it to bowl games and two of the three were winners in bowl games to finish off 2015.
Wisconsin’s cream puff Big Ten schedule is gone, replaced by the exact opposite as the top of the Big Ten East division is on UW’s now nine-game Big Ten schedule. Even worse? Having to take on all three of those teams to open conference play and then face rivals Iowa and Nebraska for the first five games in conference.
Just a quick look at the schedule and Wisconsin is going to have a really tough go of it and may not be favored in six of its first eight games. That’s brutal.
Projected Offensive Depth Chart:
QB: Bart Houston, Sr.
RB: Corey Clement, Sr.
FB: Alec Ingold, So.
WR: Robert Wheelwright, Sr.
WR: Jazz Peavy, Jr.
TE: Troy Fumagalli, Jr.
RT: Jacob Maxwell, So.
RG: Jon Dietzen, Fr.
C: Dan Voltz, Sr.
LG: Michael Deiter, So.
LT: Beau Benzschawel, So.
3 Biggest Strengths:
— Running Back: Corey Clement was supposed to showcase himself and be off to the NFL by now. That’s not how 2015 went and it means Clement will be back for his senior season. Look for that to be a huge difference maker, but also look for Tawain Deal to grow big time from his experience in his freshman season. Also, we’ve heard some really good things out of redshirt freshman Bradrick Shaw in scout team work — so much so that Caleb Kinlaw became expendable at the position and eventually wanted out instead of playing cornerback.
— Tight End: Troy Fumagalli was a huge target for the Badgers in 2015, racking up the third most receptions on the team (28). It was just his sophomore season as well, meaning the best football may be ahead of him. Losing Austin Traylor means the Badgers will have to find a more blocking orientated tight end, but that could also be Fumagalli, who went underrated as a blocker in 2015. Other blocking options could include Eric Steffes and David Edwards. However, sources are telling us to watch for Kyle Penniston to be a real breakout player in 2016. It shouldn’t be a surprise, as Penniston was a 4-star recruit in the 2015 class. Look for there to be a lot of competition, perhaps the most ever at tight end for the Badgers.
— Athleticism: Wisconsin is never going to be accused of being the most athletic team out there, but things really are changing for the offense in that regard. You’ve got young and athletic offensive linemen, some really intriguing prospects with a ton of overall athletic ability at wide receiver and perhaps the most athletic group of tight ends since the early part of the Bret Bielema era. Wisconsin also will have more athleticim by subtraction (Stave) and addition (Lyles) at quarterback. It all adds up to an offense that could be a lot more fun to watch and a lot more imaginative in 2016.
3 Biggest Question Marks:
— How Will Offensive Line Take Shape?
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Wisconsin Badgers will have a new starting left tackle. With Tyler Marz graduating, Wisconsin needs to figure out an option at left tackle and it hasn’t needed that in three years. In fact, Marz started has started the last 40 straight for the Badgers, meaning that position is a mystery. So is where the pieces will fit heading in to 2016 overall, and that is because so many parts were moving in 2015. Overall, four freshmen started games and the depth and experience created means plenty of competition heading in to the spring. We think a few of these linemen are locked in to their positions for 2016, but this line finally has the numbers to create real competition. After a lackluster run-blocking season in 2015, you can bet the coaching staff isn’t going to put up with mediocre anymore.
— Who Will Catch the Passes?
As much as the quarterback position will get attention, Wisconsin will also be missing the other key cog in the passing attack that often time carried the offense in 2015 — wide receiver Alex Erickson. UW will have to replace his 77 receptions, 978 yards and three touchdowns from last season alone. There appears to be some experienced options, and Rob Wheelwright continues to amaze when healthy. Should he stay healthy for a full season (let alone a spring or fall camp), Wisconsin could have its go-to target. We’ll also be paying attention to the growth of George Rushing and Krenwick Sanders, who came in with a tone of hype back in 2014, but have yet to produce at a high level. They’ll have plenty of chances to prove they can do it this offseason though.
— Is Bart Houston Ready For Full-Time Duty?
No one questions the arm strength of Bart Houston, however there have been plenty of questions about his consistent ability to take the reigns of the offense and run the whole damn show. He has twice lost out to more than one quarterback in open battles after coming to the Badgers’ program as the most highly-touted quarterback in school history. This season it could be all his though, but once again there are plenty of questions about his consistency. He did flash command and control in his biggest game action of his career — going 22 of 33 for 232 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-13 win over Illinois following an injury to Joel Stave in the first quarter.
But, there were also two interceptions thrown in the contest, and it was Illinois, who haven’t exactly been a defensive juggernaut the last four years or so. Going from backup to starter is a big leap, and if Houston isn’t fully ready for it, maybe it is time for the Badgers to take some growing pains and develop another long-term starter in Alex Hornibrook. Watching how Houston responds to knowing the job is likely his to loose is going to be fun this spring.
Offensive Position Battles to Watch:
— Quarterback: While it is expected that Bart Houston will get the job, don’t read a whole lot in to the 2015 results from what we hear. Sure Houston played well in his limited time running the offense, but behind the scenes we’re told to watch for redshirt freshman QB Alex Hornibrook. He has developed quicker than anyone thought and that was part of the reason D.J. Gillins chose to transfer out of the program. Houston may be the frontrunner, but he is also the one that couldn’t get traction in two years of open competition before. Spring ball is going to be fun between these two passers, that’s for sure.
— Fullback: Alec Ingold proved to be a brightspot in a dark hole that was running back in 2015, however he is clearly better suited as a fullback. With Derek Watt graduating, that means Ingold is likely to compete with Austin Ramesh for the starting fullback position. However, Ramesh hasn’t exactly been a rushing option in his two years in the program already. In fact, he hasn’t run the football ever and has just four receptions for 30 yards and 1 touchdown receiving. Don’t be surprised to see Ingold take this job in spring football.
— Right Guard: Wisconsin could go from questionable to loaded at offensive line in one offseason. It all depends on who learns from the tough lessons 2015 provided. With four redshirt freshmen making starts this past season it would almost seem impossible for anyone to really break in to the starting lineup. Don’t worry, competition will be hot and heavy this offseason, and one place to really watch is at right guard. Micah Kapoi did good things, but wasn’t great in his first action, while we are told the Badgers were close to pulling the redshirt off Seymour native Jon Dietzen during the last half of the season. It didn’t happen, but the momentum for him to be a long-term starter and future star seems to be there. Watch this position battle more than any on the O-Line this offseason.
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The Moodie-Traill Correspondence
Laurie Kruk
Cath missed Annie. Of course, there were regular posts on Annie’s social media page, changes to her profile photo—most recently, in March, her newly pregnant abdomen, dramatically draped in stripes—but Cath wanted more from her sister than comments like “Really really tired tonight” or “Started jogging again!” Now that they were both living in small towns—Cath in the Tri-Towns as she still called them, Annie in Cobourg—she felt like they were traveling back in time together. A former history major, Cath had just finished a biography of the Strickland sisters, Catherine Parr Traill and Susanna Moodie, dragged out to “the Aweful Wilderness” of Upper Canada by their unfortunate men, there to suffer pangs of British homesickness while raising broods of children. But still finding time to write letters. Cath had just processed a new volume of CPT’s letters for her college library, taken it home. While she stirred the stew she was warming up for supper, she flipped the book open.
Peterborough, U.C.
My Dearest Susan[na]
I have been trying to snatch time to write for I have much to write about but my hands are so full with one thing or another that I have not had time…. Traill has got possession of the old grey tower…. [he] is to get his nine acres of wheat sown and the garden prepared for seeds and then come for us…. If we could but buy a milking cow and a horse we should not want and in the winter I might come over to see you—*
Across the room, the phone was flashing a message. Soon her sister’s recorded voice was in her ear, “Cath—it’s Annie. Your sister, in case you’ve forgotten. . . . I need to talk to you. Give me a call, tonight . . . at nine. Please.”
Cath pushed the button again, listening. How long had it been since they’d actually talked on the phone? Mid-January—three months ago now—when Annie had announced her pregnancy, at thirty-seven, after three years of trying. Cath, not without several stabs of fertility envy, had marveled then at the happy swoop in her sister’s voice. Cath had offered then to “come down” without “the boys” (her stepson and husband) to help buy maternity clothes—or toys for the baby. And diapers, were cloth back in? Would Annie take a full year off?
“Absolutely,” Annie had said. “I’ve just been waiting to become a desperate housewife and full-time Mom. I’ve already told Rick I want a minivan.”
Cath had to smile, remembering the bravado—and self-mockery—with which Annie, the athletic, extroverted one, was seduced by the romance of stay-at-home motherhood. Cath had missed out on kids: left it too late, waiting for Jason’s divorce to become final, then for Kevin to adjust to his new step-mom. Even their divorced mother had been an ER nurse who never stopped working.
“I can’t wait to see you pregnant,” Cath had said, and laughed. Nine years older, hadn’t she always been the motherly one?
Annie didn’t seem as enthusiastic.
“You don’t mean right now—I’m greenish, and squeamish. There’s nothing to see yet. Although my boobs are bigger; that makes Rick happy.”
“And being a Dad doesn’t?”
“Well, he likes the idea of a son, I think—continue the Dunn dynasty—so I’m hoping for a girl! But he said he won’t move to the suburbs. We’ll have to squeeze Baby into our old house. For now.” The confident tone implied she would get her way; with men, Annie usually did. Rick, seven years older, had a very reliable income as an actuary, and could spoil her. He once seemed to Cath the perfect metrosexual: working on Bay Street, wind-surfing on weekends, or taking Annie on trips to Paris or Amsterdam. The Peter Pan syndrome guy. But then his mother had had a stroke. She had to move to a nursing home in her small town, and since his siblings were in B.C. or Nova Scotia, Rick chose to move with her—just temporarily, he claimed—and Annie along with him. Now that Annie was preparing for family life, well . . . maybe she was ready to settle down in a small town. But Cath still couldn’t see her singing The Wheels on the Bus all day long to Junior, or making her own baby food. Or getting a minivan, for that matter.
Annie had put off the visit, saying “Maybe in the second trimester. . . . But I’ll send out regular web updates, I promise.” Casual about keeping up social ties, Annie was obsessive about “staying in touch” electronically; at last count, she had 314 “Friends.”
After a supper eaten while watching the six o'clock news, just with Kevin, home for a few days before final exams (he divided his attention between television screen and iPod), Cath slid over to the PC mounted on the antique end table and quickly tapped in her password, looked up her sister’s page. It had not been updated for three weeks, despite the lengthening thread of inquiries from some of the 314. Restlessly, she returned to the book of letters.
My dear little fellow has been very ill and is not well yet with severe influenza. The girls also, but I hope we shall manage to get well before we move—You will be sorry to learn that Sam and Mary [their brother and sister-in-law] have lost their youngest, little Richard … a fine lively boy of 15 months—measles or scarlet fever, but it is not known which, she is ill and Sam much distressed….
The vulnerability of children back then, she thought. But Mrs. Traill had birthed nine, lost two in early childhood; surely women must have been hardened to it.
At nine, when Jason was sitting in front of the TV with his whiskey and Kevin was playing on his X-box downstairs, Cath called her sister. It took four rings before she picked up. Her voice sounded fuzzy, as if she had been sleeping.
“Hey, pregnant lady. In bed already?” she teased. “I guess you do need extra sleep—”
“Yeah. I feel like I could sleep for twenty-four hours. Though I’ve finally stopped puking up breakfast. But—it’s Rick—he’s gone.”
“Gone—where?”
“Okay, he dropped me off at the spa three days ago—it was a shower gift—and said he was going to take some holiday time, go camping—before the flies come out—with his lawyer buddies from work. He might be late getting back into civilization. So I took a cab home, Monday night, and wasn’t worried that his car was gone. That was yesterday. I went to work as usual. But today, when I got home, there was a message on the phone. . . .” Her words stumbled, stopped. Cath felt a jolt of certainty—Peter Pan’s left her; I always thought he would—but what well-timed insensitivity. She tried to turn her gasp of exasperation into the first of a chain of soothing clucks, even as she recalled their mother’s chirps of mingled pity and resentment, whenever little Cath came to her with some tale of woe like a lost toy or broken doll.
“Oh Cath—he said he couldn’t handle the change in our lives. That he still loved me—but—” Muffled nose-blowing.
“Hey, don’t panic, Annie,” Cath found herself saying. “It’s a normal over-reaction—becoming a father, so late—”
“But you—you and Jason—he never said—never said he didn’t want kids, did he?”
“Well, it’s different.” Cath heard Jason get up to refill his glass, downstairs. “He was already a Dad, so he was experienced . . . if it had worked out . . .” She found herself half-sighing, forced herself into action. “Listen, let’s not agonize yet. Easter Weekend is coming. And they owe me a few days at the college. I’ll come down Thursday, and we’ll work this out together. Give Rick a chance to miss you—I’m sure he’ll be back.”
“Okay,” Annie said, and with a creaky laugh, “Men—who needs ‘em?”
Hanging up, Cath quickly made a list: see her boss tomorrow, stock up on some Hungry Man dinners for Jason and Kevin, get some groceries for Annie. The boys would complain, but soon settle into their separate corners, separate screens, for a few Mom- and wife-free days .
The drive south was a drive into spring, as rocks and pines gave way to pastoral clearings of greening farm fields, probably hobby farms, and as Cath approached Cobourg, she couldn’t help but think again of the Strickland sisters, their desperate lives in what were now Peterborough and Belleville. Neither of their men did very well as farmers, and so each woman helped support the family with their own literary talents.
I have been so busy and not well and baby ill that I have not written any thing but a song called “Hurra for the Forest”—the children are very fond of it but I never know if my verses are good till I hear them approved by good judges—My dear Susy I can write no more but say good night I will finish in the morning—
As she pulled off the highway and onto Cobourg’s main thoroughfare, Cath could see flashes of the lake—now free of ice, something still weeks away up North—behind the houses. She let her window halfway down. Turning onto their street, she noticed pussy willows growing in the alleyway that still ran between the houses. A reminder of early twentieth century traffic: garbage trucks and before them, horse-drawn “honey wagons,” as they were called, on pathways still used by wanderers, dogs and children. Stopping at the corner, she could see a couple of kids—girls, from the sounds of their voices—kneeling on the new grass, the shine of a shovel. She smiled; did kids still play Digging to China?
Now she was turning into the driveway of Annie’s house, situated in an old neighborhood recently gentrified. Almost one hundred years old, the house was one of the smaller ones. It had a wide front porch that needed painting. Cath placed the groceries down, knocked, went back for her suitcase. The door stayed shut. Maybe she’s napping, she thought. She knocked again, harder. Then she tried the door, and it opened. “Hello?” she called into the slightly musty air of her sister’s house. She stepped inside, almost stumbling over a dog. The dog, Molly, yipped, shambled into the living room. Polly, her sister, was settled on the other side of the room.
Meeting no reply, Cath brought the groceries into the kitchen, which displayed a dozen dirty cups and plates by the sink. It was two-thirty. She carried her suitcase up to the spare room. This was only the second time she had been in her sister’s Cobourg home. She scrutinized the framed photographs decorating the hallway. She was surprised to see a photo of their mother as a young girl with her parents. She remembered it standing on her mother’s dresser. She had asked her sister what she wanted after the funeral, but hadn’t noticed her packing this up. Now she peered into the photo to see a frowning girl, about nine, in Buster Brown shoes, standing between two unsmiling adults who had recently come to Canada from Scotland and Ireland, and had somehow made a bargain to live together.
The spare room was obviously to be the nursery; beside the bed was a brand-new table with a shelf beneath it—a changing table. On it was a pile of tiny cotton diapers patterned with animals: elephants, cats, dogs, zebras. Imagine Annie washing diapers, eschewing modern convenience with warm bundles of cloth to be collected, rinsed out, washed (in special soap), dried, folded . . . women’s work we tried to escape, she lectured Annie in her head. There were also sleepers in neutral shades of green, yellow, orange on another shelf. She picked up the pile, sniffed its flannel sweetness, like a loaf of homemade bread. Then the door slammed downstairs, and she dropped it, feeling like a kidnapper. She went to the stairs, where she could just see the dogs, tails waving.
“Hey—”she called down, waiting for her sister’s answering echo.
“Hey. You’re here.” The flatness of her voice made Cath start down the stairs quicker. Annie was standing by the door, the dogs sniffing at her shoes. She actually had a little baby bump showing. She was wearing a man’s sweatshirt, her face red and sweaty, hair flat and greasy. Cath wrapped her sister in a tight hug, noticing the extra presence between them, before she felt Annie pull back.
“I’m all sweaty. Went for a jog. Tried to clear my head—down by the lake—and wound up crying.” Annie sagged down on her heels on the carpet, petting Molly abstractedly.
Cath sat down on the carpet beside them, trying to avoid Molly’s tail.
“I’m sorry, Annie—are you all right?”
“I don’t know. . . . I had a phone call from Rick last night. He’s staying with a colleague—because he said, he said, he’s not sure—he’s coming back.” Voice breaking.
After a moment, Cath reached over and rubbed her sister’s sweaty back. Annie tensed, but let her.
“It’ll work out—it’s just—the adjustment. He’ll be back,” she said, though she felt far less sure of this than she attempted to sound. “It’s becoming a father. . . . Maybe Jason could talk to him.”
“Would he? Jason always seems so . . . so, quiet.” Annie said. “Reserved.” She fumbled in her pocket for a wad of tissue, blew her nose.
Cath found herself defending her husband. “Oh, if it’s important, he can speak up. Believe me.” She put some emphasis on Believe, recalling the heated arguments that occurred in the car, on the way home from dinner parties she’d enjoyed, when it was “safe” for her introverted husband to “unload,” as he called it, about some slip or slight.
“Anyway, remember—you’ve got to look after Junior, here,” trying for a bright tone, though she felt absurdly false doing so. She stood up, bent towards her sister, one hand hovering. “Is it . . . may I?”
Annie, nodded, half-smiling now. “Remember that game, Mother May I? I feel like I’ve swallowed a small watermelon. But not so sick—I was feeling better, until—” She sighed, then leaned back against the couch, stretching her legs in front of her. “Feel, here.”
Cath brought her hand down to the new curve of her sister’s belly, pressed lightly. To her amazement, it was firm and unyielding, not fluid or loose. Cath felt the pressure of life, even as Annie’s breathing quieted, with a sigh suggestive of pride as well as weariness. The dogs re-settled. Feeling years and years older, Cath straightened. Annie looked up, face glowing, and Cath knew her part.
“Let’s see. What shall I feed you and Junior?”
Somewhere in the middle of the night Cath was awakened by the sound of water. Rain? She sat up in the unfamiliar room, listening. No, water running, inside. She put on her glasses to think better. After a mushroom omelet supper, the sisters had watched the news, walked the dogs, checked the messages. Nothing but a call from Jason, who wanted to know if Cath had arrived all right (she had forgotten to charge her cell again). But despite Annie’s avowed fatigue, she seemed unable to sit still: insisted on doing the dishes, making up Cath’s bed, exercising to her Yoga Mama DVD. While making the bed, Annie did explain about the diapers—they were looking into a diaper service, such services were indeed coming back—and the sleepers were gifts from co-workers.
“They’re all mothers themselves—except for Wanda, who had her tubes tied when she was twenty-nine—and got very nostalgic about the ‘nesting stage’.” This led to Annie’s dissertation on “the family bed” and “breastfeeding as a public right,” about which she was surprisingly militant. So it was that Cath found herself yawning, longing for bed, but waiting for her sister.
Now she pulled herself out of bed, switched on the light. The clown mobile attached to the changing table swung wildly as she bumped into it, opened the door. Stepping into the hall, Cath put her bare foot on something wet, started—a bath towel. Was Annie having a bath? There was another one beside it, and in the light, she could see a couple more—hand towels or washcloths—almost a fabric trail leading to the closed bathroom door. Cath picked one up, saw it was dark with blood. Her foot was streaked with it. She hurried to the bathroom, and, still hearing water running, knocked once, then twice, louder.
“Annie! Annie—what’s happening? Is everything— ” then bit off “all right,” after realizing it wasn’t, couldn’t be. The tap was shut off, leaving an eerie answering silence. Cath’s mouth was dry, breath tight in her chest, as she slowly turned the knob. The door opened easily, and in the shadowy dimness she saw her sister sitting in the old Edwardian tub which she had painted purple on a whim. The water was up to her waist, covering her belly but not her newly-expanded breasts, with bulls-eyes of dark nipples. Annie’s eyes were shut, her mouth wide in silent sobs. But even more shocking was the pink bathwater—almost matching the tub color—and Cath knew, as she sank down beside the tub on another wet towel, that there were no words here, no sisterly narrative of virtue rewarded or luck regained. She found Annie’s wet hand, pressed it. They sat that way for long minutes, measured only by Annie’s noises, until the whining of the dogs forced Cath to her feet, sent her downstairs. Polly and Molly were pressed against the basement’s doggie-gate; she released them, rubbed their ears while crooning comforting sounds—like a mother might—but the dogs were more interested in her bloodied feet. So she pushed them outside, where the birds were just beginning. She heard the toilet flush upstairs. Cath sat down on the basement steps. When she had counted to one hundred, she reluctantly pulled herself up the creaky stairs.
“Annie? Annie—is it?” Damp footprints led to the master bedroom. Cath looked helplessly at her sister, lying face down in her and her husband’s bed, the largest bath towel wrapped around her, already pink-tinged.
“Over.” Said quietly into the pillows.
Cath got onto the bed beside her, and put her hand on her sister’s back, while Annie sobbed more loudly. What can I say? thought Cath. What would Mom say? She could smell Rick’s aftershave in his half of the bed. Stiffening, Cath resigned herself to watching, not sleeping, as her sister’s breathing slowly deepened. But somehow, just before dawn, she drifted off into a dream of coming home to Jason with a baby, one that wasn’t hers, or her sister’s, but was actually their mother’s: a long-lost brother named Ricky.
It was almost ten when Cath woke up, wondering what she was doing in this bed—then shook off the dream, replacing it with last night’s reality. There was a feral smell of hot blood in the room. Annie was lying, turned away, beside her, still—too still? She nudged her gently, received her groan with relief, but also a burst of uncertainty: what came next? Her stomach growled, embarrassingly loud, as she put on her glasses, got up. The doctor—the hospital—someone had to call the hospital. She did. But she didn’t want to wake her sister any sooner than necessary.
Moving slowly, she found her way down to the kitchen, the landline sitting on top of the counter. She pushed three digits, waited for the robotic voice to come on the line: “Nine-one-one. State your emergency, please.”
“My sister—we think she’s had a miscarriage. Last night.”
“Where is your sister now, please— ”
“In bed, sleeping. What do we do?”
The robotic voice was surprisingly helpful, giving her directions to the hospital (fortunately, just a few blocks away) and reminding her sternly to “drive carefully.” And to bring Annie’s health card. Grabbing her sister’s wallet out of her purse, she went upstairs. Clearing the bitter saliva from her dry mouth, she called, “Little Chickie—”
“Little Chickie, we have to go . . . get you checked out—”
But to her amazement, Annie was already up and wrapped in a man’s sweatshirt over a cotton nightgown, her face white, lips tight.
“Good, good, let’s get you—”
But Annie pushed away Cath’s hands, clutched the towel she had wrapped around herself, and went downstairs on her own, feeling out each step.
Cath stooped to pick up the bloody towels lying on the rug. She went to her room, put on yesterday’s clothes, and went downstairs. Let the dogs in. Whimpering, one came over, nuzzled Annie’s towel. Annie pushed the dog away, started crying. Cath hurriedly found her shoes, and a pair of gardener’s duck boots, too big, for Annie. Opening the car, she placed the towels on the front seat before her sister sat down, bare legs poking out of her nightgown. At least I won’t have to clean blood off the seats, she thought, crazily.
Luckily, the streets were quiet—it was Good Friday, she remembered—and she was able to negotiate the Emergency Parking area so as to drop her sister off. A nurse had taken charge of her by the time Cath returned, and after giving Annie’s health card to the desk clerk, she was able to collapse in the waiting room, with all the other blank-eyed people, some staring at a television showing cartoons.
“I love holiday weekends,” she heard one woman in green scrubs say to another as they pushed through doors marked Hospital Personnel Only.
Cath tucked Annie’s wallet away, encountering a puzzling lump in her large shoulder bag, and pulled out the book of letters. She tried to distract herself with it from the noises of the suffering patients-in-waiting, the cartoon music, and the door continually opening and closing, but CPT’s letters suddenly seemed both trivial and ponderous. One sentence leapt out at her, though; she read it several times, until she had almost memorized it: “The game of life seems to me a difficult one to play, full of mistakes and oversights—many of our kindest and best actions seem to be those for which we suffer the most in this world.”
“Mrs. . . . ?”
Annie was being led towards her by the woman in green scrubs, face now properly composed in a sympathetic frown. Annie, with new hospital bracelet, tottered forward like an aged child.
“We’ve examined your sister, and given her a sedative. Here are some after-care instructions.” She handed Cath a pink booklet, releasing Annie’s arm after giving her a pat. Almost as an after-thought, the nurse said, “Luckily, there’s no need for D & C—the miscarriage was complete.”
Cath started, but Annie’s eyes were glassy already, all expression smoothed out.
She was still carrying the big bath towel. Cath thanked the nurse, and putting her arm carefully around her sister’s waist, steered her back through the doors, down the hall, to the parking lot. Everyone they met—patients, medical staff, visitors—gave them a wide—and respectful?—berth.
After a silent, careful drive back to the house—she had closed the front door, but left it unlocked, Cath reproached herself—Annie allowed herself to be helped back upstairs and into bed. She slept the rest of the day, while her sister read the booklet called “After a Miscarriage: It’s Not Your Fault” on the high proportion of first-trimester “pregnancy failures.” Then she phoned Jason, to let him know what had happened, and that she might be staying a bit longer. He said, Poor little Annie, and asked if she wanted him to phone Rick. She was touched, but thought she could handle that herself. Or so she said.
When she let the dogs out that evening, she trailed after them, struck by the soft, edgeless air of April. Tiny crocuses held up their bird’s-mouths by the back door. Beyond the cedar hedge which separated their yard from the alley-way, Molly seemed excited by something—scratching and pawing at the earth. Bending down, Cath was startled to see what looked like a tiny plump arm, thrusting out of the dirt. Polly came to lick it; then Cath remembered the two girls, their shovels. Still, she pushed the dogs away from the buried doll, hurried them back inside.
“That’s a good Little Chickie.”
Annie swallowed, as her sister pulled back the spoon for the last time. Sinking back into the pillows, she whispered, “Big Bird, don’t leave me.”
Saturday night. It was as if Cath was sixteen again, Annie almost eight, and Mom taking an extra shift. Sometimes Cath had to miss school because Annie was sick. She didn’t mind; school was boring for her now, and she was itching to leave. Start her own life, her own family.
Suddenly she noticed a few gray hairs standing out at Annie’s temples—shocking. She herself had been dying her faded blond hair for years.
At least she had coaxed her sister into a fresh, flowered nightgown. But the maternity underpants had to be stuffed with overnight maxi pads. Cath handed them to Annie, then turned away.
It was almost seven o’clock: time for another pill. “I won’t leave you. But you need to take your medicine.”
“Okay—” Annie lifted up the glass of water, accepted the second sedative. “But don’t leave—”
“Promise. You sleep.”
She sat and watched as the daylight waned, the outdoor noises faded away, and her sister’s breaths evened out, lengthening.
She slipped downstairs, to finally phone Rick at the number he had left. She used her cell—rather than the landline—in case he was avoiding Annie’s calls. He sounded surly when she introduced herself—maybe half-drunk—but when she told him the news, he seemed to sober up almost instantly. Apologized, said that was terrible, and was Annie okay? As okay as anybody half-doped could be, under the circumstances, she told him. Then added, more gently, it was over very quickly—no surgery. But inside, she underlined, Annie’s hurting.
“Okay—thanks for telling me. Tell her—no, don’t—I’ll tell her myself.” And hung up. His manly brusqueness both annoyed and reassured her. She had done her part.
She crept upstairs, checked on Annie—still sleeping. In her sleep, she looked younger, as if lost in a happier place. It made Cath ache.
For something to do, she gathered up the tiny sleepers and diapers, put them all in a clean white garbage bag she found in the kitchen, then left it, waiting, by the front door.
Sunday she woke up before seven, checked on Annie, who was still asleep, and went out for some supplies. A pharmacy super-store was open; she bought Tylenol 3s, fruit juice, vitamins, and another pack of maxi pads. The sleepy clerk remembered to say Happy Easter. Driving home past the closed-up homes, Cath suddenly thought of all the kids inside, hunting for chocolate eggs in living rooms and kitchens, while their yawning parents looked on, approvingly.
As she approached the house, she could see a car in the driveway—Rick’s black SUV. So, he was back. Cath parked, sat in the car for five minutes, listening to the robins. What should she do? Leave them to their privacy, of course. Relieved and disappointed at once, she quietly let herself in and put the pads, juice and pills on the kitchen table. Polly and Molly greeted her excitedly, wagging tails suggesting their happiness that the Master was home again. Letting them out, she stepped into the yard. A glimpse of something silver in the alley caught her eye. She went back to the kitchen for scissors. The dogs followed her to the budding shrub, its early furls of fuzzed silk. She cut four branches of pussy willow, brought them into the kitchen where she stood them in a milk pitcher. Filled the dogs’ water dishes while she was at it, and wrote a quick note on the fridge board: “Annie—Glad Rick’s back. I guess you don’t need me now. But rest up; call me in a few days. Love, Cath.”
The day after a long weekend was always extra busy at the College—with both a library staff meeting, and yearly budget review—and Cath found she was too busy to think much about Annie and Rick, although she hoped he was back to stay. When she finally sat down to her full email box, she was surprised to find a note from Annie.
Dear Sister,
Don’t worry, I’m okay. Poor Rick, he’s been so anxious about me. They said it wasn’t the jogging that brought it on. The nurse called it an Act of God—which made me feel terrible again—but I told Rick everything, and we both cried. Thanks for being here. I’ll be taking some time off—I’ll call you, B. Bird.
But Cath knew she wouldn’t. What had CPT written, to moody Susanna?
Never measure our mutual affection by our letters….. [N]ever I beseech you doubt that of your sincerely attached old friend and sister Kate.
Six weeks after, unable to sleep, Cath was clicking through her Facebook neighborhood. She found a post from Annie: “We’ve put the old house up for sale. Rick’s mother died last week in her sleep. We need a change of scene, anyway.” Her status had been changed to read Bereaved. A surprisingly Victorian word, her sister thought.
*Letter excerpts taken from I Bless You in My Heart: Selected Correspondence of Catharine Parr Traill. Ed. Carl Ballstadt, Elizabeth Hopkins, and Michael A. Peterman. Toronto: U of Toronto P, 1996. 55-56, 57, 71, 173.
Laurie Kruk is an Associate Professor of English Studies at Nipissing University (North Bay, Canada) and the author of three books of poetry. She is the mother of two, step-mother of one.
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Microsoft’s Indian Online Store Hacked
February 14, 2012 by Ethical Hacker
(LiveHacking.Com) – It appears that Microsoft’s online store in India was hacked over the weekend. During the hack the site was defaced and user information exposed including unencrypted passwords. Initially Microsoft didn’t comment on the attack, which is very embrassing for the Redmond company. However they have now commented:
“Microsoft is investigating the limited compromise of the company’s online store in India,” a Microsoft spokesperson told SecurityWeek. “Customers have been notified and provided with guidance to reset their passwords. We are diligently working to remedy the incident and keep our customers protected.”
The hacker taking credit for the attack is known as “7z1&Ancker” and is claiming to be part of “EvilShadow Team”. Microsoft quickly took the site offline once the attack was discovered and it currently remains unavailable.
A Microsoft spokeswoman told Reuters: “The store customers have already been sent guidance on the issue and suggested immediate actions. We are diligently working to remedy the issue and keep our customers protected.”
The website is operated for Microsoft by Indian company Quasar Media.
Filed Under: India, News Tagged With: Defaced, Hack, India, Microsoft
Popular Ethical Hacking Book ‘Live Hacking’ Now Available in India With a Special Price
April 3, 2010 by Live Hacking
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Date/Time: Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 3:30PM EST
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Point Spread: UCLA +13.5/USC -13.5
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The UCLA Bruins come across town to the Coliseum to face the USC Trojans on Saturday in Pac-12 action. This annual matchup has a lot of names, known as the Los Angeles City Championship, the Crosstown Showdown, the Battle of LA, or just the Crosstown Rivalry. Despite USC generally having greater success overall than UCLA in recent seasons, the Bruins have fared well in this annual showdown, winning 4 of the last 7 meetings, including last season's meeting, 34-27. And those were some pretty awful UCLA teams. With UCLA a little better this season, can they once again get over on the Trojans? Or will a Trojans team that has won two straight and four out of five be too strong for their crosstown foes?
UCLA really fell apart last week and it was a tremendous letdown. Granted, they were facing a top-ten Utah team on the road and were a little out of their wheelhouse, both in terms of site and opponent. But still, a 49-3 loss was a major disappointment. Coming into that game, they had won three straight in conference, all double-digit wins. It looked like they were going to rise up and make a run at a possible bowl game—quite an achievement for a team that started off 1-5, with some hellacious beatings along the way. And while they weren't expected to beat Utah, some stiffer resistance was expected. Can they get it together in time for this game?
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The Trojans, meanwhile, are cruising along, winners of four of five and coming off two straight road wins, including a 41-17 win over Cal last week. This is their 12th contest and their final regular season game of the season. It has been a tough year, with some success, but enough letdowns to make it a pretty ho-hum campaign for Southern Cal. Between the injuries and upheaval among the team brass, it's been a trying year. They would like to get their 8th win, secure a better bowl-bid, and at least finish the regular season on an up-note, with five wins in their last six.
There are certainly erratic offenses in college football, with UCLA taking it to a new level this season. Sometimes you see them doing things like putting up 50 points in one half against Washington State and putting up point-totals in the 30's and 40's against decent conference opposition. The next thing you know, they're scoring 14 against San Diego State, 17 against Arizona, and then not even getting into the end zone against Utah on Saturday, with a pathetic three-point output. But that Utah defense is pretty darned good and when placed in this context, against Pac-12 teams without the best defenses, they've managed to hit the scoreboard with more regularity. Look for Dorian Thompson-Robinson to make more things happen this week at quarterback, with weapons like running backs Joshua Kelley and Demetric Felton, along with ball-catchers Kyle Phillips, Devin Asiasi, and others.
The defense let the Bruins down again on Saturday, with the Utes having a big day both on the ground and through the air. It was more reminiscent of the early-season UCLA defense, the one that was giving up basketball-looking scores. Leading up to the Utah debacle, they had seemed to get their act together with three straight respectable showings where they gave up a combined 62 points. But against Utah, it was rough, allowing 536 total yards and just producing very little resistance. They will have their hands full with a Southern Cal offense this week that has a lot of talent.
The USC offense has taken a lot of hits this season from the injury front. But when all else fails with the Trojans, they can always at least count on some fire on this side of the ball. Quarterback Kedon Slovis makes mistakes, as true freshmen unexpectedly thrust into action will do, but he also makes good use of his weapons and gives this offense a sense of vitality. He has 15 TD throws in the last four games, with a high completion rate. Their run-game suffering has limited them and perhaps prevented the Trojans from doing bigger things this season, but Vavae Malepai, Stephen Carr, Kenan Christon and Markese Stepp can do some damage against this Bruins' defense. But the real hitters on this side of the ball are the receivers, with Michael Pittman one of the best in the conference, along with useful Tyler Vaughns and Amon-Ra St. Brown, among other contributors.
With it pretty much being a given that the USC offense should be able to have some success in this game, how the Trojans' defense performs here should go a a long way toward determining who covers the spread this week. Let's just say it's not the best part of the Southern Cal team as a whole. While there is talent and some playmaking on this side of the ball, there is nothing they do particularly well and we've seen them get lit up multiple times this season. By the same token, they held Utah to 23 in becoming the only team to beat them this season, while also being respectable on some other occasions.
Betting on UCLA can only be done with so clear of a head. It can either be a bonanza where you know you won well before the game is over or a total bust that by midway through the third quarter, you've already chalked it up as a loss. But it's not like that hasn't happened to bettors for the Trojans in 2019. These rivalry games sometimes play to form, but a lot of times, you can throw out the records and even some of the matchup components on paper. I see the Bruins hanging in there a little with the Trojans and getting the cover.
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Association of red cell distribution width, haematocrit and other RBC indices with coronay artery disease: A case control study
Vitthal Khode1, Jayaraj Sindhur2, Deepak Kanabur3, Komal Ruikar1, Shobha Nallulwar1
1 Department of Physiology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
2 Department of General Medicine, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
3 Department of Pathology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Date of Web Publication 3-Oct-2014
Vitthal Khode
Department of Physiology, SDM College of Medical Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka - 580 009
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is mainly caused by atherosclerosis and its complications. Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a numerical measure of the variability in size of circulating erythrocytes. Several studies reported a strong, independent relation between higher levels of RDW, hematocrit (Hct), and the risk of death and cardiovascular events in people with prior CAD. We tested the hypothesis that RDW, Hct, and other red blood corpuscle (RBC) indices are associated with CAD. Hence, we measured RDW, Hct, and other RBC indices in AMI and stable CAD (SCAD) and compared them with age- and sex-matched controls.
Objectives: To study the changes in RDW and RBC indices in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and SCAD and compare them with age- and sex-matched controls.
Materials and Methods: This was a comparative study of 128 subjects (39 patients with AMI, 24 patients with SCAD, and 65 controls). Venous sample were drawn from AMI subjects on admission (within 6 h of chest pain) and collected in standardized ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) sample tubes. RDW and RBC indices were assayed within 30 min of blood collection, using Sysmex KX21-N autoanalyzer. Venous samples were also drawn from stable CAD patients who were admitted for angiography and subject attending routine checkups.
Results: There was no significant difference in RDW in patients with CAD (14.12 ± 1.31%) as compared to controls (15.62 ± 6.51%). There was no significant difference in RWD in patients with AMI (14.36 ± 1.4%) as compared to stable CAD (13.7 ± 1.09%) and controls (15.62 ± 6.51%). There was no significant difference in Hct in patients with CAD (43.16 ± 5%) as compared to controls (41.9 ± 6.9%).
Conclusions: There was no association between RWD, Hct, and other RBC indices with CAD, AMI, and stable CAD.
Keywords: Coronary artery disease, hematocrit, red cell distribution width
Khode V, Sindhur J, Kanabur D, Ruikar K, Nallulwar S. Association of red cell distribution width, haematocrit and other RBC indices with coronay artery disease: A case control study. Nig J Cardiol 2014;11:88-91
Khode V, Sindhur J, Kanabur D, Ruikar K, Nallulwar S. Association of red cell distribution width, haematocrit and other RBC indices with coronay artery disease: A case control study. Nig J Cardiol [serial online] 2014 [cited 2020 Jan 20];11:88-91. Available from: http://www.nigjcardiol.org/text.asp?2014/11/2/88/142088
Acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) are a set of signs and symptoms due to the rupture of a plaque and are a consequence of coronary thrombus formation. The thrombus leads to partial or complete coronary artery occlusion, which, in turn, leads to myocardial ischemia and various clinical manifestations ranging from unstable angina (UA) to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a numerical measure of the variability in size of circulating erythrocytes. [1] This parameter and hematocrit (Hct) are routinely reported as part of the complete blood count, but its use is generally restricted to narrowing the differential diagnosis of anemia. [2] Several studies reported a strong independent relation between higher levels of RDW and the risk of death and cardiovascular events in people with prior coronary artery disease (CAD). [3],[4] Similarly, several studies reported a strong independent relation between higher levels of Hct and the risk of death and cardiovascular events in people with CAD. [5],[6] Several reports have established strong relation between anemia and the risk of death and cardiovascular events in people with CAD. [7] However, whether RDW and Hct are associated with adverse outcomes in persons without heart failure is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that RDW, Hct, and other RBC indices are associated with CAD. Hence, we measured RDW, Hct, and other red blood corpuscle (RBC) indices in AMI and stable CAD (SCAD) and compared them with age- and sex-matched controls.
This hospital-based, case-control study was designed to assess whether RWD, Hct, and other RBC indices show variation in the spectrum of CAD. The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the hospital and written informed consent was obtained from the patients. Sample size was calculated based on standard error obtained in pilot study. One hundred and twenty-eight subjects were recruited and studied in three groups. Group 1A and 1B consisted patients of CAD and Group 2 consisted healthy controls. Group 1A consisted patients of having AMI on admission. Group 1B of SCAD consisted patients of CAD had AMI at least 5 weeks prior and admitted for angiography without chest pain. Following patients were excluded from the study: Anemia (hemoglobin (Hb) <10 g%), polycythemia, severe hepatic or renal impairment, taking oral anticoagulation medicine (but Group 1B patients were thromolysed and all were on antiplatelet therapy), myeloproliferative disorders, and malignancy. The enrolment period was from September 2010 to April 2011.
In Group 1A patients before administration of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, we collected blood samples within 6 h on arrival at casualty into tubes containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) that were subsequently diagnosed having AMI. For measurement of Hb, Hct, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular Hb (MCH), MCH concentration (MCHC), and platelet width distribution (PWD)-standard deviation (SD) and PWD-coefficient of variation (CV), samples were analyzed within 30 min after collection with Sysmex KX21-N automated flow meter. Blood samples of Group B were collected on the day of admission and were analyzed. Group C subjects came for routine checkup and their blood samples were collected on outpatient department.
AMI was diagnosed based on following criteria. Detection of rise or fall in cardiac biomarker Trop I or CKMB with at least one value above 99 th percentile of upper limit together with evidence of myocardial ischemia based on at least one of the following: (1) Symptoms of ischemia, (2) electrocardiogram (ECG) changes indicative of new ischemia, (3) development of pathological Q wave in the ECG, and (4) imaging evidence of new loss of viable myocardium or a new regional wall motion abnormality. Group 1B patients diagnosed based on the following criteria: Evidence of AMI at least 5 weeks prior to admission. Their case reports showed; (1) development of pathological Q wave in the ECG and (2) imaging evidence of new loss of viable myocardium or a new regional wall motion abnormality.
The results were presented as mean ± SD or frequency (percentage) as appropriate Group 1A and Group 1B were included in CAD group (Group 1) and compared with control Group 2 using independent t-test. One-way analysis was used for statistical analysis of categorical variables with comparisons of P < 0.05 between Group 1A, 1B, and 2. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A common statistical package (Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 16.0, 2007) was used to perform all statistical tests.
During 8 months of study, 128 individuals were selected for the study (17 females and 111 males). AMI was diagnosed in 39 patients (Group 1A). Twenty-four patients had AMI at least 5 weeks prior getting admitted for angiography were enrolled (Group 1B). Sixty-five individuals were selected from medicine outpatient department who were attending for a routine checkup (Group 2).
There was no significant difference between age and sex among the cases and controls. There was no significant increase in RBC count, Hb, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, and MCHC in Group 1 when compared to controls. There was no significant decrease in RWD-SD and RWD-CV in Group 1 when compared to controls [Table 1]. There was no significant difference in age, sex, RBC count, Hb, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RWD-SD, and RWD-CV in group analysis between Group 1A, 1B, and 2 [Table 2].
Table 1: Comparison of RBC indices in cases and controls
Table 2: Comparison of RBC indices in AMI, SCAD, and controls
In our study, we found that there was no association between RDW, Hct, and other RBC indices among CAD and controls. There was no association between RDW, Hct, and other RBC indices among AMI, SCAD, and controls.
Several previous studies have shown that increased Hct and other RBC indices have been associated to CAD and mortality. Recently, many articles have established association between RDW and CADs. RDW reflects the variability in circulating RBC size. It is based on the width of RBC volume distribution curve, with larger values indicating greater variability. [8],[9] RDW is typically increased in conditions of ineffective red cell production (such as iron deficiency, B12 or folate deficiency, and hemoglobinopathies), increased red cell destruction (such as hemolysis), and with blood transfusion. [10],[11] Previous studies on RDW were mainly performed in cohorts or randomized trials of patients with significant CAD. [12],[13],[14] Although these studies showed that RDW was strongly related to CAD events as well as all-cause mortality, data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) showed that RDW significantly predicted deaths from CAD, cancer, chronic lower respiratory tract disease, and other causes except external ones (e.g. traffic accidents). [15],[16] But there are very few case-control studies regarding association of increase in RDW and CAD in India. As RDW is associated with multiple causes of death, it is plausible that RDW is influenced by multiple diseases and is an integrative biomarker of dysfunction and impairment across physiological systems.
The clinical utility of RDW beyond its current use in the diagnosis of certain anemia needs to be evaluated. A few studies have shown that RDW might be a useful screening marker for celiac disease, colon cancer, and ACSs in emergency department settings. [17],[18],[19] Contrast to these studies, we did not observe association between RDW, Hct, and other RBC indices with CAD. This may be because of relatively low sample size due to the study design, attempting to limit the influence of several covariables. However, whether RDW improves risk stratification for individual conditions, such as myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure, is unknown and should be investigated.
Our strength of study was compared to other retrospective reviews of laboratory data, the time between blood sampling and AMI was specified. To our knowledge, we are the first in the literature to study this issue in Indian population, that is, within 6 h of onset of chest pain. Automated cell counters in modern hospital laboratories have made RWD and other indices measurement routinely available. Thus, this effortless laboratory test can be further utilized to reestablish the association between RDW and CAD.
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2. Tefferi A, Hanson CA, Inwards DJ. How to interpret and pursue an abnormal complete blood cell count in adults. Mayo Clin Proc 2005;80:923-36.
3. Felker GM, Allen LA, Pocock SJ, Shaw LK, McMurray JJ, Pfeffer MA, et al. CHARM Investigators. Red cell distribution width as a novel prognostic marker in heart failure: Data from the CHARM Program and the Duke Databank. J Am Coll Cardiol 2007;50:40-7.
4. Tonelli M, Sacks F, Arnold M, Moye L, Davis B, Pfeffer M. For the Cholesterol and Recurrent Events (CARE) Trial Investigators. Relation between red blood cell distribution width and cardiovascular event rate in people with coronary disease. Circulation 2008;117:163-8.
5. Toss F, Nordström A, Nordström P. Association between hematocrit in late adolescence and subsequent myocardial infarction in Swedish men. Int J Cardiol 2013;168:3588-93.
6. Greenberg G, Assali A, Vaknin-Assa H, Brosh D, Teplitsky I, Fuchs S, et al. Hematocrit level as a marker of outcome in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol 2010;105:435-40.
7. Ennezat PV, Maréchaux S, Pinçon C, Finzi J, Barrailler S, Bouabdallaoui N, et al. Anaemia to predict outcome in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2013;106:357-65.
8. Uyarel H, Ergelen M, Cicek G, Kaya MG, Ayhan E, Turkkan C, et al. Red cell distribution width as a novel prognostic marker in patients undergoing primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction. Coron Artery Dis 2011;22:138-44.
9. Zalawadiya SK, Veeranna V, Niraj A, Pradhan J, Afonso L. Red cell distribution width and risk of coronary heart disease events. Am J Cardiol 2010;106:988-93.
10. Förhécz Z, Gombos T, Borgulya G, Pozsonyi Z, Prohászka Z, Jánoskuti L. Red cell distribution width in heart failure: Predictionof clinical events and relationship with markers of ineffective erythropoiesis, inflammation, renal function, and nutritional state. Am Heart J 2010;158:659-66.
11. Chen PC, Sung FC, Chien KL, Hsu HC, Su TC, Lee YT. Red blood cell distribution width and risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in a community cohort in Taiwan. Am J Epidemiol 2010;171:214-20.
12. Anderson JL, Ronnow BS, Horne BD, Carlquist JF, May HT, Bair TL, et al. Usefulness of a complete blood count derived risk score to predict incident mortality in patients with suspected cardiovascular disease. Am J Cardiol 2007;99:169-74.
13. Ani C, Ovbiagele B. Elevated red blood cell distribution width predicts mortality in persons with known stroke. J Neurol Sci 2009;277:103-8.
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17. Lippi G, Filippozzi L, Montagnana M, Salvagno GL, Franchini M, Guidi GC, et al. Clinical usefulness of measuring red blood cell distribution width on admission in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Clin Chem Lab Med 2009;47:353-7.
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Tag Archive > Tatsunori Hara
Offseason Changes: Yomiuri Giants
Ken » 27 January 2011 » In npb » 6 Comments
Coming: Brian Bannister, Hideki Sunaga, Toshimasa Konta, Jonathan Albaladejo, Carlos Torres, Rusty Ryal, Adam Bright
Going: Masahide Kobayashi, Seung-Yeop Lee, Wirfin Obispo, Marc Kroon, Edgar Gonzalez, Toru Murata, Noriyoshi Ohmichi, Soichi Fujita, Noel Urena
Staying: Seth Greisinger, Dicky Gonzalez
Summary: The top three teams in the Central League (Chunichi, Hanshin, and Yomiuri) all finished the 2010 season within one game of each other in the standings. While the order of finish might be different, it doesn’t look like any of the three will falter and miss the post-season party in 2011.
While the Giants failed in their quest for a fourth straight pennant last season, there were many positives. Owners of NPB’s most powerful lineup, only the Tigers were able to outpace the Giants’ 711 runs scored. Yomiuri’s stars like Alex Ramirez and Michihiro Ogasawara aren’t getting any younger, but both still put up terrific numbers. Ogasawara defies the laws of nature each season, staying remarkably consistent at the plate. Shinnosuke Abe set career highs with 44 home runs and 303 total bases. Hisayoshi Chono and Hayato Sakamoto have emerged as superb young hitters, offsetting a potential future offensive decline.
Once heralded but now out of favor, management decided that Seung-Yeop Lee’s time as a Giant would end this off-season. Since joining the team five years earlier, both Lee’s numbers and playing time steadily decreased each season. Edgar Gonzalez was not retained; the infielder hit .263 with 12 home runs in 2010.
The plan right now seems to be one of replacing the holes that were created by off-season departures. Rusty Ryal spent 2010 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’ll battle with for time at third base, as it looks like Tatsunori Hara will slide Ogasawara over to first base. Taishi Ohta and Yoshiyuki Kamei will undoubtedly be squeezed for playing time at ichi-gun if Ryal sticks; the latter is transitioning to the infield this season.
On the pitching side, closer Marc Kroon and Masahide Kobayahi departed. I expect former New York Yankee Jonathan Albaladejo to fill Kroon’s spot as the 9th inning man. He might have some competition from Tetsuya Yamaguchi or Daisuke Ochi, but I believe Albaladejo will win the role barring injury or severe early underperformance.
As for the rotation, Shun Tohno and Tetsuya Utsumi are set, then the Giants brass has to figure out how to cobble together a winning rotation from Shugo Fujii and a gaggle of foreigners. New arrival Brian Bannister should be part of the rotation, and Seth Greisinger will also get a look after an abbreviated 2010 campaign. Dicky Gonzalez (5-13, 5.29 ERA), who couldn’t come remotely close to his 2009 performance (15-2, 2.11 ERA), was also invited back and is an option. The odds are longer for hurlers such as Chih-Lung Huang or Carlos Torres to win a regular rotation spot, but hopes are high for 2010 top draft pick Hirokazu Sawamura.
Of note, Hideki Sunaga and Toshimasa Konta arrived in a trade with Nippon Ham, as Wirfin Obispo was sent to Hokkaido in exchange. Toru Murata departed for the American minor leagues, but the aforementioned Greisinger took a harsh pay cut to stay with the Giants.
The positional battles, newcomers, and high-powered offense should be fun to watch this spring. We’ll see if it all goes according to plan for the Kyojin when the games count in a few months.
Tags: Brian Bannister, Carlos Torres, Daisuke Ochi, Dicky Gonzalez, Hideki Sunaga, Hirokazu Sawamura, Jonathan Albaladejo, Marc Kroon, Masahide Kobayashi, Rusty Ryal, Seth Greisinger, Seung-Yeop Lee, Shinnosuke Abe, Shugo Fujii, Shun Tohno, Taishi Ohta, Tatsunori Hara, Tetsuya Utsumi, Tetsuya Yamaguchi, Toshimasa Konta, Wirfin Obispo, Yoshiyuki Kamei
NPB Bullet Points: News & Retirements
Patrick » 02 September 2010 » In international baseball, npb » 7 Comments
(insert witty introduction here)
Around NPB
Chihiro Kaneko has gotten himself in to the mix for the Pacific League’s wins title, with a career-best personal 10-game winning streak. Kaneko is now 14-7 on the season. He also has six shutouts.
The Giants have slumped to sub-.500 records in each of the last two months, and it’s showing on Tatsunori Hara’s face.
Craig Brazell cranked out his 40th bomb of the season the other day, becoming the first Hanshin foreigner to since Randy Bass back in ’86.
Orix righty Kazuki Kondo pitched a 144-pitch complete game loss on the 1st… and then got sent down. I didn’t see the game, but it must have been a save-the-bullpen kind of effort, as Kondo had allowed seven runs by the third inning.
Nippon Ham lefty Masaru Takeda has a personal seven-game winning streak going, and leads the Fighters with 12 wins.
Rakuten ace Masahiro Tanaka is out a minimum of three weeks with a torn pectoral muscle, and with Rakuten languishing in last place, it’s looking unlikely that he’ll pitch again this year.
At least one MLB club was seen watching lefty Daiki Uekida’s September 2 outing for Tokyo Gas of the Industrial Leagues. I haven’t seen Uekida but at first glance he looks like a Hisanori Takahashi type.
Today’s Japanese word: moudasho (mo-da-sho, 猛打賞), which means three hits in one game. An example: Lotte shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka has 22 moudasho games this season, a club record. Ichiro, of course, holds the NPB record with 26. With 21 team games left in the season, Nishioka has a shot at Ichiro’s record if he gets hot.
Player Personnel
Yakult is looking into re-acquiring Akinori Iwamura. Pittsburgh is set to move on from Aki after this season, and I believe Yakult still controls his NPB rights.
Longtime Hanshin catcher Akihiro Yano is calling it a career at the end of the season. Something of a late-bloomer, Yano made seven All-Star appearances in his 20-year career and was the runner-up for the 2003 MVP.
Orix ni-gun infielder Masahiro Nagata has already retired, according to a team announcement from August 31. Nagata was once a pretty decent prospect, but never made an impact at the top level.
Cuban pitcher Pedro Lazo is also retiring. I was planning on listing him as a dark horse to move to Japan next season, as Omar Linares and Orestes Kindelan did at the end of their careers.
Tags: Akihiro Yano, Akinori Iwamura, Chihiro Kaneko, Craig Brazell, Daiki Uekida, Ichiro, Kazuki Kondo, Masahiro Nagata, Masahiro Tanaka, Masaru Takedo, Omar Linares, Orestes Kindelan, Pedro Lazo, Tatsunori Hara, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
NPB Bullet Points (2008/10/28)
Patrick » 28 October 2008 » In npb » Comments Off
A few links to pass along this morning…
Japanese Articles:
Was Marty Brown fired? No, he wasn’t.
SoftBank is sending pitcher Nagisa Arakaki to America for surgery to clean up loose bodies in his throwing elbow. In retrospect, having him throw 164 pitches in a game may not have been the best idea. (Box score in English)
Orix has released pitcher Yuki and infielder Shogo Makita. Makita will join the front office, while I imagine Yuki will catch on with another team.
Chunichi wants to offer Tyrone Woods an incentive-laden contract with a big pay cut from this year’s $6M base. Team president Junnosuke Nishikawa says they’ll work with Woods after the draft, adding that the team will be scouting foreign players in this year’s Dominican Winter League. Woods had previously been reported as being on his way out of Chunichi, but it appears that the door is still open for a return.
English Articles:
Wayne Grazcyk dissects the one-game advantage given to the higher-seeded playoff teams.
Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara will run Japan’s WBC effort.
Tags: Marty Brown, Nagisa Arakaki, Shogo Makita, Tatsunori Hara, Tyrone Woods, Yuki
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« Patriots sign coveted UDFA Mark Harrison
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Patriots Off-Season: Monitoring the Progress of Brandon Spikes
Through ups and downs, Brandon Spikes has still been great value as a late second-round pick. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas
In 2010, the New England Patriots invested a second-round draft pick in Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes. Three years have since passed, and the polarizing tackler is now entering the final chapter of his rookie contract.
Needless to say, 2013 is a big year for No. 55.
Spikes has trudged through his share of peaks and valleys during his time in Foxboro. And his unpredictability makes it all the more critical that he finishes his fourth season on a good note.
With that in mind, let’s track his development.
The First Three Years
In his initial NFL campaign, the 6’2”, 255-pounder played in 12 contests and started eight of them. He quickly asserted himself as a started inside New England’s 3-4 defensive front. Spikes finished 2010 fifth on the team with 71 tackles, also adding an interception and three passes defensed. Year one was not without a low point, however, as Spikes was suspended four games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
That suspension somewhat tainted what was otherwise a very strong inauguration for the former Gators inside backer. That time off also slowed Spikes’s momentum heading into year two.
Well, so did injuries.
Spikes was inactive for the 2011 season opener before returning to play the next seven contests. It was then that Spikes strained his MCL and missed significant time. His second regular season consisted of eight games, six starts, 47 tackles and one pass defensed.
When he was finally healthy enough to return for the 2011 playoffs, Spikes made the most of the opportunity. The Shelby, N.C., native was second on the team in terms of playoff tackles, recording 27. Aside from wrapping up ball-carriers, Spikes also forced a fumble, picked off a pass and batted down two more. It was a time for redemption for Spikes. He was an integral part in why the Patriots landed in the Super Bowl that postseason.
The strong finish carried over to 2012. For the most part, Spikes was able to stay healthy and started 14 of the 15 regular season tilts he took part in. He amassed 92 tackles — a career high — along with a sack, five forced fumbles and seven pass deflections.
It was by far his most effective season to date. As a result, expectations are high moving forward. Can Spikes keep it all together in 2013?
Spikes has been coined a “Thumper” due to his downhill playing style. He’s got a wide base and strong arms but is speed deficient — he ran the 40-yard dash in 5.03 and 5.10 seconds at his pro day.
That doesn’t seem to bother him, as he told Jeff Howe of The Boston Herald that he plays faster than his straight-line speed suggests:
“They can just watch the film, and they can see it. Watch the film. ‘He doesn’t look like he’s running no 5.2 right here, a 5-flat. He’s beating people who run 4.6s, that cut 4.5s to the ball.’ I tell youngsters, just put it on tape and it speaks for itself.”
At least on tape, Spikes is the definition of a run-stuffer. He knows how to blitz and shoot the gaps. He’s an instinctual player can to read the pathways and use his deceptive explosion to break through the wall.
While his characteristics help him out in some circumstances, they also make him a liability in others. Spikes is largely considered a two-down linebacker because he’s a little behind the eight ball in regards to coverage.
He’s not going to venture sideline to sideline, he’s not going to cover tight ends or running backs, but he can disrupt some passing lanes due to his vision. Spikes is grooming into more of a well-rounded linebacker. Nonetheless, he does not appear to be the favorite to seize nickel coverage responsibilities next to Jerod Mayo.
After all, there are some quicker-footed linebackers in the fold who can step in and cover. That list includes 26-year-old Dane Fletcher, athletic second-round “Bandit” Jamie Collins, as well as seventh-round middle linebacker Steve Beauharnais.
Spikes is more two-dimensional than he was coming straight out of Gainesville. That said, there may be some better suited candidates for sub packages.
An Under-the-Radar Offseason in a Contact Year
You may have noticed that Spikes has kept a low profile this offseason. That’s been evident both on and off the field.
Spikes hasn’t turned to Twitter to voice his off-color humor since February 28. He also hasn’t turned to Gillette Stadium to work out voluntarily, either, cites Jeff Howe.
Spikes has essentially gone off the grid. And seeing how he’s in the final year of his deal, the timing is quite intriguing.
Working out in Foxboro during the offseason is not mandatory. Many notables have opted to stay in shape elsewhere under their own regimen. But it will be important to keep tabs on Spikes’s conditioning and overall polish with mini camp looming. A source told Howe that he will not be at organized team activities on May 21, May 29 and June 4, as he prefers to work out on his own.
In the meantime, there are some questions to ponder.
Will Spikes be able to stay healthy for a full 16-game season? Will he be productive versus both the run and the pass? And lastly, will he do enough to warrant an extended stay in New England?
Time will tell. All we can do is wait.
Tags: Brandon Spikes, Jamie Collins
8 Responses to “Patriots Off-Season: Monitoring the Progress of Brandon Spikes”
acm says:
wish he had done this earlier and not wait till the contract year:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000208171/article/brandon-spikes-training-to-be-threedown-linebacker-for-patriots
better late than never, I guess.
JMC says:
I was glad when the Patriots drafted Spikes and have had high hopes that he would succeed and to some extent he has; the defense is certainly more effective when he is playing well. But he is very inconsistent and I can’t help but think that he is a boarder line head-case.
I’m thinking a part time run stopping MLB is a better option if they could find one- even this year-
I would hate to see spikes go because as every player on defense has said, he brings that intensity & furosity that no one else brings. He is electric while playing on 1st and 2nd down and brings a swagger to the defense that is hasn’t had for quite awhile. He will most likely leave for a bigger pay day but hopefully he will stay to form a young nasty defense like we had during the championship years. The market could also bring down how much he will make as a 2-down player which could hopefully help out the patriots.
Replacement in the 2014 draft- CJ Mosely (BAMA)
pito says:
pipe dream…no freaking way mosley falls to the end of round 1. i would love to see it happen, but it would take a massive injury or something similarly serious to make him fall that much. hope time proves me wrong though, i`d love to see him in foxboro 🙂
Jim R says:
I like Spikes. I also like the 3-4 package with him and Hightower behind Vince. He most likely will bolt for the payday
yup, he`ll most likely bolt..hence the beauharnais selection. they`re sorta similar players, with the edge of experience going to spikes, of course
Trevor M. says:
Spikes is a top-3 run defending LB, hands-down. If people doubt that, he will prove it this year again. However, I really hope he has been able to improve on his quickness/agility during the off-season. I’m not sure he will ever be able to cover even the average pass-catching TE/RBs but perhaps he will surprise his fans. I’m rooting for Spikes all the way.
I’m sure that the Patriots would like to retain Spikes at the right price, but I think the value they place on him will be tied in to Jamie Collins’s development. If Collins shows early signs that he could start at OLB, that gives the team the opportunity to slide Dont’a Hightower over to MLB, and run with a Collins-Hightower-Mayo line going into next season. This furthers the goal of becoming more athletic and better at playing in space. If Collins looks more like a sub player or a full-time DE, however, the team almost certainly has to invest in Spikes, or look at another high-end draft pick in that spot.
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Home » Air Transport » Azimuth Airlines receives its first SSJ100
Azimuth Airlines receives its first SSJ100
Posted on July 11th, 2017 by Russian Aviation Insider in Air Transport, Delivery, Russia, Trending
The aircraft arrived straight from the factory (Azimuth)
Azimuth Airlines, a recently created operator based in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don, has taken delivery of its first aircraft. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jet, registration code RA-89079, arrived straight from the factory. It is painted in the Azimuth livery, which was developed by Russian design agency Asgard Branding.
Azimuth is leasing the airliner from State Transport Leasing Corporation (GTLK) for 12 years. As earlier reported, the carrier placed a firm order for four of the type and an option for eight more.
The airline could eventually expand its SSJ100 fleet to 12 airframes (Azimuth)
The newly arrived aircraft is the SSJ100LR extended-range version, as will be the other three airliners to be delivered under the firm order.
Azimuth will start operations from Rostov-on-Don’s existing airport in September, after it has received its air operator’s certificate. Later on it will move to the city’s new airport, Platov, which is currently under construction. The carrier is planning to offer direct services between the country’s southern regions.
The airline is projected to break even within three years and begin carrying anywhere between 2 and 3 million passengers annually.
The stakeholders are reportedly Vitaly Vantsev, co-owner of Vnukovo airport, and Pavel Udod, formerly deputy general director of Yakutia Airlines.
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Engineering Holding to help Azimut with SSJ100 maintenance - Russian aviation news
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Tagged: itunes
by Ryan · Published 6 January 2016 · Last modified 12 May 2016
Why You No Play Me. Update 3
Since my last update in March 2015 there has been quite a shift in, not only the Why You No Play Me playlist, but also in the total amount of music in my iTunes library. Back then, I’d got the playlist down to around 3,000...
by Ryan · Published 2 July 2013
Things About Music I Never Knew
Since creating my Why You No Play Me iTunes playlist I’ve listened to loads of songs that I didn’t know I had and it’s been a bit of a revelation hearing some really good songs. Although there’s been a few dodgy ones as well. Today...
by Ryan · Published 15 June 2013 · Last modified 6 January 2016
Why You No Play Me. Update
A couple of weeks ago I made a dedicated effort to start listening to all of the music on my iPod, after determining that I haven’t listened to a lot of what is on there. So I created a smart playlist called Why You No...
by Ryan · Published 29 May 2013 · Last modified 1 July 2013
Why You No Play Me?
Over the many years that I’ve been alive, I have managed to build up quite a large music collection. 7″ singles, 12″ singles, cassettes (both albums and singles), vinyl, CDs, minidiscs, downloads. Every format possible. While I have a few favourite artists, I don’t have...
by Ryan · Published 16 November 2010 · Last modified 17 November 2010
Beatles On iTunes? Big Deal!
Today, after teasing visitors to their website with a cryptic message that implied something life-changing was going to happen, Apple announced to the world the breath-taking news that you can now download The Beatles songs from iTunes. It’s been lauded as a major win for...
by Ryan · Published 22 October 2010
Moving An iTunes Library
As mentioned previously, I had to move an iTunes library over to a new PC without wanting to re-install 90GB of music. Here’s a step-by-step guide for Windows on how to do it so you too can do it without screwing everything up… This process...
by Ryan · Published 8 October 2010 · Last modified 22 October 2010
iTunes Is An Arse
I recently bought a new PC as my old one had started slowing down a bit and couldn’t handle some new programmes. It was about 10 years old, and despite upgrading it as much as possible a few years back, new software applications were starting...
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Uprisings Spread Through Middle East
A second protester was killed Tuesday when a funeral procession for a protester killed Monday erupted into clashes with Bahraini police, according to local media.
Fadhel Matrook was one of several thousand supporters who joined the funeral procession for Ali Abdulhadi Mushaima, who was shot and killed Monday amid widespread protests against government abuse. Police reportedly attacked the procession as crowds of mourners were exiting the hospital. See BAHRAIN: Another killed as funeral for protester devolves into clashes, Los Angeles Times
Michael Slackman of The New York Times reports: “More than 10,000 people streamed into the capital’s central Pearl Square on Tuesday in the largest political protest to hit this Persian Gulf kingdom in recent memory. Galvanized by the death of a demonstrator in clashes with the police on Monday, protesters waved flags and chanted ‘peaceful’ under the square’s towering monument as a police helicopter hovered overhead. Hundreds of protesters also massed on a nearby bridge overpass.”
This video of the protesters setting up camp at Bahrain’s Pearl traffic circle was sent from a blogger’s phone to Bambuser, a Web site that allows users to stream live video from their phones:
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Babylon & Beyond - From Iraq, Iran, Israel, the Arab World and Beyond – L.A. Times blog
Human Rights House of Iran – Up to date news portal on the continuing uprising in Iran
bh1.net Bahrain Uprising YouTube Channel
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1867. Nice full ftpg: 'Grandpa Is Coming!' Halfpg. 'Social Science: Cooking Our Own Dinner' & 'Railroad Train in a Snow Drift'. Nice fullpg: 'Coming From Church: Scene on the Bayou LaFourche' Halfpg: 'James Gordon Bennett, Jr.' 1/3 pg: 'Wreck of the Steamer Commodore'.
Other news and advertisements of t... See More
General Custer battles the Sioux...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1867 The entire front page has an article: "Indian War Scenes" with illustrations captioned: "Pawnee Killer & His Braves" and: "Discovering the Remains of Lt. Kidder and Ten Men of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry" which includes an illustration of George A. Custer.
Other prints within include: "Sioux Indians Attacking a... See More
Winslow Homer centerfold...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 21, 1867 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the nice doublepage centerfold by celebrated artist Winslow Homer, titled: "Homeward Bound" showing people on the deck of a ship.
There are other nice prints within this issue including a front page of: "James Watt's First Idea of Steam", a nearly full page of: "Squirrel Hunt... See More
Several Christmas prints including Santa Claus...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 28, 1867 The front page shows: 'The Wise Men Guided by the Star in the East'. Very nice half page print: "Santa Claus" shows him with a bag full of toys sneaking by two sleeping children. Another half page: "An Early Christmas Call" shows children, with toys, waking up mom & dad. A full page: "Christmas Toys--A Quiet Hi... See More
New York Knickerbockers - both ancient and modern...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1868 Front 1/3 page illustration of "The Sisters of Mercy", which is of a Man in Prison. Inside is a full page illustration of "Funeral of Chief Engineer Lyle of Philadelphia." 1/4 page illustration of "Tenement House Fire in Second Avenue, N.Y." 1/2 page illustration of "Railroad Disaster Near Northfield, Vermont.&... See More
Indian prisoners captured by General Custer...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1868 The front of the issue is of a 1/2 page illustration entitled "Winter Sports-Fishing for Pickerel Through the Ice." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Steamboat Disaster on the Ohio River, Near Warsaw, Kentucky, December 4, 1868." which also has the accompanying front page article regarding the collisions of the ste... See More
A Winslow Homer Christmas print... Santa Claus...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1869 The full front page is a nice print: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" showing a full-figure Santa Claus carrying a Christmas tree. Inside is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Belles" showing a family in a sleigh.
Another full page has: 'Home for the Holidays" and other prints include: "The Chr... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" shows Grant and Miss Liberty. Inside the issue is full page illustration by Winslow Homer "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" is a nice overview. A page features two half page illustra... See More
Indian burial on Deer Creek near Fort Laramie... The country doctor...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1869 The front page is a nice displayable illustration entitled "The Country Doctor" which shows him having arrived at a woman's home on horseback. A half-page illustration with related article "Mr. Paul Du Chaillu Lecturing to the Young Folks of Boston", the celebrated African explorer. A half-page illustration "Grand ... See More
Thomas Nast's 'Pilgrims Progress in the 19th Century'...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1869 The front page of the issue features a half page illustration "Charles A. Dana." Inside the issue are two quarter page illustrations of "The School Ship "Mercury"" & "School Between Decks on the School Ship 'Mercury'" (vessels with the goal of rescuing poor boys of good character and training... See More
Home for the Holidays... Nast's 'Excommunication of Modern Civilization'...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1869 The front page of the issue contains a fullpage illustration entitled "Home for the Holidays" (Christmas). Inside are five illustrations pertaining to "The War in Cuba." (Trinidad Mountains, General Adolph Cavada, Military District of Cienfuegos). Two full page Thomas Nast illustrations are of "Excommunication of Moder... See More
Lord Lytton... Christmas illustrations...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York January 1, 1870 This issue has a front page illustration 'Lord Lytton'; 2/3 page illustration 'The Nativity'; 2/3 page illustration 'The Christmas Tree'; fullpage illustration 'Christmas-Eve Off The Coast'; fullpage illustration 'A Rainy Sunday in Brittany'; fullpage illustration 'An Attack';&nb... See More
First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 15, 1870 Certainly the most historic or noteworthy print in this issue is the somewhat nondescript political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast on the back page titled: "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion". Its significance is that this is the very first appearance of the Democratic Donkey, which has remained the image of the Democratic party to... See More
Funeral of Victor Noir... Mr. Peabody...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1870 The front page features a full page "Christmas-Day in St. Peter's - 'Open the Gates and Let the King of Glory In'". Fine port scene is a full page print: 'Landing of the Remains of Mr. Peabody At Portland' Full page and 2 illustrations on: 'The Funeral Of Victor Noir' 3 scenes of: 'Aerial Voyages... See More
Winslow Homer... 15th Amendment...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1870 The front page of this issue features a full page illustration by Winslow Homer entitled: "Tenth Commandment". Within the issue is a half page: "A State Dinner at the White House". An article "Under Broadway" contains three illustrations. Other illustrations are a full page: "Crossing Broadway"; a half page... See More
First reading of the Declaration of Independence...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1870 Great full front page illustration with some text: 'First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York'. Inside the issue is quarter-page illustrations of "The Late Dr. Nadal" and Hon. Richard L. Larremore" and "The Recent Accident on the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad". One-third page: 'A Pr... See More
Charles Dickens grave...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1870 The front cover contains a 2/3 page illustration of "The Grave of Charles Dickens in Westminster Abbey." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-North Adams, Massachusetts." 1/2 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-The Work Shop." Also, a full page illustration of "Music Eveni... See More
More on war in France...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1870 Full front page illustration entitled "Anxious times-French Peasant Women Reading News from the Battle Field." Inside are six illustrations pertaining to "Iceland."Doublepage illustration. of "The Crown Prince of Prussia Conferring the "Iron Cross" Upon a Soldier in the Park of Versailles." A 1/3 page illustra... See More
Spottsville Hotel fire disaster...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 26, 1870
* Spottswood Hotel fire disaster (1st report)
* Christmas Day in Richmond, Virginia
Page 5 has one column headlines that include: "TELEGRAMS" "Destruction of the Spottswood Hotel in Richmond by Fire" "A Fearful Scene of Panic and Dismay Among the Guests" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 p... See More
Christmas & New Year's cover...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" which shows an older version of Santa Claus.
Within the issue are half page illustrations: "Selling Fish at Auction in Paris" and "The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles". Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
Charles Dickens... Folk-Life In Sweden...
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1871. This issue contains an article "The Voice of Christmas Past" which seems to closely relate to Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" segment of "The Ghost of Christmas Past". This also includes numerous illustrations, including one with Dickens.
The cover has a Christmas poem. Inside the issue is: "Fo... See More
Charles Dickens' writing room...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1871 The front page is "Any Thing But a Happy New-Year". Inside the issue is a 3/4 page illustration of "Joseph Garibaldi"; a 1/4 page "The City of Evreux, Normandy, France"; a very nice dblpg.centerfold "The Room In Which Charles Dickens Wrote" which includes an article on it as well; a slightly larger t... See More
Spottswood House, Richmond...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 14, 1871 Halfpg: "Burning of the Spottswood House, Richmond". Detailed dblpgctrfld: "Paris--Showing the Position of the Principal Buildings, Forts, Villages & Railways". Fullpg. Nast cartoon re. the Civil War. This issue contains the first Thomas Nast political cartoon with a Tammany Hall reference, being "Tweedledee and Sweedledum--A New Chri... See More
Views of Pittsburgh...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 18, 1871 Ftpg: 'The Prison Pen in the Tombs'. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Views About Pittsburg, Pa.' shows 8 scenes & is displayable. Fullpg. Nast cartoon.
Thomas Nast Santa...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871 The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to the 'Heathens' of America." Doublepage c... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to ... See More
Thomas Nast print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872 The full front full page is an illustration of "New Year's Day -The First Caller." (Homeless girl). Inside is a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits." and another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thi... See More
The snow battle...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1872 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Getting Himself Up." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Snow Battle." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Attorney General George H. Williams" and "The Late Sidney E. Morse." 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "Arrested for Cruelty." Horizontal full pg. illus. of "The Road to Gretna Green.... See More
Home for lost dogs...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 20, 1872 Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Late James Fisk." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "What I Know About Horace Greeley." Two 1/6 pg. portraits of "L. N. Rossel" and "Theophile Ferre." 1/3 pg. illus. of "James H. Hackett."
Doublepage centerfold entitled "Winter." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "... See More
Oyster shucking...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, with supplement, March 16, 1872 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon shows Grant, among others. Halfpg. illus: 'Vaccinating The Poor'. Two illustrations: 'The Search For Livingstone'.
Supplement issue contains a nearly fullpg: 'Mine Oyster--Dredging Boats in the Chesapeake" and another: "Maine Oyster: Shucking" and smaller prints: "M... See More
1872 Portland, New York train wreck disaster....
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, December 25, 1872
* Christmas eve train wreck disaster
* Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York
The front page has a one column headings: "The Most Terrible Slaughter of the Year" "Horrible Railroad Casualties" "Two Trains Thrown Over Steep Embankments" and more. 1st report coverage on the Cross-Cut Railroad train disaster near... See More
Christmas morning...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 28, 1872 Full ftpg: 'Early Birds: or, Christmas Morning' shows two children playing with toys. Two fullpg. Nast cartoons. Halfpg: 'Wide Awake--Christmas-Eve' shows a Black family. 19
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
The front page shows: "Christmas Dinner Gone!" with two Black men chasing a rabbit. In... See More
Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
There are many other prints in the i... See More
Duck Hunting... Minstrel Boys & Their Masters...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1873 Frontpage illustration of "Wilkie Collins" with his signature; Fullpage illustration: 'American Field Sports' is a handsome print on duck hunting, with dogs; Fullpage: 'Italian Minstrel Boys and Their Masters'; Doublepage centerfold "Princes and Chiefs of Western India".
Complete in 16 pages and... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 8, 1873 Most of the frontpage is: 'Having It Out' shows two black woman in a heated debate; Fullpage with 10 illustrations: ' From the Arctic World'; Fullpage Thomas Nast political cartoon. "Where There Is An Evil There Is A Remedy"; Nice fullpage: 'Leaf from a Sketch Book' shows various scenes, most f... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1873 Full front page Thomas Nast: 'The Consoling Truth'; Two halfpage illustrations: 'Scene on the Great Flour Docks, Coenties Slip, East River, N.Y.' and "Grain-Elevator Transferring Cargo from a Canal-Boat to a Ship"; Halfpage: 'The Coming Storm'.
Doublepage Centerfold: 'Papal Retainers at the Vatican'; ... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1873 The front page has portrait of "The Right Hon. John Bright, M.P." which spans 2/3 of a page. Additionally, a full page illustration pertaining to "Annexed to New York-Scenes in Westchester County." can be found.
Three 1/6 page portraits of "The Hon. Abraham R. Lawrence, The Hon. Claudius L. Monell, and The Hon. Gilber... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 29, 1873 Full front page political cartoon: 'The Cuban Question' shows President Grant with Miss Liberty; Two full pages: 'The Butchery in Cuba--Victims of Spanish Barbarity' and 'The Butchery in Cuba'; Full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Spanish Bull in Cuba Gone Mad'; Doublepage centerfold: 'The Bashful M... See More
Winslow Homer Print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1873 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Last Days Of Harvest".
Other prints within this issue include a full ftpg. political cartoon: "Poor Old Spain!", a three-quarter pg: "Preparing for Thanksgiving--Flanking the Victim", seven small prints of: "North ... See More
Winslow Homer "The Morning Bell"...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1873 By far the best & most desirable print in this issue is the nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Morning Bell", which has a related article on a preceding page.
But there are many other prints in this issue including a full front page illustration by political cartoonist Thomas Nast captioned: "Justice.... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1873 Full front page illustration entitled "Spain Accedes to Our Demands.";
Full page illustration of "Tracking Rabbits." (Hunting); Three illustrations pertaining to "The Loss of the Steamship "Ville Du Havre" including "The "Loch Earn," "The "Trimountain," "Captain W. W. Urquh... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1873 Front page illustration: 'Bond and Free'; Fullpage Thomas Nast illustration: 'The World's Grown Honest: Then Is Doomsday Near.'; Full page illustration: 'Salmon-Marking on the Tweed'; Doublepage centerfold: 'The United Services - Scene on the Deck of an English Troop-Ship'; Half-page illus... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see photo). Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is found a w... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is found a wealth of other Christmas-related prints inc... See More
Thomas Nast...
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 10, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Obey the Law of Necessity." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Tableau." Small portrait of "Captain Joseph Fry." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Surrender of the "Virginius" in Bahia Honda." (Boats). Dblpgctrfld. of "The Collision Between the "Ville Du Havre" and "... See More
The Washington Market...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 17, 1874 Ftpg: 'Justice Cheated Again & Again' is by Nast. Nice fullpg: 'Holiday Greens--A Scene in Washington Market'. Qtrpg "Th Hon. Caleb Cushing"; fullpg: 'Turkey-Shooting'; Halfpg "The Lost 'Virginus' -- Transfer of the Crew to the 'Ossipee'"; Dbpg centerfold "'The Black Bench" -- Scene in ... See More
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed illustrator Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War". But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House".
Other prints within this issue include: "The R... See More
Funeral for Charles Sumner...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 4, 1874 Ftpg: 'Body of Charles Sumner Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol' plus more illus. re. Sumner's funeral inside. Halfpg: 'Coursing--the Slip'. Illus. of: 'Victor Hugo with several vignettes re. his work. The Supplement has: 'Sketches in the Far West--Curing Hides & Bones' & 'Sugar Making in Texas' & '... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 23, 1874 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, showing Uncle Sam with the Democratic Donkey 'The Next Thing In Order'; Half page: 'An Indian Grave on the Yellowstone River' and 'Antelope Hunting In The West'; Another fullpage Thomas Nast shows Grant 'Public Opinion - April 22, 1874'; Doublepage Centerfold ... See More
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Gemma Thomson
Game designer, diversity advocate and transit enthusiast
Maps in Games
Posted on 9 October, 2018 24 October, 2018
Ritual Play: Witchcraft, Self-care and Queerness in Games
A short while ago I gave a talk at the Queerness and Games Conference in Montréal, which briefly explored some overlaps I’ve begun to see: between queer and ritual practices amongst gamers and game developers; and between rituals and game design.
Photo by Vjosana Shkurti, for QGcon
This article is adapted from that talk, which formed part of a panel on ‘Feelings and Touch’ along with Arianna Gass and Robert Yang. The Twitch stream may be viewed here (albeit with some audio issues).
Games are Magic
Consider that every day, entire worlds, beings and cultures are being summoned into a reality we can share with anyone else who’s touched by that work – whether it be of our own making, by somebody else’s, or a mixture of both. And unlike in other artistic media, we are often handed tools with which we can affect change in these worlds – often to bring aid or destruction upon others, but perhaps also to explore the consequences of these types of actions.
Games are realms of imagination, but they’re also realms of power, and they offer myriad places we can go to learn more about ourselves, and others. I may consider them magical, but let’s unpack these notions of witchcraft and magic for a moment.
When I refer to “witchcraft”, I mean the amalgamation of ritualised practice, magic, and community observed by individuals and groups (or covens) in our current era. Given my background as a Brit of Scottish ancestry, living in Scandinavia: much of what I experience is a reconstruction of pre-Christian practices, based on pieced-together knowledge. But now – as historically – witchcraft comprises a diverse and often-individualised set of practices across cultures world-wide, all built upon traditional foundations. There are two important notes to make here:
that individualised nature means that as broad as I try to be in this exploration, I cannot possibly speak for witchcraft as a whole;
and also that witchcraft itself is not a religion – though there are religions which come under the umbrella of witchcraft.
Indeed the reverse is also true, as historically some witches have worked within a different religious structure, whether out of privilege or necessity – and it is the relationship between witchcraft and Christianity in Europe which has informed many of our wider assumptions about witchcraft.
Some of what these ‘cunning folk’ did was to root out so-called ‘pagan’ witches – those whose social mores, gender presentations and ritualistic works placed them well outside the established faith – and so we’re not exactly discussing queer-friendly witchcraft at this point. However, it’s around this time that many of our cultural associations with witchcraft were set: the keeping of familiars; acts of divination and scrying; and black books filled with folk remedies. Some of their methods were outright quackery; others had a toe-hold in what would become actual medicine. But more reliably, much of what they did demonstrated an awareness of psychology, and the power of ritual.
If I might stick with examples from cultures closely adjacent to my own, here’s a folk rhyme once spoken in medieval Lincolnshire, which was said to cure the plague:
Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Nail the Devil to a post;
Thrice I strike with holy crook,
One for God, one for Wod and one for Lok
We can note that this rhyme is relatively short, is easy to remember, has a clear rhythm and even calls for physical action. The act of performing it has a low barrier to entry, and feels good – a welcome reassurance I’m sure, when facing a horror as unknowable as the bubonic plague once was. It takes a lot more than a holy crook to ward off such a plague, of course, but at least here the psychological battle is not so indomitable.
Whilst many contemporary Western rituals still cite gods from the Norse pantheon like that, others commonly call upon Greek or Egyptian deities, as seen in this shrine on the right. There are many overlapping reasons for this, but one which is often cited is the clearer acceptance of feminist and queer identities in the faiths of other, less-Christianised cultures. Suffice it to say: from the times of old gods to the present era, witchcraft in general has always evolved to suit the needs of those individuals and groups who practise it.
Our tools have also changed, as whilst many hold with the stuff of prior centuries, knowledge is now also being shared over telephones, the internet, and a veritable plethora of neo-pagan apps. Potions are being brewed on induction hobs as well as fire cauldrons; spells are being recorded in ‘books of shadows’ which are synced to the cloud; covens are meeting over Discord; jars, wands and amulets are being sold on Etsy. The tools have evolved along with society as a whole, but ritual is still the thread which runs through witchcraft of all flavours and favours – as it does in religions, and more besides.
Ritual is Everywhere
Its ubiquity allows one to draw parallels between routine conduct at a conference, and a typical church congregation. Between the speaker at a podium, the arrangement of the room and the shared understanding that we attend such places in order to think differently or be reassured, the only real differences lay in the setting: whether or not the venue is considered to be holy (whatever that might mean for those in attendance); the timing of the ritual (such as for an appointed day of the week or point in the lunar cycle); and so on. But there’s also an understanding that a ritual should mean something, at an individual level.
Applying make-up, for example, is something which might feel mundane to many – others may even view it as a daily chore – but for some, it can be anything from an act of defiance to self-definition, protection, or self-care. And this is just for the kinds of cosmetics we might associate with pharmacies and boutiques. Rituals involving make-up are observed by many people across continents including this one, such as to pay tributes, to alter or enhance the human form, or ward off negative energy. From the outside, applying products like lipstick and liner may not appear all that important an act, but for the practitioner, it can be made into a profound ritual.
The point I wish to assert here is that rituals are manifold, but it is in their context that we find their wider purpose – and in witchcraft, that context may be less obvious, but very personal. It could be argued that in fact a witch’s journey is one of identifying which rituals bring out something positive – be that creative focus, confidence, clarity or some other form of insight – and taking the time to consider why.
So with that in mind,
Witchcraft in Games
The first time I encountered anything approaching witchcraft in games was in “Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem”, in 2002. It’s a horror game in which you play as members of a family which is doomed to battle a variety of unsavoury beasts, and ultimately some old gods. So far, so gamey. A huge part of what kept me gripped to the game was the visceral, audio-visual delight of its spell-casting. For a large part of it, what you do sounds like this:
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Underneath its theme and fairly simple combat, this game is also about collecting runes, along with codecs and spell scrolls which combine said runes, and are literally cast into the environment around your character with a satisfying thud, a chant, and a glowing presence upon the ground.
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There’s a rhythm to every spell being cast – especially in later stages of the game, which are padded with ‘pargon’ runes – the rune of power. To my surprise, the visceral feeling of chanting Pargons still makes for a memetic experience (see below), years after the game was released. Just as with the plague rhyme of newly-Christianised Britain, the spell-casting within this game resonates through repetition, and – for some at least – a not-displeasing multi-sensory experience.
That we are in fact dealing with a medium which can appeal to multiple senses – often described as a type of synaesthesia – is still a relatively underappreciated aspect of games. Which is unfortunate, because when a player can perceive audio/visual art whilst also experiencing agency in the game world, the feelings which accompany a literal ritual or a trance state are arguably more intense.
Some games take this idea and mould a direct appeal to synaesthesia. Take “Thumper” and “Rez”, whose visuals and game mechanics feed into – and are influenced by – their soundtracks. The player is invited to immerse themself in the experience and achieve a trance-like state of flow, in which the relatively simple controls for their avatar may be carried out almost without thinking. The player’s consciousness is (ideally) subtly altered whilst they play.
This experience – of performing actions whilst doing or saying something in a rhythmic fashion – brings us right back to ritualistic chanting. Games allow us to experience the euphoric effects of this phenomenon without us really being aware. And it can be reassuring. There is comfort in knowing that when I attack a third-level beast in “Eternal Darkness”, the pargon rune of power will see me through. Similarly, “Thumper”’s visual presentation may leave me feeling uneasy by design, but so long as I stay true to the beat, I know that I can defeat the violent entities at the end of the track. And whilst neither of these even offers the pretence of improving my life outside the game, engaging with art is still a ritual of self-care – which is something I’ll come back to.
I would argue that this is game mechanics as low-level ritual. But we don’t have to look far for higher-level ones.
Ritual in Games
Whilst ritual is alluded to – and carried out directly by the player – in games like the “Legend of Zelda” and “Elder Scrolls” series, as part of their magical/fantasy settings, there are spaces out there now hosting a large number of games made by queer folks like us, which directly reference and even recreate our own, magical practices.
Whether it be abstract journeys through personal meaning, tea- and potion-brewing rituals, sex magic portal-summonings, digital tarot readings, séances or experiences drawn right out of the neo-pagan communities of Tumblr and Instagram, it is in these marginal spaces of games that developers are exploring ritual in both its mechanical and narrative forms.
Rituals are Built on Context; So are Game Mechanics
These and many other games address and create rituals directly through their game mechanics, but because they’re games they are also capable of delivering a context which the player can discover for themselves, and those rituals are thus given a potently individual meaning. And lest we forget: practising these rituals in games – be they large or small – almost always makes our characters more capable and powerful in the face of their obstacles. Striking at plagues with holy crooks abounds.
But what of belief? Sometimes that’s limited to the game’s narrative; other times the game asks its players to believe outside of its own confines. But rituals are capable of fulfilling something other than faith or magic.
Welcome to self-care: rituals for personal empowerment and well-being. In practice this has a lot of overlap with witchcraft, but self-care can stand independent of spiritual matters. Rituals gain meaning through their intent – a context derived by their practitioner – but self-care need not necessarily be aligned with any particular belief beyond the idea that ‘this will make me feel better’.
We have probably all dabbled in self-care – whether it be the lighting of candles during a soak in an aromatic bath; setting aside time to enjoy a special blend of tea during times of anxiety or panic; inducing trance or meditation; or some other relatively simple act which will relax us. Doing so may not tackle our problems directly, but it might just grant us the energy or perspective to do that ourselves in slower time.
And just as magical rituals are depicted and realised in games; so too do apps and games create opportunities for self-care rituals. Some appeal to these fairly tangible kinds of rituals, but for what we’re interested in, I’d like to mention a more singular approach.
…is a term from the 1950s, loosely defining attempts to study, observe and immerse one’s self in the varying feelings and moods of places. It happens to be an important part of my own craft, but I feel it has relevance in game spaces as well as the physical world, not least because ours is a medium which excels in directing the ‘spirits’ of places.
Consider how the mood of a game changes when you find an idyllic pond at which to fish, or you climb a hill to be met by a dazzling sunset. Many an account has been written of such virtual places – speaking to a personal sense of realness away from the usual trappings of games, and belying a desire which is also met by so-called ‘walking simulators’. Visiting such spaces is often also very conducive to self-care, in the same way that visiting a gallery might be – but in a uniquely immersive way, and often with the spice of personal discovery.
By engaging with these spaces – and for as long as the player chooses to treat it as such – the ritual becomes the game, and the game becomes the ritual – usually relaxing, and often empowering or humbling.
Just as games have come to be recognised as escapist spaces, with promises that we might shape our own destinies and experience things outside of our typical existence, so too has witchcraft experienced a revival in interest this past century, outside of mainstream culture.
Remember that for many centuries, witches have been painted as unorthodox and counter-cultural people, operating outside of a hetero-normative patriarchy. They’re queer folk in an older sense of the term- and as their practices are built upon rituals of empowerment for communities and the self, it seems only natural that queer witches amongst us have been reaching out and expressing ourselves through creative media – including games. Whether we do so knowingly or not, subtly or blatantly, we’re creating and engaging with a wide variety of ritualistic experiences.
And despite the possibilities we know are afforded to us, the idea of games as platforms for self-care might – at times – feel ridiculous given the stresses and pressure we are made to feel as both players and creators. Calm, self-led empowerment is a world away from the hellscape of gaming Twitter. And it’s true that there is space here for that unfortunately tired argument about “making the kinds of games we want to experience more of, purely because we believe the potential of this medium shouldn’t be weighed down by a vocal minority”.
But in continuing to create or play and share in games which incorporate positive ritual in whatever form – entrancing, magical or empowering by more subtle means – we do perform a small act of defiance, for our own good, and for the community around us.
Games are magic, and so are we.
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Press ReleasesPFAW Statement on Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
PFAW Statement on Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2017
Contact: Courtney Neale at People For the American Way
WASHINGTON—In response to today’s stacked Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, which included three controversial Trump nominees—Amy Coney Barrett and Joan Larsen for lifetime seats on federal appeals courts and Eric Dreiband as head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division—People For the American Way Executive Vice President Marge Baker released the following statement.
“Given the profound impact these nominees would have on the lives of the American people, it’s critical the Senate Judiciary Committee fulfill its obligation to properly scrutinize their records. But the decision to hold one hearing for all of these controversial nominees deeply undermines the vetting process. It also made clear that Republicans care more about serving President Trump than they do their constitutional responsibility to thoroughly review nominees.
“Amy Coney Barrett has an alarming history of opposing reproductive rights. Joan Larsen has troubling views on executive power and has criticized landmark LGBTQ cases. And Eric Dreiband has spent his career defending corporations accused of employment discrimination and his record shows a dangerous indifference to issues that are at the heart of the Civil Rights Division’s mission.
“Each one of these nominees deserves close scrutiny. Jamming them all into one hearing prevented that. Yet again, Republicans kowtowed to the Trump administration and were negligent in their duty to ascertain the fitness of these individuals to serve. ”
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How To Make Your Holidays More Meaningful
December 11, 2014 By Sam 2 Comments
“When you’ve nothing else construct ceremonies out of the air and breath upon them.” Cormac McCarthy
It doesn’t take much to make your holidays more meaningful. But it sure is easy to believe it does.
Our family was adopted last Thanksgiving by some friends and coworkers from a former life. As you know, doing so means getting caught up in how they do the day. Celebrating how they celebrate. And more importantly, eating what they eat. But I trusted these friends palate and so we went.
Just before dinner, all seventeen of us in attendance were corralled into the living room. “This will only take a minute,” Keith said. His son yelled from across the room, “Get the turkey hat!” Uh oh. What odd family ritual were we about to witness?
Getting that many people to quiet down with restless stomachs was no easy task. But we did soon enough. Suzanne, Keith’s wife, went around the room with a bowl that we had to draw numbers from. I got #15. Whew… at least I’ll have some time to prepare.
Keith sat in the center of the room, computer on his lap. “I don’t want to take long for this. I know all our stomachs are waiting to devour the beautiful spread we have. But we’ve got a tradition that we like to do here at in our household.”
“I grew up in an alcoholic home with no traditions whatsoever. Holidays were not a time to remember. And I vowed that one day when I had a family we would have traditions, just something meaningful to remember the holidays by and make memories.” Something deep from his heart infused his words. The man teetered on tears. Clearly he was bringing more than duty to this moment. This meant a lot to him.
He continued. “So I just want to share a passage from the Psalms and then take a few minutes to go around the room and share one thing you’re thankful for from the year. Oh, and you have to wear the turkey hat when you do.” What followed was pure poetry. Keith shared a few thoughts from a Psalm David wrote to express his gratitude to God. And then we in turn shared just a few sentences from the text of our lives from the past year. Yet even a few sentences brought laughter, tears, sighs of relief. It was a deeply heartfelt and rich time.
I listened with tears in my eyes. I don’t think anyone saw them and I tried to keep them at bay. But I could have flat out wept at this small act of family tradition.
It wasn’t the stories, although they tugged on my depths too. It was the act of one man, a father, who birthed out of his pain a resolve to make more meaning for his family. This was not some stage he needed for his ego or some dumb dutiful act of compliance to God. This was straight and pure an act of love and joy and redemption.
I think this season, this holiday season, inherently stirs a hunger for more meaning. We can feel that these holidays are indeed “Holy Days.” Days set apart. They compel some upward gaze of sorts, a lifting of our eyes. We can’t help but feel our insides open up and ask for more.
Its a hunger that gingerbread lattes and a 52 inch TVs at 40% off just won’t touch. Oh, they’ll try. We’re all going to be fed the thin anemic soup of consumerism a billion times.
And yet, who’s got time to create more meaning? It can feel like we have to become some spiritual giant, some pious saint. Or one of those Pintrest super humans with endless energy. I have never been able to successfully follow an advent reading. Never. I try every year. But I fall off the horse a few days in.
This is all wrong, this pressure to create some epic meaning.
Here’s the real meaning formula. “When you’ve nothing else construct ceremonies out of the air and breath upon them.” Thank you, Mr. Cormac McCarthy. Its an image that harkens back to God’s act of creating humanity. He gathered a bunch of clay in his hand, shaped
So you want more meaning? Do something. Try anything. Follow the thing that comes from your heart, the thing that gets you excited, the thing that comes to mind when you let your hunger talk. Ask God to be in it with you. And go do it. That’s it.
The year my wife and I were engaged, we spent Christmas with her family on the white beaches of Florida. By Christmas Eve I was restless. I’d had enough of the lighted palm trees and all the Christmas specials on TV at our rented condo. So Amanda and I jumped in the car to go for a drive.
It was night by this time. And we drove in a rain storm until we found the only place open: a gas station. What meaning can you create at a gas station? It looked grim. But we were desperate. So we went inside, just because we were there.
Standing in front of the cooler, an idea hit me. I grabbed a drink and some chips, paid, and we headed for the car. We drove a little further and pulled in the empty parking lot of a Barnes & Noble. I turned off the car, and we sat to the sound of falling rain.
I opened my chips, turned to Amanda and offered her one. “The Body of Jesus broken for you.” She laughed. But she partook and played right along. And we then we cracked the juice opened. “The blood of Jesus shed for you.”
It was almost nothing. But it lifted our hearts that evening to something more, to reverence the act of God come to earth.
Look, this can all feel like a lot. Like you’ve got to cook up some great human drama with costumes and live animals. You don’t. Just do something. Almost anything really. And let God blow on the embers. I think you’ll be grateful you did.
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AAANZ, Auckland, 10 July 2015: The Actors Agents Association of New Zealand (AAANZ) supports the decision by Auckland Council to allow ATEED to seek arrangements for a film studio precinct at Hobsonville Point.
The AAANZ wholeheartedly agrees with the Auckland Development Committee’s decision to greenlight Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)’s proposal to put together a deal for the private sector to either lease or buy 20ha of council-owned land at Hobsonville Point to develop a purpose built screen precinct, with 10ha to be used for new housing.
The AAANZ is the organisation which advocates for both the nation’s actors agents and their actor clients. Its members are certain that Auckland needs to facilitate the setting up of an integrated screen precinct which supports studio facilities as well as general industry and specific screen training for all disciplines. We believe that the creation of this precinct will attract and support both international and local film and television productions as well as provide a central location for the many service suppliers such as equipment rentals, training institutions, fx creators, casting directors and agents.
ATEED have highlighted that in the last year alone there were a significant number of productions that were unable to use Auckland due to the region’s poor studio infrastructure. The changes made to the financial incentives for productions last year are but one part of the revival of the industry and the creation of this precinct will both ensure the retention of existing jobs and the creation of additional ones across the industry. The opportunities will encompass onset jobs and the creation of intellectual property (IP), a stated objective of the government.
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Ramy Returns to Top Three in World Rankings
While Egypt’s Karim Darwish extends his reign to six months at the top of the Dunlop PSA Men’s World Squash Rankings, according to the new June list published today (Tuesday) by the Professional Squash Association, fellow countryman Ramy Ashour moves up to third place behind Frenchman Gregory Gaultier.
Ashour, the 21-year-old World Open champion from Cairo, has already claimed two PSA World Tour titles this year - following his victory in the Davenport North American Open in February by taking the Hurghada International trophy on home soil in March.
Ashour leapfrogs compatriot and former world number one Amr Shabana, who slips to No4 - the three-time world champion’s lowest position for three and a half years.
Nick Matthew cements his status as the top-ranked Englishman by moving up to a career-high-equalling fifth place. The 28-year-old from Sheffield has made rapid strides up the world rankings since returning to Tour action last September after a nine-month layoff following shoulder surgery. Matthew reached the finals in his first three PSA events of the year, taking the title in the Case Swedish Open in February.
His England team-mate Adrian Grant makes his long-awaited top ten debut in the new list. Runner-up in the Motor City Open and KL Open early in the year, Grant went on to win the Indian Challenger No2 at the Calcutta Racket Club to bring his career PSA Tour title haul to 16, thus making the Yorkshire-based Londoner the current Englishman with the most Tour titles.
And Spaniard Borja Golan is also celebrating a best-ever ranking in the June list. The 26-year-old from Santiago won his 19th Tour title at the Motor City Open in Detroit - and rises one place to No11 to become Spain’s joint highest ever world-ranked player with Austin Adarraga, who reached 11 in May 1993!
[1] Karim Darwish EGY 1079
[2] Gregory Gaultier FRA 873
[4] Ramy Ashour EGY 741
[3] Amr Shabana EGY 735
[6] Nick Matthew ENG 667
[5] David Palmer AUS 576
[7] Peter Barker ENG 487
[8] Thierry Lincou FRA 433
[10] Wael El Hindi EGY 431
[11] Adrian Grant ENG 417
[12] Borja Golan ESP 385
[9] James Willstrop ENG 374
[13] Mohd Azlan Iskandar MAS 314
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[16] Farhan Mehboob PAK 276
[17] Alister Walker ENG 274
[19] Laurens Jan Anjema NED 266
[18] Mohamed El Shorbagy EGY 260
[20] Stewart Boswell AUS 240
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Watch Amazon's First Successful Drone Delivery On U.S. Soil
Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics
Amazon is moving slowly but surely toward its goal of automated drone delivery. Following a successful delivery in the U.K. in December of last year, the company has now completed the first autonomous Prime Air delivery on public land in the US.
The delivery took place at the invite-only MARS 2017 conference in Palm Springs, CA, where an Amazon drone delivered a few bottles of sunscreen to attendees who filmed the stunt on their phones.
It's still not legal to deliver a package via autonomous drone (this presentation was authorized by the FAA in advance). But its clear from these demonstrations that Amazon is on its way to making drone delivery a reality.
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NZ dollar rides Australian dollar coat-tails higher
The New Zealand dollar rose a little, dragged higher by a buoyant Australian dollar driven by technical factors.
The kiwi was trading at 68.61 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 68.44 at 8am; the trade-weighted index was at 74.32 points from 74.17.
The Australian dollar was trading at 71.12 US cents from 70.83 while the New Zealand currency was at 96.46 Australian cents from 96.57.
“The biggest mover we’ve had this afternoon is the Aussie and the kiwi’s being dragged up with it,” says Mitchell McIntyre, a dealer at XE.
When the Australian dollar pushed through 71 US cents, that triggered a number of buy orders.
McIntyre says the Australian currency had tested the lows last week at about 70 US cents and was unable to break through.
Apart from that, investors are still awaiting more news on trade talks between the United States and China, the world's largest economies. China is also the biggest trading partner of New Zealand and Australia.
Xinhua news agency reported on Friday that Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He had spoken by telephone to US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and that the two sides had made concrete progress.
The market is also awaiting the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last monetary policy committee meeting due at 4.30pm Tuesday, New Zealand time. The US Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy statement is due on Thursday morning New Zealand time.
The market will be watching whether Fed chair Jerome Powell reiterates that the Fed will be “patient” about raising interest rates further and what he will say about unwinding the Fed’s money printing, or bond buying, programme.
That saw the Fed’s balance sheet rise from US$870 billion on Aug. 8, 2007, to a peak of US$4.5 trillion in January 2014. It has since unwound some of that to just below US$4 trillion, largely through the Fed allowing bonds to mature and not replacing them.
That unwinding process effectively tightens monetary policy, even if the Fed leaves interest rates where they are.
Mitchell says he expects trading will quieten down as investors retreat to the sidelines ahead of the Fed release.
The kiwi was at 51.62 British pence from 51.48, at 60.53 euro cents from 60.43, at 76.55 yen from 76.32 and at 4.6060 Chinese yuan from 4.5943.
The two-year swap was at 1.8257 percent from 1.8255 on Friday; the 10-year swap was at 2.3525 percent from 2.3575.
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Week In Review: People Love Twitter. They Just Don’t Want To Use It.
Originally published at TVREV.com on December 11, 2015
Perhaps the biggest news in the industry this week was contained in Twitter’s blog post about their decision to start showing ads to non-logged in viewers. That critical nugget is that the Home of the Fail Whale claims to have 500 million “non-logged-in” users (versus their alleged 300 million logged-in users.) That’s a number made all the more significant by the fact that few people actually believe Twitter has anywhere close to 300 million active users—factoring in all the multiple accounts, spam accounts, sock puppet accounts, “buy Twitter followers” bot accounts and whatnot, if the real number is over 100 million that’s impressive.
But it’s long been our contention that while not that many people actually use Twitter, there are lots of people who care what’s being said on the platform. That’s partially a result of the attention Twitter gets from the media (which is in turn the result of the fact that so many media figures are active on Twitter) and partially a result of the fact that Twitter is actually a good source of real time news.
So what’s that mean for the television industry?
It means that running ads on Twitter can be a good way to reach your potential audience and create awareness for your show. Because, with a hat tip to Netflix, awareness is the new black. Live tune-in is great, but that ship has sailed and viewers are watching on their own schedules. But they are watching and if you remind them that your show is on, they’ll eventually tune in. And with Nielsen’s TAM ratings on the horizon, the need to show strong overnights is less compelling than ever. Twitter creates buzz and excitement and can help boost your show to the “want to binge on” list.
What you should do about it.
Shift some of your social spending to Twitter as an experiment. Hope that Twitter gives you a breakdown of which leads came from non-logged in users (NLUs). If not, see if they’ll let you use a unique URL for NLUs. Test to see if Twitter’s driving traffic beyond the air date. You will eventually hit on the correct formula.
NBC Launches SeeSo (Sort Of)
NBC launched the beta version of their new SeeSo comedy app this week as well. Reaction was pretty favorable (See Alex Nagler’s review) and the new platform promises to include as many as 20 new original series. That’s big news for anyone creating comedy and for comedy fans. What remains to be seen is how NBC is planning to use those shows. Will they be a farm team, where the hits get bumped up to network status or will they be shows that appeal to niche audiences, too small for network but perfect for SeeSo? And if it’s the latter, how will the writers, actors and producers feel about the lower rates they’re likely going to get paid.
SeeSo is unique in that it’s one of the first network OTT apps that’s not just a repository for existing network content. That should prove to be a smart move as it gives viewers a real reason to sign up for the app and expands the potential audience to viewers who already get NBC via their MVPD subscription, but may want to sign up for the additional programming, especially if those series prove popular.
Imitate. NBC seems to really be on to something here, creating a vastly expanded audience for their OTT app, while also creating more monetizable assets with the additional programming. That’s a win/win all around.
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Basil Abbott
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Betty Marr (née Marcroft)
I was born at 258 Firth Park Road on 24th of May 1920, and the family moved to Totley when I was a baby in the early 1920s. By that time my father had built a bungalow at 14 The Quadrant, where we lived. He also built most of Heatherfield during the next few years. My mother’s parents lived at 18 The Quadrant. My father, who traded as C. L. Marcroft Ltd, developed three roads off The Quadrant and Terry Road. Father also bought land from Colin Thomson, a butcher on Totley Rise. At the time he had financial help from the solicitors Hyman Stone (he dealt with a Mr Greenway) and presumably that is how they arrived at the names Marstone Crescent and Stonecroft Road.
Len Marcroft with "Peggy" and trap at 14 The Quadrant, 1925
Between 1920 and 1939 he bought the Grange in Baslow Road, and we thought we were going to live there, but father had other ideas! There was a paddock next to the Grange, which was behind 14 The Quadrant. He made the house into shops and built one or two more shops. As far as I remember the shops included a greengrocer and a hairdresser. He kept the paddock/orchard which went with 14 The Quadrant. I remember that as children we used to climb over the dry stone wall and walk through the orchard to Baslow Road. My father also built most of the houses in Vernon Road and some in Chatsworth Road.
In the 1940s he built houses on the meadow near The Quadrant, which included 144 Baslow Road, which was for my sister Mary whose husband was a butcher in Sheffield. In 1945 my sister and her husband moved to Millhouses to be nearer his business in Sheffield, and father bought 144 Baslow Road for us to live in. Dr David Linfoot lived next door to us. The Marstone estate was built, and C.L. Marcroft Ltd put up the prefabs on the other side of Baslow road towards Totley school near Main Avenue which were still there in 1956. He also built houses in Brinkburn Vale Road.
The Marstone Grange Estate from Bradway Bank , early 1940s
I remember a chemical yard where they stored building materials behind Totley Rise, and we used to follow a footpath behind this yard to walk to Bradway Bank. Does anyone remember this? It’s probably been developed by now. In those days the windows in houses were made to measure, and he had a joiner who worked in the chemical yard making these window frames and other wooden items for housebuilding, such as doorframes, doors and skirting boards.
When my father died in 1951, my younger brother Phillip took over the business and he also had a garage mechanic in the chemical yard ‘hotting up’ cars! That is the story of my father’s connections with Totley.
Advertisement in All Saints' Parish Church magazine, 1953
I attended Totley village school until I was 11, when I took the 11+, then known as the scholarship exam. I then attended Chesterfield Girls High School because at that time Totley was in Derbyshire. During this period Sheffield moved the boundary to the next river which meant we were then in Sheffield, but I did not have to move to a Yorkshire school. I passed my examinations (the equivalent to O levels) at 16 and stayed on in the Secretarial Sixth at Chesterfield Girls High School. From there, my first job was as a receptionist at a dentist’s in Chesterfield, but my mother thought it was too long a day for me with the travelling, and arranged for me to have a secretarial job in the Almoners Department at the hospital in Sheffield, where I worked until after the war. I was not allowed to go to the war (1939-45) much to my disappointment, as I was in a reserved occupation. I was Almoner at the Children’s Hospital for 18 months, then returned to the Jessop’s Hospital as Assistant Almoner.
In my spare time I helped with the Sunday School and many groups at Dore and Totley Union Church. I was a leader of one of the Sunday School groups. There was a group of four or five of us who used to walk over to Longshaw every Sunday morning and have coffee and scones, and then we walked back in time for Sunday School! Maybe there is someone reading this who has similar memories?
When the war was over in 1946, I went to India and worked as a hospital secretary at Medical College and Hospital, and spent the last two years as secretary to a Leprosy Research Unit near Madras. I came home in 1951 on leave, and then went to Bombay to work in a hospital there where I met my husband. We returned to this country in 1956 and I was married in Dore and Totley Union Church in Totley Brook road 1956. Since then I have lived in the south of England.
I thought somebody might be interested in knowing who built so of the houses in the area, but of course your History Group will have most of this information. I was last in Totley in 1960. I wonder if there is anyone who has memories triggered by mine? Perhaps they would like to add to the discussion by writing to the editor?
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Pope Celestine III's Error on the indissolubility of Marriage
Pope Celestine III’s Grave Error on the Indissolubility of Marriage
During the current Papal crisis, it is beneficial to look to historical precedents that demonstrate the extent to which God can permit a Pope to fall into when he is not defining a doctrine ex cathdra. This is beneficial not only to see what it is possible for God to permit, but also to counter the error of “creeping infallibility”, which ends by maintaining that every act of the Pope’s authentic Magisterium is necessarily be free from all error, or at least free from serious error. One historical case that puts the breaks on creeping infallibility and shows the degree of error God can permit a Pope to fall into when he is not defining a doctrine, is the little-known case of Celestine III.
The case involves a Catholic woman whose Catholic husband left the faith, abandoned her, and married another woman with whom he procreated children. The abandoned wife consulted her archdeacon and was given permission to enter into a second marriage, even though the validity of her first marriage was not in question.
With the approval of her archdeacon, the woman entered into a second marriage and had children with her new spouse. The situation became complicated when her first (true) husband repented of his heresy, left the other woman, and desire to be reconciled with his wife. Since the wife had entered into the second marriage with the approval of the local Church authorities, it was unclear how the matter was to be resolved.
Pope Celestine’s Error
The case eventually reached Pope Celestine III (d. 1198), who responded to the dubia by misinterpreting the Pauline Privilege (1 Cor. 7) and stating that the woman should remain in her second adulterous “marriage,” rather than returning to her true husband. Now, this was no minor error on the part of the Pope, either in itself or in its consequences; for his judgment was not only based on a misinterpretation of Scripture, but it had the effect of confirming a woman in the state of adultery. It should be noted that this error of Celestine was not a private matter, but was included in an Epistle and hence part of his “authentic Magisterium”.
The Dubia and Celestine’s Response
The following is the text from Pope Celestine’s epistle, titled: ‘On the Conversion of the infidels’:
“Again, is there any right in the following case, which you have cared to propose: a Christian man denied Christ out of hatred for his wife and united himself to a pagan woman, with whom he procreated children. The Christian woman, who had been abandoned unto the dishonor of Jesus Christ, went into a second marriage with the assent of the Archdeacon and had children.”
Here is the Pope’s reply:
“It does not seem to us (non enim videtur nobis) that if the first husband returns to the unity of the Church she ought to depart from the second [husband] and go back to the first, especially since she was seen to have departed from him by the judgment of the Church. As St. Gregory testifies, “the affront to the Creator dissolves the right of marriage for the one who is left out of hatred of the Christian faith.”[1]
Notice that Celestine quoted the authority of Pope St. Gregory to support his judgment. The problem is that Gregory’s teaching is based on a correct interpretation of the Pauline Privilege (1 Cor. 7:15), which allows for the bond of a natural marriage – i.e., a true marriage by spouses who are not baptized – to be dissolved if one of the spouses becomes a believer and is then abandoned by the unbeliever. By failing to properly distinguish between a natural vis-à-vis a sacramental marriage, Pope Celestine misinterpreted these words of Scripture as meaning that a valid sacramental marriage – i.e., one entered into by two persons who were both baptized – can be (or is) dissolved if one of the spouses falls into heresy. For erring so gravely in this matter, Pope Celestine has been accused of heresy by men such as Alphonsus de Castro.[2]
Pope Innocent III Corrects Celestine’s Error
Pope Innocent III corrected the error of Celestine by giving a contrary ruling to a similar dubia in the letter Quanto te Magis, which was addressed to the bishop of Ferrara. As the following shows, Pope Innocent correctly interpreted the words of St. Paul (1 Cor. 7:15) as being applicable to a natural marriage bond of two unbelievers (which can be dissolved in certain circumstances), rather than a sacramental marriage bond which remains indissoluble until death do them part.
“Your brotherhood has announced that with one of the spouses passing over to heresy the one who is left desires to rush into second vows and to procreate children, and you have thought that we ought to be consulted through your letter as to whether this can be done under the law. We, therefore, responding to your inquiry regarding the common advice of our brothers by making a distinction, although indeed our predecessor [Celestine III] seems to have thought otherwise, [the distinction being] whether of two unbelievers one is converted to the Catholic Faith, or of two believers one lapses into heresy or falls into the error of paganism.
“If one of the unbelieving spouses is converted to the Catholic faith, while the other either is by no means willing to live with him or at least not without blaspheming the divine name, or so as to drag him into mortal sin, the one who is left, if he wishes, will pass over to second vows. And in this case we understand what the Apostle [Paul] says: "If the unbeliever depart, let him depart: for the brother or sister is not subject to servitude in (cases) of this kind" (1 Cor. 7:15). And likewise (we understand) the canon in which it is said that "insult to the Creator dissolves the law of marriage for him who is left” (Contumelia creatoris solvit jus matrimonii circa eum qui relinquitur).[3]
“But if one of the believing spouses either slips into heresy or lapse into the error of paganism, we do not believe that in this case he who is left, as long as the other is living, can enter into a second marriage. (…) Although indeed true matrimony exists between unbelievers [i.e. a natural marriage], yet it is not ratified; between believers, however, a true and ratified marriage exists, because the sacrament of faith [i.e., baptism], which once was admitted, is never lost, but makes the sacrament of marriage ratified so that it itself lasts between married persons as long as the sacrament of faith endures.”[4]
Pope Innocent correctly interpreted the words of St. Paul (1 Cor. 7:15) as being applicable to a natural marriage bond of two unbelievers (which can be dissolved in certain circumstances), rather than a sacramental marriage bond which remains indissoluble until death do them part.
Cajetan’s Commentary on Celestine’s Error
Cajetan discusses the error of Celestine III in his Apologia, which was written in response to Almain, who denied that a Pope was personally infallible, and pointed to the error of Celestine as one of several cases that he believed proved it. The following is Alamand’s objection and Cajetan’s reply:
[Cajetan] says that the supreme pontiff, although he can err in believing in his personal capacity, nevertheless cannot err in faith in his judicial capacity. (…) The following is asserted against that proposition (…) two supreme pontiffs have reached contrary decisions in those things which touch on the faith; (…) Second, Innocent III and Celestine reached contrary decisions concerning this proposition: ‘When one spouse has gone over to heresy, the other, who remains in the faith, can proceed to a second marriage.’ Innocent’s decision that one cannot do this is found in c. Quanto [x 4.19.7]’ Celstine’s decision, as the [ordinary] gloss says at the same chapter, once was found amoung the decretals at the end of De concersione Coniugatorum [x 3.32[5]].”[6]
Cajetan responds by stating that neither of the two Popes intended to define the doctrine.
“To the second [point], the answer is that neither of these pontiffs determined definitvely. For Innocent III says Celstine in c. Quanto, ‘Although one of our predecessors seems to have thought otherwise’; and he adds concerning himself, ‘We do not believe that in this case the one who is left, while the other one is living, could enter into a second marriage.’ The very words used there, ‘seems to have thought otherwise,’ and, ‘we do not believe,’ show that they were not uttered to define it as a matter of faith.”[7]
What Cajetan’s defense shows is that those who defended Papal Infallibility, centuries before the doctrine was defined at the First Vatican Council, realized that infallibility only prevents a Pope from erring when he defines a doctrine; not in any and every official act of his “authentic Magisterium.
Bellarmine’s Commentary
Bellarmine addresses the error of Celestine III in Book Four of De Romano Pontifice. He doesn’t deny that the Pope erred in his judgment, but defends him from the accusation of personal heresy by noting that the doctrine had not yet been defined by the Church. He then defends the infallibility of the Church using the same argument of Cajetan – namely, by stating that Celestine did not intend to define the doctrine ex cathedra. He also states that it is “certain” that Celestine’s epistle was contained in the Decretals. Here’s is Bellarmine’s treatment of the case:
“The thirty-third [Pope accused of heresy] is Celestine III, whom Alphonsus de Castro asserted could not be excused of heresy in any way because he taught that Matrimony could be dissolved by heresy, and that it would be lawful for one to enter into another marriage when his prior spouse had fallen into heresy. Even if this decree of Celestine were not extant, still it was formally in ancient Decretals, the chapter, Laudabilem, ‘On the conversion of infidels,’ which is the decree Aphonsus says that he saw. Moreover, that this teaching of Celestine is heretical is clear, because Innocent III (Cap. “Quanto,” c. 3) taught the contrary on Divorce and the Council of Trent also defined the same thing.
“I respond: Neither Celestine nor Innocent stated anything certain on the matter; but each responded with what seemed more probable to them. That is manifestly gathered from the words of Innocent who, when he says his predecessor thought otherwise, shows in his opinion that the whole matter was still being thought out. On the other hand, Alphonsus says the epistle of Celestine was at one time among the epistles in the decretals. While certainly that is true, it cannot thence be gathered that a plainly apostolic decree was made by Celestine, or even one ex cathedra; since it is certain that there are many epistles in the decretals which do not make any matter de fide, but only declare to us the opinions of the Pontiff on some affair.” [8]
By defending Celestine’s error by stating that many papal teachings contained in Epistles – even those included in the decretals - are not intended to be de fide, it shows that Bellarmine did not believe infallibility would prevent a Pope from errig in a non-definitive teaching of his authentic Magisterium.
Celetine’s Error in the Decretals
The following is the text from Laudabilem, “On the conversion of infidels,” which Bellarmine referred to above. It is taken from the Decretals of Pope Gregory[9] as found in the Corpus Iuris Canonici:
“Decretals of Gregory IX, Lib. III, Tit. XXXII, Laudabilem, ‘On the Conversion of the infidels,’ by Pope Celestine III:
“A Christian man denied Christ out of hatred for his wife and united himself to pagan woman, with whom he procreated children. The Christian woman, who had been abandoned unto the dishonor of Jesus Christ, went into a second marriage with the assent of the Archdeacon and had children. It does not seem to us that if the first husband returns to the unity of the Church she ought to depart from the second and go back to the first, especially since she was seen to have departed from him by the judgment of the Church. And, as St. Gregory [the Great] testifies, ‘the affront to the Creator dissolves the right of marriage (solvat ius matrimonii) for the one who is left out of hatred of the Christian faith’. (…)
After addressing four more related questions concerning this case,[10] Pope Celestine concluded by saying:
[Concerning this matter we have] the rule and the doctrine of the Apostle, by which it is said "if the infidel depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases" (1 Cor. 7:15), as well as the famous decree of Gregory: ‘it is not a sin if [the spouse], having been dismissed for God's sake, joins another; the departing infidel [however], has sinned and against God and against matrimony’[11].”[12]
It should be noted that Sedevacantists have noted that recent authors, such as Cardinal Billot, stated that Pope Gregory did not approve this particular decree, even though it is was left in the Decretals. While that may indeed be the case, it only excuses Gregory XII from error; it does not excuse Pope Celestine.
The case of Celestine III highlights the limitations of papal infallibility by showing that it is possible for a true Pope to misinterpret Scripture, and as a result issue a judgment, as part of his authentic Magisterium, which contradicts divine revelation and confirms a person in objective mortal sin. Such a thing is possible provided the Pope is not exercising his Magisterium in an extraordinary manner by (1) issuing a final and definitive judgment (2) concerning a matter of faith or morals (3) to be held by the universal Church. If these conditions, as defined by the First Vatican Council, are not met, error – even serious error – is possible.
And if anyone believes, as do some Sedevacantists, that all non-infallible judgments of a Pope must at least be “infallibly safe” (even if not infallibly true), they will have a difficult time explaining this one - unless their definition of “infallibly safe” includes teachings that are contrary to Divine law and which confirm a person in objective mortal sin.
[1] Idem si quidem iuris erit in sequenti casu, quem proponere studuisti, quum S. Christiano viro propter odium uxoris Christum negante et sibi copulante paganam et ex ea filios procreante Christiana in opprobrium Iesu Christi relicta, cum assensu archidiaconi sui ad secundas nuptias convolavit et filios suscepit ex ipsis; non enim videtur nobis, quod si prior maritus redeat ad unitatem ecclesiasticam, eadem a secundo debeat recedere et resignari priori, maxime quum ab eo visa fuerit ecclesiae iudicio discessisse et teste Gregorio contumelia creatoris solvat ius matrimonii circa eum qui relinquitur odio fidei Christianae.
[2] Alphonsus de Castro, First Book Against the Heresies (1565), ch. 4.
[3] Decretum of Gratian, Secunda Pars. Causa XXVIII. Quaet. II, c. 2
[4] Pope Innocent III, Quanto te Magi, to Hugo, Bishop of Ferrara, May 1, 1199, Denz. 405-406.
[5] The following footnote was included by Burns & Izbicki in their translation of this text: “Alamain seems to have confused Celestine’s decretal Laudabilem [x 3.33.1[, which was the last chater of De Concersionam Infedelium, in Compilatio II
[6] Alamond, the Authority of the Church, ch. X.
[7] Cajetan, Apologia, translated by Burns & Izbicki, in Conciliarism and Papalism, p. 246.
[8] Bellarmine, De Romano Pontifice, bk. 4, ch XIV.
[9] Although this decree is included in the Decretals of Gregory, Cardinal Billot said that Pope Gregory did not give this decree his approval.
[10] The four related questions are loosely translated as follows: 1. However, the woman could enter the monastic life even if her first husband, who returned to the faith, refused. 2. If the abandoned wife died, and her first husband returned to the Church, he could licitly enter into a true marriage with his second wife, if she were to convert to the Faith. 3. That, in the case of #2, the children born of the illicit union of their father and pagan mother would be considered legitimate by virtue of their parent’s later marriage in the Church. 4. That the children born of the first wife and her second husband, whom she married with the approval of her Archdeacon (while her first husband was still living), are considered legitimate. Quod autem mulier possit primo viro qui ad fidem reversus est nolente ad vitam monasticam remeare, vel utrum ille reversus ad eam, quam ritu gentili sibi coniunxit, et quae propter eum ad fidem nostram cum liberis suis est conversa, mortua prima possit habere uxorem, et an filii ante conversionem geniti obtentu nuptiarum, quae post conversionem ritu ecclesiastico celebratae fuerunt, et similiter si filii illius, quae cum licentia archidiaconi sui marito priore vivente sed facto infideli nupsit viro catholico, legitimi sint habendi.
[11] "Si infidelis discedit odio Christianae fidei, discedat. Non est enim frater aut soror subiectus seruituti in huiusmodi. Non est enim peccatum dimisso propter Deum, si alii se copulauerit. Contumelia quippe creatoris soluit ius matrimonii circa eum, qui relinquitur. Infidelis autem discedens et in Deum peccat, et in matrimonium…” (Gratiana, Secunda Pars. Causa XXVIII. Quaet. II, c. 2).
[12] Corpus Iuris Canonici - Volume 2, Decretal. Gregory IX, Lib. III, Tit. XXXII, “Concerning the Conversion of the infidels,” Cap. 1, pp. 587-588.
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Apart from his well-made but seldom seen 2006 remake of Brian De Palma’s SISTERS (which never received a theatrical release), the name of Douglas Buck is not widely known among mainstream horror audiences. Nevertheless, Buck’s reputation has persisted for nearly two decades among extreme-cinema fans as a transgressive and challenging artist with a knack for […]
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Ever After High #2: The Unfairest of Them All
By Coranne - May 02, 2014
By Shannon Hale
Published on March 25th 2014
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Source: Library
It's the aftermath of Legacy Day, the day when the students at Ever After High are supposed to pledge to follow in their fairytale parents' footsteps, and everyone is in a huff and a puff! Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, has refused to sign the Storybook of Legends, rejecting her story--and putting everyone else's in jeopardy.
The Royal Apple White doesn't want to think Raven is being a rebellious pain, but Raven's choice means Apple might never get the poisoned apple, Prince Charming, and a kingdom to rule. Behind Apple stands the Royals, those who want to play by the book and embrace their stories. The Rebels, supporters of Raven, believe in breaking free from destiny and writing their own stories.
But when the chaos and rivalry land wonderlandiful Madeline Hatter in trouble, Raven and Apple must bring the Royals and the Rebels together to shut the book on their feud before it threatens to end all of their Happily Ever Afters once and for all.
I love the world of Ever After. I know that if I was a little girl right now, I would be collecting all of the dolls and getting the notebooks, stationary- everything! Come on, the author of the series is Shannon Hale- I LOVE Shannon Hale! How could I NOT like these books?
The second of this series was as fun as the first. I love that the author doesn't take the characters or the story too seriously. The books are funny, charming, and everything I would hope from a kid's fairy tale series. I love the voices that the author has given to these characters- they are so fun to read about.
If you haven't checked out this series yet- you really should. It is such a cute series that are genuinely good reads. I hope that the author keeps cranking these books out- because I will keep reading!
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Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
David Foster Wallace's non-fiction book about infinity and Georg Cantor is a compelling, and at times, frustrating read. It is easier to follow if you have an interest/flair for mathematics. That said, there are some errors that might frustrate readers who are mathematicians - see the Errata below.
FAQ: What does the Greek text under the dedication to David Foster Wallace's mother and father say?
A: From the Boston Globe Approaching Infinity interview :
IDEAS: The Greek epigraph to "Everything and More" -- where's it from?
WALLACE: It's made up. "It is not what's inside your head, it's what your head's inside." It's a gag. I think the editor thought it was some really esoteric ancient Greek. I got a big kick out of it. It was a big deal to get him to get the diacriticals right.
Errata:
Everything And More: A compact history of Infinity. In November 2003 Prabhakar Ragde posted detailed errata to wallace-l for DFW's book on infinity and Georg Cantor. E&M Errata .pdf (by P. Radge, with some material from J. Ellenbeg) (More on Everything and More at the Pomona DFWWiki)
Links on the web:
The Neverending Story (in brief) over at SEED by Jordan Ellenberg. 27/6/04
A Sometimes Funny Book Supposedly about Infinity. An extensive PDF document review of in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society by Michael Harris. 27/6/04
E&M hits Slashdot Books. 30/3/04
Another review of E&M this time from The Sydney Morning Herald. 30/3/04
E&M Oregonian review:In 'skullclutching' pursuit of an understanding of infinity. Added 4/1/04
E&M Denverpost.com review: History books calculate infinity, toll of violence. Added 4/1/04
E&M The Globe and Mail review: When good novelists do bad science . Added 4/1/04
SFGate.com review of E&M: Math meets humor for infinite wonder. 19/11/03
New York Times Book Review of E&M 'Everything and More': Room for One More . As per usual with NYT you'll need a login to read this for free. 15/11/03
Salon has an article about E&M What's bigger than a kazillion?. NOTE: This article is available through Salon premium. If you are not a Salon Premium member you can view an online ad to give you a one day pass. I think the article is well worth it. 12/11/03
The Christian Science Monitor reviews E&M When you get to the end, keep going. 4/11/03
A very positive review from Boston.com From here to infinity: Germs, math, and the beauty of discovery . 30/10/03
Guardian Unlimited review Keep on tracking. 30/10/03
E&M New Scientist review. 30/10/03
The Village Voice E&M review Infinity, IYI. 29/10/03
An E&M review in The New Yorker To Infinity and Beyond. 28/10/03
There's an interview with DFW about E&M in the Boston Globe Approaching Infinity which includes some details about the upcoming shorts collection, Oblivion. 28/10/03
A brief review of E&M over at The Onion Infinite Wisdom. 28/10/03
There's a new streaming Audio Interview with DFW on NPR's Talk of the Nation titled 'Infinity'. Broadcast on October 13. 16/10/03
I've been informed that An interview of DFW by Dave Eggers will appear in the November issue of The Believer. The Believer. 16/10/03
Peter Ritter reviews Everything and More for Minneapolis City Pages. 15/10/03
Conjunctions has an exclusive extract of Everything & More. 19/9/03
Reproduced with permission from SEED Magazine, the final paragraph of Jordan Ellenberg's review of Everything and More.
"Early in the book he makes a wise comment about the decontextualized nature of school math: "That we end up not even knowing that we don't know is the really insidious part of most math classes." And if Wallace fails to fully elucidate Cantor's great clarification, he succeeds in one equally important task: his readers will know how much they don't know about numbers, geometry, and infinity. Considering the intuition-bending nature of modern mathematics, that's no small achievement."
--From Jordan Ellenberg's review of Everything and More in the Fall '03 Issue of SEED Magazine. Jordan is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University. His first novel, The Grasshopper King, was recently published by Coffee House Press.
Check out Jordan Ellenberg's page and read about his well received book, 'The Grasshopper King'.
(Thanks Jordan and SEED!) 15/9/03
WIRED issue 10/03 includes a favorable review. 11/9/03
Poets & Writers has a brief write-up available online. 11/9/03
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IPFW’s Bland, NDSU’s Braun Named Players of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. – Fort Wayne's Pierre Bland and North Dakota State's Taylor Braun were named as The Summit League's Men's Basketball Players of the Week following their performances Jan. 21-26.
Pierre Bland, Fort Wayne
Sr. // G // Jacksonville, Fla.
Bland received his first career honor after narrowly missing a triple-double in a Summit League win over IUPUI. He scored 16 points, pulled down nine rebounds and dished out eight assists while adding three steals and committing just one turnover in the contest. Bland shot 66.7 percent (6-of-9) from the field and converted his only three-point attempt.
Taylor Braun, North Dakota State
Sr. // G // Newberg, Ore.
Braun garnered his sixth career award and fourth this season after a 30-point performance in a road victory at South Dakota State. Along with his 30 points, Braun added six rebounds and six assists in the game. He converted 60 percent (9-of-15) of his field goal attempts and 83.3 percent (10-of-12) from the free throw line. Braun made his final six field goal attempts over a nine-minute second half stretch to help the Bison pull away.
Also nominated: Bryant Rucker, Denver; Khufu Najee, IUPUI; CJ Carter, Omaha; Brayden Carlson, South Dakota State; Garret Covington, Western Illinois.
Previous honorees: 11/11 – Mitch Patton, IUPUI/CJ Carter, UNO; 11/18 – Luis Jacobo, Fort Wayne; 11/25 – Taylor Braun, North Dakota State; 12/2 – Jordan Dykstra, South Dakota State; 12/9 – Chris Udofia, Denver; 12/16 – Brett Olson, Denver/Marshall Bjorklund, North Dakota State; 12/23 – Taylor Braun, North Dakota State; 12/30 – John Karhoff, Omaha; 1/6 – Garret Covington, Western Illinois; 1/13 – Luis Jacobo, Fort Wayne; 1/21 – Taylor Braun, North Dakota State.
ABOUT SUMMIT LEAGUE MEN'S BASKETBALL
In its fourth decade of Division I athletics, The Summit League features men's basketball teams from eight member institutions: Denver, Fort Wayne, IUPUI, North Dakota State, Omaha, South Dakota, South Dakota State and Western Illinois. Known as the Mid-Continent Conference until 2007, The Summit League has enjoyed unprecedented success in recent seasons including new tournament and regular season attendance standards, record postseason tournament participation, all-time best RPI rankings, national player honors and NCAA statistical champions. For more information about the league and to "See The Summit", visit www.thesummitleague.org and follow Summit League Basketball on Twitter @summithoops.
May 2, 2014 Summit Alumni Dominate D-League Awards
April 16, 2014 Men's Basketball Notebook (Final Edition)
April 15, 2014 Western Illinois Names Billy Wright Men's Basketball Head Coach
April 10, 2014 Summit League Announces Men’s Basketball Academic All-League Team
April 10, 2014 Fort Wayne Names Jon Coffman Men's Basketball Head Coach
April 9, 2014 South Dakota State Captures Second-Straight Summit League Food Fight Title
April 9, 2014 NDSU Promotes Richman to Head Coach
April 5, 2014 Fort Wayne's Jasick Receives Mid-Major Coach of the Year Honor
April 3, 2014 SDSU's Dykstra Named Senior CLASS All-American
April 1, 2014 NDSU's Braun Named AP Honorable Mention All-America
March 31, 2014 IUPUI Names Jason Gardner as New Head Coach
March 28, 2014 NDSU's Braun Named Finalist For Lou Henson Award
March 28, 2014 NDSU's Phillips Honored as Samaritan’s Feet Barefoot Coach of the Year
March 24, 2014 Omaha Drops Road Decision in CIT Second Round
March 24, 2014 USD Names Craig Smith as New Head Coach
March 22, 2014 North Dakota State Has NCAA Run End in Third Round
March 22, 2014 Fort Wayne's Season Ends in CIT Second Round
March 20, 2014 Men's Basketball Postseason Scoreboard (March 19): Fort Wayne and Omaha Advance in CIT
March 20, 2014 NORTH DAKOTA STATE WINS OVERTIME THRILLER, ADVANCES IN NCAA TOURNAMENT
March 17, 2014 Men's Basketball Notebook (March 17 / Postseason Edition)
March 16, 2014 Four Summit League Men's Teams Head to Postseason
March 16, 2014 North Dakota State Receives No. 12 seed, date with Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament
March 14, 2014 From The Summit to the NBA
March 13, 2014 Remembering The "Old Barn"
March 13, 2014 Summit Trio Named NABC All-District
March 11, 2014 North Dakota State Claims Second Summit League Title
March 10, 2014 North Dakota State, Fort Wayne Head to Championship Game
March 9, 2014 Denver, South Dakota State Advance to Men's Semifinals
March 8, 2014 Fort Wayne Downs IUPUI in Quarterfinals
March 7, 2014 Where to Watch The Summit League Tournament
March 6, 2014 Summit League Extends Food Fight to League Basketball Tournament for Fourth-Straight Year
March 6, 2014 North Dakota State's Braun Named Player of the Year
March 3, 2014 SDSU’s Dykstra Named Player of the Week
March 1, 2014 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (March 1)
March 1, 2014 North Dakota State Takes Top Seed Into Summit League Tournament
February 27, 2014 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Feb. 27)
February 25, 2014 Men's Basketball Notebook (Feb. 25)
February 24, 2014 Denver’s Udofia Named Player of the Week
February 20, 2014 SDSU Duo Named Academic All-Americans
February 18, 2014 Basketball Championship Single-Session Tickets Set To Go On Sale
February 17, 2014 NDSU’s Braun Collects Player of the Week Honor
February 12, 2014 SDSU’s Dykstra Named Finalist for Senior CLASS Award
February 10, 2014 DU’s Olson Named Player of the Week
February 8, 2014 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Feb. 8)
February 7, 2014 NDSU's Braun, UNO's Spenner Named January Athletes of the Month
February 4, 2014 Men's Basketball Notebook (Feb. 4)
February 3, 2014 SDSU’s Dykstra Named Player of the Week
January 30, 2014 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Jan. 30)
January 28, 2014 Men's Basketball Notebook (Jan. 28)
January 27, 2014 IPFW’s Bland, NDSU’s Braun Named Players of the Week
January 21, 2014 NDSU's Braun Named Player of the Week
January 14, 2014 Men's Basketball Weekly Notebook (Jan. 14)
January 13, 2014 Fort Wayne's Jacobo Named Player of the Week
January 9, 2014 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Jan. 9)
January 7, 2014 Men's Basketball Weekly Notebook (Jan. 7)
January 6, 2014 WIU’s Covington Named Player of the Week
December 31, 2013 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Dec. 31)
December 30, 2013 Omaha’s Karhoff Named Player of the Week
December 26, 2013 Men's Basketball Weekly Notebook (Dec. 26)
December 23, 2013 NDSU's Braun Named Player of the Week
December 18, 2013 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Nov. 18)
December 17, 2013 NDSU's Bjorklund Named National Mid-Major Player of the Week
December 16, 2013 DU’s Olson, NDSU’s Bjorklund Named Players of the Week
December 11, 2013 Big Road Wins Highlight Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Dec. 11)
December 9, 2013 Denver’s Udofia Named Player of the Week
December 7, 2013 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Dec. 7)
December 4, 2013 Men's Basketball Weekly Notebook (Dec. 4)
December 2, 2013 SDSU’s Dykstra Named Player of the Week
November 30, 2013 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Nov. 30)
November 27, 2013 Men's Basketball Weekly Notebook (Nov. 27)
November 25, 2013 NDSU’s Braun Named Player of the Week
November 18, 2013 Fort Wayne's Jacobo Captures Player of the Week Award
November 11, 2013 IUPUI’s Patton, UNO’s Carter Earn Season’s Initial Weekly Awards
November 9, 2013 Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Nov. 9)
November 7, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: Men's Basketball Notebook (Nov. 7)
November 6, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: Fort Wayne Men
November 5, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: Omaha Men
November 4, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: South Dakota State Men
November 3, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: Denver Men
November 2, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: South Dakota Men
November 1, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: Western Illinois Men
October 31, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: IUPUI Men
October 30, 2013 Countdown to Tip-Off: North Dakota State Men
October 30, 2013 SDSU’s Dykstra, DU’s Udofia Named Senior CLASS Candidates
October 23, 2013 Summit League Basketball Media Day Teleconference Recap
October 22, 2013 Summit League Makes History with Two Top-10 Rankings in Mid-Major Preseason Poll
October 16, 2013 North Dakota State, Braun Headline Preseason Poll Results
October 9, 2013 NDSU's Braun Named to Preseason All-America Team
September 6, 2013 USD Names Joey James as Interim Coach
September 3, 2013 USD Coach Dave Boots Announces Retirement
August 19, 2013 Summit League Announces MidcoSN/FOX College Sports Basketball Telecasts
July 17, 2013 Summit League Announces 2013-14 Men’s Basketball Schedule
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April 8, 2012: Clinton gets an email clearly marked as “classified,” contradicting her later claims.
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda (Credit: Reuters)
Clinton is sent an email by State Department official Monica Hanley regarding a phone call to new Malawi president Joyce Banda. All the text of the email will later be redacted except for the first few lines, one of which states, “(C) Purpose of Call: to offer condolences on the passing of President Mukharika and congratulate President Banda on her recent swearing in.” The “(C)” is an official code known as a “portion marking,” and it indicates the information is classified at the “confidential” level.
In June 2016, Fox News will report that an unnamed US government source claims “there are other Clinton emails with classified markings, or marked classified, beyond” this email, but presumably those markings are in later-redacted portions of the emails. Clinton does not flag the email for having classified information in an insecure channel, but merely makes a brief comment that the timing of the phone call works for her.
Also in June 2016, Clinton spokesperson Brian Fallon will be asked directly about the email. However, he will ignore the direct evidence the email was marked classified at the time by saying, “The fact that this email was classified after the fact suggests again that agencies in the government tend to err on the side of classifying even routine matters of diplomacy.” (Fox News, 6/11/2016) (US Department of State, 1/29/2016) (LawNewz, 6/11/2016)
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The Gift (A Soldier's Tale)
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WRITTEN FOR SGI WORKSHOP 1.2
It was, of course, the day that marked the conclusive end of the debate over the existence of extraterrestrial life. We'd spent decades scanning the galaxies for the smallest possible crumb of proof that we were not alone in the vast universe. We'd trained our most sensitive telescopes and scanners on even the most distant regions of space without finding anything. And now that proof – that irrefutable, mind-blowing proof – had come right to us. This is my account of the day it happened. In compiling this record, I have drawn heavily on my own memories to give a personal account. However, I have also made use of several other testimonies, including official histories, to provide a fuller impression of events …
It was first "spotted" by long-range radar; a small object, travelling at near light speed through space. Its presence was logged and its trajectory was calculated and noted. Up to this point, there was nothing to excite even the most enthusiastic astronomer. We got the first indication that the object was not just another bit of space-rock a few hours later. The first report might have been dismissed as an error – an incorrect reading or a miscalibration of some kind – but it was quickly followed by a series of confirmations from other observation centres. It was clear: the object had changed course.
The teams at each radar telescope location began the process of re-evaluating the object's new trajectory. Unanimously they announced the startling result: it was now on a collision course with our planet. Emergency meetings were called in which respected astronomers were questioned by government leaders. Mathematicians and computer operators were hastily summoned to begin the job of calculating both the object's exact mass and velocity. Others worked on predicting the precise location of the threatened impact and still others were charged with guessing the consequences of it.
As the object hurtled ever nearer to us, more and more data became available. Our technology allowed us to make fairly accurate assessments. We knew that it weighed about two thousand kilograms and was travelling at 150,000 kilometres a second. The experts believed it was likely to crash down into the middle of a landmass, possibly causing terrible damage.
Given the speed of the thing, our leaders knew that they could not send a manned mission to intercept it. Such an expedition requires too much time to prepare. The best defence they could offer on our behalf was to wait until the object neared and then bombard it with long-range nuclear missiles. These weapons were built and maintained by individual countries to deter each other from hostile acts. Now they were to be used by every country that possessed them against a common threat.
It was decided that the various militarises involved would co-ordinate their strikes, so that they could detonate every available missile as near simultaneously as possible. There was not much time and no margin for error. Once the object was within range, it would be just minutes from hitting the surface of our world. The combined explosions would have to succeed. There was no back-up plan and no time to evacuate the huge populations that might be affected. The missiles were programmed and launched.
Moments later, our leaders and scientists were able to view the object through conventional telescopes. Immediately it was clear that this was no ordinary meteorite. It looked manufactured. A smooth sphere that reflected sunlight, and had no comet-style tail. Those watching saw the multitudinous explosions as the great strike took place. Enough weaponry was detonated to have destroyed every single city on our planet. Even with the naked eye alone, those in the right part of the planet saw the series of nuclear blasts in space lighting up the night sky.
A few seconds later, as the last of the missiles was still exploding with tremendous force, confirmation was received that the object had, somehow, survived. More terrifyingly still, its course had not been altered in the slightest by all the forces it had been subjected to. Another series of meetings were called. This time, world leaders were asking their most senior scientists a different question: Is it possible for relatively small meteorite to survive a plethora of atomic blasts undamaged without even being blown off-course? The answer was, according to everything we know, no – it's not possible. The obvious follow-up inquiry must have been "Is it possible that this object is not a natural phenomenon?" and its answer "Yes, it is possible." At this point, the leaders might well have turned to their military advisers to ask "Would sort of threat could such an object present?"
Of course, the general public were informed of none of this at the time. Panic was the last thing the authorities needed to be dealing with. The object's unrelenting progress continued to be carefully monitored, and the leaders braced themselves for whatever its impact would bring. Then, they received the clinching proof of its non-natural origin. Less than a second before it was expected to plunge into the ground, with the object only about a kilometre from the surface and well within our atmosphere, it stopped. Amazingly, it just suddenly ceased moving. It seemed to decelerate from a third of the speed of light to stationary in a micro-second.
The stunned decision-makers had only a few moments to come to terms with the fact that this bizarre thing was hovering under its own power in our atmosphere. Then, it started to move again. But not downwards. Instead, it moved parallel to the surface, following the planet's curve so that it remained a constant distance from the ground. It travelled so fast that even our most advanced equipment found it difficult to track. In mere milliseconds it had circumnavigated a third of the globe before once again coming to a complete halt.
Its new location was a mile above my country. It held its place for quite a while. Long enough, in fact, for a squadron of aircraft to be scrambled. They approached the hovering object from every angle, photographing it, relaying live images, probing it with sonar and radiation. Our leader was told the results of this investigation. That the thing looked like a five-metre diameter sphere of polished steel. No matter how hard the pictures were studied, no trace of a flaw or a seam could be sound in its surface. There was no sign of any sort of fixing or fastening. The other tests showed only that the thing was utterly impervious to all kinds of radiation. To our sensors, it appeared to be a solid metal ball.
But solid metal balls cannot travel across space, resist nuclear blasts and change course apparently at will. Neither can they hover silently in our atmosphere. It was clear that some unknown intelligence lay behind the object and our leader, charged with the responsibility of protecting his population, reacted with justified caution to its presence by ordering his military to be fully prepared.
Around a quarter of an hour later, the object moved once again. It came down. To the surface. One moment it was a kilometre up, the next it was completely still, apparently floating a few centimetres from the ground.
Within minutes, our military was on the scene. They set up guard in a wide circle around the object. As the minutes became hours, more and more men arrived. They brought equipment. Equipment for measuring. Equipment for testing. And equipment for fighting. Our leader and his advisors were cautious. And they were right to be so.
At first, the scientists were the only ones allowed to approach the object. They touched it, and felt it. They studied it. They used their instruments to take dozens and dozens of readings. But they could not find a single marking on its smooth exterior. Nor could they determine whether or not it was hollow; no beam or wave could penetrate even a micron beneath its surface. They could not take a sample for analysis, so they could not speculate on its composition. There was also no detectable trace of any known kind of radiation in the vicinity of the sphere; it had to have some kind of propulsion mechanism for it to move and hover the way it did, but the experts could find no evidence of it. After consultation with those in power, the scientists were permitted to try and disturb the metal for research purposes. But after a few minutes struggling with various tools, culminating in a diamond drill, they had to admit defeat. Nothing they had tried had left even a tiny scratch on the flawless object.
Half-an-hour passed until a van arrived on the scene and two scientists, aided by four soldiers, carefully unloaded a cylindrical-shaped device. It was a laser-beam generator, capable of producing, at the tip of its beam, a level of heat comparable to that found on the surface of our sun. The device was set up and powered and switched on. All those present could see the red spot it produced on the surface of the sphere and there were many observers who saw that red spot passing over a wide area of the mystery metal. But it did not melt the strange substance. Like the drill, in fact, it completely failed to leave any kind of mark.
Those in charge decided to allow a very small explosive charge to be detonated against the sphere. A tiny "bomb" was prepared and exploded with the same lack of effect as the drill or the laser. Someone – perhaps the leader himself – was becoming nervous. The military were instructed to set off a grenade in the tiny space between the ground and the bottom of the alien ball. The charge exploded; it's fragments clanging against the smooth steel-like metal as it blew a two-meter wide, one-meter deep crater in the earth directly below the sphere. But the object did not move even a hairsbreadth despite the explosion that had occurred right next to it. When the first scientist climbed into the new pit to examine the area of metal that had withstood the brunt of the blast, his report was depressingly predictable: no sign of any damage whatsoever.
It was my unit that received the next instruction; namely to fire an armour-piercing rocket targeted on the exact centre of the sphere. We had to wait whilst the area around the object was cleared and all the scientists and closest soldiers were moved away. Then we inputted the location and initiated the launch sequence. I watched the flight of the rocket through binoculars. There was no doubt we managed to achieve a direct hit. Those missiles were designed to neutralise an enemy tank with a single strike. The tip is especially dense in order to allow it to penetrate even the thickest, most resilient armour. It also contains a charge which detonates on impact. This is supposed to breech any partition so that the rocket's main explosive blows only once it has penetrated its target, thus doing maximum damage inside.
But our rocket had no noticeable effect on the sphere. It didn't even dull the shine of the metal. My commander relayed the news by radio. He paused whilst the person on the other end of the line asked him a question and answered. "No. It's survived nuclear strikes, diamond drilling, lasers and armour-tipped warheads. There's nothing more we can try. As far as we are concerned, the object is completely impenetrable and definitely indestructible. Nothing can pierce that material. Nothing at-" He never finished the sentence.
My commander, like all of us, had been distracted by a sound. A loud, creaking, almost groaning sound that seemed to be coming from the object itself. Everyone fell silent. That stillness was quickly broken by a cry from one of the men near to the object: "It's moving." I immediately grabbed my binoculars and looked. It was undeniable. A small (about twenty centimetres across) bulge seemed to have appeared in the previously perfect sphere. A moment later, the creaking noise was heard again and, even as I looked, another similar swelling appeared about a meter apart from the first.
"There's something inside!" the man next to me whispered, sounding terrified. "It's trying to bust out!"
"Nothing can get through that metal," our commander reassured us in equally hushed tones. I kept my eyes glued to the strange lumps that had appeared on the sphere. The strange noise was heard again, quieter than before, but enough to make all of us feel nervous. I suddenly noticed that a number of smaller sub-bulges were appearing around one edge of the existing protuberances. Each of these secondary lumps was about two centimetres in diameter. There was a symmetrical pattern to them too; in the left "big" bulge, four smaller bumps appeared in a line near the top of the bulge and a fifth little bump was visible slightly apart from the others, towards the side. That pattern of four plus one was repeated in a mirrored variation inside the second large lump.
Despite the unexplained, alien nature of the hovering sphere, there was something very familiar about the arrangement of the small bulges. It was only when the creaking noise grew in loudness and the lumps began to grow that I recognised what the pattern reminded me of. The bulges were arranged exactly like the fingers of a human hand. As if there was someone pushing against the metal from the inside. But everything I had seen up to that point made that idea seem ridiculous. I tried to shake the thought from my head. The bulges continues to grow and become more defined, The groaning sound rose in volume too. Then, someone shouted "Look! It's two hands!" and I knew there could be no more denying the shapes that were forming in the alien material.
Before anyone could reply or even react to the cry, there was a tremendously loud squeal from the object. The small bumps ruptured in quick succession. There, poking through what had been bulges and were now roughly torn holes, were ten small, delicate-looking human fingers. With long, apparently manicured nails. The fingers curled, as if their owner was taking a grip on the material. Then the air was filled with a scream-like sound as if the strange metal were crying out in protest.
Through my binoculars, I could clearly see that the fingers were moving downwards. The terrible noise was coming from the "space-steel" as it was being torn apart. The holes where the fingers had burst through were becoming wide channels as those digits carved their way down one side of the sphere. Still, we couldn't see anything of the owner of those hands. However, those of us with binoculars were now able to discover that the object was indeed hollow and that the "impenetrable" metal casing was about five centimetres thick. Five centimetres of a substance that could withstand dozens of nuclear missiles, and whatever was behind those fingers was ripping it open like wet cardboard! No wonder we were all shifting about nervously.
I was still trying to comprehend it all. I searched for a simple explanation that would fit the information my eyes were sending to my brain. It had to be some kind of trick. Maybe the material was somehow weak on one side and indestructible on the other so that someone could poke their fingers through from inside the giant ball, but a rocket would have no effect against the outside. I knew that theory contravened all our acquired knowledge of physics. But the alternative – that each of the ten fingers I had caught a glimpse of was more powerful than a nuclear missile – was too mind-boggling to entertain.
I was still wrestling with the implications of what I was watching when the screaming sound stopped abruptly and the fingers disappeared back inside the sphere. The two parallel channels were now each a meter and a half long, stretching towards the bottom of the object. The relative silence added to the tension all around me as we waited to see what might happen next. One of the scientists at the very inner edge of the circle that was being maintained at a healthy distance from the thing, took a step towards it and was hauled back by a man in a colonel's uniform. "Nobody moves unless ordered otherwise!" he barked. Everyone, including the curious boffin, obeyed.
Although it seemed that everything was happening very slowly, in reality only a few seconds passed before the fingers reappeared. Most of us saw them immediately, gripping the inside of each of the two channels about halfway down. We didn't have time to alert our colleagues though. An instant later, with a screech that sounded like the amplified cry of a tortured animal, the two hands moved together. The thick, mysterious material that was caught between the two palms was crushed, folding up on itself more like paper than undamageable metal. In a moment those hands had reduced a large section of it to little more than a pillar that was flared at the top and bottom like a giant apple core. At the centre between the sets of fingers, the pillar was only a few centimetres wide.
Once again, and not for the first time, I was left without time to fully digest what I had just seen. As I continued to watch, transfixed, through my eye-glasses, the mysterious palms that had been held flat to compress the metal now started to close. Fingers bent around the front of the new-formed pillar. I couldn't be sure, but I thought I saw the material dimple slightly beneath them. Before I could try and confirm what I believed I'd observed, the hands moved swiftly backwards. Once more, the sound of tortured metal accosted our ears. For a brief second, the pillar seemed to bend back like an archer's bow. The noise grew even more desperate in pitch before with a terrific Clang! it yielded to silence – just as the material stretched at its ends and finally yielded to the hands pulling on it. The pillar had been torn free and was now, presumably, being held by those hands inside the sphere.
I spent a few seconds studying the two points where the metal had finally given in. They looked like icicles; as if the thick, remarkable substance had been stretched until it had become too thin to be stable. What kind of force must have been exerted through those hands? And what kind of being owned them? A loud, metallic clash from within the sphere derailed my train of thought. It was probably caused by the detached pillar being dropped, but we'll never know. The inside of that bizarre object was completely hidden by darkness; even the large hole that had been ripped through its casing seemed to permit no light to enter.
Moments later, from that darkness, a foot emerged. It was human, like the hand, and in proportion. We gasped in collective, anxious excitement as an ankle and then a leg extended out of the black interior, as though materialising from thin air. The ankle was delicate, the lower leg hairless, long and slender with a pleasingly familiar shape. I somehow felt more relaxed; what I had seen so far led me to believe that the sphere's mystery, alien passenger was a young woman. A young woman who was turning out to be more and more beautiful the more we saw of her. And more and more naked.
Her thigh was visible now, its smooth roundness enough of a distraction for a soldier without needing what happened next. She was simply stepping out of the sphere and that action meant she was revealed to us in this particular way: after she'd put one leg through the hole she'd torn in the "unmanageable" metal case, she leant forward. Her face suddenly appeared. Her features were those of a young woman, maybe about nineteen years old in our terms. A girl! The first thing I noticed was her strong, almost luminescent, dark brown eyes. Her cheekbones were high, but not too prominent. Her lips, a vibrant shade of deep red, were lusciously thick. At first, they sat sealed expressionlessly. Then the eyes moved from left to right, scanning the scene before them. Something – or perhaps everything – that she saw clearly pleased her for slowly the lips began to curl upwards into a half-smile. The stunning eyes betrayed no hint as to the cause or meaning of the partial grin.
After that, she stepped completely out of the sphere. Her hair came into view, an electric dark brown colour that matched her eyes. It cascaded down past her neck, straight, shiny and thick. Suddenly her shoulders appeared, smooth and round, then an arm which like the leg we had already seen, was long and slim and free of any marks or blemishes. The arm swung back and the torso became visible, emerging from the darkness. Her skin was perfect; her complexion without fault. Her belly was smooth and flat, boasting an inviting deep navel at its centre. Her hips were curved and enticing. Then, I heard the sharp intakes of breath all around me as we saw her chest. Her breasts were big, especially considering the smallness of her waist, but it was their remarkably rounded shape that really struck me. They seemed to thrust out from her body as if held in place by an invisible force. As uncovered as the rest of her, her two pink nipples sat arrogantly on each fantastic mound, seemingly defying me not to lose myself in their beauty.
Her second leg was the last part of her to emerge. As it swung out into the light, we caught a glimpse of her pelvic region with its neat strip of hair. She wasn't wearing so much as a stitch of clothing! I could sense the sexual tension of the other men, even as I was forced to acknowledge my own. How could any heterosexual man not be affected by this vision of perfect femininity? Through my binoculars I watched as she took a further step away from the sphere. Her body moved with a grace and confidence that matched its appearance. I saw her casting her gaze around once more, the half-smile on her stunning face growing very slightly. I think she was pleased by the effect her beauty on us. She stood still, her shapely arms hanging free by her sides, as if pausing to savour the moment. We, in turn, stared at her in awe.
As we stared, the colonel moved away from the cluster of men he had been with and stepped into the empty space between the encircling crowd and the sphere. I've been told since that he was acting under strict instructions as he slowly approached the naked figure. He walked with his hands out in front of his body, palms open and turned upwards, perhaps to demonstrate a lack of hostile intent. He stopped about two yards from the stunning strange girl and spoke. From my vantage point, about fifty meters away, I could only just make out his words; "On behalf of all the people and governments of this planet, welcome!" He thrust out his right hand to offer it for shaking and took a single stride, halving the distance between himself and the new arrival. It was clear that he was waiting for her to match his step and take his hand.
She did step closer. I saw her looking down at the proffered hand, her eyebrows rising for a moment as if she were curious about what to do. Then, I saw her stretching her own, smaller hand towards the colonel's. Any indecision appeared to have been banished as she took his palm in her own. Even from that distance, I swear I could clearly hear the sound of bones crunching as the colonel suddenly dropped to his knees, his hand still clasped by the alien, who stood unmoving all the while. The prostrate man's scream of agony was definitely audible and it confirmed what we all suspected. She was crushing his hand with her delicate looking fingers. Through my binoculars, I could clearly see a spurt of red liquid rising between those digits.
There was confusion and a rush of movement amongst the men, particular those in the group that had included the colonel. Somehow, he managed to recover enough composure to raise his free hand and hoarsely yell "No! Stay back!" The girl responded to all this by opening her fingers. As she did, I saw that her palm was covered in thick blood, as was the colonel's arm. Where his hand had been, I saw nothing but a messy stump. She had amputated him. An awkward hush descended over us as she lifted her fingers to her face and studied them for a brief moment. I saw a lush, pink tongue extend from her mouth. Then, sickeningly, she licked her bloody palm slowly, almost seductively.
She looked down at the colonel, still on his knees in front of her and for the first time smiled fully. I caught a glimpse of her bright, pure white straight teeth as she beamed. It was as if she was pleased to have drawn his blood. A moment later, we knew that terrible assumption was correct. She brought her hand down from her mouth and swiped it lazily at the colonel's head. And that was it. The moment we all knew the alien girl's intentions. Her small hand hit his head with enough deceptive force to remove it from his shoulders in that single blow. The headless corpse at her feet spurted blood as it collapsed to the ground, even as the detached head sailed high into the air. My binoculars were not powerful enough to see where it landed, but I had stopped looking anyway. Like my colleagues, I was busy reaching for my weapon.
My attention had been so completely captivated by the scene in front of me, that I hadn't paid much notice to the noises and activity taking place behind my back. A constant stream of men had been arriving on the scene in a whole range of military vehicles. I suppose every single soldier in the country was being directed to the area. Where there had been an empty valley, there was now a mass of uniformed men. Dozens of camouflage trucks were parked around. There were a number of jeeps and I even saw a group of tanks rolling into view. A pair of army helicopters hummed overhead and every few seconds planes roared past. Everyone seemed to be focussing on the alien girl. Those who had not witnessed the colonel's death had heard about it and we were all nervous. Very nervous. But we had received no orders since the colonel's yelled “Stay back!” Since then, the alien had murdered him.
I trained my eye-glasses on her once more. She was so beautiful, it was hard to believe she had been responsible for the cold-blooded killing I had just witnessed. And even more difficult to accept the fact that the slender-framed young woman possessed sufficient strength to decapitate a man with a sweep of her hand. I studied her exquisite face. The smile was fixed on it, a satisfied grin that, I sensed, told more about the way she herself was feeling than about her intentions towards her growing audience. She took a step over the body of the colonel. The men nearest too her began shuffling, checking their weapons. Before she could move again, we were all distracted by an amplified voice from one of the two overhead helicopters. At last! An order: "Everybody down! Now!"
We were all well enough trained to hit the dirt immediately. I think we had a fairly good idea what was coming. I didn't see it, but I'm told that the girl's reaction to the barked instruction was to glance up at the chopper, roll her eyes with boredom and then cock her head to one side as if to say "Well? I'm waiting." Once I was on the ground, it took me a few moments to get my binoculars to my eyes, so I missed that. But I did hear the whoosh of a rocket being fired from the launching tube mounted on the helicopter's underside. Someone in charge – maybe our leader himself – had obviously decided that the extraterrestrial was a threat; a threat that needed to be eliminated.
The rocket exploded with a mighty boom, throwing huge amounts of dirt into the air. A ball of bright orange flames covered the area where the girl was standing, completely obscuring her and the sphere behind her for a few moments. The displaced earth began to rain down all around as the flames gave way to thick black smoke. Gradually, it began to clear. The first thing that became visible was the giant alien ball. We had already seen it to be resistant to most of our arsenal, and it was no surprise to see that it had survived the blast. A moment later, I saw the shape of the large new pit that the explosion had created. And after a few seconds more, standing at the edge of that pit, I saw her. She hadn't moved. She was still standing, hands relaxed by her sides, looking up at the helicopter that had just launched an air-to-ground missile at her. The intense heat of the detonation hadn't even made her lovely skin go a little red. In truth, the only sign that she had been right in the middle of the deadly blast was a sprinkling of earth that had fallen onto her bare shoulders. That and the fact that her smile had grown slightly bigger.
"Oh fuck, she didn't even-" the man lying next to me began to mumble, but his words were cut off by the sound of a second rocket being fired. I kept my gaze fixed on the alien the whole time and, although it was only about a second before she disappeared inside another ball of fire, I'm certain that I saw her start to laugh. Again, the explosion tore up the ground and tossed it into the air for it to eventually sprinkle down over the entire area. The flames were as bright as the sun for an instant, the boom as loud as any I have ever heard. But when the dark smoke cleared sufficiently, I could still see the girl. Once again, she had remained motionless, unmoved and apparently unaffected by being blown up with a powerful explosive. Unaffected in every way bar one; she was, undeniably, laughing.
She was also turning her head slowly, as if studying the scene in front of her. Her laughter subsided and became an excited smile. She looked like she was at a funfair, trying to decide which attraction she wanted to visit first. After a brief moment, she seemed to come to a decision. She bent over, her body moving with a fluid grace as her long arm swept over the ground, her fingers closing on an object near her feet. Through my binoculars I could just about make out that she was picking up a plum-sized pebble. She stood up straight again, the little stone enclosed in her palm, and glanced up at the circling choppers. Even as I saw her grin widen, I knew what she was intending. But I was powerless to do anything about it.
Her arm cocked back and became a blur for a moment. It all happened too fast for me to see, but I understood perfectly what was happening. Almost simultaneously, I heard an explosion overhead. I looked up, in time to see a helicopter disappear inside a billowing, orange and yellow mass of flames. She'd thrown the pebble at the chopper with such force that it had ruptured the fuel tank, creating sparks as it did so. Or maybe the stone had penetrated the engine. All I know is that the girl threw the rock and it made the whole craft explode. Pieces of it began to fall over a wide area, making us duck our heads. Flaming chunks of metal crashed out of the sky, wounding, maybe even killing some of the men.
I was lucky – not for the last time that day – that nothing fell near me. I was able to keep watch on her the whole time. To see her beaming with smug satisfaction at the destruction she had wrought. Even when a large section of the chopper's tail, still burning, smashed down directly onto her head. She didn't blink and her smile did not flicker as the metal broke in half on impact and fell at her feet. Her expression still did not change when, a few seconds later, a burst of machine gun fire brought us all back to attention. Someone much nearer to her had decided to open fire with or without orders. The air around the alien seemed to be full of darting insects until I realised that what I could see was actually a hail of ricocheting bullets. They were bouncing like raindrops off her lovely, naked body!
She turned slowly, leisurely it seemed, towards the shooter. The grin on her face undimmed, she began to walk, very calmly, towards him. At this point, all hell broke loose. Everyone started making up their own orders. A load of guys started shooting. There was yelling and running everywhere; some of the men were charging towards her, others were sprinting to take up new positions. I just decided to lie still where I was. My gun was ready, but I was holding my binoculars to my eyes. I couldn't help myself, I was so completely fascinated by the girl, I could not bear to move. I think it was the way she was strolling, so unperturbed, through a hail of bullets, her stunning body like a fashion model on a catwalk.
As she approached the nearest group of men, I saw a couple of them fall. It took a moment for me to realise that they had been cut down by bullets bouncing off her. Then, with each graceful step, the number of ricochet casualties increased. She stretched out her long arm and snatched the gun from a soldier just as he fell. The constant stream of fire continued unabated as she stopped and began studying the weapon, turning it round in her hands. A circle had cleared around her where no man could survive the deadly rebounding lead and steel, the bodies encircling her ankles testimony to that.
I guess she was looking for the trigger on the gun, because that's what she found. She raised the weapon in her right hand, pointing it in the direction of a group of soldiers firing at her. She squeezed off a few rounds and the men went down. The smile on her face brightened again as she casually turned and selected another target. All the while, countless dozens of bullets slammed uselessly against her. She fired a burst from the gun in her hand once more and another three soldiers collapsed. I then saw her laugh for a moment, utterly oblivious to the barrage she was under. Then, she turned the weapon around in her grasp and aimed it directly at her own face. She held the trigger for quite a while, blasting herself in the front of her head from point-blank range, her eyes open the whole time. After maybe a quarter of a minute of this, the gun ran out of ammo. She chuckled and then, looking about, chose a soldier and threw the empty weapon so hard it passed right through his chest.
A grenade landed at her feet and she bent down and scooped it up in her hand. She brought it up to her face to examine it just as it detonated. I lost sight of her for a second in the flames and smoke but when they cleared, she was standing in exactly the same position as before, her now empty hand still stretched out in front of her. There were a couple of bloody corpses on the ground nearby that hadn't been there before the explosion, but the girl was unmarked. Another grenade flew her way. She caught it and then cupped it in both hands. I saw a flash of light from her palms and smoke rising between her fingers – the only clue that the thing had gone off. She'd contained the blast in her hands!
More grenades appeared. Some, she simply punted back into the crowd with her toes, each one blowing with deadly force and creating horrendous carnage. Others she stepped on, allowing them to explode under her bare feet without so much as raising her eyebrows. A few she ignored completely, letting them detonate against her legs. Fire and shrapnel attacked her lower body time and again and yet she walked on whilst men much further from the blasts fell in bloodied, burnt heaps. Still, the guns continued their relentless hailing on her.
I heard the sound of rocket-propelled grenades being launched and saw one of them strike her square on the belly. She vanished in the resulting eruption of flame, only to reappear without so much as a bruise on her flawless, flat stomach. I could smell the flesh of men who had been standing five meters away and had succumbed to the heat. Her arm flashed out and suddenly she was holding one of the RPGs. She must have snatched it from the air! She glanced up. I had forgotten the second helicopter, but she hadn't. Five seconds later, flaming chunks of it were raining down over us, taking yet more lives. Above the fire and the guns and the rockets and the explosions and the shouts and the screams, I could also hear laughter. A girl's laughter.
Two guys ran at her from behind, leaping onto her back. The first fell immediately, killed by cross-fire intended for the girl. The other managed to get his arms around her head. He was trying to break her neck, or perhaps strangle her. She reached up and pulled his arm and he screamed as the limb tore from his body. She used the detached arm as a disposable club, a single blow destroying both her improvised weapon and the head of a man in front of her. Then she stretched her arm over her shoulder, grabbing the man on her back by the neck. If he hadn't been killed by her crushing grip, he would have died as she swung his entire body around in front of her, holding his corpse by a single hand, his feet dangling well above the ground. She waded into another group of men, employing the body in her grasp, thrashing it about with such force it smashed faces and bodies before it she finally tossed what was left of it at another random victim.
Men were actively running from her now. She gleefully chased after some as if she were in the midst of some playground game. Her long, shapely legs moved with a ballerina's grace, but they were deceptively fast. She seemed to be able to outrun anyone she chose to, even when the men had a ten meter head-start on her. Whoever she caught up with was doomed. Her arm flashed out, passing right through some men's chests. Or she would kick them, sending them flying up to twenty meters into the air. Some she decapitated with a wave of her hand. Once or twice, she would let a man break free of her grasp after she had caught him, only to recapture him a moment later and, smiling at her sport, kill him.
She weaved about, confusing the men fleeing from her until one of them ran straight into her. She put her arm around his waist and pulled him to her until, with a horrific crunch, his bones and organs were crushed against her body. This clearly amused her, because she did the same thing with another soldier soon after. When she trapped a third in similar fashion, he screamed at her for mercy. She grinned broadly for him and lifted her face to him. It looked for all the world as though she were kissing him on his lips. Perhaps she was. Whilst their faces were still locked together, she squeezed his middle against hers and then stepped away as he dropped at her feet. She'd almost cut him in half with her slender arms.
All this time, I remained frozen in place, lying on the ground. As I stared in awe and partial disbelief, I saw a lone man, not in military uniform, charging towards the girl from some distance away. He yelled as he ran, his arm held high above his head, a small while object clasped in it. He wasn't a soldier – he was certainly behaving like a man who'd never had a day's combat training – so I guessed he must've been one of the government scientists who had been rushed to the scene. His battle-cry increased in ferocity as he came closer to the alien, and I realised, with a chill, that amidst all the desperate and futile military action, amidst the carnage of professional fighting men, I was watching a civilian on a suicide mission.
I had no idea about the nature of the thing the guy was holding, but I was fairly certain he intended to use it against the girl. I found myself praying that it was some kind of new invention, some amazing weapon that could succeed where all our hardware had so far failed. By then, most of us knew that conventional explosives were completely ineffective against her. I clung to the hope that this man held in his hand an alternative that would end the ongoing nightmare unfolding before my eyes. I looked at the alien. She seemed oblivious to the man noisily running towards her. Maybe, I thought, she hasn't realised the threat he posed …
The screaming civilian got within ten yards of her and hurled the white thing at her. As it left his grasp, I saw that it was cylindrical in shape, but I couldn't make out any other details. The throw was good. The object hit the girl square on her back. But it didn't explode. It just bounced off her naked skin the same way all our munitions had done – and continued to do. I was distracted for a moment as the heroic scientist suddenly collapsed to the ground, hit, I assumed, by a bullet intended for the alien or perhaps one that had rebounded from her beautiful, indestructible body. Either way he didn't move again.
Something else caught my eye. A wisp of orange smoke. I followed it to its source and saw the white cylinder lying between the girl and the body of the man who had thrown it. It wasn't an explosive. It was some kind of chemical weapon. I felt a rush of hope as well as admiration and gratitude for the scientist's heroics. This was the one thing we hadn't yet tried. Surely, she had to be vulnerable to biological attack.
The girl turned around. There was nothing hurried about her movement, almost as though she were investigating the latest development purely on a whim. She started to walk leisurely towards the white thing as it exuded more and more of the brightly-coloured gas. Soon, a small but dense cloud of it had formed. When she was only a couple of paces from the outer edges of the orange fog, she stopped. My heart skipped a beat. Had she felt something? A twinge maybe, that was enough to make her hesitate? Was she afraid to get any closer?
My optimism started to evaporate slowly as I saw a familiar, if sickening in the context, grin spreading across her perfect face. It was as if she had been perplexed for only the briefest moment by the gas, but was now sure of her actions once again. The glint that the smile brought to her eyes remained as she opened her mouth, both of her full lips pouting very slightly. Her two rows of flawless teeth seemed set in arrogant defiance, a pose I could help but recognise – even at that moment – as one of the sexiest I have ever beheld. But such thoughts had to be pushed to the back of my mind.
Suddenly, I saw the previously ball-like orange cloud change shape. It was stretching, elongating, as though it were reaching out with a finger. Reaching out towards the girl's inviting, open mouth. It took me a moment to work it out. But when the finger of smoke became a stream of gas and the cloud itself began to shrink I started to understand. The alien's already prominent chest was swelling too. Once again, I found myself battling to suppress thoughts of sex as my brain and body responded to the erotically-charged sight of her large, proud breasts standing out even more on her slender frame. She was inhaling the gas! Pulling the entire cloud of it into her lungs! I felt my hopes sinking in my guts. The orange chemical wasn't harming her. If anything, her twinkling eyes, and her lustily opened mouth suggested she was enjoying the experience.
Soon – too soon – no trace of the gas remained. She slowly closed her mouth. Her cheeks were not puffed out, and it was clear that the whole cloud had been sucked into her lungs. The scientist's sacrifice had been in vain. I began to feel the weight of the moment's significance. Another of our weapons had failed. The girl was as invulnerable to poison as she was to conventional firearms. As I lay there, the full realisation of what I was witnessing still growing within me, I saw the blur of bullets and shrapnel that still surrounded her. The sound of constant gunfire and explosions all around had not diminished for a moment and neither had the unending stream of hot lead and steel striking the alien's body. And now she had swallowed the orange fog that I had presumed to be deadly.
Worse followed soon afterwards. The girl took a moment to look around herself. The obvious, mischievous glint in her eye genuinely terrified me. She seemed to be admiring the chaos all around that she had created. Perhaps she was, but I quickly learnt that her primary goal was to select a target. She stopped mid-head-turn. I'd seen her do that on a number of occasions already. Each time she located her next victim that way, she would immediately set off in relaxed pursuit. But on this occasion, she did not move. A moment passed during which I found myself waiting in dread for her next action.
Suddenly, her luscious lips parted. She pushed them out, the beauty and aggressive femininity of the sight distracting me, yet again. Sexual yearning burned in my mind, even as, to my horror, an orange coloured jet shot out from between those desirable lips. She had not swallowed the gas, merely held it in her lungs. Now she was exhaling it, in a premeditated manner; directing it through a gap in her devastatingly sexy mouth. I watched as the highly visible jet stretched from the girl's face. She appeared to be simply blowing, yet the power of it was such that the orange stream reached a group of men thirty yards from her. I could hear the roaring rush of air, even above the never-ending battle sounds, a testament to the incalculable power of this girl's exhalation.
The men near the far end of the jet collapsed a moment after the remarkable gust first reached them. It was immediately clear to me that the poison which had so totally failed to harm her was instantly deadly to our men. She began to turn her head, using the jet of her gas-laden breath as a riot-policeman would use a high-pressure water-hose. Whenever the stream passed near a soldier, he fell to ground. She continued to exhale, spreading death over a wide arc in front of her until, after what felt an age but was probably mere seconds, the orange colour began to fade. The hurricane-like noise ceased. She had closed her lips.
In front of where she stood, there was a forty-five meter deep area that had been full of men a few moments before. Now it contained nothing but bodies; soldiers and civilians who had succumbed to the fatal effects of a few cubic millimetres of the gas. I turned my binoculars from the horrendous scene of strewn corpses back to the alien. She was laughing once again, as though the mass-murder – or perhaps the style in which she had committed it – had been great sport to her. She was enjoying herself! The more we fought in vain against her, the more numbers of us she killed, the better her fun.
She turned around slowly, so that she was now in profile to me. The level of gunfire had diminished slightly with the latest massacre, but I could still see a hail of ricocheting metal surrounding the dramatic curves of her body. I saw her lips come together in a kiss-like fashion once more and froze in horror, fearing that she had not yet exhausted the store of poison gas in her respiratory system. But as she blew, and the noise of blasting wind reached me once again, I saw no trace of orange. This was simply her own breath now. But for the men within reach of her amazing lungs, the lack of man-made toxins was no consolation for being targeted. The sheer force of her blowing lifted men off the ground as far away as fifty meters from her, sending them tumbling helplessly through the air like grains of sand in a hurricane, smashing into one another and the men and equipment behind them.
She cut the exhalation short after a few moments having doubled the size of the cleared area around her. Now the number of surviving guys remaining within shooting distance of her had been reduced to just a handful. When she finished haughtily surveying the effects of her latest effortless, deadly attack, the girl threw her head back and roared with hysterical laughter. There were so few guys still firing their guns that, between the explosions of longer-range munitions, I could clearly hear the peals of hilarity from where I was, and they chilled me to the core. She was unstoppable. Just by blowing at us, she had cruelly cut so many men down. The scale of her superiority over us boggled my mind. The fact that she appeared to be enjoying herself enormously as she causally massacred us made the scene seem even more hellish still.
As her laughter died down, I became aware of the sound of approaching aircraft and my thoughts were split in two. Part of me was relived to hear that aerial reinforcements were coming to our aid. And if planes were coming, so land vehicles would also be on their way. More units, more weapons and more men were coming to join the battle. And that idea also formed the basis for the other side of my thoughts. Try as I did to salvage every possible glimmer of hope, I could see no reason to believe that those planes or vehicles would be bringing anything with them that might change the course of the fight. All I envisaged being carried to the scene were further victims of the lone, beautiful, naked alien girl.
I could see the planes overhead, flying in a column, one behind the next. The whine of jet engines rose until I had to cover my ears as the lead plane went into a steep dive. For a few seconds, I thought it was about to plough right into the ground where I was lying, but at the last moment, the pilot skilfully pulled out of his plunge to fly parallel with the earth at a height of less than thirty meters. The dirt just a few steps from me suddenly began to erupt in small bursts as the lead jet spat out a deadly rain of heavy automatic gun-fire. I watched as a curtain of falling bullets moved away from me, the lethal line passing right over the girl, spraying her with uncountable shots which simply bounced off her as everything else we'd tried had already done.
When the jet was already beyond her, the girl drew her hand back, and I noticed that her fist was closed. It was only when she thrust her arm upwards, opening her fingers, that I realised she had caught a handful of bullets in her palm – just like a child might catch snowflakes. I heard the tone of the plane's engines suddenly change as the pieces of metal tore into them. The jet did not explode immediately. It descended sharply, a billow of black smoke pouring from its fuselage. A frantic, almost scream-like noise accompanied its rapid fall until, with a boom that shook the ground, it hit and dissolved into fire. Large pieces of burnt plane crash down all around me. I heard a yell to my right and looked over just in time to see two more of my colleagues vanish beneath a charred piece of wing. The girl, meanwhile, had turned slowly to see the explosion she had caused. When she, equally unhurriedly, turned back, a broad smile was fixed to her face once more.
Despite the fate of the lead plane, the second jet in the column went into a similar dive moments later. I ducked my head, pressing my face into the dirt as it pulled up and began strafing the ground with machine-gun fire. I raised my chin just in time to see this latest burst of metallic death splashing like raindrops from the top of the alien's head, her long shiny hair hardly disturbed by the armour-piercing onslaught. I checked her hand, but saw that it was open, hanging by her side. I felt a sense of relief. It looked to me as if this second jet might be spared. Certainly, the girl had caught no bullets to toss at it.
But I hadn't seen her foot. I noticed it a moment later. Her knee was bent and her toes pointed. They seemed to be buried underneath a small piece of jagged, burnt steel. No doubt it had once been a section of the first jet's fuselage. I knew what was about to happen even before she moved her delicate-looking ankle. Yet I found myself unable to tear my eyes away as the horror I'd predicted unfurled. She flicked the front of her foot upwards and the chunk of metal was launched by her pretty toes like a surface-to-air missile. It travelled with such force and speed that I never saw it in flight. One second her foot moved and the next a deafening explosion filled the sky above her. The fire and smoke blocked everything else from view for a moment before falling debris forced me to protect my head once more.
The earth shook as a big piece of jet crashed down near me. When I finally looked up, the girl was grinning, and nothing but a few small piles of twisted, burning junk remained of the plane. I looked around. Whereas the area where I was lying had been crowded a few minutes before, now there was no-one within thirty yards of me. I realised with an increasing feeling of emptiness that somewhere amidst all the smoke and flames were the remains of the rest of my unit. And still, I didn't move. And still, I continued to watch.
The third jet in the group entered into its dive. As it neared the moment when I knew it would level out to pepper the ground with arms-fire, the fourth plane dipped its nose, following the path of its predecessor considerably more closely that the others had done. I wasn't sure if I admired the bravery of the pilots or despaired at their stupidity. Surely, everyone could now see the pointlessness of attacking the girl. But I could not look away as jets number three and four swooped low to strike at her. Number three opened fire, and I ducked for a moment, but instead of holding my head down, I looked up as soon as I felt I could. I was unable to take my eyes off the girl. I watched, even though I knew that I would have to witness the sickening sight of her destroying the two planes. I was hypnotised; morbidly transfixed to the scene in front of me.
There was no flash of her hand throwing bullets at the jet and no flick of her foot to send a chunk of steel hurtling towards it. Instead, she waited calmly until jet number three was almost on top of her, ignoring entirely the high-calibre ammunition pouring down on her. She tilted back her head, her face an arrogant study in indifference as she pouted and blew. I heard the sound of the wind she produced even above the roar of the jets. Channelled though her mouth, that wind was strong enough to knock the on-rushing plane out of its flight-path, its nose tipping back as her breath blasted it with a force far in excess of what its engines could generate. The plane turned in the air until its nose was pointing straight at the sky. At the same time it began to decelerate until, astoundingly, its bearing was completely reversed.
I nearly lost my mind trying to come to terms with the scene I was observing. The girl was pushing the plane back in the direction it had come from. A military jet, at top speed, utterly overpowered by a young woman's exhalation! I looked from plane to girl. She continued to blow and her sexy lips were still extended but no trace of any strain showed on her features. She was making it look easy! At the same time, the jet was picking up speed as it was forced ever further from her, ever higher into the air. It was then that I understood her intention. Maybe the two jet pilots realised it too. If they did, it was too late.
Jet number three rocketed under the power of the girl's lungs straight at jet number four. The farther away of the two planes swerved violently to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision. The alien moved her head a few millimetres to the side, re-aligning the stream of her breath which, in turn, steered the plane under its control into the new path of the other jet. There was no time for any further evasive action. She had won. Her will had dictated the passage of events. The two jets collided. As the orange and yellow and white ball of fire swallowed them whole, the boom finally reached me. I felt sick. Brightly glowing fingers of smoke curled outwards from the mass of flames and turned in the air, stretching towards the ground. I pushed my nose into the dirt beneath me and held my arms over the back of my head as objects of all sizes from tiny to nearly as big as me began to crash down all around. I felt a shudder and smelt burning and when I looked, a still burning piece of jet engine lay just ten meters from me. The fire had disappeared from the sky. So too had the two planes.
I was certain that there had been further jets in the squadron. I looked up through the smoke-filled air and could just about make out the shape of a couple of retreating jets. Maybe their pilots were disobeying orders. Maybe their superiors had stopped short of sending more airmen to their deaths. It made no difference. The girl clearly saw them too and decided that they would not be allowed to flee. She bent at the waist, leaning slightly to the right so that she could scoop up a large piece of twisted metal debris with that hand. I saw her hold the strip out in front of herself, adjusting her grip so that she held it with one hand at either end. Then she just tore it in half as though it were nothing more than a sheet of paper – two centimetre thick metal, ripped in her bare hands!
She let her hands come down by her waist, each holding its own half of the original chunk. She didn't raise her arms as I expected. Instead, she merely flicked her wrists, tossing the two pieces of metal underarm at the escaping aircraft. I couldn't see the improvised missiles in flight, nor did I hear the distant impacts as they hit their targets. But I did see the twin trails of black smoke from the stricken planes and I did hear the far-off crescendo of their engines as they plummeted earthwards. For once, I managed to close my eyes so I didn't have to see the double explosion as the two jets smashed down. That was small consolation as the sound of the girl's unchecked laughter reached my horrified ears, denying me the escape I craved from the unceasing horror.
If those in command had sought to spare their pilots, they did not appear to have equal concern for the rest of us. My radio crackled into life just moments after the last two jets were downed with orders for all first wave ground troops to leave their positions and attack the target. Normally, such instructions would have come from my immediate superior. But my immediate superior and most of my colleagues were probably dead by then. Command must've been aware of the situation and were issuing a blanket order for any remaining infantry on the scene, knowing that the usual chains had been not so much broken as shattered to dust.
I raised my head and looked around. I saw a man standing up from being a small ridge in the ground. Another soldier arose to my left, shaking off the dirt he had been lying beneath. Two men appeared almost directly in front of me, crawling out from beneath a pile of the bodies of their comrades. One half of this pair could barely walk, let alone run. His partner broke into a run, his machine gun spitting out streams of useless bullets long before he even came within range of the girl. The two others I had seen also charged at her. One fired his weapon indiscriminately in her direction as he sprinted. The other had probably lost his gun, or else he'd run out of ammo. Why else would he have chosen to attack the apparently invulnerable alien with nothing but his knife?
The full implication of the one-sided battle was finally brought home to me when I saw this ragged, hopeless four man army. It should have been five men, I know, but between my fear and the strange fascination I had with watching every gut-wrenching act the girl committed I just couldn't move. I was cowardly. I disobeyed orders. But when the order for all of us to attack went out, and only four others appeared from amongst the debris and the bodies, I knew that, as far as this particular command was concerned, obedience equalled death. How many of us had there been when the alien first tore her way out of her "indestructible" craft? At least two hundred. Plus two dozen or so scientists and other civilians. Countless more fighting men had joined the raging battle as they arrived on the scene. Behind me, in the distance, I could see the haphazardly parked trucks they had arrived in. And now, only five of us remained!
Even as I watched, frozen to the ground, I knew that four of those five were not going to be long amongst the ranks of the living. The first man fell when he was still fifteen yards from the girl. I couldn't see if he was felled by one his own bullets ricocheting from that stunning body or by a shot from his colleague who was charging in at an angle. Seconds later, this second soldier was dead too. There was no doubt in my mind that he was killed by his own fire bouncing back towards him as he neared to within five meters of her. She showed no reaction to either man's fate, but remained still, standing defiantly with her arms by her sides. She wasn't laughing now, just grinning smugly. I wanted to scream out to the two remaining attackers, tell them to turn around and get the hell away from her, but they were both doomed already and nothing I could have done would have made any difference to that tragic fact.
There were no ricocheting bullets to cut down the man brandishing his blade. He got close enough to the girl to draw back his arm in preparation for slashing his weapon at her. But the sharpened steel never met her perfect skin. Her arm flashed out for a moment. Less than a second later it was hanging by her side once more as the knifeman's body slumped at her feet. Only then did I see that his head had been destroyed completely by her lightning-fast strike, and that the blood on her hand and forearm was now all that remained of his skull and its one-time contents.
She raised that arm in front of her face, moving her feet at a casual pace as she positioned herself to stand looking towards the only other being on its feet within forty meters of her. The last attacker continued to limp heavily as he followed his orders. The deaths of so many others didn't seem to be deterring him as he held his gun out in shaking hands. I saw the girl beaming broadly at him. She brought her blood-splattered forearm to her mouth. Slowly, erotically, she thrust out her long pink tongue and used it to lick a long, wide strip of her limb clean of gore. She drew it back into her mouth, and closed her lips as if savouring the taste. Then, she smiled once more at her next victim. I think, but cannot be totally sure, that I spotted her winking at him at that point.
He was still about fifteen meters from her, each slow step clearly causing him great pain. I saw him raising up his gun, the weapon vibrating in his unsteady grip as he prepared to fire. The girl began to stride towards him. She moved so gracefully, her remarkable body the epitome of feminine beauty as her long, shapely legs closed the gap between them. Her perfect chest was thrust out, the two large lust-inducing mounds bouncing very slightly with each step. Her arms were swinging freely at her sides, her whole comportment one of relaxed ease. In direct contrast, the wounded soldier struggled in clumsy panic to fire his weapon in time.
He never did manage to shoot at her. Before he could, the girl's sexy stroll carried her within a long, slender arm's reach of the end of his gun. She grabbed it with a single hand and yanked it out of his grasp. In a single, fluid movement, she tossed it over her head. I did not see where the weapon landed; wherever it was, it was far out of the range of my binoculars. By then my eye-glasses were pointed once again at the mismatched duo of big, muscular soldier and petite, naked alien girl. I knew something horrible was about to happen to him, but for the life of me, I simply could not look away.
Her right hand moved between them. She kept it low and I saw the wounded man's own hands being brushed aside as he tried to push it away. Her fingers opened as they stretched towards him and then closed. There was no noise of gunfire to disguise his terrible scream an instant later. A cry of pure pain rang across the battlefield, chilling me to the core. It took a moment for me to see how the girl had caused such an extreme reaction. When her arm bent at the elbow and her victim's feet rose from the ground, his body folding double over her fist so that his hands hung by his feet and his entire weight was being supported by her feminine arm, I understood. She had grabbed him, tightly enough to lift him, by his reproductive organs.
I shuddered to think of the agony the poor man had to be suffering at that moment. For an instant, I considered leaving my hiding place and charging in, my gun firing. I knew I wouldn't cause so much as a scratch to appear on the alien's perfect body, but at least I would end my colleague's pain. I would also, I realised, be sacrificing my own life. In the end, the same combination of cowardice and morbid fascination that had rooted me to the spot throughout the carnage I'd witnessed continued to keep me where I was. To my eternal shame, I just stared, despite the horrors taking place and despite the horrors I knew were yet to come.
The girl began to raise her hand upwards, lifting the screaming man as she did so until her arm was fully stretched above her head, the wounded soldier's hands and feet dangling by her face. She held him like that as if in a demonstration of her strength, her one arm supporting his considerable bulk with no visible sign of any strain. His yells of agony continued all the while, and I can only guess that she was still squeezing him between her fingers with crushing force. I noticed that he was beginning to shake slightly. I thought at first that he was convulsing in pain and perhaps he was. But the main reason his body was jiggling about was that the girl holding him above her head was laughing. Her head was thrown back so that she was looking directly up at her latest victim as he screamed in her cruel grasp. And she was, beyond any doubt, rocking with mirth as she observed his torture.
To my great relief, the man's torment did not last too much longer. Given the cold-blooded, gleeful way the alien had spilled so much blood, I doubt that she ended his ordeal out of mercy. It seemed more likely at the time, given the manner in which her laughter subsided and then her smile yielded to a sneer, that the girl simply became bored with her latest amusement. Her arm which had been holding the soldier aloft, bent, causing his helpless body to lower about half a meter, his limbs flailing about. Then that arm shot up straight again, her fingers releasing their emasculating, humiliating grip on him. Although her hand could go no further, its rapid movement had transferred its momentum to the man she lifted. No longer held by her, there was no limit to how far he could travel. His dying scream faded to inaudible as his frame rocketed into the sky. I never saw where it landed. All I know is that it was far – very far – from where she had thrown him.
There was a moment of relative calm after that. The hellish racket of earlier had been silenced. Now there were no small arms fire, no machine guns, no grenade launchers, no planes overhead. And no screaming. These noises had ceased because the alien girl had made them stop. She had killed the shooters and destroyed the aircraft. She had caused the screaming with her violence. And she had silenced it with her violence too. The comparative quiet was a terrifying statement of her effectiveness in the battle up to that point. I observed her through my binoculars. She seemed to be surveying the destruction all around her. Her chin was slightly raised, her expression a blend of smug satisfaction and contemptuous superiority.
I stared at her stunning face and body. Contrasting it with the devastation that bore witness to her power, I realised that I was looking at a physically perfect being. Our weapons, it seemed, could not harm her. But her body, with its slender frame, elegant limbs and erotic curves hid unfathomable strength. Sufficient strength to tear apart an alien metal that our hottest lasers and hardest diamonds could not so much as scratch. Sufficient strength, I reminded myself, to kill men with a wave of her petite, feminine hand. Even her breath was powerful enough to knock a jet plane completely off course! There was nothing I thought; nothing at all that we could do against such a being.
A distant boom ended my reflecting. Someone in command obviously disagreed with my belief that the girl was unopposable. I turned to the source of the sound and saw a line of distant tanks. These had obviously arrived late on the scene, summoned from every base in the area. I realised that more and more of them had come during the chaos earlier, when I had been distracted by the carnage all around me. In the sky above them, I spotted an object in flight, speeding towards where I lay. I know immediately that it had to be a shell of some kind. The battle vehicles – I saw more and more as I trained my binoculars – had been held back as they arrived, away from the immediate vicinity of the fighting, to be used in a co-ordinated assault.
I suddenly understood why the blanket order for all ground troops to attack had been given. Command knew that the men holding positions in that area would stand no chance under a tank barrage. Our fate already sealed, the battle planners wanted us to try one last time to harm the girl. Now that Command believed there was no-one but the alien left alive, they had given the order for heavy ammunition to be used. There was no longer any need for caution. Another boom reached my ears followed by a third and then a fourth. I could see the distant flashes of light as each shell was fired from the tanks' cannons. The nearest mortar had already begun to descend towards its target. The next three were close behind. Suddenly, my hiding place had become completely insecure.
I didn't know what to do. To get up and run would have attracted the attention of the girl, surely tantamount to suicide. But to stay there and wait for a shell to blow me to bits was an equally unattractive prospect. I glanced around, desperately searching for some kind of shelter. About twenty meters to my right, I spotted a large piece of the wing of a jet-fighter. It was longer than my height and almost as wide as my body. I knew it could not offer much protection, but it was my only chance. Sticking out from beneath it, I could clearly see a boot. I didn't know if it was attached to anything, but I reasoned that even if it was, I needed shelter more than the owner of that footwear. I made a snap decision. I couldn't stand up and sprint over there as the alien would surely notice me. Instead, I started to squirm over the ground on my belly.
I left my gun behind, because I knew it wouldn't save me. My only strategy was survival. To hide and let the battle rage on without me. My hope was to remain alive until the girl, for whatever reason, was gone. In my heart I did not believe that we could kill her or even force her to leave. I clung to the slim possibility that she might go of her own accord. Where she would go, and to do what, I did not try and guess. I just prayed that she would somehow disappear. But before I could think of that, I had to get myself under the flimsy cover offered by the bit of airplane debris I was crawling towards. Anxiously, I checked the girl. There was no indication that she had seen me and so I moved on.
It was just at that moment that the first shell landed. It fell behind the alien from my perspective, at least sixty meters from me but the force of its explosion still bumped me onto my side. I saw the girl briefly silhouetted against a flash of flames, the blast lifting up her long hair for a moment but otherwise having no other effect on her. As I frantically righted myself, clumps of displaced earth rained down over me and a couple of pebbles fell onto my head, one knocking my face into the ground. I suppressed a yell of pain. My hand instinctively went to the point of impact. It felt wet. When I examined my fingers, they were stained with my blood. I put the wound out of my mind and concentrated on making it to shelter.
I didn't see where the second mortar hit, but it must've been considerably closer to me. I had almost reached my goal, but the shockwaves rolled me sideways, over and over. The ground and sky flashed past me alternatively for a moment before I finally brought myself to a halt. It took a moment for me to get my bearings. Now the broken wing was ten meters away, positioned between me and the alien. Over the tip of it, I could see the upper half of her body. Wherever that mortar had come down, it had clearly been as ineffective as the first. She was smiling once again, but otherwise nothing about her had changed. Under the wing, I noticed the protruding soldier's boot once again. I knew I had to get in there myself before the next shell hit.
I slithered for all I was worth towards the relative safety offered, but a scream overhead told me I wouldn't make it in time. I glanced up and saw the latest shell descending towards the girl. I knew I should dive for the wing, or at least protect my face and head with my arms, but that peculiar fascination she inspired in me took over once more for an instant and I actually kept my head up to watch as the mortar fell. It was well-aimed and it came to ground only a couple of meters from where she stood. For her part, the alien barely seemed to notice it fall from the sky. Even as my ears were assaulted by the explosion and the heat of it scorched my face; even as my view of her was obscured by flames; even as the ground beside her was ferociously torn up and thrown into the air, I knew. I knew she was unharmed.
As the debris poured down, I scrambled the last two meters to the sanctuary promised by the piece of jet. I noticed then that the boot I had seen was still attached to its owner. He was lying, pinned beneath the chunk of plane wing, his clothes soaked with his blood, long since dead. I had to crawl over him to get as much of my body as I could under the shelter. I pulled my legs over the corpse with seconds to spare as the fourth shell crashed to ground just a few meters away. It exploded. The noise hurt my ears, rattling my skull and the heat slightly burnt my legs through my combat trousers. Something big, hard and heavy smashed into the metal above me, pushing it down onto my back and I whispered my gratitude to the section of wing for undoubtedly saving my life. A hail of displaced ground rattled on to the makeshift roof above me in response.
There was a small gap between two sections of the broken wing and it afforded me an excellent view of the alien. Behind me, over my shoulder, I could see the row of tanks, more clearly than before. They were on the move! All along the line of cannons, I saw the flashes of light that announced the firing of another shell. In a moment of complete panic, I realised that I was trapped in a field of death. The few explosions that I'd endured so far were nothing compared to the hell-fire that was about to descend. Behind that, twenty or more tanks were tearing across the ground right towards where I was cowering. I was caught between the on-rushing war machines and an alien who had already torn apart half an army with her hands! Unable to do anything but trust in fate, I turned from the tanks to peer at the girl – this extraterrestrial mass-murderer with god-like powers who happened to have the appearance of a sexy, young, naked female girl. This physically perfect being. This cruel killer of men.
She was smiling once more, gazing up at the waves of incoming mortars as if they were nothing more than a flock of birds. To her, perhaps they were even less significant. I held no hope that the shells would succeed in harming her, only fear that, seventy meters away, I would be the one who perished. As the first mortars came in, I buried myself under the wing, my face pressed into the dirt, my arms over my head, covering my ears. The ground shook over and over again. That, and the muffled sounds of explosions and things hitting the metal above me, were all I experienced of the onslaught. I dared not move or raise my head whilst it lasted. The account of the barrage that follows comes from official reports as I didn't witness any of it.
“The tanks fired off rounds in rapid succession as they sped towards their target. Any attempts at observing the extraterrestrial quickly became futile as the area for fifty meters around her filled with flames, smoke, flying earth and debris. This situation lasted for the full two-and-a-half minute duration of the barrage. According to munitions experts, there was enough destructive power in that assault to raze a small town to the ground. Concentrated over a relatively small zone, there is absolutely no possibility that any known material or object could withstand such a devastating bombardment. The depleted-uranium tipped shells deployed have been successfully tested against every kind of man-made armour. The volume of high-grade military explosives employed was greater than that used in any single action on any previous occasion in history."
"Using various specialist viewing systems, such as infra-red and sonar, we were able to determine that a high proportion of shells landed on target (that is to say, within five or less meters of the extraterrestrial). All indications are that a number between eight and fourteen shells impacted directly with the target itself. Our data revealed that the temperature in the immediate vicinity reached over one thousand degrees Celsius and did not fall below two hundred throughout the assault."
"At no point could we discern any sign that the extraterrestrial was knocked down or otherwise disturbed and this is borne out by subsequent events and observations.”
Throughout the one hundred and fifty seconds of the mortar barrage, I did not, could not move. If the report had said it lasted two days, I would not have been surprised, such was the way that time seemed to stretch out to infinity for me. The constant shaking of the earth beneath me and the terrible rumblings in my covered ears prevented me from distinguishing one explosion from the next. I expected the thin metal protection above me to fail at any moment. I don't know how I survived. The only serviceable explanation that I have found is pure luck. Why I was so blessed is a mystery. I should have been killed a hundred times on that day.
Eventually though, the booms ceased. The ground was still vibrating as I cautiously raised my head. The air was so thick with smoke and charred chemicals that breathing was almost impossible. My eyes stung and filled with water in contact with it. I blinked my vision as clear as I could and looked first through the tiny gap towards where I had last seen the alien. Visibility was poor as dust saturated the scene and I couldn't make anything out at all. Turning to look behind me, I saw why the earth continued to shake. The line of tanks was almost upon me!
Having survived the shell assault against the odds, I found myself in imminent danger of being run over by the massive treads of a fast approaching battle tank. Its massive cannon loomed almost directly above me. It took a while for my survival instincts to take over, but at the last possible moment, I dived out from under the wing, rolling over uncontrollably. I came to a stop just in time to see my former shelter crumpling like paper beneath the enormous weight of the tank's left treads. The dead body I'd been sharing it with burst as though it were an over-ripe piece of fruit someone was stepping on – a chilling example of the fate I'd narrowly avoided.
I checked my bearings and discovered that I was lying on the ground between two advancing tanks. As they passed, I twisted my head to look over my shoulder. The entire row of vehicles was continuing to advance towards where the girl had been. The dust over there was slowly clearing but it was still too thick for me to see anything. The tanks passed me completely and I was left exposed once again. I briefly considered running in the direction the vehicles had come from, but I decided against it. Lying still on the ground had served me well as a tactic up until then. I hoped it would continue to do so.
I rolled onto my belly, primarily so that I could watch what was happening. I looked up at the back of the tanks as they moved away from me. The dust cloud was still heavy ahead of them and for a moment, I wondered if I would lose sight of them in there. Suddenly, one of the tanks jerked to a halt. Then the one beside it stopped just as abruptly. All along the line, the armoured machines were pulling up sharply, the closest one about thirty meters from where I was. My attention was caught by a tank near the far end of the line which hadn't yet stopped. The back end of it suddenly tipped up into the air, rocking for a moment before disappearing from view. It had fallen over the edge of something.
I realised pretty quickly what that something had to be. All those shells had blasted a deep crater into the ground. The tank drivers hadn't been able to see the huge hole for the dust until very late, which was why they braked so suddenly. The tank that vanished must not have stopped in time. It had toppled over the steep edge of the hollow. A few moments' partial quiet followed. I could begin to make out the lip of the crater as the particles of dirt and debris in the air slowly began to settle.
And then I saw it. The tank that had fallen just reappeared. Flying. It just rose rapidly from inside the massive hole in the ground as if it had rockets attached to its underside. It continued to gain height until its treads were at least ten meters above the edge of the crater. Then it started to descend. It landed with a mighty clang directly onto the roof of another tank, snapping off the gun-barrel. The frame of the lower machine groaned as it gave way to the weight that had dropped onto it, crumpling up like an empty cigarette packet for a second or two before its fuel stores ignited. A ball of orange flames rose up, consuming both tanks. Black smoke poured into the sky from the upper reaches of the fire.
The two vehicles on either side of the inferno went into reverse, the one nearest me backing to within twenty meters of where I was lying. From my viewpoint, the space between them was filled with the burning wreckage of another two tanks I thought I could see something moving amongst the flames. A moment later and I was sure. Someone was in there, walking about in the raging fire. I wondered if it was one of the crew, but quickly dismissed the thought. A man ablaze does not walk calmly. He runs. A hollow feeling grew in my belly as realisation dawned on me.
I already knew who was strolling through those flames. I should have worked it out when I saw the fallen tank shooting out of the crater. There was only one way that could have happened. Something in the hole had thrown the huge machine back out. Not something but someone. I racked my brain, trying to remember how much those things weigh. Was it fifty tonnes? Sixty? The not-so-mystery figure was emerging from the continuing blaze. The sight of her slim, nubile body, even though it was expected, shocked me. The facts were difficult to digest. But facts they were. This petite girl had lifted sixty tonnes and tossed it thirty meters into the air. This delicate-looking young female had survived two-and-a-half minutes of sustained mortar attack.
She had walked clear of the flames now, her stunning appearance set so dramatically against a background of fierce fire. I could smell the flesh burning inside the wreckage of the two tanks. The girl continued to advance, her arms free at her sides. I could not see her face from that distance until I remembered my binoculars. Amazingly, they were still hung by their strap from around my neck. Even more remarkably, they were intact. I brought them up to my eyes and looked at her. Reacquainting myself with her stunning appearance in such detail shocked me all over again. She was so beautiful! I watched her striding so gracefully. Try as I might, I could not see a single trace of any blemish anywhere on her lovely skin. All those shells hadn't even bruised her!
She was only fifteen meters away from the two backed-off tanks. I saw the two turrets turning in opposite directions, their cannons both converging on the slow-moving target. They fired one after the other. I actually saw the first shell just about to strike her dead-centre on her flat stomach. Then it exploded, shortly followed by the other tank's blast and she disappeared into a fireball again. Seconds later, the smoke cleared. The girl had advanced about ten meters in the meantime. The twin strike had failed to break so much as her stride. All the two depleted uranium-tipped shells had achieved was to make her laugh once more.
A couple more languid, easy strides and then she paused for a moment. She looked up at the tank on her left and then the one on her right and then pulled down her pouty lower lip with a single dainty finger, making a show of choosing between the two vehicles like a child asked which flavour of ice-cream she would prefer. Eventually, she selected the one on her right. She took four more steps towards it so that she was standing directly beneath the end of its barrel, the long metal cylinder about thirty centimetres above the crown of her head.
Her long arm reached up, her fingers closing around the metal. With my eye-glasses I could see the two-centimetre thick steel yielding to her touch, the tube actually compressing beneath her fingers. In a second, she had rendered the cannon useless. Seeing the way she crushed the cylinder I could not help but think of the soldier she had lifted over her head by his groin. I shuddered involuntarily as she yanked her arm back, tearing the entire barrel clean away from the top of the tank. It had to weigh nearly a tonne and yet she held it, unbalanced, in a single small hand without any difficulty.
She adjusted her grip on the tube, holding it out in front of her with two hands. With an easy swing of her wrists, she wielded the massive thing like a baseball bat, slamming the end of it into the side of the tank in front of her hard enough to make a deafening noise and briefly lift the entire vehicle off the ground and knock it a meter or so sideways. The cannon was bent almost at right-angles by the impact, and I saw a deep dent in the side of the tank's armour.
She tossed the now banana-shaped tube to the side. I watched in awe as it flew, spinning through the air until it was too distant to see, even with my binoculars. The girl stepped up to the side her bat had dented, balled up her fingers and punched the metal. She didn't even draw her arm back, yet her little fist had enough power to do what the cannon couldn't. It penetrated the thick armour as if it were damp cardboard. With her arm inside the tank, she used it like a letter-opener to cut a meter-long, ten centimetre-high slit in the side of the vehicle, moving so casually that she made the feat look effortless. Perhaps it was.
The slender arm withdrew from the tank and she placed her hands on the two sides of the slit it had carved. Then, she just moved those little hands apart, as if opening a slatted window blind. With a metallic scream, huge sheets of heavily reinforced thick steel tank tore and wadded up against her palms as she ripped a massive hole in the tank. I could see the men inside, frantically getting out of their seats and trying to move away from the new door that was being roughly installed in their vehicle. They disappeared from my sight as the girl leaned her upper body through the massive breach for a moment. When she stood up straight again next to the tank, her hands and forearms were dripping with blood. Over her shoulder, I could see the horrific remains of at least two of the crew.
She turned to the tank to her left – the one she'd passed up before ripping the other open. The men inside must've seen her because as she started walking towards them, they fired the cannon. She was too close to be hit, however, and the shell was destined to pass half a meter over her head had she not reached up with one hand and caught it in mid-flight. Her arm moved so fast, it became a blur for a moment, before re-solidifying, clutching the shell. She brought it down, carrying it at her side as she strolled up to the side of the tank. Her free hand formed a fist and, just she had done with the previous armoured vehicle, she slammed it right through the metal, her arm ending up buried beyond her elbow.
The sight of the girl's little feminine fist carving through thick armour-plating that had cost millions to develop was breath-taking. And then, afterwards, she bent back that steel-based material and enlarged the hole she'd made merely by moving her slender arm around. When she pulled her hand out of the tank, she had created an opening about twenty centimetres in diameter. Smiling, she drew back her other hand – the one gripping the shell. I knew what she was about to do, but I was powerless to do anything but watch as she tossed the unexploded mortar at phenomenal speed through the rough hole she'd made in the side of the tank.
There was a terrible boom as the tip of the shell finally impacted with something and exploded as it had been designed to do. The blast was too powerful to be contained inside the tank. The turret was torn from its hinges and flung skyward, lifted at rocket-speed on a column of fire. Another jet of flame and thick smoke shot out of the cannon, briefly wrapping the girl in what should have been a deadly inferno. When it cleared, she was standing exactly as she had been, untouched by the extreme heat. My stomach turned as the whiff of charred bodies from within the tank reached my nostrils. I looked in hope but nothing other than thick black smoke came out of the ruined war machine. A couple of moments passed and the sound of fire died down slightly. I could hear the alien's evil, satisfied chuckling once again.
She turned and ran towards the nearest operational tank. As she charged she accelerated until she was barely visible as a blur to me. I couldn't see how she attacked the vehicle. Whether she kicked its flank or punched it, her movement was way too quick for my brain to register. All I can explain is that I heard a tremendous metallic clank and immediately saw that the entire machine – all sixty tonnes of it – was sailing through the air. It soared as quickly as a missile until it was so high and so distant that it disappeared from view altogether.
When I turned my gaze from the sky to look at the girl, her head was bent back, her eyes perhaps still able to see the ascending tank where my binoculars were no longer powerful enough to track it. She stopped looking up a few seconds later and turned towards the next armoured vehicle. It was only then that I noticed that all the surviving tanks where readjusting their cannon towards her current position. The huge guns were turning so slowly. I shuddered at the contrast between the ponderous movements of our best military technology and the young woman's lightning-quick body. Studying her, I observed her gleefully licking her lips before she suddenly vanished.
She didn't actually vanish, I learnt a second later. She had merely broken into a run at such a pace that my eyes simply didn't spot her moving. One instant she was standing still the next there was a massive bang fifty meters away and she was gone. I tuned as fast as I could to try and identify the source of the noise. I saw a tank. It took me a second or so to realise that there was a rough hole about two meters high and a meter and a half wide in the side of it. And another hole, the same size, on the other side. There was nothing between the two apertures. I was looking right through the machine. The girl had run through it, her naked body destroying the armoured steel – not to mention the men – it encountered as if they hadn't been there.
As the idea sunk in to my shocked brain, another deafening clang drew my attention to a different tank. This time, I knew what to expect. Sure enough, I found I could now suddenly see a rough passage right through the middle of it. At least the crew had not suffered any pain. The shock waves of her impacting against the outside of their vehicle would have killed them all instantly, before they were showered in supersonic shrapnel as she burst through the steel wall. Any of the already dead men she actually touched at that speed would have then been completely disintegrated. All that in the tiniest fraction of a second!
I tried to find the young woman who had caused the carnage and saw her standing directly in front of one of the remaining war machines. The end of the barrel of its cannon was about fifteen meters from her and aimed squarely at her. She had placed her hands arrogantly on her perfect hips and her head was cocked to one side. One of her legs was slightly bent at the knee and she was tapping her toes as if she were waiting impatiently for it to fire at her. A second later, a flash of light from the cannon and the accompanying boom announced that the big gun had, indeed, been fired.
Not for the first time, she vanished from my sight inside a raging fiery explosion. I could feel the blast from where I lay, some distance away. The shell had hit her directly, I assume in the head or the torso, at – in tank cannon terms – point-blank range. But when the flames died away and the smoke and the dust cleared sufficiently, I saw her exactly as she had been ten seconds before. Her cocky, defiant stance was unchanged. Even her foot was still tapping, as if she was disappointed. In response, the crew put their engines into reverse gear, backing away from her.
She started to walk towards the retreating vehicle. As it began to pick up speed, she broke into a jog. Her long legs moved so gracefully as she quickly closed the gap between herself and the tank. She reached up and grabbed its cannon, bringing herself to a halt. The tank also came to a stop. Its treads continued to work furiously at its sides, but now they only threw up dirt and pebbles from the ground. They did not carry the rest of the massive machine away from the stationary girl. Her single hand, clasped around the giant barrel tightly enough to deform the thick steel tube, held the entire thing in place.
Slowly, she drew her arm back. I watched in awe as that slender limb proved more powerful than a tank's mighty engine and the body of the armoured vehicle was pulled towards its captor. The petite, feminine frame of the alien girl was dwarfed by the giant steel beast and yet she displayed a complete dominance over it as she manipulated it with apparent ease in direct opposition to its huge motors. Furious eruptions of earth were spat up by the frantic, futile spinning of the treads but she casually continued to drag the tank closer to herself. The engines whined more and more desperately as if appealing to the forces of the universe for help in their losing battle.
The suffering of the tank's motor was short-lived. As soon as she had dragged the vehicle close enough to herself, she let go of the cannon and thrust out one of her long legs, planting her delicate foot square on the front of the machine. That single kick was enough to send the entire tank spinning end over end through the air. The girl placed her hands on her hips, and threw her head back to roar with laughter as she watched the huge war machine's enormous arc. It soared hundreds of yards on its improbable flight, finally crashing back to earth almost too far away for me to see it land.
Turning back to the alien, I saw her walking towards yet another tank. I felt a sinking feeling deep in the pit of my stomach. The fate of the crew of this latest machine seemed already to have been decided. Their destruction, I believed, was now inevitable. Would she now continue to systematically eradicate every single tank out there? What would she do with any survivors of the ridiculously one-sided battle? Would she make her way through the debris, casually executing those of us who were still alive?
A sudden darkness, as if someone had somehow found a dimmer switch that controlled the sun, made me tear my eyes from the exquisite beauty of our destroyer and look up. After all I had witnessed that day, I would have thought myself immune to shock, but I still recoiled in surprise when I saw the strange, rectangular object which is now commonly known as the “Mother-ship.” Its dimensions are well documented elsewhere; suffice to say the presence of a thing, apparently made of metal, hovering in the air is shocking. When that thing is nearly a kilometre long, and blots out the sun with its sheer mass, it is quite simply awesome.
Everyone knows what happened next. I'm told that the sensuous female voice that emanated from the object was loud enough to be heard ten kilometres away. Down on the ground beneath it, I had to clasp my hands over my ears and bury my head under my arms to protect my eardrums from bursting. Still, despite that padding, I heard every syllable. At the time, I wondered why the voice was speaking in English. I have read a theory that might explain this: the aliens wanted us to understand their conversation. Perhaps they thought our humiliation was not yet complete enough. It was definitely complete a minute later though.
I'll never forget those words. “My daughter, I'm afraid the time has come for us to leave this solar system. I trust you have enjoyed your coming-of-age gift. We can return soon, with your sisters, as they reach maturity. There is enough of this planet to share between all four hundred of you.”
I was so horrified by the implication of those words, I didn't look up to see, as others have reported, the beam of green light that shot out of the huge ship, illuminating our former tormentor. Seconds later, she and the Mother-ship had vanished, leaving nothing but destruction and death where, an hour before there had been a mighty army. I do not know why or how I survived those sixty minutes, but I was alive when they ended, and this has been my story. Like the rest of you, everyday for the rest of my life, I will wake wondering if the Day of Return has come.
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Rand Paul wants the Senate to stop Trump’s plan to pump weapons into Saudi Arabia
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wants to force a Senate vote on the $110 billion arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed by President Donald Trump during his first trip overseas.
Trump on Saturday signed the defense agreement, saying it would help the Saudis do more to fight terror and instability in the Middle East.
“That was a tremendous day,” Trump said of the deal. “Hundreds of billions of dollars of investments into the United States and jobs, jobs, jobs.”
The deal would crank up production within the U.S. military industrial complex to provide the Saudis with combat ships, personnel carriers, missiles, bombs, munitions and missile defense systems.
But Paul argues the U.S. should avoid providing additional armaments to Saudi Arabia to avoid dragging American service members into a worsening Saudi-led civil war in Yemen.
It’s a fear shared by Human Rights Watch, which said of the situation in Yemen:
The scars of unlawful airstrikes can be found across Yemen, where the Saudi-led coalition has carried out scores of attacks that hit homes, schools, markets, and hospitals since March 2015, when it began its military campaign against the Houthi armed group and forces loyal to the former longtime president Ali Abdullah Saleh. Human Rights Watch has documented 81 apparently*unlawfulcoalitionattacks over the last two years, many possible war crimes. In almost two dozen of these cases, including the attack on the funeral hall, we were able to identify the US weapons that were used.
According to the United Nations, at least 4,773 civilians have been killed and 8,272 wounded since this conflict began, the majority by coalition airstrikes. The war has driven Yemen, already the poorest nation in the Middle East, toward humanitarian catastrophe. Both the coalition and Houthi-Saleh forces have blocked or restricted critical relief supplies from reaching civilians. Seven million people face starvation, and cholera ravages parts of the country.
Trump should be urging the Saudis to shift course by abiding by the laws of war and holding those responsible for past abuses to account. Instead he will effectively be telling them to continue as before and not to worry – the flow of US weapons will not stop.
Paul, who protested similar weapons deals from the Obama administration, is expected to produce legislation later this week that would allow lawmakers to weigh in on the potential consequences of going through with the deal.
Despite Trump’s talk about changing the U.S.’s role in the Middle East during the campaign, a successful effort to stop the arms deal would be more surprising than the*president’s decision to promise weapons to the Saudis. That’s because Saudi Arabia has intimate ties to the U.S. military industrial complex going back decades.
When it comes to foreign policy, the Washington political establishment and the House of Saud go hand in hand. For a contingent of Trump voters concerned about the Saudis past failures to denounce Islamic terror, that was much of the reason to reject former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s bid for president. Clinton’s leaked emails and a paper trail at her family foundation provided reason to believe that a Clinton administration would guarantee rubber stamp approval for all Saudi actions.
Trump mentioned Saudi Arabia several times on the campaign trail– but he focused largely on the nation’s awful human rights record rather than how he planned to continue the tradition of arms dealing to a country with questionable ties to terror organizations.
Similar legislation produced by Paul to halt a $1.5 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia was shot down in the Senate in September.
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News from June 5th, the 2018 Russia World Cup group match has been fully conducted in the second round. The first round of upset draw against Iceland in Argentina will be against Croatia at 2 o’clock tomorrow morning. Can Messi in the downturn of the game start to adjust his mentality in time? How can Messi also lead the team to win the key game when the old rival Ronaldo is hot?
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Argentine case of active enemy changes
The 1-1 draw against Argentina in the first battle in Argentina was not thought by many people. In this game, they will face the strongest opponent in the D group – Croatia, before the lattice troop defeated Nigeria 2-0. The media in Argentina revealed that San Baoli will take the initiative to change. Di Maria, Rojo and others are likely to fade out the starting list. In the face of strong enemies, can Argentina, which is actively seeking change, usher in the first victory of the current tournament?
Messi adjusts his mind to the key
Messi’s performance in the first match of the World Cup was somewhat disappointing, and the penalty for penalty kicks against Messi himself was notably small. After the penalty missed the first round, Messi became the object of criticism and ridicule of media around the world. Fortunately, King Maradona has stood up publicly in a timely manner, and his wife’s family also supports and encourages Messi to re-energize on social media. At the same time, he himself also stated that he has adjusted his attitude and is ready to go all out to meet Croatia. This game is very important for Argentina. As the core of the team, Messi must stand out at a crucial moment.
In addition, Messi’s old rival Cristiano Ronaldo scored another goal in Portugal’s second game, which eventually helped Portugal defeat Morocco by 1-0 to score three points. At the same time, Ronaldo scored four goals in the World Cup. If he continues to develop in accordance with this trend, Ronaldo will undoubtedly become the best shooter in the World Cup. Messi, on the other hand, played well in Argentina vs. Iceland. Messi had to show excellent performance in this game against Croatia. Otherwise, the king of the ball may be once again in the golden ball. The competition is behind C Ronaldo.
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Date: 5/4 (SAT)
Location: HOOK MOUNTAIN - Hook Mountain State Park (New York).
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Date: 5/5 (SUN)
Location: VAN CAMPENS GLEN / DELAWARE RIVER - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (New Jersey).
Level: EASY HIKE (6 miles).
Van Campens Glen is a splendid mountain gorge that features a number of lovely waterfalls. The area was closed for years due to flood damage from Hurricane Irene, and we premiered part of today's itinerary a couple of years ago -- initially descending through the Glen and later returning up through it, and in between hiking to a roadless stretch of the Delaware River, where we'll have lunch overlooking the river. There are some short, steep hills and bits of rugged trail in the Glen (requiring good balance). The rest is easy.
Date: 5/11 (SAT)
Location: STONY BOOK / STONY LAKE - Stokes State Forest (New Jersey).
Level: EASY HIKE (5-6 miles)
On today’s hike in northern New Jersey’s 16,000-acre Stokes State Forest we’ll be following a relatively new trail that encircles scenic Stony Lake, and for a time we’ll also be hiking alongside Stony Brook, which includes some beautiful little waterfalls and cascades. There’s one not-so-steep 300-foot hill, and the rest is on the easy side.
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Date: 5/12 (SUN)
Location: RAYMONDSKILL FALLS / POCONO CLIFFS - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania).
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A few years ago we premiered this hike on a relatively new network of trails. The highlight is PA's highest waterfall, spectacular and (after rain) massive 165-foot Raymondskill Falls, consisting of 3 cascades not far above the Delaware River. There are high cliffs en route that offer fine vistas. The trails are mostly dirt with few rocks, but with many ups and downs, a couple of them on the steep side.
Location: HORNBECKS CREEK / INDIAN LADDER FALLS - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania).
Level: EASY-MODERATE HIKE (7 miles).
Today we’ll be following an unmarked trail up through a beautiful mountain gorge that features a series of waterfalls, some small and others up to 30-40 feet high, which are typically full in springtime -- and we’ll be hiking other paths and trails in the area. A couple stretches of trail are steep, narrow, and precipitous (anyone with a major fear of heights and/or less-than-great balance should skip this one). Another hike for waterfall fans!
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listening to joni: #9: don juan's reckless daughter
Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, 1977
I discovered I didn't own Don Juan's Reckless Daughter either on LP or CD -- which means I don't know the music from it, except for anything performed live or on compilations.
This means I have only my current opinions and impressions, and no earlier thoughts to compare them to. I can conjecture that I wouldn't have liked this album when it was released in 1977, or in 1987 for that matter, because I wouldn't have understood it. I hope by 1997, when I was beginning to explore jazz, I would have been ready to listen.
It is jazz. And it is Joni. I like it a lot, and I can tell that repeated listenings will yield more meaning.
On DJRD Joni works with a group of jazz artists, including four members of the Weather Report ensemble -- Jaco Pastorius (who was already Joni's friend and collaborator), Wayne Shorter, Manolo Badrena, and Alex Acuña.
The first track, "Overture," is played on six guitars in different tunings for a shimmering, echo-y effect. On the first vocal track, "Talk to Me," we hear the unmistakable rhythms of Joni strumming over a jazz backdrop. Joni's vocals have the talk-singing quality that she used on Hejira, but more so, almost as if she's reciting a poem. "Talk to Me" is marked by Joni-style humour -- which critics may think is an oxymoron.
We could talk about Martha
We could talk about landscapes
I'm not above gossip
But I'll sit on a secret where honor is at stake
Or we could talk about power
About Jesus and Hitler and Howard Hughes
Or Charlie Chaplin's movies
Or Bergman's nordic blues
Please just talk to me
Any old theme you choose
Just come and talk to me
Mr. Mystery talk to me
Is your silence that golden?
Are you comfortable in it?
Is it the key to your freedom
Or is it the bars on your prison?
Are you gagged by your ribbons?
Are you really exclusive or just miserly?
You spend every sentence as if it was marked currency
Come and spend some on me
Shut me up and talk to me
I'm always talking
Chicken squawking
Please talk to me
"Paprika Plains" is a 15-minute piano and orchestral piece, reminiscent of Court and Spark, with some lyrics printed on the album cover but not sung. The lyrics are widely open to interpretation, as poetry often is.
Restless for streets and honky tonks
Restless for home and routine
Restless for country safety and her
Restless for the likes of reckless me
Restless sweeps like fire and rain
Over virgin wilderness
It prowls like hookers and thieves
Through bolt locked tenements
Behind my bolt locked door
The eagle and the serpent are at war in me
The serpent fighting for blind desire
The eagle for clarity
What strange prizes these battles bring
These hectic joys these weary blues
Puffed up and strutting when I think I win
Down and shaken when I think I lose
There are rivets up here in this eagle
There are box cars down there on your snake
And we are twins of spirit
No matter which route home we take
Or what we forsake
We're going to come up to the eyes of clarity
And we'll go down to the beads of guile
There is danger and education
In living out such a reckless life style
I touched you on the central plains
It was plane to train my twin
It was just plane shadow to train shadow
But to me it was skin to skin
The spirit talks in spectrums
He talks to mother earth to father sky
Self indulgence to self denial
Man to woman
Scales to feathers
Eagles in the sky
Snakes in the grass
Crawl and fly
Those last lines reference "Down to You," the Court and Spark song with a long instrumental bridge -- "you can crawl, you can fly too". Here again, Joni contemplates her own duality and the duality of human potential.
"The Tenth World" is an extended Latin percussion piece: congas, bongos, surdo, cowbell, shakers, and whatever else, with some vocals in Spanish. Joni shares writing credits Don Alias, Manolo Badrena, Alejandro Acuña, Airto Moreira, and Jaco Pastorius.
"Dreamland" is the most well-known song on DJRD, because it's been captured on live albums; Joni was performing it live before Don Juan's was released. It's the most accessible song on the album. Joni sings about all of us here in the first world, in the global north, using other cultures as vacationlands, insulated in the national identities that we carry with us. She might also be musing on we Canadians using our own national identity as a defense against accusations of imperialism.
It's a long long way from Canada
A long way from snow chains
Donkey vendors slicing coconut
No parkas to their name
Black babies covered in baking flour
The cook's got a carnival song
We're going to lay down some place shady
With dreamland coming on
Dreamland dreamland
Walter Raleigh and Chris Columbus
Come marching out of the waves
And claim the beach and all concessions
In the name of the suntan slave
I wrapped that flag around me
Like a Dorothy Lamour sarong
And I lay down thinking national
The title track is a poetic self-portrait. The music has clear links to Hejira -- you can hear strains of "Coyote" -- but the poem is unique in the lexicon of Joni's self-reflection.
On the whole, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter is a complex, layered, textured, somewhat challenging album. It has a hypnotic quality, almost dreamlike. It's not a collection of songs; it's a work that needs to be heard in its entirety. Those who enter into it and spend some time wandering through will be richly rewarded.
Racism and Islamophobia?
One song on DJRD makes me cringe -- at least one line does. It stands out so much that the man who runs jonimitchell.com has added an asterisk and some news stories by way of explanation.
Apparently the song was written after a terrorist attack in Washington, when a group of people identified as Hanafi Muslims held hostages at Washington's B'nai B'rith offices, an Islamic centre, and some local government offices. Apparently the incident had nothing to do with Israel or Palestine. Nevertheless, these lines -- repeated as a refrain throughout the song -- are so jarring!
They've come for sun and fun
While Muslims stick up Washington.
Considering the US's relationship to Muslims and Muslim-majority countries, this line is more than a bit strange.
Racism, well... that's the cover story.
Bad critic comment of the album
Is there ever a lot to choose from! This album was called "remote," "bland," and "weird".
For worst, I'll take this entire review from People magazine:
Tedious and morose melodies - conveyed by poetic histrionics - fit perfectly with Mitchell's funereal delivery. A downer.
The album cover
This is the only album cover of Joni's that I dislike. It's awkward and graceless, and seems beneath her.
More importantly, the album cover is controversial. There are images of three people, who are all Joni, in costume -- including the African-American man in the stereotypical 1970s pimp outfit. Yep, that's Joni in blackface. Apparently this is one of Joni's alter-egos, named Art Nouveau. Much has been written about this, from writing off Joni as a racist, to downplaying it as "things were different then".
An interesting analysis is here on the BBC website. There's more explanation in this excellent long piece from The Cut: Joni Mitchell, Unyielding. That piece includes some funny lines about Taylor Swift playing Joni in a biopic.
I don't know what to make of either the blackface or Joni's answers about it. I find the "Muslim" line in the song much more disturbing than Joni's dress-up -- although both are puzzling.
Do I think Joni is racist? No, I don't. If we're going to label someone as a racist, there should be more evidence than this.
Has she ever had a racist moment -- a thought, a comment, a misstep? We can assume so. We can assume that everyone has had racist moments. We live in a racist world, and none of us is completely unaffected by that.
Joni dressing as a pimp for a Halloween party is an odd choice, but also funny. Using that same costume on an album cover is seriously tone-deaf. I don't get it. But I don't think that one act makes her racist. I do think it's interesting that these images are always discussed as blackface, and never (that I've seen) as cross-dressing.
I see no evidence that Joni Mitchell is a bigot, and plenty of evidence that she is not. I hope she's not Islamophobic. But either way, I don't expect her to be perfect. It's one line on one song, one image on one album. At worst, it's one minor misstep in a very long and rich career.
Cacti or stockings?
I haven't found any cactus, stockings, or nylons on this album. Those images have been replaced by Indigenous imagery -- eagles, serpents, feathers, braids, drum beats -- and to being a settler, a foreigner, or a tourist. There are also repeated images of Blackness, and many references to dreams and dreaming.
Other musicians on this album
Bass, Jaco Pastorius
Drums, John Guerin
Bongos, Snaredrum, Sandpaper Blocks, Don Alias
Congas, Don Alias, Manolo Badrena, Alejandro Acuña
Shakers, Alejandro Acuña
Surdo, Airto Moreira
Cowbells, Jaco Pastorius
Congas, Manolo Badrena
Soprano Sax, Wayne Shorter
Electric Guitar, Larry Carlton
Vocals, Chaka Khan
Piano, Michael Colomber
"Paprika Plains" orchestrated and conducted by Michael Gibbs
Labels: listening to joni, music
Northern PoV said...
Most of us have evolved our views and changed our language in 40 years. Our younger selves may now embarrass us.
You mention 'Coyote'.
Here is a rendition in an interesting setting with notable accompanists.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaO5UZ5OcI
Friday, August 23, 2019 8:09:00 AM
Thank you, NPoV.
Very good point!
Without clicking, I'm guessing that's from the Dylan/Scorsese movie, supposedly filmed in Gordon Lightfoot's Toronto apartment. You'll find it in an earlier post on this blog.
Now I'll go see if I'm right. :)
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Sioux Falls, SD - After a some quiet games with the bats and facing a sweep of their I-29 rivals the Sioux City Explorers bats woke up at the right time taking down the Sioux Falls Canaries 10-5 on Sunday afternoon to avoid being swept over the weekend.
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by minstrel on Tue May 13, 2008 2:04 pm
papalazeru wrote: Pearoast from another thread...
10 movie cliches
I thought that should make an appearance.
Yes! I was about to post about the third-person shooter. That's a big one for me.
by caruso_stalker217 on Tue May 13, 2008 3:45 pm
Spandau Belly wrote: In movies everybody has some deep reason for their choosing their job.
A guy is a race car driver because his dead dad was a race car driver. A guy is a cop because he grew up in da hood and hates crime in a personal way. Nobody ever just becomes a race car driver cuz they like fame and going fast (well that's not true, the bad guy is written that way to show he's shallow and that's why the hero deserves to win the race) or becomes a cop because he grew up watching cop movies or couldn't figure out what to do with himself or sucked at math.
Renny Harlin was able to break from this convention with DRIVEN. If memory serves, Kip Pardue became a race car driver to go fast and be famous. But then he got too famous and didn't like it and his brother was a total dick and then he and Sly raced around Chicago and got a fine or something. And Til Schweiger was there. That's my recollection.
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by travis-dane on Tue May 13, 2008 3:50 pm
caruso_stalker217 wrote:
DRIVEN RAWKED!
Lesbian Nazi Hookers Abducted by UFOs and Forced Into Weight Loss Programs!
travis-dane
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You know it, brutha!
I hate the allways escaping/surviving/stay aliving/shitfucking/neverdying FUCKING DOG!!
Let the fucking dogs die!
by papalazeru on Tue May 13, 2008 4:00 pm
Why is it that in a horror film that mostly the black person complains about them being black and the first one to get picked off...and then never does?
It's not funny or clever or politcally correct.
Or, another of my faves, you never see any children die...apart from Rambo, which is one reason why it's so fucking great.
I AM LEGEND. I know you don't have a lot of love for that one, travis, but you could probably admire them for not making the dog invincible or whatever.
papalazeru wrote: Why is it that in a horror film that mostly the black person complains about them being black and the first one to get picked off...and then never does?
One of my favorite parts of the remake of THE BLOB was when the kid gets killed. That scared the shit out of me when I was younger.
Well, technically it was the kid's friend. It would've been better if it was Shawnee Smith's little brother.
Still, gotta give 'em credit.
caruso_stalker217 wrote: I AM LEGEND. I know you don't have a lot of love for that one, travis, but you could probably admire them for not making the dog invincible or whatever.
Fuck Dude!
If it comes to "Dog dying" movies,I take "Lost World" over "I am Legend" any day.....
Yeah, but the dog died for comedic effect in THE LOST WORLD.
by Al Shut on Sun May 18, 2008 6:07 am
The new guy/kid gets picked on by a bully but they later become friends after the the hero covers the bully and or takes the punishment the bully should recieve upon him.
Note to myself: Fix this image shit!
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by Seppuku on Sun May 18, 2008 6:42 am
Al Shut wrote: The new guy/kid gets picked on by a bully but they later become friends after the the hero covers the bully and or takes the punishment the bully should recieve upon him.
Just seen Son of Rambow then, I take it?
Dale Tremont Presents...
SWINGING PLASTIC LION
Nah The devils backbone
I guess it really is a cliche then.
It sure felt like one
by Nachokoolaid on Mon May 19, 2008 11:45 am
Something that always gets to me is the characters start discussing the plot instead of just seeing something take place. I guess this is more the fault of the writer/director, but it seems like it happens a lot.
by LaDracul on Sat May 24, 2008 9:10 pm
This happens in TV shows sometimes, but when you have a character talking to the grave of a loved one as if they're not dead....it wasn't needed in "The Barnyard". However, "Balls of Fury" did a great sendup where the hero explains to his father's grave why he had to abbreviate the years on the tombstone. And it's promptly ruined by a waterslide next to the cemetery.
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by DennisMM on Sat May 24, 2008 9:19 pm
travis-dane wrote:
Let's point out that the dog's story in the book is far more poignant and the movie dog's death, while sad, was a cliche of a different sort - the "Old Yeller" ploy.
by DaleTremont on Sat May 24, 2008 9:39 pm
The one that someone already mentioned but I just have to bring up again because it kills me every damn time:
When you're in a gun battle and shit's crazy and Good Guy is blasting his way through everyone but Bad Guy and meanwhile Bad Guy is doing the same damn thing, until finally Good Guy and Bad Guy have mowed down everyone else in their way so it comes to the two of them, face to face, each pointing their guns at each other. Loooooooong as fuck dramatic pause. Way longer than any sane person would wait to pull the trigger. Finally someone takes the plunge, pulls the trigger, and hears the CLICK of an empty mag. "Aww fuck" they say, or something to that effect (it's usually the Good Guy). Then the Bad Guy cackles evilly and pulls his trigger only to find it's EMPTY TOO!!!
If I see that shit one more time....
Also there's the classic couples switcheroo. When the two romantic leads overcome their differences and realize that even though they're completely wrong for each other they're actually perfect for each other, so while they finally consummate their love by kissing/fucking/dancing/riding off into the sunset, they inevitably leave behind their former respective partners who are all "What the fuck, man?" That is, UNTIL the former respective partners set eyes on each other and all of a sudden it's love, baby! Then they can ride off into the sunset kissing/fucking/dancing and everyone's happy and it's a perfect way to assuage the romantic lead couple's guilt over being the assholes to dump their girlfriend/boyfriend to take up with a new strumpet/man candy.
The last thing I saw that this happened in was Enchanted. But there have been so many more...
by RogueScribner on Sat May 24, 2008 9:47 pm
In Shoot 'Em Up they had a similar gun scene, but the twist was that the good guy had the bad guy's gun, which had finger print recognition plates, so it wouldn't work unless the bad guy was holding it. I thought that was at least a clever way of making the cliche seem fresh.
My eye isn't lazy; it's ambidextrous!
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by papalazeru on Sat May 24, 2008 9:49 pm
This is more prevalent in TV series more than films because films only need to hold attention for about 2 hours rather than spread out over a series but....
Jeapardy.
Just that. The kind that's just created between two characters or a group of characters versus one person.
Lost does it all too often but they do justify it. But, it's the whole scenario, the closer camera shots, the overly long cuts, no dramatic music and the duologue unfolds, usually to give someone backstory.
What I'm most upset about is when it's so obvious that it's just about moving something forward to the next action sequence.
I'll give a fun example, something which they later satirised but, Grelims. Bill's Girlfriend (the name escapes me now), her whole speech....totally uneccessary, thats 2 minutes of the film gone just so you can establish why she doesn't like Christmas.
papalazeru wrote: I'll give a fun example, something which they later satirised but, Grelims. Bill's Girlfriend (the name escapes me now), her whole speech....totally uneccessary, thats 2 minutes of the film gone just so you can establish why she doesn't like Christmas.
Well, according to Joe Dante, they put it in there because they wanted to throw Phoebe Cates a bone and give her something to do other than stand around and look pretty/scared. So I guess she got to exercise her dramatic chops with the stuck-in-chimney gem.
But it's totally worth it so that she could make fun of it later like you said in Gremlins 2.
"Don't even say the name Lincoln!"
...or something to that effect.
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by bluebottle on Sat May 24, 2008 10:06 pm
wait, really?
i always thought that scene in gremlins WAS satire.
by tapehead on Sat May 24, 2008 10:08 pm
me too - always got big laughs when I watched it.
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by DaleTremont on Sat May 24, 2008 10:14 pm
When he was talking about it at the Gremlins 2 screening he made it seem like the speech in the second one was a sort of apology for the first...which really was supposed to be serious.
I think "give Phoebe something to do" was almost word for word what he said about the Christmas monologue.
But I was pretty drunk that night. I could have misheard/misunderstood
by Seppuku on Sat May 24, 2008 10:14 pm
It was the scene in Assault on Precinct 13, where a gang member just randomly guns down the little girl with the ice cream cone, when I realised I might possibly be in love with John Carpenter. It took either adamantium balls, or a complete ignorance of the Hollywood machine to pull a move like that.
ETA: You guys think I should split this topic off into its own thread?
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DaleTremont wrote: *shrugs*
i'd believe that it was un-intentionally hilarious.
if anything, it's big of joe dante to admit it.
go joe dante!
Dead santa/dad in the chimney? intentional or not, it is comedy gold.
by papalazeru on Sat May 24, 2008 10:26 pm
Seppuku wrote:
I have to admit, I do like a bit of indiscrimate violence.
I really hate it in films where these super freak bad guys who are just so nasty they'd cut your heart out without a second thought, well, the then aim a gun down a high street and don't shoot at the kid.
The problem cliché there is that not enough dogs/animals or kids die in movies that contain super bad guys.
You've highlighted one which breaks the mould there but there are plenty follow the MPAA mother criteria. Check out Speed, when they run over the pram and it turns out that it's just full of cans.
What a let down.
Edit: Or where you get bad guys that are so depraived and sick that the camera can't show you the violence. You either get a close up of the person or a shot somewhere else with 'friendly' music in the background, just to show how sick they actually are.
by DennisMM on Sat May 24, 2008 11:48 pm
tapehead wrote: Dead santa/dad in the chimney? intentional or not, it is comedy gold.
And stolen from Gahan Wilson.
by burlivesleftnut on Sun May 25, 2008 4:34 am
bluebottle wrote:
DaleTremont wrote: *shru gs*
I dunno guys. It may have been to throw Pheobe a bone, but when I was a kid, the speach was appropriate for the film. Gremlins is an awesome movie, and I always thought her dramatic monologue was in tone with the rest of the film. But I did love the parody in Gremlins 2.
by havocSchultz on Sun May 25, 2008 10:26 am
After watching The Orphanage yesterday...I've noticed that a lot of people get hit by buses in movies lately...
I'm not necessarily complaining...cause it usually looks cool...
But over the last few years, I can remember a few instances where somebody out of the blue will just get fucking hammered by a bus (bus can also sometimes be replaced with a semi or another big vehicle...but, for the most part, it's a bus.)
It's either done for surprise, horror/tragedy, or comedy...or all of the above...
Some better and more real looking than others...
But there's gotta be something else we can do...
Maybe somebody can get run over by like a dog-sled or something...
Or a runaway hot dog cart...
by Retardo_Montalban on Sun May 25, 2008 10:35 am
I don't think it is so much the bus thats the cliche, but the way it is shot. Usually the victim is dead center of the camera, walking away onto the street, when for a split second the victim looks back at the camera and then SHazaam, a bus flattens the poor schmuck.
Retardo_Montalban
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by bluebottle on Sun May 25, 2008 10:38 am
lol, yeah that's true!
it's like the car crash in adaptation... suddenly all car crashes were shot that way...
someone figures out a cool new way to shoot something, and people start working it into their scripts.
by burlivesleftnut on Sun May 25, 2008 12:49 pm
I think it originated with Meet Joe Black.
by Al Shut on Sun May 25, 2008 12:51 pm
You're all beeing silly.
More people should be hit by busses. Every movie should end that way.
by LaDracul on Sun May 25, 2008 12:52 pm
My favorite has to be in "Final Destination" where the one girl tries to tell her boyfriend to stop holding a grudge, but BLAMMO! Bus comes out of nowhere and hits her.
by minstrel on Sun May 25, 2008 1:18 pm
I think that in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, instead of riding off into the sunset, they should all have been hit by a bus.
In Lawrence of Arabia, instead of dying in a motorcycle accident, Lawrence should have been hit by a bus.
In Casablanca, Bogart should have said "This could be the start of a beautiful friendship" and then he should have been hit by a bus.
In Citizen Kane, Kane should have whispered "Rosebud" and then BAM! Hit by a bus.
In 2001, the Star Child should have been hit by a space bus.
by LaDracul on Sun May 25, 2008 1:22 pm
I totally agree with the first one. XD
by Spandau Belly on Sun May 25, 2008 5:30 pm
I saw this really bad horror movie called One Missed Call last week and there was one really funny (intentionally) part where a dude keeps wandering in and out of traffic seemingly oblivious to all the cars whooshing around him while he rants.
I just sat there waiting for him finally to get plowed when an explosion from an arc welder on a nearby construction site sends a metal rod flying into his chest and he dies. That was pretty damn clever.
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by ONeillSG1 on Sun May 25, 2008 9:00 pm
Who says the Grim Reaper doesn't have an imagination?
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by Nachokoolaid on Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:41 am
This thread's been going for a while, and I honestly can't remember if this one's been mentioned, but this is one I HATE!
Think of all the movies when someone is trying to log onto someone else's computer or get to something on their computer that needs a password to unlock. Sure enough, there's a fucking picture right there on the desk of their precious fucking poodle named Fluffy. And shit, it might even have the words "Fluffy" written on the frame, in case the audience was 100% ret@rded and not just mildly ret@rded.
Or maybe it's their wife or car or some shit, but you get the point.
Do you keep a pic of anything related to your passwords on your desk? I sure as fuck don't. But EVERYONE in Movieland does. And it always comes back to bite them in the ass.
by minstrel on Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:29 am
Nacho, I agree with you. That one is pretty ugly.
Another that bothers me is that even in this day and age, whenever they show important text appearing on a computer screen, it displays at a ridiculously slow rate with a tiny beep accompanying each letter, so you see the words appear more slowly than you can read them, accompanied by "dee dee dee dee dee dee deet."
I've been around computers since I was a kid in the late 60s and early 70s (my dad worked for Hewlett Packard and let me play on the office mainframes when I was nine years old), and I've NEVER seen a computer or terminal that does that!
by RogueScribner on Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:13 am
What happened to ending movies with a freeze frame? That shit ruled!!!
by Nachokoolaid on Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:29 pm
RogueScribner wrote: What happened to ending movies with a freeze frame? That shit ruled!!!
Seriously, I wouldn't mind that at all. I still think the ending to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of the more awesome ones out there.
Hell, not just endings. I think we should bring back more freeze frames. I remember there was one in Spidey 2. But there really haven't been too many in recent years.
by Zarles on Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:10 pm
HA! Hell yeah. That was one of the things I liked so much about Death Proof. That last shot still cracks me up. I also liked the way 'Police Squad!' and the Naked Gun movies always used to make fun of that by just having the actors freeze in place, but still having shit go on as normal in the background. Crew members walking by, the phone ringing, etc.
One I've been noticing lately occurs whenever someone almost dies from drowning. There's always that moment when they wake up, spit a mouthful of water out and then start coughing, signifying that they're still alive. I've never seen anyone almost die from drowning so I have no idea if it really happens like that, but it can't be the same way every single time, can it?
Lost pulled that shit in the S4 finale, too. Me and my Lost-watching crew added it to our drinking game for the show as a result. Whenever someone almost dies from drowning, take a shot!
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by Seppuku on Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:19 pm
--eople turning on the TV and just Happening to tune in right at the beginning of a broadcast or a relevant bit of exposition. In the movies, you almost never catch a newsreader in the middle of a word or a sentence.
by tapehead on Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:26 pm
Seppuku wrote: --eople turning on the TV and just Happening to tune in right at the beginning of a broadcast or a relevant bit of exposition. In the movies, you almost never catch a newsreader in the middle of a sentence or word.
Parodied most brilliantly in Shaun of the Dead - I especially liked how Edgar Wright managed to place Morrisey singing 'Panic on the streets of London...' as they flicked through the channels
by papalazeru on Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:29 pm
tapehead wrote:
I have a feeling that was stolen from a movie like 'Kentucky Fried Movie' or the Adam and Joe Show...I'm not sure.
It's still incredibly funny.
I'm waiting for the thrid movie. Bound to be awesome too.
by Fried Gold on Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:35 pm
Seppuku wrote: --eople turning on the TV and just Happening to tune in right at the beginning of a broadcast or a relevant bit of exposition. In the movies, you almost never catch a newsreader in the middle of a word or a sentence.
It's also usually quite a good idea to hire in actual newsreaders to play the part of the newsreader...as bit part actors never sound convincing.
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Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley is stretching his creative wings, having just announced he'll be co-producing a new country music musical, May We All.
The upcoming project will feature hits made famous by not only FGL, but other huge names in country from various decades, including Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and more.
The musical tells a story about "disappearing small-town America as seen through the hopeful eyes of its youth," according to a synopsis. It centers around a “fledgling country singer" who "reluctantly comes home after a rough start in Nashville, ultimately to discover that her roots may take her a lot further than her dreams.”
May We All is scheduled to stage a developmental production at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Tenn., in 2020, and then to premiere in Nashville in 2021. The show is packed with A-list talent; Troy Britton Johnson, a former Broadway actor, and Todd Johnson, an original producer of The Color Purple and backup singer, are writing the musical's book. The arranger and orchestrator is Brian Usifer, who is currently the music director for Broadway's Frozen has also worked in similar capacities on productions includig Kinky Boots and The Book of Mormon.
"I love building, love creating, love being surrounded by an amazing team, and have found endless inspiration in the fact that I can use my voice in any interest that I have," Kelley says in a press release. "I couldn't be more thrilled to have this musical feature the songs of so many of my buddies and artists who've inspired me. Can't wait to bring this project to the stage and beyond."
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Miami Dolphins Cheating History
• the DOLPHINS are AVERAGE NFL cheaters!
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INDEX OF RECORDED DOLPHINS CHEATS:
DOLPHINS-ONLY: Tampergate (1970: Shula) • PEDSgate (5x since 1990) • Painkillergate (1970-1995) • Formationgate (1986) • Tampergate (multiple) • Tapegate (2006) • Mudgate (1983) • Whispergate (2011) • Spygate (80s) • Tampergate (2015: Suh)
All Miami Dolphins Cheats:
Tampergate (1970: Shula) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
TEAM: The Miami Dolphins
SUMMARY: The Dolphins committed three counts of tampering in order to hire "Double-Dealing" Don Shula* as their coach in 1970. DD Don* was still the coach of the Baltimore Colts at the end of the 1969 season, when then-Miami owner Joe Robbie approached him and signed Shula* to a contract. You can't do that. That's cheating. * Cheater
VICTIM: Indianapolis Colts (The Baltimore Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1984)
PUNISHMENT: As punishment for this cheating incident, the Baltimore Colts were awarded the Dolphin's 1971 first round draft pick. As well, the Dolphins 1972 Perfect Season* was permanently tainted and unofficially appended with an asterisks to indicate that the team cheated.
Fun fact about the Dolphins' Perfect Season*: in 1972 the Dolphins drew what most experts consider one of the NFL's softest schedules ever. Their opponents had a winning percentage of just .357 (!) and they faced only 2 teams who ended the season over .500 while feasting on 9 teams who ended under .500. * Cheated
Shula*, of course, is remembered as one of the game's most accomplished coaches. He holds numerous coaching records, including:
Most losses by a head coach in the Super Bowl: 4, tied with Bud Grant (MIN), Marv Levy (BUF) and Dan Reeves (DEN).
Longest amount of time to be shutout in a Super Bowl: his team didn't score until there was only 3:19 left in Super Bowl III.
Fewest points scored in a Super Bowl by any team: his team managed only one field goal in Super Bowl VI.
Fewest points scored in the second half of a Super Bowl: his team put up 0 second half points an astonishing 4 times (Super Bowls VI, VII, XVII, and XIX).
* Cheater
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Tampergate-1970
AWARDS EARNED: Hip-Hip-Hypocritical!
NT Brian Sochia (1990)
WR David Boston (2004)
RB Sammy Morris (2006)
S Reshad Jones (2014)
DL Dion Jordan (2014)
PUNISHMENT: Each player was suspended for four games for violating the league's PEDs policy except Sochia, who was suspended for five games.
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#PEDSgate-2004
AWARDS EARNED: A Decade of Deceit!Repeat The Cheat!
Painkillergate (1970-1995) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: Double-Dealing Don Shula* was named in a 2015 player lawsuit as one of the NFL head coaches who engaged in a "decades-long conspiracy to keep them [the players] on the field without regard for their long-term health."
The lawsuit specifically names Shula* as one of a number of coaches who warned that players "would be cut from their teams unless they took painkillers and returned to the field."
VICTIM: Miami Dolphins (Specifically, his own players)
PUNISHED? PENDING...
PUNISHMENT: I guess Dirty Don Shula* wasn't really a players-coach.
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Painkillergate-1970
AWARDS EARNED: A Decade of Deceit!
Formationgate (1986) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: After a preseason game in 1986, Philadelphia Eagle head coach Buddy Ryan accused Miami Dolphins head coach DD Don Shula* of using illegal tactics to gain an advantage. was accused of putting 15 men in the huddle, then sending some back to the sidelines at the last minute to confuse the opponents.
Said Ryan, "He was just trying to make us look bad. He was trying to fool us. I don't mind him beating me, but damn, let's do it within the rules. Everybody's got to play by the same rules."
According to Ryan, "the ploy had been legislated out of the game more than a decade ago, but no action was taken to prevent Shula* from using it. The Eagles coach estimated that Miami had employed the tactic about 18 times in the course of the contest." He went on to say that the rule has been in there since 1975
VICTIM: Philadelphia Eagles
PUNISHMENT: DD Don Shula* strikes again. The excuse Shula* tried to peddle was that "everybody does it" and that "he had been calling plays that way for years." Whooo-whooo! Hop aboard the Cheat Train, Shula* there's a seat way up front for you.
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Tampergate (multiple) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: In 2005, the Miami Dolphins and Bill Parcells had an agreement in place with guard Justin Smiley only 17 minutes after the start of free agency.
A decades earlier in 1994, the Dolphins -- under then coach Double-Dealing Don Shula* -- reportedly pulled another fast one when free agent safety Gene Atkins just happened to be staying at a hotel a few blocks from the Dolphins training facility the night before free agency began.
AWARDS EARNED: Everyone Was Doing It!Repeat The Cheat!A Decade of Deceit!
Tapegate (2006) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: Multiple Dolphins players told the Palm Beach (FL) Post that the team purchased tapes of the New England offense that provided audio of quarterback Tom Brady making audible and line-blocking calls. These players boasted that the tape helped them win 21-0 in a December meeting.
Although the league, in this case, ruled that the Dolphins did nothing wrong, many Miami players stated that the tapes "were critical in preparing for the game and provided the Dolphins inside information about New England's offensive audible system."
"I've never seen [Brady] so flustered," middle linebacker Zach Thomas said.
Said ESPN report John Clayton: "Teams are always trying to steal signs and signals off other teams. That's just football."
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Tapegate-2006
AWARDS EARNED: Avoid Media Scrutiny!
Mudgate (1983) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: Before the 1983 AFC Championship game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, Miami coach Don Shula* refused to cover the field during a monsoon in order to create a muddy field with the hopes of slowing down the Jets' high powered offense. The Dolphins won 14-0 and the infamous game was nicknamed the "Mud Bowl".
Said Jets coach Walt Michaels: "The only thing I know is the rules. I can't understand it. The constitution of the National Football League requires each team to have a tarpaulin available to protect a field from rain or snow."
VICTIM: New York Jets
PUNISHMENT: Double Dealing Don Shula* strikes again! Good thing Miami lost the 1983 Super Bowl to the Washington Redskins as this might be the defining asterisk of that game.
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Mudgate-1983
Whispergate (2011) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: On March 22, 2011 Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that the Miami Dolphins were one of five team who had be fined for "having illegale contact with players during a designated dead period."
The Dolphins were believed to have been one of those five teams because of contact their offensive coordinator Brian Daboll had with quarterback Chad Henne. Because of the 2011 lockout, team officials were prevented from having any contact with members of the then decertified NFLPA.
PUNISHMENT: Omar seems to report that it is more probable than not that the Dolphins were one of those fined teams.
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Whispergate-2011
SUMMARY: Said former Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson on September 28, 2007: “I did it [recorded opponent signals] with video and so did a lot of other teams in the league, just to make sure that you could study it and take your time, because you’re going to play the other team the second time around. But a lot of coaches did it, this was commonplace.”
And this kind stuff is nothing new. Way back in 1967, Lee Grosscup wrote an item for Sport magazine that delved into the issue of spying in football.
The issue with what the Patriots did against the Jets is that the Pats continued to do something that the league had specifically told teams not to do: film from the sidelines instead of from a different approved location in the stadium.
PUNISHMENT: Filming your opponent's signals is not illegal. You get that now, right?
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Tampergate (2015: Suh) to top ⤴home ⇐awards ⤵
SUMMARY: The NFL sent all 32 teams a letter on March 9, 2015 voicing the league's displeasure with the handling of the three-day tampering period. Now the Miami Dolphins are worried that they will be the target of league investigations for their handling of the pursuit of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
The "legal tampering period," which was instituted in 2013, allows teams to negotiate with impending free agents three days before they are set to hit the open market; however, no contract terms are to be reached. That rule has seemingly been broken by multiple teams prior to the 2015 NFL free agency period, including the Dolphins, who reportedly agreed to a six-year, $114 million deal with Suh on Sunday.
According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are now in the league's crosshairs for breaking the rules of the tampering period and team officials are "nervous" about a potential investigation.
PUNISHMENT: On May 12, 2015 an NFL spokesman said: "The: "The league has determined the Dolphins did not violate its tampering rules in their successful pursuit of free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh."
AWARDS EARNED: Goalie for the Dart Team!
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Headsetgate-1980
SHARE: http://YourTeamCheats.com/MIA#Scrapsgate-1960
EARNED: "A Decade of Deceit!"
CRITERIA: Repeat the same cheat at least ten years later!
EARNED FOR:PEDSgate (5x since 1990) Tampergate (multiple) Painkillergate (1970-1995)
EARNED FOR:Tapegate (2006)
EARNED FOR:Spygate (until 2006) Tampergate (ongoing) Spygate (80s) Tampergate (multiple) Scrapsgate (ongoing)
EARNED: "Goalie for the Dart Team!"
CRITERIA: Execute a cheat that requires significant anti-intellect to attempt, let alone thinking you'll get away with it!
EARNED FOR:Tampergate (2015: Suh)
EARNED FOR:Tampergate (1970: Shula) Mudgate (1983) Formationgate (1986)
EARNED: "Repeat The Cheat!"
CRITERIA: Successfully repeat the same cheat multiple times!
EARNED FOR:PEDSgate (5x since 1990) Tampergate (multiple)
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Jun 27 2017 By Paul Inman
For brands or business-owners, the Millennial generation is the single most influential target market in the modern age. Referring to individuals born between 1982 and 2000, this demographic is also beginning to peak in terms of impact, size and, most importantly, spending power.
There are an estimated 13.8 million Millennials in the UK, while this demographic also represents the largest generation in Western history across the globe. This translates into a vast and motivated target segment, and one that has finally come of age as younger Millennials turn 17 and approach the cusp of adulthood.
There has therefore never been a better time to target this active, tech savvy and social generation, with out-of-home (OOH) advertising providing one of the most effective and engaging marketing methods. With this in mind, the question that remains is how brand should look to leverage this medium to share their message successfully with Millennials?
Bridging the Gap Between the Virtual and Corporeal Worlds: Understanding the Impact of OOH
In some respects, you could be forgiven for thinking that Millennials would be most receptive to online and mobile marketing methods. While there is some truth in this, this does not reflect the true outlook of Millennials or the behaviour that they showcase as active consumers.
Firstly, it is important to note that the Millennials generation tends to curate their own content, as they look to identify authentic and transparent brands with which to engage. In fact, brand authenticity is second only to loyalty discounts when Millennials choose branded partners, so there is a clear need for businesses to develop an honest voice that presents a clear value proposition.
This outlook has impacted on the effectiveness of mobile marketing, as an estimated 63% of savvy Millennials block branded advertisements on their devices as they strive to avoid spammy, unsolicited and overly-promotional content. Instead, they are far more likely to engage initially with OOH advertising, which often promotes concise and visually appealing messaging in a totally organic background setting. In the case of traditional billboards, this type of advertising is also omni-present, meaning that it provides sustained exposure without every deterring Millennial customers.
It is this type of advertising that encourages Millennials to interact further with brands, with individuals 17% more likely to engage with a company through their mobile device after seeing an OOH ad.
Furthermore, OOH is thought to drive a significant 140% uplift in smartphone brand interactions among Millennials, compared to 17% across other marketing channels.
As we can see, OOH has effectively bridged the gap between virtual and corporeal advertising, enabling brands to successfully target Millennials and increase their conversion rate in the process.
Where Should You Target Millennials With OOH?
The previous point highlights the supposed transparency and trustworthy nature of OOH, as well as its efficiency in terms of driving conversions. An estimated 56% of Millennials trust this medium, for example, while 58% are inclined to take further action after seeing a billboard or post advertisement.
Despite the natural advantages of OOH among Millennials, execution is key if you are to achieve success. More specifically, you will need to identify the best geographical locations through which to target this audience, in order to optimise exposure and encourage customers to take direct action through their mobile, tablet or laptop.
While you precise strategy will vary depending on the nature of your product or service, there are some general rules to keep in mind. Approximately 37% of Millennials prefer visiting shopping centres to buying online, for example, making local retail parks with a high level of footfall potentially fruitful advertising locations. This can be even more effective if you advertise close to one of your retail outlets, as it enables Millennials to engage with your brand and take direct action simultaneously.
Colleges and universities are also excellent locations for targeting Millennials, particularly younger consumers who have recently come of age. Those aged between 17 and 34 are expected spend more than £200 billion annually from next year onwards, with the younger members of this demographic increasingly likely to take action after enjoying sustained interaction with specific brands through OOH. Educational facilities that are close to popular bars and restaurants are even more effective, as they allow brands to strategically target the social and active nature of the Millennial audience.
Some college and university locations may also be cheaper than retail parks or shopping centres, so this may represent a more cost-effective form of advertising for your brand. For a breakdown of the typical costs involved, see our pricing guide on billboard advertising.
How Can You Capture the Attention of Millennials Through OOH?
With an understanding of the medium and your locations booked, the final step is to ensure that your content boasts the creativity, focus and value proposition to engage arguably the most savvy (and lucrative) generation in history.
One of your main objectives should be to create an innovative and creative advert, as this taps into the typical Millennials’ ability to create, share and curate content. Remember, this generation has access to more content creation tools that any other in history, including social media channels such as Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram. These channels have also provided platforms from which this content can be shared with the public, as other pieces are curated to appease individual tastes and preferences.
There are two ways in which you can leverage this. Firstly, you could deploy an in-house or freelance designer to create a visually stunning OOH ad, and one that combines colour, imagery and text to develop a truly unique proposition.
Conversely, you can follow the route take by major brands such as Starbucks, who recently launched a campaign that offered prizes for the best doodles drawn on one of their cups. Not only were customers allowed to indulge their own creativity and interact with the brand, but their efforts were also shared prolifically through social media and on OOH advertising materials. The winning design was also printed on a limited run on reusable cups, creating an even greater level of engagement between the brand and its Millennial customers.
Local advertising is also a great way of engaging Millennials, particularly when brands look to reward customers and drive greater loyalty. The footwear retailer Keds recently ran an OOH campaign at London’s Westfield Shopping Centre, where the brand has an established retail outlet. More specifically, they offered a 20% discount voucher to shoppers who logged on to the businesses Wi-Fi page through a billboard screen, targeting Millennials directly and driving a 28% upturn in sales as the local store.
The Last Word: Leveraging OOH to Target Millennials
While Millennials may be the single most tech savvy consumer generations of all time, they are increasingly likely to be engaged by OOH advertising. Not only does this medium build trust among customers and drive higher levels of conversion for brands, but it also bridges the gap between virtual marketing channels and physical stores.
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ALBERT VAN HAASTEREN – BASS TURNED BARITONE
ALBERT VAN HAASTEREN – THE PAINTER
ALBERT VAN HAASTEREN (BASS TURNED BARITONE)
Foto's © 401DutchDivas.nl/ IVC/ Albert van Haasteren
Text © 401DutchDivas.nl/ RS (with quotes taken from Birgit Sommer 'Alt steht nicht in seinem Worterbuch'
Contains exclusive 401DutchDivas.nl interview with Albert van Hassteren
IVC Awards, 1955
Belcore in L'elisire d'amore
Baron Weps in Vogelhändler
Marco Donati in Gianni Schicchi
Rotterdam born bass to baritone Albert van Haasteren (1927), had only been studying singing for two years with Johanna Bollekamp in Rotterdam, when he came in 2nd for the Jos Orelio Prize at the 2nd International Vocal Competition Den Bosch, 1955. That his name no longer sounds familiar in the world of Dutch Opera is largely due to his... immediate success! His surprise victory came at a moment that he just had started studying opera in Amsterdam, with Felix Hupka. He then worked as an interior designer, but his interest in opera was profound. He even went as far as to study stage movements by practicing ballet, and fighting: 'Appearance and physical presentation are very important in the theater. They define how you come across to the audience. It was not easy for me though, since initially I had so little money that I couldn't afford a paid for teacher. Fortunately, Miss. Bollekamp said that my voice was too beautiful to be wasted for lack of money alone, and she taught me for free until I could spare some money.'
Dutch Language Interview RS with Albert van Haasteren
Contract on the spot
Van Haasteren's passion for singing had come down from father to son: 'My father sang solo in a choir in Rotterdam, and I always admired him when he sang. I've always been singing, although I never contemplated a career. It was just a passionate hobby at the time, we didn't consider or even believe that you could do that as a profession.' Despite his limited training, his vocal endowments and appearance at the 2nd IVC impressed jury member and first conductor of both the Amsterdam and the Karlsruhe Opera Houses Alexander Krannhals enough to offer Van Haasteren a contract for the Karslruhe Opera House – on the spot! Van Haasteren first hesitated to accept the offer, since he did not consider himself a professional singer and wanted to talk things through with his wife Lily: 'I had just married and wanted to talk this over with her. There was no way I would have done it if she had any hesitations. This was not just a matter of leaving a secure profession behind. In 1955 going to work in Germany was not a decision you took lightly, because the memories of the German occupation during World War II were still fresh. I come from Rotterdam. I have seen with my own eyes the bombing of the city. At age 18 I had been captured by the Germans and was send to a forced labor facility in Thüringen, where I had to help assemble their VI rocket platforms. After the War I returned from Thüringen with tuberculosis. But you should understand that, apart from those sentiments, I had to give up a steady job for something that seemed like a big gamble. I was just a beginner.' Krannhals, however, knew what he was doing. Van Haasteren: 'I was 1.85 tall, I knew how to move and acted very self assured, more than I was perhaps. But you need that on the stage, otherwise you will have a difficult life there.'
Verdi: Don Carlos 'Ella giamai m'amo'
Albert van Haasteren (Philips)
IVC final concert, 1955
When Van Haasteren's wife Lilly finally said that he had to try his luck, the couple accepted, but only after van Haasteren's terms were met: 'I said I wouldn't come if they didn't provide a house. When I went to look I said I wouldn't come if they didn't fix things in that house, which was a bit worn to my taste. They fixed it, and already in 1956 I went to Karlsruhe, to become a singer.' Unexpectedly, it proved to be a most stimulating experience, says Van Haasteren: 'In a short time span I met an enormous number of fascinating and creative people.' From 1956 until 1963 Van Haasteren remained in Karlsruhe, then he accepted an engagement in Heidelberg. Van Haasteren: 'Initially it was just my intention to pick up new repertoire there. I never expected to stay for long. But I had to leave Karlsruhe, because my voice changed from bass to bass-baritone and then to baritone in the early 1960s. I was offered a contract there as a bass, for which they had a position vacant. This was, however, an ensemble theater. There were two baritones already, and they had been there longer than me, which limited my prospects there. There was a vacancy in Heidelberg, and so I went there. It was perhaps a smaller theater than I had in mind for myself at the time, even though it has a very fine reputation in Germany as best of the smaller theatres.' In the end, Heidelberg offered so many advantages to Van Haasteren, that he remained in the Heidelberg Opera Ensemble for a full twenty years, until 1983. During his career, he learned no less than 126 opera and operetta roles.
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte 'In diesen heil'gen Hallen'
Albert van Haasteren (Sarastro), Concertgebouworkest – Bernard Haitink, 1955
Van Haasteren's beginnings as a bass can be retraced in his only officially released recording, as Sarastro in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (1955 LP MMS). The change in vocal range was rather stressfull to the former bass. Van Haasteren: 'I suddenly found myself without repertoire and had to start all over again. Initially, one could still hear the darker tones of my past as a bass, so I started with those baritone roles that were neither really bass or baritone parts, such as Don Giovanni, or Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro. These parts were once also bass parts, but have since come to be regarded as baritone parts.' Although Don Giovanni was one of his best parts, his voice was preserved as Don Giovanni's servant Leporello in the only other remaining Dutch radio broadcast with Van Haasteren, from 1960. Van Haasteren: 'Indeed, I went from being the servant to being the master.'
Mozart: Don Giovanni 'Madamina, il catalogo e questo'
Albert van Haasteren (Leporello)
Hilversum 1957
Mozart: Don Giovanni 'Treibt den Champagner'
Albert van Haasteren (Don Giovanni), 1965
From Mozart to Lortzing and Mussorgsky
Almaviva in Die Hochzeit des Figaro
Danilo in Die Fledermaus
Ferrrando in Il Trovatore
Apart from Don Giovanni, his most famous Mozart roles in Karlsruhe and Heidelberg were Count Almava in Le nozze di Figaro, and Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte. Van Haasteren: 'Later the Don Alfonso in Cosi fan tutte, because at a certain age I started landing the parts of the father figures.' Verdi and Wagner were not generally within his scope, although he sang Posa in Verdi's Don Carlo, and Wolfram von Eschenbach in Wagner's Tannhäuser, the latter only in a concert performance. Other roles were Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, then Valentin in Gounod's Faust. Van Haasteren: 'Germany was simply not the right place for the French repertoire. Germany also has a great opera tradition of it's own that is preserved only here, with opera's such as Lortzing's Zar und Zimmermann, in which I was the Zar. Then Undine, and Der Widschütz. I was a typical German 'Spielbaritone', as the range is called here. They have asked me for Verdi and Wagner as well, but I have always refused that. As I mentioned I returned from the war with tuberculosis and I've always felt I was singing at only half of my original powers ever since, for I remember that I had a much stronger voice before.''
BORIS GODUNOV 1958
The Dutch Opera
Initially, Van Haasteren had expected that after some years in Germany, he would probably find employment within the Dutch Opera Ensemble. Indeed their came a moment when they approached him, in 1960, just before... they went bankrupt. Because he remained in Germany ever since, while appearing in The Netherlands only in a few guest performances for the Dutch radio, he fell from the radar in his native country. His stature in the second half of the 1950s is revealed only through his Sarastro in the world famous 1958 Concertgebouw broadcast of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (in which he also took on the spoken part of the reciter). This performance was not just legendary because of Fritz Wunderlich's Tamino and Juliane Farkas's Queen of the Night, but also for the all-star Dutch cast surrounding them. With 'all star' we refer to the likes of Maria van Dongen (Pamina), Jan Derksen (Papageno) and Nel Duval (Papagena) in the principle roles. The surprises are however to be found in the minor parts, where the first IVC winner Annette de la Bije, Lucienne Bouwman, and Anny Delorie sang the Three Ladies. To top things off, the internationally renowned soprano Elly Ameling and mezzo Cora Canne-Meijer sang the Three Boys along with Thea van der Steen. The young Bernard Haitink conducted and the recording made it to an early official LP release on the obscure The Opera Society label. Van Haasteren received something between and ƒ 700 to ƒ 900 for the job, which was the going rate for Concertgebouw performances at the time.
Van Haasteren remained in Heidelberg after his retirement and currently lives there with his wife Elize, nicknamed Lilly. He dedicates his time to his children, gardening, and his passion for painting. Obviously, he found his place in the Heidelberg area. Yet, one can't help but wonder why he remained in his engagement there for a full 30 years? Van Haasteren: 'The most important reason is that by then my daughters Elvira and Viviana were born. Heidelberg provided a safe environment for them to grow up in, which I saw as my principal duty. Together with my wife we saw them grow into careers of their own, and it is our pride and joy that they landed well, Elvira in teaching, Viviane as a doctor in Frankfurt. At the time, I did not want my family to live the traveling singer's life, with constantly shifting environments and never a real home. Admittedly, had Munich, Hamburg, Berlin or Vienna offered me contracts.... Had I been a tenor, this might actually have happened. But as a baritone I had to be realistic. There are far more baritones than tenors. I might have gone to bigger theatres, but there I would likely have been the second baritone. In Heidelberg I was the undisputed first baritone for 30 years, singing all the principal parts, accumulating to the mentioned 126 roles in all. I wanted to sing for real, not just four line parts. I would really like to hand this out to young singers at the IVC today too: One has to count his blessings carefully.'
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia 'Largo al factotum'
Albert van Haasteren (Figaro), 1966
Van Haasteren's wife, his harshest critic during the days of his career, also has some advice for youngsters with aspirations in opera: 'They should not just learn stage movements and singing, but also study business, in order to learn how to negotiate better deals. Albert was far too happy to sing, he usually sold himself short!' Van Haasteren laughs, warm hearted 'Heidelberg has given me a tremendous experience; it was and is a great time. My contributions, also in terms of advice or even as a stage hand whenever there was some emergency backstage, has been greatly valued by the General Managers here.'
Kammersänger
Guglielmo in Cosi fan Tutte
Baron Weps in Vogelhaendler
Fougier Tinville in Andrea Chenier
Pluto in Orpheus in der Unterwelt
Van Haasteren's special position within the world of German opera is emphasized by his title Kammersänger, an honorary title usually associated with stars of the Berlin, Munich and Viennese opera houses. Van Haasteren: 'I received that title in 1989. That was indeed a novum for Heidelberg, where no other singer had ever been given this title, which was usually reserved for singers of State Theaters. I can only assume that my time as a substitute for a colleague in Karlsruhe was instrumental in this respect. Usually, when you substitute, it is an incident, but in Karlsruhe the first baritone fell ill for quite a long time, and somehow it also worked out with my schedule in Heidelberg. I also sang numerous guest performances elsewhere, and have performed with such famous singers as the tenor Rudolf Shock, the bass Josef Greindl, soprano Astrid Varnay, Bayreuther singers such as the dramatic soprano Paula Baumann who was a celebrity in Germany at the time... then also Erika Köth, to mention just the most important ones.'
Tchaikovsky: Evegeni Onegin 'Duet Onegin-Tatiana)
Albert van Haasteren (Onegin), date unknown
No longer singing, he still can be heard giving lectures and introductions on operas in the Cultural Circle of Boxberg-Emmertsgrund. Otherwise he lives a life in leasure: Van Haasteren: 'We bought this house in the middle of nature, with a large garden. My wife talks to the plants, while I trim them with gardening equipment. As mentioned, I also paint, a remnant of my initial profession.' Another remnant of days long gone are his continuing appearances as Santa Claus, a profound Dutch tradition on December 5. Here we have to give the word to Elize van Haasteren: 'When I fell for Albert in the early 1950s, I was mostly attracted to his dark voice. Otherwise there was little to go for, because a big white beard and a towering white mustache covered his face. It's true, I married Santa Claus!'
They no longer have much attachment to The Netherlands, yet they still speak Dutch at home, and their daughters still speak Dutch as well. They continue to go to the opera, although it is not always easy for Van Haasteren to accept some modernisms: 'Some directors, well... they just rape these great operas you know. On the other hand, I'm past the age of criticizing everything. It's their turn now, there's also much beauty to be found in opera today.'
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Denver clerk begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses
Posted on July 10, 2014 by Four Corners Alliance for Diversity
First same-sex couple to obtain a marriage license in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, July 10, 2014. (Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post)
The Denver County clerk’s office on Thursday began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, just hours after a Boulder judge rejected a bid by the state to block a similar move there.
The first couple, Samantha Getman, 33, and Victoria Quintana, 23, got their license shortly before 2 p.m. They were far outnumbered by reporters, photographers and activists.
Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson’s decision came after a Boulder County judge said he would allow Boulder’s clerk to continue issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, rejecting a request from Attorney General John Suthers to issue an injunction.
Johnson said on her Twitter account: “FINALLY! We can issue marriage licenses to ALL loving couples here in CO. Our Office will be issuing licenses till 4:30 pm today.”
Earlier Thursday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock told Post journalists during a meeting that he would back any decision Johnson made about issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
“As a city, we have stood together against injustice and for the rights of all people,” Hancock said in a statement. “Today, I fully support Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson in her issuing of marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples who simply want the freedom to be united with the ones they love. I stand proudly with her as we take another step toward marriage equality for every single resident of this great city.”
Just after noon, Denver clerk’s spokesman William Porter said no same-sex couple had yet arrived to apply for a license.
When Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Hillary Hall began issuing same-sex marriage licenses on June 25, Johnson had said Denver would hold off until officials felt they had the legal authority to follow suit.
On Thursday, though, Porter said Johnson decided on a change in course in consultation with city attorneys, following the new Boulder ruling and the outcome of another lawsuit naming Johnson. Couples in Denver and Adams counties challenged the state’s same-sex marriage ban in Adams County court, and a judge ruled Wednesday that the ban is unconstitutional.
But in that case, Judge C. Scott Crabtree issued an immediate stay in his ruling, pending the state’s expected appeal.
The Boulder ruling Thursday gave Denver legal cover, in officials’ view.
“Now, thanks to Clerk Hall’s bravery, we can issue licenses today,” Porter said.
He added: “We view this not only as the legal green light, but we’re thankful that we can finally provide this fundamental right. We’re one step closer to marriage equality, but this is not the end of the journey.”
In the Boulder ruling on a temporary restraining order request, Judge Andrew Hartman wrote that the validity of any marriage licenses issued by the Boulder clerk’s office to same-sex couples was conditional ultimately upon courts finding Hall had the proper authority.
That likely leaves any marriage license issued to same-sex couples in some legal limbo until higher courts rule on the validity of Colorado’s gay marriage ban.
The Denver clerk’s office is on the first floor of the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson is ready to hand out marriage license to same sex couples on Thursday, July 10, 2014. (Katie Wood, The Denver Post)
Source: Denver Post, “Denver clerk begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses,” by Jon Murray and Kieran Nicholson, Posted: 07/10/2014 12:12:18 PM MDT | Updated: 24 min. ago
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Fridges that order food, TVs that change the channel..welcome to the living, breathing “smarthome”
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Imagine you lived in a house where all of your household appliances made decisions upon your behalf. Suppose you had a fridge which had the power to order food for you when it sensed it was running low, or an oven which ensured your food was ready when you arrived home.
You press a button to wash your clothes, and your washing machine tells you to wait until your electricity tariffs are a bit cheaper. Even the lighting is not immune from forming its own decisions.
You flick the light switch and they automatically convert to energy-saving mode, you turn on the TV and it decides what you should watch – based upon your previous choices.
In fact, the only control you have is through the use of an iPhone – which all of the technological cabal in your home are connected to.
Sounds like something right out of a sci-fi movie doesn’t it? For such devices would push the realms of artificial intelligence and change the way we interact with our home appliances for ever. And the truth is, they do not belong to the world of scientific fiction – indeed they are scientific fact. We’ve all heard of the smartphone. But how many of us have heard of the smarthome?
For such devices are at the pinnacle of the living, breathing and most of all connected smart home, which is envisioned for the future. And the truth is, most of these ‘intelligent’ decision-making, devices are already in existence. So just how far can we push the boundaries of technology? And more to the point, how safe are they?
Akashic Times caught up with Raj Samani, chief technical officer for McAfee to find out why our homes today are smarter than they’ve ever been before, and they’re only going to get smarter.
A survey by the company revealed that 97 per cent of Brits anticipate having a connected home in the next few years.
Mr Samani said: “We are already moving towards the connected home today. If you’d asked yourself five years ago: how many internet enabled devices do you have at home? The answer might have been one or two. But today it is not uncommon for people to have eight to fifteen devices. I recently spoke to someone who had 71 enabled devices.
“It is the world which we are moving in and we all understand we are going in that direction but what we’ve found is that most people aren’t even aware of the potential risks that going in that direction might cause.”
So what are the potential risks? Samani said that with the modern man or woman becoming increasingly reliant upon technology, they are leaving themselves more vulnerable to exploitation by criminals and security flaws.
“As a parent, one of the biggest concerns I’d have is ensuring that my children can’t go onto my television and download films that I don’t want them to see. Alternatively, if we are allowing people the ability to be able to control their heating and their light through a smartphone, or having your CCTV connected up to your webcam, you want to make sure that only you can have access to that. There are a multitude of risks and it kind of depends on what devices you are talking about,” he added.
But cyber security flaws are not the only dangers of allowing our devices, to effectively become the decision makers in the home.
There is another, perhaps more sinister side to the smarthome that perhaps few would consider. And that is data security. At a time, when technology has come under the spotlight with the misuse of ‘big data’ applications and information leaks, privacy has never been a more pertinent issue.
Samani said these new trends were a cause for concern. He said: “The amount of data we hold on net systems and our smartphones is quite worrying. Today there is a lot of technology that is available that can help protect our traditional devices such as the PCs, laptops and tablets and so forth.
“It is not only with regards to protecting the data on those devices but also about being able to control what people can and can’t do, such as stopping your kids from downloading inappropriate content as well.”
Recently, it was revealed that police were using data applications to predict a person’s likelihood of committing crime and making arrests on that basis.
Big data algorithms draw information from a variety of sources such as social media sites, pictures, videos, DNA, financial, educational and medical records, as well as mobile GPS data, to name but a few. But if the living, breathing smarthome concept is anything to go by, there may one day come a day when information may be drawn from our household appliances as well.
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10 Favourite Vocalists
January 15, 2019 by Aphoristical33 Comments on 10 Favourite VocalistsLists
I recently decided that this site needs a lists page, so over the next few months, I’m planning to publish lists one at a time. I’m not trying to be objective with these – I regard them as a list of favourites. It’s impossible to achieve objective rankings in any music list, let alone one this broad, so consider it a list of ten vocalists I enjoy. I’m concentrating on post-1960 popular music, so I’m not considering people like Ella Fitzgerald, Luciano Pavarotti, or Frank Sinatra.
Presenting, in alphabetical order:
Denny attained prominence with Fairport Convention, fronting their ephocal 1968 and 1969 albums with her commanding yet expressive voice. After leaving Fairport Convention, she embarked on an overlooked solo career, which ended prematurely after her struggles with drugs and alcohol.
The Queen Of Soul was a commanding vocalist, a force of nature whirling through standards like ‘Respect’. Bonus points for standing in for Luciano Pavarotti in the 1998 Grammys, and delivering ‘Nessun dorma’ (and 1998’s ‘A Rose Is Still A Rose’ was a great comeback effort).
Elizabeth Fraser
The ethereal voice behind the Cocteau Twins, Liz Fraser gave their best work an other-worldly beauty. She was a sought after guest vocalist, with her best known performance on Massive Attack’s ‘Teardrop’.
Gaye started his career in Motown as a session drummer. He became a headliner, notable for his duets with Tammi Terrell and albums like What’s Goin’ On and Let’s Get It On. Gaye had three distinct voices – according to Wikipedia, “his smooth, sweet tenor; a growling rasp; and an unreal falsetto”. He became expert at multi-tracking himself – all the vocals on ‘What’s Goin’ On’ are performed by Gaye.
Grande is the natural successor to the divas of the 1980s and 1990s, like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, who had great voices but were often stuck with sentimental and straightforward material. Grande’s effortlessly beautiful voice is never overbearing, has more upbeat material to work with, and doesn’t resort to histrionics so often.
The Reverend Green’s voice could soar from a likeable tenor into a effortless falsetto, effortlessly beautiful, and carnal and spiritual at the same time.
All of The Beatles could sing well, but Lennon was the vocal star with his engaging voice. Paul McCartney was technically the better singer, with a bigger range, but Lennon had the ability to infuse his voice with feeling, often his sardonic wit. George Martin stated that Lennon was masterful at double tracking his vocals, a technique that sounded great on psychedelic records like ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’. Just like his records with The Beatles, his solo career captured diverse vocal moods, from the rawness of ‘Cold Turkey’ to the smoothness of ‘Woman’.
Mercury was a natural showman, with a rich, three octave voice and an unusual vibrato. While he was the vocal star, his Queen colleagues Brian May and Roger Taylor were also strong singers, and the three of them combined beautifully for big sounding and elaborate harmonies.
Patton’s fearless approach to music making helped him explore the twisted potential of his voice. While he started with the rap-rock of Faith No More’s The Real Thing, Patton’s subsequent work has often ventured into the avant-garde, giving him the opportunity to experiment with his voice. He’s noted for his extreme vocal range of 6 and a half octaves. Unusually, he experienced a marked change in his voice during his recording career, dropping from an adolescent squeal on 1989’s The Real Thing to a guttural growler on 1992’s Angel Dust.
Carl Wilson
The Beach Boys had an ensemble of excellent vocalists – Brian Wilson’s falsetto and Mike Love’s bass were both features of their sound. But it was the gorgeous, pure mid-range of Carl Wilson that emerged as their strongest instrument, anchoring key songs like ‘God Only Knows’ and ‘Good Vibrations’. He even made moments of the tacky late period hit ‘Kokomo’ worthwhile.
I’m sure I left out some of your favourites – feel free to send in suggestions or your own list of ten.
33 thoughts on “10 Favourite Vocalists” Leave a comment ›
The Peter Principles says:
Very nice, diverse list!
Wow you cover a lot here. Never seen a Beach Boy, Mike Patton and Ariana Grande in the same list before
Would make for an interesting list, it’s a shame Carl died when Grande was in nursery school.
badfinger20 says:
Great list. Carl Wison is an excellent choice. That song alone gets him in… You have a great range in the list Aphoristical.
I’ve been looking at a few lists like Rolling Stone, and Carl isn’t mentioned much. Maybe votes get split between the group.
I did a post (in fact two) on this topic a while back so easy to regurgitate that list. Like you, I make no claim to these being an objective ‘best,” just my personal favorites.
1 – John Lennon
2 – Bruce Springsteen
3 – B.B. King
4 – Stevie Wonder
5 – Gregg Allman
6 – Janis Joplin
7 – Mick Jagger
8 – Ray Charles
9 – Bob Dylan
10 – Elvis Presley
We only have one in common. I feel like I always take Wonder’s singing for granted, like he’s so good that I don’t notice, it that makes sense.
Yeah. And I think we are separated not only by continents but also generation. Mine leans heavily towards classic rock. And I am rethinking that I should include Aretha.
Mine’s pretty heavy on 1960s and 1970s too, 7/10 are from those decades. It’s just that you go earlier and I go later than those two decades.
Yes I dig Elvis, thank you ver-uh much.
I don’t know if he’s transcended generations as well as say, The Beatles or Johnny Cash.
Probably not. But to the point of your post, still a great vocalist.
Fraser has such a distinctive voice, could say that about all your picks! I half expect Sandy. Surprised Ariana Grande is on here though I remember you enjoy contemporary pop. Some of my personal favorite post-1960 male vocalists include Leonard Cohen,Johnny Cash, and Ric Ocasek(The Cars). Three females singers I appreciate are Enya, Kate Bush and Shirley Manson. On another day I might give you a different answer.
Kate Bush was on my shortlist, and I thought about The Cars’ Ben Orr.
Great list, and love the variety. I’ll have to think about a full list, but in terms of female vocalists have always loved Maria McKee from the short lived ill fated Lone Justice plus some solo works. Was just listening to some Janis Joplin on another blog and while not my favorite I think she had a great blues voice. Completely agree with Aretha.
I like Janis Joplin’s voice, although wish she had a deeper back-catalogue to experience it on. Never hear Lone Justice at all, just know the name – what are they like?
They came out of LA in the mid 80s – their self titled first album could be called cow punk – at the nexus of roots rock and country. Maria McKee had that classic female country voice but also could belt out the rockers. Check it out if you can. Not sure what happened – by the second album Shelter she was the only original member left and it was more mainstream / alternative rock sounding. Band broke up after that. She has put out some solo albums over the years that sadly I have not followed – might look them up now. Just think she has a really beautiful unique voice.
Arethaaaaa!
Franklinnnnn!
jeremyjameshongkong says:
That Marvin Gaye vocal has so many knocks and pops…..they couldn’t put up a pop screen?! Still it didn’t a dime! What a vocal
A fine list of chanters, as my gran would say. I think my own list would be heavy on vocalists from the last 30 years… but let’s see, shall we.
Chris Goss
Shannon Hoon
I don’t actually know that last two from that list, but the ones that I really like as vocalists and considered for this list are Case, Lanegan, and James.
Chris Goss is from Masters of Reality. He’s the only constant there. Incredible voice. Shannon Hoon was Blind Melon’s unique voice (incredible lyricist, too). If you don’t know either, I’d recommend jumping into Sunrise on the Sufferbus (Masters) and Soup (Blind Melon). Exceptional albums.
My wife has the Blind Melon album, just didn’t recognise the name.
tangerinetrees99 says:
Great list, especially with the very underrated Elizabeth Fraser!!! I would only add Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Nico, David Byrne, and maybe the Shangri-Las (their harmonies are what makes them so amazing, I shall lump them in as one!), but your list is comprehensive as is!
Pretty hard to be comprehensive with ten people, but thank you. Bowie’s a bit like Lennon – not amazing technically, but instantly recognisable and lots of charisma.
Matt P (movingtheriver.com, soundsofsurprise.com) says:
Great to see Patton and Liz Fraser in there. But you have just stunned me with your Grande inclusion…
It might look like a silly choice in a few years time, but I like her as a diva type voice who doesn’t sing boring torch songs all the time.
Alison Moyet and Annie Lennox
Always interesting what moves people . I was just enjoying some Al Green a while ago.
Let’s stay together, CB.
I’m here for ya. So many good voices out there.. Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Johnny Hartman, Jack Bruce, Van Morrison, Merle Haggard, Rick Danko … just the tip of a big iceberg for me.
Nice mix of vocalists – Ms. Fraser was new to me this year, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see her on a top 10 list for me in the future!
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2. Galie N, Humbert M, Vachiery JL, et al. 2015 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension: The Joint Task Force for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS): Endorsed by: Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC), International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT). Eur Heart J. 2016;37(1):67-119. Review/Other-Dx N/A To provide Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. No results stated in abstract. 4
3. Pena E, Dennie C, Veinot J, Muniz SH. Pulmonary hypertension: how the radiologist can help. Radiographics. 2012; 32(1):9-32. Review/Other-Dx N/A To examine the radiologist's role in evaluating patients with this pulmonary hypertension. Rdiologists play an important role in evaluating patients with this disease. 4
4. Schiebler ML, Bhalla S, Runo J, et al. Magnetic resonance and computed tomography imaging of the structural and functional changes of pulmonary arterial hypertension. J Thorac Imaging. 2013;28(3):178-193. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe how the known structural and functional changes associated with elevated pulmonary artery pressures (PAH and PH) can be studied with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography. By understanding the dynamic relationship that exists between the heart and lungs in this heterogeneous group of diseases, the severity of this disease process can often be inferred. MRI is a promising non-invasive and nonionizing modality that can be used to study the many diseases that cause PAH and PH in a longitudinal fashion. 4
5. Hatano S, Strasser T. Primary pulmonary hypertension : report on a WHO meeting, Geneva, 15-17 October 1973. Geneva; Albany, N.Y.: World Health Organization; distributed by Q Corporation; 1975. Review/Other-Dx N/A Report on primary pulmonary hypertension. N/A 4
6. Rich S, Rubin LJ, Abenhail L, et al. Executive summary from the World Symposium on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (Evian, France, September 6–10, 1998). The World Health Organization publication via the Internet. Available at: http://www.who.int/ncd/cvd/pph.html. Review/Other-Dx N/A Executive summary from the World Symposium on primary pulmonary hypertension. N/A 4
7. Simonneau G, Galie N, Rubin LJ, et al. Clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004; 43(12 Suppl S):5S-12S. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension. Evian classification is well accepted and widely used in clinical practice, especially in specialized centers. In 2003, during the Third World Symposium on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension held in Venice, Italy, it was decided to maintain the general architecture and philosophy of the Evian classification. However, some modifications have been proposed, mainly to abandon the term "primary pulmonary hypertension" and to replace it with "idiopathic pulmonary hypertension"; to reclassify pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis; to update risk factors and associated conditions for pulmonary arterial hypertension and to propose guidelines in order to improve the classification of congenital systemic-to-pulmonary shunts. 4
8. Simonneau G, Robbins IM, Beghetti M, et al. Updated clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009; 54(1 Suppl):S43-54. Review/Other-Dx N/A A review on the updated clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension (PH). In 2003, the clinical classification of PH initially adopted was slightly modified. During the 4th World Symposium held in 2008, it was decided to maintain the general architecture and philosophy of the previous clinical classifications. The modifications adopted during this meeting principally concern Group 1, PAH. This subgroup includes patients with PAH with a family history or patients with idiopathic PAH with germline mutations . In the new classification, schistosomiasis and chronic hemolytic anemia appear as separate entities in the subgroup of PAH associated with identified diseases. Finally, it was decided to place pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis in a separate group, distinct from but very close to Group 1 (now called Group 1'). Thus, Group 1 of PAH is now more homogeneous. 4
9. Simonneau G, Gatzoulis MA, Adatia I, et al. Updated clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(25 Suppl):D34-41. Review/Other-Dx N/A To update clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension by adding some specific items related to pediatric pulmonary hypertension in order to have a comprehensive classification common for adults and children. No results stated in abstract. 4
10. McCann C, Gopalan D, Sheares K, Screaton N. Imaging in pulmonary hypertension, part 1: clinical perspectives, classification, imaging techniques and imaging algorithm. Postgrad Med J. 2012;88(1039):271-279. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe the clinical signs and symptoms of PH, explain the current PH classification and illustrate various imaging techniques that are available to investigate this condition. The strengths and weaknesses of each of these techniques will also be highlighted. No results stated in abstract. 4
11. McGoon M, Gutterman D, Steen V, et al. Screening, early detection, and diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2004; 126(1 Suppl):14S-34S. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review evidence for screening in susceptible patient groups and the approach to diagnosing PAH when it is suspected, and provide specific recommendations for applying this evidence to clinical practice. A high level of suspicion is of paramount importance for the diagnosis of PAH, regardless of the underlying cause. Once suspected, a methodical workup using commonly employed diagnostic interventions allows both confirmation of the presence of PAH and elucidation of its etiology. Clarification of etiology is necessary to ensure that the proper therapeutic interventions are implemented. A diagnostic algorithm that is accepted among experienced centers can guide the evaluation of PAH. 4
12. Montani D, O'Callaghan DS, Jais X, et al. Implementing the ESC/ERS pulmonary hypertension guidelines: real-life cases from a national referral centre. Eur Respir Rev. 2009; 18(114):272-290. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe a series of clinical cases of pulmonary hypertension due to various aetiologies that were referred to a large national pulmonary hypertension expert referral centre. In each case, the assessment and therapeutic approach undertaken is described in the context of the new European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines. ESC and ERS guidelines are clinically relevannt. 4
13. Chetty KG, Brown SE, Light RW. Identification of pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from routine chest radiographs. Am Rev Respir Dis. 1982; 126(2):338-341. Observational-Dx 34 patients To determine the value of routine chest radiographs in the identification of pulmonay hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mean pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) was measured in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (FEV1, 1,010 +/- 460 ml)) and was correlated with the following 3 indexes derived from the chest roentgenogram: (1) the hilar thoracic index, (2) the diameter of the descending branch of the right pulmonary artery, (3) the hilar width, and (4) the cardiothoracic ratio. The PAP best correlated with the hilar thoracic index (r = 0.74, p less than 0.01) and was significantly correlated with the other 3 indexes. However, the accuracy with which the PAP could be predicted was only +/- 21 mm Hg. Authors conclude that the chest radiograph is useful in screening patients with COPD for elevated PAP, but that it cannot be used to predict the PAP accurately. 4
14. Frazier AA, Burke AP. The imaging of pulmonary hypertension. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2012;33(6):535-551. Review/Other-Dx N/A To discuss the value of different imaging modalities in the diagnosis pulmonary hypertension. Radiologic imaging provides an essential tool for the comprehensive analysis of the pulmonary vasculature, lung parenchyma, and cardiac morphology and function in PH. Chest radiography, VQ imaging, and CT help to localize the primary site of disease as either precapillary or postcapillary, and further may provide insight into the underlying etiology of PH. 4
15. Lupi E, Dumont C, Tejada VM, Horwitz S, Galland F. A radiologic index of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Chest. 1975; 68(1):28-31. Observational-Dx 250 patients A new index derived from the plain chest radiograph is provided for assessing normal and elevated pulmonary artery pressure. The index was significantly different in groups with and without pulmonary hypertension and was abnormal (above 38 percent in 111 of 150 patients with cardiovascular disease and PAH. None of the cases with increased pulmonary flow from cardiac shunts but normal PAP had an anbormal index. Thus, an abnormal index suggested PAH but correlated poorly with the extent of hypertension. 4
16. Matthay RA, Schwarz MI, Ellis JH, Jr., et al. Pulmonary artery hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: determination by chest radiography. Invest Radiol. 1981; 16(2):95-100. Observational-Dx 61 men and 42 normal control subjects To determine whether analysis of the chest radiograph can reveal the presence of pulmonary artery hypertension in COPD. The right descending pulmonary artery (RDPA) was enlarged (greater than 16 mm) in 43 of 46 patients (93%) with an elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure, and the left descending pulmonary artery (LDPA) diameter also was enlarged (greater than 18 mm) in 43 of 46. Combined increased RDPA and increased LDPA diameter measurements permitted correct diagnosis in 45 of 46 patients (98%) with pulmonary artery hypertension, including all 26 a mild elevation of mean pulmonary artery pressure (21-30 mmHg). There was a significant correlation between pulmonary artery pressure and both RDPA and LDPA measurements. Analysis of RDPA and LDPA diameters on the plain chest radiograph is a sensitive and accurate method of detecting the presence and severity of pulmonary artery hypertension in COPD. 4
17. Schmidt HC, Kauczor HU, Schild HH, et al. Pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic pulmonary thromboembolism: chest radiograph and CT evaluation before and after surgery. Eur Radiol. 1996; 6(6):817-825. Observational-Dx 50 patients To assess the value of morphometric data on conventional radiography and CT predicting the presence and degree of pulmonary hypertension and to assess the reversibility after surgery. In 14 X-ray patients and 18 CT patients, with follow-up after surgical thromboendarterectomy the reversibility of these changes was assessed. A dilated pulmonary trunk was the most common abnormality (96% each on X-ray and CT). Pulmonary arteries were dilated on X-ray in 40% (right) and 14% (left), and on CT in 92% (right) and 96% (left). The best correlation with mean arterial pressure was found measuring the pulmonary trunk on CT (r = 0.43, p < 0.01). After surgery, reversibility was most significant for the pulmonary trunk on CT (p < 0.0001). In patients with chronic pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension can best be predicted by assessing the diameter of the pulmonary trunk both on X-ray and CT. No close correlation is present between the extent of any parameter and the level of pulmonary pressure. 4
18. Teichmann V, Jezek V, Herles F. Relevance of width of right descending branch of pulmonary artery as a radiological sign of pulmonary hypertension. Thorax. 1970; 25(1):91-96. Observational-Dx 112 healthy subjects To elucidate the diagnostic importance of the right descending branch (RBD), the authors investigated the relation between its diameter and any pulmonary hypertension. Catheterization data was compared with the width of the RDB and the authors tried to find out the difference, if any, between the radiographic appearance of pulmonary hypertension in chronic bronchitis and in other diseases. Considering (in men over 40 years of age) a diameter of the RDB of 18 mm. or more as pathological, the reliability of the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in chronic bronchitis was 72-2% with readable films, or 64-2% when not reliably readable chest films were included. Nevertheless, a similar comparison in patients with mitral stenosis indicates that the radiographic picture of pulmonary hypertension differs according to the initial disease. 4
19. Woodruff WW, 3rd, Hoeck BE, Chitwood WR, Jr., Lyerly HK, Sabiston DC, Jr., Chen JT. Radiographic findings in pulmonary hypertension from unresolved embolism. AJR. 1985; 144(4):681-686. Observational-Dx 22 patients To evaluate plain chest radiographs in a series of patients with pulmonary artery hypertension and concomitant chronic pulmonary embolism seen at Duke University Medical Center between 1 968 and 1984. In 22 patients, no normal radiographs were seen. Findings included cardiomegaly (86.4%) with right-sided enlargement (68.4%), right descending pulmonary artery enlargement (54.5%), azygos vein enlargement (27.3%), mosaic oligemia (68.2%), chronic volume loss (27.3%), atelectasis and/or effusion (22.7%), and pleural thickening (13.6%). Good correlation with specific areas of diminished vascularity was seen on chest radiographs compared with pulmonary angiograms. 3
20. Miniati M, Monti S, Airo E, et al. Accuracy of chest radiography in predicting pulmonary hypertension: a case-control study. Thromb Res. 2014;133(3):345-351. Observational-Dx 108 patients To assess the accuracy of chest radiography (CXR) in predicting pulmonary hypertension (PH). Eighty-two patients had PH confirmed at RHC. Weighted sensitivity of CXR was 96.9% (95% confidence interval, 94.9 to 98.2%), and weighted specificity 99.8% (95% confidence interval, 99.6 to 99.9%). By considering the 165 patients who underwent RHC, weighted sensitivity of CXR was unchanged, and weighted specificity decreased to 99.1%. None of the patients with PH were misclassified as having LHF, and vice versa. 2
21. Algeo S, Morrison D, Ovitt T, Goldman S. Noninvasive detection of pulmonary hypertension. Clin Cardiol. 1984; 7(3):148-156. Observational-Dx 79 consecutive patients and 50 consecutive control patients Plain chest x-rays, twelve-lead electrocardiograms, and M-mode echocardiograms were analyzed in control patients and patients with pulmonary hypertension documented at cardiac catheterization in order to determine the relative values of these noninvasive techniques as screening tests in detecting pulmonary hypertension. The sensitivity and specificity of selected findings previously described as being associated with pulmonary hypertension were calculated for each test. All test results were found to have sensitivities too low to function as satisfactory noninvasive screening techniques. Most findings were highly specific for pulmonary hypertension when present. Patients with pulmonary vascular disease were detected more frequently than those with pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary venous congestion. 3
22. Barbosa EJ, Jr., Gupta NK, Torigian DA, Gefter WB. Current role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012;198(6):1320-1331. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe classification schemes and imaging findings in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a complex pathophysiologic condition in which several clinical entities increase pressure in the pulmonary circulation, progressively impairing cardiopulmonary function and, if untreated, causing right ventricular failure. Current classification schemes emphasize the necessity of an early, accurate etiologic diagnosis for a tailored therapeutic approach. Imaging plays an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and management of suspected pulmonary hypertension. 4
23. Chang CH. The normal roentgenographic measurement of the right descending pulmonary artery in 1,085 cases. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1962;87:929-935. Review/Other-Dx 1,085 patients To report normal roentgenographic measurement of the right descending pulmonary artery. No results stated in abstract. 4
24. Rich S, Dantzker DR, Ayres SM, et al. Primary pulmonary hypertension. A national prospective study. Ann Intern Med. 1987; 107(2):216-223. Observational-Dx 187 patients To evaluate diagnosis of patients with primary PH. A national registry was used to collect data from 32 centers on patients diagnosed by uniform criteria as having primary PH. The most frequent presenting symptoms included dyspnea (60%), fatigue (19%), and syncope (or near syncope) (13%). Raynaud phenomenon was present in 10% (95% of whom were female) and a positive antinuclear antibody test, in 29% (69% female). Pulmonary function studies showed mild restriction (forced vital capacity [FVC], 82% of predicted) with a reduced diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO), and hypoxemia with hypocapnia. The mean (+/- SD) right atrial pressure was 9.7 +/- 6 mm Hg; mean pulmonary artery pressure, 60 +/- 18 mm Hg; cardiac index, 2.3 +/- 0.9 L/min X m2; and pulmonary vascular resistance index, 26 +/- 14 mm Hg/L/min X m2 for the group. Although no deaths or sustained morbid events occurred during the diagnostic evaluation of the patients, the typically long interval from initial symptoms to diagnosis emphasizes the need to develop strategies to make the diagnosis earlier. 3
25. Taleb M, Khuder S, Tinkel J, Khouri SJ. The diagnostic accuracy of Doppler echocardiography in assessment of pulmonary artery systolic pressure: a meta-analysis. Echocardiography. 2013;30(3):258-265. Meta-analysis 9 articles To estimate the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of DE in the assessment of PASP. The correlation between PASP estimated by DE and RHC ranged from (r = 0.65, P < 0.001) to (r = 0.97, P < 0.001). The pooled sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of DE for the diagnosis of PH were 88% (95% confidence interval [CI], 84-92%), 56% (95% CI, 46-66%), and 63% (95% CI, 53-73%), respectively. M
26. Janda S, Shahidi N, Gin K, Swiston J. Diagnostic accuracy of echocardiography for pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart. 2011; 97(8):612-622. Meta-analysis 29 studies To perform a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis to determine the correlation of pulmonary pressures obtained by echocardiography versus right heart catheterisation and to determine the diagnostic accuracy of echocardiography for pulmonary hypertension. The summary correlation coefficient between systolic pulmonary arterial pressure estimated from echocardiography versus measured by right heart catheterisation was 0.70 (95% CI 0.67 to 0.73; n=27).The summary sensitivity and specificity for echocardiography for diagnosing pulmonary hypertension was 83% (95% CI 73 to 90) and 72% (95% CI 53 to 85;n=12), respectively. The summary diagnostic OR was 13(95% CI 5 to 31). Echocardiography is a useful and noninvasive modality for initial measurement of pulmonary pressures but due to limitations, right heart catheterisation should be used for diagnosing and monitoring pulmonary hypertension. M
27. Lang RM, Badano LP, Mor-Avi V, et al. Recommendations for cardiac chamber quantification by echocardiography in adults: an update from the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2015;16(3):233-270. Review/Other-Dx N/A To update recommendations to the previously published guidelines for cardiac chamber quantification. This document provides updated normal values for all four cardiac chambers, including three-dimensional echocardiography and myocardial deformation, when possible, on the basis of considerably larger numbers of normal subjects, compiled from multiple databases. 4
28. Lau EM, Manes A, Celermajer DS, Galie N. Early detection of pulmonary vascular disease in pulmonary arterial hypertension: time to move forward. Eur Heart J. 2011;32(20):2489-2498. Review/Other-Dx N/A To discuss the possible strategies devoted to the early detection of PVD in PAH patients. No results stated in abstract. 4
29. Moceri P, Baudouy D, Chiche O, et al. Imaging in pulmonary hypertension: Focus on the role of echocardiography. Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2014;107(4):261-271. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe the cardiac alterations related to pulmonary hypertension, and toreview and discuss the extent to which echocardiography plays a key role in early diagnosis and prognosis in pulmonary hypertension. Echocardiography is a widely available, cost-effective, safeand reliable examination, which provides us with majordiagnostic and prognostic information. Comparison of serialassessments allows monitoring of the efficacy of advancedtherapies. More recent ultrasound techniques, such as 3Dechocardiography and speckle-tracking, are promising; theymay provide additional data regarding RV and PA mechan-ics in pulmonary hypertension and may allow the preclinicaldetection of high-risk patients. 4
30. Rudski LG, Lai WW, Afilalo J, et al. Guidelines for the echocardiographic assessment of the right heart in adults: a report from the American Society of Echocardiography endorsed by the European Association of Echocardiography, a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology, and the Canadian Society of Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2010;23(7):685-713; quiz 786-688. Review/Other-Dx N/A To establish a standard uniform method for obtaining right heart images for assessing RV size and function and as an impetus for the development of databases to refine the normal values. This guidelines document provides clinicians basic views to assess the right ventricle and right atrium, the various parameters to assess RV systolic and diastolic function, and the normal reference values from pooled data. This will enable echocardiographers to distinguish an abnormal right ventricle from a normal one. It is hoped that this document will lead to further work in establishing normal ranges in larger populations and that the application of the values included will enhance the value of echocardiography in recognizing RV dysfunction in clinical practice, in improving disease detection and in patient follow-up. 4
31. Aduen JF, Castello R, Daniels JT, et al. Accuracy and precision of three echocardiographic methods for estimating mean pulmonary artery pressure. Chest. 2011; 139(2):347-352. Observational-Dx 117 patients To compare the accuracy and precision of three echocardiographic methods for estimating mean pulmonary artery pressure (MPAP). The mean +/- SD of the differences between invasive MPAP and the three echocardiographic methods were -1.6 +/- 7.7 mm Hg for the mean gradient method, -3.7 +/- 7.4 mm Hg for the Chemla formula, and -3.2 +/- 7.6 mm Hg for the Syyed formula. Median absolute differences were 5.5 mm Hg (mean gradient), 5.7 mm Hg (Chemla; P = .45 vs mean gradient), and 6.0 mm Hg (Syyed; P = .23 vs mean gradient). Accuracy (calculated MPAP within 10 mm Hg of RHC-measured MPAP) was 81% (mean gradient), 77% (Chemla), and 76% (Syyed). Echocardiographic estimation of MPAP by the mean gradient method had similar accuracy and precision compared with the Chemla and Syyed methods. The acceptable accuracy of these methods suggests that they are equally suitable for clinical use. 2
32. Di Bello V, Conte L, Delle Donne MG, et al. Advantages of real time three-dimensional echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular volumes and function in patients with pulmonary hypertension compared with conventional two-dimensional echocardiography. Echocardiography. 2013;30(7):820-828. Observational-Dx 54 patients To point out the value of real time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE) and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) in the evaluation of patients affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH), compared with conventional two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. In this study, RV FAC, and TAPSE showed marked alterations in patients with PH compared to the control group (C): (RVFAC: [PH] 0.29 +/- 0.07 vs. [C] 0.49 +/- 0.05%, P < 0.0001; TAPSE: [PH] 15.3 +/- 3.2 vs. [C] 21.1 +/- 2.6 mm, P > 0.0001). The 3D RV end-diastolic volume was significantly higher in PH than in C (PH) (138.7 +/- 25.3 vs. [C] 82.8 +/- 12.5 mL, P < 0.0001] as well as 3D RV end-systolic volume (PH) (97.6 +/- 21.5 vs. [C] 39.3 +/- 9.5 mL, P < 0.0001). The 3D RV ejection fraction (EF) was significantly lower in the pulmonary hypertension group than in healthy subjects (31.8 +/- 6.8 vs. [C] 52.5 +/- 4.7%, P < 0.0001). 2
33. Lancellotti P, Budts W, De Wolf D, et al. Practical recommendations on the use of echocardiography to assess pulmonary arterial hypertension--a Belgian expert consensus endorsed by the Working Group on Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging. Acta Cardiol. 2013;68(1):59-69. Review/Other-Dx N/A To provide practical recommendations for the use of ECHO in the evaluation of PH and its consequences on the RV. Due to its widespread availability, echocardiography (ECHO) is used as the first-line imaging modality to detect pulmonary PH and assess right ventricular (RV) function in daily routine. As such, ECHO is the key examination to detect the presence of PH, to provide valuable prognostic information and to give an orientation to therapeutic strategies. In addition to detection and screening, ECHO also provides clues for the differential diagnosis of PH. 4
34. Hoeper MM, Barbera JA, Channick RN, et al. Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of non-pulmonary arterial hypertension pulmonary hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009; 54(1 Suppl):S85-96. Review/Other-Dx N/A To review medical literature regarding the role of PH in chronic obstructive lung disease, interstitial lung disease, chronic thromboembolic PH, and left heart disease, and review recommendations regarding diagnosis and treatment of PH in these conditions. Given the lack of robust clinical trials addressing PH in any of these conditions, it is important to conduct further studies to establish the role of medical therapy in non-PAH PH. 4
35. Giannouli E, Maycher B. Imaging techniques in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2013;19(5):562-574. Review/Other-Dx N/A To examine the findings of various imaging techniques in CTEPH and their contribution in the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of the disease. CTEPH is a potentially curable cause of pulmonary hypertension via PEA. It is probably more common than previously thought, and can be misdiagnosed as patients present with nonspecific symptoms. Radiologic imaging plays a central role in early detection and accurate diagnosis of CTEPH. Furthermore, cross-sectional imaging can correctly assess the technical feasibility of PEA and assist in postoperative follow-up. V/Q scan can be useful in screening, as if it is normal, CTEPH can be ruled out. CT andMRangiography represent the future for diagnosis and management of CTEPH. Newer noninvasive technologies (magnetic resonance, DECTA) for assessment of lung perfusion and pulmonary hemodynamics may help optimizing selection of operative candidates. 4
36. Tunariu N, Gibbs SJ, Win Z, et al. Ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy is more sensitive than multidetector CTPA in detecting chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease as a treatable cause of pulmonary hypertension. J Nucl Med. 2007; 48(5):680-684. Observational-Dx 227 patients Retrospective study to compare the value of ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy with CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in detecting chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease. 78 patients (group A) had a final diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and 149 (group B) had non-CTEPH etiology. Among group A, V/Q scintigraphy was reported as high probability in 75 patients, intermediate probability in 1 patient, and low probability in 2 patients. CTPA was positive in 40 patients and negative in 38 patients. Among group B, V/Q scintigraphy was reported as low probability in 134, intermediate probability in 7, and high probability in 8 patients. CTPA was negative in 148 patients and false-positive in 1 patient. Statistical analysis showed V/Q scintigraphy to have a sensitivity of 96%-97.4% and a specificity of 90%-95%. CTPA showed a sensitivity of 51% and a specificity of 99%. Results demonstrate that V/Q scintigraphy has a higher sensitivity than CTPA in detecting CTEPH as a potential curable cause of PH. 4
37. Fedullo PF, Auger WR, Kerr KM, Rubin LJ. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. N Engl J Med. 2001; 345(20):1465-1472. Review/Other-Dx N/A A review on chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. No results stated. 4
38. Rajaram S, Swift AJ, Telfer A, et al. 3D contrast-enhanced lung perfusion MRI is an effective screening tool for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: results from the ASPIRE Registry. Thorax. 2013;68(7):677-678. Observational-Dx 132 patients To evaluate the diagnostic utility of lung perfusion MRI. Of 132 patients, 78 were diagnosed as having CTEPH. Lung perfusion MRI correctly identified 76 patients as having CTEPH with an overall sensitivity of 97%, specificity 92%, positive predictive value 95% and negative predictive value 96% compared with perfusion scintigraphy (sensitivity 96%, specificity 90%) and CTPA (sensitivity 94%, specificity 98%). No cases of surgically accessible CTEPH were missed with either modality. 2
39. Ley S, Ley-Zaporozhan J, Pitton MB, et al. Diagnostic performance of state-of-the-art imaging techniques for morphological assessment of vascular abnormalities in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Eur Radiol. 22(3):607-16, 2012 Mar. Observational-Dx 24 patients To determine the most comprehensive imaging technique for the assessment of pulmonary arteries in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Based on image quality, there was no non-diagnostic examination by either imaging technique. DSA did not sufficiently display 1 main, 3 lobar and 4 segmental arteries. The pulmonary trunk was not assessable by DSA. One patient showed thrombotic material at this level only by MD-CTA and MRA. Sensitivity and specificity of MD-CTA regarding CTEPH-related changes at the main/lobar and at the segmental levels were 100%/100% and 100%/99%, of ce-MRA 83.1%/98.6% and 87.7%/98.1%, and of DSA 65.7%/100% and 75.8%/100%, respectively. ECG-gated MD-CTA proved the most adequate technique for assessment of the pulmonary arteries in the diagnostic work-up of CTEPH patients. 3
40. Castaner E, Gallardo X, Rimola J, et al. Congenital and acquired pulmonary artery anomalies in the adult: radiologic overview. Radiographics. 2006;26(2):349-371. Review/Other-Dx N/A To review the features of various congenital and acquired anomalies of the pulmonary arteries, with an emphasis on their CT appearance and possible effects on the heart. In the appropriate clinical setting (eg, infection or vasculitis), an awareness of the radiologic manifestations of possible pulmonary arterial complications may enable an early diagnosis. 4
41. Alhamad EH, Al-Boukai AA, Al-Kassimi FA, et al. Prediction of pulmonary hypertension in patients with or without interstitial lung disease: reliability of CT findings. Radiology. 2011; 260(3):875-883. Observational-Dx 134 patients To study the reliability of pulmonary vascular measurements based on CT in the prediction of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with advanced interstitial lung disease (ILD) compared with those without ILD. Main pulmonary artery diameter (PAD) was significantly greater in patients with PH than in those without PH in both groups (group A, P = .008; group B, P = .02). A PAD greater than 25 mm in patients with ILD was predictive of PH, with a sensitivity of 86.4% (32 of 37), a specificity of 41.2% (26 of 63), a PPV of 46.3% (32 of 69), and a NPV of 83.8% (26 of 31). In patients without ILD, a PAD greater than 31.6 mm and an LPAD greater than 21.4 mm were predictive of PH (sensitivity, 47.3% [nine of 19]; specificity, 93.3% [14 of 15]; PPV, 90.0% [nine of 10]; and NPV, 58.3% [14 of 24]). 2
42. Tan RT, Kuzo R, Goodman LR, Siegel R, Haasler GB, Presberg KW. Utility of CT scan evaluation for predicting pulmonary hypertension in patients with parenchymal lung disease. Medical College of Wisconsin Lung Transplant Group. Chest. 1998; 113(5):1250-1256. Observational-Dx 45 patients To determine the utility of CT-determined main pulmonary artery diameter (MPAD) for predicting PH in patients with parenchymal lung disease. CT-determined MPAD was 35+/-6 mm in patients with PH and 27+/-2 mm in control subjects. MPAD > or =29 mm had a sensitivity of 87%, specificity of 89%, PPV of 0.97, and positive likelihood ratio (LR) of 7.91 for predicting PH; in the subgroup of patients with parenchymal lung disease (n=28, PH and control subjects), MPAD > or =29 mm had a sensitivity of 84%, specificity of 75%, PPV of 0.95, and positive LR of 3.36 for predicting PH. The most specific findings for the presence of PH were both MPAD > or =29 mm and segmental artery-to-bronchus ratio > 1:1 in three or four lobes (specificity, 100%). There was no linear correlation between the degree of PH and MPAD (r=0.124). CT-determined MPAD has excellent diagnostic value for detection of PH in patients with advanced lung disease. Therefore, standard chest CT scans can be used to screen for PH as a cause of exertional limitation in patients with parenchymal lung disease. Because CT is commonly used to evaluate parenchymal lung disease, this information is readily available. 4
43. Zisman DA, Karlamangla AS, Ross DJ, et al. High-resolution chest CT findings do not predict the presence of pulmonary hypertension in advanced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Chest. 2007; 132(3):773-779. Observational-Dx 65 patients To determine whether the CT-determined extent and severity of pulmonary fibrosis and diameter of the main pulmonary artery could be used to diagnose PH in advanced IPF patients. Chest CT-determined fibrosis score, ground-glass opacity score, honeycombing score, total profusion score, diameter of the main pulmonary artery, and the ratio of the pulmonary artery to aorta diameter did not differ between those with and without pulmonary hypertension. There was no significant correlation between mean pulmonary artery pressure and any of the chest CT-determined measures. 4
44. Baque-Juston MC, Wells AU, Hansell DM. Pericardial thickening or effusion in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension: a CT study. AJR. 1999; 172(2):361-364. Review/Other-Dx 45 patients To determine the prevalence of pericardial thickening or effusion revealed by CT in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension. The prevalence of an increased pericardial score and increased maximum pericardial thickening was higher in group 3 than in group 1 or group 2 (p = .02 and < .001, respectively). Anterior pericardial recess thickening was markedly increased in group 3 (p < .0001). For all patients, significant correlations (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient = .44-.56, p < .005-.0001) were found between mean pulmonary artery pressure and all pericardial measures. On CT, pericardial thickening or effusion is a frequent finding in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension. 4
45. Coulden R. State-of-the-art imaging techniques in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2006;3(7):577-583. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe a rational approach to imaging in PH, how it is used in the diagnosis of CTEPH, and how it is used to assess operability when CTEPH is present. No results stated in abstract. 4
46. Fischer A, Misumi S, Curran-Everett D, et al. Pericardial abnormalities predict the presence of echocardiographically defined pulmonary arterial hypertension in systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease. Chest. 2007;131(4):988-992. Observational-Dx 41 patients To determine the prevalence and significance of pericardial abnormalities in systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related interstitial lung disease (ILD). Fifty-nine percent had an abnormal pericardium, 49% had a PEf, 56% had an abnormal APR, and 49% had an abnormal TPS. An abnormal pericardium was more common in men than women. Subjects with and without pericardial abnormalities were otherwise similar with respect to age, SSc classification, autoantibodies, ILD radiographic pattern, and presence of esophageal dilation. Both groups had similar median percentage of predicted total lung capacity, percentage of predicted FVC, percentage of predicted FEV(1), and percentage of predicted diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide. Subjects with pericardial abnormalities were more likely to have coexistent PAH (35% vs 75%; p = 0.02) and a higher median right ventricular systolic pressure (31 mm Hg vs 44 mm Hg; p = 0.03). Multiple logistic regression revealed that TPS was the best individual predictor of the presence of TTE-defined PAH. 3
47. Eksinar S, Gedevanishvili A, Koroglu M, et al. Extrinsic compression of the left main coronary artery in pulmonary hypertension. JBR-BTR. 2005; 88(4):190-192. Review/Other-Dx 1 patient To demonstrate significant compression of the left main coronary artery on coronary angiography and thorax CT examinations. [Case Review] Coronary angiography is the modality of choice for diagnosis. 4
48. Chan AL, Juarez MM, Shelton DK, et al. Novel computed tomographic chest metrics to detect pulmonary hypertension. BMC Med Imaging. 2011;11:7. Observational-Dx 101 patients To determine whether PH can be assessed by measuring a set of CT chest-based metrics that have a relationship to RHC. Multiple regression analyses controlling for age, sex, ascending aortic diameter, body surface area, thoracic diameter and pulmonary wedge pressure showed that a main pulmonary artery (PA) diameter >/=29 mm (odds ratio (OR)=4.8), right descending PA diameter >/=19 mm (OR=7.0), true right descending PA diameter >/=16 mm (OR=4.1), true left descending PA diameter >/=21 mm (OR=15.5), right ventricular (RV) free wall >/=6 mm (OR=30.5), RV wall/left ventricular (LV) wall ratio >/=0.32 (OR=8.8), RV/LV lumen ratio >/=1.28 (OR=28.8), main PA/ascending aorta ratio >/=0.84 (OR=6.0) and main PA/descending aorta ratio >/=1.29 (OR=5.7) were significant predictors of PH in this population of hospitalized patients. 3
49. Piazza G, Goldhaber SZ. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. N Engl J Med. 2011; 364(4):351-360. Review/Other-Dx N/A To review thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. No results stated. 4
50. He J, Fang W, Lv B, et al. Diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: comparison of ventilation/perfusion scanning and multidetector computed tomography pulmonary angiography with pulmonary angiography. Nucl Med Commun. 2012;33(5):459-463. Observational-Dx 51 patients To compare the diagnostic efficacy of pulmonary ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scanning and computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) using pulmonary angiography as the golden standard. Fifty-one patients (44.7%) had a final diagnosis of CTEPH. V/Q scan showed high probability, intermediate probability, and low probability/normal scan in 52, three, and 59 patients, respectively. CTPA revealed 50 patients with CTEPH and 64 patients without CTEPH. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the V/Q scan were 100, 93.7, and 96.5%, respectively, with threshold 1, and 96.1, 95.2, and 95.6%, respectively, with threshold 2; similarly, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CTPA were 92.2, 95.2, and 93.9%, respectively. 2
51. Arakawa H, Stern EJ, Nakamoto T, Fujioka M, Kaneko N, Harasawa H. Chronic pulmonary thromboembolism. Air trapping on computed tomography and correlation with pulmonary function tests. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2003; 27(5):735-742. Observational-Dx 9 patients and 9 controls To evaluate lung attenuation on inspiratory/expiratory CT and spiral CTA from patients with chronic pulmonary embolism and correlate the CT findings with pulmonary function test (PFT) results. Lower attenuation with mosaic perfusion and air trapping were identified in 6 and 9 patients, respectively (mean scores, 8.1 and 11.3, respectively). Air trapping was identified in 19 (42.2%) of 45 segments with lower attenuation on inspiratory images, but was also noted in 31 segments with normal inspiratory attenuation. Air trapping was associated with the presence of proximal arterial stenosis (P<0.01), and the area showed less contrast enhancement than the adjacent lung (P<0.05). Extent of air trapping correlated inversely with PFT parameters of peripheral airway obstruction such as maximum mid-expiratory flow rate (r=-0.86, P=0.003). On the other hand, extent of mosaic perfusion did not correlate with PFT. Air trapping is commonly seen in chronic embolism and is found in areas of relative hypoperfusion. The extent of air trapping correlates with parameters of peripheral airway obstruction. 3
52. Castaner E, Gallardo X, Ballesteros E, et al. CT diagnosis of chronic pulmonary thromboembolism. Radiographics. 2009;29(1):31-50; discussion 50-33. Review/Other-Dx N/A To review the risk factors, clinical characteristics, and pathogenesis of chronic pulmonary embolism; and describe the optimal technique for CT angiography and the CT diagnostic criteria for chronic pulmonary thromboembolism. Finally, to briefly discuss the differential diagnoses, diagnosis, and treatment of this entity. No results stated in abstract. 4
53. Han D, Lee KS, Franquet T, et al. Thrombotic and nonthrombotic pulmonary arterial embolism: spectrum of imaging findings. Radiographics. 2003;23(6):1521-1539. Review/Other-Dx N/A To discuss and illustrate the imaging findings in acute and chronic PTE and in nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism and correlate these findings with clinical and pathologic findings. Along with clinical diagnosis and laboratory examinations such as D-dimer tests, imaging plays a key role in the diagnosis of diverse forms of pulmonary embolism. Multi–detector row helical CT is a highly comprehensive and noninvasive method for evaluating patients with suspected PTE. Various biologic and nonbiologic agents can cause nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism. Familiarity with the specific imaging features of pulmonary embolism should facilitate prompt identification of the underlying abnormalities. 4
54. King MA, Ysrael M, Bergin CJ. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: CT findings. AJR. 1998; 170(4):955-960. Review/Other-Dx N/A To show the CT findings in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Although the clinical diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension can he difficult because of the nonspecificity of signs amid symptoms, helical CT provides the radiologist with an opportunity to diagnose this rare but treatable cause of’ pulmonary artery hypertemusion. 4
55. Reichelt A, Hoeper MM, Galanski M, Keberle M. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: evaluation with 64-detector row CT versus digital substraction angiography. Eur J Radiol. 71(1):49-54, 2009 Jul. Observational-Dx 27 patients To evaluate the role of 64-row CT in the diagnostic workup of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) using digital substraction angiography (DSA) as the method of diagnostic reference. Sensitivity and specificity of CT regarding CTEPH-related pathological changes in general were 98.3% and 94.8% at main/lobar level and 94.1% and 92.9% at segmental level, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of CT regarding the different pathological criteria of CTEPH (complete obstruction, intimal irregularities, bands and webs, indirect signs) were 88.9-100% and 96.1-100% at main/lobar level and 84.3-90.5% and 92-98.7% at segmental level, respectively. Results show that CT is an accurate and reliable non-invasive alternative to conventional DSA in the diagnostic workup in patients with CTEPH. 3
56. Remy-Jardin M, Duhamel A, Deken V, Bouaziz N, Dumont P, Remy J. Systemic collateral supply in patients with chronic thromboembolic and primary pulmonary hypertension: assessment with multi-detector row helical CT angiography. Radiology. 2005; 235(1):274-281. Observational-Dx 36 patients To compare retrospectively the frequency of systemic collateral supply in patients who have chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension with the frequency of systemic collateral supply in patients who have primary pulmonary hypertension by using multi–detector row helical CT angiography. The degree of pulmonary hypertension was comparable in groups 1 and 2. Abnormally enlarged systemic arteries were identified in 16 (73%) of 22 patients from group 1 and in two (14%) of 14 patients from group 2 (P = .002). The systemic collateral supply in group 1 comprised enlargement of both bronchial and nonbronchial systemic arteries in nine (56%) of the 16 patients; the remaining seven patients had an exclusive enlargement of bronchial systemic arteries (n = 6, 38%) or nonbronchial (n = 1, 6%) systemic arteries. A total of 31 enlarged nonbronchial systemic arteries were depicted, including 13 inferior phrenic arteries, 10 intercostal arteries, seven internal mammary arteries, and one lateral thoracic artery. The mean ± standard deviation of abnormal nonbronchial systemic arteries per patient was 1.4 ± 1.9. No relationship was found between the mean number of abnormally enlarged nonbronchial systemic arteries and the CT angiographic features of chronic pulmonary embolism. The results demonstrate the higher frequency of abnormally enlarged bronchial and nonbronchial systemic arteries in patients who have chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension compared with patients who have primary pulmonary hypertension; this finding could help distinguish these two entities on CT angiograms. 4
57. Roberts HC, Kauczor HU, Schweden F, Thelen M. Spiral CT of pulmonary hypertension and chronic thromboembolism. J Thorac Imaging. 1997;12(2):118-127. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe the utility of spiral CT in pulmonary hypertension and chronic thromboembolism. No results stated in abstract. 4
58. Sherrick AD, Swensen SJ, Hartman TE. Mosaic pattern of lung attenuation on CT scans: frequency among patients with pulmonary artery hypertension of different causes. AJR. 1997; 169(1):79-82. Review/Other-Dx 64 patients To determine the frequency with which a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation is seen on chest CT scans in patients with various causes of PAH. Peak pulmonary artery pressure of the patients in the study averaged 74 mm Hg (range, 36-194 mm Hg). 21 patients had PAH due to lung disease: 17 patients, due to cardiac disease; and 23 patients, due to vascular disease. Three other patients had PAH due to miscellaneous causes. Of the 23 patients with PAH due to vascular disease, 17 patients (74%) had a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation. Of the 21 patients with PAH due to lung disease, one patient (5%) had a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation. Among the 17 patients with PAH due to cardiac disease, two patients (12%) had a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation. A mosaic pattern of lung attenuation was seen significantly more often in patients with PAH due to vascular disease than in patients with PAH due to cardiac or lung disease. A mosaic pattern of lung attenuation can be seen on CT scans in patients with PAH due to vascular disease, cardiac disease, or lung disease. However, the mosaic pattern is seen significantly more often in patients with PAH due to vascular disease than in patients with PAH due to cardiac or lung disease. 4
59. Remy-Jardin M, Remy J, Louvegny S, Artaud D, Deschildre F, Duhamel A. Airway changes in chronic pulmonary embolism: CT findings in 33 patients. Radiology. 1997; 203(2):355-360. Observational-Dx 33 patients (group 1) and 19 controls (group 2) To evaluate airway changes in chronic pulmonary embolism with CT. In group 1, cylindric bronchial dilatation was found in 21 (64%) patients versus two (11%) patients in group 2 (P < .001) at the level of segmental and/or subsegmental bronchi and in the absence of obstructive syndrome. Bronchial wall thickening was identified in four (12%) patients in group 1 and in two (11%) patients in group 2 (P = .6). In group 1, concordance was found between the location of bronchial dilatation and that of completely obstructed and retracted pulmonary arteries (kappa = 0.70), with a lower lobe predomina for bronchial dilatation. Follow-up CT scans demonstrated no changes in airway caliber over time. Chronic pulmonary embolism may lead to ipsilateral proximal bronchial dilatation 4
60. Dournes G, Verdier D, Montaudon M, et al. Dual-energy CT perfusion and angiography in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: diagnostic accuracy and concordance with radionuclide scintigraphy. Eur Radiol. 24(1):42-51, 2014 Jan. Observational-Dx 40 patients To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) perfusion and angiography versus ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), and to assess the per-segment concordance rate of DECT and scintigraphy. Fourteen patients were diagnosed with CTEPH and 26 with other aetiologies. DECT perfusion and angiography correctly identified all CTEPH patients with sensitivity/specificity values of 1/0.92 and 1/0.93, respectively. At a segmental level, DECT perfusion showed moderate agreement (kappa = 0.44) with scintigraphy. Agreement between CT angiography and scintigraphy ranged from fair (kappa = 0.31) to slight (kappa = 0.09) depending on whether completely or partially occlusive patterns were considered, respectively. 2
61. Hoey ET, Mirsadraee S, Pepke-Zaba J, Jenkins DP, Gopalan D, Screaton NJ. Dual-energy CT angiography for assessment of regional pulmonary perfusion in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: initial experience. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2011;196(3):524-532. Observational-Dx 20 patients To assess the utility of dual-energy pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) for noninvasive assessment of regional pulmonary perfusion in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). A strong correlation existed between dual-energy CT-derived perfusion and mosaic attenuation pattern when both lobar (r > 0.6; n = 20; p < 0.006) and whole-lung scores were assessed (r = 0.77; n = 20; p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant correlation between dual-energy CT perfusion and vascular obstructive index, mean pulmonary artery pressure, or pulmonary vascular resistance (p > 0.08). Of 42 completely occluded lobes, 27 (64%) had demonstrable residual perfusion (mismatching), suggesting that blood supply was maintained via systemic collaterals. 2
62. Nakazawa T, Watanabe Y, Hori Y, et al. Lung perfused blood volume images with dual-energy computed tomography for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: correlation to scintigraphy with single-photon emission computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2011;35(5):590-595. Observational-Dx 51 patients To evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic utility of lung perfused blood volume (LPBV) images generated by dual-energy computed tomography (CT), as compared with pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy, for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. All examinations were acquired without complications, and the contrast enhancement of the pulmonary artery was sufficient for diagnosis of vascular thromboses. In the LPBV images, in 76 (8.3%) of 918 segments, it was difficult to assess perfusion because of artifacts. The agreement between the 2 modalities was good (kappa = 0.70). The sensitivity of LPBV in detecting perfusion defects was 96%; the specificity was 76%; the positive predictive value was 94%, and the negative predictive value was 29%. 2
63. Horton MR, Tuder RM. Primary pulmonary arterial hypertension presenting as diffuse micronodules on CT. Crit Rev Comput Tomogr. 2004;45(5-6):335-341. Review/Other-Dx 1 patient To present a case of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a woman with a history of fenfluramine and phentermine use who presented with diffuse micronodules on computed tomography scan. No results stated in abstract. 4
64. Nolan RL, McAdams HP, Sporn TA, Roggli VL, Tapson VF, Goodman PC. Pulmonary cholesterol granulomas in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension: chest radiographic and CT findings. AJR. 1999; 172(5):1317-1319. Review/Other-Dx 20 patients To describe the chest radiographic and CT findings of pulmonary cholesterol granulomas in patients with PAH. Histopathologic evidence of cholesterol granulomas was found in five (25%) of 20 patients with severe pulmonary hypertension. In three of these five patients, the granulomas manifested on chest radiographs and CT as small centrilobular nodules mimicking the appearance of sarcoidosis, bronchiolitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or aspiration. 4
65. Sztrymf B, Yaici A, Girerd B, Humbert M. Genes and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Respiration. 2007;74(2):123-132. Review/Other-Dx N/A To provide an overview of familial pulmonary arterial hypertension. Familial pulmonary arterial hypertension (FPAH) was first described more than 50 years ago. Before the availability of modern genetic tools, studies of the genealogies demonstrated that these cases segregated as an autosomic dominant trait, with an incomplete penetrance and a genetic anticipation phenomenon by which age at onset of the disease is decreasing in the subsequent generations. Germline mutations in the gene coding for the bone morphogenetic protein receptor II (BMPR2) are present in more than 70% of FPAH and up to 26% of idiopathic, apparently sporadic cases (IPAH). Incomplete penetrance (around 20%) is a major pitfall because FPAH becomes ignored when the disease skips one or several generations. Genetic counseling is complex, with a significant number of BMPR2 mutation healthy carriers screened in some families. Incomplete penetrance puts them in the anxious situation of being potentially affected in the future by this devastating condition or to transmit this risk to their offspring. Nevertheless, genetic testing and counseling is about to become a standard in the management of PAH. Recent international guidelines on PAH state that genetic testing is recommended in FPAH and that IPAH patients have to be informed about the availability of such testing. 4
66. Frazier AA, Franks TJ, Mohammed TL, Ozbudak IH, Galvin JR. From the Archives of the AFIP: pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis. Radiographics. 2007;27(3):867-882. Review/Other-Dx N/A To discuss the radiologic manifestations that help to distinguish PVOD and PCH from PAH. PVOD and PCH are clinically indistinguishable from a primary PAH disorder such as PPH or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. This distinction, however, is essential for appropriate pharmacologic intervention as well as for timely evaluation for lung transplantation. 4
67. Hansell DM. Small-vessel diseases of the lung: CT-pathologic correlates. Radiology. 2002; 225(3):639-653. Review/Other-Dx N/A To highlight some of the less obvious imaging manifestations of occlusive and inflammatory diseases of the small pulmonary vessels. In this review, emphasis was placed on the basic distinction between occlusive and inflammatory diseases of the small vessels of the lungs. An advantage of this simple categorization is the corresponding distinct differences in the CT manifestations of occlusive versus inflammatory small-vessel diseases. 4
68. Lippert JL, White CS, Cameron EW, Sun CC, Liang X, Rubin LJ. Pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis: radiographic appearance. J Thorac Imaging. 1998; 13(1):49-51. Review/Other-Dx N/A To report on pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis. [Case Report] The typical radiographic appearance of pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosisis is a diffuse bilateral reticulonodular pattern associated with enlarged central pulmonary arteries. 4
69. Maltby JD, Gouverne ML. CT findings in pulmonary venoocclusive disease. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1984; 8(4):758-761. Review/Other-Dx 1 patient A case report of pulmonary venoocclusive disease in which chest radiography, when supplemented with CT after contrast medium administration, was specific enough to make the diagnosis without resorting to more invasive, potentially dangerous procedures. A brief review of the literature, with emphasis on etiology, pathogenesis, and possible therapeutic approaches, emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of this rare and usually fatal disease. 4
70. Mandel J, Mark EJ, Hales CA. Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2000; 162(5):1964-1973. Review/Other-Dx N/A A summary on the current state of knowledge regarding pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD). PVOD remains a rare and poorly understood syndrome that likely represents a final common pathway of disease caused by a variety of insults. The importance of diagnosing the condition is due largely to its poorer prognosis than either primary pulmonary hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension; this necessitates more rapid evaluation and listing for lung transplantation. In addition, the frequent deterioration that has been reported in response to vasodilators necessitates that these agents be used more judiciously than when primary pulmonary hypertension is present. 4
71. Swensen SJ, Tashjian JH, Myers JL, et al. Pulmonary venoocclusive disease: CT findings in eight patients. AJR. 1996; 167(4):937-940. Review/Other-Dx 8 patients To describe the CT findings of pulmonary venoocclusive disease. Seven of the eight patients had interlobular septal thickening. All eight patients had regions of ground-glass opacity. Four of the eight patients had a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation. No enlarged hilar or mediastinal nodes were revealed. Five patients had bilateral pleural effusions. The most common CT findings in these eight patients with pulmonary venoocclusive disease were smooth interlobular septal thickening, diffuse multifocal regions of ground-glass opacity, pleural effusions, enlarged central pulmonary arteries, and pulmonary veins of normal caliber. Four patients had a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation on the CT scans. These findings are highly suggestive of pulmonary venoocclusive disease and may be helpful in difficult cases. Definitive diagnosis requires lung biopsy. 4
72. American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria®: Chronic Dyspnea — Suspected Pulmonary Origin. Available at: https://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69448/Narrative/. Review/Other-Dx N/A Evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. N/A 4
73. American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria®: Dyspnea — Suspected Cardiac Origin. Available at: https://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69407/Narrative/. Review/Other-Dx N/A Evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. No results stated in abstract. 4
74. American College of Radiology. ACR–NASCI–SIR–SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance and Interpretation of Body Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA). Available at: https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/body-cta.pdf Review/Other-Dx N/A Guidance document to promote the safe and effective use of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology by describing specific training, skills and techniques. No abstract available. 4
75. Marcus JT, Vonk Noordegraaf A, Roeleveld RJ, et al. Impaired left ventricular filling due to right ventricular pressure overload in primary pulmonary hypertension: noninvasive monitoring using MRI. Chest. 2001; 119(6):1761-1765. Observational-Dx 12 patients and 14 controls To analyze the effect of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) on cardiac function using MRI. In the patients, Leftward ventricular septal bowing (LVSB) was quantified in early diastole by the septal curvature of - 0.14 +/- 0.07 cm(-1), and the septal to free-wall curvature ratio of - 0.42 +/- 0.21. Left ventricle end-diastolic volume (LV EDV) and LV stroke volume (SV) correlated negatively with diastolic PAP (p = 0.004 and p = 0.04, respectively). In patients vs control subjects, RV SV was reduced (52 +/- 12 mL vs 82 +/- 11 mL, p < 0.0001); LV peak filling rate was smaller (2.2 +/- 0.7 EDV/s vs 3.3 +/- 0.5 EDV/s, p < 0.001); LV EDV was smaller (81 +/- 23 mL vs 117 +/- 19 mL, p = 0.001); and LV SV was smaller (49 +/- 18 mL vs 83 +/- 13 mL, p < 0.0001). In PPH, RV pressure overload leads to LVSB and reduced RV output. By decreased blood delivery, LV filling is reduced, which results in decreased LV SV by the Frank-Starling mechanism. 4
76. McCann GP, Gan CT, Beek AM, Niessen HW, Vonk Noordegraaf A, van Rossum AC. Extent of MRI delayed enhancement of myocardial mass is related to right ventricular dysfunction in pulmonary artery hypertension. AJR. 2007; 188(2):349-355. Observational-Dx 15 patients To assess the presence and extent of delayed contrast enhancement of ventricular myocardium in pulmonary artery hypertension. All patients showed delayed contrast enhancement at the insertion points of the right ventricular free wall to the interventricular septum (15 inferior, 13 anterior). The mean weight of the delayed contrast-enhanced myocardial mass was 3.1 +/- 1.9 g (size range, 0.3-3.9% of the total myocardial mass). The extent of the delayed contrast-enhancing myocardium was inversely related to the right ventricular ejection fraction (r = -0.63, p = 0.001), right ventricular stroke volume (r = -0.67, p = 0.006), and right ventricular end-systolic volume index (r = -0.51, p = 0.05) but not to any invasively measured hemodynamic index or N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide. Myocardial delayed contrast enhancement occurs frequently in patients with severe symptomatic pulmonary artery hypertension and is inversely related to measures of right ventricular systolic function. 3
77. McLure LE, Peacock AJ. Imaging of the heart in pulmonary hypertension. Int J Clin Pract Suppl. 2007; (156):15-26. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review techniques currently used to image the heart in patients with PH. Imaging modalities discussed include echocardiography, radionuclide ventriculography, cardiac CT and cardiac MR imaging focusing on the rapidly evolving technique of CMR imaging. No results stated in abstract. 4
78. van Wolferen SA, Marcus JT, Boonstra A, et al. Prognostic value of right ventricular mass, volume, and function in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Eur Heart J. 2007; 28(10):1250-1257. Observational-Dx 64 patients To examine the relationship between right ventricular (RV) structure and function and survival in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) During a mean follow-up of 32 months, 19 patients died. A low stroke volume (SV), RV dilatation, and impaired left ventricular (LV) filling independently predicted mortality. In addition, a further decrease in SV, progressive RV dilatation, and further decrease in LV end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) at 1-year follow-up were the strongest predictors of mortality. According to Kaplan–Meier survival curves, survival was lower in patients with an inframedian SV index 25 mL/m2, a supramedian RV end-diastolic volume index 84 mL/m2, and an inframedian LVEDV 40 mL/m2. The RV contains prognostic information in IPAH. A large RV volume, low SV, and a reduced LV volume are strong independent predictors of mortality and treatment failure. 3
79. Nikolaou K, Schoenberg SO, Attenberger U, et al. Pulmonary arterial hypertension: diagnosis with fast perfusion MR imaging and high-spatial-resolution MR angiography--preliminary experience. Radiology. 2005; 236(2):694-703. Observational-Dx 29 patients To determine prospectively the accuracy of a MR perfusion imaging and MR angiography protocol for differentiation of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary arterial hypertension (CTEPH) and primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) by using parallel acquisition techniques. A correct diagnosis was made in 26 (90%) of 29 patients by using this comprehensive MR imaging protocol. Results of MR perfusion imaging demonstrated 79% agreement (ie, identical diagnosis on a per-patient basis) with those of perfusion scintigraphy, and results of MR angiography demonstrated 86% agreement with those of DSA and/or CT angiography. Interobserver agreement was good for both MR perfusion imaging and MR angiography ( 0.63 and 0.70, respectively). The combination of fast MR perfusion imaging and high-spatialresolution MR angiography with parallel acquisition techniques enables the differentiation of PPH from CTEPH with high accuracy. 3
80. Swift AJ, Rajaram S, Condliffe R, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging of right ventricular morphology and function in the assessment of suspected pulmonary hypertension results from the ASPIRE registry. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2012;14:40. Observational-Dx 233 patients To compare the diagnostic accuracy of a variety of CMR parameters to identify PH confirmed at cardiac catheterisation in unselected patients with suspected PH attending a referral centre. Ventricular mass index (VMI) was the CMR measurement with the strongest correlation with mPAP (r = 0.78) and the highest diagnostic accuracy for the detection of PH (area under the ROC curve of 0.91) compared to an ROC of 0.88 for echocardiography calculated mPAP. Late gadolinium enhancement, VMI >/= 0.4, retrograde flow >/= 0.3 L/min/m(2) and PA relative area change </= 15% predicted the presence of PH with a high degree of diagnostic certainty with a positive predictive value of 98%, 97%, 95% and 94% respectively. No single CMR parameter could confidently exclude the presence of PH. 3
81. Iwasawa T. Diagnosis and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension using MR imaging. Magn Reson Med Sci. 2013;12(1):1-9. Review/Other-Dx N/A To review the current status of MR imaging of the right side of the heart and pulmonary circulation in patients with PAH and other associated pulmonary diseases. No results stated in abstract. 4
82. Boxt LM. MR imaging of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 1996; 4(2):307-325. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review MR imaging of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction. MR imaging provides direct, noninvasive visualization of the right ventricular chamber as well as the myocardium itself, allowing reliable demonstration of morphologic changes in the size and shape of the ventricle, thickness of the myocardium, and presence of abnormal infiltration by fat or edema. Furthermore, because MR imaging techniques do not depend upon geometric assumptions about the complex shape of the right ventricle, they may be used for accurate and reproducible quantitation of right ventricular volume and myocardial mass. 4
83. Lopez-Costa I, Bhalla S, Raptis C. Magnetic resonance imaging for pulmonary hypertension: methods, applications, and outcomes. Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2014;23(1):43-50. Review/Other-Dx N/A To describe the utility of magnetic resonance imaging in pulmonary hypertension. No results stated in abstract. 4
84. Marcu CB, Beek AM, Van Rossum AC. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of right heart involvement in cardiac and pulmonary disease. Heart Lung Circ. 2006; 15(6):362-370. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review of the contemporary use of cardiovascular MR (CMR) for the evaluation of right heart involvement in various cardio-pulmonary diseases. CMR is a virtually 3D tomographic technique which has entered the mainstream of clinical cardiovascular imaging over the last decade. Compared to other imaging methods CMR allows the accurate quantification of RV volumes, myocardial mass, and transvalvular flow with the added benefit of tissue characterisation and without the use of ionising radiation. 4
85. Roeleveld RJ, Marcus JT, Faes TJ, et al. Interventricular septal configuration at mr imaging and pulmonary arterial pressure in pulmonary hypertension. Radiology. 2005; 234(3):710-717. Observational-Dx 39 subjects To investigate whether a relationship exists between septum shape and systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Of 39 subjects, 37 had pulmonary hypertension. Maximal distortion of normal septal shape was found during right ventricular relaxation phase. Systolic PAP was proportional to septal curvature: r=0.77 (P < .001), slope=-114.7, and intercept=67.2. In the two vasodilator responsive subjects, a significant reduction of leftward ventricular septal bowing was observed in response to reduction of right ventricular pressure. In 37 patients with pulmonary hypertension, systolic PAP higher than 67 mm Hg may be expected when leftward curvature is observed. 4
86. Kreitner KF, Wirth GM, Krummenauer F, et al. Noninvasive assessment of pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension by high temporal resolution phase-contrast MRI: correlation with simultaneous invasive pressure recordings. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2013;6(5):722-729. Observational-Dx 19 patients To create a model for estimating mPAP and pulmonary vascular resistance in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension by high temporal resolution phase-contrast MRI (PC-MRI) and to correlate the results with simultaneously acquired, invasive catheter-based measurements (simultaneously measured mPAP) and with right heart catheterization measurements. Velocity- and flow-time curves of PC-MRI were used to calculate absolute acceleration time (Ata), maximum of mean velocities (MV), volume of acceleration (AV), and maximum flow acceleration (dQ/dt). On the basis of these parameters, multiple linear regression analysis revealed maximum achievable model fit (B=0.902) for the following linear combination equation to calculate mPAP (mPAP_cal): mPAP_cal=69.446-(0.521 x Ata)-(0.570 x MV)+(1.507 x AV)+(0.002 x dQ/dt). There was a statistically significant equivalence of mPAP_cal and simultaneously measured mPAP with a goodness of fit of 0.892. Pulmonary vascular resistance was overestimated by calculated pulmonary vascular resistance on the basis of PC-MRI in comparison with right heart catheterization-based measurements by a median of -112 dyn.s.cm(-5), the pairwise regression formula revealed a goodness of fit of 0.792 3
87. Gan CT, Lankhaar JW, Westerhof N, et al. Noninvasively assessed pulmonary artery stiffness predicts mortality in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Chest. 2007;132(6):1906-1912. Observational-Dx 70 patients To investigate whether proximal pulmonary artery stiffness, in terms of area distensibility and noninvasively assessed relative area change (RAC), calculated as relative cross-sectional area change, predicts mortality in patients with PAH. In 70 patients, the diagnosis PAH was confirmed, and 16 subjects served as control subjects. In comparison with control subjects, proximal pulmonary arteries of patients were distended (685 +/- 214 mm2 vs 411 +/- 153 mm2, p < 0.001), less distensible (area distensibility = 0.46 +/- 0.38.10(-2) mm Hg(-1) vs 3.69 +/- 1.96.10(-2) mm Hg(-1), p < 0.0001), and RAC was smaller (20 +/- 10% vs 58 +/- 21%, p < 0.0001) [mean +/- SD]. RAC showed an inverse curvilinear relation with mean pulmonary artery pressure (R2 = 0.47). Eighteen patients (26%) died because of cardiopulmonary causes. Patients with a pulmonary artery RAC <or= 16% had a worse prognosis than those with a value > 16% (log-rank p < 0.001). RAC predicted mortality better than area distensibility. 3
88. Swift AJ, Rajaram S, Condliffe R, et al. Pulmonary artery relative area change detects mild elevations in pulmonary vascular resistance and predicts adverse outcome in pulmonary hypertension. Invest Radiol. 2012;47(10):571-577. Observational-Dx 134 patients To evaluate the clinical use of magnetic resonance imaging measurements related to pulmonary artery stiffness in the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The relationship between pulmonary vascular resistance and pulmonary artery RAC was best reflected by an inverse linear model. Patients with mild elevation in pulmonary vascular resistance (<4 Woods units) demonstrated reduced RAC (P = 0.02) and increased right ventricular mass index (P < 0.0001) without significant loss of right ventricular function (P = 0.17). At follow-up of 0 to 40 months, 18 patients with PH had died (16%). Analysis of Kaplan-Meier plots showed that both AC and RAC predicted mortality (log-rank test, P = 0.046 and P = 0.012, respectively). Area change and RAC were also predictors of mortality using univariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis (P = 0.046 and P = 0.03, respectively). 3
89. Ley S, Mereles D, Puderbach M, et al. Value of MR phase-contrast flow measurements for functional assessment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Eur Radiol. 2007;17(7):1892-1897. Observational-Dx 25 patients To compare the pulmonary hemodynamics between healthy volunteers and patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and correlate MR flow measurements with echocardiography. In PAH patients transthoracic echocardiography and right-heart catheterization (RHC) served as the gold standard. In comparison to volunteers, the PAH patients showed significantly reduced pulmonary velocities (P = 0.002), blood flow (P = 0.002) and pulmonary distensibility (P = 0.008). In patients, the time to peak velocity was shorter (P<0.001), and the velocity rise gradient was steeper (P = 0.002) than in volunteers. While in volunteers the peak velocity in the aorta was reached earlier, it was the reverse in patients. Patients showed a significant bronchosystemic shunt (P = 0.01). 3
90. Bremerich J, Reddy GP, Higgins CB. MRI of supracristal ventricular septal defects. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1999; 23(1):13-15. Review/Other-Dx 2 patients MR features of two cases of supracristal ventricular septal defect are described. In both patients, axial SE T1-weighted images demonstrated a defect between the base of the aorta and the upper posterior aspect of the right ventricular infundibulum. Cine MRI in the two cases showed left-to-right shunting with a flow jet in the distal right ventricular outflow tract that propagated into the main pulmonary artery. Both patients had prolapse of the right sinus of Valsalva, and one had aortic insufficiency. 4
91. Ferrari VA, Scott CH, Holland GA, Axel L, Sutton MS. Ultrafast three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography and imaging in the diagnosis of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2001; 37(4):1120-1128. Observational-Dx 20 patients To evaluate patients with suspected anomalous pulmonary veins (APVs) and atrial septal defects (ASDs) using fast cine MRI and ultrafast 3D MRA. Partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage was demonstrated in 16 of 20 patients and was excluded in four patients. MRI correctly diagnosed APVs and ASDs in all patients (100%) who underwent surgery. For the diagnosis of APVs, the MRI and catheterization results agreed in 74% of patients and the MRI and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) agreed in 75% of patients. For ASDs, MRI agreed with catheterization and TEE in 53% and 83% of patients, respectively. Fast cine MRI with 3D contrast-enhanced MRA provides rapid and comprehensive anatomic definition of APVs and ASDs in patients with adult congenital heart disease in a single examination. 3
92. Wang ZJ, Reddy GP, Gotway MB, Yeh BM, Higgins CB. Cardiovascular shunts: MR imaging evaluation. Radiographics. 2003; 23 Spec No:S181-194. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review MR imaging techniques that are most useful for detecting, localizing, and quantifying shunts in atrial, ventricular, and atrioventricular septal defects; patent ductus arteriosus; aortopulmonary window; and partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR). MR imaging is a valuable tool for depicting cardiac anatomy and quantifying function. It is particularly useful for the evaluation of cardiac shunts in supracristal ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular septal defect, and PAPVR, in which echocardiography and conventional angiography have limited use. MR imaging is also well suited for the noninvasive quantification of shunt volume and functional evaluation of shunt severity. 4
93. Barker AJ, Roldan-Alzate A, Entezari P, et al. Four-dimensional flow assessment of pulmonary artery flow and wall shear stress in adult pulmonary arterial hypertension: results from two institutions. Magn Reson Med. 2015;73(5):1904-1913. Observational-Dx 19healthy subjects and 17 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) subjects To compare pulmonary artery flow using Cartesian and radially sampled four-dimensional flow-sensitive (4D flow) MRI at two institutions. Vmax, Qmax, SV, and WSS at all locations were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in PAH compared with healthy subjects. The limits of agreement were 0.16 m/s, 2.4 L/min, 10 mL, and 0.31 N/m(2) for Vmax, Qmax, SV, and WSS, respectively. Differences between Qmax and SV using Cartesian and radial sequences were not significant. Plane placement and acquisition exhibited isolated, site-based differences between Vmax and WSS. 3
94. Odagiri K, Inui N, Miyakawa S, et al. Abnormal hemodynamics in the pulmonary artery seen on time-resolved 3-dimensional phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (4D-flow) in a young patient with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Circ J. 2014;78(7):1770-1772. Review/Other-Dx 1 To present a patient’s pulmonary arterial hemodynamics, gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography and phase-resolved 3-dimensional (3-D) phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; 4D-flow) of the PA. The present report shows that 4D-flow is a useful noninvasivenmethod for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of not only blood flow but also WSS in PAH patients. 4
95. Reiter G, Reiter U, Kovacs G, et al. Magnetic resonance-derived 3-dimensional blood flow patterns in the main pulmonary artery as a marker of pulmonary hypertension and a measure of elevated mean pulmonary arterial pressure. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2008;1(1):23-30. Observational-Dx 102 patients To investigate characteristic differences in 3D blood flow patterns in the main pulmonary artery of patients with manifest PH, patients with latent PH, and subjects without PH to determine the blood flow pattern–related measures for mPAP and PH. Main findings were as follows: (1) Manifest pulmonary hypertension coincides with the appearance of a vortex of blood flow in the main pulmonary artery (sensitivity and specificity of 1.00, 95% confidence intervals of 0.84 to 1.00 and 0.87 to 1.00, respectively), and (2) the relative period of existence of the vortex correlates significantly with mean pulmonary arterial pressure at rest (correlation coefficient of 0.94). To test the diagnostic performance of the vortex criterion, we furthermore investigated 55 patients in a blinded prospective study (22 with manifest pulmonary hypertension, 32 with latent pulmonary hypertension, and 1 healthy subject), which resulted in a sensitivity of 1.00 and specificity of 0.91 (95% confidence intervals of 0.84 to 1.00 and 0.76 to 0.98, respectively). Comparison of catheter-derived mean pulmonary artery pressure measurements and calculated mean pulmonary artery pressure values resulted in a standard deviation of differences of 3.6 mm Hg. 2
96. Roldan-Alzate A, Frydrychowicz A, Johnson KM, et al. Non-invasive assessment of cardiac function and pulmonary vascular resistance in an canine model of acute thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension using 4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2014;16:23. Observational-Dx 6 adult female beagles To quantify right (RV) and left (LV) ventricular function, pulmonary artery flow (QP), tricuspid valve regurgitation velocity (TRV), and aorta flow (QS) from a single 4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) (time-resolved three-directionally motion encoded CMR) sequence in a canine model of acute thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PH). Biases between 4D flow CMR and bSSFP were 0.8 mL and 1.6 mL for RV EDV and RV ESV, respectively, and 0.8 mL and 4 mL for LV EDV and LV ESV, respectively. Flow in the MPA, RPA, and LPA did not change after induction of acute PAH (p = 0.42-0.81). MPA, RPA, and LPA flow determined with 4D flow CMR was significantly lower than with 2D flow (p < 0.05). The correlation between QP/TRV and PVRRHC was 0.95. The average QP/QS was 0.96 +/- 0.11. 3
97. Alunni JP, Degano B, Arnaud C, et al. Cardiac MRI in pulmonary artery hypertension: correlations between morphological and functional parameters and invasive measurements. Eur Radiol. 2010; 20(5):1149-1159. Observational-Dx 40 patients To compare cardiac MRI with right heart catheterisation in patients with PH and to evaluate its ability to assess PH severity. Interventricular septum position was correlated with pulmonary artery pressures and PVR (pulmonary vascular resistance). Median pulmonary artery pressures and resistance were significantly higher in patients with an abnormal septal position compared with those with a normal position. Correlations were good between the right ventricular ejection fraction and PVR, right ventricular end-systolic volume and PAP, percentage of right ventricular area change and PVR, and diastolic and systolic ventricular area ratio and PVR. These parameters were significantly associated with PH severity. Cardiac MRI can help to assess the severity of PH. 3
98. Gan CT, Holverda S, Marcus JT, et al. Right ventricular diastolic dysfunction and the acute effects of sildenafil in pulmonary hypertension patients. Chest. 2007; 132(1):11-17. Observational-Dx 25 PH patients and 11 control subjects To determine whether right ventricular (RV) diastolic function is impaired in pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, and whether it is related to RV mass and afterload. Compared to control subjects, patients had prolonged mean (+/- SD) Isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) (133.5 +/- 53.2 vs 29.3 +/- 20.8 ms, respectively; p < 0.001), decreased E (3.0 +/- 1.6 vs 6.4 +/- 2.5 s(-1), respectively; p < 0.001) and E/A ratio (1.1 +/- 0.7 vs 5.3 +/- 4.9, respectively; p < 0.001), and increased A (3.0 +/- 1.4 vs 1.5 +/- 0.9 s(-1), respectively; p = 0.001). IVRT was related to RV mass (r(25) = 0.56; p = 0.005) and pulmonary vascular resistance (r(25) = 0.74; p < 0.0001). Sildenafil therapy reduced RV afterload and improved RV diastolic and systolic function. IVRT was correlated with N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level (r = 0.70; p < 0.001), and was inversely related to cardiac index (r = -0.70; p < 0.001) and RV ejection fraction (r = -0.69; p < 0.001). In PH patients, RV diastolic dysfunction is related to RV mass and afterload. RV diastolic function improves by reducing afterload. The correlations between diastolic function and prognostic parameters showed that diastolic function is most impaired in patients with severe disease. 4
99. Nazarian S, Hansford R, Roguin A, et al. A prospective evaluation of a protocol for magnetic resonance imaging of patients with implanted cardiac devices. Ann Intern Med. 2011; 155(7):415-424. Observational-Dx 438 patients with devices who underwent 555 MRI studies To define the safety of a protocol for MRI at the commonly used magnetic strength of 1.5 T in patients with implanted cardiac devices. In 3 patients (0.7% [95% CI, 0% to 1.5%]), the device reverted to a transient back-up programming mode without long-term effects. Right ventricular (RV) sensing (median change, 0 mV [interquartile range {IQR}, -0.7 to 0 V]) and atrial and right and left ventricular lead impedances (median change, -2 O [IQR, -13 to 0 O], -4 O [IQR, -16 to 0 O], and -11 O [IQR, -40 to 0 O], respectively) were reduced immediately after MRI. At long-term follow-up (61% of patients), decreased RV sensing (median, 0 mV, [IQR, -1.1 to 0.3 mV]), decreased RV lead impedance (median, -3 O, [IQR, -29 to 15 O]), increased RV capture threshold (median, 0 V, IQR, [0 to 0.2 O]), and decreased battery voltage (median, -0.01 V, IQR, -0.04 to 0 V) were noted. The observed changes did not require device revision or reprogramming. With appropriate precautions, MRI can be done safely in patients with selected cardiac devices. Because changes in device variables and programming may occur, electrophysiologic monitoring during MRI is essential. 4
100. American College of Radiology. Manual on Contrast Media. Available at: http://www.acr.org/Quality-Safety/Resources/Contrast-Manual. Accessed May 30, 2012. Review/Other-Dx N/A Guidance document on contrast media to assist radiologists in recognizing and managing risks associated with the use of contrast media. N/A 4
101. Hoeper MM, Lee SH, Voswinckel R, et al. Complications of right heart catheterization procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension in experienced centers. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006; 48(12):2546-2552. Observational-Dx 7,218 total right heart catheter procedures Retrospective period - 5,727 Prospective period - 1,491 To assess the risks associated with right heart catheter procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension. The overall number of serious adverse events was 76 (1.1%, 95% CI 0.8% to 1.3%). The most frequent complications were related to venous access , followed by arrhythmias and hypotensive episodes related to vagal reactions or pulmonary vasoreactivity testing. The vast majority of these complications were mild to moderate in intensity and resolved either spontaneously or after appropriate intervention. Four fatal events were recorded in association with any of the catheter procedures, resulting in an overall procedure-related mortality of 0.055% (95% CI 0.01% to 0.099%). When performed in experienced centers, right heart catheter procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension are associated with low morbidity and mortality rates. 4
102. Rosenkranz S. Pulmonary hypertension: current diagnosis and treatment. Clin Res Cardiol. 2007; 96(8):527-541. Review/Other-Dx N/A The article provides an overview of the definition, classification, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of various forms of PH. Furthermore, it summarizes the recommended diagnostic work-up and the current treatment options particularly in PAH, with special emphasis on prostanoids, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), and phosphopdiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil. Finally, novel developments are being discussed which currently represent an exciting field of research. No results stated in abstract. 4
103. Love C, Tomas MB, Tronco GG, Palestro CJ. FDG PET of infection and inflammation. Radiographics. 2005; 25(5):1357-1368. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review role of FDG PET in the evaluation of infection and inflammation. FDG PET promises to be helpful in the diagnosis of infection and inflammation. FDG PET will likely assuHHme increasing importance in assessing FUO, spinal osteomyelitis, vasculitis, and sarcoidosis and may even become the radionuclide imaging procedure of choice in the evaluation of some or all of these pathologic conditions. 4
104. Zhuang H, Alavi A. 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomographic imaging in the detection and monitoring of infection and inflammation. Semin Nucl Med. 2002; 32(1):47-59. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review role of FDG-PET in the detection and monitoring of infection and inflammation. It is becoming evident that PET imaging will play a major role in the treatement of patients with suspected infection and inflammation. PET has been shown to be particularly valuable in the evaluation of chronic osteomyelitis, infected prostheses, sarcoidosis, fever of unknown origin, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 4
105. Hagan G, Southwood M, Treacy C, et al. (18)FDG PET imaging can quantify increased cellular metabolism in pulmonary arterial hypertension: A proof-of-principle study. Pulm Circ. 2011; 1(4):448-455. Observational-Dx 14 patients and 6 controls The hypothesis of this study is that increased (18)FDG uptake may be present in the lungs, large pulmonary arteries and right ventricle of patients with pulmonary hypertension, and that this uptake would be related to markers of immune activation. There were no correlations between (18)FDG uptake and igh-sensitivity CRP - C-reactive protein (CRP) (hsCRP) or inflammatory cytokine levels. N-Terminal Probrain natriuteric peptide (NT-ProBNP) correlated with RV uptake in those with pulmonary hypertension (r=0.55, P=0.04).Authors found increased (18)FDG uptake in the lung parenchyma and right ventricle of subjects with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). The lung uptake might be useful as a surrogate marker of increased cellular metabolism and immune activation as underlying mechanisms in this disease. Further evaluation of the impact of targeted therapies in treatment-naive patients and the significance of right ventricular uptake is suggested. 4
106. Oikawa M, Kagaya Y, Otani H, et al. Increased [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose accumulation in right ventricular free wall in patients with pulmonary hypertension and the effect of epoprostenol. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005; 45(11):1849-1855. Observational-Dx 24 patients To examine whether right ventricular (RV) [(18)F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) accumulation is increased in patients with pulmonary hypertension using gated PET and whether RV FDG accumulation changes after therapy with epoprostenol. The corrected RV SUV of FDG was significantly correlated with the pulmonary vascular resistance, mean pulmonary artery pressure, right atrial pressure, RV wall stress, and plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels, but not with the RV wall thickness and mass. After pulmonary vasodilator therapy with epoprostenol for three months, the corrected RV SUV of FDG significantly decreased in the responders, but not in the non-responders, and the percentage change of the corrected RV SUV of FDG was significantly correlated with the percentage change of the pulmonary vascular resistance (r = 0.78; p < 0.01) and RV systolic wall stress (r = 0.76; p < 0.05). The RV FDG accumulation corrected for the partial volume effect was significantly increased in accordance with the severity of the RV pressure overload in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Furthermore, the corrected RV FDG accumulation was decreased after the treatment with epoprostenol in accordance with the degree of reduction in the pulmonary vascular resistance and RV peak-systolic wall stress. 3
107. Yang T, Wang L, Xiong CM, et al. The ratio of (18)F-FDG activity uptake between the right and left ventricle in patients with pulmonary hypertension correlates with the right ventricular function. Clin Nucl Med. 2014;39(5):426-430. Observational-Dx 38 patients To assess possible relationship between FDG uptake of ventricles and the function/hemodynamics of the RV in patients with PH. The SUV of RV (SUVR) and SUV of LV were significantly higher in glucose-loading condition than in fasting condition. In both fasting and glucose-loading conditions, SUVR and SUVR/L showed reverse correlation with right ventricular ejection fraction derived from CMR. In addition, in both fasting and glucose-loading conditions, SUVR and SUVR/L showed positive correlations with pulmonary vascular resistance. However, only SUVR/L in glucose-loading condition could independently predict right ventricular ejection fraction after adjusted for age, body mass index, sex, mean right atrial pressure, mean pulmonary arterial pressure, and pulmonary vascular resistance (P = 0.048). 3
108. Tatebe S, Fukumoto Y, Oikawa-Wakayama M, et al. Enhanced [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose accumulation in the right ventricular free wall predicts long-term prognosis of patients with pulmonary hypertension: a preliminary observational study. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014;15(6):666-672. Observational-Dx 27 patients To examine whether enhanced RV FDG accumulation by gated positron emission tomography (PET) has a prognostic impact in patients with PH. FDG-PET examination showed that cRV-SUV was significantly higher in the CW group compared with the non-CW group (10.1 vs. 7.6, P = 0.02). Univariate Cox hazard analysis showed that cRV-SUV was significantly correlated with the time to CW (hazard ratio 1.25, 95% confidence interval 1.04-1.51, P = 0.02), which remained significant even after adjustment of World Health Organization functional class. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the patients with cRV-SUV >/=8.3 had poor prognosis compared with those with cRV-SUV <8.3 (log-rank P = 0.005 for time to CW and P = 0.07 for mortality). 2
109. Wang L, Zhang Y, Yan C, et al. Evaluation of right ventricular volume and ejection fraction by gated (18)F-FDG PET in patients with pulmonary hypertension: comparison with cardiac MRI and CT. J Nucl Cardiol. 2013;20(2):242-252. Observational-Dx 23 patients To prospectively compare gated (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ((18)F-FDG PET) myocardial imaging (gated PET), cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), and cardiac computed tomography (CCT) for the assessment of RV volume and ejection fraction in patients with PH. Gated PET showed a moderate correlation (r = 0.680, P < .001) for RVEDV, good correlation for RVESV (r = 0.757, P < .001) and RVEF (r = 0.788, P < .001) with CMR, and good correlation for RVEDV (r = 0.767, P < .001), RVESV (r = 0.837, P < .001), and RVEF (r = 0.730, P < .001) with CCT. Bland-Altman analysis revealed systematic underestimation of RVEDV and RVESV and overestimation of RVEF with gated PET compared with CMR and CCT. The correlation between RVESV (r = 0.863, P < .001), RVESV (r = 0.903, P < .001), and RVEF (r = 0.853, P < .001) of CMR and those of CCT was excellent; Bland-Altman analysis showed only a slight systematic variation between CMR and CCT. There were statistically significant negative correlations between RV-corrected SUV and RVEF-CMR (r = -0.543, P < .01), Corrected SUV R/L and RVEF-CMR (r = -0.521, P < .05), RV-corrected SUV and RVEF-CCT (r = -0.429, P < .05), Corrected SUV R/L and RVEF-CCT (r = -0.580, P < .01), respectively. 2
110. Chong S, Kim TS, Kim BT, Cho EY, Kim J. Pulmonary artery sarcoma mimicking pulmonary thromboembolism: integrated FDG PET/CT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007; 188(6):1691-1693. Review/Other-Dx N/A A case is presented on pulmonary artery sarcoma that showed high FDG uptake on integrated FDG PET/CT. FDG PET/CT finding can be helpful in differentiating a pulmonary artery sarcoma from pulmonary thromboembolism. 4
111. James OG, Christensen JD, Wong TZ, Borges-Neto S, Koweek LM. Utility of FDG PET/CT in inflammatory cardiovascular disease. Radiographics. 2011; 31(5):1271-1286. Review/Other-Dx N/A Review role of FDG PET/CT in inflammatory cardiovascular disease. CT and MRI play important roles in the assessment of structural abnormalities of the cardiovascular system, and combined PET and CT may depict inflammatory processes before structural changes occur. Familiarity with the PET/CT appearances of inflammatory processes in the myocardium, pericardium, and vessels is important for accurate and prompt diagnosis. 4
112. Matsunaga N, Hayashi K, Sakamoto I, Ogawa Y, Matsumoto T. Takayasu arteritis: protean radiologic manifestations and diagnosis. Radiographics. 1997; 17(3):579-594. Review/Other-Dx 100 patients Article presents the recently described radiologic features of the early (systemic or prepulseless) phase and the common and uncommon appearances of the late (occlusive) phase of Takayasu artentis. Familiarity with the varied chest radiographic, angiographic, CT, and MR imaging features of Takayasu ai-teritis will permit earlier diagnosis and treatment. 4
113. Hu XP, Xu JP, Liu NN. Primary pulmonary artery sarcoma: surgical management and differential diagnosis with pulmonary embolism and pulmonary valve stenosis. J Card Surg. 24(6):613-6, 2009 Nov-Dec. Review/Other-Dx 6 patients To review six cases of primary pulmonary artery sarcomas and discuss clinical features, differential diagnosis, surgical treatment, and outcome of the tumors. Histological examinations showed five malignant mesenchymomas and one fibrosarcoma. One patient died of refractory pulmonary hypertension during operation. Two patients died 4 months postoperatively because of brain metastases. Two patients were alive for 3 and 9 months, respectively after the operation with recurrent tumor. One patient is alive even 2 years after resection with no signs of recurrence or metastasis. Because of similar clinical features, pulmonary artery sarcomas are often confused with other pulmonary vascular obstructive diseases. CT scanning and gadolinium-enhanced MRI could be useful methods for differential diagnosis. The prognosis is very poor. The survival time after resection varies from several months to several years depending on the presence of recurrence or metastasis. Early diagnosis and radical surgical resection presents the only opportunity for a potential cure. 4
114. Mukhtyar C, Guillevin L, Cid MC, et al. EULAR recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009; 68(3):318-323. Review/Other-Dx Expert group (10 rheumatologists, 3 nephrologists, 2 immunologists, 2 internists, 1 clinical epidemiologist and 1 rep from a drug regulatory agency To develop European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis. Seven recommendations were made relating to the assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with large vessel vasculitis. The strength of recommendations was restricted by the low level of evidence and EULAR standardised operating procedures. On the basis of evidence and expert consensus, management recommendations for large vessel vasculitis have been formulated and are commended for use in everyday clinical practice. 4
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Pope St. Fabian was the first layman ever to be elected to the papacy. Before entering into his pontificate in 236, Fabian was a humble and well respected farmer. Upon the death of his predecessor, Pope Anterus, Fabian traveled with some companions to Rome to mourn his passing with the faithful and to be present when the new pope was elected. While attending the council to determine who Anterus’ successor would be, a dove suddenly appeared and descended upon the head of Fabian as a clear sign of his divine election. By unanimous vote, Fabian was instantly chosen as the next pope.
During his fourteen-year pontificate, the Church enjoyed relative peace under Emperor Philip, and Fabian was able to do much to consolidate and develop the Church. He died a martyr’s death in 250 and was one of the first victims of the persecution under Emperor Decius, who considered him a rival and personal enemy. He was buried in the Catacomb of Calixtus.
Celebrated alongside St. Fabian is the Roman martyr, Sebastian. Though the narrative of his story is largely unhistorical, legend tells us that he was a young officer in the imperial army, who secretly dedicated himself to the spiritual and temporal assistance of the Christians and martyrs. It was he who exhorted Sts. Marcus and Marcellianus to constancy in the Faith and inspired them with the courage to face their deaths when they began to waver under the pleas of their friends. Being thus discovered, Sebastian was condemned by Emperor Diocletian and delivered over to Mauritanian archers to be shot to death. Miraculously, he survived though and was nourished back to health by St. Zoe, a convert of his and mother of Sts. Marcus and Marcellianus. Refusing to flee, Sebastian confronted the Emperor again and harshly reproached him for his cruelty to the Christians. He died in 288 after being clubbed to death and his body thrown into the common sewer. It was privately removed, and he also was buried in the cemetery of Calixtus.
Although St. Fabian and St. Sebastian’s feasts are liturgically separate, they are celebrated on the same day; and the relics of the two saints are both kept and venerated together in the Basilica of St. Sebastian in Rome.
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Mary and the Muslim
Don Octavio del Monaco was a wealthy citizen of 17th century Naples. Like many of his class, Don Octavius had several Muslim slaves in his household. These children of Islam were amazed at the kindness of their “master.” He fed and clothed them better than they received in their native land. In return, his slaves attended to their tasks with diligence, as Don Octavius did not over work them, but assigned them duties in keeping with their dignity as children of God.
If these Muslim slaves had any reason for complaint, it was the gentle persistence with which their master and his wife exhorted them to give up their false religion and become Catholics. Don Octavius even went so far as to invite the slaves to join his family in the chapel to worship the one true God with them!
Our story today is about one young slave in particular. His name was Abel, like the slain son of Adam and Eve. He felt drawn in a peculiar way to a lamp that burned in front of a shrine to Holy Mary. Abel would purchase the oil needed to keep the lamp lit from his own meager stipend. As he continued to practice this humble devotion, he would say, “I hope that this Lady will grant me some great favor.”
One night, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and told him he must become a Christian. At first the Turk resisted. But she placed her hand upon his shoulder, and said to him: “Now no longer resist, Abel, but be baptized and called Joseph,” conferring on him a name that was very dear to her Immaculate Heart indeed.
On August the 10th, 1648, there was much rejoicing in Heaven, for on that day “Joseph” and eleven other Muslims converted to the Christian faith and were baptized. Their conversion was brought about by the kindness shown by Don Octavius and the special intercession of the Mother of God.
Our story does not end here. Even once this son of hers was safely baptized, Mother Mary delighted in visiting him. Once, after having appeared to him, she was about to depart. But the Moor seized her mantle, saying, “Oh, Lady, when I find myself afflicted, I pray you to let me see you.” In fact, she one day promised him this and when Joseph found himself afflicted he invoked her, and Mary appeared to him again saying, “Have patience", and he was consoled.
From the Glories of Mary, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.
One night, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and told him he must become a Christian.
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Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
The Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy is a Canadian football award recognizing the most outstanding player of the Quebec University Football League[1]
The trophy was originally presented to the player who best exemplified skill, sportsmanship, and courage in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union.[2] In 1973, it became the award to the Most Outstanding Player of the Canadian Football League's East Division and either the winner of this trophy or the winner of the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy from the West would go on to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award. The trophy was donated to the Canadian Rugby Union in 1928, to honour former Montreal player, Jeff Russel, who was killed in 1926, while repairing damaged electric lines for the Montreal Power Company. The trophy was officially retired in 1994 at the request of the Russel family.
The Terry Evanshen Trophy replaced the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as the official trophy to be awarded to the Most Outstanding Player of the East Division.
In 2003, it was re-established for recognizing the players in the Quebec conference of CIS football and the winner is nominated for the national Hec Crighton Trophy.[3]
List of winners Edit
QUFL / OQIFC Edit
The Most Outstanding Player in the Quebec University Football League. Beginning in 2003, the winner is awarded the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy.
2011 - Simon Charbonneau-Campeau (WR), Sherbrooke Vert et Or[4]
2009 - Benoit Groulx (QB), Laval Rouge et Or[6]
2008 - Benoit Groulx* (QB), Laval Rouge et Or[7]
2007 - Jamall Lee (RB), Bishop's Gaiters[8][9]
2006 - Benoit Groulx (QB), Laval Rouge et Or[10]
2005 - Scott Syvret (QB), Concordia Stingers
2004 - Jeronimo Huerta-Flores (RB), Laval Rouge et Or
2003 - Mathieu Bertrand (QB), Laval Rouge et Or[11]
* Also won the Hec Crighton Trophy.
CFL East Division / IRFU Edit
Player best exemplifying skill, sportsmanship, and courage until 1972. The Most Outstanding Player in the East Division from 1973.
1993 - Matt Dunigan (QB), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1992 - Angelo Snipes (LB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1991 - Robert Mimbs (RB), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1990 - Mike "Pinball" Clemons (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1989 - Tony Champion (WR), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1988 - Earl Winfield (WR), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1987 - Tom Clements (QB), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1986 - James Hood (WR), Montreal Alouettes
1985 - Ken Hobart (QB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1984 - Rufus Crawford (RB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1983 - Terry Greer (WR), Toronto Argonauts
1982 - Condredge Holloway (QB), Toronto Argonauts
1981 - Tom Clements (QB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1980 - Gerry Dattilio (QB), Montreal Alouettes
1979 - David Green (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1978 - Tony Gabriel (TE), Ottawa Rough Riders
1977 - Jimmy Edwards (RB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1975 - Johnny Rodgers (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1973 - John Harvey (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1972 - Garney Henley (WR), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1971 - Mel Profit (TE), Toronto Argonauts
1970 - Bill Symons (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1969 - Russ Jackson (QB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1968 - Larry Fairholm (DB), Montreal Alouettes
1967 - Ron Stewart (RB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1966 - Gene Gaines (DB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1965 - Bernie Faloney (QB), Montreal Alouettes
1964 - Dick Shatto (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1963 - Garney Henley (DB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1962 - George Dixon (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1961 - Bobby Jack Oliver (DT), Montreal Alouettes
1958 - Sam Etcheverry (QB), Montreal Alouettes
1956 - Hal Patterson (DB/OE), Montreal Alouettes
1955 - Avatus Stone (DB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1953 - Bob Cunningham (FB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1952 - Vince Mazza (OT), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1951 - Bruce Cummings (FW), Ottawa Rough Riders
1950 - Don Loney (C), Ottawa Rough Riders
1949 - Royal Copeland (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1948 - Eric Chipper (OT), Ottawa Rough Riders
1947 - Virgil Wagner (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1946 - Joe Krol (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1945 - George Fraser (OG), Ottawa Rough Riders
1944 - no award given due to World War II
1941 - Tony Golab (RB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1940 - Andy Tommy (FW), Ottawa Rough Riders
1939 - Bill Davies (FW), Montreal Royals
1938 - Wes Cutler (DE), Toronto Argonauts
1937 - Teddy Morris (FW), Toronto Argonauts
1936 - Arnie Morrison (QB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1935 - Abe Eliowitz (RB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1934 - Ab Box (QB), Toronto Argonauts
1933 - Huck Welch (RB), Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers
1932 - Alex Denman (G/FW), Hamilton Tigers
1931 - Gordie Perry (RB), Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers
1930 - Frank Turville (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1929 - D. "Red" Wilson (T), Toronto Argonauts
1928 - Ernie Cox (C), Hamilton Tigers
Most Outstanding Player in the CFL's East Division prior to 1973 Edit
Note: Prior to 1973 the Canadian Football League East Division's Most Outstanding Player was not the winner of the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy, which was a separate award.
1972 – Garney Henley (WR), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1971 – Leon McQuay (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1970 – Tommy Joe Coffey (WR), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1969 – Russ Jackson (QB), Ottawa Rough Riders
1968 – Bill Symons (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1965 – Garney Henley (DB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1964 – Dick Shatto (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1962 – George Dixon (RB), Montreal Alouettes
1961 – Bernie Faloney (QB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1960 – Cookie Gilchrist (RB), Toronto Argonauts
1957 – Hal Patterson (DB/OE), Montreal Alouettes
"QUFL Trophy Winners". Quebec University Football League. 2005. http://www.ubishops.ca/gaiters/qufl/awards.html. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
↑ "Specific Regulations: Football". La fédération québecoise du sport étudiant. pp. 2. http://sportetudiant.com/_static/webupload/websiteDocuments/100000/Specific%20regulations%20QUFL%202008.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-22.[dead link]
↑ "Jeff Russel". Honoured Members. Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. http://www.cshof.ca/hm_profile.php?i=481. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
↑ "Laval's Groulx has arm of steel". Montreal Gazette. 2008-11-09. http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=024e4a4c-18ef-41b5-bead-42ae21cef4c9. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
↑ "Sherbrooke's Charbonneau-Campeau repeats as Hec Crighton nominee". CIS. 2011-11-07. http://english.cis-sic.ca/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/20111107-rseq. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
↑ Plante, Claude (2010-11-08). "Simon Charbonneau Campeau joueur par excellence du RSEQ" (in French). La Tribune, Cyberpresse. http://www.cyberpresse.ca/la-tribune/sports/201011/08/01-4340527-simon-charbonneau-campeau-joueur-par-excellence-du-rseq.php. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
↑ "GROULX, GREENWOOD, BOUCHARD, COLLIN ET SINOTTE HONORÉS PAR LA LFUQ" (in French). SIC. 2009-11-09. http://francais.cis-sic.ca/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/20091109-hec-fqse?dec=.
↑ "2008 QUFL major awards announced". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2008-11-03. http://www.cisport.ca/e/football/story_detail.cfm?id=12990. Retrieved 2008-11-23.[dead link]
↑ Vleminckx, Serge (2007-11-06). "Jamall Lee, le joueur par excellence" (in French). Le Journal de Montréal. http://www2.canoe.com/sports/nouvelles/archives/2007/11/20071106-101501.html. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
↑ "QUFL announces major award winners". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2007-11-05. http://www.universitysport.ca/e/football/story_detail.cfm?id=9677. Retrieved 2008-11-23.[dead link]
↑ Boutin, Richard (2006-11-07). "Benoît Groulx: le meilleur au Québec" (in French). Journal de Québec. http://www2.canoe.com/sports/nouvelles/archives/2006/11/20061107-071900.html. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
↑ "QIFC announces major football award winners". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2003-11-03. http://www.universitysport.ca/e/story_detail0401.cfm?id=1207. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
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Apropos of the situation in Venezuela
ICMLPO Statement in Support of the Struggle of the People of Venezuela Against Threats of New Imperialist Interference
In a hard-fought election, the workers and people of Venezuela democratically elected Nicolas Maduro as President of the Republic. U.S. imperialism and its European allies acted as the guardian of a candidate representing the oligarchy and their interests and they suffered a defeat at the polls. Now, referring to the small margin of victory, they are trying to violently ignore the popular will, creating unrest and perpetrating acts of provocation that threaten to unleash reactionary violence. We understand that the people of Venezuela are defending their social gains, their sovereignty and the right to choose their own path.
We, the parties making up the ICMLPO, stand in support of the working class, peasants, consistent intellectuals, revolutionaries, the people of Venezuela and our fraternal party, PCMLV, who are fighting to build a society of justice, on the basis of scientific socialism, and who in these times of great tension are courageously rejecting the threat of a new imperialist aggression.
Already in 2002 the conspiratorial action of the United States, Spain and other global and regional imperialists hatched a plot to put an end to the Chavez government, achieving a momentary triumph, which was defeated by the energetic action of the revolutionary people mobilized in the streets and by the position of patriotic sectors of the Armed Forces, who succeeded in neutralizing the bourgeois aggression.
We strongly support the self-determination of the peoples, the right to have the government that they want, without the intervention of the imperialist countries. We are clear that in the present stage of development of capitalism, the imperialist countries are fighting for a new redivision of the world and attack the dependent nations, especially those that have natural resources. We know that this can only be stopped by the popular organization, with the unity of the patriots and revolutionaries, with the consistent struggle that aim at the seizure of power by the working class.
From the ICMLPO we call upon the patriots, revolutionaries and internationalists to support the deepening of the Venezuelan revolutionary process, promoting an international campaign of solidarity with the people of Venezuela and rejecting threats of intervention that imperialism is organizing.
No to imperialist intervention; with the support of the world's revolutionaries Venezuela will not become another Libya or another Syria.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged the UK will turn the page on division and uncertainty while he also spruiked Britain\'s future during his New Year’s message....
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has predicted “a fantastic year and a remarkable decade for our United Kingdom” in his New Year’s message. He has called on the UK to move on from “the division, rancour and uncertainty which has dominated public life and held us back for far too long”. ”We can start a
2019 was a memorable year for politics. Much of the year was overshadowed by deep divisions over Brexit - but the general election was a huge success for Boris Johnson who emerged with an 80 seat majority. Boris Johnson says Remainers \'no less\' patriotic than Leavers - read more about the Prime Mi
The prime minister receives a roar of applause from the packed Tory benches as he gets to his feet. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog The prime minister addresses the Commons and begins by offering his condolences to the family and friends of Jack Meritt and Saskia Jones who were killed
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Boris Johnson has promised to “get Brexit done” and “send Jeremy Corbyn into orbit where he belongs”. In a rousing conference speech, the Prime Minister said that his new proposals for deal “provide a compromise for both sides”. Read the latest updates here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/20
In a New Year’s message, the PM pledged to kick-start the roaring twenties by ending the “division, rancour and uncertainty” which has plagued Britain. He vowed to start a “new chapter” in Britain’s history by delivering Brexit, beefing up the NHS, and pumping cash into schools. Holding out an oli
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged the UK will turn the page on division and uncertainty while he also spruiked Britain\'s future during his New Year’s message.
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We present a list of 100 Asian movies & documentaries you cannot miss!
Continuing with the list of “80 Asian movie” we publish on July we decided to add more films we discovered later last year. We can now present a list of 100 movies and documentaries (from 2016) you cannot miss. So if you have the opportunity don’t doubt it and go see them. The list was made after watching lots of film festival catalogues and reading lots of synopsis. We try to be fair and cover all genres from all the countries we cover. Since this are the films we discover last 2016 there could be some movies from 2015. Finally to make things a little bit easy we divided de list in four parts, you can check the whole list in the “100 Asian Films” section (top-right part in our website). As always we hope you like our selection. Please feel free to share this article with your cinephiles friends and leave a comment below. Thanks
2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten by Petersen Vargas – Philippines | 2016
Felix is a friendless achiever in high school whose life changes after the arrival of the half-American Snyder brothers, entangling him in their dark ambitions.
A Copy of My Mind by Joko Anwar – Indonesia, South Korea | 2015 – 116 min.
Sari (Tara Basro), when not working at the salon, spends her spare time watching monster movies on pirated DVDs. When she complains about dodgy subtitles on one of her discs, she’s introduced to the man who ineptly subtitles them, Alek (Chicco Jerikho). What starts as a fun, erotic, yet decidedly peculiar affair is quickly jeopardized. The couple’s lives are put in grave danger when they discover that a disc stolen by Sari contains evidence of government corruption. Joko Anwar’s fifth film (his debut, Joni’s Promise, screened at SFF 2005) masterfully shifts gears from charming, low-key romance to a suspenseful and immersive depiction of urban Jakarta and Indonesia’s political climate.
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis) by Lav Diaz
Philippines | 2016 – 485 min.
Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro is considered to be one of the most influential proponents in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines during the late nineteenth century. Today, he is still celebrated as the father of the Philippine Revolution. Director Lav Diaz examines this myth and undertakes another expedition into the eventful history of his native land. The film’s various loosely interwoven narrative threads are held together by an exploration of the role of the individual in history and their involvement in political and social developments. Bonifacio’s widow is searching for her husband’s missing dead body; as she and her followers stumble deeper into the jungle, they become entangled in the dense thicket of their own guilt and responsibility. The Spanish governor tries to play off the various rebel factions and their utopian visions against each other. At the same time, a badly wounded companion of Bonifacio reflects upon the victims a revolution inevitably creates. The film’s high-contrast black-and-white photography makes the journey into the past abstract. Mythology, facts and a vibrant sense of history merge.
After Spring, the Tamaki Family by Huang Yin-Yu – Taiwan, Japan | 2016 – 96 min.
In 2015, Grandma Tamayo and her family, an immigrant family on Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, go back to Taiwan, where they lived before the WWII. These Taiwanese have been swinging in different countries and regimes for sixty years and are now living in Japanese society. It’s a tale of the forgotten people in the history of East Asia.
After the Storm by Koreeda Hirokazu – Japan | 2016 – 117 min.
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes his money on gambling and can barely pay child support. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again.
Afternoon (Na ri xiawu) by Tsai Ming Liang – Taiwan | 2015 – 137 min.
In the ruins of a house one afternoon, director Tsai Ming Liang meets Lee Kang Sheng, with whom he has shared his life for 20 years. The result is an original documentary shot in one take about an improvised meeting between two men who open up in front of the camera about their personal lives and about the back story behind long years of working together.
Apprentice by Boo Junfeng – Singapore | 2016 – 96 min.
Selected for Cannes Un Certain Regard, Boo Junfeng’s second feature is an emotionally and psychologically astute film about a Singaporean correctional officer who serves as the apprentice to the chief executioner. Aiman is a 28-year-old prison guard who lives with his sister in modest circumstances. When he is transferred to a new prison, Aiman becomes fascinated by an older warden named Rahim, who turns out to be the long-serving chief executioner of the prison. Soon Rahim asks Aiman to serve as his apprentice. Aiman harbours a secret however; one that has had a profound effect on his family life, and will certainly impact on his new career path. Superb cinematography (partly shot at the decommissioned facilities of Maitland Gaol and Parramatta Correctional Centre in New South Wales) and clever sound design create an eerie sense of darkness and loss at the prison. Apprentice powerfully surveys the impact of capital punishment on death-row prisoners, their families, and the executioners themselves. Filled with conflict and tension, this is a complex and rewarding film.
Baka Bukas by Samantha Lee – Philippines | 2016
Alex, is a twenty-something year old creative based in Manila. She is out to most people except her best friend- Jess who she has been secretly in love with since they were kids. When Jess discovers the truth about Alex, they are forced to confront the feelings they have for each other.
Bangkok Nites by Tomita Katsuya – Japan, France, Thailand, Laos | 2016 – 183 min.
A captivating film set against the open yet secretive world of red-light districts. Japanese Self Defence Force veteran Ozawa first came to southeast Asia many years ago, then eventually ended up frequently roaming around Bangkok’s red light districts. Luck, thanks to her beauty and cleverness, has become the most sought-after hostess at the bar where she works. Although she considers prostitution a part of her family history, she’s saving money in the hopes of opening a European style restaurant in her northeastern Thailand hometown. When Ozawa is commissioned to visit Laos, she accompanies him to introduce him to her family and childhood friends.
Tomita Katsura is an independent Japanese film director well known for his previous film Saudade(2011). The rough-around-the-edges feel of Bangkok Nites, his fourth, is primarily due to its low budget, but it is effectively used to reflect the jungle-like reality of his subject. Yet Asia, still reeling from World War II and colonialism, is depicted in a painful yet humane way. The Laotian grassland scene, in which one sees evidence of this painful history, aptly sums up this three-hour tour de force. (BIFF Catalogue 2016)
Behemoth by Liang Zhao – China, France | 2015 – 90 min.
Behemoth is a biblical monster, the beast of an invincible country. Today, the beast could be seen as man himself, raping the earth to obtain its wealth. He is unaware that the destruction of the land is far from over. The beast eventually begins to devour itself. This film operates as a cinematic parable, training its focus on Chinese mines, with their giant machines, noise, dirt, destroyed nature, sick and dying miners. It leads to a newly built city, where nobody lives. The allegory relies on the power of images and words from Dante’s Divine Comedy, the inspiration for the filmmakers.
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Boy Meets Girl by Jang Eun-yeon – South Korea | 2015 – 70 min.
Ha-jin, a North Korean middle school girl, comes to South Korea to do homestay at the house of Woo-young who is same age with her. Losing his own room, Woo-young works on the project to send her back. However, he unintentionally falls in love with her and even runs away from home by leaving for Seoul to help Ha-jin who wants to meet her father. This makes them separate again but after a long wait, Woo-young’s pure and dearest wish comes true.
Cecilia by Pankaj Johar – India | 2015 – 84 min.
An affluent couple from New Delhi – a filmmaker and a lawyer – have a quiet family life; at least until they learn about the mysterious death of the daughter of their maid, Cecilia. She comes from the poorest parts of Bengal, where child slave labour is sadly commonplace. The couple begins to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy, motivated among other things by the guilt they feel in sharing in the whole perverse system as “end customers”. Soon it is clear that Cecilia’s daughter had been a victim of human trafficking. Is Cecilia willing to speak out against her home community? Will she fight for the truth, to protect other children who might end up like her daughter?
Chronicles of Hari (Harikatha Prasanga) by Ananya Kasaravalli – India | 2015 – 105 min.
Chronicles of Hari begins with two young documentary filmmakers interviewing Yakshagana artists. Yakshagana is a type of Indian folk theater in which all the characters are played by men. The documentary crew wants to research Harishandra, known to have killed himself despite his popularity in playing female roles. His story shows how a society with strong prejudices toward gender roles can destroy a talented person.
Harishandra played female roles on stage at night but lived as a man during the day, but soon the boundaries between night and day, the stage and reality became blurred. The resulting an identity crisis and social prejudices made looking into his own desires an impossibility. Because he played female roles, he was excluded from heterosexual relationships and marriage. When he tried to cross gender roles by wearing a skirt in everyday life, people who had admired him started to despise him. This mockumentary appropriately conveys his fragmented and fluid life as he spans the gender divide as well as art and daily life via an episodic structure based on various interviews.
Cinema Travellers by Shirley Abraham and Amit Madhesiya – India | 2016 – 96 min.
Cannes prize-winning The Cinema Travellers is a journey with the traveling cinemas of India, which bring the wonder of the movies to faraway villages annually. Seven decades on, as their lorries and cinema projectors crumble and film reels become scarce, their audiences are lured by slick digital technology. Filmed over five years, The Cinema Travellers accompanies a shrewd exhibitor, a benevolent showman and a maverick projector mechanic who bear a beautiful burden – to keep the last traveling cinemas of the world running.
Cities of Sleep by Shaunak Sen – India | 2015 – 74 min.
Cities of Sleep takes us into a heady world of insurgent sleeper’s communities as well as the infamous ‘sleep mafia’ in Delhi where securing a safe sleeping spot often becomes a question of life and death for many people. The film trails the lives of Shakeel, a renegade homeless who has slept in a diverse range of improvised places, and Ranjeet, who runs the ‘sleep-cinema’ community.
City of Jade by Midi Z – Taiwan | 2016 – 98 min.
In the war-torn Kachin State in Myanmar, waves of poor workers flock to dig for jade, dreaming of getting rich overnight. The director, Midi Z, is the protagonist’s youngest brother. Midi tries to find out why his brother became a drug addict and abandoned his family. Moreover, the film depicts how people struggle for survival in the darkest corners in Myanmar.
Creepy by Hiroshi Fukasawa – Japan | 2016 – 130 min.
Detective Takakura quits the police force after a traumatic incident at work. To start fresh, he relocates to a quiet suburb with wife Yasuko and starts teaching at a university. Life at work is pleasant, unlike his former high-pressure job. With time in his hands, Takakura starts helping a former colleague on an unsolved missing person case.
Life at home is uneasy as Yasuko struggles to adjust to their unfriendly neighbourhood. When she finally befriends their socially awkward neighbour, Nishino, the tension and strangeness creep closer into the couples’ lives.
Fresh off Cannes Film Festival with the award-winning drama Journey to the Shore, director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is back in his element with Creepy. He directs a stellar cast who capture the mystery with quiet ferocity and gripping intensity.
Crosscurrent by Yang Chao – China | 2016 – 116 min.
Gao Chun, a captain of a cargo ship sailing up the Yangtze River, disembarks at every port in search of love. However, he gradually realizes that the women he meets at different ports appear to be the same person. Bewildered, Gao Chun soon finds out where she appears trace back to a collection of poems. Obsessed with her, Gao Chun tries to unveil the mysteries.
Destruction Babies by Mariko Tetsuya – Japan | 2016 – 108 min.
Mitsuhama, a small and boring port city in Japan. Abandoned by their parents, Taira and Shouta Ashiwara, two teenage brothers, live in a shipyard by the sea. Taira often fights with students from other parts of the town, but one day, he disappears after being beaten up. While Shouta keeps looking for him everywhere, Taira begins a violent journey through the streets of the city, looking for tough men to beat up, driven by his obstinate ego that refuses to lose. Will he ever stop fighting?
Diamond Island by David Chou – Cambodia, France | 2016 – 101 min.
Diamond Island is a symbol of Cambodia’s future – a sprawling, ultra-modern paradise for the rich on the riverbank in Phnom Penh. Like many other country boys, Bora, 18, is lured from his village to work on the construction of this property developer’s dream. In Diamond Island, he forges new friendships and is even reunited with his charismatic older brother Solei, who disappeared five years ago. Solei introduces Bora to the exciting world of Cambodia’s privileged urban youth, with its girls, its nightlife and its illusions.
Die Beautiful by Jun Robles Lana – Philippines | 2016 – 120 min.
Trisha, a transgender woman who makes a living as a beauty contestant, dies unexpectedly. Before she died, her one last wish was to remain beautiful even in death. This moving work, filled with laughs, is the latest effort by Jun Robles Lana.
Trisha, a Filipino transgender woman, suddenly dies while being crowned in a beauty pageant. Her last wish was to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake, but her conservative father wants to bury her as a man. Trisha’s friends are left with no choice but to steal her body and hold the wake in a secret location. And as Trisha is transformed to look like different celebrities, they also look back at the colorful and extraordinary life that she has led – being a son, a sister, a mother, a friend, a lover, a wife, and ultimately, a queen.
Don’t look at me that way by Uisenma Borchu
Germany, Mongolia | 2015 – 88 min.
Single mother Iva lives with her 5-year-old daughter, Sophia, and is struggling to make ends meet. One day they meet their new neighbour, the mysterious Hedi, who does what she likes and is not afraid of how the others see her. Slowly, Hedi works her way into Iva’s life, and the two women start a relationship.
EDSA by Alvin Yapan – Philippines | 2015 – 76 min.
Three stories, one day in EDSA. An opportunistic entrepreneur (Hayden Kho) develops a bond with a street kid (John Manalo) trying to help him get to his business meeting in Makati, after losing his cellphone to a snatcher. A teacher (Sue Prado) from the province haggles with a former OFW, turned taxi driver (Allen Dizon), whether the country should follow world standards in basic education requirements. And a snatcher (Aljur Abrenica) trying to reform himself with the help of a nurse (Kris Bernal) by trying to return what he stole. Three stories all asking the same thing: what matters most, the collective or the individual gain?
Fireflies in the Abyss by Chandrasekhar Reddy – India | 2015 – 88 min.
The dangerous lives of laborers making their living in an Indian coal mining boomtown are brought into focus through the indomitable spirit of an 11-year-old boy determined to escape the dark abyss and return to school.
Forbidden Memory by Teng Mangansakan – Philippines | 2016
Forbidden Memory summons remembrances and memories of the fateful days in September 1974 when about 1,500 men from Malisbong and neighboring villages in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat were killed while 3,000 women and children were forcibly taken to naval boats stationed nearby where they encountered unspeakable horror. For 40 years, the survivors lived in relative silence. Now they tell their stories.
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Authors: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Nancy L. Caroline
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Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets 8th edition is the next step in the evolution of the premier paramedic education program. This legendary paramedic book was first developed by Dr. Nancy Caroline in the early 1970s and transformed paramedic education. Today, lead editors Barb Aehlert and Bob Elling, with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, are proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for the paramedics of tomorrow.
This latest and fully updated edition covers every competency statement of the National EMS Education Standards for Paramedics with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures paramedic student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. This iconic textbook emphasizes the ideal that becoming a paramedic is a continual pursuit of growth and excellence throughout an entire career. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging college students to become more compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians.
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Medicine is constantly changing and pre-hospital medicine varies across states and regions. The content of the Eighth Edition reflects the guidance and recommendations of an extremely experienced, geographically diverse group of authors, and its team of Medical Editors from the AAOS. Where possible, content is based on evidence, such as data from the field and studies published in the medical literature.
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The 8th Edition meets and exceeds the paramedic National EMS Education Standards and reflects the National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines (NASEMSO), the National Registry Skill Sheets and Psychomotor Competency Portfolio, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Eighth Edition, from NAEMT and American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. Where applicable, the authors and editors followed additional authoritative sources, such as national stroke guidelines. Last but not least, the Eighth Edition thoroughly addresses the 2015 ECC and CPR guidelines published by the American Heart Association. These updates went beyond a compression rate or depth change; the text has been completely updated to reflect all of the Guideline changes.
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Response to Gallaudet University P.R.
August 2, 2019 August 2, 2019 The Last HiccupLeave a comment
Dear ambassadors of Gallaudet community,
I would like to thank the (Gallaudet) University Communications Team, which is a public relations-appointed team to represent Gallaudet University. The communication is to represent the ambassadors of Gallaudet community with truth. It is extremely important to be aware about the truth.
Freudian slip.
“The difference between truth and fact is that fact is something that cannot be combated with reasoning, for it is logic itself. But truth is something which depends on a person’s perspective and experience”
It is important to seek healthy resolutions for the Deaf. There are plenty of Deaf alumni and alumnus experience being oppressed at Gallaudet. This brings to the question: How do we converse Gallaudet University into a new university so that we can embrace higher learning that best reflects our own intellectual freedom?
The University Communications Team writes:
“Gallaudet University is primarily for deaf and hard of hearing students, and has been since 1864. It has always welcomed hearing students who are bilingual and committed to learning in a signing environment. From time to time, there are challenges to this very notion, on social media and elsewhere. We recognize that these pieces represent a broader struggle that our community has faced for years in regards to discrimination, exclusion, or audism. As a community of Deaf people, it is important that we recognize this while a the same time separating facts from fiction.”
The thoughts to the oppression: discrimination, exclusion, or Audism, is much more serious ideological more than its own generosity. Gallaudet Deaf students had been the subject of the most serious oppressed group, and its ambition to weaken ASL and Deaf culture.
In Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking by H-Dirksen L. Bauman:
“The dynamics of audism principally take the form of colonial relations. Ladd and Lane have both explored parallels between colonization and the Deaf experience, through the eradication of indigenous language, education, values and history…..The history of deaf people comes to light, we see that it is bound up in the historical practices of normalization…”
In 2000, I believe that the survey asking Deaf students: Have they seen the word, “Audism” before? Very few Deaf students recognized the term, two years later in 2002, more Deaf students were aware about Audism.
That is what it is the core of the problem on the Gallaudet campus, not delivering enough awareness about Audism even today, the signing environment on the campus is not exactly ASL-centered enough, and the ideological had created bigger problems.
For example, the approval of cochlear implant center in 2006. Why cannot Gallaudet admit that the fact that it is creating the consequences of this misinformation are disastrous, not only for Deaf people, but for the entire world, especially social media?
Always with old habit and inertia, fear has much to do with keeping reality the same as it always was: status quo. The beloved ship we call Gallaudet, opening the way to unknown is hard for many of us to accept, yet it is only avenue into ASL and Deaf culture, our own world. We are aware that in a world of change that we are currently witnessing at Gallaudet University, there must be gain and loss. Our society judges gain to be good and loss to be bad.
Undergraduate Enrollment of Deaf Studies in the United States: Carrie Lou Garberoglio, Jeffrey Levi Palmer, and Stephanie Cawthon did a research sponsored by National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes:
“Postsecondary enrollment rates for deaf people have increased since the 1980s, in large part due to legislative action and increased accessibility of educational environments (Newman et al; 2011) Despite increased access to postsecondary education, fewer deaf people complete college degrees than their hearing peers (Gaberoglio, Palmer, Cawthon, & Sales, 2019a) National data show that only 5% of deaf people were currently enrolled in postsecondary institutions of any type, compared to 11% of hearing people (Garberoglio et al; 2019a)
-Among all currently enrolled college students, 1.3% are deaf (Garberoglio, Palmer, and Cawthon)
-Deaf college students are older than their hearing counterparts, with an average of 31. (Garberoglio, Palmer, and Cawthon)
Why small number? The number of hearing student applications are increasingly more and faster, more power to meet the requirements as Deaf students which is much harder for them to meet the requirements, and hearing fare better in academics, writing, and such than the Deaf students in today’s Deaf Education. Not only that, but today’s Deaf Education around the country is Educational Bankruptcy.
The loss of Gallaudet Preparatory was the biggest hurt. For the pilot program in 2000 was the turning mistake. Before prior to 2000, Gallaudet University was home for Deaf students, before what happened, there were many minor losses along the way, and if we take a moment to think about these losses, we could easily see the pattern of gain and loss that ran throughout the university which was full of adversity, small or large. The gain goes to HUGS and the loss goes to the Deaf.
“PEPNet (Postsecondary Education Programs Network): Educational testing, test developers, language and communication researchers, academicians, K-12 educators and administrators; health professionals; and clinicians. Test Equity Summit—Test Equity for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.”
I understand that there were some group of faculty from Gallaudet gave some presentations.
The admittance of hearing students, the communication speculations have been misused to defend educational bankruptcy at Gallaudet, which shall admit that there is a linguistic and cultural colonialism; Think about it, prior to 2000, the power dynamics of Audism had been hidden in the Administration and Operations Manual. The perception of Audism in the signing environment, we shall examine how Audism socialization, uncertainty, and discrimination experiences influence the trust. Is this accurate or inaccurate?
Institutional Audism. Educational Audism. Systematic Audism.
As much as the liberty that CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) had been highly motivated, to support Deaf community is no question at all, as Edward Miner Gallaudet was all these years, Gallaudet University is just more than a university; it is unique in that its products are scholars of the Deaf. At the same time, there are some CODAs who are also much struggling as Deaf students struggling because they also see the product of language oppression from hearing students who were not enough exposed to Deaf studies.
Gallaudet University is a well-known reference to the attitude of honest acceptance of Deaf people where the celebration of Deaf people for their achievements. That is the most valued community norm to embrace ASL and Deaf culture first.
The “facts” from the last two academic years: what is it that stands between the fact and truth such a state of confusion would loose in the mind and body of a person who believed it? Would you believe that Gallaudet University is renowned university for the Deaf? The content showing numbers is the quest of its public relations–is not important thing, is it not?
Even though there is no question the shortage of brilliant minds in Deaf community, oppression is still practiced at Gallaudet University.
Public relations, the University Communications Team, and campus of Gallaudet, and most importantly, the ambassadors of Gallaudet community, is it often argued that beliefs are somehow distinct from other claims to knowledge social justice of the Deaf? An analogy could influence the case of human memory, while Deaf people are dealing with the systematic Audis; decades of oppression have shown that it comes in many forms today at Gallaudet University.
The University Communications Team on the behalf of Gallaudet University, Audism is the biggest core problem; we were lied to, and even, being exploited. Today’s Deaf Education had failed Deaf students, and to keep Deaf intellectual life–who are worth fighting for, and living for. For example, democracy had been amplified the pursuit of happiness.
The idea of creating a pilot program for HUGs is the collection of message, problematic, and the blueprint for the privatization of Gallaudet University is the main focus of core problem. Nothing to do with hearing people, it is about systematic Audism being granted permanent on a private property, to decide what services to offer, what technical standards to create, or whether instead to sell Deaf souls. It is not a fiction. It is a fact.
“The forces of normalization seem to be the gaining ground, particularly in cases like Australia, where one researcher predicts the death of Australian Sign Language (Auslan) within the next few generations due to high rates of mainstreaming, cochlear implantation, and genetic testing and counseling that discourages parents from carrying deaf babies to birth”–Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking
Gallaudet University today: high rates of mainstreaming, cochlear implantation, genetic testing, counseling, and increase number of hearing privileges. We must embrace ASL and Deaf Studies more than ever. Remember the documentary, The End?
The instructions for the life of Deaf on Earth, shall not deal with linguistic and cultural colonialism. The Gallaudet’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals supporting the education and empowerment of Deaf, is falling into the wrong path. The core of the systematic oppression is so infinitely.
The facts had been shared accordingly. I refuse to be called a fiction or a fool.
-Jason “JT” Tozier
P.S. As we understand that the Gallaudet P.R. made a video statement that BAI students were not counted under the eight percent cap–only shown in 2018 figures and did not show any figures on year 2020 either. How come we could not able to see the projected 2020 figures in both fields: online students and BAI students, but they only show the HUGs figures projected for 2020 already and why is that?
https://philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/8053/what-is-the-difference-between-fact-and-truth
https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/sites/default/files/99DTest%20Equity%20Considerations%20-%20Report%20Summary.pdf
https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/sites/default/files/Undergraduate%20Enrollment%20%20of%20Deaf%20Students%20in%20the%20United%20States.pdf
Tagged Audism, Audism Free America, BAI, Carrie Lou Gaberoglio, Cochlear Implant, Cochlear Implant Center, Cochlear Implants, CODA, Colonialism, Culture of Fear, Deaf community, Deaf Culture, Dirksen Bauman, Discrimination, Educational Audism, Educational Bankruptcy, Edward Miner Gallaudet, Exclusion, Fear, Gallaudet Administration, Gallaudet Community, Gallaudet President, Gallaudet University, Gallaudet University Alumni Association, Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, Gallaudet University Communications Team, Gallaudet University Public Relations, H-Dirksen Bauman, hearing privilege, Hearing Privileges, Hearing Undergraduate Students, HUGS, Institutional Audism, Jason "JT" Tozier, Jason Tozier, Jeffrey Levin Palmer, Language Hegemony, Open Your Eyes: Deaf Studies Talking, Oppression, Postsecondary Education Programs Network, Social Justice, Stephanie Cawthon, Systematic Audism, Systematic Oppression, The End
July 26, 2019 The Last Hiccup3 Comments
What is slippery slope and what does it have to do with HUGS at Gallaudet University?
Tagged Academics, ASL, Deaf, Deaf community, Gallaudet, Gallaudet President, Gallaudet University, HUGS, Jason "JT" Tozier, Jason Tozier, Quality of Academics, RIT, Slippery Slope
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July 17, 2017 UncategorizedAllen Iverson, Basketball, Big3, Bow Wow, Charles Oakley, DeShawn Stevenson, DR J, ESPN, Fat Joe, FOX, FOX Sports, Gary Payton, Ice Cube, J.R. Smith, Jeff Kwatinetz, Jermaine O’Neal, Jerome Williams, Junk Yard Dog, Kenyon Martin, Kyle Lowry, Lady Scribe, Lee Nailon, LL Cool J, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf complemented Lewis, NBA, Rashad McCants, Sports, Sportscenter, SRE Media Group, Stephen A. Smith, Stephen Jackson, WNBA, Xavier SilasLady Scribe #BOTB
— Trilogy Cements League Dominance with 4th Straight Win And Remain Undefeated Heading Into the 2nd Half of the Regular Season —
— Rashard Lewis Notches 30 Points in Victory Over Killer 3s, Maintains League Scoring Lead —
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) July 17, 2017 — On Sunday, BIG3 made its Philadelphia debut pitting two of the city’s most beloved basketball icons, Allen Iverson and Julius “Dr. J” Erving, against one another in a coaching duel. The energy inside the Wells Fargo Center was electric as the two 76ers legends were introduced in front of the 12,435 cheering fans on hand to experience Week 4 of the new professional 3-on-3 basketball league.
Iverson, who was unable to play in the game per advice from his doctor, addressed the crowd before the evening’s final game, and expressed his gratitude to the city of Philadelphia. “I’m glad I had a chance to come back home,” he said. “Ain’t nothing like the relationship we have. I love you for supporting me throughout my career and still today, you’re still supporting me.” Ultimately Iverson’s squad 3’s Company fell to Dr. J’s Tri-State, who earned their first win of the season.
Week 4 in Philadelphia marked the halfway point in BIG3’s 8 game regular season. With just four games left before the playoffs in Seattle, Trilogy has emerged as the team to beat, boasting an undefeated 4-0 record. The Clyde Drexler coached Power and Gary Payton coached 3 Headed Monsters are hot on their heels however, both with 3-1 records.
In addition to Iverson and Dr. J, Week 4 also saw several other Philadelphia homecomings. Power’s Captain Cuttino Mobley was born and raised in Philadelphia, as was the Ball Hogs Rasual Butler, who attended La Salle and was their 6th player in school history to score over 2,000 points.
Guests in attendance at Sunday’s star-studded games included LL Cool J, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Rapper Bow Wow, Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry, Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith, and boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, to name a few. Rapper Fat Joe brought the crowd to their feet during halftime of Game 4 with a high-energy performance of his hit song “All the Way Up.”
As part of the #BIG3Choir contest, The Late Show’s Gospel Choir was selected to perform the national anthem at the Wells Fargo Center.
BIG3’s Week 4 games will air on Fox Sports 1 tonight (July 17) at 8pm ET. BIG3 Week 5 takes place next
Sunday, July 23rd in Chicago at the UIC Pavilion starting at 2 p.m. C.T.
See below for game summaries, stats, and video highlights from all four games.
GAME 1: Power (51) vs. Ghost Ballers (44)
Video Highlights (Credit: Fox Sports 1)
Final Game Stats
In the night’s first game, Philadelphia native Cuttino Mobley led Power to a 51-44 win over the Ghost Ballers, contributing 20 points and 3 assists. The game was evenly matched for most of the first half with the team’s trading points, until Power took the lead heading into the half 26-21. Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” Williams had 13 rebounds, and DeShawn Stevenson had 17 points and hit the game winning 3-pointer to put the game away.
GAME 2: Trilogy (50) vs. Ball Hogs (43)
In the 2nd game of the night, Trilogy continued their undefeated tear toppling the Ball Hogs 50-43, and further proving they are the team to beat. Rashad McCants shined in the win with one 4-point shot and two 3’s, one of which was the game winner. Xavier Silas, who was acquired by the Ball Hogs this week from Tri-State in the first ever BIG3 trade, led his new team with 17 points. Unfortunately his efforts couldn’t propel the team beyond the Trilogy, who will head into Week 5 undefeated.
GAME 3: 3 Headed Monsters (51) vs. Killer 3s (46)
The 3rd game of the night saw Rashard Lewis put up 30 points for the 3 Headed Monsters, bringing his season total to a league-leading 124 points. He also had 10 rebounds on the night. While the 3 Headed Monsters led for most of the game, Killer 3s were able to put the pressure on and bring it within 3 points late in the 2nd half at 46-49. But Lewis ultimately sunk the game-winner to put it out of reach. Despite the loss, Stephen Jackson had a strong showing for the Killer 3s with 24 points. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf complemented Lewis’ dominant performance in the 3 Headed Monsters victory, with 17 points of his own along with 4 assists.
GAME 4: Tri-State (51) vs. 3’s Company (44)
In the evening’s marquee matchup Philly legends Dr. J and Allen Iverson went head to head in a coach’s clash. Dr. J’s Tri-State took an early lead in the game, and were up 25-13 at the half. They maintained the lead throughout, with Lee Nailon scoring 18 points to carry the team to victory. Bonzi wells hit the game winning jumper with an assist from Captain Jermaine O’Neal, who contributed to the win with 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Despite best efforts from 3’s Company Al Thornton who had a 20 point game, Iverson’s team wasn’t able to pull out the victory.
BIG3 will bring over 40 basketball All-Stars including Allen Iverson, Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving, Clyde Drexler, Gary Payton, Chauncey Billups, Stephen Jackson and more to US cities throughout the country this summer, as the eight teams compete for the title of 2017 BIG3 Champions.
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ABOUT BIG3: BIG3 (www.BIG3.com) is where basketball superstars play. The premier half-court, 3-on-3 basketball league, BIG3 features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled NBA players of all time, including Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, Kenyon Martin, Charles Oakley and more. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast basketball and incredible fan experiences. Comprising of eight teams of five, the league tipped off its 10-week season at Barclays Center on June 25 with games airing on Fox Sports in primetime on Monday nights. Tickets are available at BIG3.com.
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July 16, 2017 UncategorizedCPS, Delvonn Heckard, Do206, Ed Murray, Janet Hoffman, Jeff Simpson, Katherine Heekin, Lady Scribe, Lavon Jones, LGBT, LGBTQ, Lloyd Anderson, Mary Tomlinson, Mayor Murray, Multnomah County, Oregon Child Protective Services, SEATTLE, Seattle Mayor, Seattle Pride, Seattle Refined, Seattle Times, SRE Media Group, Washington StateLady Scribe #BOTB
An Oregon child-welfare investigator concluded that Ed Murray sexually abused his foster son in the early 1980s, leading state officials to assert that “under no circumstances should Mr. Murray be certified” as a foster parent in the future, according to public records obtained by The Seattle Times.
The investigation by Oregon Child Protective Services (CPS) of Jeff Simpson’s allegations determined them to be valid — meaning the agency believed Murray sexually abused Simpson, the records show.
“In the professional judgement of this caseworker who has interviewed numerous children of all ages and of all levels of emotional disturbance regarding sexual abuse, Jeff Simpson has been sexually abused by … Edward Murray,” CPS caseworker Judy Butler wrote in the May 1984 assessment.
Murray, elected Seattle’s mayor in 2013, last week repeated in an interview with The Seattle Times that he never abused Simpson, and he underscored that prosecutors had decided decades ago not to charge him.
“It was Jeff’s emotional instability, history of manipulative behavior and the fact that he has again run away and made himself unavailable that forced my decision,” Deputy District Attorney Mary Tomlinson wrote.Still, the newly disclosed records reveal that a Multnomah County prosecutor withdrew a criminal case against Murray because of Simpson’s troubled personality, not because she thought he was lying.
“We could not be sure of meeting the high burden of proof in a criminal case — of proof beyond a reasonable doubt and to a moral certainty. However, this in no way means that the District Attorney’s Office has decided Jeff’s allegations are not true.”
Unlike a criminal case, CPS child-abuse investigations determine whether “reasonable cause” exists — a lower standard of proof than for criminal cases, but still meaning the abuse likely occurred. In Oregon, about 10 percent of child-abuse reports annually have in recent years been deemed to be founded.
The newly obtained records, previously thought destroyed, provide the clearest picture yet of the investigation of Murray, then a paralegal who had worked as a counselor to Simpson and other troubled children.
A letter to The Times sent Saturday night by Murray’s Portland lawyer, Katherine Heekin, stressed: “Oregon’s Child Protective Services is supposed to err on the side of believing a child’s accusations. The agency is not responsible for judging sex abuse cases. It merely investigates allegations of sex abuse. In contrast, law enforcement is responsible for determining whether or not a crime may have happened. Here, there was no indictment, no charges filed, no conviction, and no crime.”The documents, released to The Seattle Times this month by Oregon’s Department of Human Services, also contradict public statements in recent months by Murray and his lawyer contending investigators had debunked Simpson’s allegations at the time as false.
Murray said last week he had never been told of the CPS finding and would have appealed had he known. The Seattle Times provided him copies of the newly released investigative records Tuesday.
In an interview Thursday, Murray and Heekin questioned why Oregon officials kept the records without informing Murray. They also disputed the importance of the documents.
“Other than the salacious nature of it, I don’t see what the story is,” said Murray. “The system vindicated me. They withdrew the case.”
Murray said his previous comments that Simpson’s allegations had been discredited were based on his lawyer’s impressions about the decision to drop the case. He said he learned from the documents that the case was withdrawn before a grand jury could vote whether to indict him.
“I feel even more strongly that my statement was correct because (the criminal case) was withdrawn,” Murray added. “ … That is unusual because we all know people get indicted and they get indicted pretty easily. As I said, one of the attorneys told me you can get a ham sandwich indicted in the grand jury.”
The withdrawn case included another foster parent Simpson had accused of abuse.
Murray pointed to statements his attorneys collected and submitted to investigators from people who had known him or Simpson. They included other foster parents who described the youth as sometimes violent and impossibly difficult to care for.
Oregon officials previously said records of the investigation had been purged, but located them in April under a newer computer-tracking system. In releasing the typically private information to The Times, that state cited, in part, a provision of public-records law that allows disclosure “to protect children from abuse and neglect.”
The finding by CPS supporting Simpson — who had been abandoned as an infant and later lived under Murray’s care for nearly a year and a half as a teenager — prompted Oregon child-welfare officials to decide that Murray should never again be a foster parent, a June 1984 report shows.
The abuse finding — the result of a required administrative investigation — remains in effect and could still prevent him from being a foster parent in Oregon, officials said.
Jeff Simpson, who says as a teenager he was sexually abused by Ed Murray, his foster father for a time, is seen in April in Oregon. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times)
“Thank you, Jesus”
Murray, 62, a longtime Democratic state lawmaker and gay civil-rights leader, has attacked the credibility of Simpson and other men who say he sexual abused them decades ago. Murray has suggested the claims are politically motivated.
The scandal led Murray to drop his re-election bid. The mayor has said he’ll serve out his term, which ends this year.
Simpson, 49, who abandoned an effort to sue Murray in 2008 due to statute-of-limitations issues, was happy when reporters told him last week that the CPS report backed his claims.
“Wow, wow. Thank you, Jesus,” he said.
Simpson added that he and his attorney had tried to find such documents, but were told none existed.
The Times first published details about Simpson’s claims in April when a Kent man, Delvonn Heckard, made similar accusations against Murray in a sexual-abuse lawsuit. Heckard withdrew his lawsuit in June, saying he intends to refile after Murray leaves office.
Shortly after Heckard sued, Murray’s attorney Robert Sulkin attacked the lawsuit and Simpson’s allegations, saying Simpson’s claims had been “completely debunked” and “found to be false by law enforcement.”
Janet Hoffman, the Portland attorney who defended Murray in 1984, said in an interview in May that Portland prosecutors were “very hard-nosed” and must have been “thoroughly convinced” the allegations were “totally false.”
The records released this month show otherwise. Along with the prosecutor’s letter and the CPS assessment, a state foster-care specialist wrote in a summary:
“Mr. Murray allegedly sexually abused the foster child in his home over a long period of time. Although he was not indicted, the Protective Services department feels that the allegations are true, as does the district attorney’s office.”
A police report shows two witnesses also told a detective they were aware of allegations that Murray had abused Simpson and were willing to testify before a grand jury. A high-school friend of Simpson and the friend’s mother told the detective Simpson had spoken to them about Murray’s alleged abuse before telling social workers and that they had overheard a three- to four-hour phone call between the two.
Two foster fathers accused
Simpson, who grew up in group and foster homes, met Murray at the Parry Center for Children in Portland where Murray worked as his counselor in the late 1970s. Murray remained close with Simpson after the boy left the center.
At the time, Simpson had extreme emotional problems. Child-welfare records described him as a “heavy street kid” and “one of the agency’s most difficult children.” Murray was considered a stabilizing presence whom Simpson called “Dad,” the records show.
In November 1982, a court designated Murray, then a 27-year-old paralegal for a public defender’s office, to become Simpson’s foster father. The teenager lived with Murray in two Portland apartments until March 1984, records show. Social workers noted some problems, but they called Murray the most successful foster parent Simpson had ever had.
Simpson first alleged sex abuse in April 1984, a few weeks after he’d been removed from Murray’s care due to drug abuse and behavioral problems. The upheaval in Simpson’s living situation weighed on him; two days after being moved to a group home he slashed his wrist, cutting a 4-inch gash in his left arm.
When a social worker interviewed Simpson, asking if he’d ever been sexually abused, Simpson told her a foster parent had abused him years earlier. When she asked if he’d been abused more recently, Simpson wanted assurances his answer would remain confidential, the records show.
“After being reassured … that it would, Jeff acknowledged that his foster father in his most recent placement also sexually abused him,” a social worker’s report on the alleged abuse states.
CPS assigned Butler to assess the allegations a few days later. Simpson was surprised and reluctant, saying he thought what he told the social worker would stay private. He eventually told Butler about the alleged abuse in an hourlong interview.
Simpson said the abuse began in 1980, when he was 13 and spending a weekend with Murray. The abuse continued after Murray became his foster father and lasted until he left Murray’s care at age 16, Simpson said. At times, Murray paid Simpson $10 or gave him drugs for sex.
“Jeff stared at the floor and appeared to be very depressed,” Butler wrote. “At times his voice would shake as he described his disappointment when Ed Murray, whom he had trusted and seen as the only consistent adult figure in his life, began a process of sexual abuse.”
Jeff Simpson is seen in a high-school yearbook photo. Now 49, he was happy the CPS report backed his claims.
Case withdrawn
Simpson gave a second interview a day later with Butler and Portland police Detective Dave Foesch. Simpson told the detective that Murray sometimes warned him that if he told anyone, he’d be removed from Murray’s home and sent to an institution.
When the detective asked if Simpson was willing to help prosecute Murray, Simpson responded, “No, he is my father,” Foesch, who has since died, wrote in a police report.
“It was then explained to Jeffrey that Mr. Murray is not his father and that a father would not do these things to his son,” Foesch wrote. “Jeffrey then thought about it for a while and agreed that he may possibly be able to save some other child from suffering the same indignations.”
The next day, Simpson, Butler and Foesch testified before a grand jury, Butler’s report states. Meantime, Murray, unaware of the allegations, called Simpson’s group home several times, demanding to speak with him and threatening to sue when he was denied contact, Butler’s report states.
After testifying to the grand jury, Foesch called Murray to inform him of Simpson’s allegations and set up an interview. A lawyer for Murray later told Foesch his client was “too emotionally upset at this time to be interviewed,” the detective’s report states.
Murray changed lawyers several times before settling on Hoffman, who soon provided statements to investigators from people who knew Simpson and Murray, and did not believe the allegations.
Murray also reportedly took a private polygraph, but “since the exact results were not released to the D.A. my assumption is that it was inconclusive,” Butler wrote in the assessment. She noted Hoffman described Murray as “coming out ‘Real good’” in the test.
Murray and Hoffman said last week they didn’t have records of the polygraph results.
Simpson, who state foster reports show was prone to lying, stealing, using drugs and running away, presented problems for the district attorney in proving the case. About a month after the allegations emerged, the prosecutor’s office withdrew the case against Murray and the other accused foster parent from the grand jury.
But in her CPS assessment, Butler found Simpson believable. She noted he’d expressed concern that his claims would ruin Murray’s career, and had “no motive to make something like this up” because Simpson knew he’d likely be placed in an institution and never allowed to live with Murray again.
“It is unfortunate that the criminal justice system chose not to act in this case simply because a conviction of … Mr. Murray would probably be the only way of mandating (him) in to treatment for … sexual deviancy,” Butler added.
A few months after the investigation ended, Murray left Portland and moved to Seattle.
Mayor Ed Murray and his husband, Michael Shiosaki, right, leave a May 9 news conference at which the mayor ended his re-election bid. (Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times)
“Those records exist”
Simpson said Friday he didn’t remember accusing the other foster parent of abuse when he spoke with reporters earlier this year, saying that was probably because it didn’t compare to what Murray allegedly did to him.
“It upsets me that I didn’t remember,” he said. “I’m not trying to be deceitful or anything like that. It hurts my validity.”
The other man was Simpson’s foster provider for about a month, the records show.
Simpson is one of four men who have publicly accused Murray of sexual abuse decades ago when they were teenagers. Heckard claimed Murray started paying him for sex in 1986, when Heckard was a drug-addicted 15-year-old. Lloyd Anderson and Lavon Jones also separately allege Murray paid them for sex as teenagers.
In May, Murray’s personal spokesman, Jeff Reading, provided The Times with copies of several statements from people who supported Murray when Simpson first made his allegations in 1984.
Reading said he was providing the information because “there is an existing body of evidence that rebuts and contradicts what Jeff has said.”
The statements were given by people who had counseled or taken in Simpson and described him as emotionally unstable and Murray as having tried hard to help.
One couple, who took Simpson on weekend outings, told a Murray defense investigator Simpson didn’t respond well to discipline and in his early teens “seemed to be very obsessed with the fear of being a homosexual.”
The couple believed the boy’s sex-abuse allegation “was nothing more (than) Jeff acting up” and “striking back” for “some form of rejection.”
Another statement, from a counselor who had worked with Simpson at Murray’s request, said the teenager previously had claimed sexual abuse.
The counselor said “he recalled a telephone call in which Jeff alleged that Ed had forced him into sex and paid for it,” he told Murray’s defense investigators.
The counselor dismissed Simpson’s claim, saying “he did not believe that allegation at the time, and found it to be completely irrational.”
Some of the same statements were included in the state foster records released to The Times this month. The CPS investigator considered them before making her finding.
“He got angry at every foster parent that he’d ever been involved with,” Murray said.Murray said the CPS report doesn’t accurately reflect what happened, noting other important records from Simpson’s foster file and the D.A. inquiry that no longer exist would illustrate Simpson’s destructive behavior.
In interviews, Simpson has acknowledged his troubled youth, drug problems and lengthy criminal record, including a 10-year prison term.
He also has signed several waivers to allow authorities to release his private counseling and other records.
In June, after Heckard withdrew his lawsuit, Murray held a news conference at City Hall to declare he’d been vindicated. The mayor also told reporters the media hadn’t gone far enough in seeking information that would demonstrate his innocence in the Simpson case.
“All those records exist,” Murray said. “Also, that a prosecutor and grand jury investigated it and didn’t pursue it, all those facts exist.”
When reminded Thursday of his statements criticizing the press for not pursuing more records, Murray responded: “But you cherry-pick records. You cherry-pick records.”
In the Saturday night letter, Murray’s attorney Heekin also said, “The Seattle Times … seeks to reinvestigate the case, to take the place of law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office, act as judge and jury without a full vetting and disclosure of the facts that were available to law enforcement in 1984, rewrite history, and mislead the public.”
Mayor Ed Murray is seen in May during a visit to The Seattle Times. Last week Murray disputed the importance of newly released records from the state of Oregon. “The system vindicated me,” he said. “They withdrew the case.” (Alan Berner/The Seattle Times)
Lewis Kamb: 206-464-2932 or lkamb@seattletimes.com. On Twitter @lewiskamb
Jim Brunner: 206-515-5628 jbrunner@seattletimes.com. On Twitter @Jim_Brunner
July 16, 2017 TV Shows, Uncategorized50 Cent, Charlie Murphy, J.R. Ramirez, Joseph Sikora, La La Anthony, Lady Scribe, Larenz Tate, Lela Loren, Michael Rainey Jr., Naturi Naughton, Omari Hardwick, Power, Rotimi, SRE Media Group, SSMAs17, StarzLady Scribe #BOTB
Man, I promise you I didn’t know. It’s like I got a seat at the table and I’m apart of Power’s writing team. Because, after this episode wrapped, I swear to GOD Almighty, I said, “I don’t just watch Power…I’m IN POWER!”
…And, low and behold, this week’s episode is titled, “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER…”
Yooooo, this shit is crazy! From the gate, I’m pissed and I wanna whoop Charlie Murphy’s ass, (RIP My G, but shit, you playing that role too good!!!), while being torn, by feelin the cop code. They are a gang too, don’t play! So, if you touch one of theirs, they are gonna make you feel it!
Theeeeeeeen Angela and Tasha meet up, and I’m beggin the writers, by the end of season, let wifey get one pimp slap in, for real, have Tommy be ready with the powder on deck, lol… And, Lord, save the children, cause I wanna touch that little boy up so tough! Tariq, you that lonely, to let yourself get infiltrated like that? You out here doing big mon moves, all cause you mad at Daddy? You’re worst than a bitch…Bless my heart, lol! But, I got boys and I tell them all the time, it’s not always personal, but there’s ALWAYS kats like Kanan (50 Cent’s character), waiting for you in the wings. TRUST! I just wished baby gurl would’ve said…“Slim, oh you mean KANAN…?”
Yall played me right there, but I liked it, smh and lol!
Again, man this is on a whole new level of entertainment. From the theme song, I’m singing with Seattle’s Skyline in mind, to the end of the rolling credits…
HIDE YA WIFE & YA KIDS BOO…Ghost is still runnin the tizzzzown!
#WEREINTHISTOGETHER
November 4, 2014 UncategorizedAllHipHop, Anthony Hamilton, Bet, Centric TV, Chanté Moore, Chapter 6, Couples Therapy, Day 26, Faith Evans, Hip Hop Awards, HTGAWM, iTunes, Jack Thriller, Jodeci, Kanye, Keke Wyatt, Kiwane Garris, Lady Scribe, Leela James, LHHH, Marriage Bootcamp, My Love, Perfectly Worthless, R&B Divas, R&B Divas LA, RCA Records, RELATIONSHIPS, RHOH, Rhythm & Blues, Sarah Palin, Scandal, Soul Music, Soul Train Awards, SRE Media Group, Syleena Johnson, TGIT, THE ASTRONAUTS, Thriller Gang, TV One, Wayne Williams, WE TV, Willie TaylorLady Scribe #BOTB
Yes, this R&B Diva is back and better than ever! There’s something distinctively rich about Syleena Johnson’s voice. You can tell, this thing she does with these notes are truly God’s gift. I had a chance to chat with the soul crooner last month for her private listening party, held in LA and was blown away by the passionate conviction of
CHAPTER 6: Couples Therapy.
Available Now on iTunes:
Chapter 6: Couples Therapy
Stemming from communication battles in her own marriage, Syleena took to the pen and pad to express the hardships and rewards of being in a committed relationship.
“My husband and I recently realized we have some communication issues…so we took to therapy last year around September, and then just recently they asked us to do Marriage Bootcamp on WeTV, so we just filmed that which was amazing for our marriage.” via AllHipHop.com.
On the album, you’ll find a track called ‘Silence’, which is a relationship record. It’s a plea from a woman ‘s perspective, asking how to salvage it? With lyrics beginning the track…“There’s so much noise in this silence…” Mirroring the pain in the relationship.
in, “Perfectly Worthless”, Syleena takes on a character who contemplates murder and suicide. Here the couple had been together since college. She got pregnant and gave birth to a still born . The couple’s relationship struggled because of the devastation. They decide to go see a therapist and the unthinkable happens…The husband ends up cheating with the therapist and has a baby with her…You can see the story unfold in the video above. “It was real Kettle One, straight vodka. I really wanted to be in this character.”, says Syleena.
Syleena gets interactive @ her private listening party in LA.
Don’t get me wrong now, Chapter 6: Couples Therapy has some sexy, sultry bangas too. How else do you think you’re going to keep that bond growing strong 🙂
“…I like little nasty songs…it comes from growing up with Prince.” The diva mentions during the right before the playback…OKAAAY!
With song like “My Love”and “Boom”, this is just in time for booed up season!!!
+“No Beginners”, featuring Willie Taylor from Day 26, was originally written for the King of Soul R. Kelly. And, trust when I say, the track isn’t missing him at all. NO SHADE, but Syleena had to respectfully decline, using the Sarah Palin “Thanks but no thanks”, when referring to The Astronauts deal. Stating, “Every single I had was his (Robert Kelly’s).“ Possibly even overshadowed by his celebrity. But, Syleena expressed that she will always love them, (R. Kelly/Wayne Williams). “However, we’re all growing and not necessarily in the same direction, nor needed for our projects to do well. “
Syleena posts me portraying one of my favorite songs from Chapter 6 on her Instagram…”MY LOVE”
I can’t scream it anymore…YOU HAVE TO GET THIS ALBUM NOW!!! Soul music lovers have been begging for a record like this, and now we have it! I admire Syleena’s tenacity and determination to do it on her own terms! For those of you, who didn’t know…CHAPTER 6: Couples Therapy isn’t just her 11th release, it’s her 1st Soundtrack to the MOVIE…Titled “Couples Therapy”!!! Yes indeed she’s a BOSS!!!
Check back here on where you can see it soon!!!
@ThejasmineBrand & other attendees rock out & tweet live from the LA listening party!
Order Your Copy of Chapter 6: Couples Therapy NOW!!! [Click Here]
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SRE Media Group Announces NEW CLIENTs: @WhoIsParker x @ThaRealSK19 |#HIPHOPISBACK
August 13, 2014 Uncategorized16 Or Better, A3C, ATLANTA, BET Hip Hop Awards, Coast 2 Coast, Cypher, Devin The Dude, DJs, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Awards, Hot 97, iTunes, Jack Thriller, Jay Z, Keith Sweat, Lady Scribe, Las Vegas, LHHATL, LHHNY, Meet The Parkers, Mistah Fab, MUSIC, New York, Parker Brothaz, Rap, Reverbnation, SEATTLE, Seattle Sound Music Awards, SK1_9, SRE Media Group, SSMAs, ST. Louis, STL, Stretch, Sundance, The Hype Magazine, Thriller Gang, Too Short, Who Is Parker, Word On Da StreetLady Scribe #BOTB
In today’s music, you can’t tell Hip Hop from EDM and Pop Soul these days. Not taking away from these electronic pulse seekers, but some of us crave the deep 808, head-banging, lyrical mind bending journeys, emcees have been known to take their listeners on for decades.
This NEW MUSIC TUESDAY, I am happy to introduce you to SRE Media Group’s new clients:
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Publicity/PR | @THAREALSK19:
@THAREALSK19 “Kardinal Rule” Now on iTunes
Born in Las Vegas, SK 1-9 fell in love w/ the city lights, 24 hour hustle, and both the celebrity and high roller lifestyle. Later on in his childhood he moved to a small town in Louisiana called Newellton, where he was brought up listening to Melodic Blues Rhythms and the Dixie Sounds of New Orleans.
As a teen, SK 1-9 moved back to Las Vegas, and then California, and that’s where he found his passion for music. Listening to the heavy street anthems of NWA, Eazy E, and Tupac. SK 1-9 found that rap music was a way to speak out against social ills, and that it kept true to the pulse of the Black Community and their intense relationship with the police.
SK 1-9 used rap music to express himself. He was immediately signed to a production company, while struggling in the belly of the streets. The deal eventually fell through, and SK 1-9 found himself hustling on the streets to survive. Then he moved to Hawaii with his brother, who was in the military. In Hawaii, SK 1-9 worked harder on his music. Performing before large crowds on the island.
After spending a few years in Hawaii, SK 1-9 decided to take his talents to hip hop’s mecca New York City. Where he now resides.
In 2010, he released the “War Baby” mixtape and distributed it in the markets he lived in. It did extremely well with sales for an independent project of it’s kind. In 2012, SK1-9 dropped the street album “Blood On My Sleeves” and it’s still charting well on Reverbnation.com. And, now in 2014, SK 1-9 released the highly anticipated “KARDINAL RULE” available now on iTunes.
SK 1-9’s music is relative to his cultural experiences. Having the opportunity to live in different regions, that hold distinctive music genres, these experiences give him a broad stroke on rap music, by blending sounds from these markets, mixed with lyrical concept and meaning.
Just like the SK rifle, he spits lyrics with a rapid fire. Inspired by artists like Tupac, DMX,and Lil Boosie, SK 1-9’s aim is to bring back the rebel minded spirit in rap/hip hop music. Something that will Educate and Energize the Youth and Music Lovers Abroad!
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It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business, an independent artist, a large firm or a major superstar, we give ALL of our clients our utmost respect and attention. We are NOT the agency that will tell you many yeses and just what you want to hear. We pride ourselves with integrity and lend our constructive criticism when needed.
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Seattle Indie Emerges at The Seattle Sound Music Awards #SSMAs 8/9
July 31, 2014 UncategorizedBeezie 2000, Black Stax, Blakk Soul Music, Breakfast Club, Choklate, Clem Rishad, DA BIG DIME, Dice, DJ Don Gee, DJ Equis, DJ Roc'Phella, DList, E-Dawg, Electrokitty, First Class Ent, Gifted Gab, Greg Lewis, Heather Gin, Hip Hop, Hot 103.7, Hot 97, J-Key, Jakael Tristram, Jake One, JC Flow, JD Smoove, Jennifer Newberry, Juice Radio, Julie C, Kevin Gardner, Kip Beelman, KUBE 93, LHHATL, LHHNY, Macklemore, Marcus Trufant, Mario Bailey, Mary Lambert, Mike Wingo, MOViN 92.5, MUSIC, Mycle Wastman, Oceans Records, Parker, Power 106, Prano Da Don, R&b, Rap, Ray Dalton, Raz Simone, Ryan Lewis, Seafair, Seahawks, SEATTLE, Seattle Hempfest, Seattle Sound Music Awards, Seattle Weekly, Shawn Kemp, Sir Mix A Lot, Sol, SOUL, SRE Media Group, SSMAs, SSMAs2014, Tha Bizness, The Physics, the Stranger, Tiffany Wilson, Tobias The Owl, Triple R Entertainment, VH1, Vitamin DLady Scribe #BOTB
#SSMAs | 8/9 at Seattle’s Historic Columbia City Theater
It’s been along time coming for Seattle Independent Musicians. Primarily for those who master the urban culture of R&B and Hip Hop. Taking a back seat to the Seattle Sound known worldwide as “Grunge” or “Alternative”, The Seattle Sound Music Awards (#SSMAs) provides a platform for Soul and Rap Artists reigning for the Pacific Northwest.
Join Us SATURDAY 8/9 for the 2014 #SSMAs !!! #ImSoSeattle
Join us as we honor contributors to the Arts and Culture community of Seattle. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the historic Columbia City Theater . An exclusive Press Reception for Nominees, Honorees and VIPs kicks off at 6:00 PM and the Awards Ceremony starts at 8:00 PM. Advance tickets are available online at www.SEATTLESOUNDMUSICAWARDS.com. NOTE: This is a BLACK TIE AFFAIR.
Here are our NOMINEES & HONOREES:
2014 #SSMAs Community Contribution Honorees
Marcus Trufant | Greg Lewis | Shawn Kemp
Hip Hop Oscars/Rap (Male) –
Raz Simone | Da Big Dime | The Physics | Parker | Black Stax
Honoree – Sol
Hip Hop Oscars/Rap (Female) –
Lady P | SynSay | Gifted Gab | Jus J | Julie C
Honoree – Blacc Sapphire
808 Award/Best Producer –
Jake One | Vitamin D | Beezie 2000 | Mike Wingo | JC Flow
Honoree – Tha Bizness (Dow, Henny & Kuddie)
Board Beast/Best Engineer –
DJ Phinisey | Jakael Tristram | Kip Beelman | DJ Roc’Phella |Justin Armstrong
Honoree – Kevin Gardner
2014 Soundbite/Best Studio –
Platinum Reign | Beezie 2000 Productions |Electrokitty Studios | Undercaste Studios | Bad Animals Studios
Best Female Vocalist –
Tiffany Wilson | Mary Lambert | Dice | Heather Gin | Jennifer Newberry
Honoree – Choklate
Best Male Vocalist –
JD Smoove | Rocky Sandoval | Blakk Soul Music | Kalieb Nash | Mycle Wastman
Honoree – Ray Dalton
Mix Master Award/Best DJ –
DJ Swervewon | DJ Don Gee | DJ Equis | DJ Doxx | DJ Iceman
Honoree – DJ B Mello
Album/Mixtape of The Year –
Prano Tha Don ” Salute The Real” | J Pinder “Careless” | Raz Simone “Cognitive Dissonance”| J-Key “Who’s Looking” | Braggy “Bragging Rights”
Buzz City/Best Media Outlet –
Juice Radio/Fresh Juice | The Justified Juice | Shigg Says Radio | Girl E Time TV | The Weekly Volcano
Honoree – The Stranger
Pen Me/Best Songwriter –
Tobias The Owl | Clem Rishad | Grynch | Ronnue | Reji Lefluer
Best Band/The Backline Award –
Goodie Bagg | Ancient Robotz | Triple Treat | CT Thompson | Klyntel
Blacktop Award/Best Promoter –
G Prez of Presidential Media | Jamar Jones of First Class Ent | Taniko of Triple R Entertainment | Greg of Money Team Music Group | Marlon Turner of Urbel Seattle
Honoree – Steve O of Ocean Records
House of Hip Hop & RnB/Best Venue –
Showbox |Columbia City Theater | Studio SevenClub Sur | Tia Lous
Be apart of this unprecedented event! Find Complete Details @ www.SEATTLESOUNDMUSICAWARDS.com !!!
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[New Music Tuesday] Get to Know R&B/Pop Princess HEATHER GIN
May 13, 2014 UncategorizedADD, Back On The Blog, Barboza, Bet, BET Experience, Bumpershoot, Folk Life, Heather Gin, Hempfest, Indie, Jahill Beats, Kris Stiell, KUBE 93, Kuddie Fresh, Macklemore, Michael Kidd, Neema, Neumos, New Music Tuesday, Passion, Pop, R&b, Roc Nation, Romaro Franceswa, Ryan Davis, Seahawks, SEATTLE, SNSS, Spac3man, SRE Media Group, TACOMA, VH1, Vitamin D, WODS, Word On Da StreetLady Scribe #BOTB
Heather Gin Releases NEW Album ‘Passion’
Just getting started a little over 3 years ago, the lovely Heather Gin is no beginner when it comes to making music. Quiet as it’s kept, she started playing piano at the age of 4 and can play the guitar and flute as well.
Heather Gin Performing Live at Seattle’s Barboza
I had the opportunity to attend Heather’s album release party last month at Seattle’s Barboza Night Club in Capitol Hill and was pleasantly surprised w/ the indie movement. The venue was filled w/ 206 pioneers in the indie scene and highly energetic music lovers. The Pop Princess came out blazing w/ a live band supporting her every move. “Smooth” and “Sultry” are just a few words off top that describe her delivery. But, don’t get me wrong, Heather turns it up w/ tracks like ” Jump” and “Can’t Enough”.
Heather Gin Getting Warmed Up at her PASSION Album Release
We had to ask Miss Gin a few questions about her music career, here’s her responses:
How old were you when you first knew you wanted to sing? This was Heather’s response:
When I was around 14 years old when I sang in church as the youth group praise leader, I really started getting into singing and playing guitar. I formed an all-girl band at school with fellow classmates playing guitar and singing. We would hang out and write our own songs and learn how to play popular songs from our favorite bands. We got to perform at school functions and parties and had a lot of fun. I was also involved with the school band, marching band, jazz band, and choir. I don’t think I could have been any more involved with music than I was growing up. At home I continued taking private piano lessons, performing at several concerts, recitals, competitions, and went through strenuous training, passing all 10 levels of OMTA (Oregon Music Teachers Association) Piano Syllabus. I had to practice a minimum of 7 hours a week every week and it took a lot of work and discipline. Trust me, there were times I wanted to quit but my step-mom didn’t let me! But I never thought about taking music any further than church or doing it as a hobby until late 2009 when I was exposed to the recording industry from my involvement with a start-up recording studio venture. My life changed after that and I was determined to learn everything about it and be involved, whether as an artist, writer, producer and/or engineer.
WE LOVE HEATHER GIN!!!
Has your family been supportive during your career?
Not much, my dad and step-mom have very conservative Christian views and would never approve of any music that wasn’t Christian. My mom and all of my siblings are outside of Washington State, as far as Atlanta and Washington D.C., so they don’t really follow what I’m doing too closely, other than liking a post on social media related to music. However, growing up as a child under my parents’ roof, they did financially support me through 12 years of private piano lessons. I consider that a blessing and will always be grateful for that. Piano was the grassroots of my music career and nobody can take that away from me.
Heather Gin w/ Sir. Jesse of SRE Media Group
Have you come across any cultural barriers?
Well, like I just mentioned, religious cultural barriers is something that prevents me from gaining support from my parents or sharing the joys of my success in my music career, but the biggest barrier between my parents (and when I say parents, I’m referring to my dad and step-mom who raised me), is the generation gap between our different cultures. They’re first generation Korean-Americans, so being 2nd generation, I’ve grown to be emotionally and mentally detached from a young age. When I went off to college, they didn’t want me to pursue music anymore and to focus on my education, but music had always been a part of my life. I was never able to let it go, so I ended up getting a double major in Sociology and Music to satisfy that need as well as continue being involved with music at my church. Other barriers I’ve encountered since I’ve been doing music, is related to being a female in the industry. People are so judgmental, and there’s a double standard between men and women. A man can be assertive and self-promoting, and I guess to sum it up, somewhat narcissistic when it comes to his music career and still be well-respected and likable for it. This gives them advantage in the industry in many ways, including their art being more valued and praised and as a result, getting paid for it more often than not. Being a woman on the other hand, you sometimes get the opposite reactions for being assertive and self-promoting. First off, my music and my art is often overlooked, and I’m either viewed as an object, or the even worse, told that I’m displaying actions of being an insecure woman, seeking validation, setting thirst traps with my image, or just trying too hard to impress people etc. when in fact, I’m just promoting myself as an artist, my image, my music, my art, my passion and having fun doing it. I think it’s a blessing to find your talents and purpose in life, so please don’t knock me for going all out and living out my dreams and doing the best that I can. I’m an independent, strong woman and not afraid to express myself and show my sexuality. I was even told once that I should remove all my photos from social media and only have a couple up so that nobody looks at my pictures anymore and just goes straight to the music. If I were a man, would someone be telling me this? It’s unfair sometimes, but it is what it is. It’s a complicated subject but gender barriers is something that we all face, no matter what profession. I’m sure you can relate to what I’m saying, as a woman in the industry. Don’t get me wrong though, being female definitely has its pros too, but anyone that knows me or has worked with me, knows that I take this seriously and work hard at it. I wouldn’t change anything in the world and I love being a woman. People’s opinions don’t really matter much but I do listen to constructive criticism. I can filter out what’s helpful versus what’s hateful.
Heather Gin Gettin it In w/ Her Stylist @FlyBeUnique
How has your experience been, being an artist in Seattle, WA?
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with some very talented producers early on in my career, such as Vitamin D and Kuddie Fresh, as well as talented artist collaborations with Neema, SPAC3MAN, and Romaro Franceswa. But what really got my music jump started was that I was able to purchase a home studio and put together a production team with songwriter/producer Michael Kidd and recording/mix engineer, Kris Stiell. We work very well together and produced nearly 70% of the tracks on my new album “Passion” from my home studio located right in my bedroom! Overall, it wasn’t that difficult for me to fit into the Seattle music scene, but I do realize that it takes time to win over people and gain a solid following. Since I’m fairly new to the scene, I know I still have a ways to go and need to put in a lot more ground work before my career can really take off. In the meantime, I’m still working on me, my craft, honing my sound, gaining more exposure, networking and building my brand.
What are the pros and cons of being an artist in the Pacific NW?
Pros – the hip hop scene is a small-niche community and everyone who’s active either knows each other, or there’s only like one degree of separation between people. People in the industry in general have showed me love early on, but I really think it’s because I came out with people like Vitamin D backing my production. As a result, people were more curious and open to meeting me and seeing what I was about, and when they finally got to meet me, they realized that I’m down-to-earth and a genuine person. Cons–I’m not exactly sure where I fit in with the local hip hop scene as a pop/rnb artist. Perhaps I need to leave my current situation and hit different scenes, network outside of my circle, but it’s hard to meet new people and develop the trust I have with the current team I work with within the hip hop community. To be more clear on the issue, I’ve been asked to perform at several rap shows, some a little too gangster for my style and image. I couldn’t even find any pop artists to open up for me at my album release party earlier this month so I had rappers open up instead, with the exception of Dice. Another issue that I’ve faced is that sometimes I feel that people outside of Seattle show more love—not the industry folks, but the listeners, crowd, fans in general. I’ve travelled to New York with my music and have gotten a lot more love and respect from random people than I have here in Seattle. I’m not exactly sure what that means and it may be too early in my career to really understand it, but that has been my experience so far being an artist here.
PASSION Album Release Party at Seattle’s Barboza
Do you write your own material? If not, who contributes?
Both, I write my own and have co-written with Michael Kidd.
Tell us about your team…Who do you work w/ and why?
I work with Vitamin D and Kris Stiell, and in the past Michael Kidd. I also work with a team based out on the East Coast called The Debonaire Group under Ryan Davis. I work with the people mentioned because they’re not only talented, but solid people to work with. You run across a lot of flaky inconsistent, unreliable people in this industry and can get burned left and right if you fall for the BS. Luckily, I came into the business with seasoned veterans schooling me in how the industry works, so I learned quick. Plus, being an independent woman, you learn to fend for yourself as it is and gain a sick intuition that protects you from making bad, costly decisions. A lot of woman and young girls come into the industry naive and desperate and that’s never a good look. I’m not easily impressed or mislead by people who aren’t about what they say they are. I trust and respect the people I work with and feel blessed to have met them. They’re like family now.
Heather Gin x Renowned Producer Vitamin D
What are your plans for Summer/Fall 2014?
Well since I just dropped my first full-length studio album “Passion” I’m focused on doing more shows and getting my name and music out there. Last summer I spent a lot of time recording in a hot booth. This summer, I’m ready for some action want to work towards gaining more public exposure.
Any advice for an up and coming indie artist?
Build yourself a solid dedicated reliable team that believes in you! From production to marketing, promotions, street team, graphic designer, PR, bloggers, etc. This is key to success–we can all learn a thing or two from how Macklemore made it. I’m still working on filling the gaps within my team, including a publicist, but I’m assessing the situation and trying to figure out what the next move is in filling the gaps with the right people in order to move in the right direction. You also need to believe in yourself and never give up, despite the criticism that will come your way. Last but not least, engage with your fans as best as you can. This is all stuff that I’m still working on too, so it’s not like I know everything or have it all together, but everything is a working progress and nothing happens overnight.
What can your fans look forward from you this coming year?
In addition to doing more shows, I’ll be dropping new visuals off the album. We already wrote a music video treatment last week and are now in the process of working out the details, coming up with the budget, and coordinating dates to shoot. I’m also currently working with Roc Nation producer, Jahlil Beats, on a new record. I’m really excited for this one—I can’t really say too much right now but doing my first record with a mainstream producer is a dream come true!
Had to get the selfie in at Heather Gin’s Media Day 🙂
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[EXCLUSIVE] Columbus Short Gets Fired for Real Life Scandal!
April 26, 2014 UncategorizedABC, Bellamy Young, Columbus Short, Darby Stanchfield, Domestic Violence, Essence Magazine, ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Essence.com, Fired, Gladiators, Guillermo Diaz, Harrison Wright, Jeff Perry, Joshua Malina, Katie Lowes, Kerry Washington, Scandal, Scott Foley, Shonda Rhimes, Shondaland, Tony Goldwyn, Tuere McCall-ShortLady Scribe #BOTB
Columbus Short as Harrison on ABC hit show Scandal.
We are all wondering, if actor Columbus Short, took his work home w/ him??? Too bad we’ll never know. The ABC Scandal star, who’s character is the sharp shooter Harrison Wright, will not be returning to the show next season. It’s widely known that the show’s creator Shonda Rhimes, doesn’t play when it comes to bad press, and rumors heat up Hollywood, about Columbus being warned if he doesn’t “get it together”, he’d be fired. Well, after the much publicized bar fight, and now w/ his domestic violence battery charges, it seems to be too much to bare and the trigger has been pulled.
Our sexy Gladiator In A Suit is gone 😦
Columbus w/ soon to be ex-wife Tuere McCall-Short
Last Night, ABC re-aired Behind the Scandalabra: Jimmy Interviews Shonda Rhimes, Creator of Scandal,and she gave up NOTHING when it came to talking about the future of actor Columbus as Harrison. I mean come on, we left him w/ a gun to his head, so no rocket scientist here, but I get it…HE’S DEAD!!! I can only imagine what he must be going through. Losing family and career at the same time, has to be devastating. The jury maybe out, but clearly the verdict has come in for Shondaland. Dayuuuuum, Columbus brings a cool intensity to the series. And, he will be missed!!!
Jimmy Kimmel interviews Shonda Rhimes for a ABC Scandal Special
Check out his interview w/ Essence.com (below) where he tells all:
There will be no Harrison Wright when Scandal returns next season. Actor Columbus Short confirmed the news in a statement to ESSENCE.com today.
“At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I’ve called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today,” he wrote.
“I would like to first thank Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast. Thank you GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. I have enjoyed every single minute of it.”
Short leaves the show amid domestic abuse allegations from his wife Tuere McCall-Short who recently filed for divorce and accused Short of threatening to kill her, and himself. McCall-Short filed a restraining order against the actor earlier this month. She is seeking sole custody of their 2-year-old daughter.
On the show’s season finale last week, Short’s character Harrison had a gun pointed to his head. And now we know his fate.
“Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas,” said Short. “I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful.”
Columbus w/ co-star Kerry Washington.
#EXCLUSIVE | Columbus Short drops NEW R&B Track “Gave Ya”
Hear it Here FIRST!!!
Be sure to #TWEET me and let me know what you think of his new song!!! Hit or MIss???
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Road To Glory 2, UK Pro Fights
Road To GLORY 2 – The Countdown Begins
Posted by teamsugden on July 30, 2017 October 6, 2017
With just under 10 weeks until ROAD TO GLORY 2 comes to the East Midlands, 24 of the country’s top professional kickboxers are now heading into the first phase of their training camps as they prepare for the biggest show of its kind in the UK.
Promoted by Suggy’s Gym in Newark, the event at Lincolnshire’s Grantham Meres 1,500-seater stadium on Saturday 7 October features fighters from some of the leading gyms across the country on what promises to be an incredible night for both contenders and fans alike.
Among the stars of the show will be those taking part in an explosive 8 Man Lightweight Tournament. And with £5,000 prize money at stake, together with the opportunity for the two finalists to secure deals to appear on GLORY, the world’s leading kickboxing promotion, the eight men will have everything to compete for on the night.
Four seeded fighters will be selected by GLORY ahead of the draw for the quarter finals and the announcement of who goes up against whom in the first round. “Details of six of the contenders have already been released and we can now confirm the names of the final two, local fighter Ammari Diedrick from 4th Dimension in Long Eaton and Paul Norton of Chupasart Gym in Dublin,” said promoter Dean Sugden.
“These two should add an interesting dynamic to the mix, joining Marcel Adeyemi (The Knowlesy Academy, Edgeware), Leyton-Reece Collymore (Franks Gym, Manchester), Vinny Church (Backstreet Dojo, Sunbury), William Goldie-Galloway (Pure Impact Muay Thai, Blackpool), Giannis Skordilis (Storm Gym, Luton) and Alex Bublea (The Knowlesy Academy, Edgeware) to battle it out for places in the semi-finals and the final.
“With the line up now complete, all eight and their coaches will be putting fight plans into place to ensure they’re ready to take on anyone they might be find themselves up against in the tournament.”
Victories in his three bouts on the night will see the ultimate winner walking away with a £2,000 purse, with both men in the final being awarded two-fight deals to appear on the GLORY stage.
Also on the Grantham card are three equally exciting Super Fights, one of which features GLORY Featherweight and local fans’ favourite Bailey ‘BadBoy’ Sugden of Suggy’s Gym in Newark. “His opponent’s yet to be confirmed although we’ve made an offer to Mo Abdurahman, who fought Bailey in the final of the 8 Man Tournament on the first Road To Glory in March,” said Dean.
“We’re waiting to see whether he accepts it but if it does go ahead, GLORY SPORTS INC’s Managing Director Cor Hemmers has agreed that it would be an official ranking fight, so both men would get an opportunity to gain valuable points and climb up the GLORY rankings.”
Completing the main card are two more Super Fights, both at Welterweight. In the first, former ISKA World Champion Reece Rowell from Essex Kickboxing takes on the current ICO World Champion Karl Johnston from Jesters in Matlock.
“Reece and Karl have never met in the ring so this one is set to be a classic match up,” said Dean. “We also have Barnsley’s Adam Hadfield fighting Dawid Blaszke from Naas Kickboxing in Ireland. Dawid was on the last event, when he stopped the talented Jake Barton, so the crowd can expect another classic when he goes up against Adam.”
Road To GLORY 2 comes hot on the heels of the hugely successful first RTG at Grantham in March, after which four of the fighters taking part were signed by GLORY. Three have already made their GLORY debut, with Jamie Bates first up scoring an emphatic win in Copenhagen over Richard Abraham in the Welterweight division.
Featherweight Bailey Sugden was up next, dominating his more experienced opponent Arthur Sorsor both technically and physically to take a decisive unanimous decision win on the card of GLORY 43 at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
Also fighting at Featherweight on the same night, Mo Abdurahman was knocked out in the first round, demonstrating the importance of bringing your A game and a good chin to compete at this level.
Still to come is Adrian Maxim, the fourth man signed by GLORY after fighting in Grantham in March, who faces France’s Victor Pinto in Chicago on Friday 25 August.
“This has been a massive boost for us as promoters of the feeder show here in the UK,” said Dean. “It shows just how much talent we have across the country and reinforces my belief that some of that talent can go on to represent the UK on the world stage.
“Putting on these shows as GLORY’s official partner is a massive opportunity for us and the support they gave to raise the profile of the inaugural event and are now giving to the second one has been invaluable.”
Doors open for Road To Glory 2 at 6pm, with the first bell at 6.45pm. Tickets for the show – which also features five more professional fights on a talent-stacked undercard – are £750 for Gold Ringside Tables, £600 for Silver Ringside Tables (both 10 per table) and £35 each for unreserved tiered and balcony seats, all available now from Suggy’s Gym, 49 Castlegate in Newark or via the ticket hotline 01636 605708 or 07816 840920.
RTG1 photos by Rick Wilkes/Gary Orgles – GLORY 43 photo by James Law (reproduced by permission of GLORY)
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