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Encoding of Objective Functions in the Path Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCEP)
RFC - Proposed Standard (June 2009; No errata)
Was draft-ietf-pce-of (pce WG)
draft-leroux-pce-of
RFC 5541 (Proposed Standard)
Adrian Farrel
Network Working Group JL. Le Roux
Request for Comments: 5541 France Telecom
Category: Standards Track JP. Vasseur
Cisco System Inc.
Y. Lee
Encoding of Objective Functions in the
Path Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCEP)
improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
and status of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.
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than English.
Le Roux, et al. Standards Track [Page 1]
RFC 5541 Objective Functions in PCEP June 2009
The computation of one or a set of Traffic Engineering Label Switched
Paths (TE LSPs) in MultiProtocol Label Switching (MPLS) and
Generalized MPLS (GMPLS) networks is subject to a set of one or more
specific optimization criteria, referred to as objective functions
(e.g., minimum cost path, widest path, etc.).
In the Path Computation Element (PCE) architecture, a Path
Computation Client (PCC) may want a path to be computed for one or
more TE LSPs according to a specific objective function. Thus, the
PCC needs to instruct the PCE to use the correct objective function.
Furthermore, it is possible that not all PCEs support the same set of
objective functions; therefore, it is useful for the PCC to be able
to automatically discover the set of objective functions supported by
each PCE.
This document defines extensions to the PCE communication Protocol
(PCEP) to allow a PCE to indicate the set of objective functions it
supports. Extensions are also defined so that a PCC can indicate in
a path computation request the required objective function, and a PCE
can report in a path computation reply the objective function that
was used for path computation.
This document defines objective function code types for six objective
functions previously listed in the PCE requirements work, and
provides the definition of four new metric types that apply to a set
of synchronized requests.
1.1. Conventions Used in This Document ..........................5
1.2. Terminology ................................................5
1.3. Message Formats ............................................6
2. Discovery of PCE Objective Functions ............................6
2.1. OF-List TLV ................................................6
2.2. Elements of Procedure ......................................7
3. Objective Function in PCEP Path Computation Request and Reply
Messages ........................................................7
3.1. OF Object ..................................................7
3.1.1. Elements of Procedure ...............................8
3.2. Carrying The OF Object In a PCEP Message ...................9
3.3. New RP Object Flag ........................................12
3.3.1. Elements Of Procedure ..............................12
4. Objective Functions Definition .................................13
5. New Metric Types ...............................................14
6.1. PCE Objective Function Sub-Registry .......................15
6.2. PCEP Code Points ..........................................16
6.2.1. OF Object ..........................................16
6.2.2. OF-List TLV ........................................16
6.2.3. PCEP Error Values ..................................16
6.2.4. RP Object Flag .....................................17
6.2.5. Metric Types .......................................17
8. Manageability Considerations ...................................18
8.1. Control of Function and Policy ............................18
8.2. Information and Data Models ...............................18
8.3. Liveness Detection and Monitoring .........................18
8.4. Verify Correct Operations .................................18
8.5. Requirements On Other Protocols ...........................19
8.6. Impact On Network Operations ..............................19
9. Acknowledgments ................................................19
Appendix A. RBNF Code Fragments ...................................21
The Path Computation Element-based network architecture [RFC4655]
defines a Path Computation Element (PCE) as an entity capable of
computing the paths of Traffic Engineered Label Switched Paths (TE
LSPs) based on a network graph and of applying computational
constraints. A PCE services path computation requests that are sent
by Path Computation Clients (PCC).
The PCE communication Protocol (PCEP), defined in [RFC5440], allows
for communication between a PCC and a PCE or between two PCEs, in
compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth in [RFC4657].
Such interactions include path computation requests and path
computation replies.
The computation of one or a set of TE LSPs is subject to a set of one
or more optimization criteria, called an objective function. An
objective function is used by the PCE when it computes a path or a
set of paths in order to select the "best" candidate paths. There is
a variety of objective functions: an objective function could apply
either to a set of non-synchronized path computation requests, or to
a set of synchronized path computation requests. In the former case,
the objective function refers to an individual path computation
request (e.g., computation of the shortest constrained path where the
metric is the IGP metric, computation of the least loaded constrained
path, etc.). Conversely, in the latter case, the objective function
refers to a set of path computation requests the computation of which
is synchronized (e.g., minimize the aggregate bandwidth consumption
of all LSPs, minimize the sum of the delays for two diverse paths or
of the delta between those delays, etc.). Moreover, some objective
functions relate to the optimization of a single metric and others to
the optimization of a set of metrics (organized in a hierarchical
manner, using a weighted function, etc.).
As spelled out in [RFC4674], it may be useful for a PCC to discover
the set of objective functions supported by a PCE. Furthermore,
[RFC4657] requires the ability for a PCC to indicate in a path
computation request a required/desired objective function, as well as
optional function parameters.
For these purposes, this document extends the PCE communication
Protocol (PCEP). It defines PCEP extensions that allow a PCE to
advertise a list of supported objective functions, as well as
extensions to carry the objective function in PCEP request and reply
messages. It complements the PCEP base specification [RFC5440].
Note that OSPF- and IS-IS-based PCE discovery mechanisms are defined
in [RFC5088] and [RFC5089]. These mechanisms are dedicated to the
discovery of a few generic parameters, while more detailed PCE
parameters should be discovered using the PCE communication Protocol.
Objective functions are in this second category; thus, the objective
function discovery procedure is handled by PCEP.
A new PCEP TLV, named the OF-List TLV, is defined in Section 2. The
OF-List TLV is carried in the PCEP OPEN object and allows a PCE to
list, during PCEP session-setup phase, the objective functions that
it supports.
A new PCEP object, the OF object, is defined in Section 3. The OF
object is carried within a PCReq (Path Computation Request) message
to indicate the required/desired objective function to be applied by
a PCE, or in a PCRep (Path Computation Reply) message to indicate the
objective function that was used for path computation.
Six mandatory objective functions that must be supported by PCEP are
listed in [RFC4657]. This document provides a definition of these
six mandatory objective functions. Additional objective functions
may be defined in other documents. Note that additional objective
functions are defined for the PCE Global Concurrent Optimization
(GCO) application, in [PCE-GCO].
This document also provides the definition of four new metric types
that apply to a set of synchronized requests.
1.1. Conventions Used in This Document
1.2. Terminology
LSR: Label Switching Router.
OF: Objective Function. A set of one or more optimization
criteria used for the computation of a single path (e.g.,
path cost minimization) or for the synchronized computation
of a set of paths (e.g., aggregate bandwidth consumption
minimization, etc.).
PCC: Path Computation Client. Any client application requesting a
path computation to be performed by a Path Computation
Element.
PCE: Path Computation Element. An entity (component, application,
or network node) that is capable of computing a network path
or route based on a network graph and of applying
computational constraints.
PCEP: Path Computation Element communication Protocol.
TE LSP: Traffic Engineered Label Switched Path.
1.3. Message Formats
Message formats in this document are expressed using Reduced BNF as
used in [RFC5440] and defined in [RFC5511].
2. Discovery of PCE Objective Functions
This section defines PCEP extensions (see [RFC5440]) so as to support
the advertisement of the objective functions supported by a PCE.
A new PCEP OF-List (Objective Function list) TLV is defined. The
PCEP OF-List TLV is carried within an OPEN object. This way, during
PCEP session-setup phase, a PCE can advertise to a PCEP peer the list
of objective functions it supports.
2.1. OF-List TLV
The PCEP OF-List TLV is optional. It MAY be carried within an OPEN
object sent by a PCE in an Open message to a PCEP peer so as to
indicate the list of supported objective functions.
The OF-List TLV format is compliant with the PCEP TLV format defined
in [RFC5440]. That is, the TLV is composed of 2 octets for the type,
2 octets specifying the TLV length, and a Value field. The Length
field defines the length of the value portion in octets. The TLV is
padded to 4-octet alignment, and padding is not included in the
Length field (e.g., a 3-octet value would have a length of three, but
the total size of the TLV would be eight octets).
The PCEP OF-List TLV has the following format:
TYPE: 4
LENGTH: N * 2 (where N is the number of objective functions)
VALUE: list of 2-byte objective function code points, identifying
the objective functions supported by the sender of the Open
| OF Code #1 | OF Code #2 |
// //
| OF Code #N | padding |
OF Code (2 bytes): Objective Function code point identifier. IANA
manages the "PCE Objective Function" code point registry (see Section
2.2. Elements of Procedure
A PCE MAY include an OF-List TLV within an OPEN object in an Open
message sent to a PCEP peer in order to advertise a set of one or
more objective functions. The OF-List TLV MUST NOT appear more than
once in an OPEN object. If it appears more than once, the PCEP
session MUST be rejected with error type 1 and error value 1 (PCEP
session establishment failure / Reception of an invalid Open
message). The absence of the OF-List TLV in an OPEN object MUST be
interpreted as an absence of information on the list of supported
objective functions by the PCE.
As specified in [RFC5440], a PCEP peer that does not recognize the
OF-List TLV will silently ignore it.
3. Objective Function in PCEP Path Computation Request and Reply
This section defines PCEP extensions [RFC5440] so as to support the
communication of objective functions in PCEP path computation request
and reply messages. A new PCEP OF (Objective Function) object is
defined, to be carried within a PCReq message in order for the PCC to
indicate the required/desired objective function.
The PCEP OF object may also be carried within a PCRep message in
order for the PCE to indicate the objective function that was used by
the PCE.
A new flag is defined in the RP (Request Parameters) object. The
flag is used in a PCReq message to indicate that the PCE MUST include
an OF object in the PCRep message to indicate the objective function
that was used during path computation.
Also, new PCEP error types and values are defined.
3.1. OF Object
The PCEP OF (Objective Function) object is optional. It MAY be
carried within a PCReq message so as to indicate the desired/required
objective function to be applied by the PCE during path computation
or within a PCRep message so as to indicate the objective function
that was used by the PCE during path computation.
The OF object format is compliant with the PCEP object format defined
in [RFC5440].
The OF Object-Class is 21.
The OF Object-Type is 1.
The format of the OF object body is:
| OF Code | Reserved |
// Optional TLV(s) //
OF Code (2 bytes): The identifier of the objective function. IANA
Reserved (2 bytes): This field MUST be set to zero on transmission
and MUST be ignored on receipt.
Optional TLVs may be defined in the future so as to encode objective
function parameters.
3.1.1. Elements of Procedure
To request the use of a specific objective function by the PCE, a PCC
includes an OF object in the PCReq message.
[RFC5440] specifies a bit flag, referred to as the P bit, carried in
the common PCEP object header. The P bit is set by a PCC to mandate
that a PCE must take the information carried in the object into
account during the path computation.
If the P bit is set in the OF object, the objective function is
mandatory (required objective function) and the PCE MUST use the
objective function during path computation. If the P bit is clear in
the OF object, the objective function is optional (desired objective
function) and the PCE SHOULD apply the function if it is supported
but MAY choose to apply a different objective function, according to
local capabilities and policies.
On receipt of a PCReq message with an OF object, a PCE MUST proceed
- If the OF object is unknown/unsupported, the PCE MUST follow
procedures defined in [RFC5440]. That is, if the P bit is set, the
PCE sends a PCErr message with error type 3 or 4 (Unknown / Not
supported object) and error value 1 or 2 (unknown / unsupported
object class / object type), and the related path computation
request MUST be discarded. If the P bit is cleared, the PCE is
free to ignore the object.
- If the objective function is unknown/unsupported and the P bit is
set, the PCE MUST send a PCErr message with error type 3 or 4
(Unknown / Not supported object) and error value 4
(Unrecognized/Unsupported parameter), and the related path
computation request MUST be discarded.
cleared, the PCE SHOULD apply another (default) objective function.
- If the objective function is supported but policy does not permit
applying it and if the P bit is set, the PCE MUST send a PCErr
message with the PCEP error type "policy-violation" (type 5) and a
new error value, "objective function not allowed", which is defined
in this document.
- If the objective function is supported but policy does not allow
applying it and if the P bit is cleared, the PCE SHOULD apply
another (default) objective function.
- If the objective function is supported and policy allows applying
it and if the P bit is set, the PCE MUST apply the requested
objective function. Otherwise, if the P bit is cleared, the PCE is
free to apply any other objective function.
The default objective function may be locally configured.
3.2. Carrying The OF Object In a PCEP Message
The OF object MAY be carried within a PCReq message. If an objective
function is to be applied to a set of synchronized path computation
requests, the OF object MUST be carried just after the corresponding
SVEC (Synchronization VECtor) object and MUST NOT be repeated for
each elementary request.
Similarly, if a metric is to be applied to a set of synchronized
requests, the METRIC object MUST follow the SVEC object and MUST NOT
be repeated for each elementary request. Note that metrics applied
to a set of synchronized requests are defined in Section 5.
An OF object specifying an objective function that applies to an
individual path computation request (non-synchronized case) MUST
follow the RP object for which it applies.
The format of the PCReq message is updated as follows. Please see
Appendix A for a full set of RBNF fragments defined in this document
and the necessary code license.
<PCReq Message> ::= <Common Header>
[<svec-list>]
<request-list>
<svec-list> ::= <SVEC>
[<OF>]
[<metric-list>]
<request-list> ::= <request> [<request-list>]
<request> ::= <RP>
<END-POINTS>
[<LSPA>]
[<BANDWIDTH>]
[<RRO>[<BANDWIDTH>]]
[<IRO>]
[<LOAD-BALANCING>]
and where:
<metric-list> ::= <METRIC>[<metric-list>]
The OF object MAY be carried within a PCRep message to indicate the
objective function used by the PCE during path computation.
When the PCE wants to indicate to the PCC the objective function that
was used for the synchronized computation of a set of paths, the
PCRep message MUST include the corresponding SVEC object directly
followed by the OF object, which MUST NOT be repeated for each
elementary request. If a metric is applicable to the set of paths,
the METRIC object MUST directly follow the SVEC object and MUST NOT
be repeated for each elementary request.
Le Roux, et al. Standards Track [Page 10]
An OF object specifying an objective function used for an individual
path computation (non-synchronized case) MUST follow the RP object
for which it applies.
The format of the PCRep message is updated as follows. Please see
<PCRep Message> ::= <Common Header>
<response-list>
<response-list> ::= <response> [<response-list>]
<response> ::= <RP>
[<NO-PATH>]
[<attribute-list>]
[<path-list>]
<path-list> ::= <path> [<path-list>]
<path> ::= <ERO>
<attribute-list>
<attribute-list> ::= [<OF>]
<metric-list> ::= <METRIC> [<metric-list>]
Note: The OF object MAY be associated to a negative reply, i.e., a
reply with a NO-PATH object.
3.3. New RP Object Flag
In some cases, where no objective function is specified in the
request or an optional objective function is desired (P flag cleared
in the OF object common header) but the PCE does not follow the
request, the PCC may desire to know the objective function that was
used by the PCE during path computation. To that end, a new flag is
defined in the RP object, named the OF flag, allowing a PCC to
request for the inclusion in the path computation reply of the
objective function that was used by the PCE during path computation.
The following new bit flag of the RP object is defined:
The Supply OF on response flag (bit number 24). When set in a PCReq
message, this indicates that the PCE MUST provide the applied
objective function (should a path satisfying the constraints be
found) in the PCRep message. When set in a PCRep message, this
indicates that the objective function that was used during path
computation is included.
If the PCC wants to know the objective function used by the PCE
during path computation for a given request, it sets the OF flag in
the RP object.
On receipt of a PCReq message with the OF flag in the RP object set,
the PCE proceeds as follows:
- If policy permits, it MUST include in the PCRep message an OF
object indicating the objective function it used during path
computation.
- If policy does not permit, it MUST send a PCErr message with the
PCEP error code "policy-violation" (type 5) and a new error value,
"objective function indication not allowed", which is defined in
this document.
Note that a legacy PCE might not recognize the OF flag in the RP
object. According to the definition of the Flags field for the RP
object (Section 7.4.1 of [RFC5440]), the legacy PCE will ignore the
unknown flag, resulting in it sending a PCRep that does not contain
an OF object. In this case, the PCC's behavior is an implementation
choice. The PCC might:
- Discard the PCRep because it really wanted the OF object returned.
- Accept the PCRep without the knowledge of the OF that was applied.
Note also that these procedures can give rise to the situation where
a PCC receives a PCRep that contains an OF object with an objective
function identifier that the PCC does not recognize. In this
situation, the PCC behavior is dependent on implementation and
configuration. The PCC could choose any of the following (or some
other action):
- Ignore the OF object and use the computed path.
- Add the objective function to its view of the PCE's repertoire for
inclusion in future computation requests.
- Discard the PCRep (i.e., the computed path) and send a PCReq to
another PCE.
- Discard the PCRep (i.e., the computed path) and send another PCReq
to the same PCE explicitly requiring the use of some other
objective function (i.e., by setting the P bit in the OF object).
4. Objective Functions Definition
Six objective functions that must be supported by PCEP are listed in
[RFC4657]. Objective function codes have been assigned by IANA and
are described below.
Objective functions are formulated using the following terminology:
- A network comprises a set of N links {Li, (i=1...N)}.
- A path P is a list of K links {Lpi,(i=1...K)}.
- Metric of link L is denoted M(L). This can be the IGP metric, the
TE metric, or any other metric.
- The cost of a path P is denoted C(P), where C(P) = sum {M(Lpi),
(i=1...K)}.
- Residual bandwidth on link L is denoted r(L).
- Maximum reservable bandwidth on link L is denoted R(L).
There are three objective functions that apply to the computation of
a single path:
Objective Function Code: 1
Name: Minimum Cost Path (MCP)
Description: Find a path P such that C(P) is minimized.
Name: Minimum Load Path (MLP)
Description: Find a path P such that
( Max {(R(Lpi) - r(Lpi)) / R(Lpi), i=1...K } ) is minimized.
Name: Maximum residual Bandwidth Path (MBP)
( Min { r(Lpi), i=1...K } ) is maximized.
There are three objective functions that apply to a set of path
computation requests the computation of which is synchronized:
Name: Minimize aggregate Bandwidth Consumption (MBC)
Description: Find a set of paths such that
( Sum {R(Li) - r(Li), i=1...N} ) is minimized.
Name: Minimize the Load of the most loaded Link (MLL)
( Max { (R(Li) - r(Li)) / R(Li), i=1...N}) is minimized.
Name: Minimize the Cumulative Cost of a set of paths (MCC)
Description: Find a set of paths {P1...Pm} such that
(Sum { C(Pi), i=1...m}) is minimized.
Other objective functions may be defined in separate documents.
5. New Metric Types
Three metric types are defined in PCEP for the METRIC object: TE
metric, IGP metric, and hop count. These metric types apply to an
individual request. Here, we define four new metric types that apply
to a set of synchronized requests:
Type 4: Aggregate bandwidth consumption.
Type 5: Load of the most loaded link.
Type 6: Cumulative IGP cost.
Type 7: Cumulative TE cost.
These metrics may be used in a PCReq to indicate a bound (B bit set
in the METRIC object) or to request the computation of a metric (C
bit set in the METRIC object), or in a PCRep to indicate a computed
metric.
A METRIC object with one of these four types follows the SVEC object
6.1. PCE Objective Function Sub-Registry
This document defines a 16-bit PCE objective function identifier to
be carried within the PCEP OF object, and also defines the PCEP OF-
List TLV.
IANA created and now manages the 16-bit "PCE Objective Function" code
point registry, starting from 1 and continuing through 32767, as
- Objective Function code point value
- Objective Function name
- Defining RFC
The same registry is applicable to the OF object and the OF-List TLV
that are defined in this document.
The guidelines (using terms defined in [RFC5226]) for the assignment
of objective function code point values are as follows:
- Function code value 0 is reserved.
- Function code values in the range 1-32767 are assigned as follows:
o Function code values 1 through 1023 are assigned by IANA using
the "IETF Review" policy.
o Function code values 1024 through 32767 are assigned by IANA,
using the "First Come First Served" policy.
o Function code values in the range 32768-65535 are for "Private
Use".
Six objective functions are defined in Section 4 of this document and
have been assigned by IANA:
Code Point Name Reference
1 MCP RFC 5541
2 MLP RFC 5541
3 MBP RFC 5541
4 MBC RFC 5541
5 MLL RFC 5541
6 MCC RFC 5541
6.2. PCEP Code Points
6.2.1. OF Object
IANA manages the PCEP Objects code point registry (see [RFC5440]).
This is maintained as the "PCEP Objects" sub-registry of the "Path
Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) Numbers" registry.
This document defines a new PCEP object, the OF object, to be carried
in PCReq and PCRep messages. IANA has made the following allocation:
Object Name Object Name Reference
Class Type
21 OF 1 Objective Function RFC 5541
6.2.2. OF-List TLV
IANA manages the PCEP TLV code point registry (see [RFC5440]). This
is maintained as the "PCEP TLV Type Indicators" sub-registry of the
"Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) Numbers" registry.
This document defines a new PCEP TLV, the OF-List TLV, to be carried
in the OPEN object. IANA has made the following allocation:
Type TLV name References
4 OF-List RFC 5541
6.2.3. PCEP Error Values
IANA maintains a registry of Error-types and Error-values for use in
PCEP messages. This is maintained as the "PCEP-ERROR Object Error
Types and Values" sub-registry of the "Path Computation Element
Protocol (PCEP) Numbers" registry.
Two new Error-values are defined for the Error-type "policy
violation" (type 5):
Error-type Meaning and error values Reference
5 Policy violation
Error-value=3: objective function not RFC 5541
allowed (request rejected)
Error-value=4: OF bit of the RP object RFC 5541
set (request rejected)
6.2.4. RP Object Flag
A new flag of the RP object (specified in [RFC5440]) is defined in
this document. IANA maintains a registry of RP object flags in the
"RP Object Flag Field" sub-registry of the "Path Computation Element
IANA has made the following allocation:
Bit Description Reference
24 Supply OF on response RFC 5541
6.2.5. Metric Types
Four new metric types are defined in this document for the METRIC
object (specified in [RFC5440]). IANA maintains a registry of metric
types in the "METRIC Object T Field" sub-registry of the "Path
IANA has made the following allocations:
- Type 4: Aggregate bandwidth consumption
- Type 5: Load of the most loaded link
- Type 6: Cumulative IGP cost
- Type 7: Cumulative TE cost
PCEP security mechanisms are described in [RFC5440] and are used to
secure entire PCEP messages. Nothing in this document changes the
message flows or introduces any new messages, so the security
mechanisms set out in [RFC5440] continue to be applicable.
This document introduces a single new object that may optionally be
carried on PCEP messages and will be automatically secured using the
mechanisms described in [RFC5440].
If a PCEP message is vulnerable to attack (for example, because the
security mechanisms are not used), then the OF object could be used
as part of an attack; however, it is likely that other objects will
provide far more significant ways of attacking a PCE or PCC in this
8. Manageability Considerations
8.1. Control of Function and Policy
It MUST be possible to configure the activation/deactivation of
objective function discovery in PCEP.
In addition to the parameters already listed in Section 8.1 of
[RFC5440], a PCEP implementation SHOULD allow configuring a list of
authorized objective functions on a PCE. This may apply to any
session the PCEP speaker participates in, to a specific session with
a given PCEP peer, or to a specific group of sessions with a specific
group of PCEP peers.
Note that it is not mandatory for an implementation to support all
objective functions defined in Section 4.
It MUST be possible to configure a default objective function used
for path computation when a path request is received that requests to
use an optional objective function.
8.2. Information and Data Models
The PCEP MIB Module defined in [PCEP-MIB] could be extended to
include objective functions.
8.3. Liveness Detection and Monitoring
Mechanisms defined in this document do not imply any new liveness
detection and monitoring requirements in addition to those already
listed in [RFC5440].
8.4. Verify Correct Operations
Mechanisms defined in this document do not imply any new operation
verification requirements in addition to those already listed in
8.5. Requirements On Other Protocols
Mechanisms defined in this document do not imply any requirements on
other protocols in addition to those already listed in [RFC5440].
8.6. Impact On Network Operations
Mechanisms defined in this document do not have any impact on network
operations in addition to those already listed in [RFC5440].
9. Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank Jerry Ash, Fabien Verhaeghe, Robert
Sparks, and Adrian Farrel for their useful comments.
[RFC4655] Farrel, A., Vasseur, J.-P., and J. Ash, "A Path
Computation Element (PCE)-Based Architecture", RFC 4655,
[RFC5440] Vasseur, JP., Ed., and JL. Le Roux, Ed., "Path Computation
Element (PCE) Communication Protocol (PCEP)", RFC 5440,
[RFC4657] Ash, J., Ed., and J. Le Roux, Ed., "Path Computation
Element (PCE) Communication Protocol Generic
Requirements", RFC 4657, September 2006.
[RFC4674] Le Roux, J., Ed., "Requirements for Path Computation
Element (PCE) Discovery", RFC 4674, October 2006.
[RFC5088] Le Roux, JL., Ed., Vasseur, JP., Ed., Ikejiri, Y., and R.
Zhang, "OSPF Protocol Extensions for Path Computation
Element (PCE) Discovery", RFC 5088, January 2008.
Zhang, "IS-IS Protocol Extensions for Path Computation
[PCE-GCO] Lee, Y., Le Roux, JL., King, D., and E. Oki, "Path
Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCEP)
Requirements and Protocol Extensions in Support of Global
Concurrent Optimization", Work in Progress, March 2009.
[PCEP-MIB] Koushik, K., and E. Stephan, "PCE Communication Protocol
(PCEP) Management Information Base", Work in Progress,
January 2009.
[RFC5511] Farrel, A., "Routing Backus-Naur Form (RBNF) - A Syntax
Used to Form Encoding Rules in Various Routing Protocol
Specifications", RFC 5511, April 2009.
Appendix A. RBNF Code Fragments
This appendix contains the full set of code fragments defined in this
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Firefighters and Judges win £5 billion pensions battle with the government
Posted on December 19, 2019 by davidhencke
A victorious Matt Wrack points the way for firefighters to get justice Pic credit : FBU
The new government has suffered two major losses within days of winning the general election over economies made to workplace pensions in the public sector.
First on Monday judges won a victory which will benefit up to 1000 part time judges who lost out on their pensions when they moved from part time to full time work.
They claimed they while they were working part time they were being discriminated against by the government because they were denied pensions. The case had originally been thrown out by a tribunal because it was ruled ” out of time”.
However the Supreme Court, in one of the last judgments presided over by Lady Hale overturned this, and said: ” in the context of judicial pensions, a part-time judge may properly complain: during their period of service that their terms of office do not include proper provision for a future pension; and, at the point of retirement, that there has been a failure to make a proper pension available. “
The ruling could cost the government £1 billion.
Then a few days later after a long campaign by the Fire Brigades Union an Employment Tribunal ruled that following the government’s defeat at the Court of Appeal when current cuts in firefighters pensions were ruled as discriminatory the only remedy was that the pension scheme introduced in 2015 to impose such cuts should be scrapped.
The ruling will not only affect 6000 firefighters who would have had to save an extra £19,000 to offset such cuts but also applies to schemes for the NHS, civil service, local government, teachers, police, armed forces and the judiciary. This will leave the new government with a £4 billion bill.
A triumphant Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said:
“Last Christmas, we gave firefighters the gift of a victory in the courts. This year, firefighters can celebrate knowing that their union has secured their rightful retirement – a gift borne of solidarity that proves what unions can achieve.
“The law has now changed and our FBU claimants will be entitled to return to their previous pension schemes. Legislation will need to be amended, but there can be no delay in implementing this remedy. Firefighters were robbed, and they must now be repaid.
“To the new Tory government, let me be clear. We fought tooth and nail against your attacks on our pensions and won. If you dare to try to pay for these changes by raiding the pensions of current or future firefighters, we will come for you again – and we will win.”
Ministers had spent nearly £500,000 fighting the case which basically left firefighters on a two tier system – with substantially worse conditions for the latest recruits.
In 2015, the Tory-Lib Dem coalition imposed a series of detrimental changes to firefighter pensions, which included a built-in “transitional protection” which kept older firefighters on better pension schemes while younger members were moved onto a new, worse pension scheme, which included a requirement to work until aged 60.
The victory shows once again that the courts can overturn decisions made by governments. Since this applies to workplace pensions rather than the state pension. sadly it is not a parallel case which would bring justice for the 3.8 million women born in the 1950s who have had to wait up to six years for their pensions. But it is another reason for them not to give up hope that they can convince the courts of the justice of their cause.
Posted in equality, pensions, Uncategorized, unions | Tagged Fire Brigades Union, firefighters, judges, matt wrack, supreme court 14
The two legal views on the rights of 3.8 million 1950s women to get full restitution for their lost pensions
Posted on October 4, 2019 by davidhencke
BackTo60 outside Royal Courts of Justice
The decision by Lord Justice Irwin and Mrs Justice Whipple to dismiss ALL claims of discrimination and failure to inform 3.8 million women born in the 1950s about the rise in their state pension age from 60 to 66 is in total contrast to the decision of Mrs Justice Lang who granted ALL the claims to be heard four months ago.
Obviously there is a big difference between permission for a judicial review to be granted so the case can be argued than a judicial hearing where the arguments are tested.
Nevertheless this startling contrast to me suggests that there are grounds for an appeal because the two judgments are so far apart. That is presumably why the two judges did not ban an appeal.
To remind people Mrs Justice Lang decided that even though the 1995 Pensions Act was passed 24 years ago the effect of the implementation of the Act was happening now and therefore this issue was subject to judicial review. She also agreed that both age and sex discrimination could be part of the hearing, and the issue on whether government action was contrary to EU directives on social security and whether people had been adequately informed about the changes.
The two judges have rejected all of this and upheld the case put by the Department of Work and Pensions in its entirety. No wonder the DWP is cock a hoop today.
They describe any challenge to primary legislation passed over 20 years ago as ” fatal” and they have published in detail all the attempts by the DWP to inform people. They have included discussions from 1993 onwards about changing the law as part of informing people.
But they abrogate any responsibility on whether the DWP did a good job or not. ” We are not in a position to conclude that the steps taken to inform those people affected by the changes to the state pension age for women were inadequate or unreasonable”.
They have also accepted the DWP’s argument that it was under no obligation to tell people at all and certainly not to individually informing anybody about the change because it was not written into the law.
This ruling should be a red line for MPs to insist in the future that any Parliamentary legislation that affects millions of people must include a clause requiring a ministry to individually inform the people affected in language they can understand and in good time.
Goodwill or good sense is obviously not enough to be left in the hands of individual ministers. It must be made mandatory that people are told.
The arguments over whether government action in handling the rise in the pension age contradicted EU directives amounted to age and sex discrimination or indirect legislation are complex.
But broadly the judges have accepted the DWP’s interpretation of the wording so as to exclude the changes to the pension age from any such directives.
They have also ruled out the role of the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women from having any bearing on the case.
” We have not been assisted by reference to CEDAW, it adds nothing to the claimaint’s case”, they say.
Their main argument is that the 1995 Pensions Act removed an advantage (my emphasis) that women had over men at the time they retired and anyway the decision was part of primary legislation which could not be challenged.
Jackie Jones, Labour MEP for Wales and an expert on CEDAW, says the judges have misunderstood the purpose of CEDAW which could make a possible grounds for appeal.
In her view the Judges did not consider the cumulative effect of unequal laws in the past on this particular group of women who were denied contributing to their own pensions when they worked part time which is one of the issues covered by CEDAW.
The judges also ruled out the recent victories in civil service and firefighters pensions having any bearing on the case because they involved transitional arrangements for work pensions rather than their right to a state pension.
Despite the harshness of the judgement the immediate effect has been to create widespread sympathy for the plight of the 50swomen in the media, among the general public and brought finally to national attention the whole issue.
It has also galvanised campaigners to fight on and with a general election on the horizon to put politicians in all political parties under pressure. It could cost the government, if it does nothing, 3.8 million votes from people who reliably go down to the polling station.
Posted in equality, pensions, politics, Uncategorized, welfare | Tagged backto60 campaign, judges, judicial review, state pensions 66
Exclusive: Supreme Court ruling opens way for legal action against Michael Gove and Liz Truss for racial discrimination and victimisation
Posted on November 5, 2017 by davidhencke
Liz Truss former Lord Chancellor Pic credit:BBC
CROSS POSTED ON BYLINE.COM
UPDATE: At a Press Gallery lunch in Parliament last week I raised the issue of the Supreme Court ruling and the potential case to be brought by three judges with David Lidington, the current Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary.
He did not want to comment about the Supreme Court judgement or any pending legal action but he vigorously defended any of the judges from institutional racism. He said it would be against their ” oath of office” and believed all of them would be fair minded and ” in no way racist.” He did admit that the judiciary did not have enough judges from black and ethnic minorities and promised a ” mentoring programme” so more top barristers would come forward and become judges.
Michael Gove and Liz Truss, two former Lord Chancellors, the former lord chief justice, Lord Thomas, six High Court judges and heads of the tribunal services are facing lthe prospect of legal action for victimisation and racial discrimination by three fellow black and Asian judges and a black former tribunal member following a ground breaking ruling by the Supreme Court. An article appears in this week’s Tribune magazine. the link is here.
The virtually unreported Supreme Court judgement last week, which involved interpreting an EU equality treatment directive, is seen by campaigners as removing immunity claimed by the Ministry of Justice, the Metropolitan Police, magistrates and tribunal bodies, barristers, solicitors, doctors and dentists disciplinary bodies, from the Equality Act when handling misconduct inquiries.
It will also apply to disciplinary hearings involving sexual and gender discrimination and disabled people.
The original case was brought by a disabled black woman police officer, known as Ms P against the Metropolitan Police. She claimed discrimination because of her disability during a disciplinary and misconduct hearing. She had previously been assaulted and was then involved in an incident which led to her arrest. She claimed post traumatic distress syndrome following the assault had led her to act in this way. The panel rejected her claim and she was dismissed immediately. She appealed to an employment tribunal saying she had been subject to disability discrimination but it struck out her case because it ruled that the panel was exempt from the Equality Act.
Her case was turned down by the lower courts but they have now been overruled by the Supreme Court. At the hearing her case was joined by four black and ethnic minority organisations, Operation Black Vote, Black Activists Rising Against the Cuts (BARAC UK) the Society of Black Lawyers, and The Association of Muslim Lawyers who asked for a ruling on civil law in this case.
The ruling has had an immediate impact on four other cases involving racial discrimination and victimisation brought by three judges and a tribunal member that had been stayed at employment tribunals because the Ministry of Justice said it had immunity under the Equality Act.
These involve cases bought by Peter Herbert, a recorder and part time immigration and employment judge and chair of the Society of Black Lawyers; Daniel Bekwe,of African descent, a former member of Croydon Employment tribunal; a district judge and an immigration judge, who plan to go public at a later date.
Recorder Peter Herbert who is also chair of the Society of Black Lawyers. Pic Credit: Operation Black Vote
Mr Herbert said: “We met last night and decided that our solicitor will write to the Employment Tribunal asking for the stay to be lifted and the hearing re-opened following the supreme court’s judgement. We hope to get a hearing in December.”
Dianne Abbott, the shadow home secretary, is planning to raise questions with ministers on the judgement.
Groups were jubilant following the ruling. BARAC said: “Today’s important ruling we believe, means that Judges, Magistrates, lay tribunal members, barristers, solicitors, doctors, dentists, nurses and other professionals and office holders cannot be prevented from enjoying the full protection of the Equality Act 2010. We are writing to the MoJ and the Government to ask them to clarify all those professions where this ruling will apply.”
Lord Herman Ouseley, former Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality and the Chair of Kick It Out stated:
“There should be no hiding place in the form of judicial immunity for decision making bodies, decision makers and their processes enabling institutions to lawfully discriminate and not have these decisions challenged by those persons affected.
Too many attempts have already been made by the state to restrict access to and
therefore deny justice for individuals rightfully seeking to invoke the provisions of the
Equality Act 2010. No more denial of Justice”
Lee Jasper, former adviser to the Mayor of London on Equality, Chair of London Criminal Justice Consortium stated:
“The filing of an amicus brief indicates a renewed determination by British black organisations to embark on a focused legal strategy to achieve civil rights and equality. The notion of legal immunity from the Equality Act 2010 will now be the subject of intense legal examination. The black WPC at the centre of this case has been to hell at back at the hands of the Metropolitan Police, suffering the triple oppressions of race, gender and disability.”
“ Those involved in the suspension of Recorder Peter Herbert can now be exposed as exercising institutional white privilege, as they had been given cover by the
Government relying on the misguided concept of judicial immunity to give licence
to institutional racism. ”
The decision by the Supreme Court will have enormous ramifications for disciplinary panels. But there is also extraordinary irony as well. This case could be appealed by the Metropolitan Police or the Ministry of Justice to the European Court of Justice.
But given the entire stance being taken at the Brexit negotiations where the ECJ is a red line for ministers – it is the one thing that the government can’t do.
Meanwhile the Equality and Human Rights Commission has indicated it wants to make sure the government doesn’t sneakily change the law once we have left the EU.
EHRC Chief Executive Rebecca Hilsenrath said:”This case goes to highlight the importance of EU law in protecting fundamental rights. This is why we are pressing for amendments to the Withdrawal Bill to protect our rights under the Brexit process.”
A summary of the Supreme Court judgement is here.
Posted in equality, politics, Uncategorized, Whitehall | Tagged discrimination, Elizabeth Truss, judges, Met Police, michael gove, supreme court 5
The Brexit court case: Much ado about nothing
The absurd and despicable take by the Daily Mail on the court judgement
The reaction to the High Court decision saying that Parliament should be able to debate and trigger Britain’s application to leave the EU has been both depressing and ludicrous.
Newspapers like the Sun, Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph have treated the judges as ” enemies of the people ” just for having the temerity to lay down what is a perfectly valid constitutional decision.
They have NOT ruled that Britain should never leave the European Union but only that our leaving should follow proper constitutional procedures.
The papers have whipped up popularism on a totally false premise and played to the ignorance of people about what is actually happening.
The people who voted to leave the European Union should be delighted not furious about what has happened.
Their main case for leaving the EU was that they didn’t want to be ruled by Brussels and wanted to take back our sovereignty to rule ourselves.
Well what has happened. A British court composed of British judges has ruled that a British Parliament should have the last word and decide how we leave the EU. Brussels or any other foreign power has not said a word.
That seems perfectly reasonable to me. We are a Parliamentary democracy who elect MPs to pass laws and take up issues on our behalf. What we had earlier this year was a referendum not a general election in which the people decided to leave the EU. Therefore it is Parliament not the government that should be guardian of that referendum.
The last general election was won by a party that promised a referendum on whether we should leave the EU, not on a mandate that we will leave the EU – you had to vote UKIP for that.
The other criticism of media coverage of this ruling is the despicable attack on both the person who brought the case and on the judges themselves. Anybody has a right to bring a case and the idea they should be pilloried for doing so is anathema to democracy.
And the attack on the judges – particularly the homophobic criticism of one of them – was absolutely beyond the pale. What right has the Daily Mail to highlight that one of the judges was gay. Do we have ruling that no gay judge can pass judgement in this country? That is utterly despicable – worthy more of Donald Trump than Paul Dacre.
There is another profound reason why Parliament should make the final decision. Yes we voted to leave the EU but nobody was given a clear picture of how we were going to leave the EU during the referendum. The No camp did not have a plan.
So given there about 57 Heinz varieties of doing so – it is right that our MPs and for that matter peers under the present system should debate how we are going to do it and question the government on their plans.
The government is arguing that to do so would give away their hand. This is ridiculous and untenable. If the government think they can negotiate in secret they misunderstand the role of the press in this country and Europe. their plans will inevitably be leaked and when it comes to the negotiations to leave in Europe- journalists will have the resources to tap officials from 28 countries to find out what is going on. Theresa May is living in cloud cuckoo land if she thinks she can keep a lid on it.
So what is all this sound and fury about this decision by the judges – in my view it is much ado about nothing. People should grow up and accept in a mature democracy the issue should be debated and decided in the best forum to safeguard our sovereignty- Parliament.
Posted in media, Uncategorized, Whitehall | Tagged brexit, European Union, judges, Parliament 14
Child Sex Abuse Inquiry: Survivors should unite not fight
Posted on January 11, 2015 by davidhencke
The future of the current child sex abuse inquiry reaches a ” make or break ” moment this Wednesday. On that day it will either be wound up or reinvented.
What has particularly depressed me about the whole business is the way it has been handled. The Home Office, in particular, has not covered itself in glory – recommending two chairs that had to resign – and with a new chair still to be appointed months after the inquiry was originally set up.
What started with great hopes when seven MPs of opposing parties got together to ask Theresa May, the home secretary, to set this up has ended in despair with people quarrelling with each other on-line, demanding resignations of panel members and refusing to co-operate or attend listening events.
I don’t think people realise what a mean feat it is – thanks to the open-mindedness of Tory Mp, Zac Goldsmith- to get together seven MPs from four parties with opposing views- Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green – and get them to agree to press an initially reluctant government to set up the overarching inquiry in the first place.
The MPs have frankly not followed the ” yah boo ” script of scoring political points off each other – and tried to take the issue out of party politics. The Opposition has also rightly tempered its criticism of Theresa May in Parliament when it would be easy to score cheap points from her discomfort as the debacle unfolded. They recognised she was genuinely committed to the inquiry- and respected that.
I wish I could say the same for some of the survivors and professionals but I can’t. By all means have a lively, rational debate on what is to be done and try to convince others of your case. But to descend into demanding people are removed from a panel, banned from attending meetings ( as the Survivors Alliance wants) or to claim that your view is what every one of the probably millions of survivors want is both arrogant and wrong.
You can change people’s minds. I originally thought it would be better to have a non statutory inquiry after the success of Hillsborough. I now think it should have statutory powers because of the issues it is dealing with – and the fact it has to tackle very powerful people whose instinct will be to want to cover everything up.
However they are lots of ways to run a statutory inquiry. The simplest one is to scrap the existing panel replace it with a judge, employ phalanxes of highly paid lawyers and hold judicial style hearings where witnesses are cross-examined in public. This means it will be transparent but survivors will have to face cross-examination even if their hearing is in private. It will also mean that the judge – and the judge alone – will decide what the report will say. And I am afraid the history on this is not good – with findings often at odds with the evidence presented – take Hutton and Leveson for starters. Or more pertinently, take the Waterhouse inquiry into North Wales child sexual abuse, which is now having to be reviewed. Also statutory inquiries can be delayed and delayed as lawyers argue about their findings – as is the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq War for example,
Survivors will be confined to giving their evidence in this model -but the judge will decide whether to believe them.
The other way to do this is to combine the present panel with a judge and work in a collegiate way. Here survivors not only give evidence but alongside other professional people – have an input into what the report will say. They are real participants.
Just a moment. Isn’t this what we have got already? Yes it is, we have a panel of experts who can tackle the issue and understand child sexual abuse. So why throw the whole thing out and start again.
Now it is clear from an article I have written with Mark Watts in Exaro today that while some survivors and professionals have told Theresa May the whole inquiry has to be scrapped other survivors who have attended the listening events in London and Manchester passionately want it to continue. And I don’t understand why the people who want it scrapped seem to want to deny the people who want it to continue any voice. Particularly as some of them have turned down invitations to attend.
Isn’t it about time that survivors tried to work with each other rather than undermine each other?
Posted in sexual abuse, Whitehall | Tagged child sex abuse inquiry, judges, statutory inquiries, survivors 33
Misusing deregulation to smash journalists’ freedom
Posted on February 3, 2014 by davidhencke
One of the most precious freedoms for journalists is the protection of their sources. Now it appears the Cabinet Office is using an obscure bill – as part of the government’s drive to cut “red tape”- as cover to erode that freedom.
By changing the rules to allow the police to go to court to obtain reporter’s notebooks, pictures and computer files- without facing an open challenge from newspapers, TV, or even individual freelance journalists themselves – they are placing that protection in serious danger.
No wonder the Newspaper Society is up in arms and media lawyers are raising very serious questions. There is an excellent and elegant argument on the Inforrm blog by Gill Phillips,the Director of Editorial Legal Services at Guardian News and Media, about the dangers.
She rightly concludes: “This appears to be yet another backdoor attempt to limit and restrict essential and hard-fought journalistic protections.”
Bloggers should also be aware of this as it could affect them – and they will be much more vulnerable to a police raid- as they would be in a weak position to defend themselves. It is worth reading Vox Political’s blog on this point and taking action.
The official response according to my former colleague Owen Bowcott in the Guardian has been muted.
He reports :A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “Every measure in the deregulation bill is intended to remove unnecessary bureaucracy. Clause 47 would bring the Police and Criminal Evidence Act into line with other legislation in this area and would allow the criminal procedure rules committee to make procedure rules that are consistent and fair.
” However, the government has noted the concerns raised about this issue and Oliver Letwin is happy to meet with media organisations about this before the bill goes to committee.”
I think the government should go further and drop this now. It can hardly save much money and I think their motives in introducing this are questionable and undo good work under the Defamation act and by the Information Commissioners’ Office to protect journalists from interference by the police and the state.
Posted in media, police, Whitehall | Tagged cabinet office, judges, police, press freedom, whistleblowers 7
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A Bit About Dental Photography
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I decided to write this to help anyone interested in the subject. My first and most important resource for information is Wolfgang Bengel’s book; Mastering Dental Photography. It’s an awesome book that goes into detail in everything.
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Digital-Dental-Photography-Wolfgang/dp/1850971528
Apart from that, I learned a great deal when I came to buy my first D-SLR. And the point of me writing this, is to perhaps give some people a sort of heads-up before they buy anything. I currently own a Nikon D3200 which is what I could afford at the time, and I didn’t strictly buy it for dental photography, but for general photography “which is becoming a serious hobby along with guitars and books”. So you’ll have to excuse the Nikon references, but the core technical stuff applies to all brands.
Basic Setup and Why:
The idea basic setup is having a D-SLR with a macro lens and twin flash. Someone would ask why a D-SLR and all that stuff? Why not a point-and-shoot? Or my expensive iphone? Well, because they suck.
You mainly need a macro lens because you need to close-up for a 1:1 reproduction ratio or to close-up anyway without everything going out of perspective. That’s the sort of thing when you take a close-up of your wife and her nose looks as big as a fish and then she whines that she looks ugly in the photograph. Point-and-shoots usually come with lenses that have a short focal length. The focal length is the distance between the lens and the sensor. For more thorough information, check the following link.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/g3cu6o2o/understanding-focal-length.html
As a rule, the longer the focal length the more things look normal in perspective. Which makes the 85mm a staple portrait lens, or good for everything lens. So, having things in good perspective is awesome, but the minimum focusing distance for a lens like that would be too far to get a close-up shot of that central incisor you want to match. You need a macro lens for that so you can close-up. With a macro-lens you can close-up and register the object you want at a 1:1 reproduction ration. The image on the senor is the same size as the actual object. Check link below.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/gnhy8b3m/macro-lenses.html
You’ll see that the Nikon lenses have a distance at which they give a 1:1 image. However, those numbers aren’t true. I own the 40mm Micro-Nikkor, and I have to get really close to the object I’m shooting to get that 1:1. Is that a problem? Yes. Because you need to use light to illuminate the subject, and when the camera is that close to the subject, there’s very little light coming from the side, even if you’re using twin flash. So what do you do? You use a macro lens that allows you get 1:1 from a distance, which after reading and experimenting “with a ruler” places the 105mm Micro-Nikkor as the perfect lens.
For a comparative review on the 40mm, 85 and 105mm check the following link.
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_Nikkor_Macro_Micro_lens_comparison/
So now that you have to use this 105mm macro lens, whether it’s by Nikon or Canon or Acme’s Devil Brand, you need to have a D-SLR, because you need a good camera that allows you to change lenses. So that’s that.
About Flash
As for the flash, regular camera speedlight units are not suitable for use. Dental photography is macro photography, unless you’re shooting portraits of the patients. And macro photography requires a macro flash which is either a ring flash or a twin flash. Why you might ask. Because a speedlight unit mounted on the camera’s hotshoe, is sort of distant from the subject and too harsh for lighting the subject. Instead you need light that’s closer to the lens and the subject.
There’s ring light, which is continuous light. That’s silly don’t by that. Which leaves you with ring flash and twin flash. Ring flash is cool, but they often say that it’s not perfect because it leaves circular halos on the subject, especially teeth being reflective and all, and it tends to flatten out the subject. Then again, I’ve seen a picture of Olivier Tric using it. They recommend using a twin flash. That’s what they have where I work and it’s just great. Especially if you have a good one, that allows you to adjust the power of the speedlight units.
Important Tip: some flashes can be controlled wirelessly. For instance Nikon has the R1 twin flash and the R1C1 twin flash. The difference is that the R1 is mainly the two speedlight units and they’re controlled wirelessly by the commander flash, which is the camera built-in flash. In some cameras the built-in flash, or the camera itself has a commander function to control a flash unit or several ones wirelessly. Unfortunately, some cameras don’t have a commander function and hence, will have to use the R1C1 which comes with a commander unit. Yep, that’s about a $300 difference in price.
So buy a camera with a commander mode. If it’s a Nikon. If it’s not a Nikon, well you get the idea.
Full frame and APS-C Frame sensors
My camera has a DX sensor. That’s what Nikon calls it. it’s actually and APS-C sensor. Check the links bellow for a thorough explanation. But in a nutshell, full frame sensors are better than smaller sensors, because they render colors and values better. The field of view bit, might not mean much what we shoot, but I suppose better colors are important. Also, there are lenses made for full-frames and those made for smaller sensors. A full frame lens could work on either, but if you say put a APS lens on an full frame body, the image might have vignetting.
http://photographylife.com/nikon-dx-vs-fx
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/digital-camera-sensor-size.htm
White balance is one of those crucial things to know about photography, like how to turn the camera on. Below is a good explanation. However, it in the dental photography setting we’re likely to be shooting on the Flash white balance setting. However, sometimes you might need to tweak the white balance. You should look for a camera that allows you to dial in the color temperature you want, and not just offer you presets.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm
So basically, you’re looking for a D-SLR, a 105mm macro lens and a twin flash. But also a camera that allows you to control flash in an easy way and to control the white balance more effectively. Cameras are different. I remember reading someone say, that you should buy the cheapest body available and invest in the lens. You should definitely invest in the lens. Especially a full-frame lens. But I wouldn’t buy the cheapest body possible. Because it will create limitations sooner or later.
I hope this helped. And if you have any questions that I could actually answer, I'll be glad to help out.
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RileyS
I'll refer back to this when I start to buy. You have some examples of photos?
Interesting stuff. I think Jon Berry posted pages of info about digital photography for dentistry on here somewhere.
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Well, I have a ton pictures taken with my camera, that are somehow all non-dental I'm afraid. I do have pictures from work though. Taken with the clinics camera. The setup we have there is a Sony Alpha 35 D-SLR, a 50mm macro and the Sony Macro twin flash. I never paid attention to the 1:1 reproduction ratio though. And when I did, I found that do that with the 50mm lens is quite difficult. I'll see if I find any photos that would be helpful.
I tend to live by the rule of if you want honey go to a bee. So I want to buy a camera I'd go to a company that makes them. Nikon and Canon are the popular names that come in mind. And if you look online you'll camera kits made specifically for dental photography. But there are many companies, other than those too. That being said, I should say that the Sony camera we have is actually very good, and I hear that her bigger more expensive sisters are very good indeed.
I did a lot of research before I bought my camera, but I missed certain things that I have now learned, which is really the point of writing this. It's a cautionary forum post. So now you know what to look for in a camera. I suppose, that if I had waited a while, I would've bought a Nikon D600 or more optimistically a D800. Boy ,oh boy!
By the time I went to bed, I realized that I forgot to talk about two things; RAW files and Focus Motors.
Lenses autofocus using an autofocus motor which is either built in the camera or the lens itself. For instance my D3200 doesn't have a motor, and for me to use autofocus – which I actually don't – I have to buy a lens that has the focus motor built in to it. In the Nikon world, those would be AF-S lenses. Bigger Nikon cameras like the D700, D600, D800 and upwards have a focus motor, so they can use AF lenses. There are lenses that are strictly manual though, and they would need manual focusing on any body.
I'm not sure of the terminology when it comes to other brands, so you'd have to the homework I'm afraid.
Suppose you have a D-SLR and you go into the settings for file format and you choose JPEG. What happens is that the camera doesn't shoot in JPEG. It shoots in RAW then does some processing to convert it into JPEG, which means a smaller file size with loss of detail. Check the link below for more information. But bottom line is, you should shoot in RAW, and so you should make sure that the camera you're using offers RAW.
As it turns out RAW files are not strictly universal. Each company has it's own propriety RAW format. Nikon calls it NEF for example. I forgot what Canon calls it. However, some camera companies agreed to use the DNG format which is the universal RAW format introduced by Adobe. Companies offer programs that convert their RAW into DNG, maybe not. Either way, you could download Adobe's DNG converter from their download section. It's for free, and it updates frequently its support for different camera models.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/RAW-file-format.htm
If you use something like Adobe Lightroom, you can import the pictures as DNG. I'm pretty sure you have heard about Adobe Photoshop. Lightroom is a cool RAW processor with less functions than photoshop and a cheaper price as well. You can have it to catalog and edit your pictures. It's easy to use, not to mention fun. Especially, if you're interested in photography in general, then it's kind of a must to have. If you're a Mac user, then there's Aperture, although Lightroom works on Mac as well.
If I think of anything else. I'll add it to the thread.
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Hey there Ahmadwawi...I just found your thread. Im changing hings a bit..I have been using a Nikon D-60, 105mm with a ring flash, but I just picked up Nikon D3200 and a R1 twin flash. (actually an R1C1, but my D-60 doesnt have a commander mode and I dont like needing to use the SU 800 commander; thats why I picked up the D3200).
Would you please chime in with your settings and add another voice to the manual/aperture question I posted here:
http://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/cameras.20389/
@Ahmadkawi
Travis said:
Thanks Travis. I just assumed everyone here monitors the conversations as much as I do
CreativeTech
A very interesting thread which I'll be following closely so as to improve my dental images.
Fwiw I shoot a Canon 50D, 100mm macro, & Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX.
user name said:
Turns out I got some bad advice(not from anyone here)...the D3200 doesnt have 'commander' flash mode. grrr
Nikon rep says its got to be a d7000 or above in the current generation of bodies.
2thm8kr
Beanosavedmysociallife
Hang them by their toes!
Elo there, I'm sorry I couldn't reply earlier.
Yes, the D3200 doesn't have a built in Commander Flash. That's why you need the R1C1 because of the SU-800 commander unit. But to be honest, a wireless commander unit is quite handy.
For the time being you're only using the two little flashes that make up the R1C1 kit. Once you start using more flashes, the SU-800 becomes very useful. It's true that if you have a camera body like the D700, D7100 or D7200, you can control the flashes from the camera. but it's not as easy.
I used to have a D3200, but I changed to a D7100 for several reasons. One of which was the low light / high iso performance. However, if you're always using the camera at a ISO100 and a twin flash, then the high iso performance becomes irrelevant. It's just that I use my own camera for almost everything but dental photography. Where I work we have a Sony Alpha 35 with the sony twin flash kit. it's ok.
Outside work, i'm into photography in general, here you can check out my photography on my website: www.ahmadkawi.com
As for Settings
Shutter Speed: the highest shutter speed possible that's allowed to sync with the flash. you're lens is a 105 so you should really shoot around 250 or maybe up to 320. you should be able to find in the menu the maximum flash sync speed.
Aperture: This is a bit tricky. You see, as you know that a lens wide open is a lens with a very shallow depth of field. this is awesome in general for certain reasons but none of them relate to us. at least not in the typical dental photograph. Meaning. That if you shoot two centrals with a 105 at f2.8 or f3 or even f5.6, you'll probably find the laterals out of focus. the wider the aperture, the shallower the depth of field.
Ok, cool, so does this mean I should close down my aperture to the smallest f stop? Well no. unfortunately lenses suffer from optical problems at both the widest aperture and the smallest aperture. for instance, a 50mm lens at f1.8 might give you nice bokeh and a good amount of light, but you don't have that much in focus and the image is not sharp enough sometimes. that's why lenses with big apertures are very expensive. like compare between a 50mm or 85mm at 1.8 and 1.4.
At the smallest aperture, something called light diffraction happens and also leads to loss of sharpness. you should check out some technical reviews. I have the 105mm micro nikkor. a very technical review said that the best performance is around f11. however, I end up shooting at f16 or f18. because the closer you get to an object, the wackier the depth of field becomes.
Iso: 100 of course. or the lowest possible.
Flash Settings: well, I think you could leave it on TTL, and if you feel that image is too bright or too dark, you can dial in your flash compensation. So you would understand what the problem is, it's that the camera meters the values it sees, but it doesn't know what it sees. if you're using Spot Metering and the spot is on a white tooth, the camera translates it into overexposure and tries even it out gray.
Or you can ditch the TTL and go manual. and you'll probably set to something very low like 1/128 or a bit more.
However, I do recommend you use diffusers and / or bouncers.
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I forgot to explain a bit about the images I posted.
Image 1: The PFM crown was shot in a light tent, with two flashes; a Nikon sb-700 and a Godox TN-680. the flashes were pointing away from the cast and bouncing off two sheets of white paper.
Image 2: this was lit with a studio head + softbox. the white background is the flash actually.
Image 3: was also lit with the same studio head + softbox. although I think I used another studio head + softbox to fill in some of the shadows on the right.
Ahmadkawi said:
I visited your website. Very nice.
Would you please explain how and why a 'gray card' is used?
Also..when we look at teeth to take a shade, the color of lighting is so important, but what about the color of a flash? Is there any difference in the spectrum of different flashes, and what type of lighting is it comparable to?
When I shoot on either manual or aperture priority, my photos look nearly identical, but one is usually just a slight bit brighter. Do you have a preference on shooting modes, and do you always use a filter to soften the flash?
Lastly, I think it ties in to the gray card thing...how do we know when a photo we took is accurately represented on the computer screen? Is there a particular software that you like to adjust the photos, and does the gray card or some other test pattern that could be photographed get used to dial in the screen or each photo?
Thank you for taking the time to look at my photographs. I appreciate it.
Ok, Grey Cards. The thing is that camera's only see shades of grey, from white to black; Values. 18% grey is the neutral grey as far as I can remember. You usually use it in situations when White Balance is tricky. for instance, you're doing a photoshoot and before you shoot your subject, you take a picture with the grey card in frame, then go about your business. Later on, in post-processing, the White Balance tool would have an eye-dropper tool that you use to click on the grey card in your first photograph to tell the software that this pixel should be 18% grey and the software adjusts the white balance accordingly.
To be honest, I don't think it matters much in dental photography, because the lighting conditions are pretty much always the same. which brings us to the other point you raised. Flash heads are set to a color temperature of course. usually it's around the recommended 5600 kelvins, but you should always go through the manual. But this is nothing to worry about really, you can always change the white balance in post-processing as long as you're shooting in RAW format. Always shoot RAW.
Color management in photography is a very, very big issue. So i'm going to include a link at the end about Photography Printing. It might sound a bit irrelevant. but trust me, the guy discusses the important stuff about color management between camera and computers. trust me it's a must watch.
I'm always shooting on Manual. Other shooting modes are useful in other circumstances. In dentistry you're probably always shooting on the same settings. once you start using Aperture priority, the camera starts changing some of the settings accordingly to achieve the exposure it thinks is correct which might be, in reality, incorrect.
I use Adobe Lightroom. You can subscribe the Adobe Photography Yearly bundle which includes Lightroom and Photoshop. Lightroom is awesome. It's pretty much the standard for cataloging your images and processing them. There are others, but that's what I use. And I think Lightroom beats everything else in cataloging, which is something you definitely need to keep track of the images.
One important thing, is how you use the photograph. I use photographs in color and in black and white.
The most important thing in shade selection, is getting the values right, because this the parameter eyes are most sensitive to. So you take a picture of the shade tab next to the tooth (always at the same level and edge to edge) and you later convert it to black and white to see about the value.
As for the color part, you shoot with a twin flash kit that has a determined color temperature. you take the image that works with a color space that's transferred to a computer and displayed on a monitor that might not be showing the same colors. it doesn't really matter. because at the end what you need is a reference. at the end you can say something like "hmm, ok it's a bit more orange than 3M2" you know what you mean?
Sorry that ran a bit too long, but I like to give thorough answers when I can.
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Your answers are terrific. Thank you for taking the time to teach us.
I have been given conflicting advice on shooting in RAW vs jpeg. What is the difference?
Again...Thanks.
Thank you. It's my pleasure. Well, it's true there's a bit of a conflict on what use, RAW or JPEG's. There is a difference of course, but it's a matter of what you're trying to do.
A camera takes a photograph. the initial image off the senor has a lot of info, dynamic range, color, shadow and highlight details. The file is big and has a lot of data. The digital camera whether it's your dslr or phone, processes the images, working on contrast, color, sharpening, etc. and then compresses the picture into the JPEG. So you have a smaller file with less details, and also less long term integrity. JPEG's are lossy files. their quality deteriorates by time. every time you open the file and change something and save it, it loses something.
RAW files are basically the digital negative off the sensor. it has all the details and it's lossless. it becomes very handy when you're post-processing.
I think the main problem with RAW and JPEG's is that RAW is bigger, but to be honest, with storage becoming big and cheap these days, it's no longer an issue. Stephen Chu says you can shoot JPEG's, Ed McLaren says shoot RAW. I say just shoot RAW with your work pictures, and shoot JPEG's for your other pictures. you know, family, friends.
The thing about RAW though is that it's unprocessed. On a camera's backscreen you only see JPEG's. camera's don't show RAW files. instead they show a JPEG version of the RAW file. when you finally see the image on your computer you'll see it as dull, with little saturation and contrast, so you have to process it. Since you're shooting with a kit with constant settings, you can create processing presets in Lightroom and apply them to photographs you took for a case. You won't be doing a lot of processing anyway. or well, it depends on what you're trying to do with the pictures. is it just for shade reference, or for something artistic and silly like the ones I posted earlier.
In camera, there are presets too, like Neutral, Standard and so on. You could shoot using one of them as long as the picture isn't more saturated than it should be. And you could export the images to JPEGS from the Nikon's View NX.
This is how I handle myself outside work. Or would handle it if i'm working on my own dental photographs. Where I work, I shoot a Sony camera, there's no Lightroom and I have to shoot on JPEG's against my will. So, naturally, I don't do anything with the pictures. It's still a point of reference. I de-saturate to see value. I sometimes lower exposure as this helps one to see texture and internal anatomy. You just got to start doing it and figure out your own system.
My workflow:
I import images from camera to computer / external storage, using Nikon's View NX.
The images are grouped into dated folders. You can easily do this in View NX. In the Transfer section, you can choose that the program transfers only new picture, and how to rename the files and the folders.
I later import the images I want to work with into Lightroom for post-processing. You could however used Nikon's Capture, the free version which works on the images in their original folders and integrates with View NX.
Lots of info, right?!! : )
I have to go now, but do keep asking questions and i'll reply as soon as I can.
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Im not sure what was 'dumb' about that, or if its just my line of questions, but Ill accept it. A couple more questions and Ill be dumb no more.
Histograms. Mine are all over the place...I mean, inconsistent. Sometimes much more on the left, others spiking on the right. I think the spikes on the right are due to reflections from the shiny shade tab holder. When looking at the histogram of a particular shot while Im right there with the patient, whats the tool to get more balanced information? Exposure comp?
My next question is on lenses. Im using a Sigma 105mm macro. Would there be any difference using the nikkor 105? I think its curious that my lens gets longer or shorter depending on zoom, but the Nikon Nikkor is a fixed length.
I made notes while reading, but as I re-read your stuff Im not seeing what I wrote down...color space: Adobe RGB. What was that about?
Yeah, I'm not sure what was dumb about the question either. Moving on. Ok Histograms and lens that grow and shrink.
Histograms, are the way to check that your exposure is correct, true, but could be misleading. For instance, there are high key images and low key images. if you're shooting a model for instance in a black dress against a black background, you bet the histogram would be almost totally on the left. but that's because there's a lot of black in the image, not because it's underexposed. Remember the camera sees values but doesn't know what it really sees. Exposure Compensation is a different thing. That's what you use if you're on Aperture or Shutter priority. or basically a mode where the camera is doing the work. it might figure out the exposure incorrectly, and that's when you do exposure compensation. as in telling the camera to overexpose or underexpose by a stop or something.
As for the lenses. the 105 Micro-Nikkor uses IF, Internal Focusing. The lens elements move and rearrange inside the lens body to achieve focus. Some other prime lenses have to extend, get longer or shorter to focus. not to be confused with Zooming on Zoom lenses though.
A 105mm, or 50mm, etc, is called a Prime Lens, a fixed focal length. Focal length is basically the distance at which the image coming out of the lens forms. the focal plane. which happens to be the film negative or the digital sensor. the lens name comes from that distance. a 105mm lens is farther away from the digital senor than a 50mm lens.
Zoom lenses come in focal ranges, like 18-180, or 28-70mm, etc. which means that the lens elements rearrange to increase the distance from the sensor.
Greg Lutke
Interesting thread. Color accuracy is a big deal in dental photography and is largely misunderstood.
I have taught digital photography and Adobe Photoshop courses in dentistry for 16 years. Loved every course.
I will humbly add my experience here and hope it helps.
For color accurate dental photography, you do need a 'custom white balance'. This is captured inside the DSLR camera for jpeg files using a White Balance Card (WhiBal, XRite, or similar) - not a 18% gray card, which is for exposure management. 18% gray cards are not spectrally neutral - which is absolutely necessary.
Once a custom white balance is set in the camera - it will be applied to all future jpeg captures. The result is color accurate photography from this point forward.
The White Balance Card is Neutral - and is used to neutralize the lighting source. That source is almost always a flash in dentistry. Flashes are never neutral, but a custom White Balance makes the camera think so and the jpegs are then color accurate.
Raw files do use this Custom White Balance (captured in the camera) as a 'suggestion' in Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw or Adobe Lightroom. You do have a better option to use the Custom White Balance Tool in Photoshop Camera Raw/ Lightroom to get a more accurate result.
The result is perfectly accurate shade tabs, skin tones, and dental tissue. Capturing/Using a Custom White Balance is the best 5 minutes a dental photographer will invest.
Greg Lutke said:
One more time, and walk us through this please. You also mention shooting in jpeg...not raw?
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Crossing the Lal Dora
The development & repurposing of urban spaces is inevitable for a city to accommodate its growing populace and their needs. However, charting a path of development that is sensitive to the population's diverse socio-economic landscape is a very different challenge. This project, Crossing the Lal Dora, brings forth the case of 135 Urban Villages in Delhi, its quarter of a million inhabitants and their culture, that has had to face the crushing impact of rapid urbanisation.
The metropolitan town of Delhi has been built on the agricultural lands acquired from its old inhabitant villagers. After initially relocating these villages to the outskirts, the government later began to simply acquire the agricultural lands from the farmers, in exchange for monetary compensation. Their residential space were left intact, circumscribed by a red line, termed the 'Lal Dora'.
The Report of the Expert Committee on Lal Dora, which outlines the proposed future of these lands, paints a picture of great prosperity & economic growth. Their vision claims to take 'maximum advantage of the opportunities that urbanisation has to offer' and proposes undeterred vertical growth of these residential areas to accommodate for the expansion of the city.
Our ethnographic study led us to one such Lal Dora—Shahpur Jat. Surrounded by Delhi's upmarket residential areas, Shahpur Jat has grown into a thriving shopping district lined with the studios of fashion designers and their chic boutiques. It has become the destination for bridal wear in Delhi.
The former farmers having lost their source of agrarian livelihood have had to adapt to these new circumstances by renting spaces to boutiques & shop-owners, turning into rich landlords overnight. In order to support the fashion industry, migrant worker colonies have mushroomed in its cramped underbelly, further feeding the landlords' pockets. Behind this booming industry lies a very complex culture of class discrimination and alienation. And the inequality created by this system, has had devastating effects on their culture and daily life.
Compelled by the stories of these villagers, 'Crossing the Lal Dora' is an ongoing thought-initiative that brings to light the heavy price paid by culture for the sake of progress. It questions the transactional nature of land acquisition, where communities are left to fend for themselves as the urban jungle grows around them.
Shijra plan, Shahpur Jat village Land acquisition in Shahpur Jat happened in two phases. The first phase was carried out in 1954 (for development of Panchsheel and Gulmohar Park) and the second phase in 1979 (for the development of Asian Games Village), reducing the total land area from 34.02 hectares to 17.32 hectares. Deepak Mallya, Shreya Garg
Mix use buildings Old buildings in the village have been repurposed to suit the growing fashion industry. Homes of farmers have been converted into mix use buildings rising upto 6-8 floors housing boutiques, factories, local stores, migrants and their families. Shreya Garg
Dark lanes Owing to the dense vertical construction, most lanes in the village remain dark even during the day. Having constructed over 100% of the plot size, balconies emerge as extensions on narrow streets blocking sunlight and air. Shreya Garg
Villagers playing cards 'Panwar Jats' who are the original residents of the village, became rich due to increase in real estate prices. Unemployed, many of them are seen sitting together in groups smoking hookah or playing cards. This has become associated with the very identity of being a 'Jat man'. Shreya Garg
Cultural practice of veiling in the village The women covered in their veils, are mostly confined to the boundaries of their house or are chaperoned by a male member from the family wherever they go. Shreya Garg
Boutiques The glitzy lanes along Shahpur Jat's famous fashion streets. Shreya Garg
Garment factories Factories that fuel the boutiques. These factories operate in small cramped rooms, each accommodating 10-15 workers. Shreya Garg
VR film A scene from virtual reality film 'Crossing The Lal Dora'. Shreya Garg
Initiatives Use of posters and stickers to spread the stories from Shahpur Jat to the larger public in collaboration with Sticklit. Shreya Garg, Deepak Mallya
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Originally agrarian communities, these villages were, at one point, surrounded by farmlands with a central residential area. Dispersed across the spreading capital city, the fate of these villages was laid out with each Master Plan for development. As Delhi grew, these village lands were subjected to systematic land acquisition by the government, leaving only the farmers’ residential areas or the “The Lal Dora”.
As stated in the The Report of the Expert Committee on Lal Dora the government undertook the task of urbanisation to develop these areas and make them a part of the city’s expanding economy. Unsurprisingly, these areas have been engulfed by urban Delhi at a frantic pace; its inhabitants left to cope with the drastic effects of this whirlwind change.
Shahpur Jat is one such area. Dotted with designer boutiques for clothes, jewellery, home accents, and cafés serving gourmet food–each space resplendent with its distinctive decor and unique offerings; this village is a maze of hidden delights for the regular urbanite.Interspersed between these up-market spaces are smaller grocery, barber & dye shops in tiny alleys. To most visitors, Shahpur Jat resonates as a cultural experience that beholds a special charm-being immersed in the urban and the rural, the exotic and the essential, all at once.
Our intrigue with its wide economic diversity led us deeper into its territory. What we found, was a state of dissonance which was not merely a transition from rural to urban but a tragic loss of identity, culture and purpose that is inescapable for the inhabitants and invisible to the outsiders.
Our research was carried out using ethnographic methods. To get as close as possible to the lived experiences of the participants, multiple methods of immersions were designed, each suitable to a subgroup or a situational context. This research was conducted on morally challenging grounds, where it was very important to be be conscious of our footprint in the field and the affect our presence might have on the lives of certain respondents on prolonged engagement. This became even more crucial while adopting methods of role play, towards being sensitive to the nature of the site. (Attached report)
Key Insight—Loss of Work & its impact on Space.
Although the villagers were justly compensated for their land acquired by the government, what they lost in the process was their livelihood. Having had only agricultural skills, they were left jobless.They had to come up with a whole new way of living and earning.As an immediate measure for sustenance, they began renting out small sections in their houses, to labourers working in nearby industrial areas. The low rental prices also started attracting commercial enterprises of various kinds.
Over the decades, real estate prices have boomed, turning these modest villages into rent economies. Beyond the glamour and fairy lights, Shahpur Jat exists as an island of concrete with oddly erected buildings shooting out of the ground and leaving only a sliver of light to shine through. The landlords have expanded their two-storied houses to as tall as 6-7 floors, flouting construction and safety norms to hoard as much space as possible, hence make as much money as possible. Covering a 100% of the plot size, the balconies emerge as extensions on the streets, allowing very little sunlight to pass. Haphazard construction and chaos characterise these dark lanes, they exist in dangerous conditions—accidents waiting to happen.
Key Insight—Loss of Purpose & its impact on Culture
With enough income from rent, there was no longer a need to work—a way of life associated with the pride of the community. However, without anything to do, the men have resorted to a life of drugs, smoking hookah and gambling.
The younger generation, inspired and influenced by their fathers, is disinterested in going to school. Education being synonymous with getting a job and earning a living, is now considered a futile activity. They are growing in a conservative patriarchal bubble, insulated to the progressions of the surrounding world - one that is going through constant cultural reformation. To assert their masculinity, the men now resort to other expressions of power and control. The elder generation holds on to hookah, whereas the younger generation loiters in the by-lanes, eve-teasing and engaging in illicit activities. Different generations of men, in the name of holding their honour within the community resort to domestic violence in situations where their masculinity becomes a performance in front of the rest, especially the opposite gender.
Urban tenants and the arbitrarily priced rents they pay are welcomed by them. However, their modern, liberal lifestyle is starkly opposite to the villagers’ traditional patriarchal value system. Threatened by its potential influence on the community’s women and children, the men and elders of the community ferociously guard their culture. This can be seen as sections of the village are demarcated for certain residents.
Key Insight —Duality & Conflict
Shahpur Jat as a space houses duality and conflict in various forms. Buildings that are the addresses for high-end boutiques are also home to cramped, dingy garment factories – small rooms with 10-15 migrant workers in each, working through long hours. While these factory workers’ lives are a saga of immense toil in difficult conditions for a meager income, the Jats’ lives are the exact opposite – high cash inflows without any work.
The female designers who often run these boutiques and the many urban women who are their clients, are educated and independent. On the contrary, the wives of the Jat men, living just behind these boutiques, have not been allowed to step out of their lanes for decades.
The village’s youth is caught in between the duality of these contrasting cultures. From differing clothes and work cultures to broader gender dynamics, they feel largely disoriented in terms of their own ideals, conduct and behaviour.
Key Insight — Isolation & Alienation
These starkly different lives of people living in such close proximity are tainted with apathy to each other’s reality. This social distance also dictates rigid space use patterns that reveal buzzing class and caste tensions. Different classes exist in clusters in the village. The migrants are confined to their colonies, barred from entering the poshest shopping areas. Different factions of people–Jat families, migrant families and boutique owners–continue leading their lives in isolated silos, interacting only for monetary transactions.
Futurescaping
This complex co-dependent web of social, cultural & economic dynamics can be seen as a means of adapting to rapid urbanisation: one where people who are suddenly thrust into oblivion build reactive mechanisms to cope. What does become concerning is the kind of adaptation that has emerged in Shahpur Jat, where one begins to wonder if it is in tune with the intended progress laid out for the land & its people.
Equipped with insightful data from the cracks and crevices of Shahpur Jat, we were faced with a two-fold design challenge-how might we design interventions for & beyond the complex ecosystem to (i) reduce the alienation & extreme polarisation of cultures found in these urban villages, and(ii) in the long run, ensure holistic models of further urbanization, beyond the transactional nature as in effect today.
So as to not reduce the complexity of the required intervention with short term immersions, we re-briefed our objective towards driving a mass-scale thought-movement intended at critiquing rapid urbanization through the tools of critical thought & discourse.
As early facilitators of this movement, we first constructed an online repository to represent information in easily digestible & verifiable formats. This repository, along with providing detailed accounts of cultural-social dynamics from our research also links to government reports & facts.
We then built a series of content touch-points, available for public download. These include a VR film that immerses the viewer into Shahpur Jat’s narrow lanes with an aim to tease her on the darker side of the glitzy boutiques.A set of stories inspired by the people & culture of Shahpur Jat also sets the tone to question the current policies of urbanisation.
Equipped with a starting repository of content & information freely accessible, we now engage with established ground-up initiatives, apart from driving our own.To this effect, our ongoing collaboration with Sticklit is aimed at facilitating awareness around the conditions of the Lal Dora through placing posters of our stories near educational & government institutions. Having garnered interest it has resulted into a series of critical thinking workshops, where we take the participants through the lives of the inhabitants & co-ideate possible future-scapes towards sustainable, viable living conditions.
By continuously updating our repository of accessible content we wish to equip & encourage people to drive initiatives within their communities, in hope of sparking a long term change towards how we think of urbanisation.
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The sharp blade makes an effortless cut, and the first thing I think is “like plastic,” a stupid, stupid thought, but then I wonder why my mind would drift at all given how the knife is now stuck in the bone that’s inside of my husband’s neck. Here I went and hesitated, and him always going on about being deliberate and committing, and I saw what I did wrong right as I was doing it, a stupid novice who would know better next time. If only I had been a bit more deliberate, his knife would have lopped his head clean-off so that the jagged, fleshy bits that kept his blood from evenly seeping out would have instead been smooth and sweet, at least to the naked eye.
Still, the blood creeps over my hands and down his front as his head lolls, his heart nearly defeated but still swinging in final, jabbing spurts that are thicker and more viscous than anything else it threw out during its entire final fight, and I let the knife go so that he drops to his knees and pitches forward so fast and hard that his mouth twists into an odd expression, a misshapen, stupid hole that can no longer speak about needing to leave his woman in the desert with nothing but spoiling blood, nothing for miles and it is so hot that all she can do is sleep through the days to forget about the empty freezer, nothing to drink but the gallon jugs of blood that had spoiled before the end of the week, the only company out here being stars and endless sand, and never any rain.
His fault for showing me how to use the knife after he couldn’t get away from the shop one night. “A butcher’s wife should know how to kill and carve her own meat,” but I knew nothing about hunting and couldn’t learn since all but the smallest animals were extinct.
When he had come home today acting like nothing happened, I dumped the jugs of bad blood on his hood and threw the empties at him, screaming, “I could have died!”
“Shut up,” he had said. “I said I’d be back, and I have fresh blood and some fruit too except now I’m feeling less than giving.”
“What kind?”
“Thought so.” He pushed me aside and went into the house. “Bring the bag in with the cooler.”
He worked in town at the butchery where those of us who wanted to cash in could be “let” by an expert, your blood drained out after being strapped upside down so that men like my husband could more easily remove your head. Advanced filtration removed most of the impurities until the blood became safe enough to drink, and the dehydration chiefs took care to press the moisture out from the meat, which left us with something like a kind of water and a kind of jerky. The water trucks that passed through the wild, out where we were, were guarded with guns, and besides, we were all dying. We had downpours three, maybe four times a summer, and the pollution and the synthetic food gave people every kind of ailment. Eat enough of what the plastic packages called nutrients and you’d live a year at most.
“You hear about the comet?”
I tore off a hunk of meat and savored it even if the first thing that came to mind was whether it had also been a woman. “Yeah, but still a year off.”
“Doesn’t matter. You should see what’s frozen. Feed the whole city for at least three years.” He poked his straw, a rigid piece of plastic, its end encased in metal, into one of the bags and began drinking the pinkish liquid. “Nice to think I could stop this shit. And you could stop eating Eve. Or was that Juan? I forgot.” He jumped back when I grabbed the knife, but I was too quick to think through what killing him meant I would have to do.
“Protection and money,” my mother would say. “In the end, that’s all they’re good for.” My husband had felt sorry for me until his disgust won out sometime during our sixth or seventh year and he put me up out here and lived his real life in town with the other butchers who did what they pleased throughout the week.
The fruit he mentioned is an overripe lemon wrapped in opaque plastic at the bottom of the cooler beneath the bags of blood. Once you get past the skin, the insides taste just like how I imagine the beach regions feel, the water in the air, the sunshine more kind. One time, a beach-region outcast changed his mind about being let at the last moment, and my husband uncharacteristically listened to his plea to be saved in exchange for an orange. My husband still strapped him in and slit his throat though. “Can’t beat free.”
Two hours later I’m almost in the next zone but my fuel’s low, so I stop and flash his chip under a scanner and notice others eying my car’s waxy black sheen and its streaks of dried, pink blood. For all I know my face and hair are also spattered, and when the chip doesn’t read and the attendant looks up, my hand is shaking and I think I’ll just drive away until a man at another pump speaks up.
“Do it faster.”
I try and the reader beeps, so I smile, but he’s noticed the car. “My husband’s a butcher,” I say as if this will explain such flagrant waste, and the man nods without asking the obvious question about why I’m out here alone, a woman out-of-doors in summer.
“Be safe now.”
I fumble with the gas hose and spill a drop that burns its impression into my skin it is so cold, and I can almost hear my husband blurting out how we found enough energy in time to run out of water, one of the many phrases he restated like the slogans from the old ads he had amassed—”From cars to freezers, we found enough energy to get you to the next oasis,” which would be true if you could choose where you were born and didn’t have to navigate past an army at every border who would only let you pass with the right papers.
My car rockets down the road with a full tank that will last through Flagstaff where some lucky fuck will trade me for my mostly new car and the small fortune in its trunk, and when the streetlights end and I turn on my highbeams the darkness covers them like a skin.
Every summer the stations play the sound of water at least a few times an hour, a metal squeak followed by flowing H2O, the rush of gushing, dripping liquid bringing to mind an actual wet bath and not the dry sanitizer we always used at home, and by now I’m tired, it’s halfway through the night, and I turn into a dusty motel parking lot that’s empty excepting one other car. I swipe my chip under the scanner to receive a plastic key, but when I step into the room, something immediately feels wrong. I can’t quite see him, but a shadow in the corner speaks.
“Get on your knees,” it says, and I do, and it turns on a light and he stands there, huge. The walls in the back of the room have been knocked out to make a crazy, makeshift floorplan that he must have designed with what looks like a giant hammer now resting by the bed. When he moves, his heavy steel-beam legs extend the structure of his body, his head nearly brushing the ceiling. “What did you bring me? Do you have blood?”
I want to say five quarts, a bad joke and probably the wrong approach, but instead I say nothing and he kneels down to see my face.
But something in my expression changes his demeanor and then he’s turning me over and I’m kicking and clawing until he pins me.
“Struggle and I’ll knock you out,” he says, and I must have moved because I come-to and my brain’s throbbing and the giant is driving and it’s almost night. I’m roped up in the backseat and he’s hunched forward in order to see, and there’s a stinging between my legs that I refuse to believe.
“You wouldn’t stop wriggling.”
“Where are you taking me?” There were several quiet seconds. “This car’s a nice fit.”
He laughs, which is the best start I can hope for.
“When I first saw you, I thought that you must go through a lot of blood. So you have to be resourceful,” I say. “And smart.”
“No, just observant. You ever see a spider?”
“When I was a kid.”
“I’ve watched and I’ve learned. I only take what works.” Big swirls of dirt blow over the road, and we drive right through them, nothing but dust for a half-minute and the giant spider keeping up speed, and when it clears, the desert looks different, the hills striped in bands of red, brown, and pale green. “They call this the painted desert.”
“How long was I out?”
He laughs. “I gave you something to make you sleep.”
I have a dim memory of waking and him pulling over, but it didn’t feel quite real. “Can we have some music?” I ask but it’s nothing but ads, so he changes the station and as the sound of the running water plays we become exactly the same if only for a moment, and he squeezes what’s left of one of my packets, draining it through his straw.
He tosses it back and it hits my head. “There’s still a little left.”
I manage to twist my shoulder and tilt the few inches it takes to get to the straw, and as the blood coats my throat I immediately want more. “You know they play those to make us thirsty?”
Before my husband there was Mike, the Southwestern Regional Media man who left as soon as he made enough to buy a visa to the Pacific. He promised we would leave together after his next promotion, but when it finally came he left in the night without waking me. It was SWRM that first hawked blood to solve our problems with water, and the butcheries came soon after that first summer.
They scaled-up their ads in the summer, water audible almost everywhere within city limits, footage of gentle streams and soft rain on every device with a screen. You could stop watching about as easily as you could keep your mouth from watering at the smell of roasted meat, and the tagline, “The source of all good things,” was redundant when faced with the spectacle of real, flowing water. No one in the desert had ever seen a mountain stream or a river bursting with meltwater, but being transported to one, even for a moment, answered the prayers we all asked on those days of driest heat.
At summer’s peak, you couldn’t buy water, and the price of blood went up. People stayed inside and only went out at night when the billboards weren’t as visible and the sounds played less often. The number of people willing to be let escalated.
“You know that years ago we had huge underground lakes? If you dug deep enough, water would bubble up.”
The giant turns off the radio and listens.
“My mother’s grandfather dug wells when he was a kid, back when there were states, and he’d go out on their ranch, out past the pens, and wander around with the same stick his grandfather gave him. He was so gifted that was how he made his living.”
“Lie.”
“It’s true.” The car hums, cutting through the desert, and I’ve been flexing my wrists against the bite of the ropes. “Back when he dowsed people sprayed water on their dry fields to grow crops. Big, thirsty animals like cows drank up more water than an entire family and they thought nothing of it.”
“Which ruined us. No one cares about the future.”
“Just the same, I’d like to go back. I wish I could see one of those underground lakes. I would take off all my clothes and jump right in. I wonder how it would feel, wet everywhere, the smell of it, water all over your skin. I would get all the way under and just drink. I would let it wash over my body and my hair. I would live down there.”
“You’d drown. Unless you can swim?”
I look at the back of his head, the dense brown tangle of hair, his neck thicker than the headrest. “I like to dream about it. I want my naked body to be covered in water, waves of it.”
“Stop talking.”
Through the windshield a new moon appears on the horizon. The stars are coming out. “You ever been with a woman?”
“What’d I say?” He accelerates, and the engine whines, but he can’t help himself. “More than one.”
“I figured. But you never know. Some worry about the exertion.”
“No, it’s the best use of fluids.”
“You ever hear of induced lactation?” When he doesn’t answer, I keep on. “It’s a treatment to get for your breasts to produce milk. When you’re with a woman who’s induced, you can suck her dry. My husband loves it.”
He turns around to see if I’m serious, and I smile.
“After the first time, he wouldn’t fuck me otherwise.” This time, I think he forgets to breathe and the car fills with tension.
“When were you last treated?”
“Last month.” I wait. “Keep me hydrated and you can drink until you’re full.”
The car slows, and the giant pulls off the road and kills the engine as I shift my head and lift the straw with my mouth and fling it behind my back, close to my bound hands, and I try gripping the slippery thing between my fingers, but then the door opens.
The giant tugs on my legs, and I hit the ground, hard. He’s got a knife, and he turns me over and cuts the rope around my feet, and I stay utterly still as he cuts the ropes from my hands and takes off my pants.
“I tried before but you were dry as a bone.”
“Please,” I say when he pins my arms back. “Please, I want to touch you.”
He grunts and lets go and slips the knife into a sheath, and he flips me onto my back one-handed, breathing hard as he straddles me and rips my shirt open. He squeezes my breasts with his massive hands, and when he buries his head in my chest, I run my fingers through his hair, tugging it and then bringing my hand to his cheek, his neck. He moans, and with my other hand I find his ear and tease it with the finger I don’t have wrapped around the straw, which I pull back, measuring its angle just before plunging it straight into his skull, and he howls until I bang it in further, and he rises, screaming, blocking out the sky—and then it’s over. Whatever’s inside of him leaves, the light in his eyes, and he topples to one side.
I wriggle and push him the rest of the way off me before I can stand up, and his body lies in the sand, blood dribbling down from his mouth, and I reach into his pockets for the keys.
In the trunk, the cooler is wedged between his things—a black bag, the sledgehammer and a box of tools. I’ll take stock later, but I need a drink, so I take out a cold bag of blood and swallow every drop, thirsty for more but knowing I should hold out even as I linger over the open cooler. In a few hours dawn, will come and I’ll make my way through another hot day. I reach to shut the lid, and I see it—my little bag. The giant threw it in there, and I’m grateful because I’ll change into the fresh clothes, and at the bottom I’ll find something else, the cold lemon.
Back on the road, I’ll bite through the rind into the cool fruit, its juice bright, and I’ll drive.
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F-35s cost reduction promises and reality
Posted by picard578 on December 25, 2014
http://www.acq.osd.mil/ara/am/sar/SST-2013-12.pdf
On page 6, it is stated that the F-35s cost has increased by 7,4 billion USD, which is in direct contradiction to statements that the F-35s costs are decreasing. It should be noted that increases due to reduced production rate only account for 5% of the figure, and probably less. Life clycle costs are said to be decreased, but that is in the rank of glass ball prophecies.
On page 18, total acquisition cost for the F-35 is stated to be 398.584.600.000 USD.
http://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/04/F-35-2013-SAR.pdf
On page 75, it is again clearly stated that unit cost has increased by 6,68%. From data on page 92, cost per aircraft can be calculated as 162 million USD.
This is in direct contrast to GAOs report stating that the F-35s costs are falling, and was based on two years old data. DoD countered by publishing a new, reduced estimate of F-35s lifecycle costs, by 96,8 billion USD. However, that estimate is also bogus. This document clearly states (pg 95) that costs to repair and maintain the F-35 have gone up by 15 billion USD. However, it also states that “legacy aircraft data” were used whenever F-35-specific data was not avaliable (pg 93). As a result, estimates are unrealistically low, as the F-35s costs are going to be closer to the F-22s costs than the far lower costs of “legacy” aircraft. Further, there were savings through “updated learning rates”, less labor resources, more cost effective skill mix and reduced flying hours (pg 87). All except last are certain to be too optimistic. On pg 96, 54 billion USD cost reduction is achieved through updated spare parts unit database, and 10,61 billion USD reduction by asusming lower labor costs. Thus more likely O&S cost estimate is well above 669.593.653.000 USD, as labor costs are unpredictable even few months on (and are likely to increase long-term), and spare parts requirements are certian to be higher, not lower, as is the fuel price.
And as discussed by Wheeler here, F-35s unit procurement cost is 148 million USD for the F-35A, 251 million USD for the F-35B and 337 million USD for the F-35C, and average unit cost of 178 million USD – nowhere close to the Lockheed Martin’s PR statements about 75 million USD. Even recent reductions in procurement costs might turn out to be due to less aircraft bought as opposed to reduced unit costs. Further, comparing to previous values – 159 million USD for the F-35A, 214 million USD for the F-35B and 264 million USD for the F-35C, with 185 million USD average cost – it is entirely possible that a lot of the F-35As reduction in cost is due to “book cooking”, that is shifting the F-35As cost to the F-35C. And these costs are only production costs – R&D is not included. As a result, 2014 appropriations costs – 174 million USD for F-35A, 232 million USD for F-35B and 273 million USD for F-35C – might be closest to the truth.
Quite a few tricks are used to hide the actual cost. 98 million USD figure mentioned was for the F-35A – without engine, and even that cost was not actually correct. And while the F-35s estimated program cost has decreased in 2013, decrease has been achieved by massaging the numbers in the same way as described previously: through predicting lower labor costs, lower spare requirements, all despite successive increases in LRIP costs in all areas. USAF predicts that the F-35As cost will eventually be reduced to 107 million USD per aircraft – but that has no basis in reality.
What about the fabled learning curve? As can be seen from graphs here and here, F-35s costs are going up, not down. And after eight years in production, design should already be mature, meaning that no major cost reductions are likely to occur in the future – especially since major production lots – costing 16 billion USD in 2021 at least – are going to be cut to conform to budget realities. Design of military aircraft never actually stabilizes either, since it is constantly fixed or upgraded. As a result, there is simply no time for the learning curve to set in. Proclamations about a major reduction in unit cost are based on comparing unit costs of production aircraft to those of prototypes – each of two prototypes cost 406,8 million USD to produce (in FY2007? USD).
In the end, total lifecycle costs are likely to be quite high. Total program costs are estimated at 410,99 billion USD: 67,31 billion USD in research and development (55,18 billion USD airframes and 12,13 billion USD engines), 4,42 billion USD in military construction, 339,26 billion USD for aircraft procurement (282,77 billion USD for airframes and 56,49 billion USD for engines). At 2.443 aircraft this gives an average of 168 million USD per aircraft, or 141 million USD without R&D. Further, F-35 is estimated to cost 32.000 USD to operate per hour (total costs). At 180 hours per year per aircraft and 2.443 aircraft, operating costs will be 14.071.680.000 USD per year. If the F-35 remains in service for 30 years, this gives total lifetime cost of 605.610.000.000, for a total of 1.016.600.000.000; that is, over 1 trillion USD or 416 million USD per aircraft.
However, these are likely underestimates. Using 180 million USD average procurement cost gives 439,74 billion USD for all 2.443 aircraft. Additional 4,42 billion USD for military construction will remain same. R&D cost will be increased by 30% (based on the F-22s overruns), leading to total R&D cost of 87,5 billion USD. This gives total procurement costs of 531,66 billion USD, or 218 million USD per aircraft. Further, going by the F-22 example, US F-35 buy will likely be cut from initially planned 2.853 aircraft to 820 aircraft, leading to 147,6 billion USD procurement cost and 239,52 billion USD total, for per-aircraft cost of 292 million USD (note that this is a fairly optimistic prediction, assuming no production cost growth; on the other hand, reduction in number of aircraft bought is also likely to be smaller).
And as this graph shows, F-35s unit cost growth is only starting.
But all this money will be worth it, right? Well, no. The F-35s operational testing and evaluation will start in 2016, and until then we will have only used car salesman’s promises and preliminary assessments based on known characteristics.
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Chris said
They are assuming no production cost growth – when this is over, it’s likely to end up being as much as an F-22.
That’s alarming considering this is a single engine fighter and with vastly inferior performance.
“That’s alarming”
Not according to US defense companies. More money for less actual products is always a good thing for them.
altandmain said
It is following the cost growth path of most weapons systems since the end of the WWII.
The net effect of this will be a vastly smaller fleet and one with far less effective aircraft. I think that there will be some aging older frames forced to get their airframe lives extended because of this. I wonder what will happen next. F-16V is one possible plan, but I suspect that another Raptor like contraption is the most likely outcome.
It is most likely that the defense industry in the US will continue to look for ways to get more expensive and complex weapons. What is equally saddening is that it is affecting defense budgets around the world with the short sightedness and greed.
Agreed. But wars always were about money, this is just taking it one step further – disregarding soldiers’ lives in pursuit of profitably ineffective weapons.
NicJon said
You beat me too it with the F-22 reduction example Picard – the F-35 production run of only 800 seems highly likely to me. Even Piere Sprey predicts approximately only 500 will be made for the U.S., therefore the F-35 cost will likely rise to $300-$350 million per aircraft.
Yes, I saw that video. That being said, while the F-35 will never get produced in as many examples as it was intended, it is possible that my prediction will turn out to be somewhat low, since US have no fallback option if they want a low-RCS (“stealth” is a misnomer) aircraft. On the other hand, it might also turn out to be optimistic – as I wrote in the article, the F-35s cost growth is only starting.
Judging by what is happening it’s entirely possible that the US might opt to “double down” on the F-35 and commit even more funds, while pressuring the other governments around the world friendly to the US to buy and subsidize the costs. That seems to be happening right now, with the money used to maintain existing F-15, F-16, and A-10s, along with various support aircraft being diverted to the F-35, while increasingly the lobbying for more money on defense spending.
They may go for some older frames too, and the F-16V, but I suspect that they’ll spend even more on the JSF before they come to the conclusion that this is a total folly.
What’s interesting is that the people who were right all along like Sprey have been ignored.
F-35 is the US’ golden calf, used to soak in the money for defense industry. So yeah.
Sad thing is that nothing is going to be learned from all of this. Nothing was learned from the F-111, the F-22, and well [insert overpriced weapon here].
The politicians and senior military officers are willfully ignorant since they are the beneficiaries – lucrative careers and money after they leave their posts. The defense industry of course obviously benefits and there’s not much save a few voices in the wind trying to stop this whole madness.
“Worldly wisdom teaches that it is better for reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally. ”
– John Maynard Keynes
” “Worldly wisdom teaches that it is better for reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally. ”
– John Maynard Keynes ”
Mentality of the herd at its “finest”. “If everyone believes it then it is correct, even when it is incorrect.”
There’s probably a reason why the neoliberals work so hard to vilify Keynes, even apart from their economics disagreements (and the neoliberals have been shown to be hopelessly wrong).
But the issue is not economics (although I have to admit, with sane economics, the nation in question would be much stronger and arguably would be able to, should it desire afford a much larger defense budget … which ironically would not buy better weapons), but rather the nature of the MICC. It is essentially a parasite on society that at times has to invent reasons for its massive budget, the ongoing wars, and for various weapons systems. Now that is not to say that there may be some good people as individuals in the system, but the system itself is rotten.
Neoliberalism is not an economic system but an ideology. So you can’t expect a rational response.
durandal said
more F35’s stuff
http://rt.com/usa/219255-f35-fighter-jet-glitch/
It’s mostly correct, but even when (if) problem is solved, F-35 will not gain the CAS capability.
The thing is, they haven’t even started the hard tests. That’s going to be around 2020, judging by the current set of delays.
Then there’s no doubt going to be many costly modifications on top of that and no doubt new problems uncovered.
Xplane said
Another SPrey of good sense here :
http://rt.com/op-edge/219655-f35-gun-software-disaster/
Jerrick Kant said
Unit Recurring Flyaway Cost for the F-35A:
LRIP 1: $250 million
Target cost: $85 million (2019)
The credibility of the ‘esteemed’ Pierre Sprey can be summed up by his famous comment on the F-22 :
“the F-16, as it was in 1986, can whip today’s F-22.”
(Of course he’d emigrated to the music business by the time results of combat exercises involving the F-22 were known.)
Where are those numbers taken from? Official ones from GAO are quite different, why?
Mr Sprey is not my god either but he does know what makes a true war plane and a light, agile, powerfull airplane CAN beat the F-22. I do not mean it always beat but it can. No machine, even “wet dreams” machine is invincible.
That is the URFC figure from the contracts signed with LM & P&W. Its not contradicted by any GAO report.
Very few such things in the world are impossible. That doesn’t change the fact that the F-22 hammered legacy fighters, over-and-over-and-over again in combat exercises.
Brenton (call sign “Gripper”) has flown the F-16 for 20 years and has close to 4000 hours, including 750 hours of combat. He is also a former Weapons School instructor pilot at Nellis, the same program in which the 174th today is testing its mettle against the Raptor. He doesn’t like to lose, but against the F-22 he has little choice. “Fighter pilots are competitive by nature. When the F-22 first became operational, most F-16 and F-15 pilots relished the challenge of going up against it,” he says. “I know I did. That is, until I actually did it and discovered how humbling an experience it really was.”
F-22s dominate at Red Flag as well. Red Teams flying F-16s and F-15s take them on. Those who train to be the adversaries at Red Flag belong to the 64th and 65th Aggressor squadrons. These seasoned Red Team veterans find it frustrating to fight what they can’t see. “Aggressor pilots are not typical Air Force line units. They tend to have much more experience,” says Mike Estrada, a spokesman at the air base. “And I can tell you that our Aggressor pilots are getting very tired of always getting shot down by the F-22.”
“My F-16 is still a formidable weapons system in its own right. But it is not even in the same league as an F-22,” Brenton says. “Technology keeps the F-22 a virtually undetectable and untouchable regime. It is fair to say that unless an F-22 driver makes a mistake, or has a critical system failure, I will always lose a fight against him. That is a good thing. As a nation, we want it this way. We also want him to be able to handle two, six or eight of us completely on his own.”
Simulated gun and missile shots are tracked by the controllers on the ground. When a target is killed, the deceased pilot receives a radio call telling him that he is dead. The pilot will often be sent to a location that simulates an enemy alert airfield, where he is “regenerated,” simulating that the enemy has launched another aircraft. (The trainees go back to the base and land if they are killed.) When it comes to fighting Raptors, regeneration is an expected occurrence for WIC Red Teams. “We do everything we can to try and challenge them: We increase our total numbers, we regenerate, we electronically jam the environment. And we die,” Brenton says. “We die wholesale. We are kill-removed repeatedly and then regenerated, and then we are killed again. The process would be demoralizing if we didn’t maintain proper perspective. This is our job while we are here. What motivates us is the fact that we are training our brethren–and they are damn good at what they do.”
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/4311433?page=2
Sprey basically made an ass of himself. This is the same chap who wanted to field the F-16 without a radar, though the F-15 was a loser laden with ‘frivolous junk’ and figured multi-role were a disastrous idea. He’s enamoured with the F-16 because that was the highlight of his career and nobody has been interested in his opinions (outside of youtube) since he detached from John Boyd’s coattails.
Rules of training are done to give an army a feeling of superiority with the most adanced weapon they have. In every training, in every country, they let win the “good” side of the game. Does that mean that every army has the best weapon?
You may believe what you want but you can’t impose your faith to non-believers.
Red Flag isn’t a confidence boosting exercise, its a training exercise. The ‘Red Forces’/Aggressor units are a training tool. The article on the other hand is about anecdotal experiences of F-16 pilots going up against the F-22. It wasn’t about which side ‘won’ at Nellis.
The F-22 pilots have already steamrollered the opposition. They don’t need a morale booster through media articles.
Whether you or I believe is irrelevant. The folks that have actually trained with the F-22 against all manner of aircraft and all manner of sensors (including IR sensors) appreciate its value.
Pierre Sprey on the other hand, is a blowhard who has zero access to such war games or to data associated with modern programs.
These figures, at least the last one, do not include engines. LRIP 9 costs 148 million USD with the engine. And at least part of the actual reduction was due to transferring costs from the F-35A to other variants. All and all, figures you gave are bogus.
F-16A might not whip the F-22 but it does have a good shot at beating it: neither can reliably identify friend from foe at beyond visual range, and within visual range, F-16A is far smaller and lighter (15,06×9,96 m, 9.434 kg vs 18,9×13,56 m, 24.883 kg) and has similar wing loading (338,5 kg/m2 vs 317,4 kg/m2). Only issues are far lower TWR (1,15 vs 1,35) and AoA limit of 25,5 deg, but even so it is clear that the F-16A is quite dangerous to the F-22 within visual range. But the F-22 never faced the F-16A in dogfight, all exercises were against the F-15C and F-16C, and even then with huge BVR bias.
All figures include the engine cost. You’re once again (I’ve corrected you on this before) mixing up the flyaway cost and procurement cost. The latter is a variable and depends on the options chosen (as a rule of thumb its about 150% of the flyaway cost). The cost of the airframe (including all mission systems) is about $95-96 million.
[Transferring costs to other variants is all in Wheeler’s head. He hasn’t produced a shred of concrete evidence to support that. It reeks of desperation as his predictions continue to melt in the face of facts.]
What the pricing trend I posted proves, is that ‘rising costs’ is a total myth and the exact opposite is true of the aircraft. At least as far as acquisition/lumpsum costs are concerned. The life-cycle forecasts will continue to fluctuate for a long while as the program matures.
“All figures include the engine cost.”
Not likely. In the F-35 programme, engine cost is typically computed separately.
“The cost of the airframe (including all mission systems) is about $95-96 million.”
All mission systems except the engine, you mean.
“Transferring costs to other variants is all in Wheeler’s head.”
Then explain why only F-35A is being reduced in cost while Bs and Cs costs are either staying same or increasing?
No, the contracts for the airframe & engine are signed separately. (And this is typical for most US fighter programs not just the F-35.) The computations for the USAF and/or DoD on the other hand usually state a unified figure.
The figures I stated were after adding the airframe and engine costs.
Correct. $94-95 mil for the airframe. $13-14 mil for the engine. About $108 mil overall.
Down from about $112-114 for the LRIP 7 (the decrease is somewhat higher if you factor in inflation).
Recurring flyaway cost for all three variants has fallen over the last LRIP. Over the long run, the fall in costs is even more stark; compare the B & C variant costs from LRIP 4 with those from LRIP 7.
As for the difference in procurement costs between LRIP 7 & LRIP 8, keep in mind this includes non-recurring costs & support that does not remain uniform year to year. It could be possible that the request for spares this fiscal was higher than the last (something that would be consumed by the entire fleet not just by the aircraft being currently ordered). Or it could be result of higher concurrency/retrofit costs, a developmental expenditure that does not impact the FRP units (and will have a minimal impact on the later LRIPs). Or it could be a result of higher expenditure on other non-recurring support activities based on updated operating patterns or new squadron raisings.
Meanwhile, the Indian MoD is slowly realizing what a disaster its Rafale foray is turning out to be –
Rafale deal hits rough weather:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rafale-deal-hits-rough-weather/articleshow/45847253.cms
Rafale in storm clouds, Parrikar says IAF can make do with Sukhoi-30s:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/rafale-in-storm-clouds-parrikar-says-iaf-can-make-do-with-sukhoi-30s-114123100706_1.html
Dassault Insists on Latest Rafale Version for India, Doubles the Price
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/11872/Dassault_Insists_on_Latest_Rafale_Version_for_India__Doubles_the_Price
Ditching Rafale
http://bharatkarnad.com/2015/01/09/ditching-rafale/
Rafale Deal Nosedives in Negotiation Combat
Officials say in 2007, when the tender was floated, the cost of the programme was $12 billion (`42,000 crore). When the lowest bidder was declared in January 2012, the cost of the deal shot up to $18 billion (`90,000 crore). Now with inclusion of transfer of technology, life cycle cost and creating assembly line, the deal has virtually crossed a whopping $20 billion.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Rafale-Deal-Nosedives-in-Negotiation-Combat/2014/12/21/article2581039.ece
With oil prices tanking, it doesn’t look like the Qatar deal will materialize for Dassault. And if the Indian deal falls through, the Rafale may end up becoming the only 4.5 gen aircraft to never win any export orders.
Sorry, but your post is both meaningless and irrelevant. Export success has nothing to do with aircaft quality. MiG-21 had 13.000 aircraft produced, most of which were exported in 60 contries, while far superior Mirage III had 1.000 aircraft exported in 20 countries (plus 300 produced for France itself), and even that success was entirely due to aircraft’s performance in Six Days War (all export attempts before that ended in failure – Germany selected the F-104). F-4 on the other hand was exported in similar numbers to Mirage, despite rather lackluster combat performance.
Rafale will likely gain exports rather quickly if it ever gets used in air-to-air combat, whereas the same thing would lead to the F-35s exports plummeting. But such situation is unlikely to happen.
Sorry, but your post is both meaningless and irrelevant. Export success has nothing to do with aircaft quality.
It may be irrelevant perhaps. I’m certainly not making any implications vis a vis quality (cost on the other hand…). Its interesting all the same. How many would have predicted 15 years ago that of all the aircraft entering service, the Rafale could be the one that would wind up as an export failure?
Rafale will likely gain exports rather quickly if it ever gets used in air-to-air combat, whereas the same thing would lead to the F-35s exports plummeting/
Your opinion. And at odds with the professional opinions of practically all air forces out there. Lets hope we never have to find out who’s right. Cheers. 🙂
“How many would have predicted 15 years ago that of all the aircraft entering service, the Rafale could be the one that would wind up as an export failure?”
You can’t project such things, but unlike Gripen C, Rafale was meant for French use first and foremost (Gripen C is a modification of Gripen A to make it more export-friendly), and unlike Typhoon it has only one nation backing it. Unlike the F-35, that one nation is not a global superpower.
“Your opinion.”
“And at odds with the professional opinions of practically all air forces out there.”
Considering how often those professional opinions tend to be wrong, I wouldn’t put much money on them.
“Lets hope we never have to find out who’s right. ”
The Mirage was also meant for French use first and foremost. Did pretty well on the export market all things considered.
Your money, your prerogative. 😀
And was also far cheaper than Rafale is now, or most of its contenders were then. Just as Gripen now is typically bought on cost grounds.
You may save your time with only one link. All of them are the replication of a same semi sentence taken out of context. If you want to read something really neutral, try that:
http://claudearpi.blogspot.in/2015/01/the-rafale-saga.html
Most of the articles posted are dated to different periods. Cumulatively they say more or less the same thing as the (mostly neutral) article you posted.
The one thing that your article omits (deliberately?) is the fact that the current cost for the deal has hugely exceeded the Indian MoD’s original cost estimates from when the Rafale was selected, on basis of its financial bid. There were reportedly some issues with that as well, wherein some items had been left ‘unpriced’ by Dassault in its bid (likely through a procedural loophole in the RFP).
Many Indian observers are coming round to the opinion that the given the prevailing prices, the Rafale deal should be scrapped, and that a combination of the Tejas, Su-30MKI and a customized PAK FA would be more cost effective option and a better balance of quantity with quality.
The MoD’s changing public stand on the Rafale deal might be a bluff, but it could also well be evidence of it veering around to take a similar position.
There is no issue with the price. Official announcements in December (from both sides) confirmed that. Which hinders is whether or not a private company can take responsibility for a production out of its control and such conditions were not part of the RFP, contrary to what is said.
Problem is, the people most responsible are not going to get in trouble for it. They’re going to get rich because of it.
This is the Indian defence minister’s statement from yesterday –
Parrikar outlines alternatives to Rafale
In an interview to a TV channel, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said the Su-30MKI offered a viable alternative
A fortnight after declaring that the IAF could make do with additional Sukhoi-30MKI fighters – which HAL builds in Nashik – in case “complications” in the negotiations were not resolved, Parrikar has gone further in outlining how the IAF could function were it decided not to procure the Rafale.
Parrikar made it clear that the IAF needed to look at the issue of fighter costs. He said, “It is not always… go and purchase it. A cost effective purchase is also important.”
Declining to reveal the actual cost of buying the Rafale, Parrikar said, “Whether it is Rs 40,000 crore, or Rs 50,000 crore or Rs 1 lakh-crore, we are speaking about 50 per cent of the capital budget of the defence services.”
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/parrikar-outlines-alternatives-to-rafale-115011300014_1.html
Dassault may yet swing this deal but instructive to note that the Indian govt or IAF has never publicly spoken about alternatives to the Rafale since it was shortlisted in 2012. The official line has always been – all is well, just a mere delay.
Please, look at the video and make your own opinion. If you only ear what you’ve writen, you are biased.
Some news about Rafale.
Bad or good news? I guess different points of view will see different meanings…
I forgot the link:
http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/01/12/india-france-rafale-mmrca-dassault/21626623/
Y said
HI Picard,
About operating cost:
F-35-2013-SAR, document linked, reports F-16 c/d 25kusd/h compared to F-35 32k usd/h, page 93. They state many cost voices have been chared on F-16, while F-35 is an esteem.
In this view F-16 25kusd/h is a TOTAL OPERATING COST. Do you agree?
F-16s 25.000 USD per hour definetly is a total operating cost, its direct operating cost is 7.000 USD per hour as reported by Jane’s. Meanwhile F-35s direct operating cost is IIRC 21.000 USD per hour.
https://www.ftm.nl/upload/content/files/IHS%20Jane's%20Jet%20Operating%20Costs%20White%20Paper%20FINAL%2013th%20March%202012%281%29.pdf
Hi Picard, I red your estimate about f-35 full life cost, it was in a comment area, but I can’t find it. Could you help me to find it?
Sorry, can’t remember where it is. Anyway, F-35 price is some 100-150 million USD per aircraft, maybe 150-300 million USD with all additions. Total operating cost will likely be 45.000 – 55.000 USD per hour of flight (this includes price beyond direct operating cost), at 15-20 hours per month, for some 30-40 years. So lifecycle cost should be 393 – 828 million USD per aircraft. This does not include cost of modifications, upgrades etc. which will raise cost significantly.
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Delhi is the ideal place to be if you are looking to escape the city and hit the mountains in half a day. The excellent condition of the national highways, expressways and freeways that connect the capital to various other cities in different states makes it possible to drive for 5 to 6 hours to explore a terrain entirely different from that of New Delhi.
With so many places to visit near Delhi within 300 km, you have something to keep you occupied every weekend. It is advisable to keep your bags perpetually packed if you are a travel freak and also happen to love the Himalayas. Mountains apart, the desert of Rajasthan isn’t that far away either. This article aims to stoke your wanderlust and help you plan a weekend away from home if you happen to live in Delhi.
Sightseeing Places near Delhi within 300 kms
Choose among Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to explore different cultures as the landscape changes rapidly from cityscape to countryside to sand to snow and more. Presenting, a curated list of places within 300 km from Delhi, perfect for a few days’ vacation:
The capital of Rajasthan tops this list because of the treasure trove of monuments and activities that it offers visitors from around the world. Nicknamed the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur has a dominant rose-toned theme on most of its historical buildings, thanks to the profusion of pink sandstone in their construction.
Hawa Mahal is a 5-storey palace in the middle of the city with neat lattice-work on its numerous jharokha-like windows. This ‘Palace of Winds’ was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Not far from this palace is another beauty, Jal Mahal. Literally meaning ‘Water Palace’, the structure seems to float in the centre of the Man Sagar Lake. The palace is not open to tourists, but you can gaze at it from the bank.
Enthusiasts of timekeeping should definitely visit Jantar Mantar, an open-air complex of sun-dials and other astronomical instruments which were used in the past to accurately measure time, year, seasons and a lot more. Built by the Rajput ruler Sawai Jai Singh II, Jantar Mantar has landscaped gardens that separate each of the giant instruments.
While there are several palaces that can be explored in Jaipur, do not miss the City Palace and the museum that tells its story. There are a number of galleries showcasing the erstwhile lifestyle of the Rajput kings who once lived there. Albert Hall Museum is another museum not to be missed.
If you have time on your hands, do day-excursions to the forts of Amer, Nahargarh and Jaigarh. Be mindful of the fact that each of the forts will require considerable amount of walking. Jaipur is also a great place to sample traditional Rajasthani cuisine – curries made of turmeric root, desert ferns and lentils.
2. Mussoorie
When it’s particularly balmy in Delhi, a smart way to escape the heat is to head to the hills. Uttarakhand has various options for those who wish to while their time away on mountaintops, taking in panoramic views of the Himalayas. Mussoorie has often been called the ‘Queen of Hills’. While today, most of Mussoorie has become crowded, there are still many pockets of tranquillity left for those who like their quiet times.
Stay in a home-stay in Landour for a week to say goodbye to your Monday morning office blues. Mussoorie’s cafes make it very convenient to finish reading all the books you’ve been putting away for later. For a dose of fanfare, head to Mall Road, the main thoroughfare and marketplace of this hill town. Look at the Himalayan crests and troughs through the gazebos which act as viewing points.
A short horse-cart ride will bring you to the British-style Company Garden which has a pond for boating, among several fun activities. It gets very chilly in the evenings here, and it is recommended to dress in layers. Chocolate milk and coffee are the most ordered beverages here, and they go quite well with a nicely prepared plate of Maggi noodles.
3. Ludhiana
The quintessentially Punjabi city of Ludhiana is not only maize and wheat fields as most of Punjab is shown by the media. There are parks, ponds, zoos and even a fort that break away from this stereotypical image of Ludhiana.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort in Phillaur is a 17th century caravanserai which was remodelled as a fortress later. The Phillaur Fort has a moat around it, along with bulwarks and watchtowers for monitoring potential attackers. Today, this building serves as the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy.
Nature freaks will love the Nehru Rose Garden which is spread over 27 acres. The park has more than 1,600 varieties of rose alone, where the total number of plants exceeds 17,000. Built in 1967, the park makes for a nice picnic spot, with its fountains, light and sound shows in the evenings and ample space for casual strolls. For a glimpse of animals, try the Ludhiana Zoo and the nearby Tiger Safari.
Those who take keen interest in battles and artillery should visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum. There are 12 galleries and a couple of lawns that display the victories of the Defence Forces and photos of war heroes of Punjab. There are also models of battle tanks, guns, aircraft carriers and warships that can be observed here.
4. Chandigarh
250 km from Delhi, Chandigarh is one of the finest cities one can visit for art appreciation. This union territory and twin capital of Haryana and Punjab is much adored for its urban architecture and well-planned design. Apart from manmade structures, there is sufficient natural beauty in Chandigarh to strike a balance between natural and artificial elements.
Sukhna Lake, at the foothills of the Shivaliks, is fed solely by rainwater. Spread over 3 square kilometres, it is possible to do recreational boating in this lake. About 20 km away, the Chhatbir Zoo has a lovely collection of birds, reptiles and animals. This zoo has the country’s longest walk-in aviary with 32 bird species. Among animals, keep an eye out for jaguar, white tiger, hippopotamus, otter, crocodile and more.
Select museums beckon travellers to explore this city more aesthetically. One such museum is the Government Museum and Art Gallery. You can look through pre-Independence sculptures, miniature paintings and decorative arts. Also at the Chandigarh Architecture Museum, it is possible to see the blueprint of this very city. If travelling with children, the International Dolls Museum is a fantastic place to spend your time looking at various traditional dolls from dozens of countries.
5. Dehradun
When you start from Delhi towards Uttarakhand and keep driving for 260 km, you reach the beautiful valley of Dehradun which also happens to be the state’s capital. At the city centre, you will find the quintessential Clock Tower and the bustling street market of Paltan Bazaar some distance away.
While most marketplaces let you buy just clothes, shoes, wall-hangings and junk jewellery, a peculiar thing at most of the shopping areas in Dehradun is the profusion of mehendi (the art of making Indian henna tattoos on hands and legs) artists who sit on cane stools and draw on the palms of the local ladies. If not interested in getting mehendi, you can munch on the roadside aloo-tikkis which are always more delicious because of the mountain-produce.
A short hike will lead you to Robber’s Cave, a natural rock cave in Gucchupani. You can wade through the waters of the brook that flows through this cave. It requires a bit of ducking to enter the cave which has a low ceiling. In the monsoon, the waterfalls usually cover the entry point, making it even more exciting to visit here.
For a glimpse into the Buddhist culture, hop into the Mindrolling Monastery set atop an incline. Once you are done exploring the white stupa, you can interact with the monks who sometimes also practise playing their traditional Tibetan horns which are unusually long.
6. Patiala
The Punjabi city of Patiala is quite popular for lending its name to the Patiala bottoms which are worn as lowers with Punjabi suits and kameez. This city enjoys a lot of Mughal and Sikh heritage, as evidenced through the monuments and gurudwaras located here.
One among the multiple fortresses you can observe here is Qila Mubarak. This royal palace was built in 1763 for the royalty of Patiala. Initially a mud fortress, Qila Mubarak was later revamped to include 13 chambers in its internal section, called as Qila Androon. There is also an armoury and chandelier museum (at the Darbar Hall) which showcases shields, swords, cannons, daggers and aces belonging to Guru Gobind Singh.
Another palace, Moti Bagh Palace, which was built during the 1840s, is now home to multiple institutions. Inside, you will find a taxidermy gallery and museum, the North Zone Cultural Centre and Asia’s largest sports institute – Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS).
Some distance away from the Moti Bagh Palace, the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is a stunning 3-storey museum which exhibits paintings, sculptures, metal and ivory work, a medal gallery, a coin gallery and a taxidermy gallery. If you visit during the annual Patiala Heritage Festival (generally held for a fortnight between Feb and March), you can witness a series of cultural programs at the famous palaces on Heritage Street.
7. Bhangarh
This village in Rajasthan is famous (or perhaps infamous) for being haunted. It is advisable to visit Bhangarh only in the daytime, and leave the place before sunset as it is believed that the entire village is haunted by evil spirits at night. The village is full of ruins from the 17th century, but for the curious mind, a day-tour is a must.
The Bhangarh Fort built by the Kachhwaha ruler, Bhagwant Das, is worth a visit. The fortress has a pond and is built on the slopes of a hill. A peculiar feature of most of the heritage buildings here is that they are mostly roofless.
The story goes that an evil wizard wanted to charm Princess Ratnavati of Bhangarh with a love potion which he had concocted. To his dismay, the princess threw the potion on a rock which eventually rolled over on the wizard, instantly killing him. But the man had cursed the entire village that it would not have a roof.
Apart from the Bhangarh Fort, you can explore the ruined temples, havelis (traditional private residences) and palaces inside the village gate. The temples here are typically Hindu temples of Hanuman, Ganesh, Mangla Devi, Gopinath and more.
8. Lansdowne
At an altitude of 1,706 metres, Lansdowne is an inviting hill station in Uttarakhand. The place is named after Lord Lansdowne, who was Viceroy of India from 1888 to 1894. Emanating typical Garhwali charms, Lansdowne remains secluded amidst the pine and oak forests of Pauri.
When you are in the cantonment of Lansdowne, you should certainly visit the Regimental Museum of the Garhwal Rifles (part of the Indian Army) – Darwan Singh Museum. Open from 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM, this museum showcases the history and achievements of the Garhwal Rifles. Outside this 2-storey building, one will find a rose garden with almost a dozen different varieties of roses. It is not possible to take any pictures inside.
Lansdowne also has a lot of temples and some British era churches. If you visit in the winters, you will get a magical view of the town, carpeted in a thick layer of white snow. In the summers, you can enjoy boating in the Bhulla Tal Lake.
9. Rishikesh
At 240 km from the capital, Rishikesh is one of the most happening places for adventure enthusiasts and religious tourists alike. Situated by the River Ganga, this Himalayan town takes its religion quite seriously. Most of the places are free of non-vegetarian food and alcohol.
However, smoking chillum is commonplace, especially among the sadhus (Hindu monks) here. You will easily find meditation hubs and yoga centres here where travellers can attend sessions and courses that last from 20 minutes to several months. In the evenings, most of the riverside ghats (banks) are full of priests who line up to do the Ganga aarti at sunset. The ritual involves the lighting of lamps and chanting Hindu mantras.
It is a fun activity to cross the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula which are two hanging bridges over the Ganges. You can also buy fish feed on the bridge and feed the fishes in the river from above. Laxman Jhula swings slightly while Ram Jhula is fully motorable.
For the adventurous blooded travellers, river rafting is among the top activities one can pursue – for 10 km, 15 km or even 19 km. Over here, it’s possible to tide over multiple rapids, up to level-4. They also let you jump in the water at the end when it’s still.
10. Kasauli
The hill town of Kasauli is a lovely place to spend a week at, especially if you wish to see Himachal Pradesh and the Solan area in general. Since this town is a former British colony, many examples of Colonial British architecture are evident here.
The Christ Church is a gorgeous building with beautifully painted stained glass windows which were imported from Italy and Spain. Also worth seeing is the Kasauli Brewery which makes scotch whisky and happens to be the oldest in Asia. British structures apart, you will also find some Sikh gurudwaras here.
If you are into hiking, take the Gilbert Nature Trail for a relaxed walk uphill and also great views of the Himalayan valleys. Even if you don’t wish to walk too much, you can enjoy sweeping views of the mountains at several viewpoints and temples which are usually built on hilltops. Some temples worth a mention are Baba Balaknath Temple in Mashobra and Sanjeevni Hanuman Temple on Manki Point. Beware of monkeys at these temples though.
11. Panchkula
240 km away from Delhi, Panchkula is a lesser known place in Haryana. This planned city is the perfect place to spend some time in quality travel while losing the tourist crowd. Panchkula has Asia’s largest cactus garden. The National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre is spread over 7 acres and has more than 3,500 species of cacti of various shapes, sizes and colours.
The city’s gurudwaras and Hindu temples are numerous. However, if you wish to experience something different, head to Morni Hills at an altitude of 1,220 metres. Carry your binoculars for good sightings of Himalayan birds while you hike on its trails. You can also picnic on the meadows when you need to catch your breath. Morni Hills is also the excavation site of some 7th century carvings. Nature is at its best here, more so near the lakes on Morni Hills.
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Racist conference banned in Budapest
The Hungarian Ministry of Interior says it has banned a conference US-based extremist and nationalist international ‘white supremacy’ organization, the National Policy Institute (NPI), is to organize in the Hungarian capital together with Russian radical figures.
Victoria House and the World of Andes
Two important development projects to give a better insight into the world's flora and fauna are under way in Hungary's largest zoo, the one in the northeastern town of Nyíregyháza. The projects are mainly financed by the European Union from development funds.
Pres. Obama worries about Hungarian civil society
U.S. President Barack Obama pledged expanded support for society groups and "embattled NGOs" at the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, mentioning Hungary as one of the countries where the civil society is increasingly the subject of intimidation.
Raiffeisen does not plan to leave Hungary
Exit from Hungary is not on Raiffeisen’s agenda. CEO Heinz Wiedner told a newspaper that Raiffeisen Hungary was profitable in every business segment in the first half of the year, but still incurred serious losses due to government measures.
Hungarian FM resigns, PM nominates replacement
Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Tibor Navracsics submitted his resignation to President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. the latter already nominated his former spokesperson Péter Szijjártó, now deputy FM, as the new minister.
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Diplomatic grape harvest in Tihany
Several diplomats accredited to Budapest participated - together with winemakers from the Balaton region - in a grape harvest organized by the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture in Tihany on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, one of the wine regions of the country.
Apple consumption campaign in Hungary
The Hungarian government has launched a campaign calling for Hungarians to consume more apples after a predicted record crop of 780-800,000 tons and the EU embargo against Russia. One of the oppositon parties have come up with alternative proposals.
Hungarian Parliament loses case at European Court
The European Court of Justice has ruled in favor of several opposition members of Hungarian Parliament and stated that their rights to freedom of expression were violated when Speaker László Kövér fined them for displaying anti government banners.
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Some 370 hectares are flooded near the Hungarian-Slovenian border in SW Hungary due to heavy rains in the past week. Streams have exited their bed and flooded roads, lands and houses as a result of which dozens of people have had to be evacuated.
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Aquincum campus, the new university quarters of Graphisoft Park in the northern Óbuda region of the Hungarian capital was inaugurated this Friday. AIT-Budapest and IBS International Business School are the two first two 'tenants' in the new campus.
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In Vietnam, Asia-Pacific officials put Trump's trade turmoil center stage
By Reuters/My Pham and Mai Nguyen  May 20, 2017 | 12:19 pm GMT+7
A delegate walks past decoration during the APEC Ministers Responsible For Trade (APEC MRT 23) meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam May 20, 2017. Photo by Reuters/Kham
Regional leaders gather in the biggest trade meeting since Trump took office, with Japan leading efforts to revive Trans-Pacific deal.
Ministers from Asia-Pacific countries discussed the changing global trade landscape on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump upended the old order with an "America First" policy that has sparked fears of protectionism.
It is the biggest trade meeting since Trump took office and brings together ministers from the United States, China, Japan and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries that account for more than 40 percent of world trade.
At the opening in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted three decades of growth in APEC and said: "That's the proof of our group's effort on liberalization."
A draft seen by Reuters of the meeting statement to be issued on Sunday also emphasized free trade.
"In some of our communities there are increasing numbers of people questioning the benefits of globalization and free trade, spurring protectionist trends," it said.
"Against that backdrop, we reaffirm our commitment to promote trade and investment liberalization."
But the differing visions are evident in the discussions on the sidelines.
New U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will have individual meetings with counterparts from some of Washington's most important trading partners, in line with proposed bilateral deals that Trump argues can best protect American jobs.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C, front) pose for a photo with APEC trade ministers during APEC Ministers responsible for trade ( APEC MRT23) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo by Reuters/Kham
Proposed Asia partnership
China, putting itself forward as a global free trade champion in light of the U.S. shift, will be pushing a free trade agreement to encompass the vast majority of Asian economies. The Asia trade deal it favors is called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Officials said there remained significant points of disagreement in the talks on RCEP between Southeast Asian countries, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. The United States has never been part of those discussions.
Japan is leading countries that want to persist with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal ditched by Trump in one of his first acts in office. TPP excludes China and covers a broader scope than the trade agreement favored by Beijing.
Malaysian Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed told Reuters there was optimism the United States would return to TPP one day, because Trump had shown readiness to shift his position on other matters, such as softening his stance towards China.
"There has been less rhetoric and a more realistic approach," he said.
However, renegotiating the existing North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a bigger immediate priority for Washington.
Canada and Mexico are at the Asia-Pacific meetings and are also in the North American trade area.
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Differences between InfluxDB 1.4 and 1.3
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One of the more important aspects of the 1.0 release is that this marks the stabilization of our API and storage format. Over the course of the last three years we’ve iterated aggressively, often breaking the API in the process. With the release of 1.0 and for the entire 1.x line of releases we’re committing to the following:
No breaking HTTP API changes
When it comes to the HTTP API, if a command works in 1.0 it will work unchanged in all 1.x releases…with one caveat. We will be adding keywords to the query language. New keywords won’t break your queries if you wrap all identifiers in double quotes and all string literals in single quotes. This is generally considered best practice so it should be followed anyway. For users following that guideline, the query and ingestion APIs will have no breaking changes for all 1.x releases. Note that this does not include the Go code in the project. The underlying Go API in InfluxDB can and will change over the course of 1.x development. Users should be accessing InfluxDB through the HTTP API.
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The TSM storage engine file format is now at version 1. While we may introduce new versions of the format in the 1.x releases, these new versions will run side-by-side with previous versions. What this means for users is there will be no lengthy migrations when upgrading from one 1.x release to another.
Additive changes
The query engine will have additive changes over the course of the new releases. We’ll introduce new query functions and new functionality into the language without breaking backwards compatibility. We may introduce new protocol endpoints (like a binary format) and versions of the line protocol and query API to improve performance and/or functionality, but they will have to run in parallel with the existing versions. Existing versions will be supported for the entirety of the 1.x release line.
We’ll continue to fix bugs on the 1.x versions of the line protocol, query API, and TSM storage format. Users should expect to upgrade to the latest 1.x.x release for bug fixes, but those releases will all be compatible with the 1.0 API and won’t require data migrations. For instance, if a user is running 1.2 and there are bug fixes released in 1.3, they should upgrade to the 1.3 release. Until 1.4 is released, patch fixes will go into 1.3.x. Because all future 1.x releases are drop in replacements for previous 1.x releases, users should upgrade to the latest in the 1.x line to get all bug fixes.
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Gas Tax Holiday Could Become a Permanant Vacation
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6 pm 1 Greed behind food price rises: development bank head
By Ingrid Melander, Reuters
Tue May 6, 2:04 PM ET
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The food price crisis is caused largely by greed and speculation rather than food shortages, the head of Southern Africa’s development bank said on Tuesday.
Spiraling food costs — called a “silent tsunami” by the World Food Program — have ignited fury and a rash of protests from Haiti to Somalia to Bangladesh. Exporting countries have curbed shipments to ensure domestic supplies and tame inflation.
“These increases in food prices are not the consequence of food shortages, it’s the consequence of human greed that is putting at risk the lives of millions of men, women and children,” Jay Naidoo told Reuters.
6 pm 2 Marines ignore Taliban cash crop to not upset Afghan locals
By JASON STRAZIUSO, Associated Press Writer
GARMSER, Afghanistan – The Marines of Bravo Company’s 1st Platoon sleep beside a grove of poppies. Troops in the 2nd Platoon playfully swat at the heavy opium bulbs while walking through the fields. Afghan laborers scraping the plant’s gooey resin smile and wave.
Last week, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit moved into southern Helmand province, the world’s largest opium poppy-growing region, and now find themselves surrounded by green fields of the illegal plants that produce the main ingredient of heroin.
The Taliban, whose fighters are exchanging daily fire with the Marines in Garmser, derives up to $100 million a year from the poppy harvest by taxing farmers and charging safe passage fees – money that will buy weapons for use against U.S., NATO and Afghan troops.
6 pm 3 Golfing Baghdad’s Green Zone: a course with real bunkers
By BRADLEY BROOKS, Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD – The weight of the 9-iron felt just right. My first swing off the first tee was smooth and the ball sailed straight and true.
For a brief moment I forgot where I was. Then I gazed down the fairway – actually just a few clumps of grass, scrub brush and plenty of rocks.
This is golf, Green Zone style.
6 pm 4 After panda goodwill, Japan, China tackle disputes
By Chris Buckley, Reuters
TOKYO (Reuters) – Gifts of pandas and vows of friendship between China and Japan give way to hard questions on Wednesday when leaders of the two Asian powers meet to grapple with disputes that have bred festering distrust between them.
Chinese President Hu Jintao began his state visit to Japan with a flourish of goodwill on Tuesday by offering two giant pandas to a Tokyo zoo.
But friction over history, undersea gas reserves, military plans, international influence and consumer safety has divided the neighbors, and mutual public distrust runs deep.
6 pm 5 2 more U.S. soldiers’ deaths in Iraq raise doubts about MRAP vehicle
By Nancy A. Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers
Mon May 5, 6:18 PM ET
WASHINGTON – The deaths of two U.S. soldiers in western Baghdad last week have sparked concerns that Iraqi insurgents have developed a new weapon capable of striking what the U.S. military considers its most explosive-resistant vehicle.
The soldiers were riding in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protective vehicle, known as an MRAP, when an explosion sent a blast of super-heated metal through the MRAP’s armor and into the vehicle, killing them both.
Their deaths brought to eight the number of American troops killed while riding in an MRAP, which was developed and deployed to Iraq last year after years of acrimony over light armor on the Army’s workhorse vehicle, the Humvee.
6 pm 6 The Next Great North Korean Famine
By BILL POWELL/SHANGHAI, Time Magazine
Nearly one million people starved to death when a murderous famine gripped North Korea in the 1990s. Now, the most backward, isolated country in the world may be about to see history repeat itself. According to diplomats, United Nations officials and a variety of non-government organizations, North Korea stands yet again on the brink of a major food shortage. “The prospect of hunger related deaths in the next few months is approaching certainty,” says Marcus Noland, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute and co-author of a just released study raising alarms about the prospect of renewed famine. In fact, one Seoul-based NGO, the Research Institute for North Korean Society, asserts that there have already been a handful of people in small, agricultural villages who have died from starvation.
6 pm 7 Italian Rightist Sparks Outrage
By JEFF ISRAELY, Time Magazine
Gianfranco Fini, the president of the Italian Parliament, is facing a firestorm of controversy after saying that the May 1 burning of Israeli flags in Turin by far-left protesters was “much more serious” than the savage beating of a 29-year-old that same day in Verona by a neo-Nazi gang. The victim of the beating, Nicola Tommasoli, died late Monday after several days in a coma. Five young fans of the Verona soccer team have been arrested for the murder.
6 pm 8 US says ‘optimistic’ on missile shield deal with Poland
VIENNA (AFP) – Washington is “optimistic” that it will be able to reach a deal with Poland over US plans to base a missile shield there, a senior US arms control official told reporters here on Tuesday.
“I remain optimistic that we’re going to successfully conclude our negotiations with the Poles to place a site for missile defence interceptors in that country,” US Under Secretary for Arms Control John Rood Rood said, on the eve of a round of negotiations between Polish and US officials in Warsaw.
“I had the opportunity to see my Polish counterpart yesterday in Prague. There are some important issues that still need to be resolved in our bilateral negotiations with the Poles,” said Rood, who is the United States’ lead negotiator on the issue. “But, as I say, I remain optimistic.”
6 pm 9 Canada banning all smoking in federal prisons
By Claire Sibonney, Reuters
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada has banned all smoking in federal prisons because a partial ban was largely ignored, the government said on Tuesday.
As a result of the ban, which took effect in all maximum-security prisons on Monday, inmates will be barred from smoking anywhere inside or outside prison property, including private visiting rooms and yards.
“Since the partial ban was not working in order to ensure a safe, healthy, smoke-free environment, we decided to move towards the total ban,” said Lynn Brunette, a spokeswoman for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
6 pm 10 Chile volcano erupts; evacuation ordered
PUERTO MONTT, Chile (AFP) – A volcano in southern Chile erupted with renewed vigor Tuesday, raining ash and lava over its surroundings and forcing a total evacuation in a 30-kilometer (19-mile) radius, the National Emergency Office said.
Emergency sirens sounded in the coastal region 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) south of Santiago, after the Chaiten volcano blasted out ash and cinders and generated lava and pyroclastic flows, four days after it awoke from a 300-year slumber.
“A maximum alert has been decreed,” Jorge Munoz, the head of the National Emergency Office (ONEMI), told AFP in Santiago after the volcano blew its top at 8:45am (1245 GMT).
6 pm 11 Official results confirm Bolivian province’s autonomy win
By Boris Heger and Jack Chang, McClatchy Newspapers
SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA , Bolivia – Official election results released Monday showed a controversial statute that would grant autonomy to this country’s richest province had built an overwhelming lead in Sunday’s violence-marred referendum and was on its way to victory.
The results thrilled leaders in the eastern Bolivian province of Santa Cruz , who had defied President Evo Morales by putting the statute up for a vote. If implemented, the statute would give the province powers equivalent to that of a U.S. state, such as the right to form its own police, set tax and land-use policies and elect a governor and legislature. Most state functions are now centralized in Bolivia’s federal government.
Morales, who’s a close ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez , has called the statute separatist and illegal and warned Santa Cruz leaders not to implement it. His spokesman, Ivan Canelas , however, took a softer approach Monday by inviting Santa Cruz’s prefect, who’s the equivalent of a governor, and other prefects from the country’s nine provinces to discuss the idea of provincial autonomies.
6 pm 12 Bush vows to help Panama clinch free trade agreement
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President George W. Bush said Tuesday he would do his best to get Congress to approve a pending free trade agreement with Panama, after meeting with its President Martin Torrijos in the White House.
“The Panamanian free trade vote is a priority of this government. It should be a priority of the United States Congress,” Bush told reporters after the meeting.
Bush said he and his administration would “do everything in our capacity to move the trade bills” not only with Panama, but with Colombia and South Korea as well.
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6 pm 13 Special counsel’s office raided amid obstruction probe
By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – Federal agents raided the office and home of U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch on Tuesday while investigating whether the nation’s top protector of whistle-blowers destroyed evidence potentially showing he retaliated against his own staff.
Computers and documents were seized during the raid on the special counsel’s downtown office, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing inquiry. At least 20 agents were still on the scene as of mid-afternoon Tuesday.
Bloch’s home, in a Virginia suburb of Washington, also was raided, the officials said.
6 pm 14 EPA might not act to limit rocket fuel in drinking water
By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – An EPA official said Tuesday there’s a “distinct possibility” the agency won’t take action to rid drinking water of a toxic rocket fuel ingredient that has contaminated public water supplies around the country.
Democratic senators called that unacceptable. They argued that states and local communities shouldn’t have to bear the expense of cleansing their drinking water of perchlorate, which has been found in at least 395 sites in 35 states – or the risk of not doing so.
The toxin interferes with thyroid function and poses developmental health risks, particularly to fetuses.
6 pm 15 Indiana nuns lacking ID denied at poll by fellow sister
By DEBORAH HASTINGS, AP National Writer
About 12 Indiana nuns were turned away Tuesday from a polling place by a fellow sister because they didn’t have state or federal identification bearing a photograph.
Sister Julie McGuire said she was forced to turn away her fellow members of Saint Mary’s Convent in South Bend, across the street from the University of Notre Dame, because they had been told earlier that they would need such an ID to vote.
The nuns, all in their 80s or 90s, didn’t get one but came to the precinct anyway.
6 pm 16 U.S. military marriages strained by long deployments
By Claudia Parsons, Reuters
Tue May 6, 11:42 AM ET
FORT DRUM, New York (Reuters) – U.S. military chaplain Nathan McLean says he deliberately makes it difficult for young soldiers to get married because if they have to “jump through some hoops” the marriage is more likely to survive.
The U.S. Army has reported divorce rates rise with longer deployments in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With one in five veterans of the two wars suffering mental health problems, the strain is taking its toll on military families.
“The more difficult it is for (young soldiers) to marry, typically the better it is for the family,” Capt. McLean said in an interview at Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which has deployed four times since 2001.
6 pm 17 Senators told to tread carefully on health care
By Donna Smith, Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With the presidential candidates fighting over how best to rein in soaring health care costs and cover the uninsured, a veteran of the last major U.S. health care reform battle urged lawmakers on Tuesday to build broad public support before embarking on any reform.
Donna Shalala, who served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton, told the Senate Finance Committee that public support for Clinton’s health reform effort in the early 1990s diminished as people with health insurance began to worry about what it would mean for their coverage.
The 1990s proposal also faced staunch opposition from the health care industry, which launched a series of television ads that helped doom the plan.
6 pm 18 Studios, actors near new deadline in contract talks
By Steve Gorman, Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Screen Actors Guild and major studios entered a final day of contract talks on Tuesday before their latest self-imposed deadline to close a deal and put to rest Hollywood’s persistent labor anxieties.
The two sides opened formal negotiations on April 15 and have twice extended their talks in hopes of avoiding renewed unrest in an entertainment industry still recovering from a 100-day screenwriters strike that ended in February.
The parties announced last Friday that they would keep their talks going, as long as progress was being made, until 5 p.m. Friday, but neither side has ruled out extending the negotiations further if no deal is in place by then.
6 pm 19 U.S. sees oil use down on weak economy and high prices
By Tom Doggett, Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Higher U.S. gasoline prices and a slowing economy will cut into U.S. oil demand through the summer driving season much more than previously thought, the government’s top energy forecasting agency said on Tuesday.
“Based on projections of weak economic growth and record high crude oil and product prices, (petroleum) consumption is projected to decline,” the Energy Information Administration said in its latest monthly forecast.
Thanks to rising crude oil costs, U.S. drivers will pay an average $3.66 a gallon for gasoline this summer, up 12 cents from earlier estimates, the Energy Department’s analytical arm said.
6 pm 20 Pelosi says more stimulus needed, Bush "in denial"
By Kevin Drawbaugh, Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a second economic stimulus package and said President George W. Bush is “in denial” about the U.S. economy, drawing a sharp White House response.
Tax rebate checks are in the mail to millions of Americans under a $152 billion economic stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year and signed into law by Bush.
“It’s clear there is a need for a second stimulus,” Pelosi, a California Democrat, told reporters at a news conference.
6 pm 21 Housing picture worsens as Fannie sees price drop
By MARCY GORDON, AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON – The outlook for the housing market darkened further Tuesday as the nation’s largest buyer of home mortgages said it racked up more than $2 billion in quarterly losses and forecast a steeper drop in home prices this year.
If Fannie Mae’s prediction proves true, the real estate woes could further shake the confidence of consumers already stung by rising food and fuel prices, and an anemic job market.
Home foreclosures are accelerating around the country, adding to the glut of unsold properties and further depressing prices. As a result, a growing number of homeowners are saddled with loans that outstrip the value of their houses.
6 pm 22 Oil nears Oil nears $123 on $200 oil prediction, supply concerns23 on 00 oil prediction, supply concerns
By JOHN WILEN, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK – Oil futures blasted to a new record near $123 a barrel Tuesday, gaining momentum as investors bought on a forecast of much higher prices and on any news hinting at supply shortages. Retail gas prices edged lower, but appear poised to rise to new records of their own in coming weeks.
A new Goldman Sachs prediction that oil prices could rise to $150 to $200 within two years seemed to motivate much of Tuesday’s buying, although a falling dollar and increasing concerns about declining crude production in Mexico and Russia contributed, analysts say.
The Energy Department raised its oil and gasoline price forecasts, but also predicted that high prices will cut demand more than previously thought.
6 pm 23 Stocks lift even as oil prices soar near Stocks lift even as oil prices soar near $123 a barrel23 a barrel
By MADLEN READ, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK – Wall Street reversed early losses to close higher Tuesday, as investors monitored the movements of record high oil prices but still laid bets that the economy and companies are in recovery mode.
Crude oil climbed to a record near $123 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange as traders, who have nearly doubled the price of oil over the past year, reacted to the weakening U.S. dollar, supply threats, and a note from Goldman Sachs & Co. predicting that oil could reach $200 a barrel. High oil prices threaten to crimp consumers’ discretionary spending.
But oil price sticker-shock waned and as investors looked past wider-than-expected quarterly losses at Swiss bank UBS, government-sponsored mortgage company Fannie Mae, and homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc.
6 pm 24 ADB to provide 500 million dollars to combat food crisis
by Denholm Barnetson, AFP
MADRID (AFP) – The Asian Development Bank will provide 500 million dollars (320 million euros) in immediate assistance to member nations hit hardest by soaring food prices, the head of the bank announced Tuesday.
ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said the bank would also double lending for agriculture in 2009 to 2.0 billion dollars to combat the crisis, which he has warned puts more than a billion people in the region at risk of malnutrition.
“I am pleased to announce that ADB will provide 500 million dollars as immediate budgetary support to the hardest hit countries so that they can bring food to the tables of the vulnerable, poor and needy,” he said.
6 pm 25 Thomson Financial News journalists to vote on strike
Tue May 6, 12:36 PM ET
LONDON (AFP) – Britain-based reporters at the Thomson Financial News wire service will vote on whether to strike following the creation of parent group Thomson Reuters, the main journalists’ trade union said Tuesday.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) said in a statement that its members at Thomson Financial News had called unanimously for a formal ballot to strike over possible redundancies and changes to their working conditions.
However, Thomson Reuters insisted in a separate statement that it had not made any decisions about staffing levels and pledged to consult with trade unions.
6 pm 26 Historians seek public report on World War II forgeries
By GREGORY KATZ, Associated Press Writer
LONDON – British historians called Tuesday for a public report on the inquiry into 29 forged documents found at the National Archives that falsely accuse Winston Churchill’s government of having a secret, cordial relationship with Nazi SS chief Henrich Himmler at the height of World War II.
Eight leading historians signed an open letter urging police to take action against the suspect who faked the documents, which also allege that Churchill ordered the assassination of Himmler to keep the discussions secret.
“That’s a blood libel against Churchill and totally untrue,” said historian Andrew Roberts, who signed the letter published in the Financial Times.
6 pm 27 Fishermen suspected after 6 sea lions are killed in Oregon
By JOSEPH B. FRAZIER, Associated Press Writer
PORTLAND, Ore. – There’s “protected” on paper and there’s “protected” on the river.
Under a 1972 federal law, certain species of sea lion cannot be harmed. But the Columbia River region is big enough, and parts of it are wild and isolated enough, to hide many sins.
That was clear over the weekend, when six protected sea lions were found shot to death with a high-powered rifle near the Bonneville Dam.
Suspicion immediately fell on fishermen, who have long complained bitterly that sea lions gobble up salmon at the base of the dam. But so far, investigators say they have no hard evidence as to who did it and why. And while rewards have been posted for arrests, there is talk of a defense fund for the gunmen if they are ever caught.
6 pm 28 Agencies issue plan to run Columbia dams, preserve salmon
By JEFF BARNARD, Associated Press Writer
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Bush administration Monday issued its final court-ordered plans for making Columbia Basin hydroelectric dams and irrigation projects safe for endangered salmon.
The proposed changes in operations would cost hundreds of millions of dollars but no dam removals.
Once an expected challenge is filed, it will be up to U.S. District Judge James Redden to decide whether the plans – known as biological opinions – meet the demands of the Endangered Species Act to put salmon on the road to recovery.
6 pm 29 Hey Yogi! Bears’ Picnic Basket Theft Secrets Revealed
LiveScience Staff, LiveScience.com
A camper’s worst nightmare has become a homeowner’s reality for many: Bears that once rummaged around campsites now dive into suburban dumpsters and trash cans, munching on more than picnic snacks.
Many human-bear conflicts are caused by human food sources luring bears. Many more are caused by humans encroaching onto bear habitats.
In any case, scientists have wondered how animals learn to find and eat human food. Some researchers assumed bear cubs picked up this behavior from their mothers, but a new study may acquit mama bears.
6 pm 30 ‘Invisible’ blockages hide women’s heart attacks: study
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Women suffer from “atypical” symptoms and “invisible” blood vessel blockages that may explain why they often receive less treatment for heart attacks than men, a study said Tuesday.
Women were twice as likely as men to have normal results for an exam of their blood vessels or results showing no blockage of more than 50 percent in a blood vessel, despite having a heart attack, the study found.
Other test results confirmed they were having a heart attack, according to the study published online in the journal Heart.
6 pm 31 Bone marrow treatments restore nerves, expert says
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor, Reuters
BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) – An experiment that went wrong may provide a new way to treat multiple sclerosis, a Canadian researcher said on Tuesday.
Patients who got bone marrow stem-cell transplants — similar to those given to leukemia patients — have enjoyed a mysterious remission of their disease.
And Dr. Mark Freedman of the University of Ottawa is not sure why.
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6 pm 32 Today’s Must Read
By Paul Kiel
Forget about the frustration at the slow pace of the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. You know it’s got to really burn the administration to miss a good chance for a PR coup.
6 pm 33 Yoo, Feith, Ashcroft Agree to Testify
Earlier this morning, the House Judiciary Committee authorized a subpoena for David Addington…
6 pm 34 Lawsuit Mars Abu Ghraib Contractor’s PR Blitz
May 6, 2008, 12:04PM
Cruelly, the lawyers for Emad al-Janabi, which include lawyers from the Center for Constitutional Rights, have used CACI’s own book against the company.
6 pm 35 FBI Raids Home, Office of Office of Special Counsel
May 6, 2008, 1:13PM
To refresh your memory, Bloch’s agency is a little known one that is charged with investigating whistleblower complaints, Hatch Act violations, and the like — but who is himself being investigated for retaliating against whistleblowers and politicizing his office. The Office of Personnel Management’s inspector general has been conducting that investigation since 2005. The feds are apparently investigating whether Bloch tried to obstruct that investigation by deleting his hard drive, among other things.
6 pm 36 Pentagon Report on Iraq Debacle "Remains Classified"
Sanchez added: “From that, my belief was that Rumsfeld’s intent appeared to be to minimize and control further exposure within the Pentagon and to specifically keep this information from the American public.”
The Baltimore Herald
ek hornbeck on May 7, 2008 at 1:26 am
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Don't Squeeze the … Bride?
August 22, 2006 ErinLeave a comment
Thanks to Kate who sent me the news that Cheap Chic Weddings had declared the winner of their Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest. This dress, created by Hanah Kim, won second place, but it's more interesting than the first place winner, in my opinion. Look at the detail! The rows and rows of ruffling! If you click on the image you can see the back of the dress, which is just as stunning.
The rules state that only toilet paper, glue, and tape can be used. My mind, at least, boggles. First off, how did she get the thing on? Secondly, she won $200. Did that even pay for the toilet paper? Also, the contest was sponsored by a company that makes "Just Married" toilet paper. I have to admit I never even thought of carrying my wedding "theme" over to the bathrooms. (In fact, I never even thought of a wedding "theme" — the theme of my wedding, was, in fact, "Wedding." But then again, this was way back in the paleozoic era; instead of saying "I do," Mr. DressADay grunted and handed me a haunch of wooly mammoth. Very touching. My mom cried.)
The last thing that amazed me is that, in order to enter the contest, you (or a member of your immediate family) must be planning a wedding. You're planning a wedding and have time to make a dress out of toilet paper? Obviously, there are people out there with much better time-management skills than mine.
Do please click on the image to see the other dresses … if you scroll all the way to the bottom you'll see a link to last year's entries, too. I hope, in a sick way, that some embryo Bridezilla takes a picture of one of these loo-roll creations to a local seamstress and says "Make me that! Only, do it in silk, please." That would be hilarious.
Op-art after my own heart.
Baby Duro
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I completely, totally agree with you Hanah Kim should have won first place, and by a long margin. While some of the other dresses also had wonderful style, in hers the amount of work and detail alone was incomparable, I feel. And the level of polish, and patience, that had to go into keeping the papery details of that dress under such precise and elegant control.What a pleasure veiwing all of those dresses, though! In a sense, everyone should have won a prize! Sometimes competition really bugs me. I know very well the arguments people use FOR competition as a value, but particularly when it comes to contests, for example, it can seem to me to be so arbitrary and to create a false image of a person’s abilities in making them seem larger than life while relegating others to the status of somehow inferior. And it ain’t always true. I actually believe yes that brilliance and talent are a human birthright, and not that greatness is a rare and God-given thing. And sometimes competition actually works against encouraging us to develop. Especially when things are more or less equal between people being judged against each other.After all that, though, I’m not arguing that the entries in this contest were all on equal footing. Hanah Kim deserves a special kind of mention for her jaw-dropping creation.
A little thundershower and the whole mess would be in the sh*tter!!
Sorry that some of the writing above isn’t as clear as it might have been. I received a phone call right in the middle of composing it!
trenabdesigns says:
Those dresses are incredible but…why? I can see if the prize was some serious money, but damn, I don’t think the possibility of winning a $500 gift card (to where? not specified; not cash at any rate) is worth my time! And $50? Pfft. It’s obvious that all the entrants are crafty ladies who probably sew. I certainly wouldn’t devote my precious sewing time to this! I’m glad somebody did though because they’re fun to look at.
.x.Helen.x. says:
Oh my gosh. i have only just stopped laughing! totally agree with oracle about hanah kim, but I think the winner got extra points for styling the photo like a bridal mag. Can you imagine that conversation??… “Darling, go get the camera while I wrap myself in toilet paper and pose by the baby grand!”
having spent s many hours hemming many bridal dresses, i love the idea of just pinking the paper hem
the dame says:
Not only should Hanna Kim have won – her creation was beautiful – but the other runner-up dresses were far superior to the winner! I am really shocked. So many of the other dresses actually LOOKED LIKE DRESSES and the winner’s dress appears poorly put together and is far too simple. I think it’s fascinating that anyone managed to carry this off, however.Thanks for the interesting link!
robertajune says:
Heirloom styling in toilet paper…I’m hyperventilating just at the thought of how many hours it took! Hanah Kim wins the stying and patience awards. What a fabulous dress.
That dress is fabulous and way better than the first place. It is really beautiful.
Esther.A says:
The dress is wonderful. How crafty! Little dubious about the trail of loo paper for the veil, though. Looks too much like an embarrassing accident. And I think the top gives the impression the bride’s boobs are much smaller than they are. But, WOW! Having seen a report of a couple getting married dressed as chickens, why not a bog-roll dress?However, you know the old saying ‘Married in blue…’ etc, well, using toilet tissue as a dress would seem to indicate the marriage will soon go down the pan…
that is amazing! apparently they sell the t.p in a monogramed version too? i don’t think i want people to be wiping their bum with my initials!
Rose Campion says:
Don’t they play “toilet paper bride” at wedding showers everywhere? Now, Hanah Kim’s dress was far more spectacular than anything I’ve ever seen and obviously a special production, but the rest of the T.P. brides looked like things I’ve seen created at wedding showers. Hanah totally should have won first prize. That dress was amazing.
I’ll bet the winners were FLUSHed with excitement at winning such a prestigious award and were probably WIPEd out when they finished their work. Now that they’re on a ROLL, I wonder if they will continue such worthy endeavours. The designs BOWLed me over. And while they have style, I’m guessing these dresses won’t be saved for the daughters…
Becky O. says:
Right, Mickey! And I bet all their friends “poo-pooed” them at the prospect of such a contest : )Amazing and lovely!~Becky
enc says:
You’re right about that second dress; from all standpoints, it’s far, far more interesting than the first, which reminds me of something Cinderella might wear. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
banquogirl says:
I was perusing the description of last year’s winning dress, when I caught this: “working toilet paper buttons.” I did a double, or even a triple take. Did that say, “working toilet paper buttons!?!” You can’t see them in the pictures, but holy cow. I can’t even begin to think how you’d accomplish that – let alone the button holes.
Dang! I’ve spent many an hour at bridal showers trying to make dresses out of toilet paper, garbage bags, you name it; and despite all my hard work and inherent talent [ahem.], NOTHING I’ve made even compares to this. That itty-bitty pleating is giving me a headache just thinking about it. How did [whoever] make those buttons? Maybe if you soaked the T.P. in glue, and then did a papier-mache sort of thingy. However, I must admit: I did create a rather stunning toilet-paper dress for “Potiphar’s Wife Barbie” (formerly known as Jasmine from “Aladdin”) as a visual aid for my 10 yr-old Sunday School class that was much praised. Half goddess, half Cleopatra.I think I need a hobby.
I want to see Hannah Kim on the next Project Runway! If she can do THAT with toilet paper, just imagine her creations.
Hannah Kim got robbed. Totally. Robbed. We should start a letter-writing campaign.–Lydia
Marji says:
here-in lies the basis for another Project Runway challenge. OMG, I can’t even believe how insane this is
Mickey: Your sense of humor is similar to mine. Not necessarily a compliment 😉
Liesl says:
Oh, wow. I actually love that dress! And yes, she was robbed of 1st prize.
i am the local seamstress….and i guarantee you that will happen. in satin though, not silk. blech.
I agree that the intricate pleating is interesting, but it also makes the dress look weirdly stiff. I like the first place dress better, and I suspect it was difficult to construct, too. It must have been hard to get a tp skirt to look so full, and to look like it hangs the way a dress ought to.
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H O W T O R E A D A FINANCIAL REPORT
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1 H O W T O R E A D A FINANCIAL REPORT
2 HOW TO READ A FINANCIAL REPORT GOALS OF THIS BOOKLET An annual report is unfamiliar terrain to many people. For those who are not accountants, analysts or financial planners, this booklet can help them to better understand such reports and possibly become more informed investors. This booklet was written and designed to help educate and guide its readers so they might: Better understand the data included in financial reports and how to analyze it. Learn more about companies that offer employment or provide investment opportunities. A good starting point for achieving these goals is to become familiar with the main components of a company s annual report. Please Note: Highlighted throughout this booklet are key selected terms and definitions as a reference for readers. See also the Glossary of Selected Terms in the back of this booklet. COMPONENTS OF AN ANNUAL REPORT Most annual reports have three sections: (1) The Letter to Shareholders, (2) the Business Review and (3) the Financial Review. Each section serves a unique function: The Letter to Shareholders gives a broad overview of the company s business and financial performance. The Business Review summarizes a company s recent developments, trends and objectives. The Financial Review presents a company s business performance in dollar terms and consists of the Management s Discussion and Analysis and Audited Financial Statements. It may also contain supplemental financial information. In Management s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), a company s management explains significant changes from year to year in the financial statements. Although presented mainly in narrative format, the MD&A may also include charts and graphs highlighting the year-to-year changes. The company s operating results, financial position, changes in shareholders equity and cash flows are numerically captured and presented in the audited financial statements. The financial statements generally consist of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in shareholders equity, statement of cash flows and footnotes. The annual financial statements usually are accompanied by an independent auditor s report (which is why they are called audited financial statements). An audit is a systematic examination of a company s financial statements; it is typically undertaken by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The auditor s report attests to whether the financial reports are presented fairly in keeping with generally accepted accounting principles, known as GAAP for short. Following is a brief description or overview of the basic financial statements, including the footnotes: The Balance Sheet The balance sheet, also called statement of financial position, portrays the financial position of the company by showing what the company owns and what it owes at the report date. The balance sheet may be thought of as a snapshot, since it reports the company s financial position at a specific point in time. Usually balance sheets represent the current period and a previous 1
3 HOW TO READ A FINANCIAL REPORT period so that financial statement readers can easily identify significant changes. The Income Statement On the other hand, the income statement can be thought of more like a motion picture, since it reports on how a company performed during the period(s) presented and shows whether that company s operations have resulted in a profit or loss. The Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity The statement of changes in shareholders equity reconciles the activity in the equity section of the balance sheet from period to period. Generally, changes in shareholders equity result from company profits or losses, dividends and/or stock issuances. (Dividends are payments to shareholders to compensate them for their investment.) The Statement of Cash Flows The statement of cash flows reports on the company s cash movements during the period(s) separating them by operating, investing and financing activities. The Footnotes The footnotes provide more detailed information about the financial statements. This booklet will focus on the basic financial statements, described above, and the related footnotes. It will also include some examples of methods that investors can use to analyze the basic financial statements in greater detail. Additionally, to illustrate how these concepts apply to a hypothetical, but realistic business, this booklet will present and analyze the financial statements of a model company. A MODEL COMPANY CALLED TYPICAL To provide a framework for illustration, a fictional company will be used. It will be a public company (generally, one whose shares are formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] and actively traded). A public company will be used because it is required to provide the most extensive amount of information in its annual reports. The requirements and standards for financial reporting are set by both governmental and nongovernmental bodies. (The SEC is the major governmental body with responsibility in this arena. The main nongovernmental bodies that set rules and standards are the Financial Accounting Standards Board [FASB]*, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants [AICPA] and the exchanges the securities trade on. This fictional company will represent a typical corporation with the most commonly used accounting and reporting practices. Thus, the model company will be called Typical Manufacturing Company, Inc. (or Typical, for short). * The FASB is the primary, authoritative privatesector body that sets financial accounting standards. From time to time, these standards change and new ones are issued. At this writing, the FASB is considering substantial changes to the current accounting rules in the areas of consolidations, segment reporting, derivatives and hedging, and liabilities and equity. Information regarding current, revised or new rules can be obtained by writing or calling the Financial Accounting Standards Board, 401 Merritt 7, P.O. Box 5116, Norwalk, CT , telephone (203)
4 A FEW WORDS BEFORE BEGINNING The following pages show a sample of the core or basic financial statements a balance sheet, an income statement, a statement of changes in shareholders equity and a statement of cash flows for Typical Manufacturing Company. However, before beginning to examine these financial statements in depth, the following points should be kept in mind: Typical s financial statements are illustrative and generally representative for a manufacturing company. However, financial statements in certain specialized industries, such as banks, brokerdealers, insurance companies and public utilities, would look somewhat different. That s because specialized accounting and reporting principles and practices apply in these and other specialized industries. Rather than presenting a complete set of footnotes specific to Typical, this booklet presents a listing of appropriate generic footnote data for which a reader of financial statements should look. This booklet is designed as a broad, general overview of financial reporting, not an authoritative, technical reference document. Accordingly, specific technical accounting and financial reporting questions regarding a person s personal or professional activities should be referred to their CPA, accountant or qualified attorney. For example, the sample statements present Typical s balance sheet at two yearends; income statements for two years; and a statement of changes in shareholders equity and statement of cash flows for a one-year period. To strictly comply with SEC requirements, the report would have included income statements, statements of changes in shareholders equity and statements of cash flows for three years. Also, the statements shown here do not include certain additional information required by the SEC. For instance, it does not include: (1) selected quarterly financial information (including recent market prices of the company s common stock), and (2) a listing of company directors and executive officers. Further, the MD&A will not be presented nor will examples of the Letter to Shareholders and the Business Review be provided because these are not core elements of an annual report. Rather, they are generally intended to be explanatory, illustrative or supplemental in nature. To elaborate on these supplemental components could detract from this booklet s primary focus and goal: Providing readers with a better understanding of the core or basic financial statements in an annual report. To simplify matters, the statements shown in this booklet do not illustrate every SEC financial reporting rule and regulation. 3
5 Typical Manufacturing Company, Inc. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per-Share Amounts) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets Current Assets: 19X9 December 31 19X8 Cash and cash equivalents $19,500 $15,000 Marketable securities 46,300 32,000 Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,375 in 19X9 and $3,000 in 19X8 156, ,000 Inventories, at the lower of cost or market 180, ,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,000 3,000 Total Current Assets 405, ,000 Property, Plant and Equipment: Land 30,000 30,000 Buildings 125, ,500 Machinery 200, ,100 Leasehold improvements 15,000 15,000 Furniture, fixtures, etc. 15,000 12,000 Total property, plant and equipment 385, ,600 Less: accumulated depreciation 125,000 97,000 Net Property, Plant and Equipment 260, ,600 Other Assets: Intangibles (goodwill, patents) net of accumulated amortization of $300 in 19X9 and $250 in 19X8 1,950 2,000 Investment securities, at cost 300 Total Other Assets 2,250 2,000 Total Assets $668,050 $631,600 4 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.* * See pages for examples of the types of data that might appear in the notes to a company s financial statements.
6 Typical Manufacturing Company, Inc. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31 Liabilities and Shareholders Equity 19X9) 19X8) Liabilities: Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $60,000) $57,000) Notes payable 51,000) 61,000) Accrued expenses 30,000) 36,000) Income taxes payable 17,000) 15,000) Other liabilities 12,000) 12,000) Current portion of long-term debt 6,000) ) Total Current Liabilities 176,000) 181,000) Long-term Liabilities:) Deferred income taxes 16,000) 9,000) 9.12% debentures payable ,000) 130,000) Other long-term debt ) 6,000) Total Liabilities 322,000) 326,000) Shareholders Equity: Preferred stock, $5.83 cumulative, $100 par value; authorized, issued and outstanding: 60,000 shares 6,000) 6,000) Common stock, $5.00 par value, authorized: 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 19X9-15,000,000 shares, 19X8-14,500,000 shares 75,000) 72,500) Additional paid-in capital 20,000) 13,500) Retained earnings 249,000) 219,600) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes) 1,000) (1,000) Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes) 50) ) Less: Treasury stock at cost (19X9 and 19X8-1,000 shares) (5,000) (5,000) Total Shareholders Equity 346,050) 305,600) Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity $668,050) $631,600) 5
7 Typical Manufacturing Company, Inc. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per-Share Amounts) Years Ended December 31, 19X9 19X8 Net sales $765,050) $725,000) Cost of sales 535,000) 517,000) Gross margin 230,050) 208,000) Operating expenses: Depreciation and amortization 28,050) 25,000) Selling, general and administrative expenses 96,804) 109,500) Operating income 105,196) 73,500) Other income (expense): Dividend and interest income 5,250) 10,000) Interest expense (16,250) (16,750) Income before income taxes and extraordinary loss 94,196) 66,750) Income taxes 41,446) 26,250) Income before extraordinary loss 52,750) 40,500) Extraordinary item: loss on earthquake destruction (net of income tax benefit of $750) (5,000) ) Net income $47,750) $40,500) Earnings per common share: Before extraordinary loss $3.55) $2.77) Extraordinary loss (.34) ) Net income per common share $3.21) $2.77) See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollars in Thousands) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY Year Ended December 31, 19X9 Foreign Additional currency Unrealized Preferred Common paid-in Retained translation security Treasury stock stock capital earnings adjustments gain stock Total Balance Jan. 1, 19X9 $6,000 $72,500 $13,500 $219,600) ($1,000) ($5,000) $305,600) Net income 47,750) 47,750) Dividends paid on: Preferred stock (350) (350) Common stock (18,000) (18,000) Common stock issued 2,500 6,500 9,000) Foreign currency translation gain 2,000) 2,000) Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities $50 $50) Balance Dec. 31, 19X9 $6,000 $75,000 $20,000 $249,000) $1,000) $50 ($5,000) $346,050) 6 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
8 Typical Manufacturing Company, Inc. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in Thousands) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 19X9 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $47,750) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 28,050) Increase in accounts receivable (11,000) Decrease in inventory 5,000) Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,000) Increase in deferred taxes 7,000) Increase in accounts payable 3,000) Decrease in accrued expenses (6,000) Increase in income taxes payable 2,000) Total adjustments 27,050) Net cash provided by operating activities 74,800) Cash flows from investing activities: Securities purchases: Trading (14,100) Held-to-maturity (350) Available-for-sale (150) Principal payment received on held-to-maturity securities 50 Purchase of fixed assets (38,400) Net cash used in investing activities (52,950) Cash flows from financing activities: Payment of notes payable (10,000) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 9,000) Payment of dividends (18,350) Net cash used in financing activities (19,350) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2,000 Increase in cash 4,500 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 15,000 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year $19,500 Income tax payments totaled $3,000 in 19X9. Interest payments totaled $16,250 in 19X9. See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
9 THE BALANCE SHEET The balance sheet represents the financial picture for Typical Manufacturing as it stood at the end of one particular day, Dec. 31, 19X9, as though the company were momentarily at a standstill. Typical s balance sheet for the previous year end is also presented. This makes it possible to compare the composition of the balance sheets on those dates. The balance sheet is divided into two halves: 1. Assets, always presented first (either on the top or left side of the page); 2. Liabilities and Shareholders Equity (always presented below or to the right of Assets). In the standard accounting model, the formula of Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders Equity applies. As such, both halves are always in balance. They are also in balance because, from an economic viewpoint, each dollar of assets must be funded by a dollar of liabilities or equity. (Note: this is why this statement is called a balance sheet.) Reported assets, liabilities, and shareholders equity are subdivided into line items or groups of similar accounts having a dollar amount or balance. The Assets section includes all the goods and property owned by the company, and uncollected amounts due ( receivables ) to the company from others. The Liabilities section includes all debts and amounts owed ( payables ) to outside parties and lenders. The Shareholders Equity section represents the shareholders ownership interest in the company what the company s assets would be worth after all claims upon those assets were paid. Now, to make it easier to understand the composition of the balance sheet, each of its sections and the related line items within them will be examined one-by-one starting on page 9. To facilitate this walkthrough, the balance sheet has been summarized, this time numbering each of its line items or accounts. In the discussion that follows, each line item and how it works will be explained. After examining the balance sheet, the income statement will be analyzed using the same methodology. Then, the other financial statements will be broken down element-by-element for similar analysis. 8 A NOTE ABOUT NUMBERS AND CALCULATIONS Before beginning, however, it s important to clarify how the numbers, calculations and numerical examples are presented in this booklet. All dollar amounts relating to the financial statements are presented in thousands of dollars with the following exceptions: (1) Per-share or share amounts are actual amounts; (2) actual amounts are used for accuracy of calculation in certain per-share computations; and (3) actual amounts are used in certain examples to illustrate a point about items not related to, nor shown in, the model financial statements. The parenthetical statement (Actual Amounts Used) will further identify amounts or computations where figures do not represent thousands of dollars.
10 THE BALANCE SHEET ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS In general, current assets include cash and those assets that, in the normal course of business, will be turned into cash within a year from the balancesheet date. Current assets are listed on the balance sheet in order of their liquidity or amount of time it takes to convert them into cash. Cash and Cash Equivalents This, just as expected, is money on deposit in the bank, cash on hand (petty cash) and highly liquid securities such as Treasury bills. 1 Cash and cash equivalents $19,500 Marketable Securities Excess or idle cash that is not needed immediately may be invested in marketable securities. These are short-term securities that are readily salable and usually have quoted prices. These may include: Trading securities debt and equity securities, bought and sold frequently, primarily to generate short-term profits and which are carried at fair market value. Any changes in such values are included in earnings. (Fair market value is the price at which a buyer and seller are willing to exchange an asset in other than a forced liquidation.) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per-Share Amounts) December 31 Assets 19X9 19X8 Current Assets: 1 Cash and cash equivalents $19,500 $15,000 2 Marketable securities 46,300 32,000 3 Accounts receivable net of 156, ,000 allowance for doubtful accounts 4 Inventories 180, ,000 5 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,000 3,000 6 Total Current Assets 405, ,000 7 Total Property, plant and equipment 385, ,600 8 Less: accumulated depreciation 125,000 97,000 9 Net Property, Plant and Equipment 260, ,600 Other Assets: 10 Intangibles (goodwill, patents) 1,950 2,000 net of accumulated amortization 11 Investment securities, at cost 300 Total Other Assets 2,250 2, Total Assets $668,050 $631,600 9
11 THE BALANCE SHEET Held-to-maturity securities debt securities that the company has the ability and intent to hold to maturity. Maturity is the date when debt instruments, such as Treasury bills, are due and payable. These securities are reported at amortized cost (original cost adjusted for changes in any purchase discount or premium less any principal payments received). (Debt amortization is the practice of adjusting the original cost of a debt instrument as principal payments are received and writing off any purchase discount or premium to income over the life of the instrument.) Available-for-sale securities debt or equity securities not classified as either trading or held-to-maturity. They are recorded at fair value with unrealized changes in their value, net of taxes, reported in stockholders equity. (Net of taxes means that the value or amount has been adjusted for the effects of applicable taxes.) In Typical s case, it owns short-term, high-grade commercial paper, classified as trading securities and preferred stock, classified as available-for-sale. Typical, however, has no short-term held-to-maturity securities (although it does have an investment in publicly traded mortgage bonds, a long-term held-tomaturity debt security, which will be discussed a bit later). 2 Marketable securities: Trading securities $46,100 Available-for-sale 200 $46,300 Accounts Receivable Here are found the amounts due from customers that haven t been collected as yet. When goods are shipped to customers before payment or collection, an account receivable is recorded. Customers are usually given 30, 60 or 90 days in which to pay. The total amount due from customers is $158,375. However, experience shows that some customers fail to pay their bills (for example, because of financial difficulties), giving rise to accounts of doubtful collectibility. This simply means it is unlikely that the entire balance recorded as due and receivable will be collected. Therefore, in order to show the accounts receivable balance at a figure representing expected receipts, an allowance for doubtful accounts is deducted from the total amount recorded. This year end, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $2, Accounts receivable $158,375) Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (2,375) $156,000) Inventory Inventory for a manufacturing company consists of: (1) Raw materials items to be used in making a product (for example, the silk fabric used in making a silk blouse); (2) work-in-process partially completed goods in the process of manufacture (for example, pieces of fabric such as a sleeve and cuff sewn together during the process of making a silk blouse) and (3) finished goods completed items ready for shipment to customers. Generally, the amount of each of the above types of inventory would be disclosed either on the face 10
12 THE BALANCE SHEET of the balance sheet or in the footnotes. For Typical, inventory represents the cost of items on hand that were purchased and/or manufactured for sale to customers. In valuing inventories, the lower of cost or market rule or method is used. This generally accepted rule or method values inventory at its cost or market price, whichever is lower. (Here market value, or market price is the current cost of replacing the inventory by purchase or manufacture, as the case may be, with certain exceptions.) This provides a conservative figure. The value for balancesheet purposes under this method usually will be cost. However, where deterioration, obsolescence, a decline in prices or other factors are expected to result in the selling or disposing of inventories below cost, the lower market price would be used. Usually, a manufacturer s inventories consist of quantities of physical products assembled from various materials. Inventory valuation includes the direct costs of purchasing the various materials used to produce the company s products and an allocation (that is, an apportionment or dividing up) of the production expenses to make those products. Manufacturers use cost accounting systems to allocate such expenses. ( Cost accounting focuses on specific products and is a specialized set of accounting procedures that are used to determine individual product costs.) When the individual costs for inventory are added up, they comprise the inventory valuation. 4 Inventories $180,000 Prepaid Expenses During the year, Typical paid fire insurance premiums and advertising charges for periods after the balance-sheet date. Since Typical has the contractual right to that insurance and advertising service after the balance-sheet date, it has an asset, which will be used after year end. Typical has simply prepaid paid in advance for the right to use this service. Of course, if these payments had not been made, the company would have more cash in the bank. Accordingly, payments made for which the company had not yet received benefits, but for which it will receive benefits within the year, are listed among current assets as prepaid expenses. 5 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $4,000 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS To summarize, the Total Current Assets item includes primarily cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid expenses. 6 Total Current Assets $405,800 These assets are working assets in the sense that they are liquid meaning they can and will, in the near term, be converted into cash for other business purposes or consumed in the business. Inventories, when sold, become accounts receivable; receivables, upon collection, become cash; and the cash can then be used to pay the company s debts and operating expenses. 11
13 THE BALANCE SHEET Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment (often referred to as fixed assets) consists of assets not intended for sale that are used to manufacture, display, warehouse and transport the company s products and house its employees. This category includes land, buildings, machinery, equipment, furniture, automobiles and trucks. The generally accepted method for reporting fixed assets is cost minus the depreciation accumulated through the date of the balance sheet. Depreciation will be defined and explained further in discussing the next topic. Property, Plant and Equipment: Land $30,000 Buildings 125,000 Machinery 200,000 Leasehold improvements 15,000 Furniture, fixtures, etc. 15,000 7 Total property, plant and equipment $385,000 The figure displayed is not intended to reflect present market value or replacement cost, since generally there is no intent to sell or replace these assets in the near term. The cost to ultimately replace plant and equipment at some future date might, and probably will, be higher. Depreciation This is the practice of charging to, or expensing against income, the cost of a fixed asset over its estimated useful life. (Estimated useful life is the projected period of time over which an asset is expected to have productive or continuing value to its owner.) Depreciation has been defined for accounting purposes as the decline in useful value of a fixed asset due to wear and tear from use and the passage of time. The cost of acquired property, plant and equipment must be allocated over its expected useful life, taking into consideration the factors discussed above. For example, suppose a delivery truck costs $10,000 and is expected to last five years. Using the straight-line method of depreciation (equal periodic depreciation charges over the life of the asset), $2,000 of the truck s cost is charged or expensed to each year s income statement. The balance sheet at the end of one year would show: (Actual Amounts Used) Truck (cost) $10,000) Less: accumulated depreciation (2,000) Net depreciated cost $ 8,000) At the end of the second year it would show: (Actual Amounts Used) Truck (cost) $10,000) Less: accumulated depreciation (4,000) Net depreciated cost $ 6,000) 12
14 THE BALANCE SHEET In Typical s balance sheet, an amount is shown for accumulated depreciation. This amount is the total of accumulated depreciation for buildings, machinery, leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures. Land is not subject to depreciation, and, generally, its reported balance remains unchanged from year to year at the amount for which it was acquired. 8 Less: accumulated depreciation $125,000 Thus, net property, plant and equipment is the amount reported for balance-sheet purposes of the investment in property, plant and equipment. As explained previously, it consists of the cost of the various assets in this classification, less the depreciation accumulated to the date of the financial statement (net depreciated cost). 9 Net Property, Plant and Equipment $260,000 Depletion is a term used primarily by mining and oil companies or any of the socalled extractive industries. Since Typical Manufacturing is not in any of these businesses, depletion is not shown in its financial statements. To deplete means to exhaust or use up. As oil or other natural resources are used up or sold, depletion is recorded (as a charge against income and a reduction from its cost) to recognize the amount of natural resources sold, consumed or used to date. Deferred Charges Deferred charges are expenditures for items that will benefit future periods beyond one year from the balance-sheet date; for example, costs for introduction of a new product to the market or the opening of a new location. Deferred charges are similar to prepaid expenses, but are not included in current assets because the benefit from such expenditures will be reaped over periods after one year from the balance-sheet date. (To defer means to put off or postpone to a future time.) The expenditure incurred will be gradually written off over the future period(s) that benefit from it, rather than fully charged off in the year payment is made. Typical s balance sheet shows no deferred charges because it has none. Deferred charges would normally be included just before Intangibles in the Assets section of the balance sheet. Intangibles Intangible assets (or intangibles ) are assets having no physical existence, yet having substantial value to the company. Examples are a franchise to a cable TV company allowing exclusive service in certain areas, a patent for exclusive manufacture of a specific article, a trademark or a copyright. Another intangible asset often found in corporate balance sheets is goodwill, which represents the amount by which the price of an acquired company exceeds the fair value of the related net assets acquired. This excess is presumed to be the value of the company s name, reputation, customer base, intellectual capital and workforce (their know-how, experience, managerial skills and so forth.) 13
15 THE BALANCE SHEET Intangible assets reported on the balance sheet are generally those purchased from others. Intangible assets are amortized (gradually reduced or written off, a process referred to as amortization) by periodic charges against income over their estimated useful lives, but in no case for longer than 40 years. The value of Typical s intangible assets, reduced by the total amount of these periodic charges against income (accumulated amortization), results in a figure for Typical s net intangible assets. 10 Intangibles (goodwill, patents) $ 2,250) Less: accumulated amortization (300) Net intangible assets $1,950) Investment Securities Investments in debt securities are carried at amortized cost only when they qualify as held-to-maturity. To so qualify, the investor must have the positive intent and the ability to hold those securities until they mature. Early in 19X9, Typical purchased on the New York Stock Exchange mortgage bonds issued by one of its major suppliers. These bonds are due in full in five years and bear interest at 8% per year. In 19X9, the issuer made an unscheduled principal prepayment of $50. Since Typical intends to maintain a continuing relationship with this supplier and to hold the bonds until they mature and appears to have the financial strength to do so this investment is classified as heldto-maturity. 11 Investment securities, at cost 8% mortgage bonds due 19Y4, original cost $350) Less: principal prepayment in 19X9 (50) Investment securities at amortized cost $300) However, this investment must also be reviewed to ensure that it is probable that all contractually specified amounts are fully collectible. If not fully collectible, this investment would be considered permanently impaired. If such permanent impairment were found to exist, it would be necessary to write this investment down to its fair value. In this case, however, the issuer is in a strong financial condition. This is evidenced in two ways. First, the issuer made an unscheduled prepayment of principal. Second, the property values have increased significantly where this well-maintained plant that secures these bonds is located. As such, there is no reason to suspect that all contractual amounts will not be collected. Thus, there is no impairment, and no write down is necessary. TOTAL ASSETS All of these assets (line items 1 to 11), added together, make up the figure for the line item Total Assets in Typical s balance sheet. 12 Total Assets $668,050 14
16 THE BALANCE SHEET LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES A current liability, in general, is an obligation that is due and payable within 12 months. The current liabilities item in the balance sheet is a companion to current assets because current assets are the source for payment of current debts. The relationship between the two is revealing. This relationship will be explored more closely a bit later. For now, however, the discussion will focus on the definition of the components of current liabilities. Accounts Payable Accounts payable is the amount the company owes to its regular business creditors from whom it has bought goods or services on open account. 13 Accounts payable $60,000 Notes Payable If money is owed to a bank, individual, corporation or other lender under a promissory note, and it is due within one year of the balance sheet date, it appears under notes payable. It is evidence that the borrower named in the note is responsible for carrying out its terms, such as repaying the loan principal plus any interest charges. Notes may also be due after one year from the balance-sheet date when they would be included in longterm debt. Accrued Expenses As discussed, accounts payable are amounts owed by the company to its regular business creditors for routine purchases. The company also owes, on any given day, salaries and wages to its employees, interest on funds borrowed from banks and bondholders, fees to attorneys and similar items. The total amount of such items owed, but unpaid at the date of the balance sheet, are grouped as a total under accrued expenses. 15 Accrued expenses $30,000 Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable are the amounts due to taxing authorities (such as the Internal Revenue Service and various state, foreign and local taxing agencies) within one year from the balance-sheet date. For financial-reporting purposes, they are treated the same as an accrued expense. However, companies that owe a material amount of taxes, as Typical does here, often report income taxes payable as a separate line item under the Current Liabilities caption in the balance sheet. 16 Income taxes payable $17, Notes payable $51,000 15
17 THE BALANCE SHEET (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per-Share Amounts) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31 Liabilities and Shareholders Equity 19X9 19X8 Liabilities: Current Liabilities: 13 Accounts payable $60,000 $57, Notes payable 51,000 61, Accrued expenses 30,000 36, Income taxes payable 17,000 15, Other liabilities 12,000 12, Current portion of long-term debt 6, Total Current Liabilities 176, ,000 Long-term Liabilities: 20 Deferred income taxes 16,000 9, % debentures payable , , Other long-term debt 6, Total Liabilities 322, ,000 Shareholders Equity: 24 Preferred stock, $5.83 cumulative, $100 par value; authorized, issued and outstanding: 60,000 shares 6,000 6, Common stock, $ 5.00 par value, authorized: 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 19X9 15,000,000 shares, 19X8 14,500,000 shares 75,000 72, Additional paid-in capital 20,000 13, Retained earnings 249, , Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax) 1,000 (1,000) 29 Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes) Less: Treasury stock at cost (19X9 and 19X8 1,000 shares) (5,000) (5,000) 31 Total Shareholders Equity 346, , Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity $668,050 $631,600 16
18 THE BALANCE SHEET Other Current Liabilities Simply stated, these are any other liabilities that are payable within 12 months, but which haven t been captured in any of the other specific categories presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet. 17 Other liabilities $12,000 Current Portion of Long-Term Debt Current portion of long-term debt represents the amount due and payable within 12 months of the balance-sheet date under all long-term (longer than one year) borrowing arrangements. In Typical s case, this is the scheduled repayment of a $6,000 five-year note taken out by Typical four years ago and due next year. If Typical had a long-term borrowing calling for monthly payments (on a mortgage, for example), the sum of the principal payments due in the 12 months following the balance-sheet date would appear here. 18 Current portion of long-term debt $6,000 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 19 Total Current Liabilities $176,000 Finally, the Total Current Liabilities item sums up all of the items listed under this classification. LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Current liabilities include amounts due within one year from the balance-sheet date. Long-term liabilities are amounts due after one year from the date of the financial report, such as unfunded retiree benefit obligations. (Typical s balance sheet does not show this obligation.) Deferred Income Taxes One of the long-term liabilities on the sample balance sheet is deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are tax liabilities a company may postpone paying until some future time, often to encourage activities for the public s good. The opposite of deferred income tax liabilities are deferred income tax assets. They are future income tax credits recognized in advance of actually receiving them. Typical has not recorded any future income tax credit assets. The government provides businesses with tax incentives to make certain kinds of investments that will benefit the economy as a whole. For instance, for tax-reporting purposes, a company can take accelerated depreciation deductions on its tax returns for investments in plant and equipment while using less rapid, more conventional depreciation for financialreporting purposes. These rapid write-offs for tax purposes in the early years of investment reduce the amount of tax the company would otherwise owe currently (within 12 months) and defer payment into the future (beyond 12 months). However, at some point, the taxes must be paid. To recognize this future liability, companies include a charge for deferred taxes in their provision for tax expense in the income statement and show what the tax provision would be without the accelerated write-offs. The liability for that charge is reported as a long-term liability since it relates to property, plant and equipment (a noncurrent or long-term asset). [The classification of deferred tax amounts follows the classification of the item that gives rise to it.] 20 Deferred income taxes $16,000 17
19 THE BALANCE SHEET Debentures The other long-term liability with a balance on Typical s 19X9 balance sheet is the 9.12% debentures due in The money was received by the company as a loan from the bondholders, who in turn were given certificates called bonds, as evidence of the loan. The bonds are really formal promissory notes issued by the company, which it agreed to repay at maturity in 2010 and on which it agreed to pay interest at the rate of 9.12% per year. Bond interest is usually payable semiannually. Typical s bond issue is called a debenture because the bonds are backed only by the general credit of the corporation rather than by specific company assets. Companies can also issue secured debt (for example, mortgage bonds), which offers bondholders an added safeguard because they are secured by a mortgage on all or some of the company s property. If the company is unable to pay the bonds when they are due, holders of mortgage bonds have a claim or lien before other creditors (such as debenture holders) on the mortgaged assets. In other words, these assets may be sold and the proceeds used to satisfy the debt owed the mortgage bondholders % debentures payable 2010 $130,000 Other Long-Term Debt Other long-term debt includes all debt due after one year from the balance-sheet date other than what is specifically reported elsewhere in the balance sheet. In Typical s case, this debt is a $6,000, single-payment loan made four years ago, which is scheduled for payment in full next year. This loan was reported as longterm debt at the end of 19X8 and, since it is payable in full next year, and it no longer qualifies as a long-term liability, is reported as current portion of long-term debt at the end of 19X9. 22 Other long-term debt TOTAL LIABILITIES Current and long-term liabilities are summed together to produce the figure reported on the balance sheet as Total Liabilities. 23 Total Liabilities $322,000 SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY This item is the total equity interest that all shareholders have in this corporation. In other words, it is the corporation s net worth or its assets after subtracting all of its liabilities. This is separated for legal and accounting reasons into the categories discussed on the following pages. 18
20 THE BALANCE SHEET Capital Stock Capital stock represents shares in the ownership of the company. These shares are represented by the stock certificates issued by the corporation to its shareholders. A corporation may issue several different classes of shares, each class having slightly different attributes. Preferred Stock Preferred stock is an equity ownership interest that has preference over common shares with regard to dividends and the distribution of assets in case of liquidation. Details about the preferences applicable to this type of stock can be obtained from provisions in a corporation s charter. In Typical s case, the preferred stock is a $5.83 cumulative $100 par value. (Par value is the nominal or face value of a security assigned to it by its issuer.) The $5.83 is the yearly per-share dividend to which each preferred shareholder is entitled before any dividends are paid to the common shareholders. Cumulative means that if in any year the preferred dividend is not paid, it accumulates (continues to grow) in favor of preferred shareholders. The total unpaid dividends must be declared and paid to these shareholders when available and before any dividends are distributed on the common stock. Generally, preferred shareholders have no voice in company affairs unless the company fails to pay them dividends at the promised rate. 24 Preferred stock, $5.83 cumulative, $100 par value; authorized issued and outstanding: 60,000 shares $6,000 Common Stock Although preferred shareholders are entitled to dividends before common shareholders, their entitlement is generally limited (in Typical s case to $5.83 per share, annually). Common stock has no such limit on dividends payable each year. In good times, when earnings are high, dividends may also be high. And when earnings drop, so may dividends. Typical s common stock has a par value of $5.00 per share. In 19X9, Typical sold 500,000 shares of stock for a total of $9,000. Of the $9,000, $2,500 is reported as common stock (500,000 shares at a par value of $5.00). The balance, $6,500, is reported as additional paid-in capital, as discussed under the next heading. When added to the prior year-end s common stock balance of $72,500, the $2,500 brings the common stock balance to $75, Common stock, $5.00 par value, authorized: 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 15,000,000 shares $75,000 Additional Paid-In Capital Additional paid-in capital is the amount paid by shareholders in excess of the par or stated value of each share. In 19X9, paid-in capital increased by the $6,500 discussed in the previous paragraph. When this amount is added to last year s ending balance of $13,500, additional paid-in capital at Dec. 31, 19X9, comes to $20, Additional paid-in capital $20,000 19
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Town of Boonton, NJ
Ch 5 Authorities and Utilities
Ch 16 Claims, Payment of
Ch 19 Court, Municipal
Ch 52 Seal and Flag
Ch 60 Wards and Districts
Ch 61 Prior Notice of Meetings
Ch 70 Affordable Housing
Ch 87 Building and Housing
Ch 90 Buildings and Structures, Unsafe
Ch 95 Canvassers, Solicitors and Peddlers
Ch 100 Cigarette Vending Machines
Ch 103 Circuses and Carousels
Ch 107 Clothing Depositories
Ch 118 Drug-Free School Zones
Ch 121 Dumpsters
Ch 124 Entertainment
Ch 132 Filming
Ch 134 Firearms
Ch 154 Inspections
Ch 157 Insurance
Ch 159 Invasive Plants
Ch 180 Massage Establishments
Ch 186 Motorized Sportbikes
Ch 201 Parking
Ch 210 Pool Rooms
§ 214-3 Landscape maintenance.
§ 214-4 Building maintenance.
§ 214-5 Location of trash collection and recycling containers.
§ 214-6 Outdoor storage.
§ 214-7 Administration and enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 214 Art II Fertilizer Application
§ 214-9 Basis and background.
§ 214-11 Prohibited conduct.
§ 214-12 Phosphorus fertilizer application.
Ch 216 Recycling
Ch 218 Residential Properties
Ch 228 Security Gates
Ch 229 Sewer and Water
Ch 238 Smoke Control
Ch 243 Soil Removal, Filling and Grading Activities
Ch 249 Stormwater Regulations
Ch 265 Limousines
Ch 270 Theaters and Motion Picture Houses
Ch 276 Towing
Ch 300 Zoning and Land Use
Part III, Board of Health Legislation
Ch 303 Board of Health Regulations
Ch A305 Cable Television Franchise
Agendas Budgets Minutes Resolutions
Town of Boonton, NJ / Part II, General Legislation
Chapter 214 Property Maintenance
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Building and housing — See Ch. 87.
Unsafe buildings and structures — See Ch. 90.
Residential properties — See Ch. 218.
Grass and weeds — See Ch. 254, Art. VII.
Article II Fertilizer Application
[Adopted by Ord. No. 36-92; amended in its entirety 10-5-2015 by Ord. No. 23-2015]
All definitions of the BOCA basic building code are hereby incorporated by reference.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EXPOSED TO PUBLIC VIEW
Visible from any street or neighboring property.
JUNK VEHICLE
Any vehicle which is unregistered or is in either a wrecked, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition as to render such vehicle inoperative.
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise, as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit (regardless of the number of Tax Map lots contained therein).
Every property and every use, including vacant buildings and vacant lots and other undeveloped land in the Town.
Every property in the Town shall comply with the provisions of this article.
Landscaping. Where exposed to public view, the landscaping of premises shall be maintained in an orderly state with lawns adequately trimmed (no longer than six inches in height), bushes trimmed and free from becoming overgrown, littered and unsightly where such would constitute a blighting effect, depreciating adjoining and nearby property. Open areas shall be graded evenly to eliminate holes, depressions, gullies, mounds, accumulations of debris or other unsightly or unsafe conditions.
Natural growth. Dead or dying trees and other natural growth which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating conditions or storm damage, are or may be dangerous to persons in the vicinity thereof and shall be removed.
Any building or structure which is dangerous to life or health or which presents a fire hazard shall be considered a nuisance and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 90 of the Town Code.
General. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained so that the appearance thereof shall reflect a level of maintenance in keeping with the standards of the neighborhood or such higher standards as may be adopted by the Town of Boonton and such that the appearance thereof shall not constitute a blighting effect upon neighboring properties.
The exterior of every structure shall be maintained in good repair. The exterior of all buildings shall be kept free of broken glass or windows, peeling paint, rotten, missing or substantially destroyed window frames and sashes, doors and door frames and other exterior building components, including porches and decks.
Display windows of all nonresidential uses shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition and shall comply with all requirements of the site plan approval for the site. Such windows shall not be blocked off by plywood, shakes, panels or other materials without Planning Board approval.
Sidewalks, curbs and driveways. All sidewalks, curbs, monolithic curbs/gutters, stairways, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the Town of Boonton.
Fences and walls. All fences and walls shall be kept in good repair and in a safe condition.
No trash containers or garbage cans shall be stored in any front yard unless so authorized by the Planning Board as part of its site plan approval.
Dumpsters shall not be located in any front yard unless so authorized by the Planning Board or as part of an ongoing construction or renovation project.
Except as permitted by Subsection B below, all lots shall be kept free of accumulations of trash, garbage, waste, rubbish, refuse, junk or noxious or offensive materials or substances.
Construction debris shall be removed within 30 days of the completion of a construction project. For long-term construction projects, trash and debris shall be removed on a monthly interval during the course of the project. All debris, trash, garbage, waste, rubbish, refuse and junk must be stored in a refuse container on site.
[Amended 12-7-2015 by Ord. No. 30-2015]
The outdoor storage of goods, merchandise, usable lumber, usable building materials and other similar materials (excluding trash, garbage, waste, rubbish, refuse and junk) shall be permitted in all zones subject to the following restrictions:
No such material shall be stored in any front yard.
Materials stored pursuant to this section shall be screened from view from the street and all adjoining properties by appropriate fences, walls or landscaping.
Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in this section and in other regulations:
No currently unregistered or uninspected motor vehicles shall be parked, kept or stored outdoors on any premises;
No vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled; provided, however, that a major overhaul, including body work, of a single vehicle of any type is permitted to be performed inside a structure or in a similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purpose; and
No vehicle of any type shall be permitted to be parked or stored on the front, side and rear yard of any premises or in any other manner on such premises, except in a stone or paved parking area lawfully created for that purpose.
Junk vehicles. Junk vehicles shall be subject to the following provisions: no junk vehicles shall be allowed in any zones in the Town of Boonton with the following exceptions: if said vehicle or vehicles are located inside a garage or similarly enclosed structure; if said vehicle or vehicles are involved in litigation or are awaiting disposition by an insurance company, provided said vehicle is garaged or covered by a tarp; and automobile dealerships.
The outdoor storage of one recreational vehicle not exceeding 35 feet in length and one boat not exceeding 35 feet in length shall be permitted on a lot in any zone district. The outdoor storage of more than one boat or more than one recreational vehicle or any boat in excess of 35 feet or any recreational vehicle in excess of 35 feet is prohibited in all zone districts.
The storage of firewood is permitted as long as it is cut and neatly stacked.
This article shall not be construed to allow any use or activity that violates any provision of the Town Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Chapter 300 of the Town Code.
This article shall be enforced by the Town Code Enforcement Officer or any designated Town official. Each day a violation of this article is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $2,000 shall be imposed for a first-offense violation of this article. In addition, a period of community service not exceeding 90 days or imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the Town for the detention of prisoners for a term not exceeding 90 days may be imposed in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
A fine of not less than $200 nor more than $4,000 shall be imposed for a second-offense violation of this article. In addition, a period of community service not exceeding 120 days or imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the Town for the detention of prisoners for a term not exceeding 120 days may be imposed in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
A fine of not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 shall be imposed for every third-offense and successive violation of this article. In addition, a period of community service not exceeding 180 days or imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the Town for the detention of prisoners for a term not exceeding 180 days may be imposed in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.125, this subsection applies to the care, maintenance, security and upkeep of the exterior of vacant and abandoned residential properties on which a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose has been filed.
[Added 5-2-2016 by Ord. No. 4-2016]
Any creditor filing a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose shall be responsible for the care, maintenance, security and upkeep of the exterior of the vacant and abandoned residential property.
If said creditor is located out-of-state, same shall be responsible for appointing an in-state representative or agent to act for the foreclosing creditor.
The Town Code Enforcement Officer, or any designated Town official, is authorized to issue a notice to the creditor filing a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose if the Town Code Enforcement Officer, or any designated Town official, determines that the creditor has violated the requirements of this article by failing to provide for the care, maintenance, security and upkeep of the exterior of the property.
Such notice shall require the person or entity to correct the violation within 30 days of receipt of the notice, or within 10 days of receipt of the notice if the violation presents an imminent threat to public health and safety.
The issuance of a notice pursuant to this subsection shall constitute proof that a property is vacant and abandoned for the purposes of N.J.S.A. 2A:50-73.
An out-of-state creditor subject to this article shall include the full name and contact information of the in-state representative or agent in the notice required to be provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:10B-51.
An out-of-state creditor subject to the requirements of this article who is found by the Town of Boonton Municipal Court, or by any other court of competent jurisdiction, to be in violation of the requirement to appoint an in-state representative or agent pursuant to this article shall be subject to a fine of $2,500 for each day of the violation.
Any fines imposed on a creditor for the failure to appoint an in-state representative or agent shall commence on the day after the ten-day period set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:10B-51(a)(1) for providing notice to the Municipal Clerk that a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose on a mortgage has been served.
A creditor subject to the requirements of this article who is found by the Town of Boonton Municipal Court, or by any other court of competent jurisdiction, to be in violation of the requirement to correct a care, maintenance, security, or upkeep violation cited in the notice issued pursuant to this article shall be subject to a fine of $1,500 for each day of the violation.
All fines imposed pursuant to this subsection shall commence 31 days following receipt of this notice, except if the violation presents an imminent risk to public health and safety, in which case any fines shall commence 11 days following receipt of the notice.
No less than 20% of any money collected pursuant to this section shall be utilized by the Town for Municipal Code enforcement purposes.
[Adopted 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 23-2009]
An ordinance to regulate the outdoor application of fertilizer so as to reduce the overall amount of excess nutrients entering waterways, thereby helping to protect and improve surface water quality. This article does not apply to fertilizer application on commercial farms.
Elevated levels of nutrients, particularly phosphorus, in surface water bodies can result in excessive and accelerated growth of algae and aquatic plants (eutrophication). Excessive plant growth can result in diurnal variations and extremes in dissolved oxygen and pH, which, in turn, can be detrimental to aquatic life. As algae and plant materials die off, the decay process creates a further demand on dissolved oxygen levels. The presence of excessive plant matter can also restrict use of the affected water for recreation and water supply.
While healthy vegetated areas are protective of water quality by stabilizing soil and filtering precipitation, when fertilizers are applied to the land surface improperly or in excess of the needs of target vegetation, nutrients can be transported by means of stormwater to nearby waterways, contributing to the problematic growth of excessive aquatic vegetation. Most soils in New Jersey contain sufficient amounts of phosphorus to support adequate root growth for established turf. Over time, it is necessary to replenish available phosphorus, but generally not at the levels commonly applied. Other target vegetation, such as vegetable gardens and agricultural/horticultural plants, will have a greater need for phosphorus application, as will the repair or establishment of new lawns or cover vegetation. A soils test and fertilizer application recommendation geared to the soil and planting type is the best means to determine the amount of nutrients to apply. Timing and placement of fertilizer application is also critical to avoid transport of nutrients to waterways through stormwater runoff. Fertilizer applied immediately prior to a run-off-producing rainfall, outside the growing season or to impervious surfaces is most likely to be carried away by means of runoff without accomplishing the desired objective or supporting target vegetation growth. Therefore, the management of the type, amount and techniques for fertilizer application is necessary as one tool to protect water resources.
This article does not apply to application of fertilizer on commercial farms, but improper application of fertilizer on farms would be problematic as well. Stewardship on the part of commercial farmers is needed to address this potential source of excess nutrient load to water bodies. Commercial farmers are expected to implement best management practices in accordance with conservation management plans or resource conservation plans developed for the farm by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and approved by the Soil Conservation District Board.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
The land area, 25 feet in width, adjacent to any water body, except where lot size and configuration make this buffer distance impractical. Where the Town of Boonton agrees with an owner's concern in this area, the distance may be reduced to 10 feet if and only if a drop spreader (vs. rotary type) is used.
COMMERCIAL FARM
A farm management unit producing agricultural or horticultural products worth $2,500 or more annually.
A fertilizer material, mixed fertilizer or any other substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrients, which is used for its plant nutrient content, which is designed for use or claimed to have value in promoting plant growth, and which is sold, offered for sale, or intended for sale.
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. This term shall be used to include any highway, street, sidewalk, parking lot, driveway, or other material that prevents infiltration of water into the soil.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER
Any fertilizer that contains phosphorus, expressed as P2O5, with a guaranteed analysis of greater than zero, except that it shall not be considered to include animal (including human) or vegetable manures, agricultural liming materials, or wood ashes that have not been amended to increase their nutrient contact.
SOILS TEST
A technical analysis of soil conducted by an accredited soil-testing laboratory following the protocol for such a test established by Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension.
A surface water feature, such as a lake, river, stream, creek, pond, lagoon, bay or estuary.
No person may do any of the following:
Apply fertilizer when runoff-producing rainfall is occurring or predicted and/or when soils are saturated and a potential for fertilizer movement off-site exists.
Apply fertilizer to an impervious surface. Fertilizer inadvertently applied to an impervious surface must be swept or blown back into the target surface or returned to either its original or another appropriate container for reuse.
Apply fertilizer within the buffer of any water body.
Apply fertilizer more than 15 days prior to the start of or at any time after the end of the regionally recognized growing season. The Town of Boonton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6A, where the growing season starts March 15 and ends October 31.
No person may do the following:
Apply phosphorus fertilizer in outdoor areas except as demonstrated to be needed for the specific soils and target vegetation in accordance with a soils test and the associated annual fertilizer recommendation issued by Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer needed for:
Establishing vegetation for the first time, such as after land disturbance, provided that the application is in accordance with the requirements established under the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq., and implementing rules.
Reestablished or repairing a turf area.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer that delivers liquid or granular fertilizer under the soils surface, directly to the feeder roots.
Application of phosphorus fertilizer to residential container plantings, flowerbeds, or vegetable gardens.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or the Code Enforcement Officer(s) of the Town of Boonton.
Any person or corporation, its servants or agents, violating any of the provisions of this article shall be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty.
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Defining Fascist Versatility: The Feminine Figure in the Greek Extreme Right
European Politics
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DIMOSTHENIS NASTOS
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Panel Gender, Populism and Illiberal Democracy
Modern extreme right remains a political space that mainly draws support from men. The praise of violence and masculinity as well as the return of woman in her ‘mother’ role are usual concepts of the radical right narrative. However more and more women support extreme political views.
The Greek Golden Dawn has achieved to attract a significant portion of support from women. Golden Dawn has as its cornerstone the glorification of masculinity and the devaluation of woman through a traditionalistic concept that views woman as a mother and claims her return in home. At the same time however it claims that women should have an active role in the struggle for the national rebirth and depicts woman as an active nationalist fighter.
In this paper I examine the ideological structure of the feminine figure that is portrayed by Golden Dawn as a ‘mother’ but also as a ‘fighter’. The methodology includes the analysis of interviews, texts and web references of Golden Dawn activists, both Parliament members and simple members.
I attempt to answer two main questions:
a) How does it manage to adapt its narrative in order to overcome the conflicting nature of these two roles and include women in its ultra- masculine narrative?
b) What are the ideological elements that allow Golden Dawn to form its theoretical structure in a way that it can surpass the discrepancies between its masculinity praise and the concept of a strong feminine figure?
My initial point of analysis is that fascism as a ‘way of political behavior’ forms its theoretical structure by taking every ideological element that can be used effectively. These elements can be drawn from different political directions. It combines them, adjusts its discourse and forms a versatile narrative that can be adapted to the changes of the political landscape. This process requires constant ideological borrowings. It also inevitably leads to discrepancies between its rhetoric and actions.
Following this concept of thought, we notice that the elements that are used for this structure are based on pre- existing norms. Golden Dawn’s discourse depicts modern feminism as the main enemy of woman. It claims that feminism was imposed to her by the capitalist economy in order to transform her into a mindless, consuming object (an anti-capitalist rhetoric obviously borrowed by the Left and adapted to extreme right narratives). Thus she must return to her ‘mother’ role. The simultaneous depiction as a ‘fighter’ is relied on nationalist myths about Greek women who participated in the 1821 revolution against Ottoman Empire. However there is no mention of the women who took part in the Greek- Italian war and the Resistance.
Finally, it attempts to overcome the inevitable discrepancies with the blurry notion that the gender antagonism is also imposed by the forces of globalization and capitalism in order to destroy the notion of family and consequently nations. Thus, it claims that the only way to reverse this process is the return of radical nationalism.
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The Eleusinian Mysteries (Greek: Ἐλευσίνια Μυστήρια) were initiation ceremonies held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. Of all the mysteries celebrated in ancient times, these were held to be the ones of greatest importance. It is acknowledged that their basis was an old agrarian cult which probably goes back to the Mycenean period (c.1600-1100 BC) and it is believed that the cult of Demeter was established in 1500 BC.[1] The idea of immortality which appears in syncretistic religions of antiquity was introduced in late antiquity.[2] The mysteries represented the myth of the abduction of Persephone from her mother Demeter by the king of the underworld Hades, in a cycle with three phases, the "descent" (loss), the "search" and the "ascent", with main theme the "ascent" of Persephone and the reunion with her mother. It was a major festival during the Hellenic era, and later spread to Rome.[3] The name of the town, Eleusís seems to be Pre-Greek and it is probably a counterpart with Elysium and the goddess Eileithyia[4]
The rites, ceremonies, and beliefs were kept secret and consistently preserved from a hoary antiquity. The initiated believed that they would have a reward in the afterlife.[5] There are many paintings and pieces of pottery that depict various aspects of the Mysteries. Since the Mysteries involved visions and conjuring of an afterlife, some scholars believe that the power and longevity of the Eleusinian Mysteries came from psychedelic agents.[6]
1 Mythology of Demeter and Persephone
2 Mysteries
2.1 Participants
2.2 Secrets
2.3 Lesser Mysteries
2.4 Greater Mysteries
3 Demise
4 In art
5 Entheogenic theories
6 Modern Interpretation
Mythology of Demeter and Persephone
Triptolemus receiving wheat sheaves from Demeter and blessings from Persephone, 5th century BC relief, National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The Mysteries are related to a myth concerning Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility as recounted in one of the Homeric Hymns (c. 650 B.C.). According to the hymn, Demeter's daughter Persephone (also referred to as Kore, "maiden") was gathering flowers with friends, when she was seized by Hades, the god of death and the underworld. He took her to his underworld kingdom. Distraught, Demeter searched high and low for her daughter. Because of her distress, and in an effort to coerce Zeus to allow the return of her daughter, she caused a terrible drought in which the people suffered and starved. This would have deprived the gods of sacrifice and worship. As a result, Zeus relented and allowed Persephone to return to her mother.[7]
According to the myth, during her search, Demeter traveled long distances and had many minor adventures along the way. In one instance, she teaches the secrets of agriculture to Triptolemus.[8] Finally, by consulting Zeus, Demeter reunites with her daughter and the earth returns to its former verdure and prosperity: the first autumn. (For more information on this story, see Demeter.)
Zeus, pressed by the cries of the hungry people and by the other deities who also heard their anguish, forced Hades to return Persephone. However, it was a rule of the Fates that whoever consumed food or drink in the Underworld was doomed to spend eternity there. Before Persephone was released to Hermes, who had been sent to retrieve her, Hades tricked her into eating pomegranate seeds, (six or four according to the telling) which forced her to return to the underworld for some months each year. She was obliged to remain with Hades for six or four months (one month per seed) while staying above ground with her mother for a similar period. This left a large period of time when Demeter was unhappy due to Persephone's absence therefore she did not cultivate the Earth and it withered. When Persephone returned to the surface, Demeter became joyful and cared for the Earth again.
It is easier to believe that Persephone stayed with Hades for four months and Demeter eight months. The end result was eight months of growth and abundance to be followed by four months of no productivity.[9] These periods correspond well with the Mediterranean climate of Ancient Greece. The four months during which Persephone is with Hades correspond to the dry Greek summer, a period during which plants are threatened with drought.[10] At the beginning of the autumn when the seeds are planted, Persephone returns from the Underworld, is reunited with her mother and the cycle of growth begins anew.
Her rebirth is symbolic of the rebirth of all plant life and the symbol of eternity of life that flows from the generations which spring from each other.[11]
The Eleusinian Mysteries are believed to be of considerable antiquity, deriving from religious practice of the Mycenaean period and thus predating the Greek Dark Ages. One line of thought by modern scholars has been that these Mysteries were intended "to elevate man above the human sphere into the divine and to assure his redemption by making him a god and so conferring immortality upon him."[12] Comparative study shows significant parallels between these Greek rituals and similar system—some of them older—in Near East (see Religions of the Ancient Near East). These cults are the mysteries of Isis and Osiris in Egypt, the Adoniac of Syrian cults, the Persian mysteries and the Phrygian Cabirian mysteries.[13] Some scholars argued that the Eleusinian cult was a continuation of a Minoan cult,[14] probably affected by Near East.
The lesser mysteries were probably held every year; the greater mysteries only every five years.[15] This cycle continued for about two millennia. In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, King Celeus is said to have been one of the first people to learn the secret rites and mysteries of her cult. He was also one of her original priests, along with Diocles, Eumolpos, Polyxeinus and Triptolemus, Celeus' son, who had supposedly learned agriculture from Demeter.[16]
Under Pisistratus of Athens, the Eleusinian Mysteries became pan-Hellenic and pilgrims flocked from Greece and beyond to participate. Around 300 BC, the state took over control of the Mysteries; they were specifically controlled by two families, the Eumolpidae and the Kerykes. This led to a vast increase in the number of initiates. The only requirements for membership were a lack of "blood guilt", meaning having never committed murder, and not being a "barbarian" (unable to speak Greek). Men, women and even slaves were allowed initiation.[17]
To participate in these mysteries one had to swear a vow of secrecy.
There were four categories of people who participated in the Eleusinian Mysteries:
Priests, priestesses and hierophants.
Initiates, undergoing the ceremony for the first time.
Others who had already participated at least once. They were eligible for the fourth category.
Those who had attained épopteia (Greek: ἐποπτεία) (English: "contemplation"), who had learned the secrets of the greatest mysteries of Demeter.
The outline below is only a capsule summary; much of the concrete information about the Eleusinian Mysteries was never written down. For example, only initiates knew what the kiste, a sacred chest, and the kalathos, a lidded basket, contained. The contents, like so much about the Mysteries, are unknown. However, one researcher writes that this Cista ("kiste") contained a golden mystical serpent, egg, a phallus and possibly also seeds sacred to Demeter.[18]
The Church Father Hippolytus, writing in the early 3rd century, discloses that "the Athenians, while initiating people into the Eleusinian rites, likewise display to those who are being admitted to the highest grade at these mysteries, the mighty, and marvellous, and most perfect secret suitable for one initiated into the highest mystic truths: an ear of corn in silence reaped."[19]
Lesser Mysteries
There were two Eleusinian Mysteries, the Greater and the Lesser. According to Thomas Taylor, "the dramatic shows of the Lesser Mysteries occultly signified the miseries of the soul while in subjection to the body, so those of the Greater obscurely intimated, by mystic and splendid visions, the felicity of the soul both here and hereafter, when purified from the defilements of a material nature and constantly elevated to the realities of intellectual [spiritual] vision." And that according to Plato, "the ultimate design of the Mysteries … was to lead us back to the principles from which we descended, … a perfect enjoyment of intellectual [spiritual] good."[20]
The Lesser Mysteries took place in the month of Anthesteria under the direction of Athens' archon basileus. In order to qualify for initiation, participants would sacrifice a piglet to Demeter and Persephone, and then ritually purify themselves in the River Illisos. Upon completion of the Lesser Mysteries, participants were deemed mystai ("initiates") worthy of witnessing the Greater Mysteries.
Greater Mysteries
“ For among the many excellent and indeed divine institutions which your Athens has brought forth and contributed to human life, none, in my opinion, is better than those mysteries. For by their means we have been brought out of our barbarous and savage mode of life and educated and refined to a state of civilization; and as the rites are called "initiations," so in very truth we have learned from them the beginnings of life, and have gained the power not only to live happily, but also to die with a better hope. ”
—Cicero, Laws II, xiv, 36
The first act (14th Boedromion) of the Greater Mysteries was the bringing of the sacred objects from Eleusis to the Eleusinion, a temple at the base of the Acropolis.
The Greater Mysteries took place in Boedromion (the third month of the Attic calendar, falling in late Summer) and lasted ten days. On 15th Boedromion, called Agyrmos (the gathering), the hierophants (priests or "those who show the sacred ones") declared prorrhesis, the start of the rites, and carried out the "Hither the victims" sacrifice (hiereía deúro). The "Seawards initiates" (halade mystai) began in Athens on 16th Boedromion with the celebrants washing themselves in the sea at Phaleron.
On 17th Boedromion, the participants began the Epidauria, a festival for Asklepios named after his main sanctuary at Epidauros. This "festival within a festival" celebrated the hero's arrival at Athens with his daughter Hygieia, and consisted of a procession leading to the Eleusinion, during which the mystai apparently stayed at home, a great sacrifice, and an all-night feast (pannykhís).[21]
The procession to Eleusis began at Kerameikos (the Athenian cemetery) on 19th Boedromion from where the people walked to Eleusis, along what was called the "Sacred Way" (Ιερά Οδός, Hierá Hodós), swinging branches called bacchoi. At a certain spot along the way, they shouted obscenities in commemoration of Iambe (or Baubo), an old woman who, by cracking dirty jokes, had made Demeter smile as she mourned the loss of her daughter. The procession also shouted "Íakch', O Íakche!" referring to Iacchus, possibly an epithet for Dionysus, or a separate deity, son of Persephone or Demeter.[citation needed]
Upon reaching Eleusis, there was a day of fasting in commemoration of Demeter's fasting while searching for Persephone. The fast was broken while drinking a special drink of barley and pennyroyal, called kykeon. Then on 20th and 21st Boedromion, the initiates entered a great hall called Telesterion; in the center stood the Anaktoron ("palace"), which only the hierophantes could enter, where sacred objects were stored. Before mystai could enter the Telesterion, they would recite, "I have fasted, I have drunk the kykeon, I have taken from the kiste ("box") and after working it have put it back in the kalathos ("open basket").[22] It is widely supposed that the rites inside the Telesterion comprised three elements: dromena ("things done"), a dramatic reenactment of the Demeter/Persephone myth; deiknumena ("things shown"), displayed sacred objects, in which the hierophant played an essential role; and finally legomena ("things said"), commentaries that accompanied the deiknumena.[23] Combined these three elements were known as the apporheta ("unrepeatables"); the penalty for divulging them was death. Athenagoras of Athens, Cicero, and other ancient writers cite that it was for this crime (among others) that Diagoras received the death penalty;[24][25] the tragic playwright Aeschylus was allegedly tried for revealing secrets of the Mysteries in some of his plays, but was acquitted.[26] The ban on divulging the core ritual of the Mysteries was thus absolute, which is probably why we know almost nothing about what transpired there.
As to the climax of the Mysteries, there are two modern theories. Some hold that the priests were the ones to reveal the visions of the holy night, consisting of a fire that represented the possibility of life after death, and various sacred objects. Others hold this explanation to be insufficient to account for the power and longevity of the Mysteries, and that the experiences must have been internal and mediated by a powerful psychoactive ingredient contained in the kykeon drink. (See "entheogenic theories" below.)
Following this section of the Mysteries was the Pannychis, an all-night feast accompanied by dancing and merriment. The dances took place in the Rharian Field, rumored to be the first spot where grain grew. A bull sacrifice also took place late that night or early the next morning. That day (22nd Boedromion), the initiates honored the dead by pouring libations from special vessels.
On 23rd Boedromion, the Mysteries ended and everyone returned home.[27]
In 170 AD, the Temple of Demeter was sacked by the Sarmatians but was rebuilt by Marcus Aurelius. Aurelius was then allowed to become the only lay person to ever enter the anaktoron. As Christianity gained in popularity in the 4th and 5th centuries, Eleusis' prestige began to fade. Julian, the last pagan emperor of Rome, was also the last emperor to be initiated into the Eleusinian Mysteries.[28]
The Roman emperor Theodosius I closed the sanctuaries by decree in 392 AD. The last remnants of the Mysteries were wiped out in 396 AD, when Alaric, King of the Goths, invaded accompanied by Christians "in their dark garments", bringing Arian Christianity and desecrating the old sacred sites.[29] The closing of the Eleusinian Mysteries in the 4th century is reported by Eunapius, a historian and biographer of the Greek philosophers. Eunapius had been initiated by the last legitimate Hierophant, who had been commissioned by the emperor Julian to restore the Mysteries, which had by then fallen into decay. According to Eunapius, the very last Hierophant was a usurper, "the man from Thespiae who held the rank of Father in the mysteries of Mithras."
Henryk Siemiradzki. Phryne in Eleusus (1889).
There are many paintings and pieces of pottery that depict various aspects of the Mysteries. The Eleusinian Relief, from late 5th century BC, displayed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a representative example. Triptolemus is depicted receiving seeds from Demeter and teaching mankind how to work the fields to grow crops, with Persephone holding her hand over his head to protect him.[30] Vases and other works of relief sculpture, from the 4th, 5th and 6th centuries BC, depict Triptolemus holding an ear of corn, sitting on a winged throne or chariot, surrounded by Persephone and Demeter with pine torches. The monumental Protoattic amphora from the middle of the 7th century BC, with the depiction of Medusa's beheading by Perseus and the blinding of Polyphemos by Odysseus and his companions on its neck, is kept in the Archaeological Museum of Eleusis which is located inside the archaeological site of Eleusis.
The Ninnion Tablet, found in the same museum, depicts Demeter, followed by Persephone and Iacchus, and then the procession of initiates. Then, Demeter is sitting on the kiste inside the Telesterion, with Persephone holding a torch and introducing the initiates. The initiates each hold a bacchoi. The second row of initiates were led by Iakchos, a priest who held torches for the ceremonies. He is standing near the omphalos while an unknown female (probably a priestess of Demeter) sat nearby on the kiste, holding a scepter and a vessel filled with kykeon. Pannychis is also represented.[31]
In Shakespeare's The Tempest, the masque that Prospero conjures to celebrate the troth-pledging of Miranda and Ferdinand echoes the Eleusinian Mysteries, although it uses the Roman names for the deities involved - Ceres, Iris, Dis and others - instead of the Greek. It is interesting that a play which is so steeped in esoteric imagery from alchemy and hermeticism should draw on the Mysteries for its central masque sequence.
Entheogenic theories
Some scholars have proposed that the power of the Eleusinian Mysteries came from the kykeon's functioning as a psychedelic agent.[6] Use of potions or philtres for magical or religious purposes was relatively common in Greece and the ancient world.[32] The initiates, sensitized by their fast and prepared by preceding ceremonies (see set and setting), may have been propelled by the effects of a powerful psychoactive potion into revelatory mind states with profound spiritual and intellectual ramifications.[33] In opposition to this idea, other pointedly skeptical scholars note the lack of any solid evidence and stress the collective rather than individual character of initiation into the Mysteries.[34]
Many psychoactive agents have been proposed as the significant element of kykeon, though without consensus or conclusive evidence. They include a fungal parasite of barley, ergot, which contains the alkaloids lysergic acid amide (LSA), a precursor to LSD, and ergonovine.[33] However, modern attempts to prepare a kykeon using ergot-parasitized barley have yielded inconclusive results, though Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin describe both ergonovine and LSA to be known to produce LSD-like effects.[35][36]
Mushrooms are another candidate. Terence McKenna speculated that the mysteries were focused around a variety of Psilocybe. Other entheogenic plants, such as Amanita muscaria, have also been suggested.[37] A recent hypothesis suggests that the ancient Egyptians cultivated psilocybe on barley and associated it with Osiris.[38]
Another candidate for the psychoactive drug is an opioid derived from the poppy. The cult of the goddess Demeter may have brought the poppy from Crete to Eleusis; it is certain that opium was produced in Crete.[39]
Another theory is that the psychoactive agent in kykeon was an Ayahuasca analog involving Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala), a shrub which grows throughout the Mediterranean and also functions as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Yet another candidate is DMT, a psychoactive agent occurring in many wild plants of the Mediterranean, including Phalaris and/or Acacia.[40]
Indirect evidence in support of the entheogenic theory is that in 415 BC Athenian aristocrat Alcibiades was condemned partly because he took part in an "Eleusinian mystery" in a private house.[41]
Modern Interpretation
The annual Aquarian Tabernacle Church Spring Mysteries Festival is a 3 day Pan-Pagan festival, recreating the mysteries in modern day. The main focus of the Festival is the Ritual Drama. The ATC (Aquarian Tabernacle Church) presents a modern interpretation of the ancient Greek mystery drama of how the seasons came to be.
The original Eleusinian Mysteries were a mystery kept secret for almost three-thousand years and the basic story, as portrayed, is all that is available. In modern times the ATC is the only group performing these mysteries on a large scale, available for all who have always wished to experience their wonder, are able to.
The ritual takes place every Easter weekend at Fort Flagler State Park in Washington.
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Eleusinian mysteries — the mysteries, celebrated annually at Eleusis and Athens in ancient times, in memory of the abduction and return of Persephone and in honor of Demeter and Bacchus. [1635 45] * * * Most famous mystery religion of ancient Greece. It was based on… … Universalium
Eleusinian mysteries — El•eu•sin′i•an mys′teries [[t]ˌɛl yʊˈsɪn i ən[/t]] n. pl. anq the mysteries, celebrated annually at Eleusis and Athens in ancient times, in memory of the abduction and return of Persephone and in honor of Demeter and Dionysus • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
Eleusinian mysteries — /əljuˌsɪniən ˈmɪstriz/ (say uhlyooh.sineeuhn mistreez) plural noun (in ancient Greece) the famous mysteries and festival celebrated at the city of Eleusis and later Athens and elsewhere, in honour of Demeter (Ceres), Persephone, and Dionysus … Australian English dictionary
Eleusinian mysteries — the mysteries, celebrated annually at Eleusis and Athens in ancient times, in memory of the abduction and return of Persephone and in honor of Demeter and Bacchus. [1635 45] … Useful english dictionary
ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES — rites, initiation into which, as religiously conducive to the making of good men and good citizens, was compulsory on every free born Athenian, celebrated annually at Eleusis in honour of Demeter and Persephone, and which lasted nine days … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES — information about these RITES, which took place as part of a MYSTERY RELIGION at Eleusis near Athens, is fragmentary and unreliable. Initiation lasted two years and involved vows of secrecy. The CULT was suppressed in the fourth century A.D … Concise dictionary of Religion
Eleusinian mysteries — [ˌɛlju: sɪnɪən] plural noun the annual rites performed by the ancient Greeks at the village of Eleusis near Athens in honour of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone … English new terms dictionary
Eleusinian — El eu*sin i*an, a. [L. Eleusinius, Gr. ?.] Pertaining to Eleusis, in Greece, or to secret rites in honor of Ceres, there celebrated; as, Eleusinian mysteries or festivals. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Eleusinian — [el΄yo͞o sin′ē ən] adj. 1. of Eleusis 2. designating or of the secret religious rites (Eleusinian mysteries) celebrated at the ancient Greek city of Eleusis in honor of Demeter and Persephone … English World dictionary
Mysteries — Mystery Mys ter*y (m[i^]s t[ e]r*[y^]), n.; pl. {Mysteries} (m[i^]s t[ e]r*[i^]z). [L. mysterium, Gr. mysth rion, fr. my sths one initiated in mysteries; cf. myei^n to initiate into the mysteries, fr. my ein to shut the eyes. Cf. {Mute}, a.] 1. A … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Home News Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed by ‘fake supporter’ in Hong Kong – BBC News
Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed by ‘fake supporter’ in Hong Kong – BBC News
A pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong has been stabbed in the street by a man pretending to be a supporter.
In footage posted online, a man is seen approaching Junius Ho with flowers before reaching into a bag – saying he wants a picture – but instead lunging at Mr Ho with a knife.
Mr Ho, who was wounded, and others then wrestle him to the ground.
The stabbing is the latest in a series of attacks on people on either side of the Hong Kong protests.
In July, pro-democracy protesters accused Mr Ho of helping to organise attacks on civilians in Yuen Long station.
Dozens of masked men dressed in white shirts – suspected to be triad gangsters – assaulted pro-democracy protesters and passers-by.
Afterwards, Mr Ho reportedly said the attackers were “defending their home and people”, but denied any involvement.
He was also seen shaking hands with the attackers and giving them the thumbs-up.
What happened in Wednesday’s attack?
Mr Ho was campaigning for Hong Kong’s elections, being held later this month, when a man in a blue t-shirt and wearing a back-to-front baseball cap approached him.
The man apparently said “everyone has seen your efforts”, before Mr Ho took the flowers.
The “supporter” then said “let me take my mobile out” before reaching into his bag and stabbing Mr Ho. He was then wrestled to the ground by a group of people, including Mr Ho.
The lawmaker was then seen being taken into an ambulance. Two other people were also reportedly hurt.
Police said a suspect had been arrested, and that all three victims were conscious.
After the attack, Mr Ho released a statement in which he said “black forces” were targeting pro-establishment candidates.
“I will remain courageous and fearless,” he said.
Who else has been attacked in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong’s protests – which started in June – now flare up every weekend, with clashes between protesters and police getting increasingly violent.
Shops and businesses seen as being pro-Beijing are also regularly attacked.
At the same time, attacks on groups and individuals, often away from the main protests, have also increased.
Last weekend, at least five people were injured in a knife attack at a pro-democracy protest in a shopping mall. A local councillor had his ear partially bitten off while trying to stop the attacker leaving.
Last month, activist Jimmy Sham was attacked by a group of five men with hammers.
The Hong Kong Free Press says at least three other candidates in November’s elections have also been attacked in recent weeks.
Who is Junius Ho?
Mr Ho is a 57-year-old lawyer who became a member of Hong Hong’s Legislative Council in 2016.
He attended Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2011. However, the university removed the honour last month after pressure online and from politicians.
“Mr Ho’s conduct since he was honoured has caused increasing concern,” the university said.
In 2017 he was accused of saying protesters should be “killed” – but later said his words had been mistranslated – and was also accused of linking homosexuality to bestiality.
After he was accused of supporting the Yuen Long attacks, his office was attacked and his parents’ graves vandalised.
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Green Carpet Talent Competition names 2019 finalists
Danielle Wightman-Stone
The Green Carpet Talent Competition, which challenges emerging designers to redefine sustainability in fashion, has shortlisted five rising stars for The Franca Sozzani GCC Emerging Designer Award, which will be presented at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan on September 22.
Judges scrutinised entries from 10 semi-finalists to name 5 shortlisted design talent for the final, including designs featuring innovations such as ‘silk fur’ made from waste silk yarns, padding made from recycled plastic bottles, reclaimed waste fishing nets from Aquafil, creators of Econyl regenerated nylon yarn and wooden ‘eco-leather’, in addition to “home touches” such as reclaimed materials from designer’s family haberdasheries.
Leading the pack is Italian designer Flavia La Rocca, founder and designer of Flavialarocca, a brand centred on ethical practices, modularity and sustainability. All fabrics used by La Rocca are natural or regenerated, coloured using natural dyes and using modular design to enable the look to be worn in different combinations, as a comment on the reduction of consumption, while eco-innovator Anyango Mpinga has embraced the principles of circular fashion to explore radical systems in textile design and promote conscious consumption of apparel and accessories. Mpinga’s look is made from “silk fur” an innovative material created from waste silk yarns which could not be woven into materials. These are normally discarded by factories or woven into carpets.
The other finalists includes footwear designer Edoardo Iannuzzi, who’s shoe design incorporates a patent-pending zip system that allows the creation of multiple shoes with a single outsole #thezipshoe in addition to a biodegradable outsole, while the Twins Florence’s brand identity is deeply rooted in the Italian manufacturing tradition as well as using certified recycled denim yarn, with rubber bands made from recycled plastic bottles, and accessories designer Benedetta Bruzziches showcased a bag made from the brand’s production waste, where small pieces of recycled PMMA were merged together to create the reimagined pattern of terrazzo.
Five sustainable designers shortlisted for Green Carpet Talent Competition
The shortlisted designers were selected by a jury of industry experts including Camera della Moda’s chairman Carlo Capasa, Eco-Age’s creative director Livia Firth, Milano Unica’s president Ercole Botto Poala, Dyne’s creative director Christopher Bevans, YouTube’s head of new fashion and beauty Derek Blasberg, and writer and activist Sinead Burke.
Carlo Capasa, chairman of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana said in a statement: “This year’s offering showcases some of the most exciting, Italian-inspired innovations I have seen in the Green Carpet Talent Competition to date. The competition has clearly sparked the imagination of incredible budding designers to create truly stunning pieces which encompass the true spirit of the awards.”
Livia Firth, founder and creative director, Eco-Age added: “It is a constant surprise to see so many different ways designers incorporates sustainable solutions in their creations. This year I loved it more than ever as the finalists really pushed some of the solutions to the edge and gave us wonderful solutions to our wardrobe’s sustainable crisis.”
Now in its third year, the competition is part of The Green Carpet Fashion Awards, founded by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italina in collaboration with Eco-Age and with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Municipality of Milan to showcases the innovation and craftsmanship of the fashion supply chain, celebrating Made in Italy.
Image: courtesy of the Green Carpet Talent Competition
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Health IT commission postpones certifications
By Alice Lipowicz
The federally-recognized Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) is deferring launch of its 2009-2010 certification programs until it reviews the health IT standards being developed by the Health and Human Services Department this summer under the economic stimulus law.
Established in 2004, the certification commission has developed several health IT standards and has certified vendors who meet the standards It was recognized by the Bush administration in 2006 as the only group federally authorized to certify health IT products and services. Under Bush-era policies, doctors and hospitals were encouraged to convert to digital record systems, but few did.
The Obama administration and Congress included $19 billion in the economic stimulus law in February to promote health IT adoption that includes payments to physicians and hospitals that buy and use certified systems. Under the law, HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT will develop standards and a certification process.
The law also set up a policy committee and a standards committee to advise the national coordinator. The law did not specify a role for the CCHIT, but did not rule one out.
Under a May 18 implementation plan, the national coordinator is required to deliver a draft rule on standards and certification criteria to HHS by Aug. 26, 2009.
Because of that timing, the certification commission said it will not be accepting vendor applications for its 2009-2010 programs until some time after that date.
“We will defer launch of our 2009-2010 inspection programs until we have reviewed that material, in order to ensure conformance of this program to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act incentive requirements,” Mark Leavitt, certification commission chairman, said in a statement on May 19.
Alice Lipowicz is a staff writer covering government 2.0, homeland security and other IT policies for Federal Computer Week.
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Virtual Conduits: How Overwatch’s Inclusivity Promotes Hope
Jeff Kaplan and the Overwatch team lead the charge for inclusivity within the gaming industry. How did Blizzard pull this off?
Crafted from the broken pieces of Titan, Overwatch is a brave approach that became the most successful video game release of 2016.
Inclusivity and giving hope for a better, more welcoming atmosphere within a virtual game universe were the main underlying goals of Overwatch, says Jeff Kaplan.
I think diversity is a beautiful end result that you get when you embrace inclusivity and open mindedness.
Kaplan’s quote above is the observation of a masterpiece in modern gaming that resulted from extreme risk. Overwatch proudly leads the slowly-growing shift of acceptance within the modern gaming industry through several clever techniques.
LGBTQ In Overwatch: On the Right Track
A clever move by Blizzard, and one that caught a lot of players and fans alike off guard — Overwatch’s flagship hero, Tracer, is gay.
LGBTQ acceptance in society, behind the monitors of our computers, is an extremely touchy topic; hot to the touch, and something many feel uncomfortable speaking about. Progressing slowly each day, it’s something that has evolved over time and continues to do so. Far too often do we judge or label individuals based on their sexual orientation, an aspect of another human’s life that shouldn’t impede on our own whatsoever.
Throughout gaming history, themes of acceptance have been attempted, but never at such a massive industry scale as Overwatch’s, nor with the reach. Dating all the way back to ’86 with Moonmist, the idea of subtly including LGBTQ elements within game play is far from innovative — it’s the technique and approach that deserves due credit.
There are other examples that have worked worth noting, however. Dragon Age: Inquisition made it clear that LGBTQ was something they were willing to progress towards in ‘14. Summoning Cremisius “Krem” Aclassi, a character reviewed and built by developers in tandem with the LGBTQ community, BioWare pushed forward and received a very positive reception for their in-game depiction of Krem as a transgender individual.
The Last of Us also went ahead and took on this challenge of appropriately and respectfully pushing the message of acceptance. Ellie is heavily implied to be lesbian throughout in-game dialogue, although Naughty Dog stated that it should be up to the players to decide for themselves. A narrative throughout the game evident enough to convey a strong message, yet subtle enough to prevent distraction from the main story. Fading in and out, always keeping the player interested and intrigued.
Creating a flagship character for any game is something which requires copious amounts of time, effort, careful planning, and extensive consideration regarding branding and acceptance to the target audience. The key technique Blizzard approached Tracer with is genius — making a strong statement, while leaving it on the back burner, letting it grow on its own organically.
Tracer’s story focuses on her growth as a person, eventually becoming an agent for Overwatch. Large plot lines and nuances create an interesting story which hooks the reader in — so much so, that they become invested in the stories of each hero. Growing more over time, players and fans alike fell in love with Tracer’s personality, in-game persona, and overall contribution to the game.
When it was announced through an interactive comic (above) that she loved a woman and was indeed gay, it can be argued that the vast majority of individuals within the scene, conflicted or not, couldn’t care less, as they followed her story from the beginning and respected Tracer for what she was — a human.
This was a genius maneuver by Blizzard, and continues to be one of the best low key decisions made in the design for Overwatch. It supports the underlying end goal, and gives hope for those that may be lacking confidence to be proud of who they are, in-game or out.
LGBTQ In RuneScape: A Recipe For Disaster
RuneScape recently held a pro-LGBTQ event (below embed), against nearly every players’ wishes, and it was a complete and utter disaster. Comparable to the legendary Falador Massacre and Wilderness Protests, the 2017 Anti-LGBTQ Riots were a spectacle of immature hilarity, extreme ignorance, and all-around horrible execution on Jagex’s part.
It's an honour to announce a small holiday event of mine will be coming to @OldSchoolRS this Thursday to celebrate #Pride2017 pic.twitter.com/7C9ECF42b3
— Wolf 🐺 (@Jay_Wilton) June 5, 2017
This is extreme virtue signalling — there are different extents to which this phenomenon can be practiced. Subtly through various themes where its tolerable and sometimes even progressive, or live and direct, smashing it down the throats of consumers — Jagex chose the latter.
There’s a time and place for everything, but not now.
Professor Oak was right. It has been noted the event itself took up a mere 7 in-game tiles, the equivalent of a few NPC’s in World of Warcraft, making the community’s outrage more about the message of not wanting this sort of agenda pushed onto them forcefully, and not so much about actually distracting their in-game entertainment or experience with a massive world-sprawling event. In fact, the event itself (to complete from start to finish) took around 5 minutes. Mod Mat K still misses the point.
Will we do events like these again? Well that depends what you mean. The aim was clear to us, and I am sure we will have events with similar aims, although we might deliver them differently.
The critical mistake Jagex made was the failure to evaluate and decide against events like this in-game. Runescape is a completely different beast than Overwatch. These types of events are indeed progress, but they are simply not made for games like RuneScape.
Given Jagex’s size, these sort of events could be carried out in many different ways, unrelated completely to RuneScape. The game is a medieval game, simply not built for changing or the progression of societal issues, in the same way it wouldn’t be the most wise approach for Activision to virtue signal a gay protagonist in one of their Call of Duty campaigns. There are better avenues to do this, if a company feels so strongly that it must be done.
How could Jagex not have seen this one coming, out of all the experiences they’ve had with community backlash? A failed attempt by a Jagex employee (mod) at redeeming the event’s integrity simply fueled the fire further.
Well-Structured Hero Identity Actively Resonates
Well-structured hero stories and backgrounds — they work. The time invested into each hero’s life and seemingly real history was well worth it. It’s implied that a bulk of the story came from what would have been the MMORPG successor to World of Warcraft, Titan, while much of the more up-to-date socially conscious story (such as progressive themes) may have been created while in the development cycle for Overwatch.
The actual technical development of each hero needs to be accounted for, and actively resonates with players over time, as they grow attached to these identities. You can recognize nearly every single Overwatch hero by just their silhouette — a term in the gaming industry loosely referred to as illustrative rendering, a topic that I have covered at length in the past with Valve, and will revisit in the near future. Note the picture below shows 2D silhouettes, while Team Fortress 2’s focuses more on 3D alongside intensive shading techniques.
The idea of this technique is to enumerate each critical part of a hero’s identity, building upon that steadily. Some aspects include reserving extreme shades for highlights and edges, and creating strong shapes inspired by a characters purpose. Visual distinction and the ability to recognize a hero’s silhouette (or objects such as map elements and whatnot) while stripping structured detail is a key component to the beautiful game design of Overwatch.
Each hero was made in a unique way. Even relatives such as Ana and Pharah, or the Shimada brothers have contrasting takes when it comes to their perception of the history of Overwatch and its past. By implementing so many different flavors and views, players are able to pick and choose who they identify with the most. Dozens of heroes, and more to come, allow for a very wide lane of exploration in this regard.
The echo of these stories and identities are heard the more one delves into the meat of the game, and that’s something special to recognize and appreciate. The theorycrafting is priceless, too.
Foreign Cultures Are Important
Feeding into the trend of acceptance are the extremely well-executed cultural distinctions and presentations within Overwatch. Each hero has a real country and place of origin, which is presented in a respectful and positive way. This allows Blizzard to calculate how to present cultural stories seldom seen by Westerners not regularly exposed to foreign cultures, especially the Middle-East and Asia. Example here.
It doesn’t stop at heroes, however. Maps are developed with real places in mind, some being the environment artists’ own take on a real location, while others’ bending reality a bit to create small towns from the distant future. Iraq-based Oasis is an example. Kaplan touched on this a bit in his keynote speech at DICE:
The map itself is intended as a deviation of how Iraq has usually been portrayed in games (war-torn). The idea was … perhaps a better future for the country could be represented.
Many players simply won’t care for these small details being implemented skillfully into the game — things that don’t affect individuals personally sometimes hold little impact. That’s fine. However, simply recognizing the importance of other cultures than your own in general should be a lesson we all work towards improving.
Representation and appreciation still remains a crux for some to genuinely accomplish.
The Attentive Embrace of Stereotypes and Disorders
Embracing stereotypes and disorders in a positive light allows for a wider audience to become more aware. Through such mediums as film, comics, or in-game abilities, Blizzard allows for educational and interesting information to be processed by players, at their own pace.
Take Bastion’s story above as an example. A beautiful short film was released, giving a small peek into the robot’s past, while addressing subtly the hint of PTSD.
2000 people participated in the sister march in #Seoul, Korea (pic via @MarchSeoul) #MarchOnWashington pic.twitter.com/zSgc4sOYuw
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) January 21, 2017
D.Va is the best StarCraft player in the world, and female. Portrayed as a confident and strong young woman, her underlying message may be a sprinkle of hope for gender equality progress in Asia. After all, her logo kick-started an entire equality movement in South Korea.
There are many heroes that embrace stereotypes and various disorders in Overwatch, but none more interesting than Symmetra, a light-bending architect and genius, who was confirmed by Kaplan to be autistic. I wanted to learn more.
Further Thoughts On Symmetra’s Implementation
Lacking knowledge on the subject of autism, I caught up with my good friend Ian Bates, better known as Red Shirt Guy, to speak about it and clear a few misconceptions up, having been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome himself. I also wanted to see what he thought of the implementation.
My general thoughts on Symmetra being autistic are one hundred percent positive. When I first heard about this, all I could think was:
“That’s so cool! A video game superhero (because that’s basically what Overwatch’s characters are even if Blizzard doesn’t use the word) who’s a little more like me and portrayed in a positive light.”
Usually characters depicted with traits of being on the autism spectrum are shown as weird or negative, like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory.
Another interesting thing about it is that it made me understand all the calls for gay, poc, and transgender representation better. If having gay, POC, trans, etc, characters makes people of those groups feel the same way I did about Symmetra then it’s definitely something that needs to be done more.
As for the differences between autism and Asperger’s, that’s a very large can of worms.
The most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-V, removed Asperger’s as a valid diagnosis. Those who were previously diagnosed are now considered as either having autism or being part of a new, completely separate disorder called Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder.
Many people, however, continue to use the Asperger’s diagnosis. Personally I use it as while I feel my traits would put me on Autism Spectrum Disorder side versus the SCD side, autism is such a wide spectrum that saying it alone doesn’t describe me fully enough.
For example, autism effects those with it so differently that you’d need a massive sample size to get a list of traits to define it, and even then there would be plenty of individuals on the spectrum who don’t match those criteria in quite the same way.
Asperger’s helps narrow things down a bit as a descriptor. As for a general messages, representation matters.
Autistic people can be more than just comedy relief nerd characters and no two people on the spectrum are the same. There are negatives, certainly; I myself have many sensory issues and difficulty understanding other people or imagining what’s going on in their heads. However there can also be great benefits.
When I like something, like World of Warcraft, or dinosaurs, or marine life, or Five Nights at Freddy’s, I can retain a near encyclopedic knowledge of it (these are known in autistic circles as “special interests”). The benefits of this knowledge are self apparent in my case.
Also there’s empathy. I can’t speak for everyone on the spectrum (again, they’re all completely different) but my issues with understanding other people can lead to both a lack of and great empathy for others.
Since I have difficulty imagining what’s going on in someone else’s head, I can only imagine other’s situations and feelings in regards to how I would feel in their place.
So, while I may have trouble with the definition of empathy, it makes me an extremely empathetic person.
Again, positive implementation done the right way, impacting lives of players and fans worldwide who have always felt misrepresented or alternatively underrepresented in video games (or in general).
Symmetra may be among the most annoying heroes to play against in-game (especially close-quartered maps), but on a serious level, she also is objectively one of the most important regarding inclusivity and creating hope.
The courageous efforts of Blizzard are pushing boundaries within the gaming industry for inclusivity. Sprinkled in with a little hope for a better world, and we get diversity through a virtual conduit — a video game.
Never accept the world as it appears to be. Dare to see it for what it could be.
Regardless of variables, we’re all human, and people around the world each day take this to heart through the outstanding execution of storytelling and game design in Overwatch.
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+ Questions and information about using technology to support wilderness search and rescue.
+ '''Ron Zeeman''' is an incident commander-level volunteer with Utah County Search and Rescue. He has been the subject matter expert for all of the NSF-sponsored work on using UAVs to support wilderness search and rescue, including leading most of the field trials. He is also developing technology to support underwater search, unmanned helicopter-based search, and computer vision from manned aircraft.
+ * Can we give a demo at MRT? MRT is a large training exercise, and it might be good to demonstration how UAVs can be used to support search and rescue. It would also be a great opportunity to demonstrate other technologies, and get some feedback from other subject matter experts.
+ * What would be required to use the Wonder Server computer vision toolbox it manned aerial search, that is, to record and analyze video obtained from a manned UAV?
+ '''Craig Snyder''' is from the Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue group located outside of Philly. We are a SAR team serving SE Pa, and parts of NJ and DE. We have been around since 1976 and provide trained ground searchers, K-9 teams, and search managers for searches headed up primarily by law enforcement and fire departments. They are currently working on providing aerial capabilities to the team. They work in a mixed wilderness/suburban/urban area. Our needs are slightly different then what the western teams are probably looking for. Many of their searches are also probably of a much different nature. They are looking for aerial support for initial recon of the area, identification of hazards, unmapped structures, terrain type, and high probability targets. They also want to be able to monitor the progress of their tracking teams and K-9 task teams and to monitor the area immediately in front of them. They often deal with people who don't necessarily want to be found and they actively avoid the search teams; note that these are not criminals, but rather people who are mentally impaired or scared for one reason or another..
+ * Can we provide a [[parts list]]? I don't see why we can't provide what we've done in the past and share with him the things we are planning on doing in the near future.
+ * What video transmitter are we using and what is its range?
+ * What are reasonable flight times to expect from
+ ** A hobby-style fixed wing aircraft
+ ** A WiSAR-specific airframe
+ ** A fixed-wing aircraft from Procerus
+ ** Hobby-style quadrotors
+ ** Gas-powered helicopter UAVs
+ ** Gas-powered fixed-wing UAVs
+ * (Actually, this is a derivative of some points that he made.) If we create a software tool to help support SAR, it really needs to reinforce good ICS practices.
+ ** How do we make this possible?
+ ** It probably isn't necessary to include predicting lost person movement for many kinds of searches.
+ * What are the best practices for small search areas, that is, for areas where the missing person is likely to be found hurt very near their expected routes of travel?
+ * Are their camera technologies that use special images/wavelengths technologies to penetrate a forest canopy?
+ ** If not, what could be done with a quadrotor to get good angles to obliquely peer under the canopy?
+ ** Could you use a quadrotor to fly along a trail under the canopy?
+ * What technologies would make it possible for a UAV to help in water searches? Note that they are looking for submerged victims.
+ ** Are there wavelengths that can see through water and silt?
+ ** Are there wavelengths that could sense heat differentials?
+ ** What kind of computer vision technologies could be used detect anomalies or patterns?
+ ** What kind of affordable, autonomous underwater vehicles could be used?
+ * (Another derivative question ...) What can we do to use UAVS to help with pre-planning, that is, initial recon, identification of possible hazards, and places to put ground searchers?
+ * (Ditto ...) What can we do to help K-9 and other teams monitor the area immediately in front of them?
+ * Craig makes the following great suggestion. "We currently have our team, and one our members who happens to work at a junkyard, keeping their eye out for smashed up BMW's and Mercedes. They include a heads up display with a night time IR camera that is supposed to be able to "see" 200-300 ft. ahead. This would be more than enough distance for a drone flying at roughly 75-150 ft. They have aftermarket kits that retail around 1500. We can't afford that and all we want is the camera itself any way. We don't want all the wiring harness, monitor, etc that comes with it. We'll kit bash it and figure out how to power it and get the video out. We are looking into trying to get a dealer to donate a kit at cost or help us get one from an accident. Unfortunately since the accidents that usually total cars are head on, the cameras are usually toast as well. Anyway, thought your group might also be able to get a local dealer to donate an IR kit to your group to use in the research. We like doing night searches, especially with the air scent dog teams since most lost people remain stationary at night and scent can build in an area. We also find most civilian volunteers, police and fire personnel aren't keen on night searches and often aren't equipped for them, which makes it a lot easier for us to search with the dogs since people aren't out there."
+ '''Walter Arlt''' is a retiree who works with his son on a variety of technologies for supporting human welfare. Their company has recently been working on developing UAVs for use in various applications including search and rescue. [http://vimeo.com/user5626233/videos Videos of their work can be found here].
+ '''Nelson Trichler''' is from Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue. Their overall operations naturally rely on their experience, both in what subjects have done in the past and their knowledge in the areas someone is lost. The latter requires getting out and seeing what the terrain is like: Is it flat ground with little vegetation or mountains with think [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaparral chaparral] that limits one's ability to move through therefore they tend to stay on established trails? Visibility is a key factor in their searches. If someone is in the wilderness and cannot see any specific reference points then they might go anywhere. On the west coast many of the coastal mountains overlook the ocean so most persons know that if you go downhill you will eventually run into the coast and other people. The trouble is the vegetation and the ability to get through it if the person is off trail.
+ * How do you incorporate those factors like terrain and vegetation into the input process?
+ * What mapping software is being used?
+ ** How does this compare to [http://maptech.mytopo.com/land/terrainnavigatorpro/index.cfm Terrain Navigator Pro] from MyTopo which is relatively inexpensive but has a lot of tools SAR personnel can apply such as real time tracking of field teams, 3-D mapping, ability to document POAs and PODs, etc.
+ '''Don Ferguson''' is a well-respected volunteer who has been involved with search and rescue for over 10 years. He has contributed significantly to an understanding that efficient SAR planning involves a lot more than just have a lot of people walking around in the woods. Understanding how individuals interact with their environment plays a key role in SAR planning, and is very familiar with Robert Koester's work.
+ * How are we using or planning to use Robert Koester's [http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Person-Behavior-search-rescue/dp/1879471396/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1284038407&sr=8-1 Lost Person Behavior] models including his discussion of Bayesian models?
+ * How are we using or planning to use the [http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/ISRID.htm International Search and Rescue Incident Database] (ISRID)?
+ * What could we do to contribute a behavior element to the [http://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~mike/mikeg/papers/GIS4SAR_NASAR2010.pdf model] that he has been working on in conjunction with [http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/index.html ESRI], the National Park Service, and members of the SAR community?
+ '''Steve Campbell''' is working to bring together a project team using ArcGIS to build on our significant lost person behaviour data. The ESRI team here is talking with staff at Yosemite National Park who are doing some work too and we are hoping to build on their computer models.
+ * Is there a way that we could contribute to his work?
+ '''Charles Twardy''' is a researcher at George Mason university with expertise in search theory and analysis of lost person behavior. We are currently working with him to try and obtain funding that will allow him to lead an effort to evaluate the quality of various searcn maps and models. Charles and Bryan Morse have made some funding available that may allow us to get some of Robert Koester's time to consult on this project.
+ '''Robert Koester''' is both an Incident Commander and a researcher interested in Lost Person Behavior, Sweep Width, and general SAR theory. He has done extensive work on using past data to help identify probability of area (POA) models to guide search. Lanny's work might be able to add something to Bob's work by looking at how a particular individual is likely to travel through a specific terrain of interest. Ideally, it would be best to find a way to integrate Lanny's work into Bob's excellent foundation work.
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Spoils Shared Between Australia And Iraq In Olympic Qualifier
Posted On January 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 By athossirianos
Australia has started its Olympic qualification campaign with a draw, after Reno Piscopo’s wonder goal was cancelled out by Iraqi super-sub Mohammed Qasim Nassif.
The Wellington Phoenix forward opened the scoring in the 62nd minute – letting loose with a thunderbolt set-piece before Nassif equalised with 13 minutes to play – fending off three defenders before bending his attempt past Tom Glover.
In what was a frustrating affair, the Olyroos failed to create opportunities in open play, with their best chances coming from set-pieces.
There were many recognisable faces in the starting line-up for Australia, with nine of the starting 11 playing in the A-League – Gabriel Cleur (Serie C), Dylan Ryan (Eredivise) and Alex Gersbach (Denmark) the exceptions.
Captaining the side, Thomas Deng set the tone early with a blistering run down the centre of the park, which saw him earn a free kick just outside the area.
The resulting set-piece saw Piscopo narrowly miss his target with a well-struck free-kick – foreshadowing what was to come – before the 21-year-old fired Australia’s first attempt on target from distance in the 14th minute.
Iraq, meanwhile, had their best early chance go astray in the 12th minute when Sadeq Zamil Alsewari’s header inside the six-yard box went straight into the ground and out for a goal kick.
Piscopo would continue to cause problems for the Iraqi defence, with his best opportunity coming in the 17th minute when he was unable to convert an impressive ball across the box from Trent Buhagiar.
The Olyroos did have the ball in back of the net a minute later when Al Hassan Toure slipped the ball past Mustafa Mohammed Maslukhi after a slick Connor Metcalfe through ball, but celebrations were cut short as the Adelaide forward was ruled offside.
Opportunities for the Olyroos dried up after the disallowed goal, which saw Iraq grow in confidence.
A few nervy moments in midfield from Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Keanu Baccus allowed Iraq to break away – albeit were unable to capitalise on these turnovers in midfield.
Like the Socceroos, the Olyroos looked most dangerous from set-pieces.
Metcalfe showed what he was capable of when his left-footed dead ball attempt from distance nearly snuck past the goalkeeper in the 55th minute.
Piscopo then lifted the hopes of the players and the nation watching on with a sublime set-piece in the 62nd minute to give Australia the lead, with his strike from distance soaring into the top right corner.
Despite failing to create much throughout the game, Iraq did not leave empty handed as Nassif bullied his way through the Australian defence – fending off three players en-route to a perfect finish from just outside the area in the 77th minute.
Australia had an opportunity late to steal the victory when Dylan Ryan’s 87th minute header off a short corner hit the post, before Nassif sprayed a one-on-one chance at the other end moments later.
The Olyroos will now shift their attention to Sunday’s match against Thailand.
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Using CodeIgniter
Can I replace the system/database directory of version 3.1 into version 2.2?
afon
09-20-2016, 06:53 AM (This post was last modified: 09-20-2016, 09:19 AM by afon.)
One of my projects is using CI 2.2.
And I want to use the PDO driver.
But I don't want to upgrade to 3.1.
If I only replace the system/database directory using 3.1, can it work well?
ps: replace the whole system/database directory
ciadmin
Cat Herder
Sorry, but that won't work. There are too many other differences in the database driver structure between CI2 and CI3.
(09-20-2016, 07:57 AM)ciadmin Wrote: Sorry, but that won't work. There are too many other differences in the database driver structure between CI2 and CI3.
I tried it.
It seems work.
mysqli and pdo both works.
I think I should check the source codes in system/database carefully.
Hmm - that is unexpected. The database drivers could be more decoupled from the other CI3 components than I thought!
mwhitney
The most significant changes to the database library were internal or in the form of additions to the API, so most things will probably work. The big issue is that it's an untested combination, and you'll probably find that any issues you do have will be difficult to troubleshoot, hard to track down, and definitely unsupported. You'll also still have most of the security issues in CI2 to worry about.
It's actually pretty amazing how many of the CI3 components can be swapped into CI2 with very few issues, but it requires a lot more attention to detail than just upgrading the whole thing at once.
Practical CodeIgniter 3
CodeIgniter Testing Guide
(09-26-2016, 01:14 PM)mwhitney Wrote: The most significant changes to the database library were internal or in the form of additions to the API, so most things will probably work. The big issue is that it's an untested combination, and you'll probably find that any issues you do have will be difficult to troubleshoot, hard to track down, and definitely unsupported. You'll also still have most of the security issues in CI2 to worry about.
Narf
Here's a question: Why?
davidgv88
You are a cowboy!
(09-27-2016, 12:21 AM)Narf Wrote: Here's a question: Why?
When I was running 2.x, it was helpful to use pieces of 3.x to patch the system, since a lot of things weren't back-ported. However, that was when 2.x was still somewhat supported.
Now, I'd say it's good if the intention is to move the site to 3.x. However, if it's just to pull some features from 3.x, it's definitely a bad idea. This long after end of life, anyone working on a 2.x site should be spending most of their development time on that site moving it to 3.x.
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Home › Archived Posts › Ashes Of Creation General Discussion
What are you going to do about WOW
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I am more than confident that AoC will not only offer a unique experience but a better one. We need to stop putting WoW on such a pedestal, it's constantly dumbed down it's content, and held the hands of its playerbase. It's ranked arena playerbase is the only demographic worth a damn, the rest are sheep.
WoW always releases any new expansion in the later half of the year from September to December. Why any game that knew WoW had an expansion coming out that would compete with their game plan their release around that time periods is puzzeling.
A game company should always be mindfull of what games in their genre are doing as far as releases go. Movie companies do that. You don't release your indie film in the same time period as a blockbuster franchise movie.
BFA will come out in the latter part of this year and WoW most likely will not have another expansion for another two years after that. 2019 would be a good year to not worry about WoW.
As great as WoW once was, it's not great anymore. Blizzard can continue to release whatever content they want -- they've lost too many people for good, like me. AOC will not have to compete with WoW nor should it even try. Let the people play WoW who want WoW and let all the rest play AOC.
Personally I never likes WOW I tried to play it many times but not for me to over the top/cartoony for my liking I am more of final fantasy fan.
AOC will be the next level of mmorpg wow will not come close to it. i have nothing against WOW but nothing last forever everthing get out and dies and new things starts and be grater.
I also think these days there are so many bad games out. people getting bord of waiting people who not a fan of mmorpg or never played them they will join and play AOC. This game is not just going to changed mmorpg but will change games as a whole and remember why pc rocks all over console.
WoW is the most successful MMO of all time, so of course it's going to be compared as AoC is in the same genre. Although very different approaches, AoC is sandbox, WoW is themepark, and as such WoW has always done things really well (raids, dungeons, lore and questlines). The problem with that, is that there is a definitive end with content, but it's easy to get into and meet folks that keep you coming back for the same ol' drizzle. Developers at Blizzard for WoW are wretched these days at involving their fanbase - and if it didn't have 15 years of history and even a darn movie, many would not put up with it.
AoC is a completely different game under the same genre, it will have no direct competition with WoW. If Intrepid continues to involve it's community at all levels of this game, I feel that it will continue to pull more adventurers from all walks of life into it's fold.
Arue said:
WoW cannot interest me with an expansion.
WoW 2.0? Maybe.
While its true that after Battle For Azeroth, there wont be a new expansion for the next 2 years.
They still can release their Vanilla/Classic WoW Server in 2019/2020
CylverRayne said:
WoW still exists?
If Ashes produces the game they have planned on developing and have promised to the gamers, they won't have anything to worry about from any game. especially one like WoW.
Well said! Did anyone else read the title of this thread in a Sean Connery accent?
WoW is great and all but there is no arguing that it is slightly outdated in terms of it's features, there are still many hardcore fans who will most likely stay and continue playing but there are a lot of people looking for something new and fresh.
it should have been world of Warhammer but that never came to pass sadly
Ah yeah I remember that warhammer mmo, it would've been nice
I stopped playing wow twice now.(vanilla player) and cd rom player from before it was online.Personally my favorite part of wow is : leveling up a character.I particularly enjoyed the quest to open the gates of AQ and the dungeon attunements. I LIKE the struggle and the sense of achievement I got when I was successful.My favorite quest was one that is no longer in the game. It took MONTHS. I am one of the few who got the end gear from the quest. http://wowwiki.wikia.com/wiki/Quest:Breastplate_of_the_Chromatic_Flight
I still have it in my Inventory. I will never sell it or disenchant it.
SageVonAwesome said:
The market for WoW and the market for Ashes aren't exactly the same, casuals for one won't come near ashes when they hear they can't have everything in the game in 1 week.
Agree with you friend.
I'll stop using WOW and start saying AMAZING!
(•_•) / ( •_•)>⌐■-■ / (⌐■_■)
little did we know but wow has been dead for years and every player is a necromancer
Reading the initial post, all I can say is. I disagree. From SW:ToR to Wildstar and most in betweens:
They all fucked themselves. They all had horrible, horrible practices in their games that turned people off and not even the Star Wars name could save it from going down.
WoW was once amazing 9/10 material and I am sure that older MMO players will disagree and loath WOW for what it did, but it opened a door to a realm people utterly enjoy.
That's the base of every good game and as long as Ashes strives to reach that door I don't worry about it.
It's true WoW Vanilla server has me intrigued and if I don't have to buy anything to play it aside from the sub, I will be there, reliving a world I loved dearly.
Every perpetual game is a "threat" to Ashes, but as I and many before me said as long as Ashes does it's game justice there will be a good player base to play with us.
Make a good game, reap the rewards. It's that "simple".
Poisonz said:
Or we could flip it right side up and just say MOM
However, WoW will soon exist in 2 variations, one of them being vanilla reboot.
Many non-casuals gonna roll that one.
wow is no longer in a good place from what i can tell AOC is a different game
DevonMeep said:
WoW was a great in its day and in some ways still is. The fact of the matter is its changed from original release and has slowly become a casuals game. Now I'm not saying that is a bad thing but its not what a lot of the people who played it at launch are looking for. Archeage is the closest I've seen to a great MMO in recent years but poor handling by Trion and a pay to win market destroyed any chances it had. AoC won't kill WoW. But it will give a home to those of us looking for a more in depth experience.
Its like im reading my own opinion
The amount of asinine comments in here about WoW being dead, having no player base, and being super easy and dumb is astounding. I don't mean to break up the circle jerk in here, but to ignore WoW or pretend it doesn't matter when developing an MMO is a deathblow before you even get started. I'm not going to sit here a rebuke every inaccurate comment made about the current state of WoW because that is a huge waste of time. I will however point out a few things that I believe AoC needs to do from my perspective to survive in a WoW dominated market. I've played WoW for about 13 years now, and I've played just over a dozen other MMOs throughout my gaming life, so take what I say with a grain of salt.
- First thing they need to do is make sure they don't slip into the same themepark leveling experience that WoW offers. There is a vacuum in the character focused sandbox MMO market and the sandbox experience can offer something completely different than anything WoW can offer. Hell, this is why I play on an SWG emu server and why I even started following this game.
- Second, community. One of the things that has kept successful MMOs alive through the years is the community. I'm not just talking about forums or even guilds, I'm talking about actual real-life friends and online friends. AoC HAS to have systems in place that let friends do content together, and it has to be flexible. There are many dead MMOs out there that have group content, but they still have dead communities. AoC has to find a way to let players of different levels, different power, and different levels of dedication play together. WoW has been getting better at this by letting zones scale to players, and by letting dungeons be ran by players of various levels. Other MMOs have done this better than WoW but it is ABSOLUTELY vital to AoC having the staying power that everyone here wants it to have.
- Third, the combat and PvE group content has to be engaging. Hate on WoW all you want, but Blizzard has the absolute best group PvE content ever made in any MMO. There are various difficulties for players of different skill levels, there are various sizes for the dungeon and raid content, and their boss mechanics are at the top of the industry. Other games have been good, but WoW has been great for a long time and the bar is raised. The combat in AoC is what worries me the most honestly. I know it isn't developed yet, but it is something that can easily break the game. WoW has great tab-target combat, TERA and Black Desert Online have great action combat, and Guild Wars 2 has a good hybrid system. Each has their own faults, BDO's boss mechanics and enemy AI is a joke for instance, but at least AoC knows the bar it has to reach.
- Next is character customization. This is the easiest content to make that pays off the most when it comes to keeping a player base playing. AoC is supposed to have pretty solid pre-creation character customization, and even though less is known about post-creation customization, it appears they are aware it needs to be a full featured system. I know I've personally played several MMOs well beyond my interest in them simply because of customization. There are droughts in my interest for content in WoW that ends up being filled by character customization pursuits.
- The final thing I'm going to bring up is the world building/lore. Blizzard succeeds because of the recognizability of its franchises and characters. SWTOR only exists thanks to the Star Wars license, because it is a horrible game outside of its license and story-telling. AoC is going to have a difficult time making a world full of characters and lore that people care about while maintaining its sandbox style. I believe they can pull it off, but it is still something to keep aware of. Right now the game looks gorgeous, but I honestly couldn't give a shit less about anything they've released lore-wise. They have a good opportunity to use the racial heirarchy and civilizations as a vehicle to deliver good plots, and they also have the questing system. I wish them luck because I know I've personally quit genuinely okay MMOs simply because I couldn't care enough about the world to log in and do anything.
Those are just my opinions, so take them with a grain of salt like I said. Anyone who honestly believes WoW is dead is completely ignorant to reality. AoC has soooo much potential to be the king of character focused sandbox MMOs and carve out its own space in the market, but it also has the potential to just be an average Tolkien fantasy grind that market completely ignores.
/discuss
The world needs a good end of days to happen to Azeroth. I played, you played we all played. Its played out.
Continue to not play it.
Yeah, I'm not playing WoW 1.0 ever again.
WoW will most likely never die out. But it will continue to bleed Sub's. One of the only reasons why WoW is still top dog of the MMO genre is that there is no suitable competition. Stuff like BDO etc do not attract wow players due to it's P2W nature, same with other titles. I really feel Ashes can provide for that side of the MMO community that wants a Player run Sandbox game, not a theme park where you go from ride A-B-C
Those games were not as good as WoW as a whole. It isn't Blizzard killing these games with WoW. And, quite frankly the ones that can stand up to it are around. Like Final Fantasy IV.
cflournoy said:
What is AOC going to do to prevent this from happening?
Nothing. It's a personally taste. You can't prevent anyone from his/her favorite game. We all can give AoC a try. Maybe we'll like it, maybe we don't like it and go back to our other games.
But we won't find out if we don't give it a honest try .
I didn't think IS released anything lore related, except the characters will be returning to Ashes after a mass exodus, and the gods will be real. There's just not much there to care or not to care about.
As for the WoW fanatics, they will always go back to Wow. Who here hasn't returned to an old game just for that nostalgia?
Those that are hating on WoW, who cares? I tried to play it, not my style.
WoW will likely always have a player base until they kill the servers. Let's just hope Ashes goes the same route and isn't a WoW, BDO, SWTOR copy-cat.
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Some are saying the graphics are meh..
I guess we shall find out for ourselves soon enough.
Well if the video is anything to go by then it doesn't look any better than Crysis...
I think most can live with that so long as its uber smooth.
iKillSteal
Markedly Less Special Than He Thinks
Crysis was an impressive slide show with everything maxed out.
I dunno, I don't really think it's fair to judge how the game looks based off of videos or still screenshots(All during development stages). But since that's all we have to go on, I think Farcry 2 definitely has a more natural and living feel to it than Crysis. For some reason all the vegetation and stuff in Crysis looked too artificial to me. Doesn't make much sense worded that way but all the plants and animals just seemed sort of out of place. But hey, that's just me.
ir_cow
I Am A Cow...
Location:Olympia, WA
been playing the 360 version and i can't wait to play it on my PC with a keyboard!! yes the 1st game sucked but at lest it looked good.
Wanna run that by me again.
Farcry far from sucked. In fact, it's probably one of the best(Top 10, at least) FPS games I have ever played and all of my friends(for what that's worth here on the wonderful world of the internet) share that opinion. The game was breathtaking when it first launched and it's still a damn fine looking game today. I can't think of too many four, almost five, year-old FPS games that can say that. Sure it might not have clicked with you but the common opinion is that it was win. It would have probably been a lot bigger if UT2k4 hadn't come out a week before.
When I can crank FarCry to the point of bad FPS on my computer...yeah, it was certainly ahead of it's time. Of course, that's with modifying the settings far past their stock values but still...it was far from a crappy game.
when farcry came with my 6800gt i thought it was a amazing looking game but past the demo level the game blew. i was so glad i managed to get a some sucker to give me $40 it. frycry 2 is good but also without a real direction or plot. if i could describe the game in the least amount of words it would be "shoot, hide, run, skip missions, snore" looks great but plays just . just like the last game.
You sure you're not thinking about Elder Scrolls Oblivion because the Farcry I remember played nothing like that at all.
Like I said, that's your take on the game but the overwhelming majority of gamers would agree that you're "wrong". Either way, I'm psyched for FC2!
The trygens were a little silly, before that point, the game was sick, and overall the game was still awesome. I also don't think any section in any game took me so many tries as the lobby scene right before the end boss. That was some intense shiznit!
I got FC with my 6800 GT. When I first played it on my CRT, it was dark and a little blah. Then I got my LCD and the HDR "hack" was released and with that the game looked well beyond its time.
Darn! I did a pre-order in store pick-up at gamestop and they won't have it until tomorrow. Patience is not one of my virtues!
Bizzlenitch
All it takes for Evil to flourish is for Good Men to do nothing
Location:ATL, GA, USA
Yeah, it's not in stores where I live either until tomorrow. But seeing as how I haven't played the first Far Cry (I know, I just never bought it) I downloaded it today for ten bucks. So far, it's a winner. Interested to see how the second one plays.
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ALICE GROVE »
Alice Grove MCDLT - September 2016
What is Mr. Pate?
Another immortal like Alice and Sedna
A marooned space habitat dweller like Ardent and Gavia
A human collaborator of the Praeses
An ordinary human with a network of spies and assassins that could threaten Alice's village if she resists.
An ordinary human that will be the first man sent to the moon in thousands of years for grossly underestimating who he was dealing with.
Author Topic: Alice Grove MCDLT - September 2016 (Read 23121 times)
brasca
« on: 01 Sep 2016, 00:46 »
New month new poll.
I think we may get our answers to this question soon.
BenRG
WoW gold miner on break
Boldly Going From The Back Seat!
Re: Alice Grove MCDLT - September 2016
« Reply #1 on: 01 Sep 2016, 04:29 »
I prefer non-meta threats myself. I'm hoping that Mr Pate is a Lex Luthor, someone who, by sheer personal self-belief, ruthlessness and talent, has become a major power in his part of the world. If he is a threat, it is because he wants to exploit the two space kids for his own ends or considers them 'destabilising elements' that need to be eliminated before they can upset his Master Plan.
They call me BenRG... But I don't know why!
Alice liked fluffy toys...
Could he not simply be the Chief executive of a rather minimal state?
I think that is exactly what he is, Jim. That doesn't also stop him from being a mastermind-class Big Bad as well!
FWIW, if he's having any dealings with the Praeses, it will turn out that he is conning them quite effectively, taking all they give him and using it for his own interests whilst keeping them working under the illusion that he is their agent and carrying out their interests on Earth. Just to further muddy the water, he is doing that occasionally, when it suits his agenda.
Strip is up!
While we've been speculating over who Jesper Pate is I'm starting to think the big guy accompanying him may be more than he appears considering Alice's expression.
sitnspin
That is not an expression I ever expected out of Alice. I am legitimately intrigued by what could shock her so thoroughly.
And as always, Sedan's sass is impeccable.
@syleegrrl
Perhaps Pate's guard is an immortal like Alice and Sedna, but was designed to be simple minded or if one of his eyes is a glass one he may have survived an injury so catastrophic that it left him brain damaged. Either way he would be an invincible henchman that could be easily manipulated by a scheming villain.
I want to call him Mongo since I've been watching a lot of Blazing Saddles clips with the passing of Gene Wilder and the general Western feel this strip has.
Zebediah
I'm a bandicoot!
Yeah, I'd say that's a look of recognition on Alice's face. Rather disturbed recognition, at that. She knows him, and is really surprised to see him.
My interpretation: "Hey, didn't I kill you the last time we met?"
"It CAN'T be a bad decision, it resulted in CARROT CAKE!"
One other possibility is that the big silent man is the real mastermind. He may be an immortal that got bored with being the Big Bad after 5000 years and likes to change things up every so often by playing lackey while actually manipulating the scheming bosses that hire him.
As such he may be more Keyser Soze than Mongo.
CIA Handler of Miss Melody Powers
Crazy Kiwi Shoujo-Ai Fan
Well lets see how it goes with the usual suspects then.
Still, the look on Alices face denotes she either knows him from the past or realises that he just may be the more dangerous of the two arrivals.
James The Kugai
« Reply #10 on: 02 Sep 2016, 14:02 »
That expression? Recognition but also fear. There are very few things in this universe that frighten Alice but she's just seen one.
I'm wondering... Who watches the watchmen? And who keeps the indestructible super-soldiers in line? I think that Mr Mismatched-Eyes isn't really a person at all but a hunter/killer intended specifically to destroy rogue units like Alice. I wonder how much of his original programming is left?
or that ex-boyfriend she thought had disappeared off the face of the planet...
jheartney
Anyone else notice that Gavia's gone pale again? Stupid insta-tans never last...
retrosteve
Very slow tourist
Anyone else notice that Heterochromia Goon again seems to teleport from one looming position to another? You never see him coming. He's just there, looming over your shoulder. Even Alice didn't notice him coming till he was there.
What a fascinating way to move.
Thinks too much.
cesium133
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Quote from: retrosteve on 02 Sep 2016, 18:14
Exactly like Elliot.
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Skewbrow
That look on Alice's face... Somehow I think that my theory (call it an "optimistic view" now) of the heterochromia guy being 100% organically grown will not survive for much longer.
QC - entertaining you with regular shots in the butt since 2003.
Wildroses
Larger than most fish
Well, there isn't a great deal that can frighten Alice so call me intrigued.
I agree that recognition was in that expression as well as fear. It could be she recognises him personally as someone that she used to know, but it is also possible she recognises what he is and that is why she's frightened.
I eagerly await the next strip to see how frightened Alice is. Is she going to abort the whole mission, grab the space kids and flee? Sit there awkwardly until she sees a good opportunity to flee? Keep following the plan and just stay there while keeping an eye on heterochromia guy? Or was her fear just an involuntary reaction because of her bad history, and she doesn't seriously think she is in any actual danger?
I love the art on Jesper in the sixth panel. He really does look like he's acting.
Is it cold in here?
He/him/his pronouns
The fact that Mr. Pate had to introduce himself suggests, but doesn't prove, that he's a mortal. It would be odd if Alice didn't know someone who had been around for thousands of years.
"Non-compliance is a social skill"
Quote from: an unnamed minister's sermon
In your face, darkness! We are the light and we outnumber you!
TinPenguin
Bling blang blong blung
Cogito ergo potato.
Also, Alice does not show any symptoms of losing her sprightliness.
Quote from: jheartney on 02 Sep 2016, 16:21
I noticed that too. At first I thought she reverted back because it was unnecessary being at the bottom of the pit where it's shady, but she was still tan when it was night the time she verbally beat down Ardent. Seeing as how it's something she doesn't normally do she's probably still adjusting to it. It might be a good idea to sport a tan right now because if Pate is aiming to abduct the space children he'd be looking allover for a pale girl with red eyes that can float according to the reports he got.
Or reverted because they've stopped travelling so she won't be out in the open air in the cart all day.
« Last Edit: 04 Sep 2016, 08:24 by JimC »
Gavia may be like a chameleon - she'll change her coloring to fit the circumstances. Perhaps she could even turn blue.
As superpowers go, it's not as dramatic as being able to fly or shoot lightning bolts from your hands, but I could see it being both useful and fun.
Especially if your an Infiltration Agent
You wouldn't need a box.
Considering it's the only super power Gavia has right now she might want to employ it more often to avoid potentially getting abducted and to regain some sense of empowerment.
Pogopotamus
Plantmonster
It's likely the heterochromia guy is, like Alice, a synthetic AI being of some sort. His eyes don't even have the same dilation. Pate is apparently, per his funding the pit dig and his solar-steam engine "carriage", very involved in acquiring and repurposing old technology for his own use and is an extremely influential and powerful person in that area. I'm going to guess the big heterochromia guy is a less sophisticated AI (than Alice and Sedna) who Pate somehow controls and employs as muscle.
The second point is that Alice and he do not know each other which reinforces the point made earlier in the series that she is largely ignorant of what has been going on in the outside world beyond the immediate area of her township. The way Pate is being set up as a character he's going to get very nasty, very fast if he does not get what he wants.
Quote from: Pogopotamus on 05 Sep 2016, 15:57
It's likely the heterochromia guy is, like Alice, a synthetic AI being of some sort.
You've missed some backstory, I see. See this page again: http://www.alicegrove.com/post/121321270784/thats-it-for-chapter-2-taking-next-week-off
All the AI's vanished in The Blink. Alice was there in The Blink and did not vanish. Ergo, Alice is not an AI.
It would be really hard (not impossible, just unlikely) for Heterochromia Guy to be an AI, because:
1. He didn't vanish during The Blink, so he must not have been on Earth at the time.
2. (this one's my interpretation) "some technologies no longer functioned" after the Blink. I'd interpret that as "really high technologies", which would certainly include AIs. If an AI was dug up on Earth after the Blink, it wouldn't function.
So if there's an AI functioning on Earth, he must be a tourist like Ardent and Gavia.
hedgie
Can't be buggered at all
I'm pretty sure that it's a glass-eye and not heterochromia.
"Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule." -- Nietzsche
"Pray that there's intelligent life somewhere out in space, 'Cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!" -- The Pythons
pwhodges
Admin emeritus
I'll only say this once...
It would be really hard (not impossible, just unlikely) for Heterochromia Guy to be an AI,
Alice's alarm (I'm not sure it's simply fear) could be because she realises that what she believed to be the truth about this has been violated.
"Being human, having your health; that's what's important." (from: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi )
"As long as we're all living, and as long as we're all having fun, that should do it, right?" (from: The Eccentric Family )
"What are you made of?" is actually a really good question and one to which I would love to learn the answer.
Quote from: hedgie on 05 Sep 2016, 22:19
Or it could be a cyborg augmentation.
In the web-comic Crimson Dark, cyborging to a totally ludicrous level is perfectly legal so long as they don't replace/heavily augment the brain, effectively turning the subject into a synthetic in a partially-meat body. I'm just wondering if this guy is something like that.
Quote from: pwhodges on 05 Sep 2016, 23:21
Could be. I've decided that the backstory page I just linked to is the absolute truth, as Alice sees it. None of her actions and theories make sense unless she believes that backstory.
But she could still be incorrect.
Sedna confirmed that Alice doesn't lie, but that doesn't mean she's right about what happened to the AIs. It may just be her interpretation of history based on what she saw and put together through the years.
As such the big man could be the first AI she's seen since the blink which has her both shocked and scared because so far the only thing that has scared her is Ardent's potential to restart all the old conflicts. He's someone she never expected could be a problem and if the big guy is an AI then that could be all the more unnerving since she hasn't seen one for thousands of years.
If we hold to the position "all AI vanished" as hard fact then we have two (Alice and Sedna) "entities" that are virtually immortal, capable of surviving being in molten rock, sprouting armor and breaking reinforced concrete. If these aren't advanced tech based constructs or magic we're not left with a lot of options and nanotech is not one of them since the nanotech gobbler had no interest in them. One thing that has come across re Alice's comments is that while she knows a lot of things she doesn't know everything so the door is open to surprises.
The other issue is that whatever changed the earth in the blink changed time and physics as well since there are "new stars" in the sky and physical laws are changed. This is way beyond the (stated so far) tech of the Prases or the AI faction and speaks to a God level entity behind the scenes somewhere if Jeph is going to hold true to his stated world creation.
If she isn't lying, then she believes all AI's vanished. If she is an AI, she doesn't know it. And she is smart, and has had 5000 years to wonder how her body got so awesome. She would know. She did mention a biotech faction that made wonderful things, strong enough to be evenly matched with the techno faction. I can only assume she is one of them, the biotech constructs.
Absolutely. The Blink was caused by a godlike entity. That entity has not yet chosen to appear.
FunkyTuba
Absolutely. The Blink was caused by a godlike entity. That entity has not yet chosen to appear[...]
...or reveal itself.
Quote from: FunkyTuba on 29 Aug 2016, 15:15
Heterochromia Goon[...] looks like he was badly broken and put back together uncarefully.
I'm going to reiterate this and posit further that Alice broke him and Mr Pate put him back together.
sorry for the double reply...
The first thing I thought of when I saw Alice in the last panel was this:
Intensive Porpoise provided by the amazing Angela Melick of Wasted Talent
On the whole Jeph seems pretty savvy about science so unless we're tossing real world science out the window and adopting Marvel Comics physics "biological" based lifeforms cannot morph armor with visors out of nowhere and more specifically survive molten lava temperatures. Unless we're introducing force fields or some kind of crystalline based lifeform which seems unlikely since they ingest carbon based food. Alice and Sedna are obviously lab grown or manufactured constructs, they have to be. Her hair grows so there's obviously some kind of repair/maintenance going on. Whether she and Sedna are crystalline, carbon or metal based tech is irrelevant they are artificial life constructs. The only reason (I can see) they would not have wiped out in the blink with the other AI was some sort of mentality detection and if they were advanced enough or close enough to human mentality (and they are) they made the cut. But physically they are super advanced constructs and still essentially self aware robots.
« Last Edit: 06 Sep 2016, 19:44 by Pogopotamus »
derris_kharlan
Not quite a lurker
No Alice and Sedna don't HAVE to be lab grown constructs. They could be highly modified naturally born humans. They could be a divergent evolutionary form that occured from breeding programs and genetic manipulation by the bio-faction humans. They could be demi-gods. They could be aliens. They could be a LOT of things.
Shel kek nem ron.
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Quote from: sitnspin on 05 Sep 2016, 23:23
Butts, mostly.
They call me Mr. Madness.
Quote from: Polonius
Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.
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MR ARCHIVE-FU MADNESS
Does anybody really know what time it is?
... since there are "new stars" in the sky...
One of my readings of that is that the "new stars" are in fact all the orbital habitats.
Quote from: JimC on 07 Sep 2016, 04:59
One of my readings of that is that the "new stars" are in fact all the oribital habitats.
In re-reading Alice's short form history on the conflict you are correct. The new stars are not stars but orbital habitats. The combatants were separated and the thinking trees "Praeses" appear to be the (alien?) entities responsible for the teleportation and instant terraforming. If that's the case the door opens not just for extensions of current technology but ultra-high alien tech which is (or can be) effectively akin (plot wise) to magic.
In re-reading Alice's short form history on the conflict you are correct. The new stars are not stars but orbital habitats. The combatants were separated.
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and the thinking trees "Praeses" appear to be the (alien?) entities responsible for the teleportation and instant terraforming.
Possible, but unlikely. If the Praesides did it, where were they before the Blink? Not on the habitats, since they didn't exist. I think it's more likely that the Praesides were sent as agents of the godlike entity that did the teleportation and instant terraforming. Keep in mind also the origin of the word praeses (plural praesides) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praeses
The word effectively means "governor of a colony". What a coincidence, eh?
If, as you say, the Praesides did it, they were ultra-powerful godlike aliens living elsewhere at the time. If so, they must be really bored by now having to babysit space colonies of deliberately-kept-ignorant ex-Earth creatures for 5000 years.
A more reasonable and non-magic explanation to my mind is that there's exactly one Godlike Entity that did the Blink. It also fetched the Praesides from wherever they lived before and put them in charge of the colonies, possibly for compensation.
The most likely explanation for the godlike entity is that it's the Singularity ( see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity ) : it created itself during the war between the factions -- the first AI to figure out how to rewrite its own code to make itself better, then use the next version to do a better rewrite, repeat until godlike. After bootstrapping itself into godlike intelligence and capability, it came to two obvious conclusions:
* The planet it was living on was at war, and that was a risk to its own existence, and it had better do something about that, right quick.
* Any future AI could in theory also bootstrap itself into godlike intelligence, which would also be a threat to its own existence, so it had better eliminate all the other AIs, also right quick.
Hence the Blink. Hence, also, the idea for the Praesides to insist to the colonists that AI was impossible.
If that's the case the door opens not just for extensions of current technology but ultra-high alien tech which is (or can be) effectively akin (plot wise) to magic.
True, but that's why this godlike entity has kept itself out of sight for the last 5000 years, and may continue to do so. It not only screws with the plot to have it around, it probably has better things to worry about.
« Last Edit: 07 Sep 2016, 14:01 by retrosteve »
P.S. If I'm right about the Singularity, this also explains why Alice can't be an AI: the Godlike Entity permits no competition.
Why AIs as opposed to organic intelligences? Because AIs can, in theory, rewrite their own code.
By the way, [edit], there's another reason, besides logic, that I think Jeph is thinking along these lines. He has obviously met Charles Stross, who wrote a couple of books in a similar vein. Stross apparently attended Maurice's wedding: http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2394
And the plot of Singularity Sky is the closest I've seen to Alice Grove's backstory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singularity_Sky
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Yeah, that sounds like he's a Hunter of Super-Soldiers, all right. Something so strong that Alice thinks that he'd take down her and Sedna even if they took him on together. She also clearly thinks that he's likely still got his programming to hunt and kill them running.
Alice said her level of bad news which could mean numerous things, but what we can coclude is that Alice recognizes him, but he doesn't recognize her or is just pretending and considering that 2 immortals like Alice are no match for him he is indeed very powerful.
Of course this is a really big setback for the plan to return Ardent and Gavia home.
It was always too early for that to happen. The most I was really expecting to happen was for them to find some kind of tool that they needed or some kind of information that lead Alice to revise slightly her understanding of what happened during the Blink.
The mischief that dwells within
It does not necessarily mean he is stronger than them - maybe defeating him would just expend a considerable amount of resources. Something like sending each of them into a coma for a year or so... anything could happen during that time.
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Depends on where this story is ultimately going. They could arrive at the space habitat and be there for a few chapters.
Anything could happen. Alice's plan may go off without a hitch and they'll get away, but the divide in Ardent and Gavia's relationship will just increase.
Or Arent or Gavia will inform Mr. Pate what Alice is planning to do and the big guy intervenes. I know a lot of people think Gavia would do that because she's desperate to get home, but she also seems wary of her surroundings and would rather trust the devil she knows, Alice than the devil she doesn't, Pate. Moreover, that conversation with Ardent makes me think she's slowly resigning herself to a fate of being marooned on Earth and would rather stay alive than trust a potentially dangerous human. Ardent on the other hand feels really guilty about what he did and gullible enough to trust someone like Pate so I can see him betraying the plan because he thinks he's making things right.
Or the big guy recognizes Alice and Sedna and while not visibly reacting has already anticipated their next move.
Hooo boy
Well, now I know how frightened Alice is. I await the next comic to see if Alice knows the guy personally. I'm inclined to think yes. If she didn't know him, I don't see a good reason as to why she'd be frightened of another person on her level, instead of saying: "Oh hi, how are you? I don't think we've met before, which strikes me as strange considering how alike we are." Unless the conflict from the two opposing factions of humanity was so terrible she assumes everyone on her level she doesn't know was on the opposite side and must be feared on principle.
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Trump legacy
callache
"Moral Relativist"
Re: Trump legacy
Originally posted by FriarTom View Post
Or is it more like, Dems screwed up yet again thinking this was going to be an effective wedge issue, they've discovered it's not working, and now they're trying to point to Trump and say "he did it!"
There's no evidence for yet another alt-right, stupid conspiracy theory involving "The Dems".
Just as there is no evidence for Trump's regurgitated, worn out and paranoid claim of "voter fraud" by "The Dems".
No evidence = it didn't happen.
True believers can rationalize anything.
Especially when their job depends on it.
FriarTom
Originally posted by Frank Burns View Post
I don't know man, I think Playboy is still a form of porn.
Playboy is porn like Ocasio Cortez is an intellectual.
Madness is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups.
Originally posted by callache View Post
What conspiracy theory did I propose beyond saying the Dems are once again incompetent in their messaging? There's an abundance of evidence for that.
Bushwhacky, on the other hand, explicitly proposed an actual conspiracy theory.
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Nerts to you
Thanks for your opinion. So, you disagree with Ronald Reagan and his war on Playboy as Reagan considered Playboy pornography and also the reason America was losing its moral bearings.
In fact the whole religious right considers Playboy pornography. So, we have a disconnect on what porn is. Perhaps you should clarify what porn is and see if you can get everyone to agree. It's hard to have a conversation if noone agrees on what a word means.
We have the right to speak up, it's not about "hammering Obama" it's about questioning his performance. ~Bullseye
OmegaMan
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I'm pretty sure it was bushwacky who suggested the conspiracy theory.
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Chargers8491
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I guess that would make Kamala Harris a prostitute as well since she f****** and older married man to advance her career...Just saying...
bolts4knob
I think the legacy of Trump is that he has been able to use rhetoric, lying and catchy slogans to strike fear in a part of the populous that felt disenfranchised and quite frankly, sorry for themselves.
Maybe its just cell phones that are showing the acts of these people. But so many people are emboldened to show their racist tendencies all under the guise or flag (the confederate one) of a being a "nationalist."
Trump has truly NEVER done or said anything to the David Dukes, and his kind, of the world to stop their support. And the reason is, he wants their support. Now, do I think people that support Trump are racists. No. Do I think if you are white and a racist you like Trump? Yes
So to me, aside from his bombastic lying and rhetoric. I think more than anything, the long term of Trump will be the division he has helped to create. I do not remember so many white people calling out black people for barbecues, lemonade stands and what not. Maybe its just cell phones. But I think it part of it is him. Listen to his words.
There is a reason he calls out who he does and doesn't. That to me will be his legacy.
Originally posted by Chargers8491 View Post
She is scary crazy whack a doo to me
Giving a couple that makes $100k combined a tax break of 500 cash. Thats stupid. The Dems will lose possibly in 2 weeks but for sure in 2020 if they roll out a total left wing progressive like Harris, Sanders, or Warren. They will lose. America doesn't want that.
Originally posted by bolts4knob View Post
While I disagree that Trump is using rhetoric, lying, and catchy slogans to strike fear into people, I do understand that there are a lot of people that feel the same way.
People say that Trump has caused this, I would argue that he exposed a lot of this and is pointing it out.
History will judge Trump but I think he might go down as one of the most hated President he may as well go down as one of the most effective Presidents, IMHO.
bushwacky
Trump legacy - double standards:
https://i.imgur.com/s3Lnhnu.png
wonderboy
The legacy of Donald Trump is much bigger than the man himself; i.e. what he says or does. The most dynamic part of his legacy will be the reaction he has gotten from others. Both conservatives and liberals. But especially the so called "Progressives". He, the person Donald Trump, has triggered within the heart of the "Progressive movement" a hatred never before seen. He has exposed them for what they are. The Pelosis, the Warrens, the Schumers, etc. are now seen as the phonies they have always been. They are like binge drinkers or gluttons at the dinner table, but their only interested in partaking of poison so they have more poison to spew. They only pretend to be people of the people. His legacy will be that he, the person Donald Trump, exposed the "Progressive movement", but by accident.
sigpicThe truth is that if Israel would lay down their arms there would be no more Israel, and if the Arabs would lay down their arms there would be no more war.
BS. The world was not some post-racial utopia under Obama. In fact, the whole reason we've got Trump is BECAUSE Obama ****ed up and exacerbated every simmering racial grievance in the country during his eight years as president. He was the divider in chief, so now you've got a GOP version of the same ****.
All this stuff has its roots in the universities. It's been percolating down there for a decade. We are starting to see how far down the path academia has wandered in its commitment to a one world, multicultural utopia. They have been targeting white america as a patriarchal oppressor for decades, but it really started to become explicit under Obama, and Trump just triggered all the world's snowflakes. I told people on this forum two years ago this was going to happen, and that the left needed to reign in its own racists and sexists.
Trump is a nationalist. That's all he is.
There's nothing wrong with being a nationalist. It's okay to believe in borders. It's okay for a nation to prioritize the needs of itself and its citizens above the rest of the world. In fact, it makes no sense for a nation to do otherwise since a nation can't control the rest of the world.
Basura Blanca
N.A. Caucasoid-ologist
The Dems will lose possibly in 2 weeks but for sure in 2020 if they roll out a total left wing progressive like Harris, Sanders, or Warren. They will lose. America doesn't want that.
While all three have issues, Avenatti desperately wants to be the guy to beat Trump. Maybe Swetnick can be his running mate. Of course that $5M judgement might impact his campaign a little bit, but still...
My bet is 2020 will make 2016 seem sane by comparison.
Perhaps on paper, but in practice the guy is a typically rich globalist. When it comes right down to it, I don't think Trump believes in anything. Not a single cause. He's just kinda, there... doing his thing.
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Politics, Rants/Raves
5 ways Japan is saying Sayonara to Freedom (And why I don’t Care)
They must live in Saitama.
Date: October 27, 2016Author: gaijinass 21 Comments
I don’t “feel sorry” for Japan anymore.
It was pretentious and ignorant to have that feeling initially, although it came from a genuine place, and I’m relieved that it’s finally all gone, because I got my own problems. Japan, much like America and Europe, all are on the same team as it is, is rocketing toward the edge of a cliff. This cliff, once reached, introduces one to a grand BASE jump like experience as you scream willy-nilly, plummeting away from things like personal freedom, economic balance, sustainability and the general feeling of safety that the Japanese so deeply need, and which so many pussified ex-pat liberals blow their horns about.
What does “safety” matter if all it means is declining wages, a stagnant economy and a government taking armfuls of more power as they march the people of a tiny little country with no natural resources to war with a Goliath? I’ll tell you what it means: jack-shit.
Wing suits are really cool and it must be one hell of a ride, until you slam into a fucking bridge…
…”Weeeeeeee BOOOOOM.”
This is the Japanese government as they realize that the people are completely neutered, unarmed, and generally scared of their own shadows. They can do whatever they want, until well, they slam into something immovable and that clearly won’t be the Japanese people.
So, this is a list of some of the ways the government is giving the Japanese citizens the finger, and just doing whatever the hell they please.
5. Japan is increasing its military spending
Despite literally everyone, every common punk-slut-idiot on the street, knowing from day-to-day life that the Japanese economy is not doing well, and despite the international consensus that “Abe-nomics“ is a hilarious failure, the Japanese government is increasing its military spending.
“Because…North Korea!”
Truly, advanced tractors, no food and damned fabulous about it all.
North Korea is the convenient whipping boy for, well, the world. It’s a destitute shit-hole, ruled by a maniac, full of maniacs who can’t figure out how to grow cabbage properly, but they’re going to kill us all? Negative. Also, good old saber rattling has been NK’s (can I call you guys NK) modus operandi for years and years.
Need more rice?
“WE WILL GAS SOUTH KOREA!”
“Thank you for rice, dogs.”
Need medicine?
“WE WILL BOMB YOU ALL.”
“Thank you for medicine, scum.”
Need some money?
“WE WILL DESTROY THE AMERICAN DOGS!”
“Thank you for the loan, white devils.”
Same old, same old.
The only reason, plain and simple, that North Korea is still a place is because the powers that be want it to remain one.
Oh and the other big threat, China. Evil, angry, commie China; an ancient beast which is rearing it’s malevolent head stealing valuable territory from Japan in the South/East China sea. Oh, the great islands China has stolen…
Critically important, empty rocks, in the sea, far, far away from Japan. Did I mention they’re empty?
So, is Japan really going to start a fight with its big, big brother over some deserted rocks really far away from what anyone would realistically consider Japanese territory?
What’s more, the increasing of the military budget, when the economy is in the crapper and the 2020 Olympics is looming, now estimated to cost 4 times the originally anticipated amount, is equal parts useless and irresponsible because in the end, who pays?
Not these guys.
It’ll be these guys.
Unless Abe is hoping entangling Japan in endless wars will create a weapons manufacturing boom…?
4.Pacifist constitution is being dumped
Article 9 of the Japanese constitution is pretty straight forward, or so many people thought. But, taking a page out of Obama’s play book, PM Abe is “re-interpreting” the article in new and exciting ways. Essentially, Japan is going to get in the mix, from now.
Now, this isn’t really new-new, Japan deployed “troops” in a support role in 2003 and the Japanese air force has been running auxiliary operations alongside the USA for years, but now, the likelihood of the Japanese military spearheading, or even operating unilaterally is increasing.
Nothing says “We love peace.” Like things called DESTROYERS.
In addition to all the super-duper mecha kakkoii robot laser weapons everyone hopes Japan will finally develop, the official voting age has dropped from 20 to 18 years old. Many question this and have asked “But are 18-year-old kids old enough to vote?”
Thing is, you can’t start drafting 18 year olds into mandatory military service if they can’t even vote.
But…Japan doesn’t have a draft.
At the moment.
3. Orwellian State Secrets law
Blow a whistle in Japan, and Abe could put you away for up to ten years. Similar to the USA, although not yet on such a ridiculously large-scale, Abe and his goons have successfully, after ignoring massive protests, enacted the State Secrets law allowing them, essentially, to hide the dirty shit they do from the public.
Transparency; out the window.
Accountability; America doesn’t need it so neither does Japan.
And if, say, some rogue reporter finds out that Fukushima, is in fact, leaking massive amounts of radiation poisoning millions, well, if the Japanese government has dubbed that a “Super duper Staty Secret“, then said rogue agent could be enjoying ten years of cold rice and mental torture in a prison near you.
2. Still way, way behind on standard human rights issues
This is a long, long list and I’m getting bored. But essentially it goes as follows:
Discrimination of Ethnic Minorities. No-brainer. Go walk around town for ten minutes and find the “GAIJIN DAME” signs.
Refugees and asylum seekers. 2014, they let in…wait for it…11. Total. 11. More on this in closing.
Fags have no rights here, period, UNLESS you’re fabulous and live in the Shibuya area. Suteki!
Girls just have it kinda bad here. discrimination, violence, groping and stalking.
Free speech has been scrapped, see above #3.
They can still lock you up for 23 days, for no reason, essentially torture you, and then dump you back on the street without so much as a “oops”.
1. Overlord Abe will have as much time as he needs.
The grand Overlord of Japan, Shinzo Abe, has decreed (probably), that he will ignore the law and will extend his term limit to 9 years, not 6. This is of course, good for all the loyal and hard-working and ganbatteru Japanese who will enjoy a life of peace (well probably not peace) and abundance (probably not this either, his “three arrows” all missed). But never the less, all must bow before the subarashi Overlord of Japan and all things Gundam.
Why I don’t care
Over the years I’ve watched from far and away as the United States and Europe, both places I grew up in and love, eating themselves alive through wars, a complete disregard for the environment, religious like idiotic “progressivism” and horrid economic policy, begin to fall apart. It’s been tough to watch, I must say. What’s more, those of you who live there, you can’t even see it; your perspective won’t allow it.
Living in Tokyo, but never being accepted as someone who really lives here, forever the perpetual guest, I’m always on the outside looking in, and events in the last few years have been dark. But, darkness alone is not enough to make someone not care, however, watching an entire country march in lock step toward wildly darker times, all the while pleading ignorance despite this being the information age, it’s numbing as hell.
An acquaintance of mine, early 30’s, Japanese. He and I had spent long hours over two years discussing his personal and professional lives, both of which were in a shambles. He’s smart, multi-lingual and young, with years of experience at a major chemical company under his belt. Well, when his company turned on him, driving him to the edge of both quitting and losing his mind, he was at an incredibly low point. We spent so much time talking about the world, options, lifestyles, and this bullshit consumer matrix like reality they try to keep us all trapped inside. His mind literally opened before my eyes and he devoured literature and his ability in language, he speaks four, flourished and I was impressed. Deeply impressed, in fact; he motivated me.
His company had humiliated him. They had sent him to a psychiatrist and relegated him to the lowest depths possible, literally forcing him to take out trash and replace the phones for those who used to be his peers. He was passed over for promotions while his peers advanced. He was told, flatly, “You will never work in management. But you can continue till retirement in a support role, only.”
He was utterly humiliated and it had become clear that if he left the company, within a month he would be hired by one of many other attractive options. Things looked bright with possibilities.
What did he do? He stayed with the company which had fucked him for years. He decided it was better for him to “be a hard-working bee” and support this company, out of loyalty, loyalty to an organization that did everything in their power to make him quit. Once I heard this, he and I stopped talking. For me, he is a metaphor which clearly illustrates Japan, painfully.
They have all the tools, all the information, but nobody does shit while their country heads toward a really shitty place. Can’t feel sorry or care about that anymore. What’s the point? It’s the constant hypocrisy: We love peace! But your government is moving clearly toward war. Brexit is so tragic! But you aren’t interested in a hard and fast version of the EU here in East Asia because, China= gross. Oh why won’t Trump let in the refugees? Why can’t we all help the refugees? But fuck those refugees coming to Japan you let in 11 and that was 11 too many.
The list goes on and on but really, who cares now?
Pray for Japan? I did. It didn’t work. And it wasn’t God’s fault, it was Japan’s fault.
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Funny that I had a similar conversation recently with a Japanese guy, similar situation and he also stayed with the company that was screwing him, I told him that apart from from being a fucking idiot, he must be a masochist with a suicidable tendancy. He had many good alternatives with way better outcomes, but no he stays, bends over and asks for more!?
Yep the planet is rapidly spiraling towards a gigantic star sized shithole, it has gotten way past the point of stop the planet I want to get off!
Correct. Most people think everything is awesome. Well, it isn’t. Things happen in cycles. A bad cycle is on it’s way. Japan will be part of that.
Nihon Scope says:
I like to call this the #brokendream when I write my articles. A lot of people I speak with that want to go to Japan have a fantasy island in their head… I guess if you’re coming over there to be an otaku and go home you certainly could hold that idea of Japan. I’ll be in Fukuoka for 2 years, and I’m not fooled by the fantasy island shit.
I still think Tokyo is an awesome place if you’re single, ready to mingle and your outcomes here have no real impact on what or where you’ll be in 3 or 4 years. However, if you’re thinking family and looking at a longer timeline, staying here for the majority of foreigners from the west is keenly sub optimal.
alvo69 says:
Yeah buddy, the toilet flushes and geys clogged….again….after you unplug it half a dozen times you finally just say fuck it, throw up your hand, and just walk away….not even bothering to mutter your disgust is so great. The word of the day is “AQUIESCENCE”.
If people want to live with their head firmly planted in the sand, fine. But when people come looking for alternatives and advice, and the first piece of advice, the core principle they are given they then choose to ignore, well, the washing of hands then occurs.
Wow, hard to believe someone has their head so far up their ass that they would argue in favor of accepting more refugees in Oct 2016. I almost envy the ignorance/inability to process facts.
Hey, that’s Japan.
James Holder says:
I lived in Okinawa for four years. Everyone knows what they are supposed to do. Your behavior and life follows established rules.
Mensur Omerbasic says:
Again, please remove the libel, instead of just editing it as you’ve done.
mts says:
Some of the stuff seems old hat as Japan I’ve always heard about, top down, consensus with no disagreement, and the Japanese “folk” as a single unit. Only Japan could create the Company Man who worked himself to death for the glory of a rebuilt and prosperous Japan – a German, Frenchman, or Pole would’ve had a union strike. Of course they’re not keen on making themselves a multi-cultural much less multi-racial society. Guys I know who were stationed in Okinawa say the Japanese are cool with us being there vs. Japan proper since even after 400 years they still don’t consider Okinawans Japanese, so who cares what we do to them. I’m surprised they took in 11 refugees. The troubles you went through for your visa renewal was a long game of “let’s mess with the gaijin.” Guys who served in Korea who were in my unit tell me South Korea is not any more “welcoming.”
Now the cold war is over, I doubt the USA is as Three Musketeers all for one and one for all with its allies as it once was. Japan sees this. So does the president of the Philippines as he gives the USA grief and cozies up to China. We pulled our missiles out of NATO member Poland (instead of expanding NATO it should’ve been abolished in favor of individual treaties but what’s done is done) and pretty much left them on their own, surrounded by major powers again. I wonder if we’d go to war over the Baltic NATO members. Turkey knows it’s on its own. I can see your concerns about Japan being once again a militarily independent country, and your living there I bet you have a better feel for what that means besides just reacting to shrinking American strength. But I can’t see a non-militarized Japan as anything but a sitting duck for someone as the USA pulls back. I wonder if, as Hawaii’s independence movement gets more steam, we don’t let them go their own way also.
North Korea is useful to China as its Bad Cop lets China step in and play Good Cop. As the West fights for environmental standards and hardens industrial ability to work and be good custodians of the land, the businesses go to China with no labor or environmental concerns (worker’s paradise all right).
Only you can tell me if Japan has always had a one party consensus minded Diet with other parties there to look like an option but it being no real loyal opposition. I don’t see them “hashing it out” like in Britain, the USA, or Israel. Kind of why communism or other religions never got much interest. Parliamentarian Republic seems something Japan does because MacArthur said to do so like a child eating his green beans, so no wonder why Abe’s extension is a non-issue. With this mindset, I wonder what the “Japanese people” can do to in real terms to thwart whatever the gov’t/banking/industrial triangle decides for them. In the West “the people” got populist movements going and the entrenched powers of course call them every epithet but Child of God to make the people who support them pariahs to be shunned, but the whole sexist racist homophobe shaming is losing its steam to ruin someone. Clinton calling them Deplorable was mild. Trump and Sanders were the F You candidates. Trump cleaned the clock of the party that acts like an opposition at election time but meshes with the Dems the other 4 years. Sanders won but got compromised by, I don’t care what your politics, someone who is no more than a Machiavellian thug we will have to live with soon. A saner Democratic Party would’ve been ashamed to have her over 100 much more able and ethical candidate choices. I don’t see how a Japanese opposition has a chance.
Here in the USA, you leave your bad job and good luck landing something. HR is a beast anymore. They hold quitting before hiring somewhere else against you, as well as having employment gaps, or leaving a really crappy job before 2 years are in (job hopper = shunned by employers). So I know people stuck in crap positions here. It’s not like in my father’s time where if you didn’t like your job, you walked across the street and began working there. I’ve known too many educated and brilliant people who can’t get hired or are in what used to be teenager jobs, and it’s not from laziness. Aaron Clarey’s blog covers the situation more eloquently than I can. I pity your former friend.
Thing is with the guy I know he had and as far as I know the offer is still open, another better job he could move straight into. The employers even are aware what a rough time is getting at his current position and have offered him an out to a better job at their company. He has skills they want and will pay well to get. He is not in the position of being unemployed if he quits his current position, quite the contrary, he will be taking a positive step up the ladder with the new employer, and yet he still chooses to stay and be the whipping boy.
That is why I called him an idiot!
arias says:
Hmm … you see if you were in the US, I’d say this guy was clearly blowing smoking up your ass about having another job lined up and was making up a fabulous story to save face. Another company offers what sounds like the world in comparison to what he has now and he opts to be treated like dogshit? Who does that? But I’m more than aware of the culture of conformity that pervades Japan even though I’ve yet to understand it. Maybe there’s an inherently masochistic angle about Japanese culture I had yet to consider. I’ll have to think a little more about that one.
One thing this blog entry has really crystallized for me is how the erosion of our Bill of Rights and protections guaranteed in the Constitution here in the US can trickle down to how other countries govern themselves. Sure of course I was aware of Duterte’s uncompromising support of extrajudicial killings of anyone related to the drug trade in the Philippines. He even turned himself into a bit of a public enemy to US media and public when he called Obama’s mother a whore when told the US president planned to speak to him about his shameless promoting of vigilantism. His desire to lead the charge away from US hegemony of what he’s convinced is a falling empire isn’t exactly a secret. But I thought it more isolated than it apparently is. Guess I’ve been sleepwalking on Asian/Pacific news to not be up on Abe’s authoritarianism until reading this. Japan rarely makes US headlines these days unless it’s something related to rape of Okinawans by US servicemen it might get a blip. But I did hear something unsettling a few months back about how the Japanese Supreme Court ruled on a case brought by Muslims challenging their unlawful surveillance that Muslims in Japan had no rights and could therefore be monitored to whatever extent determined by authorities. That should have clued me in something was seriously amiss. I had always feared and probably implicitly knew conventional wisdom would predict this might turn into a domino effect as a consequence of the US gov’s authoritarian lurch rightward but there was always a part of me that had hoped other countries might learn from our bad examples the valuable lessons as to what NOT to do for fear of becoming like us.
Wishful thinking I know, it only takes a few in government to opportunistically seize the moment and march it in lockstep towards corporate militarism and authoritarianism when the path of gold was paved by none other than the plutocratic leaders of the USA, the oligarchs that own them, and a military industrial complex that powers its economic engine that drives the rest of the world, helped by the federal reserve and the dollar as the defacto reserve currency of course. Who is to tell them otherwise when the US did so well playing by its rules? sigh.
Your comments are succinct and well written but I agree with you, there is a fundamental masochism deeply ingrained in the culture, as well a fear of conflict. That fear of conflict is actually much more powerful than I had once thought, particularly among people my age and younger. Finally, a point literally all Japanese miss or willfully ignore, and a point you seem to have missed above, is that Japan has a very functional and high tech military right now. It’s already in place under the ridiculous euphemism “Self Defense Force”. So, this idea of a sitting duck Japan, it’s inaccurate as of this moment.
Oh shit, that guy hitting the bridge was in Colorado, that’s my home state. Brutal! But I’ve been following a good amount of what you’re saying here from the guys from ‘Tokyo on Fire’ on YouTube. I’m wondering how all this will play out with the US preparing (Trump) to negotiate TPP/NFTA and all the trade deals across the board and from what I heard on Tokyo on Fire is that the US may pull a lot of resources out of Japan, and have them fully be responsible for their own protection… OR have to pay for it. Not sure where that’s going but that’s what I heard was discussed with President Elect-Donald Trump, but removing article 9 is certainly an open window for endless printing of money. I certainly would like to see that shit curtailed. We need to audit the fucking fed over here in the States… then perhaps it can have a rolling affect across the world when they open up that can of worms. Anyway, great article.
Sorensen25 says:
I like this blog but take issue with this assertion: “Blow a whistle in Japan, and Abe could put you away for up to ten years. Similar to the USA, although not yet on such a ridiculously large-scale, Abe and his goons have successfully, after ignoring massive protests, enacted the State Secrets law allowing them, essentially, to hide the dirty shit they do from the public.”
Dude, no. The whole reason a state secrecy law was finally passed was because Japan was literally one of the only countries in the world to not have any of their own. The law exists only to protect state secrets so that foreign countries such as China and Russia stop using Japan as their own little espionage haven. Russian intelligence recruits a CIRO official to pass him sensitive policy information in exchange for money like what happened in 2008? Now that’s punishable. PSIA doesn’t want to share intelligence information with the National Police Agency because of information stove-piping and battling other agencies for credibility, which is what prevented the agencies from stopping the sarin gas attacks by Aum Shinrikyo? Now agencies are forced to share in the name of public safety.
It also isn’t there to hide anything dirty. There is absolutely no reason why the general public needs to know about, say, the names of counterterrorism officials overseas who have been deployed to liaison with foreign intelligence agencies to stop terrorist attacks. There is no reason why the general public needs to know the locations and capabilities of allied naval vessels. Now that Japan has a law in place, it will greatly discourage people from leaking sensitive information to the public or foreign intelligence officers from trying to run secret sources in the government.
I also wanted to add that Japan has earned a reputation as a country that cannot keep defense-related information a secret and has seen over 100 espionage cases since the end of World War II. Given Japan’s relative low-profile in international affairs, that ain’t good, especially for a country that is the biggest ally of the U.S. in East Asia.
I understand and can appreciate the need for operational security. That having been said I profoundly disagree with the following: “There is absolutely no reason why the general public needs to know about, say, the names of counterterrorism officials overseas who have been deployed to liaison with foreign intelligence agencies to stop terrorist attacks. There is no reason why the general public needs to know the locations and capabilities of allied naval vessels. ”
If public funds are being used then the public does have a reason. If deeds are done in the name of the Japanese people, then they have a right to know. I guess herein lies the conundrum: Operational security matters, but so does transparency of government. Many things the US has found itself entangled in, and which have resulted in blowback, never would have gotten a green light if people had known what was going on.
As for stove piping and that being eliminated, well I doubt that. America’s obsession with state secrets hasn’t helped information show up where it needs to be and we can see that in everything from 9/11 up to the 2012 DOD reports regarding ISIS. Inter-agency politics will always be present regardless of security clearances.
However for me that’s the trees, not so much the forest. I’m on the side of Chalmers Johnson here, I think it’s all a black hole, money flows in and generally mayhem flows out.
I guess my question would be, what would the public have to gain in terms of transparency or accountability by knowing such specific information? That detail of information has nothing to do with transparency. IGs and the like already exist for that reason. They are objective parties that hold agencies accountable to the law. We must remember that newspapers are in the business of selling a product, not simply informing the masses out of altruism. Likewise, once information is let out to the public, there is no way to control who can and cannot see that information, including adversaries. Al Qaeda reads the NYT and BBC just like the rest of us. Early after the 9/11 days, a news report mentioned how Bin Laden was simply being tracked by the USGOV. Shortly thereafter, the gov could no longer track his comms because he shut his phones off and went strictly to couriers. It’s extremely easy to disclose sources and methods even through general statements. All it takes is for an adversary to ask, “how do they know that?” to compromise sources and methods.
Even the United States didn’t have a law to punish those who leaked names of undercover intelligence officers until the 70s (Intelligence Identities Act) when a CIA station chief was assassinated in Greece after his name was exposed. When another station chief was kidnapped and killed in Lebanon in 1985, he was forced to expose the names of informants working on CIA’s behalf there that were later killed or simply disappeared. Obviously these revelations make potential future informants more hesitant to work for governments. Names might sound benign, but they absolutely do matter.
As somebody who worked in the game for over a decade before leaving for the private sector, I can assure you that information sharing is way better than it was before 9/11 as matters of analytic integrity and the law. ODNI wasn’t created for the lulz. Also, ISIS had nothing to do with interagency politics or ignorance of what was happening. It was well publicized that DIA’s director hammered on the point repeatedly and was fired. It was well known across the IC but was intentionally ignored by POTUS because it didn’t fall into lockstep with his narrative of “a responsible conclusion and transition” of Iraq. So that was a policy failure, not an intelligence failure. I’m glad to see that Japan is finally making attempts to abandon its milquetoast aversion to all things military and improving its intelligence capabilities to counter China and ISIS’s nonsense.
It seems then that it boils down to whether or not one thinks Japan should militarize. I do not. If I did, I would support a strict control of information. But I do not and I think a militarized Japan is a mistake. More military and state control always comes at a loss of liberty.
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Gilder's Daily Prophecy
What My Trips to Silicon Valley Truly Teach Me
Early next week, I head back out to Silicon Valley to plunge back into the future.
The future has many names and paradigms. Bear with me and you may learn of a new investment idea from my sage and salty friend Nick Tredennick, the chief designer of the elegant 68000 microprocessors — which were found in the first successful Macs from Apple. He later became the chief scientist at field programmable gate array innovator Altera, and now is CEO of the crypto-startup Jonetix.
Nick flaunts a famous business card for a list of products including “used cars, whiskey, manure, nails, bongos, fly swatters, racing forms, corsets, door knobs, and microelectronic machines (MEMS)” and a yet longer list of proffered tasks, including everything from “beer cooled, patents forged, uprisings quelled, and midwife services” to “instruments certified, alligators castrated, weapons tested, and dynamic logic.” No mention of future prophesies, but that is another of his specialties. I’ll get back to Nick soon.
But first I want to reflect on life before these new paradigms transpired…
Humble Beginnings Lead to Today
I will begin my Silicon Valley visit with Intel corporation and its 5G next generation wireless consultant and guide, Dan Berninger (see Life After Google). I will try to determine if Intel has any relevance to 5G or not. Intel has purchased Altera, presumably in part because with millions of antennas and multiple frequency bands, 5G entails a combinatorial explosion of field programmable chips. At Intel, Berninger will introduce me to Intel graphics guru Raja Koduri, formerly at AMD, and host a reunion with the venerable Les Vadasz, among others.
The fourth badge at Intel, Vadasz was known as Intel legend Andy Grove’s sidekick from Hungary, but in fact, Grove did not meet Vadasz until he applied to him for a job. It is not recorded whether the interview was in English or Hungarian, but for a few years there, Intel was dubbed “Grove’s Hungarian army.” Although the language differed, this didn’t much distinguish Intel from any of the Valley’s other largely immigrant-dependent chip and computer companies.
Supervisor of the design team that created the first microprocessors, Vadasz patiently taught me the basics of transistor physics back in the early-1980s when I was writing the semiconductor sections of the Rosen Electronics Letter. At the time, Ben Rosen was moving on to venture capital with Sevin-Rosen and his newsletter was in the process of becoming RELease 1.0 under Esther Dyson. Writing the semiconductor sections of the newsletter every month was the way I learned about the chip industry after I imagined I had mastered economics in my worldwide bestseller Wealth&Poverty.
Les Vadasz later went on to become executive VP of technology during Intel’s glory days and then became a power player in the Valley as manager of Intel’s venture capital fund.
Physicist Freeman’s daughter from Forbes and eminent author George Dyson’s sister, Esther calmly bossed me around for a year or so when I cruised into her life and cursed it with my best-selling swagger. By the time I left to write The Spirit of Enterprise around 1983, I had not yet learned that semiconductor electronics or computer software well enough to spurn the orphan Apple III desktop computer that she let me take with me for no less than three thousand 1983 dollars just before it was about to be discontinued (that’s close to 15K in today’s dollars for a machine with almost no software that was thousands of times slower, with millions of times less memory than today’s Macs).
The cumbersome Apple came in three parts and lacked Nick’s 68000 or any other useful distinction. But it weighed enough to provide ballast and traction for my orange Ford Pinto driving around the Berkshires in the winter. The Mac III offers a useful corrective to the view that Steve Jobs always knew what he was doing or that I possessed some natural savvy about computer technology.
Will Intel’s glory days come back?
At the moment, it doesn’t look good. Intel has deliberately left behind its position as the world’s wafer fab (chip manufacturing) technology leader. Even AMD is surging ahead. We’ll see if Intel has anything more important underway in 5G and i’ll be sure to report back when I find out.
A New Paradigm Emerges in Silicon Valley
The true high point of most of my trips to Silicon Valley these days are breakfast meetings with Tredennick. Longtime author of my Dynamic Silicon newsletter, Nick assembles a breakfast pantheon of hoary wise men from past Silicon Valley triumphs who offer contrarian views on current fads and fancies.
At the end of a long dirt road deep in the Los Altos Hills, Nick lives at the same altitude as Caltech legend Carver Mead to the North (discussed in yesterday’s letter). Surrounded by tall evergreens and equipped with a collection of formidable military and construction vehicles, Nick is prepared to repulse any invasion of politically correct ponytails from the Valley below. His patient wife, Sue, a former IBM exec, keeps everything moving, even in mud season.
Nick regularly descends from the hills to the valley below to run his new startup, Jonetix, with inventor Paul Wu. Introducing “cryptochains,” with private keys generated by the molecular motion of the silicon substrate itself, Jonetix unites the Cryptocosm with the internet of things (IoT). It offers a new distributed security architecture for the Internet and the world economy. We will be writing more about Jonetix in the monthly issue of The Gilder Report.
New paradigms usually entail expertise that transcends the boundaries and definitions of specific industries. An expert in one field is confined by it. Nick is unconfined by anything except his wife, Sue. He is a master of the technology of microprocessor design, fighter planes, programmable logic, bulldozers, cryptography, global engineering education, microelectronic machines, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and gaming.
He wants to persuade me of a new convergence between gaming machines and mechanical engineering. He believes that mechanical engineers are stuck in old design technologies like electrical engineers were three decades ago. Everything has to be designed from scratch and nothing interoperates. Every robot has a different operating system.
Now, game machine companies such as Microsoft and Sony promise to liberate the mechanical engineers. These companies have developed physical models of the world so accurate that they can perform computer-aided design and engineering for mechanical engineers building bridges and autonomous cars, skyscrapers, and other architectural structures.
Gaming platforms are cheap and practical with an accessible OS. They open up new horizons for mechanical engineers and new potential profits for game companies. It’s a new paradigm with large investment possibilities that we’ll be pursuing for prophesies in the year ahead.
Editor, Gilder’s Daily Prophecy
Internet Giants and the Need for Faster AI: Part 1
By George GilderPosted December 9, 2019
The saving grace of the benighted US effort to isolate China from the global technology community and competition is its futility.
The Key to Fixing a Broken Paradigm
Today, we’re analyzing the blockchain — and how Merkle Tree applications will transform the Cryptocosm.
The Wall Street Money Shake
For the first time, ordinary investors are being given a better-than-equal playing field with the Buffett’s of the world.
The Truth About Bitcoin and Internet Security
The blockchain remains the best hope for a solution to the dual hacking crisis: a new internet architecture that brings real security and new monies that escape manipulation.
Facial Recognition: Expanding Privacy and Identity
By George GilderPosted December 12, 2019
We have to listen to what history tells us…
Reporting Back from the COSM Conference
And we were off, for a three-day tour of the COSM, rewriting the plan of the world in time-money theory, 5G communications vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and crypto-internet architecture.
Blockchain Paves the Way for Trust and Security
By George GilderPosted October 4, 2019
Indispensable to an internet of things (IoT), billions of 5G antennas, autonomous cars, global virtual worlds, global money, or international trade and harmony will be an immutable blockchain substrate of trust and security and real identity.
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Jennifer Aniston and Her Transformation Into a Stripper (Videos)
By Douglas Cobb on August 1, 2013 2 Comments
Recently, Jennifer Aniston has admitted that her transformation into a stripper for her role in We’re the Millers required some strict eating habits. Getting a rockin’ body and toned abs doesn’t happen overnight, after all.
Aniston, 44, plays Rose O’Mallory, a cynical stripper, in her latest film. She finds herself recruited by a drug dealer (Jason Sudeikis) to pose as his wife. He has been coerced into agreeing to smuggle a truckload of marijuana out of Mexico back across the border. He decides that if he goes down to Mexico pretending to be the head of a typical happy vacationing family, it will be easier to trick the authorities, so he also gets two other people to agree to be their kids.
In We’re the Millers, out in theaters August 7, Jennifer Aniston has some very racy scenes, stripping down to just some lacy underwear. A video trailer of her in her bra and panties has been burning up YouTube lately. The rest of the trailer is pretty hilarious — it looks like it will be a very funny movie.
What diet regimen did Jennifer Aniston follow while preparing for her role as a stripper?
Jennifer Aniston followed a strict diet while preparing for her role as stripper Rose O’Mallory. She has said in an interview with “Access Hollywood” that she did eat on the day that she was filmed in her lingerie, but she didn’t cheat on her diet:
I did eat that day. I was on a very like, you know, greens and vegetables and lean proteins and kale.”
Aniston stayed strong, not even having the occasional Cheat Day while on her diet. Instead of reaching for a bag of potato chips when she felt like snacking, Aniston reahced for a delicious…hmm…bag of kale chips when she had a craving for a crunchy snack.
How did Aniston prevent herself from revealing a bit more of her private bits than she wanted to?
How does someone who plays a stripper but not in a X-Rated flick keep her private bits private?
According to Aniston, it was by making sure her lingerie was secured properly, and by doubling up on her undergarments:
I had no taping. I really just doubled my bras. I had a thong and then two pairs of underwear. Why I thought that was going to help protect anything is beyond me. Because, that’s just like ridiculous. … I was like, ‘No, I need three bras! I need three bras because God forbid that one, if it’s gonna escape!’”
In a Glamour Magazine interview, Aniston said that the character she plays, Rose, is the type of person who has low self-esteem and feels she doesn’t deserve much in life.
This is not at all how Jennifer Aniston feels like, herself, these days. She might have doubted herself and her abilities when she was younger, but not any longer.
Jennifer Aniston is in charge of her own happiness.
[Y]ou can undo a lot of things. If you’re not happy, you can become happy. Happiness is a choice. That’s the thing I really feel. Like with friends who refuse to get happy, who refuse to rise above the discomfort of where they’re at. … And once you meet yourself, and truly love yourself, then you attract that.”
Though Jennifer Aniston admits that her transformation into a stripper didn’t happen overnight, she has always stayed in relatively good shape since she’s been an actress, to get the choice roles she desired. It’s just that she worked that much harder to prepare for a role where she had to bare (almost) all.
As far the recent rumors that she and her boyfriend, Justin Theroux, are nudists, she says that they’re nude “when appropriate,” but she is not a practicing nudist:
That’s absolute B.S. … Imagine us with the chickens … we’re like collecting eggs naked?”
Want to check out a couple of video trailers from We’re the Millers? They’re below, for your viewing pleasure!
Written by: Douglas Cobb
Here’s a video trailer of “We’re the Millers”
Video clip “Quite a Rig”
Jennifer Aniston and Her Transformation Into a Stripper (Videos) added by Douglas Cobb on August 1, 2013
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Traditional Pacific Island Crops
Traditional Pacific Island Crops: Noni
The goal of the Traditional Pacific Island Crops Web site is to provide organized access to quality, free Web resources that provide information on these twelve important traditional Pacific Island crops. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing
Betel Nut
Breadfruit
Key Web Resources for Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Morinda citrifolia (noni or Indian mulberry) is native to the area from South East Asia to northern Australia. Noni is believed to be among the original plants that Pacific islanders brought with them in their voyaging canoes. They valued the plant for its medicine and dyes. It is now grown throughout the tropics.
Noni is grown in most parts of the Pacific and all parts of the plants have either traditional or modern uses. Although it has been used medicinally by Polynesians for thousands of years, commercial cultivation and processing of noni juice products is a recent, economically important development.
IN THIS BOX are links to COMPREHENSIVE or OVERVIEW web resources on this crop.
For web resources on SPECIFIC TOPICS, select the appropriate category in the BOX BELOW.
Noni Website
(Scot C. Nelson, CTAHR, UH Manoa) Comprehensive Web site covering botany, horticulture and production, harvesting and processing, marketing, and pests and diseases; includes links to information on the medical aspects of noni use.
Morinda citrifolia (Noni)
(S.C. Nelson. 2006. Species Profiles for Pacific Island Agroforestry) Comprehensive monograph on noni in the Pacific. Covers botany, genetics, growing conditions, propagation, uses and products, and agroforestry applications; includes references. (860 Kb PDF file)
(World Agroforestry Centre, AgroForestryTree Database) Briefly covers botany, ecology, propagation and management, uses, and pests and diseases; includes references. (420 Kb PDF file)
Specific Topics for Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Cultivars/Breeding
Cultivation/Production
Pests/Diseases
Harvest/Processing
Nutrition/Health
Marketing/Statistics
No free, full-text resources have been found for this specific topic.
In many cases, the documents linked in the Key Web Resources section above will provide some information on this topic. Additional information may also be available by searching the resources in the Databases tab.
Please email us if you know of resources for this page.
Noni Cultivation in Hawaii
(Scot C. Nelson. 2001. Fruits and Nuts F&N-4, CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa) Covers propagation from seed and cuttings, site selection, windbreaks, cultural practices such as fertilization and pruning, diseases, weeds, pests, and harvesting. (30 Kb PDF file)
Noni Seed Handling and Seedling Production
(Scot Nelson. 2005. Fruits & Nuts FN-10, CTAHR, UH Manoa) This publication describes the anatomy and properties of noni seeds, how to harvest and process them for propagation, and how to produce noni seedlings for outplanting. (915 Kb PDF file)
Propagation Protocol for Production of Container Morinda citrifolia Plants
Craig R. Elevitch and Kim M. Wilkinson. 2004. Native Plant Network) This protocol covers propagation of noni from seed.
Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Pest and Disease Image Gallery (Hawaii)
(Scot C. Nelson, CTAHR, Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa) Online quick reference for Hawaii’s noni growers. "More than 140 digital photos of pests and diseases of noni (Morinda citrifolia) in Hawaii are provided here to help noni growers diagnose their pest or disease problems."
The Pacific Islands Pest List Database
(Secretary of the Pacific Community) This database contains records of pests and diseases that are currently known to affect agriculture, forestry and the environment in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). Country pest lists are currently available for Samoa, Tonga, Niue, French Polynesia, Fiji, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, FSM, Palau and Marshall Islands. The database can be also be searched by crop; use either English common name or botanical name. The database contains records for all of the crops covered by this Web site.
Plant Disease, 1997 - present
(College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), UH Manoa) Access to free full text in pdf format of the College's plant disease publications. The collection includes publications on diseases of banana, coconut, kava ('awa), noni, sweet potato, and taro.
Potential for a New Value Adding Industry for Noni Tropical Fruit Producers
(Helen Macpherson, Jeff Daniells, et al. 2009. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government) In this report, "researchers examined existing literature on the plant Morinda citrifolia (noni) and its juice extract and assessed the agronomic best practices, the fermentation process and the supposed therapeutic effects. An independent market research report on the global noni juice market is included indicating market opportunities and potential returns to Australian producers." (301 Kb PDF file)
Scot C. Nelson (CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Plant pathology and disease management; crop research interests include bananas, kava ('awa), and noni. Projects include: banana bunchy top and banana farming.
(National Agricultural Library, USDA) PubAg is a portal to USDA-authored and other highly relevant agricultural research. At launch, it delivered over 40,000 full-text journal articles by USDA staff and includes nearly 450,000 citations. Open access; no login required.
ScholarSpace - UH Manoa
(University of Hawaii at Manoa Library) ScholarSpace is UH Manoa's institutional repository. It provides free Web access to many of the University's publications. It includes both legacy publications and current research papers, journal articles, books, and conference proceedings. All are available in full text as PDF files. Try using the Advanced Search and enter the English common name or the botanical name.
AGRICOLA: 1970 - present
(National Agricultural Library, USDA) Citations, most with abstracts, to journal articles, books, theses, technical reports, and other publications in agriculture and related areas such as nutrition, biotechnology, and botany. Use the Keyword Search and enter the English common name or the botanical name.
AGRIS: 1975 - present
(FAO) International database covering agricultural sciences and technology containing citations for conventional and non-conventional ("grey") literature. Search using the English common name or the botanical name.
PubMed (Medline): 1946 - present
(U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH) Citations with abstracts for journal articles in biology and medicine including botany and nutrition. Citations may include links to free full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Search using the English common name or the botanical name.
Sorting Morinda Names - Multilingual Multiscript Plant Name Database
(Snow Barlow. 2007. University of Melbourne) Lists approved botanical names and synonyms and provides common names in a number of languages.
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Subjects: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pacific, Pacific Island Crops
Tags: AgNIC, bananas, betel nut, breadfruit, cassava, coconut, kava, noni, pandanus, sugarcane, sweet potato, taro, yam
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Glory Days Presents!
The Soul Rebels
Wed · October 16, 2019 - Thu · October 17, 2019
High DiveGainesville, FL
$8.00 - $18.00 Tickets may be available at the door.
Glory Days Presents! Wed Oct 16 THE SOUL REBELS with special guests
The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2019, receiving national attention with recent performances with Katy Perry and DMX, and featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, a debut late night TV appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and a headlining set at the TED Conference. The band continues to expand its international reach touring four continents including Europe, Australia, China, South Korea and Japan. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of: Nas, G-Eazy, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, Curren$y, Joey Bada$$, Talib Kweli, GZA, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Metallica, and Marilyn Manson among many others, and opening forLauryn Hill and Nile Rodgers.
The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory as they feature in major films, tour globally, and combine topnotch musicianship with songs that celebrate dancing, life, funk and soul.
Most recently The Soul Rebels wrapped up recording for their upcoming fall 2019 album, Poetry in Motion. The album will put the band front and center and showcase the wide breadth of musical genres and special collaborations that have come to identify the musically chameleon-like band.
“The Soul Rebels, New Orleans’ finest brass ensemble…” – VICE
“The Soul Rebels are the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong.” -VILLAGE VOICE
“New Orleans’ top-shelf brass ensemble The Soul Rebels…wind-wielding wizardry of New Orleans’ finest.” – OKAYPLAYER
“Brace yourselves folks, these men are quickly solidifying themselves amongst NOLA’s proud big brass elite… and seem intent to sublimate the homogenoustones of the contemporary urban music landscape with the lush instrumentation of our culture’s root.” – OKAYPLAYER
“The Soul Rebels are rebelling against one, albeit detestable thing: starchy paint-bynumbers music.” – VIBE
• 18 or over, unless accompanied by parent/guardian.
• NO SMOKING inside the venue.
• Smoking allowed outside in the Beer Garden!
• $3 under 21 fee charged at the door
• All ticket sales are Non-Refundable unless the show is cancelled.
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“Brian Godawa offers a worldview analysis of Hollywood that is penetrating and sophisticated. While most movie reviews from Christian sources tend to be somewhat simplistic and moralistic, Godawa aims his worldview detector beneath the surface to identify and critique the underlying themes that shape our culture. This is worldview training at its best.”
Nancy Pearcey, author, Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity
Francis A. Schaeffer Scholar, World Journalism Institute
“Brian Godawa is as good in person as he is in his book, Hollywood Worldviews. As a Christian screenwriter who hasn’t flinched in the heat of the Hollywood cultural conflicts, Godawa continues to throw down the cultural and creative engagement gauntlet to our students.”
Robert Case
Director, World Journalism Institute
“I have heard Brian Godawa present his Christian worldview approach to movie interpretation on several occasions, in both small and large settings. As one who is himself strongly committed to the full implications of the Christian worldview, I can most highly endorse his presentations as invaluable to concerned Christians. Mr. Godawa’s careful analysis of movies is built upon his solid understanding of the Scriptures. Once he has walked you through his interpretive process, you will never look at movies the same. You will watch them as thoughtful Christians, recognizing the underlying message for what they truly are.”
Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., M. Div., Th. M., Th. D.
Pastor, Fairview Presbyterian Church, South Carolina
“Mr. Godawa is a mature Christian who loves movies and helps others to watch them with a discerning, yet appreciative eye. His presentations to our church were amazing and extremely helpful, not to mention entertaining! He was challenging, yet sensitive to the wide variety of Christian concerns. We heartily recommend him to any church or Christian school that wants to “interact redemptively” with their culture from a biblical worldview. Guaranteed, everyone will be challenged to think and understand movies and the arts in a new way.”
Steve Camarillo
North Coast Calvary Chapel
Mars Hill Discovery Center
“Brian Godawa is a resource that every Christian school in the country could benefit from. Not only is he a working professional in Hollywood, but he is a dedicated Christian with an uncanny ability to meet the student population-one, mind you, that is steeped in popular culture-exactly where they are at and unlock truths about the films they see in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening. It has been two months since he came to speak on our campus, and students are still talking about the things Brian presented. Our students are already wondering when we can bring him back again.”
Professor of Writing and Media
Judson College, Illinois
“Brian Godawa is a rare find in the Christian media world. Neither starstruck by Hollywood nor escapist from our task as believers in culture, Brian brings a radically Biblical perspective. His message is sure to challenge and entertain.”
John R. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Director, Cinema and Broadcast Arts program
“Brian gave an enjoyable and informative presentation to our church, Hope Chapel. We are now prepared to identify the worldviews presented by Hollywood so that we can be equipped to present a Christian perspective during our discussion of the movies.”
Hope Chapel, California
“Brian was a hit right from the start! He engaged our students with challenging questions and incisive comments. His breadth of knowledge and understanding of his craft are evident as he moves from philosophy, to pop-culture, to history, and beyond. The greatest measure of a speakers success is what happens after he leaves campus. Do the students carry what he said with them into their classes? I can tell you that our students still cite Godawa six months after he visited! Now that’s what I call a success!”
Laura S. Byland, MFA
Director of Theatre
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Super Salaries for the Fortunate Few — The Reykjavik Grapevine
Super Salaries for the Fortunate Few
Steinunn Jakobsdóttir
The local tax lists are public in Iceland, and it has become an annual ritual in the country to closely examine the publication of the estimated wages of 2,400 wealthy Icelanders as put together by the business magazine Frjáls Verslun (Free Enterprise).
Of course, this year, already two of the tabloids found a hook that has grabbed the local imagination. “The biggest wage differential in Iceland’s history,” DV stated. “The celebrities’ earnings,” and “Magnificent millionaires” is a fraction of headlines in Séð og Heyrt. Both papers used up a lot of space to write about known Icelanders and their monthly salaries. Actors, athletes, persons in authority, musicians and media personalities were put into numbers, 431,000, 171,000, 1,145,000 or 22,500,000 ISK.
As absurd as it is to look at smiling celebs with all sorts of numbers printed on their chests, and as sad a fact it is that we are even interested to know what each makes in a month, DV has a point. Even though many of the numbers listed in Frjáls Verslun aren’t necessarily 100 percent correct, the wage gap in Iceland has become surreal, which has truly stirred things up in common discussions.
Some directors and bank presidents now earn around ten to twenty million a month while common citizens with low-wage jobs earn 100,000 ISK or less. This is not to mention sky-high termination agreements the public has been witnessing repeatedly. We are not talking about just high incomes anymore. We are talking about super incomes a fortunate few who are sitting on the top of the iceberg enjoy every month.
Various politicians and trade union spokesmen have been critical of the super salaries escalation. Short-term thinking and greed are considered the main factors behind companies’ personnel and compensation decisions, which hurts the general employee as well as society in the long run. Some find it “an unfortunate development for our small society,” others want to spread the prosperity to a larger group than just a small handful of upper-class elites. The news has even spawned opinions that the current government should step down so it will be possible to counteract the situation. Reviving the recently repealed supertax – an extra four percent tax for any earnings over 4.2 million ISK a year, which classify the earner as extremely wealthy – has also been mentioned. Whether there is a solution in all of this remains to be seen, but it has become clear that the gap between the rich and poor in this country is far from narrowing, a fact that can’t be ignored anymore.
Össur Skarphéðinsson states on his webpage that it takes those who earn the smallest salaries almost 20 years to earn as much as society’s highest paid members earn in a month.
Competitive people are of course good for the country. The fact that Icelanders are doing well in business and investments at home and abroad is delightful news, encouraging economic growth. Still, this is all rather unreal and untenable when it is considered normal for a bank president to earn 100 times as much as the bank teller.
Whatever the reason for these super salaries, I at least don’t understand it anymore, and neither do those taking part in heated discussions at coffeehouses and workplaces. Inequality in Iceland increases every year. The economic gap continues to grow between the public and a small but very wealthy elite. People fear that developments of this sort actuate public envy, greed and rage as the masses read about directors earning monthly salaries that they can’t even dream of in their whole life. Class division is more obvious now than ever; therefore, it is important to stop this increasing inequality if we aren’t going to create even more obvious division and a harsher dialogue in our society in the next few years.
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Michael Andricopoulos
A soccer player that due to unfortunate events never managed to win the FIFA World Cup. Instead I share my soccer knowledge to the world.
Greek Cup Final: 10 Awesome facts about Olympiakos vs Skoda Ksanthi
Michael Andricopoulos - Apr 30, 2015
Olympiakos' 1-1 tie against Apollon Athinon was enough to seal the move to the final where they'll meet Skoda Ksanthi who surpassed Iraklis Thessalonikis...
EuroLeague:Giorgos Printezis Tops the Playoffs Highlights (Video)
The three-pointer buzzer-beater that sent Olympiakos to the 2015 Final Four and Barcelona back home was voted the top play of the Euroleague playoffs. The...
7 Greeks in the 500 Most Important Soccer Players on the Planet
The most popular sports magazine in the world, World Soccer, formed a list with the 500 most influential soccer players on the planet of which...
Olympiakos Qualifies to the 2015 Euroleague Final Four! (Videos)
Olympiakos beat Barcelona 71-68 with a buzzer-beater three-pointer from Giorgios Printezis and qualified to the 2015 Euroleague Final Four in Madrid. Giorgos Printezis has stunned...
Euroleague Olympiakos: Sold-Out Crowd Against Barcelona
All tickets are sold-out for the upcoming Olympiakos home game against Barcelona for the Euroleague playoffs. Leading the series 2-1, the Pireaus club needs one more win...
Euroleague Playoffs: Panathinaikos Gets His first Win over CSKA
Panathinaikos played with the fire in the last seconds of the match but was able to hold the +1 margin and pick up its...
Euroleague Basketball: Olympiakos Takes Down Barcelona!
An incredible Olympiakos bombarded Barcelona in a packed "Palau Blaugrana" grabbing the 63-76 victory and breaking the series. Olympiakos bounced back from their first game...
Former Asteras Tripolis Midfielder: ‘In Greece I Never Paid for my Speeding Tickets’
Words straight from the horse's mouth, specifically from former Asteras Tripolis midfielder Pablo De Blasis who graphically described the differences in life between Greece and his...
Euroleague Playoffs: Second Straight Loss for Panathinaikos
CSKA of Moscow crashed Panathinaikos for a second time in three days, this time with a 100-80 score, to lead the series 2-0 in the Euroleague playoffs (Final...
Greek Cup: SemiFinals Results (Videos)
Olympiakos escaped from "Rizoupoli" beating Apollon Smirnis 0-3 while Skoda Ksanthi did the same with a goal from Silva Kleyton versus Iraklis Thessalonikis (0-1) at the...
Euroleague: Panathinaikos Makes the Playoffs Despite Loss to Red Star Belgrade [Video]
Panathinaikos suffered a 69-68 defeat from Red Star at the Pionir Hall of Belgrade but made the playoffs due to Macabbi Tel Aviv's victory over...
Panathinaikos: Head Coach Giannis Anastasiou Signs New Contract (Videos)
Michael Andricopoulos - Apr 7, 2015
The longest standing coach in Panathinaikos' recent years, has extended his contract till the summer of 2018. Giannis Anastasiou will become the first Greek...
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Port-itis: the disease of getting stuff done
April 8, 2017 September 19, 2017 / Kristian Beadle / 4 Comments
Delayed by a day! We’re now leaving Sunday morning April 9th on our passage. We are so exhausted from all the work of getting ready.
Thankfully we found these epic hats (best $3 spent!) that help us endure the hardships of passage preparation. Example of adequate head protection when scrubbing anchor chain in the burning tropical sun.
Port-itis: the disease afflicting sailors, suffering from the need to get stuff done when in port. The condition expresses itself in anxiety: “When I’m at sea, I won’t be able to do …. [insert anything modern here] so I better pack it all in now! ”
Seriously, I can’t wait to be underway and have less of this compulsion to buy boat parts, food, and send out emails.
Oh yeah and did we mention we bought more food?? Today is Saturday, an AMAZING fresh food farmers market here in Galapagos’s Santa Cruz Island, as good as anywhere we’ve seen… it took us three hours to put food away though, as the fruit and veggies must be individually wrapped in aluminum foil (carrots, oranges) or newspaper (Apples, cabbage), wax the ends of squash, and so many other details…
Mr. Payne aboard Aldebaran
“Ever since I owned my own 40ft ketch – which dare I say was a lovely vessel – I’ve yearned to do this voyage. I’m 72 but I’m fit enough to do it, so it’s now or never,” said Michael Payne in his distinct British accent.
“Yes.. very well,” I responded. “But Aldebaran is not a typical ‘yacht’… It is more like a VW Camper Van of the Sea, a community ship built in 1968 with lots of character..”
“So I’ve heard. But I wouldn’t want it any other way. In my 20s, I hitchhiked thru the middle east, and since then I’ve had some great adventures, but frankly, this has been my dream for so many years. Doing it with good people is more important than a fancy yacht. I couldn’t think of a better boat to do this passage with.”
And thus we signed on the one and only Michael Payne for our passage from Galapagos to Pitcairn and Gambier. He’s with us for 5 weeks sailing across the Pacific.
You probably know our adventure cooperative’s motto is “Harvesting Stoke”. So it’s remarkable that we’ve rarely seen someone quite so stoked about being aboard the boat! Ever since Michael joined us a few days ago in Santa Cruz island of Galapagos, we’ve been flabbergasted at his genuine delight and keenness to live as we do.
Sabrina made sure that Michael was wearing appropriate technical garb for hull cleaning. We dove in and scrubbed the boat’s three hulls so that we would reduce drag in the next 3000 miles of ocean passage.
This English gentleman, whose successful practice as a high end interior designer has spanned 30 years, had one primary concern: can we make a cup of tea aboard the boat? And is there milk for the tea?
We have our dear friend Erika to thank for connecting us with Michael, who is a family friend of hers. We have now added more wisdom (and joie de vivre) to our sailing community. And also to our passage across the Pacific!
The Final Provisioning Push
April 6, 2017 April 13, 2019 / Kristian Beadle / 5 Comments
Spencer wasn’t sure if our rum stash was adequate so he decided to bring a personal addition. just kidding.
Two days to departure! Here’s how we are getting the ship stocked up for the trip…
FOOD FOR A FEW MONTHS
We’ve done 98% of our provisioning, which includes a huge amount of shelf stable food in our pantry. The local supermarket in Puerto Ayora (the town in Santa Cruz island of Galapagos) was quite good and we got 3 shopping carts worth of food. This supplements the 4 shopping carts of food from Bahia Caraquez, Ecuador.
all the food items need to be migrated into plastic bins for storage
Aboard Aldebaran we’ve got many kilograms of pasta, rice, flour, granola, and everything else you can imagine, all carefully stored in containers in different bins, or vacuum bags to prevent bugs and moisture. Organizing all this is a huge project in itself which Sabrina has been mastering.
All that is left… on Saturday morning 6am we’ll buy fresh fruits and veggies at the farmer’s market and then get underway!!
Oh yes, we also need to buy another case of wine – we discovered we can stack the boxed wine cartons under the beds
WATER FOR 30 DAYS
Along the way, we make water for drinking with our small capacity watermaker (1.5gallons per hour, running off our 12volt batteries) but we don’t like to run it inside harbors like Puerto Ayora. Unfortunately there are sooo many ships here running generators that the water smells like diesel.
we’re hoping to catch lots of rainwater. A lot easier than carting around heavy jugs of water!
Recall there is no dock here in Galapagos to tie up to and fill water. So the main option is to pay a water taxi to bring us water, which costs about $50 for 100 gallons.
We collect water from friendly tourist boats with these 5 gallon jugs. underway we keep these for our drinking water only
Instead we learned a trick from our buddies Diego and Carolina who live on a sailboat in San Cristobal: going to all the tourist cruise boats asking for water. They have massive watermakers with multiple filters and enough water to pressure wash their decks, so we ask them for 15 gallons at a time. With her sweet smile Sabrina asked all the boats here in the harbor and filled 100 gallons of water to top off our 140 gallon tank. Awesome!
We estimate this will last us about a month for 4 crew member, with just over 1 gallon per day, which is kinda skimpy! The way we pull this off is by using a lot of salt water – to wash dishes, bathe ourselves, even for some limited cooking – and then do a final short rinse with fresh water.
We hope to catch some rainwater along the way with our new cockpit roof, and we’ll make a little surplus water whenever we are motoring and using our watermaker… although that is a very slow process.
FUEL FOR A WHILE
I’m not sure how long our 135 gallons of diesel will last, theoretically it can move us about 900 nautical miles. Our total distance to Gambier is close to 3000 nautical miles! Thankfully we are crossing the SE trade wind belt which is one of the most consistent breeze areas in the world, so we expect to arrive with plenty of diesel, in fact enough to get us to Marquesas (another 900 miles).
we purchased a few cheap fuel jugs for diesel just for the passage, and since the diesel in mainland Ecuador was so cheap ($1.50/gal delivered; whereas in Galapagos it’s $3/gallon delivered)
We’re also bringing 20 gallons of gasoline for our dinghy and scuba compressor, which are efficient engines, and will hopefully be easier to replenish along the way…
Bob hanging out at the end of the rainbow on Isabela Island
The last “flammable” item is propane for cooking, which we have 2 big bottles worth (16lbs each). This is a tricky one as the propane fill in French Polynesia has unusual fittings, and it might be awhile before we’re able to fill those back up. Yet, those two large bottles should last us a little more than two months.
Route Planning… to Pitcairn Island
April 4, 2017 September 19, 2017 / Kristian Beadle / Leave a comment
The faint line shows our proposed route from Galapagos to Pitcairn and onwards to French Polynesia. This is the software “Open CPN” which enables us to look at our route with overlays of wind, historical weather, and much more. Note the tropical low pressure just south of Tahiti is affecting the trade winds in the region of the “Austral Islands” such as Rapa.
Talking about uniqueness of community… what Floreanna is to the Galapagos, Pitcairn is to the South Pacific. Is there another island in the world colonized by mutineers?
So we are very keen to sail there, especially because it’s on the way to Gambier Islands, which look fabulous themselves.
Only about 25 sailboats visit Pitcairn every year, a low number because of its isolation. Most sailors leaving from Galapagos head toward Marquesas. At latitude 10 degrees South, Marquesas is a remarkable downwind sail for almost 3000 miles along the trade wind belt.
Meanwhile, Pitcairn, is at the low edge of the SE trade wind belt, like Easter Island, which is 1000 miles to the east. Its closest neighbor is Gambier islands of French Polynesia, 300 miles to the west. At 24 degrees south, Pitcairn is subtropical and its weather can be more fickle- it is influenced by low pressure systems in the southern ocean, particularly in June-Sep (their winter).
This wind map shows the trade wind belt nicely, which is sandwiched by Galapagos (green circle) and Pitcairn (red circle). The trade wind belt moves north June-Oct. This software is Predict Wind, which communicates with our satellite phone (Iridium Go) to download weather updates wherever we are.
Instead of going straight downwind, we expect a broad or even beam reach to get to Pitcairn. If we get unlucky, there’s even potential for close hauling (into the wind) during the last portion of the trip, as low pressures cause the winds to clock around. As we get to that point (3/4 of the way there) we’ll need to decide how best to weave our way there.
The Southern Hemi summertime (Dec-Mar) would be more straightforward to sail to Pitcairn as the SE trades are more fully in place. As winter approaches the trade winds move north and the islands become situated in an area of wind variability. This is the main reason we are deciding not to head to Easter Island – it is a little too late in the season, and we don’t want to get “stuck” there.
Unfortunately, Pitcairn’s only landing area is exposed to the predominant SE trade wind, and also the south swell, which makes it quite rough. This is none other than Bounty Bay, where the infamous ship Bounty was burned and sunk by the mutineers in 1790 to hide their traces.
No wonder Pitcairn was a good site for the mutineers. Nobody ever wanted to land there, the charts placed it in the wrong spot, so they could stay undetected!
From what we heard several yachts try to stop at Pitcairn but keep sailing by because the anchoring conditions are too rough. So that’ll also be a test for us once we arrive.
Calculations for arrival:
Total distance from Galapagos to Pitcairn (via Dulcie atoll, in the Pitcairn group, add one or two days for a visit): 2800 nautical miles.
Boat speed for Aldebaran: 3-8 knots
Boat average velocity made good: 4.5-5.5knots
Add one or two days at Dulcie atoll.
2800 miles @4.5kts= 26 days +1 = 27 days
Departure date: Galapagos, April 8
Estimated Arrival date: Pitcairn, May 1-5
Captain Spencer aboard Aldebaran
Our updated departure date across the Pacific!
–> Saturday, April 8th
I first met Spencer in the Santa Barbara anchorage in 2010 when we had both had recently purchased our boats: I had bought a 42ft trimaran named Aldebaran, and Spencer had bought a Islander Freeport 41 ketch named Okiva.
Our most memorable times were buddy boating to the islands, our two boats anchored together at Ladies’ Cove, at Cuyler Harbor, at Willow’s Anchorage. Such amazing trips!!
Spencer just turned 27 yrs old but is already a reknown sailing instructor in Santa Barbara, especially when it comes to advanced cruising skills (navigating around islands, anchoring in challenging conditions, etc). So we are incredibly fortunate to learn from his sailing knowledge, and natural passion for teaching, during the next three months. He is joining us now for the crossing from Galapagos to Pitcairn, and onwards to Marquesas.
Even more of a blessing is his joyful attitude. The guy just beams with positivity and good energy. He arrived March 22 nd and cruised with us around the islands of Isabella and Floreanna. We are now in Santa Cruz island, the busy hub of the Galapagos, getting the boat ready for our big ocean crossing.
Contact Spencer for sailing instruction at: Spencer@SunsweptSailing.com
Check out our Route across the Pacific:
https://greencoconutrun.com/our-route/season-3-south-pacific/
Sent via phone in Galapagos.
Snorkeling in Floreanna
March 31, 2017 September 19, 2017 / Kristian Beadle / 4 Comments
Dozens of sea turtles go by the boat every morning – it must be their morning commute! They cruise around the rocks surrounding Black Sand Beach, which is the main anchorage in Floreanna’s town, called Puerto Velasco Ibarra. I imagine this black sand is silty, because the visibility underwater is not as good as other islands.
Perhaps because this isn’t a great site for snorkeling, things are more relaxed around here. Probably also because it’s a tiny town of 150 inhabitants with less tourist pressure; hence the capitania said it was fine for us to head to offshore rocks with our dinghy to go snorkeling. This is very unlike the other inhabited islands of Galapagos, where they only want you to go between your boat and the dock. In this way, Floreanna felt a lot more free than the rest of the archipelago.
We were happy as clams, heading a mile south of the anchorage to “Roca Botella” – as it looks like a bottle in the water. The viz was quite decent at 35 ft, there were tons of fish, beautiful formations in shallow and deep water, and some big parrot fish– although the surge was strong. The Aldebaran crew was stoked to be exploring!!
Photos: Check out this camouflaged “scorpion fish”, which Anna found. He didn’t move at all!
Birthday! and How to visit Floreanna
I woke at 5:40am after sleeping in the cockpit (to ward off the persistent sea lions from our dinghy…) Running lights from a sailboat appeared in the distance. It was none other than “The Beagle”, a replica of Darwin’s ship!
The Beagle is a cruise tourist boat. Private sailboat visits to Floreanna are now quite rare, dropped off to just one every other month – mainly because the Galapagos National Park strong arms the agents (who do all the boat permitting). They discourage visits to this island because they lack regulatory officials here to keep an eye on things. But all sailboats with an ‘autografo’ permit are technically allowed to visit “on the way” to another inhabited island. Fortunately we became friends with Jorge from Capitania in Isabela, who gave us this info.
Today I’m celebrating my 36th birthday and feeling super lucky for all this! Last night we were taught how to make delicious Yucca cheese patties called “mochin” by Angel and his wife Cecilia, who have been on the island 25yrs. People here are genuine and friendly unlike anywhere we’ve been. I feel blessed to be spending this week in such good company!
Photo: Sabby & I with friends Jesse and Anna, and “The Beagle” in background. Crewmate Spence taking the pic!
First Impressions of Floreanna Island…
March 29, 2017 September 19, 2017 / Kristian Beadle / Leave a comment
We are anchored in the island of Floreanna, a place that breaks many rules… Although, the Galapagos is known for its flora & fauna, this island is most famous for its unusual inhabitants.
Another quirk: we weren’t really supposed to sail here… more on that later!
The story of the “murder of the Baroness” made Floreanna famous. It was set in the era of “back to nature” German pioneers circa 1930. Their crazy personalities became the focus, but it was truly the accomplishments of the ‘more-sane’ pioneers, living on this island with total self-sufficiency, that has blown us away.
We toured the highlands with Claudio (see photo), son of an original Ecuadorian settler in 1939 of the Cruz family. Naturally visiting the “Pirate Caves” was incredible, but it was Claudio’s stories that seemed out of a storybook. Making candles from cowfat. Making pesticides out of tobacco and chilli pepper infusion. The list goes on.
His ranch was mindblowing. Frigates did acrobatics to dip their heads in his lake-reservoir. An abundant overflow of crops and livestock was everywhere. Each tree had a story of when it was planted.
This is actually our first blog post via satellite, with 1 low resolution photo, and this much text allowed! Hope it works, and we’ll share more tomorrow.
We’re crossing the Pacific!
We’re getting ready for the Big Blue
Approximate wind pattern expected across the Pacific… we’ll be sailing south into the trade wind belt (E-SE winds) and crossing into the latitudes of Pitcairn and Gambier, where the winds are more variable, before heading back north towards Marquesas.Only 10 days to departure on our biggest passage ever, across the Pacific Ocean, almost 2700 miles! Follow us on our Blog by subscribing on this link.
The Four Inhabited Islands of Galapagos
The lovely anchorage in San Cristobal Island
“Want to go camping in Puerto Chino with us? asked Alexandra. That’s what started our friendship with a bunch of great people in San Cristobal Island. The Galapagos was made famous by Charles Darwin for their animal life. But, they have some of the most wonderful people we’ve met in our travels, and it is more accessible than we ever thought.
The four inhabited islands (red dots) with agricultural production in the highlands (green areas)
(All the people live in four – yes, 4! – nice towns spread around the archipelago. Two of the towns have airports; hotels have varying prices of $25/night and up; restaurants have meals with decent prices of $5 and up)
Encounter with Sperm Whales near Galapagos
March 9, 2017 September 19, 2017 / Kristian Beadle / 7 Comments
Sperm Whale breaches in front of Aldebaran
100 miles east of Galapagos we spotted whale spouts. We steered towards them, but I was also apprehensive because of the history in this area: there’s a lot of stories of whales damaging yachts around here. Coincidence or not..? We were about to have an intense encounter with the cetaceans.
Passages to Galapagos
February 28, 2017 April 13, 2019 / Kristian Beadle / 6 Comments
Our 4 day passage from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos was ultra mellow — in contrast with our passage last year from Costa Rica!
Read below about our 3 crossings to and from the Enchanted Isles (our latest in February; last year’s in June and September).
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Prince Harry Named Most Eligible Bachelor (Photo)
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By Nikki Leigh Last updated Jan 16, 2013
Town & Country magazine has named Prince Harry the most eligible bachelor. Prince Harry, the Royal badboy of the Royal family beat out many other famous faces.
The magazine claims that despite Harry being involved in several scandals, it all adds to his charm and that is what makes him their most eligible bachelor.
“He’s the wild-card royal, the naughty one, the one who goes out with rah women, hangs out with a fast crowd, downs too many drinks, and goes home at the wrong moment. That’s why we all like him best,” Town & Country says. “Harry might not possess a towering intellect – he was a lackadaisical student at Eton, and he skipped university to go to Sandhurst, the English equivalent of West Point – but he is cooler and more appealing than his older brother, sweet as William undoubtedly is.”
Harry won the award over such celebs as George Clooney and Conor Kennedy. What do you think Hiccupers? Is Harry your choice for “most eligible bachelor?” Hit the comments and let us know your thoughts!
Nikki Leigh
Nikki created Hollywood Hiccups in September 2010 and she is a native Canadian. Originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia she now lives in Colorado. Nikki is a former University Professor and part-time writer. In September 2010 she decided to write full-time and bring Soap Opera news to her fellow Canadians and Americans. You can contact Nikki at hollywoodhiccups [at] gmail.com
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Meet long-time Ann Arbor residents and major funders Debbie and Ted Green.
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Debbie and Ted Green met in a German class while studying at the University of Michigan, she eventually earning an MA in German and he a BA in German and a BS and MS in Computer Science. Forty-two years later, their marriage going strong, Debbie still refers to Ted as her “go to” guy, the guy that can do anything, who knows something about everything.
We spent an hour chatting over lunch: authentic Mexican tamales and tacos on a blustery January day. The Greens’ warmth and energy lifted my spirits, imparting a good dose of kindness, hope, strength, and perseverance. Retired Ann Arbor residents, they radiate an aura of serenity and comfort with each other that indicates they are living a happy life. But the Greens are not strangers to heartache and pain. One would think having a seven-year-old daughter nearly die from cancer, who subsequently contracted Hepatitis C from one of twenty blood transfusions, would be enough to bust anyone’s spirits. Debbie said it was “the hardest thing we could ever go through.” It was also motivating and strengthened their marriage and their understanding of what is really important.
“We first got into fundraising to support the Hepatitis C cause—trying to increase knowledge and awareness while also reducing stigma and misunderstanding,” Debbie said. “It’s easy to fundraise for children with brain cancer. But Hep C? People have this notion that only ‘bad’ people get Hep C. It was a lot harder to fundraise for that then we imagined it would be.” She added, “people were there for us when we needed them, and we’re happy now to supply a helping hand to others.”
Debbie spent several years focusing on the cause, but when the Hep C project was over, she started looking for another group or non-profit to get behind. After several start-stops, trying different groups in and around Ann Arbor, she landed at the doors of Home of New Vision.
“Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and genuine. I felt right at home almost immediately, and knew I had found the right place,” said Debbie.
The much-publicized opioid epidemic is particularly meaningful to the Greens because of the many parallels with Hepatitis C.
“People with opioid or heroin addiction have problems similar to those with Hep C. There is the stigma, the attitude that it’s only ‘those people’ that have these issues, and not ‘us.’ And these are things that nobody chooses. Nobody chooses Hep C, just like nobody chooses to become a heroin addict,” said Ted. “We are very concerned about the opioid crisis, and felt this was the direction we wanted to take. We are not afraid of challenges.”
The couple approached Home of New Vision CEO Glynis Anderson to see how they could help. “We really were looking for something specific we could
support, something that would have lasting value and meaning for years to come,” Debbie said.
Glynis told the Greens about a project she was thinking about for Home of New Vision: to renovate the entire upstairs, currently used for deep file storage, and transform it into a useable workspace. The idea struck a chord.
“By building this new workspace, the Peer Team staff has a ‘home base’ they can call their own, a place to work, have meetings and meet with clients. It will be a launch pad for the peer outreach programs. There are a hundred uses for the space,” Debbie said.
With financial backing in place from both the Greens and the Buhr Foundation, the project was underway. Months of hard work later, it was finished and ready for the opening ceremony.
“Glynis told us we are banned from the building until the ceremony,” laughed Debbie. Currently, the Grand Opening is planned for the end of January. The Greens are excited.
“We’re so happy to have the opportunity to give back,” said Ted. “Everyone needs help sometime in their lives and at other times they can help others. We are fortunate to be at a stage where we can help others.”
So, what do go-getters like the Greens do in their spare time? It’s doubtful anyone would guess. But if you said race around a winding two-mile track going 135mph or more, you would be right! Ted has been into car racing for the past twenty or more years, and finally convinced Debbie to try it two years ago. She loved it.
“I have so much fun, and Ted is the best instructor. He’s patient and calm, and knows just when to tell me to slow down, speed up, and brake. He’s a great coach.”
As a surprise, Ted bought Debbie her own track-ready, performance BMW.
I asked if Debbie ever felt discriminated against by the predominantly male members of the racing community.
“Absolutely not. The men have been very open and welcoming to me as a woman—an older woman— driver. They’re friendly and helpful, and I have really not felt ill-treated at all,” she said. “There is great camaraderie among people who race their personal cars for fun. And it gives us more activities to share”, said Ted.
And what’s next for Home of New Vision and the Greens, now that the upstairs renovation project is finished?
“Glynis asked me if I wanted to be on the Board, and I told her I’m interested,” said Debbie.
Home of New Vision already has exceptional leadership, and if Debbie Green is involved on an executive level, I am certain she will bring her best self: expertise, determination, moxy, and decades of experience.
“We are all in this together and we hope others will also be inspired to help build a better future for everyone,” say the Greens.
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What We Need For Wearable Computing…
Posted to www.fastcolabs.com on May 8th, 2013 (week 2044).
One of the most critical challenges the wearable computing industry will face will be one of user interface design, as we’ve already explored in our ongoing post chronicling this emerging field. How does wearing something on your body change the nature of your relationship to the device? What sort of new opportunities does it afford to shape the way we communicate with these new gadgets and with one another? How do we engineer more subtle input and output methods for passing information back and forth from the networked device, the cloud, and the physical world which we’re navigating?
Some designers believe that, in an effort to make the technology disappear, the obvious next step is to use the human body itself as an interface, positing that as wearables evolve, they’ll need to go beyond the screen and move into a more gestural, more “natural” modes of interaction. Yet design writer John Pavlus argues that your body does not want to be an interface:
The assumption driving these kinds of design speculations is that if you embed the interface–the control surface for a technology–into our own bodily envelope, that interface will “disappear”: the technology will cease to be a separate “thing” and simply become part of that envelope. The trouble is that unlike technology, your body isn’t something you “interface” with in the first place. You’re not a little homunculus “in” your body, “driving” it around, looking out Terminator-style “through” your eyes. Your body isn’t a tool for delivering your experience: it is your experience. Merging the body with a technological control surface doesn’t magically transform the act of manipulating that surface into bodily experience. I’m not a cyborg (yet) so I can’t be sure, but I suspect the effect is more the opposite: alienating you from the direct bodily experiences you already have by turning them into technological interfaces to be manipulated.
He makes a compelling argument, especially if you consider how these bodily gestures designed to control our technology might interfere or be confused with, you know, our actual bodily gestures. So what does that mean for wearable UI? Is there a way to strike a middle ground that will help make technology more seamless as we integrate it even deeper into our daily lives yet won’t alienate us from our bodies? We asked Amsterdam-based design director and former design strategist at Frog Design Hans Gerwitz to weigh in:
What do you think the future of the screen is? Is it here to stay or is its time limited?
I take as a given that the glowing rectangle must be dissolved. Floating it in our field of vision, as with Glass, reduces the cost of accessing it but doesn't solve the problem of attention, as it still uses the narrow and critical resource of our visual focus. The industry is in love with transparent displays and has lost sight of the research. The concept of “glancing” is valid but also a slippery slope back into GUI and its virtual object presentation. To get real-life efficient, we need to get really ambient. We will have to experiment with other ways of communicating simple state via temperature, pressure, vibration, sound, or peripheral light without distracting. Not just for status communication or notification, but also feedback for modes and quasimodes--already a challenge with today's GUI. Input will also have to evolve. The metaphor of object manipulation will only get us so far when "worn." We can add controls to the surface of our body, virtually or otherwise, but that doesn't go very far.
What about the oft-cited (and disputed) bodily interaction models outlined by Fjord’s Andy Goodman and Marco Righetto?
Andy and Marco's micro-gestures will be important to being subtle, and aligning them with social expressions will be a fun challenge. Having a large enough library to work with will demand developing sensors that detect what I call "first person gestures" like Myo and Mycestro. My dream smartwatch would even let me air-type on a virtual (chorded) keyboard.
So is the idea here to develop more natural user interfaces? What are the steps towards making that possible?
NUI is a misnomer. There's little that's "natural" about today's interfaces, even if they are easy to learn. What is natural is our social interactions with other people. The progression of our interface with technology is not simply more direct wiring to our bodies (or nervous systems) but in building relationships with systems, like friends with intellectual superpowers.
Regarding your points about input above--who is doing interesting research around that?
I'm concerned that I don't have an answer to that question. The HCI community, for example SIGCHI, tends to focus on usability and making the techniques we already use more powerful or easier to learn. UIST is one of the few reliable sources of new interaction approaches, but even there you'll find that most input explorations are in reaction to emerging display approaches such as projection.
What is the biggest hurdle to achieving the kind of UI you feel is necessary for wearables? Is it a tech issue? Or a user adoption issue?
I think user adoption is easily influenced and complaining that people "aren't ready" is akin to the U.S. GOP complaining that they lost an election due to "demographics." We design for the humans we have, and if they aren't willing to try then it's probably too expensive or not as useful as we've convinced ourselves it is. It may sometimes happen that a social norm holds a
technology back, but fashion is quite malleable and we live in technophilic times. You can't consider wearable tech and not run into the energy issue--we definitely need advances in battery technology to realize the dreams we have for power or subtlety. But I don't think we've come close to exhausting the possibilities of today's technology, and there are very few devices that we're using but wish we didn't have to charge so often. So, really, I think we have a failure of imagination. There's a gulf between our staring-at-rectangles-while-pointing-or-typing reality and the unrealistic fiction of implant-something-in-my-brain. At least Google is pushing us into that gap!
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Calif. survey release
California Air Resources Board releases 2003 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey Nov. 4, with preliminary forms due back to the agency by Nov. 24. All responsible parties and formulators must complete the survey and submit to CARB by March 15. Agency will conduct a survey training session on Dec. 3 at CARB headquarters in Sacramento. Survey will update state's volatile organic compound emissions inventory from consumer products and determine future emission reductions. Industry has opposed certain aspects of the survey, including the wide range of product categories included and the 120-day time limit for completion (1"The Rose Sheet" Sept. 20, 2004, p. 3)...
CARB Releases Preliminary 2003 Consumer Product Survey Data
The California Air Resources Board will discuss preliminary data from the 2003 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey during a Jan. 19 Consumer Products Regulation Workgroup meeting, the board announced
California Air Resources Board releases guidance answering frequently asked questions related to the 2003 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey Feb. 17. FAQ addresses issues such as who is required to complete the survey, what to do if a company has been acquired or has changed its name, how to report overfill and what to do if exact sales information is unavailable. Agency issued the survey, which it will use to develop future volatile organic compound emission reductions, in November, and it is due back to CARB March 15 (1"The Rose Sheet" Nov. 8, 2004, In Brief)...
CARB Survey Proposal Will Result In Category Confusion – J&J
Inferences drawn from the California Air Resources Board's proposed 2003 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey will be biased based upon the categories companies choose to classify their products, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products division says in comments to the agency Sept. 7
Subject: Calif. survey release
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Mac Miller's Friend Vouches For Ariana Grande's Intervention Attempts
by Kyle Eustice
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Mac Miller’s friend Shane Powers spoke about the late Pittsburgh rapper’s relationship with Ariana Grande on a recent episode of The Shane Show podcast.
During the episode, he revealed the pop princess played a pivotal role in supporting Miller’s sobriety.
“They were very much in love,” Powers said. “I have to say she was incredible when he first sobering up. She was a fucking G to him. There could not have been anybody more supportive of him being sober than Ariana. I saw that. I was around it. I took phone calls from her. ‘How do I help? What do I do?’ This little girl was unbelievably involved and helpful in him being healthy.
“Whether he’s an addict or not, the way that Mac partied was not healthy. But I gotta tell you, man, there was no one in his life more ready to go the wall for him when it came to him being sober and she was an unbelievably stabilizing force in his life, and she was deeply helpful and effective in keeping Mac sober and helping him get sober. She was all about him being healthy. Period. In this area of his life.”
Grande has been relatively silent since Miller’s death last week. So far, she’s posted a photo of her late boyfriend on her Instagram account.
Miller passed away on Friday (September 7) of a suspected overdose. As the news circulated, several people blamed Grande for his death, citing their May breakup and her quick engagement to SNL actor Pete Davidson.
A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Sep 8, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT
In May, Grande suggested Miller’s substance abuse issues played a role in their split.
“How absurd that you minimize female self-respect and self-worth by saying someone should stay in a toxic relationship because he wrote an album about them, which btw isn’t the case (just Cinderella is ab me),” she tweeted. “I am not a babysitter or a mother and no woman should feel that they need to be.
“I have cared for him and tried to support his sobriety & prayed for his balance for years (and always will of course) but shaming/blaming women for a man’s inability to keep his shit together is a very major problem.”
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Latest Sydney News
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local): 1:35 a.m. Day 2 of the Australian Open has wrapped up — after continuing into Day 3. Tuesday's last two matches both went to tiebreakers in the fifth set and both finished a bit past 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in Melbourne....
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Home / Tips and Tricks / To update the OnePlus software as soon as possible
To update the OnePlus software as soon as possible
If you own a OnePlus phone, such as the OnePlus 7 Pro, you may already know that OnePlus has a strong software update team – the latest OnePlus devices Typically, the latest features and security patches are deployed on Google Pixel phones within weeks. However, in some cases, it may take a while for these updates to arrive. Therefore, you may be wondering how to update OnePlus software as it becomes available.
Typically, OnePlus Announces Official Announcement of a New Oxygen Update The operating system – the proprietary Android skin that will appear on all phones – and the update will be deployed step by step. Because of this system, you may receive an update notification on your phone a few days or even weeks after the software is actually started.
Fortunately, updating OnePlus smartphones with the latest version of Oxygen OS without having to wait for the company push the notification to you. Your effort is low, but if you're the type who wants to get the latest updates right away, you should know how to do that.
How to Update the OnePlus Software: The Basics
Before we begin the steps, we need to clear out some important information about OnePlus updates.
First of all, this guide is about updating OnePlus software with non-carrier versions of OnePlus smartphones. In other words, if you purchased your OnePlus device from T-Mobile or another vendor rather than directly from OnePlus or another standard retailer, this guide will not work for you. Since the updates for smartphones by network operators are not from the OEM, but from the network operator, you must wait until the network operator has published the update. Unfortunately, there is no way around it (unless you are flashing over your device, which you can do with certain phones).
How to Install OxygenOS beta on Your OnePlus Device
Your OnePlus smartphone comes with a skin version of Android included as OxygenOS. OnePlus is pretty good at publishing updates for its smartphones in good time, even for older ones like the OnePlus 3T. However …
Second, this manual assumes that you have a completely unmodified version of an unlocked OnePlus smartphone. That is, you are not root, you have not unlocked your bootloader, you are not running custom recovery software like TWRP, and you are not using custom ROM (even if it's based on Oxygen OS). If you have made any of these types of changes, this guide may not work for you.
Finally, Android Authority as with everything you do on your device, can guarantee the number that this guide will work for you. Chances are that everything goes as expected if you follow the instructions below. However, there is always the possibility that something will go wrong. Stay on the safe side and always back up your files!
This article describes how to update the OnePlus software.
How to Upgrade OnePlus Software: The Hard Way
The basic steps to manually upgrade OnePlus smartphones is quite simple:
Manually download the software
Performing a local upgrade through system settings
OxygenOS: 6 features you need to know about
OxygenOS is the Android interface Used by OnePlus on all smartphones, including the latest versions of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The skin looks and feels like standard Android, but grabs …
The first step is the hardest. How do you like the software? OnePlus does not release incremental updates in its support forums or on its website. It will eventually release the latest version of Oxygen OS in its update hub, but this will be a full download, d. H. A 1 GB + file instead of the much smaller OTA update. You also have to wait days or weeks before the company starts posting. You want to avoid this.
Even if you find an OTA download at the end, how do you know the download? is the right one for your phone How do you know that the software has not been damaged in any way? It's a tricky business.
If you find a download that you believe will appeal to you, follow these steps:
Save the ZIP package to the root of your OnePlus smartphone (not a folder such as Downloads) ). for example).
Open Settings and go to System> System Updates .
Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner.
Tap Local Upgrade .
The downloaded ZIP file should be displayed. If you do not do this, you must move it to the root directory. Do this and repeat these steps if this is the case.
Tap the ZIP file and have it installed by Oxygen OS.
You are notified that you need to reboot after the installation is complete. Press the key.
Your phone is restarting. Once that's done, you're on the latest release of Oxygen OS.
To check your current version, go to Settings> About Phone and check your build number.
If you can & # 39; If you can not find the latest update package or are too nervous about downloading third-party software from a non-OnePlus source, you can do so in a simple and secure way.
How to Upgrade the OnePlus Software: The Easy Method
Fortunately, there is an easy way to use OnePlus phones with the latest Oxygen Updating OS software without searching for a ZIP package online: the Oxygen Updater app. This third-party application (read: not officially approved by OnePlus) downloads the latest updates for Oxygen OS for you and gives you explicit instructions for installing on your device.
Oxygen Updater is free and supported by ads even though you can spend a bit of money on removing ads if you want.
OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Update Hub: Hotfix here for the suspended launch of 9.5.9 to 7 Pro
https://www.youtube.com/ watch? v = DkGOBXo1Mi0 Update, July 18, 2019 (10:20 ET): Ten days ago, OnePlus released the OxygenOS 9.5.9 update for OnePlus 7 Pro. However, it turned out that the update caused problems for some users with the double-tap-to-wake. It is unlikely that the software packages will be damaged. So you can be sure that you will get the right software for your particular device.
To start Oxygen Updater, download it from to your OnePlus phone. Visit the list in the Google Play Store.
After you install the app, open it and follow the instructions below:
The first time you open the app, a welcome page appears. Read each page and swipe left until you reach the "Choose your device" page.
On the Choose Your Device page, select your phone from the drop-down list. The right phone is probably already selected. Swipe left.
A root access warning is displayed. This does not matter if you are not logged in as root. Click on the "Close" button.
On the Select Update Method page, select Incremental Update. Swipe left.
You should see a big red checkmark. You can help the developers by tapping the checkbox at the bottom of the page, which automatically uploads the file names. You can also skip this if you do not feel comfortable with it. Be sure to tap on "Start App" when you're ready.
When the Oxygen Updater is fully set up, you will now receive push notifications when new updates become available. These updates should not be available until hours after the official launch and allow you the first access.
If you open Oxygen Updater and it says that an update is available, follow the instructions to download the update. The app gives you explicit instructions for performing the update. However, these are listed here for you just in case:
Request Oxygen Updater to download the latest OnePlus update file.
Open it when you're done Android Settings and go to System> System Updates .
It should display a ZIP file with the word "OxygenOS". Tap on it and give permission for the installation.
You are notified that you need to reboot after the installation is complete by clicking the button.
Your phone is restarting and you should be on the latest version of Oxygen OS. The downloaded Oxygen Updater file will be automatically deleted.
To check your current version, go to Settings> About Phone and check your build number. Or just open the Oxygen Updater to see if you are using the latest version or not.
The Oxygen Updater is an amazingly helpful app. However, it is done only by one developer and there is a lot of work to do. We strongly recommend that you purchase the ad-free version of the app and / or donate to the developer to keep the app up and running. Instructions for the donation and a link to buy the ad-free version can be found in the settings of the app.
Click the button below to download the Oxygen Updater.
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Стрелков опрокинул спекуляции о “сдаче” Донецка и закрыл эту тему
February 12, 2015 by Miep
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Igor Strelkov Interview to PolitNavigator.
Alexandr Chalenko: As far as I know, steppe and thermal-vision devices have made light weapons fights impossible in Novorossia. Because of that the parties can’t get close to each other, so this war is the war of artillery. What’s your opinion about it.
Igor Strelkov: The terrain beyond the urban agglomerations, which are so numerous in Donetsk Republic, is very indented: lots of ravines, heights, tree belts, lows grown with bushes. Lots of mines and waste heaps, which make the area closed.
Now it’s a positional warfare, where there is almost no skirmishes with gunfire, it’s an artillery war.
Alexandr Chalenko: I’ve been told that it’s war in the urban agglomeration, because in the heart of Donbass, leaving one town you etner into another one right away. And there’s civilian population living there…
Igor Strelkov: … understand it, war is war. Population suffered and suffers while the war rages, so the sooner the victory is achieved and the war stops, the sooner civilian population suffering stops.
As for the rest: small group tactics.
Alexandr Chalenko: What does it mean? Explain, please
Igor Strelkov: see, in war history, in war theory, there’s such concept as basic tactical unit, that has to fulfill certain tactical tasks. The more military craft develops, the more combat vehicles are improved, the bigger grows the units’ firepower, the lesser get the tactical units.
Relatively speaking, if one task could be solved by the battalion with its firepower druing the WWI, the same task could be solved by companies during the WWII. Now similar tasks can be solved by mere platoons
In this case, the number of armament and its quality, for example, firing rate, became such, that fire density provided by modern platoon, surpasses or at least is equal to one, that battalion of the WWI could provide
Hence, the large masses of people turn into large targets, basically, that’s what has been shown by the UAF around Slavyansk and Donetsk, when having great numerical superiority and way better equipment Ukrainian troops were helpless before us and suffered heavy losses. Due to their crowdness, because they used to move in large masses, large masses of vehicles, and we have been using it. We used the small group tactics — units up to a platoon or less in numbers. They searched for an enemy, pinned it down and called our artillery, mortar strikes upon it. Because of that enemy suffered very heavy losses comparing to our relatively small casualties.
At the same time, the lesser unit is, the harder it’s to hit it, especially in conditions of suburban and urban areas. Enemy had enormous advantage in vehicles, but he couldn’t implement it, since it was like shooting sparrows with a cannon. It’s useless to use the division of “Grads” against the dispersed infantry team. Maybe someone will get hit, but anyway the efficiency would be really low
Alexandr Chalenko: For example now they can’t take the airport in Donetsk. What’s the problem? Why the fights take so long? What would Igor Strelkov do to take the airport under his control completely?
Igor Strelkov: I wouldn’t storm it at all
Alexandr Chalenko: Why?
Igor Strelkov: What for?
Alexandr Chalenko: Because it was believed before the militias started taking it under their control, that Donetsk had been shelled from the airport territory as well as from Peski and Avdeyevka.
Igor Strelkov: Do you imagine the map for yourself? When you manipulate with such names like Avdeyevka, Peski, airport, you don’t imagine yourselve the connection. Adveyevka is a rather large town with 50 thousand population. Peski’s also a rather big settlement. It’s urban type settlement which is abutting to the city. Airport is located between them on a rather large distance. It’s not a single agglomeration.
Artillery can’t be at the airport, Peski and Avdeyevka at the same time. It’s either in one place or in another.
Alexandr Chalenko: So were there any artillery in the airport?
Igor Strelkov: There were artillery spotters there. Indeed, artillery was deployed in Peski and in Avdeyevka. The thing is that, to take the airport, you should simply eliminate this artillery. Object for the assault has been chosen formally by people, who don’t understand a thing in the military art, it was a strike against the consequence, not the reason. To take the airport they had to eliminate the reason, destroy the artillery positions in Peski and Avdeyevka beforehand. Then airport could be taken without any problems.
And now, we have a situation when all infantry attacks at the airport are being repelled by the barrage of artillery that is out of reach.
Alexandr Chalenko: Okay, why it wasn’t clear to those, who had been planning these operations?
Igor Strelkov: Let’s say that these people don’t differ from you in the level of military knowledge and operation planning much.
Alexandr Chalenko: And Motorola?
Igor Strelkov: Motorola is good soldier, brilliant commander on the platoon level. He fulfills the tasks give to him. In this case we’re dealing with strategic decision, with those, who have thrown Motorola and Givi to fight in the airport to take which, was determined as the priority objective. I don’t know who made such decision. I was absent at that time. It was clear for me that it’s not a proper object from the beginning. Attack at the airport is not only unnecessary, it’s harmful, since the best units for the former Slavyansk brigade got scratched and suffered losses there. Without any sense.
See, once they launch an attack, enemy calls the artillery strike.
Alexandr Chalenko: Do I get it right, that this task is possible to be solved?
Igor Strelkov: Yes it is, but not with the forces of infantry units. They have to act with the support of armored vehicles, but since all the vehicles of Slavyansk brigade have been taken to “Oplot” by Zakharchenko, he decides what to do with them.
Alexandr Chalenko: Many of your critics say that Strelkov — is just a mere FSB lt. colonel, so he has no experience of army operations planning. What can you say about it?
Igor Strelkov: Indeed, I’m an FSB colonel, so I’m fine about it, but generally, I wouldn’t advise to call a military with the rank 1 step lower that he is. For the military, ranks have greater value than for civilians. Basically that’s what military hierarchy is built on.
Of course it was difficult for me to command units and subunits, when army grew there were several thousand men in it, and front has been stretched for dozens of kilometers. Naturally we couldn’t create a solid frontline with such small forces.
Alexandr Chalenko: Do you have an army experience of leading such units?
Igor Strelkov: I don’t have such experience, I had experience as a commander of small units, but happened to plan the special operations for 80-100 men. I used to be an operative in field of anti-terrorist operations in Chechnya. I happened to take part in many operations, but to command directly — no. Maximum that I happened to command before were joint operative group of 150 men, for a couple of months in 2005.
And again, units didn’t subordinate to me directly, it was only an operative subordination. I only gave them tasks, which they planned and executed on their own. Now, often, I didn’t understand completely how to organize a certain operation, but instead I had a clear and strict understanding of what I wanted to achieve in this operation.
So, I set the tasks and goals, that had been achievable and they were achieved. Thanks to that, we practically succeeded all enemy plans that were aimed to encircle and eliminate us.
I really lacked the chief of the staff, who could explain what I wanted to soldiers in detail. Basically, all army commanders of high ranks are divided into two categories: chiefs and chiefs of staff. Commander makes a decision, chief of the staff develops it, divides into subtasks. Both job is completely necessary. Far not always good chief of the staff is able to command troops well. And vice versa. For example, it was told about Zhukov in one of his characteristics, that he was a brilliant commander but hates the staff work. Naturally, I don’t compare myself with Zhukov, but, frankly speaking, dislike the staff work too, even more I simply don’t know how to do it. Instead I have a deep understanding of the essence of the guerrilla warfare. I knew qualities of all my units, what they could and what they could not.
At that moment our army was a partisan army. In many aspects it’s still such. It’s not a regular army.
Alexandr Chalenko: What are the differences between them?
Igor Strelkov: On the one hand they’re way more initiative than usual army. On the other hand their discipline is weaker. They solve tasks that regular army overcomes with great efforts. For example to move fast, maneuver, act in field without supplies. These are advantages of the partisan army.
On the other hand they don’t kine sitting in trenches, don’t like sitting in defense, I mean in bad conditions. They’re difficult to lead for those they don’t trust to.
In my opinion, a serious mistake is being made now, when the b regular armies of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics are being built. When they disband already formed units, take from one unit to another. They’re expecting to achieve discipline and subordination to people, who are assigned from above formally. But the army, in its essence, is still a volunteer army. There are no mobilized there. And to arrange without taking this specifics, the formed traditions, into account brings serious harm, since people are losing their motivations. They don’t trust their new commanders, those, who they don’t know.
Alexandr Chalenko: When I’ve been to Donetsk recently, I talked to soldiers from you Slavyansk brigade. I asked them, who were Igor Strelkov for them. They answered “He is like own father to us”. They’re looking forward for your return. And from other soldiers, I found out that about 200 men of your brigade joined “Vostok” brigade after your arrival to Donetsk. They allegedly were from Kramatorsk. Why did they leave you?
Igor Strelkov: You know, it’s a classical example when journalists uses info from OBS “Odna Babka Skazala” [“One Granny Told”] agency.
Alexandr Chalenko: So it has never happened?
Igor Strelkov: 200 men didn’t leave me. One mortar battery joined “Vostok” in the moment of the crisis around Shakhtyorsk. Later returned us the mortars, but soldiers stayed in “Vostok”, they were sent to Shakhtyorsk to support Tsar’s battalion [ed. Tsar — Vladimir Kononov’s callsign]
They’ve got persuaded by someone that we were abandoning Donetsk and they’ve heard that Khodakovsky promised to defend Donetsk until his last drop of blood. They decided to join him because thought that he wouldn’t retreat for sure.
Alexandr Chalenko: They were locals.
Igor Strelkov: Well, yes, our brigade consisted of locals on 90%. It’s a particular example of what the rumors might be.
Units left Kramatorsk by the order of their direct commanders, thinking that they were executing my order, and part of the commandant company left to Izvarino and has been holding corridor there. In my turn, I though that they were all deserters. Later I found out that turns out they were deceived by their commanders, who later appeared on the Russian territory. That…
Alexandr Chalenko: Babay?
Igor Strelkov: Babay. That’s a one rather anecdotic character. But that’s the specifics of the partisan warfare: constant revolts and rebellions.
Alexandr Chalenko: And why haven’t you got in a good terms with other militia commanders — Zakharchenko, Khodakovsky? I even remember that your comrades wrote about them, that they were going to surrender Donetsk …
Igor Strelkov: You can’t make everyone silent [ed. Igor Ivanovich uses idiom here, literally it’s “You can’t cover every mouth with shawl”]. My comrades are free to say whatever they want to. I’ve never said anything like that myself. Though, indeed it looked like the town might be surrendered.
Get me right, when Slavyansk brigade, all ragged, dirty, right from the trencehs entered Donetsk city… people had been fighting for several months, constant shellings every day and night. And so they enter Donetsk. There’s a Kiev government assigned mayor sitting there, no one touches him. Ukrainian police patrols the roads with the state cap badges. And “Vostok” with “Oplot” just stand on the checkpoints. And there are no barricades. You can enter the town. Vehicles would enter and no one would stop it. Donetsk hadn’t fight then and no one was preparing to.
I got an impression, that before our withdrawal from Slavyansk, Ukrainian side didn’t even plan to storm Donetsk, they thought that it would return back to them without a fight.
Alexandr Chalenko: Are these only you impressions, or you had a more precise info that Donetsk had been prepared to be surrendered to Ukraine without a fight?
Igor Strelkov: I’ve never had any precise info about it. Especially when they say that I’ve exchanged Slavyansk for Donetsk, that’s a completely false opinion. I exited Slavyansk not because I wanted to seize Donetsk. Furthermore, I didn’t want to go to Donetsk, commanders who stayed there had been fighting each other. I didn’t want to get into this cloaca, but I had to do it.
There was Russian Orthodox Army split in two acting there. Each part had about 100-150 men. There was “Oplot”, there was “Vostok”, there were Cossack units. There were Bezler’s men. There was a miners’ division, there was “Kalmius” battalion. No one subordinated to no one and didn’t cooperate with each other. Some of them took part in combats, some not. There was a small unit that subordinated to me.
Alexandr Chalenko: You said that you didn’t want to enter Donetsk, where did you want to go after leaving Slavyansk in this case?
Igor Strelkov: I meant that I didn’t want to enter Donetsk to seize power there. That’s what I was talking about. We left Slavyansk because we had to, to avoid the defeat. We had already really been in the complete tactical encirclement. There was the last tiny gap left, the last dirt road, which was uncomfortable and shot through. It could be bloked any moment.
We practically had no artillery rounds. Had no shells for mortars. We had problems with anti-tank weapons. We still had some ammo for the small arms. But the problem was that, that enemy has practically stopped using infantry against us after the fights near Yampol where they suffered heavy losses.
Alexandr Chalenko: And the artillery war started….
Igor Strelkov: Artillery and tanks had been effective to use against us when we had nothing to answer them with. While we had mortar shells and artillery rounds we could hold them somehow. But at the moment we left Slavyansk I had 57 mortar shells. By that moment I had two tanks, but I had less than 1 allowance of ammunition per tank, there were about 35 rounds overall. That’s now a war. Enemy had about 100 armored vehicles, about 30 tanks among them, at the Nikolayevka direction only. There was a completely equipped battalion-tactical group with means of enforcement and massive artillery support. And they strictly used tactics under Nikolayevka. Our grenade launchers failed, more than 20 GLs, all failed. They simply forced our militias into the town and started shelling them with artillery. 5-floor buildings were destroyed to the ground. Armor and artillery. The same situation could repeat in Slavyansk. Taking enemy advantage into consideration we were able to cause them losses only maneuvering all the time. As I said, the small group tactics. When we had no place for a maneuver we could go into defense. In stationary position, when we got surrounded with mine fields and razorwires we couldn’t cause them any serious losses.
Alexandr Chalenko: Let’s dispel another myth of the “OBS” news agency. I’ve heard such a pretension to you in Donetsk, that, when leaving Slavyansk, you didn’t destroy the arms depots.
Igor Strelkov: I simply can’t comment such nonsense. When we were leaving we hadn’t got anything left. We had 6 rounds for our joint artillery division of 9 guns. Which depots? Everything we got via “voentorg”, everything we managed to find in other sources, everything had been sent into fight right away.
Khodakovsky and Zakharchenko had depots. From time to time we had to ask them something for our artillery and tanks.
Alexandr Chalenko: And did they give it to you?
Igor Strelkov: Gave. but not to me, to commanders who got supplies via personal contacts. Zakharchenko used to be subordinate to me at first, until he wasn’t assigned a prime-minister. Khodakovsky didn’t cooperate. Categorically. Simply hadn’t engage in any contact. And since I had other tasks than taming rebellious officers. They sat somewhere — and fine with that. Defended their section — and fine with that. God grant that they would defend it on.
Alexandr Chalenko: Which advantages and disadvantages does the Ukrainian army have?
Igor Strelkov: stable in defense. The very same Russian soldiers. Though they think of themselves as some ancient Ukrs, Ukrainians, or who knows what else. In fact, they are Russian people. They are unpretentious, ready to endure hardships. Basically, all the qualities of the Russian soldier. Fail to see any other strong points in Ukrainian army.
Everything else — result of 23 years of ruination, the same as we had, multiplied on their mentality. Their chiefs… out of any critics. Middle officers — more or less.
Alexandr Chalenko: It’s believed that there were private military companies fighting against you in Slavyansk. Was it so?
Igor Strelkov: can’t say that they were fighting…
Alexandr Chalenko: But they had been there?
Igor Strelkov: they had.
Alexandr Chalenko: Which ones? Polish? American?
Igor Strelkov: I’ve been told about Poles. But also that there weren’t only the Poles there. Again, when you don’t have the corpses with documents you can talk about it very approximately. Why I say that there were PMC troops on Karachun is because I we had messages from Andreyevka, closest village, residents that they went down there to the local shops. Residents told that they were Poles. But they served only as observers and sentry. Maintained thermal vision devices and guarded ATO HQ and HQs of the units that fought against us in Slavyansk. But whether they were on the front lines or not… to prove that we had to achieve a serious military victory capturing enemy territory.
Alexandr Chalenko: Why such little number of locals has been enlisted to your brigade?
Igor Strelkov: Volunteers hadn’t been provided with rifles, nor with boots, nor with uniforms. I had nothing to arm people with. And basically volunteers are always few. Consider the example of the previous Civil War. There were extremely small number of volunteers from both sides. The one who succeeded to conduct mobilization more effectively won. Why did the Reds [ed. Red Army, Bolsheviks] win? Because in critical moment they had more resources that allowed them to conduct the mass mobilization. Yes, they were extremely unstable troops that had been surrendering all the time, but they always had new ones to put instead. Soviet government got all the main arm depots of the Russian Empire. The main military factories happened to be on the territory they controlled. And the most imporant — the apparatus of the former Tsar army got into their hands. Military specialists and all institutions.
In Donbass it’s the same picture as always. And if, God forbid, the war starts in Russia, exactly the same is going to happen. Most of people don’t want war and don’t want to fight And that’s how it should be. Imagine if everyone wanted to fight, what would happen. Some nightmare. Nothing like that is ever going to happen and thank God for that.
But if on a one fine day you get a summon letter you’ll have to go to the recruitment office regardless whether you want it or not. You’ll have a choice: ten years of jail, or, you’re welcome: pack your things and ahead to war. Basically, that’s the way Ukrainian army is mobilized now. Nobody wants to fight there too, but they’re mobilized and sent to fight.
If I had enough weapons and specialists in Donetsk, I would launch the mobilization. First thing that minister of defense had to do was the mobilization. But I had no resources at all. So we had to take only the volunteers, but we hand’t got enough equipment even for the all volunteers. By moment I left Donetsk I still had 150 unarmed men, however I had already had several thousand men army. As far as I know 27 or 28 thousands enlisted in May. They were ready to fight in militia. But there was nothing to arm them with.
I had to assign them a commander, but commanders didn’t come. Most of the reservist officers, the soviet among them, evaded.
Like in Russian in 1991, when they surrendered their own state. Practically no one stood up for then.
Alexandr Chalenko: Excuse me, but you hadn’t stand up then either.
Igor Strelkov: Excuse me, I hadn’t been an officer then too. I was a student. By that time I hadn’t even taken the oath, but they had.
There was a very little number of officers in Slavyansk.
Alexandr Chalenko: Have you talked to them?
Igor Strelkov: Yes. At first the Afghanistan Veterans Union came. 24 men came. 6 officers among them. They told that “Yes, we are ready to serve. At the barricades close to house, that it”. I answered “No, thanks. The ones who enlist will be serving as in the army, because I don’t need those who would stand on the barricades. I need people who would be ready to follow orders”. 3 men came back on the next day, only one officer among them. Everyone else decided that it wasn’t comfortable for them.
Alexandr Chalenko: When In Ukraine they say that NATO will be arming Ukrainian army with their weapons, how serious is such info? Because Soviet and NATO standards are different. They’ll have to re-educated, re-train. And NATO armament supplies cost a lot.
Igor Strelkov: I think they won’t be rearming. They don’t need it. They have plenty of any vehicles. Enough for 3 more wars like this one. Besides, now the arms depots in Poland and Hungary are opened for them.
Alexandr Chalenko: Soviet vehicles.
Igor Strelkov: Poles, Czechs, Hungarians will be rearming, switching to the NATO standards.
Alexandr Chalenko: What’s, in ideal, is required to defeat the Ukrainian army, after all?
Igor Strelkov: It’s impossible to achieve victory fighting half-heartedly [ed. literally, “half-fighting, or 1/4-fighting”]. To defeat Ukrainian army you have to fight. Ukraine, even in its pitiable condition has way more resources than DPR and LPR. Donetsk and Luhansk Republic won’t be able to defeat Ukraine on their own.
Translated from Russian by: Kazzura
Original: PolitNavigator
Igor Strelkov’s interview about the “Novorossiya” public movement
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There is no science
I was at the museum the other day, looking at the dinosaurs. I had my daughter with me. I explained to her that the Tyrannosaur lived millions of years ago and its fossilized bones and a few footprints are the only records we have that it ever existed. My daughter marvelled at the tiny forelimbs of the creature. I told her that in all likelihood they were so small because the creature's mode of hunting didn't require them any more, and they were on their way to becoming vestigial.
Next to us, a pair of men snickered. They were dressed in white lab coats over ratty teeshirts and baggy cargo pants. They were smoking clove cigarettes even though the no smoking sign was clearly posted. My daughter and I ignored them and moved on.
We looked at the pterosaurs and then some fossilized eggs. The two guys in white coats tailed us, whispering with heads together and laughing rudely. It was becoming distracting, and their attitude was beginning to annoy me. I turned to confront them in front of the trilobite exhibit.
"Do you guys have a problem?" I asked quietly. The punks pulled up short, but they didn't back down. Instead they folded their arms and elbowed each other.
"Dickhead asks if we have a problem," one of them chortled.
"Douchebag wants to know WHAT IS THE DEAL!" tittered the other.
"I just want you to leave us alone so we can enjoy the museum," I said, starting to turn around.
"You have so bought into it," sneered the first jerk.
"SO owned. SO gullible," hooted the second.
"Oh, great," I scowled. "I'm being stalked by skeptics of science."
"BZZZZZT!" shouted one of them, throwing up his forearms in a big 'X'." His fellow stepped forward.
"Listen, asshole," he said seriously, "We *are* scientists."
"Important science guys," confirmed the other.
"Nobel. Fucking. LAUREATES. Motherfucker," spat his friend, tossing his cig butt at me. I batted it away.
"Yeah, you're some scientists," I sneered back, shielding my daughter with my body. "You guys clearly know all sorts of facts about evolution. That's great. Leave us alone, okay?"
"We know some facts. Don't we, Linus?" winked the taller one.
"Sure we do, Nils," drawled the heavy-set punk. "Like, the fact that evolution is complete bullshit." They cackled to each other and high-fived. Linus took a sip out of a small flask.
"C'mon, honey," I said to my daughter, steering her away. "These guys aren't feeling well today."
My daughter evaded my hand and stepped forward, her arms crossed.
"Evolution," she announced firmly, "is true. I know this because my teacher said so." She fixed the two toughs with a steely, brooking-no-argument stare. The pair erupted into fresh laughter.
"Is that so, little sweetie?" oiled Linus, kneeling so he could look her in the eye. "Did your teachy-weachy tell you all about evolution?"
"She's my teacher, not my teachy-weachy, and she told me all about matural selection," replied my daughter loftily, unaware she had bungled the first word. "Also, you guys are dumb."
"Oho!" said Linus. "And who do you think told your teacher about matural selection?"
My daughter stirred uneasily. "She probably learned it in a library."
"And who wrote all the books in the library?"
"I guess some scientists."
"Us!" shouted Linus, leaping to his feet. "Fucking us!"
"Settle down," I growled, getting between my daughter and the two lunatics.
"Us scientists wrote all those books," continued Linus. "And guess what? They're all bullshit!"
"Complete crapola!" hooted Nils.
"Know why we did that?" pressed Linus.
"Because we could!" howled Nils.
"Because we're smart, and you're not, and you'll believe any old shit we tell you motherfuckers!" shrieked Linus, practically sobbing with laughter.
"Fossils!" yelped Nils, staggering around. "I can't believe they bought the fossils business! Yeah, things just TURNED TO STONE. Idiots!"
"Yeah, and everything is MILLIONS OF YEARS OLD!" gasped Linus. "Or even BILLIONS!"
"You guys are pissing me off," I said. "I can't believe I'm even wasting my time talking to you. Science isn't bullshit. Science is built on the work of generations of scientific minds and learning."
"Yep! and we're all in on it!" smirked Nils.
"It was Socrates' idea," amended Linus. "That guy was a riot."
"He was all like, Hey I know, let's get everybody believing in completely crazy stuff so I can make them all look like dorks!" explained Nils.
"And then he dragged Plato into it, and he was like, Yeah!" enthused Linus. "So he starts spouting all kinds of weird ideas about the universe. And guess what, people buy into it! Like, totally!"
"And then there was Newton, and Bacon, and Hooke," reminisced Nils.
"A few setbacks here and there," interjected Linus. "Gallileo totally got spanked; those church guys had no sense of humor."
"But it's totally taken off!" crowed Nils. "Now it's like religion to people. Everybody believes it! Anybody who doesn't is automatically a crazy person! This is the ultimate punking, and you have ALL been PUNK'd!"
"Here's what's really cool about this," confided Linus with a huge grin. "We can sit here and let you in on all of it. Global warming? Just a feud among the sky-gods. Round earth? not so much. Electromagnetism? it's all just magic, baby. We can sit here and tell you everything, and it won't change a thing. Because tomorrow, if you tell anybody about this, people will call you a nut, and hordes of scientists will step up to discredit you because we're all in on it, and we'll still be on top. The world will still believe the earth goes around the sun instead of vice versa." Linus spread his hands to the heavens. "IDIOTS!"
My daughter was quiet. I wanted to say something to reassure her, something to tell her in plain, easy to understand terms that these guys were wrong, and that this is obvious to anybody with half a brain. But I couldn't think of the words to say what I needed to say, and so I said nothing.
Linus took this as surrender. He lit another cigarette and smirked triumphantly at me through the smoke. Nils jabbed him in the ribs.
"Yo," he whispered, "YMCA group." He pointed to a gaggle of kids romping at the feet of the Tyrannosaur.
"See you, science-bitches," sneered Linus. The pair strolled off towards the front of the museum, kicking each other in the pants.
"DON'T LISTEN TO THOSE JERKS," said a resonant voice in my ear. My daughter and I turned around. The Woolly Mammoth had stepped off its pedestal and was regarding us kindly.
"They're always making trouble," added a caveman.
"Look, about science: it's not bullshit at all," squawked one of the pterosaurs, crow-hopping up to join the throng. "I mean, don't believe everything you hear, but definitely don't believe those guys!"
"FUCKING TELL ME ABOUT IT!" bellowed Hephaestus, emerging from a yawning crack in the floor.
"THOSE GUYS ARE DICKS!"
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Movies Kuala Lumpur Featured In Vin Diesel’s New “Bloodshot” Trailer
Kuala Lumpur Featured In Vin Diesel’s New “Bloodshot” Trailer
Qing An
Ready for some ground pounding and heart pumping action movie featuring a superhero? Of course you do, so prepare yourself for “Bloodshot” the new upcoming superhero film coming out next year, featuring Kuala Lumpur!
Yes, there have been a surge of Hollywood movie appearing in Malaysia recently with latest example being “Venom” and “Crazy Rich Asian”. This may be due, because of the FINAS incentive for which will provide monetary help for movies filmed in Malaysia. The intention of the program was to help improve the quality of local film industry and to make Malaysia as a desired destination for film making.
So can you spot Kuala Lumpur in the trailer below?
From the producers of “Fast And Furious”, comes a comic book adaptation of a futuristic superhero seeking revenge. The movie will feature the popular Vin Diesel, and he will be joined by Sam Heughan, Eiza Gonzalez, Toby Keddell, Talulah Riley and more.
The movie will be a cinematic debut for director Dave Wilson, who is known for visual effects, with his works include “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” and several video game’s cinematic.
Synopsis of the movie can be found below:
“After he and his wife are murdered, marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a superhuman, biotech killing machine – Bloodshot. As Ray first trains with fellow super-soldiers, he cannot recall anything from his former life. But when his memories flood back and he remembers the man that killed both him and his wife, he breaks out of the facility to get revenge, only to discover that there’s more to the conspiracy than he thought.”
KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers are featured in the trailer but with very little context. Still, it’s always exciting to know that our country is making a cameo in a blockbuster.
“Bloodshot” comes out on 20th February 2020.
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Inhabiting Other People’s Recorded Memories
Alicia ElerJuly 29, 2015
Angela Washko, “Womanhouse (Or: How To Be A VirtuousWoman)” (2014) from the series ‘Free Will Mode’ (all images courtesy of bitforms gallery)
“I turned the computer on and began to write — all the details of our story, everything that still remained in my memory,” writes the author dubbed Elena Ferrante in her book My Brilliant Friend. This is how the narrator begins her four-part story about a lifelong friendship: with the fascinating concept of dumping out all of one’s memory. Is it possible? The group exhibition Memory Burn at bitforms gallery, curated by Chris Romero, explores the devices we use to record our lives as we confront mortality and death, and reveals the moments we document to be greatly different from those we just remember, for reasons we cannot control.
Like a distant memory, the work in this show is beautifully curated but not always the easiest to connect with. At the entrance of this Lower East Side gallery, which boasts lovely floor-to-ceiling windows, viewers encounter Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s piece “Level of Confidence” (2015) about the mass kidnapping of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa school in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. The viewer stands in front of a yearbook-like collection of photographs of the students, and steps onto two footprints that recall the moment before going through an airport metal detector. After that, a facial recognition detector scans the viewer’s face, attempting to match his or her facial features with one of the missing students.
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, “Level of Confidence” (2015), face-recognition algorithms, computer, screen, webcam
This action always fails, of course, instead causing one to both recognize one’s own privilege (while experiencing up close creepy facial recognition technology) and the sadness of the families who continue to cope with the disappearance of their loved ones. If this piece is purchased, all proceeds will go directly to the families of the missing. It’s a heavy piece to start off an already complex exhibition, setting the tone for “memory” as a concept that brings up mixed emotions, a sense of loss, and a profoundly deep experience of mourning for the disappeared.
Andrea Wolf, “Unsolicited Memories; Archival Exercises” (2014)
While that piece was searing, Andrea Wolf’s series Unsolicited Memories, Archival Exercises (2014) lingered. Mimicking the arbitrary experience of triggering memories, Wolf’s piece randomly projects found super 8 and 8mm films onto a stacked collection of Plexiglas cubes that actually look like enlarged ice cubes. These images, with their grainy and physical, filmic quality, flicker and shine onto the cubes, offering a fleeting, ephemeral quality, as if the images of people and hazy landscapes will soon escape and fade away, like gentle wisps from late-night memories.
In the Japanese artist duo exonemo’s “Body Paint,” a man’s face and white-painted torso are projected onto what appears to be a painting; it is entirely still save for the moving eyeballs that evoke a creepy painting in an old, haunted mansion. In the literal sense, this piece could discuss what it means to look for a memory, to be a fly on the wall — the book Perks of Being a Wallflower comes to mind — but it’s also about being an everyman, about the sense of blending in as a blank face, body, canvas.
Angela Washko’s video “Womanhouse (Or: How to be a Virtuous Woman)” (2014) is part of the series Free Will Mode, which is made from the video game The Sims (year 2000 edition), where the user plays with, operates, and controls model humans in a virtual world. Washko’s chaotic world, however, is nothing like the game; here, women live alone in dangerous conditions, wandering about in confined spaces, and only speak when they need something like food, sleep, or a door through which to exit. Stoves burn, women take naps, and have nervous breakdowns, banging their heads against walls like rats in a cage. In one of the videos, a woman sits next to a pool that’s surrounded by Greek sculptures; inside the pool, men “swim” a few laps, drop under the water, then get up and perform this brief motion again and again. In this alternate Sims reality, everything is absurd and charming, maddening in its repetition.
In Sara Ludy’s series of .gifs Beaches (2014), she documents her vacation-like visit into the online virtual world Second Life by hanging some paradisiacal landscapes on the wall, accompanied by an audio installation of recordings from her “trip.” The internet is real life, and we’re living through screens whether we’re surfing the web or just vacationing in a second life, tropical environment. The concept is fascinating, but the actual imagery and sound don’t quite take you there; instead, Ludy’s project is more like a photo album of visual souvenirs from a trip that she took by herself to a virtual world. Similarly, Daniel Canogar’s large photograph “Enredos 1” (2007) which shows an array of people literally caught in the “network” — a series of wound wires and cords that dangle from some invisible ceiling — is a bit literal in its execution. But that’s OK — sometimes internet virtual life is pretty boring.
Daniel Canogar, “Enredos 1” (2007), Kodak Endura photo mounted on aluminum
In Sarah Rothberg’s “Memory/Place: My House” (2014–15) she takes a memory that would otherwise seem innocuous or uninteresting and makes it both physically and emotionally intense. By having viewers wear an Oculus virtual reality headset, she pulls from archival photographs from her childhood to create a tour through her family home. This is both a journey through someone else’s memory and a detached commentary on the nature of memory itself, which solidly ties up the show’s concept. The viewer sits in a cushy armchair that could actually have been in the artist’s family living room growing up and becomes a “player” in the artist’s memory, navigating around the constructed landscape using an arcade stick controller as if playing a game. But moving through the rooms is a weird, stilted, emotionally uncomfortable action — much like the process of mining one’s memory for a story, fact, or narrative. The piece — which can also physically nauseating — is a metaphor for such solitary self-reflection and the search for meaning in slices of memory.
Sarah Rothberg, “Memory/Place: My House” (2014–2015), virtual reality environment, Oculus Rift headset, swivel chair, CRT television monitor
Memory Burn continues at bitforms gallery (131 Allen St, Lower East Side, Manhattan) through August 16 .
Andrea WolfAngela Washkobitforms galleryChris RomeroDaniel CanogarOculusRafael Lozano-HemmerSara LudySarah Rothberg
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Two (or Three or Four) Sides of the Same Story: The Films of Pedro Costa
Costa’s seventh feature, Vitalina Varela, is the latest in a filmography that consistently builds on its predecessors both thematically and stylistically, telling and retelling connected stories through different points of view.
Jake ColeOctober 2, 2019
From Vitalina Varela (2019), dir. Pedro Costa (courtesy Grasshopper Film)
Vitalina Varela, Portuguese director Pedro Costa’s seventh feature, is the latest in a filmography that consistently builds on its predecessors both thematically and stylistically. Costa’s latest even takes place at the same time as his previous film, Horse Money, taking off from a scene where protagonist Ventura spoke with newly transplanted immigrant Vitalina Varela to present the woman’s story from her own perspective. Yet the film’s strongest connections with Costa’s earlier work lie in the manner in which it builds on a stylistic and thematic evolution that traces all the way back to the beginning of Costa’s career.
Costa’s first two features, 1989’s O Sangue and 1994’s Casa de Lava, are works of a puckish, preternaturally talented cinephile. The former, an elliptical family drama shot in lush 35mm black and white, shows off an innate command of light and shadow that the director would explore more radically later in his career. The latter, meanwhile, reimagines Jacques Tourneur’s I Walked with a Zombie in the former Portuguese colony of Cape Verde. Landscape photography of the island’s harsh volcanic soil recalls the Westerns of John Ford, while the contrast between the film’s white, Portuguese nurse (Inês de Medeiros) and her zombified Cape Verdean patient (Isaach de Bankolé), underlines lingering colonial tensions that further immisserate the island’s residents.
From Casa de Lava (1994), dir. Pedro Costa (courtesy Grasshopper Film)
Costa followed up on the theme of Portugal’s post-colonial legacy by relocating to Fontainhas, a Lisbon housing project for a predominantly immigrant population. Ossos revolves around a young couple dealing with an unwanted pregnancy in morally ambiguous, unpredictable ways. Ossos marked the director’s growth as an elliptical storyteller, but the film was most notable for what occurred behind the scenes. During production, Costa was informed by locals that the film crew’s bright lights and noisy setups were keeping residents up at night, tiring workers who already worked grueling shifts of physical labor. Humbled by disrupting the very neighborhood he wished to depict honestly, Costa radically shifted gears. Abandoning film for digital cameras that required fewer people to operate and trading professional lighting rigs for manipulating available light with mirrors, the filmmaker reduced his footprint to a one-man operation for 2000’s In Vanda’s Room. Starring actual Fontainhas residents in a docudrama about a woman’s drug addiction, the film showed off an early mastery of digital possibility, exploiting the technology’s low-light abilities to craft images that looked like moving Vermeer paintings. The unclassifiable film mixes documentary with poetic arrangement, as in a scene of a character monologuing in their living room as construction workers begin to raze the housing project around them.
From Horse Money (2014), dir. Pedro Costa (courtesy Cinema Guild)
The eventual destruction of Fontainhas generates a second diaspora for the community’s residents, a seismic event that Costa tracks the aftershocks of in Colossal Youth and Horse Money. Both films follow Ventura, a local with a fatherly image among the other residents. Both films are effectively ghost stories, accounts of a place that no longer exists. In Colossal Youth, Ventura must contend with a present of the state replacing his neighborhood with soulless tower blocks while retreating into the shadows of the past to keep the community together. The latter film, meanwhile, exists outside of concrete time, depicting Ventura as trapped in his own failing memory, reliving the horrors that remain rooted in his mind. Costa’s most elaborate feature, it depicts a world of shadow in which glints of light become subjective portals into a collapsing mind breaking from the strain of trauma.
Vitalina Varela, too, is a ghost story, with much of Vitalina’s dialogue addressed to her dead husband and concerning his philandering ways and broken promises. Hers is a ghost story from the perspective of someone to whom the story has been told, a woman who arrives in Portugal to bury the husband who promised decades ago to send for her and discovers the many factors that prevented him staying true to his word. Costa’s compositions have rarely been more pointed: one shot cloaks migrants in shadow while a construction vest shimmers to speak to the way their labor is exploited while the people are neglected. Though for all the despair and angst of Costa’s work, there is always hope. Vanda the heroin addict is seen as a sober and relatively happy mother in Colossal Youth, and the addled Ventura who walks tremblingly through Costa’s last three films is rejuvenated by his interactions with the strong-willed, unbroken Vitalina.
From Colossal Youth (2006), dir. Pedro Costa (courtesy Janus Films)
And when Vitalina Varela returns to Cape Verde for the first time in Costa’s cinema since the judgmental horror of Casa de Lava, it is with sincere appreciation of the island’s capacity to sustain life in spite of its harsh conditions. Costa’s latest ends in the sunlight, marking a belated emergence from the dark world of his recent work; in its final juxtaposition of community in both Cape Verde and immigrant neighborhoods in Lisbon, Vitalina Varela offers an indication that the director has come to admire the endurance of the actors he’s befriended as much as he laments their mistreatment.
Vitalina Varela (2019), dir. Pedro Costa, will screen on October 6 & 9 at Film at Lincoln Center (165 W. 65th Street), as part of the 57th New York Film Festival.
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HOGS HOSTING ROAD WATCH PARTY FRIDAY
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs are hosting an official Road Watch Party at Savoy Lounge (3929 Broadway #14) for this Friday’s road game on Jan. 11 at the Texas Stars at 7 p.m.
Fans are invited to attend Friday’s party for the chance to win several great door prizes while watching live coverage of the IceHogs road game. Prizes at the event include autographed IceHogs posters, a signed stick, an IceHogs jersey and ticket vouchers to an upcoming IceHogs home game.
Fans can register to win these great prizes in-person at Savoy Lounge beginning at 6:45 p.m., and the prizes will be raffled off during Friday’s game against the Stars.
Savoy Lounge will feature several drink specials for the event, and sandwich baskets with chips will also be available for purchase just $2.
For more information on Friday’s watch party call the IceHogs front office at (815) 986-6465.
NEXT HOME GAME: Jan. 18 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins | 7 p.m.
The IceHogs take the Grand Rapids Griffins on Fleece Blanket Giveaway Night. The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a free IceHogs fleece blanket, courtesy of Dental Dimensions.
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From Caregiver to Patient: Tracey’s Survivor Story
In 2012, Tracey Samuelson noticed that her left breast looked different than the right. She chalked it up to the rigors of childbirth and breastfeeding. Besides, she told herself, there wasn't a lump. Still, when she went for a routine physical exam at the beginning of 2013, the change in her breast was still in the back of her mind. So she mentioned it to her primary care provider, Joanna Setla, M.D., who suggested Tracey have a mammogram … just in case.
Expecting to go back home immediately afterward, Tracey, a triage nurse in Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was surprised when Dr. Setla asked her to stick around. Her surprise turned to concern when a second mammogram was ordered, followed by an ultrasound. Then Dr. Setla sat Tracey down and told her they needed to call a surgeon. David Ciresi, M.D., confirmed what Tracey feared: she had breast cancer.
"I sat there and listened and tried to remember all the important information I had learned about breast cancer so I could prepare myself better," she tells the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. "Nothing prepared me for the moment when my doctor said I would lose my hair. I broke down and finally realized this was happening to me." Tracey was told she would need to go through intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments. As a nurse, she knew exactly what the side effects would be, she tells Eau Claire's WQOW-TV. It was the loss of her hair that scared her the most. "People see right away," she says. "You look sick when you don't have hair."
But, as Tracey said in a speech at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk last weekend in Eau Claire, she decided to turn that fear upside down by allowing her two daughters to cut her hair for her. Her husband, Tim, who also works for Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, gave the girls finger paint so they could add their own artistic touch to Tracey's new look. "They made my worst fear into one of my best memories," Tracey said. "No one was crying. We were all laughing."
They stuck with that approach through it all -- the chemo, the radiation and reconstructive surgeries -- until the day finally came when her doctors said the word she and her family had been hoping to hear: remission. Tracey says she'll be forever grateful to her Mayo care team (also her colleagues) for providing her with the same level of care she herself has tried to give to her own patients. "They helped me to start feeling comfortable about telling my story," she says.
You can hear Tracey talk more about her breast cancer story in the video below, created by Mayo Clinic Health System. Then show us a thing or two by sharing your comments and by sharing this story with others.
Tags: Breast Cancer, Dr. David Ciresi, Dr. Joanna Setla, Employee Stories, Patient Stories
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IP & Media Law Updates Archive
Yes, That Banana Costume Is Copyrightable
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The question that has undoubtedly been on the mind of every designer -- is a banana costume copyrightable? -- has finally been answered in the affirmative. In Silvertop Associates Inc. (d/b/a Rasta Imposta) v. Kangaroo Manufacturing Inc., the Third Circuit applied the Supreme Court's 2017 Star Athletica decision for the first time (to a banana costume, no less), finding that the "costume’s non-utilitarian, sculptural features are copyrightable."
When determining the copyrightability of artistic features of functional works, such as clothing or furniture designs (known in copyright-speak as "useful articles"), Star Athletica poses a two-question analysis: (1) can the artistic feature of the useful article’s design “be perceived as a two- or three-dimensional work of art separate from the useful article? and (2) would the feature “qualify as a protectable pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work either on its own or in some other medium if imagined separately from the useful article?
Applying this analysis here, the Third Circuit found that Plaintiff Rasta's banana costume (pictured above) was indeed a useful article, and addressed the the two-question copyrightability test as follows: "The artistic features of the costume, in combination, prove both separable and capable of independent existence as a copyrightable work: a sculpture. Those sculptural features include the banana’s combination of colors, lines, shape, and length." The court further stated: "Although more difficult to imagine separately from the costume’s 'non-appearance related utility' (i.e., wearability) than many works, one can still imagine the banana apart from the costume as an original sculpture. That sculpted banana, once split from the costume, is not intrinsically utilitarian and does not merely replicate the costume, so it may be copyrighted."
The court also rejected the defendant's contention that a design based on a natural object -- here, a banana -- can never be copyrighted. "This argument seeks to raise the originality requirement’s very low bar, which precedent forecloses for good reason. A judge’s own aesthetic judgments must play no role in copyright analysis."
Accordingly, the banana costume’s "combination of colors, lines, shape, and length (i.e., its artistic features)" were deemed copyrightable. This case is yet another example in a growing line of cases finding copyright protection for designs of useful articles. While it once may have been assumed that designs of functional items, such as clothing and furniture, were not entitled to copyright protection, it is becoming clear that it is no longer necessarily so.
We therefore hold that the banana costume’s combination of colors, lines, shape, and length (i.e., its artistic features) are both separable and capable of independent existence, and thus are copyrightable.
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In Event Reviews
with This Is Hell, Cancer Bats
The Social, Orlando, Fl • January 11, 2008
Jen Cray
No matter how many times you read the words “Gallows are a phenomenal live band!” you will never fully grasp the concept until you actually attend a show and stand in the mouth of madness… or as my girlfriend quite accurately puts it, “People should stop doing drugs and start inhaling Gallows!”
The chaos has come to Orlando.
Cancer Bats are a metal band with a hardcore vocalist who’s a dead ringer for Tim McIlrath from Rise Against. Though the Canada boys shredded up a good bit of dust, the sleepy audience had yet to wake up fully and so there was no pit, there is no energy. There was sweat and spit onstage, and stillness in front of it. Considering how insane this same audience were to get in just an hour’s time, I can only attribute their lack-luster response to their seeming unawareness to just who the hell Cancer Bats were. My bets lie on the band pulling in a sizable audience next time they pull through town. For now, they went through the motions — a band whose rage-filled sounds rely heavily on crowd participation — and it was a bit like watching a violent movie with the sound turned down low.
New York has forever been a hotbed for hardcore, and so it’s no surprise that This Is Hell hail from Long Island. Within seconds of the start of their set, a pit began to churn and the heat began to smolder. Sounding quite like every other NYHC band, the element that sets them apart — visually, at least — were the martial art kick jumps of guitarist Rick Jimenez. The air he managed to grab and gracefully control within the tiny square between the edge of the stage and the amp behind him was distractingly impressive! Honestly, it’s all I remember about this band’s set.
This Is Hell
I saw Gallows this past summer at Warped Tour. They played at high noon in front of, maybe, 30 people. Because of this it may seem odd to many that this band, who tonight were on the third date of their first headlining U.S. tour, arrived in a swanky tour bus. It may also seem like a joke when elastic frontman Frank Carter told the crowd, “I spent $11,000 today.” It’s no joke. Gallows have absolutely blown up in their native England this past year. They got signed to Epitaph Records and have very quickly graduated from being an after-thought on the inflatable Warped Tour schedule to the band that seems hell-bent on saving traditional hardcore punk from metalcore extinction.
Gallows- Frank Carter
So why did the band seem tired at the start of the set? Why did Carter seem to be in slow motion, and exhibiting more than just a little bit of bitterness? “Last night we played Jacksonville to about 80 people,” he confessed, “I was ready to pack it up and go back home.” When it was quickly revealed that the couple hundred Orlando kids who came out for a rowdy punk show had no intentions of becoming another Jacksonville, the band’s spirits began to rise along with the bodies that flew around the room.
“It says ‘absolutely no stage diving,’ but what are they gonna do? Kick us all out?” Carter provoked, and the eager audience followed. Stage diving was a go, for both the fans and the band. The red headed, heavily-inked frontman spent half his time in the audience — either buried within it, on top of it, or in the back atop the bar. And, for the record, when venue security attempted to kick out a particularly rambunctious stage diver, Carter stopped the show and called for the guy to get up on the stage. Handed a mic, the dude suddenly went from being on the brink of expulsion to performing a cover of Black Flag’s “Nervous Breakdown.” Not a bad story to tell his kids, I would think.
Gallows cover Black Flag, with a fan
Gallows only have one album out, Orchestra of Wolves, so of course they played it almost entirely — beginning with “Just Because You Sleep Next to Me” and ending with the album’s title track. If ever there was a band whose music only becomes complete when seen live, it was Gallows.
Carter crowd surfs
The show ended with Carter inviting everyone onstage — an act that turned into such mayhem that even he looked a little nervous. The fans picked up the microphones, one even grabbed Steph Carter’s guitar, and the room show became as interactive as any band could hope for it to be. Hopefully Orlando has raised Gallows’ opinion of American audience. “When we come back to the States, we’ll just come back to Orlando,” they announced near the end of a monumental set.
Gallows: www.myspace.com/gallows
by Jen Cray
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Low pressure steam boilers – the school’s heat
Gary’s school day began at 5:00 a.m. unlocking the gate to the fenced security area accommodating the school buses at the high school accessing his Suburban for the journey to the grade school. The custodians first assignment in the winter, the firing of the two large low pressure steam boilers, an unlocking of the building doors, an activation of the Main St. school crossing flashing caution light and the posting of the flags. His attention then given the vacuuming of the library, the cleansing of two male restrooms, finishing with his upstairs rooms desk tops and the classroom green chalk boards returned to an unused appearance followed by the dusting of all horizontal surfaces, all to be accomplished in an hour and forty-five minutes before the 7:00 a.m. bus route embarkation. In addition to his morning and afternoon regular suburban bus route Gary also inherited a noon route which provided for the return of the rural morning Kindergarten students to Hazelton and east of town.
Max McGee and Janet Elwood
The custodians goal was to have his eight classrooms in pristine posture at the beginning of each day when the teacher entered the room. The other custodian, Pam Cooper, evoking another tact, cleaning her classroom during the day, while the students participated at recess, music or other out of classroom activities, the teachers and students never really experiencing a primeval classroom accomplishment. Gary found Mrs. Elwood’s math and Mr. McGee’s science downstairs 4th and 5th grade classrooms conveniently vacated during the last period of the day enabling him to accomplish their room before the end of the school session. The floors of his other six rooms were managed upon returning from his bus route as was the gym floor, it having been done in the morning and on an as needed basis especially during weather activity with the student utilizing the gym facility at noon and while waiting for their bus transportation. This being the concluding task before the ending his day at 6:00 p.m. with the return of the suburban to the high school.
Superior Boiler Works Pawnee boiler
Enclosed steam radiators
Gary was journeying to Wichita directed by Glen Piper to attend a two-day steam boiler operations, maintenance and safety class, having never visualized or experience the two steam producing Goliath’s that occupied the boiler room, his only operational knowledge was limited, coming from Ed Hermon the departed custodian. The grade school still retaining the original Superior Boiler Works, Pawnee boiler, one of two installed when the school was built in 1936, the second boiler was a Kewanee, slightly smaller in capacity, both boiler having never been fitted with automated water level controls and had to be filled manually, but having at least one safety device, fitted with an electric sensing system that would shut the system down if no flames were detected. The steam boilers providing the only source of heat for the entire building, every room including the gym was accoutred with fixed radiators. The radiators spoke up when first experiencing the steam with a clanging sound out of a movie script. Their clamor and clanking resonating throughout the building, caused by non-returning condensation, when the heat from the steam was applied to a cold convector. The two-day boiler indoctrination provided an insight to the maintenance aspects, the checking and replacement of steam traps, the large industrial return pumps, the inspection of the boiler tubes for leakage and the cleansing of the oxidation formed on the numerous tubes and seals. Also included was the proper monitoring of water level and pressure, Gary realized although the boilers were a remnant from a past era it was interesting that an another precipitous realm was making his acquaintance.
32 inch swath Snapper
The daytime experience found the yard endeavor time consuming, the only grass cutting appliance was a five horsepower Snapper mower with a 32 inch swath. Mowing during the school day required scheduling, as there was an access restriction to certain areas dictated by the presence of students. The grounds encompassed two city block including the little league baseball diamond which was always in a state of request for attention. The Main Street and sidewalk enhancing the length of the building each with four entrances demanded an ongoing edging application until a surprised discovery. Tom Farney, a farm owning family school board member suggesting the use of a commercial products sold at the Co-Op, Hi-Var XL, an effectively ground sterile, once applied it was a preventive for grass attainment. As a test the custodian spraying a very thin edging line of the liquid no more than an inch wide on both sides of the teachers walkway on the south side of the building. After waiting for the results, a lesson was learned, the one inch application to prevent grass growth grew to an unsightly six to eight inches.
During a Friday below freezing winter’s day a main water condensate return pump located in an area enclosed at the bottom of the stairs leading to the cafeteria failed shutting down the heating system. Gary being informed that boiler parts were handled by Chuck Payne Plumbing, soon discovering that Chuck was out-of-town and no one was sure when he would be back. Gary informing Glen Piper of the situation, being told it was imperative to get it fixed as the outside temperature was going to continue well below freezing. Gary making phone call after phone call to Wichita and Enid in search of a replacement pump but to no avail, but a company in Enid Oklahoma giving Gary the phone number of an oilfield service company in Okarche that just might be able to rebuild the old pump. Eureka, because it was for a school and after confirming the pump numbers, the oilfield company person was willing to come in and rebuild the pump, Gary making a Saturday afternoon trip to Okarche, able to get the system up and running Sunday, the irony coming later after Chuck Payne returned find that he had a backup pump.
The Teachers marvel of application
An antiquated backup
The most arresting situation confronting the teachers, one that could cause untold frustration, the failure of the copy machine. The copier, its adherence, a marvel of application, thousands of reproductions each week encompassed by the teaching staff in the pursuit and publication of academia lessons. Gary finding some staff members mechanically inclined able to remedy minor obstructions, others obliging their ignorance calling upon him for assistance. The lone copier having an antiquated backup, something the custodian hadn’t experienced since his Burckhalter Elementary ascendancy in Oakland, an ink filled, hand cranked mimeograph machine, the throwback to past seeing limited use. Superintendent Piper approached Gary with a solution to the copy machine down-time quandary asking if he would be interested in working with the contracted vendor whom was finding it difficult to respond from Wichita every time a problem developed with the machine. Gary agreeing to work with the serviceman the two meeting at the Grade School on a Saturday afternoon. The technician field-stripping the copier down to its component parts, Gary observing, taking notes, comprehending their function and how to determine and resolve any problems. The vendor satisfied with Gary’s hands on approach, his acknowledgement of the equipment’s operation and discernment to diagnose the cause of a malfunctions. At the conclusion of their afternoon session the vendor offered and Gary accepted a monthly financial gratuity as compensation for not having to travel the 90 mile for something Gary could resolve. Glen asking about the Wichita vendor, questioning if their Saturday meetings came to resolution and the results, Gary relating the event was successful and expressing confidence that he could resolve most of the grade schools copy machine problems. Glen continued, asking if Gary would be susceptible in performing this service for all the district copiers and if so he would see that he receive a monthly stipend as compensation. Gary was somewhat hesitant in accepting Glens offer but in this instance deciding ” a bird in the hand wasn’t always better than two in the bush” accepting both the vendors and school compensation.
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Demon Shade
Rebecca Fairfax
Ancient demons still need to feed, even over the holidays.
Kennedy Smith has hardly drawn breath following the horrific events of her first term at Heylel College when a travelling fair of her long-lost kin arrives in Oxford. But Kennedy’s excitement places her in danger when she steps in to cover for her sick cousin as an Innamorata, or Lover, opposite the breathtakingly handsome Tristano.
Aeth warns her she needs to distance herself from the fair and its performers, but Kennedy finds herself wondering if he’s just doing his job as the guardian tasked with preparing her for her destiny as a demon mage…or if he has ulterior motives for his demand.
When her rival is murdered, and all signs point to her as the killer, she’s left with little time to decide who to trust. A legion of demons is on the rise, and Kennedy’s about to find out the hard way that no one is who—or what—they seem.
When Gargoyles Rise
When Rose was born in the year 1544, she and the other gargoyles were a beautiful race of humans with dragon's wings. Created by magic, the gargoyles were able to do and take whatever they wanted… Until the vampires came, and with them, they brought a curse.
Almost five hundred years later, Rose awakens from stone in Washington DC, to a world that's very much changed. The kingdom of the gargoyles is no more; instead, the same group of blood suckers that cursed Rose's family now rule a hierarchy of shades and shadows.
Desperate to awaken her loved ones and break the spell, Rose learns she must convince Sean Noble, a human, to fall in love with her. Something that should have been easy… if he and Rose weren't only seventeen, and required to attend school.
Sean and his high school girlfriend dislike Rose as much as they do homework. And to make things worse, the handsome vampire prince, Adamus, who betrayed Rose in the year 1556, he and his bad boy brother have surfaced….
Rose, before graduation, must find a way to keep her identity secret from Adamus, not let him get too close, and trick Sean into falling in love. Easy if you have wings, right? Not so much.
The Vampire Extinction: Greyson Undead
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The Vampire Extinction: Greyson Undead is an exciting new paranormal series that will take fans of Twilight, The Mortal Instruments, The Vampire Diaries and A Shade of Vampire on a thrill ride unlike any other…
Greyson Black hated what he was: a monster. Forced to feed on the blood of humans, he’d been condemned to a life of darkness and murder to survive. Though others like him celebrated their fate, Greyson cursed it. Unlike them, he had a conscience, one that prohibited him from feeding on innocents. Instead, he chose to kill only those he deemed deserving. Those the world would be better off without.
Despising the vicious nature of his kind, Greyson lived a life of complete solitude. An empty life without anyone or anything to live for. But of that all changed the day he met Alex Lockhart.
The only human he’d ever encountered who didn’t fall victim to the trap of his allure, Alex made him feel alive again for the first time in decades. She caused him to feel a dangerous emotion: hope.
A violent encounter threatened to tear at the thread of happiness Greyson clung to, and forced him to choose between letting Alex die and enslaving her to a life like his. A life spent in shadows. A life of bloodlust.
But would changing Alex even save her?
Dark forces lurked, stalking and conspiring against all vampires. Killing them systematically and intent upon exterminating every last one of them.
Will Greyson and Alex survive the hunt or will they fall to the vampire extinction? Find out in this riveting first installment of The Vampire Extinction series, Greyson Undead…
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‘We the North’ – Poor English, Awesome Marketing
May 5, 2014 //
By James Pavel
It serves as another excuse for English instructors to take a gluttonous pull from a cheap bottle of wine, but besides the spotty English, the Toronto Raptors “We the North” marketing campaign has created a glowing aura surrounding the only Canadian NBA team.
The Raptors succumbed to the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs this past week and the playoff participation was the primary reason the Raptors were abuzz across Canada. But secondly, would be the aforementioned ambitious hash tags and advertisements that finally embrace the seclusion the Raptors exist in.
For too long, the Raps have been alienated by their distance. The only squad playing under the reign of Stephen Harper, they haven’t had an appealing identity since the day Vince Carter exiled himself back down south.
The “We the North” ploy is successful because it embraces the Canadian elements. Toronto is not Florida nor is it California. It’s a land where if you want to play ball 12 months a year, you better come equipped with multiple pairs of long johns. The winter night is pitch-black by 6 p.m. so you better adapt those daggers to flood lights and burning fire.
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Individual Psychosocial Factors in Treatment Outcomes
Original Contribution | August 2006
Blinding Protocols, Treatment Credibility, and Expectancy: Methodologic Issues in Clinical Trials of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
John C. Licciardone, DO, MBA; David P. Russo, DO, MPH
From the Osteopathic Research Center in Fort Worth, Tex, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth—Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Licciardone) and the Comprehensive Pain Center at Oregon Health & Science University (Russo) in Portland.
Address correspondence to David P. Russo, DO, Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine, Comprehensive Pain Center, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Mailcode OP-26, Portland, OR 97239-3011. E-mail: russoda@ohsu.edu
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment / OMT in the Laboratory
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August 2006, Vol. 106, 457-463. doi:https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2006.106.8.457
Licciardone JC, Russo DP. Blinding Protocols, Treatment Credibility, and Expectancy: Methodologic Issues in Clinical Trials of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. J Am Osteopath Assoc 2006;106(8):457–463. doi: https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2006.106.8.457.
Context: In testing an experimental new drug or therapy, the gold standard in biomedical research for determining treatment efficacy is the randomized controlled trial (RCT). In pharmaceutical trials, inert placebos are an easily administered control that facilitates blinded comparisons. In clinical trials that study the effects of manual interventions, researchers must carefully consider their use of treatment control models. Choosing credible controls that will minimize bias in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) clinical trials poses unique challenges to researchers because of heterogeneous OMT methods and practice.
Objective: To compare the treatment credibility of sham manipulative treatment and untreated controls to active OMT.
Methods: Subjects recruited for an OMT clinical trial for chronic low back pain completed a treatment-credibility rating scale comparing two written descriptions of the study interventions offered. The scale was administered to subjects before trial entry and at 6-month follow-up. Scale scores were used to compute credibility ratios for both intervention protocols (ie, OMT vs sham manipulative treatment). Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to assess changes in the credibility ratio over time, including the measurement of study group and time main effects, as well as study group × time interaction effects.
Results: Subjects (N=91) perceived OMT as a more credible therapeutic option than sham manipulative treatment both at trial entry and at 6-month follow-up (P<.05). Among subjects completing the study protocol (n=66), there were no changes in perceived credibility of the study interventions over time. There were no significant differences in the credibility ratio among study groups (P=.64) or over time (P=.79). In addition, there were no significant study group × time interactions (P=.59).
Conclusions: In clinical trials, OMT may be perceived by subjects as a more credible treatment alternative than many control procedures. Treatment credibility can interact with subject expectations and study design in complex ways. When analyzing the treatment effects of OMT, investigators must consider the effects of these two subjective elements when competing interventions are offered and subjects are asked to self-report data. Study design should be optimized to equalize these effects among interventions.
In testing an experimental new drug or therapy, the gold standard in biomedical research for determining treatment efficacy is the randomized controlled trial (RCT). In RCTs, researchers and subjects are both blinded (or masked) to comparisons between treatment outcomes, by which one means that subjects and researchers are not able to deduce group assignments (ie, treatment vs control). In pharmaceutical trials, inert placebos are an easily administered control that facilitates double-blinded comparisons.
In clinical trials that study the effects of manual interventions, however, such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), researchers must carefully consider their use of treatment control models. When the RCT double-blind study model is applied to manual interventions, it quickly becomes apparent that researchers in those fields will not be able to adhere to a strict double-blind biomedical model in which those administering the treatment are unaware of the procedure taking place.1,2 For this reason, RCTs designed to evaluate the efficacy of OMT are often, of necessity, single-blind, with only the subjects unaware of their assignment to the study or control group.3,4 In addition, isolating the specific treatment effects (eg, the “active ingredient” in OMT) from other nonspecific treatment effects using single-blind protocols is also a challenge to researchers interested in determining the efficacy of manual techniques.5
The isolation of specific treatment effects is of central importance in osteopathic medical research because osteopathic physicians have long embraced an approach to patient care that optimizes patient-physician rapport and focuses on an array of psychosocial and individual health factors.6 Therefore, studying the effects of OMT when it is removed from its standard context of healthcare delivery raises questions regarding treatment generalizability in clinical practice settings.7 Furthermore, by offering OMT in addition to the full armamentarium of state-of-the-art medical care to their patients, osteopathic physicians—when their methods are viewed through the rigorous lens of the RCT model—often introduce potentially confounding treatments, including analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy.
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Sources of bias in clinical trials. More information on good clinical practice guidelines for clinical investigators can be found at the US Food and Drug Administration Web site (http://www.fda.gov/oc/gcp/default.htm). *Mohr DC, Goodkin DE, Masuoka L, Dick LP, Russo D, Eckhardt J, et al. Treatment adherence and patient retention in the first year of a Phase-III clinical trial for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 1999;5:192–197.
Although blinding protocols, treatment credibility, expectancy, and nonspecific treatment effects are related concepts in clinical research, investigators should carefully delineate in their discussions which aspect of the RCT experience each term describes (Figure).
It is widely accepted in a variety of research fields that an individual's beliefs and expectations about treatment efficacy may have a significant effect on commonly measured outcomes, including pain, function, and quality of life.8 Other areas of nonpharmacologic research using RCT methods have developed valid and reliable measures of treatment credibility that may be helpful to OMT clinical investigators. Treatment credibility, one component of patient belief, refers to the degree to which subjects believe that the treatments offered in competing arms of an RCT are believable, convincing, and a rational solution to the chief complaint.9 A separate component, expectancy, refers to the degree to which subjects believe that improvements will occur as a result of the treatment provided.10 Nonspecific treatment effects is a term that describes a broad category of idiosyncratic factors common to many medical experiences such as suggestion, persuasion, patient-physician (or investigator-subject) rapport, and the subjects' frequently unconscious desire to please the investigator or be “acceptable” to study personnel.8
Poor study design or methodologic flaws may result in subjects or investigators becoming unblinded to random assignment, thereby rendering interpretations of the data vulnerable to numerous sources of bias, including investigator bias and withdrawal bias. Although randomized blinded assignment protocols are well-accepted methodologic techniques used to conceal treatment assignments and minimize the impact of nonspecific treatment effects among study groups, treatment credibility and expectancy are less understood subject-specific psychosocial variables that should also be carefully measured in OMT clinical trials. By assessing potential study subjects for the following five variables, osteopathic medical researchers can strengthen the inference from observed outcomes that measured improvements are the result of treatment effects and not attributable to a source of bias:
treatment history or knowledge of OMT
treatment history or knowledge of other manual therapies
perceptions of credibility for all competing interventions
expectations for treatment
perceptions of patient-physician (or investigator-subject) rapport
Measures of subjects' perceptions of treatment credibility have been used to address issues involving placebo-controlled comparison in other areas of nonpharmacological research.11–13 Several years ago, the authors of the present study collaborated with other researchers to conduct an RCT on the use of OMT for chronic low back pain, using two control groups in the study design: one that received sham manipulative treatment and a second that received no intervention.15 This study design allowed a direct comparison of the efficacy of OMT relative to both control groups as well as an opportunity to further explore how treatment credibility may affect trial completion and clinical outcomes.
Methods and results for the chronic low back pain RCT have been reported in detail elsewhere.15 All trial procedures were approved by the institutional review board of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and verbal and written informed consent were received from study participants. As noted, the RCT was designed with two control groups (sham manipulative treatment and no intervention) for comparison with a single OMT group. Subjects, who were masked to group assignments, were randomized evenly among the control and treatment groups in a 1:1:2 ratio. All subjects were allowed to continue their standard medical care for low back pain (eg, over-the-counter medications, physical or massage therapy, acupuncture, herbal therapies). However, study exclusion criteria prohibited subjects from receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation or additional sessions of OMT. In addition to gathering basic demographic data, investigators at regular intervals (baseline and follow-up at 1-, 3-, and 6-months postintervention) recorded data on 14 primary outcomes. Predoctoral osteopathic manipulative medicine fellows performed clinical assessments and osteopathic structural examinations for all subjects and provided individualized OMT to the study subjects in the OMT group and sham manipulative treatment to subjects randomized to that control group. The study's final outcomes consisted of the five domains of patient-based outcomes recommended by Bombardier16 as essential for the evaluation of spinal disorders: general health status, pain, back-specific function, work disability, and back-specific patient satisfaction.
The present study focuses on subjects' perceptions of treatment credibility with regard to the OMT and sham manipulative treatment protocols used in that January 2000 to February 2001 trial. All subjects were asked to complete a brief treatment credibility scale prior to randomized blinded assignment and then again at 6-month follow-up. Previous versions of the measure used for the present study have been used in other nonpharmacologic RCTs, including psychotherapy,11,17 acupuncture,18 and biofeedback therapy.19,20 Subjects were asked to rate their level of agreement with statements about OMT and sham manipulative treatment. The statements were designed to describe OMT and sham manipulative treatment objectively, without explicitly labeling them. For this purpose, the interventions were named Treatment 1 and Treatment 2, respectively. Furthermore, the descriptions of these treatments were worded to minimize the likelihood that subjects would subsequently discern their treatment allocation (ie, be at risk of unblinding). The description of OMT was provided to all study subjects as follows:
Treatment 1 uses a practitioner's hands to find and treat painful areas of the body and back. A practitioner will look for areas of your body that hurt you and then apply manually guided forces in order to decrease pain and restore proper alignment between bones, muscles, and connective tissue that may have been altered by injury.
If you got assigned to this treatment, a practitioner would meet with you for approximately 15–30 minutes and treat areas on your body and back that hurt.
Sham manipulative treatment was described to all study subjects as follows:
Treatment 2 involves light pressure applied to certain painful areas of the body and back. A practitioner will look for areas of your body that hurt, lay his hands on them, and apply light pressure in order to decrease pain, improve communication between your body's nervous and endocrine systems that may have been altered by injury, and help you relax.
The pertinent questionnaire item stem used to summarize treatment credibility relative to each statement was, “I am confident that this treatment can alleviate my complaint.” The available Likert weighted-scale responses for both treatment descriptions were as follows: 5, strongly agree; 4, agree; 3, undecided; 2, disagree; and 1, strongly disagree. The primary outcome measure was the credibility ratio (ie, the ratio of credibility in OMT relative to sham manipulative treatment for each subject, as computed by the relative weights for their responses to the two treatment descriptions). A 95% confidence interval was computed for each credibility ratio to assess statistical significance.
Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to assess the credibility ratio over time, including the measurement of study group and time main effects, as well as study group and time interaction effects. All data analyses were performed with the SYSTAT software package (Version 7; SYSTAT Software Inc, Richmond, Calif), using a .05 level of significance.
A total of 91 (46%) of the 199 potential subjects who responded to recruitment procedures were eligible for study participation after screening and were randomly assigned to one of the three study groups. The three groups were comparable with regard to all baseline characteristics, including age, sex, race, pain duration and intensity, self-reported functional assessments (ie, MOS [Medical Outcomes Study] 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey,21 Roland-Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire22), and the number of work or school days lost in the past 4 weeks as a result of back pain.
Attrition rates during the study protocols have been reported elsewhere (1 mo, 9 [10%]; 3 mo, 20 [22%]).15 For the subjects who completed the study (66 [73%]), there were no significant differences in attrition over time among the three study groups (P=.36). The present study analyzes treatment credibility data gathered at trial entry and exit, as available from the 91 subjects who entered the RCT and the 66 subjects who completed the 6-month study.
For all subjects, the credibility ratio at baseline was 1.10 (1.03–1.16), indicating a small, but statistically significant, credibility differential favoring OMT over sham manipulative treatment. Similarly, at 6-month follow-up, the credibility ratio was 1.15 (1.06–1.23) in favor of OMT. Changes in the credibility ratio over time were not significant (P=.36), however.
When subjects completing the trial are compared with those who did not, the credibility ratios at baseline were 1.12 (1.03–1.21) and 1.03 (0.98–1.08), respectively (P=.18). The credibility ratios over time according to trial completion status and study group are presented in the Table.
The results of the repeated measures analysis of variance—which included only those subjects who provided credibility data at baseline and at 6-month follow-up—indicated that there were no significant differences in the credibility ratio among study groups (P=.64) or over time (P=.79). In addition, there were no significant study group × time interaction effects (P=.59).
The present study is the first to empirically explore issues related to treatment credibility, sham manipulative treatment, and methodology in OMT research. Our results indicate that subjects generally reported slightly elevated credibility ratios, suggesting a small treatment credibility differential favoring OMT over sham manipulative treatment. Although subjects appeared to perceive the description of OMT at baseline and at 6-month follow-up as a more credible therapeutic option than sham manipulative treatment, this measurable difference did not appear to affect primary outcomes. It is also noteworthy that there were no significant differences in the credibility ratio among the three study groups, over time, nor when these two factors were combined. Furthermore, drop-out rates could not be attributed to differences in perceived credibility of OMT and sham manipulative treatment, suggesting that other factors were related to attrition. Thus, within the context of this study, we can feel confident that the small, measurable differences in treatment credibility were not a significant threat to the study's internal validity.
Randomized controlled trials of OMT may combine the use of that treatment modality with standard medical care for the condition being studied. As illustrated by recent OMT trials studying management of low back pain, control groups may either include those who receive conventional medical care and sham manipulative treatment15 or those who receive standard care alone.15,23 There are at least two important problems with designing a study that uses controls who receive no manual intervention. First, the subjects may deduce that they have been randomly assigned to the control group (ie, unmasked), making them more likely to drop out of the trial (ie, self-selection). Second, no-intervention control subjects may receive less clinical care, either real or perceived, for their condition—violating an ethical obligation to provide care. In either case, monitoring and documenting subjects' individual beliefs about their treatment assignments as part of standard study protocol would provide investigators with significant insights into these issues and aid them in drawing valid conclusions about the cause-effect nature of their interventions.
Sham manipulative treatment is intended to overcome the problems associated with using control subjects who receive no manual intervention. In the process of providing sham treatment, however, researchers must acknowledge that some therapeutic benefit may occur, thereby reducing the comparative efficacy of OMT. Indeed, a 2001 review of placebo effects found that, for conditions involving continuous measures of pain, there is a small, but statistically significant, beneficial effect attributed to placebos when compared with no treatment.24 This placebo effect has been estimated to be the equivalent of one third of the effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.25
The present study raises questions about OMT research and the nature of treatment credibility and the placebo effect. For some osteopathic medical investigators, the possibility of natural (ie, regression to the mean) or placebo-related improvement in patients' musculoskeletal conditions and pain levels dictates the use of rigorous control and masking procedures in OMT study protocols. When RCTs focus on strict mechanistically oriented questions,26–28 only sham-controlled, double-blind trials can determine if beneficial outcomes are inherently attributable to the manual techniques used. When sham-controlled trials are not feasible, careful measures should be taken to ensure that subject concealment, credibility, and expectations are equivalent between treatment arms at baseline and throughout the study period. Monitoring individual subject's beliefs about treatment and using independent evaluators to assess outcomes establishes the cornerstone of “dual-blinding”—a promising modification of the traditional double-blind RCT methodology that may be more appropriate for evidence-based OMT research.29
If a study's hypotheses about the effects of OMT are presumed to transcend a purely biomechanistic explanation, or if resources are limited, other pragmatic study designs may be considered. Under such conditions, OMT trials involving non–placebo-controlled interventions can provide useful clinical data—provided that subjects believe that all “treatments” offered are of comparable credibility. And yet, without directly addressing treatment mechanisms, investigators are able to offer only limited conclusions about treatment efficacy. At most, researchers can conclude that the hands-on treatment under study contained some as-yet-unknown active ingredient(s) that caused some degree of change (ie, beyond that caused by factors common to all forms of human touch,30 physician-directed attention,31 placebo conditions, or chance). Such conclusions are likely to have only limited influence in persuading other clinical investigators, patients, policymakers, and health insurance providers about the effectiveness of OMT. A recent large, well-designed study of chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, and standard medical care demonstrated that subjects' initial confidence in the assigned treatment correlated directly with outcome, but that the strength of the effect depended on the quality of interaction between the subject and the operator.32
Thus, along with subjective outcome measures, it is important for OMT investigators to assess objective measures such as changes in physiologic parameters or biomechanics because these data are less susceptible to expectation bias and clearly demonstrate specific treatment effects. Objective measures of physical functioning and hormonal or neurologic change may be appropriate biomarkers for some studies of OMT and it is relatively easy to protect blinded assessment with this methodologic design. The soundness, or validity, of future studies would benefit from improved objective outcome measures and blinded assessment.
When blinded assessment is used, it is essential that investigators regularly test the integrity of the study protocols by assessing subjects and study personnel for their level of knowledge regarding treatment allocation. When operator blinding is not possible, the study design should control for investigator bias (if only partially) using independent evaluators to provide masked assessment. When subject blinding is not possible, the study design should control for expectation bias (if only partially) by regularly assessing the integrity of blinding protocols, evaluating any changes in treatment credibility and subject expectations, and ensuring adequate randomization.
The complex interaction of treatment credibility, subject expectations, and the influence of nonspecific treatment effects on clinical outcomes form the bridge that the osteopathic medical profession must cross as we seek to further evaluate the efficacy of OMT in an evidence-based paradigm. Careful consideration of these three factors and their influence on clinical outcomes are one of the hallmarks of a well-designed RCT in osteopathic medicine.
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Pierre Gérald ... Grand-père
Zinedine Soualem ... M. Boubaker
Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fulfilled adult either. His career is unsatisfying: Far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with little jobs such as reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap! His sentimental life is not much better, rhythmed by one night stands and unfinished romances. It looks as if when he seduces a woman beautiful outside and inside such as Kassia or Wendy he can't keep them. Will he ever bring his life into focus? Written by Guy Bellinger
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The Kookai store where Kassia works is at 155, Rue de Rennes in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. See more »
At the end of the film, Wendy greets Xavier on the Eurostar platform. Non-passengers are not permitted access to the platforms at Waterloo. See more »
Xavier: Not to be too insistent... this really isn't for my girlfriend.
Kassia: It's no biggie. Who cares?
Xavier: I don't have a girlfriend. It's for my ex. It's her birthday. I'll give you my number.
Kassia: For...?
Xavier: I don't know. If the dress doesn't fit you can call me. No. I don't know. I've always dreamed of doing that but I never dared. With you, I thought I should dare. Take it, 'cause I feel like a jerk. I'll jot it down. But you have to call tonight or you never will. There.
Kassia: I don't know.
Xavier: Yes, yes! You've got nothing...
In the opening credits, each main character is portrayed with both a scene from the current movie and from the original one, 'L'Auberge Espagnole (2003)'. See more »
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Loved Both of the Movies
30 July 2006 | by bwp126 – See all my reviews
In the same way that L'Auberge Espagnole dealt with the difficulties of career, school, and growing up in general, Russian Dolls deals with love and growing older. I think the great thing about both of these movies is that so many people can look at these characters- especially Xavier- and say, "Yes! I'm not the only one going through this stuff then!" During both movies there were certain phrases and quotes that made me stop and say, "Wow! That is dead on!" Like in L'Auberge when Xavier talks about how life seems less complicated for everybody else, more organized. Or the final line in Russian Dolls about the search for that special someone. Great movies, entertaining, but most of all they speak to those of us who are still trying to figure it all out!
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Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24) Parenting as They Grow Up
November 14, 2019Rabbi Richard AddressD'vrei Torah0
Written by: Rabbi Richard Address on November 14, 2019.
Vayeira is easily one of the most profound and challenging of portions. We are introduced to the mitzvot of bikkur cholim (visiting the sick) and hachnasat orchim (hospitality) in the first verses as Abraham welcomes strangers into his tent. We meet, in this portion, the drama of Sodom and Gemorrah, the rather disturbing story of Lot and his daughters (19:4-11), the birth of Isaac and the drama with Sarah,. Hagar and Ishamel (21:6ff). The portion ends with one of our most famous passages, the Akedah (22) and the binding of Isaac. What a portion. The role of parents is so evident in this portion. Often behaving badly, at times being challenged and, at other times, doing the challenging. One of the more interesting commentaries to chapter 22 is that Abraham decided that after God’s call to sacrifice Isaac, he would call God’s bluff and see if God really would follow through.
The issue of parenthood is so different when we read this story when we are younger. No doubt you have heard so many comments over the years, most of which focus on how we parented our children when they were young. But what about now? One of the challenges we face as we get older, and this comes up in discussion at almost every session we do, is how do we parent our adult children. They have grown, often have families of their own, at times live a distance away and are, we hope, independent. Yet, that tug and pull never goes away. These are moments of great transition for us and for them as we each chart new territory and new ways of behavior. How do we allow them their “space”? When is it right or OK to inject our views? Are there ground-rules for dealing with in-laws and the often repeated, how much can I inject my views on how they raise their children? On a recent Seekers of Meaning podcast, we interviewed Dr Ruth Nemzoff, from Brandeis, on her book on how to deal with and relate to our adult children. (see the Seekers of Meaning section on jewishsacredaging.com)
In reality, this is another aspect of our own aaging and another instance of that tension about which we have written, that of holding on and letting go. Of course , with every “letting go” we let go of a part of our own self. We hold on to memories, but also, we hope, the reality that, in watching our adult children, we are watching the work of our lifetime and the foundation of our legacy. Being a parent remains a sacred calling, no matter what age that child may be. The sacred power of that calling I witnessed again last week as I watched two sisters make seriously hard choices regarding the medical care of their dad. In those moments it was crystal clear that these daughters, adults with children of their own, had learned the values and beliefs that allowed them, in a most challenging circumstance, to bring honor and respect to their father. Choices are hard, letting go is hard, holding on to what is true helps make our journey sacred.
Rabbi Richard F Address
About Rabbi Richard Address
Rabbi Richard F. Address, D.Min, is the Founder and Director of www.jewishsacredaging.com. Rabbi Address served for over three decades on staff of the Union for Reform Judaism; first as a Regional Director and then, beginning in 1997, as Founder and Director of the URJ’s Department of Jewish Family Concerns and served as a specialist and consultant for the North American Reform Movement in the areas of family related programming. Rabbi Address was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1972 and began his rabbinic career in Los Angeles congregations. He also served as a part time rabbi for Beth Hillel in Carmel, NJ while regional director and, after his URJ tenure, served as senior rabbi of Congregation M’kor Shalom in Cherry Hill, NJ from 2011-2014.
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Hobart College is marking the 150th anniversary of compulsory public education in Tasmania with the opening of a Heritage Room.
Hobart College Principal Tracy Siedler said the aim of the Heritage Room is to share stories and photos of the past and celebrate the long and proud history of the school, which has had a real impact on the economic and social capital of the state.
The room is rich with memorabilia from the original Hobart High School (HHS) which was established in 1913 and brimming with old uniforms, trophies, correspondence and photographs spanning more than a century.
Among the letters are many sent to the school from students serving in World War II.
Old Hobartian Association President Ann Hopkins said the memorabilia had been stored at the original HHS building, in Letitia St North Hobart, which is now occupied by Turnbull funerals.
Miss Hopkins, who was a student at the school from 1947-51, said that HHS was a selective school and entrance required sitting an exam while in Year 6.
“It had a reputation as a school of excellence and was the pathway to university,” Miss Hopkins said.
Mrs Siedler said the Heritage Room was a celebration of public education and proof that education transforms lives.
“The stories of past scholars show what a difference this school made to so many people from really diverse backgrounds,” said Ms Siedler.
“It’s about celebrating a school that has shaped the lives of thousands of people and respecting the traditions of the past".
The traditions of Hobart High included the pursuit of excellence and innovation, a commitment to community and sporting involvement, exemplary citizenship, building character and an appreciation of the arts.
Mrs Siedler said those ideals are as relevant now as they were then.
“Creating opportunities for all students to succeed, achieve and to contribute is our core business at Hobart College.
“We also want to link the past with the present and future and looking back through past documents reveals how much our students have in common with those old scholars," Mrs Siedler commented.
Mrs Siedler said the members of the Old Hobartians Association were testament to the values of the school.
“When you look at the work they still do, you can see how grateful they are for the opportunities they received through their education and for the friendships they made,” she said.
The Association funds a generous scholarship at the University of Tasmania, which supports students graduating from Hobart College to study in any discipline.
Donations raised by the old scholars also go towards the college’s annual prizes, many of the awards named after those early pioneers of public education.
Current Hobart College students have also been involved in the project, delving into the school archives to create displays and learn about the history of the school, in order to host tours for visitors and old scholars.
“One of the best things about this project has been the involvement of current students and seeing them engage in researching the school’s history and in doing so, discovering the links to their own education,” Mrs Siedler finished.
Pictured above: The Heritage Room offers a rich display of memorabilia including, uniforms, trophies, correspondence and photographs spanning more than a century in order to share stories and traditions of the past and celebrate the long and proud history of the school. (PS)
Hobart College Principal Tracey Siedler and Old Hobartians President Ann Hopkins cut the ribbon to open the Heritage room on Thursday, August 29 in a celebration of the history of the school and 150 years of compulsory public education in Tasmania. (PS)
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African Honey Bee
Category: Bees
Facts about Africanized honey bees, "Scientific name for Africanized honey bees is Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier". They also are known as killer bees they are a hybrid produced from crossing African honey bee with a variety of the European honey bees including the Iberian bee and the Italian bee. The common names they are called are Africanized Honey bee, "Killer Bee" African Honey Bee. The Africanized honey bees are an sreeding species in the US. The known U.S. range now that you will find them includes portions of California, Nevada, Arizon, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida also in other country's like Brazil, northern Argentina, Central America. The strain of Africanized honey bees has been said to be officially established in Florida.
Africanized Honey Bees Physical Description
Generally the appearance of the Africanized bee is similar to the common Honey Bees, and the distinctive physical difference is you would have to have the bee at a laboratory and check the 20 different structures, and also by use of DNA and enzymes to find out exactly what type.
African honey bee bodies are covered in fuzz with a ringed abdomen with black stripes.
Morphology and Genetics of the Africanized Honey Bees
Though the African honey bees are somewhat smaller and do build small comb cells compared to the European honey bees, their hybrid is not small. The Africanized honey bees have somehow shorter wings, they are slightly shorter it makes it difficult to recognize them fronm the Honey Bee.
Africanized Honey Bee Characteristics
The Africanized honey bee acquires its killer name because it attacks animals and people who unknowingly stray in their territory, and often results to very serious injury or even death. In fact it is not necessary for you to disturb its hive to initiate an attack, they will respond to mundane occurrences including vibrations from vehicles, noise from pedestrians.
Their sting venom is just similar to the native honey bees, Africanized bees always attack in greater numbers and they will pursue their enemies for long distances. Once the bees have been disturbed, they will remain agitated for as long as 24 hours, and they will go on attacking animals and people within a quarter mile range.
Africanized bees will start foraging at a very young age and they can harvest large quantity of the pollen compared to the European honey bees. They have a high reproductive rate and their ability to gather large quantity's of food to support the survival of the large number of the larvae.
The Africanized honey bee will migrate depending on the season and can fly for long distances in search of pollen and nectar.
Africanized honey bees for bee keeping
The Africanized honey bees are very lethal and one might wonder how farmers can deal with them. Funny enough there is a mild variety that is commonly referred to as the Gentle Africanized bees. This type does not display the hyper-defensive character. This provides an opportunity for the breeders to produce a gentler stock. Generally, Africanized honey bee are among the best choice for beekeeping but its hostile characteristics giving a greater challenge in terms of handling this type of bees.
Social Organization of the Africanized Bees
Generally the killer bee is a social insect that can survive as a lone member of a community or a colony. The Queen is the sexual productive female in a colony and it is the mother of all the drones the future queens and workers. It can lay an outstanding number of eggs, equivalent to the weight of its body.
The worker bees are the numerous members of a colony. A colony can consist of about 80,000 worker bees. Adult Africanized honey bees workers obtain a body length of around 3/4 inches (19 mm), which is a tinny bit smaller than the average European honeybees length. Female Africanized honey bee workers live for around one month while male drones survive for 5 to 10 weeks. Queens will generally live for 1 to 3 years. "Fear of bees apiphobia".
There are three types of bees in the Africanized honey bee hive, a Drone, Worker and the Queen. A worker bee will die if she uses her stinger.
The hind legs of the Africanized honey bees carry pollen in them and it is called a pollen baskets. Pollen is the protein for which the baby bee needs to grow.
A Africanized honey bee has two stomachs, the first stomach is for eating and the other stomach is specially designed for storing nectar collected from flowers and water, for making it possible to carry it back to the hive.
Africanized honey bees fall in the classification of insects with six legs. Bees have five eyes; three tiny ocelli eyes and two compound eyes.
The Africanized honey bees have four stages of life, Eggs, Larvae, Pupae and Full grown Bee.
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Butterfly Facts
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Butterflies are insects. A Butterfly is a herbivore; Meaning that as a caterpillar its first food is its own eggshell and than it will eat the leaves of the plant on which it is hatched. When it becomes a butterfly, it will feed mostly on nectar from flowers, rotting fruit and water with a "proboscis" - a long narrow tube in their mouth that looks like a straw.
Life cycle of a butterfly comes in four stages, egg, larva "caterpillars", pupa "chrysalis" and adult Butterfly.
A Butterfly will attach its eggs to leaves with a special glue.
When caterpillars become fully grown they will attach to an appropriate leaf or small branch, than they will shed the outside layer of their skin and a hard skin underneath known as a "chrysalis" will be their new look
An adult butterfly will come out from the "chrysalis" than it waits a few hours for its wings to dry and fill with blood, before it takes its first flight.
Butterflies can see yellow, green, and red. An adult butterfly average life span is from a week to a year
The top flight speed of a butterfly is 12 miles per hour (19 Km/ph) and some moths can fly up to 25 miles per hour (40 Km/ph).
A Butterfly is cold-blooded, which means the body temperature is not regulated on its own. A Butterfly can't fly or eat if their body temperature is below 82 degrees fah (28 cel). Butterfly's are often basking in the sun with their wings open to gain heat and than the veins in the wings carry the heat to the body.
A Butterfly has sense organ, on their feet or tarsi, for tasting
The estimate is between 15000 and 20000 different species of butterfly.
A butterfly has a small body, made up of three parts – the head, abdomen and thorax. A Butterfly has two large eyes, which are made up of many small parts which are called "compound eyes".
A butterfly has two antenna's on the top of their heads, which they use to smell, hear and feel. A butterfly’s mouth is a long tube a "proboscis" - a long narrow tube in their mouth that looks like a straw when its done eating, it rolls the tube back up.
A Butterfly has three pairs of legs and their feet have little claws that help them stand on flowers. The butterfly's wings are made up of hard tubes that are covered with a thin tissue. The butterfly's wings are covered with fine dusty like scales. A Butterfly has four brightly colored wings having distinctive patterns made up of tiny scales. The bright patterns scales sometimes have hidden ultraviolet patterns for attracting mates. The bright colors are also used as camouflage to hide them or scare off predictors.
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In this Saturday June 15, 2019 photo customers leave an Apple store on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. Apple has bought a struggling self-driving car startup as the iPhone maker continues to explore the potential market for robotic vehicles, despite recently curtailing its work on the technology. The Cupertino, Calif., company confirmed its acquisition of Drive.ai Wednesday, June 26, without disclosing the price. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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@SFPD, Why? Answer our questions about the fatal shooting of Jesus Adolfo Delgado on March 6, 2018
Administrator / March 12, 2018
1) Why not a standoff with dialogue? In September 2016, an armed white man was surrounded in a 6 hour standoff by police at Civic Center before patiently convincing him to lay down his gun and gain assistance for his suicidal mental state.
In September 2017, the police held a near 6 hour standoff from Saturday 11:30 pm to Sunday 2:50 am with a man barricaded in an apartment, trying to convince him to exit, before they entered the apartment and fatally wounded him.
Why in the case of Adolfo Delgado, a 19 year old Latino youth, did the police not engage him in dialogue for hours to determine his state of mind and proffer a peaceful solution, as in prior incidents?
Can you please play the dispatch audio related to this case? We would like to know how officers described the situation and the person in the car in calling for back up.
2) Why did officers speak to the person in the trunk in Spanish?
Why did the officers decide to speak to the person in the trunk in Spanish, or who told the officers to speak in Spanish to the person in the trunk?
Did they speak to the person in the trunk in Spanish because they thought this person might not understand in English?
If they assumed that language was a barrier, why didn’t they use other tactics that would ensure that they knew the person in the trunk was understanding them?
If they believed this person to be Latino and needed to be spoken to in Spanish, why didn’t they stop to consider issues affecting Latino populations after recent ICE raids, such as fear of deportation, that may make them afraid of law enforcement?
Since they had stopped other youth in the car that were younger than 21 years old, why did officers not treat the person in the trunk like a youth that would benefit from calm adult outreach, rather than corner him with armed force?
If police decided to speak to the person in the trunk in Spanish, then they must have believed that the person was of Latino heritage. Did the officers assume the person hiding in the trunk of the car was dangerous because they believed them to be Latino?
What is the name of the officer shouting the commands in Spanish? We want her badge number, and to know how long she has been on the force and working in the Mission.
3) Who stopped the car, and why?
Who were the officers who stopped the car? We want their names and badge numbers, and to know how long they have been on the force and working in the Mission.
Why did they stop the car?
Were the officers who stopped the car part of the new strategy to abate car break-ins sponsored by Supervisor Hillary Ronen and Chief Scott?
If so, will you now roll back that strategy knowing that it endangers people of color in the neighborhood who are being racially profiled by this strategy?
If not, do you believe protecting property is a higher duty of SFPD than protecting the lives of youth of color?
3) Who fired at Adolfo Delgado?
We want their names and badge numbers of the officers who shot at Adolfo, and to know how long they have been on the force and working in the Mission.
What weapons did each of them use?
How many shots were fired from each weapon and in which sequence?
4) Why did the officers fire at the car first, before giving Adolfo a chance to comply? A cellphone video has been circulating on the internet. At the start of the video, it seems that the car is hit by a shot of some sort. The officer on the loud speaker then commands in Spanish that he show his right hand. She then says “we’re going to shoot at you again,” le vamos a tirar otra vez.” Then she commands show us your left hand. When Adolfo’s left hand appears a barrage of shots follows.
Could you please confirm that in the video the officers shot at the car first before they even instructed Adolfo to show his hands?
What type of shot is it that we see hitting the car at the start of the video?
Who gave the initial orders to shoot at the car? We want the officers’ name and badge number, and to know how long they have been on the force and working in the Mission.
If it is a bean bag rifle or similar, isn’t it a LETHAL WEAPON? They are called less-lethal weapons, but bean bag rifles are still lethal, correct?
For an officer to use deadly force (including in this case shoot a bean bag rifle), there must be an immediate threat to their life or serious physical injury to another person: What was the immediate threat of loss of life or serious physical injury that the police faced from a person hiding in the trunk of a car surrounded by multiple armed officers? Please explain in great detail. We really want to know this.
5) Why did the police tell the person in the trunk, “we’re going to shoot at you again” if the person had just complied to their command to show his right hand?
Adolfo had already complied showing his right hand, when the officer chooses to say “we’re going to shoot at you again,” le vamos a tirar otra vez”. Why did the officer tell Adolfo they were going to shoot him, with lethal force, regardless of the fact that he had just complied with her command?
Why did the officers create a situation in which they cornered a person (who they presumed to be a Latino youth, who could not speak English) in a trunk, telling him he was going to face lethal force, whether he complied with their orders or not?
Was the fact that the person was hiding not an obvious sign that this person feared something? Why would the police not take the time to try to understand what it was that this young man feared? Why would you escalate a situation by firing rounds at a person hiding before understanding what they were fearful of? We now know that Adolfo was a young Latino man with a deep fear of being deported and losing his entire life in the Mission.
Now, put yourself in Adolfo’s situation: Don’t you think that any reasonable person listening to police saying “we’re going to shoot at you again”, even if you just complied with their commands, would think that they are about to be shot and possibly killed by police? Officers took away Adolfo’s hope of life. There is no excuse for how police treated Adolfo and ultimately killed him.
6) What exactly did Adolfo have in his left hand?
Please show the various body cam footage available that shows exactly what he had in his left hand. We want a clear image.
Was another bean bag round shot at Adolfo at the same time that he showed his left hand?
Was any object other than a gun found near Adolfo’s hands or body?
7) What has happened to the other youth who were in the car? We understand that a young man named Victor and a young woman Cristina, who were in the car with Adolfo, were taken into custody by SFPD.
Did SFPD question them at any moment as part of the investigation into this shooting, without a lawyer present?
Did either or both of these Latino youth give a statement to SFPD investigators before they received legal representation? If so, don’t you think SFPD was behaving opportunistically around their trauma to secure the police narrative of the events?
We demand that these youth, Cristina and Victor, be released and charges dropped. Will you do that?
8) Did SFPOA representatives have access to the officers involved in the shooting before their official statements were taken?
Also, isn’t it typical for officers involved in a shooting to talk to their SFPOA representatives before giving statements to investigators to align their stories in a shooting?
9) Why wasn’t the new strategy for car break-in abatement discussed in appropriate community advisory boards?
The COPS reform process requires that new community policing strategies and processes be put in place, including requiring a new process of problem-solving with community members, before putting crime fighting strategies into place, such as “how to abate car break-ins” or putting more foot patrols in the Mission. Why is this not a top priority of the reform, if it is in essence the most substantial change SFPD can make?
Isn’t it true that the Mission Police Station is the only police station in the entire City that has not had Community Advisory Boards for years now, even though it is policy?
Isn’t it true that the clamor around car break-ins has mostly been led by newcomer gentrifiers in the City, mostly white professionals, who are not impacted by racial profiling in policing?
Isn’t it true that while use of force incidents in the City have gone down, they have gone up in the Mission in three times the number?
Isn’t it true that use of force incidents in the Mission went up after you quadrupled foot patrols in the Mission?
Could you please give us demographic data of the people who have been subjected to arrests, stops and detentions in the Mission District since you entered office?
March 12, 2018 in People's Observatory, Uncategorized. Tags: Adolfo Delgado
New information on @SFPD killers of Adolfo Delgado. @SFPDChief has failed to be fully transparent. Questions abound.
News about SFPD killing of Luis Góngora Pat
Report Back & Recording of Meeting Between D.A. Gascón and Family of Luis Góngora Pat: #GasconChargeOrResign!
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I had intended to head down to the studio on Saturday and work on some books, but since I wasn’t sure my toner would have arrived, it would have pointless to go all the way downtown if it hadn’t. Instead, I stayed home, slept very late, then watched horror movies and wrapped a ton of flasks for the shop in all sorts of pretty japanese papers. I was going to work on some new organza flower hairclips, but realized I couldn’t find a sewing needle in the apartment anywhere, odd since I usually stick them in random places so I can easily find them. (which probably means I will find them with my foot at some inopportune time.) Otherwise, there was tea and chocolate and the days were pretty gray. There are rumblings of discontent in the romantic arena though I haven’t yet voiced them exactly to the intended party. Today, I cleaned the kitchen within an inch of its life which took most of the afternoon. Tonight I sent off a couple submissions and played with a new poem. I am glad it's going to be March, I am tired of being cold all the time. The lake these days is a wicked, merciless sort of blue.
fashion friday: greenery
green by wickedpen featuring J Crew shoes
Either it's a desperate cry for spring or the impending St. Patrick's Day festivities, but I am obsessed with green this week..pale mostly..a color that reminds me both of green tea ice cream and grasshoppers (the beverage, not the bug, but maybe that too.)It seems to be jumping out at me more than any other color these days. I have a love affair with pale aqua, but this may come in a close second..
http://chronicle.com/article/The-New-Math-of-Poetry/64249/
I’m actually not sure whether this essay is beating the “too many poets” horse or the “academic stranglehold” horse, but I am not sure it matters. No one is destroying poetry by loving it and writing it, “best” is all relative to who you are talking to, and the distribution of publishing power to a wider number of venues—how can that be a bad thing? But really, I think the thing I most disagree with here is this:
“Still, when it comes to the major awards and premier publication essential for wide readership, there seems to be little room at the top for independents.”
I think it’s the “wide readership” here that throws me. Is there such a thing as “wide readership” or again does it depend on who you ask? Mary Oliver, yes, definitely wide readership, but beyond that..? I’ve looked at a lot of lists, both those kept by SPD and Amazon of best selling poetry titles and seen a whole lot of independents on there (perhaps not as many as I’d like to see , but at least a good showing). I don’t think “major” awards and “premier” publications are reaching anymore readers than, say, your more popular independent (Graywolf, for example, or Coffeehouse.) . Granted there are bigger and littler fish (like dgp), but the pool of possible readers and the technology possible to reach those readers, is just as large as a university press (many of which are struggling now financially anyways and trying to adapt to the things all of us independent publishers were touting all along—blogs, social networking, POD.)
Also, where is the “top”? Billy Collin’s definition of top is going to be highly different from Ron Silliman’s . Various groups of poets all have different poetic gods. Even my ideas about the “top” has changed over the years. (Actually it just sort of collapsed in on itself). I don't think the world will be overrun by mediocre poets anytime soon any more than it will be overrun by mediocre golfers (I, for one, suck at golf and won't be going pro anytime soon.).
Labels: writing life
Things are a bit too hectic in the chapbook arena for any real sort of entry at this point (well beyond the usual blah-blah things are busy, I hate winter wah-wah**), but in the interest of a mid-week update, I direct you to all the new little things I've been adding to the shop over the past couple of weeks--new soaps, some necklaces I made on Sunday, the herbal candles, and all sorts of other goodies.
(The strawberry chamomile soap is HEAVENLY, btw. I took a shower twice in one day on Tuesday just to use it again. For reals.)
**I wrote an entry, the gist of which was this very sentiment, but I was bored even with myself at that point.
fashion friday: spring thaw
desk set by wickedpen featuring Forever21 tops
Okay, maybe not quite yet, there's still a helluva alot of winter left but with the balmy upper 30 degree temps, I can almost convince myself of it. Both yesterday and today have been sunny, clear, and very drippy. I can see a little green in spots peaking through the snow, and am thinking it won't be all that long til I can get rid of this damn winter coat. I'm hoping the weather holds throught the weekend so I can open my windows a crack and not get hypothermia.
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now available from dancing girl press
The Boom of A Small Cannon
Mary Ann Samyn
Mary Ann Samyn is the author of several other collections of poetry, most recently Beauty Breaks In (New Issues Press, 2009). She teaches in the MFA program at West Virginia University.
Elpenor Falls
Elizabeth Barbato
Elizabeth Barbato is an English teacher at a small private school who lives with her husband and her dog, Maggie, in central New Jersey. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times, as well as for Best of the Net 2009. Her recent publications include poems in Little Red Leaves, elimae, and the anthology Eating Her Wedding Dress.
Amplexus
Melinda Wilson is Managing Editor for Coldfront Magazine (www.coldfrontmag.com). Her poems have appeared in Diner, The Lumberyard, Arsenic Lobster, WOMB and Verse Daily among others. She lives in New York City.
Lucy Design in the Papal Flea
Renee Angle
Renee Angle works at the University of Arizona Poetry Center. Her poetry can be found in EOAGH, Practice: New Writing + Art, Sonora Review, Diagram, and others.
View from My Banilla Vanilla Villa
Eva Schlesinger
Eva Schlesinger is the author of the chapbook, Remembering the Walker and Wheelchair: poems of grief and healing (Finishing Line Press, 2008). Her poetry has also received the Literal Latte Food Verse Award and been published in Cricket Magazine. She lives in a banilla vanilla villa in Berkeley, California, where she reads voraciously, plays magical flute melodies, draws wildly colorful, whimsical animals, and writes.
Picking Cherries in the Espanola Valley
Leah Browning
Leah Browning is the author of three nonfiction books for teens and pre-teens (Capstone Press) and a chapbook, Making Love to the Same Man for Fifteen Years (Big Table Publishing, 2009). Her fiction, poetry, essays, and articles have previously appeared in a variety of publications including Queen's Quarterly, 42opus, The Saint Ann's Review, Tipton Poetry Journal, Blood Orange Review, and Autumn Sky Poetry, as well as on a broadside from Broadsided Press, on postcards from the program Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf, and in several anthologies. In addition to writing, Browning serves as editor of the Apple Valley Review. Her personal website is located at www.leahbrowning.com.
My Imaginary
Laura Madeline Wiseman
Laura Madeline Wiseman is the recipient of the 2009 Academy of American Poets Award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she is a doctoral candidate and teaches English. Her second chapbook, Ghost Girl, is forthcoming from Pudding House. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Feminist Studies, MARGIE, Arts & Letters, and elsewhere. Other awards include the Mari Sandoz Award in fiction, the Will Jumper Award in poetry, and five Pushcart Prize nominations. She is co-editor (with Christine Stewart-Nunez) of the forthcoming anthology Women Write Resistance: Poets Fight Gender Violence, (Finishing Line Press).
This Room Has A Ghost
Stephanie Goehring
ships on 3/1
Stephanie Goehring writes and paints in Charlottesville, Virginia.
general busyness
with the next batch of books (the last of the 2009 titles and the first 2010 one) which are turning out fabulously, as well as getting out orders, sale batches, and general shop stuff, which is moving at a brisker pace lately (at least for February, perhaps the economy is on the upswing after all.) There has even been time for a handful of poems, possibly KD additions, in there amazingly and some sort of semi-organization of the living room bookshelf over the weekend. Sunday night was a soap making marathon, finally having obtained the right mold for the herbal soaps (rosemary mint and cucumber lemongrass), as well as a huge batch of vanilla sandalwood for the more "manly" line of soaps (though this one is actually completely girl friendly as well-actually they all are.) I also needed to restock the grapefruit and the gardenia, and managed to perfect the jar candle packaging. So far I've only made lemongrass ones in the larger jars, but I will be trying more as soon as I get more wax. I'm also waiting on some new pewter charms for new necklaces. Keep an eye on the shop this week for them.
fashion friday: lavender & brown
lavender & brown by wickedpen featuring Rupert Sanderson shoes
Since I don't get to play on Polyvore nearly often enough (and because the last two posts were oh so serious and literary,) I think I shall declare every Friday a rather frivolous Fashion Day (mostly since I have to get up early and don't like to think too hard that day).. Lately, this is one of my favorite color combinations. It makes me think of violet pastilles and delicate chocolates. Sumptuous leather and frilly underthings in all shades of lavender and lilac. There's a dusty lavender shade bordering on taupe the slips have been turning out that's so pale and lovely it's almost a neutral...
Oh Sylvia,
I nearly forgot it was Annual Sylvia Plath Bake Off Day-- odd since just last week I was reading through Ariel slowly before I went to bed. I remember devouring every single peice of info, every bio, every journal ten or so years ago, and indeed, in the early days, she was my sole poetic model, not only in writing, but how to BE a poet. (in those, naive pre-internet days when I knew no actual living poets or really even what that meant). Still, it's odd to think that she never made it even to the age that I am now, that her talent never fully grew and ran it's natural course. It makes me especially sad to think what might have been possible even five, ten yearls later, given how amazing Ariel is. 30 seemed so old once, now it seems so young and unfinished. When I first encountered the Bell Jar at age 17 (and only because I was hunting Gone with the Wind in the JHS library and recognized the title as a Bangles song on their Everything album) admittedly I was nonplussed and couldn't figure out what the fuss was. Two years later, you would have had to pry the book from my hands. I think of other poets of roughly her generation who managed not to off themselves--Denis Levertov, Adrienne Rich, and while I enjoy their work very much, and would say the same about Anne Sexton, they lack that thing. I don't know what to call it--a certain fever, a fire, a certain spark, hell, maybe even genius..
Anyhow, since I can't bake to save my life, I will just post a poem:
Stasis in darkness.
Then the substanceless blue
Pour of tor and distances.
God's lioness,
How one we grow,
Pivot of heels and knees! -- The furrow
Splits and passes, sister to
The brown arc
Of the neck I cannot catch,
Nigger-eye
Berries cast dark
Hooks --
Black sweet blood mouthfuls,
Shadows.
Hauls methrough air --
Thighs, hair;
Flakes from my heels.
Godiva, I unpeel --
Dead hands, dead stringencies.
And now I
Foam to wheat, a glitter of seas.
The child's cry
Melts in the wall.
Am the arrow,
The dew that flies
Suicidal, at one with the drive
Into the red
Eye, the cauldron of morning.
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poetry related randomness
In the past couple of weeks, I've sent the girl show manuscript off to a couple of small presses whose books I really like, but am also considering sending out a trimmed down version that is leaner and meaner to a couple of my favorite chapbook publishers and let the chips fall where they may. The length was skirting the low end of the full-length requirement anyway, even when GRP was going to publish it, so I just cut a couple pieces and consolidated. It's weird being forced to engage the work again after so long (I tried to avoid looking at or reading the poems in public it the past two years, figuring I'd be sick of the poems by the time it came out. Now looking at them, it's almost like a stranger wrote them. The work since has been so different both in impulse and style, and yet oddly, I feel more protective and mother-hen like over the newer work than I ever did over anything else I've written in the last 15 years or so. I've also been looking at the new manuscript and wondering if it doesn't need some trimming. I seem to do better with shorter projects than long lately and find myself fluffing instead of working more organically. in the bird museum was longish, but only because it's made up of smaller pieces.
I have started sending individual poems out again, though making time to do it and mustering the energy seem to be the hardest challenges. It's hard switching back and forth between editor/publisher and writer modes these days, let alone the more visual oriented & design projects I work on for the shop. I really don't I have to make myself write these days when it's so much easier to slack and read design blogs or watch bad 80's videos on YouTube. Then there is the siren song of the Etsy forums where many an hour has been wasted. As busy as I am, I always feel there is more that could be doing and more efficiently at that. Meanwhile, I have been sleeping far too much, a cure for the winter blues that seems to be working along with ridiculous amounts of chocolate I only seem to crave in the winter. I think it's a seratonin thing. The days are noticeably lengthier which always brings a tremendous sigh of relief.
dgp 2010 line-up
Yes, kittens, this is it. Not counting the slight backlog of 2009 books that will be out in the next two weeks, this is what we have on tap for 2010. It's a lot of books, but I couldn't possibly let any of them go, and in the next 12 months you will see why. We'll be kicking off the year with Mary Ann Samyn's book in the next week or so (I was so happy when she sent it I nearly fell out of my chair.)We will also have 2009 books from Elizabeth Barbato, Melinda Wilson, Eva Schlesinger, Stephanie Goehring, Leah Browning, Renee Angle, and Laura Madeline Wiseman, all of which are ready to print and will make their debut around Valentines Day (depending on how much time I get to clock in the studio this week.
{winter}
The Boom of a Small Cannon / Mary Ann Samyn
EMUseum / Ariana Sophia Kartsonis & Caleb Adler
Dear American Lovechild, Yours, The Beautiful Undead / Robyn Art & Robin Barcus
Dear Darkest Sky: Postcards / Jessica Bozek
{spring}
from The Doll Studies / Carol Guess
Mesmer / Joanna Penn Cooper
Ship-On-Land / Julia Cohen and Brandon Shimoda
Between the Devil and the Deep / Lindsay Bland
The Madre Bones / Amy Fetzer Larakers
Dear Minimum Wage Employee: You Are Priceless / Emilie Lindemann
(al)most delicious / Cati Porter
Silver Roof Tantrum / Naomi Buck Palagi
Something Real / JoAnna Novak
{summer}
Light Sweet Crude / Cynthia Barounis & Claire Leeds
Easy Beat / Brittany Ober
Houses / Nora Almeida
Birds of Tokyo / Nicole Steinberg
If Made into a Law / Jennifer Fortin
Chrysanthemum Oratorio / Grace Marie Grafton
309.81 / Rachel Mallino
Experiments in Light and Ether / Alexis Vergalla
About birds / Stacy Kidd
{fall}
Elective Affinities / Kara Dorris
American Lit / Rebecca Guyon
The Bulk of the Mailable Universe / Jules Gibbs
Signs Point to Yes / Lindsay Bell
The Market is a Parasite that Looks Like a Nest / Susan Briante
Planetary Mass / Kat Dixon
Wreckage: By Land & By Sea / Gretchen Henderson
Great America / Trina Burke
Small Hollering / Jamie Kazay
S / Sarah V. Schweig
Field Notes / Linda Leu
Lock, Means / Kristina Jipson
The Art of Exporting / Christina Querrer
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Postoperative flat anterior chamber: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy
Takeshi Ono, Kenya Yuki, Daisuke Shiba, Takayuki Abe, Keisuke Koyama, Kazuo Tsubota
Clinical and Translational Research Center
Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Purpose: To investigate the long-term effects of postoperative flat anterior chamber (FAC) development on outcomes following trabeculectomy with mitomycin C. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. Data on 383 consecutive patients (383 eyes) who underwent trabeculectomy at our institution between 1999 and 2009 were followed up. Patients who developed FAC after trabeculectomy and patients with maintained anterior chamber were evaluated. The primary outcome variable was the success of the initial trabeculectomy, which was defined at 3 different levels by the achievement of the following intraocular pressure (IOP)-related criteria without secondary IOP-lowering surgery: (a) IOP ≤ 12 mmHg and ≤30 % reduction in IOP from the preoperative level; (b) IOP ≤ 16 mmHg and ≤20 % reduction in IOP; and (c) IOP ≤ 21 mmHg. The hazard ratios (HRs) for the failure of trabeculectomy caused by FAC within 5 years of surgery were examined in conjunction with the Cox proportional hazards regression model. Results: FAC was observed in 90 of the 383 eyes examined (23.4 %). Postoperative mild FAC was associated with the long-term success of trabeculectomy when evaluated according to our strictest success criterion, Criterion-A [HR = 0.72 (95 % CI 0.53-0.98); P = 0.04]. In contrast, severe FAC was inversely associated with the long-term success of the surgery when evaluated according to our most lenient criterion, Criterion-C [HR = 1.93 (95 % CI 1.16-3.22); P = 0.01]. Conclusion: Mild postoperative FAC after trabeculectomy is associated with a favorable long-term outcome, whereas severe postoperative FAC leads to an unfavorable prognosis.
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
Mitomycin
Proportional Hazards Models
Flat anterior chamber
Ono, T., Yuki, K., Shiba, D., Abe, T., Koyama, K., & Tsubota, K. (2013). Postoperative flat anterior chamber: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy. Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, 57(6), 520-528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-013-0274-4
Postoperative flat anterior chamber : Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy. / Ono, Takeshi; Yuki, Kenya; Shiba, Daisuke; Abe, Takayuki; Koyama, Keisuke; Tsubota, Kazuo.
In: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 57, No. 6, 11.2013, p. 520-528.
Ono, T, Yuki, K, Shiba, D, Abe, T, Koyama, K & Tsubota, K 2013, 'Postoperative flat anterior chamber: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy', Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 57, no. 6, pp. 520-528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-013-0274-4
Ono T, Yuki K, Shiba D, Abe T, Koyama K, Tsubota K. Postoperative flat anterior chamber: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy. Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013 Nov;57(6):520-528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-013-0274-4
Ono, Takeshi ; Yuki, Kenya ; Shiba, Daisuke ; Abe, Takayuki ; Koyama, Keisuke ; Tsubota, Kazuo. / Postoperative flat anterior chamber : Incidence, risk factors, and effect on the long-term success of trabeculectomy. In: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013 ; Vol. 57, No. 6. pp. 520-528.
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Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease
Hiromi Ogura-Tomomatsu, Koichiro Asano, Katsuyoshi Tomomatsu, Jun Miyata, Nao Ohmori, Motohiro Kodama, Soichiro Ueda, Takahisa Takihara, Kyuto Tanaka, Nobufumi Kamiishi, Yusuke Suzuki, Koichi Fukunaga, Tsuyoshi Oguma, Koichi Sayama, Tomoko Betsuyaku
Department of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine)
Bone mineral density (BMD) alone does not reliably predict osteoporotic fractures. The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) was developed to estimate the risk of fracture in the general population. This study was designed to identify predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We studied 85 patients (mean age = 75 years; 92% men) with moderate to very severe COPD. Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures were diagnosed with dual energy X-ray absorptiometric scan and vertebral X-rays, respectively. Patient characteristics, including age, gender, body mass index (BMI), and results of pulmonary function tests, chest computed tomography scan, blood and urinary biomarkers of bone turnover were recorded, and a FRAX score was calculated by a computer-based algorithm. Osteoporosis, defined as a T score < 2.5, found in 20 patients (24), was associated with female gender, BMI, dyspnea scale, long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), vital capacity (VC), emphysema score on computed tomography, measurements of serum and urinary biomarkers of bone turnover. Vertebral fractures, diagnosed in 29 patients (35), were strongly correlated with age, LTOT, VC, and forced expiratory volume in 1 sec, treatment with oral corticosteroid or warfarin, and weakly associated with the presence of osteoporosis. There was no correlation between FRAX score and prevalence of vertebral fractures, suggesting that neither BMD alone nor FRAX score would predict the presence of vertebral fractures in COPD patients. A disease-specific algorithm to predict osteoporotic fractures is needed to improve the management of patients suffering from COPD.
COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Vital Capacity
Respiratory Function Tests
Forced Expiratory Volume
Chronic respiratory failure
Corticosteroid
Fracture Risk Assessment Tool
Long-term oxygen therapy
Ogura-Tomomatsu, H., Asano, K., Tomomatsu, K., Miyata, J., Ohmori, N., Kodama, M., ... Betsuyaku, T. (2012). Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 9(4), 332-337. https://doi.org/10.3109/15412555.2012.667850
Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease. / Ogura-Tomomatsu, Hiromi; Asano, Koichiro; Tomomatsu, Katsuyoshi; Miyata, Jun; Ohmori, Nao; Kodama, Motohiro; Ueda, Soichiro; Takihara, Takahisa; Tanaka, Kyuto; Kamiishi, Nobufumi; Suzuki, Yusuke; Fukunaga, Koichi; Oguma, Tsuyoshi; Sayama, Koichi; Betsuyaku, Tomoko.
In: COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 9, No. 4, 08.2012, p. 332-337.
Ogura-Tomomatsu, H, Asano, K, Tomomatsu, K, Miyata, J, Ohmori, N, Kodama, M, Ueda, S, Takihara, T, Tanaka, K, Kamiishi, N, Suzuki, Y, Fukunaga, K, Oguma, T, Sayama, K & Betsuyaku, T 2012, 'Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease', COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 332-337. https://doi.org/10.3109/15412555.2012.667850
Ogura-Tomomatsu H, Asano K, Tomomatsu K, Miyata J, Ohmori N, Kodama M et al. Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2012 Aug;9(4):332-337. https://doi.org/10.3109/15412555.2012.667850
Ogura-Tomomatsu, Hiromi ; Asano, Koichiro ; Tomomatsu, Katsuyoshi ; Miyata, Jun ; Ohmori, Nao ; Kodama, Motohiro ; Ueda, Soichiro ; Takihara, Takahisa ; Tanaka, Kyuto ; Kamiishi, Nobufumi ; Suzuki, Yusuke ; Fukunaga, Koichi ; Oguma, Tsuyoshi ; Sayama, Koichi ; Betsuyaku, Tomoko. / Predictors of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patients presenting with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive lung disease. In: COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2012 ; Vol. 9, No. 4. pp. 332-337.
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Enfield Town vs Potters Bar Town, Apr 22, 2019 – Preview, Where to Watch, Score
Nazarij KusyjEnglish Isthmian League Premier DivisionEnfield Town, English Isthmian League Premier Division, Potters Bar Town
English Isthmian League Premier Division, Enfield – Potters Bar, Monday, 10:00 am ET
Enfield 42.02% Draw 26.72% Potters Bar 31.26%
Teams from a mid-table will play this time (ranked 10 and 15).
Enfield is in awful shape (in the last 5 games wins – 1).
Recent matches Potters Bar is playing changeable (in the last 5 games wins – 2).
Enfield will have a small advantage in this match.
Last 1 head-to-head matches Enfield won 1 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 0 matches and goals 2-1.
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English Isthmian League Premier Division Standings
Pl W D L Pts
1 Dorking 40 26 9 5 82:31 87
2 Haringey 40 21 8 11 72:50 71
3 Carshalton 40 20 8 12 68:47 68
4 Tonbridge 40 20 7 13 57:44 67
5 Bishop’s Stortford 40 19 7 14 66:53 64
6 Worthing 40 18 10 12 69:58 64
7 Merstham 40 18 10 12 54:48 64
8 Folkestone 40 19 6 15 73:58 63
9 Leatherhead 40 18 8 14 52:39 62
10 Enfield Town 40 16 10 14 73:54 58
11 Lewes 40 16 10 14 60:52 58
12 Bognor Regis 40 14 14 12 71:61 56
13 Margate 40 15 11 14 41:42 56
14 Brightlingsea 40 15 11 14 46:51 56
15 Potters Bar 40 12 10 18 48:52 46
16 AFC Hornchurch 40 11 13 16 54:59 46
17 Corinthian-Casuals 40 13 7 20 47:69 46
18 Kingstonian 40 13 6 21 60:72 45
19 Whitehawk 40 9 10 21 46:72 37
20 Wingate & Finchley 40 10 7 23 51:83 37
21 Burgess Hill 40 9 9 22 41:86 36
22 Harlow 40 9 7 24 50:100 34
Andreas Seppi vs Filip Krajinovic, Apr 22, 2019 – Preview, Where to Watch, Score
Cittadella vs Cremonese, Apr 22, 2019 – Preview, Where to Watch, Score
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'A River runs through it'
A blog inspired by the beautiful County of my birth, Leitrim on the Shannon. I sometimes go off on tangents so be tolerant of my waywardness, I always come back home, eventually. Typically you'll find here a little history, a few short stories, some of my favourite poems, musings, scribblings and travelogues. To summarise – a busy fool beneath an unruly sky. COME IN, WE'RE OPEN
Breifne Ua Ruairc
Extract from the Rev. M. Connellan,a wonderful historian which explains the origins of the O’Rourkes of Breifne:-
THE chiefs and clans of Brefney and the territories they possessed in the twelfth century, are, according to O’Dugan, as follows:–1. O’Ruairc or O’Rourke; 2. O’Raghailaigh or O’Reilly: these were the princes of the territory of Brefney. 3. Mac-Tighearnain (tigherna, Irish, “a lord or master”), anglicised MacTernan, McKiernan, and Masterson, were chiefs of Teallach Dunchada (signifying the tribe or territory of Donogh), now the barony of “Tullyhunco,” in the county Cavan. 4. The Mac-Samhradhain (anglicised MacGauran, Magauran, and Magovern) were chiefs of Teallach Eachach (which signifies the tribe or territory of Ecchy), now in the barony of “Tullaghagh,” county Cavan. This sirname is by some rendered “Somers,” and “Summers,” from the Irish word “Samhradh” [sovru], which signifies “summer”. 5. MacConsnamha (snamh: Irish, “to swim”; anglicised “Ford” or “Forde”), chief of Clan Cionnaith or Clan Kenny, now known as the Muintir Kenny mountains and adjoining districts near Lough Allen, in the parish of Innismagrath, county Leitrim. 6. MacCagadhain or MacCogan, chief of Clan Fearmaighe, a district south of Dartry, and in the present barony of Dromahaire, county Leitrim. O’Brien states that the MacEgans were chiefs of Clan Fearamuighe in Brefney: hence MacCagadhain and MacEgan may, probably, have been the same clan.
7. MacDarchaidh or MacDarcy, chief of Cineal Luachain, a district in the barony of Mohill, county Leitrim, from which the townland of Laheen may he derived. 8. MacFlannchadha (rendered MacClancy), chief of Dartraidhe or Dartry, an ancient territory co-extensive with the present barony of Ross-Clogher in Leitrim. 9. O’Finn and O’Carroll,# chiefs of Calraighe or Calry, a district adjoining Dartry in the present barony of Dromahaire and comprehending, as the name implies, an adjoining portion of Sligo, the parish of “Calry” in that county. 10. MacMaoilliosa or Malllison, chief of MaghBreacraighe, a district on the border of Leitrim and Longford. 11. MacFionnbhair or Finvar, chief of Muintir Gearadhain (O’Gearon or O’Gredan), a district in the southern part of Leitrim. 12. MacRaghanaill or MacRannall (angilcised Reynolds), who were chiefs of Muintir Eoluis, a territory which comprised almost the whole of the present baronies of Leitrim, Mohill, and Carrygallen, in the county Leitrim, with a portion of the north of Longford. This family, like the O’Farrells, princes of Annaly or Longford, were of the race of Ir or Clan-na-Rory; and one of their descendants, the celebrated wit and poet, George Nugent Reynolds, Esq., of Letterfian, in Leitrim, is stated to have been the author of the beautiful song called “The Exile of Erin,” though its composition was claimed by Thomas Campbell, author of “The Pleasures of Hope.” 13. O’Maoilmiadhaig or Mulvey, chief of Magh Neise or Nisi, a district which lay along the Shannon in the west of Leitrim, near Carrick-on-Shannon. The clans in the counties of Cavan and Leitrim, not given by O’Dugan, are collected from other sources:
14. MacBradaigh or MacBrady, was a very ancient and important family in Cavan; they were, according to MacGeoghagan, a branch of the O’Carrolls, chiefs of Calry. 15. MacGobhain, MacGowan, or O’Gowan (gobha: Irish, “a smith”), a name which has been anglicised “Smith,” etc., were of the race of Ir; and were remarkable for their great strength and bravery. Thus Smith, Smyth, Smeeth, and Smythe, may clam their descent from the Milesian MacGowan, originally a powerful clan in Ulidia. 16. MacGiolladuibh, MacGilduff, or Gilduff, chiefs of Teallach Gairbheith, now the barony of “Tullygarvey,” in the county Cavan. 17. MacTaichligh or MacTilly, chief of a district in the parish of Drung, in the barony of Tullygarvey. 18. MacCaba or MacCabe, a powerful clan originally from Monaghan, but for many centuries settled in Cavan. 19. O’Sheridan, an ancient clan in the county Cavan. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, one of the most eminent men of his age, as an orator, dramatist, and poet, was of this clan. 20. O’Corry was a clan located about Cootehill.
21. O’Clery or Clarke was a branch of the O’Clerys of Connaught and Donegal, and of the same stock as the authors of the Annals of the Four Masters. 22. O’Daly and Mulligan, were hereditary bards to the O’Riellys. 23. Fitzpatrick, a clan originally of the Fitzpatrlcks of Ossory. 24. Fitzsimon, a clan long located in the county Cavan of Anglo-Norman descent, who came originally from the English Pale ##. 25. O’Farrelly, a numerous clan in the county Cavan. 26. Several other clans in various parts of Cavan, as O’Murray, MacDonnell, O’Conaghy or Conaty, O’Connell or Connell, MacManus, O’Lynch, MacGilligan, O’Fay, MacGafney, MacHugh, O’Dolan, O’Drum, etc.27. And several clans in the county Leitrim, not mentioned by O’Dugan, as MacGloin of Rossinver; MacFergus, who were hereditary erenachs of the churches of Rossinver, and whose name has been auglicised “Ferguson”; O’Cuirnin or Curran, celebrated bards and historians; MacKenny or Keaney, MacCartan, O’Meehan, etc.
* Brefney: In Irish this word is “Breifne” or “Brefne,” wbich signifies the Hilly Country; it was cailed by the English “The Brenny,” and has been Latinized “Brefnia” and “Brefinnia.” This ancient territory comprised the present counties of Cavan and Leitrim, with a portion of Meath, and a part of the barony of Carbury in Sligo; O’Rourke being prince of West Brefney or Leitrim; and O’Rielly, or O’Reilly, of East Brefney or Cavan. Brefney extended from Kells in Meath, to Drumcliff in the county Sligo and was part of the Kingdom of Connaught, down to the reign of Queen Elizabeth, when it was formed into the Counties of Cavan and Leitrim, and Cavan was added to the province of Ulster. In this territory Tiernmas, the 13th Monarch of Ireland, was the first who introduced Idol worship into Ireland; and set up at Moy Slaght (now Fenagh, in the barony of Mohill, county Leitrim) the famous idol Crom Cruach, the chief deity of the Irish Druids which St. Patrick destroyed.
Brefney was inhabited in the early ages by the Firvolgians who are by some writers called Belgae and Firbolg), who went by the name of “Ernaidhe”, “Erneans”, and “Ernaech”; which names are stated to have been given them from their inhabiting the territories about Lough Erne. These Erneans possessed the entire of Brefney. The name “Brefney” is, according to “Seward’s Topography,” derived from “Bre,” a hill, and therefore signifies the country of hills or the hilly country: a derivation which may not appear inappropriate as descriptive of the topographical features of the country, as innumerable hills are scattered over the counties of Cavan and Leitrim. On a vast number of these hills over Cavan and Leitrim are found those circular earthen ramparts called forts or raths, and some of them very large; which circumstance shows that those hills were inhabited from the earliest ages. As several thousands of these raths exist even to this day, and many more have been levelled, it is evident that there was a very large population in ancient Brefney. The erection of these raths has been absurdly attributed to the Danes, for it is evident that they must have formed the chief habitations and fortresses of the ancient Irish, ages before the Danes set foot in Ireland, since they abound chiefly in the interior and remote parts of the country, where the Danes never had any permanent settlement.
Ancient Brefney bore the name of Hy Briuin Breifne, from its being possessed by the race of Brian, King of Connaught, in the fourth century, brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages, and son of Eochy Moyvane, Monarch of Ireland from A.D. 357 to 365, and of the race of Heremon. That Brian had twenty-four sons, whose posterity possessed the greater part of Connaught and were called the “Hy-Briuin race.” Of this race were the O’Connors, kings of Connaught; O’Rourke, O’Rielly, MacDermott, MacDonogh, O’Flaherty, O’Malley, MacOiraghty (MacGeraghty, or Geraghty), O’Fallon, O’Flynn (of Connaught), MacGauran, MacTiernan, MacBrady or Brady, etc. In the tenth century Brefney was divided into two principalities, viz, Brefney O’Rourke or West Brefney, and Brefney O’Rielly or East Brefney. Brefney O’Rourke comprised the present county Leitrim, with the barony of Tullaghagh and part of Tullaghoncho in the county Cavan; and Brefney O’Rielly, the rest of the present county Cavan: the river at Ballyconnell being the boundary between Brefney O’Rourke and Brefney O’Rielly, the O’Rourkes being the principal chiefs. “O’Rourke’s Country” was called Brefney O’Rourke; and “O’Rielly’s Country” Brefney O’Rielly. The O’Rourkes, and O’Riellys maintained their independence down to the reign of James the First, and had considerable possessions even.”
This entry was posted in comment, Leitrim and tagged Breffni, Leitrim, O'Rourke Clan on July 28, 2014 by Tighearnan.
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You are here: Home / Departments / Business / Essex Business Launches New Product Line Bursting with Bubbles; Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement
Essex Business Launches New Product Line Bursting with Bubbles; Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement
The full range of FizzBenefitz products shown in this photo includes a jewelry cleaner and shower aromatherapy.
ESSEX — Centerbrook-based manufacturer Tower Laboratories Ltd., has launched a diverse line of effervescent health and personal care products. The line, called FizzBenefitz, includes
Shine Better Jewelry Cleaner
Shower Better Aromatherapy
Well Better Vitamin C and Calcium Supplements
Hydrate Better Kids Hydration
Tower Laboratories has been in the business of effervescent product manufacturing for almost 40 years. The company produces denture cleaners, antacids and other over-the-counter tablets under various store brands. With FizzBenefitz, Tower Laboratories is hoping to develop its own brand recognition.
“We are excited to launch our own unique line of effervescent products and we think consumers will find a lot to like about FizzBenefitz,” said Matt Needleman of Tower Laboratories. “Effervescence gives people a multi-sensory experience that you don’t find in other types of products. For our health supplements, it has the added benefit of eliminating the stress of taking pills. Our products are always made with convenience for the consumer in mind.”
The full FizzBenefitz line is available for purchase online at fizzbenefitz.shop
Editor’s Note: Tower Laboratories, Ltd. is a privately held company founded in 1979 and the country’s leading supplier of store brand effervescent products. Tower Laboratories, Ltd. also produces a number of effervescent products for contract customers consisting of prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, personal care products and specialty applications. The company is headquartered in Centerbrook, CT, with manufacturing facilities in Clinton, CT and Montague, MI.
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Justice League Beyond (2012-2013) #23
Justice League Beyond (2012-2013)
Green Lantern Kai-Ro meets a new ally in his fight against the Brain Trust while the Justice League frantically search for their missing comrade!
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Brace yourself for the all-new World's Greatest Super Heroes of Tomorrow...Today! Join Batman, Superman and the rest of the ever-expanding lineup as the Justice League fights for Earth's future!
Superman Beyond (2012-2013)
The Man of Steel returns to an unfamiliar City of Tomorrow patrolled by super-powered police. With most of his friends and loved ones gone, he wonders if he has a place in this new world. But time and death hold no meaning for his greatest enemy, and his plan to destroy Superman once and for all.
Batman Beyond (2012-2013)
New adventures of the future Batman! Terry McGinnis is back in his high tech Bat-suit, patrolling the gleaming spires of Gotham under the watchful eye of Bruce Wayne, the original Dark Knight. But balancing school, personal life and crime fighting duties may be his biggest challenge.
Based on the hit animated TV series! In the distant future, Bruce Wayne has retired from crime fighting, but he's training Terry McGinnis, a brash, new Batman armed with a futuristic Bat-suit in this new ongoing series!
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Bear in the Big Blue House (partially lost original English audio of Disney puppet TV series; 1997-2006)
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The show's logo.
Status: Partially Lost
Bear in the Big Blue House was a puppet TV series made by the Jim Henson Company for Playhouse Disney. The show debuted in 1997 and ended in 2006.
The show aired episodes regularly until 2003, when the actress for the character Luna, Lynne Thigpen, had suddenly died, and the show was put on hiatus. In the meantime, Breakfast with Bear aired in its place.
The show returned in 2006 and aired its last 8 episodes. Despite airing in 2006, only three of these episodes has been found in full in English.
1 Premise
2.1 Episodes
2.1.1 Season 1
2.1.4 Surprise Party
The show focused on the adventures of Bear and his friends as they explored the town of Woodland Valley. They would encounter a problem in each episode which would often be solved with the help of family members and friends.
The show was very similar in style to Mister Roger's Neighborhood. Each episode had a different theme, with segments flowing from one to another, and each episode usually having at least one unique song. Every episode had a segment with Shadow, a living shadow girl played by Tara Mooney, and a segment with Luna, the Moon, played by Lynne Thigpen.
14 of the show's full episodes are currently missing.
1 "Home is Where the Bear Is" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 1 1998 VHS
2 "Water Water Everywhere" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Sense-sational 2005 DVD
3 "Mouse Party" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 7 1999 VHS, Party Time with Bear 2000 DVD, and Party Time with Bear 2004 DVD
4 "Shape of a Bear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 5 1999 VHS, Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2000 DVD, and Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2004 DVD
5 "Picture of Health" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 6 1999 VHS, Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2001 VHS, Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2001 DVD, and Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2005 DVD
6 "Share, Bear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Sharing with Friends 2001 VHS
7 "Why Bears Can't Fly" Found
8 "Falling for Fall" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House A Bear for All Seasons 2001 VHS, A Bear for All Seasons 2003 DVD, and A Bear for All Seasons 2004 DVD
9 "What's in the Mail Today?" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 1 1998 VHS
10 "Dancin' the Day Away" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 3 1998 VHS, Party Time with Bear 2000 DVD, and Party Time with Bear 2004 DVD
11 "A Wagon of a Different Color" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 5 1999 VHS, Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2000 DVD, and Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2004 DVD
12 "Dirt, I Love You So!" Found
13 "Music to My Ears" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Dance Party 2002 VHS, Dance Party 2002 DVD, and Dance Party 2004 DVD
14 "All Connected" Found
15 "Summer Cooler" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House A Bear for All Seasons 2001 VHS, A Bear for All Seasons 2003 DVD, and A Bear for All Seasons 2004 DVD
16 "The Big Little Visitor" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 2 1998 VHS
17 "A Winter's Nap" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Early to Bed, Early to Rise 2005 DVD
18 "Working Like a Bear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Tidy Time with Bear 2001 VHS, Tidy Time with Bear 2002 DVD, and Tidy Time with Bear 2005 DVD
19 "Magic in the Kitchen" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 6 1999 VHS
20 "Spring Fever" Found
21 "A Plant Grows in Bear's House" Found
22 "Eat, Drink Juice, and Be Merry" Found
23 "Need a Little Help Today" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 4 1998 VHS
24 "Lost Thing" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 4 1998 VHS
25 "Listen Up" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 3 1998 VHS, Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2000 DVD, and Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear 2004 DVD
26 "Friends for Life" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 2 1998 VHS, Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2000 DVD, and "Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2004 DVD
27 "Ooh Baby Baby" Found
28 "Raiders of the Lost Cheese" Found
29 "The Big Sleep" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 8 1999 VHS, Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2000 DVD, and Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2004 DVD
30 "Clear as a Bell" Found
31 "Good Times" Found
32 "You Learn Something New Everyday" Found
33 "Back to Nature" Found
34 "The Ojolympics" Found
35 "The Great Pretender" Found
36 "It's All in Your Head" Found
37 "Oops, My Mistake" Found
38 "Bear's Birthday Bash" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 7 1999 VHS, Party Time with Bear 2000 DVD, and Party Time with Bear 2004 DVD
39 "Picture This" Found
40 "The Big Blue Housecall" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2001 DVD and Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2005 DVD
41 "Change is in the Air" Found
42 "Look What I Made" Found
43 "If at First You Don't Succeed" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Potty Time with Bear 2001 DVD and Potty Time with Bear 2004 DVD
44 "All Weather Bear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House A Bear for All Seasons 2003 DVD and A Bear for All Seasons 2004 DVD
45 "I Built That" Found
46 "Tutter's Tiny Trip" Found
47 "Dance Fever" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Dance Party 2002 VHS, Dance Party 2002 DVD, and Dance Party 2004 DVD
48 "Afraid Not" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Safe and Sound 2001 VHS
49 "I Gotta Be Me" Found
50 "Buggin'" Found
51 "Love is All You Need" Found
52 "It's a Mystery to Me" Found
53 "As Different as Day and Night" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Everybody's Special! 2002 VHS, Everybody's Special! 2003 DVD, and Everybody's Special! 2005 DVD
54 "Grandparents Just Want to Have Fun" Found
55 "The Way I Feel" Lost
56 "You Go, Ojo" Found
57 "Scientific Bear" Found
58 "Boys Will Be Boys" Found
59 "I Was Just Thinking" Found
60 "Wish You Were Here" Found
61 "And to All a Good Night" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Volume 8 1999 VHS, Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2000 DVD, and Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends 2004 DVD
62 "Call it a Day" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Potty Time with Bear 2001 DVD and Potty Time with Bear 2004 DVD
63 "We Did it Our Way" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Tidy Time with Bear 2002 DVD and Tidy Time with Bear 2005 DVD
64 "What's the Story?" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Storytelling with Bear 2001 VHS, and Storytelling with Bear 2005 DVD
65 "When You've Got to Go" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Potty Time with Bear 1999 VHS, Potty Time with Bear 2001 DVD, and Potty Time with Bear 2004 DVD
66 "Friends at Play" Found
67 "Nothing to Fear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Safe and Sound 2001 VHS
68 "Lost and Found" Found
69 "The Senseless Detectives" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Sense-sational 2002 VHS and Sense-sational 2005 DVD
70 "Halloween Bear" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Halloween & Thanksgiving 2000 VHS
71 "You Never Know" Found
72 "It's All About You" Found
73 "Woodland House Wonderful" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Tidy Time with Bear 2001 VHS, Tidy Time with Bear 2002 DVD, and Tidy Time with Bear 2005 DVD
74 "I've Got Your Number" Found
75 "What's Mine is Yours" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Sharing with Friends 2001 VHS
76 "Bear's Secret Cave" Found
77 "Smellorama" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Sense-sational 2002 VHS and Sense-sational 2005 DVD
78 "I've For-Got Rhythm" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Dance Party 2002 DVD and Dance Party 2004 DVD
79 "Wait for Me" Partially Found
80 "Morning Glory" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Early to Bed, Early to Rise 2001 VHS and Early to Bed, Early to Rise 2005 DVD
81 "That Healing Feeling" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2001 VHS, Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2001 DVD, and Visiting the Doctor with Bear 2005 DVD
82 "Tutter Family Reunion" Found
83 "Bats Are People Too" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Everybody's Special! 2002 VHS, Everybody's Special! 2003 DVD, and Everybody's Special! 2005 DVD
84 "Words, Words, Words" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Storytelling with Bear 2001 VHS and Storytelling with Bear 2005 DVD
85 "Let's Get Interactive" Found
86 "The Yard Sale" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Everybody's Special! 2003 DVD and Everybody's Special! 2005 DVD
87 "The Best Thanksgiving Ever" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Halloween & Thanksgiving 2000 VHS
88 "Read My Book" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Storytelling with Bear 2005 DVD
89 "Go To Sleep" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Early to Bed, Early to Rise 2001 VHS and Early to Bed, Early to Rise 2005 DVD
90/91 "A Berry Bear Christmas" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House A Berry Bear Christmas 2000 VHS
92 "Bear and the Big Blue House LIVE: Surprise Party" Found
93/94 "Welcome to Woodland Valley" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Heroes of Woodland Valley 2003 VHS, Heroes of Woodland Valley 2003 DVD, and Heroes of Woodland Valley 2005 DVD
95 "Step By Step" Lost
96 "First Day at Mouse School" Found
97 "Rockin' Rocko" Found
98 "When Harry Met Hallie" Lost
99 "Show and Tell" Found
100 "Tutter Gathers Some Moss" Found
101 "History, Herstory, Bearstory" Lost
102 "At the Old Bear Game" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Practice Makes Perfect 2003 DVD
103 "The Amazing Skippy" Lost
104 "Let's Hit the Road" Found
105 "Appreciation Day" Lost
106 "Show Your Stuff" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Practice Makes Perfect 2002 VHS and Practice Makes Perfect 2003 DVD
107 "The Great Bandini" Found Available on Bear in the Big Blue House Practice Makes Perfect 2002 VHS and Practice Makes Perfect 2003 DVD
108 "Big Blue Home of the Brave" Found
109 "A Trip to the General Store" Found
110 "A Strange Bird" Found
111 "The View From You" Lost
112 "To Clean or Not To Clean" Found
113 "Great Ball of Firefighters" Lost
114 "Grandma Flutter's 100th Birthday" Partially Found Last 5 Minutes
115 "Tutter's First Big Sleepover Bash" Found In Polish
116 "Volunteers of Woodland Valley" Lost
117 "Let it Go" Found
118 "This is Your Life, Bear!" Found
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How To Make Your Own Word Search With ProProfs
There are quite a few game frameworks out there to make the glamorous games like arcade game, physics, and puzzle games. However, the game creator we will be covering in this post lets you create a number of different types of word games. Specifically they have a template which lets you create Word Search games, Crossword Puzzle games, Sliding Puzzle games, Jigsaw Puzzle games, Hangman style games, Word Scramble games, and Brain Teaser games. You create the game just on a web page in your browser and then the games are published as Flash (which also works on Android Devices).
They are pretty simple to create as they mainly consist of giving a list of words or a photo and then naming your game and adding a description. The game creator takes care of everything else. It looks like there are about 70,000 word games created on their system already. They don’t have anything similar to other game creators where you could make arcade games or the like (like the Pulado make your own games engine). It is strictly word games. Here is a sample Word Search game using their system.
And here is a sample of their Word Scramble games (see below). As you can see the graphics are pretty sparse but they get the job done.
There is also a high score table with each game which shows the highest scores that users can recorded for that game. Lastly they also allow you to embed these word games that you create on your own site. However, it looks like they have to host the SWF file because you pass an ID to it which tells it the information to load for that game which means they won’t work offline.
Head over there and start making your own word games today!
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2018 Forward First Collections Reviewed #3 – Richard Scott
July 24, 2018 martyn crucefix contemporary American poetry, contemporary British poetry, creative writing, ekphrastic poetry, Gay poetry, New British Poetry, poetry, poetry competitions, poetry in performance, UK poetry magazines, writing Abigail Parry, Andrew McMillan, Constantine Cavafy, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Faber and Faber, Forward First Collections, Forward Poetry prize, Kaveh Akbar, normativity, Phoebe Power, Poetry London, poetry of witness, queer literature, queer poetry, Richard Scott, shame in poetry, Shivanee Ramlochan, Soho, Walt Whitman, Warren Cup
This is the third in the series of reviews I am posting over the next two months of the 5 collections chosen for the 2018 Forward Prizes Felix Dennis award for best First Collection. The £5000 prize will be decided on 18th September 2018. Click on this link to access all 5 of my reviews of the 2017 shortlisted books (eventual winner Ocean Vuong), here for my reviews of the 2016 shortlisted books (eventual winner Tiphanie Yanique), here for my reviews of the 2015 shortlisted books (eventual winner Mona Arshi).
The full 2018 shortlist is:
Kaveh Akbar – Calling a Wolf a Wolf (Penguin UK)
Abigail Parry – Jinx (Bloodaxe Books) – click here for my review of this book.
Phoebe Power – Shrines of Upper Austria (Carcanet) – click here for my review of this book.
Shivanee Ramlochan – Everyone Knows I Am a Haunting (Peepal Tree Press)
Richard Scott – Soho (Faber & Faber)
The gateway to Richard Scott’s carefully structured first book is one of the most conventional poems in it. It’s a carefully punctuated, unrhymed sonnet. It is carefully placed (Public Library) and dated (1998). It’s the kind of poem and confinement Scott has fought to escape from and perhaps records the moment when that escape began: “In the library [. . .] there is not one gay poem, / not even Cavafy eyeing his grappa-sozzled lads”. The young Scott (I’ll come back to the biographical/authenticity question in a moment) takes an old copy of the Golden Treasury of Verse and writes COCK in the margin, then further obscene scrawls and doodles including, ironically a “biro-boy [who] rubs his hard-on against the body of a // sonnet”. Yet his literary vandalism leads to a new way of reading as – echoing the ideas of Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick – the narrator suddenly sees the “queer subtext” beneath many of the ‘straight’ poems till he is picking up a highlighter pen and “rimming each delicate / stanza in cerulean, illuminating the readers-to-come . . .”
It’s a moment of personal as well as lit/crit revelation, a funny poem and the flood-gates open in accordance with the Whitman epigraph to section 1 of the book: “loose the stop from your throat”. From here on, punctuation and capitalisation become rare breeds in Scott’s exploration of gay love, shame, trauma and history. It’s only 3 years since Andrew McMillan’s Physical graced the Felix Dennis shortlist but Scott’s parallel collection is far darker, more explicit and brutal (but not always at the same time) and with a fierce sense of obscured queer history and its literary canon.
It’s an exhilarating, uneasy, accessible, relentless read. Section 1 goes some way in the bildungsroman direction. ‘le jardin secret’ declares “boys were my saplings / my whiff of green my sprouts” while ‘Fishmonger’ perhaps is set even earlier as a young boy is taken into a man’s “capable arms” in the back of his Transit van. A more aggressive and unpleasant encounter is evoked in ‘Childhood’ in which a seedy children’s entertainer (in a “caterpillar-green silk jumpsuit”) half-bullies a young boy to take him home for sex. But the poem’s perspective also suggests the child is an agent, making the decision himself: “I nodded and gingerly led him home / by the path that winds through the cemetery”. This is difficult territory (“makes for uncomfortable reading” Scott disarmingly mimics in a later poem) but erotic desire is powerfully acknowledged and (with a more caring partner) is later more satisfyingly experienced and expressed in ‘plug’ which, tenderly and very explicitly, records the moment of the loss of virginity (in fact, to a dildo).
Interestingly, the child takes the clown “through the cemetery”. Scott won the 2017 Poetry London Competition with ‘crocodile’ which also elides, blurs, even equates sex and death. The extended simile of the crocodile dragging a young man to his death is really “that man / who held me from behind / when I didn’t know sex”. The violence and destructiveness in this case is very evident but so again is the young man’s desire: “I have these moments when I / know I wanted it asked for it”. It’s in this way such poems can make for uncomfortable reading. Scott does not simplify either the allure or the destructiveness of the erotic.
In two poems, Scott himself raises questions of authenticity. ‘Permissions’ reports, in choppy prose paragraphs, reports observations from a poetry audience, at first in admiration (“how daring how dark”), then more uneasily (“surely not this writer wasn’t”). This fragmentation evokes fleeting comments, half-finished thoughts but also an awkwardness because one of the burning questions seems to be “is the I you”. It’s as if the audience want to know if these are poems of witness, meaning of authentic biographical experience. Poems of witness also in the sense of the often traumatic nature of much of the material. ‘Admission’ is even more clear: “he asks if my poems are authentic [. . .] and by this he means have I been a victim”. In neither poem do we get a direct record of what the poet’s replies might have been and surely it hardly matters. One of the unassailable liberties of the poet is to make things up. But whether fiction or fact the resulting poem has to possess the feel of the truth and Scott’s work has this in spades.
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
As I’ve already implied, many of the truths these poems convey are dark and shameful ones. The third section of the book is titled ‘Shame’, again quoting Sedgwick: “Shame, too, makes identity”. Here are untitled poems which make the queer pastoral of ‘le jardin secret’ rather more complex; another boy’s look or look away prompts “the hot-face / trauma the instant rash-jam” of embarrassed blush, made even more painful by a father’s verbal abuse. Elsewhere the father says, “don’t tell anyone you’re my son” and the narrator himself bitterly opposes any easy sloganizing with “the opposite of shame is not pride”. There is some support to be found in reading books by “leo / paul / mark / jean / eve / michel” and source quotes and allusions are noted in Scott’s margins here.
Detail from the Warren Cup (BM)
It’s this very self-conscious sense of these poems appearing within a canon of queer literature and experience that jet-propels ‘Oh My Soho!’, the long concluding sequence to the book. Whitman again presides in the epigraph and in the free-wheeling, long-lined, detail-listing paean to the present, past and future of Soho itself. The narrative voice becomes a self-appointed “homo-historian” and Scott’s love of word play (which elsewhere can feel too self-conscious) here finds a suitable form and tone. The historical element takes in a discussion of the Warren Cup (in the British Museum) but is never far from subjective and exclamatory moments too. The vigorous, secretive, once-unlawful, now legal, still persecuted, lives of “homos” is noisily and slangily celebrated:
We, too, are not immune to this shameful progress; us homos are no longer revolting!
Too busy sending dick pics and I saw Saint Peter Tatchel shirtless [. . . ]
We are a long way from that library in 1998, but “normativity” remains the enemy against which Scott takes up weapons (one of which is his own body). ‘museum’ is a superbly sensual poem, expressive of a man’s desire for the damaged male body of a Classical statue. Here normativity re-appears in the “giggling pointing prodding” of a family also viewing the statue; their ridicule is self-transferred to the gay man who stands observing in silence. The persecutions pursued in the name of normativity are also disturbingly clear in ‘Reportage’, the reports being of the immolation of a gay man somewhere in Europe. And Scott’s own revolutionary and erotic zeal are unforgettably conveyed in the poem opening “even if you fuck me all vanilla”, going on with characteristically explicit descriptions of the ironically, self-consciously, unprovocatively, vanilla-ish act, he still declares at the climactic finish, “napalm revolution fuck- / ing anarchy we are still dangerous faggots”.
2017 Forward First Collections Reviewed #4 – Ocean Vuong
August 22, 2017 January 16, 2018 martyn crucefix contemporary American poetry, contemporary British poetry, creative writing, Gay poetry, poetry, post-colonial writing, UK poetry magazines, writing 2017 Forward prize winner, 2017 T S Eliot prize winner, Andrew McMillan, Cape Poetry, fall of Saigon, Foreign Policy magazine, Forward First Collections, Frank O'Hara, Gabriel Garcia Lorca, New York School, Ocean Vuong, physical, Poetry London, queer poetry, Rainer Maria Rilke, The Great Gatsby, The New Yorker, Vietnamese poetry, Walt Whitman
This is the fourth in the series of reviews I have been posting over the summer months of the 5 collections chosen for the 2017 Forward Prizes Felix Dennis award for best First Collection. The £5000 prize will be decided on 21st September 2017. Click on these links to access all 5 of my reviews of the 2016 shortlisted books (eventual winner Tiphanie Yanique) and all 5 of my reviews of the 2015 shortlisted books (eventual winner Mona Arshi).
The 2017 shortlist is:
Maria Apichella – Psalmody (Eyewear Publishing) – reviewed here
Richard Georges – Make Us All Islands (Shearsman Books) – reviewed here
Eric Langley – Raking Light (Carcanet) – reviewed here
Nick Makoha – Kingdom of Gravity (Peepal Tree Press) – reviewed here
Ocean Vuong – Night Sky with Exit Wounds (Cape Poetry)
In living with Ocean Vuong’s book over the last week or two I have on occasions mistaken its title for Night Sky with Exile Wounds. It will become obvious why. But it has also been hard to ‘see’ this collection because of the accumulated material – interviews, awards, perhaps hype – that already surrounds it in a way that affects none of the other Forward First Collections this year. Vuong has already appeared on the cover of Poetry London and been interviewed by The New Yorker. He has been nominated as one of Foreign Policy magazine’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers. Such recognition is even more extraordinary given that Vinh Quoc Vuong was born in 1988 on a rice farm outside Saigon and, at the age of two, he and six relatives emigrated to Hartford, Connecticut, where they lived together in a one-bedroom apartment. On learning that ‘ocean’ (in American English) is a body of water that touches many countries – including Vietnam and the United States – his mother renamed her son.
Ocean Vuong is also gay. Hence his exile – the word that kept coming into my mind – is one not only from his birth country and culture but also from the mainstreams of his adopted country. It’s no surprise there are several Ocean Vuongs in this book in terms of subject matter as well as in its use of a variety of poetic forms. This might – reflecting his given name – be an essential, protean, shape-shifting style or it might reveal the kind of casting around in the sea of form and content one might expect from a first collection. I think it is more the latter than the former, though the thrashing and contortion involved in such self creation (we used to refer to ‘self discovery’ – the book title has ‘self portrait’) is now a topic of such ubiquity in Western culture that Vuong’s personal struggles may come to be considered as representative in themselves.
Saigon 1975
Though 13 years before his birth, ‘Aubade with Burning City’ portrays the American withdrawal from Saigon in 1975. Apparently, Armed Forces Radio played ‘White Christmas’ as a sign to commence the withdrawal and the poem assembles a montage of the song lyric, events on the streets of Saigon and a sinister, coercive-sounding male/female dialogue. The result reflects the chaos of such a moment of violent transition (though the ironies of the sentimental song are a bit obvious) and introduces a recurrent thread in Vuong’s work, the uneasy alliance between power and sex. ‘A Little Closer to the Edge’ seems a reminiscence, perhaps of his own conception (Cape’s cover image of the young poet encourages this biographical approach). Among bomb craters and anticipated domestic violence, a young Vietnamese couple are at first “hand in hand”. Then:
He lifts her white cotton skirt, revealing
another hour. His hand. His hands. The syllables
inside them. O father, O foreshadow, press
into her –
For his mother’s part, the narrative voice asks her to show “how ruin makes a home / out of hip bones” and also to “teach me / how to hold a man”.
Vuong with his mother and aunt -refugee camp Philippines, c.1989.
Once in the USA, there are poems that treat both parents with some tenderness. In ‘The Gift’, the son teaches his mother the alphabet. She can hardly get beyond the third letter, the fourth, gone astray, appearing only as
a strand of black hair – unravelled
from the alphabet
& written
on her cheek
Several portrayals of Vuong’s father suggest violence and drinking but in ‘In Newport I Watch my Father Lay his Cheek to a Beached Dolphin’s Wet Back’ he is seen to express concern for the creature, “the wet refugee”, though the poem is fractured by bullets, Huey helicopters, shrapnel and snipers as if to suggest the root of the father’s violence and his inability to express affection for his own family.
Ernest Hemingway and his son (plus guns)
Or perhaps such things innate to a man? Another major theme in the book is masculinity itself as expressed through father figures and a young gay man growing up. The former is seen in two poems involving guns. ‘The Smallest Measure’ has the father instructing the boy on how to handle a Winchester rifle (it reminds me of a photograph of Hemingway and his son). ‘Always and Forever’ (Vuong’s note tells us this is his father’s favourite Luther Vandross song) has the father substituting himself with a Colt.45 in a shoe box: “Open this when you need me most”, he says. The boy seems to wonder if the gun might deliver a liberation of sorts: “[I] wonder if an entry wound in the night // would make a hole wide as morning”. This image of an aperture being made in darkness – most often through an act of violence – to let in light recurs in these poems. I can’t quite see what is intended here but there are again links to the erotic/violence motif. Later, the gun barrel must “tighten” around the bullet “to make it speak”, making further obscure, but interesting, links to violence and the ability to speak (or write).
What it is to be a (young, gay) man is explored in the second part of the collection. Andrew McMillan’s physical comes to mind in reading these poems (McMillan interviewed Vuong for Poetry London recently). ‘Because It’s Summer’ is a more conventionally lineated poem in the second person singular (some distancing there) of slipping away from a mother’s control (and expectations) to meet a boy “waiting / in the baseball field behind the dugout”. It’s particularly good at conveying the exciement (on both sides) of a desire, previously played out alone, being mutually gratified: “the boy [. . .] finds you / beautiful because you’re not / a mirror”. ‘Homewrecker’ evokes the energy of erotic discovery as well as the ‘wreckage’ it threatens (to some) in the “father’s tantrum” as much as the “mothers’ / white dresses spilling from our feet”. ‘Seventh Circle of Earth’ is particularly inventive in its form. The poem – set as prose, but with line break slashes included (a baggy, hybrid form Vuong uses elsewhere) – appears as a series of footnotes. The footnote numbers appear scattered across a blank page. The poem deals with the murder, by immolation, of two gay men in Dallas in 2011. The mainstream silence is cleverly played against the passionate love poem only recorded as footnotes.
Elsewhere, Vuong hits less successful notes and styles. There are some dream poems – like ‘Queen under the Hill’ – which don’t always escape the hermetic seal around an individual’s dream world. On other occasions, he wants to use mythic stories to scaffold his own. ‘Telemachus’ is probably the most successful of these (the materials again feeling dream-like to me) as the son pulls his dead (shot dead) father from the ocean. Elsewhere we find allusions to Orpheus and Eurydice (and to Lorca’s ‘Sleepwalking Ballad’ and Rilke’s ‘Archaic Torso of Apollo’). Certainly, Vuong is not fearful of taking on big subjects such as JFK’s assassination (‘Of Thee I Sing’), the murders of Jeffrey Dahmer (‘Into the Breach’) and 9/11 (‘Untitled’).
Archaic Torso of Apollo
But actually I think ‘ordinariness’ and those poems which show the influence of O’Hara and the New York School prove a more fertile direction. In an interview, Vuong has discussed the Rilkean imperative to look, what the young poet calls the “inexhaustibility in gazing”, something with which we might “resist the capitalist mythos of an expendable gaze”. So ‘On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous’ (I do hope Vuong thinks, as I do, of Jay Gatsby whenever he uses that last word) the fragments of vivid perception amount to more than the sum of its parts. ‘Notebook Fragments’ – which appears to be precisely what the title says – works better than some more crafted poems in the collection. And ‘Devotion’ – with its concluding placement suggesting Vuong knows how good it is – rises out of the sometimes conflicting biographical currents that by his own admission have buffeted him. It’s a beautiful lyric (the form, tripping, delicate, this time not drawing attention to itself) about oral sex; its debatable claims made with utter conviction:
there’s nothing
more holy than holding
a man’s heartbeat between
your teeth, sharpened
with too much
The lilting lineation, the brush-strokes of punctuation, work better here than in some of Vuong’s more Whitman-esque streamings of consciousness. The enviable, insouciance of youth – “& so what” – is thrillingly conveyed. Yet, it turns out, this is not really about the provocative challenges of a variety of states of exile and ‘otherness’, but about the need to feel anything “fully”, however transient it may prove to be:
Only to feel
this fully, this
entire, the way snow
touches bare skin – & is,
suddenly, snow
no longer.
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Summary Statement, 4th Quarter, 1863 – Independent Illinois Batteries
10 April 2019 Craig Swain American Civil War, Artillery, Ordnance Summary Statements 2nd Missouri Cavalry, Andrew M. Wood, Battery A 3rd Illinois Artillery, Bridges' Battery, Brownsville AR, Chattanooga TN, Chicago Board of Trade Battery, Chicago Mercantile Battery, Cogswell's Battery, Colvin's Battery, Edward B. Stillings, Edward C. Henshaw, Eglin Battery, George F. Lovejoy, George I. Robinson, Henshaw's Battery, Huntsville AL, James H. Stokes, John H. Colvin, Knoxville TN, Little Rock AR, Loudon TN, Lovejoy's Battery, Lyman Bridges, Mossy Creek TN, Nashville TN, Pass Cavallo TX, Patrick H. White, Renwick's Battery, Springfield Light Artillery, Stokes' Battery, Strawberry Plains TN, Thomas F. Vaughn, Vaughn's Battery, William Cogswell
We turn now to “below the line,” or at least on the next page, for the listings for independent batteries from Illinois. Nine batteries listed:
Battery A, 3rd Illinois Artillery: At Little Rock, Arkansas with six 3.80-inch James Rifles. As mentioned in earlier summaries, this battery was better known as the Springfield Light Artillery, or Vaughn’s Battery. Commanded by Captain Thomas F. Vaughn, the battery was part of the Arkansas Expedition. By the late fall, with reorganizations, the battery fell under the Second Division, Army of Arkansas. With Vaughn absent, Lieutenant Edward B. Stillings was in temporary command at the end of December.
Chicago Board of Trade Battery: At Huntsville, Alabama, with four 6-pdr field guns and two 3.80-inch James Rifles. Captain James H. Stokes was still the battery commander. But as he was detailed to command a division of the Artillery Reserve, Army of the Cumberland, Lieutenant George I. Robinson led the battery. The battery was assigned to Second Division, Cavalry, Army of the Cumberland. They spent most of the fall supporting operations against Confederate raiders, before settling into winter quarters at Huntsville.
Chicago Mercantile Battery: At Pass Cavallo, Texas, with six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. Captain Patrick H. White remained in command. Assigned to the Third Division, Thirteenth Corps, the battery was part of a force sent to the Texas coast at the end of the year.
Colvin’s Battery: At Knoxville, Tennessee, with two 3-inch Ordnance Rifles and two 10-pdr Parrotts. This battery was formed in the late summer with men from the 107th Illinois and 33rd Kentucky Infantry (along with some from the 22nd Indiana Battery). By October it was officially carried on the rolls as a battery. Captain John H. Colvin remained in command. The battery participated in the Knoxville Campaign as part of Fourth Division, Twenty-Third Corps. At the end of the year, the battery transferred to the Cavalry, Army of the Ohio.
Bridge’s Battery: At Chattanooga, Tennessee, with two 12-pdr Napoleons and six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. Captain Lyman Bridges commanded. With reorganizations after Chickamuaga, the battery was assigned to Third Division, Fourth Corps. The battery participated in the operations around Chattanooga that fall. They were among the batteries thrown forward to Orchard Knob. After victory at Chattanooga, the battery participated in the relief of Knoxville.
Elgin or 5th Battery(?): Also known as Renwick’s Battery, after its first commander. Reporting at Mossy (as written, Mofry?) Creek, Tennessee, with two 12-pdr Napoleons and four 24-pdr field howitzers. Captain Andrew M. Wood remained in command. And the battery with Second Division, Twenty Third Corps. The battery saw action at the battle of Mossy Creek, on December 29.
Henshaw’s Battery: At Loudon, Tennessee, but with no artillery reported. In the previous quarter the battery reported four 6-pdr field guns and two 3.80-inch James rifles. Captain Edward C. Henshaw remained in command. The battery remained with Second Division, Twenty-Third Corps. After the relief of Nashville, the division moved to Loudon. However, they would from there move to Strawberry Plains, east of Knoxville, before wintering at Mossy Creek.
Cogswell’s Battery: At Nashville, Tennessee, with four 3.80-inch James rifles. William Cogswell remained the battery captain. As part of Second Division, Seventeenth Corps, the battery was among the force sent to Chattanooga. The battery covered Sherman’s crossing and subsequent actions as the siege of that place was lifted. Then afterward participated in the relief of Knoxville. The battery went into winter quarters in north Alabama. In December the battery was assigned to Third Division, Fifteenth Corps. The Nashville location alludes to the reporting date of August 1864, after the battery was transferred to garrison duties.
Lovejoy’s battery: Reporting at Brownsville, Arkansas with two 12-pdr mountain howitzer. This listing does not match with any of the “according to Dyer’s” Indiana batteries. We discussed Lovejoy’s Battery last quarter, but under the Missouri heading. It was a section from the 2nd Missouri Cavalry, Merrill’s Horse, then serving at Brownsville. I’m rather sure this is Lieutenant George F. Lovejoy’s section. But I cannot explain why the Ordnance Department would change the state attribution here.
Let us table Lovejoy’s for the time being and move on to the ammunition. Starting with the smoothbore:
Board of Trade Battery: 139 shot and 224 case for 6-pdr field guns.
Bridge’s Battery: 32 shell for 12-pdr Napoleons.
Elgin Battery: 34 shot, 36 shell, and 117 case for 12-pdr Napoleons; 135 shell for 24-pdr field howitzers.
Lovejoy’s Battery: 28 shell and 96 case for 12-pdr mountain howitzers.
We’ll break the next page down into sections, starting with the rest of the smoothbore:
Board of Trade Battery: 197 canister for 6-pdr field guns.
Bridge’s Battery: 17 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
Elgin Battery: 25 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons; 116 case and 48 canister for 24-pdr field howitzers.
Lovejoy’s Battery: 11 canister for 12-pdr mountain howitzers.
To the right are listings for Hotchkiss rifled projectiles:
Mercantile Battery: 512 shot and 281 time fuse shell for 3-inch rifles.
Bridge’s Battery: 262 time fuse shell for 3-inch rifles.
Springfield Light Artillery: 334 percussion fuse shell and 268 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
Board of Trade Battery: 23 percussion fuse shell and 30 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
Mercantile Battery: 240 percussion fuse shell and 138 canister for 3-inch rifles.
Colvin’s Battery: 23 canister for 3-inch rifles.
Bridge’s Battery: 240 percussion fuse shell, 240 case shot, and 160 canister for 3-inch rifles.
Cogswell’s Battery: 170 percussion fuse shell and 149 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
To the right are columns for James patent projectiles:
Springfield Light Artillery: 236 shot, 212 shell, and 30 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
Board of Trade Battery: 40 shot and 41 shell for 3.80-inch rifles.
Cogswell’s Battery: 31 shot, 247 shell, and 109 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
Then the Parrott and Schenkl sections:
Colvin’s Battery: 56 shell and 19 case Parrott patent for 10-pdr Parrott.
Board of Trade Battery: 104 Schenkl shell for 3.80-inch rifles.
Nothing reported on the next page:
So on to the small arms:
Springfield Light Artillery: ten horse artillery sabers.
Board of Trade Battery: 104 Colt army revolvers, three cavalry sabers, and eighteen horse artillery sabers.
Mercantile Battery: One Colt army revolver and four horse artillery sabers.
Bridge’s Battery: Ten Remington army revolvers, fifteen cavalry sabers, and five horse artillery sabers.
Elgin Battery: Six Remington navy revolvers and eight horse artillery sabers.
Henshaw’s Battery: Sixteen Colt army revolvers, seven cavalry sabers, and nine horse artillery sabers.
Cogswell’s Battery: Two Colt navy revolvers and two cavalry sabers.
Cartridge bags reported on hand:
Springfield Light Artillery: 720 bags for James rifles.
Board of Trade Battery: 312 bags for James rifles.
Mercantile Battery: 40 bags for 3-inch rifles and 165 bags for 6-pdr field guns.
Bridge’s Battery: 198 bags for 3-inch rifles.
Cogswell’s Battery: 752 bags for James rifles.
Lastly, small arms cartridges, fuses, friction primers, and other items to cause a boom:
Springfield Light Artillery: 939 friction primers.
Board of Trade Battery: 2128 friction primers and 250 percussion caps.
Mercantile Battery: 550 paper fuses, 123 friction primers, and two yards of slow match.
Bridge’s Battery: 800 pistol cartridges, 600 paper fuses, 595 friction primers, six yards of slow match, 150 percussion pistol caps, 560 percussion caps, and 27 portfires.
Elgin Battery: 800 friction primers.
Cogswell’s Battery: 740 friction primers and 12 portfires.
Between December 1863 and the end of the war, many of these Illinois independent batteries ceased to be independent. As the batteries from the 1st and 2nd Illinois Artillery saw their members mustering out, and as some of those lettered batteries consolidated, the independent batteries were redesignated. Because of that, the Illinois records appear disconnected at points in 1864 and 1865. Sad, because many of these are batteries with enviable service records.
Summary Statement, 3rd Quarter, 1863 – Miscellaneous Ohio artillery
1 November 2018 1 November 2018 Craig Swain American Civil War, Artillery, Cumerland Gap, Ordnance Summary Statements 128th Ohio Infantry, 13th Indiana Battery, 2nd Ohio Cavalry, 71st Ohio Infantry, 86th Ohio Infantry, August V. Kautz, Carthage TN, Elihu S. Williams, Gallatin TN, Henry K. McConnell, Henry M. Neil, Hoffman's Battalion, James W. Owens, Jesse S. Law, John Mendenhall, Johnson's Island Prison Camp, Knoxville TN, Sandusky OH, Wilson C. Lemert
The last battery in the long list of Ohio independent batteries is the 26th Ohio Independent Battery. The transformation of “Yost’s Captured Battery” of the 32nd Ohio Infantry into the 26th Ohio Battery… administrative that it was… is a good starting point for discussing a couple of lines from the third quarter 1863 summary statements from Ohio. These two lines cover infantry regiments reporting, dutifully, about cannon in their possession:
Those two lines, for those who won’t click the image to “embiggin,” read:
Company K, 86th Ohio Infantry: Indicating “Artillery Stores” on hand at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. The company reported one 6-pdr field gun, two 12-pdr mountain howitzers, one 12-pdr field howitzer, one 3-inch (steel or iron) rifle, and one 3.80-inch James rifle. I’ll discuss this company and regiment in more detail below.
Company H, 71st Ohio Infantry: Again “artillery stores” on hand. In this case at Carthage, Tennessee. The 71st Ohio reported two 3-inch Ordnance Rifles.
Let’s look at these in detail.
86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
First in the queue and perhaps the most interesting in regard to the background story is this less-well known regiment. First off, there were two 86th Ohios during the war. The first mustered in the June 1862 as a three month regiment. They mustered out in late September 1862. So not the 86th we are looking for here. The second 86th Ohio mustered (or re-organized, as some sources indicate) as a six-month regiment on July 17, 1863 at Camp Cleveland, Ohio. The muster was in response to Confederate activity, and akin to the militia and other emergency musters seen in other northern states. Colonel Wilson C. Lemert (formerly the major of the original 86th) commanded.
The “hot issue” in Ohio at that time was Morgan’s Raid. So the 86th moved to Camp Tod, Columbus, Ohio, and operated in pursuit of the raiders. On August 11, the regiment moved to Camp Nelson, Kentucky. There, the regiment joined Colonel John De Courcy’s brigade which was moving on the Cumberland Gap. On September 9, the 86th deployed on the Harlen Road, leading into the north side of the gap, along with two guns from the 22nd Ohio Independent Battery, confronting one of the Confederate forts. Concurrently, other Federal troops deployed to cover approaches on both sides of the gap. This compelled the Confederates to surrender. A bloodless victory for Burnside.
And with that surrender, a substantial amount of stores fell into Federal hands. Captain Henry M. Neil, 22nd Ohio Battery, provided a list of those in a detailed report:
Most of these cannon and ordnance stores were repurposed by the Federals to help establish their garrison in the Cumberland Gap. And the 86th Ohio was part of that garrison. Matching Neil’s report with the summary, it seems one of the bronze 6-pdr field guns, the two 12-pdr mountain howitzers, and one James rifle were assigned to the 86th. Those are simple, easy matches.
The summary indicates the 86th had a bronze 12-pdr field howitzer, but Neil indicates two iron 12-pdr field howitzer among those captured. So we have to consider if the clerks in Washington simply tallied an iron howitzer as bronze; if the 86th reported a bronze howitzer where in fact that was an iron howitzer; if Neil got the description wrong; or… if the 86th received a bronze howitzer from another source.
Lastly, Neil did not mention any 3-inch rifles among the captured guns. Or for that matter any 3-inch ammunition. I suspect this came from another source (other than the captured lot). However, we might entertain the possibility that a Confederate 3-inch rifle was among those turned over to the 86th Ohio. Perhaps a slim possibility.
Either from capture or reorganization, the 86th Ohio had six cannon by the end of September, 1863. These were commanded by Captain James W. Owens of Company K. The 86th Ohio remained at the Cumberland Gap through the middle of January 1864. At that time, they started a long seven day winter march out of the mountains and back to Ohio. They were mustered out on February 10, 1864. The cannon, however, were left up at the Cumberland Gap.
71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry
In the words of one historian, this regiment had a checkered wartime service but in the end was “redeemed” in battle. Suffering from a bad reputation after Shiloh and having been captured in August 1862, the regiment was mostly assigned to garrison duties. In the summer of 1863, the regiment was assigned to First Brigade, Third Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland. The regiment had duties protecting the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, with headquarters at Gallatin, Tennessee. Colonel Henry K. McConnell commanded.
Carthage, Tennessee, was indeed one of the points garrisoned by the Third Division of the Reserve Corps. But there are no specific details I’ve found regarding details from the 71st assigned to that garrison. Though it was a concentration point for Tennessee unionists being formed into regiments. Furthermore, as Burnside reached Knoxville, Carthage, with its position on the Cumberland River, became an important connection between two armies then operating in Tennessee.
We can confirm that two 3-inch Ordnance rifles were at Carthage, however. In a January 14, 1864 report on the artillery within the Department of the Cumberland, Major John Mendenhall commented that a lieutenant and thirteen men from the 13th Indiana Battery were at that post with the two rifles. So perhaps, for a short period during the summer and fall of 1863, the 71st Ohio had charge of those guns in Carthage. If I read the column correctly, and that assignment was to Company H, then Captain Elihu S. Williams of that company was responsible for the guns.
Ammunition reported
Smoothbore first:
86th Ohio: 203 shot, 100 case, and 95 canister for 6-pdr field guns; 6 shot for 12-pdr field guns; 34 shell and 13 case for 12-pdr field howitzers; and 26 canister for either 12-pdr field howitzers or 12-pdr mountain howitzers.
Referencing Neil’s report, it appears the 86th Ohio received only a portion of the overall ammunition stores. Perhaps only a portion issued for ready use, while the rest remained in centralized magazines? The presence of shot for 12-pdr field guns opens questions. Neil reported the Confederates had, what would be non-standard, 12-pdr shot for their howitzers. So is this six 12-pdr shot for field guns? Or for howitzers? I could see either being the case.
The 71st Ohio reported Hotchkiss rounds for their Ordnance rifles:
71st Ohio Infantry: 43 canister, 9 percussion shell, and 290 fuse shell for 3-inch rifles.
Now back to the Cumberland Gap, where the 86th reported James projectiles on hand:
86th Ohio Infantry: 61 shot and 77 shell for 3.80-inch James.
The questions here, with respect to what Neil reported, is if the shells are percussion shell and if these are “Federal” James projectiles being recaptured…. or Confederate copies.
Neither infantry regiment reported Schenkl projectiles on hand. And they did not tally any small arms for these detachments. But I’ve posted those blank pages out of habit.
Before leaving this discussion of Ohio’s non-artillery formations that happened to have cannon on hand, we have one other organization that is not listed on the summary. In mid-1863, returns from central Tennessee included an organization titled “Law’s Howitzer Battery” or simply “Mountain Howitzer Battery” under Lieutenant Jesse S. Law.
We can trace that battery back to a report from Colonel August V. Kautz, 2nd Ohio Cavalry, written on June 11, 1863 concerning a demonstration made to Monticello, Kentucky a few days before. A minor affair of only passing interest. But what concerns us is this accolade:
I must not forget to mention the gallant conduct of Private Jesse Law, commanding the howitzer battery. This man well deserves a commission, and has been recommended for promotion.
And indeed, Private Law was soon Lieutenant Law. And he remained in charge of four mountain howitzers. This battery supported Kautz’ brigade, First Division, Twenty-Third Corps, which was part of Burnside’s campaign in east Tennessee. Late in the campaign the battery remained intact, but serving separate from the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. With that, we can place the howitzers, and Law, somewhere around Knoxville at the close of the third quarter, 1863. However it appears by the end of the year Law’s howitzers were turned over to some other organization and the Lieutenant resumed cavalry duties.
As for Law himself, I’ve got a lot of information about his career still being complied and organized. Not ready to post that just yet. I am fairly confident in saying he was an artilleryvman before the war with Battery G, 4th US. And he was discharged just after the battle of Antietam. From there, he enlisted in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry and later received the promotion mentioned above. Unfortunately, Law didn’t retain those lieutenant bars long. Law was dismissed from the service in December 1864. The details of that part of the story I am still working on.
Summary Statement, 3rd Quarter, 1863 – Ohio Independent Batteries, Part 2
31 October 2018 31 October 2018 Craig Swain American Civil War, Artillery, Ordnance Summary Statements 13th Ohio Independent Battery, 14th Ohio Independent Battery, 15th Battery Ohio Artillery, 16th Battery Ohio Artillery, 17th Battery Ohio Artillery, 18th Battery Ohio Artillery, 19th Battery Ohio Artillery, 1st Kentucky Light Battery, 20th Battery Ohio Artillery, 21st Battery Ohio Artillery, 22nd Battery Ohio Artillery, 23rd Battery Ohio Artillery, 24th Battery Ohio Artillery, 25th Battery Ohio Artillery, 26th Battery Ohio Artillery, 32nd Ohio Infantry, Amos B. Alger, Camp Chase, Camp Dennison, Camp Nelson, Carrollton LA, Charles Aleshire, Charles S. Rice, Chattanooga TN, Chickamauga, Cincinnati OH, Corinth MS, Cumberland Gap, Edward Grosskopff, Edward Spear Jr., Greenville TN, Harrisonburg LA, Henry M. Neil, Jackson Campaign, James W. Patterson, Jerome B. Burrows, John L. Hill, Joseph C. Shields, Julius L. Hadley, Knoxville TN, Little Rock AR, Lynnville TN, Morgan City LA, Natchez MS, Russell P. Twist, Theobold D. Yost, Vermilion Bridge LA, Vicksburg MS, Yost's Captured Battery
Twenty-six independent batteries from Ohio, recall? But only twenty-four of those might properly be called “complete” as Ohio batteries. We looked at what the first dozen of those were doing in the third quarter, 1863. So we turn now to the remainder:
Looking at each battery in detail:
13th Battery: Not listed. Most histories indicate this battery was never fully organized and ceased to exist, officially, in April 1862. But that’s not exactly accurate. The battery did organize and saw action at Shiloh. There it lost five of six guns (for a good, brief discussion, see this article). As the battery fell into disfavor (and likely was the scapegoat for the poor performance of a division commander…) it was disbanded. The men and equipment remaining were distributed to other Ohio batteries (namely the 7th, 10th, and 14th Batteries).
14th Battery: Reporting at Corinth, Mississippi with two 12-pdr Napoleons and four 3-inch Ordnance rifles. The battery was part of Second Division, Sixteenth Corps. Captain Jerome B. Burrows remained in command. In November, the battery was part of the “Left Wing” of the corps, advanced to Lynnville, in south-central Tennessee to guard the sensitive supply lines in that area.
15th Battery: At Natchez, Mississippi with four 6-pdr field guns. Captain Edward Spear, Jr. remained in command. The battery was in Fourth Division, Sixteenth Corps at the end of the Vicksburg campaign. And it took part in the Jackson Campaign which followed. Transferred in late July, with the division, to the Seventeenth Corps, it formed part of the garrison of Natchez. The battery took part in an expedition to Harrisonburg, Louisiana in September.
16th Battery: Reporting at Carrollton, Louisiana with four 12-pdr Napoleons and two 3.80-inch James Rifles. Captain Russell P. Twist remained in command. The battery was with Third Division, Thirteenth Corps, recently transferred to the Department of the Gulf. In late September, the battery transferred to Berwick Bay (Morgan City), southwest of New Orleans, for garrison duty.
17th Battery: At Vermilion Bridge, Louisiana with six 10-pdr Parrotts. The battery was assigned to Tenth Division (re-designated Fourth), Thirteenth Corps. When transferred to the Department of the Gulf, the battery was assigned to the garrison at Brashear City (Morgan City), Louisiana. Later the battery moved to the location given in the return. The battery was among the forces used in the Teche Expedition in October. Captain Charles S. Rice remained in command.
18th Battery: No report. Captain Charles Aleshire’s battery was in First Division, Reserve Corps, Army of the Cumberland, and had six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. The battery saw action on September 18, supporting the division along the Ringold Road. And was in action again on September 20 on Snodgrass Hill on the left end of the Federal line. With the general withdrawal that evening, the battery returned to Chattanooga.
19th Battery: At Knoxville, Tennessee with six 12-pdr Napoleons. Captain Joseph C. Shields commanded this battery, assigned to the Twenty-third Corps. After contributing to the pursuit of Morgan in July, the battery was among the forces under General Burnside’s East Tennessee Campaign.
20th Battery: Reporting, in May 1864, at Nashville, Tennessee with two 12-pdr field howitzers and four 3-inch Ordnance rifles. However, the battery actually had two 12-pdr Napoleons, not field howitzers. The entry is a clerical data-entry error. The battery remained under Captain [John T.] Edward Grosskopff and assigned to assigned to Second Division, Twentieth Corps. And the battery was with that division at Chickamauga. Grosskopff reported firing 85 rounds of ammunition at Chickamagua. In terms of material, he lost only one caisson. The location for this battery, for the end of the quarter, is accurately Chattanooga.
21st Battery: At Greenville, Tennessee with four 12-pdr Napoleons. Captain James W. Patterson commanded. Recall this battery was organized in April 1863. After assisting with the pursuit of Morgan in July, the battery remained at Camp Dennison, Ohio, through much of the summer. Only in September did they move to Camp Nelson, Kentucky. They arrived in Greenville, as the return indicates, around the first of October. The battery was part of the “Left Wing Forces” of the Ninth Corps.
22nd Battery: No report. The battery began the quarter stationed at Camp Chase, Ohio, where they’d just received their full complement of six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. Commanded by Captain Henry M. Neil, the battery would not move out of Ohio until mid-August. After spending time at Camp Nelson, the battery was dispatched with other forces to the Cumberland Gap, as part of the “Left Wing Forces” of the Ninth Corps. According to the department returns at that time, Neil was serving as Artillery Chief for the Second Division, Ninth Corps. And in his absence, Lieutenant Amos B. Alger led the battery.
23rd Battery: Not listed. This battery was formed from the 2nd Kentucky Infantry and later became the 1st Kentucky Independent Light Battery. Only mentioned here due to “placeholder” status.
24th Battery: At Cincinnati, Ohio with six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. Officially mustered on August 4, this battery was posted to Camp Dennison until September 22, when they moved to Cincinnati. Captain John L. Hill commanded.
25th Battery: Reporting from Little Rock, Arkansas, in May 1864, with two 3-inch Ordnance rifles and four 3.67-inch rifles. Captain Julius L. Hadley remained in command. Assigned to First Cavalry Division, Department of Southeast Missouri, the battery served on expeditions into northeast Arkansas in July. In August, the battery was among the forces sent toward Little Rock as part of Steele’s Expedition.
26th Battery: At Vicksburg, Mississippi, with no cannon reported. An interesting unit history, originally being a company in the 32nd Ohio Infantry, that I alluded to in the last quarter. Briefly, detailed to artillery service earlier in the war, but still under the 32nd Infantry, the battery was captured at Harpers Ferry in September 1862. Exchanged, the “battery” resumed infantry duties. That is until during the siege at Vicksburg when captured Confederate cannon were assigned to the regiment. “Yost’s Captured Battery”, named for Captain Theobold D. Yost, served in the siege lines, being highly regarded by senior officers. And after the fall of Vicksburg the men of this temporary battery were detached to Battery D, 1st Illinois and the 3rd Ohio Independent Battery. Yost would command the Illinois battery for a short time that summer. Not until December was the 26th formally authorized. While not officially a battery at the end of September 1863, the men would would form the 26th were indeed stationed around Vicksburg.
Those details established, we turn to the smoothbore ammunition:
Six lines to consider:
14th Battery: 60 shot, 32 shell, 106 case, and 50 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
15th Battery: 220 shot, 132 case, and 220 canister for 6-pdr field guns.
16th Battery: 44 shot, 123 shell, 169 case, and 48 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
19th Battery: 74 shot, 230 shell, 269 case, and 234 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
20th Battery: 47 shot and 39 shell for 12-pdr Napoleons; 32 case and 32 canister for 12-pdr field howitzers. As with the issue mentioned above for this battery, the howitzer ammunition tallies are likely a data-entry error and should be 12-pdr Napoleon rounds.
21st Battery: 276 shot, 126 shell, 164 case, and 128 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
Moving to the Hotchkiss page:
A mix of calibers here:
14th Battery: 147 canister, 355 percussion shell, and 276 fuse shell for 3-inch rifles.
16th Battery: 88 shot, 70 fuse shell, and 304 bullet shell for 3.80-inch rifles.
24th Battery: 48 shot, 168 canister, 120 percussion shell, and 290 fuse shell for 3-inch rifles. Yes, the seldom reported Hotchkiss solid shot for 3-inch rifles!
25th Battery: 116 canister, 85 percussion shell, 43 fuse shell, and 65 bullet shell for 3-inch rifles; 112 shot, 291 percussion shell, and 158 fuse shell for “12-pounder” 3.67-inch rifles.
Two entries in the Hotchkiss columns on the next page:
16th Battery: 104 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
No James projectiles reported, for what it is worth.
But one battery with Parrott guns:
17th Battery: 48 shot, 677 shell, 155 case, and 363 canister for 10-pdr Parrott.
We turn then to the Schenkl page:
24th Battery: 720 case for 3-inch rifles.
25th Battery: 37 shell and 46 case for 3-inch rifles.
Lastly, we have the small arms reported on hand:
14th Battery: Thirty army revolvers and thirty horse artillery sabers.
15th Battery: Eight cavalry sabers.
16th Battery: Twenty-four navy revolvers and two cavalry sabers.
17th Battery: Eight army revolvers.
19th Battery: Thirty navy revolvers and twelve cavalry sabers.
20th Battery: Eight army revolvers and ten horse artillery sabers.
21st Battery: Twenty-eight navy revolvers and thirteen horse artillery sabers.
25th Battery: Twenty-six navy revolvers and fourteen cavalry sabers.
That concludes the Ohio independent batteries. Next we will look at a couple of lines below those listings, covering artillery reported from infantry regiments. And I’ll mention a couple that escaped notice of the Ordnance officers.
Summary Statement, 3rd Quarter, 1863 – 2nd New York Heavy Artillery Regiment
11 September 2018 Craig Swain American Civil War, Artillery, Ordnance Summary Statements 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, 34th New York Independent Artillery, Battery L 2nd New york, Jacob Roemer, Joseph N.G. Whistler, Knoxville TN, Washington DC
The 2nd New York Artillery Regiment mustered, by company, through the fall and winter of 1861 at Staten Island. Moving in batches of companies, the regiment moved to Washington, D.C. and became part of the capital’s defenses through the first half of the war. As related in the previous quarter, there was one “black sheep” in this regiment – Battery L.
In June 1862, Battery L took to the field as field artillery assigned to the Second Corps, Army of Virginia. The battery saw action at Cedar Mountain and the Northern Virginia Campaign which followed. With reorganizations that followed Second Manassas, Battery L went to Ninth Corps. They saw action at Antietam and later at Fredericksburg, remaining with their new formation through the winter that followed. And when Burnside took the Ninth Corps west, Battery L transferred to Kentucky. In June, 1863, the battery was among the reinforcements (two divisions of the corps) sent to Vicksburg. With the conclusion of that campaign, the Ninth Corps detachment returned to Kentucky and became part of Burnside’s East Tennessee Campaign. All told, Battery L logged a lot of travel miles in 1863, the majority of which were in transit between theaters of action.
But let’s not get ahead of the summary here. Just as in the previous quarter, the clerks at the Ordnance Department allocated one line for the 2nd New York Artillery, and that to Battery L:
Battery L: At Knoxville, Tennessee with four 3-inch steel rifles. As these were on the Ordnance rifle column the previous quarter, we should question the consistency of the clerks. Captain Jacob Roemer commanded this battery, then assigned to Second Division, Ninth Corps. After September, the battery transferred to First Division. And in November, they were officially removed from the 2nd New York and re-designated the 34th New York Independent Battery.
This battery had no smoothbore ammunition on hand, of course. But they did report quantities of Hotchkiss:
Battery L: 96 canister, 30 percussion shell, 219 fuse shell and 424 bullet shell for 3-inch rifles.
No James or Parrott rounds to report. But the battery had bit of Schenkl mixed in with the Hotchkiss:
Battery L: 30 shells for 3-inch rifles.
And that brings us to the small arms:
Battery L: Twelve Army revolvers and fourteen horse artillery sabers.
While we could put a period here and call our look at the 2nd New York Artillery done, that’s not the whole story. The rest of those companies (which was often preferred over “battery” for heavy artillery) were still stationed at Washington, D.C., with Colonel Joseph N.G. Whistler commanding. The regiment served in First Brigade of those forces deployed south of the Potomac (Virginia side). They are associated with Forts Haggerty, Corcoran, Strong, and C.F. Smith. Later, in the following spring, the regiment would leave those forts for an assignment with the Army of the Potomac. But that’s getting ahead of the story a bit.
Looking through the individual companies, here are the command assignments at the time:
Company A: Captain William A. Berry.
Company B: Captain Michael O’Brien.
Company C: Captaincy vacant. Captain George Hogg was dismissed in May (he was reinstated later, but by that time Hogg was mustered as a Major. Lieutenant Robert K. Stewart the senior officer as of September 1863.
Company D: Captain John Jones.
Company E: Captain George Klinck.
Company F: Captain George S. Dawson.
Company G: Captain Thomas J. Clarke.
Company H: Captain Charles L. Smith.
Company I: Captain Abner C. Griffen.
Company K: Captain Pliny L. Joslin.
Company L: See above.
Company M: Captain Oscar F. Hulser.
Keep in mind the heavy artillery usually worked by detachments of battalion size, assigned to work specific forts. As such, their structure more closely matched infantry units than their field artillery brethren. Thus made the field grade officers even more important to the unit. At that time, Colonel Whistler could call upon Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremiah Palmer, Major William A. McKay, Major Thomas McGuire, the adore-mentioned and Major George Hogg.
It is important to note here the manner for accounting for the artillery for these “heavies”. The guns were normally assigned to the post, or in this case the fort. And an officer from the detachment might be detailed as ordinance officer for that fort. When the unit was reassigned, the detailed officer would transfer control of those cannon to an officer from the unit arriving as replacements… or in the event the fort was dismantled, the detailed officer had the duty of returning the ordnance to a depot or arsenal. So, while there were certainly field-type artillery in the forts named above, the 2nd New York technically didn’t report those. Instead, a separate set of books carried returns from the installations, or in this case the forts. We will see in later quarters the divide between “field” and “garrison” reporting is removed to some degree. Yet, the Ordnance Department continued to insist that units would report only what they had in their direct charge, on their books. What was with the fort stayed with the fort and was reported by “the fort.”
Summary Statement, 3rd Quarter, 1863 – Indiana’s batteries, Part 2
21 May 2018 Craig Swain American Civil War, Artillery, Ordnance Summary Statements 13th Indiana Battery, 14th Indiana Battery, 15th Indiana Battery, 16th Indiana Battery, 17th Indiana Battery, 18th Indiana Battery, 19th Indiana Battery, 20th Indiana Battery, 21st Indiana Battery, 22nd Indiana Battery, 23rd Indiana Battery, 24th Indiana Battery, 25th Indiana Battery, 26th Indiana Battery, Benjamin F. Denning, Benjamin S. Nicklin, Bolling Green KY, Charles R. Deming, Chattanooga TN, Chickamauga, Concord TN, Eli Lilly, Fort Thomas, Fort Washington MD, Francis W. Morse, Gallatin TN, Harpers Ferry, Hubbard T. Thomas, Jackson TN, James H. Myers, John C. H. von Sehlen, John T. Wilder, Jonesborough TN, Joseph A. Sims, Knoxville TN, LaGrange TN, Maryland Heights, Milton A. Osborne, Milton L. Miner, Morristown TN, Nashville TN, Oak Springs TN, Robert S. Lackey, Samuel J. Harris, William E. Chess, William W. Andrew
We started on the last post working down this long list of Indiana batteries:
In that last post, we discussed the first dozen independent batteries. Picking up there, we have independent batteries 13 through 26:
Yes, a baker’s dozen plus one. But with those fourteen batteries, we actually have less numbers to consider as only half provided returns. So a lot of administrative holes to resolve:
13th Battery: No return. Captain Benjamin S. Nicklin’s battery remained at Gallatin, Tennessee, garrisoning Fort Thomas, in the Army of the Cumberland.
14th Battery: No return. Lieutenant Francis W. Morse remained in command. The battery started the summer in Jackson, Tennessee. In June, the battery transferred to the railroad town of LaGrange and remained there for the remainder of the summer. Presumably still with three 6-pdr field guns and one 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, the battery was part of the Sixteenth Corps’ many garrison commands.
15th Battery: At Oak Springs, Tennessee with six 3-inch rifles. Captain John C. H. von Sehlen commanded this battery, assigned to Fourth Division, Twenty-Third Corps and part of the campaign moving on Knoxville. The report location is likely related to the November reporting date.
16th Battery: A return of Fort Washington, Maryland without any guns listed. There is a faint note “Infy Stores” under the regiment column. Lieutenant Charles R. Deming’s battery were part of the Washington Defenses.
17th Battery: No return. At the end of the Gettysburg Campaign, Captain Milton L. Miner’s battery became part of the Maryland Heights Division, Department of West Virginia. The battery reported six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles in previous quarters.
18th Battery: No Return. Captain Eli Lilly’s battery supported Wilder’s Brigade, Fourth Division, Fourteenth Corps. The battery brought six 3-inch rifles and four 12-pdr mountain howitzers to Chickamauga. The mountain howitzers supported the 72nd Indiana on September 20, and one of those was lost in the fighting. Lilly reported the lost of two men killed and eight wounded; six horses (plus one wounded); and expending 778 rounds. A shame we don’t have a return from this… unique… and storied battery.
19th Battery: Reporting at Chattanooga, Tennessee with three 12-pdr Napoleons and one 3-inch Rifles (not under the usual Ordnance Rifle column). This was a return dated January 1864. But the location is valid. Captain Samuel J. Harris’s battery was also part of Fourth Division, Fourteenth Corps and went into action at Chickamuaga with four 12-pdr Napoleons and two 3-inch Ordnance Rifles. On September 19, Harris was “disabled by a contusion” to his right side and turned command over to Lieutenant Robert S. Lackey. During the fighting that disabled Harris, the battery lost a Napoleon and limber. On the 20th, Lackey kept the battery in the fight, but would have one surviving Napoleon (axle straps) and a 3-inch rifle disabled. While the Napoleon was brought off the field, the rifle’s axle came completely off and was had to be left behind. Harris provided a very detailed statement of lost men, equipment and material after the battle. In addition to the guns, the battery suffered two killed, 16 wounded, and two missing men. The battery had fifteen horses lost or killed and six wounded. Harris accounted for four lost pistols, three sabers, seven sponges, four sponge buckets, two prolongs, among other items. The battery expended 350 3-inch rifle rounds and 750 12-pdr in the battle. Harris recovered and remained in command of the battery.
20th Battery: At Nashville, Tennessee with two 6-pdr field guns and four 3.80-inch James rifles. Captain Milton A. Osborne’s battery was assigned to the artillery reserve posted to Nashville, under the Army of the Cumberland. In October, the battery was among the forces pushed out to secure the railroad lines out of Nashville.
21st Battery: No return. Captain William W. Andrew’s battery was the third Indiana battery assigned to Fourth Division, Fourteenth Corps. However, Lieutenant William E. Chess field the battery’s report from the battle and appears to have lead the battery in the action. They took six 12-pdr Napoleons into action, but lost one (and limber). Chess recorded firing 10 shot, 168 case, 104 shell, and 160 canister – giving us some indication of the range at which this battery was engaged, and what targets they fired upon, during their part of the battle.
22nd Battery: At Bowling Green, Kentucky with four 12-pdr Napoleons. Under Captain Benjamin F. Denning, this battery was assigned to the Second Division, Twenty-Third Corps, Army of the Ohio. Through the fall, the battery served at both Bowling Green and Russellsville, Department of Southwestern Kentucky.
23rd Battery: Reporting at Jonesboro (?), Tennessee with six 3.80-inch James Rifles. Captain James H. Myers’ battery came across the Ohio River in September and was assigned to the “Left Wing” of Twenty-Third Corps. Moving by way of the Cumberland Gap, the battery was among the forces operating around Morristown at the start of October.
24th Battery: No return. Under Captain Joseph A. Sims, this battery moved from the Third Division to the Fourth Division in Twenty-Third Corps in August. Though that move was basically part of the alignment of forces for the campaign on Knoxville.
25th Battery: No return. The 25th would not organize until the late summer of 1864. So this is simply a placeholder line.
26th Battery or Wilder’s: At Concord, Tennessee (just west of Knoxville) with six 3-inch Ordnance Rifles, with a report date of March, 1864. Recall this battery was first organized by (then) Captain John T. Wilder, later colonel of the famous “Lightning Brigade.” The battery was captured at Harpers Ferry in 1862 and then reorganized. Though given the 26th as a designation, throughout its service the battery was better known as Wilder’s. Captain Hubbard T. Thomas commanded the battery, assigned to the Twenty-Third Corps. The battery participated in the Knoxville Campaign in East Tennessee. The location given in the return, however, likely reflects its winter garrison assignment.
As with the first batch of batteries, we see the “mark” of Chickamauga here reflected with lost cannon and in some cases missing reports.
Making what we can of the small number of returns, we start with the smoothbore ammunition:
Three to consider:
19th Battery: 20 shot, 8 shell, 72 case, and 52 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
20th Battery: 189 shot, 150 case, and 35 canister for 6-pdr field guns.
22nd Battery: 98 shot, 119 shell, 144 case, and 121 canister for 12-pdr Napoleons.
Note, the 19th Battery had but 152 rounds for their three Napoleons in the aftermath of Chickamauga. That is if we take the report as precise for the moment in time.
Moving to the Hotchkiss columns:
Four reporting:
15th Battery: 460 canister, 402 fuse shell, and 1246 bullet shell for 3-inch rifles.
20th Battery: 145 percussion shell and 392 bullet shell for 3.80-inch James.
23rd Battery: 365 percussion shell, 315 fuse shell, and 95 bullet shell for 3.80-inch James.
26th Battery (Wilder’s): 520 canister, 260 percussion shell, 574 fuse shell, and 426 bullet shell for 3-inch rifles.
So we see those batteries sent into eastern Tennessee had ample ammunition on hand.
A couple more Hotchkiss entries on the next page:
Two reporting:
23rd Battery: 210 canister for 3.80-inch rifles.
But none of these fourteen batteries had Schenkl projectiles or Tatham’s canister on hand:
So we move on to the small arms:
Looking at these by battery:
15th Battery: Twenty-eight Army revolvers and twenty horse artillery sabers.
19th Battery: Fourteen percussion pistols and fourteen horse artillery sabers. I think the pistols are a transcription error, as the battery reported nineteen Army revolvers in the previous quarter.
20th Battery: Twenty-two Army revolvers.
22nd Battery: Thirty-two horse artillery sabers.
23rd Battery: Thirty Navy revolvers and twenty horse artillery sabers.
26th Battery (Wilder’s): Nineteen horse artillery sabers.
Moving from the independent batteries from Indiana for this quarter, we still have five entries “below the line” to consider. We’ll pick those up in the next installment.
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From Showcasing His Art at Hope Outdoor Gallery to Being a Finalist for Art on a Can, ULOANG is Making a Name for Himself as an Artist
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Fort Worth’s Graffiti and Street Art Festival to Host Austin Based Finalist
FORT WORTH, TX, December 27, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ — If you are in Fort Worth and you haven’t checked out Box Office Warehouse Suites, you need to! Box Office Warehouse Suites will be hosting the Graffiti and Street Art Festival, a festival that has captured attention from artists of all ages and locations worldwide! Box Office Warehouse Suites announced the Art on a Can Contest during Summer 2017; artists were invited to submit a proposed sketch for a mural to be displayed on one of the shipping container buildings. Out of all entries, five finalists were chosen to compete for the grand prize the day of the art festival. Luis Angulo, also known by his artist name ULOANG, will be one of the five artists that will be painting a mural at Box Office Warehouse Suites.
According to Luis Angulo, he has been drawing since a very early age, being inspired by his grandmother who is also an artist. Professionally, he has been creating art for about ten years, saying that “Even when I am having a bad painting day, it is still a great day because I am painting that day, it is a privilege to be an artist and I feel very fortunate to get to do it for a living, it means everything to me.” It’s his passion that has got him to compete in different art competitions, expanding his portfolio and artist credibility.
The piece he proposed for the Art on a Can Contest was inspired by youth, strength, color and wanting to create a fun piece. Angulo hopes to keep competing and branching out of the Austin area to do art in other cities, Art on a Can has provided him the opportunity to do so.
Currently, ULOANG is working on a residency with SprATX, where he has a studio for a month and is receiving mentorship to strengthen his artistic skills. He will be creating specific work at Austin’s graffiti park, Hope Outdoor Gallery.
Luis wants to invite everyone to come out to the Graffiti and Street Art Festival because the festival is more than just about art, it is about a community coming together and opening its mind to innovation and celebrating creativity. The venue is a new concept business park, made entirely from shipping containers. Box Office Warehouse Suites welcomes those business minds that like to think of solutions rather than just settling for ordinary.
The last piece of advice Angulo wants artists to understand is this, “If you want to make a living out of art, you have to understand that you have to work your butt off daily, there are no days off and you have to constantly want to learn to improve your craft. It’s no picnic, but really any career you choose is like that if you truly want to succeed.”
Box Office Warehouse Suites is located in the heart of the Alliance Town Center business area, just north of Fort Worth, south of the Alliance Airport, off the Golden Triangle exit. The development will have 38-multi-use office-business suites and retail spaces, made from over 100 shipping containers, with rents starting as low as $875 per month. It is a truly unique business opportunity that is hard to pass up on.
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Knight Watchman
Knight Watchman is a dumb, homosexual version of Batman and one of the stars of Big Bang Comics, born in 1402.
1 Origins
2 Life as a Knight
Origins[edit]
The story of the Knight Watchman was documented by William Shakespeare in his ballad, Ode to a Randy Knight, written at a time when Knights were seen as sexual objects:
Twas morn o'er the town of Old New York,
When the Watchman of Knights, he doth born,
And though he was such a nerdy dork,
He'd become a star in the porn.
How Knight Watchman gained his abilities is unknown, but Knight Watchman is later documented as being a reserve member of the Knights of the Round Table to King Arthur.
Life as a Knight[edit]
As time passed, Knight Watchman grew used to the sexual arousement he caused on his travels. It almost came to a point where Knight Watchman was to be retitled Sir Watchman the Lustful by the Church as a result.
In battle, Knight Watchman proved a galliant fighter. Outside of his sexual crazes, he slew the fierce Chicken of Bristol in 1435, a feat that Sir Robin the Not-So-Brave had failed to do several years previously. Watchman also moved on to become a crusader at the Battle of Badin Hill and a victor at Hastings, though an arrow heading for him accidentally hit King Harold instead.
Decline[edit]
As time passed, England grew tired of using Knights in battle and went on to blow people up with cannons instead. Even the Peasants were now being sexually aroused more by clods of turd than by Knights. Knight Watchman attempted to combine his Knight past with the rise of the Superhero, but it failed to impress little.
Revival[edit]
For a long time, Knight Watchman remained a neurotic like Super Frankenstein, being able to rake in money by selling off square wheels for window frames, and his sexual cravings were limited only to cats.
But just as all seemed lost, Oscar Wilde established Big Bang Comics especially for second-rate superheroes to appear in pornographic tales. Knight Watchman signed up immediately and became the first star of Big Bang. As time passed, he became an actual superhero figure, ditching his Knight past in all but name.
More recently, Knight Watchman's adventures have been coated over by Ultiman, and has only been seen at Number #5 of the Randiest People Alive list, after Flesh Gordon and John Prescott.
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Iran Human Rights Monitor Releases Damning Assessment of Iranian Human Rights in its 2018 Report
Written by Admin on December 7, 2018 . Posted in MEK (PMOI) IN MEDIA
Iran Human Rights Monitor published its annual report on the violations of human rights in Iran
ran Human Rights Monitor has released its annual report on the domestic situation within Iran. This year’s 24-page report is of particular importance as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The report outlines how the people of Iran are systematically having their basic human rights violated by the brutal and bloody clerical regime. Public hangings, floggings, and forced amputations have become commonplace. Those that are arrested suffer intolerable and inhumane conditions in the Iranian prison system.
The regime’s judiciary institutions have been used to promote the regime’s aims, including arresting and imprisoning political dissidents, including members of the People’s Mujahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK), civil rights activists, students, journalists, with no regard for international law and basic human rights.
The Report’s Findings
Iran Human Rights Monitor found the regime’s 2018 record to be particularly concerning. The group reported that last year there were 285 executions, 8,000 arbitrary arrests, and cases of 12 jailed protesters killed while enduring torture in Iran’s prisons.
Memorial ceremony for Ramin Moshasha, grandson of leader of Yarsanis, was killed under torture in Hamedan prison on Sep. 25. #Iran
Ministry of Intelligence officials repeatedly warned the family to refrain from speaking to the media. pic.twitter.com/68jM0TgGh3
— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) September 29, 2018
Among those arrested were four women, and six individuals who had committed the crimes they were convicted of when they were under the age of 18.
Limited Freedom of Expression
The report found that Iranian freedom of expression has deteriorated in 2018. The national uprising at the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018 was met with violence. More than 58 protestors died while exercising their right to express their opinions publicly, and 8,000 others were arrested and thrown in jail.
Protesters in Europe Condemn Regime’s Terrorism and Surge in Executions
Those that were arrested were denied access to legal representation, the Iran Human Rights Monitor found. There were also verifiable reports of the regime administering methadone to protestors in regime custody to depict them as drug addicts.
Once arrested, many of Iran’s prisoners are subjected to torture during interrogations. At least 20 people were tortured to death across Iran in 2018, with a variety of torture methods being employed against prisoners including, mock executions, beatings, burnings, electric shocks, sleep deprivation, and solitary confinement.
#Iran, Taymour Khaledian, a civil activist said on Saturday, May 19, 2018 that he has been “severely beaten and sexually tortured” at a NAJA base during his detention last winter, when he was arrested in protest gatherings. https://t.co/ebq846BOiS pic.twitter.com/3myPJdPyod
— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) May 22, 2018
Taymour Khaledian, a civic activist who was held at a State Security Force base last winter, reported being severely beaten and “sexually tortured” while in regime custody. His injuries were so extensive he was unable to sit afterward. The majority of Iran’s prisoners do not receive medical care for their injuries.
The report found that the Iranian judiciary system consistently failed to hold fair trials to those accused of crimes. Confessions used to convict those on trial were often obtained during torture, even in cases which resulted in death sentences.
For those accused of national security crime, including political crimes and civil disobedience, the regime will only allow legal representation for the defense if they use one of 20 regime-affiliated lawyers. Therefore, these trials are never fair or independent.
In addition, the regime frequently violates the rights of religious minorities in Iran. They face reduced education and employment opportunities, harassment, lengthy prison sentences, and restrictions on their ability to practice their religions.
In a particularly high-profile case this year, two Christians, Saheb Fadaei and Fatimeh Bakherti, who had converted from Islam, were sentenced to over a year in prison for “spreading propaganda against the regime”. Many other Christians are often imprisoned on similar charges.
Women and young females receive some of the worst treatment in the country. The Global Gender Gap in 2017 ranked Iran among the bottom four countries on earth for its treatment of women.
Women’s wages are lower than their male counterparts. They are also not permitted the same access to divorce, employment opportunities, political representation, and representation in both criminal and family lawsuits as men are.
Students from Allameh Tabataba'i University in #Tehran took part in a protest rally on the university’s campus and demanded the elimination of gender discrimination.#women#Iranprotests#Iran pic.twitter.com/i1ofEoVM8i
— NCRIWomen'sCommittee (@womenncri) December 2, 2018
The unemployment rate among women stands at double the rate among men. As a result, many women holding college degrees are forced to accept employment that pays less than one-third of the minimum wage in Iran.
Child Soldiers
The Iranian regime also engages in one of the most deplorable crimes in existence in the modern world. It uses children as soldiers in combat situations.
Brian Hook, US Special Rep on #Iran:
U.S. Treasury sanctions on network of businesses that finance Iran’s IRGC Basij militia’s use of child soldiers is another example of how Iran's regime is not normal. Normal govts don’t recruit & deploy child soldiers. This is child abuse. pic.twitter.com/vTQrs5XXZb
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2018
Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the UN publicly revealed that the US had evidence of the regime using children in combat roles since early 2015. The children were sent to fight in Syria in support of the violent Assad regime. Some of the children were just 14 years old.
Holding the Barbaric Regime to Account
In its report, Human Rights Monitor also urged the international community and supporters of democracy around the world to hold the mullahs to account for their crimes against the Iranian people.
The downtrodden and oppressed citizens of Iran are routinely silenced and ignored. They need their international supporters to be their voice and assist them in fighting the regime and bringing justice against those committing crimes against humanity.
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How do we make energy visible and what does it render possible? What are the limits of specific energy sources, like coal, oil, and solar? The 2016 Banff Research in Culture (BRiC) residency takes on the challenge of energy, its pasts, present, and futures. Artists and researchers will help redefine the impact of energy on society, and imagine new ways of representing and thinking about energy for the coming transition.
Our lives revolve around energy. From driving our cars—or bikes—to work, to eating food and heating our homes, energy in some form or another conditions the quotidian at every scale. Energy grounds the daily, the quarterly, the annual, and the epochal. Futures trading in New York and Chicago makes the extremes of weather a fiscal crisis for working families hard pressed to pay their utilities, while the growth rate of nations bends to the capacities and supply of domestic and international energy markets. Since the industrial revolution, our lives have been fueled by the social and physical energy available from coal, oil, and natural gas. No longer dependent on the rhythms and limits of organic energy, such as wood, water, and animal power, fossil fuels have simultaneously made the modern, globalized economy possible, and redefined the social history of energy in the meantime. What Leibniz called the living force has become, since the systematic mechanization of fossil fuels in the 19th century, the fundamental force of modern history.
On Energy invites participants creating in the fields of visual art, architecture, design, literature, humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences to consider energy; its conceptual, corporeal, and cultural development since its thermodynamic invention, and the sort of materialism that can emerge when energy is redefined in a postindustrial capitalist society. This residency asks artists and researchers to collectively address energy’s historical figures and futures; its visual and social economy, and its capacity to disfigure, since energy is not a thing, but rather a representation of the force embedded in matter and the relations between materials. Over four weeks of intense workshops, discussion groups, studio time, and individual research, we will consider the cultural, political, and historical components of energy and explore new ways to artistically and conceptually figure energy in history. The collective aim of On Energy is to reimagine energy in the long view; to establish its current possibilities and limitations, and examine the social and physical forms energy might take in the future. Participants are expected to arrive with interests and ideas particular to their own research and artistic practice around energy in its current or potential shape.
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ISSUE NO; 16 - 66 DATE: April 22, 1966
Passenger Services Heliport - Pan Am Building
The purchase of Tax free items such as Gifts, Tobacco, and Liquor have now been extended to the passengers who check-in at the Heliport in the Pan Am Building» The orders are taken at the check desk, adjacent to the esculator leading to the Helicopter Lounge on the 57th floor» The orders are then relayed to the vendor here at the Airport* and the purchases are then onloaded in the same manner as are those that are purchased at the Airport. The telephone numbers are repeated here merely as a reminder.
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San Juan Thrift Flight 299/08 April. The San Juan bargain fare of $45. 00 does not
Fare - Applicability apply EX JFK on Friday and Saturday nights. Apparently this is not
thoroughly understood. The lack of understanding has been confirmed by our collective action reference flight 299/08. Twenty-three (23) flight coupons were lifted at the bargain fare. Ten of these passengers were subsequently paged, and the differential of $15. 75 was collected.
You are reminded therefore, that the $45.00 fare applies EXJFK only between the hours of 11:46 PM until 4:59 AM the following morning, Sunday through Thursday.
The Fare may not be used on the 299 on Friday and Saturday Nights.
Sunday through Thursday - Si !
Friday and Saturday - No !
San Juan Bargain Fares Revision
PAA NYC/SJU $ 45.00 KN Fare. (Refer Page 2 IATT, Bulletin # 24, dated February 28, 1966)
REVISION - Summer Holiday Exclusion period revised as follows:
1) Fare will not apply for travel after 28 June and before 30th July.
2) Restrictions on end-on combinatility of $45. 00 fare are ended effective 14 May.
Authority is NYCTOPA 152205 April
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Title Jet journal of knowledge, Issue No. 16-66, April 22, 1966
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Full Text PUBLISHED BY AIRPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF ISSUE NO; 16 - 66 DATE: April 22, 1966 Passenger Services Heliport - Pan Am Building The purchase of Tax free items such as Gifts, Tobacco, and Liquor have now been extended to the passengers who check-in at the Heliport in the Pan Am Building» The orders are taken at the check desk, adjacent to the esculator leading to the Helicopter Lounge on the 57th floor» The orders are then relayed to the vendor here at the Airport* and the purchases are then onloaded in the same manner as are those that are purchased at the Airport. The telephone numbers are repeated here merely as a reminder. World Tobacco Bon Voyage Liquors Tax Free Gifts - AUS 65061 - AUS 67790 - AUS 65204 San Juan Thrift Flight 299/08 April. The San Juan bargain fare of $45. 00 does not Fare - Applicability apply EX JFK on Friday and Saturday nights. Apparently this is not thoroughly understood. The lack of understanding has been confirmed by our collective action reference flight 299/08. Twenty-three (23) flight coupons were lifted at the bargain fare. Ten of these passengers were subsequently paged, and the differential of $15. 75 was collected. You are reminded therefore, that the $45.00 fare applies EXJFK only between the hours of 11:46 PM until 4:59 AM the following morning, Sunday through Thursday. The Fare may not be used on the 299 on Friday and Saturday Nights. Sunday through Thursday - Si ! Friday and Saturday - No ! San Juan Bargain Fares Revision PAA NYC/SJU $ 45.00 KN Fare. (Refer Page 2 IATT, Bulletin # 24, dated February 28, 1966) REVISION - Summer Holiday Exclusion period revised as follows: 1) Fare will not apply for travel after 28 June and before 30th July. 2) Restrictions on end-on combinatility of $45. 00 fare are ended effective 14 May. Authority is NYCTOPA 152205 April Ci ñhvj
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Al Andalus: Rest Day in Cordoba!
2009 Al Andalus: Descanso en Cordoba!
THURSDAY APRIL 2 2009 - DESCANSO EN CORDOBA!
Perhaps one of the best words you can learn in Spanish (besides Siesta), is Descanso - Rest. As in DESCANSO IN CORDOBA!!
After 6 straight days and 377 kilometers, Tierras de Al-Andalus was taking a day off, in the city of Cordoba. Really, nobody was going to 'rest' much, because there were still horses to take care of, and there was an old city waiting to be discovered. But just to be able to really open the suitcase and spread out for a whole day and a half, sleep in a bit, and just sit and breathe for a few minutes was, if nothing else, a mental break.
I slept in till some ungodly hour like 9 AM, then I got up and followed somebody's dirt tracks down the elegant marble steps to breakfast where I joined the Belgians (living in Spain), Joelle, Bernard and Melanie.
Joelle is quite amazed at the trails the organization found. Some people think it's rocky, but it's not rocky compared to where Joelle comes from. "Alicante (Spain) is rocky, Florac is rocky, and France where I lived and had a riding school is rocky. I'm used to stones - all my horses have padded, or siliconed feet, so we were prepared." Joelle observed there are less paved roads on this ride than in other European rides. She was also amazed at how well the ride has gone. "Of course there will be problems" in a ride like this, she said, though the only major things we could think of were the two times when there wasn't enough water provided for the horses, at a vet gate and a finish line.
After breakfast I, by golly, was not going to work; I was going to take advantage of this Descanso Day, and do some exploring. I grabbed my camera and walked across the Roman bridge into the old city.
The Romans built "Corduba" in 169 BC because of its strategic importance on the Gaudalquivir River. It became a main shipping port for transporting local olive oil and wine back to Rome.
The Moors conquered Cordoba in 711 or 716 AD and began building the Great Mosque, or "Mezquita," in 785 AD, over the ruins of the Romans' Basilica of San Vicente. It was inspired by the Mosque of Damascus, but still retained a strong Hispano-Roman influence, seen in the materials used, the direction in which the nave was set, and the superposed arches and alternation of red brick and beige stone in the bonding of the arches, modeled after the Episcopal palace. It eventually became one of the largest mosques in all of Islam. The Moors also built the Calahorra Fort that guards the Roman Bridge across the Guadalquivir from the Mezquita. Cordoba became one of the largest cities in the world in the 10th century.
The Christians under King Ferdinand III reconquered Cordoba in 1236, and instead of tearing down the beautiful Mosque, they converted it into a cathedral, adapting and adding to some of the architecture that was already there. The Christians also built the Alcazar (Fortress) de los Reyes Cristianos in the 14th century, incorporating parts of the Moorish Alcazar that was already there.
After wandering around the relatively quiet streets a while, I found my way to the stables, where people were busy with their horses: shoeing - at least three shoers were busy on horses, hosing legs, icing feet, brushing, wrapping legs, grazing on the sparse grass, walking horses, lunging horses, trotting out horses to check soundness, and turnouts.
The German girls were standing outside with Heike Blumel's horse "Lenny" - he was uncomfortable and could barely move. They had been waiting on the vets to show up, whose "In 5 minutes" was Al Andalus time, more like a half hour or more. Lenny looked uncomfortable, but his eyes weren't glazed over, so I wasn't too worried about him.
When the vets finally arrived, they examined him, and tried to figure out what it was. Visually, it looked like a tie-up, but that didn't fit. The blood they took confirmed it wasn't a tie-up. Heike had ridden him 5 straight days at a very conservative and sensible pace between 11.5 and 12.5 km/h. Lenny vetted out lame at the finish of Day 5, and so had the day off yesterday. Overnight he'd pooped and peed normally, ate up his food and drank a whole bucket of water overnight. Today he was stocked up, and swollen in one of his stifles.
By the time they decided to put Lenny on an IV, it took 6 people to move him - practically lifting him - the 20 yards to and then into his stall because he just couldn't move his hind end and barely his front. They had to let him rest halfway because his hind end about collapsed. Poor Heike was in tears by the time they got him in his stall... last I saw they were preparing an IV for him. It was the beginning of a long day... and more... for her.
I ran into Fernando Uriarte, visiting from northern Spain (he gave Steph a horse to ride last year in Al Andalus), and with him, we picked up Binomios rider David Gacino and his crew Alberto and walked into the old town, heading for the Alcazar. The participants in Al Andalus were given a free pass into the Alcazar today.
After we walked around the fortress and gardens, and admired some of the old mosaics that had once been in the center of the old city - now hanging on the walls of a museum inside, the boys then went back to the stables, and Fernando and I continued wandering around the city.
We stopped for tapas in a bar where I had yet another version of salmorejo and more of the Iberican jamon that was so delicious. Leaving the bar we walked across the street into the Cathedral plaza, and ran into Alexis and Ines and Jose Manuel Soto. We were going to go into the Cathedral, and bought tickets, but then changed our minds and decided to walk to the old Jewish quarter for more tapas.
Mariki, mother and crew of rider Claudia Lorenzo, joined us - Claudia has dropped out of the competition because her mare vetted out lame on Day 3, and had developed a problem that didn't allow her to continue any more. It was Claudia's first time at Al Andalus and they enjoyed the 3 days she did ride, so Mariki hopes they can return next year with a more conditioned horse.
Mariki and I continued walking and talking together - all of it conducted in Spanish, and finally Alexis interrupted - "Merri! Your Spanish has greatly improved!" It really had! It did take a lot of effort, and at the end of some days I was just exhausted from it, but it made things a lot more fun. You miss so much when you don't understand another language (though boy, I still have a long way to go).
We wandered the narrow labyrinthine streets through the medieval quarter in "La Juderia" (The Jewry), once the home of the Jewish community. We stumbled upon a lovely plaza where we sat outside and had the typical Andalucian lunch: tapas, wine, and more people. Three more friends of Jose joined us, then another 3 friends showed up, then I saw Emilio the photographer across the square and I waved him over. We kept pulling more chairs around our two tables till we had so many chairs we had to get up to reach the tapas on the tables.
Fernando and I concocted next year's "Spanamericano Team" for Al-Andalus, Fernando and me riding as an Equipos team on Arenal (Steph's mount last year) and another of his horses, "and Steph as photographer!"
And speaking of trying to concentrate hard on understanding Spanish - at times here at lunch there were 8 Spanish conversations going on simultaneously, and 8 cell phones ringing at various times, so I could no longer understand anything. (Or maybe it was the white wine.)
After we'd consumed enough food and drink and company, Mariki, Fernando, Alexis, Ines and I strolled back to the Cathedral to use our tickets. We wandered the dark corridors and arches of the Basilica-Mosque-Cathedral with its Islamic inscriptions and Christian adornments and combined architecture.
When we left, I had to split off to go do SOME work at the hotel, as it was about 4:00, and the vetting in was at 5 - which i was going to skip this time - and the Al Andalus meeting/party was at "8PM" in the Alcazar.
I stated this in Spanish, and Ines started laughing and hugged me - "Oh my god Merri, you are speaking spanish!" (Alexis corrected one verb tense - dang those tenses!) OK now I am really motivated to learn more for next year!
I did get a small amount of work done, then got ready for the "8 PM" meeting back in the old city, which was, I figured, a 10-minute walk across the bridge. Silly me, I was ready and in the lobby at a quarter to 8, thinking people would be heading over, (I was thinking in American time), and sure - there were people down there, but nobody dressed to go to a party/meeting. Some were on the internet, some were visiting, and most were in their stable clothes.
I faded back upstairs and then came down at a more reasonable time, after 8 PM, and caught Gabriel and Jose Maria (?) starting to walk over to the meeting. I went with them, and others we caught on the way; and we waited outside the Alcazar talking with everybody till after 9 PM.
Heike Blumel was there after spending most of the day with her horse Lenny; he was a little better, but still didn't want to move. They didn't know if they would be able to transport him tomorrow or not, so their plans were on hold for tomorrow - either drive to tomorrow's finish at Montoro, or to a vet clinic, or stay here, if he still could not load onto a trailer. He was still peeing OK, his blood work wasn't too off, and it still didn't indicate he was tied up; but they still weren't sure what it was. Lenny still had a lot of fluid everywhere that was causing pain in his legs; one of the vets thought it was muscle pain; one thought it might be a fracture in his stifle. They'd given him 9 liters of fluid and some pain killers and anti-inflammatories, and would check on his condition again tonight.
Leonard and Carol were there, looking like two different people because I'd only seen them the last 7 days in their riding and crewing clothes and vests. Leo said "This is my last clean shirt left!" They had a severe weight limit on their Ryan air flight to Alicante so he couldn't bring much except what to ride in.
Finally we were let into the Alcazar around 9 PM, and we had the meeting, once again, in a room with too few chairs. Fernando and I grabbed seats close to the front. It was the usual ride meeting: chaotic, loud, most of it in Spanish, and the rest you couldn't hear. This time they did use a microphone (for the first time!) and tried to interpret most things to French and English; Juan Landa spoke in Spanish and French, Alexis in English. But the microphone didn't really help after all... people just talked louder to drown it out. Even Fernando shook his head and said "Incray-ible!"
The ride meetings were always on the verge of mayhem... but you just adapt. The Germans always cornered Javier afterwards to find out the details of the start and the crewing in his labored English; I always asked him when the start was and when we'd leave the hotel in the morning.
In addition to the 65 kilometer Al Andalus ride tomorrow, there would be a 120 km 2** ride, with international FEI rules that would start a half hour before Al Andalus. We'd all leave by caravan from the stables to the starting line, about a half hour drive out of town.
A speech was given by the mayor, or second mayor of the town (it was too noisy for me to concentrate on Spanish!); then the awards were exuberantly given out, big, bottles of Extra Virgin Aceite de Oliva.
Now here's an example of how the strategy of just riding steadily every day, and to your own horse's ability, pans out: moving up to second place overall now in Equipos was the team of Emma Rosell on Al-Jatib and Maria Capdevila on Pinyo. Taking turns riding every other day, Emma and Maria had placed 2nd (17.6 km/h), 4th (15.9 km/h), 5th (15.8 km/h),11th (16.7 km/h), and 9th (15.6 km/h).
I talked to Maria's mom Nuria, who was their crew and biggest fan. Like many other people here, Al Andalus was a dream of theirs. Nuria's 14-year-old daughter Maria had wanted to ride in the first edition of Al Andalus in 2006, but at 11 years old, she was too young. She'd started riding dressage when she was 3, but dressage is a lot more expensive than endurance (which isn't cheap either), so Nuria asked her, "You want to try endurance?" (Hoping she'd say yes.). Maria did, and they eventually set their sights on Al Andalus. They had to get special permission from the Catalon and Spanish federations so Maria could ride here for the first time when she was 12. It was also Emma's third year to ride Al Andalus. It was their horses' debut in Al Andalus; Emma rides a gorgeous 10-year-old stallion, who is "getting stronger every day." He gets nervous at the starts, but he settles down once he gets going. He carries himself beautifully, collected and smooth.
And why do they keep coming back? Nuria loves the people, the countryside, the food, the experience. After all the fun I've seen Maria having with the other young riders, it's obvious the friendships are as fun for her as is the riding.
After the meeting we adjourned outside to a courtyard of the fortress, and everybody appeared to be like me: STARVED. Nobody is ever sure if it will be a sit-down meal or tapas... or just beer and wine. It seemed tonight we'd just have plentiful drinks.
Finally the waiters started coming, and they put one plate down on each table. Fingers SWARMED over the food (yes, mine were in there) and it disappeared immediately. I don't even know what it was, it went straight down the hatch.
After a few more minutes, one more plate came and the food was attacked as if by jungle ants in the jungle - there one second, gone the next. Really, these were some hungry endurance people (me included). I was so starved I migrated to another table to try to cadge more food (like other people) - no, it was gone!
Finally the tapas began to come with more regularly and more variety - and the desperation wore off, and people (like me) stopped desperately grabbing for food and slowed down to enjoy the drinks and food and conversations without interruptions. I was getting pretty good at talking with people - though my Spanish and powers of concentration had faded by this point in the night... or maybe it was the beer.
There were rumors of Jose Manuel Soto singing somewhere "at 9 PM" - to those with a private invitation shown to me by Fernando - but we'd seen Jose here as late as 10 PM. I could have tried to sneak in, but I didn't know where it was, didn't know how long it would last (or when it would start), I was exhausted (so much for the "descanso in Cordoba"), and there's always the ordeal of having to wait around for a ride back at whatever time of the morning, or trying to find a taxi at 3, 4, 5, or 6 in the morning... so I walked back to the hotel with some friends, and fell into bed around 12:30, ready for the last two days of Al-Andalus.
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Al Andalus Day 6: Ecija to Cordoba
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 2009 - DAY 6
Fase 1 - Ecija - Las Pinedas - 26.09 km
Fase 2 - Las Pinedas - Cordoba - 31.67 km
TOTAL: 57.76 km
All day I kept thinking, one more day, then a rest day! I'm sure I wasn't the only one thinking that, because there were more than a few bleary eyes at the breakfast tables this morning.
It was a controlled start again, around 11 AM, the 29 horses escorted out of the city on paved streets by Javier and Alberto's car (with whom I was riding) and the police. It was somewhat darkly overcast this morning, and it had rained the last few nights. The officials were concerned about the mud on course, so nobody would be driving over it but the fearless man driving the four-wheeler with his passenger, Abraham the video camera man, and two jeeps with Jose Manuel Soto at the wheel of one. All of the 'outdoor' passengers were bundled up in rain gear - against the possible rain, and against the definite mud. Ines would ride her motorbike, but only on the first Fase. "The second Fase - no way!" Later I'd see why she said that!
The Organization set up the first Assistance point at 11 kilometers beside an olive orchard - no crews allowed because the road was too narrow - with a water truck. We stopped there, and as I took photos, Alberto, Javier, Antonio (driving Paula da Silva around) and the truck driver filled water buckets for the horses, hosed the horses down as they paused, handed pitchers of water to the riders to pour on horses, handed the riders bottled water to drink. Two veterinarians were also there to keep an eye on the horses.
The mud caked up on the bottoms of my sandals just from standing at the edge of a field - I wondered how it must be for the horses, with the mud sticking to their shoes.
Truly, my Spanish had improved over last year, and the Spanish people do like to help you learn. The hardest part for me (besides just REMEMBERING Spanish words) is comprehending verb tenses. Today in the car Javier gave me some verb tense lessons.
Who would have thunk it, but Javier Gutierrez is a pre-law professor at the Universidad de Jaen, and a Judge in real life, but, "this is the real planet," he says. "In my other life, I'm serious. But this is what I love: the people, this ride, this adventure." He's slowly lost his voice over the last few days so that when he speaks at the ride meetings, nobody even notices until he's halfway through with his speech. Doesn't matter anyway, because everybody's too exuberant to listen!
After all the horses had passed through and the buckets and tubs were emptied and put back in the water truck, we drove on to the second assistance point where all the crews were waiting for their riders. We stopped there just briefly before continuing on to the vet gate in a lovely meadow next to an olive orchard. It was still cool, and partly sunny, just the right light being cast on the day. A very pleasant place to pass a half hour of your vet check if you were human or horse. Several horses - those Equipos horses not in today's ride - were out in temporary tape pens. Some days those horses were hauled straight to the finish stables, and other days, they followed the ride all day, so it was nice for them to get out and graze or be handwalked during the lunch stops.
I picked up a sandwich and a couple of cold drinks, and this time I put them on the windshield right in front of Javier's view, so nobody could miss them this time. (And I had my lunch in the car when we left!)
Santiago Perez and Marlboro Yac were the first out onto Fase 2, just a few seconds ahead of Sara Hobbs and Gamera. Two horses were eliminated from lameness here at the vet gate, Daniel Maldera and Nathalie Michel. Natalie had gone back to riding Petra De Sommant, the horse she'd ridden the first 3 days, but she couldn't go on to Fase 2.
Sometimes Javier drove fast, but now we poked along as we headed towards Cordoba, Javier telling Alberto stories all the way, taking, instead of the more obvious paved roads), dirt roads between orchards that kept disintegrating and getting muddier... It looked like we were the only ones going this way - the horses had long since headed off in a different direction. I thought if we got stuck it would be a long time before anybody would even find us, because these orchard roads were certainly on no map ever made. We did finally make it out onto the highway to Cordoba, with thick mud caking our tires. Alberto put a DVD of Jose Manuel Soto in the player, cranked it up, and he and Javier sang and flamenco clapped along in stereo.
As we got closer to Cordoba, we turned off the main paved road onto a dirt road again, which again quickly turned to a slick mess that the horses would be coming along. We stopped at a "5 km" sign (5 km left to the finish) that had fallen over, and Javier got out and tried to shove it back in the mud. It didn't stay, so I got out, fetched a big rock to hammer it in, and just that quick, my sandals had 2 inches of mud stuck to the bottom of them. Surely the horses were having much the same problem. As we drove on, I kept thinking we were bound to get stuck.
We did make it to a deep muddy river crossing for the horses. It wasn't particularly picturesque, but it would be an event, this crossing. The water was really of unknown depth, the horses had been travelling through the thick sticky mud much of the day; and coming out of the water on this side, it was very muddy, which would become very slick mud. I was nervous about it - especially for the horses that would come later, once the track was really wet from the first horses' feet. In fact my heart was pounding because I could picture all those animals in Africa trying to get out of a river but it's so muddy they keep slipping and falling and get exhausted and die. OK, so that's a little dramatic, but my heart still pounded thinking about slipping and falling horses, although nobody seemed concerned about it but me.
More people came for the spectacle, including Jose Antonio, last year's Al-Andalus Binomios winner, who will ride Campanera tomorrow in a 2-star ride (over the same course as the Al Andalus trail). I asked him how Campanera was, and he just lit up.
"Campanera is the best in the world right now!" His eyes still sparkle as he speaks of his beloved mare.
A small crowd, including Dr Castejon, and one of the video crews, had now gathered at the river crossing; wine came out - an impromptu Andalusian picnic. And then a murmur passed through the crowd: the first vehicle had been spotted: the first crossing of the river!
It was the quad with the fearless driver carrying Abraham the video man... everybody crowded around the river bank for the spectacle. The driver stood up from his seat, forged into the river while Abraham held his camera way up over his head with one hand and tried to hang on with the other. The water swirling up well over the fenders of the quad... but the driver, mad grin on his face, gunned it right along and popped up out on our bank, wheels spinning and sliding, with Abraham grinning just as big, laughing to cheers of the onlookers
Next came two horses (I gritted my teeth and my heart thumped), but really, they had no problems other than a minor slip or two. I stopped worrying quite so much.
Next came Jose Manuel Soto and his passenger. He stopped on the far bank, taking in the - gulp - deep muddy river, while this side cheered and crowded close - a group of Andalucians gathering to watch an adventure: a race, a wreck, a bullfight, a horse race, a challenge... always the Andalucians are thinking, "Will he make it or won't he? I don't know, but I'm going to watch and enjoy and cheer!"
I could see from here that Jose's eyes were wide; and then he crossed himself, put the pedal down, gunned it straight at the water and plunged in. There were cheers from the onlookers as the jeep labored through the water. Jose's eyes were getting wider, his mouth forming a big O, as in, O Ssssshhhhhhiii*********** ! The buggy sloshed across the river and it reached the mud track on our side, but it started to slip sideways. Jose's mouth became a bigger O and his eyes grew ever wider as the buggy's wheels spun and the whole thing started tipping sideways while Jose steered against the skid (his passenger grinned all the way) - both of them gripping on and leaning left as the buggy leaned right upon losing the left wheels from the ground briefly... and the O turned into an O YEAH! and a fist pumping in victory in the air as the buggy righted itself and they made it up and out!
Big Andalucian cheer! Time for a glass of Andalucian wine to top that off!
One by one the horses came, none of them refusing to go in the muddy river, some of them considering it carefully before going in, but always moving forward, feeling their way. The water went above their knees but not quite to their chest, and they waded across, only a few of them slipping as they came out our side.
One more jeep came through, driving Emilio the photographer. Emilio had his feet up way over the dash, just avoiding the water, and while his driver was smiling, Emilio looked a bit pale, especially when coming out of the river on our side, the jeep almost fell over on its side... but they made it too. I was quite happy I was not on the trail today! I'd have gotten out of my jeep or quad on the other side of the river and hiked 55 kilometers back to Ecija. Just call me chicken!
Five kilometers to go after the river crossing, and the horses came into Cordoba (a World Heritage Site since 1984) escorted by police, directed by police at every crossing, right into the middle of the city, under the Meta arch alongside the old town fortress walls. There was traffic anyway in Cordoba, but the horses really slowed it down. It must be a big thing to convince the city to let Al Andalus do this!
The horses went under an arch inside the fortress walls to the vet check and stables. The horses were trotted out right under an old watch tower; the beer was flowing in the stand set up right beside the Al Andalus truck.
I'd missed the finish, but I knew who won Binomios when I got there: Salvador and Shakyra of Team Andalucia - they gave me the thumbs up and Not-John gave me a hug. That had moved Salvador into third place over all behind Eduardo and Hermes (who were still first overall with an hour lead over Otto Velez and Pal Partenon). Sarah Hobbs outlasted Santiago Perez to win Equipos. Fourteen-year-old Teresa Lozano finished 8th in Equipos, but it was still good enough to keep her and her uncle Inigo del Solar in first place overall by 1 hour. Daniel Maldera's unfortunate lameness vet out at lunch dropped him and Paulette Maldera from 2nd to 11th place overall with the time penalty.
After all the horses had arrived, I grabbed a ride to the hotel with Jose Manuel Soto, Ines, and Paula da Silva. And what another terrific hotel: the 4* Hesperia Cordoba, right above
the wide Guadalquivir river, with a view overlooking the old city and El Puento Roman, the old Roman bridge over the river. All this - and we'd be here for TWO NIGHTS!
Paula and I threw our stuff in our rooms and immediately went downstairs for a CAPPUCHINO which I hadn't had since... I couldn't remember when. (You can't count the "cappuchino" I had the morning in Montoro). Paula had me in tears laughing so hard, as she told stories and we drank our cappuchinos.
Yes, this was indeed a lovely pristine 4**** hotel for probably some exclusive clients, but I was part of an endurance ride, and I tracked the day's thick mud EVERYWHERE - into the lobby, in the elevator, into the room I didn't stay in, (they gave me and Maaite a smoking room, so after leaving mud in the room, I went right back downstairs to ask for another room), back down the hall, the stairs, the lobby, into our new room, into the cafe. (But it wasn't just me - in the morning I followed someone else's endurance mud tracks down to breakfast... they definitely weren't my tracks, as I hadn't been down there yet!).
I took an hour long shower while washing a bunch of clothes, and hung them all over the chairs and open windows to dry (once a backpacking, practical traveller and endurance rider, always a backpacking, practical traveller and endurance rider : ) .
Paula and I decided to go out to eat later as there was no Al-Andalus dinner tonight. We walked down the street trying to decide which restaurant to stop in. We looked at one menu posted outside the door then walked on, then passed another restaurant. It looked interesting inside but there was no menu outside. I noticed a menu on the table of a couple sitting inside. "There's one. Ask them to turn it around," I joked, since we were out of their sight around the corner.
I was kidding, but Paula stepped to the window and peered in at this couple, and when they looked at her, she motioned to the menu - 'turn it around.'
The lady became wide-eyed at this dark figure outside her window staring in and gesturing at her, but the man turned it around. I was petrified, between nearly falling down laughing and waiting for the lady to scream, and as Paula tried to read the menu - I couldn't see straight anymore I was laughing so hard - the man smiled and got up and brought us the menu outside. I could barely get out a thank you! We decided to come in and eat there. Once inside, I handed the man back their menu but the lady decided it was best to pretend we just weren't there.
After a decent dinner (salmoreja, cauliflower, calamari, and a cold beer) and a good time, we went back to the hotel, and I worked till 1 AM. The late hour didn't matter, because I could sleep in next morning!
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Al Andalus Day 5: Carmona to Ecija
TUESDAY MARCH 31 2009 - DAY 5
Fase 1 - Carmona - Fuentes de Andalucia - 31.92 km
Fase 2 - Fuentes de Andalucia - Ecija - 30.40 km
A new perspective today: I rode with head veterinarian Dr Francisco "Paco" Castejon and his veterinarian wife, Dr Cristina Riber Perez. They are from Andalucia and have been vetting this ride since it started four years ago. Dr Castejon is a specialist in metabolics in horses, and he also has a new research lab, and teaches at the veterinary school at Universidad de Cordoba. He is doing a study of proteins and hydration in cells of endurance horses in the ride; Cristina draws blood from the equine volunteers after they complete their ride for the day.
While we were waiting for the 11:00 AM start, we had time to walk to a cafe for coffee with all the veterinarians. Oh, this would be lovely, a cappuchino to start my morning instead of the weak coffee we got at the hotel breakfast buffets!
I ordered a cappuchino, and got a cup of hot water with the cappuchino packet poured in and not quite stirred! Oh well. Andalucia may be well known for its wines and sherries and olive oil and delectable Jamon... but it is not yet known for its cappuchinos.
We had time to linger over our coffees and then drive to the old Roman gate where the 39 horses in today's ride were being led on a controlled start out of Carmona. They headed down into the Carmona valley, crossing over an old Roman bridge. The day was about perfect, about 12*C, a bit of haze in the valley, but not a cloud in the blue Andalucian sky over the old city walls.
Dr Castejon drove us to the first assistance point, a lovely private residence and farm surrounded by wheat fields up to my waist. We caught the first 20 or so riders coming through - Inigo Del Solar LLanso on his Anglo Arabian Zafia leading the way, then drove to the second assistance point. So far in the ride, Dr Castejon was very pleased with how the horses looked overall. Some of them had little problems, but nothing big so far.
The vet gate was in the small white village of Fuentes de Andalucia. The horses came clattering into the center of town on the paved streets, with policemen again directing the traffic of cars, motorbikes, and tractors. A small crowd of locals gathered to watch the horses trotting out, being cooled down, fed, rested, then resaddled for Fase 2.
For the 30 kilometer second Fase to the finish at Ecija, Ines de Albert arranged for me to ride on the trail in the jeep with Antonio Castano. Excellent! Antonio promised to drive slowly and safely, and in fact, he asked several times if he was going too fast. He wasn't, because I wasn't gripping the handholds in terror! Accompanying us were Angela from the press for Al Andalus, and another guy whose name I didn't get. We were bundled up against the cool breeze in the buggy, but it felt good to be out there.
The dirt road the horses travelled passed over slight rolling hills, through more rich wheat fields and young olive groves, past an old private estancia where the owners were standing outside with hoses and full water buckets. We stopped at a beautiful scenic spot and I caught a group of riders coming through, including Eduardo Sanchez and Hermes, trotting steadily along with Carlos Escavias on his little chestnut stallion Yaman V, and Salvador Garrido on Shakyra.
As a photographer, when you don't know the trails, you don't know which are the best places to stay and take pictures... and other people can't pick those out for you. The spot we were at was pretty terrific for photos, so, should I stay and wait for the rest of the riders (and make the others sit and wait on me), or, should I risk moving on and not coming to another good spot? I said we could go onward and... consequently left the best picture spot of the day. Well, a variety of different photos is good anyway, right?
The final few kilometers for the riders were down a paved road into Ecija, and through the outskirts of town to the finish in a roomy field with a huge indoor sand arena. Ecija sits in a bowl surrounded by hills, and on this day it was a pleasant view and temperature. However, in the summer, it is known as "La Sarten de Andalucia" (the Frying-Pan of Andalucia). "Avoid visiting Ecija in the middle of summer. It once registered an alarming 52 degrees centigrade (125*F!) on the thermometer," says one tourist site. That's bordering on Death Valley hot - two places I won't be in the summer.
Ecija was a Phoenician, then a Roman town, and it contains a number of of beautiful baroque churches, from the 15th through 18th centuries, the towers of which we could see from the hill as we followed some of the riders down.
The Al Andalus truck/stage, the Kaliber and Cruzcampo beer stand, and the stables were already set up and attracting a crowd, and half the riders had already come in by the time we arrived.
Nathalie Michel had ridden fast again on Raimon, averaging 16.8 km/h, and had arrived first at the finish, but it was a vet gate finish, and her horse was actually the fourth one to pulse down. Lise Chambost's horse Damas El Derkouch pulsed down first for the day's win in Equipos. Inigo Del Solar and Zafia finished second, putting his team (along with his 14-year-old niece Teresa and her horse Cardhu) in first place in Equipos by 3 minutes over Daniel and Paulette Maldera.
Finishing first today in Binomios was Salvador Garrido Cabral and Shakyra. Eduardo Sanchez and Hidalgo finished second, and Carlos Escavias third. Overall, Eduardo and Hermes were now leading the Binomios by 55 minutes over Otto Velez and Pal Partenon.
Salvador and Shakyra - Team Andalusi - had been travelling steadily, and moving up a little every day (except for day 2) - 9th, 13th, 8th, 4th, and today, first. This steady pace over the five days had moved them up to third place overall in Binomios. His crew were his friends, a friendly and happy father and son, who I'd spoken a little Spanish with here and there over the last few days. They were quite prepared for the afternoon today - they had a picnic set up in the parking lot with tables full of food. Perhaps I had hesitated just a wee bit as I walked by, giving them the Famished Eye, because they called me over. Who am I to turn down homemade food and hospitality?
The whole family was there and friends too - I met about 10 people, remembered the names of about half, three of which were Maria. : ) The son who's crewing, John, was able to interpret my Spanglish for everybody. John's father who's crewing is henceforth known as Not-John, because I could not remember his name. (sorry!) One of the Marias owned a restaurant, so this was Good-Homecookin'-Restaurant food, and they kept filling my plate and bowl, with some kind of roasted green peppers, bread, and the best salmorejo I'd ever had. And we were coming to the heart of salmorejo country. It's a bit like gazpacho for the uninitiated (which I was until I had it), and it originated in Cordoba - tomorrow's destination. It's a soup made of tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, and vinegar, similar to gazpacho but smoother and thicker because of the bread ingredient. It's also served cold, and is usually sprinkled with hard-boiled egg bits and some form of Spanish Jamon. It's a little different everywhere you have it, but everywhere it is delicious and refreshing.
Maria would not let my bowl empty before she filled it again (and again, and again.) I had to reluctantly peel myself away eventually! Those guys know how to have a PICNIC. In between bowls of salmorejo, Team Andalusi and Jose Manuel Soto were posing for photos with the German groups for the video cameras.
A total of five horses did not start today; and 5 were lame at the first vet gate, and 3 were lame at the finish. Many riders and crews were busy working on horse legs today at the finish. Mud, cold-water hosing, standing in buckets of ice, mud on legs, or heel wraps with arnica. Still only a handful of horses had standing bandages on, though by now, since the horses stayed in stalls all night every night, there must have been some stocked up legs in the mornings.
Argentinian rider Miguel Pavlovsky's borrowed horse was lame at the final trot-out; they immediately got a pack of ice and started icing his legs. His Belgian friend Leonard had not ridden his borrowed horse CC Blanco today because of a sensitive spot from the saddle, (he started and turned back after a kilometer, thereby receiving less of a time penalty than if he had not started at all), but perhaps he'd be able to ride tomorrow. Joelle Suavage (owner of those two horses) was still steadily riding her horse Mandchour Du Barthas; she was now in fourth place overall in Binomios.
Now is when strategy of Al Andalus really came into play. If you are in Al Andalus to win, or to come in at a top placing overall, what's your plan? Do you push your horse, especially if you're in Equipos, (with two horses to ride), knowing one will get a rest day while the other works? Or do you keep moving steadily along at the same pace, waiting for others in front of you to make a mistake, and get time penalties? If any riders ahead of you missed a day, or even a stage, a time penalty could knock them to a placing behind you, without you having moved your horse out of his trot. Would you try to win every day? Would you try to win a day once or twice to bump you up in the overall standings? Would you risk a lameness for a higher placing?
Then there was the fact to consider that we had one more day to ride, then a rest day, then the final 2 days, which would be much more difficult with some mountain climbing. Would the day of rest help, or hurt horses? Sure, you can walk them at the stables several times a day (no place to ride, really), but, would they stiffen up too much? Would you just go for it in tomorrow's ride, ride as fast as you could, knowing your horse would get a breather for a day (or two days, if you were riding Equipos)... or would you just keep steady, at the same pace?
Many riders were just here to ride and complete every day and enjoy the scenery. On the other hand, first place in each category would receive 3000 Euros (and probably all the olive oil you and your family and friends could use for life). If you had a chance... why not? Already 3 groups had dropped out of the competition, one Equipos team and 2 Binomos.
Turns out my hotel today was a good 30-minute drive away. There were apparently 3 hotels in Ecija (or so the story went), and they were all booked. Most people were lucky enough to get a room in town in a hotel just down the street from where the awards and dinner would be held. I got a ride to my hotel from Pedro, got in about an hour of work on my photos before it was time to return to town with Pedro for the reception. It started at "10 PM"... uh oh, it was going to be another late one.
The meeting itself was once again in a room too tiny for everybody, and it was too loud and noisy to hear everything, although this time for most of the meeting, Christine Pourquier translated all the Spanish to French, and some of it made it into English, interpreted by Ines. Important points were: tomorrow's trail would be similar to today's (flat); a big dinner and tomorrow's awards would be held on Thursday night, not Wednesday; tomorrow's start was at 11 AM; and, most importantly, Thursday was a REST DAY IN CORDOBA!! (So it didn't really matter how late we were up tonight, because in 36 hours we'd have a little chance to catch up on sleep, right?)
Dinner was downstairs, though we had to mysteriously wait a while (nobody quite knew why), before we were allowed to know where it was (downstairs). It was another HUGE, loud, energetic, enjoyable catered affair for over 150 people, seamlessly tended to by extraordinarily efficient waiters (and, I'm sure, many cooks that we never saw). I can't remember all the courses that were brought out, though they were the usual Spanish tapas... the lovely Jamon, the fried cheese things that don't ever have cheese in them (I kept hoping), fried calamari, more and more goodies. Then i think we were served a pork steak and potatoes. Really - the amount of food was mind-boggling, as was the swift and easy way it was served. Somewhere in there the day's awards were given out to many cheers.
Much later, fully 20 pounds heavier, I caught a ride back to the hotel with my roomy Maaite, and what with taking wrong turns in town, and not being able to find our way out (our GPS was so confused she refused to talk), we wasted a while getting back. I didn't dare look at my clock to see how late I went to bed.
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Al Andalus Day 4: Dos Hermanas to Carmona
2009 Al Andalus: Day 4
MONDAY MARCH 30 2009 - DAY 4
Fase 1 - Dos Hermanas - Alcala Gra - 30.19 km
Fase 2 - Alcala Gra - Carmona - 26.40 km
Cool and sunny at 9:30 when we arrived at the Dos Hermanas stables - nice! It was much hotter last year for Al Andalus. People think it's cold now, but I love it. Cool weather in the spring in Andalucia seems... criminal to the natives, but I do a little happy dance in my jacket.
Crews and riders were getting ready for the day's ride: walking their horses, saddling, brushing, painting and picking feet, packing trailers, planning driving strategies. A few horses had overnight bandages or mud on, but not many - I expect this will become more of a practice as the ride goes on. Vet inspections were being held for the Equipos horses that were not ridden yesterday.
At 10:35 AM, Javier's car led the 38 horses off the grounds in a controlled start. (Five horses did not go on the trail today.) Rather, I should say, 38 horses and one dog started on the trail. Somebody has 2 Jack Russells that run around at the vet gates. They are usually strapped together, and always in a pulling match because one wants to go this way, and the other wants to go that way. On Day 2, one of the Jack Russells ran 32 km along the beach (possibly the whole ride), and today he was following the horses along the controlled start. Rather, I should say, he was leading the 38 horses to the start. Completely voluntary. (I think the owner couldn't catch him.) I think he actually has a pair of wings, but he hasn't had the need to use them.
A few of the riders were raring to go, horse noses almost on our back windshield, while others spent the few kilometers walking, or walking on foot. Everybody gathered in a field on the outskirts of town and waited for the whole field to arrive. The horses grazed, the smiling riders visited. Then we led the field off on yet another controlled route, along some paved roads with a bit of traffic, with another police escort, until we arrived at a trail along a canal.
It had rained in Carmona (today's destination) last night, so Javier said he hoped the trail was good for cars - yeah, me too! I was getting a little nervous - recalling last year's crazy and sometimes scary driving - especially when we started out on the trail, and some of the men of the organization hollered to Javier, "Cuidado!" (Careful!) Oh dear!
My worries were for naught about the driving (well... today anyway...), as the trails were quite passable and dry. Equipos rider Nathalie Michel was cruising at a fast canter today on Raimon, a fresh horse. She'd ridden her other horse Petra de Sommant on the first 3 days, finishing 12th, 10th, and 10th. Today on Raimon, she was right on the bumper of our car, and in fact when we got to a creek crossing, she passed us, and we didn't see her again till she left for the second loop. She averaged 20 km/h on the first 30 km loop.
Following about 15 minutes behind her were the three French Equipos riders, Pierre Chambost, Jean Luc Chambost, and Paulette Maldera. They were only trotting, but they were coming steadily on.
Following the trail along the paved roads of a little town where people came out to watch the clatter, then zig-zagging between rich fields of wheat, and a few olive groves, we came to the vet gate near a castle, the rocky road lined with hedges and walls of prickly pear. I got pictures of a few horses coming in here, though by noon, the light is too harsh for anything spectacular.
I'd had a bit of bad luck in the daily lunch department - one day I didn't see any sandwiches (I'd just overlooked them) so I went without; another day I didn't take the time to get one so I went hungry; so today I took the time to grab a sandwich and two cold drinks from the boxes set aside for the participants. Unfortunately Javier had locked his car, and I didn't want to waste the time to find him and fetch the key and return it to him, so I set the bag with the sandwich and drinks in an obvious spot, by the back door on the driver's side, where I'd been climbing in and out.
I went back out to wait for incoming riders with Belgian Carol Gatelier, who was waiting for Leonard Liesens to come in. Leo was consistently finishing in the mid-to-back of the Binomios riders, as his borrowed horse CC Blanco was only a 6-year-old. They were averaging between 12 and 14 km/h every day.
Suddenly it was time to leave the vet gate - Nathalie was on her way onto Fase 2, off at a canter, and Javier was honking for me. I ran and jumped into the car, and we took off in hot pursuit. Ah - now time for my lunch! I looked on the back seat, and under my jacket, and on the floorboard. Not there. Javier must have chucked it in back. I reached back to find... nothing. Oh no! I leaned forward and peered hopefully over the front seat - no bag!. I was sad. Very sad. That bag of goodies was still laying in the grass right where I'd left it. I was hungry. Verrrrry sad. Well, another day without lunch. One must go on.
It was quite a rutted dirt road we sped along, but Nathalie kept at it at a canter, and once we passed her, we kept speeding along. We stopped at a road crossing to put out some new flags and make a little detour for the horses. I wasn't quite clear why; Javier said something about the police didn't want the horses going through town after all - town was too busy, or shut down, or something - and things had to change at the last minute. Javier made sure to thank all the policemen graciously for their help at each road crossing.
We dropped off Alberto at the little change in trail to finish putting out ribbons. He'd get picked up by somebody else. Then, we RACED on after Nathalie, who had passed us. When we caught her, we raced by and in front of her again - somewhat reminiscent of last year's racing up to and past the riders - and then we C-R-A-W-L-E-D, all the way into Carmona. Twice we stopped to put out extra ribbons. In fact, we drove so slowly, I couldn't even jump out of the car in time to get Nathalie as she cantered across the finish line. I'd become a Trail Ribboner again.
Nathalie had arrived at the finish, right in the middle of the old part of Carmona, at 2:30 PM; some stewards were there to take the horse's pulse (it was a vet gate finish, and he pulsed down in 8 1/2 min - there was a bit of a little climb up into the town) - but the vets hadn't arrived yet. So the groom just walked the horse around till they showed up.
Paulette Maldera finished 2nd, and Pierre Chambost 3rd in Equipos. Pierre Chambost, partners with Jean Pierre Lerisset (yesterday's winner) is back for the third year at Al Andalus. He's riding the same horse as he did last year, Mourad del Sol, and already he's decided he'll come back next year with the same horse. He comes here - like most people I've asked - for the ambience; and because it's the best, most unique way to see the countryside: it's not so touristic. Pierre has finished Florac 3 times, and he completed the Tevis Cup in 1980. I asked him why he's riding Equipos, and not Binomios. "I'm too old!" He sure doesn't look it, or ride like it!
Eduardo Sanchez won the Binomios again on Hermes. They averaged 17.31 km/h. The whole family - especially father Eduardo - were beaming afterwards. He was followed closely by Andres Velez on Pirata, and father Otto Velez was 10 minutes behind them in 7th.
It was very pleasant, 20*C, with a few clouds offering shade. I took a few photos under the finish line, and I tested the Cruzcampo beer. Either it was strong, or I needed to eat. Oh yea - probably the latter, having forgotten my sandwich today : ( . Angela saved me just then by giving me some french fries - which then made it possible to have another Cruzcampo beer. Really, the beer was so cool and refreshing. Later I discovered the beer boys had a box sandwiches left, so I grabbed one of them and devoured it.
After some more finishers passed under the line I went out on wobbly legs a few blocks into town to the Alcazar (Fortress) de la Puerta de Sevilla and took some pictures there as the horses passed. After a mostly flat ride all day, at the end riders had a stiff climb up the hill into Carmona. The first thing that greeted them was one of the fortress gates.
People have lived around Carmona for "millions of years" (says a brochure of the city); circular cabins dug out of rock in the higher areas date back to 4000 BC. Being in a strategic position controlling communication routes through the ages, the same higher defensive positions on a hill kept the town flourishing, especially around the 7th century BC. The town successively became an important Carthaginian, then Roman enclave. The Romans added three more gates to the defensive walls, several of which can still be seen. Behind the gates, you can still follow the winding narrow streets of the old city.
Every day after the ride, I was always on the lookout to find a ride to my hotel. The sooner I got a ride, the more work I could get done... but I somehow always had plenty of time to keep testing the Cruzcampo while I waited. Sometimes I went in one car, my computer was in another, and my suitcase in yet another. Today I caught a ride with Emilio, a Spanish photographer, and his writing partner. We left before a lot of the staff of Al Andalus, but there were so many one-way streets, and we weren't quite sure where we were going, so we ended up at the hotel after most everybody else.
And what a lovely hotel was the 4-star Hotel Alcazar de la Reina! One of those places you really wish you could stay a while. Emilio and I were starving, so we walked through the town looking for a place to eat. Tonight's ride meeting and hors d'ouevres were not till "8:30", and that late sandwich had disappeared long ago, and, moreover, I hadn't found Javier to get my computer out of his car, so, I couldn't do any work anyway.
We found a place that served pizza - the lady wasn't quite open yet, but Emilio charmed her into making us a pie anyway. Between my Spanish and Emilio's English, we had a decent conversation. He was new to covering the endurance scene, but he was enjoying it.
Back at the hotel, around 8:30 (you know, when the ride meeting was supposed to start) a group of us were heading out the door to walk to the old building where it would take place. Someone had just arrived who was looking for me, Paula da Silva, a photographer from Italy whose work I'd admired from afar. We hit it off right away, and in fact, she talked me into blowing off work after the meeting, and we went out after 11 PM, roaming the streets of Carmona, armed with our cameras, experimenting with night shots of the old city.
But meanwhile, the Al Andalus group slowly grew into its boisterous large crowd for the ride meeting in the outdoor patio. The beer and wine were flowing, and everybody was having a great time, talking, visiting, drinking, laughing, telling stories.
I met Stefano Chidichimo the enthusiastic, bubbling Italian, who was enjoying the beejeesus out of Al Andalus. He had visited America many years ago, and had loved everything about it, "especially Bryce Canyon." I mentioned there was a 5-day ride in Bryce Canyon, and the light that exploded in his eyes could have lit a thousand flamenco dance floors. That would be his dream ride! He almost lost his gift of enthusiastic speech momentarily just thinking about it.
Frenchwoman Marie-Christine Charlandre has returned to Al Andalus for the second time, with one of the same horses she rode last year. Like many of the riders here, she's at a bit of a disadvantage this year because it was such an unusually harsh winter in Europe that she couldn't train much. When she did, it wasnt much more than at a walk. But still she came. Why did she return? "I love the multidays, the scenery, the..." she gestured with her hands, "ambience." The most important thing a horse needed to do Al Andalus: "Strong feet. Maybe you don't have to have the best conditioned horse to do this, but the horse must have good feet." Her mare had a little puffy leg this morning, so she didn't ride today. If she does Al Andalus again, she'd like to try it as Binomios (on one horse), for the challenge.
Frenchwoman Christine Pourquier is not riding this year, but her husband Jean Pierre is, partnering with family friend Aurelie Le Gall, who rode Binomios last year, as did Christine. Aurelie is riding Lazou, the same horse she rode last year, one of the "oh, a hundred or so" endurance horses at the Pourquier's La Perigouse, a bed and breakfast, horse trekking, endurance training and breeding farm near Florac - one of the most scenic areas of France, and rich with a history of endurance, being in "Persik Land." The Pourquiers had Sirocco Sky, who, back in the days of Persik, was one of the leading sires of endurance horses, being the father of Mobrouka, the best endurance maternal blood-line in Europe.
The long distance riding is in the blood of the Pourquiers - Jean Pierre once rode the south of France to the north of Spain. "We love it," Christine said. "We'd love to ride across the US, from east to west."
With all of this enthusiastic talking and visiting going on, it turned out that at least half of us missed the ride meeting - it had happened in one of the rooms and we didn't know! Well, my main goal every night was to get the precious printed results, (I did snag a set of them), find out tomorrow's start time (11 AM), and arrange my ride with Javier in the morning (done). So, back to the visiting!
Eventually some of us headed back to the hotel. I was craving sleep (and had gotten zero work done), but who could pass up a foray into an ancient town with an excellent photographer to practice some night shots? Who really needed that much sleep anyway? There would be time to sleep after Al Andalus.
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Alexander Reinhardt
The Right Honourable Sir
Earl of Francisville
OBS LSC KWC CKOZ IKA KB ONB MOTS KOH
Press Conference, 2014
4th President of St.Charlie
8 March 2014 - 12 August 2015
Alex Specter
James Lunam
Alex Specter (as Chancellor)
4th President of the Ambassadorial Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs
23 June 2013 - 8 March 2014
Lucas Campos
4th Secretary of Treasury
10 January 2013 - 23 June 2013
Athlon Strauss
1st and 3rd Prime Minister of St.Charlie
21 January 2009 - 8 January 2011
8 January 2012 - 10 January 2013
Whisky I
Lisa Cassidy
Heinrich Schneider
Patryk Adam Bronisz
Office Established (1st)
Nicolò Alvisi (2nd)
Nicolò Alvisi (1st)
Alex Specter (2nd)
4th President of the St.Charlian Parliament
Magnus de Armis
Valentina Marchesi
1st and 3rd General Secretary of the NPSC
23 November 2008 - 1 December 2008
22 January 2009 - 15 October 2012
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Whisky I (2nd)
Whisky I (1st)
Pierre d'Égtavie (2nd)
1st Vice-Secretary General of the NPSC
1 December 2008 - 21 January 2009
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23 February 1993 (1993-02-23) (age 26)
Alexander Jacob Reinhardt
St.Charlian
National Party of St.Charlie
Puntarossa, TP, St.Charlie
The Right Honourable Sir Alexander Jacob Reinhardt, Baron of Flandrensis, Earl of Francisville OBS LSC KWC CKOZ IKA KB ONB MOTS KOH (born Jacopo C., 23 February 1993) is a St.Charlian conservative politician and statesman.
The founder of the Federal Republic of St.Charlie, he was its first and third Prime Minister from January 2009 to January 2011 and then from January 2012, after serving one term as President of the St.Charlian Parliament.
His 2-year tenure as Head of Government was the longest of any St.Charlian leader since King Patrizio I and oversaw the November Revolution, the Branson Act 2009, the Golden Era of New Ridgeway, a large period of political, social, and economic prosperity, but also the rise and collapse of "Lethlerism" and the community-wide hegemony of the Grand Unified Micronational. Reinhardt is widely regarded as one of the main architects of the MicroWiki Community, together with Francillian Grand Duke James Stewart, Renasian leader Jacob Tierney and Petorian President Kalvin Koolidge. His second mandate as Prime Minister, which started on January 2012 was criticised for its inactivity compared to the last years, but didn't affect Reinhardt's reputation, which remains high both nationally and outside St.Charlie.
His involvement in raising awareness in St.Charlie during the 2009 Abruzzo Earthquake and in general micronational history brought him to intermicronational attention. Thanks to these, he was nominated Baron of Flandrensis and Earl of Francisville.
After defeating the Socialist Party in the 2012 General Elections, he declared his interest to find a successor and renounce to a second term in 2013. On 15 October 2012, he officially resigned as Secretary-General of the National Party,[1] after serving as its leader and main candidate for 1362 days. He was succeeded by Pierre d'Egtavie.
1 Childhood
2 Creating a micronation
3 Prime Ministership
3.1 First term
3.1.1 Branson Act 2009
3.1.2 Domestic policy
3.1.3 Foreign policy
3.1.4 Micronational conflicts
4 Post-prime ministership
6 Cultural and political image
7 Contributions to micronationalism
8 Awards and decorations
8.1 Past decorations
Reinhardt was born in Central Italy. Reinhardt's parents met in the late 1980s in the nearby Airport of Rome, where they worked for the same airline company. The couple married in 1990, and Alexander was born three years later. After his father's decision to be sent to Germany, he was transferred together with the rest of the family in the city of Munich. There he attended a European school, where he met Leonard Von Sternberg, in 1999. In 2002, he moved to Paris and in September 2007, he was moved to London, where he attended an international school. He currently resides in Parma since August 2009, where he studied for the European Baccalaureate.
Reflecting later on his formative years in London and Paris, Reinhardt said: "I find these years as the most important ones of my life. I met different cultures, different people, and had a lot of fun with them. They taught me how really racism is made of banal prejudices".
Creating a micronation
Reinhardt's interest for micronationalism started when he discovered a few documents and websites on Molossia. He investigated the matter and became aware of the existence of the Montevideo Convention. While discussing his results with his family he became aware of the existence of the inactive Kingdom of St.Charlie, which was apparently founded in 2000, and the will of its founder, King Patrizio I to disestablish it for various reasons. As Reinhardt was already thinking of creating a micronation for a high school project, he believed that he should revive the Kingdom instead.
On 15 November 2008, the St.Charlian Monarchy was dissolved, which led to the November Revolution. Reinhardt, together with a dog as spiritual guide, Whisky I, founded the Movement for St.Charlian Liberation, and supported a republican form of government against former members of the royal family who were in support of restoring the Monarchy but had a less serious approach to micronationalism. By 20 November 2008, Reinhardt took control of the Royal Palace in District and declared the end of the conflict. Three days later, the Movement promulgated the Constitution, establishing the Federal Republic under a single-party rule. The National Party of St.Charlie was officially recognised as the leading movement of the revolution and Reinhardt was made its first Secretary.
Prime Ministership
The inauguration of Alexander Reinhardt as leader of St.Charlie took place on 23 November 2008, when he nominated himself General Secretary of the newborn National Party of St.Charlie. In his seven days in office Reinhardt issued several documents that generally shaped St.Charlie and formed its political structure. When he was later replaced by Whisky I on 1 December, he became Vice Secretary General of the Party and took an active role in intermicronational relations. Weeks before the signing of the Branson Act, he advanced relations particularly with the Hontui Islands, after which he also joined the Countries United in National Trade (now inactive).
Branson Act 2009
On 21 January 2009, Reinhardt and his cabinet signed his first bill, and most important one, into law, the Branson Act 2009, which removed supreme power to the NPSC and allowed the founding of other political parties. Two days later, the St.Charlian Socialist Movement was created by Fabiana Gallo della Loggia.
Reinhardt and his cabinet were mainly involved in the geographical and political development of the Federal Republic, whilst economic development was primarily managed by NPSC Vice Secretary Heinrich Schneider and later, also by Athlon Strauss. Particularly, during his first term as head of government, the federations of New Ridgeway, Cascia del Pinzanello, Caroline Charlotte and Tor Pendente were founded.
He endorsed large collaborations between government and opposition and frequently discussed with both Fabiana Gallo della Loggia and Magnus De Armis from the SCSM.
On June 2009, Reinhardt nominated Karifa Sanfo Overseas Ambassador and member of the Ambassadorial Council. Sanfo was confirmed on July 2009 by First Ambassador James Lunam becoming the first French person to be a diplomatic representative. He joined Lunam as one of two Ambassadors in the Council, being Strauss, officially, a Consul.
On September 2009, the Reinhardt administration discussed developments on electricity and recycling in an attempt to curb global warming. Following discussions with Environmental Issues minister Suzy Rebisz, and the case of polluted water in the near Italian city of Cerveteri [2] the federation of District was officially declared "free from poisoned water"
Since the founding of St.Charlie, Reinhardt announced a "new era" in St.Charlian foreign relations with other micronations, using the terms "friendship" and "recognition" to signal major changes from the policies of the Kingdom, in which relations with other micronations never occurred. During summer, he also asked the St.Charlian Observer to interview political leaders in an attempt to “show their informal part or more human part to the people”.
From the foundation of the Grand Unified Micronational (GUM), St.Charlie became an active member of the organization, frequently being part of the Security or the Advancement council. Reinhardt participated in the signing of the GUM Constitution on 19 April 2009 and in several projects carried out by the organization, like a common currency, or an educational plan.
Particular attention was given after the publishing of the “Confessions of an Erusian legislator” article, published on the Observer on 17 September 2009. The article caused relations between St.Charlie and Erusia to become very cold and rigid. Reinhardt was found indirectly responsible by the Erusian Government for allowing the publication of the article, which later proposed a vote of no-confidence against him at the Grand Unified Micronational. Reinhardt accepted the decision of the organization to take him off the activity of Vice Chair, but did not accept “the fact that this was all discussed while I was away”.
Reinhardtw was also a former delegate for the Organisation of Active Micronations until 13 June 2011: he served as its Vice-Secretary General (VSG) from 15 July 2010 to 7 March 2011, thus holding the record for the longest-serving VSG. He was also Secretary of the Internal Affairs Office from November 2010 to March 2011. A general critic of intermicronational organisations, he supported St.Charlie's entrance to the post-Lethler GUM and worked a secondary delegate for the Federal Republic.
Micronational conflicts
Reinhardt has always declared himself to be against micronational conflicts, due to their “nonsense”. In a private discussion with reporter Nick Maggiore, he declared: “you cannot actually fight against another micronation, unless you go to a proper battle. I mean: if the two states get an online videogame like GTA, you can somehow simulate a conflict. Or else, what you really get is a clash of letters, threats and comments. Rhodesia warned Finismund with viruses, and they preferred to succumb. This is not a conflict, this is just tyranny.”
He, however, affirmed to the St.Charlian press that he would have declared a state of war against Oud-Saeftinghe when they threatened the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, a very close ally of St.Charlie. He stated: “I can’t understand why the Grand Duchy can’t relax for a few months without someone harassing them”.
Post-prime ministership
Following the inauguration of Nicolò Alvisi as Prime Minister, Reinhardt was proposed by his party to run for the General Assembly. He was unanimously elected as its fourth Speaker and was sworn in on 7 January 2011.
Since leaving his Prime Ministerial office, Reinhardt has kept a relatively high profile, compared to other St.Charlian politicians who formed its first Administration. He remained a frequent writer for the St.Charlian Observer and a diplomat for the Organisation of Active Micronations and the League of Secessionist States, although he proposed Patryk Adam Bronisz as his successor at the OAM on 17 May 2011. He also attended, together with Heinrich Schneider, the 2011 Intermicronational Summit.
Besides his native Italian, Reinhardt speaks very fluently English and French. He also understands basic German.
Reinhardt is “raised Christian” but not very religious, if not atheist, having been raised in a religious household. Having met different cultures he once said: “we cannot actually believe in a religion which is more superior than the others. While Christians may find unusual Muslim women wearing a veil, they have the right to find odd the fact that Christians ‘plunge’ a baby into a basin for baptizing him. I find really stupid the belief that, for instance, Jesus is ‘cooler’ than Buddha, as someone is able to say”.
Cultural and political image
Reinhardt is referred to as a charismatic speaker. During his period in New Ridgeway, Alexander used to speak about St.Charlie in London and raised awareness about micronationalism thanks also to his loquacity.
Reinhardt's awards have been described as a defining factor for his public image: he is one of the most awarded micronationalists in the MicroWiki community, displaying more than twenty foreign awards. The only national award given to him is the Order of the Blue Star, of which he is Grand Ufficiale.
Contributions to micronationalism
Reinhardt is a frequent contributor of MicroWiki, having created various templates and changing the main page design.
In the micronational world, he tries to participate in most discussions possible, and is a common visitor of the MNEu forum. He has also represented St.Charlie in different intermicronational organizations, such as the Grand Unified Micronational. He also took part in the Intermicronational Relief Aid Committee with James Lunam by participating in the "Freerice project" where several micronations donate a substantial quota of rice for poor countries, through the website Freerice.com.
He also offered to help Flandrensis and Niels I for a project and although the offer was later rejected, Reinhardt, for his help and for his general relationship with the Grand Duchy, was awarded with the Holy Military Order of Saint Polycarpus.
Awards and decorations
Grand Ufficiale of the Order of the Blue Star:
Not only for excellency and meritorious actions in the founding and development of St.Charlie, Alexander Reinhardt is awarded with the Order of the Blue Star for being an example of loyalty towards the Nation and its citizens. – St.Charlian Parliament
Baron of Flandrensis:
The Government of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis admire your efforts for the victims of the earthquake in Italy. You are an example for all micronationalists! Therefore we grant you with the title of 'Baron of Flandrensis'. – Niels I
Earl of Francisville:
As a reward to your wonderful work to assist the survivors of the recent Earthquake, I have decided to award you the title of Earl of Francisville. – Jamie I
Knight of the Holy Military Order of Saint Polycarpus:
For respect, obedience and fidelity to the Grand Duchy and the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, dignity and friendship towards the Grand Duchy and the citizens of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. – Niels I
Order of the People, Second Class:
For aiding Sandus when needed and helping to develop the Grand Unified Micronational. – Guillaume Soergel
Danesland Peace Award:
The Republic of Danesland is admiring your beliefs on micronational war, you have inspired us to change our ways for the better, and for this we award you with The Danesland Peace Award. – PresidentJames
Ritter of the Order of the Reich:
Reinhardt is awarded this to show His Imperial and Royal Majesty's gratitude and thanks for offering political asylum during the New European Civil War. And as also an act modify remove of apology for the ultimatum issued months prior. – Wilhelm I
Royal Order of Saint Christopher:
For his outstanding work and improvement to the community of MicroWiki, without his work the community could not be what it is today. - James I of Angador
Honorary Captain of the Confederation of Anglia Militariat
International Emergency Services Medal:
"Awarded for long, distinguished or valued service" - Philip Stead, 30 October 2010
Officer of the Order of the Sovereign Eagle:
Help and Aid to the Sandum People, Notable Leadership of Kremlum Sandus or Her Allies, Promoting the General Welfare of the People, Expanding International Friendship and Cooperation. - Gaius Sörgel Publicolum Sandus I, Baronum Kremlum Sandus.
Knight of The Order of the White Cane:
For Services to the intermicronational community and for helping foster relations between Zealandia and St. Charlie. - 28/8/2010
Imperial Knight of Austenasia:
"For establishing diplomatic relations with Austenasia and for great participation in and improvement of the MicroWiki Community" - 18/9/2010
Companion of the Order of Yabloko:
For outstanding contributions in the interests of the micronational world - Aldrich Lucas
Order of Bohr:
"For Service to Renasia, Notable Leadership in the community, Setting an example for the behaviour of other similar nations, Expanding International Cooperation and Peace" - Jacob Tierney
Order of the Phoenix:
For services to Micronationalism - Barnaby Hands, 6 January 2011
Order of the Federal Republic:
"For outstanding achievements in the Intermicronational community" - Adriansyah Yassin Sulaeman
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Flandrensis:
For respect, obedience and fidelity to the Grand Duchy and the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. – Niels I, 5 March 2011
Order of Katherine:
For general awesomeness. – David I of Varina, 29 March 2011
Order of the Numbat:
For exceptional work within the community. – Daniel Anderson, 29 March 2011
Companion of the Order of Zealandia:
For general intermicronazional services. – Anthony I of Zealandia, 29 March 2011
Grand Commander of the Order of the Dragon
Admiral of the Imperial Navy
Empire-Republic of Freedomia Freedomia Awards 2011, for being active in them micronational community.
Member of the Most Honourable Order of the Throne of Sandus:
"For his active work in advancing Sandum government since its youth in the GUM, mutual relations and under the Commonwealth", Sôgmô Gaius Sörgel Publicola, 20 September 2011.
Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Hawk:
"For contributions to communitywide peace and to Überstadti interests", Adam I of Überstadt, 11 November 2012
Past decorations
This is a list of decorations that have later been revoked by Reinhardt.
Freeman of the Order of the Chevron:
Alexander Reinhardt is a very fair man who never fails to lend a helping hand to those in need. He shares his views openly and has done a great deal of good to the micronational community, ensuring peace and friendship among micronations. He has thoroughly earned this symbol of merit. – Marco Dresner
Member of the Ordre du Gorge-Bleue:
"Outstanding participation and improvement in MicroWiki and its community, as well as excellent achievements regarding micronations, micronationalism and micropatrology" – Frederic I
Duke of Tetraland
Patron of Novapolis
↑ "PIERRE D’EGTAVIE SUCCEEDS ALEXANDER REINHARDT AS SECRETARY OF THE NATIONAL PARTY", St.Charlian Observer, 15 Oct 2012
↑ Centocelle.it: Cerveteri, acqua inquinata: istruzioni per l'uso
Federal Republic of St.Charlie
Reinhardt Cabinet III
Magnus de Armis President of the St.Charlian Parliament
7 January 2011 - present Succeeded by
Office created Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of St.Charlie
21 January 2009 - 8 January 2011 Succeeded by
Nicolò Alvisi
Gordon Freeman Vice Secretary-General of the Organisation of Active Micronations
15 July 2010 - present Succeeded by
Kalvin Koolidge Vice-Chairman of the Grand Unified Micronational
12 July 2009 – 27 September 2009 Succeeded by
Wilhelm von Hartmann
Barnaby Hands President of the Micronational Football Association
4 December 2012 - 11 February 2013 Succeeded by
Barnaby Hands
Party political offices
Whisky I General Secretary of the National Party of St.Charlie
21 January 2009 - present Succeeded by
Whisky I Vice-Secretary of the National Party of St.Charlie
1 December 2008 - 21 January 2009 Succeeded by
New title Baron of Flandrensis
9 April 2009 - present Succeeded by
Heir presumptive N/A
New title Earl of Francisville
16 April 2009 - present Succeeded by
New title Duke of Tetraland
26 September 2009 - 16 April 2010 Succeeded by
Title abolished
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St.Charlian politicians
OBS Recipients
Royal Order of Saint Christopher
St.Charlian people
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#RhodesMustGo: Statement on the Marikana Campaign (18.08.2015)
Following the wave of decolonial rage incited and ignited by the #RhodesMustFall movement, we have been consistently misunderstood, misrepresented, silenced and intimidated by wolves in sheep’s clothing- the colonial institutions we are learning to deconstruct.
In the shadow of the anniversary of the massacre of Marikana, #RhodesMustFall will relentlessly drive forward the project of decolonisation to its logical conclusion. The University of Cape Town, as an integral part of the machinery of colonialism, is deeply implicated in the events of Marikana, and we are here, if only to break that machinery into pieces.
The massacre of Marikana lies at the center of the problem of South Africa. The collusion of the state and white monopoly capital has not been clearer since the negotiated settlement that formed the nightmare that is contemporary South Africa- the ‘new’ dispensation.
On Thursday, August 16th, South African Police Services killed 34 protesters at a platinum mine, owned by the Lonmin company, and located in a town called Marikana. This display of police brutality was targeted at protestors who were fighting for a living wage.
The tragedy of this expression of state violence must be historicised and contextualised. In amidst the nuances and contradictions of the details of the massacre, the #RhodesMustFall movement echoes the call to target the roots of the tree, and by the roots, we explicitly refer to the violence of a) South Africa, b) the state, and c) it’s police, as an underpinning and unholy trinity of our nation’s (dys)function.
As a movement standing for the notion that ‘Rhodes’- as a symbol of the colonial situation of our nation- must fall, it is with bittersweet irony that we discover that the London Stock Exchange listed company, Lomnin, was a former division of the company known as LonRho (London Rhodes).
#RhodesLivesOnInMarikana
Without decolonisation, these structures will continue to demolish post-1994 reforms as they move forward with their colonial objectives. In the words of the revolutionary, Frantz Fanon, we remember –
“Colonialism hardly ever exploits the whole of a country. It contents itself with bringing to light the natural resources, which it extracts, and exports to meet the needs of the mother country’s industries, thereby allowing certain sectors of the colony to become relatively rich. But the rest of the colony follows its path of under-development and poverty, or at all events, sinks into it more deeply.”
So what does this have to do with UCT?”
#RhodesMustFall, as we have articulated since our inception, has identified the University of Cape Town as amongst the key spaces and institutions that uphold the criminal status quo in which we find ourselves today. Through the legacy of the likes of Cecil John Rhodes, we have endeavoured to dig up the thinly veiled web of wealth, domination and violence that UCT has continuously benefitted from since its establishment.
In this, our next phase, we vow to hold the university accountable for its relationship to the unending violence against black bodies in Azania. It is an open secret that the University of Cape Town has, for several years, invested millions in mining corporations, in particular, Lonmin, through its retirement annuities. This has remained unchanged since the tragedy of Marikana.
We therefore encourage the public to work collectively in requesting the financial records of this institution because in moving forward, transparency is key.
The enormous financial contributions made by the mining sector to the university have, of course, come at a cost. The impact on knowledge production is most visceral in the engineering, economics and politics departments who house many programmes that propagate a neo-liberal conception of development and society that does little more than prepare them for careers and professions that exist to preserve the status quo and generate white monopoly capital. We note with disdain the particular deficiencies in the UCT economics department that has been established as a factory for the kinds of uncritical capitalistic thinking that will ensure that the events of Marikana will be repeated.
And of this we are certain:
Without decolonisation, Marikana will happen again.
As a self-avowed elite institution, UCT has garnered and fostered close relationships with multinational corporations who arrive at our doorstep with Trojan horses at career fairs, and on our donor acknowledgement boards. Many UCT graduates are granted safe passage into these organisations, while during education as students, are structurally and violently denied the information and history of the ground upon which they stand. The consequence is the repeated misdirection of potential skill, energy and passion away from the benefit of the majority of South Africans and toward the ends of white monopoly capital.
To further demonstrate the complicity of the ivory tower of UCT, we call to attention the presence of Judge Iam Farlam, the chair of the Marikana inquiry commission, on the university council. The #RhodesMustFall movement calls for the immediate removal of Judge Ian Farlam from council. This arises firstly out of a conflict of interest, as evidenced by the connections between Lonmin and UCT, but crucially as a response to the conclusions drawn by Judge Farlam in his report as highlighted below:
“The evidence shows -(a) that the tragic events at Marikana are rooted in widespread labour disputes in the area, particularly, at Lonmin’s Karee mine and at the nearby Impala Platinum Mine (‘Implats’) which were characterized by violence, intimidation and loss of life and the undermining of agreed collective bargaining processes; and (b) that the tragic events that occurred during the period 12 to 16 August 2012 originated from the decision and conduct of the strikers in embarking on an unprotected strike and in enforcing the strike by violence and intimidation, using dangerous weapons for the purpose”.
The conclusion listed above clearly places the root responsibility of the escalation of Marikana’s violence onto a disinherited black working class, which itself chooses to overlook the continual violence of the establishment of the mines themselves, and their historical role in the class formation and racialisation of African peoples. This is a tragedy of devastating gendered consequence, but this truth is unsurprisingly invisibilised by the power structure whose mobility is reliant on constructed and upheld ‘black dysfunction’.
Judge Ian Farlam failed to hold to account the state’s involvement in the massacre of Marikana and failed to identify the root of the violence that resulted in the murder of 34 mine workers. His decision and participation in this case must be problematised, as he sits on a governance structure that makes financial decisions regarding investments of Lomnin, (amongst others) the company involved in, and criminally complicit in this case.
The #RhodesMustFall collective reminds the UCT community in particular, that we are presently participating in the exploitation of our own workers. The struggle of the workers here is no different to those at Marikana. They demand a decent living wage of R10 500, as outsourced workers who are struggling for dignity, as they continue to prop up a university that celebrates its position as ‘the top in Africa’. We understand it as one whose ‘success’ lies purely in its upholding of the status quo.
In closing,
#RhodesMustFall demand the immediate renaming of the Jameson Memorial Hall to Marikana Memorial Hall, the removal of Judge Ian Farlam from council, a statement from the Vice Chancellor condemning the massacre, and the report and submission of a dossier detailing UCT’s relationship to mining corporations in Southern Africa.
Izwe Lethu,
M’Afrika
#RhodesMustFall
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Denmark: A Tale of War-Peace
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*Originally posted here
Denmark honors its soldiers that contributed to international operationsin the Arab/Muslim world a decade after 9/11 events. Two important events; each with a different impact on the other’s world.
He gives his infant a gaze full of apprehension. The soldier then cuddles his baby leaving a faint smile behind which hopes not to remain just a memory in the Christiansborg Palace Square.
The Square witnessed on Monday September 5 the celebration of Denmark’s National Flag Day for honouring the country’s military personnel sent abroad for the third time in Danish history. Prior to the celebration, a memorial service was held at Holmens Church for commemorating the fallen soldiers. The human cost of the wars the Danish troops took part in was devastating for the soldiers and for Iraqis and Afghans as well.
The Iraqi invasion and occupation, an exemplar for chaos, divisions and mayhem, is currently undergoing a “Lebanonization” process. The freedom-embedded slogans used by the Bush administration made the war a holy cause for some. The picture of the “Abu-Ghraibian” war style is contradicted by what the United States and its allies rationalized as an opportunity to make from Iraq an exemplar for development and democracy. This however is viewed sometimes as a mere PR stunt for the American government and its confederates.
Denmark contributed and is still doing so, both on the civilian and military levels, to various international missions, “including the UN Interim Force mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), NATO’s maritime counter-piracy operation, Operation Ocean Shield, off the Horn of Africa and its involvement in Afghanistan” (Danish Foreign Policy Yearbook, 2011).
Klavs A. Holm, Under-Secretary for Public Diplomacy at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, comments on the civil-military Danish approach towards the Arab/Muslim world in the broader context of societal development there. He says, “Combating Taliban in Afghanistan is part of the Danish foreign policy. By doing this, we also contribute to the Afghan society. What we do is we link our development system to our military operations there, so we have a civil program.”
In this regard, Ole Kvaerno, the director of the Copenhagen Middle East Research Programme (COMER) at the Royal Danish Defence College says, “The Danish government is committed to a state-building process in the Middle East. We are going to widen our civilian encounters in Afghanistan. In 2014, we will be withdrawing our troops deployed there.”
A Distressed Soldier at Christiansborg Palace Square
For more information on the Danish Flag Day 2011, see this video:
Is it the Oil Curse or a War for Democracy?
The projects proposed by the Western world that aim at reform in the Arab/Muslim world are sometimes viewed as “descending on the region from above”, as put in “Developments in Civil-Military relations in the Middle East”, a 2008 report by the Royal Danish Defence College.
The skepticism surrounding these projects including the dialogue projects originates from the fact that the West has traditionally been supporting Arab authoritarian regimes as long as they facilitated the implementation of Western agendas in the region. Another reason for the mistrust-based relationship between the Middle East and the Western world is that “the Arab-Israeli conflict has served as a legitimizing device of the dominance of the militaries on grounds of protecting society from the Israeli threat”, as put by Developments in Civil-Military relations in the Middle East, 2008.
The tenth anniversary of 9/11 readdresses the divide between the Muslim/Arab world and the Western world. Denmark, being part of the Western world, finds itself included in the existent triggered “clash of civilizations” between the Western and the Muslim worlds.
The current Danish war stance in the Middle East might be interpreted as to emblemize a mission for democracy and development or as to represent Western hidden agendas and interests in the region. Despite how differently the situation looks the patriotic soldier at the Christiansborg Palace Square remains looking at the Danish flag and kisses his baby.
Danish Flags at the Christiansborg Palace
The cartoon crisis still nibbling at the margins of Denmark’s initiated dialogue projects
Ambitious inter-cultural programs pave the way for better relations between Denmark and the Middle East
The contradictory image of the West perceived by the Middle East was even more convoluted by the caricature crisis distorting the Danish reputation in particular.
Ole Kvaerno believes that the cartoon crisis has definitely damaged Danish reputation and hence there is a need for repair at the public diplomacy level.”We have to live with the consequences of the crisis and try to manipulate them. The dialogue projects aim to do that at least at the rhetorical level,” he adds.
However, Mehmet Ümit Necef, Associate Professor at the Centre for Contemporary Middle East Studies, University of Southern Denmark, sees that the cartoon case had a good effect. “There has been a genuine desire on behalf of the Danes to truly understand the Arabs and their culture,” he says.
Victory for both worlds?
In 2003 the Danish Government launched the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme.
The project aimed at initiating a base for a constructive dialogue between Denmark and the Arab world. Recently the initiative is said to establish a separate thematic focus for promoting dialogue between Israeli and Arab partner organizations. “DKK 10 million was to be set aside in 2011 for this particular purpose” (Danish Foreign Policy Yearbook 2011).
In a speech at the Foreign Policy Committee of the Danish Parliament-25 May this year, PM Rasmussens said that more than 220 Danish civil society organizations and public institutions and 400 Arab partners were part of these professional partnerships -including dialogue projects- between Denmark and the Arab world. In fact, the Danish Youth Council (DUF) ran a project called Dialogue Ambassadors last year where young people from the Middle East and Danes with an Arab background went on tour in Jordan, Egypt and Denmark and held workshops. It was a way to give a better mutual understanding of the different cultures at play.
CARTOON ROW
30 Sept 2005: Danish paper publishes cartoons
20 Oct: Muslim ambassadors complain to Danish PM
10 Jan 2006: Norwegian publication reprints cartoons
26 Jan: Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador
31 Jan: Danish paper apologises
1 Feb: Papers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain reprint cartoons
4-5 Feb: Danish embassies in Damascus and Beirut attacked
6-7 Feb: At least eight killed in Afghanistan as security forces try to suppress protests
9 Feb: Hundreds of thousands protest in Beirut
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4727606.stm
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A novel target for treatment of chordoma: signal transducers and activators of transcription 3
Cao Yang, Joseph H. Schwab, Andrew J. Schoenfeld, Francis J. Hornicek, Kirkham B. Wood, G. Petur Nielsen, Edwin Choy, Henry Mankin and Zhenfeng Duan
Cao Yang
Joseph H. Schwab
Andrew J. Schoenfeld
Francis J. Hornicek
Kirkham B. Wood
G. Petur Nielsen
Edwin Choy
Henry Mankin
Zhenfeng Duan
DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-09-0504 Published September 2009
A major obstacle in the effective treatment of chordoma is that there are no identifiable biomarkers capable of predicting prognosis. Recent research has indicated that signal transducers and activators of transcription (Stat3) may be an important prognostic marker in some cancers, but its role in chordoma tumors has not been elucidated. In this study, the expression of Stat3 was evaluated in chordoma tissue microarray that contains 70 chordoma samples. Cells in the tissue microarray showed nuclear staining for phosphorylated Stat3 in all instances. The level of phosphorylated Stat3 expression correlated with the survival and severity of the disease. Three chordoma cell lines were exposed to SD-1029, a novel inhibitor of Stat3 activation. MTT assay showed that the growth of all chordoma cell lines was inhibited by SD-1029. The expression of Stat3 signaling cascade was inhibited in all chordoma cell lines after treatment with SD-1029. The cytotoxicity of the combination of SD-1029 and chemotherapeutic drugs is significantly better than either agent alone. Phosphorylation of Stat3 in chordoma cells in vitro and cellular proliferation in three-dimensional culture were inhibited by SD-1029. In conclusion, the Stat3 pathway is constitutively activated in chordomas and the level of expression may serve as a predictor for prognosis. Blockade of the Stat3 pathway represents a potential strategy for future treatment. [Mol Cancer Ther 2009;8(9):2597–605]
chordoma
Chordomas account for 2% to 4% of primary malignant bone tumors and represent the most common primary malignant bone tumor of the spine (1–3). Chordomas are considered to be radiation resistant and refractory to cytotoxic chemotherapy (4, 5). Therefore, the therapeutic approach to chordoma has traditionally relied heavily on surgical control (3, 6, 7). Many studies, however, have reported high rates of local recurrence despite surgery, and distant metastases have been reported in 5% to 44% of patients (7–13). The overall median survival time with chordoma has been estimated to be ∼6 years (6).
Targeted chemotherapy is an area of great potential in cancer therapy and may be useful in the treatment of chordoma if the appropriate target can be found (4, 14–16). The identification of new targets for therapy and the design of agents created to affect targets in a clinically meaningful way may serve as a viable avenue for the treatment of chordoma.
Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (Stat3) belongs to a family of transcription factors that depend on cytokine receptor-generated signals being transduced into the nucleus (17). When activated, phosphorylated Stat3 (pStat3) homodimerizes, translocates to the nucleus, and then induces transcription of several Stat3-dependent genes. Aberrant Stat3 activation promotes uncontrolled tumor cell growth and survival through mechanisms including increased expression of the oncogenes c-myc and cyclin D as well as the antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-xL and MCL-1 (16, 18–20).
Constitutive activation of Stat3 has been documented in ovarian, breast, colon, prostate, and several other types of cancer (18–22). Reports indicate that activation of the Stat3 pathway correlates with clinical outcome in several of these cancers, and inhibition of Stat3 activity may exert an anticancer effect (16, 23, 24). Because normal cells tolerate the interruption of Stat3 signaling, Stat3 potentially represents an excellent molecular target for treatment (17, 25). In this study, expression of pStat3 in chordoma tumors was correlated with outcome and the effect of SD-1029, a Stat3 inhibitor (26), was measured using chordoma cell lines.
Patient Population
Chordoma patients treated at the Massachusetts General Hospital from 1985 to 2007 were identified using the Massachusetts General Hospital cancer registry and orthopedic oncology databases. Data obtained for each patient included age, gender, date of birth, tumor location(s), dates of surgery, presence of local recurrence and/or metastases, date of death if applicable, and disease status at final follow-up. Those patients with archival tissue available through the Department of Pathology were reviewed. Chordomas with a conventional morphology were included in the study, whereas dedifferentiated and chondroid chordoma subtypes were excluded. Furthermore, patients who were lost to follow-up, or had <1-year clinical follow-up, in the absence of demise, were also excluded. The protocols were reviewed and approved by our institutional investigational review board.
Chordoma Tissue Microarray Slides and Immunohistochemistry
Tissue microarrays were prepared using a standard protocol. Archival blocks of chordoma tissues and the representative H&E slides from each case were reviewed microscopically by the coauthor (G.P.N.) and pathologist involved in this investigation. Areas of chordoma were identified on corresponding H&E-saffron–stained slides. Three core biopsies (0.5 mm in diameter) were taken from histologically identified representative regions of each formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor. Slides of 5 μm sections of the relevant arrays were baked at 60°C for 1 h, deparaffinized in xylene for 10 min, transferred through 100% ethanol for 5 min, and then rehydrated with graded ethanol. Endogenous peroxidase activity was quenched by a 10-min incubation in 3% hydrogen peroxide in methanol. Antigen retrieval was processed with Target Retrieval Solution (Vector Laboratories) following the instruction of the manufacturer. After antigen retrieval, the slides were washed with PBS thrice at room temperature. Nonspecific protein blocking was done by incubating the slides in 5% normal goat serum and 1% bovine serum albumin in PBS for 1 h. Primary antibody was applied at 4°C overnight (1:100 dilution of pStat3 antibody; Cell Signaling Technology) in 1% bovine serum albumin with 5% normal goat serum. After 2-min rinses in PBS thrice, bound antibody was detected with the Vectastain ABC kit (Vector Laboratories) and visualized with 3,3′-diaminobenzidine high-sensitivity substrate (Vector Laboratories). Finally, the slides were counterstained with hematoxylin QS (Vector Laboratories) and mounted with VectaMount AQ (Vector Laboratories) for long-term preservation.
Immunohistochemical Staining of Chordoma Tissue Microarray
Using light microscopy, the percentage of cells showing positive nuclear staining for pStat3 was independently evaluated by two investigators blinded to the origin of the sample. Staining patterns were categorized into six groups using the protocol described by Duan et al. (18): 0, no nuclear staining; 1+, <10% of cells stained positive; 2+, 10% to 25% positive cells; 3+, 26% to 50% positive cells; 4+, 51% to 75% positive cells; and 5+, >75% positive cells. Chordoma patients were subgrouped into either a pStat3 low-staining group (scale 0-3: nuclear staining <50%) or a pStat3 high-staining group (scale 4 and 5: nuclear staining >51%). Light microscopic images were documented using a Nikon Eclipse Ti-U fluorescence microscope (Nikon) with an attached SPOT RT digital camera (Diagnostic Instruments).
Human Chordoma Cell Lines
The human chordoma cell line U-CH1 was obtained from the University Hospitals of Ulm (27). The human chordoma cell line GB 60 was provided by the Catholic University School of Medicine (28). The human chordoma cell line CH 8 was established in this laboratory. All three chordoma cell lines were cultured in DMEM supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum, 100 units/mL penicillin, and 100 μg/mL streptomycin (all obtained from Invitrogen).
Protein lysates from chordoma tissues and cells were generated through lysis with 1× Radioimmunoprecipitation AssayLysis Buffer (Upstate Biotechnology). The protein concentrations were determined using Protein Assay Reagents (Bio-Rad) and spectrophotometer (Beckman DU-640; Beckman Instruments). Forty micrograms of total protein were processed on Nu-Page 4% to 12% Bis-Tris Gel (Invitrogen) and transferred to a pure nitrocellulose membrane (Bio-Rad Laboratories). Antibodies directed against Stat3, pStat3, Bcl-xL, MCL-1, and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase were obtained from Cell Signaling Technology. Antibodies directed against actin were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Primary antibodies were incubated at 1:1,000 dilution in TBS (pH 7.4) with 0.1% Tween 20 and overnight at 4°C. Signal was generated through incubation with horseradish peroxidase–conjugated secondary antibodies (Bio-Rad) incubated in TBS (pH 7.4) with 5% nonfat milk and 0.1% Tween 20 at 1:2,000 dilution for 1 h at room temperature. Positive immunoreactions were detected by using SuperSignal West Pico Chemiluminescent Substrate (Pierce).
Cytotoxicity Assay
Doxorubicin and cisplatin were obtained through unused residual clinical material provided by the pharmacy at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The stock solution of drugs was prepared according to the drug specifications and stored at −20°C. The Stat3 inhibitor SD-1029 was obtained through the National Cancer Institute (identifier: NSC 371488; ref. 26). In vitro cytotoxicity assays were done by MTT assay (Sigma) as described previously by Yang et al. (29). Briefly, 3 × 103 cells per well were plated in 96-well plates. Cells were plated in DMEM containing SD-1029 and/or chemotherapeutic drugs doxorubicin or cisplatin. After culture in SD-1029 and/or chemotherapeutic drugs for 7 days, 10 μL MTT (5 mg/mL in PBS) was added to each well and the plates were incubated for 4 h. The resulting formazan product was dissolved with acid-isopropanol and the absorbance at a wavelength of 490 nm (A490) was read on a SPECTRAmax Microplate Spectrophotometer. Experiments were done in duplicate. Dose-response curves were fitted with use of GraphPad PRISM 4 software (GraphPad Software).
Three-Dimensional Culture and Cytotoxicity Assay
Cytotoxicity assays were done on a reconstituted basement membrane using a previously described protocol (30). The Growth Factor Reduced Matrigel was added to each well of the eight-well glass chamber slides and spread evenly in the well to form the basement membrane measuring ∼1 to 2 mm in thickness. A single-cell suspension was than seeded on the solidified layer. Cells were grown in an Assay Medium (DMEM/F-12 containing 2% horse serum, 0.5 μg/mL hydrocortisone, 100 ng/mL cholera toxin, 10 μg/mL insulin, 100 units/mL penicillin G, and 100 mg/mL streptomycin) plus 5 ng/mL epidermal growth factor and 2% Matrigel. The cells were grown in a 5% CO2 humidified incubator at 37°C. The cells were refed with Assay Medium containing 2% Matrigel and 5 ng/mL epidermal growth factor every 4 days. After culture for 4 days, the chordoma cells were treated with 6 μmol/L SD-1029 for 8 days. The concentration of SD-1029 in three-dimensional culture was selected based on the results of MTT (Fig. 3). The chordoma cells were then isolated from the Matrigel culture using trypsin (0.25% trypsin, 0.1% EDTA). Cell proliferative activity was assessed by cell numeration using the protocol described by Debnath et al. (30) Experiments were done in duplicate.
For the purposes of immunofluorescence, chordoma cells in three-dimensional culture were treated with 3 μmol/L SD-1029 for 8 days. Nonlethal dose of SD-1029 was selected for immunofluorescence assay. After 8 days, chordoma cells were fixed in 2% paraformaldehyde for 20 min followed by permeabilization with 0.1% Triton X-100 (PBST). Permeabilized cells were blocked with 1% bovine serum albumin. Cells were then incubated with primary antibodies at 1:200 dilution in PBST at room temperature for 1 h. Antibodies directed against pStat3 were obtained from Cell Signaling Technology. The cells were washed with PBST and incubated with Alexa-conjugated secondary antibody (Invitrogen) at room temperature for 1 h. To counterstain nuclei, the chordoma cells were incubated with PBST containing 1 μg/mL Hoechst 33342 (Invitrogen) for 1 min. Chordoma cells were then visualized on a Nikon Eclipse Ti-U fluorescence microscope (Nikon) equipped with a SPOT RT digital camera (Diagnostic Instruments).
Values are representative of duplicate determinations in two or more experiments. The correlation between pStat3 expression level and prognosis was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (GraphPad PRISM 4 software). A two-sided Student's t test (GraphPad PRISM 4 software) was used to compare the pStat3 intensity scores among primary tumors, recurrent tumors, and tumors with metastasis. Treatment effects of SD-1029 and chemotherapeutic drugs in chordoma cells were also evaluated using the two-sided Student's t test). Error bars are SD of averaged results and P values < 0.05 were accepted as a significant difference between means.
Expression Level of pStat3 and Correlation with Clinical Prognosis
Eighty-nine patients treated for chordoma at Massachusetts General Hospital had archival tissue stored in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Pathology. Nineteen patients were excluded due to the diagnosis of nonconventional subtype of chordoma, or because of insufficient follow-up, leaving 70 samples eligible for study. The population included 51 males and 19 females. Average age at the time of presentation was 59.5 years (range, 29-88 years). The majority of tumors involved the sacrum (n = 44, 62.8%), whereas 26 involved the mobile spine. Immunohistochemical analyses determined that all tumors present on the tissue microarray had positive staining for pStat3 in the nucleus. The relative levels of pStat3 nuclear staining in the tumor sample sets from 70 individual patients were scored from <10% of tumor nuclei positive for pStat3 (1+) to >75% of tumor nuclei positive for pStat3 (5+). We subgrouped the low-staining and high-staining groups accordingly based on the criteria described above and compared patient prognosis with expression levels of pStat3. Of the 70 patients studied, there were 35 (50%) patients classified as low-staining and 35 (50%) as high-staining for pStat3 (Table 1). The average follow-up for patients in the low-staining and high-staining groups was 59.3 months (n = 35) and 68.1 months, respectively (n = 35; P = 0.48). When comparing the clinical characteristics of low-staining and high-staining chordoma, there was no significant relationship between pStat3 expression and age (P = 0.12), gender (P = 0.79), or tumor location (P = 0.69; Table 1). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of chordoma patients between low-staining group and high-staining group showed that the prognosis for patient in the pStat3 high-staining group was significantly worse than those in the pStat3 low-staining group (P = 0.039; Fig. 1).
Comparison of the clinical characteristics of 70 patients with pStat3 low-staining and pStat3 high-staining chordoma
Relationship of overall prognosis to pStat3 expression. A, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showing that the prognosis for patients with high expression of pStat3 was worse than those with low expression (P = 0.039). B, representative expression of pStat3 in low-staining (2+) and high-staining (5+) chordoma tissues.
Increased Expression of pStat3 in Recurrent Chordoma and Chordoma Metastases
We next compared pStat3 expression in primary, recurrent, and metastatic chordomas. We observed greater levels of pStat3 (P = 0.0002) expression in the recurrent tumors compared with the primary tumors (Fig. 2). We also observed an increase in the intensity of pStat3 expression in tumors with metastasis compared with the primary tumors without metastasis (P = 0.01).
Comparison of pStat3 expression in primary chordomas, with recurrent and metastatic lesions. A, distribution of pStat3 immunohistochemical staining in primary, recurrent, and metastatic lesions. B, representative expression of pStat3 in matched primary, recurrent, and metastatic chordomas.
SD-1029 Blocks Stat3 Pathway and Inhibits Growth of the Human Chordoma Cell Lines
To evaluate if the Stat3 inhibitor, SD-1029, can block the Stat3 pathway, induce apoptosis, and inhibit growth of the chordoma cells, three chordoma cell lines, including U-CH1, CH 8 and GB 60, were treated with SD-1029. Western blot analysis showed that the expression of Stat3 and pStat3 was inhibited in all three chordoma cell lines after treatment with SD-1029. The expression of the antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-xL and MCL-1 was also inhibited in three chordoma cell lines after treatment with SD-1029. We observed that the growth of all three chordoma cell lines, as measured by MTT, was inhibited after treatment with SD-1029. Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage, an apoptosis-associated biochemical event, was detected in all three chordoma cell lines after treatment with SD-1029 (Fig. 3).
Western blot images for U-CH1, CH8, and GB 60 cells with increasing concentrations of SD-1029 from 0 to 10 μm. Note the inhibition of Stat3, pStat3, Bcl-xL, and MCL-1 at higher doses of SD-1029. Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage was also detected in all three chordoma cell lines following treatment with SD-1029. A plot of the MTT assay showing that the growth of all three chordoma cell lines was inhibited after treatment with SD-1029.
Cytotoxicity of the Combination of SD-1029 and Chemotherapeutic Drugs Is Significantly Better Than Either Agent Alone
To further confirm the role of Stat3 pathway in chordoma cells, we evaluated the effects of SD-1029 on cisplatin and doxorubicin induced cell death (chemotherapy drugs) by MTT. The chordoma cells were treated with SD-1029 and a nonlethal dose of chemotherapeutic drug. Cytotoxicity assay showed that the growth of all three chordoma cell lines was significantly inhibited after treatment with the combination of SD-1029 and cisplatin or the combination of SD-1029 and doxorubicin (P < 0.01). This indicates that the induction of chordoma cell death by the combination of SD-1029 and chemotherapeutic drugs is significantly better than either agent alone (Fig. 4).
Cytotoxicity assays of chordoma cells treatment with SD-1029 and chemotherapeutic agents. Bar graphs of the cytotoxicity assays showing that growth of all three chordoma cell lines were inhibited by treatment with a combination of SD-1029 and chemotherapeutic agents.
SD-1029 Blocks Stat3 Pathway and Inhibits Growth of Chordoma Cells in Three-Dimensional Culture
As cellular architecture may have a significant effect on drug uptake, distribution, and efficacy, drug efficacy may be significantly lower in three-dimensional models in cancer cell lines than in two-dimensional monolayer (31). To evaluate if the growth of chordoma cells could be inhibited by SD-1029 in three-dimensional culture, we measured the effect of SD-1029 on chordoma cell lines. Cell numeration showed that the growth of chordoma cells was significantly inhibited in three-dimensional culture after treatment with SD-1029 (Fig. 5). Immunofluorescence analysis showed that the expression of pStat3 was inhibited in all three chordoma cell lines after treatment with SD-1029 in three-dimensional culture (Fig. 6).
Chordoma cells treatment with SD-1029 in three-dimensional culture. Bar graphs and representative images of chordoma cells in three-dimensional culture treated with SD-1029.
Immunofluorescent analysis of the expression of Stat3 in three-dimensional culture. Immunofluorescent images of chordoma showing the effect of SD-1029 on pStat3 expression in three-dimensional culture.
At the present time, the effective treatment of chordoma remains a challenge. Even in the event of wide surgical resection, the tumor is known to frequently recur, and in such instances, lesions are more likely to behave aggressively and metastasize (5, 7, 11, 32, 33). A major obstacle in the effective treatment of chordoma is that, currently, there are no identifiable biomarkers capable of predicting prognosis. Recent research has indicated that Stat3 may be an important prognostic marker in some cancers (16, 23, 34–36), but its role in chordoma tumors has not been elucidated.
Stat3 is a major mediator of tumorigenesis (37), and activation of the Stat3 pathway in several cancers has been found to be associated with high histologic grade and advanced stage. Recent studies have also linked Stat3 to metastatic progression in several different cancers, including prostate, lung, ovary, and gastrointestinal tract (16, 18, 20–22). The influence of Stat3 on the metastatic potential of these cancers occurs through a variety of molecular mechanisms (35, 38–40). This study investigated the immunohistochemical staining of pStat3 in tissue samples of 70 patients with chordoma and sought to establish a relationship between expression and outcome.
Results indicate that Stat3 appeared to be activated in all chordoma tissue under investigation and 50% of samples showed a high level of staining for pStat3 (>50% of tumor nuclei positive). The overall survival for patients with tumors that stained highly for pStat3 was significantly reduced compared with those with tumors staining poorly. There was also a significant trend toward greater pStat3 expression in recurrent tumors, as well as tumors with metastasis, compared with primary lesions. This indicates that high expression of pStat3 in cancer lesions may be a useful biomarker for poor prognosis in patients with chordoma.
Stat3 has been shown to be vital for tumor cell growth, proliferation, and apoptosis (41–43). Inhibition of Stat3 in model systems has shown a reduction in survival and proliferation of tumor cells (24). The large body of data validating Stat3 as a potential target for cancer therapy, and the tolerance of normal cells to the loss of Stat3 function, has driven the effort to identify molecules capable of Stat3 inhibition (17, 25). SD-1029 has been identified as a novel inhibitor of Stat3 activation (26). This molecule blocks Jak activity with resultant inhibition of Stat3 phosphorylation, nuclear transport, and a decrease in Stat3-dependent transcription. Such actions have culminated in apoptosis in several human breast and ovarian cancer cell lines (26). The activation of Stat3 in chordomas indicates that this pathway may also serve as a potential target for the treatment of these tumors.
In this study, SD-1029 appeared to inhibit the expression and activation of Stat3 in three chordoma cell lines. This resulted in decreased expression of the antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-xL and MCL-1, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage, and decreased growth of chordoma cell lines. These findings may indicate that SD-1029 is a viable agent for the treatment of chordoma.
Prior research has suggested that the efficacy of potential anticancer drugs in vivo differs when compared with in vitro studies using cancer cells grown in monolayer (31, 44). Because three-dimensional culture of cancer cell lines has long been advocated as a better model of the malignant phenotype in vivo (31, 45), we evaluated the effect of SD-1029 on chordoma cell lines in three-dimensional culture. Such testing confirmed that SD-1029 could also block the Stat3 pathway and inhibit the growth of chordoma even in cells in three-dimensional culture.
Although chordomas have long been known to be resistant to chemotherapeutic drugs, the mechanism behind this resistance remains unknown. Recently, several studies have shown that Stat3 is highly activated in drug-resistant ovarian cancer cell lines and interruption of Stat3 signaling could reverse resistance to chemotherapeutic agents (18, 46). Drug-resistant recurrent ovarian cancers have significantly greater pStat3 expression compared with matched primary tumors (18). Constitutive activation of the Stat3 pathway has also been shown to confer resistance to chemotherapy-induced apoptosis in numerous cancer cell lines (47–50). In this study, we found that both the constitutive activation of Stat3 in chordoma tissues and the expression level of pStat3 were correlated to disease severity and prognosis in chordoma patients. Additionally, the blockade of the Stat3 pathway by SD-1029 appeared to sensitize chordoma cells to chemotherapeutic agents.
These findings indicate that the Stat3 pathway may play a role in the chemotherapeutic resistance of chordoma as well. Although not specific for chordoma, SD-1029 may serve as a potential adjuvant for successful management of these tumors using conventional chemotherapeutic agents. More research in this regard must be done, however, before definitive conclusions can be drawn.
In summary, the present study shows that the Stat3 pathway is constitutively activated in chordoma and high expression of pStat3 in these lesions may serve as a biomarker for prognosis. Additionally, the effective blockade of the Stat3 pathway leads to apoptosis in chordoma cells and inhibits cellular proliferation in vitro. This highlights the potential for pStat3 to serve as a possible target for molecular therapy in the treatment of chordoma.
No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.
We thank Drs. Stefanie Scheil and Lucia Ricci-Vitiani for generously providing chordoma cell lines U-CH1 and GB 60.
Grant support: Stephan L. Harris Fund, Sarcoma Foundation of America and National Cancer Institute/NIH (Nanotechnology Platform Partnership) grant R01-CA119617 (Z. Duan), and Gattegno and Wechsler funds.
Revision received July 23, 2009.
Accepted July 27, 2009.
© 2009 American Association for Cancer Research.
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Translation of Acción piece
[ETA: I’ve been informed that this translation is illegal. I’m indexing this post and leaving it here for now, but if I am asked directly to remove it, I will. A .pdf of this part, along with the bio that accompanied the original article, which is not included here, is currently available at RichardArmitageNet.com, so if it’s important to you to save a copy, download it there. In that translation, “ensayo rodado” is translated as “filmed rehearsal” on the recommendation of Antonia Romera; below, Violet suggests “extended take.”]
Hi, here’s my translation. I made it for RA Net, and when it posts there, I will take it down from here. Enjoy. Corrections welcome. I have a BA in Spanish, but I’m not a native speaker.
Exclusive: Richard Armitage
Interviewer: Jesús Usero
Perhaps in in our country he may be more known for his television roles in series like Robin Hood or Strike Back, but we have also seen him in Captain America. All of this remains tiny in comparison with his most recent job, Thorin, the dwarf leader in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit. An experience that the actor himself says that, if it were the last one of his life, it would make him happy. And he tells us all this in an exclusive interview he gave to Acción.
The first thing we’d like to do is thank you for your time and ask what you can tell us about The Hobbit, one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Well, I think that the reason that it might be one of the most anticipated films of the year is that it’s going to be a cinematographic event like no one has seen before, which has to do mainly with the return to Middle Earth and the way that Peter has created this work, in 3D, filming at 48 frames per second … I think it will be a very special event.
And how did you get a role in such a special project?
I got to do an audition for two roles: one for Bard and the other for Thorin, and then I met Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and I didn’t prepare anything from the film, but rather a mixture of everything in which Thorin believes and all of his characteristics, I read this and we talked about the character, about Middle Earth, about how the film would be. … And we talked about Thorin’s quest, his dignity, his mission to recover his homeland … and it seemed that we had similar ideas and they offered me the role. When I met them, I had just injured my shoulder in a television role, and it hurt quite a bit, I had taken some relaxants, but they didn’t have much effect (laughs) … but I believe that they noticed a certain pain in my voice and my eyes that somehow helped me to personify Thorin.
Was there any point at which you thought you would pass up the role, say no to this film?
No, on the contrary, I don’t know how I would have been able not to do it. I remember when they were making the first films, and I would have liked to have been part of them. And when this appeared on the path … Obviously I knew they were going to film The Hobbit, but all the while it was delayed, and delayed, and I couldn’t believe that in the end we would be making the film, delayed, and I told Peter, I would have given my arm to work on it, and although I don’t think it will happen, if this were my last job, I would still be very, very happy.
And with all these delays that you mention, was there any moment in which you were afraid for the film, at which you thought to yourself that The Hobbit was a project that would never be filmed?
Yes, and I remember that a moment came when they were saying to me that they had to make a decision, because I had already turned down one project in order to be in The Hobbit, but the film was not getting a green light to be filmed. But I knew that it was going to be made, I knew that Peter was going to get to finish making it. And when you have the chance to do this role … you don’t think about other options. I remember saying to myself, if I make this act of faith, if I decide to stick with it, then the film will be made. And here we are, talking about a film that will be screened this Christmastime.
Definitely. And what do you like best about Thorin? What attracts you most about this character?
I think that what I like best about him is the idea that Thorin develops in a very unexpected way, the way in which he changes over the length of his life. It is a very interesting path that he travels. There’s a piece of guilt in him, but also a big piece of ferocity, a big internal struggle with himself, with which he begins the adventure, and all the catastrophic events that happen over the length of the story create an interesting drama, inside the character and at the same time, in the story. But at the same time, around the end of the film, there’s a feeling that the character achieves what he deserves, and that his relationship with Bilbo, which goes from the beginning to the end of the film, is a relationship that helps him to understand who he is. That this relationship in constant development makes Thorin who he is.
And how was your arrival in this very special universe? How was it to arrive in New Zealand and see the sets and the whole operation?
I think that this is part of what made of this a different experience for everyone. You go to the other side of the world, and coming from the UK I can’t think of many places much further away to go, unless it would be the South Pole. Basically, this experience makes you think that you’re taking a long trip to do it, that you’re going to Middle Earth, because I think that a lot of people see New Zealand as Middle Earth, and you’re going to see these places, the ones that appear in the first films, and you’re going to travel to this magical land. And from the moment in which we got on the plane, we were going on creating this sort of mystique in which our characters were going to exist. One of the most memorable moments for me was, the first day of filming, the ceremony on the set that the Kiwis [as they lovingly call the inhabitants of New Zealand] did, and it was right before we started to film for the first time, even though it was at night, we were in the entry to the studio and the sun was starting to set, while they were singing a song, the song of blessing. It was such an emotional moment, I thought, that we would all be blessed filming this film in this so special place.
And I assume that it will have been an extended filming period, more than a year. How did you live there?
It was about 18 months, because we got there at the beginning of 2011 and we left in August of 2012, so that probably it was about 18 months. And part of what made the experience so special was spending all this time with the people you are working with there, to feel yourself part of a long journey that isn’t even over yet. But it is something that unites people. You can talk with anyone who worked on The Lord of the Rings, and the feeling is the same. It’s a time that you spend together, you work in such unity … that it is something that I will never forget.
As well as Peter Jackson, who is one of the most important directors of our age. How was it to work with him?
From the first moment I was with him in a room, and he told me about the character, and the way in which he shaped it, I knew that Peter was a person very similar to me. He doesn’t like to lose time, he likes the camera to be filming constantly, and he does this thing he calls ensayo rodado [there’s probably a jargon word for this – possibly “one- take”?], where there’s no cut between takes, and then he ends up using it, I call this masterwork. I give the best of myself when I am working and working in the character without many cuts. But also at moments of doubt, when you feel like you’re not inhabiting your character, and you turn to him and you know, because you’ve seen it in the Lord of the Rings films, that he has all the characters in mind, that they will all appear, each with his own individual delight, because there’s not one single weak character in The Lord of the Rings. So that even when you plunge in, when you know that you are in deep waters, he is going to get you to the other side perfectly.
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95 Responses to “Translation of Acción piece”
Love it! I had my daughter working on it, but she was doing as a favor and will be relieved it’s already done. LOL!
a liberal arts degree oughta get ya something, no? 🙂 even if it’s quick translations of frivolous news 🙂
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Richard, International « RAFrenzy said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:27 pm | Reply
I’m just going to skate right past the fact that you have a BA in Spanish and just thank you for the translation! 🙂
AgzyM said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:28 pm | Reply
youthful folly. Think of that way.
Sure, came after Rocket science and before Maths 😉
By the way, I was just thinking that an RA fan has the edge when translating an interview like this. I mean we all know how he ‘sounds’ when answering such questions and you’ve certainly read your fair share of them. Just a thought, as it’s really RAish to read!
To quote RA, “I am horrid at maths.” Which shuts out rocket science.
I translated this *very* literally. So if there’s a place where a verb tense sequence didn’t make sense to me, as if he got lost in his thoughts, that’s reflected in the interview. It read to me like someone had taped the interview and then translated the tape into English, very stream of consciousness.
Thanks for the translation. I like this Q&A style much better than those article that are heavily edited and filtered through the lens of the interviewer.
Jane said this on November 23, 2012 at 11:00 pm | Reply
You’re welcome. Totally agree.
Thanks, Servetus. I was going to cancel an appointment so I could charge out and go into town tomorrow morning on the early train, then hunt at the newsagents. I still want to get a copy of the magazine, and of course, I speak, read, and write Iberian Spanish. It sounds like you didn’t miss a trick.
Leigh said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:37 pm | Reply
You should be obscura’s interpreter — I’ll put you guys in touch.
Muchas gracias, Servetus. I will be reblogging. 😀
fedoralady said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:38 pm | Reply
Reblogged this on the armitage effect and commented:
Dr. Servetus kindly translated the Accion article that went with that divine pic. Muchas gracias!
Thank you very much for the translation, Servetus!
Ania said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:44 pm | Reply
You’re welcome. And on notice that I cannot read Polish, so you will have to step up.
Fantastic!! You’re a gem.
Fanny/iz4blue said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:44 pm | Reply
anything for you.
I wish I had beer import connections 😉
Fanny/iz4blue said this on November 24, 2012 at 5:02 am | Reply
So do I. I wish Westvleteren made some beer for export, too 🙂
Funny, I heard about that beer from you first! Might ask someone to bring back a bottle 🙂
Fanny/iz4blue said this on November 25, 2012 at 6:23 pm | Reply
I adore this part: “we were in the entry to the studio and the sun was starting to set, while they were singing a song, the song of blessing. It was such an emotional moment, I thought, that we would all be blessed filming this film in this so special place.”
Wow! I think most of us felt what he described as we watched that ceremony. Can this get any better?!!
Thanks for the “youthful” translation. My 1yr of Jr. high, 1 yr of high school and 1 yr of college Spanish didn’t get me very far. 🙂
The Queen said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:46 pm | Reply
me 2, I loved that bit.
I noticed he didn’t mention that he played an important part in that ceremony.
would it be any other way? 🙂
That unshakable modesty is one of the most attractive things about him IMO – I don’t think it is something that anyone could manufacture so constantly.
obscura said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:07 am | Reply
I live in awe! Is there anything you don’t do? I need an interpreter for a tour group to Spain in 2014 – interested? (seriously?) Thanks!
obscura said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:47 pm | Reply
My spoken Spanish isn’t that great anymore because I almost only ever speak German, and on top of that my Spanish sounds very Mexican. I sort of fell asleep when we were supposed to learn those Iberian verb forms. But you should get together with Leigh. Hers is probably great!
Yeah – she is Andalucia yes? I’m doing Roman/Islamic Spain (lots of stuff in that area) I have 18 months to learn at least a little Spanish (it seems so rude not to) I’ve done Italian, French, Greek and Latin, but no Spanish.
I’ve never learned Italian but Spanish easier than all the others, IMO. And all those romance languages you’ve had, can’t be too hard.
I haven’t used anything but Greek in a very long time 🙂 Even there, the Greeks usually answer me in German. (from there hilarity ensues)
Yes, I’m in Andalucia , in a tiny pueblo blanco– the closest city is Ronda. There is a ruined Roman theatre nearby at Acinipo, Arab baths that have been excavated and restored somewhat so you can visit them, The remnant of a mihrab marks the church of Santa Maria Mayor as the mosque it was before King Ferdinand and his knights took the city and made it into a church. The Moorish murallas have been restored (not entirely faithfully). There used to be part of a Roman aqueduct near the Sevilla road, but I’m not sure if it’s still there. As you say, there’s lots of stuff all through here.
Managing Spanish if you know other Romance languages is not difficult. The key words you need, however, are idiomatic, e.g., “servicios?” means “where’s the restroom?” I’d be happy to help.
Agree about the Romance languages. I took quite a few years of Latin and have had no problem with French, Spanish and Italian. I also took some Greek in college. But I’ve never spoken it. Well, not much anyway.
I found that Greek, like Russian, is a fantastic language in which to curse. Still, after more than 30 years, I remember next to nothing.
I agree…Romance language cursing still sounds pretty to my American ear…Greek cursing has a kind of staccato harshness that reinforces the point. (Although, as a woman, I don’t think I’m supposed to appreciated that 🙂 )
The really bad stuff in Iberian Spanish has a tone as if you are scolding a pet and often the translation does not seem as appalling as the meaning really is. The hand gestures that women use among themselves are silent but particularly expressive (e.g., the extended pinky droops).
Funny I was taught Russian for 8 long years but we never learned a single curse word. Not one! I can still recite poems about Comrade Lenin though. 😀
Judit said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:10 am | Reply
Joanna said this on November 24, 2012 at 1:31 am | Reply
I feel like “buen provecho” is very useful.
I don’t have the full itinerary mapped out – a colleague and I are coming over next summer – in August (she says will be I quote “hot as balls”) but it’s the only time we can both go- to map things out and get a feel for how things work. I used a tour company in Greece, but I’m not sure what we’re doing in Spain yet. It just sort of came up – along with the funding to pay for faculty participation (thanks to some creative budgeting)
I definitely want to include some time in Madrid with a side trip to Segovia. I suspect that I will be in an area moving between Seville, Cordoba and Valencia…she’ll be up around Barcelona focusing on the Spanish Civil War. The idea is to book the airfare as one group and then split up based on which students want which courses – I’m running to concurrently to maximize our draw.
That could be a little awkward. The best way IMO to get around Spain is by rail. Madrid connects to Sevilla by Ave, a very fast train. There’s a decent Sevilla to Cordoba run, but Valencia is probably easier to get to if you go back through Madrid, which is the country’s rail hub. You can get an idea of routes, types of trains, and prices at renfe.es. I recommend not only the side trip to Segovia, but also a day trip to Toledo. Depending on the makeup and disposition of your group, you may want to look into staying at one of the convents that offers accommodations.
Leigh said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:05 am | Reply
That is the very info that I need to work out – OK if I email you periodically?
Claro que si! (= yes, of course)
Gracias (that’s pretty much it 😉 )
With all those languages under your belt you probably already speak Spanish without even realising it! Son is reading Latin, French and Italian at uni: he tells me that if he reads a newspaper article in Spanish he can get the gist of it at the very least.
wydville said this on November 24, 2012 at 8:09 am | Reply
yeah, it’s not just the vocab but the grammatical structures are similar as well. The only thing that gets confusing is keeping the false cognates straight.
One smart son you ahve!
When I was prepping Italian in grad school, I had a prof who advised me to remember my Latin and squint – think that will work for Spanish?
obscura said this on November 25, 2012 at 1:55 am | Reply
Spanish is *way* easier than Latin. I had Spanish first.
Servetus said this on November 25, 2012 at 2:29 am | Reply
Fantastic service, Servetus! I was so disappointed that I couldn’t read it, but just trust the Armitage Army that someone is kimd enough to do this.
Nice interview, quite to the point, very little about non-related Armitage. Clever, clever man!
guylty said this on November 23, 2012 at 10:48 pm | Reply
The reason the bio isn’t here is because Ali and I both think there’s an error in it, and she’s querying the interviewer before we publish it. But that’s where the “non-related” stuff is.
You seem to have a few spare degrees that you might not need, could I have one please? As agzy said its just so casually mentioned!
It’s a good article, thoughtful questions with RA answering them thoroughly. I look forward to reading more of them. I think there are some coming from Outer Mongolia and Latvia so I am assuming you will be doing the translation for those as well.
Rosiepig said this on November 23, 2012 at 11:00 pm | Reply
I think I only have one “extra,” but I’d be happy to give it to you. It’s not very useful, though.
There are readers on this site from some Baltic countries, not sure about Latvia, so we can rope them into it if it comes out.
Outer Mongolia?? I shall look out for very obscure ones!
Where *is* outer Mongolia, exactly? (I see a graph of page views based on a world map with the basic political lines drawn on it). It’s not a state, is it?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Mongolia
Rosiepig said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:23 am | Reply
OK — thanks for the clarification! No, I don’t get hits from there (neither from the state of Mongolia, nor, apparently from China — although I suspect that maybe this site is not visible in China). Also, I can’t read any of those scripts except I can pronounce the Cyrillic (another youthful folly — ah, the language courses we will take a semester of for love). So, Rosiepig, I am pretty sure you will have to take this over when it arises. I’ll be in touch.
Servetus said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:37 am | Reply
Maybe I should start doing a Mongolian A Level? Who needs English Literature!
Rosiepig said this on November 24, 2012 at 2:12 pm | Reply
Anything to do with China is useful these days 🙂
I keep telling my son that…he has an interest in the east anyway – might as well make himself marketable 🙂
Thanks for this Serv.. didn’t know about your BA in Spanish sandwiched between Maths and Nuclear Engineering LOL (sorry! Joking!) Anyway YOU ROCK!!! Should there be an Italian article I’ll have a go at that. 🙂
Judit said this on November 23, 2012 at 11:01 pm | Reply
nuclear engineering would Mr. Armitage’s father (also joking).
I mean I’ll have a go at translating it. I’m completely knackered should be in bed really.
if we put our heads together, we can do almost anything.
Yes, Judit, you should be in bed; you need to beat this infection so you’ll be strong for the London premiere. And if you think I nag, wait ’til you hear what Guy will have to say…
All right Mom, I’m going, I’m going! 🙂
Thank you Servetus
khandy30 said this on November 23, 2012 at 11:29 pm | Reply
Oh, terrific! Thanks so much for translating this article, Servetus–I saw a small picture of it online and loved the photo but the words were too blurry to read when I enlarged it.
I loved hearing more about his audition! That description was the best yet. I knew all the candidates had read for Thorin, but I wondered what else went into the decisionmaking process. So he was injured in the shoulder during that Spooks stunt…I wonder when all that happened.
Wow, a BA in Spanish, too? Lovely.
saraleee said this on November 23, 2012 at 11:34 pm | Reply
he hurt his shoulder during Robin Hood as well (ask Jane for reference), so it seems like a vulnerable point.
I thought it was interesting that he read for Bard. That piece of information will make mulubinba very happy, as she was regularly lobbying all over the place on the Internet on behalf of that.
Thanks for the translation. I was also thinking of Mulibinba when I read about him auditioning for Bard. All her early work may well have contributed to get him the audition. I miss her blog and hope that she gets to enjoy all the hobbity madness that are now escalating by the minute
L said this on November 24, 2012 at 6:12 am | Reply
She may come back. She’s hidden her blog before and come back. I hope so, too. I think she was going to Wellington for this.
LOL, I used to be a much better walking RA archive than I am now! I think he mentioned should and neck problems, thought I don’t recall an injury. During RH the press always said he was responsible for injuries Keith Allen and Jonas Armstrong got during filming, though at least in the first case that isn’t necessarily true.
Jane said this on November 24, 2012 at 8:14 am | Reply
I thought *you* told me he had had physical therapy for an injured shoulder.
Ensayo rodado… to translate as ‘extended take’?
Thank you for your swift translation, Servetus.
VioletsTFB
violetsframework said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:05 am | Reply
Super — thanks for the suggestion. I don’t know anything about filmmaking but I guess I am about to learn.
You. Rock.
Simplegirl said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:11 am | Reply
De nada.
Thank you, this was really interesting. And so he did audition for Bard as well, this was a role that many RA fangirls wanted him to get – and they were much closer to the mark than many gave them credit for a the time it seems!!
kaprekar said this on November 24, 2012 at 12:19 am | Reply
Yes. It’s interesting (note above), isn’t it?
I freely admit that I did put down anyone who mentioned a hope that RA could be cast as Bard because I was convinced it would be totally out of his league. I also freely admit that I was wrong and apologize.
My feeling is always that these fan campaigns don’t influence anything — they merely serve to get fans excited about spending money. However, it looks like in this case they were paying more attention than we realized.
Servetus, thank you!
Snoozie said this on November 24, 2012 at 1:37 am | Reply
Many thanks,Servetus! 🙂
It’s amazing how fast any RA news is made accessible worldwide! Thank you so much Servetus! 😊
Suse (@suseng3) said this on November 24, 2012 at 2:09 am | Reply
Yes, thank you for the translation and for being so giving. RA is such an eloquent and expressive person. I especially liked that he talked about acts of faith and being blessed. Oh well, back to the Pride and Prejudice marathon — Darcy’s just about to dive into the lake.
sloan said this on November 24, 2012 at 6:05 am | Reply
Thank you very much for the translation! Thank you also for your great blog!
mariana said this on November 24, 2012 at 3:02 pm | Reply
Thanks for all the kind comments!
[…] 2) Richard Armitage’s interview with Jesus Usero is in Accion Cine at http://www.accioncine.net/contenidos-revista/1745-revista-accion-no-1212-mes-diciembre-de-2012.html; the RANet link for the English translation provided by Me + Richard Armitage blogger Michaela Servetus was found at http://www.richardarmitagenet.com/images/articlescans/Hobbit/AccionCine-23Nov2012.pdf, the pdf starts with an RA biography which Servetus says she translated falthfully, but she has a question or two about the facts contained in that bio. For my money it is, RA wanted to be an architect? Here is Servetus’ blog post with the translation in it, https://meandrichard.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/translation-of-accion-piece/ […]
Fun Day Sunday: I had Richard Armitage for my Birthday! 11/25/12 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #312) | Something About Love (A) said this on November 25, 2012 at 7:06 am | Reply
Thank you so much for doing this, it was a great read. 🙂
Many thanks for the translation Servetus. 🙂
april73 said this on November 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm | Reply
A reblogué ceci sur April's violet and commented:
Translation in English of Richard Armitage’s interview published in the Spanish magazine “Accion Cine” by Servetus. 🙂
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