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__label__cc	0.527598	0.472402	Reading Resilient Women By Farah Heron tagged : farah heron, the chai factor, resilience, strong female characters The Chai Factor, Farah Heron's debut novel, is a fun and entertaining romantic comedy, but underneath the surface is a story of struggle, strength, and resilience. In this recommended reading list, she shares titles whose resilient heroines helped to inspire her own. The Chai Factor is a romantic comedy following Amira Khan, a 30-year-old engineering grad student who comes home to finish her thesis in her grandmother’s house, only to find that her grandmother has rented the basement to a barbershop quartet. As one does, apparently. Hijinks and arguments about noise levels in the basement are inevitable, but what Amira doesn’t expect is to fall in love with the plaid-wearing baritone who is not what she initially assumed him to be. But although laughs and swoony romance are front and centre in this book, it covers some pretty heavy topics like Islamaphobia, homophobia, workplace sexism, and living up to familial expectations. And at its core, it’s about a woman of colour’s resilience in a world that is not designed to be easy for her. I’m primarily a romance writer and reader, but books from other genres about strong, resilient women finding ways to thrive amid the harsh realities of the world are huge inspirations for me. Here are some of my favourite examples written by Canadian authors: two older classics that shaped my literary preferences, and five newer books. The Diviners, by Margaret Laurence I first read this book when I was 16 years old, and to this day it is one of my all-time favourite books. It started my lifelong fascination with rivers, my love of the Kawarthas region of Ontario, and most of all, it was the start of my dream of being a writer myself, just like the protagonist, Morag Gunn. A Scottish-Canadian from the prairies, Morag is orphaned during the great depression and grows up very poor. Morag’s fierce strength and strong-willed personality pulls her from her painful beginnings to a life as a successful novelist. In Search of April Raintree, by Beatrice Culleton This is another book that I read at a young age, and it managed to stay with me for a long time. It follows two Metis sisters who are left in the custody of the state in Manitoba. The stark differences in how their lives unfold and the perseverance that emerges in April as she finds her place in in a difficult world make this an essential read for Canadian women. Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune, by Roselle Lim This was one of my favourite books this year. I loved Natalie and her gentle strength as she coped with the loss of her mother and the struggle of returning to her home in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Roselle writes like she is painting a masterpiece, and the lush descriptions of food and culture complemented Natalie’s resiliency and determination to succeed in her goal of reopening her grandmother’s restaurant. The Woo-Woo: How I Survived Ice Hockey, Drug Raids, Demons, and My Crazy Chinese Family, by Lindsay Wong This courageous, darkly funny, and wrenching memoir discusses mental health in a Chinese immigrant family, a topic that isn’t often talked about in these communities. A Girl Like That, by Tanaz Bhathena Tanaz weaves together a story with multiple points of view that examines toxic masculinity and gender violence in an expat community in modern Saudi Arabia. The character of Zarin is absolutely fascinating. Firm and headstrong, she doesn’t care what others think about her, and she is so relatable and sympathetic. Although a difficult read, this chilling book is an essential YA book by a talented author. The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali, by Sabina Khan Another YA book, this follows the story of a Bengali teenager who is hiding her same-sex relationship from her parents. The abuse and mistreatment she is subjected to when discovered can be difficult to read, but where this book shines is in its portrayal of a strong, resilient teenager who is able to find support when and where she needs it. That Time I Loved You, by Carrianne Leung I didn’t realize how much this book affected me until I couldn’t get it out of my head long after finishing it. A series of stories about the residents of a 1970s Scarborough neighbourhood who are struggling to make sense of a series of suicides in the neighbourhood, the book primarily follows a young Chinese-Canadian girl, June, and her circle of friends. June struggles through normal childhood angst and the desperation to fit in, all against the backdrop of a diverse suburban community reeling with tragedy. About The Chai Factor: Thirty-year-old engineer Amira Khan has set one rule for herself: no dating until her grad-school thesis is done. Nothing can distract her from completing a paper that is so good her boss will give her the promotion she deserves when she returns to work in the city. Amira leaves campus early, planning to work in the quiet basement apartment of her family’s house. But she arrives home to find that her grandmother has rented the basement to . . . a barbershop quartet. Seriously? The living situation is awkward: Amira needs silence; the quartet needs to rehearse for a competition; and Duncan, the small-town baritone with the flannel shirts, is driving her up the wall. As Amira and Duncan clash, she is surprised to feel a simmering attraction for him. How can she be interested in someone who doesn’t get her, or her family’s culture? This is not a complication she needs when her future is at stake. But when intolerance rears its ugly head and people who are close to Amira get hurt, she learns that there is more to Duncan than meets the eye. Now she must decide what she is willing to fight for. In the end, it may be that this small-town singer is the only person who sees her at all. Books mentioned in this post The Chai Factor edition:eBook also available: Paperback Paperback Paperback tagged : humorous by Margaret Laurence afterword by Timothy Findley tagged : classics, literary In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier tagged : literary, native american & aboriginal, non-classifiable The Woo-Woo How I Survived Ice Hockey, Drug Raids, Demons, and My Crazy Chinese Family by Lindsay Wong tagged : cultural heritage, asian american studies, women A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena also available: Hardcover tagged : dating & sex The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan tagged : lgbt, multigenerational, muslim That Time I Loved You by Carrianne Leung also available: eBook Paperback tagged : literary, family life back to all giveaways Off the Page RSS feed Tweets by 49thShelf more >	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line3
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__label__wiki	0.516652	0.516652	Report: ECVI Storage Feasibility Project Environment Assessment Component for Shelton and Healy Lakes 00752PARK ECVI Storage Feasibility Project Environment Assessment Component for Shelton and Healy Lakes (pdf/2.2 Mb) The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is involved in a storage feasibility project being investigated at Shelton and Healy Lakes in the Englishman River. This report identifies and mitigates potential impacts of the proposed operations on the flora and fauna associated with the lakes. Author: Wind, E.; E. Wind Consulting; prepared for British Columbia Conservation Foundation The goal of this project is to maintain/enhance summer discharge rates from the lakes into downstream rivers utilized by various fish species. Adequate discharge rates would be obtained via the installation of a weir in order to access top storage levels of 1 to 2 m. The proposed project would alter water depths and the timing and duration of high water during the spring (e.g., flooded shorelines in spring and early summer). The objective of the environmental assessment was to identify and mitigate potential impacts of the proposed operations on the flora and fauna associated with the lakes. Six Red and Blue listed plant communities were identified at the two lakes. Healy Lake contained the greatest diversity and richness of species and plant communities and could be defined more as a wetland than a lake (two Red-listed wetland plant communities were found.) At both sites, increased water levels would lead to greater inputs of woody debris as shoreline trees died off and a reduction in wetland habitat due to inundation during the growing season and limited upslope habitat. One listed amphibian species was confirmed breeding the Red-legged Frog. Northwestern Salamanders also bred at both sites and Pacific Treefrog breeding was confirmed at Healy Lake. No significant, long-term effects are expected for amphibians at either site as a result of increased water levels. Shelton Lake has low habitat diversity for birds compared to Healy Lake due to the latter sites large marsh area, more complex shoreline, and areas of shallow and deeper waters. The wetlands that occur at Healy Lake are rare and although birds that may depend on them for nesting are likely common species, the wetlands should be considered a significant resource. Because of the topography of the surrounding uplands, forest condition, and lack of rare or special bird habitat at Shelton Lake, no impacts to birds are expected from raising water levels at that site. Vancouver Island water shrew likely live in and around Shelton and Healy Lakes, where habitat is suitable. The terrestrial habitat around Healy and Shelton Lakes was marginal for shrew because of a lack of vegetative cover. The best habitat was in riparian areas-along the creek inflows/outflows to the lakes and in wetlands. Increasing the water level is not likely to negatively affect habitat. The outflow from Healy Lake contained very suitable habitat due to a beaver dam, which would likely be removed or disturbed as a result of the proposed development. This project was co-funded by Living Rivers-Georgia Basin/Vancouver Island (2006-11), a program of the BC Living Rivers Trust Fund. Partners involved in the project include the Ministry of Environment, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, local government, First Nations, and Ducks Unlimited. Terrestrial Information Amphibians & Reptiles - Northwestern Salamander: Ambystoma gracile Amphibians & Reptiles - Red-legged Frog: Rana aurora Terrestrial Information - Habitat Monitoring Vegetation - Vegetation (VRI)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line5
__label__wiki	0.749106	0.749106	Alterophobia A blog about fear, prejudice and hatred towards members of alternative subcultures. Goth killing trial: extracts from the 999 call Long extracts from the 999 call. The next link is one of the longer reports on the trial available online. Times Online, UK - Sophie 'murdered for looking like a goth' This Is Lancashire, Posted by alterophobia@gmail.com at 7:14 AM 0 comments Labels: Sophie Lancaster Bizarre launch Proud to be Different! campaign A fairly popular UK magazine has now leapt into this area. Bizarre magazine which costs £3.50, has a monthly circulation of 54,571. "Goth" murder prompts Bizarre's Proud to be Different campaign - join up! We’re sure you’ve all read about the current murder trial of Sophie Lancaster, the girl kicked to death in Lancashire last year. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7291985.stm It’s something that’s affected us deeply at Bizarre. Our readers pride themselves on being different and not conforming to society’s norms. Whether you consider yourself a goth, a metaller, a rockabllly, an emo kid, a retro head, a fetish fan, or whether you’ve got body mods or tattoos, at some point in your life you’re likely to have been verbally or physically abused for the way you look. You may have had an employer discriminating against you, someone shouting at you in the street, or suffered more serious physical abuse. And it’s just not on. We don’t want to take it any more. And we don’t want you to take it any more. We’ve set up an online forum where you can share your experiences, show solidarity, offload your worries, and maybe come up with ideas for strategies to help stop the hate. Join us now at http://bizarremagazine.proboards88.com And let’s go from there..." Hopefully it will raise awareness of this problem. Labels: Bizarre, good deeds, Sophie Lancaster, subcultures BBC - "Goth clothes 'prompted killing'" - More grim details of Sophie's death More News reports from today at the trial: BBC - Goth clothes 'prompted killing' A 15-year-old boy kicked and stamped to death a woman because she was dressed as a Goth, a court heard. The drunk teenager was among a gang of five who "savagely and mercilessly" attacked Sophie Lancaster, 20, and her boyfriend, Preston Crown Court heard. Miss Lancaster was begging the gang to stop beating Robert Maltby, 21, when they turned on her in Stubbylee Park in Bacup, Lancashire, the jury was told. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, denies murder. At an earlier hearing a 15-year-old boy admitted Miss Lancaster's murder and admitted attacking Mr Maltby. The court heard her facial injuries were so severe, paramedics did not know what sex she was. Tests indicated she had been kicked and stamped to death, with the pattern of some footwear still on her head. Miss Lancaster, a gap-year student, died two weeks after the attack. It would appear that [they] were singled out, not for anything they had said or done, but because they dressed differently to the defendant and his friend Michael Shorrock QC Prosecuting Prosecuting, Michael Shorrock QC told the court the young couple, from Bacup, were walking home from a friend's house when they "fell into conversation" with a group of teenagers. The talk was friendly and good-natured, the court heard, but five of a group of youths "turned" on Mr Maltby. The accused had started the violence, with a flying kick to the head of Mr Maltby, the jury was told. The gang, "encouraging each other and laughing" punched, stamped and jumped on his head until he was unconscious, Mr Shorrock said. As Miss Lancaster kneeled down, cradling her boyfriend's head on her lap and calling for help, the accused and the 15-year-old youth who has already pleaded guilty to murder, turned on her. The second boy kicked her in the head, with the accused joining in, the court heard. Robert Maltby suffered head injuries Paramedics found the couple lying side by side, covered in blood and unconscious. Mr Shorrock said the gang had turned on the young couple simply because they were Goths or "moshers" and dressed differently to them. Mr Maltby survived the attack in August last year but has not made a full recovery. He has no memory of the incident. The accused, and four other youths, two aged 17 and one 16, have already pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm to Mr Maltby. Mr Shorrock said the five, none of whom can be named, were "acting like a pack of wild animals". "The attack was totally unprovoked. "It would appear that Mr Maltby and Miss Lancaster were singled out, not for anything they had said or done, but because they dressed differently to the defendant and his friend," he said. The case continues. Other detailed reports here: Teenager denies murder in goth killing trial Guardian Unlimited, 'Savage' boy, 15, 'mercilessly' kicked woman to death 'because she was a goth Daily Mail, UK - 21 minutes ago The teenager was among a five-strong gang, "acting like a pack of wild animals" as they "savagely and mercilessly" attacked Sophie Lancaster, 20, ... Posted by alterophobia@gmail.com at 2:52 PM 0 comments Labels: Sophie Lancaster, trials Sophie Lancaster - Most involved admit guilt Teenager admits killing in park A 16-year-old boy has admitted kicking a woman to death in a Lancashire park. Sophie Lancaster, 20, and boyfriend Robert Maltby, 21, were in Stubby Lee Park in Bacup, Lancashire, when they were attacked on 11 August 2007. At Preston Crown Court a youth, who cannot legally be named, admitted murder, and attacking Mr Maltby. A 15-year-old youth is due to stand trial for the murder - he denies the charge but admits causing grevious bodily harm with intent. Murder charges against three other youths - two aged 17 and one aged 16 - were withdrawn. None of the youths can be named because of their age. Remanded in custody The three youths who had the murder charge withdrawn were remanded in custody by Judge Anthony Russell QC, Recorder of Preston, after admitting GBH. They will be sentenced after the conclusion of the murder trial of the 15-year-old defendant. A jury is due to be sworn in and a trial, scheduled to last three weeks, is expected to start on Wednesday. Miss Lancaster died two weeks after the incident. She was in a coma after suffering head injuries and never regained consciousness. Mr Maltby, an art student, also fell into a coma, but recovered and has since left hospital. The beginning of the trial saw a renewed interest with articles, in The Times, Scotsman, Guardian, Telegraph, Mirror, Mail, Metro, The Sun, BBC, Sky News and ITN plus other sources. However none of articles picked up on the wider implications of the crime many many not mentioning the role of prejudice in the attack. Only the Lancashire Evening Telegraph article below mentioned the S.O.P.H.I.E. campaign. Why?? Some online articles do not even mention the fact that both people attacked were goths though the BBC did in their broadcast. Will the media match the amount of time it spent on the case of goth Bus prejudice with the same amount on this case of murder and GBH? In the next few weeks we will see. "Sophie's death prompted an out-pouring of grief from friends and family in East Lancashire. Her mother Sylvia, from Bacup, has established SOPHIE (Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere) to call for greater under-standing for marginalised sections of society."Sophie Lancaster murder trial due to startThis Is Lancashire, UK - 10 Mar 2008 Boy, 16, admits woman's murder Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 14 hours ago The 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, admitted the murder of Sophie Lancaster and the attack on her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, 21. ... The Sun proclaimed Goth Killer Guilty. Boy, 16, pleads guilty to beating to death female college student ... Daily Mail - Sophie Lancaster: a 16-year-old pleaded guilty today to her murder. Miss Lancaster and Mr Maltby were beaten up in a vicious assault in Stubbylee Park, . Lad guilty of Goth's kill horror Mirror.co.uk, UK - 9 hours ago A schoolboy faces an unlimited jail sentence after admitting murdering a Goth student and assaulting her boyfriend. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty yesterday ..., Labels: SOPHIE campaign, Sophie Lancaster, trials Kent - Teenage goth attacked Goth beaten up by group of men A teenage boy who was punched and kicked as he walked home from school, was picked on because of how he was dressed, police believe. The 16-year-old, who described himself as a Goth, claimed he was attacked by three men in Windmill Road, Whitstable. The men came up behind him after he passed by them and assaulted him, before he managed to escape. Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack, which was on Thursday, March 6, at about 4.30pm. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Constable John Tharp on 01227 744786. Was teenager attacked for being a 'goth'? POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was punched and kicked as he walked home from school. The incident happened last Thursday at about 4.30pm in Windmill Road, Whitstable. The boy remembers passing three men who then turned, came up behind him and started shouting. They then assaulted him and pulled him over until he managed to get away and run home. The men are described as aged 20 to 23, wearing tracksuits, sports shoes and caps. The boy describes himself as a Goth and it is believed this may have been why the men picked on him. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact DC John Tharp on 01227 744786 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Labels: attacks, goths, Kent Members of alternative subcultures, and those who listen to any type of alternative music, frequently face intolerance and even physical attacks all over the world. These includes a wide range of groups, such as goths, punk, emos, skaters and fans of Heavy Metal like Metalers/Moshers and many others. This intolerance is based on the way they look and that their musical and other interests differ from the mainstream. Media distortion and inaccurate descriptions of subcultures usually intensify and support this prejudice. Often too rivalry between subcultures adds to the problem. This blog aims to document this problem and by doing so to help reduce it. It covers news about Sophie Lancaster, anti Emo violence in Mexico and other significant areas. There is now a serious chance of a change in the law in the UK to fight these problems see post on the Early Day Motion. Find out more here about the key issues: Fear of the Other - the Purpose of this Blog BBC - "Goth clothes 'prompted killing'" - More gri... 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__label__wiki	0.675201	0.675201	Power Pack: July 2015 Half a century of help with Medicare On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law with these words: “No longer will older Americans be denied the healing miracle of modern medicine. No longer will illness crush and destroy the savings that they have so carefully put away over a lifetime.” For 50 years, the Medicare program has provided essential health care services for millions of people who are age 65 or older, disabled, or have debilitating diseases. Without Medicare, many people would not be able to pay for hospital care, doctor’s visits, medical tests, preventive services, or prescription drugs. Your Medicare card is the most important piece of identification you own as a Medicare beneficiary since medical providers will request it when you seek their services. If you need to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card, you can do it online with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Requesting a replacement card through my Social Security is safe, convenient, and easy. Going online saves you a trip to your local Social Security office or unproductive time on the phone. Request your replacement Medicare card the easy and convenient way — online — and you’ll get it in the same amount of time as you would if you applied in an office or over the phone — in about 30 days. Fifty years ago, Medicare didn’t have as many options as it does today. As the largest public health program in the United States, Medicare includes four parts to keep you covered: Part A is insurance that covers inpatient hospital stays, outpatient care in nursing facilities, hospice, and home health care. Part B includes medical insurance for doctor’s services, medical supplies, outpatient care, and preventive services. Part C is a Medicare advantage plan that allows you to choose your health care coverage through a provider organization. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. This plan usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage and may include extra benefits and services at an additional cost. Part D is prescription drug coverage. There is a separate monthly premium for this plan; however, people with low resources and income may qualify for the Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs from Social Security. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp to see if you qualify. A recent survey to Medicare beneficiaries asked: Why do you love Medicare? One person stated, “It gives peace of mind not only for seniors, but for veterans and disabled as well.” Another satisfied recipient replied, “I most likely wouldn’t be alive today without Medicare.” These are just two of the millions who endorse Medicare’s half-century strong success story. For more information about Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov. As Medicare celebrates 50 years, Social Security commemorates 80 years. Learn more about Social Security’s 80th anniversary at www.socialsecurity.gov/80thanniversary. Kylle’ McKinney, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, can be reached by e-mail at kylle.mckinney@ssa.gov. Linemen from across the state gathered June 1 at the Capital for Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day. Photo by Michael Cornelison State’s electric utility linemen honored for their service at Capitol ceremony Alabama’s electric utility linemen often work long hours, doing potentially dangerous work in remote areas. And they are always on call, 365 days a year. To honor their service and hard work, the Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA), with help from Alabama Power Company and the state’s municipally owned electric utilities, sponsored the second Lineman Appreciation Day on June 1. Linemen from all over the state came to the state Capitol to be recognized. Cullman Electric Cooperative president and CEO Grady Smith gave a heartfelt and personal talk, recalling his early career as a lineman. Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Art Faulkner talked about the role of linemen in times of disaster, and AREA director of safety Michael Kelley, himself a former lineman, gave his perspective on the work and service of Alabama’s linemen. State Rep. April Weaver, R-Alabaster, was the sponsor of the 2014 resolution that created Lineman Appreciation Day. She recalled her grandfather, who was a lineman, and what his work meant to her. Members of the local media covered the event, and all linemen were invited to AREA afterward for lunch and cake. Visit www.alabamaliving.coop to see more photos and video from the ceremony. Keeping your home clean helps protect your family All of us want our homes to be a healthful environment for our families, and it’s easier to keep allergies and infections at bay by being aware of potential sources of illness. Good cleaning practices and safe food handling help keep your home from becoming a trigger for allergies or a source of infection. Year-round allergens typically come from an indoor source. The most common types are dust, mold, and pet hair or dander. Dust mites thrive in mattresses and bedding. When their droppings and remains become airborne, your natural filtration system feels under attack. Also, mold fungus flourishes in dark, damp areas, so be sure to clean often. Many people are allergic to a protein found in pet dander or saliva. Some simple actions such as washing clothes frequently may help, depending on what particular allergies you have. In the bathroom, routinely clean and disinfect all surfaces. This is especially important if someone in the house has a stomach illness, a cold, or the flu. Experts make a distinction between cleaning and disinfecting. While cleaning removes germs from surfaces, disinfecting actually destroys them. Cleaning with soap and water to remove dirt and most of the germs is usually enough, but sometimes you may want to disinfect for an extra level of protection. Disinfectants are specifically registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and contain ingredients that destroy bacteria and other germs. Check the product label to make sure it says “Disinfectant” and has an EPA registration number. In the kitchen, foodborne illnesses can make your family very ill. Those at greatest risk are infants and young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Clean surfaces before, during, and after preparing food—especially meat and poultry. Use paper towels that can be thrown away, cloth towels that are later washed in hot water, or disposable sanitizing wipes that both clean and disinfect. Sponges are especially problematic, because they hold moisture and can spread unsafe bacteria. The preferred method to clean them is by mixing 3/4 cup of bleach with one gallon of water, then soaking the sponge for five minutes. Sponges also can be cleaned with a regular dishwasher load on “heated dry” setting. When preparing food, wash hands and food contact surfaces often. That’s because bacteria can contaminate cutting boards, knives, and food preparation surfaces. Rinse all fresh fruit and vegetables under running water, and use different cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables. Cook food long enough and at a temperature high enough to kill the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness. Cook poultry to at least 165 degrees F, ground meat to 160 degrees F, and steaks and chops to 145 degrees F. Don’t rely on color alone; hamburger meat can turn brown before it’s safe to eat. Minimizing the time foods are held in the hazardous temperature zone will lessen the chance of acquiring a foodborne illness, so refrigerate foods promptly. Jim McVay, Dr.P.A., is director of the Bureau of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease of the Alabama Department of Public Health. Auburn student is summer intern Alethia S. Russell, a senior at Auburn University, is working on the staff of Alabama Living as an intern this summer. Russell, who will graduate in August with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is helping write articles, design advertising campaigns and performing other communications-related tasks during her internship. A native of Gadsden, she is active in her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, and has helped with orientation of new students and as a parent counselor during Camp War Eagle. Safe @ Home: After the storm A crew from Central Alabama EC works to clear trees from a closed section of highway in Houston County in April. Photo by Allison Griffin Staying safe around electricity after the storm By Allison Griffin When the fierce winds of a major storm begin to die down, line crews from Alabama’s rural electric cooperatives are already in motion, preparing to head out into areas littered with downed trees and power lines to restore power your homes and businesses. After the storm has passed and the power’s out, it’s tempting to set off in the car and look at damage. But if local law enforcement or elected officials have asked motorists to stay off the roads, there’s a reason. Michael Kelley, AREA’s director of safety, took me to the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative area in late April after unexpectedly strong storms broke more than 60 power poles and left nearly 13,000 without power in Houston and Geneva counties. It was gratifying to see the cooperative spirit at work as linemen from other Alabama co-ops came to help the Wiregrass crews, who were working day and night to clear roadways and reset poles. But sightseers can hamper workers. “We understand that it’s hard for people to get information during a disaster, to find out which roads are closed and which ones are open,” Kelley says. “Still, obeying road closure signs and law enforcement is important for line worker safety.” In general, the safest place to be during times of disaster is at home. On that April trip, Kelley and I saw several lines that were hanging low across the road, which can be more dangerous than ones on the ground. He says a vehicle with a ladder rack, for example, can grab a low-hanging line and pull a worker off a pole. Or a low-hanging line may still be energized. Alabama’s “Move Over Act,” which requires motorists to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle or slow to a speed that is less than 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, also applies to utility workers and their vehicles. Other questions and answers from Kelley: What if I encounter a downed power line? • Do not attempt to move a downed line, or anything that is in contact with the line. • Be aware of where the line is, and always maintain a safe distance away from the wire – at least 10 feet. • Report a downed line to your local utility. If it’s on fire or sparking, call 911. • When you call, have a street address available, or in a rural area, either a mailbox number or a mile marker. What if my car contacts a power pole or a downed line? • Stay in the vehicle if at all possible and call for help. The only time you should exit the car is if it is on fire, or there’s a danger that it will be engulfed in water. • If you must leave, jump with both feet together and avoid contact with the car and the ground at the same time, in case the car is “hot.” You do not want to be a path of electricity from the car to the earth. Shuffle away from the car. Other safety reminders: Keep a basic disaster supply kit at home. Even if power is restored quickly, hazardous conditions may keep you from leaving your home. A few basics include three days’ worth of non-perishable food and a gallon of water per person per day for three days. Find a complete list at www.ready.gov. If you have a generator, make sure you have enough gasoline on hand to run it. And make sure it’s properly set up away from the house and garage, and only plug in appliances directly to the generator. Use extension cords that are large enough to carry the electrical load that you will put on the generator. Alabama Gardens: Terrariums Terrariums are easy, fun project for summer – or any time By Katie Jackson Back in April I had the pleasure of giving a program to a gathering of Alabama Rural Electric Association spouses, a charming group that listened attentively as I waxed on and on about how everything old really is new again. Case in point: terrariums. I’m old enough to remember back to the 1970s when terrariums were all the rage. And nowadays they, like macramé and fondue, have made a comeback, so I took a stroll down memory lane and tried making one for myself. Not being a particular adept DIYer (do-it-yourselfer — my daughters and I have a long-standing joke when we see something cute in a store: we could make that ourselves … but we won’t), I wasn’t sure how well this project would work for me. But it turned out to be such fun, and it is a perfect indoor project for this time of year. For those who don’t know, terrariums are little gardens first developed in the mid-1800s by botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, who was actually studying insects in glass jars when he discovered that a fern spore in an unattended jar had germinated and was thriving even though the jar was closed. This discovery not only proved to be a great system for transporting plants across long distances, it also became all the rage in Victorian times. A closed terrarium works by creating its own microenvironment within a clear glass container, which allows sunlight to enter but also traps the moisture created by the plants and soil to create a self-watering system within the containers. Open terrariums work similarly, though they may require more frequent watering to keep them moist and thriving. Closed terrariums work best for tropical plants that thrive in humid, protected environments, such as ferns, mosses and orchids. Open terrariums can be used for a variety of other plants such as cacti and succulents that prefer dry, arid conditions or herbs and other hardy, small plants. To create your own terrarium: Choose any clear glass container — from canning jars to a fish bowl to any decorative glass container that strikes your fancy. Cover the bottom of the container with an inch of pebbles, small rocks, or marbles to create a drainage system for the plants’ roots. Top the pebbles with a thin layer of activated charcoal or perlite. Top that with a layer of sterile potting soil (or cactus or orchid soil mix if you’re using these plant species) that is deep enough to comfortably cover and nestle the roots of the plants you are using. Once you’re through planting and arranging the terrarium, add enough water to the container to moisten the soil mixture, then cover the container if you’re making a closed terrarium. Set the terrarium in a spot where it gets plenty of filtered sunlight. Open terrariums can be exposed to more direct sunlight, but closed terrariums can overheat if they receive too much direct sunlight. Check the terrarium once a week or so to make sure the soil is relatively moist and add a sprinkling of water if needed. A good sign that you need to add additional water to a closed terrarium is a lack of condensation on the surface of the glass or signs of wilting in the plants. If a closed terrarium is beginning to develop mold on its sides, leave it open for an hour or so to let some of the condensation escape. Other than that, there is little maintenance required for terrariums and they truly are easy and fun to make, so much so that you may want to create a whole collection of them in different sizes and styles. After all, you’re only limited by your imagination. Making your own terrarium takes just minutes, once you’ve assembled all the ingredients: a clear container, pebbles, perlite, soil, seeds (or tiny plants) and water. Photo by Allison Griffin Alabama Outdoors: Primitive predators Tim Fey shows off a bowfin he caught. Photo by John N. Felsher Primitive predators are always on the prowl At the drop-off edge, a cloud of brown silt suddenly erupted as a huge green head snatched the bass lure, throwing spray into the air as if someone threw a brick into the water. The powerful fish headed deeper into the channel, straining the line nearly to the breaking point. “I think we got this tournament won,” the angler shouted enthusiastically to his partner. “Get the net. This one’s a monster. It must be … nuts, another mudfish! Never mind the net.” Many anglers give a similar reaction when a mudfish or bowfin strikes. Anglers also call them grinnel, dogfish, cypress trout, cottonfish (because of the texture and flavor of its meat) and many other names unfit to print. Although some people eat them, many people describe the flavor of bowfin as something akin to eating wadded cotton soaked in swamp mud. Louisiana Cajuns call them “choupique,” an Anglicized version of a French translation of the Choctaw Indian word “shupik,” meaning mudfish. No matter what anyone calls them, these amazing fish date back to the Jurassic Period about 150 million years ago. The only surviving representative of a primitive order, these fish witnessed the extinction of the dinosaurs and the giant mammals of the Ice Age, yet they remain unchanged. They survive because they can live practically anywhere and often inhabit the most stagnant waters. Their swim bladders can serve as primitive lungs, allowing bowfins to breathe air and live in the foulest places. Bowfins can remain alive for long periods out of the water as long as they remain moist. People sometimes find them alive in semi-dried ponds resembling little more than mud puddles after a drought or when a falling river drains backwaters. Farmers even reported plowing them up alive in wet fields after floods. “Bowfins can live in muddy backwater areas without much oxygen much better than most other species,” says Chris Greene of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries in Montgomery. “Bowfin is a native fish found throughout Alabama. They are more common in swampy backwater areas with a lot of shallow vegetation throughout the state.” Although most anglers hold them in low regard because of their unsavory reputation on the dinner table, these large aggressive prehistoric predators can provide incredible sport, particularly on light tackle. Long and cylindrical with a rounded tail and an exceptionally long dorsal fin, a bowfin looks similar to an eel, but thicker with greenish-brown scales and a huge head with a mouth full of sharp teeth. Vicious predators, bowfins eat almost anything they can catch and frequently devour small fish, crawfish, frogs, salamanders, snakes and small animals, but few people intentionally fish for them. “Bowfins hit hard and can put up a good fight, but are not normally targeted,” Greene says. “They can grow pretty big. It’s not uncommon to catch bowfins in the 5- to 10-pound range all across Alabama. Anglers mostly catch them by accident while fishing for bass or something else. Some archers target them in backwater areas.” A bowfin may grow about 12 inches in its first year and live more than 30 years. The world record topped 21 pounds. Some larger specimens exceed three feet in length. Big bowfin can challenge any type of bass tackle and may hit anything that might tempt a largemouth bass. Bass anglers catch them on spinnerbaits, crankbaits and Texas-rigged plastic worms. Bowfins also hit jigs dropped into thick cover, particularly around weeds or wood. Crappie anglers often catch them on live shiners. Bowfins might even hit nightcrawlers and other baits used by anglers targeting bream or catfish. Since they can breathe air, bowfins thrive in rivers, quiet swampy backwaters, shallow ponds and lakes full of submerged aquatic vegetation all across the state. Flowing with muddy rivers and laced with numerous backwater bayous, creeks and sloughs, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta creates the perfect habitat for bowfins and probably holds the largest population in the state. Bowfins also thrive in the Alabama, Tombigbee, Black Warrior and the Tennessee river systems among other places. Almost any warm, sluggish creek, bayou, canal or reservoir in the state probably holds a population of these fierce living fossils. After fighting one, release it to fight again tomorrow. John N. Felsher is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Semmes, Ala. He co-hosts a weekly outdoors show that is syndicated to stations in Alabama. For more on the show, see www.gdomag.com. Contact him through his website at www.JohnNFelsher.com Mahlon Richburg Lee County farmer Mahlon Richburg makes rounds every morning to feed his cows. Photo by Lacey Rae Sport A day in the life and a life of dedication By Lacey Rae Sport The red barn in the background is weathered, its tin roof discolored. A late summer sun is outlining the barn and its surrounding trees as the breeze ruffles through the branches. His jeans are worn but his light blue and green striped shirt is pressed to perfection. He places his sunglasses on his head to reveal bright eyes, set in tan skin, slightly crinkled from sunny days and countless smiles. Hearing his voice, the cows shift towards the fence. Every morning and every afternoon, Mahlon Richburg makes the rounds to feed his cattle. The 63-year-old leaps onto a nearby trailer where cotton seeds are piled as high as Richburg is tall. With one effortless swoop he fills a bucket. He walks through the gate to feed the cows, leaving it open behind him. As the seed echoes in the metal trough, the cows eagerly push their way up to it. Standing comfortably in their midst, he casually reaches over to pat a heifer’s back. She has a shiny black coat like the rest, except for one pink bald spot about the size of a man’s hand. When she was a calf, Richburg explains, she was caught in a green briar bush that scraped and scarred her back. He had to nurse the calf back to health. For weeks he picked her up in the pasture, carried her to her mother, and helped her milk. Although he claims no partiality toward any one of his cattle, this yearling is alive only because of Richburg’s care and dedication. Not only is he dedicated to his cattle, but, for decades, he was dedicated to his students. Richburg, or “Burg” as they called him, taught Agriscience Education at Auburn High School before retiring in 2013. He talks about his former students like most people talk about their grandchildren, with detailed descriptions and an air of pride. Ethan Stanley, a former student, says Richburg was the most memorable teacher he ever had. “Burg had a way of making his students want to work hard at what they do,” Stanley says. “[Hard work] is a virtue that is very prevalent in agriculture and definitely was so in his classroom. He made you want to figure out how to do things right.” Another former student, Tiffany Godfrey, says, “Burg is still to this day my biggest inspiration. He encouraged me to be the best I could be.” She remembers how Richburg went to Hardee’s for a $1.72 cinnamon raisin biscuit and coffee every morning. He still continues that tradition. Occasionally, he sees former students and remembers each one. Driving through another pasture, he points out different cows. They do not have names, only numbers. Nevertheless, Richburg can spot one 100 yards away and immediately recognize its number, as well as its mother’s number and calf’s number. Richburg’s voice is gentle. His words, dripping in wisdom, come straight from experience. Although retired, he is still teaching. Before starting his career as a teacher, he earned his degree in agricultural education at Auburn University. Richburg moved to Auburn in 1969 to attend the university after graduating from Luverne High School and never left the area. While sitting in a freshman English class one day, he met his wife, Mary. According to Richburg, he was trying to watch workers fill in the horseshoe in the stadium through the window, but there was a girl in the way. “And, as Paul Harvey says, ‘You know the rest of the story.’” Mary was an elementary teacher for 17 years before becoming a counselor in Auburn public schools for 23 years. She retired in 2013 as well. “I said, ‘Well, you know I’ll do this four or five years then do something else,’” Richburg says about his teaching career. “Forty years later we retired from education.” Through an open patch in the trees, the sunlight shines through his truck windows as he enters the third pasture. “Bingo,” Richburg says. There is a newborn standing under its mother, only a few hours old. Of course he knew the mother’s number before he walked up to her. Holding the fuzzy, black calf between his legs he quickly tagged its left ear. Surprised by the piercing it bucked and bellowed. Richburg held on and talked to him until he calmed down, then let him go back to his mother’s side. Exiting the fields, he locks the metal gate behind him. He drives back to the barn, a darker red now that the sun is setting. Tomorrow morning after breakfast at Hardee’s Richburg will start his routine again. As Paul Harvey says, “You know the rest of the story.” Alabama Bookshelf: July 2015 Each month, we offer a summary of recent books either about Alabama people or written by Alabama authors. Summaries are not reviews or endorsements. We also occasionally highlight book-related events. Email submissions and events to bookshelf@alabamaliving.coop. Go Set a Watchman, by Harper Lee, HarperCollins, July 2015, $27.99 This newly discovered novel is the earliest known work from Monroeville native Harper Lee, who penned the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. According to the publisher, it was originally written in the mid-1950s and was the first novel Lee submitted to the publishers (before TKAM). Its discovery in late 2014 set the literary world on fire. “I was surprised by the announcement on Feb. 3 of a second novel to be published. Not that there is a second novel, but what it is,” said Nancy Anderson, associate professor of English at Auburn Montgomery who has extensively studied Lee and TKAM. “I expected a second novel to be ‘The Reverend,’ the nonfiction novel about the series of murders in Alexander City in the 1970s.” Lee traveled to Alexander City in the late 1970s to research that book, but no manuscript has ever been found. Anderson, like other TKAM scholars and readers alike, is eager for the new work’s release, but hopes readers will put the new book in the proper context. “I do hope that readers and reviewers remember that it was a first draft of TKAM, even if the publisher has labeled it ‘a sequel.’ It is a sequel in chronology — Jean Louise returning to Maycomb in the 1950s to visit her father. Harper Lee has called it ‘the parent’ rather than the sequel.” Anderson also hopes the new book will shed light on questions raised by TKAM. “For example, readers have always wondered how old Jean Louise is when she is recalling her childhood in TKAM. Now we may have the answer to that question: if ‘Go Set a Watchman’ is the plot rewritten for TKAM, perhaps this is Jean Louise in the 1950s recalling her childhood,” Anderson says. She’s tempering her excitement with a small dose of reality. “I am excited about the release and cannot wait to read it, but I am also being realistic in reminding myself not to expect another TKAM.” Mildred Budge in Embankment, by Daphne Simpkins, Quotidian Books, January 2015, $11.50 This second full-length Mildred Budge novel follows the retired school teacher and full-time church lady as she leads her fellow church members to safety after the car in which they were traveling wrecks on a desolate road. The journey is not just a physical one; she experiences new spiritual adventures as she continues to “work out her salvation” within the context of friendships and church relationships. In the Land of Cotton: How Old Times There Still Shape Alabama’s Future, by Larry Lee, NewSouth Books, Spring 2015, $7.95 The early 19th century was a time of prosperity in Alabama, thanks in large part to the bountiful cotton that fed the hungry mills of England. But the cotton culture valued manual labor over a keen mind; this mentality, the author says, trapped thousands of Alabamians in a cycle of poverty and lack of education. Author Lee is an expert in rural development who is interested in education issues. Alabama Recipes: Sandwiches When you think of a summer sandwich, what comes to mind? A juicy Alabama tomato, sliced on white bread with mayo, just says “summer” to us. And how about a glass of iced tea (sweet, of course) to wash it down? Photo by Michael Cornelison The Merriam-Webster definition of a sandwich is “two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between.” Such a simple thing, but with oh so many possibilities. From a simple deli turkey sandwich to a gourmet panini, one can make almost anything into a delicious sandwich. I hope you’ll find some inspiration from our reader-submitted recipes. Don’t forget to send your favorite recipes for our upcoming themes! Upcoming recipe themes and deadlines are: August Cool drinks June 15 September Tailgating July 15 October Homemade candy August 15 Submit your recipes here, email to recipes@alabamaliving.coop or mail to: Recipes, P.O. Box 244014, Montgomery, AL 36124. Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook for updates throughout the month. Cook of the month: Katye Delashaw, Dixie EC Fried Green Tomato Sandwich 4 medium green tomatoes 4 slices of Swiss cheese 8 slices of ciabatta bread Slice green tomatoes 1/4 inch thinck. Salt and pepper each side. Let sit for 15 minutes. Fry bacon, drain and break slices in half. Coat green tomato slices in flour. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown on each side. Place fried green tomato slices on slice of toasted ciabatta bread. Top with slice of Swiss cheese and strips of bacon. Coat top slice of ciabatta bread with ranch dressing. Place on top, dressing side down. Makes 4 sandwiches. 4 slices bread 2 slices of Big Slice Jalapeno Cheese Slices 1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced 2 cheese singles 1/3 cup finely crushed pretzels 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided Fill bread slices with jalapeno cheese slices, sliced jalapeno peppers and cheese singles to make 2 sandwiches. Whisk egg and milk in pie plate until blended. Dip sandwiches, 1 at a time, in egg mixture, then in pretzel crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each sandwich with egg mixture and crumbs. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in medium skillet on medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Add remaining butter to skillet; turn sandwiches. Cook 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and cheeses are melted. Jackie Harbin, Arab EC Meat and Nut Rolls 11/4 pounds ground round 1 pound tube hot breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean brand recommended) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can water 1/3 cup sliced black olives, cut into smaller pieces 2 packages sub rolls, Cobblestone Mill recommended In a large skillet or pan, brown ground round, sausage and onion together; drain. While the meat is draining, wipe out the pan. Over medium heat, put pecans, soup, water, olives and spices in the same pan and stir to combine. Add the meat mixture and heat through. Turn off heat, leaving pan on stove eye. Cut bread rolls in half and scoop out the middles. Fill bread shells with meat mixture and place cut side up in a baking dish. Put in a 350 degree oven until hot – 20 or 30 minutes. Enjoy! Freeze the remaining sub rolls for the next batch. Sandra Lee, Baldwin EMC Stuffed Sub Supreme 2 large loaves of uncut French bread Sliced cheese, your choice 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked 1 pound ground beef, cooked One onion, cooked Bell pepper, cooked Cook sausage, beef, onion and pepper together. Drain any grease. Cut loaves in half lengthwise. Hollow out and save soft inner parts for another use (like dressing or bread pudding). Line tops and bottoms with slices of cheese. Fill bottoms with scoops of meat/onion/pepper mixture. Place tops on. Wrap in foil. Bake on baking sheet at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Slice and serve. You may wish to bake only one and to freeze the other or share it as-is with someone who needs a quick meal. These sandwich subs go well with a pot of soup or a large salad. Jennifer Dansby, Covington EC The Ultimate Catfish Cheese Sandwich 4 5-6-ounce U.S Farm-Raised Catfish fillets 11/4 cups of your favorite spicy catfish breader 3 jumbo eggs ½ cup of ice-cold dark beer ½ cup of buttermilk 8 slices of Texas toast 16 slices of pepper jack cheese Jalapeno Tartar Sauce ½ cup pickle relish ¼ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon garlic ½ cup seeded jalapenos 2 cups light mayonnaise 1 lemon for juice and zest 1 teaspoon dill Make the tartar sauce first so it can mellow in the refrigerator. Place pickle relish, onion, garlic, and seeded jalapenos in a food processor and finely chop. Drain off any liquid. Add this to mayo, mustard, juice and zest from the lemon, black pepper, dill, and sugar. Stir thoroughly until smooth and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make batter by mixing 1 cup of breader with eggs, beer and buttermilk. Batter should be drippy not stiff. Coat fillets in dry breader on a plate and then dip in the batter. Place battered fillets in hot oil (375 degrees) Temperature is critical; if it’s too low fillets will be greasy, not crispy. Fry for 8-10 minutes until brown. Fish will float partly out of the oil when done. While fish is frying, toast bread lightly in toaster and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Place two slices of cheese on each piece of toast and cook in oven until bubbly. Drain oil off fillets on paper towels. Place fillets on cheese bread, spread chilled tartar sauce over fillets and top with second piece of bread. Add slice of tomato and lettuce if desired. Gregory N. Whitis state specialist/Extension aquaculturist Alabama Cooperative Extension System Worth the Drive: Five Points Dairy Bar Step back in time at Five Points Dairy Bar In 1931, the infamous trial of the “Scottsboro boys” contributed a dark chapter to our state’s story and put Scottsboro, Alabama, in a harsh spotlight. But it’s shaken off that past, and today is a thriving little city. More than 1 million visitors a year flock to find treasures at Unclaimed Baggage, a store that sells the contents of forever-lost luggage at discount prices. Folks also search for old, odd and just plain interesting items at one of the country’s longest-running trade days, held for almost a century on Sundays around Jackson Square. Anglers and boaters enjoy the bountiful population of big bass and sparkling waters of Lake Guntersville. But there’s more to this spot in the northeast corner of Alabama than history, unique shopping opportunities and lake living. It’s got a sweet side too, and you can get a cold, creamy taste of it at Five Points Dairy Bar, an ice cream stand founded in 1941 that still looks pretty much like it did when walk-up lunch counters and “dairy bars” were a common sight across the American landscape. Giant cones with swirls of vanilla soft serve and a vintage snowman signal passersby from the flat-top roof, which shades the order window, a few chairs and a hot pink picnic table. Duck under it to escape the heat and give the menu board a read. Craving a juicy cheeseburger? A fried bologna sandwich or a patty melt? You know you want a sundae or maybe a banana split, too. How about an old-fashioned float? When you’ve decided, approach the window and a friendly face will greet you as it slides open. “What’re you having?” it will ask. The Dairy Bar is a popular spot and has been since it opened more than 80 years ago. Darryll and Loria Carroll Flowers are the current owners and have been running it with the help of their daughter Amanda for the last two years. “The place has such a history behind it,” Loria says. “We have one couple, and they’re in their late 70s, and they come here from Birmingham every few months. The man proposed to his bride decades ago on a bench we still have sitting out front.” She has her own fond memories, too. “I remember coming here as a kid, and then there was seating inside. The original solid cedar cooler is still here.” Others reminisce about being brought to the barbershop that once occupied the small building next to the Dairy Bar. “They’ll tell me that their parents promised them a Dairy Bar ice cream cone if they behaved during their haircut,” Loria says. “Our cheeseburgers are our best seller,” she adds. I get fresh beef ground every day, and your burger is made when you order it. I never use frozen meat, and we never make them ahead.” So be prepared to wait 15 minutes or so for yours. If you didn’t order an ice cream treat before, and even if your stomach is telling your brain that it is satisfied, walk back over to the window, knock on it if you must (but you shouldn’t need to alert the attentive staff), and order a blueberry milkshake. It’s not the best seller – that’s the peanut butter shake made with the Dairy Bar’s recipe hailing back to 1952 – but it’s divine. Plump blueberries are blended with soft-serve vanilla ice cream and milk to create a thick shake that’s not too sweet but packed with a blast of pure berry freshness. If you go for a banana split, you’ll find it topped with “wet walnuts,” something Loria explains most places don’t do anymore. “We soak the nuts in syrup,” she says. “It’s a great addition.” There’s even ‘50s music playing under the overhang, and a black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe stuck to one of the windows, completing the trip back in time. “It’s just a special place that has been a part of a lot of people’s lives,” Loria says. “And a new generation is loving it now.” Jennifer Kornegay is the author of a new children’s book, “The Alabama Adventures of Walter and Wimbly: Two Marmalade Cats on a Mission.” She travels to an out-of-the way restaurant destination in Alabama every month. She may be reached for comment at j_kornegay@charter.net. Enjoy state’s official fruit while at its peak By Alethia Russell June and July are prime picking season for a fruit that’s rooted in our Alabama hearts: the blackberry. Although the origins of the blackberry are unknown, it is believed it originated in Asia, Europe or North or South America. Most of the berries we consume in the Southeast are grown from a breeding program based at the University of Arkansas and other universities in the Southeast. Once these seedlings go public, nurseries and home gardeners can take up the hobby of raising these beauties to their peak. Blackberries are not widely grown in the state, but Alabama’s legislature declared the blackberry as the state fruit in 2004, at the request of Fairhope Elementary School faculty and students. Teachers Susan Sims and Amy Jones noticed Alabama laid no claim to a fruit of its own like our neighboring states, and set out to fix that. They researched the fruit and received the backing of then-Sen. Bradley Byrne and State Rep. Randy Davis to help push it through the Senate. (Alabama’s official tree fruit is the peach, recognized as such in 1949.) The good news is that you can grow them yourself in your backyard garden. The health and wellness benefits blackberries provide are more than enough incentive to invest. Blackberries are low in sodium and calories, and are rich in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C. The dark color of the fruit indicates it has one of the highest levels of antioxidants in fruit. Tea drinkers use the leaves of the fruit for added flavor or as a therapeutic drink. Just mask the bitterness with a little honey and sip away. The leaves have also been used to treat gum inflammation. The plant has proven to be a low maintenance and attractive addition to vegetable gardens, according to Jason Powell, co-owner of Petals from the Past Nursery in Jemison. “You can grow blackberries without a lot of fuss,” Powell says. “So we have a lot of home gardeners who like to grow them in their gardens because you don’t have to deal with a lot of spray programs. If you can give them sunshine, and plant a good variety and fertilize twice a year, you’re good.” Blackberries should be planted in early spring, preferably one month to one month and a half before the last frost of the winter. It prefers acidic or neutral soil for growing. Soil pH should range from 5.5 – 7.0. Pests can build up in soil over the years, so avoid planting blackberries in an area where other brambles have grown to prevent contaminating the plant. These plants will not produce fruit the first year, but with proper maintenance they will produce fruit the following year. Gardeners should fertilize as early as possible in the spring and maintain the bushes with trellises. With proper growing supervision, a blackberry bush can last anywhere from 15-20 years. Here are a few tips for growing blackberries at home: Blackberries are self-fruitful: This means you can plant one variety of blackberry and there’s no need for another plant for cross-pollination. Fertilizer is important: Blackberries need proper soil nutrients to grow. Alabama soil typically cannot provide these nutrients on its own. Proper fertilizing and maintaining mulch around the base of the plant will keep weeds and grass from sapping nutrients from your berries. Also avoid planting in sandy or heavy clay soil. Walking on sunshine: Blackberries require a minimum of five hours of sunshine per day. Water them once or twice a week as needed to maintain moisture and sun balance. Be sure to give them at least an inch of water in drier periods. Growing Room: The easiest way to grow blackberries at home is in a standard 10-foot row with a trellis. Blackberry bushes are naturally climbing plants. Know what you grow: Blackberries are also referred to as caneberries, bramble, brambleberries, etc., because they grow in thorny and thornless varieties. But they are also classified by what type of bearing they produce. Primocane bearing varieties grow the canes and fruits on the same cane during the same year. Jim Pitts, director of Chilton County Research and Extension Center, suggests that the Natchez variety is the best non-thorny variety suitable for home gardening. Visit your local hardware store or nurseryman and ask about the variety best for your gardening needs. After all your hard work, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. When your berries begin to ripen, try to pick them every three to six days and enjoy them alone or in pies, jams or jellies. If not, the birds will have fun eating your berries. Alethia Russell, a senior at Auburn University, is a summer intern for Alabama Living. Magic Blackberry Cobbler 1 cup self-rising flour 1 quart blackberries Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 2 quart baking dish melt butter in oven. Remove from oven. In a separate bowl mix flour and 1 cup sugar until well blended. Add milk and mix until blended. Pour this mixture over butter but DO NOT STIR. Pour blackberries over this mixture but DO NOT STIR. Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar over berries but DO NOT STIR. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes. It should be brown when done. Serve warm. Kimberly Baugh, North Alabama EC From the Alabama Living recipe archives. See more recipes here. Reclaiming history An undated photo of the Birmingham Black Barons, one of the most successful baseball teams in the Negro Leagues. Photo courtesy of the Center for Negro League Baseball Research Negro Southern League Museum will honor baseball’s past By Ryan Whirty It’s been a long, long wait, but on July 4 — the most American of holidays — Birmingham resident and former Negro Leaguer Ernest Fann will finally get to see the story of segregation-era, African-American baseball come to life. That’s when the state-of-the-art, interactive, multimillion-dollar Negro Southern League Museum that’s been in the works for five years will, at long last, hold its grand opening. After years of budget delays and controversy surrounding its possible competition with the long-established Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, the project sponsored by Birmingham Mayor William Bell will come to fruition. “I’m very excited,” says Fann, a native of Macon, Ga., who settled in Birmingham after his playing career. “It took so long. There’s no museum that can tell the story of black baseball like it really was than this place. It’s going to be amazing. People will get to see the long history of the Negro Leagues, and I’m very glad to be a part of it.” Alabama has actually played a major role in the history of African-American baseball. The state’s largest city was home to one of the Negro Leagues’ oldest, most storied franchises, the Birmingham Black Barons, which for decades was the deep South’s black baseball jewel. The Black Barons won multiple Negro American League pennants with rosters that featured dozens of African-American hardball stars, including, in the late 1940s, a young prospect named Willie Mays. The area was also the home of arguably the country’s best, most talent-laden and vigorously competitive urban industrial leagues, which launched the professional baseball careers of dozens of African-American players. “There’s more to the history of black baseball than just the Negro Leagues,” says Dr. Layton Revel of the Center for Negro League Baseball Research, who personally donated tens of thousands of artifacts and pieces of memorabilia to the new museum. “A lot of the industrial teams were proving grounds for players. What we’re saying is that it’s an important part of the history. You can’t forget the grass roots, where these guys started.” But it wasn’t just the Magic City that featured prime black baseball in the decades before Jackie Robinson broke the Major League color barrier. There were also squads like the Montgomery Grey Sox and the Mobile Black Shippers and Black Bears. In fact, Mobile turned out to be a key locus of African-American hardball activity, not only by hosting such quality semipro teams like the Bears and the Shippers, but also serving as the hometown of the one and only Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Paige was the first Negro Leaguer inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, who many baseball historians consider the greatest pitcher in the sport’s history, black or white, regardless of time period. Paige grew up and earned his spikes in Mobile with another Negro League legend from the city, Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe, one of black baseball’s most colorful, versatile, active and longest-living personalities. Radcliffe, who died in 2005 at the age of 103, earned his nickname by catching one end of a doubleheader, then pitching the second game on the same day. When asked by author Brent Kelley in 2000 whether he considered himself a pitcher or a catcher, Radcliffe’s answer probably echoed the feelings of countless Negro Leaguers. “It didn’t make no difference,” he said, “just so we won.” Alabama also gave birth to several other Negro League greats and Baseball Hall of Famers, like hulking power hitter George “Mule” Suttles. Then, of course, there were the two ’Bama natives and home run kings who began their careers in the Negro Leagues before moving on to greatness in the Majors — Mays and Henry Aaron. But a slew of other, less-heralded Negro League legends came from the state, from both major cities and tiny towns scattered across the landscape. One was Birmingham native William “Dizzy” Dismukes, who enjoyed a lengthy, storied pitching career that began in 1910 and extended into the 1940s. Later in his baseball life, Dismukes became a wily, successful manager, a prominent sportswriter in the African-American press and a scout for the New York Yankees. Just a few years before Dismukes got his start in the top levels of the game, C.I. Taylor founded one of Birmingham’s first professional blackball teams, the Giants, who featured the playing services of C.I.’s three equally talented brothers — “Steel Arm” Johnny, “Candy” Jim and Ben. The quartet of siblings would move on from Birmingham to become the Negro Leagues’ “first family” for 20 years. Other talented Negro Leaguers from Alabama included first baseman Lyman Bostock Sr. of Birmingham; catcher Otha Bailey Sr., from Huntsville, one of the best defensive backstops in the game in the 1950s; utility player and manager Tommy Sampson of Calhoun; pitcher Eugene Scruggs from Meridianville; Birmingham infielder Henry Elmore; outfielder and Fairfield native Jake Sanders; and the sterling infielder Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, whose famed nickname came from his hometown of Piper and who became the first African-American signed by the Boston Red Sox organization. There was Montevallo native Clifford DuBose, a third baseman and outfielder who competed for the Black Barons and Memphis Red Sox and whose attitude toward the game symbolized the feelings of the thousands of African Americans who suited up in the Negro Leagues. “That was such a big thing going for him,” said his brother, Glover DuBose, of Clifford’s time in the Negro bigs and beyond. “He was always a baseball man. That was his passion, baseball.” For all of these teams and players — those famous or forgotten, honored or unsung, big-city boys and small-town kids — Revel said it’s only natural that the city of Birmingham and the state of Alabama play host to a brand-new black baseball museum. Making a dream a reality The fact that the project has survived several funding hiccups points to the determination of those involved, including the dozens of players who gather in Birmingham each spring for an annual Negro Leagues reunion and who, like Fann, have eagerly and patiently awaited the realization of the facility. But financial difficulties weren’t the only problematic facets of the project. When Revel and city officials first announced the creation of the effort, representatives from the existing Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City expressed concern that the Alabama institution would constitute a rival that could possibly draw attention, visitors and business away from the NLBM. But since then, any conflicts between the two facilities appear to have been smoothed over, thanks to assurances from Bell, Revel and others that the new Birmingham museum would serve a totally different purpose than the NLBM, which is much more national in scope than the Alabama-based facility. The new museum has been funded by a mix of charitable fundraising, private donations and public funding — the Birmingham City Council, for example, approved a $2.8 million appropriation to the effort last year. Through it all, everyone involved in the museum and the annual reunion has said the facility and festivities come down to one thing — celebrating the courage, passion and playing abilities of the men (and occasionally women) in Alabama who populated all levels of African-American baseball for over a century. “You set a standard that sent other players on to the Major League,” Bell said at a news conference last year while surrounded by former Negro Leaguers. “This is a great day, just the beginning.” Bell made those comments as the fifth annual Negro Leagues reunion was getting underway last year. This year’s event was held May 25-27, and like clockwork, Ernest Fann was in attendance, even volunteering to chauffeur some of his colleagues around the city. Fann said he’s encouraged by all the youngsters who attend the reunions and get a chance to talk with former Negro Leaguers about the players’ experiences on and off the diamond. “It’s good for them to know who we are and what we did,” he said. “It’s a good chance to educate the kids.” Meanwhile, Revel said undertaking the museum project, as well as holding the yearly reunions, is important to do now because, as the former players get on in years and pass away, memories of and connections to the Negro Leagues dwindle and fade. “Every year we’re just trying to do more as [the players] age, and we have lots of players from Birmingham,” he said. “That’s why it’s so important to do this while they’re still alive, so we can interview them and talk to them. And they’re not just passing away, but for many of them their health is such that they can’t [relate their stories]. If we’re interested in Negro League baseball, now is the time to do it.” New book looks back at Negro Southern League The Negro Southern League became a valuable feeder of young players to the Negro National League and Negro American League, giving starts to future baseball legends Leroy “Satchel” Paige and Willie Mays. Now, The Negro Southern League: A Baseball History, 1920-1951, (McFarland and Co., 276 pages, $39.95) by retired journalist and freelance writer William Plott of Montevallo, tells the story of this minor league, which sent a number of players – some found in cotton fields, some in steel mills — on to the higher level of pro baseball. The league gave a home to professional baseball in cities that couldn’t support teams at the Negro National League level, with teams in New Orleans, Montgomery, Nashville, Pensacola, Knoxville, Jacksonville, Birmingham and Atlanta. During its history, more than 80 teams were members of the league, representing 40 cities in a dozen states. 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__label__wiki	0.697295	0.697295	Don’t be misled by false Medicare or Social Security ads Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Medicare). People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Security” or “Medicare.” Often, these companies offer Social Security services for a fee, even though the same services are available directly from Social Security free of charge. These services include getting: A corrected Social Security card showing a person’s married name; A Social Security card to replace a lost card; A Social Security Statement; and A Social Security number for a child. If you receive misleading information about Social Security, send the complete ad, including the envelope, to: You can learn more about how we combat fraudulent advertisers by reading our publication What You Need to Know About Misleading Advertising at socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10005.pdf. You can also report Social Security fraud to the Office of the Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov/report. Kylle’ McKinney, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, can be reached by email at kylle.mckinney@ssa.gov. Small game animals are a great introduction to hunting Steven Felsher, Brett Pratt and Chester Thompson look for squirrels in a grove of towering white oaks. Squirrels like hardwood trees that produce abundant nuts. Photo by John N. Felsher Many young sportsmen begin hunting by accompanying a father, grandfather, other relative or friend looking for small game. Young hunters usually see more game and fire their guns more often when hunting small game than when sitting still and quiet for long hours in a deer stand. Following behind an experienced hunter, youngsters also learn valuable woodsmanship and stalking skills. “Small game hunting provides a great opportunity to engage new hunters in active pursuit hunting methods without being confined to a shooting house often associated with deer hunting,” says Steve Barnett, an Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division biologist. “Roaming the woods for small game with a mentor hones woodsmanship skills and provides an outdoor classroom for plant and animal sign identification as a bonus.” In Alabama, squirrel and rabbit seasons run concurrently. They open on Sept. 15 and run through March 3, 2019. People can bag up to eight rabbits and eight squirrels per day. “Most regions of the state have good, stable numbers of rabbits and squirrels,” Barnett says. “Areas managed for mast producing hardwoods such as oaks provide some of the best habitat for squirrels. Open habitats such as fallow fields, new clear-cuts and brushy openings are havens for rabbits.” When looking for squirrels, move slowly through forests. Take a few steps, then stop, look and listen. Watch trees for movement or anything unusual. Periodically, sit on a log or lean against a tree to listen for claws scratching on bark, objects dropping or branches shaking. Also listen for barking squirrels. Many sportsmen hunt squirrels in teams, an excellent idea with accompanying youngsters. When teams detect a squirrel, but can’t quite locate it, one person can remain motionless while the other walks around the tree. Squirrels frequently try to keep tree trunks between themselves and danger. If the squirrel reacts to the person walking, it might present a shot to the other sportsman. For fox squirrels, sportsmen might head to Oakmulgee or Blue Spring Wildlife Management Areas. One of the oldest and perhaps the most scenic WMA in the state, Oakmulgee covers 44,500 acres of Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa counties about 25 miles southeast of Tuscaloosa. Part of the 392,567-acre Talladega National Forest, the habitat consists mostly of hills covered in mature open longleaf pine forests with periodic upland hardwood forests and swampy drainages. People can also hunt the surrounding national forest. Blue Spring WMA covers 24,783 acres of pine flatwoods periodically dotted by hardwood strands in the Conecuh National Forest near Andalusia. Other WMAs that offer good squirrel hunting include Black Warrior near Moulton, Barbour near Clayton, the Jackson County WMAs, James D. Martin-Skyline near Scottsboro, Upper Delta by Mobile and William R. Ireland, Sr.-Cahaba near West Blocton. Since the seasons run concurrently, many people lump squirrel and rabbit hunting together. True, squirrel hunters occasionally kick up a cottontail while walking along the wooded edge of field or jump a big swamp rabbit in a hardwood thicket, but people hunt squirrels and rabbits in completely different ways. Most people use trained beagles to flush rabbits from impenetrable thickets. When a rabbit bolts from cover, shooters must react fast. Difficult, but not impossible, some hunters bag rabbits without dogs by taking turns smashing through thickets, kicking grass clumps or fallen logs as others watch for anything that might run out. Chokepoints that limit where rabbits can run, such as openings in fences or narrow strips of high ground in a flooded wetland, also make good places to hunt rabbits. Many WMAs across the state allow rabbit hunting. Some better ones include Choccolocco near Heflin, the Jackson County WMAs, Lowndes near White Hall, Sam R. Murphy near Guin and Skyline. For the best chances at bagging a swamp rabbit, visit the Mobile-Tensaw Delta in Mobile and Baldwin counties. “There are ample hunting opportunities on all WMAs that have rabbit and squirrel seasons,” Barnett says. “Most areas are underutilized for small game.” In addition, several Special Opportunity Areas will hold small game hunts. Fred T. Stimpson SOA in Clarke County will hold special youth squirrel hunts. Other rabbit and squirrel hunts will be held in Cedar Creek and Portland Landing SOAs in Dallas County and Uchee Creek SOA in Russell County. For details, see www.outdooralabama.com. Hardy Jackson’s Alabama: Southern by the signs You remember a couple of years ago when they busted TV’s Miss Cleo? She was the Jamaican psychic whose “hotline” offered free “supernatural insight into love and money.” Well, according to authorities, Miss Cleo (who was really Youree Dell Harris of Los Angeles) used the old “bait and switch” on folks who called in. She came on the line and told them to phone another number which, it turned out, charged them about $5 a minute. Now I figure that many of Miss Cleo’s callers could have been Southerners. Not only do we talk a lot (ask us the time of day and we tell you how to make a watch), we have a history of trying to hook up with the supernatural. Many among us regularly consult the astrological section of an almanac and schedule everything from planting to procreating according to the alignment of heavenly bodies. Others consult folks like Henry Baysmore. Back in the 1930s, the 75-year-old Baysmore was interviewed at his Montgomery home. He told how he “started out to be a preacher once” and seemed on the road to success until he found that the Bible said that ministers should keep themselves “unspotted from the world.” He was OK with that until he found that the Good Book also said ministers should “visit the widows.” That presented a problem for, he observed, if “you have ever been acquainted with any widows, you know a preacher can’t visit them and keep himself unspotted.” So, he told his visitor, “I give up preachin’.” What did he do then? He became Montgomery’s Miss Cleo. Those were Depression years and people were uneasy. So Baysmore had plenty of visitors who “wanted to see into the future.” Such advice did not come cheap, $10 a session, but if they protested he simply told them, “If you can’t afford ten dollars for a little supernatural information” then they would suffer the consequences. So they paid up. Though Henry Baysmore gave up preaching to become a psychic, some time ago, riding through Wilcox County, I saw a sign announcing that “Dr. Black,” the “Holy Profet of God,” had discovered a way to combine the two. Apparently ignoring the problem with widows, “Dr. Black” found scriptural foundation for his calling in First Samuel where Saul tries to figure out how to pay a seer for helping him recover some runaway asses. Figuring if Saul could, so could he, and Dr. Black opened the “House of Prayer and Faith,” where religion and folklore were bundled together for believers. According to the sign, anyone who was “crossed up,” “troubled,” or suffering from what he called, with a fine feeling for words, “Lost Nature,” should take Dr. Black on as their “Spiritual Reader and Advisor.” I bet business was brisk. We all know that since forever, a sizable segment of the South’s population has believed that greater forces are at work in the world and that there are special people who can understand them. Sometimes the gifted are found in churches that focus on biblical prophecy and mystical communications like speaking in tongues. Other times these spiritual advisors are found outside any religious congregation, out on the fringes of society. But remember, historically, it is on the fringes of society that so many Southerners have lived. And those Southerners, in trying to deal with troubling questions, have turned to the Bible, the Almanac, preachers, teachers, and people like Baysmore, and Black. Some even called Miss Cleo – long distance. From trial size to supersized: Solar surges in rural communities By Tracy Warren Five years ago, many people in the electric industry viewed solar energy as a kind of “boutique” resource––more an energy accessory than a real power supply option. But in the last half-decade, as the costs to install solar went down and electric utilities gained experience with this unique energy resource, there has been a dramatic transformation, and solar energy has made the jump to the big leagues. At local electric cooperatives, consumer-members were asking questions about whether this new technology would be suitable either for their own home or for the cooperative. Given the high cost to install solar, electric co-ops had questions about the economic feasibility of solar and its effect on the electric system. Even with federal tax incentives, the cost of solar was not competitive with other resources such as wind and natural gas. Engineers also had questions. What happens to the system when the sun doesn’t shine? Or even more tricky: what happens on those days when multiple clouds sail by, making a strobe light out of the sun? To answer these questions, co-ops started installing small arrays, analyzing costs and efficiency. Five years ago, compared to other resources, many concluded solar was still simply too expensive. The cost of panels and equipment was not the only reason solar was expensive. There were also soft costs, like training, business processes and software. There was little standardization among solar projects––every project was unique. Engineers and resource planners, unfamiliar with this technology, needed training and technical assistance. Financial partners still needed convincing when it came to investing in large-scale solar projects. As the solar industry started growing, thanks in part to tax credits and other policy incentives, the cost of solar panels and other equipment started declining; the economics started changing. In 2014, 17 electric co-ops joined with their national trade organization, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), to collaborate on solar installations in 10 states whose combined solar capacity would be 23 megawatts. The goal of the project was to make solar more affordable for electric co-ops by driving down the soft costs. The project, which received funding from the Department of Energy, aimed to create a network of experts within the cooperative community. By sharing information and expertise, co-op experts could make solar installations easier and less financially risky for other co-ops to follow suit. Over the course of this project, the cost of solar fell dramatically. For example, one co-op that built a solar installation at the beginning of the project and another one two years later, found the cost was half what it had been two years earlier. In 2013, the cost was $4.50 per watt of installed solar, and in 2016, the cost was $1.74 per watt. As more electric co-ops gained experience and shared information about what worked and what didn’t, the risks that come with innovation and change also went down. Solar became more doable for cooperatives large and small. With the decline in costs and the increase in knowledge and understanding, solar has taken off in rural communities. The proof is in the numbers. Today, America’s electric co-ops own or purchase more than nine times as much photovoltaic solar power as they did in 2013. And by the end of 2019, the combined solar capacity of America’s electric cooperatives is expected to surpass a gigawatt. Tracy Warren writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56 percent of the nation’s landscape. Alabama National Guard welcomes first black female pilot When 2nd Lt. Kayla Freeman wore her wings for the first time on the stage of Fort Rucker’s Army Aviation school, she didn’t consider how historically impactful the moment was. Freeman, whose June 21 graduation made her the first black female pilot in the Alabama National Guard, graduated from Tuskegee University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace science engineering. “I didn’t think about making history when I started this journey. I just wanted to do the best that I could do and hopefully inspire a few people along the way,” she says. That’s a goal she has also accomplished, with Freeman being inundated with congratulations, well-wishes, and messages of appreciation in the few weeks after her achievement. Freeman said she was honored to have her wings pinned by a longtime hero and fellow history-maker, retired Col. Christine “Nickey” Knighton. Knighton was the second black woman in the Department of Defense to earn her aviator wings, the first from Georgia, and also the first woman in the U.S. Army to command a tactical combat arms battalion. “Col. Knighton has been an inspiration to me since college,” Freeman says. “I felt that it was only right to have her pin me.” Freeman also lists Knighton as one of her main role models, along with her own grandfather, and the pioneering female Tuskegee Airmen like Mildred Carter. Like Knighton before her, Freeman’s inspirations led her to attend Tuskegee University and enroll in the historic institute’s ROTC program. She said she knew since she was a child that she wanted to fly, and said it was discipline, perseverance, and faith that helped her achieve that goal. “You can’t let mistakes and setbacks keep you down,” she says. “Learn from them and continue moving forward. Most importantly keep God first and He will direct your path.” Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon applauded Freeman’s historic accomplishment. Gordon is the first female general officer in the Alabama National Guard and is now the first female to serve as its adjutant general. “We take the ideals of equal opportunity very seriously,” Gordon says, “and we’re extremely proud of 2nd Lt. Freeman’s achievements. She is further proof that we don’t see race or gender in the Alabama Guard – we see soldiers and airmen and their potential. “She has worked very hard to earn those wings, and that’s a great example for all of us.” Currently at Fort Hood preparing to deploy to the Middle East as a platoon leader in the Alabama National Guard’s 1-169th Aviation Battalion, Freeman’s mind is on the mission. After that, she said, her plans are simple: keep going. “I just plan to continue to develop my skills as an officer and aviator, as well as mentoring others.” In her civilian career, Freeman is an aerospace engineer at U.S. Army Aviation Development Test Activity at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Snapshots: County Fairs Lilly and her best friend Terryn, both 10 years old, riding the carousel at the National Peanut Festival. SUBMITTED BY Lindsey Winburn, New Brockton. Sunset at the 2014 Cullman County Fair.SUBMITTED BY Cindy Wilson, Cullman. Miranda, Eliott and Ellyott Stanton at the Baldwin County Fair. SUBMITTED BY Miranda Stanton, Loxley. Kamikaze ride at the 2017 Cullman County Fair. SUBMITTED BY Chris Sears, Cullman. Little Miss Cullman County Fair – Isabella Grace Jones, September 2017. Winning prizes and a crown at our county fair! SUBMITTED BY Tina Jones, Vinemont. Montana Rain Mathewson’s first Poultry Show at the Dekalb County Fair. SUBMITTED BY Rosa Lee Weaver, Henagar. Submit Your Images! November Theme: “Veterans” Deadline for Nov: Sept. 29. Submit photos online: www.alabamaliving.coop/submit-photo/ or send color photos with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Photos, Alabama Living, P.O. Box 244014 Montgomery, AL 36124. Rules: Alabama Living will pay $10 for photos that best match our theme of the month. Photos may also be published on our website at www.alabamaliving.coop and on our Facebook page. Alabama Living is not responsible for lost or damaged photos. Inventing a new solution for greenhouse gas Co-ops and scientists team up on an innovative approach to energy and the environment. Later this year, five teams of scientists and engineers from around the world will start packing up and relocating their laboratories to a patchwork of gravel lots next to a coal-fired power plant in northeast Wyoming. Their mission: nothing less than finding beneficial ways to reuse greenhouse gas that’s released into the Earth’s atmosphere. They aim to grab the carbon dioxide gas from the burning coal before it can contribute to climate change, and turn it into something that might be part of everyday life, like concrete, plastic or liquid fuel. Dan Walsh sees value in the Wyoming research even beyond reducing the environmental effects of coal plants. Walsh is the senior power supply and generation director for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). He says it would be great if we stopped thinking of the carbon in carbon dioxide as nothing more than waste. “We see a need to take carbon dioxide and turn it into a useful product,” says Walsh. That won’t only reduce waste at coal power plants, he says, but also for users of other carbon-based fuels like natural gas and gasoline. “The electric power industry is no longer the largest generator of carbon. The transportation industry now owns that title,” says Walsh. “We have to do something, not just for power, but for the planet to come up with a way to utilize carbon dioxide in a beneficial way.” A breakthrough for humanity The Wyoming launching pad for that high-flying goal brings together far-flung partners—from the state’s governor, to electric co-ops, to a group that awards multi-million dollar prizes “to bring about radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity.” Two years ago, the XPRIZE, a private innovation group based in California, announced $20 million in prizes “for transformational approaches to converting (carbon dioxide) emissions into valuable products.” The final prizes will be awarded in 2020. In May of this year, XPRIZE narrowed the applicants to 10. Five of those will be setting up shop later this year on the Wyoming test site. The other five will be operating out of Alberta, Canada. Electric co-ops have a special stake in the Wyoming test site: the power plant is owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, which is based in North Dakota; and financial support has come from another co-op, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association based in Colorado, as well as the NRECA. The XPRIZE finalists that will be building their labs at the Wyoming site are: BREATHE—from India, working to produce methanol, which can be used as a liquid fuel. C4X—from China, developing new ways to produce plastics. Carbon Capture Machine—from Scotland, producing building materials. CarbonCure—from Canada, specializing in cement and concrete processes and products. Carbon Upcycling UCLA—from California, making a substitute for concrete. During the next six months, those teams will be setting up “mini-factories” at the Wyoming test site, says Jason Begger, executive director of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority, which oversees the site, whose formal name is the Wyoming Integrated Test Center. Begger says the teams will be setting up to access the ductwork and piping providing flue gas from the power plant, which contains about 12 percent carbon dioxide. They’ll be developing the technology to separate and convert the carbon dioxide from the flue gas and show that their projects can turn waste carbon into useful products. The test center project started with a state government initiative to plan for the future of the region’s coal resources, and has been quickly connecting to the larger worldwide effort to capture and use carbon dioxide. In June, the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority formally partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Carbon Capture Center, a testing site in Alabama established about nine years ago. That agreement will mean closer cooperation with the Carbon Capture Center’s experience and its network of experts. Connecting with other researchers The Department of Energy’s Carbon Capture Program Manager John Litynski explains how the agreement benefits the Carbon Capture Center as well: “We can only test up to 1.5 megawatts, which we call small pilot scale. The Wyoming test center has the capability to test up to 18 megawatts … which we would call large pilot.” For years, the Department of Energy has been exploring ways to remove the carbon dioxide from power plant emissions. The basic problem they’ve been trying to solve is that the process is expensive and uses up a huge share of the electricity produced by the power plant in the first place. One of the longstanding ideas for managing greenhouse gases has been to remove the carbon dioxide from the power plant emissions, then inject into underground rock formations, an idea called carbon capture and storage. But the XPRIZE and the Wyoming test center take the different approach of finding something more useful to do with the carbon dioxide than storing it permanently underground. The Department of Energy has recently been adding the quest for new uses of carbon dioxide to its research. The main focus of the DOE effort is to search for better ways to remove the carbon dioxide from power plant emissions. The DOE’s Litynski says that this year the department is spending $90 million to research carbon capture. It’s spending about $12 million on carbon utilization, up from about $1 million three years ago. This summer, DOE issued a $13 million request for research projects on “Novel methods for making products from carbon dioxide or coal.” While headlines about coal and climate change have been generating controversy around the globe, the Wyoming test center is heading in a different direction. NRECA’s Dan Walsh credits the center’s international collaboration of government, private groups and electric co-ops with “a great vision” for rethinking one of the world’s biggest energy dilemmas. Paul Wesslund writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives. From growing suburbs to remote farming communities, electric co-ops serve as engines of economic development for 42 million Americans across 56 percent of the nation’s landscape. Protect man’s best friend with adequate shelter Many of our outdoor dogs could use extra bit of TLC. The primary concern is safety. They need to be in a confined space. Four dogs were shot and killed in our tiny neighborhood in the last 3 years for trespassing. A few months ago, as I was coming home from work, I watched a young German shepherd proudly trotting back from a chicken house with a chicken in its mouth. Next time, he may not be so lucky and will run a risk of getting shot. An ideal boundary is a physical boundary, like a good quality fence, 4 to 6 feet tall. These fences are not hard to build. In deciding on the height of your fence, take into consideration your dog’s jumping or climbing abilities. Half to one acre of fenced area will be sufficient in most cases. The cost is not exorbitant. One can plant evergreen trees along the fence to make their house an island of tranquility and increase their property value. The perimeter can also be established with an “invisible fence.” For some highly impulsive dogs, the wireless fences may not work. When they are chasing something, they simply ignore the electronic signal but when things settle and it is time to come home, they don’t want to risk coming back though the radio field again. Please talk to a professional. Placing a dog on a restraint, such as a chain or tether, can be OK if done for a short period, or while supervised, and if the tether is secured in such a way that it can’t become entangled with other objects. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained or intensively confined in any way, can become neurotic, unhappy, anxious and often aggressive. Also, collars should be comfortable and fitted properly. After the perimeter comes the concern of shelter. Our summers are brutal and our winters can be challenging. A good rule of thumb: if it isn’t tolerable for you, it probably isn’t tolerable for them. A simple hut with raised flooring can be easily built over a weekend. It is wise to block north, south and west sides of the shelter. If constructing a building is not in your plan, buy the biggest enclosure you can afford. Place the enclosure about 6 to 8 inches above ground on a small deck. If you don’t have a garage full of power tools, this a valid excuse to buy some. Be careful about providing heat for the winter months in the shelter. A friend’s mobile home caught fire from the heating lamp in the dog shelter. Have a qualified electrician handle any electrical work. Dogs are social animals! Even outdoor dogs need regular human interaction. If possible, bring the dogs inside after dark. In the end, let’s not forget them outside! Goutam Mukherjee, DVM, MS, Ph.D. (Dr. G) has been a veterinarian for more than 30 years. He works part time at Grant Animal Clinic and is a member of North Alabama Electric Cooperative. Take to the trails Varied terrain makes Alabama a mountain biking destination By John N. Felsher \| Photos by Billy Pope, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Chewacla State Park has become a prime destination for mountain bikers. The Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP) group has constructed many miles of biking trails and structures such as this ramp at the park. Many Americans grew up riding bicycles as their primary form of independent transportation until they learned how to drive automobiles. In recent years, cycling enthusiasts have taken their sport to higher levels, literally and figuratively. Today, Alabama offers riders abundant trails running through terrain as varied as sandy beaches and mountaintops. “When it comes to mountain biking, Alabama is a hidden gem,” says Philip Darden, manager of James Bros Bikes in Opelika and the Alabama representative on the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) executive board. “The state really has a lot to offer bikers from beginner to expert levels. The quality of rides is exceptional. I’ve ridden many different trails and some of my favorites are right here in Alabama.” In 1989, SORBA (sorba.org) formed to promote mountain biking and added regional chapters for cycling aficionados. Many association members periodically volunteer to build and maintain biking trails on public properties. “I really encourage anyone who wants to try mountain biking to contact one of the riding associations,” suggests Mary Anne Swanstrom, president of SORBA-Huntsville (sorbahuntsville.org). “Mountain biking is not about speed. It’s about the experience and the camaraderie of riding with other people. I’ve seen children as young as three years old ride bikes that don’t even have pedals. The children push their way along.” Chewacla State Park has a partnership with Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP) that offers a great trail system to the public. People who want to try mountain biking shouldn’t buy the first cycle they see in a department store. People riding rugged mountain trails need strong equipment that can take abuse. “There’s a big difference between riding a bicycle around the neighborhood and going on a mountain trail,” says Marcus Tillman, trail director for the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association (neaba.net) and the Anniston recreation trails manager. “Quality mountain bicycles start at about $400 to $600. More advanced bikes might cost $1,000. I’ve even known people to pay $15,000 for a custom state-of-the-art bike.” Writing a big check doesn’t necessarily put a rider on the correct seat. Like riders, bikes also come in varied sizes. Darden recommends visiting a bike shop to get the proper equipment specifically suited to one person. “In the last few years, mountain biking equipment has really gotten much better,” Darden says. “A prospective mountain biker needs a bike that fits that person’s size. People at a bike shop know how to put a bike together for a specific person. A correctly sized bike is more enjoyable to ride.” Besides the bike, a rider needs a good helmet, which might cost $40 to $60. Many experienced riders also recommend wearing full-fingered gloves with padded palms and comfortable biking shorts with chamois pads. A new cyclist might also buy a small backpack to hold valuables, snacks, cell phone, maps and other items while riding. Even with the best equipment, someone who hasn’t ridden a bicycle in years should not immediately hit the toughest mountain trails. Start pedaling around the neighborhood to build up leg muscles and endurance while becoming familiar with the equipment. Then, ride an easy trail, perhaps one with a few small hills, and progress from there. “Someone getting back into biking should ease into it and learn how to use the equipment properly,” Tillman says. “Riders need to become comfortable with when and how to shift gears properly. People also need to practice braking. Grabbing just the front brake is usually not a good idea. People need to learn how to use the rear brakes and feather the front brakes.” All kinds of terrain Fortunately, riders ranging in skill levels from beginner to expert can find many trails coursing through diverse habitat all across Alabama. Many city, county and state parks offer trails of varied lengths and degrees of difficulty. In addition, cyclists can ride trails through many national forest or Forever Wild properties. The largest state park in Alabama, Oak Mountain sprawls across 9,940 acres just south of Birmingham. Cyclists at all skill levels can ride several trails. Experienced riders like the Double Oak Trail, also called the Red Trail, which runs approximately 22 miles through mountainous terrain. In 2010, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) placed Oak Mountain on its list of Epic Rides, making it one of the “must ride” trails in the world. Chewacla State Park south of Auburn offers riders more than 30 trail miles. Named for the Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (www.camp-sorba.org) who helped build and maintain it, the CAMP Trail runs about a mile through relatively flat terrain around the campground. Other trails, like the eight-mile long For Pete’s Sake Trail, wander through rugged rocky terrain. “As a former president of CAMP, I’m most familiar with Chewacla,” Darden says. “We want to build trails that are easily accessible so people can jump into the sport without any previous experience and feel comfortable riding. We also want riders to have opportunities to progress in their skill levels so they continue to grow as mountain bikers.” CAMP and other volunteers worked to construct a dual slalom trail, the first of its kind in the state and unique to most of the Southeast. The Chewacla trail will host the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference’s 2018 Mountain Bike Championship in early October. The Coldwater Mountain Doug Ghee Nature Preserve and Recreation Area (www.alabamaforeverwild.com/coldwater-mountain) covers 4,183 acres of Forever Wild property in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains by Anniston. Because of its status with the IMBA, people from surrounding states and even foreign countries frequently visit Coldwater Mountain, giving the Anniston area a tourism boost. “The greater Anniston area has more than a hundred miles of trails,” Tillman confirms. “In terms of habitat, Alabama is one of the most varied states in the union, but the crown jewel is Coldwater Mountain. It has 37 miles of trails right now, but when we finish, it will have 70.” The new Duck River Reservoir in Cullman just opened a 20-mile hiking and mountain biking trail that circles the entire lake. Susan Eller with the Cullman Economic Development Agency says it’s already attracted cyclists from across northern Alabama, and they intend to market it to local residents but also to create tourism dollars. South of Anniston, Cheaha State Park offers incredible riding opportunities. Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama, reaches 2,413 feet. People can also bike through parts of the Talladega National Forest, including Coleman Lake Recreation Area north of Heflin. In northern Alabama, many people ride the trails at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. In the fall, park visitors enjoy spectacular views of mountains emblazoned with colorful foliage. Riders can choose among 14 miles of trail that range from very easy to extremely difficult. The adjacent Monte Sano Land Trust Preserve offers another 20 trail miles. “Northern Alabama has some wonderful bike trails,” Swanstrom says. “On Monte Sano, the terrain is rocky so people need to have some ability to ride the trails. Mountain biking is a wonderful way to enjoy nature and the mountain scenery while getting good exercise. It’s a very social sport, whether people just get out with a few friends to ride or they join hundreds of other people participating in an organized ride.” Although lacking mountains, cyclists can still find ample cycling opportunities in southern Alabama. In Mobile County, Chickasabogue Park provides 17 miles of trails wandering through hardwood forests, sandy pine flats and over bridges crossing lowlands. In southeastern Alabama, Dothan coordinated with the Alabama State Lands Division to build a 319-acre park that features 10 miles of trails. “The Dothan Forever Wild trails are multi-use, but their primary purpose is for mountain biking,” says Evan Lawrence with Alabama State Lands. “The terrain is somewhat flat, but the city added some features. The trails go through mixed hardwood and pine forests and cross Beaver Creek, which is very swampy.” All over Alabama, cyclists can usually find a place to ride close to home with a quick internet search. For Alabama state park information, see www.alapark.com. Mountain biking in Alabama’s state parks is for every age. Flower photos help daughter connect to mom with Alzheimer’s By M.J. Ellington \| Photos by Elmore DeMott This pink dogwood blossom, shot in rain in Florence, took hours of waiting for just the right light and shows results of being patient, something that Elmore DeMott recommends for even novice photographers. What started out as a trip of curiosity to take a few photographs led one Alabama woman to a professional career as a nature photographer. The career, in turn, led Elmore DeMott to a personal commitment to capture an image of a different special flower each day to share with her mother, Elmore Inscoe, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The convergence of DeMott’s sophisticated nature and plantation burn photographs and “Flowers for Mom,” her ongoing daily photographic gift to her mother, will be on display in September at a Tuscaloosa art gallery. Proceeds from sales of her work will benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that advocates for clean water. DeMott began photographing one flower each day as a way to have a daily personal connection with her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. The result is a topic that draws on Inscoe’s fond memories but also acts as a link to today through her daughter’s work. DeMott said the discipline of achieving the perfect image of a new flower each day for her mother has been a challenge, but she said the impact on people outside her family has been a wonderful surprise. “Never did I dream that ‘Flowers for Mom’ would be so far-reaching. People literally send me pictures and ideas from all over the world,” DeMott says. The daily contact with her mom is important and the search for a different flower, a different angle, the perfect light in which to photograph have made DeMott look at things differently now. “Much to the chagrin of my youngest daughter, I like to set a background as much as the foreground. So doing can take a photo from average to amazing. Unlike furniture, one cannot move a tree, so there is a lot of luck involved in having things that will line up and give a great background,” DeMott wrote in a “Flowers for Mom,” blog post on her website. The particular flower she refers to in the post is a bright pink dogwood tree blossom captured in the rain. Foxglove at Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum, property that DeMott’s outdoors-loving parents bought and developed outside Wetumpka. Gleaning from the gardens DeMott’s mother is an outdoorswoman from Montgomery who, with her husband, Jim Inscoe, bought and expanded the private Jasmine Hill Gardens near Wetumpka. The previous owners designed their garden as a private tribute to the flowers and statuary of Greece. The Inscoes expanded the gardens and opened them for public access. Mrs. Inscoe also taught her daughter the art involved in taking care of and arranging beautiful flowers so much a part of the gardens. Now, DeMott says her father, the family flower expert, gives her ideas for her mom’s flower photos and suggests places where she might want to check for a blossom. “It is fun now to walk through Jasmine Hill with my father. It gives me the greatest joy to talk about flowers with him in a positive way,” she says. DeMott said she is touched by the feedback she gets from others. “In a positive way, it has been a beautiful thing to share through flowers, through art and speaking about the challenges our family is going through with Alzheimer’s disease,” DeMott says. “No matter what your hardships, you can share through flowers.” How the girl who grew up in a nature-loving family evolved from a Vanderbilt University math graduate and banker into a photographer – who chronicles images in nature with a different angle – is a story with twists and turns that come together as art. “Nature photography has always been my favorite because I’m outside,” says DeMott, who loved spending time outdoors on the property her family owned in Elmore County. One day, her husband, Miles DeMott, suggested she go with him to a controlled plantation burn and take her camera. Before long, DeMott’s early photo exhibits of pine trees and her controlled burn fire shots began to take their place in gallery showings, and her career as a nature photographer took off. The controlled burn photographs, sometimes printed on aluminum, give a dramatic shimmering backdrop for the orange flames licking the undergrowth beneath towering pine trees. DeMott still loves photographing pine trees she remembers from childhood. She and her husband are co-authors of a book of her pine tree photographs, “Chulee – Spirit of the Pine Tree.” She also drew on the experiences as a member of a quail-hunting family for the dramatic images in her controlled fire burn photographs. Decades ago, the men in the family and their friends went quail hunting. In that era, women did not hunt quail, but the practice has opened for women in recent years, she says. Burning the undergrowth on quail plantations enables hunters to walk without obstacles, see clearly where they are going and enjoy nature. The controlled burns remove undergrowth that could catch fire rapidly with more damaging results if the source were from natural causes. DeMott said she hopes her photographs encourage people to take time to see the beauty in nature as a way to rejuvenate. “Beauty is all around us. Seek it,” she says. For information about Elmore DeMott’s photography: elmoredemott.com. For information about Jasmine Hill Gardens outside Wetumpka: jasminehill.org. Rose from a friend’s garden photographed in Montgomery. “Flowers for Mom” will be the focus of a fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Harrison Galleries, 2315 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. The public is invited to the fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper, which works to protect the endangered habitat along the Black Warrior River and its tributaries in 17 counties. 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__label__cc	0.632551	0.367449	ПРОЕКТ.AMBIENT 02.09.2016 / Dreamy / 1 Comment Greetings, loyal fans and followers! Ever since our latest stream, we have made some significant improvements to the final game, which we thought you might want to hear about. Now then, the UI has been greatly improved so that it’s more intuitive and easier to navigate. The in game controls should feel a lot smoother now as well. A huge amount of work has been put into the world, so that it’s as pretty and detailed as people would want it to be. We have created new character models for the in game mobs. Not only that, but we’ve added some of the necessary animations for these new mobs and improved the old animations for other mobs as well. Last but not least, we have started to record the lovely voices for our characters. This, of course, doesn’t mean that we’ve worked only on these parts of the game. No. Our team has been working on every other part of the game as well. Finally, we wanted to mention that there will be a new video posted on Youtube quite soon, so look out for that. Also, we are planning on hosting another stream in the next few weeks as well. However, this stream will not be a public event; rather an exclusive one just our Patreon supporters. Once again, thank you for your support! Livestream for patrons 05.08.2016 / Dreamy / 0 Comments Thank you to everyone who joined our previous stream, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Now then, we have a special announcement to make. As of now, we are planning on making two streams every month! However the second ones will be closed streams for our pattern supporters, who have already donated 10$+ only. No windows 32 bit of beta version :( 30.07.2016 / Dreamy / 2 коментарі Hey, guys! As you may have already noticed, for the past month there hasn’t really been a 32 bit version for the beta of Ambient.Prologue. We are sorry to inform you that a 32 bit version of said beta is currently out of our reach because of some limitations in Unreal Engine and our possibilities. Livestream – 30th of July We are pleased to announce our second upcoming stream this Saturday – the 30th of July at 7 p.m. GMT. Preview Beta Public Release! Finally the beta preview is released! You can take it at our Downloads page. Beta release Livestream Hey, the release of ambient preview beta is quite close! Its quite an important step in the development of our game, and you guys seem to be pretty excited about it! Well guess what, we are as excited as you are! And we plan to have a livestream to celebrate this event together! Right on www.twitch.tv/ambientproject in 9:30 pm UTC we are going to stream a let’s play of preview beta to show some new interesting features, share more info about the development of the game, make some anounsments, and answer all of your questions! And right in the end of livestream we will publish open preview of the game available for everybody at our website. So tune in at 16th of june on our twitch channel, and let’s enjoy this small but valuable step in development of Ambient.Prologue together! Hello, dear followers of Ambient.Prologue development. A Little Bit Different Team was working on Ambient.Prologue game for quite a while, ha? Yay. We are back! Hi everyone. Our new site is up and running. There were some problems on a server that deleted site files. And instead of recovering an old site I decided to make a new one, better one. Keep track on our news and be informed of all updates to Ambient Project. P.S. Website of course will have more updates and changes with time. Tweets by @Albdifferent	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line17
__label__wiki	0.766288	0.766288	Home News Archive by category "Events" (Page 2) OVER THE EDGE Starts Here! Preview ARCHIE #20! It’s the BIGGEST comic event in ARCHIE HISTORY! Archie and Reggie’s ongoing feud reaches a fever pitch that pits the two against each other in a thrill ride on the deadly Serpent’s Tail! OVER THE EDGE begins in the pages of ARCHIE #20 from Mark Waid and Pete Woods, available… Ron C. May 12, 2017 May 12, 2017 Events, News Archie, mark waid, over the edge, pete woods Archie and Friends Face Mortal Danger in New, Game-Changing Event Kicking Off in May “OVER THE EDGE” rocks Riverdale to its core in the pages of the ongoing ARCHIE series from acclaimed team of writer Mark Waid and artist Pete Woods The lives of Archie Comics’ most popular characters will be changed forever as legendary comic book writer Mark Waid and superstar artist Pete… Ron C. April 24, 2017 June 20, 2017 Events, Featured, News Archie, mark waid, over the edge, pete woods BREAKING NEWS: Archie Comics-based drama ‘Riverdale’ set to debut Thursday, January 26th at 9pm on The CW One-shot comic book written by showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa slated to delve into show’s backstory, hits following week Mark your calendars – your trip to Riverdale has been booked. Everyone’s favorite teenagers, Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead and more, will take over Thursday nights starting January 26th at 9pm ET with… Ron C. November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016 Events, Featured, News archie comics, Camila Mendes, cole sprouse, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, riverdale, the cw Check out our New York Comic Con 2016 Photo Gallery! Ron C. October 12, 2016 October 12, 2016 Events, News comic-con, gallery, new york comic con, nycc 2016 Archie Comics rocks New York Comic Con 2016 with ARCHIE MEETS RAMONES and JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS comic book launches Just a few months before the launch of The CW’s RIVERDALE TV series, the hottest publisher in comics continues its New Riverdale rebirth and unveils an impressive array of exclusives, creator signings and much more New York, NY (September 29, 2016) – Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher… Ron C. September 29, 2016 October 5, 2016 Events, News conventions, josie and the pussycats, new york comic con, nycc, nycc 2016 Archie Comics heads to Baltimore Comic-Con 2016 with Must-See Panels and Creator Signings! Archie and the gang are taking over Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend and you’re invited along! In addition to being the focus of this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook featuring artwork from the industry’s best and brightest, Archie Comics will be hosting two must-see panels and multiple signing events with top writers and artists throughout… Ron C. August 30, 2016 August 31, 2016 Events, News baltimore comic con, conventions Archie Comics and ReedPOP team up for New Riverdale product launch at Comic-Con International: San Diego! Archie Comics is teaming with ReedPOP to launch a new line of Betty & Veronica inspired merchandise debuting this week at Comic-Con International: San Diego! Are you more of a Betty or a Veronica? Fans can choose a side and show off their allegiance with these special #TeamBetty and #TeamVeronica… Ron C. July 18, 2016 July 18, 2016 Events, News betty and veronicas, reedpop, sdcc 2016 Archie Comics Creator Signing Schedule at Comic-Con International: 2016 (Booth #1829) Get your favorite comics signed by all-star talent at the Archie Comics Booth (#1829) at San Diego Comic-Con! ALL TIMES/SIGNINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Updated July 20th, 2016 Wednesday, July 20 7pm-8pm BETTY & VERONICA: Adam Hughes Thursday, July 21 10am-11am BETTY & VERONICA: Adam Hughes 1pm-2pm BETTY & VERONICA: Adam… Ron C. July 11, 2016 July 20, 2016 Events, News comic-con, conventions, san diego comic con, sdcc, sdcc 2016, signings Archie Comics Panels at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 Archie Comics will have three must-see panels this year including a spotlight on Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer, Archie Horror writer, and ‘Riverdale’ Executive Producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, a 75th anniversary panel featuring top Archie Comics talent, and a special ‘Riverdale’ panel featuring the cast of the new live-action drama series… Ron C. July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 Events, News comic-con, conventions, panels, san diego comic con, sdcc, sdcc 2016 Archie Comics Exclusives at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 Don’t miss these must-have exclusive comics available at the Archie Comics Booth (#1829) during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! BETTY & VERONICA #1 SDCC Exclusive Variant IT’S BETTY VS. VERONICA! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here with an exclusive convention cover by comics legend Adam Hughes! Betty… Ron C. July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 Events, Featured, News betty and veronica, comic-con, conventions, exclusives, san diego comic con, sdcc 2016, sonic mega drive Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3 Trailer Newly Digitized Classic Comics – 1/15/20 New to Archie Unlimited – 1/13/20 New Releases for 1/15/20 New Posters for Katy Keene and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line19
__label__cc	0.608149	0.391851	Employer Hostility At Amazon And Next Labour Must Tackle Amazon And Next Hostility To Civil Rights Of Staff For Union Help With Problems At Work To be a trade unionist at Amazon is to be part of an underground movement because to identify themselves would be to put their jobs in jeopardy says GMB GMB moved a motion at Labour Party Conference in Brighton today ( 23 September) calling on an incoming Labour Government to deal with employer hostility to their employees seeking to exercise their civil rights to call on a trades union to assist them with problems in their workplaces. See notes to editor for text of motion and copy of speech by GMB speaker Maria Ludkin. Maria Ludkin, GMB National Officer, said in her speech “To be a trade unionist at Amazon is to be part of an underground movement. I can’t even stand here today and let you know which parts of the country our members work in, because to do so would be to put their jobs in jeopardy. In the spring of this year, our members in NEXT stores forced the employer to back down from a unilateral decision to reduce all workers hours to less than 12 and a half hours per week – which they did to avoid paying the employers share of national insurance contributions. This is a systematic casualisation of labour. Now every one of those workers feels at risk of losing their jobs because they collectively force the employer to back down and they have no protection from unfair dismissal. But conference, much of this is not new. Over decades, working people have been blacklisted or stigmatised for trying to exercise their legitimate rights. Their lives ruined, simply because they had the gall to demand that they be treated fairly. This Party has a duty to protect all working people, whether they are in a union or not.” Contact Maria Ludkin 07956 632 657 or Kamaljeet Jundu 07956 237 178 or 07921 289880 or 07974 252 823 1 Text of the Composite 4 Employment rights – time for action Conference deplores the systematic erosion of employment rights since 2010 leading to a rapidly increasing culture of ‘hire and fire’ among employers, the most recent of which (5/9/2013) is to dilute the TUPE regulations which offer protection for employees in the event of a company takeover. Conference believes that the workplace is becoming more insecure for workers in the UK as a result of this Government’s policies. The Coalition government have launched an assault on the basic rights of working people making it easier to fire, not hire is not a substitute for a credible growth strategy. Conference rejects the accusation that employee rights have been holding back growth in our economy, or that they should be watered down even further, in particular conference expresses concern at the measure included in the Beecroft Report, the Government’s ‘Shares for Rights’ policy; scheme which attempts to bribe workers into giving away their hard fought workplace rights (01/09/2013); Conference condemns the introduction of punative fees for employment tribunals which will limit access to justice for working people; the increased, two year period to bring forward a case of unfair dismissal; the abolition of legal aid for employment related issues; the abolition of employers civil liability arising out of breaches of Health and safety legislation; compulsory surveys of employers attitude for indirect discrimination cases and employer’s liability for third party harassment. Conference notes that according to the OECD, the UK already has one of the most lightly regulated labour markets amongst developed countries . In 2012 conference passed a contemporary motion calling on the Labour Party to establish a commission on employment rights. Conference calls upon the Labour Party to convene such a body as a matter of urgency. Conference calls upon the commission to not only redress new anti-trade union policies but to support rights for trade unions to access workplaces in order to promote trade union membership. Conference applauds the action take by the Welsh Assembly Government to blacklist the blacklisters (11/09/2013) which demonstrates what can be achieved by political will and Labour values - we call upon Labour authorities to follow suit. Conference believes that preventing exploitation in the workplace must always be a priority for Labour. As part of this Conference believes that a future Labour government should ensure that the employment rights of the low paid and vulnerable employees are not removed in place of a proper strategy for economic growth; and for fairness in the workplace to be a priority for a Labour government. This includes proper standards in our economy, real protection for agency workers and action against blacklisting. 2 Copy of Maria Ludkin’s speech at Labour party Conference on Monday 23rd September Chair, conference, Maria Ludkin moving Composite 4 on behalf of GMB Conference, we live in a country with one of the most flexible Labour markets in Europe. But at the same time some of the weakest employment rights in the Western world. But this government are not content with that. They have mounted a sustained attack on the rights of working people. From April of this year, if you want to challenge the behaviour of your employer in a tribunal, you have to pay up or shut up. If you want to challenge your employer for unfairly sacking you - £1,200 is the price you have to pay for access to justice – almost 200 hours working at minimum wage. And if you have been unfairly dismissed, as long as your boss sacks you before you’ve reached two years employment – you have no rights and you cannot bring a claim. Shares for rights Comprehensive destruction of legal aid And the mass proliferation of zero hour contracts. That is working Britain under this government. Insecurity. An inability to challenge wrongdoing because one word out of line today means no pay cheque tomorrow. But lets look at some examples, GMB is organising at Amazon. A 21st century company with sales of billions of pounds each year, on which, as we all know, they don’t like to pay too much tax. Two thirds of Amazon’s 15,000 person UK workforce is on agency contracts. Not only are they agency workers, they are agency workers employed by a Dutch agency - even the minimal employment regulation we have here in the UK, regulating employment agencies, does not apply. Conference, workers at Amazon need a trade union in their workplace more than ever. But because the workforce have no rights. Because the employer holds all the cards. Because unions have no right to access the workplace. Amazon can say ‘thanks, but no thanks.’ To be a trade unionist at Amazon is to be part of an underground movement. I can’t even stand here today and let you know which parts of the country our members work in, because to do so would be to put their jobs in jeopardy. A systematic casualisation of labour. This about basic decency. This is about millions of working people having the protection from a Labour government that they will never get from the Tories or the Liberal Democrats. Successful economies protect their workers. Conference, no more prevarication but protection for workers. After all how much more protection do employers need from working people? Conference, I move. Amazon Warehouses Observer Article 1 December 2013 Financial Times Article February 8 2013	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line21
__label__cc	0.570889	0.429111	© 1996-2008 by Ken R. Noffsinger Richard Petty Museum By Ken R. Noffsinger The photographs that follow were taken at the Richard Petty Museum in Level Cross, North Carolina during the Fall of 1992 and 2001. Although several automobiles were on display (including a white, street SuperBird), the focus here is primarily on the racing SuperBird. This SuperBird was never actually driven by Petty in a NASCAR event (at least not as a SuperBird), but it none-the-less serves as a fairly faithful reproduction of the ones that were. The following excerpt is from the November, 1977 issue of the Winged Warriors/B-Body Review, and it sheds some light into the origins of the Bird pictured below. The interviewer was George Tamasi (GT), and the interview begins with an answer by Richard Petty (RP) to an unspecified question by Tamasi, but it obviously concerned the SuperBird. At that time Petty was apparently still in the process of completing the SuperBird. RP: Yes, this one here is my project. No rush on this one, just careful time-consuming work. Tamasi then asks why Petty is building the SuperBird. RP: Well, the way I look at it, these cars were killed before they ever had a chance to peak at their possible potential. We first got the idea with the Bird in the trophy room. One day we up and got the notion and we all decided to reconstruct a Bird, updating the car with every new trick we could come up with. GT: What was the car's origin? RP: Well, it was a Road Runner. And we used a race SuperBird front end we had out back and a wing and a rear window conversion kit that a USAC stock car team had left over that we had sold them. We had hoped in 1970 to put the rear wing of the Bird on the short track Road Runner for a slight gain, but the rules said no. GT: The trophy room Bird is in running condition then? RP: Oh yea, it will start up just fine, all you'd need is gas and top off some oil, but the car is setting in running condition. A surviving SuperBird chassis piloted by Petty in 1970 is owned by Hugh Hawthorne of Richmond, Virginia. Richard briefly discussed how Mr. Hawthorne ended up with the car in an interview found in the February/March, 1993 issue of Mopar Muscle Magazine: Mopar Muscle: The SuperBird in Richmond belongs to a private collector? RP: Yeah. Built a room on the back of his house for it. Name is Hugh Hawthorne in South Richmond. I've known him all my life. He's a big collector of cars and stuff. He's got a bunch of Richard Petty stuff. Anyhow, he wanted one of the SuperBirds so we let him have it. I think I ended up with a bulldozer or something. The three photos below were taken in November, 2005, and are courtesy of Robert Stiltner.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line31
__label__wiki	0.533986	0.533986	Gilmour, Hall and MacPherson into Barcelona quarter-finals Adam Hall and Julie MacPherson scored a superb win at the Barcelona Masters today, beating Robin Tabeling and Cheryl Seinen of the Netherlands to reach the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles. And later in the afternoon Kirsty Gilmour joined them after the women’s singles sixth seed beat Mette Poulsen 21-15 19-21 21-14, extending her winning run over the former European bronze medallist from Denmark to six victories and setting up a quarter-final tie against Sayaka Takahashi in the process. Hall and MacPherson fought back from a slow start to turn around a 21-7 deficit in the first game, winning the next two games 21-19 21-16 to secure victory and speaking afterwards, Hall said: “We're really happy to grind out the win today. The first set was probably down to a bit of nerves and getting used to each other again since we haven't played in over three years. “Then once we relaxed a bit and got into our groove we managed to control the game a bit better.” Tomorrow they will face Danish fourth seeds Niclas Nohr and Sara Thygesen in the quarter finals which gives Hall the chance to avenge his first round loss in the men’s doubles. “It's going to be tough in the next round playing former European silver medalists and super series semi-finalists” said Hall, “but we're going to give it a good shot, there's no pressure on us. “Playing him [Nohr] in the doubles will give us a bit of insight into his mixed game. It also helps that they are an established pair so will be easy to watch videos of their matches which won't be as easy for them.” Results, draws and live scores at www.tournamentsoftware.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line38
__label__cc	0.627225	0.372775	Jim Everett Get Rid of Rivers? Careful What You Wish For Published January 17, 2015 \| By Will McCafferty One of the hot-button issues all over social media these days is whether or not the Chargers should keep Philip Rivers. “You can’t win with that guy.” What has he ever done?” Even when he had a great offensive line and LT at running back he couldn’t win in the post-season!” Yes, you see it all on social media. Personally, I do not believe that the Chargers cannot win with Rivers at the helm. In my humble opinion, he needs a better line in front of him so that he has time to throw and the help of a running game to keep the defense honest. That, however, is not the angle I want to take with this article. I want to go back in Chargers history and see how well transitioning at the quarterback position has gone. After looking at the stats, I think Chargers fans need to be careful what they wish for. Remember a San Diego quarterback by the name of Dan Fouts? I’m sure you do. He was the Hall of Fame QB that led the Chargers from obscurity in the early ‘70’s to one of the most exciting teams in the NFL by the late ‘70’s. He never made it to a Super Bowl, but he sure was fun to watch. Most Chargers fans give Fouts a hall pass on his lack of championship rings because of the weak defense the team had during those years. When Fouts retired, it was time to replace him. Shouldn’t be a problem to draft an exciting, young QB and take up right where we left off. In fact, it took four years and six quarterbacks before the Bolts landed Stan Humphries. Not only that, but the Bolts recorded a less than stellar 22-42 record over that time. Here is a list of starting QB’s over the four year stretch without a true field Mark Malone Babe Laufenberg Mark Vlasic Jim McMahon Billie Joe Tolliver John Friesz Are you ready for a string of guys like that to take over the Chargers next season? Okay, Malone and McMahon had decent careers. The problem was that their careers had peaked before joining San Diego. Think that was a fluke? Sorry. Let’s look at what happened when Humphries had to hang up the old cleats. You guessed it! The Chargers went on a four year, eight quarterback losing streak. Just a few short years after appearing in their first Super Bowl, Humphries was gone and it was time to replace him. Again, shouldn’t be a problem… WRONG! Over the next seven years, the Chargers tallied an embarrassing 35-77 record. They could not get out of their own way. Even receiving the second pick in the draft didn’t help them find the answer. Here is the list of QB’s that tried to get the Chargers train headed in the right direction: Craig Wheilihan Jim Everett Jim Harbaugh (yes, that Jim Harbaugh) Erik Kramer Ryan Leaf (yes, that Ryan Leaf) Moses Moreno Doug Flutie Drew Brees I know what you are thinking. “Why did he add Brees to the list? He was a stud!” Fair question. The answer that I will give you is that it took a couple of years before Brees looked like he may be the answer. In fact, his first two seasons were so unimpressive that the Chargers decided to draft a QB in the first round of the 2004 draft! Eli Manning to the rescue! Oh wait, after further review, the Chargers decide to trade Manning and in return they receive several players with one Philip Rivers as the cornerstone of the trade. Fortunately for Brees, Rivers holds out for the first few weeks of camp. By the time he arrived, it was too late for him to learn the offense in time to start. Brees would be the starting quarterback for the 2004 season. This result was not considered to be a lock, or even probable, after the draft. One positive that came out of Rivers’ decision to hold out was that Drew Brees played inspired football that season. He played with a chip on his shoulder and led the team to a 12-4 record. Now he was almost sure to start in 2005 as you can’t bench a QB who just took you to the playoffs. Well, the next season wasn’t as impressive and it ended with Brees getting injured in the final game. Exit Brees and enter Philip Rivers. Ever since then, it has been Rivers and Rivers alone. His body of work has not been the most consistent, but he does not miss games and he wins more than he loses (88-56). That is a lot more than most of his predecessors can say. So, Charger fan, do you really want to start what history says will be a four to seven year search for a quarterback and take your lumps until one pans out? Or, do you agree with me that Rivers has a few years left in him and just needs to protection and maybe a couple more weapons to get the ball too? Give me your answer in the comment section below. Thanks for the read and Go Chargers! 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__label__wiki	0.80276	0.80276	Commentary :: Politics Israeli Election Results by Stephen Lendman Email: lendmanstephen (nospam) sbcglobal.net 24 Jan 2013 Israel has no constitution. Basic Laws substitute. One defines the "Powers and Functions of the Knesset." It's elected by "general, national, direct, equal, secret and proportional elections in accordance with Knesset Elections Law." Israel's Central Elections Committee overseas procedures. It's composed of Knesset members. A Supreme Court justice chairs it. It authorizes parties, election financing, vote counting, publishing results, and appeals when called for. Israeli citizens aged 18 or older may vote. Those 21 or older may seek office. Exceptions include career active duty soldiers, high-ranking civil servants, and convicted felons serving terms exceeding three months. Seven years after they expire, full citizenship rights are restored. Israeli Arabs are enfranchised in name only. They make seek office and serve if elected. They have no policymaking authority. They're little more than potted plants. The 1992 Law of Political Parties and section 7A(1) of the Basic Law constrains them. Candidates denying "the existence of the State of Israel as the state of the Jewish people" may not run. Those elected may not serve. They're prohibited from challenging Israel's Jewish character. Arabs can't demand equal rights, privileges and justice. Zionist extremism is policy. Jews alone are served. Israeli Arabs are marginalized and denied. They're considered fifth column threats. Knesset seats are assigned proportionately according to each party's percentage of votes gotten. A minimum 2% is required to get any. Israel's Basic Law states: "The Knesset is the house of representatives (the parliament) of the State of Israel, in which the full range of current opinions are represented." Israel has separate executive and judicial branches. Knesset members (MKs) supervise "the work of the Government through its committees and the work of the plenum." "The Knesset has several quasi-judicial functions, which include the power to lift the immunity of its members, and the power to have the President of the State and State Comptroller removed." "The Knesset also has an elective function through which several public officials are elected." "Once every seven years, the Knesset elects the President of the State and the State Comptroller." "Every Knesset elects two of its members to represent it on the Committee for the Appointment of Judges." "Representatives of the Knesset participate in the election of dayanim (Jewish religious judges) and kaddis (Muslim and Druze religious judges), and by means of the House Committee the Knesset also elects five of its members to represent it on the elective body of the Chief Rabbinical Council." Prime ministers are heads of state. Israeli presidents are ceremonial figureheads. MKs elect them for one seven year term. On July 15, 2007, they chose Shimon Peres. Following elections, he'll consult with dominant party leaders. At issue is establishing coalition government partners. Leaders of parties winning most seats generally become prime ministers. On January 22, Israelis voted. At stake were 120 19th Knesset seats. The process repeats quadrennially unless snap elections are called. Netanyahu chose them nine months early. Doing so he thought was advantageous. Results weren't as good as planned. He won but with fewer seats than expected. Final results showed a near dead heat. No party gains a majority. Coalitions run Israel. No party ever won more than 56 seats. At least 61 comprise a majority. Negotiations follow elections. They can take days, weeks, or at times longer. The process begins now. Final results are as follows: Extremist right-wing parties: Likud/Yisrael Beiteinu - 31 seats Habayit Hanyeudi - 11 Otzma Leyisrael - 0 Hayisraelim - 0 Extremist ultra-Orthodox parties: Shas - 11 United Torah Judaism - 7 Am Shalem - 0 Koah Lehashpia - 0 Largely Right-of-Center "Centrists:" Yesh Atid - 19 Labor - 15 Meretz - 6 Hatnuah - 6 Kadima - 2 Eretz Chadasha - 0 The Greens - 0 Aleh Yarok - 0 Arab Parties: United Arab List - Ta'al - 5 Hadash - 4 Balad - 3 More than 5.65 million Israelis were eligible to vote. Around 3.6 million did so. Turnout was 63.7%. Results were 4% higher than 2009. Whatever parties partner in coalition government, one thing is clear. Israel's 19th Knesset will be its most extremist in history. What's called center-left is right-wing to hard-right. All dominant parties support belligerence, occupation ruthlessness, settlement expansions, and neoliberal harshness. Israelis have four more years to reflect on their choices. Palestinians and Israeli Arabs have the greatest cross to bear. Media postmortems followed. Haaretz calls Netanyahu "a man of the past." On January 23, Israelis awoke to "uncertainty." Voting ended but not the election. Israelis expressed less confidence in Netanyahu than he hoped. Partnered with Avigdor Lieberman lost him support. He "failed," said Haaretz. He "failed in the political sphere, the foreign policy sphere, and the socioeconomic sphere." His leadership failed. He "cast(s) a pall over us if he survives in power." Most Israelis distrust him for good reason. He represents a direction most reject. At the same time, likely coalition partners will continue it. Hardline extremists run Israel. Election results changed little. Things changed but stayed the same. Haaretz commentators had their say. Aluf Benn said Netanyahu failed "because he had nothing much to say." He didn't offer Israelis hope. His campaign was "pathetic." Instead of platform provisions, he "made do with promising to be a 'strong prime minister.' " Instead of addressing public needs, he spurned them. He partnered with ultranationalist Lieberman. Last May, Time magazine crowned him "King Bibi." Its editors may have second thoughts. Chemi Levy discussed "Bibi's blunders." He's the "victim of his own success." Relative "quiet and security" let Israelis focus on socioeconomic issues. He ignored what they most want. His policies increase international isolation. Partnering with Lieberman "turned out to be match in hell." Expect him to remain prime minister. Uneasy sits his crown. His slim majority "may turn out to be extremely unwieldy." He's beholden to lunatic right wing elements. Empowering them makes Israelis losers. They have themselves to blame. On election day, Bradley Burston urged Israelis to "vote as if your life depended on it. It does," he said. "I intend to vote the hell out of this election. I intend to vote us the hell out of the occupation. I intend to kick Netanyahu in his kitsch and his slime and his cowardice and the way he'll hold on to the leather chair until we the people pry it from his cold, dead hands." A follow-up article reflected his "pyrrhic victory." In a matter of months, said Burston, "King Bibi managed to plummet to victory in a technical triumph that has every appearance of debacle." On January 22 when polls closed, his "ship of state limped into port at 10PM." It "leak(ed) from stem to stern." Its "sails (were) torn and slack." Its "crew (was) restive and growing mutinous." Imagine what Israelis now face going forward. Imagine what Palestinians and Israeli Arabs can expect. Regional neighbors have cause for concern. So does humanity with him in charge. He elevates rogue government to a higher level. He threatens war on Iran. Doing so will embroil the entire region in conflict. He's mindless of likely consequences. Israelis are stuck with him for four more years. They have themselves to blame. Gideon Levy discussed what Israelis "really want: to be left in peace." King Bibi "turned out to be almost naked." "A hollow election campaign has resulted in an equally empty result - a bit of everything and a lot of nothing." Ballot choices were few. Hardliners run Israel. Left-of-center parties are few and far between. Support afforded them is meager. "A new day is dawning upon us," said Levy. It's "a dawn of a day in which (Israelis want) to be left alone." They'll be sorely disappointed. Post-election quiet conceals Israel heading toward "the abyss." A Final Comment Don't expect The New York Times to explain. It's unapologetic about Israeli crimes. It ignores them. TimesSpeak claims no Gaza siege, no occupation, and no Nakba. Israeli slaughter and ethnic cleansing never happened. Palestinians bear full responsibility. They have themselves to blame. The newspaper of record is on record for lying. It's official policy. So is reinventing history. On January 22, it headlined "Charismatic Leader Helps Israel Turn Toward the Center." It profiled Yair Lapid. His Yesh Atid party won 19 of 120 Knesset seats. Doing so changes nothing. Haaretz calls him an Israeli Chuck Norris and professional dilettante. His rhetoric belies his politics. He supports right-wing extremism. He may join Netanyahu's coalition. The Times called him "good look(ing) and suave." He's a prominent journalist. He hosts a popular television show. So did Rush Limbaugh before focusing on radio. Other rogue talking heads replaced him on TV. The Times praised a man deserving condemnation. He's a "notorious wannabe," said Haaretz. He's a ne'er-do-well. He lacks a high school education. He gets his facts wrong. He combines bravado and kitsch. He calls himself the "ultimate Israeli." He crafted an all-Israeli image. He elevated himself by befriending Israeli elites. His jump to politics was an overnight sensation. He substitutes catch phrases for substance. His speeches asked rhetorical questions. He focused on "change," "hope," and "new politics." Explanations, clarifications, and specifics didn't follow. He models himself after Obama. He’s more con man than legitimate. He’s more image and mirage than real. Sub-surface, he's shallow. When asked tough questions, he ducks them. He hopes one day to be prime minister. Israelis will have final say. Going forward, they've already got a great enough cross to bear. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen (at) sbcglobal.net. His new book is titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on Humanity." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network Thursdays at 10AM US Central time and Saturdays and Sundays at noon. All programs are archived for easy listening. http://www.progressiveradionetwork.com/the-progressive-news-hour http://www.dailycensored.com/28225/ http://sjlendman.blogspot.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line49
__label__cc	0.702022	0.297978	Posted by Jacque Schauls on June 27, 2012 at 12:30pm THE BEST NEW RAP STAR COMPETITION WITH A $100,000.00 GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE! Click HERE to view online CLASSIC EMPIRE is performing Wed Aug 1 along with the prestigious IES HIP HOP HONORS, performers legends B-REAL from CYPRESS HILL, PSYCHO REALM, CHINO XL, TASH from ALKAHOLIKS & more! Indie Entertainment Summit ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF I E S HIP HOP HONORS IN L.A. AUGUST 1 AS PART OF THE I E S INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT : A MAJOR NEW MUSIC CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL IN CALIFORNIA & THE BEST NEW RAP STAR COMPETITION WITH A $100,000.00 GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE! LED BY TOP INDUSTRY VETERANS, IES WILL RUN THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR HEADQUARTERED IN NOHO, HOLLYWOOD & UNIVERSAL CITY AREAS For Immediate Release Dateline: N.Hollywood California The â€˜I E S HIP HOP HONORSâ€™ will take place in L.A. August 1, 2012 as part of the IES Conference & Festival. Paying tributes on an annual basis to artists that have paved the way for future artists and whose music has endured trends and times. The artists being honored at the 2012 I E S HIP HOP AWARDS are DR.DRE, SNOOP DOGG, NATE DOGG, 2PAC, ICE-T, DJ QUIK, WU TANG, CYPRESS HILL, RUN-DMC, BONE THUGS â€˜n HARMONY, KRS-ONE, ALKAHOLIKS, SPICE 1, TECH N9NE, CHINO XL, BUN B & UGK, & the original CASH MONEY crew. Special guests and legendary DJs SIR JINX (DR.DRE, ICE CUBE, KOOL G RAP, TOO SHORT) & JULIO G (CYPRESS HILL, EAZY-E, N.W.A, XZIBIT, WESTSIDE RADIO) will join celebrity hosts at this private event not open to the public. Only attendees of IES are able to attend. I E S â€“ the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT is launching August 1 2012 as a new annual music and entertainment conference and festival in Southern California. The 5 day event will focus on cutting edge knowledge, networking & performances in the areas of music, Hip Hop dance, & DJs. Featuring over 80 in depth workshops and seminars led by top industry pros designed to help musical artists, rappers, managers, models, DJs, film makers, & independent labels/entertainment companies progress their business and career opportunities in the worldwide entertainment and media industries. Included in the speakers are legendary artists, producers, managers and execs who have worked with the worldâ€™s biggest musical artists. As part of the IES Festival will be the â€˜BEST NEW RAP STARâ€™ competition where IES judges will choose the promising artist to receive a $100,000.00 Grand Prize Package, including a Worldwide Record Deal, marketing & promotion campaign, major music videos, XXL Magazine spread, major press coverage, promo tour & much more! Attendees will include reps from DEF JAM, INTERSCOPE, SHADY, STRANGE MUSIC, NEW NO LIMIT, ACTIVATE, UNIVERSAL, WARNER, DELICIOUS VINYL, SUBURBAN NOIZE & many more! Each evening will spotlight concerts, performances, film premieres & showcases by attending talent and name performers in a variety of top venues from Hollywood to Universal Studios to the booming NoHo arts district in North Hollywood. The final day Sunday August 5 will be an innovative day at a prestigious location, for an event called DEAL LINK, where attendees will have a chance to introduce themselves & meet one-to one with industry decision makers, including investors, A&R execs, CEOs of entertainment companies that are normally extremely hard for new talent to reach and that can make a difference in oneâ€™s career and opportunities. IES prides itself in the diversity and strong caliber of the speakers, as well as the high percentage of artists that are able to perform and as the IES tagline proclaims â€œShow The World What You Got!â€. â€œAfter speaking at hundreds of major conferencesâ€, states IES Co-Executive Director Jay Warsinske, â€œ and being involved in over a 300 events over my 39 years in the business (including GRAMMY events, NEW MUSIC SEMINAR, SXSW, IMPACT, BRE, JACK THE RAPPER, URBAN NETWORK, ASCAP EXPO, CMJ & many more), we see what works & what doesnâ€™t & with IES we have assembled â€˜The Best of the Bestâ€™, got rid of a lot that doesnâ€™t work and created the best possible conference & festival in the Entertainment Capital of the World!â€ Warsinske is considered one of the industryâ€™s top entertainment marketing execs and has been a part of launching legends such as N.W.A, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Wu Tang Clan, Eazy-E, RUN-DMC, Cypress Hill, Fugees, 2Pac, Lil Wayne, Game, Too Short, Chino XL, Nate Dogg, Pitbull, Lil Jon, Psycho Realm, T.I. & many more. â€œThere is no event nothing quite like thisâ€, states Kevin Black, U CAN FLY, ex- President of WARNER Urban, Exec VP INTERSCOPE & DEATHROW (where he broke DR.DRE, 2PAC, SNOOP DOGG, EMINEM, 50 CENT, DOGG POUND & more), â€œpaying tributes to the legends that paved the way for todayâ€™s indie boom & who doesnâ€™t need to learn cutting edge tips from the absolute best pros in every vital area of the business, while getting to perform in front of media & industry in L.A.- the Entertainment Capitol of the World!â€ A Whoâ€™s Who of Top Industry moguls & pros will be speaking & networking at I E S. Artists have been confirmed from all regions of the U.S. & from over 20 countries around the World that will be performing at IES. CALL to get INVOLVED! 612-508-7527 Jacque.Schauls@gmail.com Marketing Provided by: CODA~GROOVES~ENT 2623 White Bear Avenue	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line50
__label__wiki	0.640541	0.640541	Love at the BlueBird ~ Aurora Rose Reynolds & Jessica Marin Title: Love at The Bluebird Authors: Aurora Rose Reynolds & Jessica Marin Publisher: Boom Factory Publishing LLC Cover Design: Sara Eirew Photography With a hit song sitting at number one on the country music charts, Gavin McNeer thought he finally had everything he ever wanted. All it takes is one look from the mesmerizing woman sitting in the front row at one of his shows and a brief encounter to make him realize just what he’s been missing. Even though he’s been burnt in the past, Gavin puts his inhibitions aside and his heart on the line to earn the trust of the woman who could be his everything. Working in an industry where relationships start and end in the blink of an eye, Alyson Dawson has made it her mission not to get mixed up with musicians, no matter how good-looking they are. Keeping her focus on her blossoming career and clients, Aly doesn’t even have time to date much less fall in love. That is until she meets Gavin, a man who changes everything with one smoldering look. Just when these two begin to settle into their new relationship, Aly is asked to do something that may require her to choose between the career she’s building and the man she’s falling in love with. To make things worse, Gavin’s ex decides to add a touch of drama to an already delicate situation. Will their love survive, or become just another sad love song? Aurora Rose Reynolds Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground Kings and Shooting Stars. Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world. Jessica Marin Jessica Marin began her love affair with books at a young age from the encouragement of her Grandma Shirley. She has always dreamed of being an author and finally made her dreams of writing happily ever after stories a reality. She currently resides in Tennessee with her husband, children and fur babies. When she’s not hanging out with her family, she loves watching a good movie, going dancing with the ladies, sniffing essential oils, daydreaming of warm beaches, and world peace. Aurora Rose Reynolds and her husband, Sedaka Reynolds, created Boom Factory Publishing to use their experiences to expand and promote upcoming and existing indie authors. With over five years in the industry, and millions of books sold worldwide, we know what it takes to become a successful author and we will use this knowledge to take our authors to the next level. “As a successful hybrid author in this ever evolving industry, I know that you’re only as successful as the team that is promoting you!” – Aurora Rose Reynolds Publisher Links	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line59
__label__wiki	0.528179	0.528179	Posts tagged with ‘Margiela’ GOOGLY EYE the rainbow is a monster February 13, 2013 - by antoine Arrrgh follows Rrrrip. “Arrrgh – Monsters in Fashion”, a fashion exhibition featuring the clothes of Bernhard Willhelm, Walter Van Beirendonck, Rick Owens, Filep Motwary, Hyères graduates Jean Paul Lespagnard, Mareunrol and Mads Dinesen, and a 360 degree film installation from Bart Hess, is now opening at the Gaîté Lyrique digital center in Paris. “Arrrgh” follows in the footsteps of “Rrrrip – Paper Fashion”, another internationally touring exhibit by Greek collective Atopos, whose founding member and curator, Vassilis Zidianakis, we met before the exhibit opening. Left: Pictoplasma "Pictoorphanage Les Petites Bonhommes", 2006. Right: Manon Kuendig "Collection BLOWJOB", 2011 Antoine Asseraf: What was the starting point for this exhibit ? Vassilis Zidianakis: In Hyères in 2006, where I was in the fashion jury. One of the designers, Amandine Labidoire, had a sketchbook with characters that started something in my head. Then I asked Pictoplasma to write a text on character design, they saw my research on the subject and instead proposed to do a whole book about that idea, which became NOT A TOY, and then led to this exhibit. Craig Green "BA Collection", 2010 & "BA Collection", 2012 When does this phenomenon start, in the 90’s with Leigh Bowery, Margiela, Walter Van Beirendonck… ? Internet is the real starting point – avatars, different identities. People don’t show their face and instead create a character. In fashion, you could say it started with Comme Des Garçons for the shape, and Margiela for the face – because when you hide the face you create a monster. But Schiaparelli, who was close to the surrealists, had already tried that, and you find it a lot in ethnographic clothing: each civilisation has costumes to dress up and become someone else. Today, it’s become a bit like Halloween, and clothes that are not meant to be worn on the street, but to go to parties, take pictures, it’s very marketing associated. Character design as a whole comes from marketing, in the US and Japan – products talk to you, like yogurt, clothes, Michelin… You also have to see the evolution of what we consider “monstruous”. For example, hoop dresses from the 18th century which are too wide to fit through a door – don’t you find that monstruous ? Left: Projection by Bart Hess. Right: Bas Kosters "Collection Le Salon Explosif", 2007 Left: Alexis Themistocleus "Freaks", 2010. Right: Heiniek "Foamboys x Hyperbole@ Ludwig- TEDX AMS", 2012 Besides the rise of internet, the 90’s are also a decade of video games becoming mainstream, the emergence of adult animation… It’s the idea we wanted to explpore with NOT A TOY, which led to this exhibition. If you read vinyl sex objects, it says “THIS IS NOT A TOY”, it’s for grown-ups. Ultimately I’m very happy to show this outside of a fashion context, in a place like Gaîté Lyrique which is more technology related. The exhibit isn’t directly linked to technology, but shows the influence of technology on our bodies. What is different about this exhibit than what was shown in Athens ? After 3 years of research, we made a show at the Benaki Museum in Athens. Since then, a lot of new things have been produced around the idea, so for the Gaîté Lyrique we doubled the number of exhibited pieces on display. We also commissioned Bart Hess a video for the 360º room, a special costume from Craig Green which serves as visual identity for the exhibtion, and the fashion show of Jean-Paul Lespagnard which will be part of the parallel program. The Brainstorm Design "How To Make Friends And Have A Social Life", 2013 Tell me more about the ancient Greek notion of “monster”… Today “monster” has a negative connotation. But the original Greek word, “teras” (which gave “teratogen” and “teratology”) indicates a physical phenomenon in need of an explanation. So for example, to the ancient Greeks, a rainbow was a “monster”. A bit like a UFO ? yes, unidentified, and needing to be explained by us. the theme of the monster is really about difference, about what we’re capable of accepting, because we’re attracted to strange things, but don’t know how to communicate with them. ARRRGH ! MONSTERS IN FASHION February 13 to April 7, 2013 Gaîté Lyrique 3 bis rue Papin, Paris. Left: Rozalb de Mura "Collection The Remains", SS2010. Right: Mask available at the museum store Tags:Bart Hess, Bernhard Willhelm, Comme des Garcons, Fashion, Gaîté Lyrique, Gree, Hyères, Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Mads Dinesen, MARENUNROLS, Margiela, monster, Rick Owens, Vassilis Zidianakis, Walter Van Beirendonck	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line64
__label__cc	0.503959	0.496041	Chills, Thrills, Dinner, a Show, & Authors! Historic Northampton House, built 1903, which appears in "It's You," my novella from the All Hallows' Eve Collection. I'm SO excited to share some exciting news that's been brewing for a few months. It began with a research trip I took around town, which led to my ghost story in the latest Timeless Romance Anthology collection, All Hallows' Eve. My story in that collection, "It's You," was inspired by a building I drive by regularly: the Northampton House reception center. (If you're a Studio C fan, you may have seen it featured in their "Deal Breaker" music video.) Several months ago, before I'd come up with my All Hallows' Eve story, I drove past the building at night and noticed an arched window lit up above the west-side door. I'd never noticed that particular window, even though I've driven past the building hundreds, if not thousands, of times. As I drove into the darkness, my imagination drifted into that magical place where ideas s how up, and I wondered: What if the light in that window wasn't from electricity, but from a GHOST? Ooooh, the possibilities! The arched window where a ghost appears in "It's You." I was graciously given a tour of the building, and sure enough, a significant part of my story ended up taking place inside. The window is part of the story, as is the room once used as a chapel. It has beautiful stained glass windows that show up in the story too. Stained glass window from inside the Somerset room. Here's where things get really cool: Northampton House is throwing a murder-mystery dinner, and we want you to join us! Murder-Mystery Dinner at historic Northampton House 198 W 300 N American Fork, Utah Guest Authors: Jordan McCollum Lisa Mangum Doors open to the public (FREE! NO TICKET required!) Bookstore and author reception in the Somerset room, which is featured in "It's You." Delicious plated dinner and murder-mystery to solve, all in the Courtyard room, used for most of the Studio C video. Ticket required. Link below. *Additional book signing to follow after the dinner & show.* NEED ANOTHER REASON TO COME? For the first time ever, the paperback of All Hallows' Eve will be available! Come get yours and have it signed by the authors! Snag other books by the guest authors and even bring along any of their books you already own to get them signed as well. Look over the delicious menu options and get your tickets HERE. Eighties costumes welcome but not required. (This is a change from the previous theme of 1920s.) Sale Alert: A PORTRAIT FOR TONI is on sale for a few more days for only 99 cents, down for $3.99. Grab your copy by clicking the button below. Big E-book Sale! Who doesn't love a sale, right? Please pass this on to your friends who might be interested. Help us share it on Facebook and Twitter! Imperfect Love, by Rebecca Talley SALE Price: $.99 Purchase Imperfect Love Lauren Wilson is well on her way to her happily-ever-after. She’s passionate about her career as a middle school English teacher, she adores her handsome, hard-working husband, and with a baby finally on the way, her perfect life is within her grasp. But then a devastating test result changes everything. Forced to choose between her baby and her husband, Lauren makes the only decision she can live with, and she returns to her small hometown in hopes of rebuilding her shattered life. Ethan Campbell is a gifted photographer who travels the world and has no desire to settle down. When his mother dies, he must go home to settle her estate. Then it’s back to exciting adventures across the globe. When Lauren crosses paths with Ethan, her teenage crush, old feelings resurface—feelings she’s not prepared to face. Will Lauren have the courage to trust again or will she spend her life alone? Imperfect Love is a story about sacrifice, healing, second chances, and discovering that although love isn’t always perfect, sometimes it’s the imperfect love that’s the sweetest of all. A Change of Plans, by Donna K. Weaver Purchase A Change of Plans Audio Book (If you own the e-book, the audio book is only $1.99) When Lyn sets off on her supposedly uncomplicated and unromantic cruise, she never dreams it will include pirates. All the 25-year-old Colorado high school teacher wants is to forget that her dead fiancé was a cheating scumbag. What she plans is a vacation diversion; what fate provides is Braedon, an intriguing surgeon. She finds herself drawn to him: his gentle humor, his love of music, and even his willingness to let her take him down during morning karate practices. Against the backdrop of the ship’s make-believe world and its temporary friendships, her emotions come alive. However, fear is an emotion, too. Unaware of the sensitive waters he navigates, Braedon moves to take their relationship beyond friendship—on the very anniversary Lyn came on the cruise to forget. But Lyn’s painful memories are too powerful, and she runs off in a panic. Things are bad enough when the pair finds themselves on one of the cruise’s snorkeling excursions in American Samoa. However, paradise turns to piracy when their party is kidnapped. Lyn’s fear of a fairytale turns grim. Now she must fight alongside the man she rejected, first for their freedom and then against storms, sharks, and shipwreck. Salem Witch Haunt, by Theresa Sneed Purchase Salem Witch Haunt When she finds herself thrust back in time, 17 year old Bess Martin, a senior at Danvers High, sets out on a mission to save her 11th great-grandmother from the gallows-tree. With a near-perfect knowledge of the historical events about to unfold, Bess knows the untimely fate of many. The problem is that Bess has inherited her grandmother’s sharp tongue—a tongue that caused her grandmother to be tried and hanged as a witch in Salem Village, 1692. Can Bess stop the hangings and change the course of history, or will she share her grandmother’s fate? Felicity: A Sparrow's Tale, by Loralee Evans Purchase Felicity A Sparrow's Tale Tales of adventure and danger have thrilled Felicity since Augustus, her ivory-billed woodpecker friend, taught her to read as a little nestling. She adores the tales of heroes and heroines who forge ahead in spite of all odds, and who always seem to succeed no matter what. More than anything, Felicity wants to be brave and selfless like them. But adventures are in short supply, especially for someone who’s just an ordinary sparrow. Until the day an unexpected visitor shows up at her tree with an unusual request… Newbie, by Jo Noelle Purchase Newbie The housing market is crashing, and Sophie’s life is crashing with it. At twenty-four, her successful real estate career evaporates. She’s broke, can’t find a job, or pay her bills, leaving Sophie wondering how her successful lifestyle became so fragile. At the urging of her roommate, Sophie accepts a job in her fallback career—teaching six-year-olds. She hopes it’s temporary. After all, how long can a tanking economy last anyway? The best part of the new job is Liam, another employee at Rio Grande Elementary. The worst part of the new job is, well, teaching. Sophie has a surprise real estate closing from a contract she wrote months ago, leading her to a niche in the real estate market and to a new partner, Kevin. Sophie must choose between Liam or Kevin and between a lucrative career or recess duty. Lost Without You, by Annette Lyon Purchase Lost Without You For months, Christopher Morris has been Brooke's idea of the perfect man—attractive, charming, and fun to be around. But lately he's begun acting strangely, becoming possessive, controlling, and moody. Brooke feels she has no choice but to break up with him, but Christopher doesn't take it well. He drives her wildly back home and gets into a car accident. That's when Brooke first meets police officer Greg Stevens. After she keeps meeting him—at the worst possible times—they begin dating. Greg confesses he's a widower and that Brooke is the first woman he has so much as looked at in years. But as Brooke agonizes over whether Greg will ever be able to truly love her, Christopher makes a dangerous return into her life, deciding that if he can't have her, no one can. The Man from Shenandoah, by Marsha Ward Purchase on BN Purchase on Kobo Purchase on iTunes When young cavalryman Carl Owen returns from the Civil War, he finds the family farm destroyed, his favorite brother dead, food scarce, and his father planning to leave the Shenandoah Valley to start a cattle operation in Colorado Territory. But Pa does a bit more: he also chooses a suitable mate for both Carl and his younger brother, James. With no one else in mind, Carl is agreeable to marrying the delightfully flirtatious Ida Hilbrands somewhere along the trail, but James is devastated. Ellen Bates isn't the girl he loves and must leave behind. Making their way across the vast continent, the Owen family and their friends battle a prairie fire, internal strife, a band of vicious outlaws, and the land itself to try to achieve their goals, but before that can happen, the two brothers are fighting over the hand of one girl—and only one of them can win! Dangerous Favor, by Joyce DiPastena Purchase Dangerous Favor Mathilde needs a champion. Her father has been accused of stealing from the king, an allegation that has reduced her family to poverty. She has one chance to find and marry a man who can help her prove her father's innocence. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father's past. Furthermore, Therri embodies all her romantic dreams. Etienne, the younger son of a disgraced family, has neither wealth nor connections, but is smitten with Mathilde at a glance. She finds the knight intriguing, but believes he is only out to seduce her. While she seeks for a way to win Therri's attention, Etienne tricks her into granting him her favor, an embroidered white ribbon, for a tournament, setting in motion a dangerous chain reaction of events. Can Etienne save Mathilde from a nightmare from her past and prove himself the true hero of her dreams? With No Regrets, by Julie N. Ford Living with no regrets is harder than it seems. Finley isn’t exactly sure when her life began to feel unfamiliar. She suspects the transformation started long before she caught her husband and fellow garden club member doing the white-trash-two-step on her new Bernhardt sofa. Now free from the shackles of a loveless marriage, and with her children off to college, she’s finally able to go searching for the missing pieces of her heart. Finley’s best friend, Cathyanne, is already working hard to ensure that Finley finds true love this time around. But when Finley is unwittingly tossed into the arms of two men—their sexy trainer and her neighbor, a popular country star—Cathyanne fears finding the right guy will be more complicated than she ever could have imagined. For Finley, building a new life feels as impossible as flying a paper airplane to the moon. But maybe, just maybe, with the right help, she will find her whole heart—even if it’s in the very last place she thinks to look. This Very Moment, by Rachel Ann Nunes Regular Price: 4.99 Purchase This Very Moment A Compelling Story of Heartbreaking Loss, Inspiring Faith, and a Newfound Love Strong Enough to Heal All Wounds. Bill Dubrey is a sought-after plastic surgeon for LA’s prestigious and wealthy, and an equally sought-after bachelor. On the surface it appears he has it all—money, respect, and fame. Yet behind his aloof exterior lurks a tragic past that prevents him from finding lasting happiness. All that changes on the day Kylee Stewart reenters his life. She alone knows Bill’s secret agony, and she is determined to help him face his past. During the years they’ve been apart, Kylee’s own life has been far from easy, but unlike Bill, she has turned to God in her need, finding a faith to which she desperately clings. The tentative friendship they begin has Bill rethinking his stark future, yet he keeps his heart in check—afraid to commit, afraid to lose again. During Kylee’s darkest moment, when she needs him most, will he be there for her? Shooting Stars, by Philip Carroll SALE Price: FREE Sept 15-19 Purchase Shooting Stars Chuck McWilliams is fourteen years old and had just started high school in Washington State when his father lost his job and moved them to the hot, dry, valley of Central California. Starting his freshman hear six weeks after the rest of the students, Chuck is insecure about finding his way, making new friends and overcoming bullying from members of the cross country team. When he is invited to the Homecoming Dance by a strange girl in his English class, Kelsey Llewellyn, he can't think of any reason to say no. Later that day Dahlia Chand, an attractive girl on the cross country team, asks him to the dance, he wonders if he has made a mistake. How a secretive student, Doug Le Roux, avoids the notice of the rest of the students, yet stands out so clearly to Chuck makes him wonder if something extraordinary is going on at this high school. Chuck will become entwined in an ages old battle with werewolves, vampires and elves that most of humankind is unaware of in their midst. Remarkably, he will find the most enchanting magic comes from romance. Ideal High, by Valerie Ipson Purchase Ideal High There’s no way I’m taking Blake’s place as president of the student body. As soon as the memorial for him and six of our friends is over, I’m resigning as VP. Really. Except people say the fire was no accident. (I say it’s way too easy to blame someone who’s dead.) When I read the writing on the wall, literally, the bathroom wall, I know what it means. To get to the truth I have to come out from under my paisley comforter. But, seriously, what stage of grief says I have to be the one to fix what’s wrong at Ideal High? Maybe I’m the one who’s broken. First Love Second Choice, by Lindzee Armstrong Regular Price: $.99 SALE Price: FREE Purchase First Love Second Choice When wedding planner Keslee gets asked on a date by her long-lost high school crush, Bryce, everything should be perfect. But Bryce mistakes Keslee for her deceased twin sister, Jadyn. And Keslee doesn’t correct him. Talk about awkward. To make matters worse, she learns they’ll be seeing a lot more of each other because Bryce is the marketing director at the venue where Keslee’s new client has chosen to get married. Keslee knows the charade can’t last much longer, and fears she’ll lose Bryce forever when she tells him the truth. Emerine's Nightmare, by Anna del C. Dye Purchase Emerine’s Nightmare What would you do if one night, life as you know it changes and you are left alone in despair? That is how Emerine’s nightmare starts and now all he does is run. His family lived at the edge of the forest until dark shadows killed them all. Now they want him, and so does a magic tree. He has never seen dark shadows or enchanted trees before. Emerine has to get to the heart of Red Forest, to the fairy people. Only then he will be safe. Safe? He has never heard of fairies before and once he gets there what? Cassandra Jones, by Tamara Hart Heiner Purchase Cassandra Jones What's special about Cassandra? Absolutely nothing. She's as ordinary as any other fifth grader. And yet her ordinary life is riddled with hilarious and sometimes heart-breaking mishaps as she guides herself through the world of pre-teens on the brink of adulthood. Cassandra Jones is the new girl at school. She's been uprooted from her beloved state of Texas and relocated to the hillbilly Ozarks of Springdale, Arkansas. She wonders if she will like her teacher or if she will have any friends. She can only hope school won't be harder than it was back home. She doesn't expect to have two close friends, and even worse, two friends that don't like each other. As she tries to make a spot for herself, will she keep her friendships intact?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line69
__label__cc	0.715136	0.284864	Pensacola FL Mardi Gras is Growing!! by NewOrleansMusicMan in Food, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras parade, Mardi Gras Parade Schedule, Pensacola Mardi Gras Blue Water Pensacola FL Beach Scene 2010 Mardi Gras Around the World Series Mardi Gras festivities are open to families, offering the perfect alternative. Celebrating Mardi Gras since 1874, Pensacolians host four parades every year featuring masked characters, fun throws and elaborate floats that sail along the area’s beaches. And, with temperatures typically in the mid 60s, there is plenty of Florida sunshine to go around. This Mardi Gras season, visitors and locals are invited to attend the newest parade in the Pensacola Bay Area – the Mardi Gras March Off. On Jan. 21, more than 30,000 people are expected to hit the streets of downtown Pensacola for not only an extremely competitive marching band contest, but also to break the Guinness World Record for largest line dance. This new family-friendly parade, created by Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc., will bring nine high school marching bands to Pensacola to show off their musical talents in the heart of downtown. After the bands march down Palafox Street, they will stop in a designated performance area to perform for professional adjudicators who will score them on their sound, look and crowd appeal for a chance to win more than $10,000 in prizes. Among the marching bands will be 25 of Pensacola’s best-decorated Mardi Gras floats and krewes tossing great throws and having a great time. Krewe du Ya Yas in Pensacola, FL Mardi Gras Around 3 p.m., the parade will come to a temporary halt as the crowd attempts to break the current world record for largest line dance. The record is currently held by Atlanta, where 17,500 people have participated in one massive line dance. If you happen to miss the march off, be sure to attend the Mardi Gras Mall Ball at Cordova Mall on Jan. 28. On this night, the mall will be completely transformed into a massive ballroom, as attendees enjoy live music, delicious snacks from local restaurants and a silent auction in each wing. This annual bash is hosted by the Krewe of Les Petits Enfants (the order of the small children) and has generated more than $2 million in proceeds to the kids at Sacred Heart Hospital. This event is for the 21 and older crowd – sorry kids! So, grab the family and head downtown to be a part of the first-ever Mardi Gras March Off and a record-breaking line dance, or put on your gowns and tuxes, and enjoy a night of festivities, music and treats at the annual Mall Ball. Pensacola Mardi Gras Parade Scene Road Map of Pensacola, FL Parade Dates Wind Creek 12th Night Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration. Jan. 6. At 7 p.m., join Pensacola Mardi Gras crews and their kings and queens for a big celebration and locally made king cakes. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com Mardi Gras Marching Madness Parade. Jan. 21. Beginning at 2 p.m., enjoy the sounds of marching bands as they parade downtown, stopping at the corner of Garden Street and Palafox Place to perform for judges. Bands will be competing to win more than $10,000 in prizes. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com Cordova Mall Ball. Jan. 28. This annual bash hosted by the Krewe of Les Petits Enfants (the order of the small children) benefits the kids at Sacred Heart Hospital. Cordova Mall is transformed into a ballroom at this event open to the public. Tickets are $50. (850) 416-4660, www.sacred-heart.org/mallball Mardi Gras Boat Parade Flotilla. Feb. 4. Join the Pirates of Lost Treasure at 10:30 a.m. on Perdido Key as the Mardi Gras Flotilla makes its way from Hub Stacey to the Perdido Key Oyster Bar and back to the Flora-Bama for live music, a best-decorated boat contest and happening after-party. Free admission. (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl. Feb. 11. Bring your children and favorite four-legged friends out to Pensacola Beach for a lively walking parade. Free Admission. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com Snowbird’s Mardi Gras Lunch. Feb. 15. Snowbirds are invited to enjoy a breakfast of coffee and beinets or a lunch of red beans and rice at Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola. Registration is required. Free admission. (850) 434-1234, www.visitpensacola.com/snowbirds Mardi Gras Downtown Illuminated Parade. Feb. 17. Starting at 8 p.m., admire the gorgeous lighted floats as they make their way down Palafox Place and through historic downtown Pensacola. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com Pensacola Downtown Grand Parade. Feb. 18. With most of the area’s krewes participating, you won’t want to miss the largest, and most popular, parade in downtown Pensacola beginning at 2 p.m. For even more fun, follow the masked characters down to Seville Quarter for a festive after-party. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 19. Starting at 2 p.m., line the streets, dip your toes in the sand and listen to the waves crash on the beach behind you as this parade cruises along Via De Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach. Free admission. (850) 438-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com Fat Tuesday Priscus Procession. Feb. 21. Revelers of all ages enjoy the last parade of the Mardi Gras season before lent begins. Located on Palafox and Government Streets. Free admission. www.pensacolamardigras.com High School Bands Krewe du Ya Yas Mardi Gras March Off Palafox Street Pensacola Beaches Pensacola Mardi Gras 2012 New Orleans Mardi Gras Forecast part 4 by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival Food Favorites, Carnival New Orleans, Food, King Cakes, Krewe du Vieux, Louisiana State University, LSU Tigers, Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans Carnival, New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints LSU didn’t show up for their game, a real shame, but that’s the way the football bounces. We are left with our record setting New Orleans Saints, now heading to San Francisco, California to face the 49ers for round 2 Saturday, January 14 @ 3:30 pm CST. Hopefully, both teams will show up and our Saints will win!! King cake season is upon us and you can buy a decent king cake around the metro area at every grocery, bakery, and most pharmacies and convenience stores. There are plenty of personal and cupcake size king cakes available. I’ve been in touch with my Krewe du Vieux, on krewe matters most important, since we roll February 4th. I sure love being part of a bigger part of Mardi Gras than just my extremely popular Mardi Gras Blog. It’s still possible to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Mardi Gras parades. It’s not easy, but it can be done. When parading down St. Charles avenue, convention rules, since the New Orleans City Council creates the rules for major parades. If you want to parade and do your own thing, that’s more than possible though it’s a ton of work; hence Krewe du Vieux, ‘tit REX, Krewe of St. Anne, Krewe of Chewbaccus, etc. Most of these are in the Bywater, 7th ward, or Marigny. Most roll on Fat Tuesday, and most are really fabulous. Kolossos is headquartered in and will march in Marigny and Bywater. The spanking new Krewe of Kolossos is seeking to “create a new breed of parade,” utilizing tradition while drawing on ideas of environmental sustainability and reuse, art director Steven Donnelly said. The idea for the krewe came from a partnership with grand marshal-elect Karina Nathan, the artist a.k.a. Katrina Brees. Donnelly’s drum cart creation, a mobile performance art drum show and Nathan’s Bearded Oysters, an all female marching and social group. Both share a love of a good party, and Kolossos was formed with this in mind. The krewe has around 200 members. While the membership is open, the majority of members are artists, including sculptors, costumiers, performance artists, etc. ‘Tit Rex changed its name to ‘Tit Rəx, inverting their ‘e’. What is ‘tit Rəx? The World’s First Mardi Gras Microkrewe, Social Aid & Pleasure Club…. and Live Miniature Parade. ‘Tit stands for Petite Rəx, since they have all miniature floats and throws. Tiny Flambeaux from Krewe of 'tit Rex The reason for the name change was continued interference from the mighty King of Carnival, the School of Design’s Krewe of REX. Somehow, someway, in REX’s infinite wisdom, they consider ‘tit Rəx to be an infringement of their REX copyright. I think they are mixing apples and oranges. REX offered them a ten year deal for $5.00/year, but ‘tit Rəx rejected the deal because of potentially restrictive clauses about the size and nature of the ‘tit Rəx parade. They march on Poland Avenue at 5:30 pm on February 11. 2012 theme- Napoleon Avenue Complex. Rex parades on Fat Tuesday, February 21 at 10 am on the uptown route, starting from their dens on Claiborne Avenue at 2nd Street. Here is a ‘tit Rəx tribute song!! The Sunday After (that ‘tit Rex Parade) \| Online Karaoke Times-Picayune King Cake Contest Winners Full of Randazzos by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival, Carnival Food Favorites, Carnival New Orleans, Food, King Cakes, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Gambino's King Cake Gold King Cake Baby The local newspaper has run a little king cake contest this week, and three of the five ‘winners’ have the same last name! Randazzo, Randazzo, Randazzo, Haydel’s and Sucre made the cut when the votes were tallied. This creates the impression the contest is sponsored by Randazzo’s. I doubt it was, but the impression is real. In a former Mardi Gras life, I wrote a series of columns ranking king cakes in the New Orleans metro area. I bought a lot of king cakes in those days, as I saw many Metairie, West Bank and New Orleans East parades back then and picked up the cakes while I was there. Was it a legitimate ranking? Probably not, but I bought each cake I talked about. Less stores sold them in those days, and McKenzie’s was the 600 pound king cake gorilla. They had the first filled king cakes for sale. Back then, the supermarkets and pharmacies and convenience stores didn’t sell king cakes. Only bakeries had them. Back to the TP’s contest. All the Randazzo locations seem different, though some claim online that their recipe is the family’s. They have their own web sites and Face Book pages. There’s Randazzo’s Camellia City in Slidell, Manny Randazzo King Cakes in Metairie, and Nonna Randazzo Bakeries in Chalmette and Covington. I had trouble finding any price for a picked up king cake at any of the Randazzo’s web sites. All included shipping that I could find. To the contest’s credit, five other reader nominated bakeries in the poll were listed as ‘wildcard’ choices. They received at least 300 votes each. These wonderful bakers are Dianne’s King Cakes in Harahan, Gambino’s Bakery in Gretna and Metairie, La Dolce Nola, Metairie, Rouse’s Supermarkets all over town, and Tastee Donuts‘ McKenzie’s around town. Pecan King Cake from Manny Randazzo's King cakes are HUGE in New Orleans. From January 6 until Mardi Gras Day, February 21, 2012- All this time is king cake time!! NOLA King cakes feature more sugar than most. Historically, king cakes have been around Europe for centuries before New Orleans was settled. We had plain king cakes for a long long time in NOLA. Then McKenzie’s Bakeries started filling their king cakes, and charged like $9.95 for a medium filled one. This was back in late 1970s as I recall. Pretty soon, filled king cakes had created a whole new king cake economic model, based on a more expensive king cake. Then the mail order model was created, and hundreds of thousands of king cakes are shipped worldwide. Haydel’s sells 60,000 king cakes, and that’s how they survive as a top bakery in 2012. Who makes the best filled and unfilled king cakes in the NOLA metro area? There are a lot of entrants, since the shipping/local markets have exploded over the last three decades. http://bit.ly/emh7cl is a King Cakes of the World article I found while researching this post. The blog is entitled- A Malaysian in France. French King Cake Sucre King Cake In the Christian faith, the coming of the wise men bearing gifts to the Christ Child is celebrated twelve days after Christmas. This is known as the Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas on the Twelfth Night. This is a time of celebration, exchanging gifts and feasting. Today, the tradition continues as people all over the world gather for festive Twelfth Night celebrations. A popular custom was and still is the baking of a special cake in honor of the three kings called a King’s Cake. In these early cakes, a pea, coin or bean was hidden inside the cake. Now, King Cakes contain a tiny plastic ‘baby’. The person whose piece contains the baby has to throw the next King Cake party. King Cake parties are enjoyed by the young and old all over the region and the world via the internet. Haydel's King Cake Gambino's Dianne's La Dolce Nola Haydel's King Cakes Randazzo's Rouses Sucre Tastee Donuts Times-Picayune My Super Mardi Gras Recipes 3 by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival, Carnival Food Favorites, Carnival New Orleans, Food, Mardi Gras World’s simplest cheese cake!! I came up with this recipe as an undergraduate at Cornell University, and gave it to my roommate, Kenny R. I then proceeded to lose the recipe, only to get it back from Kenny years later. Since then, I’ve made this delicious, creamy cheese cake for numerous Mardi Gras events, and it never fails to get eaten! 19 oz cream cheese 1 c sugar 3 eggs, added 1 at a time Pour into a 9″ graham cracker crust and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes, let cool and ENJOY!! David Eyre’s Pancake!! A favorite recipe of my family for dozens of years, got this from a friend from Cornell. YUM!! We generally double the recipe. 1/2 c flour large pinch nutmeg 2 T confectioners suger juice from 1/2 lemon or lime Mix flour, milk, eggs, & nutmeg. Beat lightly, leaving a few lumps. Melt butter in 12″ skillet with heatproof handle. Pour batter into skillet in 425 oven. Cook 15 minutes (or less) until pancake is golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and lemon juice and serve. David Eyre's Pancake Cheese pie Cheesecake Cornell University David Eyre's Pancakes Mardi Gras by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival Food Favorites, Food, Mardi Gras Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party at City Park was a huge success for the event and us. We had a blast and accomplished all our pre show goals. Ate some amazing food, and tee totaled the giant booze giveaway no problem. I was much fresher when we ran out of andouille and smoked sausage after 2 hours. The 2011 version of Celebration in the Oaks looked fantastic, and the “it’s snowing!” oak tree was really the best new attraction I saw. Snow Falling Oak Tree at Celebration in Oaks This chocolate cake recipe is an extension of my mother’s one pan easy chocolate cake. I add more baking chocolate and more chocolate bit topping, and I call this version Decadent Chocolate Cake. I’ve been making it for25+ years this way. I use a Corning Ware glass covered pan, 9 3/4″ x 9 3/4″. Mix together 1/3 c oil, 1 egg, 1 1/4 c flour, 1 c sugar, 3 squares unsweetened baking chocolate (melted 1 minute at a time in the microwave), 1 t vanilla, 1 t baking soda, 1/2 t salt, and 3/4 c water. Mix with a fork until mostly smooth. Sprinkle 1 c semi sweet chocolate bits over the top, covering the entire surface. I use Mexican vanilla and mini chocolate bits all the time. The little bits provide better coverage since there is so many more of them in 1 cup. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until done (stick toothpick in pan center away from any chocolate bits and if it comes out clean, it’s done), cover with glass top immediately after removing from oven. HUMMUS favorite recipe for a long time. Great for making in advance and serving during parades. Add seasoning to taste and enjoy! Ingredients- 1 c cooked chick peas, 1 c tahini, 2 T oil, juice of 2 lemons, 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced, salt & pepper to taste, chopped parsley. Mash chick peas in blender or food processor. Add remaining ingredients except parsley. Blend until smooth. Garnish with parsley. hummus with parsley garnish & pita chips, fresh veggies blender Celebration in the Oaks Decadent Chocolate Cake food processor Hummus Mexican Vanilla Mother pressed garlic Semi Sweet Chocolate Bits tahini	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line72
__label__cc	0.599334	0.400666	Posts tagged Ancient Druids Mardi Gras 2012 is in Full Swing!!! by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival, Carnival New Orleans, French Quarter, Krewe du Vieux, Lousiana, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Music, Mardi Gras Parade, Muses, Music, Orleans Parish There’s no stopping the New Orleans Mardi Gras 2012 now. Parades resume tonight with the Krewe of Ancient Druids at 6:30 p.m. and Krewe of Nyx at 7p.m. Both use the Uptown route. So far, my favorite parade has been my own Krewe du Vieux. We have the best parade route of all parades- the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. These are most historic sections of town, as the French Quarter was the original settlement. Ancient Celtic Druids Outside of KdV, my 2nd favorite parade was King Arthur, though they ran over an hour late(?) due to a shortness of rider harnesses. The Fire Department has the ultimate say so over this issue, and they delayed the parade until the harnesses were in place. They play an important role in preventing float riders from falling off. I’m really looking forward to the 2012 edition of Muses, Babylon, d’Etat, Chaos, Hermes and the rest before the big weekend arrives and the Super Krewes hit on the weekend. I’ve acquired some new purple, green and gold pieces for my Fat Tuesday costume. My plan for the big day? Start off with Zulu on Jackson Avenue, then on to St. Charles Avenue in time for Rex. Catch a few dozen trucks, then eat some seafood gumbo and an Italian sausage hoagie with peppers & onions. Next, I plan on going downtown to the Marigny, around Frenchmen Street to catch a few Mardi Gras tunes at the numerous cool clubs in that area. I sure love Mardi Gras in New Orleans!! Ancient Druids Babylon Carnival Chaos D'Etat Hermes King Arthur Krewe du Vieux Mardi Gras Muff-A-Lottas Muses Super Krewe 2010 Mardi Gras Parade Review: Who Dat Nation meets Mardi Gras! by NewOrleansMusicMan in Carnival, Carnival New Orleans, Food, French Quarter, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Music, Mardi Gras parade, Mardi Gras Parade, Music, New Orleans Carnival 2010 was among the most unique Mardi Gras on record. As Twelfth Night passed, the 2010 Carnival Season began and the Saints wound their way through the NFL playoffs. It became a real possibility that our local pro football team might end up in the Big Game. As it happened, the Saints WON Super Bowl XLIV 30-17, during Carnival 2010, handily beating the favored Indianapolis Colts, led by favorite athletic son Peyton Manning. Coach Payton with Saints Super Bowl Trophy Meanwhile, a very important Mayor’s election occurred the day before the Super Bowl, and favorite son Mitch Landrieu received 67% of the vote, and avoided the usual runoff when all the candidates get below 50%. 67% is huge win by any stretch of the imagination. So the Super Bowl win occurred during Carnival, and the new Mayor was voted in a landslide, which rarely occurs in the fractured politics of New Orleans. Landrieu is the first white Mayor of New Orleans since his father in the 1970s. Mayor elect Mitch Landrieu Drew Brees in action The crowd on St. Charles for Bacchus and several other parades now rivals the Fat Tuesday crowd. Okeanos, Mid-City and Thoth all roll around late morning-early afternoon. Bacchus rolls at 5:15, and easily takes three hours to pass, ending around 8:30 pm. Minimal time on St. Charles, assuming all parades are attended, is 9 hours. Mardi Gras Day on St. Charles ends after the trucks pass, around 3 pm. Rex passes around 11 am. Total time parading on St. Charles above Jackson is 4-5 hours. Below Jackson add Zulu to the total hours, now 6.5 hours. Fat Tuesday, the culmination of the Carnival Season, always has been the big day for parades. Now, Bacchus Sunday is far longer. The consolidation of neighborhood parade routes plus the desire of Krewes to roll on the weekend has caused this. Bacchus Sunday crowd on St.Charles Ave. 2010 saw inclement weather shift the parade schedule. Chaos cancelled, Babylon became a day parade, and Muses followed three other parades. Rescheduling means most of a parade’s bands can’t make it. Other parades changed days, changed starting times, and one canceled because of the Super Bowl. Another less positive parade trend came to the fore during Carnival 2010- parades passing in under 2 hours! One major parade will all its units passed in under one hour! Up to last year, parades almost always took a leisurely three hours on average. What’s the rush? If a parade has rescheduled, up to half the parade’s units may be lost, shortening a parade accordingly. Many float riders don’t keep their masks on. This trend has been creeping into Mardi Gras for several years. Of course the ‘rules’ say masking is mandatory but who enforces that kind for rule in the make believe Carnival world? There was a nationally televised Super Bowl Victory Parade for the Saints, carried live on CNN, ESPN, and all local network affiliates, also occurring during Carnival. Good Morning America shot from New Orleans before the Super Bowl. The French Quarter erupted into a Mardi Gras Day sized party, this time a Black & Gold party, immediately after the Super Bowl victory. The Saints Players interacted with the crowd to a much larger extent than in Mardi Gras parades. Many folks who attended the Saints Super Bowl Parade say it was the greatest parade experience of their lives. It created a giant traffic jam as tens of thousands of the Who Dat Nation from all over the region clogged the ferries & highways, attempting to reach the parade. Many in the traffic jam never made it, turning around after sitting in traffic for a couple of hours. Saints Super Bowl Parade 2010 All throughout the Mardi Gras Season, including Fat Tuesday, Black & Gold Saints Gear & Costumes were worn to an incredible extent. People who never costume wore extensive Saints Gear & Black/Gold Costumes. Tons of black & gold fleur de lis beads, black & gold footballs & beads, I Believe hand towels, etc. were tossed off the floats. By the time the Saints made it to the Super Bowl, all the Mardi Gras stores were long out of Saints stuff. Who Dat Ladies on St. Charles Avenue on Bacchus Sunday 2010 Another Saints related parade took place during Carnival 2010-A large number of men paraded in dresses to honor the late Buddy Diliberto’s pledge to wear one if the New Orleans Saints made it to the Super Bowl. No review of Carnival 2010 would be complete without a salute to the Who Dat Nation! Who is the Who Dat Nation? Any enthusiastic Saints fan. Who Dat has been the rallying cry of the Saints for years. Taken from a line in a popular local Saints tune, Who Dat Say Gonna Beat Dem Saints? Who Dat? Who Dat? The national media picked up the over the top frenzy that Saints fans feel about their now winning team. During Good Morning America’s coverage of the Super Bowl, they did a split screen with a group of fans in each team’s city. The contrast between the wild, black & gold Who Dat Nation fans from New Orleans, jumping in the air and dancing with Kermit Ruffins playing in the forefront, next to the staid, laid back Indianapolis fans, was startling. Super Bowl XLIV was the highest rated TV program ever. Why was this game so popular? The obvious reason is the Who Dat Nation grew beyond the Superdome, beyond the New Orleans region into a national/international Football phenomena the scale of which only became apparent when the TV ratings for the Super Bowl came in. The top rated TV program ever means the Who Dat Nation may be the biggest NFL fan club ever! More important than the top TV show ever is the unseen and unexpected effect the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Who Dat Nation, and the New Orleans election had on the national and international persona of New Orleans. 4 1/2 years post Katrina, the Crescent City was seen as a dangerous, needy, unique American City, and many visitors stayed away. The triple whammies of 9/11, Katrina/Rita, plus the recession had forced the tourist business on life support. The positive PR from the incredible media coverage changed the image of New Orleans from Katrina ‘losers’ with our hands perpetually out, to magnanimous, safe, fun loving winners! The Who Dat Nation had corrected the Katrina Curse and righted NOLA’s reputation. This is a complex equation involving American Public Opinion, no easy thing to influence. The fact is, no one predicted this opinion shift, it couldn’t be forecast, all the right factors came together unexpectedly. God Bless America! Buddy Diliberto "Wear a Dress When Saints Make Super Bowl" Parade REX– The throw world is very competitive. Krewes strive to come up a novel throw each year. Rex is not immune to these pressures, as they have expanded their throws considerably in quality and quantity over the last few years. They threw two sizes of three colors of Rex Lieutenant Plush- purple, green & gold dolls- all high quality, like all their plush. They threw two sizes of plush white boeuf gras, a giant plush crown, and a nice purple, green & gold REX kerchief. Rex is a Super Krewe that runs on cotton wagon chassis with wooden wheels from the 19th century. Rex Wooden Float Wheel Rex also threw a heavy gold replica of their original doubloon, to celebrate their role in bringing the doubloon to Mardi Gras. 50 years ago, Alvin Sharpe approached the Rex Captain and showed him the first prototype for a mass produced doubloon. The Captain was concerned about the risk to parade attendees when showered with doubloons. Sharpe took a handful of prototypes and threw at the Rex Captain. He was of course unhurt and that closed the deal for Mr. Alvin Sharpe. Rex Replica Doubloon Rex also played the green card. Each Rex cup has the recycling symbol, plus reuse, recycle, degradable and giacona.com. According to giacona.com, the degradable cups have plastic resin additive allows microbes to ingest and break down in landfill. Made in USA – lower carbon footprint than imported products. Made of FDA Approved material. In the opinion of this blog, this is a serious step up for Rex and the green movement within the Carnival World. Rex had another green claim, this one not nearly as serious a green step. The Rex beads’ strings are degradable also. When Rex beads get stuck in a tree, now the sunlight will degrade the string, and all the beads will fall to the street. Where are degradable beads? Zulu– Zulu ran on time for the first time in memory, and moved so briskly down Jackson Avenue it was amazing. Zulu is a one of kind parade with great bands like the U.S. Marine Marching Band & St. Augustine Marching 100, plus great groups like the Budweiser Clydesdale Horses. They have the original handmade throw, the famed Zulu Coconut. Zulu coconut & Muses shoe 2009 Zulu Parade on Canal Street Proteus– Proteus entered the modern age of throws with its first Light Up Bead, a jelly like seahorse containing three red LED lights. The floats were build on cotton wagon wooden chassis with wooden wheels, very similar to the chassis REX rolls on. Royal Artists builds Proteus in the old fashioned way, giving them a look of Carnival long ago. The flambeaux are the original model, also from the 19th Century. Proteus had some of the finest looking floats of the season. 2010 Proteus Flambeaux Lighting 2010 Proteus Fish Float Orpheus- Orpheus had its leader, Harry Connick, Jr. on his float this year, since the Saints won the Super Bowl he’s been in New Orleans. Super Bowl Champ Saints Head Coach, Sean Payton had his own float in Orpheus. We caught a 2.5 inch 2010 Snooks Eaglin Doubloon from a Orpheus Officer. Orpheus floats are brashy, very large, with a number of annual super floats- three part Leviathan Dragon, Trojan Horse, six part Smokey Mary Train and more. Orpheus doesn’t lack for music, as the krewe was co-founded by NOLA born Harry Connick, Jr. Bacchus– Bacchus is the original Super Krewe, the first to feature major Celebrity Kings, the first with multi-unit floats, etc. Their annual Super floats- Kong Series, Bacchusauras, & Baccawoppa, etc. are icon Super Floats and the model for Super Floats all over Carnival parades. Orpheus Float 2010 2010 Bacchus Float Harry Connick, Jr. (with a 'twinkle' in his eye) on his 2010 Orpheus Float Thoth– Thoth used the same green cup base as Rex with their own design and get the same credit for going green with a throw that’s abundant. From the unfinished Thoth web site: because it designs its parade route to pass in front of 14 institutions that care for persons with disabilities and illnesses, the men of Thoth have become known as the “Krewe of the Shut Ins”. Thoth spends their money on throws, as they go past all those institutions before turning on St. Charles and joining the traditional route. This is Thoth’s 63 Anniversary and one of the larger krewes with over 1,200 members. Mid-City- Known for the brightly colored aluminum foil Mid-City uses to cover its floats, Mid-City was formed in 1933 and is the fifth oldest continuously parading krewe. 2010 was sunny, so the foil floats were shown to their best effect. Mid-City holds a band contest among bands that parade with them. For 2010, we counted six Memphis, Tennessee High School Marching Bands in Mid-City, which we found very interesting. All those buses, accommodations, and feeding necessary for that many teenagers is quite a logistics job, aside from running a major Mardi Gras parade and ball. My Mardi Gras hat is tipped to the Krewe of Mid-City for getting all those Memphis kids down here and back. 2010 MidCity King Float Okeanos– Okeanos had a very big crowd this year, as part of the huge Bacchus Sunday on St. Charles Avenue. They usually start off Sunday, but were preceded this year by the Knights of Babylon, who moved to Sunday after inclement weather moved them from their original date of Thursday, February 11. Okeanos is another old krewe, this is their 60th year of parading. Babylon- Babylon is designed by the fabulous Henri Schindler, who preserves the old paper mache float building techniques from long ago. Babylon was founded in 1939 and has expanded its throw repertoire substantially- they threw Babylon backpacks, jester heads & hats, and a Light Up bead as well. This krewe lost a good number of bands because of scheduling problems due to their original date rain out. Babylon is a night parade lighted by flambeaux that ran in bright sunshine, obviously without their flambeaux. Endymion- Endymion is the biggest of all Mardi Gras Krewes with over 2,400 members. Endymion does it just a little bit better than everyone else. Endymion didn’t have the Saints Quarterback or Coach, but the Saints Owner Tom Benson and his wife Gayle as Grand Marshalls. Endymion is the only parade that rolls through Mid City and down Canal Street. The crowds for Endymion are positively huge. Endymion has some annual special Super Floats, such as Captain Eddie’s SS Endymion Steamboat. The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses and The St. Augustine Purple Knights were featured in the parade, along with more than two dozen other Marching Bands. Tucks– Tucks was formed by a few college students a few decades ago, and they have never lost their sophomoric potty humor- their King sits atop a giant toilet! One of their most popular throws each year is a small toilet that squirts water. Tucks is the only krewe to throw toilet paper with their logo on each sheet. Their Friar Tuck stuffed dolls (as opposed to ‘plush’ dolls) remain an icon Tucks throw and they always throw wooden nickels. Tucks is a satirical krewe that loves to tell City Government that they really could do a better job. 2010 Tucks Toilet Float & the Toilet Guy Iris- Iris is the oldest all female krewe in New Orleans, as they formed in 1917, but didn’t parade until 1959. It’s a fairly large krewe, with around 800+ riders. Iris allows some men to ride on their floats, which is OK with me! Iris is a generous krewe who puts some money into their costumes. There used to be Venus, another Orleans parading women’s krewe, and there used to be Shangri-La, another large female from St. Bernard Parish that ended up on St. Charles Avenue before ending their big parade, and morphing into a French Quarter Buggy parade. That leaves Iris and Muses as the only female krewes still parading down St. Charles. Muses- Muses didn’t disappoint in 2010, their 10th anniversary, tossing their usual unbelievable assortment of throws with their logo on them. Here’s very close to a complete list of Krewe 2010 throws: Shoe Bracelet, Muses Ivy Bead, Seed Glass Beads, Shoe Bead, Strobe Theme Bead, Shoe Necklace, Disco Ball Necklace, Flashlight Bottle Opener, Historic Shoe Bead, Acrylic Light Up Shoe Necklace, Diamond Ring, Puffy Key Ring, Muses 10 Ball, Sleep Mask, Glitter Frisbee, Can Koozie, Glitter Heart Tattoo, Leather Rhinestone Bracelet, Re-Usable Tote Bag, Plush Cupid Arrow, Muses Plush Assortment, Cloisonne Doubloon, Patterned Bead Bag, Mini Patterned Bead Bag. Name another krewe that throws half that much stuff with their logo on it. Muses sells nothing to their membership without their ‘M’ on it. Muses has several signature floats, including The Shoe, The Sirens, and The Bathtub. The only all female nighttime parading organization, their feminine influence is obvious throughout the parade. Since Muses had to reschedule due to bad weather, some of their many bands couldn’t accompany them. Muses is one of the largest krewes to parade down St. Charles Avenue, with more than 1,000 members. Muses sets the standard with wacko marching groups (except for KdV) with such groups as The Pussy Footers, Muff-a-Lottas, 610 Stompers, and Camel Toe Lady Steppers. Morpheus– Morpheus is a krewe on the move. Over the last few years, Morpheus has grown from a small krewe to a mid-sized krewe, and in this economy post Katrina that is not an easy thing to do. Krewe dissolution and parade cancellation seems to occur more often. D’Etat– D’tat has been around 15 years, and in that time they have carved themselves a niche in storied Mardi Gras Krewe History. They won Throw of the Year Honors from us last year for their functional Super Throw, the large, full color lenticular cup. They are as secretive as the older Krewes. Their ‘King’ is called ‘Dictator’ and that’s one identity they never reveal. 2009 D'Etat Float D’Etat was also one of the very first krewes to toss a D’Etat Light Up Bead from their floats. Now those Beads are positively the hottest type of bead on the market. Even the old line Krewe Proteus threw a Light Up Bead in 2010. The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses paraded with D’Etat this year. They also host very good NOLA area High School Marching Bands, including St. Augustine and Brother Martin. D’Etat also skewered the crap out of outgoing Mayor, soon to be garbageman Ray Nagin, an admitted very easy target. Virtually all the satirical krewes had to lob some major shots at such a broad target as the goodby-in-under- 70 days Nagin. Hermes- I have always like Hermes, they are an old line krewe which began parading in 1937. Hermes now is the oldest continuously parading nighttime parade. They have modern throws, such as Light Up Beads and Plush. Hermes owns some very nice floats. A mid sized krewe with over 600 members, Hermes really surprised with the best looking floats I’ve seen from Hermes in many a year. Druids- The Ancient Druids started parading in 1998. There was an earlier Druids Krewe, that parading after REX from 1922-1935. They are a very secretive organization who calls their King Archdruid. You have to be a member of another Carnival organization if you want to join Druids. They don’t have a ball, only their parade. There’s no other royalty chosen, the Archdruid is it. Druids is the only krewe to parade alone during the week. They are not interested in growing their membership; it’s limited to 200, which isn’t big in the world of Carnival krewes. King Arthur– Their King and Queen are King Arthur and Queen Guenevere. They started out as a West Bank parade, before moving to the traditional St. Charles route. King Arthur threw black & gold Super Bowl doubloons, though I didn’t see any while watching this parade. They had some very good bands, including St. Augustine Marching Knights and Warren Easton High School. Carrollton- One of the oldest parading krewes, organization began in 1924. They had some problems right before WWII and stopped parading until 1947, when they resumed. Carrollton used to parade in the Carrollton neighborhood, changed to a downtown route before ending up on St. Charles Avenue, using the traditional route. Historically, they were the first krewe to use tractors to pull the floats instead of mules. Carrollton helped the first Metairie parade, Krewe of Zeus, to organize. This year Carrollton had some of the best weather of the entire Carnival season. They had several notable bands, including Jesuit & Brother Martin High School. Pygmalion- Pygmalion moved from Friday night to Saturday morning. The St. Augustine Marching Knights led off this krewe in style this year and the Warren Easton High School Band was very good also. Pygmalion began in 2000, and is a coed krewe. Arnie Fielkow, just elected New Orleans Councilman at Large in the first primary, was also General Manager of the New Orleans Saints. He’s a better Councilman by far than he was General Manager of the Saints. It wasn’t until he moved over the the Council and Mickey Loomis took for a few years that the Saints won the Lombardi Trophy by winning the Super Bowl. Sparta- The Knights of Sparta made certain changes to their parade that surprised me. No flambeaux, when they have always used flambeaux for their night parades. The King’s Float is mule drawn, but the mule had trouble keeping up with incredible pace of the floats. The bands had to practically run to keep up. We saw the entire parade, soup to nuts, in way under 1 hour, easily a world’s record in the fastest Mardi Gras parade. Sparta began as a Ball only krewe in 1951 and began parading in Orleans Parish in 1981. On the positive side, Sparta had more than double the number of bands this year than last year, which is very encouraging. Ponchartrain- Now in its 35th year, Pontchartrain began parading near Lake Ponchartrain before moving uptown in 1991. This year the parade featured the cream of all local girl marching bands, Xavier Prep and St. Mary’s Academy. The krewe features both men and women. I remember when the krewe used to march in the lake front area, they had a giant paper mache Crawfish float that was named Mr. Mudbug, as I recall. 2010 Ponchartrain King/Queen Float 2010 Krewe of Ponchartrain Title Float Oshun- Oshun was founded in 1997. The year after Hurricane Katrina, Oshun didn’t parade. The wonderful singer Charmaine Neville was the Oshun Celebrity Grand Marshal for 2010. This krewe honors Oshun, a goddess of a religion practiced by descendants of West African Yoruba slaves in Brazil, Haiti and Cuba. 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__label__cc	0.594462	0.405538	Notebook on Cities and Culture This American (and Canadian) Road: Los Angeles to Vancouver and Back 2015 The Notebook on Cities and Culture Guide to Japan The Notebook on Cities and Culture Guide to the Pacific Northwest Notebook on Cities and Culture’s Korea Tour The Notebook on Cities and Culture Guide to Los Angeles This American Road: Los Angeles to Raleigh 2015 Open Culture posts on cities, architecture, and urbanism The History of Cities in 50 Buildings: The Home Insurance Building I’m writing several architectural essays for the Guardian‘s History of Cities in 50 Buildings. My first, and the series’ ninth, deals with the world’s first skyscraper, William Le Baron Jenney’s Home Insurance Building in Chicago: It won’t surprise anybody to learn that the very first skyscraper went up in the United States, but it will surprise some to learn that it went up in Chicago. While it didn’t take Manhattan long to claim the steel-framed high-rise as its own, the skyscraper boom began in the capital of the American Midwest in 1885 with William Le Baron Jenney’s Home Insurance Building, which rose to its then-impressive height of 10 storeys (and, after an 1890 addition, 12) by means of metal, rather than just masonry. Legend has it that Jenney, an engineer by training and an École Centrale Paris classmate of Gustave Eiffel (designer of the eponymous tower), first suspected that an iron skeleton could hold up a building when he saw his wife place a heavy book atop a small birdcage, which easily supported its weight. This opened a new chapter in the history of towers, helped by the Great Chicago Fire (in which more than three square miles of the mostly wooden central city burned to the ground in 1871), and by Chicago’s surging 1880s economy. For obvious reasons, when the New York Home Insurance Company wanted a new Chicago headquarters in the city’s cleared-out downtown, they wanted it fireproofed – but they also wanted it tall, accommodating “a maximum number of small offices above the bank floor”. Jenney’s metal-framed design won their open contest, not only thanks to the relative fire-resistance of its materials, but to the additional protection offered by its outer iron columns, covered in stone. Read the whole thing at the Guardian. This was written by Colin Marshall. Posted on Friday, April 3, 2015, at 9:30 am. Filed under architecture, Chicago. Bookmark the permalink. Follow comments here with the RSS feed. Comments are closed, but you can leave a trackback. ‹ And Notebook on Cities and Culture’s next destination is… Notebook on Cities and Culture’s Year in Seattle Kickstarts Now! › Essayist, interviewer, public speaker Notebook on Cities and Culture podcast Guide to Los Angeles Guide to the Pacific Northwest Korea Tour The City in Cinema Los Angeles Review of Books: The London Review of Books Turns 40 Korea Blog: Pengsoo, the Genderless, Shameless Giant-Penguin Antihero Winning Korean Hearts and Minds My ten favorite Open Culture posts of 2019: brutalist architecture, the great American road trip, Houellebecq reading Tocqueville, and more Los Angeles Review of Books: David Bromwich’s “How Words Make Things Happen” Korea Blog: The Bitter Korean Neorealism of Yu Hyun-Mok’s “Aimless Bullet” © 2020 Colin Marshall ¶ Thanks, WordPress. ¶ veryplaintxt theme by Scott Allan Wallick. ¶ It's nice XHTML & CSS.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line74
__label__wiki	0.754472	0.754472	The original story can be found at http://bpnews.net/50249/calif-lawmakers-call-for-more-homeschool-oversight Calif. lawmakers call for more homeschool oversight by Leigh Jones/WORLD News Service , posted Thursday, January 25, 2018 (one year ago) Tags: homeschooling RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (BP) -- Homeschooling opponents in California seized on the horrific case of child abuse discovered Jan. 14 in Riverside County to call for more oversight of parents who teach their children at home. But homeschooling advocates say policymakers need to consider one key fact obscured by emotional reactions to the Tupin case: None of the organizations that track child abuse list homeschooling as a risk factor. Police discovered what media outlets have dubbed a "house of horrors" when one of David and Louise Turpin's 13 children escaped through a window in their stucco-sided, suburban home, which looked completely normal from the outside. But inside, investigators found signs of extreme abuse amid filthy conditions, with piles of human waste next to furniture where the parents had shackled the children. News reports quickly focused on a mitigating factor child safety advocates claim enabled the abuse: The Turpins homeschooled their children with no oversight from government officials. Citing the lack of state involvement in home and private schools, California Assemblyman Jose Medina, a Democrat, said he plans to introduce legislation requiring state officials to conduct on-site inspections of all private schools in the state, which include parents who educate their children at home. "I am extremely concerned about the lack of oversight the state of California currently has in monitoring private and home schools," said Medina, who represents the area where the Turpins lived. Other lawmakers called for better enforcement of existing laws that require local fire departments to visit registered private schools every year, something that didn't happen in the Turpin case. Scott Woodruff, senior counsel for the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), said he understands why the California case has evoked such a strong emotional response. Everyone should be traumatized by the despicable -- and criminal -- treatment the Turpin children suffered at the hands of their parents, he said, but lawmakers are tasked with considering facts, not emotions. "Any legislation that starts with a false premise shouldn't be made into law," Woodruff said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), risk factors for child abuse include parents' failure to understand a child's needs, a history of abuse in the family, substance abuse or mental health issues, poverty, low education, single parenthood, a large number of dependent children, and transient caregivers in the home. The CDC details other factors, but none include homeschooling. While lawmakers should consider ways to stop child abuse, any regulations they adopt must address known risk factors if they are going to be effective, Woodruff said. Other homeschool defenders note that children who attend public schools also suffer abuse, sometimes by teachers and coaches. They also face attacks, including bullying, by fellow classmates -- abuse teachers and administrators too often fail to stop. More details in the Turpin case now indicate public educators in Fort Worth, Texas, where the family first lived, missed a chance to stop the abuse early on. Former elementary school classmates of the Turpins' oldest child, now 29, say she often came to school wearing the same dirty clothes and appeared frail. The girl attended public school from kindergarten to fourth grade -- four years during which teachers never reported anything amiss. The CDC does list social isolation as a risk factor for families, something that appears to have played a significant role in the Turpin case. The parents' long history of antisocial behavior, recounted by former neighbors and estranged family members, feeds the narrative that homeschoolers are reclusive, withdrawing from public or private education because they have something to hide. But that does not appear to mesh with the reality of most homeschooling families. With rare exceptions, homeschooling families are more civically involved than non-homeschooling families, Woodruff said. Homeschoolers are more likely to participate in rallies or demonstrations, and homeschool graduates are more likely to work to promote a political candidate or social cause, he noted. In a message to members and supporters Tuesday (Jan. 23), HSLDA president Mike Smith acknowledged reaction to the Turpin case could cause a backlash in public opinion about homeschooling. His advice: Engage with the community so they can see for themselves that homeschoolers care deeply about their children's wellbeing. "Be confident. Be friendly," Smith wrote. "Keep encouraging your kids to go outside and play. And go on being involved in your neighborhood and your larger community." Despite calls for more regulation in California, a typically fertile ground for liberal policies, Woodruff voiced confidence homeschoolers would maintain their freedom to educate their children as they see fit. "Homeschool freedom is a bipartisan issue," he said, noting Republican and Democratic governors and legislatures have adopted pro-homeschool legislation. "This is not a party issue. This is a freedom issue, and we have seen historic support for homeschool freedom." Leigh Jones writes for WORLD News Service, a division of WORLD Magazine (www.worldmag.com) based in Asheville, N.C. Used by permission. German family still in custody, homeschooling limbo European homeschool ruling 'ignores' parents' rights Homeschoolers defeat California oversight bill FIRST-PERSON: Jesus did not die so you could be cool Tebow preps homeschoolers for 'impressionable times' German family continues fight to homeschool	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line75
__label__wiki	0.676823	0.676823	Above: Pat & Marty Election Night / Below: Candidate & Pat Election Day 2010-- Scroll down for more: If you enjoy the articles on this site, please consider donating to defray the costs and help pay the costs of running. Press Release Announcing BK Candidacy Category: Press Releases Brian Kelly, a former IBM Senior Systems Engineer and Assistant Professor of Business and Information Technology (BIT) at Marywood University in Scranton, announced his write-in candidacy for Congress in Pennsylvania's Seventeenth Congressional District on January 26, 2016. Kelly, of Wilkes-Barre, is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright of Scranton. Cartwright, with a huge campaign war-chest is his Party's choice and is on the ballot. Kelly will run as an independent write-in candidate in the general election in the event he does not win the Democratic Party nomination. Though there may be additional write-in candidates challenging Matt Cartwright and Brian Kelly for the Seat in the 17th PA District, I would ask your support for my write-in candidacy. Of the two major candidates for the seat in District 17, Kelly is the only one who is not a lawyer. He is the only one of the people. Brian Kelly has worked in the private sector all his life. Can't we do better than sending a lawyer to Congress? You may know that only about 5 percent of Americans have ever thought about running for elected office, according to 2002 survey. Yet another survey shows that 58 percent of lawyers have considered the idea. Lawyers are in fact, politicians in waiting. We can do better than sending a politician back to Congress. Brian Kelly expresses his reason for running for public office in these simple terms: "to return our government back to the people." Kelly notes that government spending is out of control and that only a change in leadership can turn government away from more unpopular tax-payer funded bailouts, crippling taxes and government-takeovers. Cartwright of course is for more spending and more taxing of those who earn a living in Pennsylvania. “We must create jobs, not destroy them. The policies of Matt Cartwright and Barack Obama are killing US businesses. Like many, I fear the building of a huge, never ending bureaucracy wherever you look. Government is the only "industry" prospering. I fear the seemingly predestined government takeover of healthcare, the disrupting of the doctor patient relationships, and the bankrupt notion of repressive energy tax legislation and the destruction of the industry that produces America's most abundant energy source-coal. I fear that all of this excessive government, which the incumbent supports, will make it tough for Americans to live like Americans. You can be assured that I will work to stop these flawed changes brought about by poor leadership." Kelly said. Kelly said that in order to restore the economy, "a brand new Congress must be committed to getting government to stop micro-managing the economy." Kelly told his supporters, “Matt Cartwright, who is on a mission to be the next Paul Kanjorski has spent his time in Congress pushing for bigger government, higher taxes and what can be argued as tax-payer funded bonanzas and even jobs for the politically well-connected. This is exactly the medicine that we do not need." Kelly offered. Kelly said: "It is no accident that at the heart of the corruption problems in Northeastern PA, a certain few have always been well taken care of, first under the huge 'Kanjo' umbrella, and now the Cartwright umbrella. Meanwhile those of us who do not live in gated communities-- the rest of us taxpayers, waste our ink writing to this Congressman. We are to accept that all "favors" go to special interests near and far. We know that members of Congress such as Matt Cartwright have squandered our economic resources, reduced economic growth, and have operated in a wrong-headed plain unfair fashion. As good as Paul Kanjorski was for NEPA in his early years, and as good as we all thought Matt Cartwright was going to be, things have not worked out well for NEPA. It is time to return this important office back to the people. It is time for NEPA to have a level playing field wherever government touches the public." Government takeovers, national debt, a huge deficit, and the major job killing regulations of the Obama / Cartwright administration are being rejected by all Americans. Pennsylvanians will be hurt even more than others by the shutdown of coal and an "energy tax" since many communities still have a viable coal industry. Yet, Matt Cartwright has lined up against Pennsylvanians again on this issue. His votes are to kill the energy industry. Besides being unfriendly to Pennsylvania business and industry, the only creators of lasting jobs, Matt Cartwright is vulnerable in 2016 because his positions mirror those of the unpopular Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, and the worst president ever, Barack Hussein Obama. Why would our Congressman, against constituent write-ins, support Obamacare and other socialist, budget busting legislation? It's been hard to find Mr. Cartwright lately to ask him why he chose not to represent Pennsylvanians in this important legislation. Unlike Paul Kanjorski before him, Cartwright has not scheduled town hall meetings to meet his constituents because it is easier to hide from the people when you are doing a poor job. CHeck to see how many people thought Cartwright retired before his name showed up as being on the Democratic Ballot for PA. Big time Matt Cartwright, lawer first, and friend of the people last may be good for California and for Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama but he has lost touch with average Pennsylvanians. Kelly sees the term “culture of corruption” as overworked but it surely fits this Congress. "It is not enough just to unseat our own Congressman but all the members of the House -- all 435 of them must go, as well as 1/3 of the Senators. The broom does not necessarily have to sweep them all out but there are not many of these actors who have been doing the people's business. Too many in Congress have chosen to serve by using their offices to benefit special interests at the expense of taxpayers. A new broom sweeps clean." Kelly noted. "This is surely a do-nothing Congress," as they have given President Obama, the authority of an Emperor without being brave enough to even wimper. WHatever Obama gets, this Congress gives him and it is killing our country. Kelly boasts that he has the backing of no political machine and he is taking no political contributions. "It sure should save a lot of time, not having to run fund-raisers." Kelly said. He is proud to say that his total war chest from contributions is $0.00, and he is nowhere close to having to pay the "Obama / Cartwright Rich Tax." Kelly feels his message will be brought forth now that he has made it known that he is a serious contender for the nomination and for election in November. By writing in the name Brian Kelly, the people will recognize that a regular old "John Doe," not a political operative has made himself available to the people. Kelly has a lot of affinity for the "Tea Party People," and those like you and I, who are not part of a named group but who nonetheless are justifiably enraged at the unresponsiveness of our government. He said: "At this stage of my life, I see things that can be so much better if Americans had better representation. I feel in many ways like George Bailey from the Building and Loan in "It's a Wonderful Life," seeing the face of the corrupt Mr. Potter in too many hallways of government. I'd like to take the spirit of Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey and keep all the Potters out of government for an awful long time--even if it means that I have to put in a few years myself." Kelly is not interested in a career in politics and when elected will stay for just a few terms. Kelly says: "A regular person holding an office becomes a politician when trying to be reelected." Matt Cartwright has an awful lot of money. He will have a dramatic financial advantage over write-in challenger Brian Kelly.Kelly expects the public to be overwhelmed by the Cartwright media war chest. "The biggest thing Kelly has going for the campaign is that he is very active spreading the word through letters and press releases so that the people know they can write his name in on the ballot and that will be the start of something good. When the constituents of NEPA get in the "voting booth," no matter how many dollars Matt Cartwright has spent to advance his candidacy, the only thing voters must remember is one name, Brian Kelly, just ten letters and a space. When they write that name in BRIAN KELLY on the ballot, things will begin to change almost immediately. "The voters will ask themselves, 'is he a politician?' and the answer of course is 'no.' As voters across the US are trying to free themselves from machine politics, with votes to the highest bidders, Brian Kelly is betting that in Northeastern PA, being 'of the people' will matter more than anything on April 26, 2016. " Kelly said. As previously noted, Kelly, unlike his opponent, is not a lawyer. Like most of us, Kelly sees that as another big advantage. Too many elected officials are lawyers and it is no accident that the laws are unnecessarily complicated for the people to read. "That may be good for lawyers but it is not good for the people. Look at the poor legislation passed in the last year alone--despite public outcry. Look at the do-nothing Congress pleased to permit Barack Obama to break the Constitution to serve his own agenda. This Congress does not even have enough respect for the people to read the legislation without passing it blindly. As an independent computer expert and consultant, Kelly is accustomed to solving big business problems. His career in Information technology and his 23 years with IBM and more importantly, his ability to listen and think about the big issues we are all facing, give him the background to figure out the right solutions for US and then fight for them. For most of his life Kelly, like you, has observed the damaging results of entrenched power of all sorts on the lives of those of US living in District 17. Politics! Politics! Politics! Nepotism! Cronyism! And, then more of the same! We have it all in Northeastern PA. For Kelly it has gotten too much to take. Along with the mess the Country is in now, that is a major motivator for his candidacy for Congress. As an author, Brian has written 63 books, many of which are in the high tech field. In 2007, he began research for his first book about government. In 2008, he released these first efforts with a book titled, Taxation Without Representation, sold on the Internet at such places as Amazon.com and www.bookahwkers.com. He has updated the Taxation book and wrote twenty-one new patriotic books. These are the product of major research as well as his clear opinions as to how the country has gotten off course. Two of his newest books include Wilkes-Barre PA Return to Glory! and The Constitution 4 Dummmies. On May 4, 2010, when Brian first ran for Congress, he released his 42nd book titled, Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Subtitled, Where Have They Gone? How Can We Get them Back. The text of the book is available free on this site and the paperback is available at www.bookhawkers.com. Kelly is an ardent defender of the Constitution and in many of his books, he adds appendices with the full text of the US Constitution and other founding documents. By visiting this website at www.briankellyforcongress.com or by reading his books, available at www.bookhawkers.com, it is easy to know that Brian Kelly stands where you stand on the issues of the day. He sounds like one of US because he is one of US. Brian Kelly asks all Democrats in NEPA to vote Kelly in the Primary. He also asks Republicans and Democrats to vote Kelly in the general election. "I promise that you will have change --- this time it will be change that you can live with." And, won't that be a grand day. --------- Best wishes for a better America from Brian Kelly. 2016 Main Menu This Land Was Your Land Can a Dem Be Conservative? What do I have to offer? Books by Brian Kelly Once the Newest Book And It is Free! Books by Brian Kelly (Congressional Campaign of 2016) Books About Jobs 2016 Campaign Items Platform Points Election Happenings 2010 Congressional Candidates Voter Suggestons Endorsements etc. About the Candidate For the Good of the Country How Conservative's Think How to Save America More 2016 Campaign Items Fair Taxation How Brian Kelly Plans to Win! 2016 Candidate Positions The Welfare State Thoughts on Term Limits Defending America Energy in America Do Illegals Hurt Americans? Good Government is Possible Bad Government is Probable Obamacare Hurts All Americans! Keep the Feds out of Education 2016 Ancillary Menu It is tough to run for Congress - Try it! Try Getting on the Ballot! Are Democrats all Socialists? What about Global Warming -- Hoax or Real? Your Vote Counts More than You Think! Obama Will Not Help Americans © 2020 Brian Kelly for Congress	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line79
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__label__cc	0.537202	0.462798	Home » Party » Bylaws, Rules & Procedures » State Party Bylaws Archive Bylaws - current Rules & Procedures - current Fiscal Policy - current County Party Bylaws Email Rules of Decorum State Party Bylaws Archive Article VIII, January 1992 Bylaws Interpretations Information Technology Protocol GPCA Presidential Primary in California Elections Code Endorsement Procedures Recognizing a County Green Party Regional Bylaws Inform list Bylaws of the Green Party of California (10-31-2009) As amended by the GPCA General Assembly, Cotati, on October 31, 2009 Article 1. Name Article 2. Purpose Article 3. Structure Section 3-1. State Organization 3-1.1 General Assembly 3-1.2 Fiscal Year 3-1.3 Membership Section 3-2. County Organizations 3-2.1 Definition and Delegation of Authority 3-2.2 County Organization and Recognition Article 4. Membership Section 4-1. County Councils 4‑1.1 Members 4-1.2 Registration figures 4-1.3 Number of members to be elected 4-1.4 Method of electing members: 4-1.5 Optional county council selection process: 4-1.6 Number to be elected from election district. 4-1.7 Computation of members allotted (county) 4-1.8 Computation of members allotted (election district) 4‑1.9 Conditions for candidate's name to appear on ballot 4‑1.10 Residence of candidate (county) 4‑1.11 Number of sponsors 4‑1.12 Number of sponsors (election district) 4‑1.13 Order of names on ballot 4‑1.14 Form of direct primary ballot 4‑1.15 Conditions for election of candidate 4‑1.16 Recognition by General Assembly of elected county councils 4‑1.17 Certificate of election 4‑1.18 Report of votes cast 4‑1.19 Certification to Secretary of State 4‑1.20 Certified list of elected members 4‑1.21 Notice sent to elected county council members 4‑1.22 New County Organizations Section 4-2. Delegate Selection to General Assembly 4-2.1 Election of Delegates 4-2.2 Delegate allocation formula Article 5. General Assembly Meetings Section 5-1. Regular Meetings 5‑1.1 Meeting frequency Section 5-2. Special Meetings 5‑2.1 The General Assembly may hold special meetings in the following ways; Section 5-3. Agenda 5‑3.1 Proposed agenda 5‑3.2 Draft agenda 5‑3.3 Agenda package 5‑3.4 Agenda ratification Section 5-4. Quorum 5‑4.1 Quorum 5‑4.2 Criteria for active county status 5-4.3 Quorum for decision‑making Section 5-5. Guests & Observers 5‑5.1 Open meetings 5‑5.2 Observer registration and identification Section 5-6. Meeting Roles, Duties, & Responsibilities 5‑6.1 Facilitation Team 5‑6.2 Minutes/Note Taker(s) 5‑6.3 Meeting Scribe 5‑6.4 Timekeeper 5-6.5 Vibes Watcher(s) 5‑6.6 Doorkeeper(s) 5‑6.7 General Assembly Delegates Section 5-7. Participation in General Assembly Decision-Making 5‑7.1 Priority to authorized delegates 5‑7.2 Orientation 5‑7.3 Voting Section 5-8. Decision-Making at General Assembly Meetings 5-8.1 Consensus 5-8.2 Items presented in proposal form 5-8.3 Assignment of uncertain items 5-8.4 Allotment of discussion time 5-8.5 Role of committee coordinator 5-8.6 Guidelines for prioritization 5-8.7 Presentation of a proposal before a meeting 5-8.8 Presentation of a proposal at a General Assembly meeting 5-8.9 Details of process flow 5-8.10 Points of order 5-8.11 Consent Calendar Article 6. Committees & Working Groups - Formation & Function Section 6-1. Definitions, Formation, and Membership 6‑1.1 Definitions 6‑1.2 Formation of Committees and Working Groups 6‑1.3 Formation of Special Groups 6‑1.4 Committee Membership 6‑1.6 Working Group Membership 6-1.7 Ex Officio Members 6‑1.8 Liaison to the Coordinating Committee 6-1.9 Coordinators Section 6-2. General Duties, Authority, and Functions 6‑2.1 Work Plan 6‑2.2 Meetings and Deliberations 6-2.4 Decision-Making 6‑2.5 Proposal Authority 6‑2.6 Coordinator Duties Section 6-3. Removal for Cause 6-3.1 Resignation 6-3.2 Recall Authority 6-3.3 Recall Procedure Article 7. Committees of the General Assembly Section 7-1. Coordinating Committee 7‑1.1 Duties and Authority 7‑1.2 Membership 7-1.3 Meetings 7‑1.4 CC Elections and Term of Office 7-1.5 Selection of Regional Members 7-1.6 Alternate Members 7-1.7 Selection of At-Large Members 7-1.8 Choice Voting * 7-1.9 Single Seat Election: Instant Runoff Voting (see note below) * 7-1.10 Single Candidate Election: Approval Voting (see note below) 7‑1.11 Liaison to the Secretary of State 7‑1.12 Treasurer 7-1.13 Strategic Plan Section 7-2. Finance Committee 7-2.1 Duties and Authority 7-2.2 Ex Officio Member 7-2.3 Establishing the annual budget 7-2.4 Submitting budget requests 7-2.5 Allocating the budget 7-2.6 Approving the budget 7-2.7 Requesting Expenditures 7-2.8 Disbursing the funds 7-2.9 Reporting expenditures 7-2.10 Emergency funding Section 7-3. Bylaws Committee 7-3.2 Bylaws Interpretation Section 7-4. Platform Committee 7-4.2 Platform Research and Interpretation Section 7-5. International Protocol Committee 7-5.1 Duties 7-5.2 Authority Section 7-6. Clearinghouse Committee Section 7-7. Media Standing Committee Article 8. Working Groups of the General Assembly Section 8-1. Grassroots Organizing Working Group Section 8-2. Campaigns & Candidates Working Group Section 8-3. Electoral Reform Working Group Section 8-4. Green Issues Working Group Article 9. Endorsements and Resolutions Section 9-1. Statewide Endorsement Procedure 9-1.1 Authorization 9-1.2 Process Section 9-2. Resolution on Ratification of Platform 9-2.1 Platform approval 9-2.2 Platform amendments procedure Article 10. Amendment of Bylaws, Rules or Procedures Section 10-1. Initiation of Amendment 10-1.1 Methods of initiation 10-1.2 Role of Bylaws Committee Section 10-2. Ratification of Amendment. 10-2.1 Eighty percent required Article 11. Delegates to the Green Party of the United States Section 11-1. General Information 11-1.1 Purpose 11-1.2 Eligibility 11-1.3 Responsibilities and expectations Section 11-2. Terms & Appointments 11-2.1 Selection 11-2.2 Terms 11-2.3 Term limits 11-2.4 Resignations and removals 11-2.5 Number of votes, delegates and alternates Section 11-3. Alternate Delegates Section 11-4. Coordinators 11-4.1 Role 11-4.2 Responsibilities 11-4.3 Nominations and elections Section 11-5. Voting Procedures 11-5.1 Consensus 11-5.2 Submitting votes to the GPUS Section 11-6. Meetings, policies, and procedures. 11-6.1 Meetings 11-6.2 Quorum 11-6.3 Policies and procedures Section 11-7. GPUS Committees Article 12. Rules and Procedures Section 12-1. Status of Rules and Procedures Section 12-2. Adoption of Rules and Procedures 12-2.1 Initiation of rules and procedures 12-2.2 Review and approval of rules and procedures 12-2.3 General Assembly clarifications and concerns 12-2.4 Ratification of rules and procedures Section 12-3. Amendment or revocation of rules and procedures Appendix A: Method of Equal Proportions Appendix B: Candidate Support Fund Committee Appendix C: County Polling Procedure The name of this organization is the Green Party of California (GPCA). The Green Party of California is guided by its Platform and the "Ten Key Values" of the Green Movement: Ecological Wisdom, Grassroots Democracy, Social Justice, Nonviolence, Decentralization, Community Based Economics, Feminism, Respect for Diversity, Personal and Global Responsibility, and Sustainability. As the political expression of California's Green movement, we provide an electoral alternative competing directly with traditionally entrenched parties and others for elected office. We engage in the electoral process in order to incorporate our values into the policies, laws and activities of local, state and national government, and into society as a whole. We affirm these electoral activities and act on this in coalition with other likeminded organizations as part of a larger social movement for world-wide peace, democracy, justice and environmental wisdom. The General Assembly, consisting of delegates from each active county organization recognized by the GPCA, is the primary decision-making body of the GPCA. The fiscal year of the GPCA shall run from May through April. Members of the GPCA are those who are legally registered to vote in California as members of the Green Party. County organizations may extend membership to persons not eligible to register to vote in California who meet specific criteria, including affirmation of the 10 Key Values. Only members may vote for or serve as party office-holders or General Assembly delegates, or hold outstanding concerns or vote in party decision-making. The party office-holders of Coordinating Committee representative, Treasurer, and Liaison to the Secretary of State must be registered to vote in the Green Party. Green Party county organizations recognized by the General Assembly are the official organizations of the GPCA at the county level. To be recognized by the General Assembly and to seat General Assembly delegates, a county organization must adopt organizational bylaws consistent with the ten key values, the GPCA bylaws, and California law, and must file a current copy of these bylaws with the GPCA Bylaws Committee (see also Paragraph 4-1.22 for recognition of a new county organization). These bylaws must: a) Describe the organizational structure including the relationship between any local Green organizations and the County Council; b) Define the membership of the organization; c) Describe the decision-making process; d) Describe the process for filling county council vacancies; e) Describe the process for selecting General Assembly delegates; f) Establish the office of treasurer. a) When county councils elected: At each direct primary election, members of county councils shall be elected in each county. Counties are encouraged to hold caucuses to choose a slate of gender-balanced candidates. b) Grounds for removal: Any member of the county council may be removed if they: 1. Register as a member of another political party, or 2. Violate the bylaws of the state plenary or county. For the purposes of this section the registration figures used shall be those taken from the statement of voters and their political affiliations transmitted by the county clerks to the Secretary of State on the 135th day prior to the next direct primary election. If the county has less than 150 registered Green Party voters, the number of members to be elected in that county shall be three. Otherwise, the number of members of the county council to be elected shall be the greater of: a) The number seven, or b) The integer nearest the resulting quotient obtained by dividing 100 times the number of Green Party registered voters in the county by the number of Green Party registered voters in the state. Members of County Councils shall be elected from one or more multi-member districts using Choice Voting, the Single Transferable Vote (STV) form of proportional representation, using the Droop threshold (one divided by one plus the number of seats) and fractional transfers as described in the International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance(IDEA). First published 1997. Second edition. Stockholm, Sweden. pp.83-84). The multi-member districts shall conform to the county boundaries or the boundaries of Congressional, State Assembly, State Senate or Supervisorial districts in accordance with the county’s bylaws. Counties may choose to modify the method of selecting their county council or the size of their county council by notifying the State Coordinating Committee who shall in turn notify the Secretary of State no later than 135 days prior to the direct primary election. The county shall have the total elected members to which it is entitled. The number to be elected for each district shall be the number for the proportion of registered Green Party voters in that district. The Secretary of State, no later than the 125th day before the direct primary election, shall compute the number of members of county councils to be elected in each county and shall mail a certificate to that effect to the county clerk of each county, to the Green Party State Coordinating Committee and to each Green Party County Council. The county clerk, no later than the 115th day before the direct primary election, shall compute the number of members of county councils to be elected in each election district if the election is by election district. In each county, the name of each candidate for member of county councils shall appear on the ballot only if she or he has: a) Filed a nomination paper pursuant to Division 6 (commencing with Section 6000) of the Elections Code, signed in the candidate's behalf by Green Party voters in the election district in which she or he is a candidate, and b) Registered to vote in the Green Party. A candidate may seek election only in the multi-member district in which she or he resides. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the number of sponsors which shall be required of a person to be a candidate for member of county council shall be the lesser of: a) 20, or b) Not less than 2 percent of the number of voters registered as affiliated with the Green Party in the county council election district. Notwithstanding any provision of the Elections Code, up to seven candidates for member of county council in a single election district may have their names listed on a single sponsor's certificate, and the signatures thereon shall be counted toward the sponsor requirement of each and every candidate whose name is listed on the certificate. In no case shall the number of candidates having their names on a sponsor's certificate exceed the number of members of the county council to be elected in the district. The appearance of the names of the candidates for member of county council on the ballot shall be determined by a public drawing held at the time, place and manner prescribed for determining the order of names of county central committee members pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10200) of Division 8 of the Elections Code. The office of member of county council shall be placed on the direct primary ballot under the heading "Party County Council" in the place and manner designated for the office of county central committee pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10200) of Division 8 of the Elections Code. No write-in candidate for member of county council shall be declared elected, however, unless that candidate has received a number of first choice votes equal to or greater than 2 percent of the number of party members voting in the county council election district at the direct primary or 20 votes, whichever is less. At the first General Assembly following the election of county councils, the General Assembly shall automatically confirm and recognize the members of the county councils certified by local county election officials. A certificate of election shall be issued to each elected member of county councils by the officers charged with that duty of issuing certificates of election to members of county central committees under Section 6615 of the Elections Code. The votes cast for each candidate for member of county council shall be included in the canvass and statement of results in a manner similar to the vote for each candidate for county central committee pursuant to Division 12 (commencing with Section 17000) of the Elections Code. The final total of votes cast for each candidate for member of county council, including the name, address and ballot designation of each such candidate, and a specification as to which candidates were declared elected shall be certified to the Secretary of State forthwith upon completion of the official canvass. The county clerk shall simultaneously send one copy of this final certification to the Green Party State Coordinating Committee. As soon as practicable after the direct primary election, the Secretary of State shall prepare a certified list by county of all elected Green Party members of county councils, including their addresses and primary election ballot designations. The Secretary of State shall send copies of the list to the registrar of voters in each county on or before the 20th day of July following the direct primary election. This list shall be maintained for public inspection by said registrars of voters until a subsequent such list is received. The Secretary of State, no later than July 20th following the direct primary election, shall send a notice by mail to each of the elected members of county councils which shall inform that person of the following: a) That he or she has been elected as a member of the county council. b) The date, time, and location of the next state plenary meeting. The Secretary of State shall send with this notice a copy of the certified list of all elected members of all county councils. In counties where the Green Party is newly organized, or in counties which have been organized, but in which no County Council candidates qualified for the primary ballot, County Council members may be approved in the following manner: a) The county organization must hold a General Meeting open to all registered Greens in the county. The time and location of this meeting must be publicized as widely as possible at least 14 days before the meeting, and at least three people registered as Green party voters from the county must attend the meeting for the decisions of the meeting to be valid. b) The county must have, or must adopt at this General Meeting, bylaws which establish rules as specified in section 3-2.2 of these bylaws, including rules for filling County Council vacancies; c) The General Meeting must elect at least one member to the County Council; d) The State Coordinating Committee regional representatives from the region in which the county is located shall make every effort to ascertain that the new County Council has been legally elected and truly represents the County organization of the Green Party in that county; e) The State Coordinating Committee shall, at the recommendation of the Coordinating Committee regional representatives from the region in which the county is located, certify the new County Council; f) The State Coordinating Committee must certify the new County Council unless there is clear evidence that the Council was illegally elected; g) Any certification decision by the State Coordinating Committee may be appealed to the next meeting of the General Assembly of the California Green Party which may reverse the decision of the State Coordinating Committee. Delegates to the General Assembly shall be chosen by the active county organizations of the Green Party of California. The process by which delegates are elected by each county organization must be defined by the bylaws of each county; and a written copy of the current method of selection must be on file with the Coordinating Committee and the Bylaws Committee. If a county organization fails to specify a delegate selection process, then the delegates of that county shall be elected by the County Council. a) The General Assembly of the Green Party of California shall consist of at least 100 delegate seats. Each active county organization shall have at least one delegate seat. b) No sooner than twelve weeks and no later than six weeks before the opening of each General Assembly meeting, the Liaison to the Secretary of State, or another individual designated by the Coordinating Committee, shall obtain the most recent Report of Registration from the Secretary of State, and the Coordinating Committee shall determine, based on the relevant articles of these bylaws, which county organizations are currently active. c) Once this determination has been made, 100 delegate seats shall be allocated to the active counties using the method of equal proportions (see appendix), and the counties shall be notified of their allocation. d) If, after the allocation of delegate seats has been made, but before the opening of the General Assembly, additional counties are found by the Coordinating Committee to be active, the newly active counties shall be allocated one delegate seat each. In this case, the General Assembly will have more than 100 delegate seats. The General Assembly shall meet at least twice a year. Date and location for next meeting shall be determined by the close of each meeting. a) upon call of the Coordinating Committee. b) upon agreement of delegates at a General Assembly meeting (fallback 2/3 vote). Establishing agenda for all regular General Assembly meetings and special meetings is the responsibility of the Coordinating Committee. The CC has the task of collecting items, proposing an agenda and circulating a draft at least 3 weeks in advance of a meeting. The agenda package shall include General Assembly committee draft proposals submitted by a General Assembly committee coordinator for pre-meeting consideration by the locals. Ratification of the proposed agenda and times shall occur at the beginning of the Saturday session. A quorum exists for the purpose of opening a General Assembly when 2/3 (rounding to the nearest whole number) of the regions containing active counties are represented. For the purposes of this section, an active county shall be defined as fulfilling at least one of the following conditions: a) The county has a County Council; b) The county has sent delegates to at least two of the last three meetings; c) The county has held a General Meeting within the last six months in which at least eight registered Greens were present, and delegates to the General Assembly were chosen. The county must notify the State Coordinating Committee that the General Meeting has taken place. A quorum for decision making exists when 80% of registered delegates are present. However, a minimum number of delegates are required to remain registered in order to establish a valid quorum. That minimum shall be 90% of the maximum number of delegates registered for that day. a) Delegates shall register at the beginning of each day of a General Assembly, identifying their county. Delegates shall notify the facilitators (or other appropriate officials), and be removed from the delegate registration, if they permanently leave the General Assembly before it is adjourned. b) Facilitators shall conduct a roll call to establish a quorum at the beginning of each plenary session. General Assembly meetings are public and open to observers. a) Guests and Green Party Observers shall register with the host committee/door keepers. b) For purposes of identification by the facilitation team, delegates, Green Party observers, and guests shall wear different colored name badges. a) Coordinating Committee shall present a team to the General Assembly for approval at the beginning of each plenary session b) Team provides non-directive leadership, process clarity, honors agenda contract, promotes good will; a facilitator does not give personal opinions unless clearly stepping out of her/his role as a facilitator. c) Responsibilities: must be registered Green Party voter (if eligible to vote in CA), must have a working knowledge of "formal consensus" as defined in the GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA, must be in agreement with the "key values" of the GCoC, must have a working knowledge of the GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA bylaws and guidelines, must be experienced at facilitation or have attended a workshop on same. d) The use of gender-stacking; that is that the order of the "stack" would alternate; one woman-one man, shall be considered as first choice for use by the facilitators. a) Coordinating Committee, facilitation team, and/or hosting committee shall provide at least one note taker for each plenary session. b) Note takers shall compile an accurate record of the session highlighting decisions made and tasks taken on by delegates or others. c) Note takers shall receive from committee leaders, copies of the committee proposals to be presented to the plenary. These shall be included in the record as received and as amended during the session with notation as to disposition of the proposal. d) Minutes of every statewide meeting shall include a status report from each functioning General Assembly committee. e) The Coordinating Committee has the responsibility to see that minutes are properly recorded and gathered together at the close of a General Assembly meeting. f) In a timely manner, a copy of the draft minutes shall be sent to each region and posted on the GPCA website. a) The facilitation team shall find a person to act as a public scribe for the purpose of writing on a board, or large piece of paper, those concerns or items of discussion that come out in the plenary sessions. a) A timekeeper shall work with the facilitation team to guide the group through the agenda contract. a) Vibes watcher(s) are presented to the General Assembly by the facilitation team before the session begins. b) Vibes watchers are keepers of the group's cool - they pay attention to the overall mood or tone of the meeting. Only vibes watchers may interrupt the proceedings at any time to call for a time-out, break or to remind us all of our shared values and goals. a) Coordinating Committee, facilitation team, or hosting committee shall arrange for someone to be a doorkeeper at each General Assembly session. b) Doorkeeper(s) shall see that all persons sign-in and receive delegate or guest information packets. c) Doorkeeper shall keep a running record of delegates in the meeting room and be prepared to provide this to the facilitation team at all times. a) Delegates shall sign in before the first plenary session, listing their county. b) Delegates shall be familiar with the bylaws and guidelines. c) Delegates assume the responsibility to participate in all General Assembly sessions contracted in the agenda. d) If a delegate must leave the meeting before the agenda has been completed, she/he shall notify the facilitation team so that they will have an option to move to critical agenda items before the departure. Authorized delegates representing locals shall be given priority in decision-making discussions. At the discretion of the facilitation team, and time permitting, observing Green Party members and guests may participate in these discussions. All persons intending to participate in General Assembly meetings shall first attend the meeting orientation session. In the event that a vote is necessary to make a General Assembly decision, only authorized delegates may participate. Decisions of the Green Party of California shall be made at General Assemblies of the Green Party of California using a consensus-seeking process as follows: a) Consensus is sought after adequate discussion, including the repeated asking for and discussion of any unresolved concerns, within the time and content limits of the agenda. b) Any stand-asides shall be recorded. c) In calling for a consensus, any unresolved concerns shall be recorded, and those unresolved concerns shall signal a move to a vote. d) Voting shall be on the basis of a two-third majority for business and procedural questions, and an 80% majority to amend, repeal, or replace bylaws and to make policy decisions. e) If there is a question as to which voting count to use, the higher percentage shall be needed for a vote. Items being presented before the General Assembly for a decision shall be in the form of proposals advocated by one of the General Assembly standing groups. The Coordinating Committee shall receive for consideration those items falling into areas where committee assignment is uncertain. The Coordinating Committee, in consultation with the agenda planners and the General Assembly committee coordinators, shall assign each committee a finite amount of time before the General Assembly in plenary session. Times shall be listed for presentation of the proposals and for discussion/approval. These times shall be reviewed and ratified as an agenda contract at the beginning of each day's meeting. The committee coordinator, or her/his assignee, shall act as a "floor manager" for this block of time. The floor manager shall assign proposals to the appropriate presenter for submission to the General Assembly. The committees shall use the time allotted for proposals, reports, brainstorming, workshops, etc. within the following guidelines for prioritization: a) Proposals to advocate before the General Assembly. 1. Committee generated material. 2. Non-GPCA generated material. b) Other material, workshops, etc. a) The committees shall post proposals in the pre-meeting agenda package on the GPCA website. a) General Assembly committee coordinator (presenter) gives a written copy of the proposal to the minutes takers. At the same time, copies are given to delegates or a copy is posted by the scribe. b) The presenter provides a brief statement on the background of the proposal and how the committee has decided to bring it before the General Assembly for decision. c) The presenter reads the proposal which includes: 1. What action is required by the Green Party of California? 2. What timetable is anticipated for completion? 3. Who will be accountable to report progress to the General Assembly? 4. What are the budgetary implications of adoption? d) Time is given in the agenda for delegates to review the proposals from the committees. a) The facilitation team determines if a quorum exists. b) General Assembly committee presenter for a given proposal answers "clarifying questions" from delegates. c) Facilitation team checks for affirmations and concerns. 1. Concerns are listed by the scribe where all can see them. 2. Facilitation team gets a feel for everyone's assessment of the proposal. d) The group seeks to resolve those concerns deemed legitimate by incorporating them into the proposal - presenter must agree to modifications before they can be made. Note takers read back any modifications to be sure they are properly recorded. e) The facilitation team asks if there remain any unresolved concerns. 1. If there are no remaining concerns, the proposal is adopted with the plan for implementation. 2. If concerns remain, go to the next level for resolution. f) The facilitation team asks those holding concerns if they are willing to allow the group to adopt the proposal without their approval, having their unresolved concerns listed with the plan for implementation. 1. If those holding such concerns are agreeable, these "stand aside" concerns are recorded with the note takers and included in the minutes with the adopted proposal. 2. If the person holding a concern is unwilling to stand aside, the facilitation team moves to the next level to seek a resolution. g) The facilitation team addresses the remaining concerns one at a time as follows: 1. The concern is restated. 2. Questions clarify the concern. 3. Discussion focuses on the single concern. h) The facilitation team asks if all concerns are resolved. 1. If yes, the proposal is adopted; stand asides are recorded with the implementation plan. 2. If no, facilitation team asks for stand asides. 3. If concern remains and is unwilling to stand aside, go to the closing options. i) Closing options are the prerogative of the presenter and the advocating committee. They include: 1. Return the proposal to committee for further refinement and an attempt to resolve the legitimate concerns raised. 2. Suggest the empowerment of an ad hoc group made up of representatives of the remaining concerns and advocates of the proposal to reach some fair resolution and: i) to act on behalf of the Green Party if time is critical in the matter or ii) to return to a subsequent plenary with a recommendation for adoption. 3. Request additional time in the plenary to reach a resolution of any remaining concerns. 4. Request that the General Assembly use the voting option. j) Requests for additional agenda time for an item shall include a specific number of minutes and whether the time will be added to the length of the meeting or if it will come from some other item. An 80% vote of the delegates is necessary to approve the request for more time. k) Voting. When the closing option of voting is selected by the presenter of the proposal, the facilitation team shall proceed in the following steps: 1. The note taker shall be asked to read the proposal as it stands. 2. The scribe shall record the vote of the delegates where all can see it by "yes", "no" and "abstain". 3. The facilitation team shall call a roll and record each delegate vote with the help of the doorkeeper. 4. 2/3 vote is necessary to approve a "business" item. 5. 80% vote is necessary to approve a "policy" item. 6. If uncertain, the 80% figure is necessary. 7. Abstentions are not counted in calculating the percentage vote. The minimum number of affirmative votes required to pass a proposal shall be the voting threshold times the decision making quorum. 8. The roll call recorded vote shall be included in the meeting minutes. l) When time runs out.... The time keeper shall notify the facilitation team when three minutes remain in the time allotted for a proposal. At this point, the presenter shall decide on a closing option. a) Any delegate may signal the facilitation team (by raising two hands) on a POINT OF CLARIFICATION if they do not understand the procedure or they believe a violation of these procedures has taken place. In doing so, they must identify at the outset which item in these procedures is at issue. 1. The facilitation team shall rule on the point of clarification. b) Any delegate may signal the facilitation team on a POINT OF PROCEDURE if they have a procedural suggestion that they feel will aid or improve the facilitation of the discussion. Signal with two hands. c) A POINT OF INFORMATION may be asked for at any time: 1. By the facilitation team when there is an item of information that is important to the discussion; 2. By a note taker when there is some item of information that is important to record. a) The Coordinating Committee may place on the agenda a consent calendar, of proposals judged to be non-controversial. These proposals may be approved without presentations, clarifying questions, or debate. b) Any proposals so presented must have been made available in written form to the county organizations and the delegates prior to the meeting (but in no case later than the agenda packet); and any proposal that receives any objection at the time it is presented shall be removed from the consent calendar before approval. c) The Coordinating Committee shall assign each proposal on the consent calendar to a committee on a contingency basis. Any proposal removed from the consent calendar by objection shall be assigned to its contingent committee for consideration. d) After consideration by the committee to which it was assigned, the proposal may then be presented to the General Assembly for approval. a) A Committee is a standing group defined and established by these bylaws, composed of one or more persons appointed by the Coordinating Committee, to consider, investigate, or take action on certain matters considered sensitive enough to warrant special supervision as defined in its charge. A Committee is generally established to formulate the policies and execute the tasks needed to maintain and facilitate the internal functions of the GPCA. b) A Working Group is a standing group defined and established by these bylaws, composed of one or more non-appointed persons, to consider, investigate, or take action on certain matters as defined in its charge. A Working Group is generally established to formulate and propose to the General Assembly, the GPCA's opinions, positions, and actions on political and social issues that are relevant to the Party's philosophy and political agenda. c) A Special Group (or ad hoc group or subcommittee) is a group established by the General Assembly or a standing group to consider non-recurring business of the party or is otherwise expected to dissolve itself after completing its charge. Special groups do not have General Assembly agenda privileges (see proposal authority, 6-2.5). d) A Caucus is a group established by GPCA members for the purpose of promoting a special interest, unique perspective, or certain consciousness. Caucuses do not have General Assembly agenda privileges (see proposal authority, 6-2.5). Committees and Working Groups must be defined and established by these bylaws. Establishing a new Committee or Working Group or dissolving a current one requires an amendment to these bylaws. Special groups may be established by the General Assembly or any standing group with a 2/3 vote. The statement of purpose or charge of the group and whether its membership is open or appointed must be stated at the time of formation. A special group may be dissolved with a 2/3 vote of the establishing body, but in any case, is automatically dissolved two years after its establishment or after completing its charge, whichever comes first. Expiring special groups may be reestablished at the discretion of the establishing body. Coordinating Committee (CC) membership is defined in Section 7-1. Other Committees shall be composed of no more than eight members not including ex officio members (see ex officio members, paragraph 6-1.7). At least once a year or whenever vacancies exist, the active counties, Group coordinators, and individual CC members shall be given the opportunity to submit nominations or recommendations to the Coordinating Committee for committee membership. Eligible candidates must have attended at least two prior plenaries within the previous 24 months and demonstrate a working knowledge of the GPCA bylaws and operating procedures. Committee members shall be appointed by the Coordinating Committee and shall serve for two years or the remainder of the current term, or if appointed more than 12 months after the start of the current term, shall serve for the remainder of the current term plus two more years, unless a successor is appointed before this time. Terms begin and end at the start of the second plenary of each year and must be staggered whenever possible. Any Committee member may be recalled with a 2/3 vote of the CC. Working Group membership shall be open to any Green Party member willing to participate. Voting privileges are reserved for those members who have attended at least two Working Group meetings within the previous 24 months. Ex officio members are Committee or Working Group members by virtue of office as defined in these bylaws or in the group's charge. Ex officio members have all the privileges of other members, including the right to vote, but not the obligation to attend meetings regularly. Unless present, ex officio members are not counted in determining a quorum. Each Committee and Working Group shall be assigned a Coordinating Committee (CC) member by the CC to serve as Liaison to the CC, an ex officio member of the Group. The liaison is charged with facilitating communications between the group and the CC. Liaisons appointed to Committees also serve as one of the committee coordinators (see coordinators, paragraph 6-1.9). All Committees and Working Groups shall have two coordinators (see coordinator duties, paragraph 6-2.6). Each committee shall elect one coordinator from among its membership in addition to the CC-appointed liaison-coordinator. Each Working Group shall elect two coordinators from among its membership. Elected coordinators shall take office upon confirmation by the General Assembly and, while still eligible, shall serve for two years in staggered terms whenever possible or until a successor is elected and confirmed. Each Committee and Working Group shall prepare a yearly work plan to be submitted to the Coordinating Committee along with any budget requests. The work plan must identify the objectives of the group for that fiscal year, any proposals it foresees bringing before the General Assembly, and a projected timeline for the group’s activities. The stated objectives must be congruent with the group's charge as defined in these bylaws and the goals and strategies of the GPCA. Each Committee and Working Group shall determine how many meetings are necessary to achieve the objectives outlined in its work plan. Each group shall also prepare and announce the proposed meeting agenda at least two weeks in advance of the meeting date. A Committee or Working Group quorum is more than 1/2 of a group's voting membership. For Working Group meetings properly announced in the agenda distributed prior to a regular meeting of the General Assembly, a quorum is more than 1/2 of the voting membership OR one group coordinator and at least four additional voting members, whichever is fewer. The decision-making process in Committees and Working Groups may be informal but must be consistent where feasible with the process described in Section 5-8. Proxy votes are not allowed. All proposals to be considered by the General Assembly must first be approved and presented by a standing group established within these bylaws (see committees, article 7, and working groups, article 8). These groups shall act in the role of advocate for the proposals they present to the General Assembly. The presenter shall disclose to the General Assembly whether the group brings the proposal forward with consensus or by a vote. If by a vote, the details of the vote shall be disclosed. The responsibilities of the Committee and Working Group coordinators shall include: a) Preparing and announcing the proposed agenda for a group meeting; b) Facilitating and coordinating the activities of the group; c) Submitting group work plans and budgets to the Coordinating Committee; d) Presenting group proposals or other official communications to the General Assembly; e) Maintaining a physical notebook containing the group’s Statement of Purpose, membership information, meeting minutes, and any other documents relevant to the work of the group; f) Filing meeting agendas and minutes with the Coordinating Committee secretary in a timely fashion including a summary report after the conclusion of a General Assembly meeting with general contact information, active membership list, and status report; g) Designating a temporary acting coordinator to perform the duties outlined above whenever an official coordinator is unable to perform those duties, and notifying the CC and Group membership accordingly. Unless given special dispensation by the Coordinating Committee (CC) or the General Assembly, any CC member (or any officer appointed by the CC) who cannot fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities as described in these bylaws or operate in accordance with the 10 key values, shall resign by notifying the CC in writing. Resignation is implied whenever any of the following occur: a) the member moves out of the region they represent, or the state, if at-large; b) the member registers with any other political party, including decline to state; c) the member fails to maintain an updated, accurate voter registration, unless prohibited by law; d) the member misses three consecutive General Assembly meetings or CC regular meetings without appointing a qualified alternate. See section 7-1.4 for related topics. The decision to remove a CC member (or any officer appointed by the CC) must be made by the constituent body empowered to elect the member or appoint the officer: a) The constituent body for appointees of the CC is the CC; b) The constituent body for at-large CC members is the General Assembly; c) The constituent body for regional CC members is the regional caucus of General Assembly delegates or an alternate body if designated according to Paragraph 7-1.5. A CC member (or any officer appointed by the CC) may be removed from office if the member or appointee fails to resign as described in paragraph 6-3.1. The following recall procedure must be followed: a) A written statement from three active CC members (or three General Assembly delegates from the region represented by a regional CC member) must be presented to the CC and the individual in question specifying the cause for recall at least two weeks prior to a regular meeting of the constituent body. b) The CC may appoint a special committee to attempt mediation. In any event, if a resolution agreeable to both parties is not reached by the day of the meeting of the constituent body, the CC shall facilitate a formal recall vote. c) If a formal recall vote is required, both parties shall be given equal time to make their case at a regular meeting of the constituent body where a quorum is present (regional caucus quorum is more than 1/2 of the total number of delegates allocated for the region). The recall proposal is a business decision requiring consensus or a 2/3 fallback vote to remove the member. The Coordinating Committee shall be generally responsible for coordinating meetings, internal communications and other administrative tasks, including the following: a) Establish agenda and select facilitators for general meetings. b) Monitor and assist committee work and refer matters to committees. c) Request and receive regular reports from committees. d) Authorize and ratify specific expenditures e) Authorize and carry out the decisions of the GPCA general membership and make executive decisions (but not set policy) between General Assembly meetings. f) May make statements in the name of the party g) Is authorized to retain legal council on behalf of the GPCA. h) Is authorized to make decisions which legal counsel advises. The Coordinating Committee shall be composed of up to twenty voting members, including sixteen regional representatives and up to four at-large representatives. The General Assembly shall define the regions, and determine the allocation of regional representatives. Diversity and gender balance are encouraged through the election of at-large representatives. CC representatives are not eligible for the positions of Treasurer and Liaison to the Secretary of State. 7-1.3. Meetings Regular meetings of the CC shall be held at least once a month, in person or by teleconference. Date and location of the next regular meeting shall be determined at the close of each meeting or, failing this, shall be determined by the CC coordinators and announced with at least 20 days notice. A special (or emergency) meeting may be called with at least one week notice by the CC coordinators or a majority of the CC. All decisions made at a special meeting shall be treated as policy decisions for voting purposes. A quorum of GPCA CC shall consist of 2/3 of the currently seated members. Proxy votes are not allowed. At the first General Assembly meeting of each year, elections shall be conducted for CC seats whose terms are scheduled to expire within the calendar year including two at-large seats and any expiring regional seats not filled by an alternative regional process (see selection of regional members, paragraph 7-1.5). CC representatives shall serve for a nominal term of two years or until their successors are elected. In any event, at-large representatives shall vacate their seats at the end of the term unless reelected, and regional representatives shall retain their seats beyond the end of the term unless replaced or recalled. Notwithstanding section 6-3, a region may replace its representative(s), including alternate representive(s), during the course of the term of office by conducting an election in accordance with its approved procedure. The new representative(s) shall serve the remainder of the existing term of office. The region shall notify the Coordinating Committee of any replacement conducted under this section. Regional members shall be selected by regional caucus of delegates at General Assembly meetings, unless the active counties of a region select another process. Any such alternative process must be consistent with the ten key values, GPCA bylaws, and California law; and approved by all the County Councils of the active counties of a region; and filed with the Coordinating Committee and the Bylaws Committee. Regions with two or more seats are encouraged to strive for gender balance. 7‑1.6 Alternate Members Alternate members may be elected for regional members. Alternates shall be designated for specific members and shall serve for terms concurrent with the members for whom they are serving. An alternate may participate in CC meetings, but may only vote when the regular member he/she is an alternate for is not present. If the regular member vacates his/her Coordinating Committee seat before the completion of his/her term, the alternate shall fill the vacated position for the remainder of the term for which they were elected. A region may elect multiple alternate representatives for their regional representative(s). That region shall then submit a statement to the Coordinating Committee describing the order or method by which the multiple alternates will substitute for a regional representative. Candidates shall submit applications to the CC at least two months prior to the election of at-large CC representatives. The application shall consist of a detailed biography of the person seeking election and what they wish to accomplish as an at-large CC member. The CC shall forward, without prejudice, the applications to the active county organizations along with a full and detailed explanation of the voting procedure, including a description of the "No Other Candidate" (NOC) option and an encouragement to delegates to make their choices seriously and a reminder that delegates do not have to fill all seats unless they feel there are enough qualified candidates. The Coordinating Committee shall appoint three election officials and after the current and newly elected regional CC representatives have been announced and before the at-large CC representative election proceeds, the election officials shall present a full and detailed explanation of the voting procedure (as outlined above) to the General Assembly. The election officials shall then conduct the election as described in Paragraph 7-1.8, Choice Voting. Each delegate shall be provided a written secret ballot containing the names of the candidates in random order. The ballot shall also include a "No Other Candidate" (NOC) option. The delegates shall vote by ranking the candidates along with the NOC option in order of preference. The ballots shall be tabulated utilizing a Choice Voting system with fractional transfers and a Droop threshold, 1/(n+1) (1/3 threshold with two open seats). No candidate shall be seated who does not cross the threshold before NOC. Choice Voting is the Single Transferable Vote (STV) form of proportional representation described in the International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design. (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). First published 1997. Second edition. Stockholm, Sweden). For the purpose of calculations, n = open seats shall be adjusted, when necessary, so that the value of n shall not be higher than the number of candidates qualified for the ballot. When only one seat is open and two or more candidates seek office, an Instant Runoff election shall be held. Each delegate shall be provided a written secret ballot containing the names of the candidates in random order. The ballot shall also include a "No Other Candidate" (NOC) option. The delegates shall vote by ranking the candidates along with the NOC options in order of preference. The ballots shall be tabulated using Instant Runoff Voting. When only one candidate seeks office, an Approval Voting election shall be held. Each delegate shall be provided a written secret ballot containing the name of the candidate seeking office. The ballot shall allow the opportunity to indicate a "yes" or "no" preference on the seating of the candidate. The candidate must receive "yes" votes on at least two-thirds (2/3) of ballots cast to be seated. The Liaison to the Secretary of State is the official contact of the GPCA with the State of California and with other organizations. The term of the Liaison shall be two years, beginning in odd‑numbered years: the Liaison shall be nominated by the Coordinating Committee, and subject to the confirmation of the first meeting of the General Assembly in odd‑numbered years. The Coordinating Committee shall immediately fill any vacancy in the office of Liaison, subject to the confirmation of the next meeting of the General Assembly. The Treasurer of the Green Party of California shall open and maintain bank accounts, keep financial records, and produce regular financial reports for the Green Party of California. The Treasurer shall also carry out any other duties appropriate and customary to the office of Treasurer. The term of the Treasurer shall be two years, beginning in odd‑numbered years: the Treasurer shall be nominated by the Coordinating Committee, and subject to the confirmation of the first meeting of the General Assembly in odd‑numbered years. The Coordinating Committee shall immediately fill any vacancy in the office of Treasurer, subject to the confirmation of the next meeting of the General Assembly. The CC shall establish a two-year strategic plan annually, using input from a brainstorming plenary session and draft work plans from the standing committees and working groups. The proposed plan shall be presented and affirmed at the subsequent General Assembly. The two-year strategic plan shall be reviewed and refocused by the CC and presented to the General Assembly annually. As part of the strategic plan, the CC shall develop a two-year schedule, including potential agenda items, for the General Assemblies and Gatherings, with input from each standing committee and working group work plan. The two-year schedule shall be revised annually, with General Assembly agenda and scheduling remaining flexible. * Paragraphs 7-1.9 & 7-1.10 are currently not in use but retained within these bylaws for reference. The Finance Committee is charged with overseeing the financial operations of the GPCA. This includes working with the Treasurer to: a) Collect county dues and any other moneys owed to the GPCA; b) Facilitate the allocation and disbursement of funds; c) Provide quarterly financial reports to the CC; d) Provide an annual budget report to the General Assembly; e) Provide any official reporting required by the State of California; f) Provide assistance for GPCA fundraising activities. The Treasurer is an ex officio member of the Finance Committee. a) A permanent Budget Committee shall be composed of four members: two members of the Finance Committee and two members of the Coordinating Committee. Members from the Finance Committee shall include the state treasurer and one at-large member. The state treasurer shall serve on the budget working group for the duration of his/her tenure. The at-large member shall serve for a non-repeating terms of one year. Members from the Coordinating Committee shall include the Coordinating Committee liaison to the Finance Committee and one at-large member. The liaison to the Finance Committee shall serve on the budget working group for the duration of his/her tenure. The at-large member shall serve for a non-repeating term of one year. b) During the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, the Budget Committee shall determine the total amount of funds to be made available for next fiscal year’s annual budget. c) The approved fiscal year's budget must maintain a prudent reserve (accumulated surplus plus revenue less expenditures), as established by the Finance Committee. a) Existing state committees and working groups established by the Green Party of California shall submit the Request for Budget form to any member of the Coordinating Committee no later than the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year. Requests shall include the amount anticipated to cover annual expenses of the group for the next fiscal year. b) State committees and working groups formed during the fiscal year shall complete and submit a request for Budget form to any member of the Coordinating Committee immediately following the first meeting of the committee or working group. Requests shall include the amount anticipated to cover expenses of the group for the remainder of the current fiscal year. If the first meeting of the group is after the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, the group shall also submit a Request for Budget form the next fiscal year. c) Request for Budget forms for annual budgets received by any member of the Coordinating Committee shall be forwarded to a member of the Budget Committee prior to the annual budget allocation meeting. d) Requesting a budget for all expenditures related to statewide mailings or the hosting of statewide meetings shall be the responsibility of the Coordinating Committee. e) Requests for out-of-budget emergency funds may be made at any time, subject to availability of funds. Refer to paragraph 7-2.10 below. a) During the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, the Budget Committee shall conduct a meeting to allocate the annual budget to the groups from which a Request for Budget from has been received. The allocation meeting may be concurrent with the meeting to determine the total amount of funds available for the next fiscal year’s annual budget. b) In no case may the total allocated to various groups exceed the total amount determined for the fiscal year budget. a) On the first day of the first meeting of the General Assembly following the budget allocation by the Budget Committee, the General Assembly shall approve the annual budget for the next fiscal year. The first proposal shall be to consent to the entire state budget. If the proposal to approve the entire budget fails, consensus shall be attempted for those line item(s) in the budget for which there are unresolved concerns. b) The state treasurer is empowered to disburse funds up to the limit of the approved budget for each group upon receipt of the properly completed Request for Payment forms. a) State Committees and working groups shall submit a Request for Payment form to the state treasurer. The form must be signed by the coordinator of the working group. The Coordinating Committee shall designate an individual to sign a Request for Payment form on behalf of the Coordinating Committee. b) Requesting expenditures related to statewide mailings or the hosting of statewide meetings shall be the responsibility of the Coordinating Committee. c) For expenses to be reimbursed from the state treasurer, the form must be accompanied by copies of receipts for all expenses incurred. For funds requested in advance of expenditure, the form must specify the purpose of the disbursement. a) Immediately upon receipt of a properly executed Request for Payment form, the state treasurer shall issue a check for the amount indicated to the payee designated in the form. b) In no case may the treasurer issue funds in excess of the amount allocated to the group for the fiscal year. Funds requested in excess of the annual budget amount shall be subject to the Emergency Funding provisions; refer to paragraph 7-2.10 below. Following each check issued on behalf of a state committee or working group, the state treasurer shall issue a brief statement to the coordinator of the group stating the amount of funds disbursed fiscal year to date and the remaining budget allocation. In the case of the Coordinating Committee, the statement shall be given to the liaison to the Finance Committee. a) The treasurer shall report any Request for Payment which is in excess of a group’s budgeted amount to the Coordinating Committee for action. b) The Coordinating Committee may request emergency funding directly from the state treasurer for any state committee or working group. c) In an emergency, the Coordinating Committee may consense to approve an expenditure of funds on behalf of the General Assembly. Any funds disbursed under this provision must be reported to the plenary session on the first day of the next meeting of the General Assembly. The Bylaws Committee is charged with maintaining the GPCA Bylaws and assisting with their amendment or revision. All Bylaw amendment proposals must be reviewed by the Bylaws Committee before submission to the General Assembly. In cases of bylaw ambiguity or procedural disagreement, the General Assembly shall decide for itself the meaning of its bylaws or the appropriate procedure to be followed. Between General Assembly meetings, the Coordinating Committee shall decide these questions subject to review at the next General Assembly meeting. The Bylaws Committee and its coordinators are charged with assisting with the interpretation of the Bylaws and the resolution of procedural questions. The Platform Committee is charged with maintaining the Platform of the GPCA and assisting with its amendment or revision. All platform proposals must be reviewed by the Platform Committee before submission to the General Assembly. The Platform Committee shall identify issues not in the platform, and suggest and formulate platform planks with substantial input from appropriate experts in the field. The Platform Committee shall also assist the General Assembly, the Coordinating Committee, and the Media Committee with formulating positions or statements on issues or initiatives related to official platform positions. The International Protocol Committee (IPC) is charged with five principal functions: a) Hosting. The IPC shall be responsible for working with international Greens to facilitate their visits, to assist with housing arrangements, communications, publicity, media contacts, and speaking events. b) GPUS International Committee. In collaboration with other GPCA committees and working groups, the IPC shall develop draft platform planks, policy proposals, resolutions, and projects pertaining to international relations for submission to the GPUS/International Committee (GPUS/IC). c) Proposals and Projects. In active consultation with the GPUS/IC, the IPC may also develop proposals or projects pertaining to international matters that are unique to the State of California, and that are not otherwise reserved to the GPUS/IC. d) Alliance Building. The IPC may initiate and develop working relationships with organizations, groups and individuals pertaining to international policy and relations for the State of California, and to support IP work with the GPUS/IC. e) Liaison with GPCA Committees and Working Groups. The IPC shall maintain timely communications with other GPCA standing groups in the development and approval of IPC drafts and actions which substantially or visibly involve the GPCA in the adoption of policies, positions, resolutions, alliances or other international initiatives. The authority of the IPC is not intended to replace or otherwise conflict with other Green Party powers, efforts or activities in other state, national, or international committees or organizations. The IPC shall complement existing structures and activities in a manner that is supportive, collaborative, and synergistic. a) The IPC shall act only in matters appropriate for a state-level party with relation to other individuals, groups or state-level international entities outside of California, or those appropriately deputized to California by their national bodies. All nation-to-nation, nation-to-region and nation-to-global relationships shall be managed through GPUS committees, plans and decisions. b) The GPCA delegates to the GPUS/IC shall be the primary channel of communication, consultation, and authorization between the IPC and the GPUS/IC. c) When issues or opportunities arise requiring action between General Assemblies, the IPC may make decisions with the concurrence of the GPUS/IC, and in consultation with GPCA standing group coordinators. d) The IPC shall ensure that any disputes about authorized representation from Green Parties outside the United States be resolved through consultation with the GPUS/IC. The Clearinghouse Committee is charged with maintaining an archive of all GPCA documents and data. The Clearinghouse Committee is also charged with facilitating internal and external communications and information dissemination including maintaining the GPCA website and returning communications received by phone, email, and postal mail. A Webmaster, appointed by the committee, is an ex officio member of the Clearinghouse Committee. The Media Standing Committee is charged with facilitating all GPCA communications with media outlets. The Media Standing Committee shall develop and distribute media releases that express appropriate GPCA positions in accordance with the GPCA platform; coordinate press conferences around significant party figures and issues; draft and distribute notifications of significant, newsworthy events relevant to party figures, platforms and growth. The Media Standing Committee serves under the direction of the General Assembly of the GPCA and the Coordinating Committee. The Media Standing Committee assists local chapters of the GPCA to develop media resources. The Media Standing Committee is a standing committee with up to 8 members, in accordance with bylaws 6-1.4. Co-Coordinators are selected in accordance with bylaws 6-1.9. The Green Party of California's Press Secretary and designated Spokespeople are non-voting ex officio members of the Media Committee. The Grassroots Organizing Working Group (GROW) is charged with facilitating voter registration activities and organizing locals. This includes working to: a) Coordinate locals into statewide efforts to register Green Party voters, do public outreach, and increase diversity in the party; b) Provide training for county locals in tabling and other grassroots organizing activities; c) Develop, maintain, and provide resources for tabling efforts and organization of locals; d) Maintain lists of registered Green Party voters. The Campaigns & Candidates Working Group is charged with facilitating the electoral work of the party. This includes working to: a) Educate Green Party members about GPCA electoral strategy; b) Identify key political campaigns in which Green Party activists can play a pivotal role; c) Identify registered Greens who would make credible candidates; d) Promote and facilitate effective regional strategies for winning campaigns; e) Train Green Party activists in methods of waging political campaigns; f) Facilitate fundraising operations for GPCA-endorsed electoral campaigns. The Campaign Support Fund Committee is defined in Appendix B. g) Maintain a County Polling Committee to establish GPCA positions opposing or supporting statewide ballot measures. The committee is defined in Appendix C. The Electoral Reform Working Group is charged with promoting the electoral reform objectives of the party. This includes working to: a) Educate Green Party members, the public, and the media about proportional representation (PR), instant runoff voting (IRV), and other electoral reforms as directed by the General Assembly; b) Identify strategies for enacting these reforms including use of PR and IRV in primary and county council elections; c) Encourage Greens to initiate and support successful campaigns for electoral reform; d) Advise GPCA on internal party voting mechanisms and electoral policy. The Liaison to the Secretary of State is an ex officio member of the Electoral Reform Working Group. The Green Issues Working Group is charged with identifying and facilitating GPCA action on external Green issues not already delegated to another Committee or Working Group. This includes working to: a) Identify, facilitate discussion, and prepare proposals on issues and events that should be addressed by the GPCA; b) Advise the Platform Committee on the development of platform proposals on issues identified by the Working Group; c) Promote and provide support for Green issues to candidates running for office; d) Build coalitions with other organizations working on Green issues. The GPCA may endorse or oppose state and federal candidates and state ballot measures appearing on the ballot during general, primary and special elections. The General Assembly of the GPCA shall approve the manner and method by which statewide ballot measures and candidates for state or federal offices are endorsed or opposed. The platform shall be approved at the statewide meeting by the plenary. The state platform can be amended with the approval of the state body. ('amendment' refers to changing the bylaws. rules or procedures in any way, including both deletions and additions) An amendment to the bylaws, rules or procedures can be initiated in one of three ways: a) by the Bylaws Committee, or b) at the request of a 2/3 majority of the plenary at a General Assembly meeting, either as a result of group discussion or at the request of a delegate, or c) by a local group sending a proposal for amendment to the Bylaws Committee or to the Coordinating Committee. a) Any proposed amendment to the bylaws, rules or procedures except a) above shall then go to the Bylaws Committee, which shall discuss, confer with the author(s), refine if necessary, and analyze the effect on the bylaws, rules and procedures as a whole. The Bylaws Committee may recommend to the author(s) that a proposed amendment should be withdrawn, but the decision to withdraw or not is entirely the author's. b) The Bylaws Committee shall submit a draft of the proposed amendment for the agenda packet for the next General Assembly. It is the responsibility of the Bylaws Committee to present the proposed amendment to the General Assembly for discussion and possible ratification. Any amendment to the bylaws must be approved by at least an 80% roll call vote of the General Assembly. An amendment to the rules and procedures must be approved by at least a 2/3 roll call vote of the General Assembly. The Green Party of California (GPCA) has affiliated with the Green Party of the United States (GPUS). No decision of the GPUS is binding on the GPCA without its consent. The GPCA selects delegates who are voting members of the Coordinating Committee (GPUS CC) of the GPUS (also known as the National Committee of the GPUS). These delegates are authorized to cast the full number of votes allocated to the GPCA to represent GPCA positions on matters before the GPUS. Any member of the GPCA (as determined by their County) is eligible to be a delegate to the GPUS. a) Representing GPCA to the GPUS GPCA delegates to the GPUS shall take part in the discussion of proposals before the GPUS CC and vote on those proposals. They shall participate in monthly teleconferences and encouraged to attend delegation meetings at State General Assemblies. They are expected to attend GPUS Coordinating Council face-to-face meetings. They are encouraged to participate in GPUS committees. They are responsible to the GPCA General Assembly (GA) and the GPCA Coordinating Committee (GPCA CC). Alternate delegates are encouraged to participate in all meetings, teleconferences, and votes, and to serve on GPUS committees. b) Serving the GPCA General Assembly Delegates, as a group, shall serve the GPCA General Assembly. Between General Assemblies they shall report to the GPCA Coordinating Committee. c) Deference to the General Assembly GPUS Coordinating Committee Delegates have the authority to represent the GPCA as best they can. However, the General Assembly or GPCA CC may bind them to reflect the opinions of the GPCA GA or CC. When bound by the GPCA GA or CC, the delegation shall modify its positions appropriately to reflect the intent of the GPCA GA or CC when items are amended during the presentation and voting process. a) Alternates and delegates Alternates and Delegates shall be elected by the General Assembly following the same procedure used to elect At-Large GPCA Coordinating Committee members (See GPCA Bylaws Sections 7-1.7). b) Vacancies As delegate and alternate seats become vacant (by removals, resignations, or term limits) the General Assembly shall elect replacements at the first General Assembly following the vacancy. The existing delegation may recommend candidates to the General Assembly. Recommendations shall be made with attention to gender, ethnic, and geographic balance. Delegates and alternates shall be elected for terms of two years, except that when a delegate is being replaced mid-term, the new delegate shall serve the remainder of the term. Delegates and alternates may serve more than one term. Term limits shall not be enacted until GPUS Steering Committee and Finance Committee rules are changed to remove the requirement of state delegate standing for membership or until immediately after the 2006 National Convention, whichever comes first. At that time, delegates shall be limited to three full terms, including time already served. They may be re-elected by the General Assembly after a break of one year. Former delegates may continue to serve on GPUS committees when allowed by GPUS rules. Time served in ASGP (the predecessor to GPUS) shall not count toward terms served. Service of alternate delegates shall not count toward term limits for delegates. Continuous service (as either a delegate or alternate) shall not exceed eight years, and service with less than a two-year break shall not exceed eight years total. The GPCA CC may remove a delegate by consensus or an 80% vote. The only reasons for removal are failure to perform the duties of a delegate and malfeasance. Since delegates may ask alternates to vote for them, or a Coordinator to find an alternate to vote for them, failure to vote is not in itself failure to perform one's duty. Failing both to vote and to arrange for an alternate to vote constitutes failure to perform one's duty. When delegates habitually fail to perform their duties, the Co-coordinators of the delegation shall discuss the situation with those delegates. If the situation continues or recurs without the delegates resigning, the Co-coordinators shall cause it to be discussed in a meeting of the entire delegation, which shall decide whether to ask for resignations or to refer the matter to the GPCA CC. The number of votes allotted to the GPCA is set by the GPUS, as are the number of delegates necessary to cast those votes. The GPCA's intent is to have one delegate per vote. Alternates shall be elected equal in number to the number of delegates. Alternates may vote for delegates when delegates are unable to vote. Alternates vote when asked by a specific delegate or by the coordinators. Alternates always have a voice and are encouraged to join GPUS committees. Section 11-4. Coordinators. There shall be two coordinators of the delegation, with ethnic, geographic and gender balance preferred. The coordinators shall facilitate the delegation and coordinate the delegation's activities with those of the GPCA CC. Coordinators shall be selected by and serve at the will of the entire delegation. In the event that there is not a consensus by the delegation about who should serve, the delegates shall pick a method to choose coordinators. 11-4.4 Terms. Coordinators shall be elected by the delegation annually, at the first GPCA General Assembly after the annual face-to-face meeting of the GPUS CC, for a term of one year. Consecutive terms are allowed as long as delegate or alternate status is maintained. Consensus of all participating delegates and alternates shall be used, whenever possible, to determine how the delegation's votes are to be cast, including when votes are to be split. However, when no consensus has been reached, each delegate shall be free to cast a vote as they think best represents the interests of the GPCA and the GPUS. Votes shall be submitted to the GPUS per the rules of the GPUS. The delegation shall meet, in person or by telephone or other means, when a meeting called by coordinators with the consent of the delegation. Whenever possible, the delegation shall meet at GPCA General Assemblies. For any delegation meeting, including teleconferences, a quorum shall be 50% plus one of the number of delegates allocated by the GPUS. The delegation shall create whatever policies and procedures are necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. The GPCA delegation to the GPUS CC shall determine who are the representatives of the GPCA on GPUS committees. Any member of the GPCA in good standing is eligible to be on a GPUS committee, unless GPUS rules state otherwise. Rules and procedures shall have the force of bylaws, except that where a rule or procedure conflicts with these bylaws, the bylaws shall take precedence. Rules and procedures may be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the General Assembly. Rules and procedures shall be initiated by the Coordinating Committee or by any other Standing Committee or Working Group of the General Assembly ("initiating body"). A proposed rule or procedure shall be submitted by the initiating body to the Bylaws Committee and Coordinating committee for review and possible amendment using the process described in this Article. a) The Bylaws Committee shall review the proposed rule or procedure for clarity and internal consistency, to minimize ambiguity, and for consistency with these bylaws and with existing rules and procedures. b) The Coordinating Committee shall solicit feedback from each county organization through the regional representatives and county councils, and from affected Standing Committees and Working Groups through their co-coordinators. c) The initiating body shall review any proposed changes for consistency with the intent of the proposed rule or procedure. The review process shall continue until the Bylaws Committee, the Coordinating Committee, and the initiating body have each approved the final version by a 2/3 vote, or until the proposal is withdrawn by the initiating body, or is rejected by a 2/3 vote of the Coordinating Committee. If the proposed rule or procedure is approved. it shall be ratified by the General Assembly before taking effect. Once approved, new rule or procedure shall be placed on the agenda of the next General Assembly such that agenda notification requirements can be satisfied. A limited amount of agenda time, but no less than 15 minutes, shall be allocated for each new rule or procedure. The agenda time shall be used to request clarification and to express concerns or affirmations. No amendments, excepting those for the correction of errors, shall be in order. At the end of the time period, the General Assembly shall be polled for outstanding concerns. If 1/5 or more of the delegates present, as determined by the most recent quorum count, request that the rule or procedure be taken up by the General Assembly, the rule or procedure shall be placed on the agenda of the current (time permitting) or next General Assembly, where it shall be treated as a business item, subject to a 2/3 vote; alternatively, the initiator may choose to withdraw the rule or procedure. If the rule or procedure is not withdrawn, and polling of the General Assembly results in fewer than 1/5 of the delegates with outstanding concerns, the rule or procedure is ratified, and shall remain in effect until amended or revoked by this process. In summary, the rule or procedure may: a) be withdrawn by its initiator, b) be suspended pending full consideration by the General Assembly, c) take effect until amended or revoked. Rules and procedures shall be amended or revoked through the same process as approval of new rules and procedures. (referenced in bylaws, paragraph 4-2.2, delegate allocation formula) Definition of Method of Equal Proportions The Method of Equal Proportions is a method adopted by the U.S. Congress to fairly allocate the House of Representatives seats among the states which is easily adapted to fairly allocate GPCA General Assembly delegate seats among the active counties. To fairly allocate the 100 delegate seats, we must first decide on a good measure of "unfairness" and adopt an allocation method which minimizes this measure. The Method of Equal Proportions is based on minimizing the "relative difference" between the "representation" of any two counties, where "representation" is the number you get by dividing the county's registered Greens by the number of seats allocated to the county. The seats are allocated such that transferring a seat from any county with more than one seat to any other county does not reduce the ratio of the higher representation to the lower representation. There are two different ways to perform this method. Both are equivalent and will yield the same results. We'll call one the "ranking method" and the other the "rounding method". Computer software is available to assist with the actual calculations (see the bylaws committee coordinators). The Ranking Method: In this method, a series of "priority values" are calculated for each county. First each county is allocated one seat then the priority values are ranked in order and the remaining seats allocated one by one to the counties from the highest priority value to the lowest until all seats are allocated. To calculate the priority values, first a series of "multipliers" are obtained by calculating the reciprocal of the geometric mean for the integers 2 through 20. 1 / [square root of n(n-1)] where n is an integer from 2 to 20 The priority values are obtained by multiplying the number of registered Greens in each county by these "multipliers." Each county should have now have a series of priority values which determines the order in which seats are allocated. The Rounding Method: In this method, each county's allocation is determined by dividing the number of registered Greens in each county by a special "divisor" and rounding any fractions by using the geometric mean (rather than the usual arithmetic mean or average). The geometric mean is calculated by obtaining the square root of the product of the two whole numbers on either side of the fractional number obtained above. If the fractional number is less than the geometric mean, round down to the nearest whole number. Otherwise, round up. The divisor will be equal to or near the number obtained by dividing the total number of registered Greens (in active counties) by 100 (the total number of seats). This divisor is adjusted until the total number of seats allocated using this rounding method is exactly equal to 100. [referenced in bylaws, paragraph 8-2.1 f), Duties and Authority of the Campaigns & Candidates Working Group] Exerpt from the original proposal of April 2008: 1. Membership. The Campaign Financial Support Committee (CFSC) shall consist of two GPCA members from each of the GPCA Coordinating Committee (CC), Finance Committee and Campaigns and Candidates Working Group (CCWG). Each SC/WG shall use its own ordinary processes for making such appointments. A current SC/WG/GPUS Delegates Coordinator shall not be eligible to be a CFSC member. Any person who is, or who has announced an intention to be, a candidate for elected office, or anyone serving as a campaign manager, treasurer or consultant for such a candidate, is ineligible to be a CFSC member. Quorum for the CFSC shall be at least three CFSC members. 2. Term of Office. CFSC members shall be appointed not later than the General Assembly at which the GPCA annual budget is submitted for adoption, and shall serve a one year term. CFSC members may not serve more than three consecutive terms. In the event a vacancy occurs in any CFSC position, the SC/WG that appointed the person who has resigned or become disqualified shall appoint the replacement to serve the remainder of the applicable term of appointment as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs. 3. Responsibilities. The CFSC shall have the responsibility to decide what campaign committees shall receive funds from the part of the annual GPCA budget approved for the financial support of GPCA candidates for elected office. The CFSC shall establish procedures for candidates to apply for funding, including an application form or questionnaire and application deadlines, that shall be generally communicated via GPCA email lists and publications and posted on the CCWG webpage(s). Drafts of those procedures and forms also shall be published to the CC, CCWG and County Contacts email lists for at least 15 days to allow comments before adoption. Procedures adopted by the CFSC shall continue until modified. The CFSC shall internally establish general principles for prioritizing the distribution of limited funds in each GPCA fiscal year. Within 60 days following any election in which the CFSC designates funding for candidates, the CFSC shall provide a written report of its funding deliberations and decisions to the CC and CCWG (Co)Coordinators. 4. Authority. CFSC funding decisions shall be communicated directly to the GPCA Treasurer for transmittal of funds as decided by the CFSC. Any funding decision shall require agreement by a minimum of three CFSC members. The GPCA Treasurer shall promptly issue funds as designated by the CFSC except where either (a) the donation would result in the candidate's committee receiving more cumulative donations than allowed by statute or regulation or (b) where the candidate declines all or part of the donation. The GPCA Treasurer shall promptly report either such circumstance to the CFSC which may amend its previous determinations upon receipt of such information. The CFSC may request the assistance of the CCWG or any other GPCA committee, working group or county organization in its processes for evaluating candidates' applications for GPCA financial support. 5. Funding Eligibility. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, to be eligible for GPCA campaign donations: A. Candidates for non-partisan municipal, county and special district races, California state legislature and U.S. House of Representative must obtain the endorsement of any active Green Party county organization operating within the boundaries of the district for the applicable office. Endorsements must be communicated directly to the CFSC by a County Council member of the County GP or a designated officer of an applicable GP County Local. B. Candidates for partisan statewide constitutional offices (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer and State Comptroller); Non-Partisan statewide constitutional offices (Superintendent of Education); State Board of Equalization and U.S. Senate must obtain GPCA endorsement by a General Assembly of Delegates or County Polling. [The text of this subsection shall automatically be amended in the event the California Secretary of State is amended to become a nonpartisan office.] C. In special circumstances (e.g., large voting districts with multiple county organizations; special elections), the CFSC may waive the endorsement requirement on a case-by-case basis. However, in such cases, a candidate will need to demonstrate local support by endorsement of at least one active County GP, or endorsement by one or more Locals, or endorsement by the CCWG, or some other form of internal GPCA organizational endorsement, as a funding eligibility requirement. D. Candidates for partisan office shall not receive GPCA financial support unless they are the GPCA nominee following the GPCA Primary Election. E. Committees related to issue campaigns are not eligible for funding under these procedures. [referenced in bylaws, paragraph 8-2.1 g), Duties and Authority of the Campaigns & Candidates Working Group] A County Polling Committee (CPC) is hereby established as part of the programs and activities responsibilities of the Campaigns and Candidates Working Group (CCWG). 1. Co-Coordinators. The CPC will be led by two Co-Coordinators appointed by the CCWG (Co)Cordinator(s) not later than the end of the first state meeting held in odd numbered years. The GPCA Coordinating Committee (CC) Liaison to the CCWG shall promptly inform the CC Co-Coordinators of the names and contact information for those persons. Except as otherwise provided below, the term of office for CPC Coordinators shall be two years from date of appointment. In the event of a vacancy, the CCWG (Co)Coordinator(s) shall appoint a replacement to complete the term of office. In the event the term of office of a CPC Co-Coordinator expires and there has not been a re-appointment or replacement appointed, the term of office of the current Co-Coordinators shall continue until new appointments are made or until the current Co-Coordinators resign or become disqualified (i.e., by change of residence or party affiliation). Transition Provisions: The initial terms of office shall start upon adoption of this proposal and shall continue until 2009. Upon adoption, the CCWG (Co)Coordinator(s) shall promptly appoint the initial CPC Co-Coordinators. The CPC shall coordinate the collection of reports describing and making recommendations concerning statewide ballot measures prior to formal polling of active GPCA county organizations (Count GPs). The CPC shall publish its report(s) as part of a County Polling process to determine if sufficient County GPs support or oppose specific ballot measures to constitute a GPCA position opposing or supporting that measure. The CPC reports on ballot measures shall include an analysis of each proposition in relation to the GPCA Platform, resolutions and general principles. Each report shall conclude with a recommendation and the name(s) and county of each author of the report. Each County Polling report may include multiple reports on different initiatives or referendum and shall include instructions on how County GPs are to respond to the request for County Polling responses, including the time period for any County Polling on ballot measures. The CPC will collect responses from County GPs and report those results to the CC, the CCWG and the County GPs. The CPC Co-Coordinators shall serve as the administrators and lead contacts for the CPC. 3. Processes. Promptly after the close of the ballot certification date and announcement by the California Secretary of State of measures certified for inclusion in the next statewide ballot, the CPC shall invite any GPCA member to participate in summarizing and evaluating ballot measures. To the extent possible, this invitation will precede the close of the certification period. The CPC Co-Coordinators shall promptly form teams from volunteers to complete the applicable reports within approximately one month following the close of the certification date. The reports shall be communicated to County GPs via the County Contacts email list and by other additional methods as the CPC Co-Coordinators may consider appropriate. County GPs will report their respective positions on each ballot measure. A County GP may choose among the following choices for each ballot measure: "Yes" or "Support" (meaning the County GP votes that the GPCA should support the measure); "No" or "Oppose" (meaning the County GP votes that the GPCA should oppose the measure); "No Position" (meaning that the County GP votes that the GPCA should not take any position on the measure); or "Abstain" (meaning that County GP takes no position on what should be the GPCA position). Abstentions will be counted to determine quorum, but will not be counted to determine if there are sufficient votes to support, or oppose, or have no GPCA position, on a ballot measure. County GPs shall have the same number of votes on each ballot measure as the County GP could have a total number of delegates at the first General Assembly of Delegates to be held following the start of the County Polling period. A County GP may report a distribution of votes for any ballot measure as decided by its internal processes up to the maximum number of its total delegate votes. County Polling results shall be communicated by at least one County Council member of the County GP to the CPC Co-Coordinators in writing (including email). A County GP may divide its votes as to any ballot measure by half votes. A quorum for purposes of County Polling shall be at least one half (1/2) of the total number of active GPCA county organizations at the time of the start of the County Polling period. If quorum is not achieved from the number of reports received by the CPC Co-Coordinators for any ballot measure by the completion of the County Polling period (including extensions), no GPCA position will result from the County Polling as to that measure. A GPCA position to support, or oppose, or have no GPCA position on a ballot measure shall require a minimum of Eighty Percent (80%) of the number of votes received by the close of County Polling Period. If that threshold of votes is not received by the CPC Co-Coordinators for any ballot measure by the completion of the County Polling period (including extensions), no GPCA position will result from the County Polling as to that measure (notwithstanding achievement of quorum). If that threshold of votes is received by the CPC Co-Coordinators for any ballot measure by the completion of the County Polling period (including extensions), then that position to support, or oppose, or have no GPCA position on the ballot measure shall be the formal position of the GPCA, effective immediately. County Polling will begin approximately one month following the close of the ballot certification date and last for a period of approximately five weeks. Promptly following the close of the Polling period, the CPC Co-Coordinators shall report the results to the CC Co-Coordinators, CCWG (Co)Coordinator(s),Media Committee (Co)Coordinator(s) and to the County Contacts email list. In the event a quorum has not been achieved during the initial polling period, the CPC Co-Coordinators may extend the polling period for as long as an additional three weeks, or until two days before the convening of the next General Assembly of Delegates, whichever occurs first. For purposes of example, the schedule for County Polling in 2008 is expected to be as follows: End of January 2008 Certification date for ballot measures on June 2008 ballot February 2008 Collect ballot measure reports March 2008 County Polling April 2008 Announce County Polling results End of June 2008 Certification date for ballot measures on November 2008 ballot July 2008 Collect ballot measure reports August 2008 County Polling September 2008 Announce County Polling results 4. Plenary Agenda. The Agenda Team shall schedule and the CPC Co-Coordinators shall report on County Polling results at the beginning of the first day of the first GPCA Assembly of Delegates (Plenary) following the close of any County Polling period, or if the Plenary begins during the County Polling period. In the event the GPCA position as to any ballot measure has not been determined by County Polling not later than two days before the commencement of the General Assembly of Delegates immediately following the start of the County Polling period, consideration of each such ballot measure shall be presented to the Delegates for determining the GPCA position, if any, as part of the Plenary Agenda. The CPC Co-Coordinators shall promptly advise the Plenary Agenda Team concerning any such items to be presented at that Plenary. The CPC ballot measures reports and voting instructions to County GPs shall be published in the Agenda Packet for that Plenary. The CCWG and CPC Co-Coordinators shall have joint responsibility to present those issues for support, opposition or taking no position by the General Assembly of Delegates whose decision shall establish the GPCA position as to any ballot measure position not decided by County Polling. The provisions of this Section 4. shall apply only if the Plenary is held not less than four weeks before the election in which any applicable measure appears on the ballot. 5. Ballot Measures Polling, Only. The procedures described above apply only regarding determining GPCA positions as to statewide ballot measures. Similar procedures may be adopted concerning candidate endorsements or other GPCA decision-making, but use of any County Polling process for those, or any other purposes, is not part of this proposal. If this proposal is adopted, it shall apply only to procedures regarding determining GPCA positions on statewide ballot measures. 6. Regional Representatives. Regional Representatives have the responsibility to actively encourage County GP's in their geographic area of responsibility to respond to County Polling and return timely reports of votes on each ballot measure. Following County Polling, Regional Representatives shall submit a written report to the CC concerning the status of any County GP that has not filed a timely County Polling report.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line84
__label__wiki	0.571152	0.571152	This Week in Alberta - You're Fired! This got buried beneath the billion dollar boondoggle last week, so this week's "This Week in Alberta", is pleased to bring you the tale of Lorne Gibson. Lorne was, up until last week, Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer. Now, given that the last election was a bit of a gong show, it’s understandable that Lorne would get a good grilling from the committee that decides his fate. Lorne tried to explain away the problems by pointing out that many returning officers were only appointed two weeks prior to the writ being dropped – as supposed to the 13 months they had to prepare in 2004. But, you see, this suggestion implies that Ed Stelmach’s government dropped the ball, violating the first rule any impartial government appointee must live by – “Honour thy government and find no fault in what they do”. Making matters worse, Lorne had the gall to call “for major reforms to “depoliticize” the province’s voting system”. De-politicize the voting system? Where does this guy think he is? He has also advocated for the bizarre position that election legislation should be “democratized”, and that “vestiges of former years” should be removed from it. Sure Lorne - keep smoking that wacky tabacky. Faced with this insubordination, the Tories promptly exercised their majority to punt Gibson from his post - over the protests of the opposition parties. AGRDT offers the complete media run-down of the saga, including some harsh words being directed Stelmach's way by former star candidate Arthur Kent. Labels: democracy - alberta style posted by calgarygrit at 2:04 p.m. \| 8 comments February Poll Dance I probably should have updated this earlier in the month - these numbers may be a bit stale by now. But, regardless, here's what Canadians have been telling pollsters this February: Nanos (Jan 30 to Feb 3, n=1000) CPC 34% Lib 33% NDP 16% BQ 10% GP 7% Strategic Counsel (Feb 5 to 8, n=1000) BQ 5% GP 13% Ipsos (Feb 3 to 5, n=1000) Decima (Feb 5 to 8, n=1000) MEAN (change since January in brackets) CPC 34% (-2.75%) Lib 32% (+1.5%) NDP 15.5% (-1.75%) BQ 8.75% (nc) GP 9.25% (+2.75%) This Year in Saskatchewan I don't post a lot on Saskatchewan politics and, when I do, it seems the posts often fall flat (ho ho ha ha!). But seriously folks, the Sask Liberals held their leadership convention this weekend, and Ryan Bater drew the short straw. So who is Ryan Bater? Well, the Sask Libs have released a very impressive video introducing Bater to voters. Doing this sort of thing is essential when you're an unknown leading a third place party. But it's still something every leader should put out after winning a leadership race, be they a provincial or federal leader, in power or on the political fringes. It's a good way to introduce a leader to voters and, at the very least, you'll be able to re-use the footage from it for years. In addition to officially naming Bater as their leader, the grits voted to formally split the provincial and federal Liberal parties. The party is also promising to privatize liquor stores - although I'm generally not a huge proponent of privatization, at least you can buy beer after 5 on a Sunday in Alberta...so there are definitely benefits to going that route. Labels: Ryan Bater, Saskatchewan politics Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the second somewhat annual Political Oscars – a chance to honour the best and worst in politics. With these awards there are no commercials, no dresses that cost more than you make in a year, no over-rehearsed demonstrations of spontaneous joy, no pre-game show hosted by Ben Mulroney, and no love-in of actors and actresses heaping mounds praise upon each others. It’s not that I wouldn’t have liked to do these things, they just fell victim to Harper's culture cuts. Instead, these awards will be present in a short post which should likely take you less than four hours to read. Best Picture: I asked readers to vote on the five nominees back in December. And, as is always the case at the Oscars, cleavage won the day. Actor in a Leading Role: Pierre Polievre, for his performance in The Curious Case of Pierre Polievre. Against all odds, this Tory MP seems to grow less and less mature as he ages. Actress in a Leading Role: Julie Couillard, for her performance in Sex and the City. When Mr. Big leaves his NATO briefing book at her apartment, all hell breaks lose! Directing: Stephen Harper, for the movie “Canada”. Interestingly, “Canada” bears a striking similarity to the movie “Australia” – in some cases, entire scenes appear copied word for word. Foreign Language Film: The Incredible Hulk. Mild mannered and geeky Stephane Dion undergoes a transformation, threatening to bring down the Tory government. You wouldn’t want to see Stéphane when he’s angry! Tragically, like most Hulk movies, this one bombed. Film Editing: Hillary Clinton, for adding sniper fire in post-production on Hillary Visits Bosnia. Sound Mixing: The Debt-Files - I Want to Believe. Far right Conservatives must cope with Stephen Harper’s budget, wanting to believe he’s still one of them. Sound Non-Editing: Tom Zytaruk, for Zytaruk/Harper Visual Effects: The Visitor. An entire country goes absolutely insane for a week, fawning over a dark and handsome visitor who takes a day trip there. Documentary Short: Definitely, Maybe. Jim Flaherty’s ever-evolving answer on whether or not we’re going into deficit. Documentary Feature: Doubt. Patrick Muttart and others, contemplate Stephen Harper’s re-election chances. Actors and Actresses in a Very Very Very Supporting Role: To the Stephen Harper Cabinet for their performances in Yes Man. Makeup: As always, Stephen Harper’s stylist comes out on top. Costume Design: To the Tory campaign team, for tracking down a Blue Sweater Vest. Short Film (Animated): Lavatory-Lovestory. A documentary on the life and times of Larry Craig. [And, yes, this was the actual title of an Oscar nominated film] Animated Feature Film: RALPH-E. Set in the near future, a robotic being is the last Liberal left on the Prairies…can he find a companion? [spoiler alert: no] Writing (Adapted Screenplay). Northern Thunder. A producer plans to re-enact the battle of the Plains of Abraham. When a bunch of high-paid prima donna politicians are unexpectedly thrown into the battle, hijinx ensue. Writing (Original Screenplay): The Changeling. When the small government Reformer Stephen Harper becomes a Keynesian deficit spender overnight, many begin to wonder if this is actually their Prime Minister, or if he has been replaced. See Also – 2007 Political Oscars posted by calgarygrit at 11:35 p.m. \| 9 comments The Answer is Blowing in the Wind This is something I'm very pleased to see: TORONTO — Ontario's Liberal government hopes its Green Energy Act to be introduced Monday will create 50,000 new jobs and transform the province's struggling economy, but environmentalists warn the plan relies too heavily on nuclear power. The bill will make it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life and create a culture of conservation, said Energy Minister George Smitherman. “These two thrusts combined will support a new green economy for this province and will create sustainable green employment for Ontarians,” said Mr. Smitherman. “The (bill) will turbo-charge the creation of renewable energy in this province and set the standard for green energy policy across this continent.” The knock on Dalton has always been that he's been a cautious and risk-averse Premier. Yes, he's given Ontarians five years of good government, but banning light bulbs isn't exactly a legacy project. So it's encouraging to see his government putting something in the window which, at first glance, appears bold. Doing it at a time when the environment is no longer the trendy issue du jour also takes a bit of guts - especially after watching Gordon Campbell and Stephane Dion go down in flames over the environment. However, McGuinty and Smitherman do seem to have learned their lesson here - the emphasis looks to be squarely on job creation and the economy, as it should be. And if you're going to spend money on infrastructure to stimulate the economy, a push on green energy isn't a bad way to go, since it's something we'll benefit from in the long run. With the exception of a few NIMBY groups, it's hard to be against green energy...so I suspect NDP and Tory criticism of this will be minor and largely on the process. So this one could be a winner. And with the days of winning by default winding down, and the economy in taters, McGuinty is going to have to work to earn his re-election. This should help. Labels: Dalton McGuinty, George Smitherman, Green Energy Act posted by calgarygrit at 4:26 p.m. \| 12 comments Hockey Night in Edmonton Strathcona Surely Canada's self-proclaimed hockey historian PM can't refuse, can he? OTTAWA — National Hockey Day? That's what the third Friday in February would become in Canada if a member of Parliament from Alberta has her way. Linda Duncan has already produced one political miracle — winning the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona for the NDP in the federal election last October — and now she's taking aim at another one. On Monday, Duncan will table a private member's bill in the House of Commons to have the third Friday officially declared National Hockey Day. She plans to announce her intentions today at Vimy Ridge Academy, an Edmonton school with a hockey team that has both boy and girl players. Labels: Linda Duncan posted by calgarygrit at 10:06 a.m. \| 6 comments This Week in Alberta - Special Deficit Edition Ed Stelmach(February 23, 2008): “A Progressive Conservative government will never put Alberta back into a deficit position” Ed Stelmach (today): "Err...on second thought..." Alberta has joined the deficit club! Alberta's Finance Minister Iris Evans has let it be known that the province will post a billion dollar deficit for the 2008-09 financial year. As a concerned (former) citizen, I sent the following note off to Alberta's Solicitor General Fred Lindsay earlier today - I encourage everyone else to follow suit. Dear Mr. Lindsay, Hello. I read today that your colleague, Iris Evans, has said Alberta will post a billion dollar deficit this year. As you are no doubt aware, this is a clear violation of Alberta's no-deficit law - a sober law created by Ralph Klein, and repeatedly pointed to as a sign of your government's fiscal responsibility as recently as the last election. I am therefore asking you to answer the following questions for me: 1. When will you be issuing an arrest warrant for Miss Evans? 2. Will Iris stand trial for this? 3. If she does stand trial, who will pay for her legal fees? It does seem to be the Alberta precedence for the government to always cover a treasurer's legal fees, but I worry this could push the province even further into deficit. 4. What is the maximum sentence for this crime? 5. Could Iris continue to perform her duties as Finance Minister from jail, or would a replacement be named? Given her performance in the portfolio to date and the depth of Ed Stelmach's legislative agenda, I suspect Iris could still carry on without anyone noticing the difference - although she might not win "best dressed MLA" next year. Finally, being a Stony Plain MLA, I know you must be a respected member of the Cabinet who the premier listens to. So I would like to plead with you to reconsider the decision to scrap your government’s consultation program to change Alberta’s license plate slogan. Last election, Ed Stelmach promised voters a bold program of “change that works for Albertans”. Voters elected your government and were rewarded with an aggressive legislative agenda that included changing Alberta’s license plate slogan…and maybe some other stuff I missed. Even though there is no “changing the license plate law” in Alberta, I urge you to follow through on this bold commitment. If not for the voters who elected you on a platform of change, then for poor Iris Evans who could find herself making license plates very soon, and who would much rather make them with the new slogan. Dan Arnold hat tip - tGPOitHotW Labels: deficits, Fred Lindsay, Iris Evans OMG! OMG! OBAMA IS HERE!!!!!! posted by calgarygrit at 7:51 a.m. \| 31 comments Yesterday's News Now The year was 2006. Stephen Harper was sworn in as Prime Minister. Ed Stelmach and Stephane Dion pulled off upsets in high profile leadership races. Nelly Furtado was singing Promiscuous Girl. Canada's men's hockey team lost to Switzerland at the Olympics. And Canwest was reporting on Iggy's mini-Iggy. Is any of this news? Well, given that final story made it onto Bourque today, I can only assume it is. A very big hat tip to tGPOitHotW for this one We could just replace it with a "night of the long knives" re-enactment After a fierce battle, they've called off the battle. For those just tuning in now: QUEBEC — A slugfest of insults between federalists and separatists that threatened to turn to violence led to cancellation of the re-enactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham marking the 250th anniversary of the British conquest of New France. For weeks a war of words erupted in newspapers, on the web and on open line radio shows where extremists on both sides threatened to use violence to either stop next summer's re-enactment from taking place or protect it against disruptions. The argument being espoused by the separatists is, one gathers, that recreating this battle is an insult and humiliation to the Quebecois nation. I will give creativity marks to those advancing the theory that the "French army's defeat was being staged for no other reason than to promote Canadian national unity". Yes, because I can't think of anything else that would bring Canadians closer together! Although Duceppe and Marois have charged ahead on this one, most politicians have raised the white flag. And you can't blame them for that since it's likely not smart politics to get involved in a real mess like this. Not to single him out, but I'll point to Ignatieff's comments, just because they show how comically afraid everyone in Ottawa is to get involved: "What I don't like, frankly, is that sovereigntists are trying to dominate a free debate. As someone who likes Canada and knows a thing or two about its history, I want to have my say," Ignatieff told reporters at a separate event in Quebec City. He said he isn't for or against a re-enactment of the battle, but stressed any commemoration of this "defeat and tragedy" would need to be dignified, sober and carried out in a respectful manner. And since I don't have a huge francophone readership to alienate, I want to have my say too. I think it's absolutely ridiculous to be up in arms over this. This is part of a series of international re-enactments to commemorate the 7 Years War - there's no ulterior motive here. Hell, there had been a battle of Ste-Foi re-enactment - where the French beat the British - planned the day after. These things happen all the time and no one ever complains - you can click here and scroll through five pages of upcoming civil war re-enactments, many of them being staged in southern states. These things happen all the time in Canada too - this isn't the first time they've re-enacted the Plains of Abraham battle and no one ever voiced opposition to it before. The one positive in all of this is that it shows how the sovereignty movement is left with no real issue to fight over. Their language has been protected and their culture is thriving within Canada. There is no crisis, no grand demand, no burning issue that can capture the hearts of nationalists. In short, the Canadian experiment is actually looking pretty good right about now. So what do they do? They complain about Shane Doan's captaincy on Team Canada. Or about Paul McCartney's concert on the Plains of Abraham. Or about some people playing dress up and shooting blanks off for an afternoon. They have no issue in 2009 so they need to re-live battles of two hundred and fifty years ago. Yup, stuff that happened a decade before Napoleon was even born. Way to be relevant. Labels: history bytes, Ideas you just knew were going to be controversial posted by calgarygrit at 11:00 p.m. \| 24 comments Welcome to the 21st Century Some very encouraging news from this week’s Hill Times: The federal Liberals are looking to Canada's ethno-cultural communities, as well as at state-of-the-art voter targeting software to sell more memberships and revamp their formerly moribund fundraising efforts. New Liberal Party National Director Rocco Rossi, a longtime confidante of new Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ont.) and the former head of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, said the party is hoping to buy software similar to that used by U.S. President Barack Obama's presidential election campaign. My advice would be to not skimp on costs. Having briefly played around with some Obama database technology last fall, I saw first hand what a huge benefit it was for targeting and contacting voters and volunteers. I can only image how beneficial it would be when it comes to fundraising efforts. The other thing to keep in mind, is that having the greatest database in the world in Canada among Canadian opposition parties doesn’t mean a lick unless you’re constantly using it and updating it with new information. Obviously, there are confidentiality issues to consider, but it needs to be something ridings, campaigns, and the national party can all take maximum advantage of. But, without a doubt, this is very encouraging news. For those who missed it, Maclean's has a great one-on-one Q & A with Michael Ignatieff up on their site - Ken Whyte really hit him with some tough questions and, by and large, Iggy seemed to defend himself well. Because nothing says “I love you” like a scarf with some other dude’s name on it While we look forward to spring, Valentine's Day is almost here to help us fend off winter's chill. If you are still looking for the right gift for your Valentine, I have a cozy red suggestion: Make a donation of $100 or more by midnight on Saturday, February 14th, and you will receive a limited-edition red fleece scarf, embroidered with the name of my favourite Liberal Valentine [Ed note: Justin Trudeau?], to help keep you or a loved one warm until spring arrives. Winter may be with us a while yet. Let's weather it together. Warm regards and hope to see you in Vancouver, Zsuzsanna Zsohar Now, don’t get me wrong – I’ve been saying for a while there should be an online Liberal store and that the party should use swag as much as possible to encourage fundraising. However, as part of this blog’s continuing efforts to help my readers find love, I would caution against opting to give that special someone a Michael Ignatieff scarf as their only Valentine’s Day gift. Labels: Now a Stephane Dion ball cap - THAT'S romantic posted by calgarygrit at 10:01 a.m. \| 10 comments Premier Primer With the economic bad news pilling on, Canadians have become more and more concerned about losing their jobs. And for no industry is that fear more real than in…politics. I took a quick look at the historical trends before Christmas. Now, let’s gaze ahead to see just how worried the men and women who lead Canadian governments should be. As an added bonus, I’ve included the magic 8 ball answers to the all-important “will they be re-elected” question. Danny Williams (Newfoundland) Date with destiny: 2011 What he has going for him: Crushed the opposition, winning 43 of 47 seats last election Why he should be worried: His anti-Ottawa schtick might grow tiresome The 8 ball says: You can count on it Robert Ghiz (PEI) What he has going for him: He’s young and just started his first term Why he should be worried: Mike Duffy could become de-facto opposition leader The 8 ball says: Focus and ask again. Like I have any clue about PEI politics… Rodney MacDonald (Nova Scotia) Date with destiny: Soon What he has going for him: Wicked fiddle skills. And Nova Scotians have never elected an NDP government. Why he should be worried: Deficit + government that has already won 3 elections. The 8 ball says: Don’t bet on it Shawn Graham (New Brunswick) Date with destiny: Fall 2010 What he has going for him: Has been relatively bold as Premier Why he should be worried: Has been relatively bold as Premier The 8 ball says: Can’t say now Jean Charest (Quebec) What he has going for him: Time. Thanks to his majority gambit in the fall, the economy should be on the upswing by the time the next election rolls around. Why he should be worried: Getting a third term was a rarity for a Quebec premier. Will he press his luck and try for a fourth? The 8 ball says: Consult me Later. It’s debatable if he’ll even stay around until the next election. Dalton McGuinty (Ontario) Date with destiny: October 2011 What he has going for him: John Tory. Why he should be worried: Ontario has been the hardest hit by the economic downturn. The 8 ball says: Answer unclear ask later. A lot can happen in two and a half years. Gary Doer (Manitoba) Date with destiny: Spring 2011 What he has going for him: Canada's longest serving Premier Why he should be worried: Canada's longest serving Premier The 8 ball says: Cannot foretell now. There's a chance he may hang up his skates before the next election. Brad Wall (Saskatchewan) What he has going for him: It’s his first term in power, and he leads the one province whose economy actually appears to be on the upswing. Why he should be worried: NDP roots run deep in Saskatchewan. The 8 ball says: All signs point to yes Ed Stelmach (Alberta) Date with destiny: Early 2012 What he has going for him: A soon-to-be forty consecutive years in power. Why he should be worried: Umm…because he’s not a very…err…good…uhh…politician. The 8 ball says: No doubt about it. Gordon Campbell (BC) Date with destiny: May 12th What he has going for him: Two scandal-free terms in power – a rarity in BC politics. Why he should be worried: The carbon tax and BC’s first deficit in years. The 8 ball says: Chances aren’t good Stephen Harper (Canada) Date with destiny: The hell if I know. It’s not like we have fixed election dates. What he has going for him: A great political machine. Why he should be worried: Tough times and a new Liberal leader The 8 ball says: Outlook unclear Pierre Poilievre - Audio Expert From QP today: Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, CPC): Mr. Speaker, it is clear, in fact, that the tape was tampered. The matter is now settled and both parties are pleased with that settlement. From Stephen Harper's audio expert: A tape recording at the centre of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's $3.5-million defamation suit against the Liberal party was not altered as the prime minister has claimed, a court-ordered analysis of the tape by Harper's own audio expert has found. The key portion of the recorded interview of Harper by a B.C. journalist contains no splices, edits or alterations, a U.S. forensic audio expert has determined. It's not that I don't believe Pierre Polievre, but I'd be a lot more inclined to accept team Harper's talking points if the Tory MP making these claims was an expert in the field of tape-doctoring like, say, Gurmant Grewal. Labels: Cadscam, Pierre Polievre A Green Wave Sweeps Across Quebec The latest Strategic Counsel/CTV/Globe poll raises some interesting questions - the most prominent being "why was this poll released?". Here are the not-at-all-surprising Quebec splits: Greens 26% Liberals 24% Bloc 22% Now, if we take these numbers at face value (ha ha...well, at least play along), there is only one conclusion to be reached: Quebecers, after flirting with Harper, Layton, and Ignatieff, have now fallen head over heels for Elizabeth May. Therefore, in the interests of helping the Liberal Party out in Quebec, I have taken the liberty of drafting some attack lines, which could easily be turned into LPC commercials. If we act now, we may be able to stave off this Green menace! Le Parti Vert - sérieusement? Elizabeth May: Closet Bruins fan A vote for the Greens is a vote for the tax-on-everything Elizabeth May: Fraude I hate anyone who's ever owned a pony. Don't you? Elizabeth May: Can you really trust someone who rides a tricycle? Elizabeth May: Can you really trust someone who liked Stephane Dion as much as she did? Because caring about the environment is, like, so 2007 Hat Tip - FaW Labels: Elizabeth May, Green Party, Polls The Asinine Folly of Balanced Budget Laws VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberals returned to the legislature Monday to rewrite their championed balanced-budget law to clear the path for a deficit budget next week. Premier Gordon Campbell has been forced to admit the province is bleeding red ink with the rest of the world. The Liberals will use the next week to amend the legislation outlawing forecasts of budget deficits in British Columbia, which they passed in 2001 after taking the provincial reins from the New Democrats. Can someone explain to me the purpose of having a balanced budget law if, when you want to go into deficit, you just repeal the law? I assume it's sort of the same principle as a fixed election date law you can break whenever you want an election, or a diet that lets you eat junk food whenever you're hungry - neither of which are overly useful. But, while BC is prepared to overhaul their law, there is one beacon of light in all of this: Many provinces have some form of balanced-budget law, and they all come with some form of escape clause. Only Alberta's Balanced Budget and Debt Reduction Law, appears iron clad against deficits, said Bader. Labels: balanced budget laws, deficits, Gordon Campbell Harper On Probation Canada Explained Labels: Rick Mercer Death by 1,000 paper cuts Tories on the defensive after jobless rate surges Conservative ridings get more federal cash: Liberals Departure of Tory strategist leaves 'massive hole' AG says that feds hand out big bucks with no control Auditor-General slams crop inspections Federal prisons need better budgeting: AG Independent MP accuses Tories of smear campaign Lack of action on Khadr riles Muslim community Accuracy of weather warnings questioned Top medical journal blasts budget's vision for science Labels: Headlines you won't see on Bourque Tories: "Err...on second thought..." Conservative party drops Cadman defamation suit against Liberals And for those who forget, here's what it was all about: In a March 3 letter sent to Dion, Deputy Leader Michael Ignatieff and Liberal House leader Ralph Goodale, lawyers for Harper describe two articles on the Liberal website as "devastatingly defamatory." The articles relate to allegations that Conservative operatives offered Cadman, an Independent MP, a bribe of a million-dollar life insurance policy to vote against the Liberals in May 2005 and bring down the government. Cadman was battling cancer at the time, and died in July 2005. "These malicious and reckless defamatory statements impugn the reputation of Prime Minister Stephen Harper," the letter states. Harper accused the Liberals of engaging in “more and more extreme allegations” and going to the point last week of publishing allegations of criminal misconduct on his part. "This will become the biggest error in judgment of his career," [Ed Note: Ha!] Harper said, adding the government doesn't direct the activities of police. So, I guess the question is, did the Tories drop the lawsuit because: A) They are committed to the new spirit of co-operation! B) They realized they had no case Labels: hint: it's B Muttart Out Top Tory election architect Patrick Muttart – who most people seem to think is a pretty bright guy – is off to the US. So how big of a deal is this? Well, it's probably more important than people who don’t follow politics think it is, but less important than people who do follow politics think it is. Labels: Patrick Muttart Hello Newman Far be it for me to disagree with a respected historian like Peter C. Newman but…I’m going to disagree with Peter C. Newman. In Saturday’s Globe and Mail, Newman explains his theory of how Liberals choose their leaders: If history doesn't exactly repeat itself, it sets significant patterns, such as the astonishing fact that the carpetbagging Mr. Ignatieff, after an absence from Canada for 30 years, finds himself after the briefest of apprenticeships in contention for the country's top political post. Curiously, this has been the rule, not the exception. All of the Liberal leaders who became prime minister during the six decades between the 1920s and 1980s were also carpetbaggers - in the sense that they wrested the leadership from the party's veteran worthies, who were shoved aside for the newcomers. Newman goes on to explain how Liberal leaders – from King to Martin, have fit into this outsider mould. And, at first glance, he does have a certain point. Like Ignatieff, St. Laurent, Pearson, and Trudeau were all recruited into politics and none of them were what you would call "typical" politicians. And in the case of Trudeau, like King, Newman's characterization of them wrestling the crown away from the “party’s veteran worthies” is certainly apt. However, St. Laurent and Pearson were about as establishment as you can get. St. Laurent had 7 years in Cabinet before winning the party’s leadership in 1948, while Pearson had a decade as a Cabinet Minister before being anointed a decade later. These were not newcomers on the scene – rather, they’d been groomed as leaders-in-waiting for years. Where Newman’s theory really hits pot holes though, is in recent times. Although he admits that Dion was a break from the pattern, he takes great pains to portray Turner, Chretien, and Martin as outsiders due to their brief breaks outside of the party (or, in Martin’s case, outside of Cabinet) before taking on the leadership. Yet all three were the embodiment of “veteran worthies” – lifelong Liberals, forever viewed as the party dauphin, who had 50 years in Ottawa between them prior to winning their respective leadership races. A few years at a Toronto law firm or on the party backbenches doesn’t change that in the least. I also question how distinctly "Liberal" this leadership philosophy is. Stephen Harper and Newman's buddy Brian Mulroney were political outsiders when they inherited the Tory crown, while Kim Campbell and Joe Clark had only been MPs for four years when they took over. Sifting through the dust-bin of Tory leaders, you’ll also find that party’s habit of selecting provincial politicians over established Ottawa veterans. But let’s put all that aside, and let Newman explain why this strategy has been successful: All this hocus-pocus has been political sorcery of the highest order because instead of having to defend their predecessors' records, each freshly minted leader could innocently protest, "Who, me? I wasn't even there ..." Again, portraying Louis St. Laurent as an agent of change after the King years seems like a bit of a stretch. And, hell, when you’re in power for 22 consecutive years and are considered the natural governing party, defending your predecessor’s record isn’t that hard to do. Yes, Paul Martin did try the “I wasn’t even there” line a few times, but that didn’t turn out so hot for him, now did it? So, what’s the moral of all this? Ignatieff may mark a bit of a return to the party’s habit of recruiting from outside of its own ranks, but there’s no “secret Liberal recipe” to finding a good leader. Labels: History, Jean Chretien, John Turner, Justin Trudeau's father, Mackenzie King, Mike Pearson, Paul Martin, Peter C Newman, Uncle Louis Rossi's Challenge The 2008 fundraising numbers are out: CPC: 21,190,928.22 (up 25%) Lib: 5,900,511.89 (up 30%) NDP: 5,466,434.84 (up 37%) Green: 1,631,293.79 (up 66%) Bloc: 713,415.22 (up 66%) On the bright side, Liberal numbers were up 23% in Q4 while most other parties only matched their Q3 numbers, but this may have been due to the leadership "race". Either way, the Tories' 6.3 million to 2.3 million Q4 edge shows that Rocco Rossi and friends have a lot of challenges ahead of them. But just how bad is it? Well, if you add in the public finance numbers, these are the 2008 totals: CPC: 31.6 million (67% from donations) Lib: 14.6 million (40% from donations) NDP: 10.5 million (52% from donations) Bloc: 3.7 million (19% from donations) Green: 2.9 million (56% from donations) So, no matter how you slice it, the Conservatives had a 17 million dollar advantage in 2008, and the Liberals are still hopelessly addicted to public party financing - which, for them, will be dropping by 1.6 million in 2009, due to low vote numbers last election. If donations stay the same in 2009, here's what the different parties can expect to rake in: It may not be a sexy topic but, when you look at these numbers, it's clear that increasing party fundraising numbers should be priority number 1 for the LPC right now. Labels: election finance laws, Fundraising Monday News Items 1. Dr. Tom is the latest to jump on the "death of Conservatism"/"Right wing uprising" train, in this Globe op-ed. While there might be a fundraising backlash, I wouldn't expect any of this to hurt Harper at the polls. According to this poll (page 35), only 1% of Conservative voters are less likely to vote Tory because of the budget. And having a few right wingers go on rants that Harper "isn't conservative enough" may not be a bad thing for the guy... 2. Speaking of fundraising, the latest numbers are out. While there is some mild encouragement in Q4 for the Liberals, it's abundantly obvious why Harper would love to do away with the public funding of political parties. 3. There's a lot of buzz over this "fawning" profile of Michael Ignatieff in the New York Times. 4. Tom Clark has won the CTV On the Hill "host race". Clark is promising that on Mike Duffy Live On The Hill Power Play "anyone who tries to use spin is going to be in for a rather unpleasant surprise", which is a bold promise to make for a show made up mostly of spin doctor panel segments. 5. Although I didn't get a chance to see the OYL hijinx first hand, I'd just like to offer a hearty congratulations to David Valentin (and Alex Crombie) who ran, and won, as independents - always a challenging thing to accomplish in youth politics. 6. The latest on the Peter MacKay for NATO secretary general rumours. 7. Four Newfoundland Liberals have broken ranks and will vote against Harper's budget. It would be hard for Ignatieff to punish his MPs for voting against a budget he has been less than enamoured with himself - especially if he hopes to hang on to the 6 Newfoundland seats the party holds. I'd say he spin it in public as symbolic support for Newfoundland and a sign he won't be dictactorial...then rap over a few knuckles in private. Canadian Politics, Canadian Politics and more Canadian Politics. 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On the Left and 2016 (Part 2) – NeoPopulism on The Sandernistas: P.P.S. on Trump and the crisis of the Republican Party On the Left and 2016 (Part 2) – NeoPopulism on Why not Trump?, or, How NOT to oppose Trump (audio and video recording) The Extraordinary Dangers of Trump and Trumpism \| Marxist-Humanist Initiative on The Sandernistas: P.P.S. on Trump and the crisis of the Republican Party The Last Marxist Chris Cutrone is the last Marxist Left Forum NYC 2011: Badiou’s Communism Badiou’s “communism” — a gerontic disorder Chris Cutrone Presented on a panel with Nayi Duniya (Demarcations journal), co-author of Alain Badiou’s “Politics of Emancipation:” A Communism Locked Within the Confines of the Bourgeois World, and Bruno Bosteels (Cornell University) at the Left Forum 2011, Pace University, New York, March 19, 2011; and on the panel “Badiou and post-Maoism: Marxism and communism today,” with Mike Ely, Joseph Ramsey and John Steele at the third annual Platypus Affiliated Society international convention, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, April 30, 2011 (audio recording). (An audio recording of the related April 12, 2011 lecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, on “The Idea of Communism: Badiou, Althusser and Lacan,” is available.) Perhaps the most condemnatory thing that could be said of Badiou’s “communism” was something Badiou himself wrote, when he defined “communism” as a “Kantian regulatory idea,” a norm to be aspired to, rather than a concrete reality to be achieved. This not only besmirched the historical Marxist idea of “communism,” but also Kant! For Kant addressed freedom as something that could and should be, not as a utopia. And Marx remained deeply engaged in practical politics. Leon Trotsky wrote, more than a hundred years ago, after the 1905 Russian Revolution (in the 1906 pamphlet Results and Prospects), that “Marxism converted socialism into a science, but this does not prevent some ‘Marxists’ from converting Marxism into a Utopia.” Trotsky also wrote that, “[I]n academies . . . it might be possible artificially to detain the proletariat for fifty, a hundred or five hundred years, but in the course of all-round life in capitalist society, on the basis of unceasing class struggle[,] . . . [t]he growth of the consciousness of the proletariat transforms this class struggle, gives it a deeper and more purposeful character.” Trotsky was not a utopian any more than Kant or Marx were. However, as we know, such “unceasing class struggle” that Trotsky had in mind, which could “transform” the “consciousness of the proletariat” and potentially “give it a deeper and more purposeful character,” is precisely what the world has been missing, for at least a generation. The Marxist vision for proletarian socialism has passed, almost completely into oblivion. Badiou’s late redefinition of “communism” is a response — an adaptation — to this historical reality. Indeed, Trotsky was writing at the crest of 2nd International Marxism, which developed in the period from 1871 to 1917, whose history Badiou deliberately seeks to bury. Badiou characterizes this period, like our own, as an “interval,” in which “the communist hypothesis was declared to be untenable,” “with the adversary in the ascendant.” What is the basis of Badiou’s judgment of this period, 1871 to 1917, in which, not only did bourgeois society go through its last great flowering, in the Belle Époque, but Marxism flourished as an international workers’ movement, commanding a dedication to socialist revolution by millions in the core capitalist countries? The period between the Paris Commune and the October Revolution was not in any way like ours; it was not cynical, but optimistic in the sense of historical mission and the real potential of human progress. Badiou shares the skepticism that has developed regarding such historical potential. Indeed, we can say that Badiou is typical of the 1960s-era New Left in this regard. Badiou cannot recognize 2nd Intl. Marxism as an advance. Moreover, Badiou is, in Trotsky’s sense, “academic,” despite his avowed intentions. The last thing Badiou imagines is that he has conceded. Badiou’s entire philosophy was developed out of concern for “fidelity,” resisting the apostasies of the 1968 generation in the decades that followed. — The question is, to what does Badiou claim fidelity? Certainly not Marxism. What has sanctioned Badiou to bury the admittedly obscure history of the first wave of Marxism in the 2nd Intl., today? And why does Badiou find an affinity in our moment with that of the pre-WWI world, which otherwise seems so unlikely? In certain respects, Badiou is rather optimistic in finding such an affinity, hoping that today we are in a period of preparation for the realization of more radical social transformation — “revolution” — down the road. Badiou thus tries to keep fidelity to “the revolution” in his estimation of the present. But which “revolution?” Badiou is clear that his model for revolution is May 1968 in France and the contemporaneous Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China. Presumably, in the latter case, this means a commitment to Mao and “Marxism-Leninism.” But, beneath this, there is a certain unmistakable pessimism to the characterization of the formative era of Lenin’s Marxism in the 2nd Intl., as being, like ours, one of conservative reaction. — Was the growth of Marxism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries really a retreat, after the defeat of the Paris Commune? Or, has Badiou mistaken one revolution for another? Badiou has maintained fidelity, not to “communism,” in Marx’s sense, but rather to “democracy,” that is, the eternal bourgeois revolution. It is thus significant that Badiou dates modern communism, not to Marx in 1848, but to the Jacobins in 1792. This obscures the history that came between. The truth is that Badiou’s “communism” is deeply anti-Marxist. Not merely non-Marxist, in the sense of what it tends to leave out, but actually hostile to historical Marxism. Perhaps this is unremarkable. Perhaps it is not a problem in itself. But it may bear some inquiry into the potential consequences that might flow from this. Perhaps Badiou is quietly acknowledging that Marxism may have become an obstacle to the kind of social change that, in his estimation, is possible and desirable — and necessary. That is a real question. Does Marxism speak to the needs of the present? But to consider this — to consider what Badiou may have to offer as an alternative to Marxism — we must address what Badiou means by “communism.” Badiou defines communism as “radical democratic equality.” The “hypothesis” that motivates communism, according to Badiou, is that, the logic of class — the fundamental subordination of labour to a dominant class, the arrangement that has persisted since Antiquity — is not inevitable; it can be overcome. . . . [A] different collective organization is practicable, one that will eliminate the inequality of wealth and even the division of labour. . . . The existence of a coercive state, separate from civil society, will no longer appear a necessity: a long process of reorganization based on a free association of producers will see it withering away. As a pure Idea of equality, the communist hypothesis has no doubt existed since the beginnings of the state. As soon as mass action opposes state coercion in the name of egalitarian justice, rudiments or fragments of the hypothesis start to appear. Popular revolts — the slaves led by Spartacus, the peasants led by Müntzer — might be identified as practical examples of this “communist invariant.” With the French Revolution, the communist hypothesis then inaugurates the epoch of political modernity. However, the potential for emancipated humanity expressed in communism that Marx recognized in the modern history of capital is not assimilable without remainder to pre- or non-Marxian socialism. Marx’s thought and politics are not continuous with the Spartacus slave revolt against Rome or the teachings of the Apostles — or with the radical egalitarianism of the Protestants or the Jacobins. So what was Marx’s distinct contribution? As Marx put it, “Communism is the necessary form and the dynamic principle of the immediate future, but communism as such is not the goal of human development, the form of human society.” This was because, according to Marx, “Communism is a dogmatic abstraction and . . . only a particular manifestation of the humanistic principle and is infected by its opposite, private property.” Marx was not the preeminent communist of his time but rather its critic, seeking to push it further. The best Marxists who followed, such as Lenin, Luxemburg and Trotsky, similarly sought to push their respective political movement of “revolutionary social democracy” in the 2nd Intl. further. In so doing, they revealed and grappled with the form of capital of their moment in history, what they called “imperialism,” seeking to make it into capital’s “highest” and last stage, the eve of revolution. Badiou, by contrast, addresses inequality as a timeless, perennial problem. He thus departs fundamentally from Marx and Marxism, and liquidates the revolution of capital. Badiou conceives of the relation between freedom and equality as an ontological one, in the mathematical terms of set theory, transhistoricizing it. Badiou’s background is in Lacanian and Althusserian “post-structuralist” French thought, in common with other prominent New Left-era thinkers — and former students of Louis Althusser — such as Étienne Balibar and Jacques Rancière. Althusser found, in the Russian and Chinese Revolutions, a salutary challenge to the notion of the Hegelian “logic of history,” that revolutionary change could and indeed did happen as a matter of contingency. Althusser took great inspiration from Mao in China and Lenin in Russia for advancing the possibility of emancipation against a passive expectancy of automatic evolution in the historical process of capital. For Badiou, this means that emancipation must be conceived of as an “event,” which involves a fundamental reconsideration of ontology. Badiou does not conceive of the transformation of the capitalist mode of production that would allow for overcoming the socially pernicious aspects of specifically capitalist forms of inequality. By contrast, Marx looked forward to the potential for overcoming the conditions of possibility for the reproduction of capitalist class dynamics in the mode of production itself: capital’s overcoming of the need to accumulate the value of surplus labor-time. Marx saw the historical potential to overcome this socially mediating aspect of labor, expressed, for instance, in automated machine production. However, Marx also foresaw that, short of socialism, the drive to accumulate surplus-value results in producing a surplus population, an “industrial reserve army” of potential “workers” who thus remain vulnerable to exploitation. A politics based only in their “democratic” discontents can result, not in the overcoming of the social need for labor, but in the (capitalist) demand for more labor, the demand to be put to work. Or, as Max Horkheimer, director of the Marxist Frankfurt Institute for Social Research, put it, machines “have made not work but the workers superfluous.” Marx anticipated this when he warned that realization of the socialist demand to abolish “private property” would (merely) make society as a whole into one giant capitalist dominating its members. Marx even went so far as to analogize this with socialist calls to abolish marriage as a “bourgeois” institution, which he said would result only in universal prostitution — indeed, that capitalism was already bringing this about. For Marx, elimination of a separate capitalist class would not in itself be emancipatory unless a transformation in the “mode of production” and its social relations came about. Marx did not think that the capitalists were the cause, but the effect of capital, calling them its “character masks.” Nonetheless, Marx endorsed, however critically, the traditional socialist demand to abolish private property and “expropriate the expropriators,” regarding this as a necessary first step: necessary, but not sufficient, to realize a society beyond the mode of production and social relations of capital. As Lenin underscored this, in The State and Revolution, on the eve of the October 1917 Revolution in Russia, such social relations of bourgeois society, namely, the mutual exchange of labor as the form of social solidarity in capital, could only be transformed gradually and thus “wither away,” and not be abolished and replaced at a stroke. The proletarian socialist revolution was supposed to open the door to this transformation. But, since then, the history of the Russian and Chinese Revolutions showed another potential, that is, the reconstitution of capital, under the guise of “socialism.” Marx had already foreseen such a possibility in the limited consciousness of his socialist and communist contemporaries of the 19th century, and he criticized them “ruthlessly” for this. Marx and Lenin recognized a problem in “socialism” itself that their supposed followers have neglected or avoided. All this remains hidden to Badiou. But it was precisely this Marxist approach to capital as a “mode of production,” or form of society, that distinguishes Marx from other socialists or communists, and motivated revolutionaries who followed Marx, such as Lenin, maintaining that Marxism pursued the possibility of overcoming capital “on the basis of capitalism” itself. Badiou situates emancipatory possibilities rather atavistically, in a pre-historical ontology, to which the philosophy of mathematics — for instance, the question of “number and numbers” (the title of one of his books) — can be an adequate guide. For Badiou, in a procedure that recalls a self-criticism session or assembly at a “reeducation” camp, matter itself, in its open-ended recombinations, poses the solution to what Marx called “communism,” the “riddle of history.” Each element must be broken down to its radical potentiality for permutation — for instance, in the Maoist “revolutionary people,” for emancipatory change to take place. It is not for nothing that Badiou conceives of revolution not as a process but an event, or, that his conception of “process” is founded on a conception of the “event.” On the other hand, Badiou finds Marxists such as Lenin (and Marx himself) conceding to the existing social hierarchies and thus betraying the “idea of communism,” for instance in the party-state, which Badiou regards in retrospect as a “failed experiment.” Thus, Badiou. What of Marx and Marxism? Marx distinguished capitalist inequality from that of the traditional caste system that had characterized civilization for millennia before the emergence of bourgeois society in the post-Renaissance world. As Adorno pointed out, to call all of history the “history of class struggles” was to indict all of (“recorded”) history, and to thus consign it to the mere “pre-history” of authentic humanity. But this humanity was itself historically specific, and emergent — to the era of capital. Just as traditional inequality was not the cause of the form of community that the ancients regarded as being divine in origin, capitalist inequality was not the cause but the effect, the product of the cosmos of capital. Marx’s magnum opus, Capital, explored how the post-Industrial Revolution society of capital produced a new form of inequality, between capitalist and worker, but one liable to be cast and responded to in the form of the original Revolt of the Third Estate that had ushered in modern bourgeois society in the 17th and 18th centuries. Marx found an important disparity — a self-contradiction — to have developed between the political aspirations of the subjects of capital, for “social democracy,” and the potential of capital to go beyond bourgeois society and its forms of politics — liberalism and democracy. This did not make Marx and those who followed him illiberal or anti-democratic, but they did regard liberalism and democracy — the combined libertarian and social-egalitarian impulses in modern politics — as means and not ends in and of themselves. This is because they regarded capitalism itself as a process and not merely a state of being. Marx and his best followers, such as Lenin, looked forward not merely to more liberalism and more democracy, but to the potential transcendence of the need for both liberalism and democracy, an “end” to politics as presently practiced. But not all at once, and not by denying them in the present. Capital is not an eternal event of inequality that needs to be met with the event of revolution. Badiou does not deny liberalism and democracy, but rather unconsciously reaffirms their present, bourgeois forms, at a deeper and more obscure level. Badiou’s ontology of “radical egalitarian democracy,” provides not a critical recognition, but a philosophical affirmation of the way bourgeois society already proceeds, however contradictorily. Badiou mystifies. The challenge is to recognize the symptomatic character of liberalism and democracy in the crisis of capital, as it had developed in the 19th century, setting the stage for the history that came later. But such symptomology was not to be “cured” in the sense of elimination, but rather undergone and worked through — as Nietzsche put it, modernity is an “illness, but the way pregnancy is an illness,” bringing forth new life. The problem, as Marx recognized it, was that, by the mid-19th century, when bourgeois society entered into crisis, after the Industrial Revolution, and became “proletarianized,” humanity faced a situation in which, as Engels later described it, the capitalists were no longer and the workers not yet able to master the society of capital. Marx regarded this as the source of the authoritarianism of the modern, capitalist (nation-)state, despite the promises of classical bourgeois liberalism for a minimal state and a free, cosmopolitan civil society that would, for instance, reduce legislatures to, at most, sites of public debate and political recognition of social facts already accomplished on the ground — what Kant, for one, expected. But the bourgeoisie could no longer and the proletariat not yet rule modern society. The genie of capital had been let loose. The historical task of emancipating humanity had thus fallen from the bourgeois to the proletarian members of society. Marxists have recognized that this is the situation in which the world has remained stuck ever since then — ever since the failed “social democratic” Revolutions of 1848, on the eve of which Marx and Engels had published their inaugural Manifesto. For Marx, the demand for “social democracy” was part of the history of capital, to be worked through “immanently” and transcended. But none of this registers for Badiou. Marx marked a potential turning point for humanity; he was not merely one in a chain of prophets reaching back for thousands of years. He was thinker and political actor for our, modern time. The cost of liquidating the specific history of capital — its peculiar constraint on society and its potential beyond itself — is Badiou’s reduction of “communism” to the perennial complaint of the subaltern, the millennial dream of social equality, as a specter haunting the world that has more in common with eschatological “justice,” posed by religion at the end of time, than with the pathology of the modern, bourgeois world of capital, in which humanity actually suffers today. We must awaken from this nightmare — the vain wish that things be otherwise — of the oppressed. For we are not only oppressed, but tasked by capital. Nevertheless, the failure of historical Marxism has made Badiou an evidently adequate symptomatic expression of our time — its confusion and diminished expectations, well shy of the epochal transformation that had motivated Marx and the best Marxists, historically. We must remember Marxism, so we can forget Badiou: forget the time that made such ideology — such naturalization, indeed ontologization — of defeat so appealing, and finally consign it, where it belongs, to pre-history. \| § Twitter Facebook Del.icio.us Reddit March 19, 2011 \| Posted in: Presentations \| 8 Comments » 8 Responses to “Left Forum NYC 2011: Badiou’s Communism” Matthew Cole says: I would contend that we should rather forget marxism, so we can have a truly revolutionary politics that is relevant to the present situation and not clouded by a failed post-marxism. The whole point of Badiou’s project is to break with past Marxisms. You are right to point out all the differences between Marx and his philosophy of communism –and I’m sure he would agree with you. However, I think Badiou is one of the best thinkers of the communist project today and his work — in both the concrete via L’Organisation politique as well as his academic treatises — is more pertinent to the “modern, bourgeois world of capital” than any of the outdated [though extremely important] thinkers of the Frankfurt School or Badiou’s teacher own Althusser. I think we must think the future of communism [as a movement forward from past marxisms], rather than getting lost in all the experiments of the 19th and 20th century. Wish I could have attended this conference. The panel is stacked with thinkers. I’ll check out the audio. I’m interested in Bosteel’s response. Not so much the RCP though. Bob Avakin avowed Maoism is tired. Chris Cutrone says: Unfortunately, Matthew, we don’t have an audio recording of the Left Forum panel, but only from the Platypus convention, with speakers from Kasama — I wish we did have the Left Forum recording, precisely for the exchange with Bosteels. Bosteels’s point was that the earlier Badiou (of Theory of the Subject) is more interesting, politically as well as intellectually, than the later, and therefore it was a mistake (for me) to reduce Badiou to his later work. — The other audio recording is from a lecture I gave on Badiou, Lacan and Althusser, which you may find helpful for my critique of what I think is a fundamentally mistaken (and anti-Marxist) trajectory leading to Badiou. Post-Maoism? Anarcho-Maoism? Badiou-ism? « The Loyal Opposition to Modernity: says: […] Project did an fascinating panel dealing with Post-Maoism and Badiou. It primarily dealt with Chris Cutrone’s critique of Badiou. Three Kasama Project comrades then commented. It’s an excellent panel that is very much […] On the Badiou’s Turn: Or why Marxism may be necessary, but not sufficient. « The Loyal Opposition to Modernity: says: […] brings me to Badiou: thinkers that I quite like such as Chris Cutrone and thinkers I don’t respect at all, such as RCP, have called Badiou out on his Post-Maoism […] The Idea of Communism: Badiou, Althusser and Lacan (Chicago, 4/12/11): audio : Platypus says: […] Write-up of first part of the presentation, “Badiou’s ‘communism’ — a … […] mistake says: You don’t reduce Badiou to his latest work. You reduce him to an equivocal passage of “The Idea of Communism” which touches upon themes he doesn’t have a stable line on (on The Communist Hypothesis, for example, he takes back communism being a regulative idea and puts forth ideology being that which has to do with an Idea, which he subsequently took back.) I have to say that the relationship between Badiou and Marxism is a strange one. In “Peut-on penser la politique?” he seems to abandon Marxism. But later he seems to take Marx up again. He is not clear on this and has shifted positions many times. But something is clear: on his “later work”, meaning “Being and Event”, there is plenty of evidence against Badiou being an ahistorical structuralist. I agree that on fidelity we need some Maoist anti-hermeneutics (paradoxically of the kind Badiou himself developed in Theory of the Subject): fidelity needs to be split into a left-wing fidelity and a right-wing fidelity. To read communism as an eternal structural position which has been filled by different things in different times is a right-wing reading. Now, by talking of eternal invariants Badiou seems to be making a right-wing use of his own theories, but he doesn’t do this, for example, in “The Factory as Event-Site” nor on “Being and Event” itself – events appear in sites, sites are particular to every historical situation and an intervention (a concrete, historically situated intervention) is needed to produce new meaning. Interventions are always authorised by previous interventions BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN that they are a single structure – instead it means that you’re weaving a subjective history. It is foolish to claim that the intervention of communism in 1848 is not authorised by the Jacobins, what with Marx writing letters to people he addresed as “citizen” and not as “mister”, and in this sense we can speak of continuity – however, the extent and relevance of this continuity should not be elevated to eternal forms which, I claim, is incompatible with the triad of event-site-intervention (but not with the negligent reading for whom only event exists – the absence of any mention of site and intervention or Part V of Being and Event while denouncing Badiou as an ahistorical, platonising structuralist, is quite negligent.) How, besides, the clearly avant-guardist notions of fidelity and intervention (the same ones through which a continuity is artificially and historically, very important point you seem to miss completely, established between the Jacobins and the workers of the Commune) are compatible at all with bourgeois forms of equality and liberalism is beyond me. From the fact that subordination has lasted for millenia it does not follw that subordination is eternal: not for you and not for Badiou, I think. Actually I think any talk of the unattainable or the unsurpassable is actually proof of Badiou’s fidelity to Marxism, of the Maoist brand, and quite determined by Zizek’s critique of Mao, where he mobilises the theme of bad infinity. The problem goes as follows: Badiou is trying to conceptualise revolutions as permanent, struggle as perpetual, against a teleological vision of history where a moment without contradiction would be possible (remember Mao’s centrist solution: “under communism there is contradiction but no antagonism”.) You sort of need a structure which entails the withering away of the state, but somehow you need to think how through all the changes, including the final jump into communism, a communist fidelity can go on (whether this is under different, historical, forms is beside the point.) Any Marxist revolution, and particularly the Cultural Revolution, has explored this theme. Like many others, I came to Badiou late, very late, starting with Being and Event and Logics of Worlds, before finally arriving at the latest, The Communist Hypothesis. Only after reading Being and Event etc. did I get around to reading Theory of the Subject, and I agree it is more interesting — but also more simply Lacanian! Is my reading thus “negligent?” I don’t think so. I wasn’t trying to address Badiou comprehensively but rather in his articulation of post-Maoist post-Marxist neo-communism. And polemically. Badiou doesn’t require and is not improved by either Zizek’s explanation or critique. I was not trying to condemn Badiou for expressing fidelity not to the Marxist historical self-consciousness of communism but to the bourgeois revolution. Rather, I was trying to demonstrate something unconscious that could be redeemed by making it conscious. As I have written elsewhere, in “Chinoiserie,” the issue is the historical transformation of the bourgeois revolution after the crisis of bourgeois emancipation, with its social solidarity of labor, in the Industrial Revolution, which Badiou, among many, many others, neglects. In the 20th century, ostensibly “Marxist” Communism — Stalinism — expressed what Marx called “reactionary attempts to hold back bourgeois development” and “the ethical indignation and all the enraptured proclamations of the democrats.” So does Badiou. Platypus Badiou and Post-Maoism: Marxism and Communism Today - Platypus says: […] Please note: The recording for this panel was started mid-way through Chris Cutrone's talk. The full text of Cutrone's is available online here. 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__label__cc	0.642754	0.357246	Looking for 3 ESRs: one experimental position with Dirk Aarts/Roel Dullens; one computer simulation position with Jon Doye; and one theory/simulation position with Julia Yeomans. ESR position with Profs Dirk Aarts and Roel Dullens in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory: Microfluidic directed structure of liquid crystal phases in confinement The aim of the project is to study the behaviour of colloidal liquid crystals in confinement, and under flow in microfluidic channels, where there’s a rich and complex interplay between liquid crystal elasticities, boundary conditions and interfacial phenomena. Single particle information will provide crucial new insights into the observed phenomena, of both fundamental and applied relevance. The work involves real-space confocal microscopy, laser tweezing, synthesis, microfluidics, and image analysis. The work will be in close collaboration with theoreticians and computer simulators in Oxford, and with the other ESRs and their supervisors in the wider network. Applications for this position have now CLOSED. ESR position with Prof Jon Doye in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory: Directed structure through chirality - Simulations The aim of the project is to study the behaviour of chiral rod-like particles, in particular exploring the effect of chirality on the structure and phase behaviour by means of computer simulations. Different microscopic interaction models will be simulated and advanced simulation techniques will be used, especially to understand the defect behaviour. The developed programs will allow the testing of mesoscopic models and will be directly compared to microscopic experimental data. ESR position with Prof Julia Yeomans in Theoretical Physics: Lattice-Boltzmann simulations on complex flow of liquid crystalline systems The aim of the project is to study the complex flow behaviour of liquid crystals, both in bulk and in complex geometries, by means of computer models based on numerical solutions of the hydrodynamic equations. The simulation schemes will first be tested and applied on the equilibrium structures in confinement, and subsequently on experimental data that will be gathered by the network. The University of Oxford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line115
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__label__cc	0.689647	0.310353	Figure 11-18.Table of computations of elevations on a symmetrical vertical curve. - 14071_254 Unsymmetrical Vertical Curves - 14071_256 Engineering Aid 2 - Intermediate Structural engineering guide book The elevation on the tangent at station 29 230.12 + 4.50 = 234.62 feet. The elevation on the tangent at station 30 234.62 + 4.50 = 239.12 feet. + 50 is + 00 is In this problem, to find the elevation on the tan- gent at any 50-foot station starting at the PVC, add 4.50 to the elevation at the preceding station until you reach the PVI. At this point use a slightly different method to calculate elevations because the curve slopes downward toward the PVT. Think of the eleva- tions as being divided into two groups—one group running from the PVC to the PVI; the other group running from the PVT to the PVI. Going downhill on a gradient of –7 percent from the PVI to the PVT, there will be a drop of 3.50 feet for every 50 feet of horizontal distance. To find the elevations at stations between the PVI to the PVT in this particular problem, subtract 3.50 from the eleva- tion at the preceding station. The elevation on the tangent at station 30 + 50 is 239.12-3.50, or 235.62 feet. The elevation on the tangent at station 31 + 50 is 235.62-3.50, or 232.12 feet. The elevation on the tangent at station 31 + 50 is 232.12-3.50, or 228.62 feet. The elevation on the tangent at station 32+00 (PVT) is 228.62-3.50, or 225.12 feet, The last subtraction provides a check on the work you have finished. List the computed elevations under col- umn 2. STEP 4: Calculate (e), the middle vertical offset at the PVI. First, find the (G), the algebraic difference of the gradients using the formula G = g2– g1 G = -7 –(+9) G = –16% The middle vertical offset (e) is calculated as follows: e = LG/8 = [(4)(–16) ]/8 = -8.00 feet. The negative sign indicates e is to be subtracted from the PVI. STEP 5: Compute the vertical offsets at each 50-foot station, using the formula (x/l)2e. To find the vertical offset at any point on a vertical curve, first find the ratio x/l; then square it and multiply by e; for example, x/l = 50/200 = 1/4. at station 28 + 50, the ratio of Therefore, the vertical offset is (1/4)2 e = (1/16) e. The vertical offset at station 28 + 50 equals (1/16)(–8) = –0.50 foot. Repeat this procedure to find the vertical offset at each of the 50-foot stations. List the results under columns 3, 4, and 5. STEP 6: Compute the grade elevation at each of the 50-foot stations. When the curve is on a crest, the sign of the offset will be negative; therefore, subtract the vertical offset (the figure in column 5) from the elevation on the tangent (the figure in column 2); for example, the grade elevation at station 29 + 50 is 234.62 – 4.50 = 230.12 feet. Obtain the grade elevation at each of the stations in a similar manner. Enter the results under column 6. Note: When the curve is in a dip, the sign will be positive; therefore, you will add the vertical offset (the figure in column 5) to the elevation on the tangent (the figure in column 2). STEP 7: Find the turning point on the vertical curve. When the curve is on a crest, the turning point is the highest point on the curve. When the curve is in a dip, the turning point is the lowest point on the curve. The turning point will be directly above or below the PVI only when both tangents have the same percent of slope (ignoring the algebraic sign); otherwise, the turning point will be on the same side of the curve as the tangent with the least percent of slope. The horizontal location of the turning point is either measured from the PVC if the tangent with the lesser slope begins there or from the PVT if the tangent with the lesser slope ends there. The horizontal loca- tion is found by the formula: Where: xt= distance of turning point from PVC or PVT g= lesser slope (ignoring signs) L = length of curve in stations G = algebraic difference of slopes. 11-17	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line124
__label__wiki	0.681337	0.681337	Star Trek Director J.J. Abrams Talks Trek Movie Making with Blunty A great video of an interview with Star Trek Director J.J. Abrams. He confirmed my earlier contention that the shorter dialog was reflective of "modern times" - not sure that's a good thing but I loved the movie. Susan Boyle, "Diversity", Win Sunday's "Britain's Got Talent" Finals Round One More at Zennie62.com \| Follow me on Twitter! \| Get my widget! Susan Boyle, who electrified audiences around the Internet world with her audition on the UK show "Britain's Got Talent" won the first of five finals rounds today, featuring 40 contestants who made "the cut" on Saturday. This round featured Boyle, violinist Sue Son, the daring Darth Jackson (a combination of Michael Jackson and Darth Vader), young Natalie Okri , belly dancer Julia Naidenko, (who Telegraph.uk blogger Anna Pickard refered to as "Julia Havalottaconstanants", I'm serious), chainsaw artist Kevin James, and a dance duo called "Faces of Disco", as well as a 67-person dance group called "Diversity." According to Pickard, who live-blogged tonight's event, Boyle sang at 9:33 PM in London and picked an Andrew Lloyd Webber song that Pickard described as "a musical that begins 'midnight ... doo doo dee doo doo evening'" which reads that it must be the song "Memory". Pickard explains Boyle had a new hairdo and and "dyed and fitted" dress, but the best news to me is Simon Cowell apologized for the belittling way the judges addressed Boyle before she belted out her amazing rendition of "I Dream A Dream" from Les Miserable and shocked the World. If you didn't see Boyle's first performance, it's worth a review: It's Not Over, Yet The audience and judges picked Boyle, along with Diversity and over the performance of young Natalie Okri, who Pickard writes was "standing in the middle of a stage and silently weeping." That gets eight of the final 40 out of the way. The BGT shows for the rest of the week feature the rest of the finalists. Who will win is still up in the air, with perfomers like Harmony and Shaheen Jafargholi yet to appear again. Here's the full list of the 40 finalists: Aidan Davis – Dancer Ben and Becky – Ballroom Dancers Brit Chix – Rock Band Callum Francis – Musical Theatre Darth Jackson – Michael Jackson/ Darth Vader Impersonator DCD Seniors – Dance Troupe Diversity – Street Dancers DJ Talent – Rapper Dream Bears – Comedy Dancers Fabia Cerra – Burlesque Dancer Faces of Disco – Comedy Dancers Flawless – Street Dancers Floral High Notes – Flower Arranging and Opera Singing Fred Bowers – Breakdancer Gareth Oliver – Comedy Impersonator Good Evans – Family Singing Group Greg Pritchard – Male Soprano Harmony – Musical Theatre Hollie Steel – Singer/ Dancer Hot Honeyz – Dancers Jackie Prescott and Tippy Toes – Dog Act Jamie Pugh – Singer Julia Naidenko – Belly Dancer Julian Smith – Saxophonist Kay Oresanya – The Living Saxophone Luke Clements – Juggler/ Street Performer Mama Trish – Drag Act Martin Machum – Guitarist MD Showgroup – Dancers Merlin Cadogan – Physical Performer Natalie Okri – Singer Nick Hell – Street Performer Shaheen Jafargholi – Singer Shaun Smith – Singer Stavros Flatly – Comedy Dancers Sue Son – Violinist Sugarfree – Street Dancers Susan Boyle – Singer The Barrow Boys – Wheelbarrow Dancing 2 Grand - Singers Labels: bgt, susan boyle Friday, May 22, 2009 0 The Girlfriend Experience-Trailer American Idol Adam Lambert, Britney Spears Attacked On Stage. Why? More at Zennie62.com \| Follow me on Twitter! Not too long ago in Western culture it seemed we had this mostly unwritten rule that when a performer was at work, we didn't rush the stage to be with them or follow them around, unless of course they asked us to. Well, in this Internet age the act of rushing the stage and stalking has become all too commonplace, with the latest victim being American Idol star Adam Lambert; pop culture icon Britney Spears faced the same incident just two weeks before. And the act of stage rushing isn't limited to popular singers on television; a duo named Matt & Kim from Brooklyn were rushed at the annual multimedia event "South by Southwest" (or SXSW) in March. Who's next, Susan Boyle? In Spears' case the stage crasher, 20 year-old Kyle King, was a man who was whisked off and arrested by security after Britney let out a scream. By contrast, Lambert laughed the whole deal off - you can hear him - as authorities carried the shirtless woman (not topless as some reports have it) off and away from Lambert. Matt of Matt & Kim said "I don't know if anyone else woke up this morning feeling like they'd been in a brawl," ... "I woke up with a limp!" I'm sure there are other examples of rushing the stage, but as it seems to be a form of stalking, I wonder if it's not a kind of new reaction by some to the new fame of others. All of the examples have people between the age of 20 and 30 who are doing the stalking, which means they're part of a generation that gets most of its media online -- they're hyper-engaged in media. Moreover, and now I'm spinning a theory as I've not found a study on this behavior in the Internet age, I wonder if those who stalk performers and media content creators in some way feel close to them because of the Internet, and want to complete the desire to "reach out and touch them." And I'm not claiming their impulse is always harmless. Just ask American Idol host Paula Abdul, who was stalked by a contestant who eventually killed herself outside Abdul's home. Jamie Foxx fought off his stalker last month (what is it with April and March?) as he was in Philadelphia filming a movie. Some people want to do harm to the simple video-blogger. I use as one example Melissa Compagnucci, a video-blogger who caught Internet fame after CNN discovered her for the CNN / YouTube Democratic Debate in 2007, and even flew her out to be part of the event itself with Anderson Cooper. But after the CNN spotlight, her vlogging attracted a stranger who took to taking pictures of where she lived at the time, just to let her know that he or she knew where she lived! In Mel's case she just stopped posting vlogs for a few months, which is what I told her not to do. But now, she's back and is working for Ford Motor Company with the very cool gig of driving around the new Ford Fiesta for six months! I'm very happy she's "in the mix" as they say. But as to why people try to scare Melissa (or for that matter me) or any vlogger I don't know. I do know it's more common than it should be , and at least one vlogger was murdered , Asia McGowan last month, and by a nut case who reportedly "scorned Black women, discussed suicide, and decried atheists" and then killed himself. And I get the same kind of messages she was complaining about; I just don't answer them. No, I'm not comparing myself to Adam Lambert or Britney Spears, but Asia McGowan, yes. I am writing about those who feel it's necessary to "hate on" someone just because they dare have a media presence. I personally think the local police should have a protection list for entertainers, journalists, bloggers, and vloggers, so they know who we are and we have someone internally to call where we can report someone before its too late. I fear this is getting way out of hand. We've seen the loss of Chauncey Bailey who was gunned down in the line of journalist duty and Asia McGowan for sharing her view on the issues of the day. I don't want to ask who's next and I believe the same mentality that rushes someone like Adam Lambert or Britney Spears would do this to a journalist or a vlogger. Enough's enough. Labels: american idol, britney spears, zennie abraham Monday, May 11, 2009 0 Star Trek Movie Stars On SNL To Address Trekkers NBC's Saturday Night Live staff does it again with this hilarious segment featuring Star Trek's Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine (Spock and Kirk respectively) making an appearance on SNL's "Weekend Edition" to address the concerns of Trekkers who were upset that the J.J. Abrams-directed blockbuster didn't follow "Star Trek history." (Ha. Which includes me. Well, I was only mildly concerned, and not so much so that I didn't enjoy the movie. It was excellent!) At any rate, Pine starts opens with an apology of sorts and Quinto follows up by explaining how they did incorporate some well known Trek lore like the "Vulcan PonFar" ritual. Then Pine stumbles on his words while trying to explain the technology of the "Transporter" and just as all seems lost for the two new megastars, Leonard Nimoy walks in to an ovation and saves the day, expaining "Any Trekker who doesn't like the movie is..." something I can't print here but they can say on live television. What's so funny are the two "Trekkers" in costume in the audience making "We're watching you" faces at the stars during the segment. All of this fun causes me to wonder if we will see a "Star Trek Blooper Video" with outtakes from the film, much as we enjoyed the Star Trek Blooper Real of the past with some funny errors caught on tape as the cast of the television show was at work. Hollywood Suprised At "Star Trek" Boxoffice Meanwhile, Nikke Finke, who's "Deadline Hollywood" blog is the best source for inside information on Hollywood, revealed that not only did Star Trek surprise Hollywood, earning 76.5 million for the weekend, but the audience was 60 percent male, 40 percent female, which surprised me as I expected a 70 percent / 30 percent split based on the demographics for Star Trek videos on YouTube. Finke writes: To put that in perspective, a domestic weekend total under $50M would have meant the pic didn't attract a new and younger audience and relied instead on the franchise's older but loyal fanbase of Trekkies. It was risky for Paramount to market the movie as "not your father's Star Trek". But the critical reviews for JJ Abrams' reboot are 96% positive. Labels: chris pine, Star Trek New TV Show by Zennie62's On BART and Oscar Grant On Saturday, May 2nd, my new television show starts. It's called "The Blog Report With Zennie62" and features the use of my video blogs in a weekly 30-minute format broadcast and co-produced by CoLoursTV in Denver. The start time is 3:30 PM Pacific Time, 6:30 PM Eastern Time and the show is replayed at 11:30 PM and 2:30 PM respecfully. If you don't have a TV you can see the live stream at CoLoursTV.org. or Zennie62.com The first show focused on selected events that occured after the shooting of Oscar Grant by BART Officer Johannes Mesherle on New Year's Day. It opens with my walk through a riot-ravaged downtown Oakland where I talked with many people about what happened, including a group of kids who were some of the rioters. Then we focus on the words of "DaveyD", America's foremost hiphop reporter and voice of the street, who shares his observations of how Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums handled the situation. And finally we hear from Dellums himself. This is not the last time I will visit this issue, but it's a good place to start the show. The standard format is to present politics, news, sports, and tech in some combination for each show. Sometimes it's me talking about an issue; other times it's me talking to someone else, and with this show we will feature the work of other video-bloggers. It's a vloggers' playground. The show will have a deliberate vlogger feel. Videos that you see on my channels at YouTube, Blip.tv, and other places make up the show. There's no studio; the camcorder is the star instrument. That means we can go anywhere at anytime and quickly make a video. It also means I can share what's happening in the news on the blogsphere in video form and show it on "The Blog Report". A lot of ground we can cover considering I never dreamed of having my own television show, but this whole road I've taken has been totally unplanned by me. "The Blog Report" all started last year when I met Art Thomas who's the Executive Vice President with CoLoursTV at a media walk-through for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He lived in Oakland before moving to Denver and so we had a lot to talk about. I was looking for a sponsor for our show at the time, so I sent a proposal to Thomas. That exchange turned into an idea for placing our videos on CoLoursTV and that became the concept called "The Blog Report With Zennie62". Our first concern was how to get the videos up on television without a loss of at least the quality that is seen on Blip.tv and Viddler, which have the sharpest video uploads (that written, I love YouTube and the quality's really improved over time such that it's competitive with the two, but YouTube's best system is the website design and its "viral" nature as well as The YouTube Partner program.) I think we solved that problem and I understand the TV version looks even better than what you're going to see here. I look forward to your feedback and questions. We're seeking sponsors and there are some organizations we simply want to establish strategic partnerships with, so please contact me. The possibilities for this are many and should serve as an example for a possble future for newspapers as well. If you're a video-blogger located anywhere in the World and have material that's not longer than 4 minutes tops, notify me via email at zennie@sportsbusinesssims.com and we'll go from there. I prefer the video is already uploaded on some site, Brightcove, Blip.tv, YouTube, etc, so I can see it. I wish to thank Art Thomas, Damon Purdy, and Tracy Winchester of CoLours TV, as well as Steve and Bernard who made me look good in the promo. I also wish to thank Google / YouTube for their support and encouragement and specifically Chad, Emily, and Hunter. A big loud shot-out to the iReport team at CNN: Lila, Henry, Rachel, David, Nicole Saldi, and the rest. And thanks to the team at CNN Special Projects, Errol and Jessica, and to Roland Martin and his staff at CNN for discovering me. Finally, thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for seeing the value in how I do what I'm doing and providing a platform. To the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell, Greg Aiello, and Frank Supovitz ("Mr. Super Bowl") And of course, thanks to my Mom and my relatives in Chicago and Tennessee. Star Trek Director J.J. Abrams Talks Trek Movie Ma... Susan Boyle, "Diversity", Win Sunday's "Britain's ... American Idol Adam Lambert, Britney Spears Attacke...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line125
__label__wiki	0.812498	0.812498	Charles Bentley & Son Get to Grips with Gripit & Marxman Award-winning UK manufacturer Charles Bentley & Son Ltd has obtained the European license to manufacture and distribute Gripit the ultimate plasterboard fixing as well as the Marxman, professional marking tool, both backed by Dragon’s Den entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden. The Midlands-based brushware and homeware specialist has a manufacturing plant in both the UK and China, and now adds both Gripit and Marxman to its existing portfolio of DIY and homeware products. Gripit, which appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2014, is already available in 5,000 stores in the UK and 32 countries worldwide, Charles Bentley & Son will use its substantial experience and networks in the sector to further increase its reach and sales. Marxman is a perfect partner product and is an established product across Europe. Charles Bentley, Managing Director, commented “These products are an exciting but natural addition for us. It is one of a number of Dragon’s Den-backed innovations that we produce and distribute, working with inventors, bringing new products to a worldwide market” A sixth-generation family business, operating for nearly 160 years, Charles Bentley & Son has a wide range of customers serving both the homeware and DIY markets. It is planned to commence distribution of Gripit and Marxman products from mid-December. Charles Bentley continued “Gripit is a fantastic Brand, and we are confident that with our substantial heritage and experience in global manufacturing, shipping and distribution coupled with our own established brand, we are confident we can build further on its success.” Earlier this year, UK Building Products limited, who own the Gripit brand, underwent a re-structure, and as part of the company’s future, awarded the Gripit licence to Charles Bentley & Son. A spokesman for UK Building Products, said that “Working with Charles Bentley & Son is part of a package of positive changes that has been put in place to ensure the company’s continued success, and we felt that their wealth of experience in the DIY trade, best placed them to serve both the brand and the market for Gripit Products. Charles Bentley & Son recently won the award for Manufacturing Excellence at the Family Business Awards and was also a was Highly Commended Family Business of the Year. For more details on its latest product ranges please visit www.charlesbentley.com. Managing Director of Ventola Projects is a 2019… Sooty Sweeps into Leicester this Month Midlands Spas Partner with Luxury Skincare Specialist What are the Fastest Growing Industries in the UK? Rutland Cycling Leicester – A Family Success Story Local Leicestershire Producers To Top The Bill At… Europe’s Biggest Official Live NERF Experience Is… Hope Against Cancer Volunteer Chosen To Visit… THE CHINESE NEW YEAR EDIT Valentines Day: THE FOOD OF LOVE! BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY REVEALS 2020 LINEUP Bird watchers invited to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line127
__label__wiki	0.775441	0.775441	Thread: NEW YORK \| 740 Eighth Ave (Extell) \| FT \| FLOORS chris08876 7-hydroxymitragynine Location: New Jersey - Somerset County Note: These are just "concepts" = = = = = = Possible Supertall In The Works As Extell Files Demolition Permits For 724-726 Eighth Avenue, In Midtown West Extell, the developer behind some of the most prominent projects in New York City such as Central Park Tower, One57, Brooklyn Point, and One Manhattan Square, recently filed demolition permits for two four-story structures at 724 and 726 Eighth Avenue. Located at the busy corner of West 45th Street and Eighth Avenue, the block-wide development stirred interest in early 2018 when a concept proposal was release. YIMBY last reported on the Midtown West site when it was addressed as 265 West 45th Street. Both buildings are now vacant, while a couple of small businesses to the north are still operating. Below are some of the previous concept proposals and renderings, each with its own unique architectural style. The above photos are a proposal from RB Systems, which debuted last March as a super-slender, cylindrical 1,312-foot-tall office building with a software-controlled tuned mass damper. There would be sky lobbies on the eighth, 28th, 49th, 71st, and 81st floors of the chrome-clad structure, offices on floors 81-93, an observation deck on the 96th floor, and underground parking. This vision would incorporate a width-to-height ratio of 13.4:1. Boston Properties and Related also released a previous concept for a more traditional glass skyscraper that would more closely match the height and style of the surrounding buildings. The involvement of Extell, with its history of building large skyscrapers, suggests a strong likelihood that a supertall will eventually rise from the site. While the tentative use has not been confirmed, the previous concepts for the site suggest an office supertall is a decent guess for the eventual occupant. The A, C, and E trains and the buses at the Port Authority Bus Terminal are a short walking distance to the south. There are also connections to the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, and shuttle to Grand Central via 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The heart of Times Square is to the east, while a plethora of dining, retail, nightlife, theaters, and other entertainment options surround 724-726 Eighth Avenue. A start date to the demolition and completion of the project has not been announced yet. NEW YORK \| Mid/Low Rise Compilation and Updates ✰✰✰✰✰ NEW YORK CITY \| Highrise Compilation and Directory 2018 Version ✪✪✪✪✪ YIMBY Forums 🗽 Find all posts by chris08876	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line138
__label__cc	0.709165	0.290835	Rasta chat > RASTA SCHOOL Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 5 6 7 ... 15 Author Topic: RASTA SCHOOL (Read 92588 times) 1080man Re: RASTA SCHOOL thanks pheonixtears i guess i will get the hang of it soon haha Ras_Nevoe "Da Prophet" Certified V.O.R.(Victim of Racism) Quote from: 1080man on March 05, 2007, 01:58:24 AM Yes, I am just starting on this site and I want to know how to be more of a rastafarian. I am just getting used to the site as well so i dont know how to use it. i feel embareesed as well to just write a reply as well, because everyone on this site talk so differently and so deeply. Ah I see, dont worry about that, InI guess InI should go over Patois and common Rasta words dont worry about how the I talks, k? The I will probably slowly drift into talkin like that too, once you get used to it heh dont worry about it. Jah Bless, 1080 Yes I, the Idren phoenixtears got it right. The I must not worry about the way the I's talk as time progress and the I reason with enough and study the vast knowledge posted on this site, trust InI, I-Talk(the name I use to define rasta dialect/speech/language) will become your second language, maybe your first. On that note I would like to post my first lesson. It is a project I started recently to try to create a rasta definitionary(dictionary). I only did a few words because I wanted the I's to have some input, so if any of the I's would like to add words that are important, positive and deserve rasta translation InI would appreciate that. This definitionary can be used by students to become better at speaking, I-Talk I-Talk: The Rastafarian Definitionary IIdvark - (Aardvark) Ital - InI - (Me,We) The I - (You) The I's/ I dem - (you all) I-Self - (Myself) Irie - Irit - (Spirit) I-talk - (rasta dialect/language) Inity - (unity) Itinue - (continue) Irate - (create) Iration - (creation) Irature - (creature) Iriptures - (Scriptures) Ible - (bible) Edify - (Educate) Definitionary - (Dictionary) Wombman - (Woman) P.S. I encourage the I's to add words that InI did not think of, and the I's can also translate words that haven't been translated in I-talk yet. But please make sure it is a useful word and translate it with a rasta meaning. If InI didn't give a translation for a word above, help InI out. Give thanks, bredren to the most high we have a great thing here with this rasta school, let's keep the righteous teachings coming. Ras Nevoe « Last Edit: March 05, 2007, 03:42:00 AM by Ras_Nevoe » "Everyone is crying out for peace, non is crying out for JUSTICE."--- Peter Tosh RAS_CHUCKY11 I an I just decided to shed little light on some of H.I.M works As regent, the new Crown Prince developed the policy of careful modernisation initiated by Menelik II, securing Ethiopia's admission to the League of Nations in 1923, re-abolishing slavery in the empire in 1924 (it had already been declared illegal several times by all the Emperors beginning with Tewodros, but with little practical result). He engaged in a tour of Europe that same year, inspecting schools, hospitals, factories, and churches; this left such an impression on the future emperor that he devoted over forty pages of his autobiography to the details of his European journey. Also on this trip, while visiting the Armenian monastery in Jerusalem, the Crown Prince met 40 Armenian orphans (አርባ ልጆች Arba Lijoch, "forty children") who had escaped from the Armenian genocide in Turkey. They impressed him so much that he received permission from the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem to adopt and bring them to Ethiopia, where he arranged for them to receive musical instruction, and they formed the Imperial brass band. The 40 teenagers arrived in Addis Ababa on September 6, 1924, and along with their bandleader Kevork Nalbandian became the first official orchestra of the nation. Nalbandian composed the music for the Imperial National Anthem, Marsh Teferi (words by Yoftahé Negusé), which was official in Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Posted on: March 05, 2007, 06:32:59 am (Haile Selassie had been the baptismal name given to Tafari at his christening as an infant meaning "Power of the Holy Trinity.") The representatives included Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (son of British King George V, and brother to Kings Edward VIII, and George VI), Marshal Franchet d'Esperey of France, and the Prince of Udine representing Italy. BabaFats Regular User We can combat hate with all the love we can mustar Bless up Pheonixtears. InI am open to learning everything the I and other I's have to teach. There is much to learn. but Jah's love will give InI the strength to ask questions and to listen to the I's answers. First question. InI know that we have spoken about HIM's divinity. But 1 Chronicles 17 says that "I will be a father to him, and he will be my son." To I, this sounds like the bible is proving that Haile Selassie is the son of God. Not the Most I HIMself. So any of, if not all of, the offspring of David could have born this divinity that Jah has bestowed. Are there any other versus in the Bible that might clear this up a little? It does not help Iman to also hear the speech where His Majesty denys being emanated from a deity. Peace and Jah Bless bruda InI hope to learn much here ::deliver me from reasons why:: Quote from: BabaFats on March 05, 2007, 03:52:33 PM Do the I overstand the concept of The Holy Trinity, if the I overstand the concept of the holy trinity then the I knows the creator(father) isn't god but a part of the concept of god. GOD = "The Father, The Son and The Holy Irit" If the holy Irit is with I, and InI cease from sinning and repent, live I life in the direct footsteps of JAH, meaning perfect, righteous livity, with no imperfection, then InI is god in the form of the Holy Irit, the anointed one. Of course InI is not god because InI is still a sinner(InI no fraid fi admit it) but InI strive everyday to resist temptation and become perfect in the image of GOD, InI soon get there, though. Gretings I an I fully agree with the I..Ras neveo... there is a question that always pop up when it comes to the titles of H.I.M which I've been waiting on to answer but maybe in due time a non beliver will mention it Quote from: phoenixtears43 link=topic=4011. msg57256#msg57256 date=1172940546 Alright Idren, InI have decided to start a Rasta School for the young Is here, to help them out. I will give help to those who are stuck. Im here to answer questions and teach the basics of RastafarI. InI will start a new topic in this thread for study maybe once a week. Im hoping to teach the Is new to Rastafari about Rastafari, as well as help the youth learn how to REASON with each other. DONT BE SHY ask any questions that are on your mind, seen? Thanks to SistahVee for the Idea to start this Rasta School to teach the ones who are lost. As she said to InI, YOUTH teaching YOUTH. InI think its a wonderful Idea. Any comments so far? tanx. . . mon. . . soon i will. . . bless Ras Neveo. Having been raised in a Jewish home, InI had never been given much opportunity to question I family about the Holy Trinity. But the I's explanation, although simple, explained the concept to I perfectly. Thank ye brotha Peace. and in Jahs steps, Love Quote from: BabaFats on March 07, 2007, 02:13:28 AM It is InI pleasure, bredren. Babylon try fi keep the people Under-Stand, but Rasta come fi mek them Over-Stand! BLESSED! Same way RASneveo... The reason why Rastafari is everlearning is because we are being given some of the hidden mana/the half thats never been told....Alot of people dont take their time to pay attention to what I an I say as rases and go research for themselves to overstand that I an I as rases are not making up things as most of these things are obvious and right in their eyes ...and if they were to just take their time and open their eyes and pay attention to reality..... they wound'nt have to question I an I as Rases when I an I speak...All it takes is a little research and opening your eyes to reality...one can also read the bible along with this and they will finally see the purpose of the bible and overstand it as plain as daylight... Reasoning is always good as it reveils some hidden manna that some of us might not have received as yet...thats why I an I as rases are teachers and students for Iver! Blessed Love Bob Marley / Peter Tosh) Get up, stand up, stand up for your right Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight Preacher man don't tell me that Heaven is under the Earth I know you don't know what life is really worth It's not all that glitters is gold Half the story has never been told So now you've seen the light, eh Stand up for your right, c'mon Most people think, great God will come from the sky Take away everything and make everybody feel high But if you know what life is worth You would look for yours on Earth And now you've seen the light You stand up for your right (Jah) Get up, stand up (Jah, Jah) Stand up for your right (Oh) Get up, stand up (Get up, stand up) Don't give up the fight (Life is your right) Get up, stand up (So we can't give up the fight) Stand up for your right (Lord, Lord) Get up, stand up (People strugglin' on) Don't give up the fight (Yeah) We're sick and tired of your easing kissing game To die and go to Heaven in the Jesus' name, Lord We know when we understand Almighty God is a living man You can fool some people sometimes But you can't fool all the people all the time So now we've seen the light (What you gonna do?) We gonna stand up for our rights So you better... Get up, stand up (Don't give up the fight) Stand up for your right (Stand up right now) Don't give up the fight (Don't give it up, don't give it up) Stand up for your right (Get up, stand up) Don't give up the fight (Get up, stand up)... Quote from: Ras_Nevoe on March 05, 2007, 05:28:24 PM Well said Iyah.....this also answers the question I an I was waiting for someone to ask...The difference between the KING and the other offsprings are obvious... When I get this question concerning the lineage all I an I tell them to do is research and find what the differences are between the KING and the other offsprings and it will lead them closer to the truth sistahvee Rasta Wombman will Prevail Bless Up Family Just wondering if Rasta School closed for March Break??? When it opening again... InI already did InI's homework for last week's lesson and looking out for more assignments... Nuff Love Sistah Vee To he who much is given, much is required It look suh ..lol teacher on vacation irie. . . mon,ahhm i-self really want to ask that we JAH children from differnt cultures can be one?especially in asia(philippines)we dont have holy book and a good preacher. . . and. . thus di bwoi can ask more deeply on InI works?on what he done?in this blessed world. . . Bless Up mirat Nice to see the I has taken InI's advice and visited the RASTA SCHOOL. Ask away and many are standing by to give the I the best responses available. http://web.syr.edu/~affellem/rasdave.html Ras David. Writes: WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HAILE SELLASSIE I For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 On the 23rd July, Rastafarians the world over will be celebrating the birthday of the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, Haile Sellassie 1. What a day that was on the 23rd July, 1892, the air was still, as Ethiopia faced one of the many droughts to hit that part of Africa. Mystics in Ethiopia prophesied earlier, that, the birth of a blessed child would break the drought. And so it was, the thunder rolled and lightening flashed and the clouds burst forth rain as Woizero Yeshimebet, wife of Ras Makonnen gave birth to Tafari Makonnen at their country house at Ejersa Goro, outside Harar, Ethiopia. Mystically, Tafari was the only child out of ten between Ras Makonnen and Woizero Yesimebet to survive. Even though Tafari's birth was foretold by the ancient prophets and that a certain air of mysticism surrounded it, I write this article to present a part of his life, and some of the works that he did, to be an example to those that are called by his name, Rastafari. I must begin with the reality of good parenting, and being a positive role model for our children. Tafari was indeed a blessed child, but that by no means exempted him from life's tribulations. When Tafari was only a year and a half, his mother died in child-birth, leaving him to the care of his father, which made the bond between father and the son he yearned for, become closer and more intimate. When Tafari was a little under four years old, his father Ras Makonnen raised an army of 30,000 soldiers and rode to join his Emperor, Menelik II, in the famous battle of Adowa (March 1896), where the invading forces of Italy were annihilated. As time went by, Ras Makonnen's responsibilities became heavier, and this kept him away from home a lot, so he arranged to have Tafari raised with his second cousin Imru, so he fell under the guidance of Imru's father Fitawrari Haile Sellassie Abayneh. Even though this occurred, Ras Makonnen, whose personality comprised of a good mix of shrewdness, gentility, sophistication and political acumen, along with Fitawarari Abayneh, provided Tafari with apt role models.Therefore, as Rastafari parents we must ensure that we provide proper role models for our children to follow, foster within them the values of truth, honour, respect, love for others... remembering always, that these must be cultivated in oneself first, if it is to be passed on to them. As a child Tafari's father always taught him to respect learning, especially the modern education then seeping into Ethiopia. The Ras recognized that the country had to change with the times, or fall pray to imperialism. He was determined that his son would learn the old traditions, together with the new lore and become one of Ethiopia's agents of modernization. At a very young age, the boys were tutored for and extra hour in French, by Dr. Joseph Vitalien, a Guadeloupean physician who ran the local hospital, they also enjoyed church school where they learned to be good orthodox Christians by studying Geez, Amharic, and the Psalms of David. Later on after 1903, he was sent to the Capsucin school run by father Jarosseau. Abba Samuel was appointed his tutor, a man whom Jarosseau hoped to provide an intellectual model for Tafari. Tafari was a very good student, his French tutor Dr. Vitalien remembered him to be an intelligent child, quick to learn, with a sweet disposition and a natural affection for his teachers. When asked about his childhood, in an interview with an Italian journalist, Haile Sellassie I , said, " We were a very serious, very diligent, very obedient youth. We were sometimes punished, but do you know why? Because what we were made to study did not seem enough and we wished to study further. We wanted to stay on at school after lessons were over." The Emperor emphasized the importance he attached to the education of youth by retaining for himself for several years the portfolio of the Minister of Education. He opened many schools and was instrumental in creating Ethiopia's first University. He said, " Education is the basis for greatness, the power, the pride and prosperity of a nation." Therefore, Rastafarians should educate their children, for it is suicide and a crime against the responsibility which God places in all parents not to do so. Posted on: March 10, 2007, 04:45:10 pm He showed himself to be such a remarkable student, that when Lidj ( "child" - a title reserved for the children of the high ranking nobility ) Tafari, as he was then called, reached the age of thirteen, His Highness Ras Makonnen, raised him to the rank of Dejazmatch,( " commander of the gate" ; a title of nobility equivalent to count. ), and appointed him governor of Gara Mulata. Some months later Ras Makonnen fell ill on his way to the capital to see Emperor Menelik II. The journey was discontinued and Ras Makonnen was taken back to Kulibi, near Harrar. He asked for his son and he was brought immediately. Tafari was at his father's bedside when he died in March, 1906. This left him without both parents at an early age, but the foundation was set, and he began to climb the ladder of the adult world at the age of thirteen. The orphaned Dejazmatch Tafari was called to Addis Ababa by Emperor Menelik II. He appointed him Governor of Sellale province in May 1906. Tafari accepted, but he was eager to continue his education, so he sought and gained the permission from the Emperor to rule Sellale through his personal representative, and to continue his education at the newly established Menelik II School. In March 1908, Dedjazmatch Tafari at the the age of sixteen, was made Governor of Sidamo by Emperor Menelik. At the age of twenty he married Woizero Mennen. In September 1916, after the death of Emperor Menelick II, the Council of State appointed Dedjazmatch Tafari as Regent and Heir to the Throne and was given the title of Ras ( "Head" - equivalent to Duke ). His status was raised to Negus (King) in October 1928 and then he went on to be crowned Emperor Haile Sellassie I, on 2nd November 1930. To show his great respect for the role of the woman, Sellasie broke tradition by having the coronation ceremony for his wife Empress Woizero Mennen follow his Coronation. Traditionally it was not permitted for her to be crowned on the same day as the Emperor. There are so many aspects of Haile Sellassie's life that could be mentioned, but I choose to address two more fitting examples. He was an avid advocate for hard work, and the unity and brotherhood of man. About his love for work, he worked for twenty hours a day, with one hour for prayer and three hours for rest. When he was asked about the distribution of alms, and the poverty of some of his people,he said, " Rich and poor have always existed, and always will. Why? Because there are those that work and those that don't; those that wish to earn their living and those that prefer to do nothing. Those that work, that want to work, are not poor. For it is true that Our Lord the Creator sends as into the world as equals, but it is also true that when one is born one is neither rich nor poor. One is naked. It is later on that one becomes rich or poor, according to one's deserts. Yes, we too are aware that distribution alms serves no useful purpose. For there is only one means to solve the poverty problem; work." With such an example, no Rastafari man, woman or child could justify sitting idle, just waiting for someone to give them something, for by the sweat of thy brow, you shall eat your bread. No time for petty excuses, for as Marcus Garvey said, " If you can't find work, make work, be creative". Put your creative energy to use, if you don't, you will end up docile, and incapable of positive action. I conclude this part by quoting H.I.M., " Unless a man undertakes more than he can possibly do, he will never be able to do all he can do." About his love for justice, peace, unity and the brotherhood of man, Haile Sellassie I refined personal diplomacy into a fine art, especially in helping to bring about progress, peaceful transitions and development to Africa. In 1963 he personally invited all African Leaders to come to Addis Ababa, for a conference, and the Organization of African Unity ( O.A.U.) was created, with Addis Ababa being it's first Headquarters. He saw the need for an organization which would facilitate acceptable solutions to disputes among Africans and promote the study and adoption of measures for common defense and programs of cooperation in the economic and social fields. At the Conference of independent African States, he cautioned.... " Above all we must avoid the pitfalls of tribalism. If we are divided among ourselves on tribal lines, we open our doors to foreign intervention and its potentially harmful consequences..... History teachers us that unity is strength and cautions us to submerge and overcome our differences in the quest for common goals, to strive with all our combined strength, for the path to true African brotherhood and unity." His personal diplomacy again played a crucial factor in the peaceful settlement of many African crises. In no instant did he seek victory of prestige or personal triumph. He always acted out of conviction or out of humanity. The Emperor's achievement in the universal service of justice, freedom and peace has been recognized by many outstanding personalities at that time. One of them, the late U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjoeld, said of the Sovereign before the world body as early as 1954: " Your Majesty stands in the perspective of the history of our time as a symbolic landmark, a prophetic figure on the path of man's struggle to achieve international peace and security through concerted international action." A fitting tribute to a man who has contributed immensely to international understanding, cooperation and brotherhood in a world often prone to blind hate, prejudice and violence. I hereby call upon all Rastafarians to unite as one, to organize and centralize ourselves, and to practice the teachings of H.I.M., for we know that if we call on Sellassie I 's name, and we don't act on his principles, we would be calling his name in vain. As the bible says, Faith without work is dead . I pray, Sing unto god, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him..... Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. Psalms 68: 4/ 31 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Psalms 37: 37. I close on wishing everyone a Happy Birthday Ises and may the Most High Guide and protect as all, now and for Iver. One Perfect Love Ras David. E-mail: natty@carib-link.net N.B All roads lead to Barbados from the 17th - 27th August, 1998, for the first International Rastafari Conference, Trade Fair and Cultural Expo. For more information contact, members of the Organization for Rastafari Inity ( O.R.I. ) Phone: 675-5647 E-mail: natty@carib-link.net Ras David	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line141
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However, even though one of her brothers couldn’t make the wedding ceremony, her twin brother Aaron was in attendance and the two even shared a touching moment on the dance floor together as seen by a picture one of the guests posted. What are some things to consider around the timing of your wedding? …Dying to find out? Click here. Related Tags: Aaron Carter, Angel Carter, Celebrity Engagement, Celebrity Weddings, Lauren Kitt, Nick Carter, Relationship Advice	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line147
__label__cc	0.599876	0.400124	TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE TV Core-ner \| FILMCORE Why “The Walking Dead” Dies With Carl Grimes Armani Barron · January 7, 2018 If you’re like a lot of fans, you’ve developed a strained relationship with AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Based on a graphic novel of the same name created by Robert Kirkman, the show was ... Blogcore - Reviews, TV Core-ner TV Core-ner: 10 Of The Most Underrated Modern TV Shows Armani Barron · December 26, 2017 It’s that time of year again. The glow of the holidays has passed, but your yearning for cuddling entertainment still rages on like your conservative uncle. Fear not. There’s no need to re-watch “Friends” this ... Listcore, TV Core-ner TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Monsters” (Season 8, Episode 3) Review Armani Barron · November 8, 2017 I’m not sure what Kool-Aid “The Walking Dead” editors have been drinking, but I’m calling for an intervention. Between the disorienting switches in slow-mo flash forwards and the shameless cliffhangers, “TWD” is starting to feel more like ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “The Damned” (Season 8, Episode 2) Review Just when you thought “The Walking Dead” couldn’t push us further into the land of grey areas, we got Gracie. The show is constantly asking the philosophical question of whether our compassion or mercy is what ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Mercy” (Season 8, Episode 1) Review Armani Barron · October 23, 2017 “My mercy prevails over my wrath.” These were the words mentally whispered by Rick Grimes as he delivered his a rallying speech to the Survivors. As we march through “The Walking Dead” season eight premiere, ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Rock in the Road” (Season 7, Episode 9) Review Armani Barron · February 16, 2017 Aaaaaannnnddd we’re back with our favorite post-apocalyptic survival group, also known as Rick & Co. There were a lot of concerns when rumors of gore-censorship arose earlier this year. Many people (myself included) consider violence ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Hearts Still Beating” (Season 7, Episode 8) Review Well folks, we are halfway through this season and I don’t know where to laugh, cry, or jump for joy at the thought of the impending bloodbath that will inevitably be the theme of the ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Sing Me A Song” (Season 7, Episode 7) Review Armani Barron · December 9, 2016 In last Sunday’s episode of “The Walking Dead,” as Rick & Co. scavenged for supplies, we got a closer look at The Saviors (and Carl’s eye hole). Let’s break down “Sing Me A Song,” shall we? ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Swear” (Season 7, Episode 6) Review Armani Barron · November 30, 2016 Usually, I’m one to really loathe when “The Walking Dead” does character focused episodes (especially with two non-fan favorites like Tara and Heath). I get it, the story needs growth, development, arcs, etc. etc., but ... TV Core-ner: “The Walking Dead” – “Go Getters” (Season 7, Episode 5) Review This week, we find a totally alive and still totally pregnant Maggie getting examined by Dr. Carson (no, not Dr. Ben Carson, but that would have been hilarious) at the Hilltop. Despite all of the ...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line150
__label__cc	0.551409	0.448591	A Nightmare On Elm Street by Steve Jablonsky (Review) The one thing I’ve noticed about the horror genres are that they go through fads. We all remember the “PG-13 Japanese Remake Fad” that we all had to endure and suffer. Then we had the “Torture Porn Fad” with the Hostel movies and all the Saw films. Why? Why so many Saw films? Now we’re in the midst of the “Michael Bay Produced Remake Fad” where we’re seeing all of our favorites being remade into crappy studio money making products. The only constant with these Michael Bay produced remakes other than Bay himself is Steve Jablonsky. Steve has scored every one of these things: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Amityville Horror, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, The Hitcher, Friday The 13th and now A Nightmare On Elm Street. Now, I love Jablonsky but I can honestly say every one of his horror scores to these remakes have been boring and pretty much not enjoyable. You can call them atmospheric, but you can be atmospheric and still be really good (see Yamaoka’s work on the Silent Hill game franchise). Here, Jablonsky actually hits a home run after striking out so many times. He delivers a terrific horror score full of brooding strings, chilling vocals and pulsing electronic percussion. There were parts that reminded me of Hans Zimmer’s The Ring, which was without a doubt the last great horror film score composed. With A Nightmare On Elm Street we get a nice theme that carries us through the film and never leaves us lost in the middle of dreadful ambient scoring, which many of his previous horror scores were. He pays homage to Charles Bernstein who composed the original film’s score, but still makes it a Steve Jablonsky score. Now, the film itself is pure dreck. The only redeeming qualities I found were to be Jablonsky’s score and Jackie Earl Haley doing a pretty decent (if different) Freddy Kruger. Don’t let your experience from Jablonsky’s past horror scoring attempts deter you from checking this one out. It’s really quite good even if the film itself is pure Hollywood product. P.S. I'm pretending the track "One More Nap" doesn't exist. Luckily it wasn't used in the film, which is why I'm not too angered by it. Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time by Harry Gregs... Shrek Forever After by Harry Gregson-Williams (Rev... Mid-Year Check In: Best Of The Year . . . So Far Killers by Rolfe Kent (Review) Don McKay by Steve Bramson (Review) La Mission by Mark Kilian (Review) The Essential Mike Post Collection by Mike Post (R... Defendor by John Rowley (Review) Reflections On LOST: A Commentary Robin Hood by Marc Streitenfeld (Review) LOST: Season 5 by Michael Giacchino (Review) Guidelines For The Summer Moviegoer A Nightmare On Elm Street by Steve Jablonsky (Revi... Babies by Bruno Coulais (Review) Save An Angel	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line151
__label__wiki	0.65533	0.65533	This sprightly new digital thriller exposes a world in which one can no longer disappear without a trace… Laptoppled: John Cho The first thing we hear is the dial tone of a modem. Gosh, those were the days. Then, via a nostalgic montage of largely forgotten interfaces, we skip through the digital life of the Kim family. For many viewers, these clean, simple platforms will be alien to them, while others will be aghast by how quickly we’ve forgotten what was once such familiar imagery. But Aneesh Chaganty's film is more concerned with the present day and more specifically with the enormous sweep of the worldwide web. David Kim (John Cho, of the Harold & Kumar films) keeps in almost constant contact by text with his 15-year-old daughter Margot (Michelle La). Whether he’s wishing her luck, exchanging ephemera or scolding her for not taking out the trash, he will text her. So, when she fails to respond to his messages, a mild panic sets in. He then realises that she has left her laptop on the kitchen counter and so he breaks into her world in an attempt to track down her whereabouts. What he finds, through her emails, social networking and Internet history, is not the daughter he thought he knew… It all started with Unfriended (2014): in which the humble cursor becomes our protagonist. For those au fait with the tangle of applications available to us today, it is now a habitual journey to criss-cross these interconnected platforms. And, with our children now seemingly closer at the click of a mouse, the next generation has actually disappeared down a rabbit’s warren of the arcane. This is brought home efficiently in a familiar yet novel narrative as David Kim plunges ever deeper into the morass of mixed media available to his thumbs. And, as his search expands, so does the dramatis personae, be it Facebook ‘friends,’ anonymous trolls or newshounds hungry for a story. In short, Searching is a story that should resonate for every parent, bar the most defiant of technophobes. Both social satire and digital thriller, it zips along fluently, dropping virtually subliminal pointers and clues to the virtual along the way. The film works as it does because its two main characters – David and Margot Kim – are rendered so instantly sympathetic. This was less the case with Unfriended, and with Unfriended: Dark Web already on the bandwagon, one wonders how long the format can sustain an entire genre. But Searching definitely holds the upper hand, both for its temporal breadth and admonitory edge. However, nota bene, we are no more defined by what we might stray upon on the web as by what we might overhear on the street. It’s just that the former leaves a trace. Discuss. JAMES CAMERON-WILSON Cast: John Cho, Debra Messing, Michelle La, Joseph Lee, Sara Sohn. Dir Aneesh Chaganty, Pro Timur Bekmambetov, Sev Ohanian, Natalie Qasabian and Adam Sidman, Screenplay Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, Ph Juan Sebastian Baron, Pro Des Angel Herrera, Ed Nick Johnson and Will Merrick, Music Torin Borrowdale, Costumes Emily Moran. Bazelevs Company/Stage 6 Films-Sony Pictures. 102 mins. USA. 2018. Re: 31 August 2018. Cert. 12A.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line152
__label__cc	0.6291	0.3709	MOST ADVANCE RESEARCH ORIENTED FENG SHUI SITE from GUI WORLD OF CULTURE WORLD OF FENG SHUI ARTICLES Article FS00/6 Origins of Feng Shui: Huang Di Feng Shui Battles. Prof. Dr. Ong Hean-Tatt September 2000 Feng Shui is real!!! Find out how Feng Shui really affects wealth, success and health! top The truth is that the earliest use of Feng Shui was actually in military wars! Feng Shui was originally applied as a fighting art. Yellow Emperor Huang Di, circa 2600 B.C., was credited with the invention of the compass, which he used in his eventual victorious battles against the arch rebel Ch'ih Yu. Huang Di was also credited with the invention of the magic square of 9 squares, the Lo Shu fighting design used in all Taoist magic and ultimately Feng Shui. Logically, it would be impossible for Feng Shui to begin until the compass was invented. The evidence is that Huang Di was also the creator of Feng Shui! As the compass was invented to be used as a military weapon, Feng Shui's earliest origins would be in the military science back in those ancient days of Yellow Emperor Huang Di, circa 2600 B.C. The Ancient Battles of Huang Di According to ancient history, there was no wars until the time of Huang Di, around 2600 B.C. Around 2600, certain events occurred which caused wars to begin in the history of mankind. These wars were well known in the ancient cultures, for the different cultures recorded these wars in different and often stirring ways. The Hindus knew these wars as those of the Ramayana. The Greeks, Romans and Vikings knew them as the Wars between the Gods and Titans (the later led by Typhon the Great Serpent). The Middle East called these wars the Battles of Teshub the Storm God against the Illuyanka Serpent. The Holy Bible hinted of this stirring period as the time of Nimrod the arch rebel associated with Satan the Serpent. The Chinese knew these wars as those of Huang Di against Ch'ih Yu the Mountain Serpent, or, as known to the gret Taoist masters, the battle of Lao Chun the Human Sovereign against the Serpent. The ancient records commented on the origins of Taoist magic: "As the modern high priest repeats the combat of Chang Tao-Ling, so did Chang Tao-Ling imitate that of the Human Sovereign. The Human Sovereign (Lao Chun) also called Lao-Kuei, Old Demon, having won his battle with the demons of the Six Heavens." (Lagerway 1972, p.28). "All Thunder Magic sects attribute the founding of the method to Hsu Hsun, a legendary Taoist said to have died in A.D. 374.. but the legend about Thunder Magic and the slaying of a great serpent do not occur in Taoist writings untul the mid-Sung about 1100.." (Saso 1978 p.35). The term "Human Sovereign" was the title of Huang Di. The Three Sovereigns were the Heavenly Sovereign Fu Hsi, Earth Sovereign Shen Nung and Human Sovereign Huang Di. The Chinese characters for the name of Ch'ih Yu shows "Ch'ih" refers to the "mountain serpent" (Hsu and Ward 1984 p.25,85, 123, 138, 154, 376). How and why did the wars start? And how are these wars related to Feng Shui? The "Four Cardinal Directions" Formation One of the more discernible influences of the I Ching on Feng Shui is the Feng Shui guidelines based on the orientations and directions of a place. It gives rise to one of the two major schools of Feng Shui, viz the Compass School (the main school being the Form School). The Compass School determines Feng Shui by the orientations according to the Four Cardinal Directions. As the compass was invented by Yellow Emperor Huang Di, it would be wondered if Huang Di had anything to do with the Compass School Feng Shui. Some say that Feng Shui proper began in the Sung dynasty (circa AD 1000), when both the Compass School and Form School were formally established. However, obviously, Feng Shui had been practised long before. Evidence is that the cultural themes alluded to in Feng Shui existed long before the Sung dynasty and went back as far as the Hsia dynasty of circa 2205 B.C. Houses in the Shang and Chou dynasties (respectively circa 1700-1120 and 1120-220 B.C.) had orientations with main entrances facing the south, a feature of Compass School Feng Shui. What we will see here is that Feng Shui went back even further to the time of Yellow Emperor Huang Di in 2600 B.C. Indeed, there is a remarkable ancient reference that it could be so - from the famous world oldest strategy war manual Sun Zi's Art of War!: 1. Sun Tzu said: We come to the question of positioning the army and observing the enemy. Pass quickly over mountains and stay close to valleys. 2. Position in high ground facing the sun. Never climb heights to attack. This is mountain warfare. 3. After crossing a river,go far from it. 4. When the invaders cross the river, do not engage him in mid-stream. It will be best to wait until half of the enemy troops are ashore, and then attack. 5. If anxious to fight, do not confront the enemy near the river. 6. Move crafts higher than enemy, facing the sun. Never move upstream to confront the enemy. This is river warfare. 7. In crossing salt-marshes, do so quickly and without delay. 8. If forced to fight in marshes, keep close to grass and have the trees to your rear. This is swamps warfare. 9. In dry level ground, choose an easily accessible position with higher ground to the right and the rear, danger in front and safety to the rear. This is warfare in level ground. 10. These are the four useful methods of positioning armies used by the Yellow Emperor when he conquered the four neighbouring countries. Sun Zi 9:1-10. The ancient military strategy was to attack an enemy from the north. Thus, the army would often endeavour to move to the north of the enemy's position and attacked from that north. It was believed to be good Feng Shui for the army to do that! Some military analysts pointed out that often the chief aggressors in the wars the world had known down the ages were nations found in the north. This was what the passage of Sun Zi 9:1-10 quoted above confirms. Thus, it appears that the earliest recorded use of Feng Shui was actually in military, as recorded in the famous world oldest military manual Sun Zi's Art of War! Military Feng Shui as Origin of the Compass School Feng Shui The ancient military Four Cardinal Direction Feng Shui transformed into the modern more readily recognised major Feng Shui influence of the orientations and directions of the place, viz: East - Rivers flow from the more hilly areas in the West to the lower lands in the East. The plains are where the lowlands would be and hence where cultivation is more likely. The Feng Shui guideline is that there should be a water course flowing from the West to East in front of the house. This makes good sense in that if there is no such water course, the area would be drier and less healthy for plants. The house would lack the cooling green of plants and would be more hot, dry and dusty. This is connected with the Chinese cultural saying that "Water is Life", a saying also true in many other cultures. South - The main door of house should face the south. Presumably, this is to receive the rays of the sun, which comes from the south in the latitudes of China. This way, the house is readily warmed by the solar radiation. Also, the sun's rays brighten up the interior of the house. As such it is bad Feng Shui to have a large tree in front of the main door, as the tree would block the entry of the sun's rays into the house. West - The effects of "Rivers flow from the more hilly areas in the West to the lower lands in the East" has already been noted with respect to the East. North - The main door and front of the house should not face the north. In China, north is where the cold winds would blow from. These cold winds would easily enter the house if doors and windows are placed facing the north. If the main door faces the north, then the house would miss the rays of the sun. The interior of the house would be dark and gloomy and therefore depressing. Feng Shui guidelines include having a wall at the north or planting a groove of huge trees at the north. One could see that there is a good measure of common sense in the Feng Shui guidelines of the Compass School. There are other spin-off Feng Shui principles akin to those found in the passage of Sun Zi 9:1-10: In dry level ground, choose an easily accessible position with higher ground to the right and the rear, danger in front and safety to the rear. This is warfare in level ground. Sun Zi 9:9. This verse reflects the Feng Shui principle for the layout of a home, in that the hills should be at back and the plains should be in front. That is, the house should be located on a slope. Looking at the verse more closely, we will find that higher ground on the right (i.e. West) means lower ground to the left (i.e. East). The river would thuse flow from the higher ground on the right (West) to the lower ground on the left (East). Hence, the Feng Shui principle that the house should have a river flowing in front of it, from West to East. Position in high ground facing the sun. Never climb heights to attack. This is mountain warfare. Sun Zi 9:2 The Sun Zi 9:2 verse is associated with another verse: All armies prefer high ground to low; sunny places to cold wet shades. If you care for your soldiers, camp on hard grounds so that they are free of hundreds of diseases, and this will ensure victory. When near hills or embankments, take up the position that faces the sun and have higher ground to the right and rear. This is to benefit the soldiers with the natural advantages of the ground.Sun Zi 9:11-13 Both verses show that low swampy places are bad for health and therefore bad Feng Shui. Such swampy areas are generally considered as demon areas. Eventually, some take low swampy areas as bad Feng Shui sites for locating graves, as the moisture would cause the coffins to rot. Why did Huang Di invent the compass to assist him in his battles against Ch'ih Yu? It means that there were conditions where the directions could not be determined by natural landmarks and by the sun or stars. Natural landmarks would be useless in a vast plain, where there would be hardly any hills or outcrops to serve as landmarks. Or, if an area is foggy and misty it would also be difficult to look at landmarks. In fact, the ancient history stated that Ch'ih Yu's place was in the south-east swampy plains, where natural landmarks would be useless as guides for directions, and this was compounded by the tendency of the swamps to produce fogs. Hence, it was under such conditions that a compass would be extremely useful as a direction indicator. The legend stated that Huang Di moved to the south-east to attack Ch'ih Yu - the last of the "four useful methods of positioning armies used by the Yellow Emperor" mentioned in Sun Zi 9:1-10. So, the intriguing thing, as strongly indicated by the passage of Sun Zi 9:1-13, is that these Compass School Feng Shui principles had associations with the battles of Huang Di against Ch'ih Yu the Mountain Serpent. The battles of Huang Di against Ch'ih Yu the Mountain Serpent involved the physical terrain and environment. Hence, the discussion also points to that Feng Shui originated as an environmental science laying out the principles by which the environment affects the well being of human beings. Feng Shui possibly began as environmental guidelines for the positioning of military camps and troops. It evolved to apply to the living quarters of the ordinary people. So The Legend Begins The ancient legend shows that, initially, Huang Di and Ch'ih Yu were close friends. Huang Di had became the Yellow Emperor and supreme ruler of the world. [Huang Di was to be the third and last of the world emperors, the first being Fu Hsi and the second being Shen Nung]. Ch'ih Yu was the field marshal of Huang Di and used to lead the military procession before Huang Di. But, somehow, Ch'ih Yu plotted to supplant Huang Di as the supreme ruler. The legend stated Ch'ih Yu's rebellion was discovered and he fled south. So began a series of titanic battles. Ch'ih Yu was initially victorious in early encounters with Huang Di. But, finally, through the aid of certain quarters, Huang Di finally overcame Ch'ih Yu. The whole incidence makes a great romantic tale of mighty feats, valor, love and tragedies, which the ancient cultures remembered and recorded in various forms. Therein were the ancient origins of Feng Shui! Huang Di moved from the northern mountains down towards the direction of the south-eastern swampy plains to confront Ch'ih Yu. Huang Di had to use the compass to guide his army. Ever since, the conditions of the "four useful methods of positioning armies used by the Yellow Emperor" mentioned in Sun Zi 9:1-10 grew into Feng Shui lore of the Compass School. In the next articles, we will look at the famous stirring legends about Yellow Emperor Huang Di and understand more of the origins and principles of Feng Shui. MILITARY ORIGINS FOR COMPASS SCHOOL OF FENG SHUI. Find out here!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line155
__label__cc	0.677958	0.322042	eclectic librarian random musings from a serialist Tag: media technology ER&L 2013: E or P — A Comparative Analysis of Electronic and Print Book Usage “Book & Phone Book” by Lynn Gardner Speakers: Michael Levine-Clark & Christopher C. Brown, University of Denver If someone checks out a physical book, do you know if they really read it? If someone accesses an ebook, do you know if they really read it? If a faculty member has a print book checked out for a year, is it more valuable to them than an ebook they access several times? Sometimes, the title format in the catalog record can influence what is found and used. Vendor records can sometimes have series names in the beginning of the title, which the cataloger would not do with print. ISBNs don’t match/merge easily. His solution was to remove the check digit and the prefix, and match on the “ISBN 9”. This works, mostly, but another solution was needed. Ended up having to do a lot of matching to pull together useful comparison of circulation and download data to compare e versus p use. They found that when both formats were available, a little over half of the print books were used, and less than half of the ebooks were used. Of the titles used in both formats, there was higher use all around. The lowest level of use came from ebooks where the print was not checked out at all. Use of electronic books may lead to print, but use of print doesn’t seem to lead to electronic. It may be that if dual format is higher it may be that good books get used no matter what format they are in. It may also be that e-discovery drives p-use. Future considerations: the role of discovery and the role of ILL in a demand for print when electronic is available. Author AnnaPosted on March 19, 2013 March 19, 2013 Categories ebook, libraryTags Christopher C. Brown, e-book, e-discovery, ebooks, electronic books, electronic publishing, erl13, media technology, Michael Levine-Clark, publishing, University of Denver, Web fiction my love/hate relationship with reading books “ALA Read mini-poster” by me This year I participated in the “set your own challenge” book reading thinger on Goodreads. Initially, I set mine at 25, as a little stretch goal from my average of 19 books per year over the past four years. But, I was doing so well in the early part of the year that I increased it to 30. The final total was 27, but I’m part-way through several books that I just didn’t have time to finish as the clocked ticked down to the end of the year. What worked well for me this time: audiobooks. I read more of them than paper books this year, and it forced me to expand to a variety of topics and styles I would not have patience for in print. What failed me this time: getting hung up on a book I felt obligated to finish, but did not excite me to continue on it, so I kept avoiding it. To be fair, part of what turned me off was on disc two, I accidentally set my car’s CD player to shuffle. This is great for adding some variety to music listening, but it made for confusing and abrupt transitions from one topic/focus to another. I read a lot of non-fiction, because that works better in audio format for me, and I read more audio than printed (either in paper or electronic) books. For 2013, I’d like to read more fiction, which means reading more in print. Which means making time for my “must read the whole book cover to cover” method of reading fiction. audiobook: 20 print book: 7 ebook: 0 fiction: 5 non-fiction: 22 More of Anna’s books » Author AnnaPosted on January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 Categories books, it's all about meTags Audiobook, e-book, electronic publishing, goodreads, Linguistics, media technology, player, publishing, Reading, Web fiction Charleston 2012: Ebooks – One Size Does Not Fit All “One size fits all. Welcome to the 80’s” by Stephan van Es Speaker: Anne McKee, GWLA SERU was heavily involved in putting this session together. SERU hopes to put away with the madness of licensing and come up with mutually agreeable terms. Most libraries purchase ebooks in order to make them available 24/7 to their users. While they haven’t grown to proportion sizes larger than print in library collections, they are heading there. Researchers like ebooks because they don’t have to return them, and are more accessible than print books in the developing world. Students appreciate the ease of accessibility, particularly distance learnings, but given the choice they would take print over e every time. Libraries like them because there are easier/better ways of assessing usage and value to their users, but there are licensing and DRM headaches. Speaker: Adam Chesler, Business Expert Press / Momentum Press He has worked for large publishers, but now works for a small, new publisher. What’s hard for a new publisher to break into the library market? Creating awareness, providing value — acquisition librarians are already overwhelmed with sales pitches via email. Authors may be wary of working with an unknown outlet when there are so many other options. They have to figure out ways to do this creatively. Gaining budget shares in library materials budgets is challenging, where established publishers have long-standing space. Setting up trials for libraries and following up on them is challenging when one person is responsible for every business/science library in North America. “If you set up a trial, it would be much better to tell me to go to hell than ignore me.” What’s easy? Nothing. Well, being an e-only publisher means they don’t have responsibility for a print legacy that needs to be converted to online. That’s easy. They also have more freedom to experiment, particularly with pricing models. And SERU. That’s easy. They also don’t have their own platform, so they make the books available on established providers libraries are already comfortable using. Speaker: Kimberly Steinle, Duke University Press When they created the ebook side of the press, they modeled it after the ejournal side, with similar tiered pricing. They also work with the other ebook platforms and their pricing and licensing models. While the ejournal collection sales are significant, they were surprised to find that ebook collections were not as popular as individual title sales. They thought selling ebooks would be easy, since they already had existing relationships. MARC records, pricing, technology — not as easy as they thought. Squeezing the ebook model into the ejournal model doesn’t quite fit. It’s easy to set up multiple sales models, but harder to get information about who the customers are and using that to make business decisions. They’re a little worried that if they give up DRM it will impact print sales, but it’s obviously pretty unpopular and they do want the books to be used. They’re thinking about future formats — EPUB3, HTML5 — they need to keep up. They’re thinking about new ways to sell the content, and increasing the number of platforms and partners they work with. Speaker: Bob Boissey, Springer Serials come first at Springer (because they’re 80% of your materials budget). But, he’ll talk about ebooks today. The STM publisher’s preference is to sell ebooks in packages directly to libraries, but there are other models based on library or patron selection that have some appeal. Eventually, market forces will probably mean they’ll have to do something with PDA. In the post-PDA world, maybe we stop selecting and make sure that our systems are solid for allowing our users to find the best, most relevant content in an un-scoped collection. Might also mean giving up some of our concepts about what librarianship is. The easy stuff: Libraries are the traditional purchasers of scholarly books, and publishers know how many print books we’ve purchased from them in the past. Many eresource issues were resolved with ejournals. SERU. The volume discount approach to selling ebook packages can work if the per unit cost is low, the percentage of portfolio used is high, and the spend is commensurate with print spend, but with more titles. Include textbooks and reference books in the package. Remove DRM, pair with liberal use and ILL permissions. The not so easy, but not so hard stuff: Editors and authors have not had an easy time coming to terms with ebooks, much like print on demand. Discovery layer for ebooks is still the catalog, and it’s not down to the full text quite yet. Tablets are great for ebooks, and as they get more popular on campuses, ebooks get used more. Might have to give up the concept of book as a full thing and be okay with chapter-level reading. Most scholarly books outside of the humanities and social sciences are not read as a whole. Author AnnaPosted on November 9, 2012 November 9, 2012 Categories libraryTags Anne McKee, Bob Boissey, Business Expert Press, chs12, Content Reserve, copyright law, Digital press, Digital rights management, Duke University, e-book, e-only, ebooks, electronic publishing, Kimberly Steinle, large publishers, media technology, North America, pda, Print on demand, publishers, publishing, speaker, Stephan van Es, Terminology, that our systems Charleston 2012: Curating a New World of Publishing “Looking through spy glass” by Arild Nybø Hypothesis: Rapid publishing output and a wide disparity of publishing sources and formats has made finding the right content at the right time harder for librarians. Speaker: Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords Old model of publishing was based on scarcity, with publishers as mediators for everything. Publishers aren’t in the business of publishing books, they are in the business of selling books, so they really focus more on what books they think readers want to read. Ebook self publishing overcomes many of the limitations of traditional publishing. Users want flexibility. Authors want readers. Libraries want books accessible to anyone, and they deliver readership. The tools for self publishing are now free and available to anyone around the world. The printing press is now in the cloud. Smashwords will release about 100,000 new books in 2012, and they are hitting best seller lists at major retailers and the New York Times. How do you curate this flood? Get involved at the beginning. Libraries need to also promote a culture of authorship. Connect local writers with local readers. Give users the option to publish to the library. Emulate the best practices of the major retailers. Readers are the new curators, not publishers. Smashwords Library Direct is a new service they are offering. Speaker: Eric Hellman, from Unglue.it [Missed the first part as I sought a more comfortable seat.] They look for zero margin distribution solutions by connecting publishers and libraries. They do it by running crowd-funded pledge drive for every book offer, much like Kickstarter. They’ve been around since May 2012. For example, Oral Literature in Africa was published by Oxford UP in 1970, and it’s now out of print with the rights reverted to the author. The rights holder set a target amount needed to make the ebook available free to anyone. The successful book is published with a Creative Commons license and made available to anyone via archive.org. Unglue.it verifies that the rights holder really has the rights and that they can create an ebook. The rights holder retains copyright, and the ebook format is neutral. Books are distributed globally, and distribution rights are not restricted to anyone. No DRM is allowed, so the library ebook vendors are having trouble adopting these books. This is going to take a lot of work to make it happen, if we just sit and watch it won’t. Get involved. Speaker: Rush Miller, library director at University of Pittsburgh Why would a library want to become a publisher? It incentivizes the open access model. It provides services that scholars need and value. It builds collaborations with partners around the world. It improves efficiencies and encourages innovation in scholarly communications. Began by collaborating with the university press, but it focuses more on books and monographs than journals. The library manages several self-archiving repositories, and they got into journal publishing because the OJS platform looked like something they could handle. They targeted diminishing circulation journals that the university was already invested in (authors, researchers, etc.) and helped them get online to increase their circulation. They did not charge the editors/publishers of the journals to do it, and encouraged them to move to open access. Author AnnaPosted on November 8, 2012 November 8, 2012 Categories libraryTags Africa, author, Creative Commons, crowdsourcing, Digital rights management, e-book, ebooks, electronic publishing, Eric Hellman, Founder, library, library director, margin distribution solutions, Mark Coker, media technology, open access, printing press, publishing, Rush Miller, scholarly communications, Self-publishing, Smashwords, speaker, spy, the New York Times, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Why, Web fiction IL 2012: CULC and eBound “Holbeach e-book marker [old photo]” by Paul Stainthorp Speaker: Ken Roberts Background: Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) member libraries serve 70% of the Canadian population, and 98% of the circulation of materials. eBound is the Canadian eContent distribution arm for more than 100 Canadian publishers. Publishers really needed a purchase model, not a licensing model, because their contracts with authors talked about sales. Libraries, on the other hand, preferred a license model. There was also some concern from the publishers that rights would be implemented in the way they were intended. And, they needed a third party partner to find a vendor who could handle the responsibility of housing and mediating the circulation of the ebooks, which is where eBound came in. The purchase model seems a bit complex, and focuses primarily on the publisher’s back catalog at a very low rate per title ($10) sold in large blocks to the entire system. This addresses the publisher’s concern that the midlist authors aren’t getting exposure in libraries. And, if the circulation is low, the price drops after a period of time. The titles have a “worn out” rate of approximately 40 circulations. Some titles can be purchased at a higher rate for preservation purposes and would be DRM-free. They expect to roll out the vendor side systems next spring, and once that is settled, then it would be rolled out to CULC members. Author AnnaPosted on October 22, 2012 October 22, 2012 Categories libraryTags Canadian Urban Libraries Council, copyright law, Digital rights management, e-book, ebooks, electronic publishing, il2012, internetlibrarian, Ken Roberts, library, library science, marketing, media technology, Paul Stainthorp, publishing, speaker, USD, vendor side systems Anna Creech is a university librarian with two cats, glasses, comfortable shoes, and a fear of turning into a stereotype. FY19 conferences, an update – eclectic librarian on FY19 conferences quantified self, an addendum – eclectic librarian on the quantified self the quantified self – eclectic librarian on resisting my inevitable death a values conundrum – eclectic librarian on giving SUSHI another try Eddie Neuwirth on ER&L 2015 – Did We Forget Something? 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__label__cc	0.744686	0.255314	Equity futures have taken another leg lower this morning, below is a 5 minute chart of the DOW on the left showing the overnight action, and on the right is a 30 minute view of the S&P: You can see in the above chart that there is now a well defined channel in place, prices are dipping below the bottom of that channel now. The bottom of that channel will be about 1,160 at the close today and the top will be about 1,195. The Euro is getting smacked once again, it too is in a down channel but it has a way to go to get to the bottom which is just below 1.26, a huge move still. Below is a chart of the dollar on the left and Euro on the right. The dollar is racing towards the top of its channel, now just under 85 and I think it is targeting near the prior highs right around the 88 area. That’s a huge move from the last low down at 74, and it happened very quickly: Three people were killed in Greek riots yesterday, some buildings were burned. Also, Moody’s placed Portugal on watch for another downgrade. Commodities are collapsing again this morning, oil is making a huge move down again today and is back under $80 after losing $7 in just two days. Gold, which started out strong yesterday, collapsed mid-day and is down again this morning although not as hard as other commodities. This is margin type selling, it is affecting everything. Yesterday’s rout was a 93.5% down day by volume, the third such 90%+ down day in the past 13 sessions. This is very bearish to have a cluster of them like that, they often occur at major tops. The number of new 52 week lows on the NYSE picked up considerably yesterday to 29. That is three times recent numbers. Think about that, we have been going straight up for 14 months, are still barely off the highs and yet we have companies who are hitting lows! That’s the type of marker that shows internal unhealthiness. New highs plunged to just 80. Remember, we were just over 600 at an all time record and I was repeatedly warning that was an extreme that often marks significant tops. Should the selling continue for awhile, we may get into Hindenburg Omen territory. That requires BOTH 85 new lows and 85 new highs occurring together along with some other conditions. That could occur if the selling continues awhile and then we bounce, I’ll be watching for it and will keep you informed. Here’s a piece that shows the human side of what’s happening to the American middle class dream. An Air Force Major and his wife, working for their country get moved and have to find a place to live. Yes, they made the mistake of buying into the hype and bought a home at bubble prices, but just look at how much pressure society places on them to do so – everything is marking spin and flat out lies. This is really a tragedy, something that is affecting the trailing edge Boomers and those immediately following much more harshly than those who were on the leading edge of the demographic bubble. Their future will not be anywhere near what their parents experienced and they will likely never own a home free and clear: Drowning in debt as home prices dive (Money Magazine) -- A transfer in 2005 landed Air Force major Richard Hallbeck, his wife, and two kids in Southern California smack in the middle of the real estate bubble. Home prices in the area had doubled in the past five years and were still climbing. So the Hallbecks swallowed hard and bought an $845,000 four-bedroom in a suburb of Long Beach. The $3,800 monthly payment was high but affordable on two incomes. (Laurie, now 37, worked as a claims adjuster.) And they figured the market was so strong that when they had to move again, they'd at least break even. "Our house actually appraised over what we paid for it," Richard, 42, recalls wistfully. Since then, area sale prices have fallen 26% -- when properties sell at all. Meanwhile, the recession cost Laurie her job, and the payment on the couple's adjustable-rate mortgage will jump $800 in July. Next year Richard will face mandatory retirement from the Air Force, and his pension will be a third of his current $117,000 income. All that's got the Hallbecks anxious to move to a more affordable city -- like Dayton, where they used to live. But they're just as anxious about how much they could lose on the sale of their house. A similar home down the street lists for $655,000, $21,000 less than the Hallbecks' outstanding mortgage. At that price, the couple would be out $231,000, including their down payment and closing costs. "The stress has really worn on us," Richard says. Nationwide, about one in four home mortgages are now underwater, meaning borrowers owe more than their places are worth. No surprise, California and other bubbly states -- Nevada, Arizona, and Florida -- lead the nation. While a bevy of new federal programs aim to help, underwater owners who want to move still face uncomfortable choices: Postpone the move and continue sinking money into a pit; sell for a loss, forfeiting the down payment and some savings to close the deal; desperately try to enter into a short sale; or simply walk away and face the consequences of foreclosure. If you (or your kids) are in this situation, here's how to think about the options. Since Money first spoke to the Hallbecks, they have listed their home and attracted an offer of $655,000. That would've meant shelling out the $21,000 difference, plus some $40,000 in commissions and closing costs. So, the couple decided to hold out for more. "Hopefully," says Richard, "our expectations aren't too high." Those prices still sound like bubble prices to me. Truly, an Air Force Major has no business buying an $845,000 house, but look at it... completely average. The banks certainly also have no business lending that much on a home like that, they are the experts and as far as I'm concerned should eat every penny. Note the reset of their likely Option-ARM loan, there is a wave of these coming, you are going to see upper end homes take another very large hit in the next couple of years. Of course the article goes on to offer advice and several options for them, none of which are palatable. They need to forget that continued hype, put aside their emotions and treat it like a business decision. Get an attorney and get a real estate agent who knows how to work a short sale. The worthless as ever MBA Purchase Applications index came in with wild weekly readings again. This time the purchase index was up a totally unbelievable 13%, while the refinance index fell 2.1%, here’s Econoday: Buyers seeking second-round tax credits needed to have a contract in place by April 30 making for a 13 percent spike in mortgage applications for the week. Month-to-month, purchase applications rose nearly 24 percent. Both conventional and government applications showed significant increases in the latest week but especially government applications which made up over 50 percent for the highest share in 20 years. But like the first-round, second-round tax credits likely pulled a significant amount of sales forward and point to trouble for housing demand in the coming months. But one plus will be what was thought to have been a negative, that is interest rates which are moving lower due to the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe and related demand for U.S. Treasuries. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell 6 basis points in the week to 5.02 percent and looks to move substantially lower in the next report. But rates have been this low before and may have to break new lows below 4.90 percent to attract significant refinancing demand. The refinance index fell 2.1 percent in the week. Boy, good thing interest rates are moving lower again, of course it’s taking a drain on equities to do it. By the time the central bankers are done, the Hallbecks won’t have a pot to piss in. The ADP Employment Report went from negative 23,000 in March to a positive 32,000 for April. March’s figure was revised upwards to positive 19,000. I take the ADP numbers with a huge grain of salt. Of course the Employment Situation report is released this Friday and this will set expectations high for that. I am hearing that the Census hired, get this, 120,000 workers in the month of April! Think about that, yet another crime for the American taxpayer. At least during the Great Depression we had the CCC working on building trails and roads, today we just count one another and engineer financial products based on false accounting. So proud of that. Speaking of false accounting, Goldman failed to hold over the $150 level yesterday, if it joins the selling party again, that would be very bearish. The non-manufacturing ISM will be released at 10 Eastern this morning. Just look at that VIX go! I think what's happening here is that we had a market sell signal and the Bollinger just got in the way. The fact that it is way above the upper band now means that obviously the latest market buy signals are negated for now. It is following a ballistic trendline up, it will produce another market buy signal at some point, but it needs to break that trend line to have significance for me: The VIX P&F chart showed yesterday's triple top breakout and produced a target of 36: Here’s a little mood music for the not too distant future: Steely Dan – Black Friday: May Monetary Trends… High Frequency Trading… Give Me a Break! Gerald Celente on the Crash of 2010 Denial – Sickening pronouncements by media, disgus... Market Crash 5/6/2010 Paul Mylchreest's Thunder Road Report - The “physi...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line162
__label__wiki	0.582441	0.582441	‘Nomis’ Official Trailer written by Jasper VII.VI Check out the first official trailer of Nomis! A weathered Lieutenant, his police force, and a local vigilante are all caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who’s linked to years of female disappearances. June 07 Nomis Videos ‘The Witcher’ to Premiere This Fall written by Jasper XVIII.IV There’s no official premiere date yet, but The Witcher is set to launch in the fourth quarter of the year! VARIETY – Netflix new live-action series based on “The Witcher” will launch in the company’s fourth quarter, which runs from October to December, the company’s chief content officer noted in an earnings call this week. Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos was responding to a question about Neflix 2019 line-up when he brought up the timing for the show, which is based on a series of books made internationally popular through successful video game adaptations. “Well, definitely in the third quarter, we’ve got new episodes and new seasons of some of our most loved and most watched shows on Netflix, ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Casa de Papel,’ ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ’13 Reasons Why,’ ‘Elite,’ which was a big hit for us right out of Spain, a new season from Ryan Murphy of ‘The Politician,’ a brand new show on Netflix that we think our audiences are going to love,” he said. “And then you start seeing later in the fourth quarter some of our bigger film investments coming through like ‘Irishman,’ like ‘6 Underground’ and also a big new original series that we’re currently shooting in Hungary called ‘The Witcher,’ that is an enormous European IP, very popular game and Book IP, that we think is going to make a really fun global series.” April 18 News The Witcher New BOSS Eyewear Campaign written by Jasper XVIII.III Henry channels his inner Clark Kent in the new images for BOSS Eyewear’s upcoming Spring/Summer collection. Check out the photos in our gallery! Also, below are some short videos, including the main campaign, a behind-the-scenes clip, and an interview clip with Henry. March 18 Hugo Boss Photoshoots Videos Henry Cavill for GQ Germany written by Jasper X.I Henry (with his curls) is featured in next month’s issue of GQ Germany! Check out the behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot session below. The full interview is in German, but here’s an excerpt (hopefully accurately) translated in English. Also, check out scans and some outtakes in our gallery! Mister Cavill, Last summer you made headlines with “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”, not least thanks to your mustache. Do you miss that sometimes? The mustache had its time. Maybe it will be the day of his return, but it will take a while. There were enthusiastic responses to the look on the internet. Or are you not following what’s written on and about you on the net? I make an effort to read the comments below my posts. I also study fan and movie pages to see how the mood is there. I try to get a sense of how my work is perceived, at the same time I do not want to attach too much importance to online commentary. Her career began 18 years ago. At that time, they worked in bars and nightclubs in England to afford the auditioning auditions in Los Angeles. How present are these times still in your head? That feels very far away. But it’s not like I’ll ever forget those years. I really appreciate where I stand today and I’m still working hard. Only that the hard work has changed a bit. At that time, were you sure that you would succeed in the breakthrough? Or were there phases of doubt? At the time, I was driven by a mixture of belief in myself and the sense of reality. I had forbidden myself to make too many thoughts of failure. At the same time, however, I have repeatedly questioned whether I’m really happy with acting. As a young actor, you really do not have it easy: you need a name to get the big parts, but to make a name for yourself, you need big parts … There have been many moments in which I’ve thought of that To hang up a film career and go to the military. That was my plan B. January 10 Interviews Magazines Photoshoots Videos ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Screen Captures, Extras & More written by Jasper XXVIII.XII Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to visit our gallery for the Mission: Impossible – Fallout update! Additional high-quality stills, promotional art, and high-resolution screencaps from the film and the Blu-ray extras are now in the gallery. Happy Holidays! December 28 Gallery Mission: Impossible - Fallout Screen Captures Total Film (Annual 2019) Scans written by Jasper V.XII There’s a behind-the-scenes feature on Mission: Impossible – Fallout in the Annual 2019 issue of Total Film magazine. Check out scans in our gallery! December 05 Magazines Mission: Impossible - Fallout Page 3 of 104«12345»Last » August Walker The best intentions often come back to haunt you. Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong. UpdatesPhotosIMDb A weathered lieutenant, his police force, and a local vigilante are all caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who's linked to years of female abductions and murders. UpdatesIMDb Henry on Instagram @henrycavill Webmaster: Jasper Previous Owners: Arwen, Luciana, and Annie Launched: December 24, 2009 Contact: form / e-mail Version: 11 - Adonis Follow @mrcavill This is an unofficial, non-profit fan site dedicated to Henry Cavill. We are in no way affiliated with Henry, or any of his representatives. All media, photos, trademarks, and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of the images used on this site, unless stated otherwise. 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__label__wiki	0.735414	0.735414	On the problems of descriptive names war / 29 July 2014 28 July 2014 / Domain names, Enforcement, Trade marks The Full Federal Court has dismissed Kosciuszko Thredbo’s appeal from the dismissal of its claims against ThredboNet. Kosciuszko Thredbo (KT) runs the Thredbo ski resort. Amongst other things, one of its subsidiaries promotes the range of activities available at Thredbo from a website having the domain name: thredbo.com.au. ThredboNet leases some of the accommodation at Thredbo from KT and hires it out to prospective skiers, partygoers and the like. Indeed, the terms of its lease from KT obliged it to hire out, or at least offer for hire, the leased premises. ThredboNet had the, er, gall to promote its accommodation, amongst other things, from websites having “thredbo” in their domain names including “thredbo.com”. KT contended that this conduct was passing off its reputation in “Thredbo” and misleading or deceptive conduct contrary to s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law. The Full Court agreed with KT that the trial Judge had erred in requiring KT to demonstrate it had acquired sufficient secondary meaning in Thredbo, the name of the place, that KT had the exclusive right to use the name. This did not help KT in the end: 31. In the end, the word “Thredbo” is a geographical name of a location in New South Wales. The appellants’ resort and businesses are located there and they hold (and their predecessors in title held) the head lease over the land on which the village and resort complex are located. But others also operate businesses, as sublessees, in the physical location known as Thredbo. The real issue was not whether the appellants had established a monopoly over the right to use the word “Thredbo” but whether they had established that the respondents’ conduct in using that word was likely to lead ordinary or reasonable consumers seeking accommodation or services in Thredbo into believing that the respondents’ business or the accommodation or other services that the respondents were offering was or were that or those of the appellants: Campomar 202 CLR at 87 [105]; Office Cleaning 63 RPC at 42. The more significant issue, then, is whether the primary judge erred in his conclusions on the question whether the respondents’ conduct was misleading or deceptive (or likely to be so). The trial judge didn’t. There were a number of strands to the Full Court’s reasoning. The Full Court recognised that some degree of confusion must be accepted where 2 traders use descriptive words otherwise one would be given an unfair monopoly. In this case, the evidence from Google search results showed that there were a number of businesses that advertised with “Thredbo” in their name and/or domain names. ThredboNet’s website looked sufficiently different to KT’s websites and was limited only to the limited range of accommodation it provided. After the proceeding commenced, ThredboNet had included a disclaimer on its website. There was an initial form and a second, more explicit form. Either was sufficient: We are not satisfied that a consumer who went to any of the respondents’ websites would reasonably have associated the operator of the website with the appellants. The respondents’ domain name www.thredbo.com was very similar to that of KT, namely www.thredbo.com.au. A consumer might easily be led to the former website thinking it was that of the appellants when doing an internet search. But in today’s society the ordinary or reasonable consumer seeking accommodation, or other goods or services, on the internet will frequently click on a result in a web search thinking it is a link to a particular site, only to find when his or her browser is directed to the selected site that it is not the site of the supplier or business that the consumer wanted. The ordinary, reasonable consumer who came upon the home page of www.thredbo.com would have seen, depending on when he or she accessed it, the first or second disclaimer in the middle of the page. Each disclaimer appeared under a recognisable, distinctive heading “About Thredbo.com”. It did not have the appearance, as asserted by the appellants, of being “buried in the text”. This is not an endorsement of the initial interest confusion theory. In the course of reaching their conclusion, the Full Court at [43] endorsed the proposition that: …. Ordinarily, most people searching for a term or information will look at the first page of search results and then select the most apparently appropriate link or links from that page before they would move to a second or subsequent page of search results. Indeed, they would be unlikely to see any need to go to a second or subsequent page of search results unless they had not found some satisfactory site or sites on the first page. There was a third issue: clause 4.3 of ThredboNet’s lease from KT appeared to forbid the use of “Thredbo”: 4.3 NO USE OF ‘THREDBO’ The Sublessee must not use or permit the use of the word ‘Thredbo’ in connection with any business carried on by the Sublessee, without the prior written consent of [KT].” (Emphasis added by Full Court) Because ThredboNet was required by the lease to hire out the accommodation for at least 26 weeks of the year, cl 4.3 could not mean ThredboNet could not use “Thredbo” in connection with that business. At a minimum, it must have been contemplated by both parties that ThredboNet would be able to tell its customers and potential customers the address of the properties. Further, the Full Court pointed out that the restraint was not a restraint in respect of the land on which the leased properties had been built. The restraint operated quite independently and separately from the land. Finally, KT did not provide evidence, or sufficient evidence, that a restraint of this kind was commonly accepted in such contracts as a normal incident of the arrangement. Accordingly, cl. 4.3 was invalid at common law as an unreasonable restraint of trade and operated so far outside any permissible scope that it was not capable of being read down under s 4 of the NSW Restraints of Trade Act. Question: would it have made any difference if KT had a registered trade mark? Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited v ThredboNet Marketing Pty Limited [2014] FCAFC 87 (Siopis, Rares and Katzmann JJ) Lid dip: Sue Gatford Leave a Comment on On the problems of descriptive names/ Copyright authorisation and the end of iiNet? war / 28 July 2014 28 July 2014 / Copyright Crikey.com.au has a link to what it says is the Commonwealth Government’s Online Copyright Infringement Discussion Paper July 2014. So far as I am aware this document has not been published on the AGD’s website? Leave a Comment on Copyright authorisation and the end of iiNet?/ Something to think about in drafting an exclusive licence war / 10 July 2014 8 July 2014 / IP generally, Patents The Full Court has declared that a former exclusive licensee has to contribute towards the costs of patent infringement litigation. Cementech has a patent, No 2007219709, for a “matrix of masonry elements and method of manufacture thereof”. It had granted Austral an exclusive licence for a term of 4 years commencing in February 2010. Austral had an to renew, but didn’t take it up. There were provisions in the licence agreement dealing with infringements. There was the usual clause requiring Austral to tell Cementech if it came across any infringements. Then clause 9.2 provided: 9.2 Infringement Actions (a) Upon receipt of an Infringement Notice [Cementech] may, at its sole discretion, take all steps reasonably required to protect the Intellectual Property from infringement. (b) In the event that [Cementech] elects to initiate proceedings for prosecuting or defend any Claims with respect to the Intellectual Property, all expenses incurred by [Cementech] in conducting any such proceedings or defending any Claims will be borne by the parties equally and all amounts received (including in respect of costs) from settlements or adjudications will be dealt with in the manner described in clause 9.2(f). Cl 9.2(f) went on to provide for distribution of any monetary awards resulting from the litigation to pay down the costs and the balance to be split between the parties in proportion to their losses suffered. Cementech started infringement proceedings against Adbri during the term of Austral’s licence. Austral first tried to argue that, since it hadn’t given notice of the infringement to Cementech, cl. 9.2 didn’t apply. That went for six (well, five reasons): the words “in the event that” in cl 9.2(b) established a condition, but not one triggered by any notice from Austal the parties had a common interest in stopping infringements Cementech could take proceedings regardless of receipt of a notice from Austral (as is quite common) the scheme of the clause allowed Cementech first choice whether to sue or not – Austal did get rights to sue during the term if Cementech did not take action under the terms of the licence, Austral did not have a discretion to notify infringements, if it became aware of one, it had an obligation to notify. The real bite in the clause, however, is that the Full Court held it meant Austal had to pay half the costs of the infringement action against Adbri even after the licence had come to an end. Austral argued that the licence having terminated, the obligation terminated too citing the Westralian Farmers case. The Full Court however held: It must have been in the common contemplation of the parties that Cementech might commence proceedings during the term which would continue after the expiry of the term. Clause 9.2(b), if engaged by the commencement of proceedings during the term, survives termination of the Licence Agreement, as does cl 9.2(f). It is apparent from the scheme of cl 9.2, which is a code in respect of litigation commenced during the term as Cementech submitted, that the parties intended the cost burden provision (cl 9.2(b)) and the proceeds benefits provision (cl 9.2(f)) to survive. That intention prevails … The Full Court pointed out that under clause 9.2(f) Austal had a right to claim its proportionate share of any pecuniary remedies even after the licence terminated. The Full Court noted tersely: The examples of commercial impracticality advanced by Austral apply equally during the term. The parties simply did not provide details about how their relationship in respect of the litigation other than in respect of cost sharing and benefit sharing would be regulated. But that is no reason to rewrite the commercial deal they did. Nor is the fact that, as it turns out, Austral does not wish to fund these particular proceedings. If you are thinking about using this clause as a model for your future contracts, the Full Court recognised that the scheme set up by the parties might not work to either’s benefit in different cases: Austral’s reluctance to be bound by cl 9 is understandable. The provision is capable of working to its disadvantage. For example, Austral (as apparently in the present case) may not agree that there has been any infringement and thus may not wish to fund any part of the proceedings. Austral’s interest in the proceedings may be limited depending on the nature of the alleged infringement and the time during the term when the proceedings are commenced (presumably, Austral’s interest might be greater if proceedings are commenced earlier rather than later in the term). Austral may well perceive, accurately, that it will pay 50% of the costs of expensive proceedings which will lead to no or little reward for it if Cementech manages to obtain any proceeds from the litigation. But all of these circumstances might apply equally to Cementech in different circumstances. As Cementech submitted, the potential for an unequal commercial interest in proceedings results from the deal the parties did when they entered into the Licence Agreement. Austral Masonry (NSW) Pty Ltd v Cementech Pty Limited [2014] FCAFC 72 (Jagot, Nicholas and Yates JJ) Leave a Comment on Something to think about in drafting an exclusive licence/ An arbitration clause means arbitrate war / 9 July 2014 8 July 2014 / Franchising The Irelands were Subway franchisees. Their franchise agreement with Subway included an arbitration clause: 10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties want to settle all issues quickly, amicably, and in the most cost effective fashion. To accomplish these goals, the parties agree to the following provisions that will apply to resolve any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or any other Franchise Agreement the parties have with each other (a ‘Dispute’): c. The parties will arbitrate the Dispute if the mediation clause in Subparagraph 10.a. is not enforceable, or the parties do not settle the Dispute under the informal discussion and mediation procedures above, or the Dispute is one which this Agreement provides will be submitted directly to arbitration, except as provided in this Agreement. The arbitration will be held in accordance with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Regulations and Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules administered by an arbitration association, such as the American Arbitration Association or the Institute of Arbitrators or Mediators Australia, at a hearing to be held in Queensland. The arbitration will be conducted in English and decided by a single arbitrator unless the law of Australia requires three (3) arbitrators. Any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment on the arbitrator’s award. Except as provided in this Agreement, a party must commence and pursue informal discussions, mediation, and arbitration to resolve Disputes before commencing legal action. The Irelands, however, commenced proceedings against Subway in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) alleging breaches of the franchise agreement, negligence and misleading or deceptive conduct. Subway applied to VCAT to have the proceeding referred to arbitration pursuant to clause 10. VCAT refused. The Supreme Court dismissed Subway’s appeal. The Court of Appeal, Maxwell P and Beach JA, Kyrou J dissenting, have allowed Subway’s further appeal and sent the matter to arbitration. Section 8 of the Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 (Vic) provides: 8 Arbitration agreement and substantive claim before court (cf Model Law Art 8) (1) A court before which an action is brought in a matter which is the subject of an arbitration agreement must, if a party so requests not later than when submitting the party’s first statement on the substance of the dispute, refer the parties to arbitration unless it finds that the agreement is null and void, inoperative or incapable of being performed. As the heading indicates, this provision is part of a national scheme to implement the UNCITRAL Model Law on commercial arbitration. The “problem” was that reference to “court”. While it was not a defined term in the Act, there are any number of court rulings declaring in no uncertain terms that VCAT is not a court – it is an administrative tribunal. Maxwell P and Beach JA standing back and looking at the big (international) picture, however, held that for the purposes of the Act – a law designed to promote commercial arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism – VCAT qualifies as a “court”. Maxwell P and Beach JA took somewhat different routes to reach that conclusion but it is perhaps best encapsulated in Maxwell P’s observation: The clear policy of the Act (and of the model law which it enacts) is that, when parties have agreed to have disputes between them determined by private arbitration, neither party is at liberty to litigate the matter in dispute through the adjudicative mechanisms of the State. For this statutory purpose, in this statutory context, the Tribunal is indistinguishable from those other adjudicative bodies of the State which bear the title ‘court’. I don’t know if other States or Territories operate under regimes similar to VCAT in, er, parallel to the court system but, as Croft J noted at first instance, Parliament set up VCAT to provide a speedy and inexpensive, low cost, accessible, efficient means of dispute resolution and, apparently, it handles the vast bulk of legal disputes here. But not disputes between franchisors and franchisees (where there is an arbitration clause). Subway Systems Australia Pty Ltd v Ireland [2014] VSCA 142 Leave a Comment on An arbitration clause means arbitrate/ Arbitration,Australia,commercial arbitration,court,Franchising,subway,VCAT	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line179
__label__wiki	0.533392	0.533392	JOETUNMER.COM © 2018 Joe Tunmer \| Graham made this Standard Chartered: Hidden Talent We wanted to find a way of telling two stories in parallel – but to keep one hidden until we revisited it in the second half of the film. It was a way of showing audiences just why it was important that SC were working to spot the hidden talent. It was exciting to use the form of the film to communicate the message, which I don’t think I’d tried doing before. Shot by Stuart Luck and edited by Pete Booth, this was a really fun job to get our heads around. Prod Co: Plastic Pictures Length: 3 mins	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line180
__label__cc	0.741763	0.258237	Not known Facts About MONDSCHEINSONATE June 16, 2019, 10:16 pm / judahslcum.full-design.com The initial movement, in C♯ minor, is penned within an approximate truncated sonata kind. The movement opens having an octave from the still left hand as well as a triplet figuration in the proper. A melody that Hector Berlioz termed a "lamentation", generally by the best hand, is performed towards an accompanying ostinato triplet rhythm, simultaneously played by the right hand. Incorporated is a stop by to Peter and Paul fortress and immediately after lunch ashore, we pay a visit to the planet- renowned Hermitage museum. A magnificent selection of art is housed in the Wintertime palace of Catherine The good. One of the most important museums on earth and Established in 1764, its assortment consists of around 2.7 million objects. sonata atmospheric classical 19th century moonlight candlelight german MS Moonlight Sonata, recently partly refurbished, allowing for friends a preference of accommodation to suit all pockets. The exact same heat welcome and significant benchmarks are there for everyone! One selection for addressing this issue will be to complete the work on a restored or replicated piano of The sort Beethoven knew. Proponents of Traditionally knowledgeable efficiency utilizing this kind of pianos have discovered it possible to conduct the get the job done respecting Beethoven's initial course. , Against this, made available a dreamy very first movement, a considerably much more energetic 2nd movement, in addition to a closing movement which was outright tempestuous. These kinds of was the furor from the Moonlight Beethoven's 14th piano sonata, AKA "Moonlight Sonata," was composed in the summertime of 1801 in Hungary, on an estate belonging towards the Brunswick relatives. The composition was posted in 1802 and was dedicated to Beethoven’s… go through additional Kizhi. Things to do this morning may include a classical live performance, a Russian language lesson, a Captain’s Bridge tour in advance of savoring lunch. Disembark to go to the Island of Kizhi located in Lake Onega. The island continues to be made famous by its assortment of wooden churches While using the centre-piece, the 22 domed Church of your Transfiguration, designed fully without the use of nails. Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer, the predominant musical determine inside the transitional period concerning… The adagio sostenuto has made a strong impression on quite a few listeners; As an example, Berlioz said of it that it "is a type of poems that human language doesn't learn how to qualify".[19] Beethoven's college student Carl Czerny called it "a nocturnal scene, through which a mournful ghostly voice sounds from the space". Uglich. After breakfast, check out the city of Uglich around the Volga River, initially documented in 1148. The town’s historical importance is due to the suspicious Demise of Dmitry Ivanov, son of Ivan the Awful. Dmitry was exiled to Uglich following his father’s Demise in 1584 but was uncovered dead in questionable situation 7 a long time afterwards. Our dedicated visa services streamlines methods for passengers generating the globe even more accessible to travellers. Mandrogui. Route information and facts plus a Q as well as a session will take place this early morning in advance of experiencing a visit to your historical village of Mandrogui, Found on the north of St Petersburg within the shores of the River Svir. The village is often a representation of common Russian daily life with wooden properties, a vodka museum and craft centre. At the opening with the do the job, Beethoven incorporated a published direction that the maintain pedal really should be depressed for the whole period of the first movement. The Italian reads: "Si deve suonare tutto questo pezzo delicatissimamente e senza sordino". In case you have to have an prolonged visa support we moonlight beethoven are able to provide this from €twenty five for every human being (certain nationalities incur a greater extended visa assist letter cost) – Look at with us for details. Comments on “Not known Facts About MONDSCHEINSONATE”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line182
__label__cc	0.586589	0.413411	Hold Up a Sec… is the brain child of of two guys who got together at a bar one time and thought, “You know what would be a cool? A show that talks about about the nerdy stuff you argue about with your friends when you’re drunk.” It was from these very humble beginnings that the podcast you now know and love came to be. We take on the topics that you and your friends feel so passionate about, that you almost come to blows over them. Luckily you no longer have to throw down, but can instead listen to us come to blows…verbally of course. You’ll agree and disagree; You’ll laugh and cry; You will most certainly take issue with us at some point, but we love you all anyway. If you lose sleep or get so angry at what we talk about that you want to kick a basket of kittens , then we’ve done our job…you’re welcome. Andrew Del Vecchio Andrew originally comes from the great state of New Jersey, but moved to Celebration, Florida. After going to college in Tampa at The University of South Florida (GO BULLS!) he moved to NYC and currently works as a professional improv performer and teacher. Andrew is an enthusiast of burritos, sports, his cats, and of course…Star Wars. A self realized fanboy, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who takes their love of ‘The Wars’ as serious as he does. He also loves comics, movies, and video games (especially if they happen to be of the Final Fantasy or Assassins Creed variety). You can find Andrew performing in ‘On The Spot’ every Monday at the Broadway Comedy Club (@OnTheSpotNYC) when he isn’t recording the most awesome show ever. You can keep up with Andrew on most social media platforms. Follow @AndrewJDV Also if you like emo acoustic music you can follow his project My First Day! Follow @myfirstdaymusic Alberto “Albie” Videla Hailing from the roughest and toughest parts of Queens NY, Alberto was forged and tempered in the fires of all things video games and nerdy. The first controller he ever picked up was an Atari 2600, and one of the first games he can clearly remember playing with his older brother was ‘Frogs and Flies’. It was all downhill from there. Video games were the gateway that lead to experimenting with other things like anime, manga, collectible card games, comic books, and recently an interest in D&D (his Rogue dropped his twin swords on his first attack ever and the embarrassment is felt to this day still). You can read his random musings here on this site, or follow him on his social medias. Also he likes to wear ties on his head and dance, in that order Follow @Albietha1nonly Likes: Legend of Zelda, food of all kinds, lifting things up and putting them down, Arsenal Football Club, NYC Football Club, craft beer & whiskey, and also his loving fiancee Alison who totally didn’t tell Alberto that he should put this up. Dislikes: The damn NY Jets and FFXIII (it’s not good Andrew!)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line183
__label__cc	0.576457	0.423543	AboutChristie Cereshko2019-08-21T14:01:26+00:00 The Holy Family Catholic School staff is passionate and committed to working with parents in achieving the immense task of educating their children. We believe while the parents are the primary faith educators for their children, our staff is dedicated to the Catholic education. We strive to educate each child as an individual while nurturing their social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical growth. Holy Family Catholic School staff encourage independent thinking through academic inquiry, embracing the uniqueness of self and others, working with others, introduction of Christian values, classroom and homework habits. This is true at the heart of our academics. Modeling Jesus, our instruction will enrich students using all resources with positive, self-centered techniques in order to motivate them along their journey toward success. During their time here, Holy Family students develop the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, mental and physical attributes that will last a lifetime. Holy Family Catholic School received full accreditation from the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association (OCSAA) in May 2016. Holy Family Catholic School is a member in good standing of National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). Holy Family Catholic School meets or exceeds all OCSAA standards and all State of Ohio Department of Education standards. All educators at Holy Family Catholic School possess and maintain the appropriate licensure required by the Ohio Department of Education and the Diocese of Cleveland. Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association Certificate.pdf In addition to daily prayer, Holy Family students receive religious instruction for a minimum of 30 minutes per day in grades K to 4 and a minimum of 40 minutes in grades 5 to 8. Catholic teachings and values are part of our instruction in all of our subjects throughout the school day. Liturgical Celebrations Holy Family Catholic School Students attend mass weekly as a school community. We also provide additional liturgical opportunities with prayer services, rosary and devotion to Mary, Stations of the Cross and Lenten adoration. We guide our students to God as we focus on the various liturgical seasons. Parents and families are always welcome to join in these celebrations. Our second grade religion program focuses on preparing the students to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Sacrament preparation is organized by the Holy Family Parish School of Religion Staff with a united preparation of both day school and PSR parents and students. Our parish’s sacrament preparation program focuses on assisting parents in preparing their children in the reception of the sacraments. For more information on our second grade sacramental preparation program, contact Sr. Yvonne at 440-842-5533 x347 or sryvonne@holyfamparma.org. Our eighth grade students prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation preparation is organized by the Holy Family Parish School of Religion Staff with a united preparation of both day school and PSR parents and students. If you are an adult looking to be confirmed, we are able to assist you also. For more information on Confirmation, contact Sr. Yvonne at 440-842-5533 x347 or sryvonne@holyfamparma.org. Before and After School Child Care Holy Family Catholic School offers a before and after school latch key program for students in grades K-8. For more information, contact the school office at 440-842-7785. Holy Family Catholic School offers a hot lunch program daily. Students can order a full nutritious lunch daily or can purchase ala carte items. Lunch tickets can be purchase daily or with a monthly pass. For more information, contact the school office at 440-842-7785. Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Programs Holy Family Catholic School follows the Curriculum of the Diocese of Cleveland and meets or exceeds State of Ohio Standards and OCSAA Standards. Textbooks and other learning resources are selected in order to meet the curriculum requirements. Holy Family Catholic School offers many other educational and extra-curricular programs to our students. For more information please contact the office at 440-842-7785. Liturgy School Choir and Servers Camp Christopher (Grade 5) History Fair (Grade 6) Art Show (Grades K-8) Participation in the Padua Art Show Library Birthday Book Gifting Program New Technology Lab Washington D.C. (Grades 7-8) Total enrollment and Policy for the Safety of Children The enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year in grades K through 8 is 208. All employees and volunteers who have contact with students undergo thorough screening, including background checks through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI&I). For complete information on screening policies, see the revised Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse , section 1.2 (p.3)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line184
__label__cc	0.72755	0.27245	Bard College (NY): A Place to Think Posted on October 31, 2016 by agoode2003 Women and Leadership Course Visits West Point Bard’s Women and Leadership course, taught by Deirdre d’Albertis, visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where they met with Brigadier General Cindy Jebb, the academy’s first female dean. more>> Leading Business Journalist Andy Serwer Lectures on Journalism Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer presented a talk, “Journalism in the Age of Trump, Ailes, Buzzfeed, Gawker, and Facebook,” as part of the Lectures in Journalism Series. more>> Tristan Flores ’20 Performs at White House State Dinner Tristan Flores ’20 (second from right), played the violin at a recent state dinner honoring the prime minister of Singapore, attended by the President, First Lady, and other dignitaries. more>> Hannah Arendt Center: “REAL TALK: Difficult Questions about Race, Sex, and Religion” The two-day conference asked: How can college be a safe and inclusive space for asking hard and uncomfortable questions essential to our democracy? more>> Dylan’s Time: Professor Luc Sante on Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize in Literature Professor Sante observes the indignation around Dylan’s Nobel win, arguing that the writer deserves the award for using the power of words to change the time he inhabited. more>> Take a closer look at Bard on Instagram! Bardians Talk Watershed Preservation and Youth Engagement Staff and students visited Russia last week to exchange ideas about protecting waterways as part of a grant through the Center for Civic Engagement and the Environmental and Urban Studies program. more>> Extraordinary Rare Book Collection Opens at Bard After five years of preparation, the Sussman Rare Book Collection will open in the Stevenson Library on October 29 with such treasures as a 1556 copy of the Magna Carta. more>> Program in International Education 25th Anniversary Conference: Democracy at a Crossroads: Education, Politics, and Social Change This conference considers our shared history and future, and reflects on Bard’s unique role in supporting democratic transition, education, and social change through the Program in International Education. more>> Conservatory Weekends At The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts The Fisher Center presents the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra in concert at the Sosnoff Theater on Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. more>> Angie Smith ’04 Photographs Refugees Making a New Life in Idaho Idaho is one of the most welcoming states in the Union for refugees, settling nearly 1,000 a year, mostly from war-torn regions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. more>> Online Facebook Twitter Instagram Babson College (MA) Fall 2016 Updates Listed below are a few updates you might find helpful when sending applications to Babson. Babson offers three application plans for first-year applicants: Early Decision Application: November 1 Notification: mid-December Deposit: January 15 Early Action Notification: by January 1 Deposit: May 1 Regular Decision Application: January 3 Notification: mid-March Babson College Class of 2020 This fall we welcomed 588 first-year students. A brief snapshot of the newest members of our community: Percentage of Women 47% Percentage of US Citizens that are Multicultural 42% Percentage of International Students 29% Number of Countries Represented 47 Number of States Represented 36 Number of Applicants 7649 Admit Rate 25% SAT Middle 50% 1870-2130 ACT Middle 50% 28-31 Babson College educates entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value – everywhere. Although we certainly feel one of the best ways to gauge whether we are successfully accomplishing our mission is through the achievements of our students and alumni, it is always gratifying to gain recognition from outside of the institution. Babson was recently ranked by US News & World Report as the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 20th consecutive time. In addition, Forbes recognized our commitment to global education by naming Babson the No. 1 college in the country for international students. Office of Undergraduate Admission Goucher College (MD) Makes Commitment for Historic Zero Percent Tuition Increase College is an expensive investment, one that every student deserves to experience. It is for this reason that I am sharing this exciting announcement from Goucher College: For the first time in the college’s history, Goucher will not raise tuition for the upcoming school year (2017-18). This decision was unanimously approved by our Board of Trustees and builds on Goucher’s long tradition as a leader in liberal arts innovation and in advocacy for access and equity in education. This tuition freeze will NOT impact the amount of financial aid that current students receive. We are just doing our part to help make higher education more accessible for everyone who wishes to experience how a liberal arts education can impact their future. I shared this news with students, faculty, and staff and I hope you will share in our excitement by viewing the short video below. Goucher’s historic zero percent increase in tuition is a natural course of action after new initiatives to increase access through our Goucher Video Application, a new curriculum for Fall 2017 (more information coming soon), and improving the opportunities for living-learning environments for our students. Together, these initiatives will allow more students to choose Goucher, graduate on time, and leave college with less debt. José Antonio Bowen 1021 Dulaney Valley Road • Baltimore, Maryland 21204 • USA • telephone 410.337.6000 High Point University (NC) Application Deadline Reminder Students want to make a difference in the world. They want to lead a life of success and significance in a highly competitive market. They want to be extraordinary. The key? High Point University. Consistently ranked as the #1 Best and Most Innovative Regional College in the South by U.S. News and World Report, HPU innovatively prepares students for their future. Our application deadlines are quickly approaching. More than 85 percent of the Class of 2021 will apply through the Early Decision or Early Action plan. Apply today at highpoint.edu/apply or at commonapp.org. If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to working with amazing student(s)! D. Andrew Bills Senior Vice President for Enrollment HPU Admissions Office Contact Information: Bucknell University (PA) Faculty Stories and Application Deadlines We hope that application season is going well for you and want to share some stories about Bucknell’s faculty, who inspire us during this busy time. Our accomplished teacher-scholars are passionate about their fields of interest, and value teaching and mentoring undergraduates above all else, making exciting connections like these: Human Behavior and Computer Science Chris Dancy – Computer Science “I want my students to understand why they are developing programs and how the solutions impact the world around them.” Legal Issues and American Literature Mai Linh Hong – English “I want to give my students the tools to critically analyze anything they encounter.” Single Crystals and Mountains Mary Beth Gray – Geology & Environmental Geosciences “This is the first time many students are exposed to geology and it’s a privilege to open their eyes to earth processes that have such an impact on their lives.” Peasants and Scientists David Rojas – Latin American Studies “An interdisciplinary approach helps students explore conflicts and collaborations between diverse groups who build the worlds in which we live.” Visit Faculty Stories to learn more about Bucknell’s faculty members. As a reminder, our upcoming application deadlines are: Early Decision I – Nov. 15, Early Decision II and Regular Decision – Jan. 15. Feel free to contact us with questions at admissions@bucknell.edu or 570-577-3000. Robert G. Springall Dean of Admission The University of Arizona SALT Center (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques) SmartNews Oct 2016 – Fall Issue FOREVER GRATEFUL:Former student, Todd Hartley, describes how he succeeds professionally with techniques learned at the SALT Center. Faculty Fellow Joins SALT Center Team This fall, the SALT Center welcomed Dr. Lisa Elfring, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, as our new Faculty Fellow. Lisa is eager to engage with students, faculty, and staff from other disciplines to learn more about their experiences and challenges. She also looks forward to expanding her own knowledge and understanding of how students learn. What is the Faculty Fellow Program, you may ask? It is a group of 45 UA faculty dedicated to promoting student engagement and success by creating a supportive environment on campus. You can learn more at: http://saem-aiss.arizona.edu/sr-vp/faculty-programs/faculty-fellows/ Here are some fun facts about Lisa: She has been with the UA for 18+ years. She is continually looking to learn new things. She enjoys Jazz music and Led Zeppelin. She likes camping off the beaten path in the mountains. She recharges by spending time with her family. She is fascinated by the stories of women who were peripheral in the stories of famous men throughout history, such as Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, etc. She would like to learn to scuba dive one day. She dreams of visiting Africa to observe the animals, the people, and the geography, as well as experience the culture. Lisa can be found engaging students in the SALT Center Student Lounge during peak hours. Students are encouraged to stop by and say hello. We also congratulate Lisa on her recent appointment to the position of Assistant Vice Provost for the Office of Instruction & Assessment. Building Community – Summer Retreat Recap One of the four salsa competition teams pause for a photo with the judges, Janos and Enrique. From left to right: Paul Bastedo, Jessica Stansel-Clark, Dr. Roxana Samaniego, Janos Wilder, Sarah Sampe, Rebekah Sieker, and Enrique Feldman. For one exciting day each summer, all of the SALT Center’s professional team members come together at a site off-campus to plan for the upcoming school year, make progress on special projects, learn new strategies for success, rejuvenate, and strengthen camaraderie. This year’s staff retreat started off with an early-morning ride on the streetcar, which took our team from the UA campus to downtown Tucson’s Carriage House, an event space owned and operated by renowned Chef Janos Wilder. This historic red brick venue, which doubles as a cooking school, proved to be the perfect setting for the occasion. While there, we were treated to an engaging series of activities facilitated by Enrique Feldman, the founder of the Tucson-based nonprofit, Arts-Mind Education Foundation. Enrique helped us explore the relationship between our competencies, perspectives, and biases through interactive discussion and physical exercises, pushing our minds and bodies to their limits. These were followed by a friendly southwestern cook-off. We competed to make the best salsas and guacamole using apples, walnuts, fire roasted corn, or pineapples as our surprise ingredients. They not only provided a unique flavor to the final product, but the act of including them represented untraditional perspectives about how we work with each other as team members, and how we support students who learn differently. The results were all so delicious that the contest ended in a tie. In the afternoon, we divided into three different teams to plan some important projects. One team worked on the development of a social activities committee to help provide students with opportunities to make friends, strengthen interpersonal skills, and have fun. The second team helped spearhead the expansion of support groups for students struggling with emotional issues and college transition. The last team worked on the creation of a success course designed as a resource for students placed on our waiting list. The course will help them learn to self-advocate, identify their strengths, take charge of their lives, and much more. Overall, the 2016 SALT Center staff retreat was a great opportunity for us to fortify the relationships of our team members, brainstorm, share ideas, and plan for our amazing students. We are all so thrilled about the community we get to work with at the SALT Center, and the exciting opportunities on our horizon. The SALT Center Director’s Circle provides support for: Health and Wellness Services Program Improvements For current information on the SALT Center, visit our website by clicking below. If you receive more than one email copy of SALT Center SmartNews, please unsubscribe from one or update your subscription preference below. Thank you. Copyright © 2016 SALT Center, All rights reserved. SALT Center 1010 North Highland Avenue The Haven at College Introduces the Mentoring & Monitoring Program Is it just partying or is it a problem? The Haven at College introduces Mentoring and Monitoring: The Missing Link in Addressing Substance Misuse on College Campuses Mentoring & Monitoring is an innovative program developed by the Haven at College leveraging recent findings from a Harvard University study which indicate the connection between peer support and positive recovery outcomes (Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, May 2016). This twelve-week program, based on a harm reduction model, is designed to change unhealthy behaviors, improve student conduct, and allow students to take a hard and informed look at their substance use patterns. We at The Haven at College are dedicated to providing the solutions to the problem of substance misuse on college campuses. Mentoring and Monitoring Components Disrupting Addiction on College Campuses Currently available in • Los Angeles • Philadelphia San Francisco • Santa Barbara • Redlands For more information: Tel 310 822 1234 Email info@thehavenatcollege.com All communications are confidential. thehavenatcollege.com Updates from Sewanee: University of the South A Message from our Dean Greetings from Sewanee! For folks on both sides of the desk, it’s hard to look anywhere but forward this time of year. What do we see? Important dates, of course! When it comes to looking forward at Sewanee, we want to make sure the way forward is as clear as it can be. Here are some of our important upcoming deadlines: Early Decision I (binding): Deadline: Nov. 15; electronic notification: Dec. 15; print notification: late December; scholarship consideration Early Action (non-binding): Deadline: Dec. 1; electronic notification: mid-February; print notification: mid-February; scholarship consideration Early Decision II (binding): Deadline: Jan. 15; electronic notification: mid-February; print notification: late February; scholarship consideration Regular Decision (non-binding): Deadline: Feb. 1; electronic notification: late March; print notification: early April; scholarship consideration FAFSA and CSS PROFILE: Students should submit these documents by their application deadline if they are applying for federal and institutional need-based aid. We know that admission and financial aid decisions can distract students from focusing their academic priorities. We will continue to deliver all electronic and print notifications after standard school-day hours. Scroll down for more information on Sewanee’s commitment to students interested in the arts and let us know if we can help you with any questions about Sewanee or our admission and financial aid process. We are here to help you in any way. Lee Ann Backlund Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Vice President for Enrollment Planning Video Feature: My Sewanee Story: Divine Maloney, C’17 Fellowships in the Arts Calling all actors, musicians, dancers, and artists and art historians! If theatre, music, dance, or art is your thing, this message is for you. The University of the South invites students with exceptional artistic promise to apply for a Fellowship in the Arts. The Fellowships in the Arts at Sewanee range in value from $5,000-$20,000. They are awarded to candidates with interests and accomplishments in visual studies, art history, film, dance, theatre, or music. Students selected for these fellowships will have the opportunity to dive more deeply into the life of the arts at Sewanee. Requirements for candidates for the entering class of fall 2017: Deadline: Dec. 1: Common Application and Fellowship in the Arts Application (FAFSA and CSS PROFILE: Students should submit these documents if they are applying for federal and institutional need-based aid by their admission deadline.) Scholarship opportunity in the Art and Art History Available for a member of the entering class of fall 2017, the Guarisco Scholarship in Art or Art History is endowed for students who intend to pursue art or art history at the undergraduate level and who have demonstrated extraordinary promise in artistic endeavors. On Sewanee’s gorgeous 13,000-acre mountaintop campus and around the world, Guarisco Scholars will have the resources to study and to advance their work. Guarisco Scholars have the opportunity to receive full funding for four years of study at Sewanee as well as stipends for research, an internship, and study away opportunities. Sewanee hosts special visits for prospective student artists. Please join us. Going Early Decision with confidence Like many schools, we have seen increased interest in Early Decision I from students who know Sewanee is the right fit for them and who want to make their applications as competitive as possible. Although we discourage students from applying Early Decision I if cost will be a significant factor in their college decision-making process, we do offer financial aid estimates for Early Decision I applicants. These estimates follow soon after admission notifications. If a student would like to apply using Early Decision I and is applying for need-based financial aid, the student should apply for admission and submit the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE by Nov. 15 as well. Lisa Burns Associate Dean of Admission Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity #RightHere The University of the South’s common book this year, Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me, provides a unique experience for Sewanee’s newest students, as well as faculty, staff, and community members, to engage in dialogue and discussion. This fall, a talk related to the book was given by Terrell Strayhorn (pictured above), Director of the Center for Higher Education Enterprise at the Ohio State University. Perspective, a spring visit weekend, April 8-9, offers an engaging program for admitted students interested in discovering the diversity of people and the numerous multicultural opportunities Sewanee has to offer. More details will come later in the fall, but if you have questions now, please contact Curtis Johnson. Assistance with International Applicants If you are an international student applying to liberal arts colleges in the United States, we want you to get to know Sewanee. Students in secondary schools outside the United States: Assistant Director of Admission Danielle Larsen conducts the first review of applications submitted by international students. Students in secondary schools within the United States: The admission counselor assigned to your geographic area conducts the first review of applications of international students who attend secondary schools in the U.S. International applicants are considered for all available scholarships. If international applicants are applying for need-based grants, they must submit their application and grant essay by our Early Action (Dec. 1) deadline. Academic spotlight: Pre-Health and the Hippocrates Fellowship Sewanee’s liberal arts curriculum includes the opportunity to do some top notch research without having to compete with graduate students for the lab. Sewanee’s Medical and Health Programs provide students a diverse offering both on and off our 13,000 acre campus – from a summer at Vanderbilt University gaining clinical rotation experiences to a semester at Yale University researching in the Child Study Center with Sewanee alumna, Dr. Linda Mayes, C’73. Pre-health students have the opportunity to apply to become Hippocrates Fellows. Those chosen earn a wealth of opportunities, specifically a fully-funded curricular internship, and leadership experience the summer after their first year at Sewanee. Learn more about the program and how students can apply here. Sewanee Features Life Among the Displaced One Sewanee student’s summer internship places him at the heart of the European refugee crisis. Smart Girl at the Party From Saturday Night Live to the White House, from Texas to Malawi, producer, activist, and humanitarian Meredith Walker, C’91, is changing the world by being herself. Reminders of Home We asked members of this fall’s freshman class to share one thing they brought to Sewanee to connect them to where they came from. Emmanuel College (MA) Admissions Newsletter Hello from Emmanuel College in Boston! We hope you are having a productive fall season. We are writing with an admission deadline reminder, an invitation to visit us and recent Emmanuel news. Deadline Reminder: Our first Early Action deadline is coming up soon on November 1! Open House: Encourage your students to visit us on Saturday, October 29, for the Emmanuel College Open House. New “Go All In” Video: We’re proud to introduce a new Emmanuel College video that showcases the spirit of our campus community. Watch it here. The Office of Admissions @ApplyEmmanuel Simmons College (MA) Admissions Newsletter To view this message in your browser, click here You won’t find our innovative curriculum anywhere else. At Simmons, our general education requirements aren’t just a bunch of boxes that students check off to complete their degree. These are real-life experiences that get students out of the classroom and immersed in new and exciting topics. As a first year, they’ll dive right in with the following courses: The Boston Course: During the fall semester, students choose a course that helps them engage with the city of Boston through an area of interest, such as “News@Boston”, “Food is Love,” or “What the Health is Going on?” It’s a great way to develop friendships and learn about the surrounding area. The Leadership Course: Leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, and this course helps students define what leadership means to them. Whether they study female comedians in “Leaders in Laughter” or strong introverts in “How to Lead Quietly,” they’ll be challenged to find their own leadership style. The Simmons Course: College can be a difficult adjustment for some, and this course helps support students in the transition to college life. They’ll learn how to manage their time, engage with the college community, and navigate the next four years. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting four year curriculum, check out the Simmons PLAN website or watch “The First Year” video. Our Early Action I Deadline is November 1, so we encourage students to apply early for priority scholarship consideration. WATCH THE PLAN VIDEO > How to Apply > Majors and Programs > Requirements and Deadlines Read about Professor Zuckerwise’s PLAN Courses: 300 The Fenway E: ugadm@simmons.edu simmons.edu/undergraduate	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line188
__label__cc	0.742965	0.257035	Wham, bam, thank you maam, Shazam is crammed with ham, rams, and not giving a damn. Since the DCEU has begun, it has looked very bleak. They have had great people to pick their movies apart to make fantastic trailers, and almost never lived up to them. The closest up to this point [coming from someone who will get around to seeing Aquaman…eventually] was Wonder Woman, which had an actual good story and visuals and felt great. Until the end where it decided it needed to go full DCEU with its final reveal/battle scene to end it pretty shitty. But Shazam! No, they brought in Zachary Levi, and everyone knows that Levi is not serious. His face is too goofy for serious. He would need a beard for that. They are now going for a Superhero comedy. Marvel has those, and people like Marvel. DC wants that Marvel money, damn it, so they are going to start with their former Captain Marvel himself. And this time he´s also part Storm! Billy Baston (Asher Angel) is your typical foster kid. He is mad at the world, he wants to find his real mom, and thinks it is easy to not care about the regular stuff in life, like school, homework, or bath time. Long story short, Billy is found to be pure of heart by some ancient Wizard (Djimon Hounsou) and given some ancient Greek magical powers once he says the words Shazam! And he also becomes an adult (Zachary Levi), strong, and all of the basic super hero stuff. His foster brother (Jack Dylan Grazer) also knows the truth about his new powers, and given his comic book knowledge, is there to help him through this change. Can they use these powers for good? Where are the villains? It turns out the villain is Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong), who has a kid was given the power but failed the test. This made him lose his family and since then he has spent his life looking for them, gaining wealth and power in the real world. He wants the power for himself, at whatever cost. And you know, Billy just wants to find his mom, and be liked, and not care about any of this responsibility. Oh golly. Also starring Faithe Herman, Ian Chen, Marta Milans, Cooper Andrews, Grace Fulton, and Jovan Armand. Got an adult body? Time to drink a lot of soda! Shazam has a lot of heart and humor, things that seem to have been missing from the DCEU. And that extended universe has slowed, slowed down. I haven´t even seen Aquaman from last year, and Shazam is the only entry for 2019. The whole group of movies needs to rethink its existence and how to put out films that do not feel like crap on arrival (COA). Levi is probably the perfect choice of kid in adult body and walks that line perfectly. It always brought a smile to my face and felt incredibly accurate. The foster home was wonderful, and the sad scenes were the right level of sad. A lot of emotions in this movie. And it still had some awkward scenes. I thought the entire intro with the kid future villain was awkward. The other dimension or whatever with the powers? It looked cheap and fake. The ending had some cool fan service and implications for the future, but also didn´t have a lot of high stakes. Strong made an okay bad guy in this one, with the board room scene in particular being a great insight to evil. DCEU needs to realize this was a good start in fixing its image. Not every film should be like Shazam, that would not make sense. But to balance the humor with the dark, to not just be a gross CGI fest, and all of that? Here is hoping 2020 and onward is better.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line189
__label__wiki	0.559358	0.559358	Cars & Stripes at Rockingham SPECTACULAR entertainment for all the family can be enjoyed at Rockingham this Bank Holiday Monday (August 31) when the Northamptonshire venue holds Cars & Stripes, its first ever all-American auto festival. With NFL-style cheerleaders, a marching band, and live music, Cars & Stripes will be staged with all the razzmatazz of an American sporting spectacle. The colourful event will feature dazzling static displays and track parades of American muscle cars, IndyCar and NASCAR racers, customised trucks, hot rods, custom cars and custom bikes. There will be an Xtreme Stunt Show with trials, cycle and motorbike; a breathtaking aerial show by the Pitts Special biplanes of the Wildcat Aerobatics formation display team; plus three 45-minute bouts from the big stars of Extreme American Wrestling. American-themed fast food outlets and trade stands; and a KidZone with fun fair rides, a disco dome, face painting, Rocky Racers soft play area, and a mini cinema showing Disney films. Right outside the KidZone will be two stars of the Cars and Cars 2 movies, Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. The highlight of the day’s track action will be the inaugural Rockingham 100 - two heats and a final over 100 laps of the UK’s only high-speed banked oval circuit by race-bred pickup trucks. In addition to spectating, visitors to Rockingham will also be able to take part. There will be opportunities to ride shotgun around the high-speed Oval track in a NASCAR stock car racer, and to drive or ride in American muscle cars on Rockingham’s Lake Circuit. Sizzling R&B band The Revolutionaires will kick-off the Cars & Stripes festival on Sunday evening (August 30) with a gig at Rockingham in a US-style barn. There will also be a mechanical rodeo competition on Sunday evening, when there will be camping facilities on site for those wishing to stay overnight. Gates open at Rockingham on Monday at 9am. Adult tickets can be bought on the day for £23; children aged 15 and under go free. More information can be found at www.cars-and-stripes.co.uk Two IndyCars, one a Penske and the other a Reynard, will be appearing at Cars & Stripes. The 1991 Penske PC-20 CART IndyCar (shown here) is the same type of car that won that year’s Indianapolis 500, in the hands of Rick Mears, and the very same car that Mears took to victory in the Marlboro 500 at Michigan International Speedway. Mears also put the PC-20 on pole at Indianapolis, at an average lap speed of 224.113mph. His Penske Racing team-mate, three-time F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, took the PC-20 to another victory that year at Detroit. Designed by Englishman Nigel Bennett and powered by a Chevrolet 265A V8 turbo engine designed by British engineering company Ilmor, the PC-20 pumps out more than 800 horsepower and can reach a downforce/drag-limited 235 mph. It was the very similar Penske PC-21, powered by an Ilmor-Chevrolet 265B engine, which three-time F1 World Champion Ayrton Senna tested at Firebird Raceway in Arizona in December 1992, at a time when he was unsure whether or not to continue in F1. Whereas F1 cars of the time had normally-aspirated engines, semi-automatic transmissions and carbon brakes, the heavier IndyCars had turbo power, a traditional transmission with a clutch pedal, and iron brakes. The Arciero Wells Reynard 98i-Toyota was raced throughout the 1998 ChampCar season by American-domiciled Italian Max Papis, who is Emerson Fittipaldi’s son-in-law. “Mad Max” scored three victories and 11 podium finishes during his Champ Car career. best lease deals link You give us many informative post, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me. http://www.charlottegaragedoorsrepair.com/ link The freak event was caught on the dashcam of a vehicle following a few yards behind. IndyCarUK Blog page for Admin Posts	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line200
__label__cc	0.605405	0.394595	Detailed Dense Inference with Convolutional Neural Networks via Discrete Wavelet Transform Ma, L., Stueckler, J., Wu, T., Cremers, D. arxiv, 2018, arXiv:1808.01834 (techreport) ev Ma, L., Stueckler, J., Wu, T., Cremers, D. Detailed Dense Inference with Convolutional Neural Networks via Discrete Wavelet Transform arxiv, 2018, arXiv:1808.01834 (techreport) NEWMA: a new method for scalable model-free online change-point detection Keriven, N., Garreau, D., Poli, I. 2018 (techreport) slt Keriven, N., Garreau, D., Poli, I. NEWMA: a new method for scalable model-free online change-point detection 2018 (techreport) From Optimal Transport to Generative Modeling: the VEGAN cookbook Bousquet, O., Gelly, S., Tolstikhin, I., Simon-Gabriel, C. J., Schölkopf, B. arXiv follow-up paper Project Page [BibTex] ei Bousquet, O., Gelly, S., Tolstikhin, I., Simon-Gabriel, C. J., Schölkopf, B. From Optimal Transport to Generative Modeling: the VEGAN cookbook 2017 (techreport) ps Hirshberg, D., Loper, M., Rachlin, E., Black, M. J. Coregistration: Supplemental Material (No. 4), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, October 2012 (techreport) ps Freifeld, O., Black, M. J. Lie Bodies: A Manifold Representation of 3D Human Shape. Supplemental Material (No. 5), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, October 2012 (techreport) ps Butler, D. J., Wulff, J., Stanley, G. B., Black, M. J. MPI-Sintel Optical Flow Benchmark: Supplemental Material (No. 6), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, October 2012 (techreport) High Gamma-Power Predicts Performance in Brain-Computer Interfacing Grosse-Wentrup, M., Schölkopf, B. (3), Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme, Tübingen, February 2012 (techreport) Subjects operating a brain-computer interface (BCI) based on sensorimotor rhythms exhibit large variations in performance over the course of an experimental session. Here, we show that high-frequency gamma-oscillations, originating in fronto-parietal networks, predict such variations on a trial-to-trial basis. We interpret this nding as empirical support for an in uence of attentional networks on BCI-performance via modulation of the sensorimotor rhythm. ei Grosse-Wentrup, M., Schölkopf, B. High Gamma-Power Predicts Performance in Brain-Computer Interfacing (3), Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme, Tübingen, February 2012 (techreport) PAC-Bayesian Analysis of Martingales and Multiarmed Bandits Seldin, Y., Laviolette, F., Shawe-Taylor, J., Peters, J., Auer, P. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, May 2011 (techreport) We present two alternative ways to apply PAC-Bayesian analysis to sequences of dependent random variables. The first is based on a new lemma that enables to bound expectations of convex functions of certain dependent random variables by expectations of the same functions of independent Bernoulli random variables. This lemma provides an alternative tool to Hoeffding-Azuma inequality to bound concentration of martingale values. Our second approach is based on integration of Hoeffding-Azuma inequality with PAC-Bayesian analysis. We also introduce a way to apply PAC-Bayesian analysis in situation of limited feedback. We combine the new tools to derive PAC-Bayesian generalization and regret bounds for the multiarmed bandit problem. Although our regret bound is not yet as tight as state-of-the-art regret bounds based on other well-established techniques, our results significantly expand the range of potential applications of PAC-Bayesian analysis and introduce a new analysis tool to reinforcement learning and many other fields, where martingales and limited feedback are encountered. ei Seldin, Y., Laviolette, F., Shawe-Taylor, J., Peters, J., Auer, P. PAC-Bayesian Analysis of Martingales and Multiarmed Bandits Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, May 2011 (techreport) Non-stationary Correction of Optical Aberrations Schuler, C., Hirsch, M., Harmeling, S., Schölkopf, B. (1), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany, May 2011 (techreport) Taking a sharp photo at several megapixel resolution traditionally relies on high grade lenses. In this paper, we present an approach to alleviate image degradations caused by imperfect optics. We rely on a calibration step to encode the optical aberrations in a space-variant point spread function and obtain a corrected image by non-stationary deconvolution. By including the Bayer array in our image formation model, we can perform demosaicing as part of the deconvolution. ei Schuler, C., Hirsch, M., Harmeling, S., Schölkopf, B. Non-stationary Correction of Optical Aberrations (1), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany, May 2011 (techreport) Multiple Kernel Learning: A Unifying Probabilistic Viewpoint Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, March 2011 (techreport) We present a probabilistic viewpoint to multiple kernel learning unifying well-known regularised risk approaches and recent advances in approximate Bayesian inference relaxations. The framework proposes a general objective function suitable for regression, robust regression and classification that is lower bound of the marginal likelihood and contains many regularised risk approaches as special cases. Furthermore, we derive an efficient and provably convergent optimisation algorithm. ei Nickisch, H., Seeger, M. Multiple Kernel Learning: A Unifying Probabilistic Viewpoint Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, March 2011 (techreport) Multiple testing, uncertainty and realistic pictures Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. (2011-004), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, January 2011 (techreport) We study statistical detection of grayscale objects in noisy images. The object of interest is of unknown shape and has an unknown intensity, that can be varying over the object and can be negative. No boundary shape constraints are imposed on the object, only a weak bulk condition for the object's interior is required. We propose an algorithm that can be used to detect grayscale objects of unknown shapes in the presence of nonparametric noise of unknown level. Our algorithm is based on a nonparametric multiple testing procedure. We establish the limit of applicability of our method via an explicit, closed-form, non-asymptotic and nonparametric consistency bound. This bound is valid for a wide class of nonparametric noise distributions. We achieve this by proving an uncertainty principle for percolation on nite lattices. ei Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. Multiple testing, uncertainty and realistic pictures (2011-004), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, January 2011 (techreport) Nonconvex proximal splitting: batch and incremental algorithms Sra, S. (2), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany, 2011 (techreport) Within the unmanageably large class of nonconvex optimization, we consider the rich subclass of nonsmooth problems having composite objectives (this includes the extensively studied convex, composite objective problems as a special case). For this subclass, we introduce a powerful, new framework that permits asymptotically non-vanishing perturbations. In particular, we develop perturbation-based batch and incremental (online like) nonconvex proximal splitting algorithms. To our knowledge, this is the rst time that such perturbation-based nonconvex splitting algorithms are being proposed and analyzed. While the main contribution of the paper is the theoretical framework, we complement our results by presenting some empirical results on matrix factorization. ei Sra, S. Nonconvex proximal splitting: batch and incremental algorithms (2), Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany, 2011 (techreport) Computationally efficient algorithms for statistical image processing: Implementation in R (2010-053), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, December 2010 (techreport) In the series of our earlier papers on the subject, we proposed a novel statistical hy- pothesis testing method for detection of objects in noisy images. The method uses results from percolation theory and random graph theory. We developed algorithms that allowed to detect objects of unknown shapes in the presence of nonparametric noise of unknown level and of un- known distribution. No boundary shape constraints were imposed on the objects, only a weak bulk condition for the object's interior was required. Our algorithms have linear complexity and exponential accuracy. In the present paper, we describe an implementation of our nonparametric hypothesis testing method. We provide a program that can be used for statistical experiments in image processing. This program is written in the statistical programming language R. ei Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. Computationally efficient algorithms for statistical image processing: Implementation in R (2010-053), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, December 2010 (techreport) Fast Convergent Algorithms for Expectation Propagation Approximate Bayesian Inference Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, December 2010 (techreport) We propose a novel algorithm to solve the expectation propagation relaxation of Bayesian inference for continuous-variable graphical models. In contrast to most previous algorithms, our method is provably convergent. By marrying convergent EP ideas from (Opper&Winther 05) with covariance decoupling techniques (Wipf&Nagarajan 08, Nickisch&Seeger 09), it runs at least an order of magnitude faster than the most commonly used EP solver. ei Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Fast Convergent Algorithms for Expectation Propagation Approximate Bayesian Inference Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, December 2010 (techreport) A PAC-Bayesian Analysis of Graph Clustering and Pairwise Clustering Seldin, Y. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) We formulate weighted graph clustering as a prediction problem: given a subset of edge weights we analyze the ability of graph clustering to predict the remaining edge weights. This formulation enables practical and theoretical comparison of different approaches to graph clustering as well as comparison of graph clustering with other possible ways to model the graph. We adapt the PAC-Bayesian analysis of co-clustering (Seldin and Tishby, 2008; Seldin, 2009) to derive a PAC-Bayesian generalization bound for graph clustering. The bound shows that graph clustering should optimize a trade-off between empirical data fit and the mutual information that clusters preserve on the graph nodes. A similar trade-off derived from information-theoretic considerations was already shown to produce state-of-the-art results in practice (Slonim et al., 2005; Yom-Tov and Slonim, 2009). This paper supports the empirical evidence by providing a better theoretical foundation, suggesting formal generalization guarantees, and offering a more accurate way to deal with finite sample issues. We derive a bound minimization algorithm and show that it provides good results in real-life problems and that the derived PAC-Bayesian bound is reasonably tight. ei Seldin, Y. A PAC-Bayesian Analysis of Graph Clustering and Pairwise Clustering Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) Sparse nonnegative matrix approximation: new formulations and algorithms Tandon, R., Sra, S. (193), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) We introduce several new formulations for sparse nonnegative matrix approximation. Subsequently, we solve these formulations by developing generic algorithms. Further, to help selecting a particular sparse formulation, we briefly discuss the interpretation of each formulation. Finally, preliminary experiments are presented to illustrate the behavior of our formulations and algorithms. ei Tandon, R., Sra, S. Sparse nonnegative matrix approximation: new formulations and algorithms (193), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, September 2010 (techreport) Robust nonparametric detection of objects in noisy images (2010-049), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, September 2010 (techreport) We propose a novel statistical hypothesis testing method for detection of objects in noisy images. The method uses results from percolation theory and random graph theory. We present an algorithm that allows to detect objects of unknown shapes in the presence of nonparametric noise of unknown level and of unknown distribution. No boundary shape constraints are imposed on the object, only a weak bulk condition for the object's interior is required. The algorithm has linear complexity and exponential accuracy and is appropriate for real-time systems. In this paper, we develop further the mathematical formalism of our method and explore im- portant connections to the mathematical theory of percolation and statistical physics. We prove results on consistency and algorithmic complexity of our testing procedure. In addition, we address not only an asymptotic behavior of the method, but also a nite sample performance of our test. ei Langovoy, M., Wittich, O. Robust nonparametric detection of objects in noisy images (2010-049), EURANDOM, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, September 2010 (techreport) Large Scale Variational Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Generalized Linear Models Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2010 (techreport) Many problems of low-level computer vision and image processing, such as denoising, deconvolution, tomographic reconstruction or super-resolution, can be addressed by maximizing the posterior distribution of a sparse linear model (SLM). We show how higher-order Bayesian decision-making problems, such as optimizing image acquisition in magnetic resonance scanners, can be addressed by querying the SLM posterior covariance, unrelated to the density's mode. We propose a scalable algorithmic framework, with which SLM posteriors over full, high-resolution images can be approximated for the first time, solving a variational optimization problem which is convex iff posterior mode finding is convex. These methods successfully drive the optimization of sampling trajectories for real-world magnetic resonance imaging through Bayesian experimental design, which has not been attempted before. Our methodology provides new insight into similarities and differences between sparse reconstruction and approximate Bayesian inference, and has important implications for compressive sensing of real-world images. ei Seeger, M., Nickisch, H. Large Scale Variational Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Generalized Linear Models Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2010 (techreport) Cooperative Cuts for Image Segmentation (UWEETR-1020-0003), University of Washington, Washington DC, USA, August 2010 (techreport) We propose a novel framework for graph-based cooperative regularization that uses submodular costs on graph edges. We introduce an efficient iterative algorithm to solve the resulting hard discrete optimization problem, and show that it has a guaranteed approximation factor. The edge-submodular formulation is amenable to the same extensions as standard graph cut approaches, and applicable to a range of problems. We apply this method to the image segmentation problem. Specifically, Here, we apply it to introduce a discount for homogeneous boundaries in binary image segmentation on very difficult images, precisely, long thin objects and color and grayscale images with a shading gradient. The experiments show that significant portions of previously truncated objects are now preserved. ei Jegelka, S., Bilmes, J. Cooperative Cuts for Image Segmentation (UWEETR-1020-0003), University of Washington, Washington DC, USA, August 2010 (techreport) Fast algorithms for total-variationbased optimization Barbero, A., Sra, S. (194), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2010 (techreport) We derive a number of methods to solve efficiently simple optimization problems subject to a totalvariation (TV) regularization, under different norms of the TV operator and both for the case of 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional data. In spite of the non-smooth, non-separable nature of the TV terms considered, we show that a dual formulation with strong structure can be derived. Taking advantage of this structure we develop adaptions of existing algorithms from the optimization literature, resulting in efficient methods for the problem at hand. Experimental results show that for 1-dimensional data the proposed methods achieve convergence within good accuracy levels in practically linear time, both for L1 and L2 norms. For the more challenging 2-dimensional case a performance of order O(N2 log2 N) for N x N inputs is achieved when using the L2 norm. A final section suggests possible extensions and lines of further work. ei Barbero, A., Sra, S. Fast algorithms for total-variationbased optimization (194), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, August 2010 (techreport) Gaussian Mixture Modeling with Gaussian Process Latent Variable Models Nickisch, H., Rasmussen, C. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, June 2010 (techreport) Density modeling is notoriously difficult for high dimensional data. One approach to the problem is to search for a lower dimensional manifold which captures the main characteristics of the data. Recently, the Gaussian Process Latent Variable Model (GPLVM) has successfully been used to find low dimensional manifolds in a variety of complex data. The GPLVM consists of a set of points in a low dimensional latent space, and a stochastic map to the observed space. We show how it can be interpreted as a density model in the observed space. However, the GPLVM is not trained as a density model and therefore yields bad density estimates. We propose a new training strategy and obtain improved generalisation performance and better density estimates in comparative evaluations on several benchmark data sets. ei Nickisch, H., Rasmussen, C. Gaussian Mixture Modeling with Gaussian Process Latent Variable Models Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, June 2010 (techreport) Generalized Proximity and Projection with Norms and Mixed-norms (192), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, May 2010 (techreport) We discuss generalized proximity operators (GPO) and their associated generalized projection problems. On inputs of size n, we show how to efficiently apply GPOs and generalized projections for separable norms and distance-like functions to accuracy e in O(n log(1/e)) time. We also derive projection algorithms that run theoretically in O(n log n log(1/e)) time but can for suitable parameter ranges empirically outperform the O(n log(1/e)) projection method. The proximity and projection tasks are either separable, and solved directly, or are reduced to a single root-finding step. We highlight that as a byproduct, our analysis also yields an O(n log(1/e)) (weakly linear-time) procedure for Euclidean projections onto the l1;1-norm ball; previously only an O(n log n) method was known. We provide empirical evaluation to illustrate the performance of our methods, noting that for the l1;1-norm projection, our implementation is more than two orders of magnitude faster than the previously known method. ei Sra, S. Generalized Proximity and Projection with Norms and Mixed-norms (192), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany, May 2010 (techreport) Cooperative Cuts: Graph Cuts with Submodular Edge Weights (189), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tuebingen, Germany, March 2010 (techreport) We introduce a problem we call Cooperative cut, where the goal is to find a minimum-cost graph cut but where a submodular function is used to define the cost of a subsets of edges. That means, the cost of an edge that is added to the current cut set C depends on the edges in C. This generalization of the cost in the standard min-cut problem to a submodular cost function immediately makes the problem harder. Not only do we prove NP hardness even for nonnegative submodular costs, but also show a lower bound of Omega(\|V\|^(1/3)) on the approximation factor for the problem. On the positive side, we propose and compare four approximation algorithms with an overall approximation factor of min { \|V\|/2, \|C\|, O( sqrt(\|E\|) log \|V\|), \|P_max\|}, where C is the optimal solution, and P_max is the longest s, t path across the cut between given s, t. We also introduce additional heuristics for the problem which have attractive properties from the perspective of practical applications and implementations in that existing fast min-cut libraries may be used as subroutines. Both our approximation algorithms, and our heuristics, appear to do well in practice. ei Jegelka, S., Bilmes, J. Cooperative Cuts: Graph Cuts with Submodular Edge Weights (189), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tuebingen, Germany, March 2010 (techreport) Information-theoretic inference of common ancestors Steudel, B., Ay, N. Computing Research Repository (CoRR), abs/1010.5720, pages: 18, 2010 (techreport) ei Steudel, B., Ay, N. Information-theoretic inference of common ancestors Computing Research Repository (CoRR), abs/1010.5720, pages: 18, 2010 (techreport) Kernel Dependency Estimation Weston, J., Chapelle, O., Elisseeff, A., Schölkopf, B., Vapnik, V. (98), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2002 (techreport) We consider the learning problem of finding a dependency between a general class of objects and another, possibly different, general class of objects. The objects can be for example: vectors, images, strings, trees or graphs. Such a task is made possible by employing similarity measures in both input and output spaces using kernel functions, thus embedding the objects into vector spaces. Output kernels also make it possible to encode prior information and/or invariances in the loss function in an elegant way. We experimentally validate our approach on several tasks: mapping strings to strings, pattern recognition, and reconstruction from partial images. ei Weston, J., Chapelle, O., Elisseeff, A., Schölkopf, B., Vapnik, V. Kernel Dependency Estimation (98), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, August 2002 (techreport) A compression approach to support vector model selection von Luxburg, U., Bousquet, O., Schölkopf, B. (101), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, 2002, see more detailed JMLR version (techreport) In this paper we investigate connections between statistical learning theory and data compression on the basis of support vector machine (SVM) model selection. Inspired by several generalization bounds we construct ``compression coefficients'' for SVMs, which measure the amount by which the training labels can be compressed by some classification hypothesis. The main idea is to relate the coding precision of this hypothesis to the width of the margin of the SVM. The compression coefficients connect well known quantities such as the radius-margin ratio R^2/rho^2, the eigenvalues of the kernel matrix and the number of support vectors. To test whether they are useful in practice we ran model selection experiments on several real world datasets. As a result we found that compression coefficients can fairly accurately predict the parameters for which the test error is minimized. ei von Luxburg, U., Bousquet, O., Schölkopf, B. A compression approach to support vector model selection (101), Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, 2002, see more detailed JMLR version (techreport)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line202
__label__cc	0.672469	0.327531	Why is Capital So Much Stronger than Labor? Thomas Piketty’s analysis of inequality through the ages kicked off an important debate about the causes of and solutions to the problem of the increased concentration of wealth and income. Central to Piketty’s economic mechanics is his assumption that, barring some cataclysm, wealth will increasingly accumulate to those at the top of scale as long as its rate of return (the rate at which wealth holdings appreciate) exceeds the economy’s growth rate. From this diagnosis, his prescription is redistribution through the tax code. This certainly falls out of his model: once you accept the inevitability of narrowly held wealth accumulation, the only solution is to tax and redistribute. Note, however, that this is not a onetime solution; it implies consistently ratcheting up the redistributive function to offset relentless accumulation. Moreover, in most political systems I can envision, there’s a fatal flaw here: the increasingly wealthy and powerful won’t stand for it, a criticism Piketty himself of course recognizes (he’s not naïve). So how should we think about this problem? In fact, some of Piketty’s critics point out that there are actually a variety of ways to alter the distribution of market outcomes, aka the primary distribution of income (in contrast to the secondary distribution after taxes and transfers). These ideas range from more union power to better balance that of capital, higher minimum wages, patent reform, restraints on the financial sector, charging polluters and financial bubble blowers for the negative externalities they generate, direct job creation to tighten the labor market and enforce a more equitable distribution of growth, and more. But from where I sit in the nation’s benighted capital, the chance that any of these will see the legislative light of day anytime soon is far too low. Not zero, maybe. The President himself, for example, has taken steps to raise the minimum pay of workers on federal contracts and enforce better environmental standards. But neither he nor his successors can make much of a dent in the forces skewing the primary distribution in the face of well-organized and highly effective political opposition. Much of this opposition can be traced to capital itself, as wealth accumulators have the resources to control political outcomes (recent political science research quantifies their disproportionate influence). And, of course, given the drift of campaign finance in recent years, concentrated wealth has ever more inroads into the political process. All of this raises a fundamental question that curiously seems to be unasked: why is capital so powerful? One reason is that labor power is so diminished, what with private sector unions at seven percent of the workforce (public sector unions, historically less vulnerable to outside pressure, are at 35 percent but under attack). But that just begs the question: why isn’t labor more powerful, with “labor” in this context referring to not only unions but to the much larger group that depends on paychecks for their economic well-being. I don’t know the answer to these questions, but my experience as a policy wonk and economist in government has led me to believe that economics, as currently practiced, is part of the problem. Not the discipline itself, which historically has been flexible enough to offer wide ranging and useful tools for analyzing and solving economic problems. I’m talking instead about the way it interacts with wealth and power today to support capital and hamstring labor. For example, it’s widely argued that government actions that set wages or regulate commerce create “inefficiencies.” Regulate an industry and capital will flee; raise the national wage floor and employers will leave the market (or, in Piketty’s world, handily substitute machines for workers). Increase a marginal tax rate and workers will supply less labor; investors, less capital. Form a union and the unionized firm will face competitive disadvantages that will put it out of business. Provide a safety net benefit to someone and they’ll work less. Tax a polluter and you’ll crash GDP. Tax a financial “innovator” and credit markets will dry up. Conversely, cut back on a tax rate, a safety net program, the minimum wage, the unionization rate, financial oversight, and growth, jobs, and liquidity will flourish. I’ve been arguing against these positions for decades, backed by considerable empirical evidence showing that moderate changes to tax rates, minimum wages, union density, the safety net, regulatory oversight and so on trigger nothing like the disasters their opponents claim and can yield important benefits (which is not to say there are no “negative impacts” at all). Yet the bar to win the anti-interventionist argument is set remarkably low. You don’t need evidence; you can just cite “basic economics.” One symptom of this mindset is the elevation of GDP above all else. I found it striking that during one round of the recent Obamacare debate, opponents got long mileage from a CBO report showing that some recipients of subsidized health coverage could now choose to work less, clearly a good thing for them. But this unlocking of job lock was widely pilloried for reducing potential GDP. When the CBO projected that a minimum wage increase would raise wages of 24.5 million and cost the jobs of 0.5 million, guess which number won the debate? Armed with these distorted arguments, capital is not just insulated against labor. It is in a position to steer every economic policy debate its way. As Suresh Naidu writes in a wonderful essay on many of these same points, “In a thoroughly marketized world, the wealthy can purchase educational reform, ….,think-tanks, legislative language…” Surely part of solving the inequality problem will require reducing the outsized political power of those with the most resources (and to be clear, I’m arguing that their usual dominance is highly amplified and uniquely unopposed in our current politics). If I’m right about the role of economics today in supporting capital and opposing labor, then part of winning that fight requires a new economics that encompasses a much broader scope of human and societal well-being, that more readily sees market failures, more accurately gauges and fairly judges reactions to policy changes, and places a much heavier weight on shared prosperity, and not solely through redistribution, but through market outcomes. As another Thomas—Pynchon—said: “If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about answers.” Progressives have all kinds of ideas to shape a more equitable primary distribution. But those ideas will never get much oxygen if we remain voluntary trapped in the cramped debate of a short-sighted economics. Share the post "Why is Capital So Much Stronger than Labor?" Categories: New Posts, Politics \| 33 Comments » 33 comments in reply to "Why is Capital So Much Stronger than Labor?" foosion says: It’s also the logic of collective action. One company with a lot of resources who has a major interest in something will pay a lot of attention and expend considerable energy to get its way. One thousand unorganized individuals don’t have the time to become informed or enough individual stake to affect the outcome. Add in concentrated ownership of media and our one thousand individuals can be convinced to vote against their interests. Don’t forget the political science research showing politicians do the bidding of the best off, while essentially ignoring the wishes of everyone else on virtually every issue. Robert Buttons says: Exactly. Central govt and reams of regulations work in favor of conglomerates with copious resources. Weak govt, and less regulation favors smaller firms. Fred Tremarzo says: Exactly. Then the larger ones will eat up the smaller ones and take the power abdicated by the goverment. One man, one vote does not exist in the Capital world. So how should we think about this problem: “economics, as currently practiced, is part of the problem”? And “why is capital so much stronger than labor?” I think John R. Commons hit on something that needs to be very seriously considered. I would argue that Commons’s point is also germane to Thorstein Veblen’s analysis of what he termed “conscientious withdrawal of efficiency” by business. Economics assumes otherwise. It does so without any theoretical or empirical basis for the assumption. It just seems that any other assumption would undermine the consensus. Commons: “Going back over the economists from John Locke to the orthodox school of the present day, I found they always had a conflicting meaning of wealth, namely a material thing and the ownership of that thing. But ownership, at least in its modern meaning of intangible property, means power to restrict production on account of abundance while the material things arise from power to increase the abundance of things by production, even overproduction.” Veblen: “The mechanical industry of the new order is inordinately productive. So the rate and volume of output have to be regulated with a view to what the traffic will bear — that is to say, what will yield the largest net return in terms of price to the business men who manage the country’s industrial system. Otherwise there will be “overproduction,” business depression, and consequent hard times all around. Overproduction means production in excess of what the market will carry off at a sufficiently profitable price. So it appears that the continued prosperity of the country from day to day hangs on a “conscientious withdrawal of efficiency” by the business men who control the country’s industrial output. They control it all for their own use, of course, and their own use means always a profitable price. In any community that is organized on the price system, with investment and business enterprise, habitual unemployment of the available industrial plant and workmen, in whole or in part, appears to be the indispensable condition without which tolerable conditions of life cannot be maintained. That is to say, in no such community can the industrial system be allowed to work at full capacity for any appreciable interval of time, on pain of business stagnation and consequent privation for all classes and conditions of men. The requirements of profitable business will not tolerate it.” The prejudice of economists is that the entrepreneur is the quintessence of “efficiency” and “productivity” while the worker is constitutionally inclined to “shirk.” As Warren Samuels pointed out, this is a very one-sided view of things. It is a very consequential one-sidedness because it excludes from analysis something that may be the very basis of profit and consequently of inequality. Consider Joan Martinez-Allier’s remark that “Externalities are not so much market failures as cost-shifting ‘successes’.” More Commons: Efficiency tends to increase the abundance of goods, or to reduce the man-hour costs, or to reduce the hours of labor. Scarcity distributes the output to those who can pay and withholds it from those who cannot pay, or increases the hours of labor, or reduces the pay to laborers who do not have equal bargaining power. Consider, in the light of this distinction, the contemporary “efficiency wage hypothesis” presented as a microfoundation of the “New Keynesianism.” Aside from ascribing to Keynes the opposite* of his position with regard to wage rigidity and persistent unemployment, the efficiency wage literature treats increasing the abundance of goods as the sole objective of the firm. In effect, the so-called “New Keynesians” simply resurrect the old wages-fund doctrine of (vulgar) classical political economy. *Keynes explicitly dismissed the rigidity argument, New Keynesians argue that wage rigidity is central to Keynes’s explanation of persistent unemployment, Mark Jamison says: The Powell Memo from the early 70s defined a strategy that American business, especially big business has executed to perfection. The marketing of a particular vision of the American economy has been flawless and combined with the political execution and manipulation of the Republican Party this has led to large parts of the electorate that vote largely against their own interests. We really don’t have a political party that represents the interests of labor. The Democratic Party represents an amalgam of interests and points of view, some of which are contradictory. The Clinton economics team led by Robert Rubin and Larry Summers really didn’t do the average American worker much good in either the short or the long run. How we rebalance things depends a great deal on whether the progressive elements of the Democratic Party can attract sufficient numbers to begin electing candidates at all political levels – the Atwater strategy of creating a deep political bench by focusing on local races really does work and it’s something Democrats, who tend to focus on national races, don’t do very well. The comments of sandwichman above seem particularly thoughtful and on point. Veblen fails in a lot of ways but the idea of being careful and thoughtful about how you define efficiency is very important. What is supposedly economically efficient is often a question of “for whom” or for how long or under what conditions and particulars. And economically efficient may be socially or culturally destructive. wendy beck says: The party that comes closest to representing labor, Working Families, just sold out its membership by supporting Andrew Cuomo in a deal that would have him support Democrats for legislature instead of a number of his Republican allies. When a “Democrat” makes a deal to NOT support Republicans, you know we are in another world — a world where even Democrats aren’t “Democrats” and can’t be expected to do even the minimum to support working people. And in making this deal he probably destroyed the Working Families party’s credibility as a voice for working people. Pikkety has mistaken the growth of the money supply for the growth of real capital. Look at Piketty’s figure 9.8 which shows a massive increase in inequality after 1971: the year Nixon ended Bretton Woods. The rich are in a much better position to use newly created dollars (falsely designated as “capital”) in financialization and rent seeking to increase wealth. The answer is sound money, It makes no difference if rich industrialists, corrupt politicians or self-serving (public employee) economics professors are making the decisions, redistribution is inherently unfair because of (best case) sub conscience bias or (worst case) outright corruption.The answer is free markets and weak central govt. It is Quixotic to think that the “science” of economics can tell us how to redistribute. Scientific concepts like “controlled studies” and “reproducibility” are, and will always be, absent in such a complex system as econ. We can’t even predict GDP growth within an order of magnitude! I’m no big fan of Adam Smith (He largely ripped off smarter folks like Cantillon) but the answer here is rely on the invisible hand. There was a MASSIVE decrease in wealth disparity in laissez-Faire 19th Century England. “Economics, as currently practiced, is part of the problem.” Said the austrians about the monetarists, and the keynesians about the monetarists and the neo-classicists about the marxists and the monetarists about the keynesians, etc etc etc. Nick Batzdorf says: The FHA has done a great job of expanding home ownership, and I like the idea of something like that to expand capital ownership – in addition to all of the above (taxing, unions, realistic minimum wages, etc.). Companies are going to automate at an accelerating speed no matter what – and that’s a good thing for the people who own the machines. So the issue is who owns the machines. The FHA has done a great job at pushing up home prices, thereby enriching those that own the houses (ie the capital). Those machines you decry make goods cheaper and cheaper so the poor can have higher standards of living. After all, economics should be more about standard of living and less about GDP, employment, etc. And the problem is that the standard of living is declining. This is the old supply side/demand side chicken-and-egg argument. Or really the failed supply side experiment. To be clear, I don’t decry the machines at all, I accept their inevitability and say we need a policy response to ensure that capital – the machines – isn’t concentrated in the hands of ten people while everyone else starves. At that point enriching those who own the capital is a good thing! The machines will do all the work for us and it won’t matter that labor has lost all value. http://www.technologyreview.com/view/519241/report-suggests-nearly-half-of-us-jobs-are-vulnerable-to-computerization/ Larry Signor says: Awesome post, Jared. Jared Bernstein says: Thnx! I’ll continue pursuing this question until I have some more good answers. Rima Regas says: Great piece, Jared! 99% of our problems are rooted in PoliSci. We all need to drive this point home to voters. Kevin Rica says: What is in short supply sees a rising price. The converse is true: what is in surplus sees a falling price. When you have an open border, wages cannot rise because immigration will overwhelm any potential labor shortage. Why suggest direct job creation if we have an immigration policy based on the false justification that we have a labor shortage? We flood the market with cheap labor and wages stagnate or collapse. Why are we surprised? readerOfTeaLeaves says: If I’m right about the role of economics today in supporting capital and opposing labor, then part of winning that fight requires a new economics that encompasses a much broader scope of human and societal well-being, that more readily sees market failures, more accurately gauges and fairly judges reactions to policy changes, and places a much heavier weight on shared prosperity, and not solely through redistribution, but through market outcomes. This is one of the finest OTE posts, ever. This is like a triple in the bottom of the eighth inning 😉 Economic thinking that takes into account the fact that humans are social critters, rather than mere ‘profit maximizers’, is long overdue. Our economic assumptions have been far too limited, far too focused on capital formation, and far too embedded with metaphors originating in early 19th-century technologies (like ‘engines’). We need to start asking the right questions about economics, including a focus on the social contexts in which economic behavior occurs. Smith says: Here is a totally different and I would argue more accurate interpretation of Piketty and his proposals. Instead of “From this diagnosis, his prescription is redistribution through the tax code,” what I see are higher tax rates laying the foundation for less inequality by preventing the buildup of future wealth. Also, using funds for infrastructure, education, basic science and health research, paying down the debt, and ensuring government service attracts top talent, is not anything like redistribution in the classic sense (that would be funneling new tax receipts to EITC and SNAP or introducing a negative income tax). A huge point is also that confiscatory rates discourage excessive compensation in the first place. This is not Piketty’s prescription anyway, this is what worked in the U.S. during two world wars, and in the mostly peacetime postwar era of the late middle twentieth century. (1945 -1980) http://eml.berkeley.edu/~saez/course/Labortaxes/taxableincome/taxableincome_attach.pdf I find it most discomforting to read “Note, however, that this is not a onetime solution; it implies consistently ratcheting up the redistributive function to offset relentless accumulation,” I’m pretty sure Piketty says nothing about ratcheting or a need to ratchet. Indeed since he recommends 80% rates on $1 million or more, there is not that much room left to ratchet. If the meaning of ratchet is just to insinuate only small incremental increases could ever pass, that contradicts the historical record of both most increases (and decreases). There are many ideas to lower inequality and as noted above: “These ideas range from more union power to better balance that of capital, higher minimum wages, patent reform, restraints on the financial sector, charging polluters and financial bubble blowers for the negative externalities they generate, direct job creation to tighten the labor market and enforce a more equitable distribution of growth, and more.” But mostly these are complements to tax hikes, possibly necessary, but definitely not sufficient. Higher wage scales at lower incomes will create inflation if the 1% compensates themselves at current rates, since they control prices. Moreover, even if everyone in the 99% doubles their income, exactly how does that begin to adequately address the current level of inequality as 99% make 10 and 100 times less than the 1%. I say it doesn’t alter the imbalance materially on a scale necessary to change the power structure. This is a mathematical fact. $20,000 vs. $2 million is 1/100th the income. $40,000 vs $2 million is only 1/50th. Guess who still runs things? It is doubtful the non-tax argument even envisions such a favorable outcome as doubling current income levels. But $20,000 vs. $2 million taxed at 90% and guess what? The result of $20,000 vs. $200,000 creates an order of magnitude measure of progress. Not attacking more forcefully the direct cause of inequality and conceding in advance the defeat of necessary and proven steps needed to redress the excessive compensation awarded the 1% doom society and the economy to the continued imbalance, inefficiencies, and distortions that result from the large and growing inequality of income, wealth, and power. Misunderstanding the critical nature and essential role of higher and indeed confiscatory marginal tax rates matches exactly the conservative argument to build up the poor instead of trying to tear down the rich. On another note “Why is Capital So Much Stronger than Labor?” Aside from Taft-Hartley and numerous other legal and economic assaults on labor rights, millions of workers no longer labor in coal mines, as longshoremen, in steel mills, and auto factories. The nature of work has changed as the U.S. became a service economy. Workers are also not recently radicalized by ten years of average unemployment of 17% (1931-1940). fasaha traylor says: Great piece,and with a few exceptions,great comments. But if economics is the problem, what can be done about it? Sorry to put that on you, and I recognize that a well articulated problem is at least the first step toward a solution, but where are the institutional sites to launch a counterattack? Or how can they be built? There’s definitely some countervailing forces brewing in the econ world. To some extent, the work harks back to earlier approaches to the discipline before “rational expectations” and mathematical models that are by necessity fraught with simplifying assumptions took over. I’ll write more about this, maybe. Wh”at is often lost in such discussions is the forcible violence with which the labor union movement was formed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries — which forced concessions from capital, by threatening to raise costs unacceptably — either shutting down the means of production, or bodily injury to management. Such actions have been made illegal through such mechanisms as Taft-Hartley and Landrum-Griffin, while institutions of capital fairness enforcement (such as the National Labor Relations Board) have been rendered impotent through appointment of labor opponents, or refusing to ratify nominations of a working quorum. The refusal to confront Reagan “capital reforms” — which transformed American capitalism to the now debunked Japanese zaibatsu model — has been a huge political mistake for Democrats. The removal of barriers between finance and industry, and between commercial and investment banking, has proven to be a self-sustaining driver of accumulation, as much as any Piketty tax redisribution might attempt to claw back capital to the public sector. Tom Richards MAmoderate says: I agree with most of your many points. So: o tax ALL (passive & earned) income >$1-mil at 90% (as Ike did). o tax estates >$19-mil at 90%, to restore capital to republic. o spend on infrastructure. o add single payer option to ACA for all basic medical care. o import tax imports of out-of-balance nations year in arrears. o set $15 minimum wage, 28 hour week & double overtime. o reestablish Glass-Stegall. o add Amendment XXVII corporations are not citizens. o elect ONLY candidates who subscribe to the above. Confiscatory taxation takes capital from the productive and rewards (1) politicians (2) corrupt political cronies and (3) special interest constituencies (who are essentially selling votes). rationalrevolution says: This is an issue I’ve been working on for a decade now, and I’m really surprised that more people haven’t arrived at the same solution that I put forward, which is simply ensuring a more equal distribution of capital ownership. doing this solves so many problems. It doesn’t solve everything, it solves a lot, and is relatively easy compared to other options as well. The most important thing about ensuring a more equal distribution of capital ownership is that it solves the democracy problem, because once capital itself is fairly equally distributed, there political power is also equally fairly distributed. Any solution that doesn’t re-distribute capital ownership is doomed to fail, because the capital ownership will ultimately undermine it. Anyway, here are my articles that address this issue: http://rationalrevolution.net/articles/capitalism_evolution.htm http://rationalrevolution.net/articles/restore_america.htm I’m also currently working on an article that expands up on my National Individual Investment Program and makes a case for it over simple re-distributive taxation or a guaranteed income. Henry George answered this ages ago: ‘capital’ is more powerful than ‘labor,’ because ‘capital’ as we use it includes land, which means that ‘capital’ owns the very earth in which labor must take place. That’s a pretty overwhelming bias in the system. ken mclaughlin says: I have read with intriguing interest the comments posted above. Obviously to us well educated arts/sciences majors; but not in economics, the current situation, with its vortex of political/social/economic ramifications seems a very complicated multi faceted subject, requiring a variety of brilliant minds to discern and hopefully solve to society’s best interest. Attempting to discern the real truth to implement solutions of excessive greed and resulting severe social/political/economic inequality, is akin to attempting to focus while in a giant whirlpool. No one mind set can accomplish this. That aside, I did not see mentioned in the above thoughtful, astute comments, a recognition of the complete lack of morality, character, and citizen loyalty, by the current “robber baron element;” characteristics so necessary for the survival, growth, and health of communities and nations. This country was founded and flourished upon those principles, in addition to back breaking labors and work ethic, centuries longer than the current feeding frenzy of technology wonders that like amoebas, evolve every few minutes..All the various social, political, and economic manipulations by the “1%” to keep all to themselves and exclude everyone else, just appears a feudal Europe replay.. To the above gurus, pardon my possibly simplistic analogy. Obviously, as the above stated, just ramping up taxes is not the magic answer, since there are more tax loopholes and offshore accounts than fish in the sea, along with judgmental resentment. Nor is an industry wide abolishment or down sizing of so called “safety nets” an answer, as though the disabled, elderly, and unemployed trapped in them, have “chosen to be non productive eaters.” Free loaders at every level are an obvious population We no longer have an unpopulated continent to run to, and away from, political disorder, as did centuries ago forbears, so a multi disciplined understanding and concept of the “metastasized economic/political/social malignancy,” must be developed by minds far smarter than I, or most others are; before any “solution” is found. Then, educate the voting public to said solution(s) in a manner that lay people can understand, hopefully creating some “uniting” the 99%, to solve these matters before we disintegrate into anarchy, and anarchy appears to be on the current horizon. What it would take to ultimately “pull this off” is another story,” but some real intervention, dedication, and citizen loyalty, and involvement, far beyond no commitment flag waving and bible thumping; characteristics not usually found in many decades now, would be a pre requisite. Elections for our “representatives” are also on the horizon. Any takers for these suggestions???? Theodora says: Nothing will change until Democrats take control of the message away from the right. At least since Reagan they have either ignored easily disproven claims like self-financing tax cuts (one of the most damaging lies the right has spread, IMO), played defense or just rolled over and played dead. Meanwhile the right has been busy test marketing deliberately misleading but seductive terms and messages. For example they got everyone to adopt their term “privatizate” when they found the public didn’t like the idea of turning over their SS money to Wall Street and everyone, left and right now uses the terms. Had the left half a brain they would have countered with a phrase of their own – “profitize” comes to mind- and refused to play along no matter how much the media chastised them for Incivility. The media should bear most of the blame, however. They take the position that if the opposing party doesn’t make the argument then they have no obligation to do so, the necessity of an informed citizenry for a healthy democracy be damned. Instead they opt for faux balance rather than facts in their reporting and have fun treating politics like a game. For example I have seen exactly one article by the MSM debunking the “tax cuts pay for themselves” lie in the years since Reagan sold this budget busting fairy tale to the public. The article even quotes Bush II Econ advisors admitting that tax cuts have never come close to paying for themselves – info that a rational person would think the media would have been all over. Sadly poll after poll show that the American public agrees with The positions of Dems on many issues yet they oppose Democrats’ proposals. It is long past time for Democrats to take back the conversation and for the media to give the public facts, not spin. In addition they need to convince mainstream people particularly the young, of the importance of voting in off year elections. Til then nothing much will change. Robert Duncan says: Jared, big fan. My own humble observation is that there is a misconception about capitalism. My perception is that there is a widespread presumption that “free market capitalism” with entrepreneurs creates the greatest “efficiency” and “productivity” [as observed above] of goods and services, whereas government intervention only mucks it up. My further observation is that every entrepreneur doesn’t want to be a capitalist – but really wants to be a monopolist. Every entrepreneur wants more market share no matter what, with the ultimate goal being 100% control of its defined market. There are many ways to achieve this: patents, buy out competitors, undercut competitors and drive them out of business, advertise more, engage the political arena do further your advantages, etc., etc. What we see today are very big companies using every mechanism available to them to achieve this concentrate more and more market share/power in their domain to the point that there is little or no meaningful competition. Labor, the individual worker, has no such equivalent, countervailing power or influence. Free market capitalism as a theory has little or no self-correcting component to such concentrations of market domination/control by a limited number of entities (except for sea changes: horse and buggy to auto, or screw-ups). For awhile, the people/government recognized that monopolies were not in the best interest of society; government intervention was acceptable. But the political round of deregulation took care of that. And perhaps, in a world of super conglomerates our concept of monopolies/oligopolies – is outdated and fails to recognize the undue control and influence a Walmart and other conglomerates have over the market and society. The concentrations of wealth that you discuss are the result of the growth of these monopolies, oligopolies and conglomerates in the world (not possible 50 or 100 years ago). If capitalism is not self correcting, and further concentrations of wealth are inevitable, society has to decide if in the long run if this is good for the health of our society. My observation: capitalism is not self-correcting; concentrations of wealth are inevitable (all other things being equal); and such concentrations of wealth are not good for the long term health of society. I believe a very large, financially healthy middle class and a very small lower class/economic stratum creates the strongest most viable, stable society over time. This trend and the future of our society can only be addressed if a majority of people understand these issues and support that corrective actions be taken. The business class and the politicians their money supports expect that they can obfuscate, misdirect and confuse enough people to ensure this doesn’t happen. Davis X. Machina says: The median American voter has the macroeconomic intuitions of a 13th c. Burgundian peasant. Tell him r > g and he’ll tell you “Deus lo vult”. Steve Finlay says: As you say, it is very important to ask why capital is so powerful relative to labour. I am convinced (although some people emphatically disagree) that this power imbalance has reached a level which is damaging to human welfare and safety. This is not a new question; the anomaly is that economists have NOT been looking at it recently. Adam Smith discussed it in Chapter VIII of An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, and I believe that most of his analysis is still true today. He wrote in part: “What are the common wages of labour, depends everywhere upon the contract usually made between those two parties, whose interests are by no means the same. The workmen desire to get as much, the masters to give as little, as possible. The former are disposed to combine in order to raise, the latter in order to lower, the wages of labour. It is not, however, difficult to foresee which of the two parties must, upon all ordinary occasions, have the advantage in the dispute, and force the other into a compliance with their terms. The masters, being fewer in number, can combine much more easily: and the law, besides, authorises, or at least does not prohibit, their combinations, while it prohibits those of the workmen. We have no acts of parliament against combining to lower the price of work, but many against combining to raise it. In all such disputes, the masters can hold out much longer. A landlord, a farmer, a master manufacturer, or merchant, though they did not employ a single workman, could generally live a year or two upon the stocks, which they have already acquired. Many workmen could not subsist a week, few could subsist a month, and scarce any a year, without employment. In the long run, the workman may be as necessary to his master as his master is to him; but the necessity is not so immediate. We rarely hear, it has been said, of the combinations of masters, though frequently of those of workmen. But whoever imagines, upon this account, that masters rarely combine, is as ignorant of the world as of the subject. Masters are always and everywhere in a sort of tacit, but constant and uniform, combination, not to raise the wages of labour above their actual rate. To violate this combination is everywhere a most unpopular action, and a sort of reproach to a master among his neighbours and equals. We seldom, indeed, hear of this combination, because it is the usual, and, one may say, the natural state of things, which nobody ever hears of. Masters, too, sometimes enter into particular combinations to sink the wages of labour even below this rate. These are always conducted with the utmost silence and secrecy till the moment of execution; and when the workmen yield, as they sometimes do without resistance, though severely felt by them, they are never heard of by other people.” David L Wetzell says: We need 3 fronts contra $peech. 1. Progressives/Dems doing what they want to do, albeit for slightly different reasons. 2. Moderate Repubs/Independents pushing the GOP to end the use of partisan primaries for congressional elections so as to ensure the GNP is a center-right party that can no longer game the system w. a Nixonian Southern Strategy. 3. Outsiders/#OWSers/Third parties pushing for the use of 3-seat proportional elections for “more local” elections, not unlike as was used in IL from 1870-1980, so as to: 1. Mitigate rivalry between two major parties. 2. Make these elections more likely to be meaningful. 3. Help minorities have a better chance to be swing-voters and third parties be better able to bring up new issues or new frames for existing issues. These combined wd make for a system that’d equilibrate contra $peech more effectively, which wd make it harder for wealth inequality to continue to grow. Labor needs to become more selfless, not unlike as developed in European labor unions more so than the US. If they had supported other good causes more so in the past then it’d have been harder for the system to tilt so strongly against them since 1982. Raymond J Parello says: We need to empower the working and middle class to become investors through; 1: enhanced competition-reducing taxation discrimination 2: enhanced consumer protection- eliminating the legislative paradoxes; ie: legislative bills sold as positives have produced negative effects on the working and middle class 3: enhanced efforts toward conservation, both natural and human, ie: inner city capitalism Leave a Reply to Robert Buttons Cancel Reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line204
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__label__cc	0.615113	0.384887	http://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1289618 Nine Cases of Possible Inauthenticity in Biomedical Contexts and What They Require from Bioethicists Ahlin Marceta, Jesper Philosophy and History, KTH, School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), Philosophy and History of Technology, Philosophy.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1456-4352 (English)Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic) Respect for autonomy is a main moral principle in bioethics. It is sometimes argued that authenticity, i.e., being "real," "genuine," "true to oneself," or similar, is crucial to a person's autonomy. This article collects nine cases in which the notion of authenticity has been or could be invoked in biomedical contexts. One recently developed theory aiming to provide normative guidance with regard to authenticity-related problems is applied when it is possible, while it is explained in detail why the theory is inept or impractical in the remaining cases. The article thus provides an overview of authenticity-related problems which may be helpful for autonomy theorists. Furthermore, it is argued that there is no universal problem of authenticity, but many problems, and that they may require various particular solutions rather than one universal solution. Among other things, it is suggested that bioethicists should explore non-ideal methodological approaches to authenticity-related problems to provide action-guidance with regard to them. Authenticity, autonomy, healthcare, bioethics URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-244299OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-244299DiVA, id: diva2:1289618 Forte, Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, 2014–4024Swedish Research Council, 2014–4024 In thesis 1. Authenticity in Bioethics: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice Open this publication in new window or tab >>Authenticity in Bioethics: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice Philosophy and History, KTH, School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), Philosophy and History of Technology, Philosophy. The aim of this doctoral thesis is to bridge the gap between theoretical ideals of authenticity and practical authenticity-related problems in healthcare. In this context, authenticity means being "genuine," "real," "true to oneself," or similar, and is assumed to be closely connected to the autonomy of persons. The thesis includes an introduction and four articles related to authenticity. The first article collects various theories intended to explain the distinction between authenticity and inauthenticity in a taxonomy that enables oversight and analysis. It is argued that (in-)authenticity is difficult to observe in others. The second article offers a solution to this difficulty in one theory of authenticity. It is proposed that under certain circumstances, it is morally justified to judge that the desires underlying a person's decisions are inauthentic. The third article incorporates this proposition into an already established theory of personal autonomy. It is argued that the resulting conceptualization of autonomy is fruitful for action-guidance in authenticity-related problems in healthcare. The fourth article collects nine cases of possible authenticity-related problems in healthcare. The theory developed in the third article is applied to the problems, when this is allowed by the case-description, to provide guidance with regard to them. It is argued that there is not one universal authenticity-related problem but many different problems, and that there is thus likely not one universal solution to such problems but various particular solutions. Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2019. p. 147 Theses in philosophy from the Royal Institute of Technology, ISSN 1650-8831 ; 62 Authenticity, autonomy, decision-making, healthcare, paternalism, informed consent, bioethics 2019-06-10, Kollegiesalen, Brinellvägen 8, Stockholm, 13:00 (English) Christman, John Penn State Humanities Institute, Penn State University, USA. Fröding, Barbro Swedish Research Council, 2014–4024Forte, Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, 2014–4024 4c5a20be3032646410df761699c5ac78c34f04566e64743d5e18d0922cc21b01df38aeeba9266d1263337a09d34be39857cdace9ba97153bbaa7b45bc51812c1	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line209
__label__cc	0.735387	0.264613	Kelsey Timmerman Author, Speaker, Touron Where Am I Giving? Where Am I Eating? Where Am I Wearing? Invite Kelsey to Speak This is the Force Awakens review you’ve been looking for By Kelsey // Harper & Daddy TV Harper wanted to do a review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on our YouTube channel. Actually I think she wanted to say “spoiler alert” a bunch because she just learned what the phrase means and it makes her feel like part of the zeitgeist. So if you ever wanted to get your movie reviews from a 6-year-old, here you go… The myth of the perfect Christmas photo family By Kelsey // This Writer’s Life There’s a story behind every Christmas card photo. This is ours… Our car looks like something Santa would drive. It has a red body, capped with a white top. Soon that white top will have a green tree strapped to it. At least that’s the plan. We’re on our our annual trip to the Christmas tree farm where we also hope to get the perfect family picture for our Christmas card. I tune the radio to the Christmas channel. I’ve become that cheesy Chevy Chase dad who tries too hard to instill a little extra energy into moments in an effort to build childhood memories. I’m about to join the chorus when a little… Why you shouldn’t delete your friends who like Donald Trump By Kelsey // Mad World Donald Trump is an idiot, but your friends who “Like” him on Facebook aren’t. At least not all of them . . . probably. At least all of mine aren’t. It’s easy to find out which of your friends “Like” Trump on Facebook, just type in “Friends who like Donald J. Trump” in the search field at the top. I have 28 Facebook friends who “Like” Trump. There are some really good folks who I think a lot of. I mean, maybe, they just “Like” his page to keep tabs on him. A “Like” isn’t necessarily an endorsement of all his policies. I’ll listen to Rush Limbaugh from time to time just to see what… Suffering in the shame of silence after another mass shooting Another mass shooting and I’m left feeling the same–ashamed. As I wrote about the Syrian refugee crisis, empathy should be our default setting, and it’s where my heart and mind go every time I hear news like that of the mass shooting in San Bernardino or [insert the most recent mass shooting]. What if that were my son, daughter, wife, brother, sister, mom, or dad gunned down simply for showing up to work or to school or to church that day? My daughter is in first grade and several times a year the school has active shooter drills. They don’t call them that. She just knows to hide in the corner or in the bathroom and be really quiet. What if that weren’t… Beanie-to-briefs in ethical brands for less than a pair of boots By Kelsey // Where Am I Wearing? (Rocking my Krochet Kids beanie) Most folks think shopping for clothing with your ethics is a privilege that few can afford. I’ve been writing about being an ethical and engaged consumer since I traveled around the world to meet the people who made my clothes. Since writing Where Am I Wearing? I encouraged folks to wear one thing a day they knew was produced in a way that treated people and planet fairly. I reach a lot of college students and thought that a whole outfit in such clothes would be unaffordable. That’s what I thought . . . until today. Today, I decided to do a little online shopping experiment: I… Join my #BlackFridayFast By Kelsey // Where Am I Eating For the past few years, I’ve fasted on Black Friday. I don’t consume anything–no shopping and no eating for at least 16 hours. If you’d like to join me, I’ll be doing it again this year from 12AM – 6 PM on Black Friday. You can follow and/or suffer along with me using the hashtag #BlackFridayFast. Sixteen hours really isn’t that long. I once did it for 30 hours, and while it sucked, it wasn’t that bad. I wrote about the experience at the end of WHERE AM I EATING? (you can read the excerpt at the end of this post). Sixteen hours is plenty of time to accomplish what I want to accomplish through the fast. How to get your hangry on If you are pregnant, a hobbit, or suffer from chronic,… Painting by Austin Peay State U student Toni Agee APSU students are awesomely talented. I only saw the winners and honorable mentions of their creative response assignment for WHERE AM I WEARING. The fact that student Toni Agee’s painting was neither is just a testament to how awesome these projects were. When we work it may look like we are concentrating on the task at hand, but often we’re focused on more important things, such as why we are working in the first place. Even the person who makes your clothes has a rich inner life. Well done, Toni! I see my son dead on a beach: How I think about the Syrian refugee crisis A few things have shaped the way I see the Syrian refugee crisis. I thought I would share them: #1: The photo of the boy on the beach The pictures of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi lifeless on the beach have haunted me for months. You should see them. They are here. I can barely handle seeing the photos. I see them and I see my own son, which is terrifying and exactly how we should see the world. I see the shirt I helped him put on, the shoes we bought him. When confronted with a harsh reality, we should see ourselves and our family members in the mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters impacted by that reality. Empathy should be a our default setting. When I look at the Syrian refugees, I think about what… My British filmmaker friend who taught me about the American town that has been on fire since 1961 By Kelsey // storytelling The small appalachian town of Centralia, PA, has been on fire since 1961. Last month NBC announced that Centralia will be the focus of a new pilot. Deadline.com describes the show: “Centralia is a dark character-driven genre soap based on a real town in central Pennsylvania where an underground mine fire has been burning for over 50 years. The remaining few residents of this ghost town are determined to preserve their homes butremain unaware of the evil that is slowly making its way to the surface.” I’m not sure what the “evil that is slowly making its way to the surface” is, but it can’t be more disastrous and sinister than what actually happened. Few people have focused on the environmental… A Liberal on Lazy Liberalism & Faux Outrage I’m no anthropologist, but I like to think that my degree in anthropology has instilled a certain level of cultural sensitivity and empathy that fuels my work. That’s why I was shocked to receive an email that painted me as anything but culturally sensitive. By holding up my Jingle These Christmas Boxers, I was sexual harassing the entire audience. By saying, “the worst thing isn’t that we live in a world where child labor exists, but in a world where a mother who loves her child just as much as your mom loves you and my mom loves me sends that child off to work for the day because they have to earn an income,” I’m offending any audience members who don’t have mothers or mothers who loves… @KelseyTimmerman Cold day, but nothing a few blankets and a snuggly pup can’t remedy. https://t.co/3UbGY7YQsP 15 hours ago \| FOLLOW ME! \| RETWEET Engaged Consumer Facing Project ten4tues Glocal Challenge Glocal Interview Good People Podcast Harper & Daddy TV Legacy Posts This Writer’s Life Where Am I Eating Where Am I Speaking Where is Kelsey Contest Kelsey's Closet { Wear a Story } Site Design by Rule29 — Tim Cahill A rich man is a poor man with money. — W. C. Fields If we couldn’t laugh we just would go insane. — Jimmy Buffet I don’t do business that don’t make me smile. — Stephen Stills ©2020 Kelsey Timmerman Contact Kelsey hi@kelseytimmerman.com Bookmark the RSS feed	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line210
__label__cc	0.598255	0.401745	Other People Who Read Cahokia Records, 1778-1790 Also Read The Point of View By: Henry James I. FROM MISS AURORA CHURCH, AT SEA, TO MISS WHITESIDE, IN PARIS My dear child, the bromide of sodium (if that's what you call it) proved perfectly useless. I don't mean that it did me no good, but that I never had occasion to take the bottle out of my bag. It might have done wonders for me if I had needed it; but I didn't, simply because I have been a wonder myself. Will you believe that I have spent the whole voyage on deck, in the most animated conversation and exercis... The Pension Beaurepas I was not rich -- on the contrary; and I had been told the Pension Beaurepas was cheap. I had, moreover, been told that a boarding- house is a capital place for the study of human nature. I had a fancy for a literary career, and a friend of mine had said to me, If you mean to write you ought to go and live in a boarding-house; there is no other such place to pick up material. I had read something of this kind in a letter addressed by Stendhal to his sister: I have a pass... The Patagonia The houses were dark in the August night and the perspective of Beacon Street, with its double chain of lamps, was a foreshortened desert. The club on the hill alone, from its semi-cylindrical front, projected a glow upon the dusky vagueness of the Common, and as I passed it I heard in the hot stillness the click of a pair of billiard-balls. As every one was out of town perhaps the servants, in the extravagance of their leisure, were profaning the tables. The heat was in... There was a longish period— the dense duration of a London winter, cheered, if cheered it could be called, with lurid electric, with fierce 'incandescent' flares and glares— when they repeatedly met, at feeding-time, in a small and not quite savoury pothouse a stone's-throw from the Strand. They talked always of pothouses, of feeding-time— by which they meant any hour between one and four of the afternoon; they talked of most things, even of some of the greatest, in a ma... There was a longish period -- the dense duration of a London winter, cheered, if cheered it could be called, with lurid electric, with fierce 'incandescent' flares and glares -- when they repeatedly met, at feeding-time, in a small and not quite savoury pothouse a stone's-throw from the Strand. They talked always of pothouses, of feeding-time -- by which they meant any hour between one and four of the afternoon; they talked of most things, even of some of the greatest, i... The Middle Years The April day was soft and bright, and poor Dencombe, happy in the conceit of reasserted strength, stood in the garden of the hotel, comparing, with a deliberation in which however there was still something of languor, the attractions of easy strolls. He liked the feeling of the south so far as you could have it in the north, he liked the sandy cliffs and the clustered pines, he liked even the colourless sea. Bournemouth as a health-resort had sounded like a mere adverti... The Marriages Won't you stay a little longer? the hostess asked while she held the girl's hand and smiled. It's too early for every one to go -- it's too absurd. Mrs. Churchley inclined her head to one side and looked gracious; she flourished about her face, in a vaguely protecting sheltering way, an enormous fan of red feathers. Everything in her composition, for Adela Chart, was enormous. She had big eyes, big teeth, big shoulders, big hands, big rings and bracelets, big jewels of e... 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The Great Condition Ah there, confound it! said Bertram Braddle when he had once more frowned, so far as he could frown, over his telegram. I must catch the train if I'm to have my morning clear in town. And it's a most abominable nuisance! Do you mean on account of — a — her? asked, after a minute's silent sympathy, the friend to whom — in the hall of the hotel, still bestrewn with the appurtenances of the newly disembarked — he had thus querulously addressed himself. He looked hard for an... The Golden Bowl : Volume 2 It was not till many days had passed that the Princess began to accept the idea of having done, a little, something she was not always doing, or indeed that of having listened to any inward voice that spoke in a new tone. 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Although the spectrum of meat-borne diseases of public health importance has changed with changing production and processing systems, continuation of the problem has been well illustrated in recent years by human surveillance studies of specific meat-borne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp ... Campylobacter spp. and Yersinia enter... The Role of Governments and Other Regulatory Authorities in Meat H... Excerpt: Meat is an essential part of the global food supply and an important element of agricultural commerce and trade in many countries. Commensurate with this, food-borne disease can be a significant public health problem, and inadequate food quality and certification seriously limits the functioning of the marketplace. Meat production can also act as a vehicle for transmission of diseases of animal health importance. For these reasons, civil society demands that gov... Control System for Processing Operations the Hazard Analysis and C... 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__label__wiki	0.609274	0.609274	Bryan Adams All For Love A Gulf War veteran was killed in a one-punch attack by a security guard in Thailand, an inquest heard. We've got it all in our hands. Bryan Adams, the singer, songwriter, and philanthropist has turned 60. Black Rain tribute band Bryan Adams, Lightsail tribute band dei Pearl Jam,. The official Bryan Ferry website. I'm playing rhythm / lead guitar on it. ) D Then in love you live. A list of albums and tracks for All For Love by Bryan Adams which albums it is on and links to where to find it on Amazon, eMusic, iTunes, Rhapsody and Napster. Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer/songwriter and record producer. Some of his best-known albums are Reckless, 18 til I Die, and Waking Up the Neighbours. Listen & Download All for Love, a rock song performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, British rock singer-songwriter Rod Stewart and British singer-songwriter Sting for the soundtrack album The Three Musketeers: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. co/2dZZgIB3Fg. In July 2014, Adams filmed Bryan Adams in Concert for the American program Great Performances on PBS. I won't break / I'll be the rock you can build on / be there. I won't break. then in love you live. Rod Stewart, Sting. ) then there. Sting) And Yet Angel Eyes Another Day Another Pyramid August Winds Ballad Of The Great Eastern Balulalow Be Still My Beating Heart Beneath A Desert Moon Bethlehem Down Beware Of Darkness (Sheryl Crow feat. 「All For Love / Sting／Bryan Adams／Rod Stewart／Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting」（ギター（ソロ））の楽譜です。ページ数：8ページ。価格：345円。ぷりんと楽譜なら、楽譜を1曲から簡単購入、すぐに印刷・ダウンロード！. Chordie works as a search engine and provides on-the-fly formatting. I hope you can help. 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Everything I do I do it for you lyrics: Look into my eyes you will see What you mean to me Search your heart search your soul And when you find me there you'll search no more Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for You. Love songs and all other mp3 download songs. ) I'll be the rock you can build on. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. then in love you live. The melody is used as a musical motif throughout the film, and the song is featured three times in the movie, twice performed by other artists in Spanish, and finally performed. [2] Referências. Komponist: Bryan Adams Michael Kamen R. The album will be available across all physical formats, including vinyl and on all digital platforms. Don't lay out love to rest Cause we can stand up to the test. At the age of 18 he met drummer and songwriter Jim Vallance, this led to a partnership, and Adams signing to A&M Records for one dollar. Download original Guitar Pro tab. 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Trump, in his adorable, immodest mendacity, not only claims credit for everything good that happens in the economy, but tells people, literally and specifically, that they have to vote for him even if they hate him, because without his guidance, their 401(k) accounts “will go down the tubes.” That would be offensive even if it were true, but it is utterly false. The stock market has been on a 10-year run of steady gains that began in 2009, the year Barack Obama was inaugurated. But why would anyone care about that? It’s only an unarguable, stubborn fact. Still, speaking of facts, there are so many measurements and indicators of how the economy is doing, that those not committed to an honest investigation can find evidence for whatever they want to believe. Trump and his most committed followers want to believe that everything was terrible under Barack Obama and great under Trump. That’s baloney. Anyone who believes that believes something false. And a series of charts and graphs published Monday in the Washington Post and explained by Economics Correspondent Heather Long provides the data that tells the tale. The details are complicated. Click through to the link above and you’ll learn much. But the overview is pretty simply this: The U.S. economy had a major meltdown in the last year of the George W. Bush presidency. Again, I’m not smart enough to know how much of this was Bush’s “fault.” But he had been in office for six years when the trouble started. So, if it’s ever reasonable to hold a president accountable for the performance of the economy, the timeline is bad for Bush. GDP growth went negative. Job growth fell sharply and then went negative. Median household income shrank. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by more than 5,000 points! U.S. manufacturing output plunged, as did average home values, as did average hourly wages, as did measures of consumer confidence and most other indicators of economic health. (Backup for that is contained in the Post piece I linked to above.) Barack Obama inherited that mess of falling numbers, which continued during his first year in office, 2009, as he put in place policies designed to turn it around. By 2010, Obama’s second year, pretty much all of the negative numbers had turned positive. By the time Obama was up for reelection in 2012, all of them were headed in the right direction, which is certainly among the reasons voters gave him a second term by a solid (not landslide) margin. Basically, all of those good numbers continued throughout the second Obama term. The U.S. GDP, probably the single best measure of how the economy is doing, grew by 2.9 percent in 2015, which was Obama’s seventh year in office and was the best GDP growth number since before the crash of the late Bush years. GDP growth slowed to 1.6 percent in 2016, which may have been among the indicators that supported Trump’s campaign-year argument that everything was going to hell and only he could fix it. During the first year of Trump, GDP growth grew to 2.4 percent, which is decent but not great and anyway, a reasonable person would acknowledge that — to the degree that economic performance is to the credit or blame of the president — the performance in the first year of a new president is a mixture of the old and new policies. In Trump’s second year, 2018, the GDP grew 2.9 percent, equaling Obama’s best year, and so far in 2019, the growth rate has fallen to 2.1 percent, a mediocre number and a decline for which Trump presumably accepts no responsibility and blames either Nancy Pelosi, Ilhan Omar or, if he can swing it, Barack Obama. I suppose it’s natural for a president to want to take credit for everything good that happens on his (or someday her) watch, but not the blame for anything bad. Trump is more blatant about this than most. If we judge by his bad but remarkably steady approval ratings (today, according to the average maintained by 538.com, it’s 41.9 approval/ 53.7 disapproval) the pretty-good economy is not winning him new supporters, nor is his constant exaggeration of his accomplishments costing him many old ones). I already offered it above, but the full Washington Post workup of these numbers, and commentary/explanation by economics correspondent Heather Long, are here. On a related matter, if you care about what used to be called fiscal conservatism, which is the belief that federal debt and deficit matter, here’s a New York Times analysis, based on Congressional Budget Office data, suggesting that the annual budget deficit (that’s the amount the government borrows every year reflecting that amount by which federal spending exceeds revenues) which fell steadily during the Obama years, from a peak of $1.4 trillion at the beginning of the Obama administration, to $585 billion in 2016 (Obama’s last year in office), will be back up to $960 billion this fiscal year, and back over $1 trillion in 2020. (Here’s the New York Times piece detailing those numbers.) Trump is currently floating various tax cuts for the rich and the poor that will presumably worsen those projections, if passed. As the Times piece reported:	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line217
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__label__wiki	0.896464	0.896464	Relatives, In-Laws, and Possible Cousins of Gary Kueber Alice Troup Female, #1801, b. about 1798 Relationships 1st cousin 4 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr Granddaughter of John Utley Wade Father Henry Troup b. about 1763 Mother Dorothea Wade b. about 1775, d. before 1850 Birth about 1798 Alice was born about 1798 in an unknown place .1� Marriage December 12, 1818 She married William Peters December 12, 1818 in Franklin County, Virginia .2 � Birth of Daughter March, 1824 Her daughter Nancy was born in March, 1824 in Franklin County, Virginia .3� Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of Alice's death.� William Peters Child� 1. Nancy Jane Peters+3 b. Mar, 1824, d. 1910 Nickname Alice Troup is also known as Alla. � Last Edited Oct 11, 2010 [S2327] GEDCOM on World Connect, Steven Fike, this source may be viewed at e-mail address, reviewed update of November 7, 2001. [S2682] William G Scroggins, John Utley Wade (1739-1798), this source can be viewed at http://wgscroggins.kueber.us/Wade3_John_Utley.pdf, page 13, (Marriage Bonds of Franklin County, Virginia, 1786-1858.). [S11973] Ancestry.com One World Tree, reviewed update of October 11, 2010. Do not accept the accuracy/validity of any of the information on these pages without verifying it yourself. Please study my sources carefully before relying on the information. If you notice any problems or errors in the information or the display on these pages, please e-mail me (see bottom of page). Jacob Troup Male, #1802, b. about 1809 Grandson of John Utley Wade Birth about 1809 Jacob was born about 1809 in an unknown place .1� Marriage - Bond August 18, 1829 He and Catherine Willis obtained a marriage bond on August 18, 1829 in Franklin County, Virginia .2,3� Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of Jacob's death.� Catherine Willis Last Edited Dec 8, 2010 [S11979] Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1858, this source may be viewed at ancestry.com,. [S3304] Family Tree Maker File on Edward Wade, Charley Wade (file received from Georgia Hornbuckle) , received April 27, 2006, This source contained hardly any source citations. Landon Peters Male, #1803 Relationship Landon Peters is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Landon is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him. Birth - no info I have no information on the date or place of birth for Landon Peters. � Marriage October 16, 1817 He married Mary Troup, daughter of Henry Troup and Dorothea Wade, October 16, 1817 in Franklin County, Virginia .1 � Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of Landon's death.� Mary Troup b. 18 May 1799, d. 5 Jan 1837 Last Edited Feb 19, 2010 Relationship William Peters is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because William is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him. Birth - no info I have no information on the date or place of birth for William Peters. � Marriage December 12, 1818 He married Alice Troup, daughter of Henry Troup and Dorothea Wade, December 12, 1818 in Franklin County, Virginia .1 � Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of William's death.� Birth of Daughter March, 1824 His daughter Nancy was born in March, 1824 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Alice Troup b. a 1798 Isaac Wade Male, #1805, b. July 15, 1814, d. between August, 1870 and June, 1880 Father Bradley Wade b. between 1786 and 1787, d. about Aug 3, 1851 Mother Rachel Lemmon b. before 1795 Birth July 15, 1814 Isaac was born July 15, 1814 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son between 1839 and 1842 His son Bradley was born between 1839 and 1842 in Virginia .2,3� Birth of Daughter between 1841 and 1846 His daughter Sarah was born between 1841 and 1846 in Virginia .2,3� Marriage - License February 4, 1842 Isaac applied for a marriage license to wed Elizabeth Haynes on February 4, 1842 in Franklin County, Virginia .4� Marriage after February 4, 1842 He married Elizabeth Haynes after February 4, 1842 in Franklin County, Virginia .4 � Birth of Daughter between 1843 and 1844 His daughter Nancy was born between 1843 and 1844 in Virginia .2� Birth of Son between 1847 and 1848 His son William was born between 1847 and 1848 in Virginia .3� Birth of Son between 1850 and 1851 His son Isaac was born between 1850 and 1851 in Virginia .3� Birth of Daughter between 1853 and 1854 His daughter Ally was born between 1853 and 1854 in Virginia .3� Birth of Son between 1854 and 1855 His son Fleming was born between 1854 and 1855 in Virginia .3� Birth of Daughter between 1858 and 1859 His daughter Mary was born between 1858 and 1859 in Virginia .3� Birth of Son between 1866 and 1867 His son Henry was born between 1866 and 1867 in Virginia .5� Death between August, 1870 and June, 1880 Isaac died between August, 1870 and June, 1880 in an unknown place .6 � Elizabeth Haynes b. bt 1819 - 1820 Children� 1. Bradley Wade Jr+2 b. between 1839 and 1842 � 2. Sarah Wade2 b. between 1841 and 1846 � 3. Nancy Wade2 b. between 1843 and 1844 � 4. William Wade+3 b. between 1847 and 1848 � 5. Isaac Wade+3 b. between 1850 and 1851 � 6. Ally Wade3 b. between 1853 and 1854 � 7. Fleming Wade3 b. between 1854 and 1855 � 8. Mary Wade3 b. between 1858 and 1859 � 9. Henry Wade5 b. between 1866 and 1867 Census 1850 October 28, 1850 Isaac was listed as the head of a household with his wife Elizabeth Haynes in the 1850 Census on October 28, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Bradley Wade Jr, Sarah Wade and Nancy Wade.2 Census 1860 August 20, 1860 Isaac was listed as the head of a household with his wife Elizabeth Haynes in the 1860 Census on August 20, 1860 near Southwest, Franklin County, Virginia . Isaac's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Bradley Wade Jr, Sarah Wade, William Wade, Isaac Wade, Ally Wade, Fleming Wade and Mary Wade.3 Census 1870 August 20, 1870 Isaac was listed as the head of a household with his wife Elizabeth Haynes in the 1870 Census on August 20, 1870 in Long Branch Township, Franklin County, Virginia . Isaac's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were William Wade, Isaac Wade, Ally Wade, Fleming Wade, Mary Wade, Henry Wade and Jennie (surname not known).5 Last Edited Nov 1, 2014 [S3613] U.S. Census Virginia 1850, Franklin County. [S12039] U.S. Census Virginia 1860, Franklin County, Southwest District. [S439] Marshall Wingfield, Marriage Bonds of Franklin County, Virginia 1786-1858. [S12040] U.S. Census Virginia 1870, Franklin County, Long Branch Township. [S12041] U.S. Census Virginia 1880, Franklin County, Long Branch District. Alice Wade Female, #1806, b. October 29, 1818, d. July 6, 1893 Birth October 29, 1818 Alice was born October 29, 1818 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage - License February 6, 1840 Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell applied for a marriage license to wed Alice on February 6, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Marriage after February 6, 1840 She married Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell after February 6, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .2 � Birth of Daughter April 11, 1840 Her daughter Mary was born on April 11, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .3� Birth of Daughter between 1843 and 1844 Her daughter Virginia was born between 1843 and 1844 in Virginia .4� Birth of Daughter between 1847 and 1848 Her daughter Sarah was born between 1847 and 1848 in Virginia .4� Birth of Daughter between 1849 and 1850 Her daughter Susan was born between 1849 and 1850 in Virginia .4� Death of Father about August 3, 1851 Her father, Bradley, died about August 3, 1851 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son between 1852 and 1853 Her son Nicholas was born between 1852 and 1853 in Virginia .5� Birth of Daughter between 1854 and 1855 Her daughter Lucie was born between 1854 and 1855 in Virginia .5� Birth of Son between 1856 and 1857 Her son William was born between 1856 and 1857 in Virginia .6� Birth of Daughter about August, 1859 Her daughter Harriet was born about August, 1859 in Virginia .4� Death of Spouse 1880 She was widowed when her husband, Nicholas, died in 1880 in Franklin County, Virginia .7� Death July 6, 1893 Alice died July 6, 1893 in Franklin County, Virginia at age 74.3 � Burial Her body was buried in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia .7� Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell b. 1819, d. 1880 Children� 1. Mary Ann Cassell+3 b. Apr 11, 1840, d. Nov 25, 1913 � 2. Virginia Cassell4 b. between 1843 and 1844 � 3. Sarah Cassell4 b. between 1847 and 1848 � 4. Susan Cassell4 b. between 1849 and 1850 � 5. Nicholas Cassell5 b. between 1852 and 1853 � 6. Lucie Cassell5 b. between 1854 and 1855 � 7. William H Cassell6 b. between 1856 and 1857 � 8. Harriet Cassell4 b. about Aug, 1859 Nickname Alice Wade is also known as Ally. � Census 1860 June 28, 1860 Alice was listed as a member, his wife, of Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell's household in the 1860 Census on June 28, 1860 near Southwest, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Mary Ann Cassell, Virginia Cassell, Sarah Cassell, Susan Cassell, Nicholas Cassell, Lucie Cassell, William H Cassell and Harriet Cassell.4 Census 1870 November 2, 1870 Alice was listed as a member, his wife, of Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell's household in the 1870 Census on November 2, 1870 near Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Nicholas Cassell, Lucie Cassell and William H Cassell.5 Census 1880 June 7, 1880 Alice was listed as Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell's wife in the 1880 Census on June 7, 1880 near Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were William H Cassell and Mary G (surname not known) There is also a servant listed in the household.6 [S2682] William G Scroggins, John Utley Wade (1739-1798), this source can be viewed at http://wgscroggins.kueber.us/Wade3_John_Utley.pdf, page 22. [S12007] Ancestry.com Family Tree, Charlie Price, James C Jones, reviewed update of October 18, 2010. [S12012] U.S. Census Virginia 1870, Franklin County, Rocky Mount District. [S4923] World Wide Web, Find a Grave, this source may be viewed at www.findagrave.com,. Robert Anderson Wade Male, #1807, b. July 1, 1822, d. July 11, 1894 Birth July 1, 1822 Robert was born July 1, 1822 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage - License February 7, 1850 Robert applied for a marriage license to wed Sarah Haynes on February 7, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Marriage after February 7, 1850 He married Sarah Haynes, daughter of Drewry Haynes, after February 7, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .3 � Birth of Son April 5, 1851 His son Milton was born on April 5, 1851 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Death of Father about August 3, 1851 His father, Bradley, died about August 3, 1851 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son March 17, 1852 His son James was born on March 17, 1852 in Franklin County, Virginia .4� Birth of Son September 26, 1853 His son Charles was born on September 26, 1853 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia .4� Birth of Son about 1855 His son William was born about 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son about January, 1857 His son Robert was born about January, 1857 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son May 18, 1858 His son John was born on May 18, 1858 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son May, 1861 His son George was born in May, 1861 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Daughter November 21, 1863 His daughter Sarah was born on November 21, 1863 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Daughter May 14, 1866 His daughter Lillie was born on May 14, 1866 in Franklin County, Virginia .5,1� Birth of Son about 1868 His son Samuel was born about 1868 in Franklin County, Virginia .1,6� Marriage of Son January 26, 1876 His son, Charles Anderson Wade, married Sarah Temperance Starkey on January 26, 1876 in Franklin County, Virginia .7,1,8� Marriage of Son July 22, 1879 His son, William Thomas Wade, married Ellender Hale on July 22, 1879.1� Marriage of Daughter October 7, 1881 His daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Wade, married Samuel H Sigmon on October 7, 1881.1� Marriage of Son September 3, 1882 His son, Milton Harvey Wade, married Julia M Ferguson on September 3, 1882.1� Marriage of Son December 3, 1891 His son, John Letsher Wade, married Lee Anna Flora on December 3, 1891.1� Marriage of Son February 29, 1892 His son, George Peter Wade, married Susan Ann Dumford on February 29, 1892.1� Marriage of Daughter April 6, 1893 His daughter, Lillie Ann Wade, married Lewis Jackson Wade on April 6, 1893.1� Marriage of Son December 7, 1893 His son, Robert Nathan Wade, married Minnie Otella Allen on December 7, 1893.1� Death July 11, 1894 Robert died July 11, 1894 in Franklin County, Virginia at age 72. He left a widow, Sarah.1 � Sarah Haynes b. 15 Jan 1815, d. 24 Oct 1900 Children� 1. Milton Harvey Wade+ b. Apr 5, 1851, d. Feb 28, 1899 � 2. James Mark Wade+ b. Mar 17, 1852, d. May 27, 1904 � 3. Etta Wade+ � 4. Charles Anderson Wade+ b. Sep 26, 1853, d. Jan 26, 1933 � 5. William Thomas Wade+ b. about 1855, d. Feb 5, 1925 � 6. Robert Nathan Wade+ b. about Jan, 1857, d. Dec 7, 1926 � 7. John Letsher Wade+ b. May 18, 1858, d. May, 1924 � 8. George Peter Wade+ b. May, 1861, d. Apr 8, 1937 � 9. Sarah Elizabeth Wade+ b. Nov 21, 1863, d. Jul 6, 1928 � 10. Lillie Ann Wade+ b. May 14, 1866, d. Sep, 1956 � 11. Samuel Wade b. about 1868 Census 1870 August 19, 1870 Robert was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sarah Haynes in the 1870 Census on August 19, 1870 in Long Branch Township, Franklin County, Virginia . Robert's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Milton Harvey Wade, James Mark Wade, Charles Anderson Wade, William Thomas Wade, Robert Nathan Wade, John Letsher Wade, George Peter Wade, Sarah Elizabeth Wade, Lillie Ann Wade and Samuel Wade.9 Census 1880 June, 1880 Robert was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sarah Haynes in the 1880 Census in June, 1880 in Long Branch, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Sarah Elizabeth Wade, Lillie Ann Wade and Milton Harvey Wade.5 Last Edited Apr 22, 2013 [S2682] William G Scroggins, John Utley Wade (1739-1798), this source can be viewed at http://wgscroggins.kueber.us/Wade3_John_Utley.pdf, page 22, (Marriage Bonds of Franklin County, Virginia, 1786-1858). [S2819] Lillie Wade, received from Sophia Martin. [S2453] U.S. Census Virginia 1880, Franklin County, Long Branch. [S2035] Grover Wade jr, e-mail to Garril L Kueber January 29, 2001. [S2333] Descendent Chart - Charles Anderson Wade, Sophia Scott Martin. Mary Magdalen Gibson Female, #1809, b. between 1789 and 1790 Relationship Mary Magdalen Gibson is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Mary Magdalen is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her. Birth between 1789 and 1790 Mary was born between 1789 and 1790 in Virginia .1� Marriage - License March 4, 1850 Bradley Wade applied for a marriage license to wed Mary on March 4, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Marriage March 18, 1850 She married Bradley Wade, son of John Utley Wade and Alice Woodrum, March 18, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .3 � Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of Mary Magdalen's death.� Bradley Wade b. bt 1786 - 1787, d. a 3 Aug 1851 Census 1850 October 28, 1850 Mary was listed as a member, his wife, of Bradley Wade's household in the 1850 Census on October 28, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .1 Last Edited Dec 22, 2010 Sarah Haynes Female, #1810, b. January 15, 1815, d. October 24, 1900 Father Drewry Haynes Relationship Sarah Haynes is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Sarah is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her. Birth January 15, 1815 Sarah was born January 15, 1815 in Bedford County, Virginia .1,2� Marriage - License February 7, 1850 Robert Anderson Wade applied for a marriage license to wed Sarah on February 7, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .3� Marriage after February 7, 1850 She married Robert Anderson Wade, son of Bradley Wade and Rachel Lemmon, after February 7, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia .4 � Birth of Son April 5, 1851 Her son Milton was born on April 5, 1851 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son March 17, 1852 Her son James was born on March 17, 1852 in Franklin County, Virginia .5� Birth of Son September 26, 1853 Her son Charles was born on September 26, 1853 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia .5� Birth of Son about 1855 Her son William was born about 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son about January, 1857 Her son Robert was born about January, 1857 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son May 18, 1858 Her son John was born on May 18, 1858 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Son May, 1861 Her son George was born in May, 1861 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Daughter November 21, 1863 Her daughter Sarah was born on November 21, 1863 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Daughter May 14, 1866 Her daughter Lillie was born on May 14, 1866 in Franklin County, Virginia .6,1� Birth of Son about 1868 Her son Samuel was born about 1868 in Franklin County, Virginia .1,7� Marriage of Son January 26, 1876 Her son, Charles Anderson Wade, married Sarah Temperance Starkey on January 26, 1876 in Franklin County, Virginia .8,1,9� Marriage of Son July 22, 1879 Her son, William Thomas Wade, married Ellender Hale on July 22, 1879.1� Marriage of Daughter October 7, 1881 Her daugher, Sarah Elizabeth Wade, married Samuel H Sigmon on October 7, 1881.1� Marriage of Son September 3, 1882 Her son, Milton Harvey Wade, married Julia M Ferguson on September 3, 1882.1� Marriage of Son December 3, 1891 Her son, John Letsher Wade, married Lee Anna Flora on December 3, 1891.1� Marriage of Son February 29, 1892 Her son, George Peter Wade, married Susan Ann Dumford on February 29, 1892.1� Marriage of Daughter April 6, 1893 Her daugher, Lillie Ann Wade, married Lewis Jackson Wade on April 6, 1893.1� Marriage of Son December 7, 1893 Her son, Robert Nathan Wade, married Minnie Otella Allen on December 7, 1893.1� (widow) Death July 11, 1894 Sarah was widowed when her husband, Robert, died on July 11, 1894.1� Death of Son February 28, 1899 Her son, Milton, died on February 28, 1899 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Death October 24, 1900 Sarah died October 24, 1900 in Franklin County, Virginia at age 85.1 � Robert Anderson Wade b. 1 Jul 1822, d. 11 Jul 1894 Nickname Sarah Haynes is also known as Sallie. � Census 1870 August 19, 1870 Sarah was listed as a member, his wife, of Robert Anderson Wade's household in the 1870 Census on August 19, 1870 in Long Branch Township, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Milton Harvey Wade, James Mark Wade, Charles Anderson Wade, William Thomas Wade, Robert Nathan Wade, John Letsher Wade, George Peter Wade, Sarah Elizabeth Wade, Lillie Ann Wade and Samuel Wade.10 Census 1880 June, 1880 Sarah was listed as Robert Anderson Wade's wife in the 1880 Census in June, 1880 in Long Branch, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Sarah Elizabeth Wade, Lillie Ann Wade and Milton Harvey Wade.6 Last Edited Aug 12, 2010 [S2682] William G Scroggins, John Utley Wade (1739-1798), this source can be viewed at http://wgscroggins.kueber.us/Wade3_John_Utley.pdf, page 22, father only. William Thomas Wade Male, #1811, b. about 1855, d. February 5, 1925 Relationships 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr Great-grandson of John Utley Wade Father Robert Anderson Wade b. Jul 1, 1822, d. Jul 11, 1894 Mother Sarah Haynes b. Jan 15, 1815, d. Oct 24, 1900 Birth about 1855 William was born about 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage July 22, 1879 He married Ellender Hale July 22, 1879 in an unknown place .1 � Birth of Daughter April 2, 1880 His daughter Cansada was born on April 2, 1880.2� Birth of Son May 22, 1883 His son Walter was born on May 22, 1883 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Birth of Son November 5, 1885 His son Alonzo was born on November 5, 1885 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Birth of Son April 22, 1888 His son William was born on April 22, 1888.2� Birth of Daughter July 16, 1890 His daughter Ellen was born on July 16, 1890.2� Death of Daughter May 18, 1891 His daughter, Ellen, died on May 18, 1891.2� (widow) Death June 7, 1892 William was widowed when his wife, Ellender died on June 7, 1892.1� Death of Father July 11, 1894 His father, Robert, died on July 11, 1894 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage of Daughter about 1900 His daughter, Cansada Wade, married David Walker Hale about 1900.2� Death of Mother October 24, 1900 His mother, Sarah, died on October 24, 1900 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage of Son November 7, 1917 His son, William Thomas Wade, married Augusta Lee Pickle on November 7, 1917.2� Death February 5, 1925 William died February 5, 1925 in Franklin County, Virginia .2 � Ellender Hale b. 26 Jul 1861, d. 7 Jun 1892 Children� 1. Cansada Wade2 b. Apr 2, 1880, d. Dec 1, 1931 � 2. Walter G Wade2 b. May 22, 1883, d. May 16, 1960 � 3. Alonzo Mitchell Wade+2 b. Nov 5, 1885, d. Mar 27, 1960 � 4. William Thomas Wade2 b. Apr 22, 1888, d. Mar 30, 1964 � 5. Ellen M Wade2 b. Jul 16, 1890, d. May 18, 1891 (son) Census 1870 August 19, 1870 William Thomas Wade was listed as a member, son, of the household of Robert Anderson Wade and Sarah Haynes in the 1870 Census on August 19, 1870 in Long Branch Township, Franklin County, Virginia . William Thomas Wade's occupation is listed as farm laborer. Other members of the household listed were Milton Harvey Wade, James Mark Wade, Charles Anderson Wade, Robert Nathan Wade, John Letsher Wade, George Peter Wade, Sarah Elizabeth Wade, Lillie Ann Wade and Samuel Wade.3 Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell1 Male, #1812, b. 1819, d. 1880 Relationship Nicholas Nathaniel Cassell is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Nicholas Nathaniel is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him. Birth 1819 Nicholas was born 1819 in Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia .1� Marriage - License February 6, 1840 Nicholas applied for a marriage license to wed Alice Wade on February 6, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .2� Marriage after February 6, 1840 He married Alice Wade, daughter of Bradley Wade and Rachel Lemmon, after February 6, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .2 � Birth of Daughter April 11, 1840 His daughter Mary was born on April 11, 1840 in Franklin County, Virginia .1� Birth of Daughter between 1843 and 1844 His daughter Virginia was born between 1843 and 1844 in Virginia .3� Birth of Daughter between 1847 and 1848 His daughter Sarah was born between 1847 and 1848 in Virginia .3� Birth of Daughter between 1849 and 1850 His daughter Susan was born between 1849 and 1850 in Virginia .3� Birth of Son between 1852 and 1853 His son Nicholas was born between 1852 and 1853 in Virginia .4� Birth of Daughter between 1854 and 1855 His daughter Lucie was born between 1854 and 1855 in Virginia .4� Birth of Daughter about August, 1859 His daughter Harriet was born about August, 1859 in Virginia .3� Death 1880 Nicholas died 1880 in Franklin County, Virginia .6 � Burial His body was buried in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia .6� Alice Wade b. 29 Oct 1818, d. 6 Jul 1893 Census 1860 June 28, 1860 Nicholas was listed as the head of a household with his wife Alice Wade in the 1860 Census on June 28, 1860 near Southwest, Franklin County, Virginia . Nicholas's occupation is listed as machinist. Other members of the household listed were Mary Ann Cassell, Virginia Cassell, Sarah Cassell, Susan Cassell, Nicholas Cassell, Lucie Cassell, William H Cassell and Harriet Cassell.3 Census 1870 November 2, 1870 Nicholas was listed as the head of a household with his wife Alice Wade in the 1870 Census on November 2, 1870 near Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia . Nicholas's occupation is listed as carpenter. Other members of the household listed were Nicholas Cassell, Lucie Cassell and William H Cassell.4 Census 1880 June 7, 1880 Nicholas was listed as the head of a household with his wife Alice Wade in the 1880 Census on June 7, 1880 near Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia . Nicholas's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were William H Cassell and Mary G (surname not known) There is also a servant listed in the household.5 Elizabeth Haynes Relationship Elizabeth Haynes is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Elizabeth is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her. Birth between 1819 and 1820 Elizabeth was born between 1819 and 1820 in Virginia .1� Birth of Son between 1839 and 1842 Her son Bradley was born between 1839 and 1842 in Virginia .1,2� Birth of Daughter between 1841 and 1846 Her daughter Sarah was born between 1841 and 1846 in Virginia .1,2� Marriage - License February 4, 1842 Isaac Wade applied for a marriage license to wed Elizabeth on February 4, 1842 in Franklin County, Virginia .3� Marriage after February 4, 1842 She married Isaac Wade, son of Bradley Wade and Rachel Lemmon, after February 4, 1842 in Franklin County, Virginia .3 � Birth of Daughter between 1843 and 1844 Her daughter Nancy was born between 1843 and 1844 in Virginia .1� Birth of Son between 1850 and 1851 Her son Isaac was born between 1850 and 1851 in Virginia .2� Birth of Daughter between 1853 and 1854 Her daughter Ally was born between 1853 and 1854 in Virginia .2� Birth of Son between 1854 and 1855 Her son Fleming was born between 1854 and 1855 in Virginia .2� Birth of Daughter between 1858 and 1859 Her daughter Mary was born between 1858 and 1859 in Virginia .2� Birth of Son between 1866 and 1867 Her son Henry was born between 1866 and 1867 in Virginia .4� Death - no info I have no information on the date and place of Elizabeth's death.� Isaac Wade b. 15 Jul 1814, d. bt Aug 1870 - Jun 1880 Census 1850 October 28, 1850 Elizabeth was listed as a member, his wife, of Isaac Wade's household in the 1850 Census on October 28, 1850 in Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Bradley Wade Jr, Sarah Wade and Nancy Wade.1 Census 1860 August 20, 1860 Elizabeth was listed as a member, his wife, of Isaac Wade's household in the 1860 Census on August 20, 1860 near Southwest, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Bradley Wade Jr, Sarah Wade, William Wade, Isaac Wade, Ally Wade, Fleming Wade and Mary Wade.2 Census 1870 August 20, 1870 Elizabeth was listed as a member, his wife, of Isaac Wade's household in the 1870 Census on August 20, 1870 in Long Branch Township, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were William Wade, Isaac Wade, Ally Wade, Fleming Wade, Mary Wade, Henry Wade and Jennie (surname not known).4 Census 1880 June 16, 1880 Elizabeth was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 Census on June 16, 1880 near Long Branch, Franklin County, Virginia . Other members of the household listed were Fleming Wade, Mary Wade and Henry Wade.5 Sanford Young Male, #1819, b. about 1803, d. before July 6, 1853 Relationship Sanford Young is a parent or ancestor of a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Sanford is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him. Birth about 1803 Sanford was born about 1803 in an unknown place .1� Marriage before 1830 He married Rebecca Ballinger before 1830 in an unknown place .1 � Birth of Daughter 1836 His daughter Mary was born in 1836 in Anderson County, Kentucky .2� Birth of Son August 15, 1838 His son Jerome was born on August 15, 1838 in Anderson County, Kentucky .3,4,2� Birth of Son 1840 His son William was born in 1840 in Anderson County, Kentucky .2� Birth of Son June 8, 1844 His son Robert was born on June 8, 1844 in Kentucky .2� Birth of Son February 10, 1848 His son Henry was born on February 10, 1848 in Kentucky .5,6� Birth of Daughter about 1849 His daughter Sarah was born about 1849 in Franklin County, Kentucky .2� Birth of Daughter about 1850 His daughter Martha was born about 1850 in Franklin County, Kentucky .2� Death before July 6, 1853 Sanford died before July 6, 1853 in an unknown place .1,2 � Rebecca Ballinger b. a 1810, d. 27 Oct 1893 Children� 1. Mary E Young2 b. 1836, d. Aug 15, 1852 � 2. Jerome Buchanan Young+ b. Aug 15, 1838, d. Apr 17, 1913 � 3. William Thomas Young+2 b. 1840, d. Nov 30, 1910 � 4. Robert Leslie Young Sr+2 b. Jun 8, 1844, d. Jul 12, 1900 � 5. Henry Clay Young+ b. Feb 10, 1848, d. Apr 19, 1885 � 6. Sarah C Young2 b. about 1849 � 7. Martha J Young2 b. about 1850 Note-Shackelford Sanford Young Sanford & Rebecca's family attended Mt. Zion Christian Church in FranklinCo.,Ky. near Bagdad. Franklin County, Kentucky Vital Statistics August 15, 1852 - Mary E. YOUNG - 16 - female - single - Farmers daughter- resident of Franklin County, Ky - born Anderson County, Ky - daughterof Sanford and Rebecca Young - died, Franklin County, Ky - cause of death- Scrofula. YOUNG - Name Meaning & Origin Definition: Derived from the Old English word 'geong,' meaning'young,'this surname was used as a descriptive name to distinguish father fromson or to the younger of two relatives with the same first name (similarto the usage of Junior). Surname Origin: English Alternate Surname Spellings: YOUNGE, YOUNGE, YONG.7 Census 1830-partial 1830 Sanford was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census.7� Residence between 1830 and 1840 He resided in Anderson County, Kentucky , between 1830 and 1840.2� Census 1840-partial 1840 Sanford was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Anderson County, Kentucky .7� Residence 1845 Sanford and his wife, Rebecca, resided in Flat Creek, Franklin County, Kentucky , in 1845.1� Last Edited Mar 5, 2008 [S2671] William G Scroggins, Crook Absalom (1742-1806), this source can be viewed at http://wgscroggins.kueber.us/Crook1_Absalom.pdf, page 16. [S3105] Sanford Young and Rebecca Ballinger,. [S747] U.S. Census Kentucky 1900, Shelby County, Christiansburg, ED 73. [S2430] Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Mt Zion Cemetery. [S2577] U.S. Census Kentucky 1880, Franklin County, Benson. [S1610] Bible records of John H Reddish. [S13008] World Wide Web, Yesteryear's Footsteps, Phyllis Shackelford Hedges, this source may be viewed at source no longer on-line (was http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=pshcth),. Compiler: Gary Kueber, (you can initiate e-mail to me by clicking on my name) Site updated on Jan 9, 2018; 83,470 people Page created by John Cardinal's Second Site v6.3.0. \| Based on a design by growldesign	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line225
__label__wiki	0.517593	0.517593	Home > Services > Cemeteries Council maintains and is responsible for the following cemeteries within the district - Coffin Bay Cemetery including Ashes Interment area Cummins Cemetery including Ashes Interment Area Coulta Cemetery Lake Wangary Cemetery Poonindie Cemetery - Historic only Please contact the Council's main office on 8676 0400 if you have an enquiry regarding burial or lease records for any of these cemeteries. Cemeteries are also located at North Shields (managed by the City of Port Lincoln) and the Cummins Lutheran Cemetery (managed by the Cummins Lutheran Church). The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Cemetery Records are not currently available online. If you would like to access cemetery records for other Council areas please view the Statewide Cemetery Register. The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula adopted its Cemetery Management Plan 2012 - 2021 in April 2012. Wangary Cemetery Survey Mr Andrew Frost, current tutor and Spatial Scientist at Flinders University with 16 years experience in the Spatial Industry, a degree in Applied GIS (Honours) and a major in Archaeology approached Council and offered his services for the surveying of the Wangary Cemetery. Council agreed to support Mr Frost in this endeavour and Mr Frost, along with Professor Ian Moffat, Tiago Attorre and Michael Everett, all from Flinders University Archaeology Department visited Lake Wangary Cemetery at the end of April and set about completing the survey using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), to assess disturbances in the ground that could indicate the location of gravesites. The report concludes that there are 23 ‘probable’ un-marked grave sites within the cemetery, with a further two sites being described as ‘possible’ un-marked grave sites. The report indicates that the ‘probable’ graves could have occurred in the four years between proclamation and first recorded burial and notes that no children’s graves were identified in this survey as they are hard to identify due to the reduced area of stratigraphic disturbance. The findings go on to state it would not be unlikely that some of the other disturbances noted but not marked as probable or possible sites within the report are, in fact, the burial sites of children, given the high infant mortality rate of the late 19th century, however further investigation and methodology refinement is required to further this knowledge. To view the report in full - please click here. Council thank Flinders University, Professors Andrew Frost & Ian Moffat and Tiago Attorre and Michael Everett for taking the time to work with Council at the Lake Wangary Cemetery as this work will be considered when planning any future expansions of the Cemetery as well as assisting local historians of the area with their work.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line234
__label__cc	0.606363	0.393637	Stan's Record Shop Another vendor that booked advertising with KAAY was Stan's Record Shop at 728 Texas Street in Shreveport, LA. Due to KAAY's long-reaching signal, there were numerous customers outside Little Rock and the state of Arkansas who advertised with the station; this is one that immediately comes to mind, I'll have to try and research more. There are several Internet references to Stan's Record Shop and several 50,000-watt stations carried his advertising. He was the distributor for Chess Records of Chicago, IL, as well, and with KAAY, Little Rock, AR, KWKH, Shreveport, LA and WLAC-AM, Nashville, TN, he blanketed the South and became the largest independent record distributor in the region. He also advertised on XERF, Del Rio, TX. Stan Lewis also had an independent record label, but finally sold out while retaining the control of his music publishing companies. I thought it quite interesting that, as a kid, Stan Lewis sold news papers to buy several jukeboxes and bought the records for them at a record store in Shreveport. Later, when he found that the record store was for sale, he and his wife bought it in 1948, and Stan's Record Shop began in a little 8' x 12' space. From humble beginnings came an empire! Here are a few links you may want to follow...some have slightly differeng stories, but all tell the story: http://www.recordsbymail.com/stan_lewis.php http://www.answers.com/topic/stan-lewis http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:o-NFCnXVbBUJ:www.bsnpubs.com/gulfcoast/jewel-paulastory.html+Stan%27s+Record+Shop&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us One last link, with some really nice pictures and story of Stan in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame: http://louisianamusichalloffame.org/content/view/108/127/ If anyone remembers buying or mail-ordering from Stan's Record Shop, please give us some coments- I'll bet his service was superb! I first heard about Stan's Record Shop on KAAY. When I wanted to purchase an oldie, I would write to Stan's and ask them to send the records C.O.D. Stan's never let me down; I would have the records I desired in about ten days. When I was in Vietnam, I wrote to my parents and asked them to telephone Stan's to order two 45's for me. Stan's didn't wait for my parents to send the money. The records were mailed directly to me in Vietnam about ten days after I wrote the letter to my parents I'll never forget that act of kindness. Gary Wegner and I were both drafted on the same day; consequently, we were both released about the same time in September, 1968. We decided it would be fun to visit our friend who was stationed at the air force base in Alexandria, LA. Our friend had requested a leave, so we asked him to checkout and drive to New Orleans with us. Gary asked me if I would like to make a little detour to Stan's Record Shop on the way home. He could tell by the smile on my face what my answer would be. When we arrived at Stan's the next day, I looked all over for the large stock of oldies which were supposed to be there. "Apache 65," for example, was a record I wanted to buy. The shelves were full of only the latest records, so I was disappointed. Something shiny on the wall caught my attention. It was the gold record for "I'm leaving It up to You" by Dale and Grace. It was on the Montel label which did not belong to Stan. That is the only gold record I have ever seen. My friend Ronnie Allen notified me he was doing a radio interview with Dale and Grace, so I asked him to find out the story behind the gold record. They told him they didn't remember it being there. Just before we left Stan's, I spotted drawers below the shelves. Eureka! That is where all of the older records were stored. We had planned to stay the night in Little Rock, and it was getting late. I only took a few minutes to browse those drawers, but I still spent a wad of money before we departed. We listened to WNOE all of the way to Little Rock; then we turned to KAAY. The next day we listened to KAAY for about the first 300 miles during the last day of our trip back to Chicago. Wow, what a signal! It was a trip to remember. Stan's Record Shop! There will never be another place like it. Ron Henselman W9FT I forgot to comment about a ham radio conversation I had. I was in Northwestern, Wisconsin, and I was playing with my ham radio. It was the mid-ninties, and I contacted a gentleman named Ship in Shreveport. When I mentioned Stan's, Ship informed me Stan and he had been friends for many years. Ship said he was sorry to inform me stan's was no longer there due to the poor economy of the area at that time. I remember walking down Texas street to Stan's Record Shop "back in the day". We drove into Shreveport, being the biggest shopping area for school clothes, etc. in the 50's . It was a huge treat to go in Stan's and browse the records, and listen to the latest hits. It was the thing to do back then. Small town girl walking down memory lane, I grew up in Shreveport (born 1942) and frequented Stan's quite often. His brother Ace also opened a record store, in the late 1960s or early 1970s if I remember correctly, and I bought many LPs from him. When I finally donated my vinyl collection to Tulane University (a big mistake) in 1998, I had quite a collection. I remember well Stan's advertising on KWKH; I listened to the station often late at night, the primary advertising hours for Stan's Record Shop. I see no way there can ever again be such a record store, one that provided me and thousands of others many hours of happiness. My parents owned the Crawford Priest Music Shop at 2010 Portland Avenue back in the 40's - 60's. Stan was their distributor. My parents had me go to Stan;s many times to pick up their record order. I still remember how he was always very courteous to me, a simple delivery boy. Those were truly great times that provide wonderful memories. In the early 50's in the winter time I could get Stands Record Review on the radio due to no interference---I lived in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, the records played where NOT played on ourr radio stations in Wpg. having been told "we don't play music llike that" Strangly enough my parents encouraged me to llisten to R&B and gospel, this station formed my life long musical tastes I listened to KAAY (Tiger 1090!) in the early 60's from here in Chicago I ordered a lot of oldies through Stan's. An oldies store opened up here locally and that was that. I wonder if I still have Stan's catalog buried here in the house Kathryn DeMoss December 1, 2019 at 12:52 PM I worked at Stan’s! Most fun job I ever had because I love music so much. Hated to leave but was forced to move to Texas suddenly. ~Great memories~ Revisiting "Clyde Clifford, Then & Now" Deep Water Reunion Rob Robbins, Thanksgiving Night, 1962 A Thanksgiving Wish "Gobble, Gobble!" KAAY Thanksgiving 1962 “Ole Discount Jack Here” Hello, Visitors! Another Record Shop, Per Dave M. Moses Melody Shop AP Copy of the Kennedy Assassination, from Jerry S... Tom Perryman: About the JFK Assassination Not Related To KAAY, But... Stan's Record Shop, Per Ron H. Barton Coliseum Grey Line DXing Revisited Floyd'sRecord Shop The Little Barn, Revisited More airchecks from the Phil North collection Beaver Productions More Vietnam Radio "Proud Family of a U.S. Marine" "A Warehouse", New Orleans, LA Comments From Don Payne DX Listener Reports There have been several blog entries about the KAA... "QSLing" Stations Dave M.'s 50 KW List Contribution Doug Krile Finds His Mark.... Thanks For List, From A Blog Reader Ron H. Re: Expanded Band Stations More photos from "Broadcast Radio in Vietnam" Greg Barman: Clyde Clifford interview by Jim Snowb... 50,000-Watt Radio Stations Adrovdga Recipe‏ The Magic Of Radio.... What does an Adrovdga look like? Ron H. Has A Fan!?!? Can Someone Help Doug And I? Dave M. Re: Bill Howell, KAAY & The Wiederkehr Win... Bumper Sticker From Dave M. Doug Krile Checks In Pics From Dave M.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line241
__label__cc	0.528295	0.471705	Obituary for Andrew "Bo Ryder" Williams The particular "Bo Ryder" we're concentrating on at the moment is Andrew Allen Williams. I had a nice conversation with his son John Williams and have been in Facebook contact with his daughter Jennifer Eversole, both great, sweet folks. Here is the obituary: Andrew Allen “Bo Ryder” Williams, 59, of DeWitt, died Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born November 11, 1955 in Dermott, son of John Williams, Sr. and Lennie Abbott Williams Derrick. Andrew was reared and received his early education in DeWitt, graduating from DeWitt High School. “Bo Ryder” loved music, working for many years as a Little Rock disc jockey. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Williams and Lloyd Derrick. Survivors include his son, John Williams of Greenbrier, Arkansas; daughter, Jennifer Eversole of Sacramento, California; and brother, Danny Derrick of DeWitt. Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements were handled by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors (online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com). If you would like to leave a word of comfort or an encouraging word or just a good memory about Bo, you may do so here: http://www.ralphrobinsonandson.com/obituaries/Andrew-Bo-Ryder-Williams/#!/Obituary I'd sent the link of the short audio bit we have here of a "Bo Ryder", but unfortunately, it was not their dad. So far, as you'll read in an upcoming post, there were probably three "Bo/Beau Ryder/Rider" personalities. If anyone has any memories of Andrew "Bo Ryder" Williams, please forward them to me ASAP. John Williams told me that they had a memorial service for Bo at Dewitt Park on June 17 and was wondering how they were going to put it all together when they got there; when they arrived, they found out that friends of Bo had already set things up and they had to do nothing- that it was a beautiful affair! Thus shows the love for this man and his family. Rest in peace, Bo... I'm sure Pat, Jerry, Howard, George, A.J. and others were there to welcome you into the fold.... Dr. Grady Brock, R.I.P. Focus on the Newsmakers - October 9, 1966 Eric Thomas and Beau Ryder Radio Yesterday from Barry Mac -- late November 20... Bo Ryder, R.I.P. Felix McDonald And The RCA Transmitter Felix J. McDonald, R.I.P. More Info, Goodies From Eric Thomas! The 30th Anniversary Reunion, Part 3 "Radio Yesterday" from Barry Mac - April 1, 2005	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line242
__label__cc	0.712858	0.287142	Maggie Mundy, Maggie Mundy, Romance Author. Friday Pen Pals with Lauren Linwood and her new book Ballad Beauty Blurb for Ballad Beauty: After ten years apart, Boston schoolmarm Jenny McShanahan receives a letter from her beloved father that instructs her to join him in Texas. She has no idea that he’s become Famous Sam McShan, the Robin Hood of the West. She arrives to find Sam already gone, but he left instructions for Jenny to hire a guide and rendezvous with him in Nevada. Texas Ranger Noah Daniel Webster knows Sam personally because his father, Pistol Pete Webber, was Sam’s longtime partner in crime. When Pete is killed during their last big score, Noah requests the assignment to bring Sam to justice. Going undercover, he volunteers to act as Jenny’s escort across the dangerous prairie, using her to track her outlaw father’s location. As they journey through rough country, love blossoms—but Noah knows the second he arrests Sam, his betrayal will kill Jenny’s love for him. Should the lawman do his duty as a Ranger, or should he let love rule? The choice Noah makes will change their lives forever. Excerpt: (1st meeting between H/H) Noah watched Jenny McShanahan turn and walk up the street toward him, a determined look set on her lovely features. He’d been slumped against a hitching post for an hour, waiting for the two o’clock stage to arrive. He’d been wary, too, sure that Sam McShan would meet his only daughter when she arrived in Apple Blossom. Thank God for his connections at the telegraph company. It had been his most solid lead up till now. Everything else sure dried up. Just then she passed him, still walking down the middle of the street. He wondered where she was going. He also wondered if she realized she’d left her case. Noah tipped his hat and called out to her. “Ma’am?” She turned, a puzzled look on her face. “You left your valise.” He pointed to the lone satchel sitting in the middle of the road. It surprised him when the corners of her mouth turned up slightly. “So I did.” She looked him up and down, and he almost blushed. “Thank you, sir. Perhaps I’ll retrieve it . . . and what’s left of my brain, as well.” She started back toward the case. He moved quickly and stepped in front of her. “I’ll get it, ma’am.” He ambled along and picked it up and returned it to her. “If you’ll tell me where you’re headed, I’ll make sure you and your bag get there.” He watched her think this over, and then she nodded. “Thank you, sir. I’m headed to the local hotel.” She took off in long strides despite her tight skirt. He studied her carefully from the back as he followed her to her destination. She was tall and thin, with the tiniest waist he’d ever seen. He was sure his hands could easily span it with room to spare. Her hat was slightly askew, revealing thick, honey blond hair twisted up in some womanly way. But he longed for a glimpse from the front again. She had the most enticing eyes he’d ever seen on a woman, a striking moss green, with long, thick lashes surrounding them. A man could get lost in those eyes. Or her mouth. Her lips were a soft rose and looked good enough to lick. Now where had that come from? Bio & Social Media Links: Lauren Linwood became a teacher who wrote on the side to maintain her sanity in a sea of teenage hormones. Her romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire and yearning for one another grow into the deep, tender, treasured gift of love. Lauren, a native Texan, lives in a Dallas suburb with her family. An avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan, she manages stress by alternating yoga with five mile walks. She is thinking about starting a support group for Pinterest and House Hunters addicts. Website Facebook Twitter Blog Amazon Author Page Goodreads Author Page About Me Posted by Maggie Mundy at 8:56 PM 1 comment: Friday Pen Pals with Zen DiPietro An earth-like world of high-tech humans faces the reality that their world is not as safe as they thought it was. Five people are thrown together to quietly get to the bottom of an unfathomable mana event that must stay quiet. If the population of Terath becomes aware of the truth, it will spark a civil war. That war would pit the majority of the population against the powerful minority with the ability to harness and manipulate mana. The resulting cataclysm would decimate the population and tear apart the foundation of society. The five people chosen for this must reconsider everything they thought they knew about mana, even as they learn to trust one another’s abilities. They must embrace everything they never wanted in order to prevent the devastation of their world. One of them will be forever changed. Love will be denied, badassery will be unleashed, and Terath will never be the same. Even success comes at a price. Not an hour into her lone vigil, Izzy twisted around to see Arc bursting out of his tent. Emotional upheaval and determination rolled off him like a windstorm. Without even glancing toward Izzy, he marched to the shiv’s tent. Izzy scrambled to her feet and managed to intercept him before he got a hand on the flap. “You can’t.” She stood between him and the tent. “How can you ignore the pain? You must feel it.” “Are you kidding me? All I can think about every second is how much I feel it. But it has nothing to do with you right now.” “Nothing to do with me? Now who’s kidding who?” he snapped. “It has to stop.” He put his hands on her shoulders and reversed their positions. He forced his way into the tent and snapped it shut behind him. “Well good luck with that,” she muttered to herself. “I’ll be out here hoping both of you aren’t dead shortly. And by the way, it’s ‘whom,’ not ‘who’.” Bad(ass) Romance: What I Love in a Love Story Writing a badass heroine in love has its challenges. Love requires vulnerability, which means letting down one’s guard. It definitely means taking a leap of faith. Plus, it takes a very special love interest to handle the intensity of such a heroine. I pretty much require a badass heroine in the books I read (and write!). I do love a good love story, too. When I find a good heroine and a good love story together, I get very excited. I’m listing my favorite bad(ass) romances from book and screen. Leeloo and Corbin Dallas (The Fifth Element) She’s a supreme being and he doesn’t want to be there. Until he does, and then he’ll be there forever. Love and multipasses for all. Devi Morris and Rupert Okay, so I was hoping she’d kill him, but that was only because I wanted her to be badass enough to do it. I wasn’t sorry to see Rupert live. I can’t imagine anyone else who could be a match for Devi. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Without even knowing each other’s real selves, they are so into each other that they’ll take on the world together. They’re both deadly, they’re both gorgeous, and they have amazing chemistry. This just works on all the levels. Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean) Neither starts out very badass, but they grow into pirates together. They double-cross each other, fight on opposite sides, and marry in the middle of a battle. Because pirates. And love. And arrrgh. Richard and Kahlan (Wizard’s First Rule) She gets her con dar on when she thinks he’s dead. He surrenders his soul to her. Two sides of a lot of guts-out love. Plus, magic. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) That’s right. I said it. Because she was proud and he was prejudiced and both of them were right and both of them were wrong. She refused to get married to the wrong man merely to secure her future. She preferred to face potential poverty than sell herself for the price of a household. He overturned his better judgment and committed to his love for her. For their point in time, they were uber badasses in love. So there you are! What are your favorite badass romances? Zen DiPietro is a lifelong bookworm, a fantasy/sci-fi writer, a dancer, and a mom of two. Also red-haired, left-handed, and a vegetarian geek. Absolutely terrible at conforming. Particular loves include badass heroines, Star Trek, British accents, baba ganoush, and the smell of Band-Aids. Writing reviews, author interviews, and fun stuff at www.womenofbadassery.com. Very active on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. My links: Website: http://www.womenofbadassery.com Twitter: @ZenDiPietro Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zendipietro/ https://www.facebook.com/ZenDiPietroauthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24973127-guardians-of-terath?from_search=true http://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Sorrow-Guardians-Terath-Book-ebook/dp/B00UMA9X5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=142620213 Posted by Maggie Mundy at 8:32 AM No comments: Friday Pen Pals About Maggie Maggie is a writer of paranormal and contemporary romance. She lives in Adelaide, Australia and is a member of Romance Writers of Australia, and the local chapter SARA (South Australian Romance Authors). She has a Bachelor of Arts in Drama, English and Creative Writing at Flinders University. She had a short story published in the RWA Topaz Anthology Little Gems in 2010 called Sea and Vines. She has six books out with Rogue Phoenix Press. She also has four paranormal romances with Soul Mate Publishing. She is also published in contemporary romance with Evernight Publishing. She has also performed for many years in corporate entertainment for which she wrote her own sketches, which probably explains why her head is so full of characters. She loves writing romance but thinks falling in love can be scary, especially in her stories where creatures of the night really exist. Romance with Heart Friday Pen Pals with Lauren Linwood and her new bo... Friday Pen Pals with Obession Down Under by Layne ... Friday PenPals with Rachel Sharpe and her book Los... Friday Pen Pals (1) Laryn Ford (1) Mel Teshco (1) Sophia Kimble (1) Proud member of... click the icons below to visit these great groups. DSDU	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line243
__label__wiki	0.523387	0.523387	The Installment Plan One of the earliest decisions made regarding THRILLBENT was that it would feature serialized stories. That seemed like a no-brainer; after all, I’ve been writing serial fiction all my adult life. Easy transition, right? When it comes to story installments, all my storytelling rhythms are set to comics’ standard 20-22 pages. Yes, I can write much shorter (or longer) one-off stories–but in my entire career, I’ve never taken up the challenge of serializing a story in bite-size pieces, and the secret to it eluded me until I finished Chapter Three of Insufferable. See, there are several factors that came into play when artist and co-creator Pete Krause and I decided on format and frequency for Insufferable. On the one hand, we want to give you as much story per visit as possible, so we decided weekly was better than daily. Gag strips can do dailies. For adventure strips, I think the reader is less inclined to come back every single day than s/he is to just wait until s/he can read a bunch of unread strips in one sitting, so it’s not “appointment reading”–you don’t train your audience to come back every week at a specific day or time, which seems bad. YMMV, but that’s my belief. So, weekly, not daily. But how much story per week? Pete–like most comics illustrators–can do about a page of comics a day, max (or, to put it in Thrillbent language, two screens a day–remember, as a GENERAL rule of thumb, each landscape-format screen of Insufferable equals about a half-page of print comics. GENERALLY). So that limits us to, realistically, no more than eight to ten screens per weekly chapter if we want not to fall behind on deadlines. That’s not a lot of real estate, but it’s enough to get some momentum and, in each chapter, deliver a setup and a payoff, a conflict and a resolution…somehow. So once we locked on about eight to ten screens a week, depending on where we were in the story, I had to go block scenes and events out to fit. What a learning experience. Yeah, yeah…I know the giants of Sunday comics strips of yore like Hal Foster and Milton Caniff made it look easy, but for right or wrong, we don’t do comics like that anymore. Still, those two in particular remained my north star and reference point–less in style than in what they were able to accomplish in small spaces. In time–around the end of Insufferable, chapter three–I accidentally figured out the key to short chapters when I typed the last line, and it’s now advice I give to other creators who are developing for Thrillbent: end each installment by asking a question. Not necessarily a literal question (although that’s how chapter three ended), but just end on whatever beat makes the reader’s next thought a very frantic “Wait, WHAT?” and their next thought “I NEED TO KNOW!” Have a character drop an evocative bombshell of information. Let the reader in on the fact that there’s some mystery at play that he hasn’t yet realized. Have someone do something totally unexpected or make some crazy, unpredictable choice. There are a bunch of ways to go. But end on a question. After all, a question mark looks an awful lot like a hook…. Insufferable Week 24! You know, there's a big, BIG clue hanging in the air about who's behind all this villainy...it's been hanging for months now...and NO ONE has picked up on it. I'm hesitant to say more because it may give the whole thing away, but something Nocturnus did very early on should have raised at least... more Up and running-please to leave any comments, thoughts or observations below. Pete and Nolan both knocked themselves out this week especially. Me, I'm leaving for the New York Comicon in 15 minutes and will be in Artist's Alley at booth H-18 ? stop by and say hello if you're there, and be among the... more Almost have the Thrillbent site back up as promised. We were hacked HARD, says Lori-tons of images deleted, it's just a mess, and everyone (including our new hosting service) is doing Herculean work to get it all put back together, but in the meantime, we're not gonna leave you hanging for your... more Okay! New Thrillbent server locked in, construction almost complete, loading it up with one or two NEW free weekly series in ADDITION to Insufferable-plan to launch next week, will keep you all posted. Thanks for your boundless patience! In the meantime, so you can get your fix, here are direct... more We appreciate your patience. The Thrillbent site is being moved to a different, far more secure server this week now that we've been Hacker Bait three times, so there's no on-line reading until it's up again-but in the meantime, you can still get your direct-download fix of this week's installment... more Up now and free to read at Thrillbent. Thanks to writer Tom Peyer for suggesting this week's one sweet moment of father/son bonding. It's a nice sentiment. Up and available to read right now at Thrillbent! Various threads are beginning to weave into a giant tapestry of crime and danger, and by the end of this installment, you may be able to suss out some of the Master Plan. We're thick into Act Two. Wait, INSUFFERABLE WEEK 16 is WHERE...? Thrillbent got hacked, so we're down for a bit while we do maintenance. However, lest we deny you your weekly fix, here are direct-download links to this week's Insufferable installment: PDF, CBZ Insufferable Week 16 Up on Thrillbent right now. I have to admit, I really do have mixed feelings about Galahad, and my opinion of him changes from week to week. In some ways, I'm still trying to figure him out; I thought I knew him and what makes him tick, and then he quite literally starts saying things that I... more And we're live with this week's installment. Who IS after Nocturnus and Galahad? Who knows this much about them? How do we get Troy Peteri to letter so much each week for so little money? What a friend we have in Twitter. Hope you like the pop-up captions technique, because we use it to what I believe is strong effect in this installment. And, yes, most of those @TheRealGalahad followers are real. They're fans of the series, and this is far from the last time we'll be incorporating... more And we lurch into what is roughly Act Two of our little dramedy, though don't hold us tightly to that-right now, the team and I are having great fun following these characters down some unexpectedly windy roads, so much so that we're in no rush to get to Act Three. Nor am I positively sure that... more I know Ed Brubaker's disappointed. He thought it would be funnier than this. But we're way, way off the map. That's what doing an adventure/crime story as a weekly serial creates-an awful lot of chances to turn and swerve and, in general, fling the original map out the window and just drive. Insufferable Week 9 Up now. If you think you understand the dynamic we're establishing between Nocturnus and Galahad...fooled you. Insufferable Week 8 is up-- -and, see? Didn't I warn you that there would be dark to balance the light? It was Pete's idea to cram Nocturnus into a sidecar, by the way. Really good. I love how uncomfortable Pete makes him look. Also, reminder to self-we need to sit down soon and catalogue exactly what that Battle Staff can... more By request: Some Thrillbent Webstats Thrillbent has been up about six weeks. Several Forum members, fellow webcomics creators and Twitterers have asked about some of the site stats, so FWIW, here’s what we’ve seen. This will be dull for most of you but spellbinding to data nerds like myself, trust me. On average, visitors spend 3... more Insufferable Week Four: Thank You, Adobe Insufferable Week Four is now up at Thrillbent. Check it out, tell your friends. By now, it should be becoming obvious that one of the creative decisions Peter Krause and I made about the series is a veritable gift to our letterer, Troy Peteri–because we didn’t want either Nocturnus or Galahad to... more And we are LIVE! THRILLBENT is live as of noon EST today–meaning now! And, on a personal note, it couldn’t have been done without the support of my family (Christy, Grace and Rob) and certainly not without Lori Matsumoto riding herd on everyone and everything. And John Rogers pushing me off the cliff. Thanks to all... more How to read THRILLBENT COMICS! THRILLBENT IS LIVE! How do you engage this brave new world of comics?! Go to http://www.thrillbent.com/ Click on the title you want to read. Turn the pages with your arrow keys. Just like pages. Left and right.* Done. … Well, that was anticlimactic. ******************************* Which is, of... more Installment One And now, after all of yesterday’s analysis of how you can make chapters work in eight to ten screens, you’ll find on May 1 that you have every right to say to me, “So then how come the first chapter of Insufferable clocks in at 23 screens?” This is why, and it’s a reflection of my long-held... more One of the earliest decisions made regarding THRILLBENT was that it would feature serialized stories. That seemed like a no-brainer; after all, I’ve been writing serial fiction all my adult life. Easy transition, right? Ha. When it comes to story installments, all my storytelling rhythms are set to... more The Thrillbent announcement: audio Thanks to my lovely better half Christina, here’s the audio from the C2E2 announcement of Thrillbent. It’s an hour-eight, so it may take a bazillion years to download, but it’s worth it just to hear Peter Krause’s dulcet tones. 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__label__cc	0.666707	0.333293	Share Market Newspaper ICEY-TEK USA and the Rotomolded Ice Chest That Started the Premium Cooler Industry Attending the 2020 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show in Indianapolis Indiana ICEY-TEK CEO Patrick Mudge believes that size really does matter… when it comes to ice chests. Veteran-owned ICEY-TEK USA and its Classic ICEY-TEK premium rotomolded coolers are kicking off 2020 by attending the Archery Trade Association (ATA) show in Indianapolis, Indiana for the very first time and bringing along their 1100 Quart mega cooler. 2020 is already shaping up to be a big year for Huntingdon Tennessee based ICEY-TEK USA as they prepare to announce their collaboration on projects with several outdoor industry icons while attending ATA 2020, 9-12 January, in Indianapolis, Indiana. ICEY-TEK USA, a service-disabled veteran-owned company, will be showcasing their premium rotomolded coolers, which started the premium cooler industry, including their giant 1100 Quart mega cooler. They are also making use of this opportunity to highlight the military-focused charities they support. ICEY-TEK USA CEO and Navy veteran Patrick Mudge is excited to be attending the 2020 ATA Show. “This will be our first time attending the show. While our coolers were originally developed in 1998 to serve the sport fisherman and the commercial fishing industry, they quickly were adopted by and popular with all outdoorsmen and outfitters who need to keep supplies and their harvests from damage and spoiling. So it’s exciting to expand our exposure to a more substantial portion of the archery industry. And it’s also a great opportunity to increase awareness of some military-focused non-profits that are making a difference for our military members, past and present, and their families”, Mudge elaborated. In 2019, ICEY-TEK USA raised over $40K for the Navy SEALs Fund, which supports Navy SEALs and their families, and The Michael Strange Foundation, that supports the Gold-Star families of men and women who have died in combat. More recently ICEY-TEK USA has also given its online customers the option to donate a portion of each purchase to two new military-focused non-profits; Special Ops Xcursions, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to making a difference in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community by providing active duty SOF service members, their teams, and families with outdoor adventures. And the Task Force Dagger Foundation, which assists wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families. You will be able to find the ICEY-TEK USA team and their 1100 Quart ice chest in booth 1050 across from the food court. Location Info: ICEY-TEK USA LLC 24290 US-70, Huntingdon, TN 38344 Company Name: ICEY-TEK USA LLC Contact Person: Jack Schoenberger Website: https://icey-tek.com © 2018 Copyright Share Market News Paper. All Rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line263
__label__wiki	0.604347	0.604347	Children of Virtue and Vengeance (HB) Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first title in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orïsha, following her ground-breaking, West African-inspired debut Children of Blood and Bone. After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji but also some nobles with magic ancestry. Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as strong and magical as they are. When Amari's mother forms an army of royals with newly awakened powers, Zélie fights to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must find a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart. ISBN 9781529034431 Category Children Subcategory Fiction Publisher Pan Macmillan UK Imprint Macmillan Children's Books Published 03/12/2019 Format Demy Binding Hardback Page extent 544 Age group Juvenile Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based... » books by Tomi Adeyemi	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line280
__label__cc	0.713515	0.286485	Pikefarm HomeDevelopmentGitPolicies Contribution policies and guidelines We have some strict rules, and some helpful guidelines to have the Pike repository working smoothly and maintaining some degree of order in the Pike development process. Rules are not negotiable, guidelines are there to help you and the rest of us, but breaking them isn't an offense that would terminate write access rights. The primary rule is employing common sense, though; we prefer to stay clear of lengthy documents of law on all obvious dos and don'ts. Strict rules for git write access Pike copyrights - we consider all contributions to be Pike donations and claim copyright for the entire Pike repository. This also means that IDA will have full power to take legal actions against anyone who would actually manage to break the license. Common sense - show that you are worthy of the trust we show you by granting access to the server and repository, and when in doubt, try to get in touch with us. We would like to maintain good relations to the Pike community, and especially so to those contributing time and energy. A working mail address that we can use to get in touch with you when needed, for instance to inform you of technical matters about the server or to point out something about a recent commit. Working code It might sound obvious, but from our own experience we know how difficult it is to keep the code on the tip of the git compilable. Therefore we request that you test that your code compiles at least on your own machine. With the aid of our automatic compilation servers you should also be able to verify that your additions or changes compile and run on all the architectures available to us. Commit policy for the stable branch The stable branch is closed to new features unless approved by the release manager (currently Peter Bortas). Small bugfixes and any size documentation changes may be committed by anyone. Henrik Grubbström is exempt from this and may commit what he deems appropriate. Any feature change should come with an accompanying update to CHANGES, and the same for bug fixes where appropriate. We require that all new user accessible (from pike programs) symbols (functions, constants, classes etc) are documented with pike AutoDoc. No one knows your code better than you. In addition to this we have over the years discovered three things that need to be documented, no matter how clean code you wrote or how good variable names you chose. The three are complex algorithms, complex program flows and complex data structures, which should be documented with applicable code comments. Assimilating code If you cut and paste code from external sources (libraries and similar) into Pike, you must first make sure that you do not violate its license by borrowing (donating, as per the rules above) it for inclusion in Pike. GPL code, for instance, can not be added to Pike, unless you also happen to own it or have a copy under a license that allows you to do so. /* Start of code borrowed from libjpeg/6b / / End of code borrowed from libjpeg/6b */ The same goes for code inspired by other code to the degree where the code can be said to be based on the original, in the copyright sense of the word. The reasoning behind this rule is to simplify merging the code with a later release of the upstream, or reverting the code altogether, in case we would have to, at a later date. In order to make Pike as homogenous and easy to learn, use, read, write and maintain, employing common naming conventions helps. A lot. Please stick to common Pike conventions in interface design; module and class names in Pike are CamelCase (capital letters marking new words or abbreviations such as HTTP, no underscores), function and variable names are lower_case (words separated by underscores) and #defines and constants are ALL_CAPS. Try using descriptive names for user visible components. For local variables, sticking to short names often helps up code readability, though. There are several don'ts regarding file names, since we try to be as cross platform as possible. Don't use any non-ASCII characters, control characters or whitespace in filenames. Never put two files with the same name but in different cases in the same directory. Keep filename lengths at most 31 characters long. Empty files Empty files, i e files with a file size of exactly zero bytes, behave strange in some situations (SMB, NFS and Windows, for instance). The solution is of course to not create empty files. Put a newline in them, for instance, and the problem will never arise. File endings All text files should end in a newline character. This is needed for some text file detection heuristics on some systems for proper operation. A lot of trailing empty lines is however just as annoying as trailing spaces, so please do not litter the place. Pike checkins	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line281
__label__cc	0.521879	0.478121	History Sign: Conflict at Pistol River July 6, 2010 Rick This is Oregon History Sign, P22. Located roughly 10 miles south of Gold Beach, Oregon. Pistol River is named after James Mace lost his pistol in the river during a skirmish in the Rogue River Indian Wars in 1853. The exact spot of this pistol dropping is unknown as far as I’ve been able to find. “During the early 1850s hundreds of miners and settlers poured into southwest Oregon and onto Indian lands staking claims and establishing farms. The clash of cultural attitudes toward the ownership and use of natural resources led to the Rogue River Indian Wars of 1853-56. War came to the coast in March of 1856, when the “Tu-tu-tuni” attacked Ellensburg, a settlement at the mouth of the Rogue River (present-day Gold Beach). A party of 34 armed civilians, led by vigilante George H. Abbott, raced northward along the coast from Crescent City, California in advance of regular army troops dispatched to assist survivors who had assembled just north of Ellensburg at Fort Miner. Local “Chet-less-chun-dunn” villagers responded with armed resistance near this site holding the party at bay behind driftwood for several days until army troops arrived. This conflict led to the tracking and killing of those Indians who participated in the battle. A few “Chet-less-chun-dunne” still reside in communities along the Oregon and northern California coast.” There is little other reference to this fight anywhere. The three main books I use for searching Oregon History are disappointingly mum about not only this battle specifically, but the Rogue River Indian Wars in general. Oregon Historical Quarterly, Vol 4, No1 states “On March 8th, 1856, Captain Abbott had a skirmish with the Chetco Indians at Pistol River. He lost several men. The Indians had his small force completely surrounded when Captain Ord and Captain Jones with one hundred and twelve regular troops came to his relief. They charged and drove the Indians away with heavy loss.” It goes on about the entire War, but still in fairly general terms. Having been written in 1903, it’s possible that many readers were involved, or knew someone who was so more in-depth information is not needed. There are small bits of self righteousness included, but culturally, the White supremacy over Indians was pretty much a given at that time. Coast Oregon History History Signs Oregon One Response to “History Sign: Conflict at Pistol River” John R. McNicholas Jr. says: “Indian Wars of the Rogue River;” 1969; editors, Dorothy, Jack Sutton; Josephine County Historical Society; Klocker Printery, Medford “The Rogue River Indian War and Its Aftermath, 1850-1980,” 1997; E.A Schwartz; University of Oklahoma	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line283
__label__cc	0.718124	0.281876	Roving Eye You are here: Home Open Page POCSO Act on crime against children doesn’t picture reality Peoplespostindia — June 13, 2019 0 comment Kolkata: Children exchange greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, in Kolkata, on June 5, 2019. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Source: India Abroad News Service BY VISHNU MAKHIJANI (IANS) The number of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is on the rise but the data procured under it is not “an accurate picture of reality” while convictions under it are a mere 20 per cent. It is a relatively new law and is “still evolving”, says author Arita Sarkar, whose book “Kidnapped” probes the gruesome abductions and killings of over 10 children in the recent past. “The much-needed POCSO Act, which came in 2012, safeguards the interests of children who have long-needed protection from sexual offences…. The rate of conviction, however, remains low. Considering New Delhi’s numbers, between 2014-2016, the rate of conviction of POCSO cases was below 20 per cent and majority of cases ended in acquittal. Even so, it is a relatively new law and it’s still evolving,” Sarkar told IANS in an interview. However, the data gleaned from the cases registered under the act “is not an accurate picture of reality. In India, people are generally unwilling to get involved with the police, and as a result, many cases go unreported”, Sarkar, who since 2011 has been a reporter at The Hindu, Mumbai Mirror, Indian Express and Mid-Day (all in Mumbai), writes in the book. She quotes a senior officer of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as saying: “Due to the social stigma that exists in our society, people don’t want to be involved in the lengthy process of registering a complaint.” As helpful as the NCRB records are, “there are several flaws the administration has not been able to address till date”. “In fact, at the beginning of every annual report, there is a disclaimer that says the NCRB is not responsible for the authenticity of the data since it is only compiled and collated as provided by the states,” writes Sarkar. “While looking for case studies, I came across many interesting possibilities. Apart from cases that involved ransom, some were related to human trafficking, extortion gangs while others involved the mafia. I realised that there is a wide variety of kidnapping cases out there and I wanted to cover one type of cases in detail. Given my interest in cases involving children as victims, I decided to focus on cases where children had been kidnapped since they are the most vulnerable,” Sarkar said in the interview. It took Sarkar a little over a year to put all the cases together. Setting up the interviews with the relevant people and meeting them all was the bulk of the work. Some needed more convincing than others but eventually everyone “graciously” shared their bits, she said. “The travel was an exciting experience, especially navigating through cities I had never visited before. During my stay in Gujarat, I travelled 140 km every day in a local bus between Ahmedabad and Nadiad to meet the people I had to interview. After the first day, the long journey became a part of my daily routine. “I met a lot of interesting people who helped me along the way and had many memorable experiences including the time someone snatched my phone from my hand when I was travelling in an auto-rickshaw in New Delhi. For several seconds, I watched the man running away with all the valuable details of my contacts before I chased him and managed to get my phone back. Important lessons were learnt through all of this,” Sarkar explained. How does she see the roadmap ahead? “I have learnt a tremendous amount about reporting as well as writing in these past couple of years and I hope to use these lessons while working on other investigative stories in future. I do feel that I may have another book in me and I’ll keep an eye out for other issues that I can focus on next,” Sarkar said. “Kidnapped” has been published by Penguin Random House. Previous Article If EC’s credibility is under question, shouldn’t one “assume” EVMs might be tampered? 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__label__wiki	0.564609	0.564609	Delight as two dogs return home Posted on December 28, 2019 Author admin Comment(0) These two dogs went missing from their home in Roosky, Convoy on Friday night. The devastated owners had launched an appeal with Donegal Daily to find their dogs, who are loved by their family very much.It had been feared that the dogs may have been stolen as there had been no sightings of the dogs in the area.However earlier this evening, the dogs wandered home. 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Share these entrepreneurs in 2015 Posted on June 14, 2017 Author admin there are a few days, 2015 will be gone forever, what did you go through this year? What did you get? For entrepreneurs, this must be a rich year. Next, let us share a few entrepreneurs in Ya’an in 2015. in the public business of in 2015; the innovation of the boom, and the entrepreneur has become a topic, they more and more social attention. Some of them are trying to put ideas into reality "the creation", while others are able to open the rural market key; they have the envy of the entrepreneur status, but you do not know, they like you and me, persistent efforts, bear hardships, moved to warm. <="" /> appearance, words between the ornamental and the combined plain properties reveal self-confidence…… This is the reporter saw the impression of Li river. thirty years old, the sunshine boys. After graduating from college, was recommended to the United States as a visiting scholar to study human nutrition and the future of agricultural professionals, after returning home to work hard in the field. In the end, he chose to return to his hometown to start a business in Ya’an. He founded the company. "hometown of Ya’an is richly endowed by nature conditions, ecological environment is good, good. Such ecological advantages so that I can not resist the idea of returning home." And Li Jiang chat, almost everywhere can feel his love for his hometown of Ya’an. "? and does not support, Li Jiang rolled up his sleeves and do only. "hard to forget the beginning of the heart." Slowly, Li Jiang and the team embarked on the ecological cycle of sustainable development of ecological farming. At the beginning of this year, the team innovative projects early prototype. "entrepreneurship is the most difficult thing in the world." Back to see this year, Li Jiang a lot of emotion: entrepreneurship is easy to think, landing difficult, easy landing, insist on difficult, easy to adhere to the inheritance difficult. "entrepreneurial success requires too many too many factors, the failure rate is often greater than success. But this is not important, the key is the entrepreneur can never yield in spite of reverses in the face of setbacks, inclusive social entrepreneurs fail to give us more opportunities." Li Jiang smiled. With the popularity of the recommended Donegal chef Brian Danny Minnie on love, life and other matters Voodoo Venue announce details of their ‘Spooktacular Halloween Ball’	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line291
__label__cc	0.745617	0.254383	BOOK A CLASS: +65 92728012 / VIDYA@POWERTOYU.COM Children’s Workshop – Expanding Emotional Intelligence (May 29-31 10am – 12:30pm) Power To Yu Founder/ Empowered Optimist POWER FITNESS POWER WELLNESS About Vidya Mahtani 2017-02-10T21:01:40+00:00 “I want to make it a wellness space which is a one stop shop for looking and feeling great. Happiness is what we all search for and a lot of us search for it in the way we look. We also need to focus on feeling good and that is having a positive attitude..” Vidya Mahtani, Founder Power To Yu (PTY) studio and wellness space offers a wide range of fitness classes and well-being workshops to make people look good, feel great and be happy. PTY brings together a holistic approach to well-being in the three spheres of body, mind and soul. Our Power Classes for adults and children focus on keeping your body fit in a fun way, especially through music, which plays a big part in our teaching philosophy. 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Looking for the perfect couple dance, solo bride or groom performance ? Or need to train dozens of people living all over the world through videos? Vidya can help you achieve that and has done so numerous times successfully. POWER BIRTHDAY PARTIES For an original, interactive and fun dance-themed party, Power To Yu is the perfect venue. Our tailor-made choreography, based on age group and curated music selections, will be infused into a 2-hour block of high-energy party time on Sunday. Charges include rental of studio space and a 1-hour dance class for up to 20 children. Food and decorations are at an additional cost. FOUNDER/EMPOWERED OPTIMIST VIDYA MAHTANI “What makes me feel good is when I see children enjoying the class and leaving with a positive feeling of confidence.” “I believe anyone from the age of birth to 99 can benefit from music and movement.” Vidya has been dancing her way through life since the age of 3. She started with solo performances on stage and was teaching other children and choreographing by the age of 7. Vidya begun the journey of dance with jazz and quickly moved onto Bollywood, hip-hop and many other forms, while growing up in Singapore. At the age of 15, Vidya was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She initially thought her world as she knew it was going to collapse and she wouldn’t be able to do all the things normal teenage girls could do. Instead of crying about it, she did what made her happy—every time she felt down, she would turn on her favourite tunes, dance and feel great about life. Her passion for dance helped her control her diabetes through movement and a positive attitude in her mind. Vidya was able to maintain her sugar levels, feel good and keep healthy throughout her teenage and adult years, largely because of dancing regularly. 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I specialize in creative expression dancing, where the feeling of the music and the words come through in dance.” She has been teaching children to dance for over 15 years. The age range of her children’s classes are from 2-16 years-old. They look up to her for inspiration and direction as they learn to master dance moves and build confidence for performances. “For me, as a dancer, my philosophy is to feel the music and become the song and creatively express yourself with the dance moves, especially for children.” Vidya is a certified mindful practitioner from Mindful Schools and practices mindful meditation daily to stay balanced. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Georgetown University, followed by an MA in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from New York University. After graduating, she worked as a consultant in Accenture for a short while, but soon realised her real passion and desire was in teaching dance, especially to children. She is also very dedicated to bringing Mindfulness to children at Power To Yu and will be starting classes to help the future generations stay positive, focused and balanced. “I want to make it a wellness space which is a one stop shop for looking and feeling great. Happiness is what we all search for and a lot of us search for it in the way we look. We also need to focus on our emotional wellness and self-esteem and that happens with a positive attitude.” 17 MOHAMMED SULTAN ROAD 2ND LEVEL SINGAPORE 238966 © Copyright 2017 - Power To Yu \| All Rights Reserved	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line294
__label__cc	0.747442	0.252558	The NIRSA/ICC cricket program continues to make headway We’re excited to bring you an update on the NIRSA/ICC Campus Cricket Program’s second year! NIRSA Headquarters is focused on growing the cricket program in strong regional areas. We’re expanding the number of schools playing NIRSA Headquarters2017-12-14T18:02:30-08:00December 4, 2017\|Categories: cricket, global perspectives, health & wellbeing, NIRSA, Partners, partnership, Sports, strategic values\| There’s a new annual stipend opportunity for NIRSA’s Canadian members ×Update, September 1: This article’s title has been updated to more accurately reflect its content. In 2012, Core Health & Fitness, formerly named Star Trac, had the opportunity to sit down with our partners at NIRSA Headquarters2017-09-04T22:44:00-07:00August 30, 2017\|Categories: career development, NIRSA, NIRSA Foundation, partnership, travel stipends\| Registration is now open for the 2017 Women’s Leadership Institute Aspiring female professionals in higher education and student affairs won’t want to miss the opportunity to gather, grow, and encourage each other at the 2017 Women’s Leadership Institute! This fantastic professional development event will take place December NIRSA Headquarters2017-09-01T22:13:23-07:00August 14, 2017\|Categories: career development, NIRSA, partnership, Professional Development, women's leadership institute\| The ball of champions: get your NIRSA basketball The 2017 NIRSA National Basketball Championships, held at The Ohio State University from April 21–23, were a huge success and the NIRSA basketball—alongside the Wisconsin Badgers players—played a key role at the tournament! As the NIRSA Headquarters2017-05-15T01:25:23-07:00May 8, 2017\|Categories: Basketball, Member Benefits, NIRSA, Partners, partnership\| NIRSA and the ICC have been developing cricket on college campuses NIRSA and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have been working hard to develop cricket on college campuses throughout North America since partnering back in Winter 2016. The ICC is cricket’s international governing body; it’s responsible NIRSA Headquarters2017-05-04T23:29:33-07:00April 25, 2017\|Categories: cricket, global perspectives, health & wellbeing, NIRSA, Partners, partnership, Sports, strategic values\| NIRSA endorses NCAA’s sexual violence prevention toolkit This fall, the NCAA announced the release of “Sexual Violence Prevention: An Athletics Tool Kit for a Healthy and Safe Culture.” This resource—aimed in particular at athletics administrators—seeks to help create campus communities that are NIRSA Headquarters2017-01-04T23:38:59-08:00December 14, 2016\|Categories: advocacy, NIRSA, Partners, partnership, resources\| NIRSA has partnered with the International Cricket Council NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have partnered to advance the sport of cricket in North America. The ICC is the international governing body of cricket and is responsible for NIRSA Headquarters2016-11-14T09:15:59-08:00November 4, 2016\|Categories: cricket, global perspectives, health & wellbeing, NIRSA, Partners, partnership, Sports, strategic values\| American Heart Association joins the NIRSA family By Heidi Cleary The Association is thrilled to announce that the American Heart Association has joined the NIRSA family, becoming an associate member. Associate members are a valued part of the NIRSA network and we encourage NIRSA Headquarters2016-09-30T17:29:33-07:00September 19, 2016\|Categories: buyers' guide, certifications, health & wellbeing, Membership, NIRSA, partnership, preferred vendors, strategic values\| NIRSA and Human Kinetics will focus on flag football officiating materials By Mary Callender For over 36 years, NIRSA has produced Sports Officials Clinician Kits for the training of intramural officials. The premier publication in this program has always been the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules NIRSA Headquarters2016-09-19T14:14:25-07:00September 13, 2016\|Categories: Flag Football, Member Benefits, NIRSA, nirsa championship series, partnership, Publications, resources, Sports\|	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line296
__label__cc	0.72045	0.27955	My Early Days With Cleo Tao, Nigeria’s ‘Goddess Of The Air’ I met Cleopatra Tawo through a mutual friend in 1995 at the University of Calabar. She was a sophomore law student and I had just gained direct entry admission to read Banking and Finance. Before then as a pre-degree student, my social life was pretty much non-existent as I was restricted to evening lectures and more studying to ensure I wasn’t sent back home for not making the admission list. By 1995, I had secured my place as a bonafide student and I was ready to explore the social scene…parties, clubbing and soirees. Like I said the year was 1995. It was the year of big box braids, patent leather brogues, lace up Victorian-style boots and flowery play dresses. Fashion was inspired by Janet Jackson in ‘Poetic Justice’, Hip-hop culture and girl groups like TLC, Jade, SWV e.t.c. It was also the year of ‘Waiting to Exhale’; a coming of age girl power movie that revolutionized the thought train of black women and changed how we viewed ourselves from being an object of pleasure for men to becoming an emancipated female who was independently driven toward being a success. Jamaican dancehall queen Patra’s jams was one of the popular music renting the airwaves. So it was normal for Cleopatra to prefer to be addressed as ‘Patra’ for short. At the time, I was living with my friend Magdalene (nee Inameti) in her family house at Eta Agbor. Her brothers were good friends with Frank Edoho and we often hung out together. One night, I accompanied two of the Inameti brothers, Ekong and Ekpo to a campus gig that was hosted by Frank and current Nollywood actress, Vivian Anani. I wore a long black bandage dress with a silver zip running all the way in front. I had a killer figure and all the curves were popping out in that dress. One time at the show a campus entertainer was rapping one of my favourite Snoop Dogg songs and I climbed up stage to ‘spray’ him. The rapper wrapped his hand round my waist and pulled me toward him as I made to return to my seat. It was totally unexpected and since I didn’t want to embarrass myself in full glare of the audience, I simply played along. I wriggled my waist seductively like it was all planned and the crowd cheered. Next day at school, I became the buzz at the department. My course mates were looking at me like…“I know what you did last night”…and I was like, “Whatever!” One of them, Johnbosco, who knew me from home walked up to me and said, “Peace, Peace…didn’t know you loved to party?” “Well, now you do. You were at the show last night?” I asked. “Yes, I was and you were hot up there. Tell you what? There’s a party next week. I’m sure you’ll love it. I’ll pick you up at 11pm, ok?” That night, I stepped out of the house in a mellow yellow lace crop top, black skin tight jeans and black boots. My shoulder length hair was styled in a centre part Naomi-Campbell style. JB was waiting for me on a bike with two stunning ladies who were giggling happily and beckoning for me to hurry up. I crossed to the other side of the road to meet them. I was introduced. “I’m Eno.” The pretty dark skinned girl in glasses introduced herself in a soft voice. “And I’m Patra,” the feisty light skinned petite girl said. “So you are the sexy lady in black…meowww!!” She made the Cat Woman sound, making claws with her fingers as her eyes ran me over in a very interesting way. She was wearing a short black dress with suede lace-up ankle-length boots and her hair flowed down to her shoulders in a side-part. She had one of the loveliest hazel brown eyes I’d ever seen and I was transfixed (I’m a sucker for eyes). It would be the first time I’d see a sexy, very attractive straight woman, openly admire a fellow woman and even compliment her without feeling I was competition. Fuck, they don’t make women like her anymore! We got to the party, danced, drank and sat down to talk. She lit a cigarette and offered me one. I took it (I was an occasional smoker at the time.) “So ‘lady in black’, what’s your story?” She asked. Patra looked you straight in the eye when she talked. She was a very intelligent and over-confident young woman. “No story really,” I said. “Just looking to have some fun.” “And you’re doing it like a pro”, she said laughing as she turned to Eno. “I noticed you upstage at that show last week, and what caught my eye was you didn’t look like the regular Calabar girl. You looked more sophisticated. And when you did that dance, I turned to Eno and said, ‘show off!’” She laughed again. I laughed and told her the dance was totally random. “You nailed it. I like you,” she said. That’s how we became friends. We soon ditched Johnbosco and sometimes went on our own girly escapades…Patra, Eno and I. Later that year in December, Frank urged me to apply for the Miss Cross River ’95 beauty pageant. I reluctantly picked up the form a week to the contest and only because the prize money was N100,000. Second prize was N50,000 and 3rd prize, N25,000. The girls and I were planning to buy a compact disc player with some of the money, where it would be party all night in our room after lectures. Patra’s elder sister was Lavonne Cele Tawo a top notch Lagos fashionista, model and socialite who had relocated from the UK to start a millenary business called ‘House of Etam.’ It was from her that Patra learnt fashion, makeup and how to walk the runway. She gave me an intense coaching for the remaining one week I had before the contest. She made me up on the contest day, and cheered me on when I was losing confidence. Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim who was the pageant’s co-host and past Miss Unical, also calmed my nerves assuring me I had what it took to win. I was ‘Contestant no. 3’ and I became 1st Runner Up, with Philosophy student, Glory Okoro from Ohafia, Abia State, beating me to clinch the crown. Turns out the organizers were a fraud. I didn’t get my N50,000 prize money. I moved in with Patra at her residence at 3 Atekong Drive, State Housing soon after the pageant. Her uncle owned some company called ‘Ogon Asu’ (if I remembered correctly) which had offices in front, while we lived in the boy’s quarters behind. We didn’t get our compact disc player, so we made do with her old cassette deck. We dubbed and listened to the whole tape of ‘Waiting to Exhale’ sound track with it, as well as TLC’s ‘Crazy, Sexy, Cool’, Whitney, Mariah…name it. With Patra, it was girl power all the way. We took many photos with her camera each time we played dress up or danced which alas I can hardly find any today. What’s left of my memory with her is the mouldy studio photo you see above. She loved fine boys and wasn’t ashamed to say it. If she fancied a guy, she’d walk up to him and tell him. She wasn’t the traditional African girl who’d wait for a guy to walk up to her and ‘toast’ her first, and then she’ll ‘form’ before she finally accepts to date him. I met my husband soon after I met Patra. Ben was a professional photographer and owned the most popular photo studio in Calabar. I met him when I went for my Miss Cross River file photo shoot. I remember when I told her Ben was chasing me and she said, ‘Girl, what are we waiting for? Time for free photos!’ I remember picking that flowery dress (pictured above). The whole back of that dress was cut so low down to the waist. My back was so toned from months of Jane Fonda’s aerobic workout, that I was more than happy to flaunt it. Patra herself had a body to die for. Her abs were always rock hard. Her waist was so thinly set and tapered down to a pointy behind, so protruding, you’d wonder what such a butt was doing on such a petite frame. Her skin was naturally light and glowing and she had an exotic accent to die for. I think people who knew Patra would have 3 things stuck in their memory: Her eyes, her butt and her accent. She also picked a flowery dress, shorter than mine and paired it with one of her many boots. We got to Lenstrokes Studios and Ben quickly requested to give us a photo session. All through the shoot, I could barely keep a straight face without bursting out in laughter. Patra was whispering in my ears, “lock your eyes with his”, “bring out your sexy girl,” “Make him want you,” “make him remember you”, “flirt, girl…flirt.” She wasn’t that kind of girl to feel jealous that another man fancied her friend. She was the type of girl who’d make that man realize he’d be a fool if he didn’t date her friend. The following year, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals came to town to organize the Miss Visine contest. Visine was a popular eyedrop which whitens the eyes. Before now, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Regina Askia used to be the face of the brand. I guess Pfizer was looking for a fresh face and Patra knew she was that face. She came to ask for my support. By this time I’d moved in to live with Ben, I was in love, I was done with contests and kind of acted non-chalant…Looking with hindsight, I think I goofed there because I should have looked at it from the point of view that it meant a lot to her. Instead I tried to discourage her because I felt it would end up like mine…too much hard work yet no prize money. She insisted I had to be there with her for moral support. She won the contest but after that, we had a silly fight about a bag and stayed away from each other. She didn’t attend my wedding. Back then, we didn’t have cell phones, it was a bit difficult to keep in touch. My wedding was in Warri, she was in Port Harcourt. But she did visit when I had my babies. She bought shoes for them and tried to spoil them rotten. I settled down in Calabar and she moved back to Port Harcourt after school to become an OAP. One of the things that made us drift apart was marriage. Ben wasn’t cool with her visiting. He felt she was still single, she smoked and being her friend won’t make me act like a ‘proper married woman’…whatever that meant. Slowly, she began to withdraw. It hurt me deeply, but I made the hard decision to choose my marriage over our friendship…a decision that still hurts me to this day. In 2009, I found her on Facebook. I kinda got the feeling she wasn’t as excited to hook up with me, but she insisted it was all in my head. I told her I missed her and we needed to see. I sent her a friend request that just sat there for years, which she didn’t accept. I tried reaching out to her again in 2015, and this time she said she was hardly on Facebook. She told me Whatsapp was better for us to communicate. Still she wasn’t responding to my messages on Whatsapp. I didn’t want it to look like I was trying too hard, so I let her be. Now I wish I had tried too hard and even harder. Each morning I drove my kids to school, I’d hear her say her name, ‘Cleo Tao’ and read the news on WeFM. Her voice sounded ten times better than I remembered….and I’d miss her even more. I was planning that one day, I was going to trace where that radio station was, drive down there and say to her, ‘Wetin I do you?’ Then make her hash out any beef..if any…by fire by force. That was never going to happen. I was shocked to read about her passing on Linda Ikeji’s blog. My heart must have frozen for God knows how long because I just stared and stared at the headline…speechless before letting out a shout and frantically searching for our pictures together. I loved Cleopatra and I hope wherever she is right now, that she knew that. She was as real as can be. She’d call you out on your bullshit and still love you. She was very religious. She was a Catholic and always said her prayers. She also was a serious student. She knew when to read and when to party. She thought me how to make the native garden egg sauce…she was a good cook and very hands on in the kitchen. She didn’t like meat, she was vegan. She was also a twin. She had this cute dark skinned brother, Cee-Boy who dotted on her like a princess and she was fiercely protective of him. The world may know her as Cleo Tao, ‘goddess of the air’, but we knew her as Cleopatra Patra Banku Tawo, the hazel-eyed sophisticated bombshell from Boki, Cross River State who was never afraid to live. According to reports, she died of a respiratory ailment on December 1, 2017. Rest in peace, Cleopatra. Rest in peace sister. calabarcleocleo taocleopatradeathoappeace ben williamstributeunicalwefm DEEVA DEN DIARIES Leave a comment « Happy New Month! A November To Awaken What This Fulani Man Posted On Facebook Should Get Him Arrested, But His Tribe Is ‘Above The Law’ »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line300
__label__cc	0.725399	0.274601	web guys Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Mistakes I don't usually do news and current events here, but I'm making an exception for the CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Errors list. This one is important, and deserves a wide audience, so I'm repeating it here -- along with a brief hand-edited summary of each error. If you work on software in any capacity, at least skim this list. I encourage you to click through for greater detail on anything you're not familiar with, or that piques your interest. Improper Input Validation Ensure that your input is valid. If you're expecting a number, it shouldn't contain letters. Nor should the price of a new car be allowed to be a dollar. Incorrect input validation can lead to vulnerabilities when attackers can modify their inputs in unexpected ways. Many of today's most common vulnerabilities can be eliminated, or at least reduced, with strict input validation. Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output Insufficient output encoding is at the root of most injection-based attacks. An attacker can modify the commands that you intend to send to other components, possibly leading to a complete compromise of your application - not to mention exposing the other components to exploits that the attacker would not be able to launch directly. When your program generates outputs to other components in the form of structured messages such as queries or requests, be sure to separate control information and metadata from the actual data. Failure to Preserve SQL Query Structure (aka 'SQL Injection') If attackers can influence the SQL that you send to your database, they can modify the queries to steal, corrupt, or otherwise change your underlying data. If you use SQL queries in security controls such as authentication, attackers could alter the logic of those queries to bypass security. Failure to Preserve Web Page Structure (aka 'Cross-site Scripting') Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a result of combining the stateless nature of HTTP, the mixture of data and script in HTML, lots of data passing between web sites, diverse encoding schemes, and feature-rich web browsers. If you're not careful, attackers can inject Javascript or other browser-executable content into a web page that your application generates. Your web page is then accessed by other users, whose browsers execute that malicious script as if it came from you -- because, after all, it did come from you! Suddenly, your web site is serving code that you didn't write. The attacker can use a variety of techniques to get the input directly into your server, or use an unwitting victim as the middle man. Failure to Preserve OS Command Structure (aka 'OS Command Injection') Your software acts as a bridge between an outsider on the network and the internals of your operating system. When you invoke another program on the operating system, and you allow untrusted inputs to be fed into the command string, you are inviting attackers into your operating system. Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Information sent across a network crosses many different nodes in transit to its final destination. If your software sends sensitive, private data or authentication credentials, beware: attackers could sniff them right off the wire. All they need to do is control one node along the path to the final destination, any node within the same networks of those transit nodes, or plug into an available interface. Obfuscating traffic using schemes like Base64 and URL encoding offers no protection. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Cross-site request forgery is like accepting a package from a stranger -- except the attacker tricks a user into activating a HTTP request "package" that goes to your site. The user might not even be aware that the request is being sent, but once the request gets to your server, it looks as if it came from the user -- not the attacker. The attacker has masqueraded as a legitimate user and gained all the potential access that the user has. This is especially handy when the user has administrator privileges, resulting in a complete compromise of your application's functionality. A race condition involves multiple processes in which the attacker has full control over one process; the attacker exploits the process to create chaos, collisions, or errors. Data corruption and denial of service are the norm. The impact can be local or global, depending on what the race condition affects - such as state variables or security logic - and whether it occurs within multiple threads, processes, or systems. Error Message Information Leak Chatty error messages can disclose secrets to any attacker who misuses your software. The secrets could cover a wide range of valuable data, including personally identifiable information (PII), authentication credentials, and server configuration. They might seem like harmless secrets useful to your users and admins, such as the full installation path of your software -- but even these little secrets can greatly simplify a more concerted attack. Failure to Constrain Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer The scourge of C applications for decades, buffer overflows have been remarkably resistant to elimination. Attack and detection techniques continue to improve, and today's buffer overflow variants aren't always obvious at first or even second glance. You may think that you're completely immune to buffer overflows because you write your code in higher-level languages instead of C. But what is your favorite "safe" language's interpreter written in? What about the native code you call? What languages are the operating system API's written in? How about the software that runs Internet infrastructure? External Control of Critical State Data If you store user state data in a place where an attacker can modify it, this reduces the overhead for a successful compromise. Data could be stored in configuration files, profiles, cookies, hidden form fields, environment variables, registry keys, or other locations, all of which can be modified by an attacker. In stateless protocols such as HTTP, some form of user state information must be captured in each request, so it is exposed to an attacker out of necessity. If you perform any security-critical operations based on this data (such as stating that the user is an administrator), then you can bet that somebody will modify the data in order to trick your application. External Control of File Name or Path When you use an outsider's input while constructing a filename, the resulting path could point outside of the intended directory. An attacker could combine multiple ".." or similar sequences to cause the operating system to navigate out of the restricted directory. Other file-related attacks are simplified by external control of a filename, such as symbolic link following, which causes your application to read or modify files that the attacker can't access directly. The same applies if your program is running with raised privileges and it accepts filenames as input. Similar rules apply to URLs and allowing an outsider to specify arbitrary URLs. Untrusted Search Path Your software depends on you, or its environment, to provide a search path (or working path) to find critical resources like code libraries or configuration files. If the search path is under attacker control, then the attacker can modify it to point to resources of the attacker's choosing. Failure to Control Generation of Code (aka 'Code Injection') While it's tough to deny the sexiness of dynamically-generated code, attackers find it equally appealing. It becomes a serious vulnerability when your code is directly callable by unauthorized parties, if external inputs can affect which code gets executed, or if those inputs are fed directly into the code itself. Download of Code Without Integrity Check If you download code and execute it, you're trusting that the source of that code isn't malicious. But attackers can modify that code before it reaches you. They can hack the download site, impersonate it with DNS spoofing or cache poisoning, convince the system to redirect to a different site, or even modify the code in transit as it crosses the network. This scenario even applies to cases in which your own product downloads and installs updates. Improper Resource Shutdown or Release When your system resources have reached their end-of-life, you dispose of them: memory, files, cookies, data structures, sessions, communication pipes, and so on. Attackers can exploit improper shutdown to maintain control over those resources well after you thought you got rid of them. Attackers may sift through the disposted items, looking for sensitive data. They could also potentially reuse those resources. Improper Initialization If you don't properly initialize your data and variables, an attacker might be able to do the initialization for you, or extract sensitive information that remains from previous sessions. If those variables are used in security-critical operations, such as making an authentication decision, they could be modified to bypass your security. This is most prevalent in obscure errors or conditions that cause your code to inadvertently skip initialization. Incorrect Calculation When attackers have control over inputs to numeric calculations, math errors can have security consequences. It might cause you to allocate far more resources than you intended - or far fewer. It could violate business logic (a calculation that produces a negative price), or cause denial of service (a divide-by-zero that triggers a program crash). Improper Access Control (Authorization) If you don't ensure that your software's users are only doing what they're allowed to, then attackers will try to exploit your improper authorization and exercise that unauthorized functionality. Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm Grow-your-own cryptography is a welcome sight to attackers. Cryptography is hard. If brilliant mathematicians and computer scientists worldwide can't get it right -- and they're regularly obsoleting their own techniques -- then neither can you. Hard-Coded Password Hard-coding a secret account and password into your software is extremely convenient -- for skilled reverse engineers. If the password is the same across all your software, then every customer becomes vulnerable when that password inevitably becomes known. And because it's hard-coded, it's a huge pain to fix. Insecure Permission Assignment for Critical Resource Beware critical programs, data stores, or configuration files with default world-readable permissions. While this issue might not be considered during implementation or design, it should be. Don't require your customers to secure your software for you! Try to be secure by default, out of the box. Use of Insufficiently Random Values You may depend on randomness without even knowing it, such as when generating session IDs or temporary filenames. Pseudo-Random Number Generators (PRNG) are commonly used, but a variety of things can go wrong. Once an attacker can determine which algorithm is being used, he can guess the next random number often enough to launch a successful attack after a relatively small number of tries. Execution with Unnecessary Privileges Your software may need special privileges to perform certain operations; wielding those privileges longer than necessary is risky. When running with extra privileges, your application has access to resources that the application's user can't directly reach. Whenever you launch a separate program with elevated privileges, attackers can potentially exploit those privileges. Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security Don't trust the client to perform security checks on behalf of your server. Attackers can reverse engineer your client and write their own custom clients. The consequences will vary depending on what your security checks are protecting, but some of the more common targets are authentication, authorization, and input validation. Of course there's nothing truly new here; I essentially went over the same basic list in Sins of Software Security almost two years ago. The only difference is the relative priorities, as web applications start to dominate mainstream computing. This list of software security mistakes serves the same purpose as McConnell's list of classic development mistakes: to raise awareness. A surprisingly large part of success is recognizing the most common mistakes and failure modes. So you can -- at least in theory -- realize when your project is slipping into one of them. Ignorance is the biggest software project killer of them all. Heck, even if you are aware of these security mistakes, you might end up committing them anyway. I know I have. [advertisement] Did your buddy just get his ear chewed off for another server crash? Help him out by recommending PA Server Monitor. He just might buy you lunch. 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__label__wiki	0.873703	0.873703	By Denise Benson Rollin' in with a sound that Thievery fans will recognise from its first dubbed-out musical moments, The Mirror Conspiracy does not disappoint. While there are no real surprises or shake-ups in sound here, repeat listens reveal the work of producers digging deep to offer up new textures and detailing. Eric Hilton and Rob Garza are clearly honing in on their craft throughout album number two, staying true to their mutual appreciation for blissed-out beats, international influences and soundtrack styling while expanding on the subtlety factor. "Le Monde" sets the (completely chilled) pace, with the lovely vocals of Lou Lou gliding over deep, dubby bass lines and sparse, sweet production. "Air Batucada" and "So Com Voce" continue the theme of Thievery's adoration for Brazilian music, with the latter featuring the vocals of returning collaborator Bebel Gilberto. The boys' fascination with Indian and Arabic music is also obvious, personified here by pieces such as "Indra," "Illumination" and the rich, laid-back "Lebanese Blonde," where live sitar, horns and percussion add a whole new layer to the subtle, tight programming, and the Sade-like vocals of Pam Bricker. "Focus on Sight" ups the tempo, gets a bit funky and features the rich voices of rasta duo See-I. The highly hummable "Shadows of Ourselves" takes the brownie though; the epitome of Thievery Corporation's sound, this dubby, smooth mid-tempo wonder manages to be both spacious and dense in one breath. (4AD) They've had no commercial radio hits, no high-end, big-budget videos, no major-label backing. Yet for over 20 years, Thievery Corporation (R...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line305
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__label__wiki	0.657011	0.657011	I speared some monkeys in my time too, you know February 8th, 2007 → 12:24 pm @ Seth Mnookin // 9 Comments Spring 2001: what an innocent time. First-wave Internet companies were still chugging along. Alex Kuczynski was writing about the media and not about her ass-lifts and lip-jobs. And self-styled gonzo journalists were spearing monkeys off an island in Florida. Or so they (he, actually — Jay Forman) claimed. Forman’s “monkeyfishing” piece was the third of Forman’s “Vice” pieces for Slate. Close readers smelled bullshit right off the bat, but it wasn’t until Forman’s monkeyfishing column that Slate had a full-blown Stephen Glass-esque fiasco on its hands. It only took a couple of days for the media feeding frenzy to begin, and, Slate’s protestations to the contrary, it soon became abundantly clear that no such thing as monkeyfishing had ever taken place. As media reporter for the sadly defunct Inside.com, a new-media site started by two old-media stalwarts (Kurt Andersen and Michael Hirschorn) that was dedicated to covering old media, I was a big part of that feeding frenzy. Inside was a great site and a great place to work; now, there’s not even a placeholder website out there that acknowledges it once existed. And so, sadly, there’s no record of my contribution to the monkeyfishing clusterfuck. And when, earlier this week, Forman finally admitted he made the whole thing up, I didn’t even get a cursory pat on the back from Slate’s Jack Shafer. “In 2001, Jay Forman wrote an article about “monkeyfishing” that I edited and published in Slate,” Shafer wrote in this week’s Slate piece. “Almost immediately, bloggers, the Wall Street Journal‘s James Taranto, and the New York Times ($) gouged huge holes in the piece.” I don’t know if I counted as a “blogger” at the time — in fact, “blogging” (as opposed to keeping an online diary) was a relatively new concept — but dammit I was poking holes, too! Just check out Taranto’s WSJ.com coverage — I’m all over that like stink on shit. In fact, if I don’t say so myself, I was on the cutting edge of debunking Forman’s “I used a homemade silencer to shoot up a New Orleans house” piece. Here’s a surviving snippet from my piece: “On the subject of whether Forman could have manufactured a silencer (so he could shoot cocktail onions out of a bag in his living room, natch), Kinsley writes that Slate “described the device to the director of the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum, Jack Atwater, who said that such a device could work.” (This is technically true; Atwater says he told a Slate editor that such a device could work. But, he adds: “When you fire a supersonic round, you hear a crack, like a bullwhip. So dampening down the noise of the round isn’t going to do a lot of good. It would be a hell of a noise. This sounds to me implausible, but not impossible.”)” (See: my love of parenthetical clauses goes back a long ways.) I did manage to track down a wrap-up piece I wrote* at the time. I present it here, in it’s entirety. And Jack, next time, show me some love. Slate’s Defense of ‘Monkeyfishing’ — One Only a Lawyer Could Love Slate editor Michael Kinsley was trained as a lawyer and built his lofty journalistic reputation through Boiesian cross-examinations of poorly thought-out logic, eviscerating them with his parsing intellect. But his exquisitely tuned bullshit meter seems a bit off when he’s on the defensive. Take, for example, his increasing sophistry in defense of Slate’s piece on “monkeyfishing,” which, after weeks of attack, has finally, definitively been shown to be a classic tall tale in an article today in The New York Times. “Slate … now acknowledges that it published falsehoods and we apologize to our readers,” Kinsley wrote on Monday after The New York Times got a supposed participant in the fated monkeyfishing excursion to admit it never happened; prior to this, Kinsley had insisted that the burden of proof lay at the hands of the accusers. But instead of admitting he’d screwed up and leaving it at that, Kinsley is taking one last stand on behalf of author Jay Forman. “Despite suggestions by others that the entire episode was fiction, this excursion did take place,” Kinsley writes. “In fact the Times story, by Alex Kuczynski, quotes the fisherman who took Forman and his friend on the trip.” Reaching Clintonian levels of obfuscation, he continues: “Contrary to allegations that no such practice ever existed, Kuczynski also confirms that monkeyfishing occurred on other occasions before the one Forman describes. She quotes the fisherman saying he had gone on similar excursions once or ‘maybe twice.’ ” What manifestly happened, if you read Kuczynski’s piece, is that one or more likely drunken expeditions did occur in which fishermen played at tossing lines in the direction of an island but that said island was so well protected that the likelihood of success was as high as, say, standing on Fifth Avenue and spearing a sightseer on the top of the Empire State Building. Kinsley on Slate and in response to questions from Inside, nonetheless is insisting something called “monkeyfishing” took place; this, despite the quoted opinions to the contrary of scientists, wildlife officials, area journalists and longtime fisherman. (The assorted experts punch holes in virtually every aspect of the tale, ranging from whether its possible to bait a fishing line with an apple to whether monkeys would ever approach humans.) But Kinsley has his position and he’s sticking to it: if there was a fisherman and he on at least one occasion maintains that he threw a line in the direction of some monkeys, whether or not said monkeys took the bait, and irrespective of whether it was even theoretically possible to fish thusly, “monkeyfishing” therefore exists. All depends on what you think the meaning of “is” is. This may all be moot, of course. Asked about whether author Forman would still be welcome to contribute his tales of unusual elevation, Kinsley replied: “Of course he will not be writing for Slate.” — Seth Mnookin * Re-reading this piece, I suspect it went through some heavy Hirschorn edits. He got an advanced degree in literature; I didn’t. I’m pretty sure I’ve never “manifestly happens” anything… Post Categories: Media reporting & Slate 9 Comments → “I speared some monkeys in my time too, you know” SexMutombo More NY Times Sports Section rumor mongering with 0 actual evidence. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/07/sports/ncaafootball/07illinois.html lonborgski Isn’t it “Anderson”?! So, you write for Vanity Fair because you wrote for Andersen at “Inside” and he graduated from Harvard too and co-founded “Spy” with Graydon Carter. Guess New York’s almost as small a town as Boston. Yeah, you can write too, but probably not as well as Hirschorn. Nope, it’s definitely Andersen. I write for VF because they bought an excerpt of my first book. I wrote for Inside because Brill’s Content, where I worked at the time, bought Inside Media when the Internet bubble burst in early ’01. (And Steve Brill went to Yale, so that didn’t help me any.) Steve hired me away from the Forward. I got that job because I went to Harvard. And because I’m Jewish. We control the media, you know. — Seth When can we talk about Bronson’s hair? Forget the music career, Saturn Balls. You need to get into lion taming. Spring training can’t start soon enough. Kurt Andersen’s Jewish? Woah! Does Christopher Buckley know? Seth is getting lazy. Come on buddy, Murray must have written something stupid in the past 4 days. jose melendez You know what really pisses Jose off about the whole Stephen Glass fiasco? Jose was a regular New Republic reader at the time and read about 10 other magazines too (he was in college) Since he tends to forget who wrote what in what magazine, he has no idea if anything he read in that entire period was actually true. Did Bil Clinton win a second term? Jose has no idea. You know what Jack loves about Jose? Jack loves Jose’s use of the third person. You know what annoys Jack? Seth’s inability to entertain Jack with a daily post. amazing_grace Was that spearing monkeys or spanking monkeys?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line315
__label__wiki	0.996837	0.996837	Columbus 0 0 1 1 Florida 1 1 2 4 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida Attendance: 11,640 Brown, Bobrovsky lead Panthers over Blue Jackets, 4-1 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) By PAUL GEREFFI SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky beat his former team in their first meeting. Bobrovsky made 33 saves and Josh Brown scored the winning goal in the Florida Panthers' 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. "It's definitely a great win. It's kind of weird to face your former teammates trying to score on you," Bobrovsky said. "It's a different feeling definitely but I'm so happy to get the two points." Bobrovsky signed with the Panthers on July 1 after playing the previous seven seasons with Columbus. Evgenii Dadonov, Brett Connolly and Mike Hoffman also scored. Aleksander Barkov had two assists and leads Florida with 12 multi-point games. Bobrovsky had not started the previous two games. "I had time to reset and refocus, calm down and just do my thing," Bobrovsky said. Panthers coach Joel Quenneville was pleased with Bobrovsky's performance. "I liked everything about his game today," he said. "There was a lot of focus on him and a lot of attention. It was a great response." Florida had lost four of its previous five games. The Panthers beat Columbus for the first time in eight games. Vladislav Gavrikov scored for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 23 shots. Columbus lost its fourth straight game and is 0-10-3 when the opponent scores first. "We need a big play at a key time. We don't get it," coach John Tortorella said. "I think we're playing good hockey, but we don't finish and it's the same result. You're done." The Panthers stretched their lead to 3-0 on Connolly's power-play goal. Keith Yandle shot from the point and the puck hit Connolly and got past Merzlikins, who was screened on the play by Connolly, at 6:09 of the third. Connolly has seven goals in his past 11 games. "I didn't see it. They told me it hit his knee," Merzlikins said. Gavrikov closed the score to 3-1 when his shot from the point beat Bobrovsky with 9:26 left in the third. "It was a great screen, I tried to find a spot and I did," Gavrikov said. Hoffman flipped the puck from near the red line over the defense for an empty-netter with 2:23 left to make it 4-1. "You have to find a way to breakthrough and find a way to get going," Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno said. "We have to have that mindset in here or it's going to be a long season." The Panthers scored 18 seconds in when Dadonov redirected a shot from the point by Yandle under Merzlikins' pads. Yandle has 19 assists in his past 17 games. Brown made the score 2-0 when he took a cross-ice pass from Barkov and put the puck between Merzlikins' pads at 8:53 of the second. Notes: Panthers C Aleksi Saarela made his NHL debut after being recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday. ... Blue Jackets D Andrew Peeke, a South Florida native, played his second game after his NHL debut on Thursday. ... D Zach Werenski was placed on injured reserve Friday with an upper-body injury, retroactive to Nov. 30. Blue Jackets: At Washington on Monday night. Panthers: Host San Jose on Sunday.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line321
__label__wiki	0.50727	0.50727	Tag: 爱上海419VQ 0 Comments Share Before you can get on the train and blast Palmer, however, look at the rest of the players that are expected to shoulder a large amount of the responsibility. Larry Fitzgerald had his worst game of the year. Patrick Peterson had his worst game of the year. Calais Campbell, Michael Floyd, John Brown and Rashad Johnson had their worst games of the year. Jared Veldheer had one of his worst games. Bobby Massie had one of his worst games. It’s fair to blame Palmer because the quarterback always gets blamed, but a good game from Palmer wouldn’t have overcome the franchise-wide beat down that Carolina put on Arizona.There are no excuses. There are facts. Before Palmer hurt his finger, his season QB rating stood at 106. After that incomplete pass to Floyd against Philadelphia until the end of the NFC Championship game, Palmer’s QB rating was 78.2. He went from a 31/9 touchdown-to-interception ratio to an 8/8. The finger isn’t an excuse because Palmer didn’t adjust. Palmer needed to learn sooner what his body could do and what throws he couldn’t make. I refuse to believe, however, his finger was irrelevant to how Palmer finished the season.After the way the 2015 season ended, it’s easy to bury Palmer. You can declare, “Palmer will never win the big game,” because he hasn’t proven you wrong. Let me be the only person in Arizona who will step up and sit in the driver’s seat of the Palmer bandwagon. I want Palmer back as the Cardinals’ quarterback in 2016. Not just because he’s a better option than “what’s out there,” but also because you can win a Super Bowl with Palmer. Yes, I said that. Arizona Cardinals’ Carson Palmer watches from the bench during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Former Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson retires Derrick Hall satisfied with D-backs’ buying and selling I don’t know if Arizona will win, but a healthy Palmer won’t be the reason they lose. I won’t dismiss the third-highest 2015 passer rating in the league due to what I saw Sunday. There’s a long list of quarterbacks with a history of playoff failure. Some of them got out from under the “can’t win the big one” tag to end up winning the big one. There’s no reason why Palmer can’t add to the list.Palmer is relentless in his preparation but most of that preparation is done through drawing on past experiences. He’s always learned through failure. We’re talking about a man who will finish second in the MVP voting. He will learn from this year and be more prepared for the emotions of the postseason next year. The players and coaches believe in Palmer, and so do I.Be angry. Don’t panic. Bet against Palmer now and I’ll bet you’ll get run over by the bus later. – / 69 Carson Palmer played terrible.There is no silver lining. Quarterback is the number one position in all of sports. The quarterback played poorly in his first Cardinals postseason start and was awful in his second. It’s almost impossible to win a playoff game when there’s a meltdown at the quarterback position.I’ll be glad to lead the frustration train that is angry at Palmer for playing so poorly. The Cardinals are 13-0 when Palmer has an 85 or better QB rating and are 1-4 when he finishes a game below 85. Palmer has been the key all year. Arizona can’t win when they get a performance at quarterback like what was on display in Carolina. Grace expects Greinke trade to have emotional impact The 5: Takeaways from the Coyotes’ introduction of Alex Meruelo Top Stories read more Posted In: 上海419论坛SK, 上海千花网IF, 上海后花园WY, 上海楼凤LX, 上海龙凤419NA, 南京夜网NO, 娱乐地图NI, 爱上海419VQ, 爱上海QY, 苏州桑拿GH	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line325
__label__cc	0.672848	0.327152	SCHOOL OFLAW, GOVERNANCE AND CITIZENSHIP SCHOOL OF LAW, GOVERNANCE AND CITIZENSHIP Home / Faculty / Dr. Ngoru Nixon School of Law, Governance and Citizenship Dr. Ngoru Nixon E-mail: ngoru@aud.ac.in Assistant Professor , School of Law, Governance and Citizenship M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Centre for Political Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University. B.A. in Political Science, University of Delhi. Assistant Professor (Adhoc), Department of Political Science, University of Delhi. Assistant Professor (Contractual), School of Undergraduate Studies, Ambedkar University Delhi. Articles/Chapters: Nixon, Ngoru. “Rabindranath Tagore.” In Modern South Asian Thinkers, edited by Dev Nath Pathak and Sanjeev Kumar H.M. Sage Publications, 2018. Nixon, Ngoru. “Debating the ‘After’ of Subaltern Studies,” Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. LIV, no. 29 (July 20, 2019). Review of Levinas and the Postcolonial: Race, Nation, Other by John E. Drabinski. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2013, inPolitical Studies Review, 14, 2 (2016). Review of India: Democracy and Violence, edited by Samir Kumar Das. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2015, in Studies in Indian Politics , 4, 2 (2016). Under Graduate - UG Post Graduate - PG AUD Kashmere Gate Campus Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi -110006 Copyright © 2019 Ambedkar University Delhi, all rights reserved. Screen Reader Access \| Sitemap \| Feedback \| Privacy Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line326
__label__wiki	0.708111	0.708111	Watch: Solange Takes Stylish Cape Town Excursion in “Losing You” Video Inspired by dapper African gents, Solange and friends travel to South Africa’s capital for vibrant new visuals. Solange poses with a band of dandies from the Congolese Le Sape Society (or Society for the Advancement of People of Elegance) It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since the release of Solange‘s second studio album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, but the singer-songwriter is ready to return to music, thanks to the release of the video for “Losing You.” The song was written by the singer alongside Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange, who also produced. Shot in Cape Town, South Africa, its colourful Melina Matsoukas-directed visuals feature the ever stylish members of the Le Sapeurs. Take a look at what she had to say about the clip below: “When Melina and I decided to film ‘Losing You’ in South Africa, we really didn’t have a real firm concept in place, it was sort of a grab a camera and let’s go moment. I knew I wanted to capture a couple things: the vibe of our friendship and all of the crazy escapades we’ve gotten ourselves into all over the world, and the abstract and elegant Le Sape Society (Society for the Advancement of People of Elegance) formed in the Congo which was documented by Daniele Tamagni in his Gentleman of Bacongo book. We called Daniele to guide us, and some of my friends from New York came down to Cape Town and we all had a very damn good time.” The song has a nice 80s dance-pop feel to it, and it makes me feel good inside. This is the kind of record I will put on after a long day of school and blogging to relax, or just to listen to with friends while we hang out on the weekends. Take a look at the video below! Watch: Solange – “Losing You” Music Video Keep up with Solange on Facebook and Twitter at @solangeknowles. Fashion & BeautyMusic AfricaAfrican fashionAfrican menBlood OrangeDaniele TamagniDev Hynesfilmfilm productionLe Sape SocietyLe Sapeursmen's fashionmen's suitsmusic newsmusic videopop musicSociety for the Advancement of People of EleganceSolangeSolange Losing YouSolange Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. DreamsSouth Africavideographywomen's suits Teonny Spears Pop culture extraordinaire, Mickey Mouse lover, Britney Spears fanatic, and occasional manipulative bitch from Louisiana. As a kid, I used to write short stories and draw pictures to go along with them, they were my escapes. I began blogging in 2005 on Myspace just to speak on certain celebrities and share my thoughts and in late 2008 early 2009 I started doing my own weekly BlogTV show called EnterSHADEment Talk, which ended in late 2012. Between the show, I was appearing on various podcasts and writing for the now defunct DefGlam. I just want to inform people about their favorite celebrities or actors, not for fame, not for attention, but because I generally love it. I enjoy all music but mostly pop. I'm into fashion. Rihanna is that bitch and MGK is underrated. African Gods & Goddesses Re-Envisioned in "Yorùbá African Orishas" Photography Series Watch: Questlove's 2012 ADCOLOR Awards Commercial - "Color Adds Depth"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line331
__label__cc	0.648489	0.351511	Power. Torque. Agility. The MT-10 is the experience you’ve been waiting for. Based on the latest YZF-R1, this new naked is the highest performing MT yet by some margin. You’ve done a lot of riding, so you know exactly what you want. Serious power with corner-carving precision. And natural ergonomics that mean you can ride anywhere at any time. Because a bike this good should not live in the garage. Driven by a 998cc crossplane engine tuned for extra low to mid range torque - and rolling on a lightweight ultra-short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox chassis with a natural riding position - the MT-10 gives you ultimate power with class leading agility and total control. MT-10. Ride it, don't hide it. The MT-10 engine has been developed directly from the latest YZF-R1’s 998cc in line 4-cylinder crossplane engine that is widely regarded as one of most advanced and exciting designs in its class. For ultimate torque emotion for day to day street usage, the engine features a number of significant technical changes that are designed to deliver strong low to mid speed torque, including newly designed intake, exhaust and fuelling systems, as well as an optimised crank balance. These changes have resulted in excellent drive across the whole RPM range with peak torque coming in at 9000RPM. The design of the wide shouldered fuel tank cover with strong angular edges and duct shaped covers, together with the use of compact side cowls and the dual headlight front mask - accentuate the MT-10's aggressive mass forward silhouette. This characteristic MT family appearance is strengthened by the use of a slim and lightweight tail end and long swingarm that seem to direct attention towards the muscular and athletic front section of the MT-10 and create a sense of dynamism that perfectly complements this new bike's character. The MT-10’s chassis has been developed from the chassis used on the new generation YZF-R1 that is widely considered to be one of the most sophisticated and best handling supersport bikes in the marketplace. While the YZF-R1 is a full-on supersport bike, the MT-10 is aimed at those riders looking for a thrilling and versatile performance bike that can be used in a range of situations. To enhance the new MT’s all round comfort in typical day-to-day usage, the Deltabox frame has a revised strength/rigidity balance that delivers outstanding handling agility together with class leading controllability and accurate feedback. Featuring a mass centralised design, the new steel subframe comes equipped with the necessary fixtures and fittings to facilitate the fitment of genuine Yamaha accessories. To enable the rider to enjoy the power and performance of the MT-10 in different conditions, it comes equipped with a 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS) that can be deactivated if required. The system works by monitoring any slippage in the rear tyre, and when this is detected the YCC-T automatically controls throttle opening, ignition timing and fuel injection volume to restore rear wheel traction for increased control. Level 1 has the lowest degree of TCS intervention and is designed for sporty riding, while level 2 is suitable for normal street riding, and level 3 is for use in wet or slippery conditions where rear wheel traction is particularly low. YZF-R1-derived suspension with revised settings The MT-10’s suspension has been developed from the highly regarded systems used on the latest generation YZF-R1. At the front end the KYB upside down cartridge forks feature 43mm tubes and offer 120mm of travel. The newly developed model-specific settings used on the MT-10 give a smooth and compliant feeling during the initial stroke in low load situations, while at higher loads the front forks give accurate feedback and feel from the front wheel for a high degree of controllability. At the rear end the MT-10 is equipped with the YZF-R1-type upward truss type swingarm that pivots close to the machine’s centre to give outstanding straight-line stability. This extra-long high-tech aluminium swingarm operates a KYB rear shock through a bottom link Monocross system, and the MT-10’s suspension settings are designed to utilise the chain tension forces towards optimising driving force and traction during acceleration. LCD multi function instrument panel To complement the MT-10’s advanced specification, this high performance one-litre naked bike is equipped with a new LCD multi-function instrument panel. The clear and easy to read design includes a digital speedometer, bar display tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, gear position indicator and more. A shift timing indicator light can be adjusted to suit the rider’s individual preference, and there is a range of pictogram lamps that clearly display cautions, warnings and functions that are in use. With its angular components and array of small air gaps, the MT-10’s strong and angular face perfectly captures its character: light, high-tech, aggressive, powerful, and more! The menacing dual LED headlights sit beneath a compact mask and flyscreen, and the whole front assembly is mounted directly to the frame to accentuate the feelings of agility and lightness. The MT-10 is fitted with dual 320mm diameter floating front discs that feature radial-mount 4-pot opposed piston callipers with sintered pads. This high-specification design is one of the most powerful and effective systems fitted to a naked bike, and gives the MT-10 rider an excellent balance of controllability together with outstanding braking power. The supersport-class front braking system is matched with a 220mm rear disc with a pin-slide calliper that gives plenty of feel and precise feedback, and ABS is fitted as standard. With its natural riding position, high torque engine and sophisticated chassis, the new MT-10 has the potential to cover long distances - and with its accessory-friendly chassis, it can be equipped with a range of Genuine Yamaha Accessories such as a high screen or side bags to prepare you for any journey. For more relaxed and enjoyable riding the new MT-10 comes equipped with a cruise control system that can be activated in 4th, 5th and 6th gears between 50km/h and 180km/h. A switch on the left handlebar turns the cruise control on or off, and once it is activated, the Yamaha Chip Controlled throttle (YCC-T) maintains the selected speed of the bike whether riding uphill, downhill or on a level road. Speeds can be increased in 2 km/h increments with a push of the switch, and any setting is automatically cancelled by activating the brakes, clutch or throttle – while the ‘Resume’ switch restores he cruise control to its last-used speed. The MT-10’s advanced A and S clutch is similar to that used on the new generation YZF-R1, and its compact and sophisticated design offers a number of advantages to the rider when accelerating and decelerating. The key feature on Yamaha’s A and S clutch is its specially designed slanting cam that is located between the clutch boss and the pressure plate. This mechanism augments the force of the clutch springs and consequently allows the use of lower rate clutch springs in the MT-10, giving a much lighter feel at the clutch lever. When the rotational torque from the rear wheel is transmitted back to the clutch during deceleration, the slanted cams allow the pressure plate to slip out to some degree, and this allows the clutch to absorb the rear wheel’s back torque to give more controlled deceleration and increased riding comfort. Ice Fluo Tech Black Telescopic fork, 120mm travel Peter Stevens Yamaha Ringwood 507 Maroondah Highway Ringwood, VIC, 3134 Email: inforingwood@peterstev... More Peter Stevens Locations: The All New YZF-R3 i... Peter Stevens is one of Ringwood's most reputable dealers. With a large selection of Yamaha products and accessories in stock we can cater to all of your Yamaha needs. Copyright © Peter Stevens Yamaha Ringwood 2020 \| Privacy Policy \| Disclaimer \|	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line335
__label__wiki	0.920654	0.920654	Julian Assange to leave Ecuadorian embassy soon. Assange 'to leave Ecuadorian Embassy soon' Yahoo7 News and Agencies August 18, 2014, 6:55 pm WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has confirmed he will leave the Ecuadorian embassy in London 'soon'. The 43-year-old Australian has been holed up at the embassy for more than two years in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden on sexual assault charges. Assange says he fears that if he goes to Sweden he will be extradited on to the United States to face charges for publishing classified material. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he will "soon" leave Ecuador's embassy in London, where he has been holed up for two years to avoid extradition. Police have been stationed at the compound since Mr Assange requested political asylum from Ecuador in June 2012, ready to arrest him if he sets foot outside. The 43-year-old Australian, who is reportedly suffering from heart and lungproblems, gave a press conference this evening amid speculation he was set to hand himself over. News search: Julian Assange Assange hits back at Brandis 'claptrap' Julian Assange fails in freedom bid Asked about the reports, Mr Assange said: "I can confirm that I am leaving the embassy soon, but perhaps not for the the reasons that the Murdoch press and Sky News are saying at the moment." He gave no further details. Asked about his health, Mr Assange said anyone would be affected by spending two years in a building with no outside areas or direct sunlight. Swedish prosecutors want to question Mr Assange over sexual assault allegations made by two female former WikiLeaks volunteers. Mr Assange denies the allegations and has been fighting a legal battle against extradition since his arrest in Britain in 2010. Ecuador's Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino, left, and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speak during a press conference inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where he confirmed he "will be leaving the embassy soon". Photo: AP "Through all that time, nearly four years, I have not been charged with an offence... and there has been no public indictment," said Mr Assange, flanked by Ecuador's foreign minister Ricardo Patino. "How can it be that such a situation in Europe arises where a person is held and their freedom of movement is restricted and they are kept from their family while a foreign government, the United States, builds an ever larger case against that person and their organisation?" 'Two years is simply too long' Mr Assange fears Sweden could in turn extradite him to the United States to be tried for one of the largest leaks of classified information in US history. "First of all, I have not been charged with an offence here in the United Kingdom or in Sweden at any time," he said. "Secondly, the basis under which my asylum was granted is the ongoing US investigation into me and WikiLeaks." Mr Patino did not mention a plan for Mr Assange to leave the embassy but called for the governments involved in his case to take action. "The situation must come to an end - two years is simply too long," he said. "We continue to offer him our protection ... we continue to be ready to talk with the British government and the Swedish government to find a solution to this serious breach of Julian Assange's human rights." Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold a vigil outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to mark his two years in refuge at the embassy, Thursday, June 19, 2014. Photo: AP WikiLeaks spokesman Gerry Georgatos says he expects Mr Assange will be a free man when he leaves the embassy. "If it means that he needs to walk out and create a confrontation and be escorted to Ecuador - where he's got asylum, where he's got that right to asylum which is his basic human right - this is what will actually unfold," he said. "It can't be that he will remain in there for six, seven, eight, nine, 10 years. Things have come to a head." A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says Australian officials "have previously provided consular assistance to Mr Assange, but he has not requested any such assistance for some time". "If Mr Assange seeks consular assistance, the Government will extend an appropriate level of service according to the circumstances, but that assistance will not extend to intervening in UK or Swedish legal processes," the spokesperson said. Earlier this year the law was changed to bar extradition if there's no prosecution decision in the requesting territory. Assange hasn't been charged in Sweden but the changes to the British extradition laws aren't retrospective so don't apply in his case. "(Nevertheless) the British parliament and the legal community has seen the abuses of my rights and the rights of many other Britons who have been extradited without charge," the former computer hacker said. "That has led to a package of law reforms which came into force last month. "So I am thankful that the United Kingdom is standing up for the values of due process." Mr Patino on Monday said he'd try and set up a meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond in the coming weeks to discuss the issue. "We believe that the recent reforms do create a better climate for us to reach an agreement," the Ecuadorean minister said. "The situation must come to an end. It is time to free Julian Assange. It is time for his human rights to finally be respected." A Swedish court in mid-July upheld an arrest warrant against Assange for alleged sexual assault. Assange also believes, however, that the United States has likely already issued a sealed extradition order meaning if he left the embassy he could be arrested by British police and taken to the US to face charges over WikiLeaks' release of classified documents. Assange told Mr Patino 12 months ago that he was strong enough to remain in the embassy for five years rather than face legal proceedings in the US. It's estimated the cost of British police maintaining a 24-hour watch outside the embassy has passed STG7 million ($A12.78 million). Posted by STEADYAKU47 at Monday, August 18, 2014 Anwar Biadap kapada Sultan Selangor? Joan Rivers on Life Support. Sakmongkol vs Jongsanan "The Elbow Fight" Only in Kelantan. SULTAN KELANTAN : DAULAT TUANKU. In Memory of my Uncle - Mahmood Ambak......Besame ... Selfie by Gorgeous Super Model makes my day! cakap cakap...Saturday morning. God help PR because Kit Siang and Anwar will not! BRAD PITT AND ANGELINA JOLIE ARE MARRIED! Song Dedication....You know who you are! Moral of this story.....Do not call the Chinese mo... Rogue neurosurgeon deported back to Malaysia. Malaysia jails six over 'nude games' Bring in the ATM! No lah not the Automatic Teller ... An automatic Uzi, a nine year old kid and a shooti... Chilis Grill and Bar 1 Utama.....steadylah. Istana Bukit Segambut vs Istana Bukit Kayangan. Let us presume that the Sultan of Selangor is a re... Michael Bloomberg : "What else are you going to do... Selamat Pagi! The people of Selangor will not be part of this pr... cakap cakap.....Laura Bushney, Mohd Rosli, raba ra... The Late, Great Robin Williams. Don Rickles & Reagan. WE ARE ONE?....Yeah...and Pigs Can Fly! The Man who Killed James Foley. DRUNKS..... cakap cakap....Sunday morning. Parkinson's....When approximately 70% of the dopam... Blame it on the Bossa Nova Cakap cakap....Religion. What if Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk were Indian... "Malaysia Airlines can confirm that following alle... MH17 Coming Home: Condolence, Sympathy and our Pra... Coming Home.... I would rather have the Malay devils from UMNO run... Bangga aku jadi anak jati Selangor....I say that T... Growing old...So in a way I am grateful that I do ... The Truth...nothing but the truth! Dato Azhar Abdul Hamid CEO of MRT Corp.: Tabek Tua... The Sultan have complete trust and belief in the l... Start the week with Stacey! Don Rickles does Clint Eastwood. DIVAS: Shirley, Dusty, Lesley Gore, Cilla Black. Jika parti yang nominate kamu sudah menarik balik ... Lim Pei Jye Surat terbuka kepada Khalid Ibrahim daripada Husam... And now to things that really matters : REEBOK WOM... PAS Tolak Wan Azizah. ZULKIFLI SULONG MAS employee arrested for sexual assault. The rantings of Kassim SA. Keadaan negara huru hara ...keadaan Najib & FLOM t... Surendran...Thamby choose your words carefully. Apo Nak Di Kato...... Kemelut Selangor : Tapi di dunia ini, you cannot w... Cakap cakap....Anwar, Azizah, Khalid, the Sultan a... Yes...they do things a bit different in Australia.... cakap cakap....Selangor...the story so far! Plain Talking from Mr Lee....the end game for this... Jeng Jeng Jeng....Khalid dah menang berapa round? Robin Williams dead at 63. THE INDIAN MURDERED BY PDRM. Faekah Keluar PKR. Its Hard to be Humble.....when you are perfect in ... With friends like Anwar........ "ENFORCE THE LAW FREE FROM FAVOR" Azizah - For as long as I can remember she has bee... "If we (PAS) have to go it alone, we accept that. ... Hell has no fury like a Khalid scorned and an Anwa... Khalid Expelled from PKR....Now send in the Clowns... I Don't Look Good Naked Anymore ! Gameplan – Get rid of Khalid PKR fires mortar at Khalid....opps! Azizah, Azmin or Khalid? I gotta know gotta know g... Make the World go Away.....if only it could for Kh... Khalid Ibrahim : A sobering reflection of a vexing... Malaysian Airline System Berhad. There may be honor amongst thieves...but there is ... PKR...the heir presumptive patiently waits. KHALID REPLIES! Boycott McDonalds? Not bloody likely! Solat Hajat Perdana...What's me Worry? cakap cakap...a lifetime has almost passed between... Nudity....Malaysia Boleh! Every day in every way I am drawn back to think of...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line337
__label__cc	0.558881	0.441119	Teen Librarian libraries, teens, books, reviews news… Teen Librarian Monthly Archive The Starlight Watchmaker June 27, 2019 10:00 am , Caroline Fielding I feel like I should have a tag just for Barrington Stoke reviews, because they are some of my very favourite books. The Starlight Watchmaker by Lauren James is no exception (so huge thanks for sending me a proof)! Wealthy students from across the galaxy come to learn at the prestigious academy where Hugo toils as a watchmaker. But he is one of the lucky ones. Many androids like him are jobless and homeless. Someone like Dorian could never understand their struggle – or so Hugo thinks when the pompous duke comes banging at his door. But when Dorian’s broken time-travel watch leads them to discover a sinister scheme, the pair must reconcile their differences if they are to find the culprit in time. A wildly imaginative sci-fi adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+ I love sci-fi that makes you think without taking itself too seriously, and this fit the bill perfectly. The characters and their backgrounds are so imaginative and well rounded considering the length of the book, fitting such world building into such a short novella takes real craft! I was very excited to be given the opportunity to ask Lauren some questions, about the book and more… Hi Lauren, welcome to Teen Librarian! This is your first book for Barrington Stoke, was writing a novella a very different process to writing a longer novel? It was a lot faster and more fun, and it gave me the freedom to experiment in ways I wouldn’t for a full-length novel. Was it a longer editing process to fit the “readability” criteria of a Barrington Stoke book? It was the most intensive editing process I’ve ever undertaken. There are usually several rounds of edits for a book – the first focussing on wide-ranging plot points, then focussing in scene-by-scene, then line to line, then finally looking at each word. With a readable novella, that process is then continued again for several more rounds of edits that make sure that every single word fits with the words around it, that everything is explained, and that the words only have one possible interpretation. They work to make sure that sentence structure is chronological and easy to understand, there are plenty of dialogue markers to make the speaker obvious, and there isn’t any complicated formatting. It was like watching masters at work. My favourite character was Ada, how did you get the idea for (basically) a living volcano? I really love Calcifer in Howl’s Moving Castle, who is a fire demon/burning ember. He expresses emotions through burning fire, which I always thought was excellent. I wanted to do something similar. Might you revisit the characters in another story? Yes! I want to write a sequel set on Dorian’s underwater planet – I have a plot already planned out, so fingers crossed I get chance to write it! Hugo and Dorian’s relationship still has a lot more story to tell. What books/films/TV shows are your main source of inspiration? I wanted to write a more readable story that still uses all of my favourite sci-fi elements – there are hints of Binti, Jeeves & Wooster, Starfleet Academy from Star Trek, Saga, Howl’s Moving Castle and The Watchmaker of Filigree Street. This novella is designed to be a jumping-off point to help readers explore the whole canon of sci-fi, hopefully while feeling like there might be a place for them in the genre, after all. If you go into schools, do you prefer writing workshops or author talks? Great question! I love both, but I think workshops are a lot more fun because I can talk to individual students rather than speaking to a whole hall. Plus, students always have such great writing imaginations. They come up with ideas that I would never dream up. What are you currently reading and who would you recommend it to? Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – A fictional take on a spoke history of a seventies rock band feud. A great look at unreliable narrators and biased storytelling. The True Queen by Zen Cho – This series is a Malaysian take on Regency romances, with magic and dragons and fairies. So wonderfully unique. My next book hasn’t been announced yet, but I can tell you it’s about ghosts and murder and university life. Lauren James (photo credit Pete Bedwell) Lauren James is the author of Young Adult science fiction, including The Quiet at the End of the World, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, The Starlight Watchmaker and The Next Together series. She teaches creative writing for the University of Cambridge, Coventry University and Writing West Midlands, and has written articles for numerous publications, including the Guardian, Buzzfeed, The Toast, and the Children’s Writers and Artist’s Yearbook. You can find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James or her website http://www.laurenejames.co.uk, where you can subscribe to her newsletter to be kept up to date with her new releases and receive bonus content. The Starlight Watchmaker is published in July! 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__label__wiki	0.934482	0.934482	Difference between revisions of "Wrath of the Black Manta" [[Image:Wrath of the Black Manta - NES - USA.jpg\|thumb\|256x256px\|North American box art.]] '''''Wrath of the Black Manta''''' is a platform action game developed by [[A.I Co.]] and published by [[Taito]] on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System\|NES]] in April 1990. The game borrows heavily from ''[[Shinobi]]'' and ''[[Rolling Thunder]]'', not just in game play, but even in its story line. You play a ninja called the "Black Manta" who is infiltrating a crime syndicate called "DRAT" which is kidnapping children for an unknown nefarious purpose. The original Japanese release was markedly different. '''''Wrath of the Black Manta''''' is a platform action game developed by [[A.I Co.]] and published by [[Taito]] on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System\|NES]] 1989-11-17. The game borrows heavily from ''[[Shinobi]]'' and ''[[Rolling Thunder]]'', not just in game play, but even in its story line. You play a ninja called the "Black Manta" who is infiltrating a crime syndicate called "DRAT" which is kidnapping children for an unknown nefarious purpose. The original Japanese release was quite a bit different, but followed the same premise. I bought this game as a child because the box art looked cool to me at the time. Fairly quickly after playing I reached the end boss, but, after failing to figure out how to beat him, I gave up on the game. I must have sold it at some point, because I no longer have it. After being annoyed that it was a game I had come so close to beating, I went back and played it on an emulator and beat it. ! Role !! Staff \| Programmer \|\| Taro Machida \| Programmer \|\| [[Taro Machida]] \| Game Designer \|\| Noripi Sagami \| Game Designer \|\| [[Noripi Sagami]] \| Character Designer \|\| Danichi Oono \| Character Designer \|\| [[Danichi Oono]] \| Sound & Music \|\| Yoki Shinjyuku \| Sound & Music \|\| [[Yoki Shinjyuku]] \| Additional Staff \|\| Tukamaete Kuma \| Additional Staff \|\| [[Tukamaete Kuma]] North American box art. Wrath of the Black Manta is a platform action game developed by A.I Co. and published by Taito on the NES 1989-11-17. The game borrows heavily from Shinobi and Rolling Thunder, not just in game play, but even in its story line. You play a ninja called the "Black Manta" who is infiltrating a crime syndicate called "DRAT" which is kidnapping children for an unknown nefarious purpose. The original Japanese release was quite a bit different, but followed the same premise. 4 Regional Differences I used to own this game, but no longer do. I beat the game on 2019-01-07. Overall: 4/10 Best Version: NES (Japan) The various ninja arts are fun to experiment with and I like how they alter their strength based on your power meter. I like the idea of interrogating enemies. The over-the-shoulder perspective in the final stage's elevators is a nice change up. The game is highly derivative of Shinobi and Rolling Thunder. You gain 3 life points every time you defeat the enemies in a room, and you can re-enter them as many times as you like. This means, unless you take 3 damage every time you enter a room (unlikely even for poor players), every enemy room effectively becomes a healing station (which requires brief grinding). This makes the game a lot easier because you're almost always at full health. The ninja arts are poorly implemented. Several of the ninja arts are objectively more useful than others. For example, the art of the spider is only useful in a few specific areas in the game. Also, lightning and fire rain are completely pointless because you don't get them until the final stage, but, since neither can be used on the final boss, you have to forego them. This might not be an issue in the Japanese version because they have an extra stage and give the arts in a different order. The story and dialogue is utterly ridiculous. Brainwashing children to sell drugs for an organization called DRAT (Drug Runners and Terrorists)? Also, the ham-fisted anti-drug dialogue is lame. The portrait graphics of the villains and kids are horrible, and too much of their dialogue gets reused. Most of the rooms are identical. There isn't much variety among the enemies. The third art to defeat the final boss makes so little sense, it prevented me from beating the game as a child. It wasn't until years later when I read a spoiler that I was able to finish the game. Although there isn't anything specific in the game that is ugly, there are so many minor problems that it's hard to appreciate the game. The original Japanese box is pretty good. It is a montage of the ninja cop showing off his blade, evading an explosion, and a backdrop of the New York skyline. Nice lettering on the title too. The North American box shows a generic looking ninja with an alternate shadow on a red backdrop. The art and lettering are adequate, but a bit dull. The European release uses a Japanese style cartoon to display a stylized ninja flanked by an Eastern dragon. It uses the same lettering as the American release, only slightly more yellow. This is my favorite box. North American manual. French manual. North American ad. Contest. youtube.com/watch?v=9GZnihWfsKg - Longplay, USA. youtube.com/watch?v=CN2rv7flgLc - Longplay, Japan. The cut-scenes in the Japanese version are longer and more detailed. The American version has completely different music. The jumping sprite of the ninja has movement lines in the Japanese version. The interrogation scenes are different and don't change each level in the Japanese version. The boss of stage 1 uses different graphics and doesn't have a forward attack in the American version. Japanese version has an additional stage between the American stage 1 and 2. The ninja arts are learned in different orders. The stage 3 boss is totally different. In the American version, you only have to defeat one of the bosses in the final stage, but you have to defeat them all in the Japanese version. In the Japanese version, you don't need to use specific arts to defeat the end boss, he just turns into a space alien and you can defeat him any way you choose. Only the Japanese release has credits. The sound is completely different in the American release, so Yoki Shinjyuku may not be the composer of the American version. Programmer Taro Machida Game Designer Noripi Sagami Character Designer Danichi Oono Sound & Music Yoki Shinjyuku Additional Staff Tukamaete Kuma English Wrath of the Black Manta Japanese 忍者COPサイゾウ Ninja COP Saizou Ninja COP Saizou ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BF%8D%E8%80%85COP_%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BE%E3%82%A6 - Wikipedia (Japan). Retrieved from "http://thealmightyguru.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Wrath_of_the_Black_Manta&oldid=24662" Run and Gun Video Game Genre - Ninjas	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line355
__label__wiki	0.925211	0.925211	P21B fails to stop hunger EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 10/30/2011 P21B fails to stop hunger This year, the government’s budgeted P21.4 billion for the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program on which Noynoy is underpinning his effort to eradicate poverty in the country, has proved that the doleouts haven’t created a dent at all. So much hype has been attached to the program to have Congress’ approval for it and lately it seems that even the World Bank president, Robert Zoellick, was hijacked in his visit to the country to act as a prop for the program. But notice, from photos, at the clothes the children were wearing — all clean and new, as if Dinky and her staff made sure Zoellick won’t see them in their usual rags, perhaps to make that Pushkin impression that indeed, the poor are now well-clothed and well-fed. The doubled effort for the CCT, or known since the previous administration as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), was imperative since the program is being collaterally doubled to more than P40 billion in the 2012 budget and the congressional approval for it is still the subject of deliberations..... MORE Blame game a turn off FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 10/30/2011 Blame game a turn off Noynoy and his aides — especially the former Arroyo Palace aides now with him, seem to think that they can blame all their frigging mistakes on the previous administration, but they should realize that the Filipinos — save for those Yellows and their propagandists in the media who claim to be journalists and columnists — are sick and tired of the Noynoy blame game, well over a year and four months into his presidency. Noynoy continues to coddle the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), even funding a claimed foundation of the Moro rebels that will ostensibly train Moro leaders. The “gift” of P5 million is peanuts, and it is almost certain that it was not just P5 million that the government has been giving the Moro rebels. It is just the amount that is now public knowledge. Recall that at the secret meeting, funding for the Moro rebels was certainly discussed, since Noynoy was accompanied by his Budget secretary, as well as his Defense chief, not to mention his Finance secretary. Obviously, there would be more “gifts” for the Moro rebels forthcoming — which will naturally be kept secret..... MORE Done deal BLURBAL THRUSTS Louie Logarta 10/30/2011 After some eight long months of acrimonious wrangling brought about by oppositors, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) approved with flying colors the P75-billion coupling of two of the country’s biggest telecommunications outfits — Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Digital Telecommunications Philippines (Digitel) which owns the popular Sun Cellular brand. In giving the go-signal to PLDT’s acquisition of the Gokongwei-controlled Digitel firm, the NTC wrote finis, albeit temporarily, to the frenzied efforts of rival Globe Telecoms, the Philippines’ second-ranked telecommunications company which has a grip on an estimated 30 percent of the market, to derail the merger citing monopoly concerns that are not beneficial to the interests of some 30 million cellphone users. PLDT at present also owns Smart Telecommunications which is the acknowledged leader in the cellular telephone segment of the industry..... MORE NATO to stay in Libya for good? The death of Colonel Gaddafi made many assume that NATO was going to finish its operation in Libya. Sources from the alliance said that it could happen during the next couple of days indeed. However, it is too early to say that the Libyan operation is over. Ali Tarhouni, an official spokesman for the National Transitional Council asked the NATO administration to prolong its mission in Libya for at least one month. Why does the Council need NATO to stay? It seems that the city of Sirte has been taken. News agencies report that practically all buildings in the city have been destroyed. Rebels continue to find and destroy Gaddafi followers and they do not need NATO's help. Saifa Gaddafi said that he would continue the struggle and revenge for the death of his father. It is too early to draw the line in this story. It is not ruled out that the Libyans will rebel again once they have come to realize the advantages of "Arab democracy.".... MORE URL: http://english.pravda.ru/world/africa/27-10-2011/119453-nato_libya-0/ Enough is enough! VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 10/30/2011 An expression of disgust. A statement of exasperation. A message of warning. All these are combined messages and implications of the notice served that “enough is enough!” What makes this declaration more loaded and significant is that it was made by no less than the chief of Supreme Court (SC), that is openly and clearly said in public, and that it received a big and long applause from his audience. His perceived sin is having been appointed Chief Justice by the past administration. He was then subsequently ostracized from high level official events. His other attributed sin is having denied the constitutionality of the so-called “Truth Commission.” He was then a marked man as far as the present administration is concerned..... MORE Giving aid and comfort to the enemy N.O . N.O.N.S.E.N.S.E Jacinto ‘Jing’ Paras 10/30/2011 N.O . N.O.N.S.E.N.S.E Jacinto ‘Jing’ Paras The Constitution of the Philippines provides in Section 7 thereof, that it is the obligation of the State to give paramount consideration to national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right of self-determination. Hence the leader of the nation or the State for that matter is expected to protect and defend any attempt by its citizen/s or foreigners to trample with this sacred conditions embodied in our very Constitution. That is why we see in our statute books that the State is concerned with crimes committed in breach of this constitutional mandate and provides for severe penalties thereof. One of the crimes committed against National Security is Treason that is defined under Article 114 of the Revised Penal Code. It states that, “Any Filipino citizen who levies war against the Philippines or adheres to her enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the Philippines and elsewhere, commits the crime of treason and is penalized by reclusion perpetua and shall pay a fine not to exceed P100,000..... MORE Fugitive couple still in RP — DoJ By Benjamin B. Pulta 10/30/2011 NBI, PNP START MANHUNT FOR LIGOTS Fugitive couple still in RP — DoJ The government citing records from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) indicated yesterday that the fugitive couple, former military comptroller Jacinto Ligot and his wife Erlinda who astounded the whole nation with their horde of wealth amassed likely from diversion of military funds, are still in the country and that authorities are already tracking both after the Court of Tax Appeals ordered their arrest over a tax evasion case the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed against them. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the indicted pair are still in the country and in text messages to newsmen she added that “as per (the) BI database, the spouses Jacinto and Erlinda Ligot are in the country.” “The NBI has been tasked to locate them and effect their arrest.” she said. The Ligots are now said to be “missing” as the warrants could not be served to the couple..... MORE Come clean on P5-M donation, Noynoy told By Charlie V. Manalo 10/30/2011 Come clean on P5-M donation, Noynoy told The Palace needed to come clean on the P5 million in supposed donation to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) President Aquino has said belatedly was financing for the MILF’s Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI) that supposedly conducts leadership and management training of the rebels group, House Minority Leader Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said yesterday. Despite Aquino’s claim on the donation, he, nevertheless, admitted being clueless the other day about the foundation and its officials. In a statement, Lagman said there is a compelling reason for Malacañang to clarify once and for all the “gray areas” in the P5-million donation Aquino made to the MILF “lest he be accused of treason.” “There is need for Malacañang to clarify and explain the gray and nebulous areas shrouding the P5 million financial assistance to the MILF which the President approved and ordered remitted to the MILF,” Lagman said..... MORE Migrante urges gov’t to seek clarification from Saudi on ‘salary protection policy’ 10/30/2011 Migrante urges gov’t to seek clarification from Saudi on ‘salary protection policy’ Amid the announcement of Saudi Arabia labor ministry that it is going to implement a ceiling on remittances by expatriate workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) “to protect its economy,” a Filipino migrants rights group yesterday urged the Philippine government to seek clarification on the host government about “salary protection” policy. Citing local reports, Migrante-Middle East (M-ME) regional coordinator John Leonard Monterona said Saudi labor ministry disclosed last week its plan to implement what it called ‘salary protection’ program under which expatriate workers could only sent a prescribe amount of their salaries to be sent home. A high-ranking Saudi Labor official was quoted by local newspapers saying, “About nine to 10 workers in the country are foreigners. This has led to millions of riyals being transferred back to their home countries, harming the local economy.”.... MORE Bishop, nature watchdog appeal to public not to litter on cemeteries 10/30/2011 Bishop, nature watchdog appeal to public not to litter on cemeteries A Catholic bishop and an environmental watchdog have jointly appealed to the public not to trash the cemeteries as millions are expected to remember their dearly departed loved ones on Nov. 1 and 2. In a combined appeal, Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iiguez and the EcoWaste Coalition called for a simple and waste-free commemoration of Undas in the light of the countrys unrelenting problem with garbage. I exhort everyone to keep our cemeteries safe and clean, said Bishop Iiguez who also heads the Public Affairs Committee of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Please dont leave any trash behind. With public cooperation, we can turn the tide on trash and make Undas a pleasant occasion for all, especially for Mother Nature, he said..... MORE ALU bans use of toxic wire gauzes in schools 10/30/2011 ALU bans use of toxic wire gauzes in schools Despite the assurance of the Department of Education (DepEd) that there are enough “safeguards” in schools to prevent asbestos, the Associated Labor Unions’ (ALU) Ban Asbestos Philippines has maintained that the use of all wire gauzes that contain cancerous asbestos be banned from all classrooms and laboratories. “We called for recall and ban of asbestos containing wire gauze. I hope they (DepEd) can do beyond ensuring us (that) they exercise safety. The best DepEd can do now is take wire gauzes away from laboratories, chemistry and biology class nationwide,” Alan Tanjusay, ALU Policy Advocacy and Campaign Officer, said..... MORE ‘Bong’ Revilla’s half-brother stabbed, shot dead in P’ñaque 10/30/2011 ‘Bong’ Revilla’s half-brother stabbed, shot dead in P’ñaque A half-brother of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was shot and stabbed dead inside his home in Parañaque City shortly before midnight Friday. Parañaque police chief Senior Supt. Billy Beltran said actor Ram Bautista Revilla, 22, was stabbed and shot dead inside his house on President Avenue, Phase 6-A, BF Homes around 11:35 p.m. Friday. Revilla’s girlfriend Janelle Manahan, who was with the actor during the incident, was also critically wounded by two halloween mask-wearing suspects..... MORE Makati suspends number coding from October 31 to November 2 10/30/2011 Makati suspends number coding from October 31 to November 2 The city government of Makati has lifted its number coding scheme on Oct. 31, Monday, until Nov. 2, Wednesday, to give way to the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. According to Hermenegildo San Miguel, chief of the Makati Public Safety Department, the city government will implement the three-day suspension of its Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program for the convenience of residents and visitors who will be visiting their departed loved ones in the cemeteries located in the city...... MORE P21B fails to stop hunger EDITORIAL Click to enlar... Blame game a turn off FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivar... Done deal BLURBAL THRUSTS Louie Logarta 10/30/201... Enough is enough! VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. C... Giving aid and comfort to the enemy N.O . N.O.N.S.... Fugitive couple still in RP — DoJ By Benjamin B. P... Come clean on P5-M donation, Noynoy told By Charli... Migrante urges gov’t to seek clarification from Sa... Bishop, nature watchdog appeal to public not to li... ALU bans use of toxic wire gauzes in schools 10/3... ‘Bong’ Revilla’s half-brother stabbed, shot dead i... 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__label__wiki	0.809152	0.809152	Debasing the CJ post Written by Herman Tiu Laurel From the noisy media circus atmospherics the past two weeks surrounding the scramble of Cabinet-member wannabes and outsiders for the Judiciary’s top post, to the buzz on whether or not these nominees’ Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) interviews should be televised, down to the paparazzi fervor with which these prospective candidates are being introduced to the public, all efforts in finding a replacement for ousted Chief Justice (CJ) Renato Corona ultimately bring up one question: Isn’t this a debasement, a trivialization, of what in the past was considered a rarefied post, along with the essential attributes of detachment and transcendence that the candidates — not just for the Supreme Court (SC) but for the Judiciary as a whole — are supposed to possess? Thus, it was with a sense of disbelief that I witnessed the likes of the country’s chief tax collector showing off her wares in a cable news interview and of law deans and professors parading themselves to catch media attention, like in a burlesque show. It really is a sad spectacle; and sadder still when you think of how low it speaks of the ruling powers’ regard for the Judiciary. One CJ qualification raised by Malacañang spokesman Edwin Lacierda, in obvious support of 51-year-old Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Chief Kim Henares, was on the matter of age. He told Palace reporters that since “age is not a factor,” a CJ candidate does not have to be old. What did he mean by that? First of all, being 40 is not necessarily “young” to the younger set. Despite that, 50 can now be the “new 40” and 60 the “new 50.” Moreover, someone who is 60 can even conceivably be 40 in many respects since it is now widely believed that the mind determines the age. Therefore, someone at age 51 who is crabby, myopic, tyrannical and oppressive can really be an 81-year-old Mubarak in mental state. Got that, Lacierda? Well, perhaps to buttress his argument, Lacierda also cited the case of US Federal Supreme Court CJ John Roberts, who, upon assuming his post at age 50, serves as an example of a young person appointed to the zenith of the Judiciary. What he failed to note, however, was whether or not this young appointee indeed had a sterling record of public service to begin with. Objections were already raised about Roberts’ pro-right, anti-abortion leanings that allegedly triggered some violence by extremist groups prior to his appointment. Then, in his five years at the helm, a number of major, yet unsettling, changes came about under his leadership, which led retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to lament, among other things, Roberts’ reversal of her major contribution to US jurisprudence of imposing spending limits on political campaigns. So besides the 40-year-old age requirement for Philippine CJs, should there be any room for petty ageism? Moreover, given the importance of the CJ’s position, have we ever had any in-depth, ideological, or jurisprudential discussion on issues relating to the CJ’s appointment? Sadly, it has always been the case of the Chief Executive and his spokesmen, the Legislature, and the media being at the forefront of providing leading, albeit shallow and mediocre, questions in whatever discussions, with politicians, media, relatives, friends of JBC members, or law fraternities holding sway on a personal or parochial basis. Such a debased (or debasing) process of naming, vetting and appointing the next CJ clearly creates worse conditions for any nominee, as he will no longer be unaffected; will likely feel obliged to respond to private and public parties to which he may feel indebted; or will fear chastisement if he displeases one or the other source of support for his appointment. We must therefore take a second look at the serendipitous findings of lawyers Alan Paguia and Homobono Adaza in reviewing Article VIII Section 9 on the Judiciary: That there is no constitutional basis for the nomination by the JBC and the President’s appointment of the CJ. Given the fundamental principles upon which our nation’s democratic system is supposedly founded (namely, the separation-of-powers, checks-and-balances, the independence of the Judiciary) and taking heed of the caveat from an old adage that says “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” we must end the practice of appointing a CJ from outside the SC once and for all in order to enhance the high court’s independence and detachment and for it to focus purely on the interpretation and execution of the Constitution and all its laws. It is for this reason that Paguia, Adaza, Jojo Borja, myself, and several others will be filing a petition before the SC this Thursday on the issue. Our thanks thus go to citizens Ric Palompon of Manila, Editha of Batangas, Bonifacio from the South, Romeo Lopez, Olive of Bulacan, Mrs. Villanueva of Mandaluyong, Mrs. Borja of Iligan, and Glen of QC for sending in donations for the filing fee and photocopying. To the few donors who have not sent in their names, we wish to thank them as well. Because of your generosity, I believe we will have enough by the date of filing. Mabuhay to all the conscientious and pro-active citizens who are continuing to support our cause! (Tune in to 1098AM, dwAD, Sulo ng Pilipino/Radyo OpinYon, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 5 to 6 p.m.; watch Destiny Cable GNN’s HTL edition of Talk News TV, Saturdays, 8:15 to 9 p.m., with replay at 11:15 p.m.; visit http://newkatipunero.blogspot.com for our articles plus TV and radio archives). (May Pahintulot ng Pamamahagi) URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/commentary?start=9 ‘US anti-terrorism policy violates human rights’ – Jimmy Carter Former US president Jimmy Carter has criticized America’s actions against terrorism, saying that drones attacks and targeted assassination of suspicious people are undermining America’s “role as the global champion of human rights.” In his critical article "A Cruel and Unusual Record" published in the New York Times, Jimmy Carter said that with all the revolutions sweeping around the world, America should “make the world safer.” Instead, however, “America’s violation of international human rights abets our enemies and alienates our friends,” he argues. US’s government counterterrorism policies, Carter says, are now clearly violating at least 10 of the 30 articles written in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights..... MORE URL: http://rt.com/usa/news/carter-article-us-drones-677/ Turkey's downed jet: NATO action in disguise? Turkey is pushing NATO to regard Syria's recent downing of a Turkish jet as an attack on the alliance. NATO is gathering to discuss the incident, while some see parallels with the events that preceded NATO’s campaign in Libya. Turkey insists that its unarmed RF-4E reconnaissance jet was shot down in international airspace on Friday while testing a domestic radar system. The country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc also said Monday that Syrian forces had opened ground fire on a search and rescue plane shortly after the first jet was downed. Turkey has also requested that NATO hold a meeting under Article 4 of the alliance's treaty, which allows a NATO member to request a consultation if it feels a threat to its territorial integrity or security. The meeting is due to take place on Tuesday. The alliance will consider classifying the Friday incident as an armed attack under Article 5, which states that an attack against one NATO member shall be considered an attack against all NATO members..... MORE URL: http://www.rt.com/news/turkish-plane-nato-syria-725/ 547,000 victims Written by Jonathan de la Cruz Monday, 25 June 2012 00:00 To learned obser-vers, it is not so much the news that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has shifted $1 biliion of its $77 billion reserves from bonds or other financial instruments lodged with its accredited fund managers to an interest bearing account called the “firewall fund” administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that is the problem. That shift, not a lending, is not really as gross and threatening as some sectors would like the public to believe. It is in fact a prudent and, yes, a beneficial move as part of our commitment to the stability of global financial markets. Rather, it is the report that the BSP has presided over the collapse of 41 banks in the last 18 months alone putting the monies of 547,000 depositors in extreme jeopardy, which has raised alarm bells in these parts. Coming as it did with the 49th anniversary of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) and the celebration of “Depositor Protection Week,” this piece of bad news has really sent shudders down the spine of millions of depositors whose hard-earned monies may just be lost in a jiffy resulting from what some observers have described as a disturbing trend of laxity in the BSP’s examination and supervisory functions as well as the inchoate if not conflicting rules and issuances made by it and its twin banking regulatory agency, the PDIC. The unprecedented bank closures of more than two banks per month has prompted LPGMA party-list Rep. Arnel Ty to push a congressional inquiry on the reasons behind these closures and their impact on the communities and sectors they serve and the economy as a whole..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/commentary/item/684-547000-victims Small lady at LTO strikes again The BS Aquino administration seems so fond of small ladies, whether fictitious or real. One such small lady was mentioned during the impeachment trial where a congressman alleged that some documents were handed to him by a small lady. Another is a mysterious small lady who left some documents at the gate of another congressman in his Loyola Heights home. Now another small lady that figured out in a very high profile controversy is the small lady of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), and mind you, this small lady is not fictitious, she is for real and she’s got big plans but most have gained notoriety in our current day to day life. She’s none other than the best friend and shooting buddy of his Excellency BS Aquino, Ms. Virginia Torres. Charlie Manalo of the Tribune called her, the most controversial official. If we recall, Ms Torres got involved in illegall and forcible takeover the facilities of Stradcom, a company owned by Mr. Cesar Quiambao. Torres tried to help the Sumbilla group, a group claiming ownership of Stradcom to forcibly open the offices of Quiambao’s Stradcom and entered its premises aided by LTO security forces. For this notorious act, Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Leila de Lima recommended the filing of both administrative and criminal cases and dismissal of Torres from government service..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/commentary?start=18 One dead as Chinese ship sinks RP boat near shoal Written by Mario J. Mallari FISHING CRAFT’S CAPTAIN SAYS ATTACK INTENTIONAL The first physical encounter between Chinese and Philippine vessels amid a tense naval standoff over conflicting territorial claims of both countries happened last June 18, or a day after President Aquino ordered the pullout of Philippine ships from the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in an incident where a Chinese vessel rammed a local fishing boat near the shoal, killing one and leaving four others missing. Office of Civil Defense chief Benito Ramos described the ramming as accidental but Posio Balmores, captain of the motorized fishing boat AXL John, said their seacraft was intentionally bumped. Ramos, nevertheless, admitted that the suspected Chinese vessel did not stop to help the Filipino fishermen as seafaring protocol calls, raising suspicion that the incident was not accidental. “It (foreign vessel) did not (stop) that’s why we are doubtful if it was accidental then they should have helped them (Filipino fishermen). They were recovered two days after by fellow Filipino fishermen,” Ramos said..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/headlines/item/700-one-dead-as-chinese-ship-sinks-rp-boat-near-shoal Carpio accuser produces witness to SC cover-up in Urban Bank case Written by Benjamin B. Pulta A lawyer, who was disbarred after accusing Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio of improprieties in handling a case involving the now defunct Urban Bank, has produced a key witness to back up his claim that there had been a cover-up. The witness, former SC stenographer Fe Malou Castelo, who took notes of important proceedings in the high court for nine years lashed out at justices of the tribunal who, according to her, erred in ordering the disbarment of the lawyer on “inadequate and insufficient” grounds. In an affidavit dated May 25, 2012, Castelo, who was SC stenographer from 1997 to 2006, also backed claims by Magdaleno Peña that there was a “cover-up” in the complaints he filed against some justices and that the documents he submitted pertaining to an allegedly forged resolution issued in November 2002 by then First Division member Associate Justice Antonio Carpio were authentic. “Throughout my tenure as a stenographer with the SC, I have never experienced an instance wherein any justice or division, or the en banc for that matter, changed the actions taken and agreed upon during the deliberations, without having the particular case called again,” Castelo said..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/headlines/item/695-carpio-accuser-produces-witness-to-sc-cover-up-in-urban-bank-case POEA blacklists 2 US recruitment firms Written by Mina Diaz Two US-based employment agencies were blacklisted by the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) for deceiving 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were promised jobs in hotels in Florida but were forced to work as farmers in Mississippi. The POEA cancelled the recruitment license of US Opportunities and Royal Hospitality Services and the ZDrive Inc., both US-based employment services companies, for their failure to provide Filipino workers the jobs specified in their contracts. POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac also ordered the exclusion of two US-based companies from participating in the government’s overseas employment program for contractual violation under the POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Land-based Overseas Workers..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/nation/item/691-poea-blacklists-2-us-recruitment-firms RP ranked 6th by WB in gender equality President Aquino appears bent on naming more women to key positions in the Executive Department or the Judiciary where a selection process for the position of Chief Justice is in progress. At a radio press briefing, deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte said the Aquino administration remained committed to the promotion of equality between men and women even as the Palace aide welcomed results of a World Bank (WB) study showing the Philippines ranking sixth out of 129 countries in gender equality..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/nation/item/692-rp-ranked-6th-by-wb-in-gender-equality Alcala urges Finance chief to discipline Customs boss Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala is calling on Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima to ask Customs Commissioner Rufino Biazon to make good on measures needed to curb smuggling of imported meats that erode the local industries of pork, poultry and other agricultural crops. In a letter to Purisima dated June 13, Alcala followed up on the series of letter-requests he had made since April 10, asking among other things that the Bureau of Customs (BoC) provide the Department of Agriculture quarantine personnel with the Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM) “unfiltered on a real time basis.” Alcala also asked Purisima on the status of BoC’s implementation on reference prices that he wanted imposed on imports starting May 11, 2012..... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/metro-section/item/677-alcala-urges-finance-chief-to-discipline-customs-boss Pasig PNP plan to release reporter’s assailant foiled Plans of the Pasig City police to release “at cost” an arrested suspect believed to be one of the three assailants behind the slay try on The Daily Tribune reporter Fernan Angeles last March, was foiled when the journalist himself showed up at the Pasig PNP station to verify a text message saying the local drug ring’s designated hitman had just been picked up. Angeles, who sustained permanent physical disabilities resulting from an ambush that saw him peppered with six bullets, assailed the anti-drug operatives of the Pasig PNP. Angeles, who has resumed covering Malacañang Palace for The Tribune, recounted having seen how the Pasig PNP’s anti-drug operatives even accorded privilege to the suspect, one alias Junior Praning, who was allowed to use the mobile phone of an anti-drug police officer so he could contact anybody who could “bail him out instantly.”.... MORE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/metro-section/item/676-pasig-pnp-plan-to-release-reporter%E2%80%99s-assailant-foiled ‘US anti-terrorism policy violates human rights’ –... Carpio accuser produces witness to SC cover-up in ... Alcala urges Finance chief to discipline Customs b... Pasig PNP plan to release reporter’s assailant foi...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line366
__label__wiki	0.85064	0.85064	HomeEuropean LeaguesBarcelona and Roma circling for Leicester City’s Mahrez Barcelona and Roma circling for Leicester City’s Mahrez August 31, 2017 September 5, 2017 paul meadows Leave a comment 382 views Riyad Mahrez looks likely to leave Leicester City on transfer deadline day, with Barcelona and Roma amongst a number of clubs credited with an interest in signing him. The Algerian forward was named PFA Player of the Year after inspiring the Foxes to their surprise Premier League title success in 2016, but he failed to recapture his best form last term. Mahrez has made no secret of his desire to leave the King Power Stadium this summer, but unlike some other players, he has refused to kick up a fuss and has maintained his professional standards. And it looks as though this could pay off on deadline day, after it was revealed that Algeria had given the 26-year-old permission to leave the national team’s camp to complete a transfer. Mahrez is now understood to be on a flight heading to Paris, but it is unclear where he will go from there with a number of clubs – including Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona – linked with his signature. Perhaps the favourites remain Roma, who have already failed with two bids for the player, the last of which was worth around £32million but was tabled more than two weeks ago. There are even suggestions that the Leicester star could yet remain in the Premier League, having been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United during the course of the summer. European Leagues Premier League Arsenal Barcelona Leicester City Riyad Mahrez Roma Swansea City on verge of impressive Sanches loan dealPrevious post: West Ham United fail with loan bid for Everton forward Next Post: About paul meadows Former Barcelona winger seals Stoke City switch Old Trafford defeat ended Arsenal title hopes,… Liverpool set to rival Hammers for £10m… Roma confirm €30million Lamela is set for… Zigic insists he was potential option for… Jun 25, 2017West Ham United in battle to land… Apr 20, 2013Arsenal glory only a matter of time,… Sep 18, 2012Mourinho –Champions League glory is inevitable for… Mar 25, 2013Bowyer tasked with steadying Blackburn Rovers ship May 5, 2015Chelsea look to extend Mourinho contract until…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line367
__label__cc	0.599424	0.400576	The Liberator "Drink the Episode" Le Ligérien The Francophile Special Edition 20 Exclusive to Lay & Wheeler Producer: Minimalist Wines The Wine: 54% Cinsault 12% Grenache Wine of Origin: Western Cape Bottles: 1,356 bottles ‘5-4-3-2-1… Stand by for action…’ Rick is a child of the ‘60s. He grew up with Thunderbirds, fantasising that one day he might become Scott, Virgil, Alan or Gordon, (but never brother John, consigned to the Thunderbird 5 space station, due to his ongoing issue with halitosis), liberating the world from evil intentions of The Hood. Today, Rick contents himself with rescuing parcels of orphaned wines instead, and saving the world from unscrupulous wine journalists, with their irrelevant, 100-point score systems. This Special Edition was uncovered on Rick’s mission to the Cape in April 2018. The word in the vines, hinted that there was a jong trossie who needed to be checked out. Rick located his hideout at the Welgevallen Kelder, the University of Stellenbosch’s experimental wine cellar for oenology students located, literally, next to Abraham Perold’s old house. Waiting patiently for our protagonist to arrive, he noted a quartet of barrels quietly fermenting outside in the cool autumn shade. Rick was intrigued… Thunderbird I – Paarl Cinsault… Thunderbird II – Polkadraai Syrah… It was then that Sam Lambson arrived, dressed like a Nantais boatman… The then twenty-year old was halfway through his BSc oenology course at Stellenbosch University. He had just invested his pocket money in buying some grapes and fermenting them at the Welgevallen facility, using barrels donated by Lukas van Loggerenberg with whom he had previously worked a stage. After tasting through the half-fermented wines, Rick and Sam shook hands and agreed to meet again on Rick’s next trip to the Cape. And so, it came to pass… In 2019, after having worked a season with Chris Alheit, Sam had just made his second vintage at Hemelrand and bottled his 2018s. Whilst he had managed to source the same Elim Syrah grapes as before, the Paarl Cinsault and Polkadraai Syrah had not materialised this year, due mostly to the three year drought causing a shortage of grapes. With no chance of brand succession, Rick made Sam an offer he couldn’t refuse. The working title was ‘Silence of the Lambsons’, but then Rick remembered those barrels from their first Stellenbosch meeting. ‘Thunderbirds Are Go!’ thought Rick. Watch out for Sam Lambson and his Minimalist Wines label. He may be still just 21 years old and in his last year at Stellenbosch University, but he’s a horse worth backing. Afrikaans Lesson Number #17: Jong Trossies – the name given to young bunches of grapes before they are fully developed.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line381
__label__cc	0.632428	0.367572	A Minnesota Town That Lives Up To Its Name, Thanks To Green (?) Stinky Energy; Governor Pens Letter To BSNF -- October 21, 2015 ONEOK increases its quarterly dividend. Disclaimer: this is not an investment site. Do not make any investment or financial decisions based on anything you read or think you might have read at this site or this post or this blog. Whatever. Governor Says He Didn't Get The Memo Though His Regulatory Agencies Did Disclaimer: there will be many typographical, and possibly factual, errors on this page. I did it quickly and did not have time to proofread it more than once. TheStarTrib is reporting: Gov. Mark Dayton has told BNSF Railway’s top executive that he is “deeply concerned” about the recent increase in Bakken oil trains on western suburban tracks into downtown Minneapolis, saying it puts an additional 99,000 people at risk. In a letter to CEO Carl Ice, the governor asked the railroad not to operate oil trains on the line that passes Target Field when events are underway, to extend first-responder training to all communities along the route and assess it for a worst-case accident. BNSF, the major crude oil hauler out of North Dakota, recently disclosed in a mandatory report to the state that 11 to 23 crude oil trains per week are using the route from Willmar, MN, through suburbs like Wayzata and St. Louis Park into Minneapolis and across the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island. Dayton said he was concerned that BNSF did not inform him or his staff about the route change. BNSF spokeswoman Amy McBeth said in an e-mail that BNSF will be talking directly with the governor about his concerns. She did not say whether BNSF will consider halting oil trains during Target Field events, but noted that crude oil has been shipped along the corridor at lower volumes. [Wait until BNSF halts trains on the tracks leading into / out of Minneapolis for hours at a time.] “BNSF has multiple routes in the metro area that we utilize for hauling a variety of commodities,” McBeth said. “Volumes and routes can fluctuate for a number of reasons. In all areas of the metro region where we move crude oil and other hazmat, we take a number of steps to reduce risk.” The article does say that the governor's favorite fuel, ethanol, more volatile than Bakken crude oil, is also carried by these same trains through Minneapolis. Apparently the governor has no concern with ethanol by rail. Memo to self: google Minnesota ethanol production. I did not read the entire article but I did not see any mention that had Minnesota expedited approval of the Sandpiper pipeline, Governor Dayton might not have had to write the letter, saving some paper and perhaps a tree. Meanwhile, the Sandpiper appears to be dead, keystoned by Minnesota officials. So the trains will continue. Just In Time For Halloween Perfect Plant For Decorating Meanwhile, elsewhere in Minnesota, they have built a stinky "poop plant" to generate electricity from food waste. You have to read well into the article to find that for the privilege of this mess, taxpayers and consumers are paying what it would have cost/MW to build a nuclear power plant. Deep, deep in the article we learn that this monstrosity generates maybe 8 MW of electricity -- my hunch is that this is rounded up from five or six MW. At $45 million (the stated price -- again, it was probably rounded down and we don't know the on-going operating cost), that $45 million / 8 MW translates into an incredible $6 million / MW (rounded). This is the going cost for new utility plants: From an August 25, 2014, post, this is 30-second sound bite for "cost of renewable megawatt": Solar: $3 million / MW Wind: $2.5 million / MW Natural gas: $865,000 / MW This stinky plant in Le Sewer, MN, is costing almost twice what a small solar farm would cost, or a small wind farm, and five or six times what a natural gas plant would cost. At least everyone feels good, even if they don't smell good. If that link breaks, google: LE SUEUR, Minn. – Nearly two years after going online, an innovative, municipally owned power plant that burns methane from agricultural waste is generating only a faction of its promised electricity. The $45 million plant, built partly with federal aid in this city 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis, also is producing something its promoters said it wouldn’t — stink. The plant, largely funded with municipal-backed bonds and $8 million in federal aid, has generated controversy from the beginning. My hunch is that the plant will not be operating five years from now. And those bonds? WHOOPS. The more you read of that stinking article, the worst it gets: Most methane plants reach 50 percent of their operating capacity in a few months. Yet not all have been a success. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 54 farm-based projects have been shut down, including nine in Wisconsin. A manure-based plant in Dane County, WI, that leaked liquid waste and emitted stinky hydrogen sulfide paid an $80,000 state penalty in July, court records show. [It appears Wisconsin has shut down more environmentally-unfriendly waste energy plants than there are fracking sand mines in the state. And all this time I thought folks who "fought" sand mines in Wisconsin were environmentally serious. My bad.] You have to read to the very end of the article to find out how much this stinker actually produces: Although the Hometown BioEnergy plant is large compared with other biogas plants — 8 million watts of output — it’s a small part of MMPA’s generating capacity, which includes large natural gas-fired units. In 2014, the biogas plant produced just 0.3 percent of the electricity MMPA supplied to the 12 cities that own the power agency. One of the goals of the project is to meet the state mandate for utilities to get 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025. The plant produced 0.3 percent just to 12 cities -- it would be interesting to know the population it served. Le Sewer, home of the "Jolly Green Giant," has a population of about 5,000 (prior to the stink). The city cities on a county line and the combined population of the two counties is about 20,000 people. Minnesota state population is 5.5 million. 20,000 / 5,500,000 = 0.36%. Therefore, this stinky plant unlikely produced more than 0.001% of all the electricity consumed by residential customers in Minnesota. As the Chinese say, a 1,000-mile trek starts with the first trek. The Chinese didn't say anything about stepping in poop to make that first step. Later: after posting this story, a reader sent me additional information about how bad these "on-farm renewable energy science experiments" really are. It makes bird flu and hog farm run-off look tame in comparison. Sometimes I think the Saudis did us a favor dropping the price of oil to $30, and US frackers dropping the price of natural gas to $2.50 -- drive out these alternate energy projects which are simply awful. Labels: Bakken_Economy, CBR, CostIntermittentEnergy, CostRenewables, Humor, Keystone, Sandpiper Nine (9) New Permits; HRC Reports A Nice Bakken Well; 2/5 Bakken Wells Reported As DUCs -- October 21, 2015 Active Rigs 68 191 182 186 195 Wells coming off confidential list Thursday: 27002, 1,235, HRC, Nelson 157-100-25A-36-4H, Marmon, 33 stages, 4 million lbs, t4/15; cum 68K 8/15; 28530, 1,068, Hess, LK-Trotter-146-97-3625H-2, Little Knife, drilling rig, June 3, 2015; TD, June 14, 2015; 10' window approx 19' into the middle Bakken; gas as high as 9,500 units; t9/15; cum 9K 8/15; 29624, SI/NC, SM Energy, Dohmstriech 15B-20HN, Musta, no production data, 29993, 888, Triangle USA, Lee 151-101-8-5-10TFH, Ragged Butte, 31 stages, 4 million lbs, t4/15; cum 36K 8/15; (note: wrong sundry form scanned into this file; #29333 was scanned in) 31030, SI/NC, EOG, Shell 52-1930H, Parshall, no production data, Nine (9) new permits -- Operators: EOG (6), Hess (3) Fields: Clarks Creek (McKenzie), Capa (McKenzie) Comments: the Clarks Creek permits are for a 6-well pad in section 25-152-95. See graphic at this post. Enerplus renewed two permits, a Walleye permit and a Giraffe permit, both in Dunn County. This is interesting. Hess changed the name on two wells: 29130, was changed to BW-Johnson-149-99-1003H-6 (from BW-Johnson-LE-149-99-1003H-1PNC) 29931, was changed to AN-Lone Tree-152-95-1207H-1 (from AN-Lone Tree-152-95-1207H-1PNC) comment: I vaguely remember seeing something along this line in one of the recent NDIC hearing docket agendas. For those keeping score at home: there were no reports of producing wells completed. 29993, see above, Triangle USA, Lee 151-101-8-5-10TFH, Ragged Butte: 8-2015 3043 0 27002, see above, HRC, Nelson 157-100-25A-36-4H, Marmon: 8-2015 8950 4967 7-2015 16286 11565 5-2015 13905 9349 Random Example Of Increased Density Work -- October 21, 2015 October 28, 2015: EOG has permits for a 10-well megapad in the section below in which EOG has permits for another 6-well pad. October 23, 2015: in the graphic below, where "another proposed 6-well EOG Hawkeye pad" is going, add four (4) more wells. Increased density work, noted in the daily activity report, October 21, 2015. There are some incredible wells in this area: search for #22484 or #22486 in the blog. In the graphic above, the star-shaped area is expanded below: The darker area represents Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. This is the general area (the reservation) that more pipelines are needed to help gather and process natural gas, but the FBIR wants $10 million / mile of pipeline. ONEOK scrapped plans for the pipeline. Previously posted. Seeking Alpha Article On EOG; Qatar Is World's Largest LNG Exporter -- October 21, 2015 EOG Data Points The linked article at Seeking Alpha is for the operational data points regarding EOG. It is not for investment purposes. EOG has historically and continues to grow its reserves and drilling inventory rapidly. In 2015 alone, EOG added 960 net drilling locations and 600 MMboe of potential reserves in the Bakken. Its net potential reserves in the Eagle Ford, which is either the first or second most economical play in the United States depending on how it is measured, are 3,200 MMBoe through net acreage of 561,000. Core and non-core positions in the Bakken are 620 and 400 MMBoe respectively encompassing a total of 230,000 acres. The Delaware Basin position of 310,000 acres and approximately 1,350 MMboe is the other main drilling area. EOG also has smaller holdings in the DJ Basin, Powder River Basin, and Midland Basin Wolfcamp. Total remaining drilling locations add up to 11,000 and over 20 years of drilling capacity. The firm is the largest oil producer and acreage holder in the Eagle Ford Shale. 92% of Q2 completions were on multi-well pad sites which improve economics considerably. 89% of the land is held by production providing significant flexibility. Most is positioned in the crude oil window portion of the formation and subsequently production is 78% liquids, 12% natural gas, and 10% NGLs. Upstream firms must recognize substantial cost savings if they have any hope of maintaining production levels without eating a hole through their balance sheet. EOG's completed well costs in the Bakken have declined from $8.8 million in 2014 to $7.1 currently. Its near term target is even lower at $6.5 million. This 35% reduction in well costs helps mitigate a lot of oil's 50% decline. Average drilling time in the Bakken was 20.8 days in 2012 but averaged only 8.2 in Q2 2015 with the target closer to 5. While some costs will increase when oil recovers, many will not and it is easy to see how EOG could be positioned for seriously strong financial performance. An important point is that EOG has continued drilling at a pace not far from earlier cycles. It is not, however, bringing all these wells online. It is slowly building an inventory of wells that will cost a fraction of a new well to bring online. In future periods, there is a high probability that per barrel costs will be much lower than average since prior periods absorbed a significant amount of the expenses. [We call them DUCs.] EIA's "Energy Cookie" EIA "energy cookie": Qatar is the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world. The country’s exports of LNG, crude oil, and petroleum products provide a significant portion of government revenues…Qatar is also at the forefront of gas-to-liquids (GTL) production, and the country is home to the world’s largest GTL facility ---EIA It will be interesting to see if this changes by 2030. A Top-10 List Nice Not To Be On Minnesota Made The List Kiplinger: ten (10) least tax-friendly states for retirees. I went through the list once. I can almost recall it from memory [2014]: New York [#10, same in 2014] New Jersey #9, same in 2014] Nebraska [#8, same in 2014] California [#7, same in 2014] Montana (surprising)[ #6, same in 2014] Oregon (not surprising)[#5, same in 2014] Minnesota (not surprising) [#4, same in 2014] Rhode Island [#1 in 2014] Connecticut [#3 in 2014] Vermont (not surprised it's on the list; surprised it's #1) [#2 in 1014] What happened to Massachusetts? Kemp's Weekly Fossil Fuel Tweets -- October 21, 2015; Fascinating Observations Residual fuel oil stocks trending higher; at highest seasonal level since 2006. Propane stocks appear to be peaking but still at record; + 20 million bbls above prior-eyar level. US distillate stocks draw hard (-2.6 million bbls) eroding surplus over 2014 9(+19.3 million bbls) and 10-year average (+14.9 million bbls). US gasoline stocks only slightly higher than last year once adjusted for increased consumption. US gasoline stocks fell -1.5 million bbls; second consecutive decline, as refineries work down excess inventories. US gasoline consumption averaged 9.1 million bopd over last four weeks, which is +272,000 bopd above prior year level. Saudi got us hooked on gasoline again. US refinery throughput edged up +78,000 bopd as refiners reach the mid-point of maintenance season. US crude oil imports are running high during maintenance season with surplus going into refinery/merchant storage. Rise in crude oil stock was driving by continued strong flow of import s (7.5 milion bopd) despite refinery maintenance. US commercial crude oil stocks jumped by another 8.0 million bopd last week, taking four-week gain to +22.6 million bbls. The refiners like that inexpensive foreign oil. Notes to the Granddaughters After finishing The Catcher In The Rye, I googled "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" "Catcher in the Rye". Here are some of the hits: Jeff Kinney: I didn't think I was writing Wimpy Kid for kids ... Wimpy Kid "Is Descended From Holden Caulfield", JD -- BBC 'Wimpy Kid: Last Straw" ... was chosen to match the cover of J. D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye FAQs / Wimpy Kid; was growing up, I loved Judy Blume and also J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye" What They're Talking About In Williston -- October 21, 2015; Update On A New Madison Oil Field In North Dakota They wouldn't be drilling if they weren't still making money, I don't suppose. Crescent Point reported an IP on a Bakken well (#29771) in Williams County, using a lot of stages (35) and a lot of proppant (5 million lbs)'; 1280-acre spacing. Crescent Point started the kick-off point early in the morning (before sunrise, 4:00 a.m.) on April 27, 2015, and reached total depth just after midnight (0003) on May 14, 2015. Took awhile. The lateral is the tough drilling; reaching vertical depth should be fairly routine. This well was 27 miles north, 3.5 miles west of Williston. D and C facies of the middle Bakken; target was the 10' D & C facies. Max gas was 6,482 units. The geologist's report was brutally honest: the horizontal well path did a poor job of following the formation dip. With the exception of one shale strike resulting in a sidetrack, 100% of the cased production well bore was drilled within the middle Bakken formation. 1.8% was drilled within the productive E facies rock of the middle Bakken formation. 26.9% was drilled within the productive D facies rock; 41.7% within the productive C facies rock; 16.2% was drilled within the less productive B facies rock of the middle Bakken formation; and, finally, 13.4% was drilled within the productive A facies rock of the middle Bakken. Ability to follow our 10' middle Bakken target zone fared poorly with 39.1% of the lateral being drilled within our 10' target window. We've talked about that before. And then nine more permits yesterday, four EOG, four BR, and then one by Berenergy. But I think folks are missing the big, big story right now -- how much oil is being stored underground. During the boom, frack spreads had trouble keeping up with the drilling and the fracklog was generally around 400, all for operational reasons. Now with the low price of oil, operators are drilling to total depth but not completing the wells, and the state started using a new acronym (DUC) -- or at least new to me. The fracklog went from 400 to 800 fairly quickly. I think many of us thought it would plateau or peak at 800 and then start to drop again, with the one-year rule, but surprise, surprise, it hit 933 in the August data (Director's Cut, October, 2015). Every day I'm seeing more and more DUCs, it seems, and fewer and fewer of these DUCs being completed (the "producing wells completed" daily statistic). By the way, getting back to that Berenergy / Chatfield oil field well. I could be wrong, but I think the Chatfield is a "new" Madison oil field in the Williston Basin. See this September 29, 2014, post. The field is 20 miles NNE of Minot. Look at the Ballard wildcat that "discovered" the Chatfield (as far as I know): 27319, 600, Ballard Petroleum, Fines 24-19, t6/14; cum 66K 8/15; This is a vertical well; would have cost very little to drill, compared to a Bakken; no fracking, and in the first year, 66,000 bbls and look at the production profile. I don't see much of a decline: MADISON 8-2015 31 4036 4001 413 250 0 250 MADISON 6-2015 30 4044 4135 430 248 0 0 MADISON 12-2014 31 4788 4420 494 0 0 0 MADISON 9-2014 30 4716 4810 510 0 0 0 The other Ballard well in the Chatfield: 29807, 352, Ballard, Nelson 34-19, Chatfield, a Madison well, t3/15; cum 39K 8/15; Production profile for #29807: MADISON 8-2015 31 6221 6144 1056 376 0 376 MADISON 6-2015 30 5929 5924 1123 369 0 0 MADISON 2-2015 1 0 0 240 0 0 0 See graphic below, to see where these two Ballard well are. You know, if that Chatfield well works out, it brings us full circle. Shortly after starting the blog, I received a number of notes from readers -- no, that's not true -- I first heard it from a "hot shot" operator while I was visiting Williston. I was turning around on the road in front of his office, and actually got out of the Honda Civic to take a photo of the new Baker Hughes building west of Williston, and he came out and we talked, and he told me of the rumor of a "river" of oil NNE of Minot. I did not post that at the time for any number of reason. Mostly I didn't want to get him into trouble. Or me. Sometimes I feel like I'm just beginning to see the light. Beginning To See The Light, Velvet Underground CNBC Finally Reports That Dirty Little Secret: Why Unemployment Rate Has Dropped From 10% to 5% -- October 21, 2015 I guess now that the Obama administration is winding down, mainstream media can start writing stories that had been previously ignored or distorted. I never thought I would see this article by CNBC: If some economists are right, it's going to take a whole lot less progress in the jobs market to get the unemployment rate to keep falling. Anyone following the steady decline in the jobless figure knows that the reasons for the move are complex and not just about more people finding work. Some of the reasons, in fact, are not particularly positive signs pointing to real economic progress. Much of the decline has been about people simply leaving the workforce. A record 94.7 million Americans are considered out of the labor force, pushing the participation rate to its lowest level since October 1977. If someone is not actively looking for employment, they simply aren't counted in the headline number. That's been a big reason the rate has declined from 10 percent in 2009 to 5.1 percent currently. It simply doesn't take as much job creation as it used to in order to get the unemployment rate to drop. The current employment to population ratio of 59.2 percent is about the same as it was when the unemployment rate was 9.6 percent. Much more at the link, but it doesn't add much to what we already knew. The Sun Came Up In The East This Morning Dog Bites Man Another Cop Shot CNBC / Market Realist is reporting: US horizontal rig count lowest since January, 2010. Grand Forks' UND EERC WIth Three-Year, $3.5 Million Methanol Research Project; The North Dakota Two-Step -- October 21, 2015 Wow, wow, and wow. The things one finds in the most unexpected places. Over at Rigzone, I almost skipped this article, and probably would have except for the fact I'm all caught up and had some time to look around. This was the headline that I almost ignored: lowering the bar to methanol production. I went to the link because I vaguely recall reading about methanol a long time ago but had completely forgotten all about it, but I thought maybe it would help me understand the Bakken better. Wow, was I surprised. The story had a North Dakota connection, right there in the third paragraph: Methanol is a key chemical ingredient for the production of liquid fuels, solvents, resins and polymers. A common method for producing the compound, steam methane reforming (SMR), entails applying high-temperature (approximately 1,500 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit) steam to natural gas or another methane-rich feedstock to produce "syngas." Next, impurities are removed from the syngas and a catalyst is applied to yield liquid methanol. SMR is not without its drawbacks, however, according to a Connecticut-based manufacturer of stationary fuel cell power plants, FuelCell Energy (FCE). "Steam reforming to generate methanol is highly energy-intensive, with a substantial carbon footprint," noted Kurt Goddard, vice president of investor relations with FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCE). It "generates criteria pollutants such as smog-producing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter that can cause public health issues." SMR's complexity, which stems from its reliance on high temperatures through multiple steps, limits its practical application to large plants that can achieve a commercially viable economy of scale, added Ted Aulich, principal process chemist for fuels and chemicals with the University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC). Aulich and his team at EERC recently embarked on a three-year project led by FCE to develop a simpler, less cost-prohibitive alternative to the two-step SMR process. Their goal is to develop a fuel cell capable of converting natural gas and other methane-rich gas into methanol. Through the course of the $3.5 million project, which received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) and the North Dakota Department of Commerce, EERC will work to improve the performance and economics of an "anode catalyst," which Aulich explained is a critical component of EC-GTL. Much more at the link. I thnk the whole AGW scam is a scam, but, hey, if the "they" want to shower money on North Dakota, to lower CO2 emissions, I'm all for it. It looks like Grand Forks and Fargo are on a roll. What is methanol used for? A lot of stuff. Mony, Mony, Billy Idol Labels: Bakken_Economy, Bakken101, Methanol North Dakota #1 In Nation For Economic Development -- US Chamber Of Commerce -- October 21, 2015 Wow, I'm in a great mood. I finished Catcher in the Rye; I'm having a grand time with re-reading a book on physics. I have no idea what I fiction I will read next; I haven't read Woolf in a long time, or perhaps Joseph Conrad. We'll see. First two thoughts I had when nearing end of the book: huge difference from the writing of Virginia Woolf in Mrs Dalloway was this the 1950 version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid? I remember the thrill I felt when I recognized the climax in The Great Gatsby. I think it was a lot easier, a lot more obvious, recognizing the climax in The Catcher. Gas is less than $2.00/gallon here in Texas. It's $2.09 almost everywhere, but there is a station a couple of miles away selling regular for $1.85. They say it will go down in price next week. We're going to get drenched in north Texas starting tomorrow night and going through Sunday. I will believe it when I see it, but when it rains here, it really rains here. And then several stories Don sent me last night that had to wait until this morning to get posted. We had an unusual soccer game last night -- unusual only in the fact it was on a Tuesday night. Soccer is generally on the weekends. It was a recreational game so not critically important; we lost 4 - 2. For me, the highlight was the spectacular goal our granddaughter scored off her left foot, from the far left side of the field, putting it into the far right corner of the goal, tying the game 2 - 2, after trailing 2 - 0 most of the game. This team beat us 8 - 0 so it was a better game this year. Now for the stories Don sent me. This was clearly the most incredible. The US Chamber of Commerce voted North Dakota #1 in the nation for economic performance. The Bismarck Tribune is reporting: North Dakota has been ranked first in the nation on its economic performance and the talent in its pipeline by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. In addition, the state was ranked sixth in overall business climate, according to the foundation's sixth annual "Enterprising States: States Innovate" study released Tuesday. The study highlights the states best poised for the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused economy. North Dakota is at the top in STEM job growth but is still low in the actual number of STEM jobs per capita, according to the study. Much, much more at the link. How's the Bakken bust affect employment in the state? The Dickinson Press is reporting that North Dakota's unemployment rate dropped in September. Yup, dropped. I assume that puts us back in the #1 spot for that category also. The story: North Dakota experienced a dip in its unemployment rate in September, down 0.3 percent statewide from August. Job Service North Dakota reported Tuesday that the 2.2 percent September rate is unchanged from 2014. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate, which takes external factors like weather and daylight into account, puts the unemployment rate at 2.8 percent, well below the 5.1 percent national average. I always like that "seasonal adjustment" stuff. I assume a lot of the riff raff will take the first Amtrak out once it starts getting cold, which usually happens Halloween Eve, give or take a few days. The Geographic Discovery fakomentories on all the crime in North Dakota will keep more of the riff raff out of the state, now that they know we're unto them, and the 12-member Fort Berthold Indian Reservation has things under control. Assuming two have to be in the station to man the phones, and there are three shifts, it leaves about one law enforcement officer on the road at all times in that huge area, about the size of Manhattan, I suppose. In this case, though, the Indians got to keep that land about the size of Manhattan. Don also sent a link to a Seeking Alpha story. This one was on railcars. Four bullets at the link. These are the two links that caught my eye. U.S. rail carloads fell 1.6% in the quarter on lower demand for coal, crude oil and metals. Railcar makers still enjoy a backlog of more than 122K units, although that is down from a record of 142K at the end of last year. With all the headwinds in the oil and gas industry, a decrease of 1.6% in rail carloads is hardly noteworthy. And with a backlog of 122,000 units I doubt Trinity Industries or Greenbrier will run out of things to do before the economy turns for the better. And the famous Texas kid that lives just down the street from us will be moving to Qatar with his family where they will, no doubt, begin a clock-manufacturing business. It will be interesting to see if some of those clocks show up in northern Iraq before it's all over. I'm betting the family is back in the US before 2020. And the way Putin is putting his kingdom back together, they could, for all we know, be back in the USSR. By the way, speaking of back to the future, it is "back to the future" day today. Everywhere. Back in the USA, Linda Ronstadt RBN Energy: how flow data provides transparency into natural gas production, part 3. In all sorts of commodity markets, buyers and sellers would give their eye-teeth to have access to accurate daily supply and demand data. Access to such data would provide insight into the utilization of transportation assets, transportation patterns and ultimately --- the holy grail of commodity markets – price. What if there was a commodity market where you could know supply and demand on a daily basis? Well there is. And it is the natural gas market. Gas market analysts have access to the luxury of pipeline flow data that (in the right hands) provides reasonably accurate estimates of daily supply (including production) and demand. In today’s blog, we explain how the natural gas industry uses flow data to track gas production trends in real time. In Part 1 of this series, we compared the pros and cons of U.S. gas production data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA): the Natural Gas Monthly (NGM), and two forward-looking reports, the Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) and the Drilling Productivity Report (DPR). The EIA historical production data is considered the benchmark and for good reason. But the big downside of this data is that it is lagged by two months so the latest NGM, for instance, only provides actual estimates through July 2015. The STEO and DPR data provide projections largely based on history, to extrapolate that data forward. However current market dynamics of rapidly improving productivity and a disconnect between drilling rigs and production render such backward looking projections somewhat moot. Another way to look at gas supply (and demand) in more real-time that we introduced in Part 2 – is pipeline flow data. Using daily, real-time flow data from our friends at Genscape, we showed that production from the Marcellus and Utica basins combined has continued to grow since July. Today we’ll show you how we built the Appalachia production flows using Genscape’s natural gas flow database. First a brief primer on what flow data is, where it comes from and some of its pitfalls (because no one data source is perfect). Taken Longer Than Folks Thought From Bloomberg/Rigzone: After a year suffering the economic consequences of the oil price slump, OPEC is finally on the cusp of choking off growth in U.S. crude output. The nation’s production is almost back down to the level pumped in November, when the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries switched its strategy to focus on battering competitors and reclaiming market share. As the U.S. wilts, demand for OPEC’s crude will grow in 2015, ending two years of retreat, the International Energy Agency estimates. While cratering prices and historic cutbacks in drilling have taken their toll on the U.S., OPEC members have also paid a heavy price. A year of plunging government revenues, growing budget deficits and slumping currencies has left several members grappling with severe economic problems. The fact that the U.S. oil boom kept going for about six months after the group’s November decision also means OPEC has so far succeeded only in bringing the market back to where it started. “It’s taken a hell of a long time and it will continue to take a long time -- U.S. oil production has been more resilient than people thought,” said Mike Wittner, head of oil markets research at Societe Generale SA in London. “The bottom line is the re-balancing has begun.” OPEC abandoned its traditional role of paring production to prevent oversupply last November as a tide of new oil from the U.S. eroded its share of world markets. 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__label__wiki	0.684272	0.684272	Clare Fischer, 1928-2012 Well aware that it's overused, I tend to avoid using the phrase "musicians' musician." Yet the characterization is almost unavoidable in any reference to Clare Fischer. A note from steadfast There Stands the Glass reader BGO aside, the only notifications I received about Fischer's recent passing were from musicians. Frankly, I never got it. Fischer's smooth solo albums continue to baffle me. Honestly, I have no frame of reference here. D'Angelo! Why does Rodrigo y Gabriela always leave me cold? The new Area 52 should be just my thing, but it seems far too slick and forced. I'm sadly underwhelmed by the new album by Cloud Nothings. Really good video, though. Kisses On the Bottom, Paul McCartney's new release, reminds me of those wonderful comeback albums by Alberta Hunter. I know a lot of people who are very excited about the latest shenanigans of Neil Young. Jumpin' Jehosafats! Vivica Genaux is in my town Friday! Kansas City Click: Slow Southern Steel oozes into the Beaumont on Wednesday. Marty Bush of Salt the Earth performs at the Beaumont's Sidecar on Thursday. Spotting an outbreak of graffiti in a Kansas City suburb earlier this week threw me into a bout of bittersweet nostalgia. As an alienated teen, I became obsessed with The Clash for about eighteen months. The band epitomized my inchoate rebellious instincts. Confessing to my former naiveté is a bit embarrassing, but the band's first three albums served as my code during that time. If I was 16 years old today there's little doubt I'd be tagging OFWGKTA's name in my neighborhood. The hip hop collective's obscene nihilism is tailor-made for disaffected American youth in 2012. I'm more than a little bit jealous of the kids responsible for the vandalism pictured above. Appropriately creepy photos highlight my review of Friday's Scott Ian-less Anthrax concert. "Batteries", the latest song and video from XV, is disappointing. Chairlift take me nowhere. No Mayhem 2012 date in KC? I feel like a spurned teen. Heems' Nehru Jackets is one of my favorite new releases of the month. "Burritos 'til I die!" Attention wimps refined music lovers: a delicate Marketa Irglova concert is available as a free download at NoiseTrade. Kansas City Click: My official picks are published here. Ioannis and Jamesetta Johnny Otis was a brilliant work of fiction. And Etta James was much more than one song. Ioannis Alexandros Veliotes was born in 1921. His story is hard to believe. Thankfully, one version of the truth can be found in Listen to the Lambs, a 1968 book in which Otis examines race in America. He identified as black, although his parents were Greek immigrants. Even Otis' biggest hit was blatantly subversive. (And what is Lionel Hampton doing in that clip?) Otis is described as "The King of Rock and Roll" in the opening credits to his televised variety show. Although I adore his tributes to Jay McShann and Bill Basie on this amazing album, that characterization works for me. Otis "discovered" Jamesetta Hawkins fourteen years after her birth in 1938. The lascivious recorded result was James' 1955 hit on Modern Records. Ever since I purchased her excellent album Seven Year Itch as a new release in 1989, I've been mildly obsessed with James. A wild woman until the end, her final performance in Kansas City scandalized me. The obituaries that focused on James' "At Last" miss the point. "It Hurts Me So Much." Veliotes and Hawkins died last week. Here's my review of the Jazz Winterlude festival. I'm included in a KCUR audio feature titled "Where To Next For KC Jazz?" I could mess around at Paul McCartney's Rude Studio for hours on end. (Tip via Rock Town Hall.) OFWGKTA in a nutshell. Welcome to 2012 (Part 2). Youn Sun Nah covers "Enter Sandman." I love the 21st century. I never knew him well, but I take pride in once having worked with Glenn Jones. Here's the guitarist's new Tiny Desk Concert. Winston Riley has died. I genuinely love about a quarter of the tracks on the massive new Chimes of Freedom album. Inevitably, a handful of selections on the benefit project for Amnesty International make me wonder if torture isn't such a bad idea. Kansas City Click: Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform Tuesday at the Kauffman Center. Emilie Autumn does her thing Wednesday at the Beaumont Club. Death Angel open Thursday's concert at the Midland. Review: Jack DeJohnette- Sound Travels Jack DeJohnette will celebrate his seventieth birthday on August 9, 2012, and it seems as if he can get everything he asks for at this stage of his illustrious career. The credits of his new album Sound Travels read like a who's-who of today's top "jazz" artists. The list includes Ambrose Akinmusire, Lionel Loueke, Jason Moran and Esperanza Spaulding. Bobby McFerrin also makes a (very nice) appearance. The only misstep is a jamband track featuring Bruce Hornsby. It's five minutes of pain on an otherwise exceptional album. Here's the EPK. I love scrutinizing the annual Pazz and Jop poll. Here's a short list of artists I overlooked in 2011: Matana Roberts! Wussy! Tombs! Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal! Random Axe! And I'm chagrined that my top album, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey's Race Riot Suite, isn't among the 1734 titles that received at least one tally. Am I the album's sole champion? ZZ Ward's "Better Off Dead" confounds me. I feel obligated to spend my time and money on the new Chick Corea/Eddie Gomez/Paul Motian tribute to Bill Evans. Here's the EPK. The KC Sound Collective- the act responsible for my favorite performance of 2011- is the subject of a nice introductory video. I recently discovered the Freedom Suite, a collaboration between Nnnenna Freelon and The Beast, at Bandcamp. (It's free.) Welcome to 2012. I'll consider the life of the late Johnny Otis next week at There Stands the Glass. Vizzy Zone. "We've got the songs- we don't have the money." Here's Molly McGuire's Kickstarter campaign. Kansas City Click: My official picks are here. Jimmy Castor, 1947-2012 "One of the Butt sisters!" I've been snickering at "Troglodyte"'s lowbrow gag since I was a child. Yet Jimmy Castor, who died yesterday, did much more than provide me with cheap laughs. My friend BGO chided me in an email exchange for implying that Castor was a mere novelty artist. And sure enough, according to Castor's site "(b)efore even finishing junior high school, Jimmy Castor had written his first million seller for Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers called 'I Promise To Remember'." Castor would have been nine years old at the time. How does that work? I'll count on superior scholars to sort out Castor's career. Besides, I heard the entirety of Castor's 1966 hit "Hey, Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You" for the first time today. It's an odd thing to attribute to a novelty song, but "Troglodyte" had an enormous impact on my musical development. The monstrous groove prepared me for the advent of the Ohio Players and the life-changing "Flash Light" five years later. The hip hop samples that followed in the next decade only confirmed my ardor. One last note- it was "Troglodyte" that first stirred my prepubescent hormones. And what could possibly be more significant than that? I wrote an piece about Nicholas Payton's Black American Music proposal. An "elitist music snob" reviewed Nnenna Freelon's concert Saturday at The Folly Theater. I'd intended to offer a survey of today's new releases but I couldn't get past this. Ebony Tusks' video for "Everybody Runs" is on point. Kansas City Click: Whoop whoop! Boondox hit the Beaumont Club tonight. The Life and Times return to the Riot Room on Wednesday. I'll made the trek to Lawrence for Doomtree's show at the Granada on Thursday. I'm hardly a shill for NPR's music programming. I frequently mock the insular indie rock that's closely associated with the media conglomerate and its self-congratulatory audience. Last year's list of its listeners' favorite albums is a case in point. While I respect and even admire acts like The Decemberists, that rarefied sound rarely moves me. I'm a hypocrite, however, because that same smug tone doesn't bother me half as much when it's applied to jazz Black American Music and "world" music. In fact, NPR's free concert downloads from globalFEST have dominated my listening this week. I implore you to grab 'em all. My favorites are the performances by Wang Li and Mayra Andrade. Both artists had been unfamiliar to me. Andrade's straightforward take on a Caetano Veloso song is the dreamiest thing I've heard in 2012. So, thanks NPR. My gratitude is so earnest that I won't use this space to mock your endorsement of Real Estate. I'd love to check out Coachella. Truth be told, however, I'm much more of a Essence guy. You know what the world needs? A great new Alicia Keys album. CES Cru signs to Strange Music. The trailer for the forthcoming LCD Soundsystem doc is pretty great. The dull EPK for the new Robert Glasper album dampens my enthusiasm for the project. What's up, mirror? Posted by Happy In Bag at 12:22 PM No comments: Review: Micah Herman- The Ship The Micah Hermon album review is reposted from Plastic Sax: It must be terribly frustrating to be a Kansas City-area jazz bassist not named Bob Bowman, Jeff Harshbarger or Gerald Spaits. The three men invariably secure a disproportionate number of the area's high profile gigs. Each member of the triumvirate deserves his elite standing, but that doesn't mean that the talent pool ends with them. James Albright, Ben Leifer, Bill McKemy and Dominique Sanders are wildly different but uniformly excellent bassists. And then there's the often overlooked Micah Herman. He's no less impressive than the aforementioned bassists, but to my knowledge he hasn't had a regular widely-touted public gig since he teamed up with Loren Pickford at the Golden Ox for a three-year run that ended in 2009. His new album The Ship, Vol. 1: The Studio Sessions makes a strong case for Herman as a top-tier talent. While The Ship contains a breadth of styles, Herman generally works from a post-Coltrane perspective. "My Ship", a duet with saxophonist Matt Carrillo, is gorgeous. The contributions of saxophonist Matt Chalk also impress. Yet it's the presence of Logan Richardson that makes the album essential for listeners not already heavily invested in Kansas City's scene. The brilliant saxophonist appears on five of The Ship's nine tracks. Richardson's innovative soloing on "Ease Back" is the sort of next-level stuff that fans of adventurous jazz dream about. Rather than merely admiring Richardson's improvisations, Herman acts as an electric Charlie Haden to Richardson's stunning Ornette Coleman. The Ship's quiet issuance in December didn't do it any favors. In spite of its unfortunate timing and complete absence of hype, The Ship is the best album released by a Kansas City jazz artist in 2011. The Oak Ridge Boys and the Dukes of Dixieland team up for a new version of "Elvira". I intend to catch the A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs touring exhibit this month. Tinariwen's Tiny Desk Concert is wonderful. Rich Forever, Rick Ross' free new mix tape is shockingly good if you like that sort of thing. (And I do.) A link provided by BigSteveNO threw me into full geek mode. I don't know what to make of "Glory", Jay-Z's tribute to his newborn child. "She Smells So Nice"! Miles Bonny has a new Kickstarter campaign. Kansas City Click: Jason and the Scorchers appear Wednesday at Knuckleheads. Lord T & Eloise do whatever it is they do Thursday at the Riot Room. Review: Jad Fair's Bird House Jad Fair's latest project instantly transported me back to the early '80s. In those days I felt compelled to salvage Half Japanese and Jad Fair solo albums from record store cutout bins. I didn't particularly enjoy the absurd outsider sounds but I loved the fact that "music" of this nature could actually be recorded, released, distributed and sold. A video for the title track for the forthcoming EP Bird House is an uncanny representation of my disjointed memories of that era. I continue to embrace the anarchy. Album of the Year? The unseasonably warm weather somehow makes the idea of driving to Arkansas to hear acts like Bob Weir and Railroad Earth at Wakarusa seem attractive. Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows? I'd been waiting for the moment for months. Hearing a song I selected at the internet site Turntable.fm boom through the sound system at a real life nightclub was a genuine thrill. When a few friends organized a Turntable.fm-themed event at Czar Bar during the holidays, the first song I programmed was Heavy D's "The Overweight Lover's in the House." I went on to play a few of my punk, metal and hip hop favorites but the party was eventually co-opted by fans of pop, dance and techno. That meant that a few of my selections- including Nashville Pssy's "All Fcked Up"- were quickly skipped after they were "lamed." It was no surprise, consequently, that my troll pick "Rainbow Connection" made it all the way through without getting axed. I'll get another crack at it when The Beaumont Club hosts a similar event January 13. Here's 66 minutes of excellent footage from Mark Lowrey's December 21 gig at the Record Bar. I'll admit it- I always look forward to hearing Skillz' year-end wrap-up. Just once. Mac Lethal's new release is out. Here's the video for "Jake + Olive". Skip past the introduction for a sublime performance by Terri Lyne Carrington, Geri Allen, Esperanza Spalding and Tineke Postma. Jeff Harshbarger is Plastic Sax's Person of the Year. I can relate to the subject matter of the latest effort by Brother Ali. Kansas City Click: This is the best time of year to investigate locally-based talent. (Original image of a large-screen projection from the Turntable.fm party by There Stands the Glass.)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line383
__label__wiki	0.986337	0.986337	Shop 76 Supply The Stafford Voice Conservative in a world of Liberals. Soldier Spotlight You are here: Home / Politics / Glenn Beck TV Show to End This Year Glenn Beck TV Show to End This Year April 6, 2011 by Daniel It has been announced that later this year, the Glenn Beck Show on Fox News will be coming to an end. FOX News and Glenn Beck announced Wednesday that they will team to produce a slate of projects for FOX News Channel and FOX News’ digital properties. Beck will “transition off of his daily program, the third highest rated in all of cable news, later this year” to pursue the new opportunities, FOX News said in a press release announcing the agreement. “Glenn Beck is a powerful communicator, a creative entrepreneur and a true success by anybody’s standards. I look forward to continuing to work with him,” Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News, said in the release. Joel Cheatwood, SVP/Development at FOX News, will be joining Beck’s production company, Mercury Radio Arts. “I truly believe that America owes a lot to Roger Ailes and FOX News,” Beck said in the release. “I cannot repay Roger for the lessons I’ve learned and will continue to learn from him and I look forward to starting this new phase of our partnership.” Join our TSV Discord Server! Sign up to receive a FREE monthly newsletter! © 2020 · The Stafford Voice	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line384
__label__cc	0.713702	0.286298	Jacob M. Appel on Being a Good Literary Citizen In the 13th in a series of posts on 2017 books entered for The Story Prize, Jacob M. Appel, author of The Liars' Asylum (Black Lawrence Press), lists a few things writers can do to give back. I am frequently asked to give advice to aspiring writers—which usually means offering whatever limited wisdom I have on how to craft better stories, secure agents and publishers, and increase book sales. All of these are reasonable goals, likely shared by the overwhelming majority of readers of this post. Yet as a professional ethicist, I thought I might tackle this subject differently this time around and offer some tips on how to make the literary world a better place: 1. Be Positive or Be Quiet I am proud to say that I have never written a negative book review, either for publication or on sites such as Amazon, Goodreads, Librarything, etc. You shouldn’t either. Any literary work you encounter was once someone else’s baby, a beloved repository for another human being’s imagination and emotion. Needless to say, some of these metaphorical babies grow up to be admirable adults—and others, quite frankly, do not. But what possible good comes of denigrating them once they are in print? If you don’t admire a work, not reviewing it at all is statement enough. With so many wonderful books on the market, any time or space spent penning a negative review occurs at the expense of other great works deserving of exposure. 2. Donate Books Not everyone is James Paterson and capable of providing millions of dollars in seed money to public libraries, but most writers can afford to give away a few free books—or, at least, ebooks—to worthy individuals, causes, and institutions. Generosity starts at your local public library. Ask the librarians if they’d like free copies of your forthcoming book; if they tell you they have it on order already, ask that they cancel the order and provide them with the copies at no cost instead. Maybe suggest the work of an emerging or marginalized author they might purchase with the savings. Send copies of your latest volumes to charitable auctions, book drives, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. You need not spend a fortune: even one or two copies a month, over time, can make a difference without breaking your piggy bank. James Patterson: Super-mensch 3. Thank Other Writers I do not mean to thank them for doing you favors such as writing generous reviews or offering blurbs—although obviously, one should do that too. I mean thank them for being good writers. If you read a story or novel that you admire, send a brief email message to the author telling him or her so. A kind word from the ether never hurts, and on occasion, I have struck up wonderful friendships with fellow authors that originated in a complimentary note. And, needless to say, blurb liberally. I do not blurb every manuscript I read, or even read every manuscript I am sent, but I at least try to read an opening chapter or two whenever possible. 4. Thank Your Readers The easiest and least costly way to thank your readers is to answer their correspondence. I suppose that may be difficult if you are one of the dozen or so authors likely to be recognized in a public place, or a serial killer with a best-selling memoir, but most of us mere mortals do not receive enough mail to require secretarial assistance. Another way to say “thank you” is to give freebees to fans: free PDFs or signed galleys always make welcome appreciation gifts. Even an email, letting a reader know you’ll be speaking or signing books in her state or city, can show gratitude for a kind review or fan letter. 5. Do Not Complain The literary life is tough – on the pocketbook, on the ego and on the soul. But if you had wanted an easy job, you’d have become a neurosurgeon or an astronaut. While it is certainly acceptable to point out structural inequities in the publishing system, far less palatable are personal jealousies or claims of individual victimization. Bear rejection gracefully. Admire candles that burn brighter than your own. We’d all like to be Toni Morrison or Philip Roth—but nobody is owed that success. Not even if he or she pens a brilliant book. Being published, and being read, is not a right, but a privilege. There is a lot of incivility in the world today. Sometimes it feels as though anger is the new national currency. But in the literary community, at least, that need not be the case. And any writer, no matter obscure, has a part to play: The wheels of fate may decide whether you are eulogized as a brilliant writer, but each of us has the power to determine whether we are remembered decent and virtuous literary citizens. Labels: 2017 contributor posts, civility, Jacob M. Appel, James Patterson Edie Meidav Urges You to Fail In the 12th in a series of posts on 2017 books entered for The Story Prize, Edie Meidav, author of Kingdom of the Young (Sarabande Books), encourages writers to take chances. Best advice for any creator: Fail. Fail not just better, not just once but do so frequently, boldly, beautifully. Flail as much as possible. And if these words give you pause, consider drafts of artwork by almost any great painter. Or take Leonard Cohen, who remains one of our chieftains of failure. Even from the grave he appears to have died only half-completely, so resolutely present remains his life. One of his most penetrating songs speaks of the kabbalistic idea that through our flaws, our cracked selves, light best shines. As he lived—bon vivant, zen monk, dandy, gracious, generous, self-absorbed, unable to commit, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him, aware of his peccadilloes as an artist, singer, fellow human—so he died, ready for it but nonetheless shining forth this: the beauty of the incomplete, testified to by a man ignored for years, celebrated again at the end, but all along bearing the ability to reinvent himself as an artist, embracing whatever little was left of his voice. Leonard Cohen: Hail to the chieftan Years ago, in my first awareness of the shard as a necessary companion to the creative life, I watched a girl drawing. We were at a summer camp riddled with the requisite mosquitos, shaming, joys, hysteria, and odd moments of education in exactly the sites one expects them least. There on her bunk she sketched in a figure. Stop, I wanted to tell her, stop right there, and there, and there. But she kept going. How beautiful it had been to see, as Elizabeth Bishop might have put it, the crypto-proto-ruin, the figure only as she began to allude to it, and what possibilities were foreclosed as the more predictable part of her began to fill it in. So arrived my first aesthetic lesson in the art of incompletion, in taking a path toward the unexpected. Years later, in speaking with a fellow writer with a similar love of novel writing, he and I discussed the charismatic mystery of the unexplained and the unfulfilled. A character's backstory need not be known, but the energies of most beginning writers go toward filling in that figure. Because readers wish to know, because we have orthodoxies about how to continue. Doesn’t the story have to end like this, we say, shouldn’t we know more about her? Or do we? Often the very thing we think we must do as we set out to write, or continue to write, or have finished writing something is to achieve that very beautiful platonic ideal that occurs somewhere, so tantalizingly, in the first eighth of any project. The ideal becomes visual meze, oversaturated, overglutted, every part presented and filled in, no hunger left unsated. Yet among ancient altarpieces, we find beautiful the very roughest, those that peel and undo themselves most before our gaze. So our modern eye has learned how to calibrate what is present with what goes missing. So we have learned to love absence, which probably speaks both to our contemporary anomie and to something more enduringly existential. The funerary stele, the elegy: these, our oldest forms, celebrate absence. Which relates directly to the mid-stage of any creative process. There comes a moment when we must willfully embrace the incomplete, where we must propose to ourselves a kind of ecstasy—literally, standing outside of, in this case, our original idea, whatever got us going. Any singular artwork we witness, made by another, commands our respect in this way: It offers us a mirror ecstasy, a spine-shivering thrill since we are pushed out of our daily habits of hearing, thinking, seeing. We enter the work, we complete it through our imagining. The greatest artists lure us to incarnate ourselves subtly and differently. And, as recipients of art, our education rests in allowing the artist to teach us to find a new way to live in the world with the elements familiar yet the order shifted, life’s hierarchies questioned. So what the creator can ask herself is this: What information do I need to gather now? What would provoke me beyond myself? How can I omit, how can I have a noble failure, what crack in the pottery might let the light shine in? Try, when writing, to see if you can change your usual instruction manual. Abandon the platonic ideal of the finished object and allow what might at first seems to be an organic or aleatory irregularity to become your gift and singularity. What you pay attention to most is your gift, even if—especially if—your very attention is incomplete. If you wish to challenge the history of your discipline, resting in prior structures of construction will not help you. And if you are at the point where you have begun to repeat old tricks, cannibalizing past successes, you might need to enter your studio backwards, figuratively, as a way of honoring whatever thinking could split your assumptions, whatever waits for you to uncover its truth. Consider the suggestive beauty of both veil and shard, and always befriend failure; it will never desert you and might become your strongest ally, a guide for life itself. Labels: 2017 contributor posts, Edie Meidav, failure Lee Upton on Obsession, Denial, and No-Guilt Naps In the 11th in a series of posts on 2017 books entered for The Story Prize, Lee Upton, author of Visitations (Louisiana State University Press), answers a few questions. When was the first time you wrote an explicit sex scene? That hasn’t happened yet…. I have that to look forward to…if I become an entirely different person. What emotional states interest you as a writer? Obsession. For example: In Visitations, a woman in the story “A Stalker” says of her obsession with a man who had once loved her: “Being wanted—it was like a worm delivers a drug right into your bloodstream. Then you’re unwanted, but the worm wants more.” Another emotional state that interests me: Denial. In another story in Visitations, “Gods and Goddesses in Art and Legend,” a character attempts to numb her grief: “People paid too much attention to what passed for romantic love. It was sentimental, overwrought. Hyperbolic. In the end, it wasn’t profound. No, it was only regrettable, not tragic or even sad. Still, people shot each other in the head because of it.” Are the stories in Visitations united in any way? Yes. Many pivot, at some level, around the subject of books. About over-valuing a book and undervaluing one’s own experiences. Or undervaluing books. How myths and fairy tales and early childhood reading contour an entire adult life. Why it would be such a pleasure to join the world’s laziest book club. The crevices inside books from which we can pull fresh meaning. What habit do you recommend for other writers? Napping. I used to work full-time at a credit agency and struggled to stay awake. I worked my way up to eight cups of coffee a day, and I was still sleepy. I remember how desperately I didn’t want to be exhausted after work so that I could write. When the weekend arrived I was so tired that I fell asleep in the afternoon with my papers and books around me on the fold-out couch in my studio apartment. My exhaustion might have come from not only working hard and being bored while I worked, but from loneliness. Loneliness is exhausting. The thing was, when I woke up from that first nap on my first Saturday of my first week at the credit agency, I began to write with great concentration—as if words had been assembling themselves while I slept. It was like that fairytale, a touchstone for so many writers who rely on the unconscious: “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” While the shoemaker sleeps the elves cobble shoes for him. Later I made friends, moved into a house with roommates, met others who wanted to be writers, and wept with gratitude for my new life. Those naps had helped me, but I no longer needed them as much. Napping: sometimes a surreal experience I’ve had children—and so like anyone else who has raised a child, I know about standing exhaustion and what a privilege it is to nap. Now, usually, I can’t nap often—because of other responsibilities. But a while back, after a series of small crises, I went to bed in the late morning and napped. After I woke up, within two hours, I napped again, and then I napped yet again. I napped so much that I dreamed I was napping. In the dream I kept telling myself “Wake Up! You’re napping too much!” I hadn’t wanted to nap; I wanted to write instead. When at last I woke I experienced what I’d felt all those years ago: the softening of boundaries, the sense that I could easily slip through a portal into intense concentration. As if the elves had been cobbling for me. I need to find ways to nap more often. How do you know when a story is finished? I’m going to answer the question by asking another: How do I know when a story begins? I tend to write long fiction that needs to shrink. Often that requires deleting many pages of false beginnings and frumpy middles. When I find the true beginning I can work toward the true ending. One encloses the other, in embryonic form. There has to be a sense of movement too, a sense of the tactile. You know how a card shark can shuffle cards and the cards, splayed out, are then snapped back into one stack? That’s how it doesn’t feel, although I’d like it to feel, at the moment when a story is finished. Often I’ve heard this question referred to in terms of frustration—sometimes with a clever put down from the writer to the questioner. Why does the question elicit such derision? Because stories are not “ideas”? (Yet stories can’t escape ideas, and even slippery stories foster ideas.) Because there is no physical space from which the author retrieves stories? (Yet we speak of scene “building,” and aren’t we often indebted to spatial metaphors?) Or is it because some writers guard jealously their sources of inspiration? Or because the question might suggest that writing is merely a matter of finding a premise and, as such, the question downplays the diligence, discipline, intuition, and luck that writing a story requires? But, really, the question is a compliment—you have ideas! Writing—it’s like nailing clouds. Where do you get your hammer? I love the question even if it is largely unanswerable. It humbles us and elevates the craft. Here’s the best I can do: I get my ideas from missed connections, things that turn my stomach (oh rich source: shame, linking us all as social creatures), the chasm between what we’re supposed to feel and what we actually feel, incongruities (especially comic incongruities), the urge to reflect the dignity of those who are ignored or neglected and treated unjustly, the wish to illuminate what might be called the inner life in a way that may have a bearing on a reader’s life. Moments of gratitude and love unearned but desperately needed. And, often, affection for the stories I grew up with and the urge to pay homage to their self-renewing, thorny, perennial mysteries. Labels: 2017 contributor posts, Lee Upton Tim Weed and the Ecstasy of Influence In the 10th in a series of posts on 2017 books entered for The Story Prize, Tim Weed, author of A Field Guide to Murder & Fly Fishing (Green Writers Press), discusses eleven books that have inspired his writing. Which books inspired you the most? Which authors have been your role models? I’ve been surprised by how difficult questions of influence are to answer. Even easy questions such as, “What was the best book you read in the past year?” may cause an embarrassingly long silence as I rack my brain. Putting together an accurate top-ten life list would probably take me a week of thumbing through overstuffed bookshelves—likely supplemented by visits to various online book outfits for memory-jogging summaries and reviews. It’s just so hard to say. There are so many great works of fiction. It’s difficult to narrow the ones I’ve read down to a list of favorites—harder still to speculate about which authors have had the greatest influence over one’s work as a writer. I like the analogy of books as fossil fuel: lush vegetation trampled down in an ancient epoch only to bubble up years later in a spontaneous wellspring of newborn prose. Who can say whether that font of bubblin’ crude, that metamorphosed Texas tea, was once a royal palm or a tree fern? Still, I’m going to give it a try. So here are eleven books that have most influenced me as a fiction writer (I tried for ten but just couldn’t squeeze 'em in): J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Ursula K. LeGuin, The Left Hand of Darkness Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove Cormac McCarthy, All the Pretty Horses Paul Bowles, The Delicate Prey Mary Renault, The King Must Die Robert Stone, Outerbridge Reach Peter Carey, True History of the Kelly Gang Jim Harrison, Legends of the Fall John Cheever, The Stories of John Cheever Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth Looking back on these books, and thinking about the reasons they have stuck in my mind, I think of irresistible characters, high stakes, and immersive storyworlds. I think of Tolkien’s wondrous Middle Earth, of LeGuin’s bold reimagining of human sexual dynamics, and of the unforgettable sunlit intimacy of Renault’s mythohistorical vision. I think of the limpid, merciless clarity of Paul Bowles’ exotic tales, and of the storytelling genius of Robert Stone and Edith Wharton: the relentlessness of her ratcheting tension and the pitiless journeys their protagonists must undertake. I think of the profoundly affirmative versions of human consciousnesses passing through rich sensory worlds painted by Jim Harrison, John Cheever, and Larry McMurtry. And, especially with Cormac McCarthy and Peter Carey, I think of the sublime possibilities of language. Its sheer, terrible beauty. I note somewhat sheepishly, that only two of these books are story collections (three if you include novellas). The truth is, while as both a reader and a writer I love short fiction, I’ve been more influenced by novels, possibly because the form allows for a more profound immersion in the storyworld—or, if you prefer, for a more intense and long-lasting measure of escapism. I use the latter word intending none of the negative connotations often associated with it. The poet David Baker once said that all poetry can be divided into two categories, the ironic and the ecstatic. If we assume a continuum rather than a dichotomy, I think the same can be said of fiction. The Greek origin of the word ecstasy is “ekstasis,” meaning “to be or stand outside oneself.” Ecstasy is transcendent, implying a state of trance, vision, or dream. Irony, on the other end of the continuum, is social, worldly, and rooted in the intellect. Irony is essential in literature of course, as an antidote to sentimentality. But for me, the best-remembered fiction—the work that sticks with me long after I’ve put it down—is to be found on the ecstatic end of the continuum. The kind of story where one forgets all about those black marks on the page and enters the narrative as one would enter a trance, a vision, or a dream. At various times and in various ways, all of these authors have done that for me. It is a gift for which I owe them a lifetime of gratitude. And I hold out the cautious hope that I can, therefore, claim them as influences.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line385
__label__wiki	0.808631	0.808631	Museum Boerhaave, Leiden (14) Cotta'scher, Stüttgart and Tübingen, Germany (5) Henry G. Bohn, London (5) Charlesbridge Publishing, Watertown, MA (4) Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London (4) Yale University Press, New Haven, CT (4) Chez la veuve Desaint, De l'imprimerie de P. Didot L'aîne, Paris (3) The Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge (3) Beijing Ancient Obervatory, Beijing (2) Centro Affari e Promzioni, Arezzo, Italy (2) Department of Physics, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews UK (2) Instituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, Italy (2) Museé David M. Stewart Museum, Montreal (2) Nat'l Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England (2) OÖ. Landesausstellung, Linz, Austria (2) Rogers Turner Books, Ltd., London (2) Royal Astronomical Society, London (2) Addax Publishing Ltd., Kent, UK (1) Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago (1) Adler Planetarium and Astonomy Museum, Chicago (1) Lib-3f (76) Computer -- History (65) Graduating Engines -- Wurdemann (17) Graduating Engines -- Heyde (15) Graduating Engines (12) Benjamin Franklin (10) Graduating Engines -- Longitudinal (10) Physical Geography (10) astronomy -- instruments -- clocks (6) Graduating Engines -- Temple (5) Clocks -- New England (5) 5 aerial photographs, some of Boston and area, those dated from 1930s Addenda al dizionario degli orologiai italiani, edizione 1974 Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum. An Account of the Optical Planetarium and a Brief Guide to the Museum Advance in Astronomical Science Albert Einstein & Museum Boerhaave American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art American Practical Navigator Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek, 1632-1723 The Apparatus of Science at Harvard, 1765-1800 Appendix: World's Largest Telescopes, 1850-1950 The "Application" of Telescopes to Astronomical Instruments, 1667 - 1669: A Study in Historical Method	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line388
__label__cc	0.587205	0.412795	Searjants Inn Chambers UK Police Law Blog Serjeants' Inn Police Team Serjeants' Inn Homepage Taking conduct decisions at face value Written by Elliot Gold The Police Appeals Tribunal should take care not to go behind clearly expressed statements made by police hearings tribunals. It should also take care as to the order of witnesses where hearsay evidence is being admitted: Squire v (1) The Queen (CC Thames Valley Police) (2) PAT [2016] EWCA Civ 1315. This is a somewhat obvious decision of the Court of Appeal, which nevertheless raises some questions. A police misconduct hearing was said to have “admitted” hearsay evidence. In the event, the decision of the panel expressly stated that the evidence was of no relevance and that it had put it out of its mind, before going on to find gross misconduct proved and dismissing the officer. The Police Appeals Tribunal found that the panel could not have put the evidence out of its mind, having heard it, and allowed the appeal. Mitting J, in the High Court, allowed a judicial review against that decision, finding (at paragraph 20 of his judgment) that the panel was a professional or semi-professional panel, it had made it clear beyond doubt that it had put the hearsay information out of its mind. In the absence of evidence to show that it did not do so, its reasoning was to be accepted. In a short judgment, the Court of Appeal has affirmed that reasoning, stating (at paragraph 20) that Mitting J was correct to point out that the PAT could not go behind the panel’s disavowal absent clear evidential basis to show how it was wrong [original emphasis]. Slightly odd, for those who practise regularly in police misconduct hearings, was the Court of Appeal’s comments about the panel’s admitting evidence. The Court assumed that a police misconduct hearing panel had the power to regulate the evidence presented to it - see paragraph 21. It may have such an implied power - it is not express within the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012 but, of course, public law principles of fairness will apply. Further, misconduct hearing panels are presented not with a trial bundle with admissible evidence per se rather than an investigation report with the relevant documents attached. All of that material is information before the panel, whether witnesses are or are not called. This was stated in relation to what should have been the proper order of witnesses, where it was held the police misconduct hearing panel may have erred. That said, it is not clear whether a panel has, as a matter of law, the power to admit material or strike-out material presented to it as opposed to weighing material as a matter of evidence. Stephen Morley represented the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police. Follow @EGoldLdn Statutory Materials Elliot Gold egold@serjeantsinn.com Twitter @EGoldLdn James Berry jberry@serjeantsinn.com Legal Blog & Commentaries Sexual assault investigation into a child with learning difficulties not a breach of article 3 ‘Mixed’ police claims: Court of Appeal confirms QOCS protection is not automatic The recoverability of inquest costs in civil actions Domestic violence falls within article 3 - requiring police action Disclosure of material from care proceedings to the police Police risk assessments, actions and threats to kill The necessity for structured decisions on disciplinary sanction Re-opening final decisions of police injury benefit determinations Continued use of Taser on autistic male was disproportionate Not discrimination to pay male officers less for shared parental leave than female officers on maternity leave NPCC Operational Guidance for pre-charge bail Unlawful arrest - inadequate grounds for suspecting person to be guilty of an offence © 2020 UK Police Law Blog The information on this blog applies to England and Wales unless otherwise stated	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line392
__label__wiki	0.654728	0.654728	BMW > 5-Series 2009 Bmw 535i X-drive M-5 Package on 2040-cars Year:2009 Mileage:67000 Cedarhurst, New York, United States You are bidding on a 2009 BMW 535I X-Drive M-5 Package (sports package). This car comes with dual turbo, sport seats, sports wheel, all-wheel drive (awd) sports head rest, heated seats, sunroof, dvd, A.C. Navigation system, Run Flat Tires (was just replaced) logic surround system w/7 speakers, skirt kit, built in radar, transmission is automatic and stick with sport suspension. This car runs very smooth like new as mentioned all history is at BMW dealership since the car has been maintained only by BMW. If you have any questions please call 646-657-6289 and ask for Sean. BMW 5-Series for Sale 2002 bmw 530ia "m" pkg. sport sedan - low miles - excellent condiition - 1 owner 2013 bmw 535i m sport low miles black- fully loaded - no reserve! 2007 bmw 525xi(US $15,800.00) 1987 bmw 528e rebuilt head manual trans 134k clean title in san diego 2006 bmw 525i base sedan 4-door 3.0l Auto Services in New York Zoni Customs ★★★★★ Address: 361 56th St, Brooklyn Williams Toyota Scion ★★★★★ Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers Address: 2468 Elmira Street, Chemung Watertown Auto Repair Svc ★★★★★ Auto Repair & Service, Used Car Dealers, Automobile Parts & Supplies Address: 26109 State Route 283, Limerick VOS Motorsports ★★★★★ Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Detailing Address: 2 Heitz Place Suite 207, Hicksville Village Automotive Center ★★★★★ Address: 61 N Country Rd, Wading-River V J`s Car Care ★★★★★ Address: 11632 Rockaway Blvd, S-Ozone-Park BMW X4 M probably not in the cards Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:32:00 EST BMW is preparing to exploit its latest market niche - those that find themselves unable to choose between the 3 Series, 4 Series and X3 - with the X4. If you're looking for an M product, though, you'll remain limited to the 3 and 4 Series. BMW's Bernhard Ederer, at the Australian launch of the X5, told Car Advice he wouldn't "bet on it," when asked about a hotter X4. Oddly, Ederer's reasoning, according to the Aussies, is out of concern for the X6 M, whose sales the X4 M would apparently cannibalize. That's like saying the M3 doesn't make sense because it will cannibalize M5 sales - the logic just doesn't really hold up. "The question is what customers are we talking to? And are we talking to someone that is willing and able to afford [an X6 M]?" Ederer told Car Advice. Car Advice seems to feel the same way, claiming the X3-based X4 will share its powertrains with its donor platform, and will eventually spawn an M variant, albeit a few years down the line. Audi to spend $17 billion to fight BMW Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:30:00 EST It's no secret that VW Group, parent company to not only Volkswagen but also Audi, Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche and Ducati brands sold in the US, is determined to become the world's largest automaker. Even more impressive is that VW is prepared to spend billions to make it happen. With that comes word that VW Group will be spending $17 billion on its Audi brand over the next three years to push itself above rival BMW. The money will be invested in both vehicle development (including lightweight auto design and alternative powertrains) and facilities (including expansion in Hungary, China and new operations in Mexico). The luxury brand is focused on global manufacturing infrastructure. Already Europe's best-selling luxury brand, Audi's objective is to overtake BMW by the end of the decade by selling more than two million cars per year (BMW is shooting for 1.54 million sales in 2013). If those objectives are met, VW Group should be on track to be the industry's volume leader by 2018. BMW takes 30th Anniversary Edition M5 out to drift If you only look at the videos from BMW, it appears that the best way to celebrate the 30th birthday of the M5 is some smoky drifting, and it sure looks like a great way to mark the occasion to us. Now that the Bavarian brand's new 30th anniversary special edition is all set to hit the road, the most powerful M5 ever is getting it own chance to roast its tires on video, as well. The M5 30th Anniversary Edition shouldn't have any problem hanging its rear end out, really. Under the hood, its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 is turned up to 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque and can allegedly sprint to 60 miles per hour in a scant 3.7 seconds. That's pretty impressive for any sports car but especially for a sedan that can still carry four passengers comfortably cosseted in leather and Alcantara upholstery. BMW is making just 300 of these celebratory models worldwide, and appropriately for the anniversary, only 30 of them are going to be available in the US. If the special M5 doesn't make your heart race, the video basks in a little nostalgia, as well, by showing off the original model for some historical context.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line401
__label__wiki	0.616011	0.616011	Birkbeck: London's evening university An internationally respected centre for world-class legal teaching, research and scholarship (BA, BSc, LLB) (MA, MSc, LLM, MRes) Certificate of higher education We are among the top 10 law schools in the UK and in the top three in London in the Times Higher Education 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rankings. Our academic staff are internationally recognised authorities in their fields, delivering stimulating and relevant teaching programmes. Our staff are passionate about research-led teaching and are committed to providing you with the encouragement and support you need to realise your potential. Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us. With a proud tradition in critical legal education and an internationally recognised body of research, the Department of Law is a stimulating and dynamic environment for students and academics. Current students can find all the information they need from our online learning environment, Moodle. "When you put journalists, activists, nurses and recent school-leavers in a classroom together, the challenging differences in perspective and experience in the conversation are quickly revealed as strengths." Dr Eddie Bruce-Jones Research centres and networks The School of Law houses the Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (ICPR) and four active research centres that bring together scholars from across Birkbeck. Mooting and mock trials Solicitors' firms and barristers' chambers are actively looking for evidence of commitment to a career in the law, so we offer mooting events and mock trials for our students. Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need. Become an MPhil/PhD student Visit our guidance page to find out how to pursue research in our department. Law on Trial: Punishment and Rights Violations Our annual Law on Trial is a week-long programme of free public lectures and panel discussions, which focuses on a different theme every year. Our staff publish widely. Read their recent publications. World Prison Brief The World Prison Brief is a unique, free online database about prison systems around the world, to support the evidence-based development of prison policy and practice globally. Legal Practice Conversation Our Legal Practice Conversation events give students the opportunity to meet solicitors and barristers and get first-hand insight into how the law works in practice. At each event, the invited speakers discuss a reported case they advocated in and offer advice to students looking to pursue a law career. Study at the School of Law The School of Law at Birkbeck is home to part-time and full-time evening study in Law and Criminology, as well as the intensive LLM/MA programmes. Find out more about studying here Birkbeck's Foundation Day dinner reflects on the power of Education The College’s dedication to transforming lives and addressing social inequality through higher education was praised by keynote speaker Sir Harvey McGrath at the annual Foundation Day dinner. Get Started: Postgraduate Study University Square Stratford Campus Campus Tour: Bloomsbury Campus School dress codes - who cares and why? Professor Daniel Monk from Birkbeck's School of Law discusses the debate around school uniforms and dress codes, and what it might be able to tell us about childhood, education and politics in contemporary Britain. Why are women prisoner numbers rising so rapidly? Catherine Heard, from the Institute for Criminal Policy Research (ICPR) at Birkbeck, discusses the latest data released in the World Female Imprisonment List. From asylum seeker to student: how the Compass Project changed my life An asylum seeker from Sri Lanka explains how the Compass Project helped him became a Law student at Birkbeck and his ambitions to use his education to help other asylum seekers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0034.json.gz/line422
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