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Critical Reflections
By Bill Berkson October 26, 2010
Bill Berkson. Courtesy of Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee.
Editor’s Note: On October 16, 2010, Art Practical sponsored the second part of its Critical Sources workshop at The Lab in San Francisco. Writers Bill Berkson, Clark Buckner, Whitney Chadwick, and Kevin Killian led the workshop, offering their thoughts and experiences on the process of translating visual experiences into words. To extend the conversation on how and why one might write about art, we'd like to offer here Berkson's 1990 essay “Critical Reflections,” which was originally published in Artforum (1990) and reprinted in The Sweet Singer of Modernism & Other Art Writings (Providence, RI: Qua Books, 2004).
Yes, when I address someone, I do not know whom I am addressing; furthermore, I do not care to know, nor do I wish to know... Without dialogue, lyric poetry cannot exist. Yet there is only one thing that pushes us into the addressee's embrace: the desire to be astonished by our own words, to be captivated by their originality and unexpectedness.—Osip Mandelstam, “On the Addressee,” 1913
It seems to me that it is not the critic's historic function to have the right opinions but to have interesting ones. He talks but he has nothing to sell. His social value is that of a man standing on a street corner talking so intently about his subject that he doesn't realize how peculiar he looks doing it.—Edwin Denby, “Dance Criticism,” 1949
People who buy art magazines complain that the writing found there is unreadable. Some sense a conspiracy at work. A specific reader is either alienated or accedes by learning—as anyone can, in six weeks or so—to talk the talk. "He sounds like the art magazines" is not how any writer I know would want to be characterized. The magazines, for their part, have style sheets and staff editors geared for the care and feeding of manuscripts. Out of thin air they invent an image of the general reader whose willingness to be informed about art and whose tolerances for specialized language or high-sounding foolishness they try to anticipate. The general reader is a unicorn to be lured so the magazines can maintain their costly looks, which after all say something about the importance (and never mind the fashionable expense) of the visual arts to enough people living in enough places. A modicum of sales and advertising permits the editors of the two or three serious glossies to get on with their missions of providing intelligible facts and observations for the artistically inclined and/or otherwise alert art audience.
Very few individual critics become household names.
Critics are neither culture heroes nor art stars. Assiduous art-world insiders know perhaps fifty full-time critics' names and can identify half of those with particular attitudes or styles. The forms of art writing—the five-hundred-word short review, for instance, in its compression and flexibility comparable to a sonnet—are dictated by the magazines. Members of the wider art public can identify different editorial forms and stances among the magazines to which they do or don't subscribe. Very few individual critics become household names. Even Clement Greenberg, I would guess, hasn't been indexed into the crossword puzzles or the cultural-literacy manuals, but then neither have most of the contemporary artists he has discussed.
It's a truism that the general reader looks to criticism as a consumer guide. The critic is an expert soothsayer whose authority is measured by the seamless suasion of his or her arguments. “The existence of an ‘authoritative critic’ or a ‘definitive evaluation’ is a fiction like that of the sea serpent.” (Edwin Denby) Verdicts and explanations call for fairly transparent and flatfooted prose styles. A critic like myself, who is less interested in systematic argument than in communicating the spontaneously dense, specific and often paradoxical events of consciousness in the face of contemporary works, allows for occasional opacities of language. The critic who faces art's manifold dialectic head-on risks seeming to want to be abstruse when really he or she is only trying to stay true to a complex situation. I like to think that my opacities can be enjoyed for themselves, at face value, as well as for their relation to both the artist's work and the reader's sense of language in the world. Given a vivid sense, in words, of what one sees in the work, one goes as deep and as wide as one can. A typical response to one of my reviews has been: "That was an interesting piece of writing, but I couldn't tell whether you liked the work or not." Liking or not is often not the point, or if so, it is an ulterior point. The main point is to give people something to read, to be accurate about the work without saying the same thing over and over.
As one writes, one's conception of the audience develops as a phantasmagoria of known and unknown persons. Only by negotiating that crowd of possible listeners does the critic find a vocabulary and a companionable tone by which to register what sort of information is meant to be conveyed. Criticism goes wrong when its vocabulary petrifies and its practitioners pontificate aimlessly, having forgotten to whom they're writing. Run-of-the-mill criticism is tone-deaf; it addresses an undifferentiated mass, or no one in particular. Positing a receptivity no deeper than that of the word-processor screen, it fails to conceive of a composite, real-time, colloquial reader who reacts to every word and knows where the commas go. Eventually, the copy editor alone personifies this elusive regulator of humane, if often intergalactic, discourse.
To the extent that art says anything, the critic devises what can be said next.
What good is criticism and why does anyone write it, not to mention whether it is read? For anyone who enjoys looking at art, writing criticism can be an opportunity to articulate in public what is ordinarily consigned to tangential mutterings: your otherwise silent, on-site responses to works of art. As Fairfield Porter put it, "Criticism should tell you what is there." The critic's job is to respond to what is visually and conceptually there, to continue the conversation that making and looking at art both propose. To the extent that art says anything, the critic devises what can be said next. "We do not respond often, really, and when we do, it is as if a flashbulb went off." (Frank O'Hara) The truest criticism, I believe, reveals that flash, or series of flashes, in a language communicative of the intensity or force experienced in looking long and hard at art. Then it can begin to tell the polymorphous story of the thing.
The words go across the topic, making discriminations. Art writing claims to know what it's discussing. It has a topic and a referent; it's grounded in signification and continuity—a prosoid buildup of what Carter Ratcliff calls "language in the vicinity of what it's talking about." In a review, the topic is whatever artistic occasion you have attended and care enough to write about. The homework is endless, and you gather any number of essential facts. But reviewing, with its contingencies of deadlines and short-term looking, involves rhetorics, not essences. Essence is distinct but inarticulate. A review, to be articulate, tends to work away from the experience of essence, and thus is rarely definitive, although it may imply the writer's prior epiphanies. It covers a host of secret, ephemeral, and often unspeakable perceptions.
Criticism's provisionality is intoxicating.
Functionally, art writing serves as commercial expository prose. If one estimates that hardly anybody reads it, one is bound to view it effectively as typographic filler—or a sign of relative importance by the inch—between gallery ads and color plates, which are the magazine's main attractions. Aside from this dismal estimate, art writing should be read—and written—primarily as reportage. An article or review can aspire to the level of a philosophical essay, belles lettres, or a kind of prose poem. It can insinuate itself with an equivalent vitality into the orbit of an artwork as a parallel text. Whether it does this or not, it is unavoidably an exercise in communication requiring first an attention to fact and then a sensitivity to vocabulary and style. An art writer's prime ambition is to discover a critical vocabulary that illumines a specific art beyond the occasion of the provisional piece.
Criticism's provisionality is intoxicating. It's the working critic's siren call, seductive and maddening. The concomitant pleasures and terrors derive from an uncertainty that overrides almost every impulse toward assertion of either sense or value. That's where the fun lies, and the angst, and an eventual stupefaction. Because, ideally, much of the time, I hardly know what it is I'm looking at. Or if I do, I know it in such fashion that putting it into words seems to promise only the most bald-faced fabrication: sheer rhetoric, nothing to do with having seen anything at all. How account for the dumb wonder that accrues the longer one has stood transfixed by a painting that seems to satisfy the situation by being beautiful in one unalloyed respect or many? The stunned initiate riffles the dictionary (or a few trusty critic's texts) to search out a beginning. As in ordinary conversation, the critical faculties face a chaos of impressions, blanks, needs, memories, obfuscations, and intermittent facts for which orderly language makes an absurdly insufficient account. A picture can tell of all this, and so can a sentence. The sentences in a review turn up in a kind of order. Cracks in the order may show an alertness to, and duplicitous tolerance for, the actual chaos occurring in the mental space between the reviewer and the work.
Poets bring a technical proficiency to art writing as well as an attitude that, in art's increasingly institutional settings, seems proportionately ever more off the wall. Their interventions carry a fierce love of language and an abiding curiosity about the world of things. Perhaps more than the full-time critics, they simply want to say something interesting about the things they've seen in words that evoke the excitement and oddness of living in a world where these things occur, things made by contemporary people with a variety of purposes in mind. They would be the last writers to apply "poetic" as an adjective to an artwork, since "poetic," synonymous with "inscrutable" or "soft" to art critics, to them means something technically specific.
The "poet who also writes about art"...is interested in observation for observation's sake.
Poets see art as social behavior and less as a specialized mode. Being artists themselves, whose art brings in next to no money, they look askance at the art-world economy. A few may hang out shingles proclaiming that as critics they mean business, but even those retain a sense of criticism as a minor occupation and of their own pronouncements as groundwork rather than definitive assays. The "poet who also writes about art" (as the contributors notes so often say) is interested in observation for observation's sake. To claim exemptions for poets writing monthly reviews seems like an insult directed both ways: when Eileen Myles wails of poets forced into "flattening...responses into conventional prose...the virgins thrown into the volcano," I wince for such an etherialized conception of poets as special keepers of the unconventional; but when in the next breath she says that as a poet faced with painting "you want to be excited, ennobled, teased alive," my heart goes with her. How many workaday art writers regularly forget that such demands—on oneself as well as on works of art—go with the territory?
As a poet/critic, I often typecast myself for the purposes of argument as a more or less forlorn aesthete. More insistently, and playing down the "forlorn," I would say I'm an aesthetic hedonist. I'm "in" art for the sensual and intellectual pleasures I continue to find there, and as far as the practice of criticism goes, I commit to that for the joy of giving my verbal attentions to things that answer them and usually stay put long enough to allow my views to add up. Criticism that dampens, rather than heightens, aesthetic pleasure seems to me worthless. The aesthete proceeds, by stumbles and veers, along the lines of articulated sensation, cultivating a shifting horde of passions, tolerances, fascinations, glees and disgust that marks the temporary side effects of what keeps promising to be a civilized habit.
The art world, like the freeway system, runs on combustible energies. The supply is all a matter of faith. Every season has its test of faith administered by at least one artist perceived as the exception who might just be delivering the goods, or at least keeping the pumps from going altogether dry. (For "pump," read "discourse"; for what is pumped, read "meaning.") The new season gushes forth its spectacular authenticities: Anselm Kiefer and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jeff Koons as Luke Skywalker, and so on. Current critical surveillance stakes out art as a site of meaning production. Aesthetic pleasure—suspect, illicit—rips in where too much meaning has clamped down. The “meaning-production” racket is funny. In what has come to be read as “normative” criticism generally, the purveying of meaning thrives by syllogism and other brassbound tropes of merciless logic, which are convenient ways of getting around how things work when you meet them face-to-face. Logic tries to erase the distance between correctness and in-your-face truth.
Meaning is critical power.
A determined meaning usually spells a short aesthetic track, which is fine if the issue is an other-than-aesthetic efficacy or critical practice as a power unto itself. Meaning is critical power. A critic's will to power betrays itself to the extent that the critic insists that meaning be explicit and tethered by what the critic writes. The convenience language of the magazines and art-history departments requires constant testing. Otherwise, it becomes predictable and painfully false. Predictable language suits only an art with predictable meanings. If criticism has all the words in place—a fixed vocabulary—it has stopped looking and won't listen for the words that might be there for the work.
Art criticism is a non-profession, and yet there are professional critics—“a tidy guild on the fringe of useful human endeavor,” as Peter Schjeldahl once called them. The rise of professional art critics coincided with the art-school boom of the ’60s and ’70s, which issued forth the middle-aged and younger artist contingents we see today. Artists are educated mostly away from where the art is; they know art—as do the art-history majors who become career critics—by theory and slides, rather than by perceptual confrontation. Slides are more verbal than visual equivalents of works of art. Criticism based primarily on theory and slides tends toward the post-retinal, and art based on the implications of such criticism tends to give one less to look at. Art students view criticism, whether theoretical or not, as a querulous organ or protuberance of the alien art world they expect to confront. For them, as for most artists, criticism by non-artists posits a language foreign to artistic practice and the spoken criticism of studio and street. Eventually, an art student begins to read criticism seriously as a kind of boot-camp maneuver. The student mistakes criticism for either subject matter or the audience, or both.
Why does art writing continue to seem like just so much art writing? Only the layouts and typefaces change. An art writer's self-importance is nonsensical. History shelves all but the few critical pieces that give pleasure and interest as something more than topical position papers. And it recognizes the next work of art as the criticism that matters most. If as a critic I remain relatively unprincipled—an amateur at heart—it's because I've learned that my pleasures come most fully from works that outstrip everyone's principles, and most especially my own—at which point everyone, even the artist, should feel amateurish, and a bit humble. Criticism should be modest in principle and quick or excessive enough so that everyone can enjoy how hypothetical it is.
Critical Sources, Part I
By Art Practical Editors
Critical Sources, Part II
West Coast Critical?
By Shotgun Reviews
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The Southam Neighbourhood Plan Working Party is a group of volunteers from around Southam, brought together to help with the formulation of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Party.
An early issue was the fragmented information sources between different people – whether it was email, Dropbox or distributing excel spreadsheets. There also needed to be a way to inform and engage the residents of the town on the working group’s progress leading up the referendum that would take place once the plan has is completed.
A platform to allow ease of use, accessibility and to provide the tools needed to facilitate evidence gathered, required to form the basis of the neighbourhood plan in a centralised location that all volunteers could access to improve the efficiency of collaboration online outside of meetings.
A bespoke web application that allows committee members to plan meetings, discuss ideas and to collate and document evidence. The system should be accessible via a web browser on a desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
The project has successfully increased engagement within the working party and the residence of the town on the importance of creating a sound neighbourhood plan.
“The Southam Neighbourhood Plan Working Party needed a space where information could be published for public consumption but that also had a private repository for the members to share draft material and to collaborate. Previously Facebook and Dropbox were tried but members found it difficult to use and keep in sync. The capability that James developed met our needs quickly while being robust from day 1 and easy to use. Access to the private area and repository is password protected and users can be added and deleted easily. An independent planning consultant has remarked that it is the best Neighbourhood Plan collaboration tool he’s seen and demonstrates the commitment of the community to the process..” – Graham Foster – Working Party Chairman
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Dubai's largest bank posts 6% rise in Q2 profit
Emirates NBD says Dubai’s GDP is likely to grow further based on increased investment in infrastructure and a focus on non-oil activity
Emirates NBD reported a 6 percent rise in its second quarter net profit on Wednesday.
Dubai’s largest lender made a net profit of $550 million (AED2.2bn) in the three months to June 30, the bank announced this morning, up from the AED1.91bn it announced in the same period in 2016.
Group CEO Shayne Nelson said despite some uncertain times, the group’s balance sheet continued to strengthen with improved capital and credit quality ratios, while liquidity ratios were comfortably maintained.
He said the bank will continue to invest in its digital transformation programme.
“Last year we announced a major investment in our digital platform and we are pleased to unveil the next revamp of our award winning online portal which includes FaceBanking that will empower customers to talk to an advisor over a video call at a time and place of their choosing. We plan to continue our digital transformation programme with a planned investment of AED 1 billion ($272m) over the next three years,” Nelson said.
The bank revised its 2017 UAE GDP growth forecast down to 2%, from 3.4% previously, on the back of lower oil output, following OPEC’s decision to extend production cuts into Q1 2018.
“However, Dubai’s growth is likely to exceed this on the back of increased investment in infrastructure and a focus on non-oil activity,” the bank said.
"Anticipation of a 5% VAT to be introduced in early 2018 may boost spending in the second half of 2017, as consumers bring forward purchases that otherwise would be made in 2018
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Fighters in the Shadows: A new history of the French Resistance by Robert Gildea
Reviewed by Peter Monteath •
June–July 2016, no. 382
Fighters in the Shadows: A new history of the French Resistance
by Robert Gildea
Harvard University Press (Footprint) $35 hb, 593 pp, 9780674286108
Charles de Gaulle remains, for many, the quintessence of Gallic defiance through the dark years of World War II. Not only did he symbolise the famed resistance, he organised it, led it, conquered the Boche, and delivered national salvation after the humiliation of 1940.
As Robert Gildea makes clear in this new history of the French Resistance, it was not always thus. In France's moment of crisis, de Gaulle's supporters at home and abroad were thin on the ground. Acolytes among the exiled Free French diplomatic and military community in London were difficult to find. The British government early recognised de Gaulle as the leader of the Free French, but wondered whether perhaps it had backed the wrong horse. As for Franklin Roosevelt and his administration, they regarded the Frenchman as 'an egoistic troublemaker whose personal ambitions divided a French people otherwise considered happy under Marshal Pétain, and who harboured Napoleonic fantasies about seizing power in France as a dictator'.
Peter Monteath
Peter Monteath is Professor of History at Flinders University. His latest book, with Valerie Munt, is Red Professor: The Cold War life of Fred Rose (2015).
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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' will make fans happy, but is that a good thing? (No spoilers)
J.J. Abrams gives fans what they want in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' The movie is unquestionably entertaining. But it's not particularly challenging.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' will make fans happy, but is that a good thing? (No spoilers) J.J. Abrams gives fans what they want in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' The movie is unquestionably entertaining. But it's not particularly challenging. Check out this story on azcentral.com: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2019/12/18/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-daisy-ridley-adam-driver-are-terrific/4414222002/
Daisy Ridley in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Walt Disney Studios
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Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), Poe (Oscar Isaac), Finn (John Boyega) aboard the Millennium Falcon in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
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The Millennium Falcon goes hyperspace in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
John Boyega as Finn (with Oscar Isaac in the background) in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Daisy Ridley as Rey in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) doing damage in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Star Wars
Finn (John Boyega) screams at sea in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) fight it out in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Poe (Oscar Isaac), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega) talk with C-3PO in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
The Millennium Falcon flies through space in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) face off in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Poe (Oscar Isaac) shouts while C-3PO looks on in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Stormtroopers on the move in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) battle in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Finn (John Boyega) scans the horizon in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Lucas Films/Walt Disney
Billy Dee Williams returns as Lando Calrissian in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Walt Disney Studios
Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) returns in "Rise of Skywalker." Lucasfilm Ltd.
Richard E. Grant plays the ruthless General Pryde in "The Rise of Skywalker." John Wilson, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rey (Daisy Ridley) in the jungle in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Walt Disney Studios
Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker arrive for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: Yjr Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Rich Fury, Getty Images
Harrison Ford arrives at the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" on Dec. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP
Daisy Ridley arrives at the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" on Dec. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP
Daisy Ridley arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." Valerie Macon, AFP via Getty Images
Yvette Nicole Brown and John Boyega attend the World Premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images for Disney
Billy Dee Williams arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Rich Fury, Getty Images
Kelly Marie Tran arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: Yjr Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP
Joonas Suotamo arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Jordan Strauss, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Rich Fury, Getty Images
John Boyega arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP
Chewbacca arrives for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16, 2019. Rich Fury, Getty Images
Daisy Ridley in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic Published 1:01 a.m. MT Dec. 18, 2019
Martin Scorsese recently made headlines for saying that Marvel movies were like theme parks.
It didn’t sound like a compliment, but it wasn’t clear to me exactly what he meant.
Having seen “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” I think maybe now I know.
Which isn’t the dig that Scorsese might have intended, by the way. (And I will let greater minds than mine — like his, for instance — weigh in on what constitutes “cinema.”) It’s just that if you built a "Star Wars" theme park, this movie could play there nonstop.
You know how the dictionary has all the other words in it?
This movie has all the other “Star Wars” films in it.
It’s fan service to the nth degree, in other words, and it’s enjoyable and satisfying, if not overly challenging. If you didn’t like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” because it didn’t hew to so-called canon, well, welcome back. Your movie has arrived, with director J.J. Abrams back at the helm.
It’s the last of the nine films that make up the Skywalker story (and yes, the title is explained). It brings closure to the saga in ways that I obviously won’t reveal, but that you probably will see coming. Yet it ends as it must, as most legends do.
When we catch up with the gang from this latest trilogy, Rey (Daisy Ridley, who is excellent, her best performance in the series) is still in Jedi training, taking instruction from Gen. Leia — the late Carrie Fisher in archival and digitally manipulated footage, which is kind of creepy, frankly. Poe (Oscar Isaac) and Finn (John Boyega) are flying around, as they do.
And Kylo Ren? The most interesting character in this trilogy and one of the best in the entire franchise, particularly in Adam Driver’s terrific portrayal?
Well, maybe a little. He’s still conflicted and guilt-ridden and confused. But he’s got plans, and they involve deals with the devil, you might say. Good as Ridley is as Rey, nothing in these movies has been as enjoyable as watching Driver’s Ren hash out his issues. Driver is such a great actor, such a joy to watch.
But, as with “The Last Jedi,” this film jumps around from plot line to plot line so often that you can’t help but wish we got more of Ren, or his face-offs — virtual and real — with Daisy. They’re still connected in whatever mind-meld way they were in the previous film, but Daisy is growing more powerful in her use of the Force.
It’s all heading for a showdown, you’d think, and you’d be right. But not just a showdown. More than one, as various family issues and identity crises, are worked out, often with a lightsaber. But sometimes in less violent ways. The words of a familiar face can work wonders.
And there are a lot of familiar faces. It’s nice to see Domhnall Gleeson back as the often-hapless Gen. Hux. Richard E. Grant makes an enjoyable bad guy as Allegiant Gen. Pryde. There’s a new droid that will look good in a Happy Meal and a genuinely touching moment from one of the old ones.
Never underestimate a droid, as they say. More than once, in fact.
The weight of the entire franchise rests on the shoulders of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” In that respect, it’s almost impossible for it to live up to the expectations foisted upon it. After all, how do you end the most iconic franchise of all time? (Don’t panic, there will be more movies, just not a part of this particular universe.)
You end it by trying to please everyone. Which can make it hard to please anyone. But Abrams is a crowd-pleaser and a good one. He’s made a film that is unquestionably entertaining and wraps things up in a way that will make fans happy.
Abrams brings it in for a safe landing. But sometimes a bumpier ride can be a little more fun.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' 3.5 stars
Director: J.J. Abrams.
Cast: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac.
Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action.
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Founders Summit
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On April 11, 2019, the Founders Summit will present an afternoon of ideas and inspiration for founders and builders of all kinds of companies at Olin Hall.
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Be inspired by successful serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello ’81 P’18, who will share stories from his journey and lessons learned along the way.
After the summit, please join us for the finale of the B.E.T.A. Challenge, our premier new venture competition, where Babson entrepreneurs will pitch to win more than $300,000 in cash and prizes.
1–1:30 p.m. Registration and Welcoming Remarks
1:30–2 p.m. Mega Mentoring Session I
2:15–2:45 p.m. Mega Mentoring Session II
3–3:40 p.m. Lightning Talks I
Passing the Torch: When Entrepreneurship Becomes a Family Value session presented by the Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
Thinking Outside the Box: Funding Sources Beyond VC session presented by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership
3:45–4:20 p.m. Lightning Talks II
From Entrepreneur to Investor session presented by the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance
Entrepreneurs Creating Economic and Social Value Simultaneously session presented by The Lewis Institute
4:25–5 p.m. Keynote: Serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello ’81, P’18
5–9 p.m. B.E.T.A. Challenge
Registration closed Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm EDT. Walk-ins are welcome.
Lightning Talk Sessions
Passing the Torch: When Entrepreneurship Becomes a Family Value
In family business circles, discussion often focuses on the small percentage of family firms that survive through the second and third generations. At Babson, our focus is not on one particular business but rather on the family and how they act entrepreneurially, individually and together, across generations and time. In this session, we explore how one family has evolved its entrepreneurship from the more traditional model of growing an existing business to founding a startup. We will be speaking with Dave Barber '81, P'16 '17, senior consultant and retired president and CEO of Barber Foods, Dorie Barber P'16 '17, “MB” (Mainely Burgers) Mom, and their sons, Jack '16 and Max '17, co-founders of Mainely Burgers.
Presented by the Institute for Family Entrepreneurship (IFE) and moderated by Lauri Union, IFE executive director.
Thinking Outside the Box: Funding Sources Beyond VC
Founders from all industries are entrepreneuring innovative ways to fuel and grow their companies. Come hear a panel of Babson alumnae–Danielle Babineau MBA'15, co-founder of Redemption Rock Brewing, Shiva Kashalkar MBA'11, founder of Green Piñata Toys, and Marisa MacClary MBA'99, co-founder of Artifact Health–as they share their funding objectives, successes, and lessons learned to secure the capital their companies require. Walk away with tips for moving beyond the limitations of the elusive VC deal.
Presented by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership and moderated by Shakenna K. Williams '94, PhD, CWEL director of global initiatives.
From Entrepreneur to Investor
How does one make the transition from entrepreneur to investor? Join Catherine Friend White MBA'86, Managing Director, Golden Seeds, and Tim Chae, General Partner, 500 Startups, as they offer insights on their experiences, including how they made the move, the skills needed to make the move, and their advice for entrepreneurs and investors today.
Presented by the Cutler Center and moderated by Angelo Santinelli, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs Creating Economic and Social Value Simultaneously
Today, more than ever, values and purpose play a critical role in value creation. In BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s 2019 CEO letter, he wrote, “Purpose is not the sole pursuit of profits but the animating force for achieving them. Profits are in no way inconsistent with purpose–in fact, profits and purpose are inextricably linked.” This panel of purpose-driven entrepreneurs will share why they do what they do, and how they engage with their customers and markets. More and more people are not just buying what you do; they are buying into why you do what you do. We will be speaking with Tara Foley MBA'13, CEO and founder of Follain, and Rob Dalton MBA'14, co-founder of 88 Acres, both of whom are leading mission-driven brands that are making a difference in people's lives.
Presented by The Lewis Institute and moderated by Cheryl Kiser, executive director of The Lewis Institute.
For alumni entrepreneurs interested in participating as a one-day mentor at the event, please email the Blank Center.
Starting Up and Never Stopping: Inside the Mind of Tim DeMello
Successful serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello ’81, P’18 has been building businesses for 30 years–and he would be happy to keep on doing it for another 30 years. He has founded seven startups, including Replica, Streamline.com, Ziggs.com, Spotlight Media, and, Gradifi, his most recent venture which was sold to First Republic Bank in 2016. Many of his ventures have gone public or been acquired by other companies, such as Peapod, Reputation.com, and Mattel. DeMello will reflect on the string of businesses he has started through the decades, on a career that has brought him fulfillment, and, how, after all the ups and downs, he is still in the business of turning an idea into reality. He’ll also share how Babson has been part of his story from the beginning to today–he is a Babson parent and trustee-and some important lessons he has learned about founding and building companies.
Watch the Founders Summit
Miss the Founders Summit? Watch the Lightning Talks and Keynote
The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship
John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad
Summer Venture Program
IAN Global Startup Competition
Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program
Fashion Entrepreneurial Initiative
Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance
Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
The Lewis Institute
Retail Supply Chain Institute
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Chapter 8 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 15 – What now, you can’t let go? (Part 1)
There’s a limit to my patience!
Yu Ling Long didn’t expect that Xuan Cao would suddenly say that, she couldn’t help but laugh: “Run away, why should we run?”
Xuan Cao worryingly said: “Miss, you had stolen Madam’s meal, have you thought about the consequences? If we don’t run away now, we may never have the chance again!”
Miss had caused such a great disaster, she is also afraid that Madam had already made a hell of a fuss there, with their power alone, how could they deal with the Madam of Yu Courtyard? They might as well escape earlier, that way they might have a slim chance of survival
Yu Ling Long did not give a care at all: “Run away from what? If she dares to touch me, I will make her suffer!”
She is just a woman in a big house, is that even a big deal? Whether it’s violence or verbal struggles, if Madam Mu is brave enough, she can feel free to take action!
Hearing what Yu Ling Long said, Xuan Cao stared at her with astonishment, is she still the gentle and soft lady from before? Just yesterday, Yu Ling Long was still a misbegotten lady who even had to lower her head to those maids in Yu Courtyard when she had passed by them, yet today she was heaven-daring, enough to actually provoke Madam Mu?!
Before Xuan Cao was able to speak, a polite tone of sound came from outside: “Is Fourth Miss there?”
Xuan Cao was shocked, we’re finished, it must be someone that Madam had sent to trouble Yu Ling Long!
It was as if she didn’t saw Xuan Cao panicking, Yu Ling Long sit firmly on the chair, loudly asked: “Who goes there?”
The ragged door was gently pushed, a middle aged woman came inside, putting her sights onto Yu Ling Long, the smile on her face, a pair of eyes yet filled with a deep feeling: “My first name is Cui, we had met before.”
Yu Ling Long sneered, even though she had not seen her before, but during these days of living in Yu Courtyard, she had already heard about how capable Cui Mama is, Madam Mu would go so far as to send her, she must really think highly of Yu Ling Long after all.
Yu Ling Long nodded quietly: “Alright then, what brings you here?”
Cui Mama’s eyes swept over the table that was cluttered with meal boxes and teacups, the smile on her face had yet to disappear: “I have unfortunately come at the wrong time, disturbing your meal, pardon my offense.”
As the saying goes, “Never slap someone who is smiling”, no matter how fierce Fourth Miss can be, she couldn’t just simply slap someone she had just met, could she? Cui Mama knew that the elegant yet peerless lady may seem young, but since yesterday night till now, she had already caused trouble in the Yu Courtyard twice, she doesn’t dare to even look down slightly on Yu Ling Long.
For now she would serve her well, but for what’s going to happen, later on, Cui Mama pretending to be respectful as she lowers her eyes, hiding the coldness in her eyes, Fourth Miss wouldn’t be able to live for long anyway, there is no need for her to give concern about it.
Seeing Yu Courtyard’s famed and respected Cui Mama being so humble in front of her, Yu Ling Long was being alerted. She doesn’t fear those lackeys who rely on power alone to bully people, anyone who relies more on power, will be weaker once meeting tough opponents. But Cui Mama in front of her who speaks politely, she is mostly hiding a dagger in her smile. Someone like her, it makes people to let their guard down easily, therefore if she wants to harm anyone, it would be very easy for her.
Having thought this far, Yu Ling Long sneered, although her clothing seems plain and simple, yet she wasn’t diminished at all, what’s more special is that, although her smile is bright, but it was still filled with a sense of oppressive towards other people. Even someone like Cui Mama who had been used to facing countless big and famous lackeys, she couldn’t help but be temporarily inattentive. Yu Ling Long’s stunning face, she could also imagine her mother’s bright light, it was no wonder that the great Lord would be attracted to that woman……
Ignoring Cui Mama’s deep in thought’s looks, Yu Ling Long went straight to the point and said: “If you’ve got anything to say, spit it out.”
She is curious to know, after what had happened yesterday night and this morning, how does Madam Mu intend to deal with her?
Cui Mama came out from her thoughts, the smile on her face had unconsciously gave a feeling of hypocritical respect: “It was Madam who sent me here to see the Fourth Miss, you had already spent a few days living in the Courtyard, are you enjoying your stay here?”
Hearing this, Yu Ling Long slightly narrowed her eyes, inside her bright eyes, what leaked out was a feeling of coldness.
Before provoking Madam Mu, she had already thought about the possible outcomes, Madam Mu would send Cui Mama to send her regards, it may seem that she wanted to oblige me, appease myself, this wasn’t out of her predictions, it’s just only that, she did not expect Madam Mu could put down lower dignity to no limits, yesterday night when she tried to harm her life, yet today she could still shamelessly “Care” for me.
Could it be that this was trending in the ancient age, what you had done before, just by changing attitude could actually shamelessly make it as if it never happened before? If it was really like this, Yu Ling Long feels that the life of the ancient age is really interesting, it’s really damn interesting.
Seeing the smile on Cui Mama’s face, Yu Ling Long couldn’t help but sneer, since they have shown so much “concern” over her, she doesn’t need to be so polite anymore.
“To tell the truth, I’m not enjoying my life here.” Yu Ling Long looked at the ragged furnishings around her, hinting Cui Mama, “Are you blind? Can’t you see what kind of shitty place I’m living in?”
It was as if Cui Mama did not understand the hidden meaning of ridicule in Yu Ling Long’s tone, still smiling as before: “Please don’t be mad, Fourth Miss. Your return was too sudden, Madam couldn’t prepare a proper room for you in time, that’s why she couldn’t serve you properly, we hope Fourth Miss can understand.”
Although she said politely, Cui Mama was secretly biting her teeth, who does she think she is? Due to Cui Mama’s status in the courtyard, even the other misbegotten ladies would respect her, yet this Yu Ling Long straightforwardly takes her as a lowly servant, ordering her around, this makes Cui Mama who had felt good at herself to feel uncomfortable, she had also secretly made up her mind that she would let this woman who doesn’t know how to respect others to suffer more before her last breath, then can she only satisfy her deep hatred for her.
After hearing Cui Mama’s reasoning, it doesn’t seem that Yu Ling Long intended to forgive her at all, instead she pressures her even harder: “What about now? Such a big mansion, there couldn’t possibly no place for me to stay at all, could it?”
Cui Mama froze, she was just here to test Yu Ling Long, who knew she had trapped herself in this mess, she is just a servant, and how could she possibly have the authority of arranging a place for Yu Ling Long? If she answers that the arrangement is not complete yet, it would be like hitting herself in the face. She had mentioned that Madam had sent her here to send her regards, if such a small matter couldn’t be handled well, would it be due to Madam’s negligence, or because of herself? Cui Mama feels as if she’s a rat suffocating in a box, being in a bind.
Cui Mama’s face was white and red, “Please be patient Fourth Miss, I shall return to Madam, giving you a proper explanation as soon as possible” she said while biting her teeth.
Yu Ling Long raised her teacups leisurely, giving the signal to see the visitor out: “Do it fast, there’s a limit to my patience, if there isn’t a proper arrangement tonight, I’m afraid l will have to use my old methods again.”
Cui Mama was frightened, old methods? Yu Ling Long had stolen Madam Mu’s meal, now she wants to steal Madam Mu’s place to live?!
Remembering about the servant’s swollen faces in the Courtyard, Cui Mama is very sure, that if Yu Ling Long were to continue using violence, no one in this Courtyard would be a match for her, if she doesn’t prepare a proper place for her to live, she is afraid that Madam Mu really wouldn’t have a place to stay tonight.
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Just a Thought : About Communication
Crisis Manager University : Job Application Crises & Crisis Manager Turns 6
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Editor's Note: Regular readers of this newsletter know that I strongly advocate the use of background checks to prevent the kind of embarrassments suffered by the Bush Administration, whose appointees - first Michael Brown, now George Deutsch - somehow made it through White House screening without anyone catching on to fudged facts about their education and/or professional experience. So when I received this article from Integrated Screening Partners (ISP), I immediately requested and received their permission to bring it to you. When I do vulnerability audits, I remain shocked at the number of organizations that do little, if any, thorough background checking on lateral hires - executives brought in from other companies - and as a result they make themselves vulnerable to future crises. Take this to your HR director and your CEO, if you're not already in those positions, and be sure to read about ISP's free screening and assessment offer at the end of the article.
Top Ten Application Falsifications
A Growing Minority of Applicants Lie
The Truth about Bob
After sorting through hundreds of resumes, you found the perfect employee: Bob. Bob graduated with his Master's with a 3.8 GPA, and then went on to work for eight years at a top tier firm in your industry. He was also an active philanthropist in the community.
After the first interview, everyone in the office adored him. You hired him, and he was still a universally liked employee. He even sent the secretary flowers on her birthday.
Too bad Bob was stealing from day one. After you began the investigation, you also discovered that he never actually graduated from that great school on his resume, only worked at that top-tier firm for eight months and was fired...for embezzlement.
Resume Fraud on the Rise
If you knew that 30-40 percent of your employees lied on their resume, would it change the way you feel about your company? What if you knew that you hired these people...and that they lied to you during the interview? Unfortunately, this is an unsettling reality for companies across the country.
Without a background screening program in place, it is a near-statistical certainty that a company will hire someone who falsified their resume, has a criminal record or has insufficient skills or knowledge to perform their job.
Why? Applicants have worked to hide these elements of their past, and they know the ins and outs of the hiring process thanks to books and blogs on everything from resume writing to mastering the behavioral interview. The proliferation of falsifications is astounding:
30-40 percent of all applicants lie on their resume
10-15 percent of all applicants have a criminal record
52 percent of resumes have discrepancies [Source: 2005 study by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Information courtesy of CNN Money.]
Most applicants falsify the same sections of their resumes and applications. If you know what to focus on, you may be able to spot the red herring. The following common resume falsifications are in order from the most common to the least.
1. Dates of Employment
No one wants to admit they were unemployed, much less that they were employed for a substantial period of time. Often, applicants will elongate their employment at several jobs to cover these gaps.
2. Job Title
This is the quickest way to update your insufficient qualifications to fit the position. Applicants often upgrade their positions to the one above their own. If you wonder why, ask yourself: how much pay difference is there between a manager and a V.P.?
3. Degrees Earned
In this case, the lie is often close to the truth. The applicant may have completed (or nearly completed) the necessary credit hours but failed to finish the requirements to graduate. Occasionally applicants will upgrade their education in the same way that others upgrade their positions-they'll say they earned a Master's when they received a Bachelor's or a Ph.D. when they have a Master's.
4. Educational Background
In occupations where the prestige of your university can give you an edge, applicants will often say they attended their first-choice institution, e.g. Harvard, when in reality they attended the community college near their home.
5. Past Employers
In much the same way that applicants will upgrade their schools, they will also upgrade their past employers. Another approach that is increasingly appealing in a global marketplace is to say that they worked for a company that doesn't exist or is no longer in business.
6. Compensation
The most difficult question an applicant will have to answer is: How much are you worth? Of course, it's never phrased that way, but that's the meat of the compensation issue. If they say their last employer paid them $60,000, it's much easier for them to ask for $65,000
7. Reason for Leaving
If an applicant was fired, that's a fact he or she wants to hide. During the application process, they may cite a mass layoff as the reason for leaving rather than an individual layoff caused by poor performance review.
8. Past Accomplishments
In this case, applicants may say they single-handedly managed a $1 million account when they were part of a team or they managed a team of 50 when, in reality, it was a team of five. Applicants want you to believe that they can handle the responsibility you're giving them; even of they don't really have the experience you require.
9. Skills
This refers to hard skills, such as programming languages, foreign languages or accreditations. For example, an artist who is looking for a career change may say they know all the designer packages necessary for a graphic designer position when they have only seen the programs or played with them once or twice. On the other hand, they may have the knowledge to do the job but lack the documentation to prove it.
10. Past Supervisor
Applicants will falsify the name and position of their past employer for many reasons. Some applicants also give the name of a friend or co-worker and prep them for your call. Either way, this is a sign that they probably don't want you to contact their actual boss.
Combating Application Falsifications
So, what can you do when nearly one-third of your applicants distort, embellish or create their work history and personal qualifications? When only 15 percent of all resumes are ever given a thorough read-through, applicants can lie and get away with it. You must be diligent to find the best employee for your firm, and that means performing background checks. Although pre-employment screening doesn't guarantee that you've hired an exemplary employee, it does give you a more reliable and accurate picture of a candidate's background before the job offer.
Since 1994, Integrated Screening Partners, www.integratedscreening.com, (ISP) has served global, mid-size and small companies, to include Dell Computer, Club Corp of America and Texas Instruments. ISP is offering "Crisis Manager" readers a free screening and assessment to determine your vulnerability to resume falsifications, some of which you may already have experienced. Contact Michele McCullough at 817-288-5000 x57 or via e-mail at michele.mccullough@integratedscreening.com.
Short Subjects
By Jonathan Bernstein
And He's One Heartbeat Away From The Presidency? Last Saturday, my 16-year-old daughter, Michelle, came into the living room and told me that CNN online was reporting that Vice President Cheney -- or, as the wise teen put it, "You know, that guy who's never around" -- had been quail hunting and shot someone, I thought "Cheney shot Dan Quayle?" The future presidential race seemed to be getting very tough already! When I learned the facts for myself, I expected, like you, to hear a dismayed Cheney on-camera expressing the kind of anguish it actually took him four days to reveal. Which also makes it seem somewhat...rehearsed. Was he afraid to speak? Did he not realize that delay and obfuscation, passing the buck to others, hardly looks good for a guy who could theoretically sit in the ultimate "buck stops here" chair? Why wasn't his boss saying, "I don't care how you feel, get your butt in front of the TV cameras NOW, Dick!" Yes, it was a horrible accident and he may or may not have been at legal fault, but it happened and he had a responsibility to communicate that is inherent in his elected position.
I Can't Get Home, Let's Go Skiing. So a huge snowstorm hit the US Northeast earlier this week, causing airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights and stranding travelers heading in and out of the region. Hopefully, businesses had contingency plans to address the interruptions caused by nature's fury, but what caught my attention was this incredibly insensitive comment reported on CNN.com: "The manager of a ski resort in Londonderry, Vermont, told Reuters that he welcomed the snow. 'I think this will get people back in the spirit of winter and skiing,' Gary Aichholz said." Of course, they couldn't GET to Vermont to ski unless they were local.
But What Does He Really Think? I love the Big Island in Hawaii, where you can enjoy a spectacular array of tourist delights, and where public officials are notorious for hoof-in-mouth disease. You may or may not know that the island is governed as Hawaii County. Bruce McClure is the chief engineer for the County's Public Works Department, and was recently interviewed by the West Hawaii Today newspaper about perpetual delays in improving island roads. McClure offered this bon mot: "Our roads aren't all that bad. Our drivers suck." [Your editor hopes that including this verbatim quote didn't foul up too many spam filters!]
You Mean Planning Works? Adhesives Research in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, recovered rapidly from a major fire because they had engaged in crisis planning that had resulted in a firewall being placed between its chemical storage area and the rest of its facility, and which apparently got all its people out safely. They were also quickly able to set up a temporary office nearby. It sounds so boring, no one writes front-page headlines saying "Company Does It Right!", but they could have suffered major or even terminal damage to their business without that advance planning. [Thanks to my associate Rick Kelly of Robinson Kelly Strategic Communications in Harrisburg, PA, for calling this fine example to my attention.]
No Your Spam-filter Didn't Block My February 1 Newsletter. There was no February 1 issue of "Crisis Manager." I simply could not take the time from several concurrent and tight-deadline breaking crises and projects. I wanted to offer a mea culpa to anyone who missed me and my meanderings -- and anyone who wishes it may have an indefinite extension on your subscription and/or a refund in full of your subscription fee. Still, it could be worse,,,you could be stuck in a hunting party with Dick Cheney.
Speaking Of The Newsletter. Sheesh. I just realized it. The issue I missed would have been my sixth anniversary issue, Crisis Manager was launched on February 1, 2000. I don't think I've missed publishing more than a half dozen semi-monthly issues since that time, but it's my own mind's little trick on me (happens more as I get older) to miss my own anniversary. Drat. Oh well, I still want to offer COPIOUS THANKS to all of you who have helped this little ezine expand and be reprinted worldwide. I have made new friends amongst my subscriber base, and more than a few of you are clients of mine. Life is good, and I am committed to continuing this project as a way of sharing what was so freely given to me by both humans and a Higher Power. Special thanks to my Webmaster, Oliver Del Signore, who converts this publication to its attractive HTML format and archives all past issues. And thank you to my lovely wife and soul-mate, Celeste Mendelsohn, who designed both the look of my site and the "OhNo the Ostrich" logo you'll find at the newsletter's online home page.
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Adobe ANZ Appoints New Enterprise & Government Sales Directors
Computer software giant Adobe has announced two new appointments for its team in Australia and New Zealand.
Scott Dawes has joined Adobe as enterprise sales director for the region and will be based in Melbourne.
He joins Adobe from SAP where he was the FSI executive general manager for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to SAP, Dawes worked at Oracle for more than 20 years, where he was responsible for its overall go-to-market strategy, sales and operations.
Scott Dawes
Steve O’Connell has also joined Adobe’s ANZ team as its government sales director, and will be based in Canberra.
O’Connell was previously general manager of federal sales for Australia and New Zealand at Fujitsu – a role he has held for the last seven years. Prior to Fujitsu, Steve worked at BMC, HP Software and Computer Associates.
Steve O’Connell
Adobe’s ANZ managing director, Suzanne Steele, said: “At Adobe, our core objective is to continuously innovate for our customers so that we can arm them with the necessary tools and expertise to become experience makers.
“The appointment of both Scott Dawes and Steve O’Connell to our Australia and New Zealand team will be critical to strengthening our ability to help existing and prospective partners navigate the complex and high growth Australia and New Zealand market.
Adobe Scott Dawes Steve O’Connell
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Jeremy Kirk • January 21, 2020
Mitsubishi Electric says hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its anti-virus software, prior to the vendor patching the flaw, and potentially stole trade secrets and employee data. The Japanese multinational firm announced the breach more than six months after detecting it in June 2019.
Ishita Chigilli Palli • January 21, 2020
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is supporting an EU proposal for a temporary ban on the use facial recognition technology in public areas and is calling for government regulation of artificial intelligence.
Scott Ferguson • January 20, 2020
Citrix has released the first of several patches that address a vulnerability in its Application Delivery Controller and Gateway products that was discovered by researchers in December. If left unpatched, the vulnerability is remotely exploitable and could allow access to applications and internal networks.
Mathew J. Schwartz • January 20, 2020
Microsoft says it's prepping a patch to fix a memory corruption flaw in multiple versions of Internet Explorer that is being exploited by in-the-wild attackers, and it's issued mitigation guidance. Security firm Qihoo 360 says the zero-day flaw has been exploited by the DarkHotel APT gang.
P&N Bank in Perth, Australia, says a server upgrade gone wrong led to the breach of sensitive personal information in its customer relationship management system. The incident is another example how organizations can be imperilled by mistakes on the part of their suppliers.
Nick Holland • January 17, 2020
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Windows Vulnerability: Researchers Demonstrate Exploits
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Visual Storytelling: An Interview with Hassan Kiyany
Award-winning Emirati director Hassan Kiyany‘s home office is a tribute to his creativity. Showing us around via Skype, his walls are covered in shortcuts, storyboards, structures, shots – love letters to former projects; a busy mind in a busy room.
Having started his journey as an editor, he now fronts his own successful film-making company Hkiyany. He has tried many different angles since then, but has now settled into the groove of being a ‘Visual Storyteller’.
“I have an interest in the human being,” he says, indicating how his work focuses on the nature of individuals, and society. Each film is accompanied on his website by a stated ‘goal’ to which he aspires from the start.
He studied his craft at Media Storm, a New York based film company, and came back with his eyes open. Now he is hungry for new techniques; recently, inspired by the work of ‘Old Boy’ director Park Chan-Wook, he is incorporating the use of a smartphone into much of his work – his 2011 film “Telephoni”, shot exclusively on an iPhone, came 3rd in the Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
[vimeo 20441331 w=500 h=281]telePhoni from hkiyany® on Vimeo.
“The interest drove me to using my phone to make films, and to teach others how to tell their own stories in the same way.” But have smartphones made it film-making too accessible? “It’s not an easy route, you still need to know about composition, about the apps you can use, about editing.”
Hassan uses technology as a conduit for the real focus of his films: the story. “As long as the most important part – the core of the story, is not sacrificed I want to use every tool available.”
“If there is no story, I don’t want to do it.” says Kiyany, who is careful with whom he collaborates. “When I meet a client, I bring that goal in at the beginning, so they know the facts and that focus.”
[vimeo 70632198 w=500 h=281]Sibeel Water by Ammar Al Attar from hkiyany® on Vimeo.
He often finds himself doing the duties of producer as well; a client will come in with a product, and it is his job to find the angle, to make it human. “Sometimes it takes me two to three weeks just to structure the story.”
This process, which is reflected in the final products themselves, takes time; time which some people and audiences find frustrating. “I’m not taking longer to delay everything because I’m slow,” he says.
In the world of the internet, everyone is easily distracted. Other film-makers can’t respect the process. Every second of your piece should be worth watching.”
Take the case of his most recent film, ‘Marwan the Boxer’ – which is debuting at this years Abu Dhabi Film Festival. On the face of it, the story of a young boxer UAE going to his first world championships, it is also providing Hassan with his own set of challenges that arise when delivering such a film to a film festival – it doesn’t follow a narrative that local audiences are used to, or one they’ve seen on any television show.
[vimeo 104480621 w=500 h=281]Marwan The Boxer Trailer from hkiyany® on Vimeo.
It is frustrating to Hassan, who is trying to make audiences appreciate the journey, not the destination – the final fate of the titular Marwan (the subject of the film) is not the focus. Arab audiences expecting a punchline of an ending are missing the beauty of the build-up.
It’s not a perspective that his clients or viewers are used to.
“Arab culture is about maintaining your relationship, your friendship, regardless of the cost. For me, it’s important to say ‘no’, and if our outlook on the process differs, maybe we shouldn’t work together. Even if it’s a client I’ve had for many years.”
As much as his films have stories, Hassan himself it seems is on a journey to change the way his audiences view cinema, to upend the expectation of the viewers in how they consume their media, and how much consideration they put into it.
“I’m hoping there will be a new wave of film-makers from the UAE after this [film festival]. I’m looking forward to seeing the other films on display, to see other peoples’ processes.”
Despite success at previous film festivals he is less excited by local glamour than by the prospect of an international audiences. He has plans to put his films on Netflix and similar video-on-demand services, something that UAE film festivals are not pleased with, but international ones welcome.
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Academics > Catalog > 2019–2020 > Courses of Instruction > GEC
A defining component of a Bates education is a General Education program that ensures breadth and depth of study. The General Education requirements are described in the Academic Program section of the catalog.
Among the General Education requirements is the successful completion of two General Education concentrations (GECs). General Education concentrations challenge students to develop significant expertise outside their major. Each concentration consists of four courses chosen from a faculty-designed menu that is structured on the basis of a clearly articulated organizing principle. Some concentrations focus on a particular issue or topic or area of inquiry identified by several professors working across different disciplines; others are formed within a single discipline. Some concentrations may include relevant co-curricular experiences such as significant community service, orchestra, theatrical performance, or volunteer work. The required concentrations may also be fulfilled by completing a minor or a second major. General Education concentrations appear on the transcript.
The concentrations currently offered are described below, including requirements, exclusions, course lists, and eligible co-curricular components. Please note, courses taken pass/fail do not count toward any General Education requirements, including General Education concentrations. For more information, please consult the Academic Program section of the Catalog.
Ancient Greek (C020)
The Ancient World (C054)
Applying Mathematical Methods (C006)
Archaeology and Material Culture (C025)
Asian Art and Literature (C033)
Asian Modernity (C053)
Asian Narrative Traditions (C052)
Beauty and Desire (C055)
Bridging El Atlántico (C016)
Buddhism (C002)
Chemistry (C003)
Children, Adolescents, School (C030)
Chinese Language (C044)
Chinese Society and Culture (C047)
The City in History: Urbanism and Constructed Spaces (C057)
Class, Inequity, Poverty, and Justice (C008)
The Collaborative Project (C012)
Colonialism (C059)
Color: Sight and Perception (C036)
Conflict and Threat: War and Disease (C064)
Considering Africa (C022)
Culture and Meaning (C026)
Culture and Public Health in Chile (C092)
Dance (C011)
Diasporas (C038)
Digital and Computational Studies (C093)
Early Modern World (C066)
English (C086)
Environment, Place, History (C068)
Evidence: Documentation and Reality (C017)
Field Studies: Natural Science (C058)
Film and Media Studies (C019)
French and Francophone Studies (C034)
The Geosphere (C007)
German in Berlin (C073)
Globalization (C014)
Hazards in Nature (C063)
The Human Body (C027)
Identity, Race, and Ethnicity (C037)
Improvisation and Experimentation in the Arts (C023)
Japanese Language (C043)
Japanese Society and Culture (C046)
Knowledge, Action, and the Public Good (C091)
Latin (C010)
Latin American Studies (C072)
Law and Society (C013)
Learning and Teaching (C084)
Material Culture (C083)
Medieval Worlds (C051)
Middle East in Global Context (C090)
Modern Europe (C024)
Music and Culture (C080)
Philosophy (C042)
Philosophy and Psychology (C031)
Physics of the Large and Small (C056)
Popular Culture (C040)
Post/Colonial Issues in French and Spanish (C032)
Premodern History (C048)
Producing Culture: Arts and Audience (C061)
Public Health (C065)
Queer Studies (C009)
Racisms (C041)
Religious Studies (C001)
Renaissance: Arts and Letters (C035)
Russian Language (C069)
Sound (C005)
South Asian Studies (C087)
Spanish in Tarragona (C089)
Theater Arts (C028)
The Translated World (C067)
Visible Ideas: 2D and 3D Design (C029)
Water and Society (C070)
Women and Gender in Asia (C050)
Women and Writing (C060)
Writing Spain (C018)
A concentration that provides students with skills and insights in Greek language and literature. H. Walker.
Four credits, of which only two may be taken at the 100-level and only two may be taken at the 200-level. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
GRK 101. Elementary Ancient Greek I.
GRK 201. Classical Prose.
GRK 202. Classical Poetry.
GRK 203. Prose about Archaic Greece.
GRK 204. Poetry from Archaic Greece.
GRK 301. Classical Prose: Advanced.
GRK 302. Classical Poetry: Advanced.
GRK 303. Prose about Archaic Greece: Advanced.
GRK 304. Poetry from Archaic Greece: Advanced.
GRK s10. Elementary Ancient Greek II.
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This concentration introduces students to peoples of the Greco-Roman and Judaic traditions in the ancient world. Students examine the history, literature, religions, social practices, and material cultures of the Greeks, Romans, and Israelites, as well as the different methodologies scholars employ to understand a distant and different past that still critically shapes the experience of the modern Western world. M. Imber.
Any four credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AV/CM 222. Seeing Gods in Ancient Greek Art, Architecture, and Myths.
CM/DN 213. The Chorus Ancient and Modern: Forms of Communal Performance and the Body Politic.
CM/GS 204. Gender and the Body in Ancient Greece.
CM/GS 217. Sex and Gender in Ancient Rome.
CM/HI 101. Introduction to the Ancient World.
CM/HI 108. Roman Civilization: The Republic.
CM/HI 109. Roman Civilization: The Empire.
CM/HI 112. Ancient Greek History.
CM/HI 301J. Law and Society in Ancient Rome.
CM/PL 271. Ancient Philosophy.
CM/RE 218. Greek and Roman Myths.
CM/RE 235. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible.
CM/RE 236. Introduction to the New Testament.
CM/RE 238. Jews and Judaism in Antiquity.
CMS s17. Readings in the Odyssey of Homer.
FYS 191. Love and Friendship in the Classical World.
FYS 345. Classical Myths and Contemporary Art.
FYS 472. The Dice Are Cast: The Classical World through Analog Games.
INDC 130. Food in Ancient Greece and Rome.
RFSS 100. What is Rhetoric?.
This concentration encourages students to appreciate the utility of mathematics, make connections between mathematics and other subjects, and apply mathematical methods in a relevant discipline (e.g., natural or social sciences, arts, humanities) or in a real-world setting (e.g., traffic control, scheduling, manufacturing). P. Jayawant.
Four credits including two from list A and two from list B, with no more than two credits from the same department/program.
List A (Mathematics-based Courses): BI/MA255A; BIO 244; ECON 250, 255; EC/MA 342; FYS 466; MA/PH 255E; MATH 205, 206, 214, 215, 219, 255B, 355A, 355B, 355D, s21, s45M; PHYS 301
List B (Application-based Courses): BI/NS 308; BIO 270, 340; CHEM 107A, 108A, 301, 302, 310; ECON 260, 270; ENVR 203; GEO 210, 230, 240; GE/PH 111 or 220; MUS 231, 232; NS/PY 357; PHIL 195; PHYS 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 112, 115, 211, 214, 216, 222; PLTC 310; THEA 132, 232, 236
One of the courses may be replaced by a supervised research position or internship approved by the appropriate department. In addition to the four courses or co-curricular components, students are encouraged to complete an integrative project that demonstrates mastery of applied mathematical methods. This project is usually completed in the context of a course or co-curricular experience. Students are expected to present their project in a public forum (e.g., class presentation, conference, Mount David Summit). Students are required to consult with the concentration coordinator as early as possible for advice and guidance in completing this project. A maximum of two courses taken abroad (one in mathematics and one in an applied discipline) may be substituted for Bates courses, with prior approval of the concentration coordinator. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in mathematics or a major in economics.
BI/MA 255A. Mathematical Models in Biology.
BI/NS 308. Neurobiology/Lab.
BIO 244. Biostatistics.
BIO 270. Ecology and Evolution/Lab.
CHEM 107A. Atomic and Molecular Structure/Lab.
CHEM 108A. Chemical Reactivity/Lab.
CHEM 301. Quantum Chemistry.
CHEM 302. Statistical Thermodynamics.
CHEM 310. Biophysical Chemistry.
EC/MA 342. Optimal Control Theory with Economic Applications.
ECON 250. Statistics.
ECON 255. Econometrics.
ECON 260. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.
ECON 270. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.
ENVR 203. Scientific Approaches to Environmental Issues/Lab.
FYS 466. Math and the Art of M. C. Escher.
GE/PH 220. Dynamical Climate.
GEO 210. Sedimentary Processes and Environments/Lab.
GEO 230. Earth Structure and Dynamics/Lab.
GEO 240. Environmental Geochemistry/Lab.
MA/PH 255E. Nonlinear Models and Chaos.
MATH 205. Linear Algebra.
MATH 206. Multivariable Calculus.
MATH 214. Probability.
MATH 215. Statistics.
MATH 219. Differential Equations.
MATH 355A. Numerical Analysis.
MATH 355B. Graph Algorithms.
MATH 355D. Dynamical Systems and Computer Science.
MATH s21. Introduction to Abstraction.
MATH s45M. Enumerative Combinatorics.
MUS 231. Music Theory I.
MUS 232. Music Theory II.
NRSC 205. Statistical Methods.
NS/PY 357. Computational Neuroscience.
PHIL 195. Introduction to Logic.
PHYS 103. Musical Acoustics/Lab.
PHYS 105. Physics in Everyday Life.
PHYS 106. Energy and Environment.
PHYS 107. Classical Physics/Lab.
PHYS 108. Modern Physics/Lab.
PHYS 112. Physics of Sports/Lab.
PHYS 211. Newtonian Mechanics.
PHYS 216. Computational Physics.
PHYS 222. Electricity and Magnetism.
PHYS 301. Mathematical Methods of Physics.
PLTC 310. Public Opinion.
THEA 132. Theater Technology.
THEA 232. Lighting Design.
THEA 236. Pattern Drafting and Draping.
Research Experience/Internship.
A supervised research experience such as an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) position or an appropriate internship may replace one mathematics-based or one applications-based course, depending on the content. Supervised by the appropriate department or program.
This concentration acquaints students with archaeology, the subfield of anthropology dealing with the study of material remains and the study of material culture from other theoretical perspectives. K. Barnett.
Four credits, one of which must be a methodology class from the following list: ANTH 103, INDS 219, or ANTH s32. One co-curricular component involving substantial archaeological fieldwork may be substituted for a credit, at the discretion of the anthropology department. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in anthropology.
AM/AN 222. Archaeology and Colonial Entanglements in North America.
ANTH 101. Cultural Anthropology.
ANTH 103. Introduction to Archaeology.
ANTH 104. Introduction to Human Evolution.
ANTH 339. Production and Reproduction.
ANTH s32. Introduction to Archaeological Fieldwork.
INDC 208. Introduction to Medieval Archaeology.
INDC 219. Environmental Archaeology.
INDC s24. Shetland Islands: Archaeology, History and Environment.
Fieldwork.
Substantial archaelogical fieldwork. Supervised by the anthropology department.
Internship.
Supervised by the anthropology department.
This concentration focuses on Asian art history, visual cultures, and traditional literature. Y. Liu.
Any four credits, with not more than two credits from any one subject designation. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration with prior approval by the concentration coordinator. Not open to students who have declared a major in East Asian studies, a minor in Asian studies, or who have declared the following concentrations: 046 (Japanese Society and Literature), 047 (Chinese Society and Culture), and 052 (Asian Narrative Traditions).
AS/CI 207. Traditional Chinese Literature in Translation.
AS/CI 223. Communism, Capitalism, and Cannibalism: New and Emerging Voices in Chinese Literature.
AS/CI 225. Art and Politics in China.
AS/JA 125. Japanese Literature and Society.
AS/JA 130. Japanese Film: Exploring Japanese Horror Films from the Silent Era to the Present Day.
AS/JA 215. Film, Literature, and the Cultures of Postwar Japan.
AS/RE 308. Buddhist Texts in Translation.
AV/AS 175. Between Past and Future: Contemporary Chinese Art since 1980.
AV/AS 229. Modern Vietnamese Culture through Film.
AV/AS 234. Chinese Arts and Visual Culture.
AV/AS 236. Japanese Arts and Visual Culture.
AV/AS 243. Buddhist Arts and Visual Cultures.
AV/AS 245. Architectural Monuments of Southeast Asia.
AV/AS 246. Visual Narratives: Storytelling in East Asian Art.
AV/AS 247. The Art of Zen Buddhism.
AV/AS 248. The Art of Rock-Cut Architecture in Asia.
AV/AS s29. Modern Vietnamese Culture through Film.
AVC s25. The Japanese Tea Bowl.
This concentration offers students an opportunity to consider the effects of imperialism, globalization, and rapid development on the societies of Asia. S. Kemper.
Any four credits. Courses taken while studying in an off-campus program in Asia may substitute for up to two credits with prior approval of the coordinator. This concentration is not available to students majoring or minoring in Chinese, Japanese, or Asian studies.
AS/EC 242. Work and Workers in China.
AS/HI 274. China in Revolution.
AS/HI 301B. From Tibet to Taiwan: Frontiers in Chinese History, 1700 to the Present.
AS/HI s15. Sport, Gender, and the Body in Modern China.
AS/PT 283. International Politics of East Asia.
AS/PY 260. Cultural Psychology.
ENG 260. Passages to and from India.
This concentration explores stories and strategies of storytelling in Asian traditions past and present in literature and in film and other visual arts. T. Nguyen.
Any four courses. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Not open to students who have declared a major or minor in Chinese or Japanese, a major in East Asian studies, or a minor in Asian studies, or to students who have declared the following concentration(s): C033 (Asian Art and Literature), C046 (Japanese Society and Culture), C047 (Chinese Society and Culture), or C050 (Women and Gender in Asia).
EN/GS 121G. Asian American Women Writers.
FYS 346. Desire, Devotion, Suffering.
What does beauty mean? Who arbitrates the boundary between the beautiful and the aberrant? How do we embody desire? This concentration analyzes the manufacture and manipulation of beauty, the politics of desire, and their cultural significance. E. Harwood.
Any four credits. One non-Bates credit with a focus on issues of beauty and desire comparable to courses listed below may be applied toward this concentration if judged appropriate upon application to the coordinator.
AF/DN 252. Contemporary Issues in Dance.
AF/RF 162. White Redemption: Cinema and the Co-optation of African American History.
AV/CM 241. The Art of Islam.
AV/CM 252. Art of the Middle Ages.
AVC 264. Leonardo and His Heirs: High Renaissance and Mannerism.
AVC 271. Italian Baroque Art.
AVC 280. The Art of the Eighteenth Century.
AVC 281. Realism and Impressionism.
AVC 284. Revolutions and Romanticisms.
AVC 285. Renaissance and Post-Renaissance Gardens and Landscape Architecture.
AVC 314A. Advanced Painting I.
AVC 350. Visual Meaning: Process, Material, Format.
AVC 390B. Pre-Raphaelitism to Modernism.
AVC s18. Leonardo and His Heirs: High Renaissance and Mannerism.
AVC s28. Desiring Italy.
CM/EN 395E. Medieval Romance.
ENG 243. Romantic Literature (1790–1840).
FYS 455. Neuroscience Fiction.
FYS 461. Gut Microbiome: The Next Frontier.
THEA 235. Fashion: A Survey of Western Culture.
The Spanish language has been a bridge to communicate experiences and artistic expression on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. This concentration explores the cultural production of the Spanish-speaking world, including but not limited to the courtly love tradition that emerged among Spanish-speaking Arab and Jewish poets and its modern home in Latin American popular music; issues of environmental justice, gender, and race; the development of a transnational Spanish-language cinema industry that facilitates the circulation of artists and ideas; and the tradition of human rights in Latin America and Spain. C. Aburto Guzmán.
Four credits in Spanish or cross-listed. At least one credit must be a 300-level course. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a minor or major in Spanish.
EU/SP 366. Iberian Nightmares: Fantasy and Horror in Spanish and Portuguese Cinemas.
INDC 321. Afroambiente: Escritura negra y medio ambiente.
INDC 390. Afro-Latinoamérica.
LS/SP 341. Lectura americana de Cervantes.
SPAN 205. Advanced Spanish.
SPAN 211. Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis.
SPAN 222. Short Narrative in the Spanish-speaking World.
SPAN 224. Protest and Justice.
SPAN 228. Screen and Media.
SPAN 335. Translating Place and War.
SPAN 342. Texturing Latin America.
SPAN 360. Independent Study.
This concentration brings together courses on Buddhism from a variety of perspectives. A. Melnick Dyer.
Any four credits. Participation in an appropriate off-campus study program listed below may be substituted for two credits with prior approval:
ISLE Program, Sri Lanka;
SIT Program, Nepal;
Emory Tibetan Studies in Dharamsala;
Antioch College Buddhist Studies in Japan Program - Buddhist studies in Japan;
Antioch College Buddhist Studies in India, Bodhgaya, India.
One non-Bates credit from other programs or institutions may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AS/RE 208. Religions in China.
AS/RE 209. Religions in Japan.
AS/RE 250. Buddhist Traditions.
AS/RE 251. Religions of Tibet.
AS/RE 348. Epics of Asia: Myth and Religion.
AV/AS 289. Stupa Towers: Forms, Symbols, and Narratives in Buddhist Architecture.
GS/RE 311. Buddhism and Gender.
PHIL 310. Buddhist Philosophy.
This concentration exposes students to core principles in chemistry and selected additional topics that students can tailor to their interests. T. Lawson.
Any four chemistry credits, except for CHEM 218. At least one credit must be at the 200-level or above, and may include CHEM s37 or CHEM s42.
Only one non-Bates course may be applied toward the concentration. That course must be judged comparable to one of those below and must have prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in chemistry, biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry.
Any Bates Chemistry and Biochemistry course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Independent Research.
A departmentally-approved summer research experience may be applied toward this concentration. Supervised by the chemistry department.
This concentration integrates the study of children and adolescents with the study of education. B. Sale.
Four credits, from the list below, no more than two from the same department/program. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Not open to students who declare a minor in teacher education or educational studies.
DN/ED s29. Tour, Teach, Perform.
ED/GS 384. Education in a Globalized World.
ED/PY 262. Community-Based Research Methods.
ED/SO 242. Race, Cultural Pluralism, and Equality in American Education.
ED/SO 380. Education, Reform, and Politics.
EDUC 231. Perspectives on Education.
EDUC 235. Teaching in the Sciences.
EDUC 245. Literacy in Preschool and Elementary Years.
EDUC 255. Adolescent Literacy.
EDUC 265. Teaching through the Arts.
EDUC 290. Internship in Education.
EDUC 343. Learning and Teaching: Theories and Practice.
EDUC 362. Basic Concepts in Special Education.
EDUC 378. Ethnographic Approaches to Education.
EDUC s19. Theory and Practice of Writing and Tutoring.
EDUC s27. Literacy in the Community.
EDUC s50. Independent Study.
FYS 300. Exploring Education through Narratives.
PSYC 101. Principles of Psychology.
PSYC 240. Developmental Psychology.
PSYC 341. Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology.
PSYC 372. Racial and Ethnic Identity Development.
PSYC 378. Experiencing the Power of Picture Books.
PSYC s50. Independent Study.
PY/SO 210. Social Psychology.
Internship in Education.
EDUC 290. Education internships must be preapproved by the EDUC 290 Instructor. Supervised by the concentration coordinator.
This is a concentration in the study of Chinese language. L. Miao.
Any four credits from among the list below. Students entering Bates with proficiency in the language should begin the sequence of four credits of the concentration at the level at which they are initially placed. No more than two language courses taken in an approved study-abroad program in China may be counted toward the concentration with prior approval. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in Chinese or East Asian Studies with a concentration on Chinese language or the following concentation(s): C047 (Chinese Society and Culture).
CHI 101. Beginning Chinese I.
CHI 102. Beginning Chinese II.
CHI 201. Intermediate Chinese I.
CHI 202. Intermediate Chinese II.
CHI 301. Upper-Level Modern Chinese I.
CHI 302. Upper-Level Modern Chinese II.
CHI 401. Advanced Chinese I.
CHI 402. Advanced Chinese II.
CHI 415. Readings in Classical Chinese.
The concentration offers courses from a range of disciplines including history, literature, religious studies, economics, and language, which focus on China. S. Yang.
Four credits, with no more than two of the following: CHI 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402. Up to two non-Bates study abroad credits may be applied toward the concentration if they are determined to be equivalent to a Bates course in the list below, or if they are judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in Chinese or East Asian Studies with a concentration on Chinese language or the following concentration(s): C044 (Chinese Language).
AS/EC 241. China's Economic Reforms.
AS/HI 171. China and Its Cultures.
INDC 266. Environmental History of China.
This concentration addresses the role of urban centers in human culture from their emergence in earliest recorded history to the present. The study of urban forms, architecture, and spaces is by definition interdisciplinary, integrating social, political, historical, theoretical, geographical, technological, and aesthetic considerations. E. Harwood.
Any four creditss. One non-Bates credit that focuses on urban history, design, and/or function may be applied toward this concentration if judged appropriate upon application to the coordinator. This may include supervised archaeological fieldwork, with approval of the coordinator.
AFR 100. Introduction to Africana.
AM/FR 240I. French in Maine.
AM/HI 141. Rise of the American Empire.
AV/CM 251. The Age of the Cathedrals.
AV/CM 265. Florence to Bruges: The Early Renaissance in Europe.
AVC 377A. Picturesque Suburbia.
AVC 377B. The Chateau and Gardens of Versailles.
CM/HI 102. Medieval Worlds.
ECON 348. Urban Economics.
ENG 395Y. Medieval London.
ENVR 209. Sustainable Cities.
ENVR 308. Urban and Regional Food Systems.
EU/GR 254. Berlin and Vienna, 1900–1914.
HI/LS 282. The City in Latin America.
INDC 301A. Sex and the Modern City: European Cultures at the Fin-de-Siècle.
SOC 236. Urban Sociology.
Research project, internship, fieldwork, performance experience, volunteer work, or community work-study.
Supervised by the art and visual culture department.
This concentration focuses on class inequality and poverty from a social justice perspective. Courses are drawn from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, and include attention to national and international issues, the gendered and raced dynamics of class, material inequality and poverty, and social movements and social change. E. Kane.
Four credits offered in at least two different departments or programs. At least one credit must include a community engagement component, including the following: ACS 220; ANTH 339; ED/SO 242; EDUC 231, s27; ED/GS 384; ENVR 417; FYS 376; GS/SO 270, 395K; HIST 390W; SOC 104, 250, s20. One non-Bates credit on a social justice theme may be applied toward the concentration if it is judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AF/AM 227. #BlackLivesMatter.
AN/ES 242. Environment, Human Rights, and Indigenous Peoples.
ENVR 350. Environmental Justice.
ENVR 417. Community-Engaged Research in Environmental Studies.
FYS 376. Inequality, Community, and Social Change.
GS/PT 155. Gender, Power, and Politics.
GS/SO 270. Sociology of Gender.
GS/SO 395I. Work, Family, and Social Inclusion.
GS/SO 395K. Knowledge, Action, and Social Change.
GSS 356. Marriage in America.
INDC 100. African Perspectives on Justice, Human Rights, and Renewal.
INDC 257. African American Women's History and Social Transformation.
LS/PT 249. Politics of Latin America.
LS/SO 226. Sports, Gender, and Nation in Latin America.
PLTC 295. Reading Marx, Rethinking Marxisms.
PLTC 394. Contemporary Liberalism and Democratic Action.
PLTC 396. Poverty and Democracy.
SOC 104. Contemporary Social Problems: Sociological Perspectives.
SOC 235. Global Health: Sociological Perspectives.
SOC 239. Medicine and the People's Health: Social Movements for Health Justice.
SOC 250. Privilege, Power, and Inequality.
To collaborate is to labor cooperatively with others toward an intellectual goal. In this concentration, students gain experience in an array of methods used to achieve effective collaboration in different contexts. Each course emphasizes collaborative process to generate action, original work, and/or live performance. P. Johnson.
Four credits or three credits and one co-curricular component, with a maximum of two credits from any one department/program. Students selecting MUS 290 need to complete any two sections to receive one concentration credit. Students selecting DANC 270 need to complete two sections to receive one concentration credit. One non-Bates credits may be applied toward this concentration if it is determined to be equivalent to a Bates course in the list below, or if they are judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared concentration C023 (Improvisation and Experimentation in the Arts).
AF/AM s31. Broad/Turns: Print, Protest, Performance.
AMST s32. Remixing and Remembering: Malaga and the Book.
AV/TH 221. Performance Art.
AVC 209. Video: Moving Image as an Artistic Practice.
AVC 316. Printmaking Workshop.
AVC 361. Museum Internship.
AVC s23. Drawing and Printmaking.
BIO 133. Biology of Cooperation.
BIO s10. Biology of Cooperation.
DANC 151. Introduction to Dance Composition.
DANC 251. Dance Composition.
DANC 270A. Studio: Modern I.
DANC 270D. Studio: Repertory Styles.
DANC 270E. Studio: Jazz I.
DANC 270F. Studio: Advanced Jazz Repertory.
DANC 270G. Studio: Dance Ensemble, Intermediate.
DANC 270I. Studio: Improvisation.
DANC 270M. Studio: Dance Ensemble, Advanced.
DANC 270N. Studio: Ballet III.
DANC 270P. Studio: Flamenco.
DANC 300. Bates Dance Festival.
DANC 351. Advanced Composition Seminar.
EDUC s26. Qualitative Methods of Education Research.
MUS 222. Jazz Performance Workshop.
MUS s25. Performing Musical Art of Indonesia.
PLTC s23. Simulating the Legislative Process.
THEA 231. Scene Design.
THEA 370. Directing.
Music Performance.
Participation for two consecutive semesters in any one of the following ensembles may replace one course: College Choir, College Orchestra, Fiddle Band, Gamelan Ensemble, Jazz Band, Steel Pan Orchestra. Supervised by the music department.
Colonial expansion of has had a profound effect in shaping the modern world culturally, politically, demographically, and ecologically. Its implications are addressed in one way or another by a majority of humanities and social science courses offered at Bates, and it has important implications for the sciences as well. This concentration addresses colonialism itself, allowing an examination of the commonalities and differences that have characterized the phenomenon. C. Shaw.
Any four credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AF/EN 223. Survey of Literatures of the Caribbean.
AM/HI 244. Native American History.
AN/LS 238. Culture, Conflict, and Change in Latin America.
BIO 124. Plants and Human Affairs/Lab.
ES/HI 301M. Maine: Environment and History.
EU/HI 206. The Empire Strikes Back: The Ends of European Empires in the Twentieth Century.
FR/GS 377. Colon/Colonisé: Récits de l'Expérience Nord-Africaine.
FRE 208. Introduction to the Francophone World.
FRE 240F. Borders and Disorders.
FRE 378. Voix francophones des Antilles.
GSS 205. Queer Indigenous Studies.
HI/LS 270. The Spanish Empire: From Madrid to Manila.
HI/RE 320. Religion and Government in the Middle East: Colonialism to the Arab Spring.
HIST 140. Origins of the New Nation, 1500–1820.
HIST 249. Colonial North America.
HIST 287. History of East Africa.
The perception of color is contextual and culturally determined. This concentration provides the opportunity to study color in theory and in practice, as cultural construct, and as concrete physical phenomenon. P. Johnson.
Four credits, with no more than two from any one department/program. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward this concentration if it is determinded to be equivalent to a Bates course in the list below, or if it is judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major in art and visual culture or physics.
AM/AV 288. Visualizing Race.
ANTH 255. Cinematic Portraits of Africa.
ASTR 106. Introduction to Astronomy/Lab.
AVC 202A. Painting: Color and Design.
AVC 202B. Painting: Color and Design II.
AVC 203. Ceramic Design and Techniques.
AVC 215. Painting: Abstraction and Invention.
AVC 219. Photography: The Digital Image.
AVC 282. Modern European Art.
AVC 314B. Advanced Painting II.
PHYS 373. Classical and Modern Optics.
PSYC 302. Sensation and Perception.
This concentration explores war and militarism, conflict and panic in the face of real and perceived threats, and the various social, cultural, political, and scientific responses to them. E. Harwood.
Any four courses. One non-Bates course may be applied toward this concentration if judged appropriate upon application to the coordinator.
BIO 108. Cancer.
BIO 127. Emerging and Reemerging Infections across the Globe.
BIO 315. Microbiology/Lab.
BIO 351. Immunology/Lab.
BIO s23. Understanding Cancer/Lab.
CM/HI 209. Vikings.
ENVR 227. Catastrophes and Hope.
FRE 374. Écrire la Révolution: French Literature in the Nineteenth Century.
FYS 262. Stealth Infections.
FYS 420. Reading Lord of the Rings.
FYS 440. Roots of Nonviolence.
GER s26. The Split Screen: Reconstructing National Identities in West and East German Cinema.
GS/PT s14. Gender and Tobacco.
HIST 294. The Revolutionary Black Atlantic, 1770–1840.
PLTC 344. Ethnicity and Conflict.
SOC 395M. Race, Crime, and Punishment in America.
SOC 395R. Crime and Justice over the Life Course.
Through a variety of disciplines students develop a complex understanding of various African worldviews, social practices, art forms, political initiatives, economic challenges, and ecological issues. Courses train students to think critically about African identities as historically produced and currently contested. P. Otim.
Four credits, with no more than two courses from any one department/program. Students are strongly advised to consider taking INDS 100, our gateway course. Two non-Bates credits and/or co-curricular activities may be applied toward this concentration if they are judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator.
AF/EN 268. Survey of Literatures of Africa.
AF/HI 105. Africa: Special Topics in African History, 1500-1900.
AF/HI 280. Health and Healing in Africa.
AF/RE 233. Literary Representations of the Africana Religions.
ANTH s29. Global Maine: Film Production in Community.
AV/GS 299. Gender in African Art.
AVC 293. African Photography.
ECON 309. Economics of Less-Developed Countries.
EDUC 310. Politics, Policies, and Pedagogy of English Language Learning.
ENVR 223. Politics of Wildlife Conservation.
FRE 240E. Le Maghreb: Vue de l'Enfance.
FYS 468. Beyond Nelson Mandela: Themes and Personalities in South African History.
HIST 301F. African Nationalism and Decolonization.
HIST 301P. South Africa: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid.
HIST s21. Crime and Punishment in Africa.
INDC 306. Queer Africana: History, Theories, and Representations.
PLTC 247. Transition and Transformation in Southern Africa.
PLTC 290. Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa.
PLTC 336. Explaining Wartime Violence.
PLTC 340. Politics and Power in (South) Africa.
Museum Project.
Long-term (one semester or one summer) museum project on Africa. Supervised by the concentration coordinator.
Volunteer Work.
Long term (one semester or one summer) volunteer work with an African or African migrant community, including mandatory journal writing. Supervised by the concentration coordinator.
Performance experience.
Supervised by the concentration coordinator.
This concentration focuses on culture and meaning, the interpretive subfield of anthropology. L. Danforth.
ANTH 101 and any three additional credits from the list below. One non-Bates credit may be substitute for courses listed below with prior approval of the coordinator. This concentration is not open to students who have declared an anthropology major or minor.
AF/RF 281. Black Pride and the 1970s.
AM/AN 125. Critical Perspectives on Sport and Society.
AN/GS 275. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality.
AN/LS 205. Citizenship, Borders, and Belonging.
AN/MU 212. How Music Performs Culture: Introduction to Ethnomusicology.
AN/RE 134. Myth, Folklore, and Popular Culture.
ANTH 224. Anthropology of the State.
ANTH 333. Culture and Interpretation.
ANTH s10. Encountering Community: Ethnographic Fieldwork and Community-Engaged Learning.
AS/MU 252. Musics of Asia and the Pacific.
FYS 432. Disney Demystified: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Magic Kingdom.
The Bates Fall Semester Abroad program in Chile is an intensive study abroad experience based in Santiago. C. Aburto Guzmán, T. Lawson.
Successful completion of the Bates Fall Semester Abroad in Santiago. In the event that a student fails one of the FSA credit, the student may still earn credit for this concentration by passing a Bates credit approved by the concentration coordinator.
BSAC 008. Intensive Spanish II.
BSAC 009. Intensive Spanish III.
BSAC 010. Intensive Spanish IV.
Focusing on dance as a performing art form, the concentration considers the practice of the art, its production, and an understanding of its cultural context. C. Dilley, J. Fox.
Four credits in dance, including one credit in dance theory (DANC 250, AA/DN 252, FYS 437, INDS 256) and one credit in studio dance technique (DANC 240, 340, or any two half-credit courses in the DANC 270 series). This concentration is not open to students who have declared a dance major or minor or C027 (The Human Body).
Any Bates Dance course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Dance.
FYS 437. What is Performance?.
The concept of the diaspora plays an extraordinarily important role in our understanding of contemporary culture. Through the diasporic processes of movement and displacement, cultures become caught up in an ongoing flow that links local communities to a rich global network of cultural practices and worldviews. These flows raise a number of questions: In what way do diasporic cultures respond to the dynamics of displacement, migration, and oppression? How might different media or diverse perspectives offer alternative understandings and expressions of these responses? In what way do diasporas from previous eras differ from those that have emerged from the contemporary contexts of globalization, the migration of refugees, and the turbulence of contemporary geopolitics? D. Chapman.
Four credits from at least two departments/programs. Courses must include at least one credit from each of the following lists:
List A: AA/EN 223, 268; AA/HI 390E;
List B: ENG 260; EN/GS 121G, FRE 208, PLTC 320.
Students are encouraged to participate in service-learning experiences with local diasporas in Lewiston/Auburn and Maine. One approved co-curricular component may be substituted for one of the four required courses. One non-Bates course may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AF/AM 119. Cultural Politics.
AF/EN 269. Narrating Slavery.
AF/GS 201. Race, Ethnicity, and Feminist Thought.
AF/HI 301E. African Slavery in the Americas.
FRE s50. Independent Study.
INDC 325. Black Feminist Literary Theory and Practice.
Service-Learning.
Long-term (one semester or one summer) community-engaged project in a local diasporic community. Supervised by Harward Center for Community Partnerships.
Supervised research project.
Supervised by concentration coordinator.
Supervised field work.
Supervised performance experience.
This concentration allows students to explore the breadth of digital and computational studies. Students will, through this concentration, engage in work regarding equity and justice, design as explicit process, and the development and expression of ideas in digital spaces and code. M. Greer.
Any four credits in digital and computational studies. One independent study, pre-approved by the coordinator, may also count towards the concentration. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
Any Bates Digital and Computational Studies course.
This concentration comprises courses that address the cultural and historic developments during the period from about 1450 and 1800. J. Hall.
Four credits from the list below. Credits must be from at least two different departments/programs. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if they are determined to be equivalent to a Bates course in the list below, or if they are judged to be appropriate by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
ENG 121Y. Becoming America.
ENG 129. Introduction to Early Modern English Literature.
ENG 142. Early American Literature.
ENG 202. The Global English Renaissance.
ENG 204. Milton and the English Civil War.
ENG 213. Shakespeare I.
ENG 214. Shakespeare and Early Modern Racialization.
ENG 222. Seventeenth-Century Literature.
ENG 226. Milton's Paradise Lost.
ENG 232. Eighteenth-Century Literature.
ENG 395A. Apocalypse Then and Now.
ENG s43. Shakespeare in the Theater in London.
FRE 250. Power and Resistance through Writing.
FRE 372. Woman Writer/Women Written.
HI/LS 181. Latin American History: From the Conquest to the Present.
HI/LS 279. The Age of Independence in Latin America.
HI/LS s29. Montezuma's Mexico: Aztecs and their World.
HIST 241. The Age of the American Revolution, 1763–1789.
INDC 221. Venice to Tokyo: Religion and Trade along the Spice and Silk Routes.
INDC 301Y. The Spanish Inquisition.
MUS 210. Classical Music in Western Culture.
PHIL 272. Philosophy in the Modern Era (1600-1800).
PHIL 351. Kant.
REL 216. American Religious History, 1550–1840.
THEA 200. The Classical Stage.
This concentration introduces students to a range of literatures written in English, and to various genres and critical methods. S. Dillon.
Four English credits (also FYS 383, FYS 420, and any credit cross-listed with English), taught by at least three different faculty members in the department. Students must take one 100-level course (with a maximum of two). Only credits in U.S., British, or Commonwealth literature, or creative writing count toward the concentration —not literature from a foreign language. Short Term courses do not count toward the concentration. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward this concentration if determined to be equivalent to a Bates English credit, or if with prior approval judged appropriate by the concentration coordinator. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major in English.
Any Bates English course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in English.
This concentration explores the interconnections among ecological change, community history, and the social construction of place. It has a marked, but not exclusive, focus on Maine, including inquiry into Maine's transformations and conflicts over environmental, economic, and community change. The concentration is strongly interdisciplinary, mixing ecological learning, social-historical and ethnographic inquiry, and cultural studies. It includes community partnerships and public-environmental projects. D. Ray.
Four credits, two of which must be from list A (foregrounding scientific study in geology or ecology) and two of which must be from list B (foregrounding social, cultural, historical, or literary study). At least one of these courses from list A or B must also appear on list C (courses involving significant field or community-based experience). Alternatively, students may meet the community/field requirement by completing one co-curricular component, substituting it for one of the four credits. Students should consult with the Harward Center for Community Partnerships to determine if a particular course or co-curricular experience qualifies. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
List A: ENVR 220, 240, 310; ES/GE 217; FYS 444; GEO 103, 104, 107, 240, s20, s31.
List B: AM/FR 240I; ENVR 205, 209, s46; EN/ES 121O; ES/HI 301M; FYS 271, 401, 427; HIST s28; INDS 211, 219.
List C: ENVR 209, 310, s10, s46; GEO 107, s20, s31, s39; HIST s28.
EN/ES 121O. The Creative Spirit: Self and Nature.
ENVR 205. Lives in Place.
ENVR 220. GIS across the Curriculum.
ENVR 240. Water and Watersheds/Lab.
ENVR 310. Soils/Lab.
ENVR s10. Urban and Regional Food Systems.
ENVR s46. Internship in Environmental Studies.
ES/GE 217. Mapping and GIS/Lab.
GEO 103. Earth Surface Environments and Environmental Change/Lab.
GEO 104. Plate Tectonics and Tectonic Hazards.
GEO 107. Katahdin to Acadia: Field Geology in Maine/Lab.
GEO s20. Lost Beaches of Maine.
GEO s31. Limnology and Paleolimnology of Lakes in Northern New England/Lab.
GEO s39. Geology of the Maine Coast by Sea Kayak.
INDC 211. U.S. Environmental History.
This concentration is a study of documentation and representation, including consideration of persuasive strategies often employed in representations—and misrepresentations. Emphasis is on the use of images as points of inquiry, including photographs, film, broadcasts, documents, and printed matter, as well as speech and artifacts. E. Morris.
Four credits, with no more than three from any one department/program. Either AVC 361 or AVC s31 may count toward the concentration, but not both. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration with prior approval by the concentration coordinator.
AV/ES s15. Photographing the Landscape.
AVC 218. Photography: The Analog Image.
AVC 220. The Digital Composite: A Creative Process.
AVC 318. Photography: Perception and Expression.
AVC 320. Contemporary Photography: A Body of Work.
AVC s26. Museum Studies.
AVC s31. Museum Internship.
AVC s32. The Photograph as Document.
GER 358. Literature and Film of the German Democratic Republic.
PSYC 317. Psychology and Law.
RFSS 265. The Rhetoric of Women's Rights.
RFSS 276. Television Criticism.
RFSS 391A. The Rhetoric of Alien Abduction.
RFSS 391B. Presidential Campaign Rhetoric.
Field studies are the primary mode of data collection for natural scientists studying the Earth and its ecosystems. This concentration offers an introduction to field methods used in ecology, environmental science, and geology. Courses include a strong component of data collection and/or sampling in the field, and/or mapping from field data. J. Eusden.
Four credits, at least one of which must be from list A, one from list B, and one from list C. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
List A: ENVR 203; FYS 327, 444, 476; GEO 103, 104, 107, 109 (introductory level courses without prerequisites that have a significant component of fieldwork);
List B: BI/ES 271; BIO 211, 221, 270, 313; ENVR 220, 240, 310; ES/GE 217, 226; GEO 210, 223, 230, 240 (upper level courses with minimal prerequisites that have a significant amount of advanced fieldwork involving original data collection and analysis).
List C: BIO s31, s32, s37, s38; GEO s10, s20, s23, s31, s36, s39, s50 (immersion courses that are almost entirely devoted to field-based study).
BI/ES 271. Dendrology and the Natural History of Trees/Lab.
BIO 211. Marine Invertebrates/Lab.
BIO 221. Plant and Fungal Diversity/Lab.
BIO 313. Marine Ecology/Lab.
BIO s31. Avian Biology/Lab.
BIO s32. The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of the Galápagos Archipelago.
BIO s37. The North Woods.
ES/GE 226. Hydrogeology.
GEO 109. Global Change/Lab.
GEO 223. Earth Materials/Lab.
GEO s23. Melts, Glasses, and Magmas/Lab.
GEO s36. Coastal Hazards.
GEO s50. Independent Study.
An interdisciplinary concentration that focuses on the history, theory, production, and criticism of cinema and other moving-image media. Courses examine cinema's artistic and cultural contributions, moving-image media as practices of social significance, and techniques of directing, acting, and editing sound and image. C. Nero.
Four credits, with no more than two from the same department/program. Students are encouraged to take one credit with a film production component, such as FRE 235, AVC 209, or AVC 211. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AF/AM s16. The Wire: The City and Race in Popular Culture.
AF/RF 202. Coming of Age While Black.
AF/RF 242. Passing/Trespassing.
AV/EN s17. Cartoon Cartoon: Film Theory and History of Short-Form Animation.
AVC 211. Animation I: Hand-Drawn Animation.
AVC 309. Advanced Video Production.
ENG 105. Narrating 9/11 in Literature and Film.
ENG 395E. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: 1970s U.S. Culture.
ENG 395N. Literature/Cinema.
FR/GS 151. Gender, Race, and Social Class in French and Francophone Film.
FRE 235. Advanced French Language and Introduction to Film Analysis.
FRE 340. Social Pulse, Documentary Impulse.
MUS 340. Music and Cinema.
PHIL s20. Film as Philosophy.
REL 100. Religion and Film.
RFSS 120. Introduction to Screen Studies.
RFSS 220. Constructions of Italian American Men and Masculinities.
RFSS 240. Film Theory.
RFSS 260. Lesbian and Gay Images in Film.
RFSS 391E. The Interracial Buddy Film.
RFSS 391F. Bollywood.
RFSS 391J. Film Festival Studies.
THEA 101. Theater and Film: An Introductory Survey.
THEA s33. Central European Theater and Film.
This interdisciplinary concentration encompasses the language, literatures, and cultures of the French-speaking world. It aims to develop increased linguistic proficiency in oral and written French and knowledge of the rich cultural production of the French-speaking regions of the globe over time using a variety of critical approaches. M. Rice-DeFosse.
Four credits, one of which must be from list A, one of which must be from list B, and one of which must be from list C. Only one of the following courses, taught in English, may be counted toward the concentration: FYS 318, HIST 254, or CM/HI 102. One co-curricular component may be substituted for one of the courses from list A or C. Co-curricular components include applicable internships, supervised research, projects, or fieldwork; a supervised performance experience; or supervised volunteer work or community work-study.
List A (Language): FRE 102, 201, 205, 235, 271, s28
List B (Literature): AM/FR 240I; FRE 240E, 240F, 240G, 250, 251, 360, 365, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 378, 379, s28, s39, s50; FR/GS 151, 377
List C (Culture and Civilization): AM/FR 240I; CM/HI 102; FRE 207, 208, 240E, 240F, 340, 240G, 360, s24, s28, s36, s38, s39; FR/GS 151; FYS 318; HIST 254; INDS 100. One non-Bates course may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in French.
EU/HI 255. Revolutionary Europe and Its Legacies, 1789-1989.
FRE 102. Elementary French II.
FRE 201. Intermediate French.
FRE 205. Oral French.
FRE 207. Introduction to Contemporary France.
FRE 240G. Science and Literature.
FRE 271. Translation: Theory and Practice.
FRE 360. Independent Study.
FRE 365. Special Topics.
FRE 375. The French Dis/Connection in Contemporary Literature.
FRE 376. Writing Gender in French.
FRE s24. Cooking up French Culture.
FRE s34. French Drama in Performance.
FRE s39. Tintin et les Intellos.
FYS 318. Through the Eyes of Children.
Community Service.
Significant community service in the French-speaking community, such as participation in the Franco-American Oral History Project, over the course of one semester, one Short Term, or one internship period may be substituted for one course. Supervised by French and Francophone studies faculty.
The Earth is in a constant state of change. Creation and destruction of the lithosphere with attendant earthquakes and volcanoes and interactions of the atmosphere and hydrosphere producing climate change illustrate the interconnection of the geosphere and humankind. The study of geologic processes spans scales of time measured in minutes to billions of years; such studies are a key to understanding past, present, and future global and planetary environmental changes. To fully understand and appreciate such changes, the courses in this concentration emphasize the integration of field- and laboratory-based inquiry both in New England and, remotely, on more distant worlds. J. Eusden.
Any four credits chosen from the following list. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in geology.
BI/GE 113. Marine Science.
FYS 190. The Changing Climate of Planet Earth.
FYS 462. The Living Planet.
FYS 476. Coastal Hazards/Lab.
FYS 477. The Story of Earth.
The German in Berlin concentration is an intensive study abroad experience based in Berlin which focuses on the study of German language, culture, and society. M. Greer.
Complete the four credits of the Fall Semester Abroad in Berlin. In the event that a student fails one of the FSA courses, the student may still earn credit for this concentration by passing a Bates credit approved by the GEC coordinator.
Any Bates German course.
Globalization may be defined as the set of economic, political, social, technological, and cultural changes that give rise to growing interdependence and interactions among people, cultures, and corporations scattered around the world. It is one of the defining paradigms of the early twenty-first century, and perhaps the most controversial. Students in this concentration examine the phenomenon of globalization—its positive and negative aspects—from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. J. Yung.
Four credits, including at least one of the following: ANTH 339; AN/SO 232; ECON 221; PLTC 125, 171; or SOC 260. No more than two of the four credits may be from the same department or program. Up to two comparable non-Bates credits preapproved by the concentration coordinator may be applied to the concentration.
EC/PT 284. The Political Economy of Capitalism.
ECON 221. The World Economy.
ECON 305. International Financial Stability.
ECON 333. International Trade.
EU/HI 217. Fortress Europe: Race, Migration, and Difference in European History.
EU/SO 290. Political Sociology.
PLTC 122. Government and Politics in Comparative Perspective.
PLTC 125. States and Markets.
PLTC 171. International Politics.
PLTC 222. International Political Economy.
PLTC 225. International Security.
PLTC 236. The Global Politics of Climate Change.
PLTC 315. International Cooperation.
SOC 103. Macrosociology: Institutions and Structures.
SOC 260. Economic Sociology.
For human populations, living on planet Earth means living with the risk of natural hazards and living with the unintended consequences of our interactions with the natural world. Earthquakes, floods, and climate change, and emerging infections, invasive plant species, and environmental toxins are examples of global challenges presented by the physical and biological world. The courses offered in this concentration explore this interface between human populations and the natural world.
M. Retelle.
GEO 103, 109 or GE/PH 111 and 104 or 107, and any two other credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration with prior approval.
ECON 222. Environmental Economics.
ECON 325. Prices, Property, and the Problem of the Commons.
ENVR 204. Environment and Society.
This concentration focuses on knowledges acquired through observation, articulation, and experience of the body. E. Harwood.
Any four credits. Any two in DANC 270 or DN/TH 270 courses complete one concentration credit. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Dance majors and minors are limited to two concentration credits in dance.
AVC 212A. Drawing: From Still Life to the Model I.
AVC 212B. Drawing: Still Life to the Model II.
AVC 312A. Drawing: The Figure I.
AVC 312B. Drawing: The Figure II.
AVC 366A. Drawing the Model/Sustained Study I.
AVC 366B. Drawing the Model/Sustained Study II.
BIO 114. Extreme Physiology.
BIO 217. Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
BIO 218. Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
BIO 311. Comparative Anatomy of the Chordates/Lab.
BIO 326. Cancer Biology/Lab.
BIO 328. Developmental Biology/Lab.
BIO 337. Animal Physiology/Lab.
BIO s20. Gut Biology.
BIO s40. Experimental Developmental and Molecular Biology/Lab.
CHEM 125. Bioenergetics and Nutrition.
DCS 106. TechnoGenderCulture.
FYS 395. The Sporting Life.
GSS 202. Queer and Trans Sports Studies.
INDC 267. Blood, Genes, and American Culture.
INDC 305. Art, Power, and Politics.
NS/PY 160. Introduction to Neuroscience.
NS/PY 304. Embodied Cognition, Technoculture, and the Future of Identity.
NS/PY 363. Physiological Psychology/Lab.
NS/PY 366. Physiological Psychology.
PSYC 215. Medical Psychology.
PSYC 235. Abnormal Psychology.
PSYC 275. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.
THEA 261. Beginning Acting.
THEA 263. Voice and Speech.
The goal of this concentration is to encourage students to think in an interdisciplinary manner about the construction of racial and ethnic identities in social, cultural, and political contexts. L. Danforth.
AF/EN 114. Introduction to African American Literature I: 1600–1910.
AF/EN 115. Introduction to African American Literature II: 1910–Present.
AF/EN 253. The African American Novel.
AF/EN 259. Contemporary African American Literature.
AF/MU 249. African American Popular Music.
AM/EN 247. Contemporary Arab American Literature.
AM/HI 299. White Supremacy: An American History.
AS/JA 261. Cultural History of Japan: From Jōmon Pottery to Manga.
ENG 143. Nineteenth-Century American Literature.
FYS 203. Family Stories.
GS/PT 282. Constitutional Law II: Rights and Identities.
GS/PT 326. The Politics of Authenticity.
GSS 312. Trans Narratives of Self.
INDC 342. Performance, Narrative, and the Body.
LS/PT 352. Participatory Democracy in the Americas.
PLTC 203. Colorblind or Racialized? Law and Policy in the Making of Race.
PLTC 260. Nationalism and Nation Building.
This area of inquiry emphasizes the development of creative work in response to various modern and postmodern practices. Improvisation is a working method that emphasizes the moment, bringing past experience to bear in the concrete immediacy of the present. Experimentation typically involves innovating or even undermining the status quo. Students working in this concentration experience these generative methods—including chance operations, contact improvisation, sampling, gesture invention, appropriation, and quotation—across multiple disciplines. P. Johnson.
Four credits, with no more than two credits from any one department/program. Any two studio dance courses count as one concentration credit. No non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration. This concentration is not open to students who have declared concentration C012 (The Collaborative Project).
AVC 210. Drawing and Intention.
AVC 213. Drawing: Realism to Abstraction.
AVC 279. Abstract Expressionism.
DANC 270K. Studio: Hip Hop.
MUS 237. Computers, Music, and the Arts.
MUS s27. Exploring Jazz Guitar.
A concentration in the study of modern Japanese language. K. Konoeda.
Any four credits. Students entering Bates with proficiency in the language should begin the sequence of four credits for the concentration at the level at which they are initially placed. No more than two language credits taken in an approved off-campus study program in Japan may be counted toward the concentration. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward this concentration if judged appropriate upon application to the coordinator. Not open to students who declare an East Asian Studies major (Japanese track), a major or minor in Japanese, or the concentration C046 (Japanese Society and Culture).
JPN 101. Beginning Japanese I.
JPN 102. Beginning Japanese II.
JPN 201. Intermediate Japanese I.
JPN 202. Intermediate Japanese II.
JPN 301. Intermediate Japanese III.
JPN 302. Intermediate Japanese IV.
JPN 401. Advanced Japanese I.
JPN 402. Advanced Japanese II.
This concentration offers courses in a range of disciplines including history, literature, religious studies, economics, and language, all of which focus on Japan. B. Ruppert.
Four credits, including no more than two of the following: JPN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402. Up to two credits on an approved study-abroad program in Japan may be counted toward the concentration with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who declare a major or minor in Japanese, a major in East Asian studies, or a minor in Asian studies, the concentration C043 (Japanese Language).
Any Bates Bates Fall Semester Abroad, Japan course.
This concentration is designed to recognize and cultivate two elements of the college’s mission, informed civic action and responsible stewardship of the wider world. The concentration focuses on coursework and other learning experiences related to civic and community engagement at the local, state, regional, national and global levels, as well as exploration of the reciprocal co-creation of knowledge and its role in promoting the public good. E. Kane.
Four credits offered in at least three departments or programs and participation in occasional reflection activities organized by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships. The list below includes courses tagged as “Community Engaged Learning” (CEL), as well as other approved courses. Only one of the credits applied to the GEC may be a non-CEL tagged course. One independent study or thesis credit, pre-approved by the Harward Center, may count toward the concentration. One credit may be replaced by a co-curricular experience approved by the Harward Center (guidelines for the process of approval are available on the Harward Center website). One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AM/GS 248. Queer Studies.
AM/RE 272. Islam in the Americas.
BI/ES 246. Conservation Biology.
BI/ES 302. Restoration Ecology/Lab.
BI/ES 303. Restoration Ecology.
BIO 126. Science Communication.
BIO 195A. Lab-Based Biological Inquiry: Marine Biology in a Changing Ocean.
DC/MA 316. PIC Math: Topics in Industrial Mathematics.
DCS 304. Community Organizing for a Digital World.
DCS s12. Community-Engaged Computing.
ED/SO s24. Community Organizing for Social Justice.
EDUC 270. Educating for Democracy: Racial Justice and Constitutional Disputes.
EDUC 360. Independent Study.
EDUC 365. Special Topics.
EDUC 447. Curriculum and Methods.
EDUC 448. Senior Seminar in Teacher Education: Reflection and Engagement.
EDUC 450. Seminar in Educational Studies.
EDUC 460. Student Teaching I.
EDUC 461. Student Teaching II.
ENVR 340. Literatures of Agriculture.
ENVR 450. Environmental Writing in the Public Sphere.
ENVR s23. Community Writing and Gardens.
ES/RE s25. Food and the Sacred.
FYS 460. Environmentalism, Social Justice, and Education.
FYS 491. Reading Japan in Multicultural Picture Books.
FYS 497. Community Science of Brain Injury in Sports.
GSS 335. Tobacco: Gender Matters.
INDC 238. Queer Power: Political Sociology of U.S. Sexuality Movements.
MUS 290A. College Choir.
PLTC 377. Experiences in Policy Process.
PSYC 303. Health Psychology.
PSYC 340. Infancy.
PSYC 457B. Senior Thesis/Community-Based Research.
REL 110. Death and Afterlife: Bodies and Souls in Comparative Perspective.
REL 133. Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence.
REL 313. Human Suffering: Job, Genesis, and Revelation.
SOC 211. Crime, Justice, and Society.
SOC 401. Law and Community Internships.
SOC s26. Life Course and Aging.
Community-based Project.
One course may be replaced by a co-curricular experience (guidelines for the process of approval are available on the Harward Center website). Supervised by Harward Center.
This concentration advances students' skills and insights in Latin language and literature. M. Imber.
Any four credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Majors in classical and medieval studies may pursue the concentration only if Latin is not used to fulfill their major requirements.
LATN 101. Elementary Latin I.
LATN 102. Elementary Latin II.
LATN 201. Introduction to Latin Prose.
LATN 202. Introduction to Latin Poetry.
LATN 203. Republican Prose.
LATN 204. Republican Poetry.
LATN 301. Prose of the Empire.
LATN 302. Poetry of the Empire.
LATN 360. Independent Study.
LATN s50. Independent Study.
This concentration offers courses in various disciplines that focus on Latin America, including the Caribbean. It provides students with a range of perspectives, covering the period from initial European encounters to the present. C. Pérez-Armendáriz.
Four courses with no more than two from any one department or program.
One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. If studying abroad in Latin America, up to two non-Bates credits may be applied to the concentration if the above conditions are met. This concentration is not open to students who have declared:
a) in the Latin American major;
b) a major in history with a primary concentration on Latin America.
Any Bates Latin American Studies course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Latin American Studies.
FYS 443. Heroes or Villains? Columbus and Fidel (Castro).
GS/PT 219. Social Movements in Latin America.
GS/SP 327. Gendered Experiences in the Américas Borderlands.
GSS 206. Gender Traditions and Transformations in the Americas.
SPAN 230. Readings in Spanish American and Spanish Caribbean Literature.
SPAN 337. Las voces del pueblo: Poetry and Music as Social Resistance in Latin America.
The "law" as embodied in its text, institutions, function, and outcomes both shapes and is shaped by the culture and society in which it exists. This concentration encourages students to explore the place of law in societies from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. S. Engel.
Any four credits from a minimum of three departments/programs. No more than one non-Bates credit, pre-approved by the concentration coordinator, may be applied toward this concentration. One independent study, pre-approved by the coordinator, may also count toward the concentration.
ECON 223. Law and Economics.
ES/PL 314. The Environment and What We Owe to Each Other.
FYS 362. Biomedical Ethics.
GS/PT 292. Political Freedom.
HI/SO s16. Crime and Deviance in the American Civil War.
HIST 256. A Peculiar History? British Modernity, 1688 to the Present.
HIST 301X. "Self-Evident Truths": A History of Human Rights and Humanitarianism.
INDC s18. Wilde Times: Scandal, Celebrity, and the Law.
MUS 294. Music, Business, and the Law.
NRSC 130. The Neuroscience of Morality.
NRSC 208. Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society.
NRSC s20. Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society.
PHIL 213. Biomedical Ethics.
PHIL 255. Human Nature, Politics, and Morals.
PHIL 258. Philosophy of Law.
PHIL 324C. Liberty, Equality, and Community.
PLTC 115. U.S. Political Institutions and Processes.
PLTC 191. Western Political Theory.
PLTC 216. Constitutional Law I: Balance of Powers.
PLTC 230. The U.S. Congress.
PLTC 296. Contract and Community.
PLTC 328. Representation in Theory and Practice.
PLTC 329. Problems and Progress in U.S. Political Development.
PLTC 351. Politics of Judicial Power.
PY/SO 371. Prejudice and Stereotyping.
REL 120. Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
SOC 217. Correcting and Controlling Behavior: A Sociological Perspective on Corrections and Social Control.
This concentration is designed for students who wish to explore K–12 teaching, but do not wish to commit to the full Teacher Education minor. The concentration integrates practical experience with a framework that connects the teacher, student, and subject matter. B. Sale.
EDUC 343 and any three additional credits from the list below. The field placement associated with EDUC 343 is at a grade level determined by the student's teaching interest. Not open to students who declare a minor in teacher education or educational studies. One non-Bates credit may count toward concentration with prior approval of concentration coordinator if judged comparable to those below.
Material culture has been defined from numerous perspectives most notably anthropology, archaeology, art history, cultural theory, and history. Since the 1970s in particular, scholars in these and other disciplines have used material culture sources of evidence to explore the everyday lives of ordinary citizens. The term material culture refers both to the psychological role, the meaning, that all physical objects in the environment have to mean something to people in a particular culture and to the range of manufactured objects that are typical within a socio-culture and form an essential part of cultural identity. Generally speaking, the phrase "material culture" refers to the "things" of our daily lives. This can mean things we purchase, create, or otherwise come by. Our material lives range from our bodies to the clothes we wear, the specific objects we use, the food we eat, and the places we go. In essence, it is the "stuff" of our daily lives—products of culture. M. Beasley.
ACS 100 or 280 and three additional credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AM/GS 353. Critical Theory/Critical Acts.
AMST 200. Introduction to American Studies.
AMST 280. Story of Things: Introduction to Material Culture.
AV/CM 376. Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Art.
AVC 374. Methods in the Study of Art and Visual Culture.
INDC 210. Technology in U.S. History.
An interdisciplinary exploration of the medieval West, medieval Islam, and Byzantium, 300–1500 C.E. A. Akhtar.
Any four credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. A college-level Latin course may be substituted for one of the four required credits.
CM/EN 104. Introduction to Medieval English Literature.
CM/EN 206. Chaucer.
CM/EN 344. Chaucer and His Context.
FYS 324. The Celtic World: Archaeology and Ethnohistory.
INDC s26. Vikings of the North Atlantic: Explorations and Adaptations.
This concentration focuses on the Middle East and Middle Eastern identities in non-Middle Eastern contexts, including Africa, Europe, and the United States. S. Aslan, A. Akhtar.
Any four credits from a minimum of three departments/programs. No more than two Religious Studies credits may be applied to this GEC. If studying abroad in the Middle East and North Africa, up to two non-Bates credits may be applied to the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
CM/RE 264. Islamic Civilization: Politics, History, Arts.
PLTC 160. Politics of the Modern Middle East.
PLTC 205. State-Society Relations in the Modern Middle East.
PLTC s24. Politics of Imagery in the Middle East.
REL 112. Introduction to Islam: Religion, Practice, and Culture.
This concentration encourages students to improve their ability to communicate in one of four languages spoken in Europe, and to increase their knowledge of the dynamic nature of European development from World War I to the present. D. Browne.
Four credits, including two credts in a single European language (French, German, Russian, or Spanish) and two credits in European studies. One language credit in French, German, Russian, or Spanish, and one credit in modern European history, politics, sociology completed on a Bates-approved study-abroad program in Europe may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval of the concentration coordinator.
Not open to European Studies majors.
ENG 254. Modern British Literature since 1900.
ENG 264. Modern Irish Poetry.
ES/EU s28. Green City Germany: Experiments in Sustainable Urbanism.
ES/RU 216. Nature in the Cultures of Russia.
EU/HI 104. Europe, 1789 to the Present.
EU/PT s22. Politics of Memory in Central and Eastern Europe.
EU/RU 213. Russian Identities and National Values in Russian Literature.
EUS 101. Introduction to Europe.
EUS 215. Jewish Lives in Eastern Europe: History, Memory, Story.
EUS 240. Daily Life under Hitler and Stalin.
EUS 261. Slavic Europe.
EUS 300. Sport in Europe.
EUS s24. Slavic Europe.
FRE 101. Elementary French I.
FYS 297. The Idea of Europe.
FYS 433. Reimagining Europe in Contemporary Film.
FYS 495. Understanding Russia: Truth, Lies, and Bullshit.
GER 101. Introduction to German Language and Culture I.
GER 102. Introduction to German Language and Culture II.
GER 201. Intermediate German Language and Culture I.
GER 202. Intermediate German Language and Culture II.
GER 233. Advanced German Language and Culture I.
GER 234. Advanced German Language and Culture II.
GER 350. Margins and Migrations.
GS/SP 344. Gendering Social Awareness in Contemporary Spain.
PLTC 232. The Politics of Post-Communism.
RUSS 101. Elementary Russian I.
RUSS 102. Elementary Russian II.
RUSS 201. Intermediate Russian I.
RUSS 202. Intermediate Russian II.
RUSS 301. Advanced Russian I.
RUSS 302. Advanced Russian II.
RUSS 306. Advanced Russian Culture and Language.
RUSS 401. Contemporary Russian I.
SOC 395A. European Integration: Politics, Society, and Geography.
SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I.
SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II.
SPAN 362. Culture in Franco Spain.
THEA 220. The Modern Stage: Ibsen to the Present.
This concentration provides opportunities to examine and consider the ways that music and culture shape each other. Individually and collectively, the courses cover a vast range of musical traditions and their cultures, as well as introducing many ways of combining musical, historical, anthropological, and cultural-theoretical tools of analysis. G. Fatone.
Any four credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied to the concentration, if judged comparable to one of those below, with pre-approval by the coordinator. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in music.
AN/MU 298. Musical Ethnography: Writing Music Culture.
MUS 203. History of Electronic Dance Music.
MUS 247. History of Jazz.
MUS 248. Music in Contemporary Popular Culture.
MUS 266. Miles Davis.
This concentration introduces students to the reflective enterprise that is philosophy. There is a sense in which philosophy is the original interdisciplinary subject. In the words of the twentieth-century American philospher Wilfrid Sellars: "The aim of philosophy, abstractly formulated, is to understand how things in the broadest possible sense of the term hang together in the broadest possible sense of the term." As such, philosophy attempts to understand how all of the many descriptions and explanations of things that are given by the other disciplines are related to one another. D. Cummiskey.
Any four credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a philosophy major or minor.
Any Bates Philosophy course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Philosophy.
FYS 288. Moral Luck and Social Identity.
FYS 481. Truth.
FYS 503. Making Moral Minds: Nature, Nurture, and the Sources of Morality.
This concentration is intended to acquaint students with scholarly work on questions of interest to both philosophers and psychologists, and to facilitate students' own clear thinking on such issues. Given the breadth of the disciplines of philosophy and psychology, a wide variety of issues is addressed in these courses. Topics include moral judgment, moral responsibility, sensation and perception, the self, theory of mind, and the relationship between mind and brain. Students consider such issues from both disciplinary perspectives. D. Cummiskey.
Four credits from the list below, two of which must be from philosophy and two of which must be from psychology or neuroscience. FYS 288, 352, 362, 429, 449, or 503 may be substituted for one of the philosophy credits and FYS 308 or 455 may be substituted for one of the psychology credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
FYS 308. Searching for the Good Life.
GS/PL 262. Feminist Philosophy.
MU/PY 253. Music and the Embodied Mind.
NS/PY 330. Cognitive Neuroscience/Lab.
NS/PY 331. Cognitive Neuroscience.
NS/PY 361. Topics in Affective Neuroscience.
NS/PY 362. Psychopharmacology.
PHIL 210. Philosophy of Cognitive Science.
PHIL 211. Philosophy of Science.
PHIL 233. Making Moral Minds: Nature, Nurture, and the Sources of Morality.
PHIL 234. Philosophy of Language.
PHIL 235. Philosophy of Mind.
PHIL 236. Theory of Knowledge.
PHIL 245. Metaphysics.
PHIL 256. Moral Philosophy.
PHIL 257. Moral Luck and Social Identity.
PHIL 321J. Topics in the Contemporary Philosophy of Mind and Language: Self-Knowledge.
PHIL 321K. Philosophy of Animal Minds.
PHIL 324E. Virtue and Emotions.
PHIL 332. Moral Psychology.
PHIL s29. Logic: Possibility, Proofs, and Paradox.
PL/RE 260. Philosophy of Religion.
PSYC 211. Psychology of Personality.
PSYC 222. Applied Cognitive Psychology.
PSYC 230. Cognitive Psychology.
PSYC 374. Psychology of Language.
PSYC 380. Social Cognition.
PSYC 381. The Self.
PY/RL 312. Psychology of Religion.
Physics is the study of matter and energy. A very small number of fundamental physical principles provide a coherent and unified understanding of an enormous variety of phenomena, ranging in scale from the subnuclear to the cosmological. Any set of physics and astronomy courses illustrates these principles and their coherence. J. Smedley.
Any four credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. One independent study, pre-approved by the coordinator, may also count toward the concentration. Students may not use more than one of the following toward the concentration: CHEM 301, 302, or 310. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in physics.
Any Bates Astronomy course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Astronomy.
Any Bates Physics course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Physics.
ENVR 229. Electric Grids.
FYS 336. Nanotechnology Project: Manipulating Atoms/Lab.
This concentration encourages students to explore different genres of popular culture from a variety of cultures in order to understand the powerful impact they have on shaping peoples' values and attitudes. L. Danforth.
The French and Spanish empires left linguistic, cultural, and sociopolitical legacies throughout the world. Colonial territories and postcolonial nations have responded to colonial power structures through self-inquiry and contestation. The courses included in this concentration approach colonial and postcolonial issues in French and Spanish through various critical perspectives. The concentration requires intermediate proficiency in both French and Spanish. K. Read.
Four credits, at least one of which must be from French and at least one of which must be from Spanish. Students are expected to have at least an intermediate level of proficiency in both languages. An approved co-curricular project may substitute for one credit or two non-Bates credits may be applied toward this concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in French or Spanish.
FRE 240. Introduction to French Studies.
SPAN 368. Realismo.
An approved community-based project may replace one course Supervised by concentration coordinator.
The historical study of peoples and cultures to 1500 C.E. M. Jones, S. Federico.
Composers, choreographers, directors, curators, and producers often interact with performing artists, studio artists, and writers in order to engage audiences. What is produced, for whom, and in support of which values? Work in this concentration considers the interrelationship between cultural producers and cultural consumers. T. Nguyen.
Any four credits from at least two departments/programs. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
DANC 250. Early Modern Dance History.
THEA 233. Costume Design.
This concentration explores public and community health from interdisciplinary perspectives, looking at such issues as medical practice; public policy concerning health care; sociology of race, class, and gender; and cultural constructions of health and sickness. It aims to expose students to public health issues at global, national, and local levels. It may include community-engaged learning, courses from abroad, community-based research, and internships. K. Low.
Four credits (or three credits and one co-curricular activity) including at least one from List A (foregrounding science) and at least one credit from List B (foregrounding the social sciences and the humanities). No more than two credits can come from any single department or program. Up to two non-Bates credits may be counted if judged equivalent to the courses listed below, or if they contain substantial public health content and have been approved beforehand by the concentration coordinator. One independent study, pre-approved by the coordinator, may also count towards the concentration. A co-curricular experience may substitute for one concentration requirement when the experience has a significant academic component, is supervised by a faculty member, and is pre-approved by the concentration coordinator. Students declaring this concentration may not also declare concentration C027 (The Human Body).
List A: BIO 108, 127, 314, 315, 321, 340, 350, s25; CHEM 125, 321; ENVR 203; FYS 236, 262, 431.
List B: AA/HI 280; ECON 222, 325, 335; ENG 263; ES/LS 350; FYS 362, 419; GS/PT 343, s14; GSS 335, 400C; NRSC 208, s20; INDS 267; PHIL 213; PSYC 303, 372; SOC 230, 235, 239.
BIO 321. Cellular Biochemistry.
CHEM 321. Biological Chemistry I/Lab.
ECON 335. Health Economics.
ENG 263. Literature, Medicine, Empathy.
FYS 236. Epidemics: Past, Present, and Future.
FYS 419. Tobacco in History and Culture.
GS/PY 343. Women, Culture, and Health.
GSS 400C. Understanding Disease.
INDC 236. Race Matters: Tobacco in North America.
INDC s15. Health, Culture, and Community.
SOC 230. Sociology of Health and Illness.
SOC 395E. Sociology of Health Professions.
Experiential public health community projects must be preapproved by the concentration coordinator and the Harward Center for Community Partnerships. Supervised by the concentration coordinator.
Queer studies looks at sexuality and gender while foregrounding non-normative or anti-normative perspectives. Queer studies includes considerations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and genderqueer history, culture, and politics, with mindful attention to the limits and alternatives to those time- and culture-bound terms. E. Rand.
Four credits, one of which must be at the 300 level. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if it is determined to be equivalent to a Bates credit in the list below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Ordinarily, a non-Bates credit may not be substituted for the required 300-level credit.
AV/GS 287. Gender and Visual Culture.
AV/GS 345. Trans Studies in the Politics of Visibility.
FYS 177. Sex and Sexualities.
GS/PY 309. The Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.
GS/RE 310. Gender and Judaism.
GSS 100. Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies.
INDC s27. Feminisms of the 1970s and 1980s.
Racism is a system of ideas and practices that deny the humanity of individuals who are ascribed to certain groups and collectivities. The practice of racism has deep historical roots and there is not one single type of racism. Religious, social, scientific, political, and cultural discourses have contributed to racist regimes. C. Nero.
Any four credits, no more than two of which may be from the same department/program. One credit should be at the 300 level. With prior permission of the concentration coordinator two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below, but, ordinarily may not be substituted for the required 300-level credit.
AF/SO 395N. Immigrant Racialization.
AV/EN 208. Asian American Graphic Narrative.
FYS 439. Defining Difference: How China and the United States Think about Racial Diversity.
FYS 471. Race, Gender, and Identity in STEM.
INDC 301Z. Race and U.S. Women's Movements.
PY/SO 373. Racism: A Multilevel Approach.
REL 255. African American Religious Traditions.
This concentration focuses on different aspects of religious studies. C. Baker.
Any four credits. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in religious studies.
Any Bates Religious Studies course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Religious Studies.
FYS 152. Religion and Civil Rights.
FYS 445. The Nature of Spirituality.
The literature and visual arts from the late fourteenth through the early eighteenth centuries in Europe and its American colonies helped shape many of our contemporary cultural models. The Renaissance marked a shift in worldview: Humanism shaped the centrality of the individual; religion once again became an ideological battleground; new national states developed capitalism; slavery took hold in the Americas; technology advanced the spread of empire; and national languages acquired a new prestige. R. Corrie.
Four credits, at least one of which must be from List A (courses in the visual arts) and at least one of which must be from List B (courses in literature and textual culture.) Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
List A: AVC 271, 272, 280, 285, s18; AV/CM 251, 265, 376E.
List B: ENG 213, 214, 222, 226, s43; FRE 250, 375; HIST 140; INDS 301Y, s38; SPAN 341.
This concentration encourages the study of the Russian language, culture, and literature. D. Browne.
Four of the following credits. Up to two credits in Russian language, culture, or literature taken in an off-campus study program may substitute for up to two credits with the approval by the coordinator. Not open to students who declare a major or minor in Russian, or Bates Fall Semester Abroad in Russia (C078).
Any Bates Bates Fall Semester Abroad, Russia course.
This concentration is a wide-ranging exploration of the nature of sound. Topics include the physical nature of sound production, organismal perception of sound, and sonic elements in the performing arts. J. Smedley.
Four course credits including two from list A and two from list B. Students selecting MUS 270 or 290 need to complete any two sections to receive one course credit. One music performance co-curricular component may substitute for one music course. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. One independent study, pre-approved by the coordinator, may also count toward the concentration.
List A: FYS 127, 402; MUS 101, 103, 165, 231, 232, 235, 237, 238, 254, 270, 290A, 290B, 290C, 290D, 290E, 290F, 290H,
List B: BIO 102, s31; ENG 121W; MU/PY 253; NS/PY 160; PHYS 103; PSYC 302; SPAN 337; THEA 263.
MUS 101. Introduction to Listening.
MUS 235. Music Composition.
MUS 238. Contemporary Popular Composition and Arranging.
MUS 270. Applied Music.
MUS 290B. American String Band Ensemble.
MUS 290C. Gamelan Ensemble.
MUS 290D. Jazz Band and Jazz Combo.
MUS 290E. Orchestra.
MUS 290F. Steel Pan Orchestra.
MUS 290H. Brass Ensemble.
Participation for two consecutive semesters in one of the following ensembles: College Choir, American String Band Ensemble, Gamelan, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Steel Pan Orchestra; Brass Ensemble; or in private instruction. Supervised by music department.
This concentration introduces students to different aspects of the history, culture, religion, literature, and art of South Asia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. A. Melnick Dyer.
Any four credits. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. Participation in the SITA (South India Term Abroad) Program may be substituted for two credits with prior approval. Not open to minors in Asian studies.
AS/RE 249. The Hindu Tradition.
The Bates Fall Semester Abroad in Tarragona consists of intensive language instruction, cultural immersion in a modern European city, and focused study on the history and culture of Spain and its regions. K. Melvin.
Successful completion of the Bates Fall Semester Abroad in Tarragona. In the event that a student fails one of the FSA credits, the student may still earn credit for this concentration by passing a credit offered in the Spanish program at Bates.
Any Bates Spanish course.
This concentration serves as an introduction to the study and making of theater. C. Dilley, J. Fox.
Four credits in theater, one of which must be THEA 101. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
Any Bates Theater course.
Any Bates course cross-listed in Theater.
FYS 447. Holocaust on Stage.
In this concentration, students explore national literatures as well as literatures from different historical epochs in translation. Students consider how these literatures represent culturally distinct experiences and contribute to a complex understanding of global imaginations, values, and societies. L. Maurizio.
PLTC 243. Politics and Literature.
A design is a plan. In art, the study of design is the study of the relationship between idea and physical form, and how this interaction expresses content. These courses emphasize ways to track and manipulate the relationship between the essential elements of visual language, including line, color, light, volume, scale, and space. E. Morris.
Four credits, with no more than three from any one department/program. One non-Bates credit may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
AVC 207. Ceramics: Making Sculptural Form.
AVC 315. Studio Pottery.
AVC 360. Independent Study.
AVC s21. Soda Firing.
AVC s24. Ceramics: Making Sculptural Form.
AVC s35. Materials and Techniques of Drawing and Painting.
DANC 240. Technique: A Kinesthetic Approach.
THEA 130. Introduction to Design.
Water is essential to life. Consequently, people often live along the coast, the banks of rivers, the margins of lakes or in regions with groundwater resources for drinking, irrigation, industry, recreation, and the food supply. Water is also one of the most highly politicized resources on earth and has been the source of numerous and continuing conflicts among humans. Our dependence on water necessitates that we share and preserve this resource, yet increasing pressures on our water bodies are resulting in reduced access to potable water, collapse of marine ecosystems, and a decrease in biodiversity. This concentration explores the connections between humans and water and includes scientific, aesthetic, economic, political, and ethical perspectives. B. Johnson.
Four credits, no more than two of which are from the same department or program. Two non-Bates credits may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval.
EN/ES 121Q. The Lives of Rivers.
ENVR 221. Ecology of Food and Farming.
ENVR 319. Imagining Climate Change.
ES/PL 214. Environmental Ethics.
Focusing on gender issues, this concentration affords students a context for studying individuals and their interactions in an Asian context. A. Melnick Dyer.
ASIA 320. Individual and Society in East Asia.
This concentration focuses on women's writing across cultures and in different time periods. The concentration includes both historical and theoretical perspectives on women's writing. J. Costlow.
AF/EN 265. The Writings of Toni Morrison.
ENG 231. Women Writers of the 1950s.
ENG 238. Jane Austen: Then and Now.
ENG 395F. Five American Women Poets.
This concentration offers students a framework for exploring in depth the plurality and diversity of the literary production of Spanish-speaking writers from the Iberian Peninsula from the Middle Ages to the present. Courses examine writing in Spain as a mode of aesthetic expression, as a means of affirmation and contestation of individual and national identities, and as a force for revolution and reaction. D. George.
SPAN 231 plus three additional credits. One non-Bates credit which may be applied toward the concentration if judged comparable to one of those below by the concentration coordinator and with prior approval. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a minor in Spanish.
SPAN 231. Readings in Spanish Literature.
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Apartments plan for landmark former pub in Wolverhampton
The old New Inn operated as a Chinese restaurant when it closed last year
Gurdip ThandiLocal Democracy Reporter
A landmark former Wolverhampton pub building could be converted into apartments if a proposal is given the go-ahead.
Bilston-based RJ & Sons Ltd have submitted an application to City of Wolverhampton Council to create 14 flats at the New Inn on Bilston Road.
If approved, there will be nine one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom apartments, along with 17 parking spaces on the site.
The former New Inn pub on Bilston Road, Wolverhampton. PIC: Google Street View
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The venue closed as a pub a number of years ago but operated as a Chinese buffet restaurant until it closed completely in 2018.
The application states: "The New Inn is a large roadside public house occupying a prominent corner position on the junction of Bilston Road and Ettingshall Road.
"It was built in 1937 to designs by the architects A T and Bertram Butler of Priory Street, Dudley to replace an earlier public house which was demolished to make way for improvements to Ettingshall Road.
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"Although built as a public house and run for one for many years The New Inn was converted and operated as a Chinese buffet again for many years but has been closed since the middle of 2018
"It is a prominent local landmark and a relatively rare example of an inter-war public house which survives, internally and externally, in virtually its original form.
Wolverhampton Civic Centre.
Fears over 'smelly' Wolverhampton chip shop plan
"We intend to turn the building into 14 apartments. They all will have their own entrance with along with all separate services.
"There will be parking for 17 cars on the car park and is on a main bus route from Wolverhampton into Bilston.
"It is also on the main tram line through from Wolverhampton into Birmingham. And the Priestfield Metro stop is in walking distance.
Council planners are currently considering the application.
Shop fails in alcohol licence bid on trouble-hit Wolverhampton estate
New era in Wolverhampton as leader takes takes charge
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EA looking to revive classic Bullfrog games
Written by Joe Martin
Tags: #classic #molyneux #syndicate #theme
Companies: #ea #electronic-arts
Electronic Arts may be looking to revive a few of Bullfrog's classic game licenses in the future it seems, though not as simple remakes a spokesperson for the publisher has claimed.
Bullfrog was Peter Molyneux's original studio which developed a strong reputation for off-the-wall strategy titles in the mid 90s. The most notable titles were Theme Park, Theme Hospital, Syndicate and, of course. Dungeon Keeper. Unfortunately, when Bullfrog was sold to Electronic Arts at it's peak a lot of the key talent left the company and went to join Molyneux at Lionhead.Since then EA has made a few token efforts to use the Bullfrog licenses and is heavily rumoured to be making a new Syndicate game as we speak.
Now, according to EA's Harvey Elliot, those old series may soon get revived in some form - though they almost definitely won't come as straight-up remakes.
"If you remember all the old classics you played, if you go back and play them now, they're not the same. They were right for their time, and the trick with those games is coming up with what's right for the time now," Elliot told Kikizo.
"I'm going to look at them at some point, I think there's an opportunity to bring those back in the future, but only if it's right for the time and not just a 'remake' or something. We'd need to do it in a way that's true to the original values, but would still make a great game today."
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[Infographic] New Stats Reveal How B2B Marketers Think About Attribution
By Lauren Frye
B2B marketing attribution sets heroic, revenue-centric marketers apart from the rest. When it comes to optimizing marketing channel performance and generating ever higher ROI, it’s the most effective weapon in their arsenal.
The infographic below shows the current state of marketing attribution, using data derived from the 2015 State of Pipeline Marketing Report.
The report is comprised of survey responses from B2B marketers, and it assesses the state of affairs surrounding the B2B marketing and attribution space.
Needless to say, the data is quite telling. But you can see for yourself.
How Many Marketers Use an Attribution Model?
A grand total of 74.6% of marketers actually use some type of attribution model. For all of us attribution enthusiasts, this is an encouraging statistic. However, hopes were dashed when we discovered that only 27.6% of marketers chose their attribution model for the right reasons -- to give credit where it’s due.
Which Attribution Models do Marketers Use?
72.4% of B2B marketers indicated that they a) don’t know why they chose their model, or b) they selected the easiest attribution option available to them. These simple attribution options are usually single-touch models that only credit revenue to one significant touchpoint across a lead’s entire pipeline journey .
What Does It Look Like to Compare Attribution Model by Industry?
After analyzing the data by industry, it turned out that Marketing/Advertising and Tech/Software industries experience very similar attribution trends. While an average of 26% of marketers in these industries don’t have an attribution model at all, the other 74% of marketers tend to follow the same trends in the types of models they select.
The infographic also compares Financial Services and Business Support, both of which have related, but not quite as similar attribution model use trends. The final industry category include two B2C industries that have longer sales cycles -- Education and Healthcare. These were included in the report findings because they have practically identical marketing struggles as B2B marketers. Curious enough, these industries tend to rely heavily on last-touch (or opportunity creation) attribution models to measure their marketing ROI.
Are Marketers Confident in Their Attribution Model?
While the industry trends might represent the current state of affairs, we also wanted to see how marketers intend to improve their marketing operations and reporting procedures.
A question we asked in assessing these predictions was whether the respondents believed they were using the RIGHT attribution model. A mere 31% said yes. A brave 38% said no. And an unsure 31% said they didn’t know.
Are Multi-Touch Attribution Models Better than Single-Touch?
As multi-touch attribution aficionados, this was an pivotal question to us, so we analyzed our data to find some indicative stats. Marketers who use a multi-touch model (U-shaped, W-shaped, or Custom/Algorithmic) were represented by CMOs, Senior managers, and Middle-managers.
80% of these multi-touch attribution modelers said they didn’t anticipate needing to change their attribution model in the near future. And, 86.7% of these marketers said that they have a well-aligned relationship with their sales team.
In addition, marketers who use a multi-touch attribution model are 37% more likely to believe that they use the RIGHT attribution model, compared to your average marketer.
How Does This Data Impact the B2B Marketing Space?
Most of the statistics are just plain interesting, but the most impactful way we can use this information is to compare the relative success of different attribution models. Also, the data serves to set benchmarks that we can measure against the next State of Pipeline Marketing Report that we’ll conduct in 2016.
For more statistics and in-depth analysis about B2B marketing and attribution modeling, take a look at Andrew’s articles on CMO budget success metrics and deeper industry analysis regarding attribution models.
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Composer. Born 19 February 1743. Died 28 May 1805
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Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
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Luigi Boccherini Biography (Wikipedia)
Ridolfo Luigi Boccherini (,, (listen); February 19, 1743 – May 28, 1805) was an Italian composer and cellist of the Classical era whose music retained a courtly and galante style even while he matured somewhat apart from the major European musical centers. He is best known for a minuet from his String Quintet in E, Op. 11, No. 5 (G 275), and the Cello Concerto in B flat major (G 482). The latter work was long known in the heavily altered version by German cellist and prolific arranger Friedrich Grützmacher, but has recently been restored to its original version.
Boccherini also composed several guitar quintets, including the "Fandango", which was influenced by Spanish music. His biographer Elisabeth Le Guin noted among Boccherini's musical qualities "an astonishing repetitiveness, an affection for extended passages with fascinating textures but virtually no melodic line, an obsession with soft dynamics, a unique ear for sonority, and an unusually rich palette of introverted and mournful affects." Many of his other biographers and admirers see his music quite differently and in a much more appreciated light.
Luigi Boccherini Performances & Interviews
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Luigi Boccherini Tracks
String Quintet in E op 11 no 5
Alexander Sitkovetsky
Boris Brovtsyn
Maxim Rysanov
Kristina Blaumane
Dora Kokas
Quintet in E major, Op 13 No 5: Minuet
José Serebrier
Symphony No 19 in D major, G 521 (Overture)
Jeanne Lamon
Fandango (4th mvt from Quintet No. 4 (G.448) in D major)
Giangiacomo Pinardi
Europa Galante
Essential Classics
Concerto no. 7 in G major G.480 for cello and orchestra (2nd mvt)
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Night Tracks
Guitar Quintet in D: iii) Fandango
Sharon Isbin
Cello Concerto No 9 in B flat major, G482 (3rd mvt)
Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra
Quintetto in C major 'La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid'
Le Concert des Nations
String Quintet in E major, Op.11`5 (3rd mvt)
Eckart Runge
Casals Quartet
La Musica Notturna delle strade di Madrid, Quintet Op 30 no 6 (G.324)
Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Wojciech Rajski
Concerto for cello and orchestra no.6 (G.479) in D major
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
James Conlon
La Ritirata di Madrid (Quintet for guitar and strings, G.453)
Zoltán Tokos
György Éder
Danubius Quartet
Cello Concerto no 1 in E flat major
David Geringas
Varazdin Chamber Orchestra
Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid
United Strings of Europe
Cello Concerto No.6 in D major
Ophélie Gaillard
Pulcinella Orchestra
Quintet No 60 in C major, G 324 (Ritirata con variazioni)
Cello Concerto No 4 in C major, G481
Monika Leskovar
Fandango (from Quintet No 4 for guitar and strings)
Milos & Friends
String Sextet in F minor G.457, Op.23`4 (4th mvt)
Quintet No 4 in D major, G 448
Thibaut Garcia
Quatuor Arod
Symphony in D minor, Op. 37 No. 3
Early Music Late
Quintet no. 9 in C major G.453: La Ritirata di Madrid
Matteo Mela
Alea Ensemble
Quintet no. 4 in D major G.449 (Fandango)
Quartet no. 2 in B flat major G.160, Op.2`2
Quintet no. 3 in B flat major G.447
Quartet no. 1 in C minor G.159
String Quintet in E major, Op.11 No.5 (Minuet)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Quintet No 4 in D major, G 448 (Fandango)
Carles Trepat
David Tummer
Concerto for harpsichord and orchestra (G.487) in E flat major
Eckart Selheim
Collegium Aureum
Franzjosef Maier
Flute Quintet in D Major, Op. 17 No. 1, G. 419: I. Allegro assai
Alexandre Magnin
Janáček Quartet
In Tune Mixtape
Symphony in D minor, Op 37 No 3 (3rd mvt)
Manfredo Kraemer
Pablo Valetti
Claude Wassmer
Charles Zebley
String Quintet in E major, Op.11, No.5 (2nd mvt)
Quintet No.4 in D for guitar and strings - III & IV
Pepe Romero
Iona Brown
Malcolm Latchem
Stephen Shingles
Denis Vigay
Tristan Fry
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Sean Shibe's Guitar Zone
Quintet in C major 'La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid'
Quintet for guitar and strings in D major, G448
Zagreb Guitar Quartet
Cello Concerto in D, G.478
Boris Andrianov
String Quartet in E minor, Op 33 No 5, G 211: 1st mvt Allegro brillante
Consone Quartet
Luigi Boccherini Links
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Costing the Earth
Into the Arctic
The Arctic is melting. The wealth of resources - oil, gas, uranium and even diamonds - are suddenly accessible. Tom Heap reports from Canada on the battle to seize them.
In 2010 the Canadian Arctic experienced its warmest year on record. Suddenly the area's resources- oil, gas, iron ore, uranium, even diamonds- seem accessible. From Siberia through Greenland to Canada and Alaska energy and mining companies are descending on the north, eager for a slice of the profits they believe to be waiting for them in the gathering slush.
In the first of two programmes Tom Heap is in Arctic Canada to find out more about the new goldrush and to ask if the scramble for resources could reignite the great Cold War rivalries.
The Arctic has held a fascination for Europeans for centuries. Vikings, fishermen and whalers plundered for short summer seasons and in 1576 Sir Martin Frobisher sailed around Baffin Island in search of the North-West passage to the riches of the east, a search that would obsess sailors for the next 350 years.
Today the passage is clearing and shipping lines are examining the possibility of a high speed route between Western Europe and China. The clearing of the ice is also making oil exploration easier and allowing mining companies to access the mineral wealth of the north.
That wealth is also attracting the attention of the national governments that claim a share of the Arctic. It's three years since the explorer, Artur Chilingarov piloted his submarine to the seabed beneath the North Pole, planted a flag and claimed it for Russia. The diplomatic repercussions of that dramatic act are still being felt around the Arctic today.
Does that make economic, diplomatic or even military conflict inevitable or can the Arctic states share out the spoils without further damaging one of the most fragile environments on earth?
Producer: Alasdair Cross.
Spring Forwards, Fall Backwards
Arctic Dreams
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Economy of Alaska (2)
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Economy of Nunavut (2)
Economy of the Northwest Territories (2)
Economy of Yukon (2)
Energy in Alaska (2)
Industry in the Arctic (2)
Mining in Alaska (2)
Natural resources of the Arctic (2)
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Arctic Dreams—Costing the Earth
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What has happened to the world's coral?
In 2016 reefs around the world the size of city blocks died. Here we explore why.
Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet
Factual > Science & Nature > Nature & Environment
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Big Guests
Cool Planet
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Sheep with cameras map Faroe Islands
Sheep are being used to created a video map of the Faroe Islands, which are in the middle of the Atlantic.
Durita Dahl Andreassen came up with the idea and says that the world "seems not to know" about the Islands, but there's been a good response to SheepView.
The cameras are attached to the back of the animals which film and record GPS co-ordinates as they graze. Durita says they're "so calm" about it and some "fantastic images" are being captured.
It's hoped that the footage - which is uploaded to the tourist website for the Faroe Islands - will help attract visitors.
This clip is originally from 5 Live's Up All Night Programme on Thursday 14th July 2016.
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PGAV Destinations designed the project.
Museums |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, a 120,000-sf, attraction built inside the footprint of a 500,000-sf 19th century iron umbrella train shed, has recently opened. The aquarium is the centerpiece of a $160 million family entertainment complex developed for Union Station by Lodging Hospitality Management.
Designed by PGAV Destinations, the two-story project features exhibits and aquatic environments for approximately 13,000 aquatic animals from the world’s rivers and oceans housed in 1.3 million gallons of water. The 250,000-gallon shark exhibit includes a large acrylic panel weighing nearly 14,000-pounds that needed to be placed inside the footprint of the exhibit prior to the concrete structure being completed. Additionally, nearly three miles of pipe was installed to service multiple complex life support systems, each representing a different ecosystem ranging from riverside to oceanside and freshwater to saltwater.
Because the train shed was designated a National Historic Landmark, it was necessary to protect and preserve the original columns, footings, foundation, and underground piping. During construction, McCarthy Building Companies leveraged advanced construction technologies to promote a model based approach to managing the project’s unique construction coordination challenges, such as: using 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies to pre-coordinate all structure, building systems and theming elements prior to fabrication and installation; model-based field layout and subsurface utility location using robotic total stations; and reality capture with laser scanning of the entire Union Station structure to produce a 3D point cloud with 360-degree photography. In addition, augmented reality was used to compare the 3D models to field installation on site.
See Also: Henning Larsen designs all-timber neighborhood for Copenhagen
The completed St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is expected to attract one million visitors per year and is operated and managed by ZoOceanarium.
All renderings courtesy Herzog & de Meuron
January 08, 2020 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
The Grand Canal Museum will tell the story of the world’s longest canal
Herzog & de Meuron designed the project.
All renderings courtesy Weiss/Manfredi
December 18, 2019 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
Weiss/Manfredi will lead the master plan of the La Brea Tar Pits
The firm was selected by The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County after an international competiti...
All images courtesy BIG
September 20, 2019 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
Kistefos Museum’s new art institution doubles as a bridge to connect two riverbanks
BIG designed the project.
All photos: Studio Thirteen
August 21, 2019 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
Cincinnati Reds debut renovated Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
FRCH NELSON designed the project.
Courtesy UNStudio and Plompmozes
The Challenge Museum includes a two minute walk through farmland to reach the building
UNStudio is designing the project.
All renderings courtesy Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners wins competition for the expansion and remodeling of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
The design looks to reorient the museums towards the city.
What museum about the Empire State Building would be complete without a reference to King Kong? Visitors can walk into an office setting from the 1930s that’s pierced by the famous ape’s fingers. Kong himself is seen peering menacingly through the office’s windows. All images: Evan Joseph, Empire State Building Observatory
July 29, 2019 | Museums | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
A new museum debuts inside the Empire State Building
A $165 million, 10,000-sf museum opened on the second floor of the Empire State Building in New York City,...
Image: Ute Zscharnt for David Chipperfield Architects
July 22, 2019 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
Berlin’s Museum Island receives its first new building in almost 100 years
David Chipperfield Architects designed the building.
All renderings courtesy COBE
CO2-neutral science museum to rise in Sweden
COBE designed the building.
Courtesy OMA
June 28, 2019 | Museums | David Malone, Associate Editor
OMA unveils design for New Museum's second gallery building
The building is being designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture/Shohei Shigematsu in collaboration w...
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James MacMillan
b. 16 July 1959
James MacMillan is the pre-eminent Scottish composer of his generation, producing exciting new music which combines strong rhythm, raw emotional power and spiritual meditation. His music shows a strong connection with religious and social themes.
He first attracted major attention at the 1990 BBC Proms in the UK, with the première of The Confession of Isobel Gowdie. His most widely-known work to date, however, is his percussion concerto Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (1992), which has received over 350 performances!
View our web guide to MacMillan's choral music (PDF).
Bestselling Titles by James MacMillan
O Radiant Dawn (from The Strathclyde Motets) (SATB)
St Anne's Mass Vocal Score (2011 edition)
Miserere SSAATTBB
Data est mihi omnis potestas (from The Strathclyde Motets) (SATB)
Ave Maris Stella - SATB a cappella
The Gallant Weaver SSSATB
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Fox Orders Another Season of ‘Last Man Standing’
Show’s pilot to stream on Twitter for 12 hours to mark 150 episodes
Photo courtesy of ABC
Fox has renewed the comedy Last Man Standing for 2019-2020. Tim Allen stars in the show. Next season will be Last Man’s second on Fox, after six on ABC. The show has averaged more than 11 million multiplatform viewers, according to Fox.
Besides Allen, the cast includes Hector Elizondo, Christoph Sanders, Nancy Travis, Amanda Fuller, Jordan Masterson, Jonathan Adams, Jet Jurgensmeyer and Krista Marie Yu.
Last Man Standing is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created by Jack Burditt. Kevin Abbott, Matt Berry, Kevin Hench, Ed Yeager, Tim Allen, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Becky Clements, Richard Baker and Rick Messina are executive producers. Abbott is the showrunner.
“Last Man Standing roared out of the gate on Fox, and has maintained its ratings dominance ever since,” said Michael Thorn, president, entertainment at Fox. “Much of that credit goes to the incredibly funny and talented Tim Allen, not to mention Nancy, Hector and the rest of the show’s great cast. We’d like to thank Kevin, Matt and the entire crew, along with our partners at 20th Century Fox Television, for overseeing one of television’s most popular comedies. We’d also like to congratulate them all on reaching 150 episodes – a milestone that’s well-deserved.”
April 19 marks the show’s 150th episode. The Last Man pilot will stream on Twitter that day for 12 hours, starting at noon ET.
“Hard to believe Last Man Standing hits 150 episodes this week and it gets better with another upcoming season at Fox!” said Allen. “Great news for all of us who are creating these stories and working our pants off to make you all laugh. It’s another big high-five to the legions of loyal fans who have faithfully kept us front and center and huge on the radar. Thanks to our family at Fox who continue to make us feel so at home. Man, if we keep this up, they might have to call our show Last Man Unable to Stand.”
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Grace Potter Back on the Road With Inspired Second Solo Album
RIP The Buzz 103.1 -- Goodbye South Florida Rock Shows?
New Times Staff
New Times Staff | December 13, 2011 | 8:46am
The future of rock radio is currently in question in South Florida with CBS eliminating the rock format of 103.1
The Buzz to a possibly sexist playlist geared towards today's chart topping "hits" minus rap. This sudden change comes
only days after the station put on their annual Buzz Bake Sale concert.
Currently, via the stations' official website, they are encouraging people to tune in via a smart phone
app provided by radio.com or to tune into 103.1-2 on HD Radio. Though we're in different times, this
sounds a little familiar? Zeta anyone? Revolution managing partner Jeff John could definitely see it coming too.
When Clear Channel changed the format of Miami's 94.9 Zeta to Latin and Reggaeton in 2005, they encouraged
fans to head to their website where they could still listen to the style of music that was a part of their
playlist. After a while that avenue
disappeared as well because a great deal of us listen to radio stations through our car
stereo, not at our computers. Though tons of people do use their smart phones for entertainment value more than actually talking, it's
most likely only a matter of time before CBS sadly decides to end its life as well.
The other casualty to come out of this won't be quite so easy to detect at first, but the Buzz's demise will certainly take away from our local rock concert offerings -- and it has already begun. Here's why:
It has to be mentioned that shortly after Zeta was ended Cox Broadcasting changed the format of 93.1
to current popular rock somewhat in the vein of Zeta. Though it did not last, it was a very admirable
attempt on their part to bring a rock station to those too far out of the reach of the signal of The Buzz. In
their first year they even put on a Holiday concert dubbed the Christmas Khaos with quite a few big
names (Korn, Mudvayne, 10 years, Sevendust). One can't say that they didn't try.
Those who have lived in South Florida and listened to rock radio at least since '00 would have to agree
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that we got a lot more concerts to our area up until around mid-2005. Though at the time many were
crying that Clear Channel was the devil, the fact is that they were most definitely a necessary evil. Clear
Channel is the biggest broadcasting company, and with that comes big money, and lots of advertisers.
As big as the, at the time Infinity Broadcasting owned Buzz was, they weren't as big as Zeta and didn't
have the kind of financial muscle behind them that they did.
If you want evidence of this, take a look at
some of the concerts that Zeta put on in a given year -- The Zeta Bonzai, Zeta Fest, The Kamanajuanaleia Luau,
The Halloweenie Roast, Nutcracker Ball. Each boasted big names, as well as up and coming acts. The Buzz
only put on one big blowout per year, The Bake Sale. Besides the radio shows Clear Channel played host
to many other touring acts, both big and small to visit the South Florida area. Zeta was, without a
doubt, the biggest rock station in our area.
I must have attended at least 30 shows per year while Zeta was around, but after
their disappearance it dwindled down to half of that. Though we have had some great shows come
through our area over the years there have been many tours that don't make the extra three hour trek
that normally would have. Tampa and Orlando have it made with two very large Clear Channel
owned stations, 98 Rock in Tampa, and WJRR in Orlando. Take a look at their respective websites at any
given month and the number of concerts from artists both big and small exceeds ours
by far.
Concertgoers will soon start to notice that fewer and fewer tours will come our way. After all, why should
agents book tours to an area where there is apparently no rock market and no avenue to help in
promoting? Not everyone uses the internet to find out what concerts are coming to their area; radio has
a hand in that one, as well as bringing the sounds of new music to our ears we otherwise would not
have known about. A lot of smaller alternative artists may not have had a fan base in South Florida if not
for the Buzz giving them the necessary spins for listeners to discover them and venture out to
experience them live.
In the next few months' tours that are already skipping over us are Sevendust, Slightly Stoopid, Rise
Against, Aaron Lewis (Who never skips us on his acoustic tours), and Flogging Molly. Many of these
shows would generally hit venues such as Revolution, Culture Room, the Fillmore, and Hard Rock Live.
These are all Buzz artists that the station has been supporting for quite a while and have always let the
public know when they would be gracing South Florida with their presence.
This won't just make it difficult for smaller capacity venues such as Culture Room and Revolution
though, but will also affect the number of local production companies in our area who provide
everything from high-end intelligent lighting, backline, staging, as well as professionals skilled in
operating this equipment and labor if needed. At this past weekend's Buzz Bake Sale there were a
handful of artists, as there are every year, which had to rent specific equipment from local companies
due to the show being a one-off from their schedule.
Buzz listeners are petitioning that CBS return the station to the FM dial, and though it seems unlikely, it
wouldn't be the first time that it happened. Not too many years ago a popular jazz station was taken
away in place of a "hits" type of station. Fans did petition and boycott the station and it was eventually
brought back under a different station ID, though at this point it seems unlikely to strike twice. Cox
broadcasting made their attempt with 93 Rock which, popped up shortly after 94.9 Zeta's demise.
Perhaps it's about time that Clear Channel gave South Florida back a modern rock station.
-- Matt Pashalian is SFL Music Magazine's managing editor
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Cycling's Twitterati react to Lance Armstrong’s Oprah interview
By bicycling.com
In 2012, shortly after the UCI stripped him of his Tour de France titles, Armstrong tweeted a photo of himself posing with his yellow jerseys. (@lancearmstrong)
Who or what brought down Lance Armstrong? It's honestly too soon to say. USADA definitely played a key role, as did the Justice Department. Current and former pros told their stories, as did some persistent journalists. People who were personally hurt fought for the truth to come out. But another group of individuals played a significant role in this decade-long saga—commentators on social media (primarily Twitter) who kept digging and prodding and refusing to let this story die. We asked a handful of the most prominent voices to share their thoughts—on the last few days and the last ten years. Though their narrative is still unraveling in 140-character increments, here are their stories, in their own words.
Not Pat McQuaid
@UCI_Overlord
Time to Dig Deeper
The Oprah interview showed us how small of a man Armstrong truly is
Race Radio
@TheRaceRadio
Cycling’s Crazy Ex
Despite Armstrong’s painful wreckage, the sport will move on
SuzeCY
@festinagirl
The Yellow Troll
In the end, the monster turned out to be the very thing he despised most
Dave (Dim)
@dimspace
This hasn’t really ended, and Armstrong hasn’t really changed
mmmaiko
@mmmaiko
The real surprises came after Doprah
Time to Dig
By @UCI_Overlord
For several years many people in the cycling sphere have been doing their best to expose what has been declared—despite Armstrong's assertions otherwise—the greatest sporting fraud in history. Those people who have tried to expose the truth and scale of the fraud have faced what no person should ever experience, including threats, bullying, stalking, hacking, and shots across their bows in the press. Cycling was, in my mind, hijacked by not only Armstrong, but an entire sphere of individuals who went about a campaign to greedily line their pockets at the expense of the sport.
This why a few years ago I decided to start my campaign to share with the general cycling public what was (and still is) going on behind closed doors at the expense of those who just wanted to race and ride. What I saw happening to those individuals who spoke out against this bizarre cabal of cycling power players is why I chose to adopt a pseudonym on Twitter for my activities.
After spending three years directly documenting Armstrong's dubious activities and assisting in lampooning some of the more entertaining aspects of the Armstrong narrative, it was rather surreal sitting in a London hotel room staring at a laptop screen, waiting for the circus to commence. The key question in my mind was just how far was he going to go? Would he be remorseful? Would he apologize? Would he detail how they tricked the system?
After the initial questions from Oprah and his repeated acknowledgements of his dirty deeds, the interview devolved into one word.
Disingenuous.
After he answered the initial questions, Armstrong fell back into old habits: excuses, half-truths, revisionist history, attempts to manipulate the narrative as he did his entire life. He played the sympathy card with comments about his son and also his comments about therapy. Armstrong played from the script most of us who followed his career expected, to the letter.
Armstrong's Oprah interview was his way to try to gain back control over his own narrative using the parlor tricks he has used his entire career. However, he lacked the trademark larger-than-life Armstrong bravado. He displayed signs of insecurity. He lacked the conviction he displayed in his fights with foes such as Paul Kimmage. Most of all, I witnessed in real time Armstrong disassociate himself from his previous life, without any real signs of visible remorse.
Witnessing the interview left me with a profound sense of sadness for Armstrong. Here was an opportunity for him take steps to right the wrongs of his actions. To reach out to the hundreds upon hundreds of people whose livelihood he directly impacted in a negative manner. I was willing to give him a second chance. I was willing to support his efforts to change if he demonstrated signs of remorse. Instead, he solidified my resolve to continue to dig deeper into his connections to see how far cycling's roots have rotted.
Armstrong thought he was bigger and better than all of us. The Oprah interview showed us how small of a man he truly is and will most likely continue to be for the remainder of his life.
Follow @UCI_Overlord on Twitter
Next: Read @TheRaceRadio’s response
By @TheRaceRadio
Given my vocal stance on this topic it is easy to assume that recent events would give me a sense of accomplishment, even victory, but this is not the case. Good people’s lives were inexorably altered. The sport I have loved for 30-plus years has become a punch line. It is hard to look back at the wreckage of the last couple decades and feel anything but disappointment.
Instead of spending the last 10 years as a revered elder statesman, Greg LeMond was forced to defend himself against a well-organized smear campaign. Despite this, Greg retains his youthful enthusiasm for the sport. A guy who just loves riding his bike, talking about bikes, climbing big mountains. A 51-year-old Dave Stoller. The sport needs people like Greg LeMond. It needs people with the tactical acumen of Frankie Andreu, the moral compass of Christophe Bassons, the caring nurturing of Emma O’Reilly.
To most, Armstrong’s admission did not come across as genuine. It came across as a final, desperate, attempt to polish a turd, to preserve a revenue stream, to remain relevant. Over the coming months, the Armstrong myth will be analyzed, dissected, dismantled. The sport of cycling will move on. Lance will be cycling’s crazy ex-girl/boyfriend that you don’t want your friends to find out about. A small minority will murmur, “Maybe we should have ignored it.”
Ignoring the issue is what got us to where we are today. Ignoring riders dying in their sleep. Ignoring a rider like Riis winning the Tour. Ignoring Ullrich climbing the Arcalis like he had a motor on his bike. Ignoring the lessons of Festina, Freiburg, and Puerto. Addressing the issue may be painful today, but in the long term it is the right thing for the health of the sport.
Despite the current turmoil, I see many areas of hope for the sport. WADA is a strong voice of reason and enforcement. The media and the fans are far more educated, willing to ask questions, and push for answers.
The sport is dramatically cleaner then it was 10 years ago. It offers opportunity to those who say no, those who previously were pushed from the sport. This spring hundreds of thousands of fans will be on the side of the road, cheering their heart out, at Paris-Roubaix, Flanders, Liege. This July millions more will cheer the 100th Tour de France. And in America, many will come to the realization that their love for riding their bike is about more than just one guy.
Follow @TheRaceRadio on Twitter.
Next: Read @festinagirl’s response
By @festinagirl
“If I can get a minute a year, a minute a year isn’t that much...When you’re 30 you’re not gonna be 9 minutes faster than you are at 21”—Inside the Tour De France, David Walsh
Admitting you lied is not the same as telling the truth….
L’Equipe gave the game away when they described Armstrong after his crushing performance on the climb to Sestriere in the 1999 Tour de France as ‘Extraterreste.’ Once you knew the code, the secret language of cycling, the message was clear—Lance Armstrong was yet another doper who had just won the maillot jaune. And would keep winning it for the next six years with performances both increasingly formulaic and unbelievable. It was like the biggest, worst-kept secret in sport but it really wasn’t about the bike—it was about the story, the myth that transcended everything. Lance Armstrong: Cancer Survivor. That was what brought the hordes of journalists to the race, parachuting in from the news desk, there to report not on the greatest sporting event in the world, but on one man, one human-interest story. And so it gained traction and momentum. And so the dissenting voices were silenced, derided as trolls, sued and vilified with the full collusion of a press that wanted more and more of that incredible story.
When did I know Lance Armstrong was a doper? When he threw Christophe Bassons—a young rider writing articles from the race under the pseudonym M. Propre (Mr Clean)—off the Tour. That was the moment when Armstrong could have changed the face of the sport—when he could have stood shoulder to shoulder with the Frenchman and spoken out for him, not against him. That would have been a genuine game changer. Instead Armstrong spoke for the omerta. The Tour of Redemption became the Tour of Same Old Same Old.
I knew he was a doper in 1999. I started posting my views—my unsubstantiated, unevidenced opinions—on every cycling forum going. I’ve watched the defense of Armstrong change from ‘he would never take dope’ to ‘he never tested positive’ to ‘everyone was doing it’, ‘it was a level playing field’ and finally ‘but he did so much for cancer.’ And slowly the evidence began to emerge. I stopped being one of the lone, crazy Internet voices because there were more and more of us convinced of the same truths—Armstrong had doped, his team had doped, the systematic doping exposed by the Festina scandal had never gone away. But the time it really hit me, when I realized my gut feeling had been right all along, was during a DM conversation with Bill Strickland after his “Lance Armstrong’s Endgame” piece. I remember feeling—what? Triumphant? Not really. Vindicated? Certainly. Pleased? Not really. What I felt was right. I’d been right all along based on nothing more than my visceral reaction to watching Armstrong ride his bike. Always trust a woman’s intuition ;)
So watching Lance Armstrong’s carefully controlled “confession” to Oprah Winfrey offered nothing new—not even the opening declaration of doping. Old news, Lance. What I wasn’t prepared for was the absolute lack of empathy, the smirking sociopath who giggled when he couldn’t remember whether he’d sued Emma O’Reilly because he’d lost track of all those lawsuits, who grinned when he declared that, whatever he did call Betsy Andreu, he never called her fat. Who choked up only when his own reputation, his loss of sponsorship was impugned. Who knew that Lance Armstrong—the man who ruled his team with a rod of iron, who bullied and cajoled teammates into doping for his self-interest, who attempted to destroy the lives and reputations of those who spoke out against him, was such a self-pitying little choad? As @ny_velocity so beautifully put it, you could see him parsing each statement through the formula “what would a real person say?” That this man had been allowed to get away with it for so long—by the UCI and sports organizers who were desperate to crack the American market, by journalists desperate for access, by fans desperate to buy into the cancer Jesus myth, by everyone who declared he was intimidating and charismatic and not to be messed with—was the truly shocking revelation of the Oprah interview. That he wove half-truths and obfuscation and downright lies into the narrative of his much trailed “confession” was only to be expected from a man desperate to reframe his own myth. That the monster turned out to be the very thing he so despises—a fucking little troll—was the only pleasant surprise.
Follow @festinagirl on Twitter.
Next: Read @dimspace’s response
By @dimspace
July 2005, in a little bar just off Rue George V in Paris, a conversation about what we had just witnessed for the seventh time. At the table next to us four Americans clad in yellow Livestrong shirts got up, stood by our table, glared at us, reminded us what an incredible story it was, reminded how much he had done for the “cancer community," and even if he did dope, he was only doing what everyone else was doing. They walked out.
July 2010, standing on the roadside just after the Champs around 7 p.m., a RadioShack car drives by on the other side of the road. Veering last minute it pulls over to me, the windows wind down, and the occupants flip me the bird and the car drives off. Fast forward to 2013, and Oprah asks Lance "Did you take performance enhancing drugs?" "Yes." "Did you take EPO?" "Yes."
I don’t know what I was expecting to feel—joy, happiness, revenge, anger—but all I ended up feeling was numb. Then it slowly dawned on me what he had said, and I thought, "Finally, this is over, Lance will admit, he will implicate Ferrari, Bruyneel. He will damn the UCI, express remorse, apologize to all the guys he cheated, the guys he lied about, the people he lied to, cycling can be cleansed, it’s all over and we can move on."
The trouble is, it isn’t really over. We got an admission, we got limited apologies, but we also got an Armstrong that remained defiant. An Armstrong that wouldn’t admit what really happened in that hospital room. An Armstrong that says Ferrari is a good guy, who never mentioned Bruyneel, who praised the bio passport, and insists he rode clean in 2009. An Armstrong who still denies allegations of payments made to USADA despite overwhelming evidence, an Armstrong that still says he was only doing what everybody else was doing. An Armstrong that refuses to name names, that claims to have been given a "death penalty," an Armstrong that has the gall to suggest that he deserves to compete again.
It’s then I realize, things haven’t really ended. In 2013, just like 2005, Armstrong is still only doing what everyone else was doing, he's still hiding behind Livestrong, and he's still, like 2010, flipping everyone the bird.
Follow @dimspace on Twitter.
Next: Read @mmmaiko’s response
By @mmmaiko
I didn't think Lance would ever admit doping, but it was absolutely outside my realm of thought that I'd see Jonathan Vaughters' face on Access Hollywood. Or hear Billy Bush say "USADA." I'm left unsatisfied not knowing if Lance or Oprah ever drank their water with the quaint stainless steel straws. Nevertheless, it is AD 0, After Doprah. First we take Aigle, guided by the beauty of bikes.
Follow @mmmaiko on Twitter.
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Priority plant pests and diseases
African citrus psyllid
Asian citrus psyllid
Bacterial heart rot and fruit collapse of pineapple
Banana bunchy top
Banana freckle
Black Sigatoka
Capsicum whitefly
Citrus canker
Citrus fruit borer
Citrus powdery mildew
Cocoa pod borer
Coffee mealybug
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus
Giant African snail
Giant pine scale
Grape phylloxera
Grapevine leaf rust
Huanglongbing
Jack Beardsley mealybug
Mal secco
Mandarin stem-pitting
Mango leaf gall midge
Mango malformation disease
Mango pulp weevil
Melon fly
Melon necrotic spot virus
Melon thrips
Myrtle rust
Navel orangeworm
New Guinea fruit fly
Oriental fruit fly
Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4)
Papaya ringspot disease
Pierce's disease
Plum pox virus (Sharka)
Potato cyst nematodes
Red banded mango caterpillar
Southern red mite
Strawberry angular leaf spot
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Black Sigatoka is a notifiable disease.
Under Queensland legislation, if you suspect the presence of this disease in any species of animal, you must report it to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or contact the Emergency Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Various stages of black Sigatoka leaf spot development including brown thin streaks, streaks with yellow halos, and with grey centres
© Lynton Vawdrey, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Dark leaf streaks and areas of dead or dying leaf
© Mick Berridge, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Advancing symptoms of black Sigatoka can cause leaf death (Cavendish bananas, Sumatra)
© Stewart Lindsay, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Severe black Sigatoka infection can kill large areas of banana leaf (Cavendish bananas, Solomon Islands)
© Jeff Daniels, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Black Sigatoka is a leaf spot disease of banana. It is an important banana disease in many countries around the world. Severely infected leaves can die, significantly reducing fruit yield, and causing mixed and premature ripening of fruit bunches. It is not present on mainland Australia.
Black Sigatoka is an important banana disease in many countries around the world. Severely infected leaves can die, significantly reducing fruit yield, and causing mixed and premature ripening of fruit bunches.
Movement restrictions from the far northern biosecurity zones 1 and 2 (PDF, 334KB) are in place to prevent black Sigatoka from spreading.
Black Sigatoka is a foliar disease of banana caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis.
Black leaf streak (BLS)
On leaves
Early leaf symptoms are tiny reddish-rusty brown flecks that are most evident on the underside of leaves.
These gradually lengthen, widen and darken to form reddish-brown leaf streaks.
The early streaks run parallel to the leaf veins and are more evident on the underside of the leaf.
The streaks broaden and become visible on both leaf surfaces.
The streaks expand and become more oval shaped and the centre of the lesion becomes sunken and turns grey over time. At this stage a yellow halo may develop around the edge of the lesion.
In susceptible banana cultivars, high levels of disease can cause large areas of the leaf to die, which can lead to total leaf collapse.
As leaves die, fruit yield is reduced and ripening of bunches can be uneven.
Plant stage and plant parts affected
Black Sigatoka affects banana leaves.
The unfurling and youngest fully expanded leaves on plants and suckers are the most susceptible to infection. The leaves become more resistant as they mature.
May be confused with
Mature leaf symptoms of black Sigatoka are similar to those caused by yellow Sigatoka (Pseudocercospora musae), a closely related fungus that is present in Australia. Early leaf spots of black Sigatoka are reddish to rusty-brown, and longer and broader than yellow Sigatoka. The spots are noticeable on the lower leaf surface.
In contrast, the early leaf spots of yellow Sigatoka are yellow-green leaf streaks that are narrower and shorter, and more prominent on the upper leaf surface than black Sigatoka. Both diseases can be present on the same plant.
Mature symptoms of Eumusae leaf spot (Pseudocercospora eumusae) are also very similar to those caused by both black Sigatoka and yellow Sigatoka. Eumusae leaf spot is not known to be present in Australia. Laboratory testing is required to reliably distinguish between these diseases.
If in doubt, always report suspect symptoms.
Black Sigatoka is present in all major banana exporting countries.
The disease is widespread in South-East Asia, India, China, the southern Pacific islands, East and West Africa, USA (Hawaii), Grenada (Caribbean), Trinidad, and Central and South America. It also occurs in Papua New Guinea and on several islands in the Torres Strait.
Susceptible varieties of bananas such as Cavendish and Lady Finger.
To prevent the spread and establishment of the disease, blak Sigatoka rcesistant banana varieties are the only bananas to be grown in the far northern biosecurity zones (PDF, 334KB). Refer to the Queensland biosecurity manual for further information (PDF, 1.8MB).
Black Sigatoka lesions can produce 2 spore types; conidia and ascospores.
The conidia are produced in the leaf streak stage, whereas ascospores are produced once the lesions become mature and have an obvious grey centre.
Water is required, either as rain or dew for conidia to be dislodged or ascospores to be released.
Both conidia and ascospores can then be dispersed by rain splash or by air currents.
Windborne ascospores are thought to be responsible for longer distance disease dispersal, whereas conidia are linked to spread within a plantation e.g. mature plants to suckers.
Once spores land on susceptible banana leaves, high relative humidity or the presence of water is required for their germination.
Depending on environmental factors and host susceptibility, development of disease symptoms can be as short as 27 days.
Black Sigatoka lesions can be present on all leaves on a banana plant, however new leaves (between emergence and unfurling) are most susceptible to infection.
Bananas are a major horticultural crop with over 94% of the Australian crop produced in north Queensland. In 2016–17 the Australian banana industry was worth $600 million at the farm gate, producing 414,000 tonnes of bananas from approximately 13,000ha. There are 690 banana farms greater than 0.5ha in area, and in 2009–10 the industry employed 9,600 full time equivalent personnel, directly and indirectly (Source: Australian Banana Growers' Council).
Black Sigatoka can cause large areas of the leaf surface to die, compromising fruit size, quality (taste), and shelf life. In extreme cases fruit does not mature at all. Fruit loss varies from 30–50% depending on climatic conditions and the severity of the disease.
The number of fungicide applications required to control black Sigatoka (up to 55 applications per year in the Philippines and 60-70 fungicide applications per year in Costa Rica (Pattison, 2014) would result in significant increases in cost of production, should the disease become established in Australia.
The estimated economic damage of black Sigatoka establishing in Australia is around $60 million annually. This includes production losses to growers and the costs of eradication attempts shared by industry and government. The eradication of black Sigatoka from the Tully area in 2001–2005 cost $17 million (Cook et al., 2013).
Backyard plantings of banana are common in Queensland and would also be affected by black Sigatoka.
The greatest risk of disease spread is by people moving infected plant material such as banana suckers for plant propagation or banana leaves used for wrapping and packaging food.
Localised disease spread can occur from rain splash and wind borne spores, particularly during wet, humid, windy conditions. Tropical storm events could transport spores or infected leaf debris further afield.
Dead plant material can also pose a risk. Infected dead leaf material can continue to produce viable spores for months.
Spores of black Sigatoka can also be carried on banana packaging materials and equipment.
Inspect your banana plants regularly for the presence of unusual pest and disease symptoms.
For black Sigatoka look for the presence of streaks or leaf spots. The reddish to rusty-brown streaks are longer, broader and darker than the established and widespread yellow Sigatoka. Plants with advanced black Sigatoka disease may have large areas of dead leaf.
Report detections or suspect of black Sigatoka to Biosecurity Queensland immediately on 13 25 23.
Banana plants propagated from tissue culture under the Quality Banana Approved Nursery (QBAN) Scheme are recommended as the preferred high health source of planting material to use. QBAN plants are now widely available for both commercial and backyard use.
The Banana Industry Biosecurity Guideline provides practical advice for banana growers on managing biosecurity risks (PDF, 433KB).
Protect your farm from plant pests and diseases:
Protect your farm from emergency plant pests
Understand good farm biosecurity
Visit the farm biosecurity website
Black Sigatoka is restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014. The disease has previously been detected on some northern (Boigu, Dauan and Saibai Islands) and eastern (Ugar, Erub and Mer Islands) Torres Strait Islands. Regulations are in place to prevent its spread.
If you suspect the presence of black Sigatoka on any other Torres Strait Islands, or on mainland Queensland, you must report it to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or contact the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
By law, everyone has a general biosecurity obligation (GBO) to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risk of spreading black Sigatoka.
The Far Northern Biosecurity Zones (PDF, 334KB) have been established to prevent the spread of far northern pests like black Sigatoka.
You cannot move Black Sigatoka and pest carriers such as banana plant material, or soil and other media and equipment or machinery (appliances) that has been in contact with banana plants, without a biosecurity instrument permit:
out of far northern biosecurity zone 1 into far northern biosecurity zone 2
out of either far northern biosecurity zones 1 or 2 into the rest of Queensland or Australia.
You must observe movement restrictions if you are travelling to or around the Cape York Peninsula, or if you live there.
For information about biosecurity instrument permits call the Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23 (from interstate use 07 3404 6999) or email qld.plantquarantine@daf.qld.gov.au.
Inspectors at the Cape York Biosecurity Centre at Coen check vehicles moving south, to ensure that all fruit, vegetables, plants, wood and soil are not moved from the zones, without a permit. Amnesty bins are provided after hours.
There are restrictions on planting bananas in the far northern biosecurity zones. Plants must be black Sigatoka resistant cultivars and planting is restricted to 10 banana plants or 30 banana pseudostems per property. There is also a requirement to remove any unwanted unmanaged plants.
These requirements are in place to reduce the risk of new outbreaks of black Sigatoka potentially infecting susceptible varieties, which occurred in the 1980–1990s.
Residents can apply for a biosecurity instrument permit to grow additional banana plants and new black Sigatoka resistant varieties.
Your cooperation in complying with these restrictions will help protect Queensland from black Sigatoka.
If you are unsure about the legal requirements, quarantine or movement restrictions, contact the Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23
Cook, D.C., Liu, S., Edwards, J., Villalta, O.N., Aurambout, J.P., Kriticos, D.J., and Drenthe, A. 2013. Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry. Crop Protection 51: 48-56.
Pattison, T. (2014). Changing times for global banana trade. Australian Bananas 41:36-37.
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Mark your calendars. The Canadian Beef Industry Conference, Aug. 14-16, will soon be here. Photo: File
The third annual Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) takes place in London, Ont., on August 14-16. The CBIC is co-hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), Canada Beef, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The CBIC’s Bov-Innovation session is a popular, interactive, fast-paced workshop full of tips, ideas, and concepts that cow-calf and feedlot producers can take home and adopt on their farms. Bov-Innovation pairs an expert explaining the science behind best practices with a leading producer explaining how they have adopted these practices to benefit their cattle and their profitability. This year’s topics were carefully chosen based on producer suggestions:
Antibiotic use on Canadian cow-calf operations
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“Cross-Canada Cattle: Best transport practices” will pair Derek Haley and Steve Eby. Dr. Haley leads a research program on animal welfare and behaviour at the University of Guelph and is currently studying long-distance cattle transport. Steve Eby, a cattleman from Kincardine, Ontario, will provide his insight for successful transport outcomes.
“The Grass is Always Greener: Pasture infrastructure and management” will see Barry Potter, with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs facilitate two beef producer presentations. Jason Desrochers operates a cow-calf and backgrounding farm near Val Gagne in northern Ontario. Desrochers will explain how their farm overcomes land use challenges and converts marginal land into forage. Tim Lehrbass farms near Alvinston in southern Ontario. Lehrbass will share the grazing management strategies used on his operation, which was recently recognized for excellence in forage management.
Bov-Innovation runs Wednesday, August 15 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., and again from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. so that producers can take in both sessions. Bov-Innovation is possible because of funding through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and the Beef Science Cluster, and collaboration with other industry stakeholders.
Canada’s beef industry began collecting a $1 Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off (also called the “national check-off”) in 2002. Once all provinces were collecting the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off, Canada also began collecting a $1 import levy on cattle and beef imported into Canada. The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and the import levy fund the domestic and international marketing and promotion of Canadian beef (first through the Beef Information Centre and Canada Beef Export Federation, who later merged to become Canada Beef) and research and development (through the Beef Cattle Research Council, who brings you this column).
The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off does not support CCA activities such as policy development, lobbying and trade advocacy; those CCA activities are funded by the provincial beef organizations using provincial check-off funds.
Since 2002, inflation has reduced the buying power of the dollar by about 25 per cent. At the same time, Canada’s beef industry is facing many high-profile issues having an impact on consumer confidence and beef demand (e.g. environmental issues, antimicrobial resistance, animal welfare, growth promotants, etc.), and is expected to carry an ever-increasing share of industry-focused marketing and research initiatives.
In 2013, these realities led to the formation of a National Beef Strategic Planning Group, who developed a National Beef Strategy which outlined the opportunities the industry could capture if the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off increased from $1 to $2.50 per head.
Most provincial beef industry groups have voted to support the increased Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off; Nova Scotia began collecting $2.50 in early 2017, and all provinces but Ontario have followed suit. Once Ontario increases the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off to $2.50, the import levy will also increase to $2.50 per head to encourage continued beef consumption in Canada through culinary education and nutrition programming.
The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off increase means that the BCRC’s research budget will grow from approximately 15 cents to approximately 75 cents per head. In addition to ongoing initiatives like the Beef Science Cluster projects that this column usually features, the increased Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off will allow the BCRC to provide more meaningful support to long-term strategic industry initiatives like coordinated surveillance for production limiting diseases, broader antimicrobial use and resistance surveillance, seed funding to hire new researchers in critical areas, and expanded, better coordinated extension and technology transfer programs. I’ll talk more about these and other new initiatives in upcoming columns.
You can learn more about the BCRC and the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off at Bov-Innovation, as well as an open house we are hosting for producers and other beef industry stakeholders alongside the CBIC. You’re invited to join us on the afternoon of Thursday, August 16, as we explain how research and technology transfer is impacting farms and ranches across Canada. Examples of innovation and progress will be shared as well as ideas of future objectives and research priorities. Conference registration is not required for the Thursday open house.
Registration for the CBIC is now open and producers are encouraged to register soon. Participants who register before June 15 will take advantage of a reduced rate and guarantee their spot at this event. Information on the full conference, as well as registration, accommodations, flights, and agenda can be found at the CBIC website. We hope to see you there!
The Beef Research Cluster is funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with additional contributions from provincial beef industry groups and governments to advance research and technology transfer supporting the Canadian beef industry’s vision to be recognized as a preferred supplier of healthy, high-quality beef, cattle and genetics.
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Ford MyTouch Sync 1 & 2 Upgrade Options
Derek Fleming 0 17 min read
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In August, 2012, Consumer Reports wrote that the Ford MyTouch Sync system was so bad, the widely respected review company was lowering scores across the auto manufacturing company brand. That year, Consumer Reports did not have a single Ford or Lincoln model using the MyTouch Sync infotainment system on it’s list of recommended cars. J.D. Power dropped Ford from fifth in initial quality to twenty-sixth that year.
Consumer Reports drove six Ford and Lincoln models that year for a combined 20,000 miles, plenty of opportunity to adjust to the MyTouch Sync systems quirks. But the review of the system went beyond a simple finding that the system was difficult to learn, Consumer Reports found it to be dangerously distracting, frustrating to use, and noted that “There are various versions of the system, and they get worse as they get more advanced and more expensive.”
MyTouch – A Preview of the Future
Ford introduced the MyTouch Sync system in 2010 as the next generation of in-car controls. The system uses a touchscreen that provides digital and capacitive buttons for climate control, navigation, and audio. Ford’s primary goal in the original MyTouch system was to eliminate distractions by providing as many voice-activated controls as possible. The MyTouch Sync system was ground-breaking in it’s day, but new isn’t always better.
Countless Ford and Lincoln customers hate the Sync system so much, entire forums are dedicated to voicing complaints. Attorneys pressured Ford to settle a class-action law suit filed on behalf of some 360,000 Ford and Lincoln owners by the firm Hagens Berman.
Ford has announced $17 million in funds reserved to settle lemon law claims over the MyTouch system. The maximum payout will be $400 for owners that had three or more repairs made to Ford vehicles purchased before August 9, 2013. Customers who simply hated the system will get $45.
The problems with MyTouch are varied. Most customers complain that the navigation system is difficult to use, glitchy, and rarely works without crashing. Small font sizes, excessively complicated voice commands, and design defects like placing the touchscreen out of reach or recessed into the dash so that important controls cannot be seen by the driver led to many of the complaints.
Overall, MyTouch Sync 1&2 earned a reputation for unreliable performance, difficulty in use, and a significant source of irritation, particularly to those accustomed to turning a knob or pressing a physical button. Consumer Reports even said they wouldn’t wish the system on an adversary.
Solutions to the early MyTouch systems are limited. One significant issue with removing and replacing the original units is the level of integration the infotainment system has with other functions of the car.
Jesse, now the Master Ford Technician with Infotainment.com and the founder of OEM Audio Solutions was one of the early pioneers of aftermarket solutions to the plagued factory MyTouch Sync systems. He got his start producing youtube.com videos showing Ford owners solutions to OEM problems.
Jesse sat down with me recently and discussed the differences between Ford MyTouch with Sync (1&2) and the brand new Sync 3, and what owners of MyTouch systems may be able to upgrade with their class-action settlement. Jesse is an expert installer and fabricator and has personally performed hundreds of swaps and upgrades for Ford dealerships and private customers.
SYNC 3- The Evolution of a Good Idea
For model year 2016, Ford scrapped the MyTouch Sync 1&2 systems and reinvented the plagued infotainment system with a simpler, easier to use system called Sync 3. Ford dropped the MyTouch name largely because nobody called it that. Good thing, it sounds kind of creepy.
Sync 3 has received rave reviews. Connectivity to Android Auto and Apple Car Play, and significant improvements to navigation, voice-commands, and screen layout have earned the new system glowing comments from consumers and tech reviewers alike. The various controls are easy to see quickly because of the newly designed system. Gone are the tiny fonts, now replaced with big, clear buttons for all the important functions. The Sync 1&2 systems were noted for their particularly poor navigation systems. Even after updating maps, drivers would find major errors.
Navigation at it’s Worst
One of the more comical issues reported with early Sync systems concerned driving in San Francisco. Several years ago, the east span of the Bay Bridge was replaced with a new bridge, yet Ford MyTouch Sync 1&2 navigation systems continued to place the vehicle in the location of the old bridge, a few hundred feet north. This made it seem as though the car was driving on water. Cadillac’s CUE system, another hated infotainment system in its early days, suffered from similar failures.
While this error is amusing, it does not really affect anything, as clearly no one drives a Ford across the bay and you can’t get lost on a bridge, but when similar issues happen in serious situations, it isn’t funny at all. California is in the process of replacing many on-and-off ramp lanes on major freeways with modern and safe designs. In-car nav systems that do not recognize the changes either simply stop working, or get horribly confused and send you off in the totally wrong direction. Getting lost in an area that you are unfamiliar with because the high-dollar equipment you rely on is junk is a quick way to lose customers.
There is an inherent danger to using in-car navigation and sub-par systems have plagued many car companies over the years. The worst systems require extensive attention to operate, potentially taking a drivers eyes off the road for significant time. This issue becomes even more dangerous when navigation systems do not work correctly. Drivers end up spending more time paying attention to the screen than the windshield.
The American Automobile Association has been studying distracted driving for several years, and reports the advent of infotainment systems has exacerbated a bad situation. Fortunately, car manufacturers are listening, and are designing infotainment systems today that are less distracting and more functional. Ford’s Sync 3 is among the highest rated systems on the market. The introduction of new connectivity options promises to provide a less distracted driving environment.
Text messaging is one of the current leading causes of distracted driving. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that viewing a text message takes about 5 seconds. At 60 MPH, a vehicle will travel around the length of a football field. Imagine driving that far with your eyes closed. Scary stuff to say the least.
The new Sync 3 has optional built-in navigation that is simple to use, even when driving down the highway. It accepts voice-commands and uses a simplified information input system to reduce distraction. And yes, the Bay Bridge is in the right spot.
Do-It-Yourself and Aftermarket Solutions
Unfortunately, Sync 1&2 owners cannot simply upgrade to Sync 3. The old system was a Windows-based program whereas the new system is provided by Blackberry, and the two are not compatible. Everything from the touchscreen to the wiring pigtails is different from one system to the next. Sync 1 owners will have a more difficult time upgrading, as that system is now very antiquated and custom wiring a modern system is next to impossible.
Jesse explained that more than just being physically incompatible, each individual MyTouch system is originally intended for the specific vehicle it is installed in. Just because a Sync 3 system came from the same make and model vehicle does not mean it can be made to work in a different vehicle without significant time and money invested.
Take it Out and Throw it Away
In the old, pre-touchscreen head unit days, factory one and two-DIN radios were easily replaced. A quick call to Crutchfield and in minutes, a brand-new, high-powered car radio was in the mail, and at a reasonable cost. The consumer could install the new equipment easily and quickly in the driveway.
Drummer, a sales rep at Crutchfield -and the unfortunate owner of a Ford MyTouch Sync 2-equipped car- said that replacing the infotainment system with an aftermarket head unit is not directly possible. Any aftermarket solution would neither fit the dash opening nor readily connect to the remote steering wheel controls. Drummer said aftermarket options are limited because of the size of the screen and integrated factory options, such as climate control and navigation.
“It’s either what you have, or nothing,” Drummer said. Drummer drives a 2014 Ford Focus. He has personal experience with the frustrations of using Ford’s MyTouch Sync 2.
“The idea of [MyTouch Sync 1&2] is cool, but the execution is ‘Meh,” Drummer said. “It’s a pain in the neck. Trying to talk to this thing is a nightmare, and so if I could get rid of it, I would love to because I hate it.”
If there is one thing that a stereo should do, it should play music. Ford seems to have forgotten that listening to music is the primary reason a person wants a car stereo.
“At one point I tried to install a USB stick full of music and it took an hour to configure itself,” Drummer said. “After that it never worked, it was spotty and crashed all the time. It was annoying.”
While there is no stand-alone aftermarket plug-and-play solution, an imperfect solution is available through Crutchfield.
Many Ford vehicles have MyTouch Sync 1&2 systems that can be partially altered for a better experience, however most vehicles will be stuck with the hardware offered from the factory, including the flawed layout and complicated menus.
The trick here is to use a device by iDatalink called the Maestro RR. This device mimics the APIM and allows for advanced functionality including Android Auto and Apple Car Play functionality. Factory controls are retained on vehicles that are compatible with the iDatalink Maestro RR. A few Ford vehicles can even have the factory touchscreen removed completely and replaced with an aftermarket unit from companies like Kenwood that is iDatalink Maestro-compatible.
This solution is fantastic, but generally will leave a bit of advanced work for the DIYer to accomplish. The aftermarket screen size is generally either larger than or smaller than the factory unit, so expect to modify the dash and bezel at the least.
Cost is significant, too. The iDatalink Maestro sells for $150, but likely will require additional controllers and wiring pigtails to work. As a stand-alone, the Maestro promises to do away with some of the more dangerous aspects of the MyTouch system, like simplified voice-commands, but unless changing the head unit, owners will be stuck with the factory touchscreen hardware.
Jesse said the Maestro solution does work, but is an older solution more useful for owners who have MyTouch-equipped vehicles they intend to replace with an aftermarket radio. The Maestro unit was designed originally in cooperation with Kenwood, and many Kenwood head units include the correct plug-in on the rear of the unit.
“I have installed a few of those myself,” Jesse told me. “I was one of the guys who owned a shop trying to find solutions for dealers that had customers that wanted to add navigation to their truck they had just bought.”
A head unit from Kenwood that essentially replaces the Ford MyTouch head unit is available, but at a cost of $500, is not cheap. Add to that the Maestro RR, required to retain factory functions like climate controls, plus additional controllers and wiring pigtails, and the upgrade gets close to $1,000.
That is a chunk of change for a system that may not fit well without additional parts, and the option is limited to very specific Ford models.
Crutchfield does sell wiring harness adaptors for Ford MyTouch Sync 1&2 conversions to Sync 3, though, so maybe it’s possible to pull a Sync 3 out of a wrecked Ford and adapt wiring. Ford stuck with the same screen size when developing the Sync 3, so at least the dash won’t have to be radically altered.
Infotainment.com is also a great resource for OEM solutions to upgrade issues. The company can custom make wiring connectors and custom-programmed solutions.
It doesn’t take much internet research to run into problems with swapping the new system in. Beyond wiring differences, much of which requires cutting and soldering, small things like the USB plug have to be replaced as they are no longer compatible. Some owners will get lucky, and the new USB module will fit in the original spot. Most people will need to buy an adapter to fit the USB. Many of the features that make Sync 3 better simply don’t work on Sync 1&2 vehicles.
“The level of integration on these cars is incredible,” Jesse said. “In the old days, you had a bundle of wires running to the door switches. Now, you have one wire that controls all the window and door lock functions. Everything is run together.”
Then there is the cost of the system. Wiring pigtails and modules are not particularly expensive -probably in the neighborhood of $120 depending on supplier and the particular model year Ford. The connections are not all that difficult to make, either -provided the person doing the install is good at interpreting wiring diagrams and has experience properly connecting equipment for a long-term solution.
Where the big chunk of money comes in to play is replacing the touchscreen with a Sync 3-compatible unit. The screen and the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) are model-specific, so a unit from a Ford Fusion probably cannot be made to work in a Ford F250. Used screen and APIM packages run upwards of $500, with new units nearing $800. Most used electronic components will not carry a warranty, and it is certainly possible that a used unit will be defective, necessitating sourcing another unit.
Even when all the right components are assembled and ready, the really tricky part -and one of the more sketchy things I have seen recently- is configuring the various processes to work with the car. This is done with a free online app called FORScan.
“A Ford dealer absolutely will not reprogram a Sync 3 system for a vehicle that was originally equipped with a MyTouch,” Jesse said.
The reason is simple enough -the program the dealership uses to program vehicle APIM’s will not recognize a new system not factory installed.
“If you were to put a Sync 3 in a Ford F150 and drive it to the dealer, Oasis, the program Ford uses, would give a hardware error and lock the technician out,” Jesse explained.
FORScan is a Russian programing app that allows Ford owners to hack into the various settings and make adjustments, turn systems on and off, and generally customize settings for free. Unfortunately, users have reported that going into FORScan without understanding exactly what they are doing can be catastrophic. Deleting the wrong setting, or changing a setting incorrectly could lead to system failures far beyond the audio system.
“You still have to have the knowledge of what to program,” Jesse said. “The whole thing of programming a Sync three is that it is a custom programming each and every time. Can people get it to work -yeah, but there are things that are set-up and don’t work.”
Jesse said many people who program their APIM themselves end up with features that no longer work. Quite a few simply leave it that way.
Factory Original Upgrade Kits
Ultimately, the best option for owners of Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with MyTouch Sync 2 is to contact companies that provide factory-style upgrade kits. Infotainment.com started out in the mid-2000’s providing original equipment electronics upgrades to customers. As infotainment systems became more common, the company expanded to providing top-notch service from inquiry to installation. The company provides the most stress-free upgrade option to replace Sync 2 with Sync 3 systems, but the upgrade does not come cheap.
Not only does Infotainment.com provide direct-fit upgrades, they have the parts and expertise to put together a full swap upgrade for many vehicles. Infotainment can help owners replace basic factory radios with high dollar optional equipment that fits as originally intended. Infotainment.com is an industry leader in OEM solutions. The products they sell are entirely original parts, properly programmed and configured to work in a specific vehicle, and backed by a money-back warranty and never-ending customer support.
“Let’s say a Ford Explorer, like a smaller 4” display on the 2018 Ford Explorer, something that is boring, and the customer is like, ‘I wish I would have paid more and got the bigger radio,’ we give them the whole setup, the radio, the bezel, the controllers, but they have to have the wiring to make it happen,” John, a sales rep with Infotainment.com said by phone.
The real trick to what Infotainment provides is custom wiring specific to the particulars of a customers car. Using the vehicles VIN number, the pros at Infotainment.com are able to configure a custom wiring harness that plugs directly into the original factory wiring and powers the infotainment system as intended originally.
“To do a Sync 3, it requires an APIM, a screen, and a USB hub,” Jesse said. “There are three different USB hubs, and we know which one your vehicle will need and we also include the correct adapter. We also include the bezel so the hub installs seamlessly.”
While it may not sound like a real big deal to some, the wiring portion of installing an upgraded infotainment system is among the most challenging aspects, particularly considering that simply connecting wires is only part of the job. The real difficult part is the programming. Without the professional help provided by Infotainment.com, installers will need to use FORScan and risk causing serious damage to the vehicles computer operating systems.
“When you buy from us, yes it might be more expensive,” Jesse said. “One, we are sending you a ready to install, programed unit. It’s convenient. Two, it’s warrantied and we really take care of people in a very good fashion. Three, it’s all OEM parts.”
Infotainment kits ensure that customers receive the right parts that all function. Jesse tests each system that ships out personally. Many online forum posts comment on purchasing screens online and getting parts that are scratched or broken.
“I have personal experience with this,” Jesse said. “They send you a screen and it looks like it’s been thrown halfway across the Earth. Nobody wants a scratched screen.”
Jesse said that upgrading from a non-nav system to a nav system is one of the most sought-after upgrades Infotainment.com offers. A complete kit from Infotainment.com for a non-nav Sync 3 upgrade runs $1,499. The factory navigation is an additional $500.
“When you get a kit from Infotainment.com, and if you don’t like it, or if the screen is cracked or not the way you want it, call us, we ship you a new one,” Jesse said. “We don’t give people a hard time about this, we want people to be happy.”
A few years from now, most people won’t even remember how bad the MyTouch Sync 1&2 systems were, and technology already surpasses the limitations of those systems. The cost of upgrading to a modern, useful, and safer Sync 3 system is not a small amount of money, but a properly upgraded system will provide a superior driving experience, increase a vehicles worth, and may even inspire owners to keep their car a little longer.
It is possible to salvage components from junkyards, cobble together wiring, and custom-program the system. Online forums show some successes and lots of failures, with numerous issues that unexpectedly present themselves when cutting and replacing wiring, changing settings, and modifying the factory setup.
An aftermarket solution might be the best option for some owners, particularly those with the early MyTouch Sync 1 systems that are difficult, and in some cases impossible, to replace. It is certainly possible to create a custom aftermarket solution that far surpasses the abilities of the early MyTouch systems.
With some money in hand from the Ford Class-Action settlement, owners who want to keep their Ford or Lincoln cars a few more years but want a safer, better infotainment system should contact Infotainment.com and talk to the knowledgeable and helpful sales reps about the specific wants and desires. Infotainment.com will offer the best help and support to tackle a seemingly simple yet highly complex upgrade to the factory audio system.
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24 And so he sent his brothers on their way. His final words to them were, 'And let there be no upsets on the way!'
25 And so they left Egypt. When they reached their father Jacob in Canaan,
26 they gave him this report, 'Joseph is still alive. He is at this moment governor of all Egypt!' But he was as one stunned, for he did not believe them.
27 However, when they told him all Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the waggons that Joseph had sent to fetch him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived,
28 and Israel said, 'That is enough! My son Joseph is still alive. I must go and see him before I die.'
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Expanding the Digital Footprint of Our Churches
We have an opportunity to provide countless people with the hope of the gospel.
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Two thousand years ago, the gospel spread from nation to nation via roads built by the Roman Empire. You could begin in Jerusalem and follow the road all the way to Rome. This is what people did, and the gospel could continue to spread from Rome to Spain, and then all throughout Europe.
The gospel was spread via these roads, but so was the Roman Empire, which often meant the persecution of Christians along the way. There was as much conflict as there was peace.
In some ways, social media mirrors the roads that weaved through the Roman Empire. While an opportune place to spread gospel witness, social media is tricky. Isaiah 5:20 talks about woe being brought down on those who call evil “good” and good “evil.” We can easily find ourselves in this state when we use social media without meticulous intentionality.
When it comes to social media, how can we be certain that we are spreading the good news of Jesus? How can we build our social media accounts to be places that offer digital highways to hope?
Most churches today only use social media to announce service times and sermon links. This is completely fine, but there’s potential to do so much more than that; you just have to use the digital connection to find new pathways of engagement.
The biggest challenge is figuring out exactly how to use social media as a tool to build and communicate with your community.
Here are a few simple ways to do this:
First, share the good news
Many churches in the Chicagoland area use Explore God, a program that offers resources to people as they come to know Christ. In January of this year, Explore God launched an initiative in Chicago with a goal to grow attendance and participation in churches. They utilized a dedicated sermon series and small group discussions to answer tough questions about God and Christianity. In addition, the Explore God website is filled with videos and articles that individuals can access outside of church.
The organization is based in Texas, and while it isn’t directly connected to any of the churches in the Chicago area, many of the churches promoted Explore God on social media because it offers content that aligns with the churches’ theology.
Social media doesn’t have to be used to promote your church’s work exclusively; it can also be used to simply point people to the good news. Promoting websites that align with your church’s theology can help reach new audience members in new ways. It gives us a chance to build roads that provide new people with access to the gospel.
Second, use intentional advertisements
The simplest and easiest way to begin engaging with your community is advertising. Facebook advertising is best for reaching your target audience. But to be most effective, we have to be intentional with the way we advertise.
I currently serve as Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College. Last November we wanted to grow one of our programs, so we used a timely event to communicate with people via Facebook Live about the importance of missions trips and cross-cultural ministry.
When you use Facebook Live, people who watch can share the video with others. Even after the live-streaming ended, people could go back and watch the video online. We eventually had 5,000 people watch the video, and we were able to place advertisements before the video that all viewers saw.
Tools like Facebook Live can be used to extend real-life community into a larger online community for your church. Events and celebrations can be intentionally broadcasted to countless people in and around your immediate church community. With the ever-growing scope of social media and its ability to reach more and more people every day, you can reach many people with intentional advertisements.
Third, create real-life community
When we use it the right way, social media can be very effective for evangelism and church planting. We can bring voices to the oppressed and create connections that turn into real-life relationships.
I’ve seen an increasing number of church planters and pastors connect people to a genuine cause, encouraging people to get involved in that cause— then inviting them to other similar causes. And, eventually, that includes an invitation to a new church.
We, too, can use social media to promote events, but we also need to use it to communicate and interact with people on an individual level. Real-life participation can come directly from social media engagement if we’re intentional with our digital interactions.
Social media gives us an opportunity to both intentionally provide people with a strong and winsome gospel witness and mobilize people for the good of the community. As social media evolves, we can continue to pave roads for the good news to travel on.
We have an opportunity to provide people with digital pathways to hope. What will we do with it?
Ed Stetzerholds the Billy Graham Distinguished Chair of Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College, serves as Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College, is executive director of the Billy Graham Center, and publishes church leadership resources through Mission Group.
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United stars go on hospital tours to help cheer sick youngsters on wards.
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top of the league Toon stars showed they were just as good off the pitch, bringing smiles to sick children in hospital this Christmas.
The entire Newcastle United first team squad was split into three to visit the city's Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman and General hospitals to surprise youngsters who are too ill to go home over the holidays.
Children at the Freeman were treated to nine players standing in for Santa Claus, including skipper Alan Shearer and winger Nolberto Solano.
Warren Barton, Gary Speed and Carl Cort were among 10 players who visited wards at the RVI while goalkeepers Shay Given and Steve Harper headed for Newcastle General.
The squad visited 18 children's wards, chatting to the excited youngsters, handing out Newcastle United goodie bags and signing autographs.
And after a thrilling win in London which took them to the top of the Premiership, the players were assured of a warm welcome.
Midfielder Gary Speed, speaking from Ward 7 in the RVI, said: "It is a great pleasure to have this opportunity. To see the delight on the faces of the children when myself and the players come into the ward is tremendous.
"We are all very pleased to be able to cheer them up and make their day.
"Many of the children are big Newcastle United fans and that is tremendous to see as well."
The players visit the three hospitals every year and are patrons of the Fleming Children's Trust, formerly Friends of the Children's Wing, based at the RVI.
A spokesman for Newcastle United said: "The players get so much out of it and really look forward to going every year. They enjoy it as much of the kids do.
"For the South American players, it also gives them an insight into how our hospitals work and it is good to be able to put something back into the community.
"The visits are part of our commitment to the Fleming Children's Trust which we became patrons of earlier in the year.
"The players spend a good couple of hours visiting all the wards and meeting the children. We do it every year."
Pamela Middleditch, staff nurse at children's Ward 23 of the RVI, said: "It was absolutely lovely having all the players here. They went out of their way to talk to all the kids and parents.
"The children have been so excited since they found out they were coming a few days ago. A few people got very little sleep last night.
"A lot of the players came and signed autographs and handed out presents; it was really lovely.
"It has been a very special day for all the children and there are a lot of happy faces in the ward tonight."
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Australia pools public IT buying
The federal government has announced plans to overhaul the way it buys IT hardware by introducing a government-wide marketplace and online catalogue where agencies can procure.
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) said its hardware market place, due to be launched next year, would better "democratise hardware buying for both suppliers and agencies" and leverage demand across government.
“This marketplace will leverage DTA’s experience in successfully building and managing catalogue-based, simplified and co-ordinated procurement solutions such as the digital marketplace and the ICT procurement portal,” it said.
The move is the latest in a series of new co-ordinated buying schemes set up by the DTA to assist how government buys commodity IT products and services, stemming from recommendations by a procurement taskforce.
Recent reviews of the ITC Hardware and Mobile Panel, the systems currently used by the whole-of-government to procure IT products and services, found that both arrangements were “meeting the government’s overall objectives for co-ordinated procurement”, but recommended consolidating and refreshing the arrangements in 2018.
The DTA plans for the marketplace to replace the government’s expiring ICT Hardware Panel, its existing Mobile Panel and the hardware categories of the commercial off-the-shelf Software and Hardware Panel.
Together the panels have been responsible for more than $322m worth of hardware procurements since its inception.
The DTA said the new marketplace would see agencies buy products across 17 categories through “one simple, clear and fast online catalogue”. It will also be constantly open, allowing sellers to be assessed and join at the DTA’s discretion and will be accessible by a federal, state and local governments.
Agencies will be able to approach a single seller directly if the procurement falls under the $80,000 threshold, in line with the Commonwealth procurement rules.
Purchases above the threshold will require buyers to “issue request for quotation through an online platform to all sellers in the relevant category”, with sellers given the opportunity to respond with their “best and final offer”.
The seller’s offer will then be made available to all buyers in the marketplace for the life of the quote.
The DTA said it would recover costs associated with the marketplace by charging government buyers that participate in the scheme an administration fee, which will initially be set at 2%.
It added it expects the full marketplace to launch on 31 August 2018, but said some products and services would be available from June 2018.
Meanwhile, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) revealed IBM, Fujitsu, Leidos Australia, Data#3 and Telstra as the biggest providers of IT and technology services to the Australian government.
The ANAO's Australia Government Procurement Contract Reporting report said IBM alone won roughly $2.3bn worth of work with federal government entities across almost 700 individual contracts between the financial year ending 2013 and the year ending 2017.
It said that overall the federal government spent around $35.9bn on information technology, broadcasting and telecommunication/engineering and research technology-based services during the period.
In 2017 alone the government spent $5.7bn on services within the IT and technology services category, around $1.47bn less than the year before.
Of the IT and telecommunications services providers, IBM, Telstra and Fujitus were among the biggest contract winners between 2013-2017.
Leidos won a $800m contract with the Department of Defence to supply centralised processing services until 2022 in September last year.
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Earth Pushes Back
November 3, 2014 /in California, China, India /by Keith Schneider
Era of indifference greets droughts, floods, storms, tsunamis.
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India’s policy of free water and free energy to farmers is draining groundwater reserves, polluting air and rivers, and generating economy-weakening brownouts with millions of electric water pumps that irrigate rice and wheat crops so big they rot in outdoor depots. Click image to enlarge.
By Keith Schneider
There’s nothing demur about Mother Earth these days. She’s fuming and pushing back hard. Very hard.
The Ebola emergency that began in West Africa and has since spread to two more continents has produced 5,000 deaths and is accelerating. Deep droughts engulf Brazil’s largest city and America’s largest state. Hurricanes drowned two major American cities since 2005. The 2013 Philippines typhoon killed 6,250 people. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed 228,000 people. A tsunami in the Pacific Ocean in 2011 killed 16,000 people and shut down Japan’s seawater-cooled nuclear sector.
All of these events illustrate Earth’s new temper tantrum and reflect two reasons common to its cause. The first is the massive population growth that is pushing mankind deeper into dangerous places to secure increasingly scarce supplies of water, food, and energy. In West Africa more people ventured into equatorial forests for land to grow crops and wood to heat fires. They unleashed a plague.
The second is how transportation, energy, food, water supply, and other public systems have been so weakened by disinvestment, mismanagement, and corruption that nations are not capable of summoning an adequate response. In the case of the Ebola outbreak what was missing in West Africa was a competent health care system. The virus is loose now, spreading and dangerous.
The Earth is adding 80 million new people a year; 25 million from India alone. Here, workers making their way to jobs in New Delhi, capital of a nation of nearly 1.3 billion people that is twice as big as it was in 1978. Click image to enlarge.
The Earth doesn’t care. The Ebola outbreak is evidence of how nations are being pummeled by ecological emergencies that don’t seem natural – longer droughts, harsher floods, deadlier diseases, more severe insect infestations, earthquakes, tsunamis, and more powerful storms than ever before.
The deepening droughts in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, and in California are visible chapters in this new narrative. Disruptions in hydrological cycles have resulted in drier conditions across much of the planet. Sao Paulo, a city of nearly 12 million residents that is twice as big as it was in 1980, was slow to recognize the severity of the shortage of moisture and did next to nothing to encourage water conservation.
The grip of the California drought, the most severe ecological emergency in the United States since the Depression-era Dust Bowl, is already strong in rural farm areas, forcing tens of thousands of acres of crops out of production, and is steadily closing in on suburbs and cities. With each passing week without rain the big California dry is steadily crossing into new economic, environmental and governing frontier. It’s becoming a test of modern American democracy’s capacity to recognize change and to adjust, perhaps dramatically, a region’s water-rich economy and way of life to an unfolding era of scarce moisture.
A New Dimension of Risk
I’ve spent an adult lifetime reporting on calamity – manmade and natural. I was interested in the immense mudslide following heavy rains last spring in Washington state that killed 43 people; the more than 100 people killed by tornadoes over the last two years in the American South and Great Plains; the 40 hikers killed last month in a freak Himalayan blizzard stirred up by a cyclone that took a surprising turn north.
As a Great Lakes-based journalist I edited articles on the poisonous algae that erupt in Lake Erie and last summer shut down Toledo’s water supply. And as a reporter on the environment I was curious about the links between the ferocious wildfires that roared down on Colorado Springs in 2012 and 2013, destroying hundreds of homes, and the freak flash flood in September 2013 that killed four people in and around Boulder, and caused over $150 million in damage.
But I hadn’t tied any of them together until a year ago while reporting on the aftermath of a devastating and little known flood that may have killed 30,000 people in Uttarakhand, one of India’s five Himalayan states.
It was during that trip that I recognized a new dimension to ecological risk. It wasn’t just mankind tilting natural balances. It was the Earth responding with awesome force. The sheared hillsides, boulder-filled river bottoms, wrecked houses, and miles and miles of mud where highways once crossed clearly showed Earth’s unyielding power and its increasingly dangerous capacity to push back hard.
In June 2013 the Himalayas unleashed a rage of water, rocks, and earth that residents said they’d never seen before. India officially counted roughly 6,000 dead. Villagers and a prominent science agency estimated the death toll as high as 30,000 people. Flood waters moving at the speed of a stampede wrecked Uttarakhand’s hydropower electrical sector, including this dam in Okund, and left boulder-choked river channels prone to more flooding. Click image to enlarge.
I’d never seen anything like the Uttarakhand disaster. The June 2013 floodwaters, produced by an unusual high summit cloudburst that dumped a foot of rain and ruptured a sizable alpine lake, raced down the steep valleys like packs of wild dogs clamoring for blood. The torrent bounded out of the river channels and lashed at everything in its path. Villages disappeared under the deluge of water, boulders and mud. The raging water clawed at the banks and bluffs, causing over 100 landslides that brought down more than 1,000 kilometers of highways and washed away hundreds of hotels, homes, shops, and government buildings.
For years academics in Uttarakhand warned of the danger of unbridled growth in the religious tourism industry that brought thousands of jobs and tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims into treacherous valleys prone to earthquakes, floods, and landslides.
The warnings were ignored, as they typically are when economic gain and ecological stability are pitted against each other. The Himalayas didn’t care. The mountains unleashed a rage of water, rocks, and earth that residents said they’d never seen before. India officially counted roughly 6,000 dead. Villagers and a prominent science agency estimated the death toll as high as 30,000 people. Flood waters moving at the speed of a stampede wrecked Uttarakhand’s hydropower electrical sector, and left boulder-choked river channels prone to more flooding.
A Measure of Indifference
The Uttarakhand disaster, just like the Ebola health emergency, or the droughts in Sao Paulo and California, is more than a study of 21st century development confronting the tightening limits of environmental stability.
More than anything, it seems to me, these events measure society’s cultural and political indifference, our willingness to ignore hard choices. India, for instance, is draining its groundwater reserves, polluting its air and rivers, and generating economy-weakening brownouts with millions of electric water pumps that irrigate rice and wheat crops so big they rot in outdoor depots. But 700 million of India’s nearly 1.3 billion people are connected to grain production. So ending the policy of free electricity and free water to farmers is politically impossible even as it depletes the nation’s resources, limits distribution of scarce electricity, and is playing a part in India’s declining rate of economic development.
In the United States hurricanes in 2005 and 2012 that wrecked New Orleans and New York generated no focused national response other than fixing surprisingly flimsy communications, transportation, energy, water, and food supply systems.
Children are dying from miasmic air pollution in Beijing, Shanghai and other Chinese cities from combustion of coal. But China’s coal consumption, already 3.6 billion metric tons a year, is steadily heading to 4 billion metric tons and affecting weather patterns all over the planet.
Photo © Toby Smith / Circle of Blue
China’s coal consumption, from mines like this in Inner Mongolia, is closing in on 4 billion metric tons annually, influencing dangerous new weather patterns in Asia and globally. Click image to enlarge.
Cleaner and more efficient energy production, water-conserving farm practices, and effective investments in water storage, energy transport, and efficiency are widely available around the world. Farmers in Brazil can install equipment to grow sugarcane with less water, and India can reduce energy requirements for housing so that 100 new hydropower dams are not needed in the forbidding Himalayas. Putting these ideas into wider use would begin to reduce the competition for resources and lower ecological risks.
Those kind of big changes – adjustments needed to respond to the new cycles of killing storms and economy-wrecking droughts – require a mix of public and private investment. But in almost every region of the world the cost is said to be too high and the new tools have not been embraced as mainstream solutions by governments or citizens.
The Earth doesn’t care, though. When stirred, it is much more powerful than we are. At some point, hopefully soon, we’ll recognize the danger and act.
Keith Schneider
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An Editorial Review of “The Politician’s Daughter” by Marion Leigh
Title: Politician's Daughter
Author(s): Marion Leigh
Genre(s): Contemporary, Crime Thriller, Fiction, Spy
Publisher: Rudling House Ltd
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Petra Minx may look young, but she is a Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with over ten years in the Marine Unit and Special Investigations. Her qualifications and good looks make her the ideal person to go undercover to find the missing daughter of an influential Canadian politician. Emily Mortlake is young woman known for partying and getting into trouble. Her father can’t bear the thought of her creating more public scandal that he will have to handle.
Marion Leigh’s book, The Politician’s Daughter, takes us from Canada, to Southern England, and then down to the Mediterranean where she applies for a “hostess” position on the mega yacht Titania, the last known place Emily was seen. Once Minx goes undercover as a hostess, she discovers her old friend Carlo, who now works with Interpol, is posing as a bartender on the mega yacht.
We follow Minx’s investigation into a criminal underworld that centers on the mega yacht Titania and her owner, Don León. Minx is initiated into the sordid excesses of Titania’s clientele who are used to getting what they want–no matter what the cost in this action thriller.
During her mission, Minx focuses on Carlo’s drug investigation, the potential to get close to the ruthless Don León, and dealing with the wealthy sexual perverts she encounters only to find out that everyone has a different theory as to when, why, and where Emily left the yacht. Meanwhile, we, the readers, are taken to Monte Carlo, Italy, Spain, Morocco, and other Med destinations of the rich and famous. Leigh’s images and descriptions of the seascape, Spanish cities, and boats, are well-realized and easy to visualize as Minx seeks answers to what has happened to Emily in this action thriller. Is she dead? Has she been kidnapped? Is she still alive somewhere?
The mega yacht Titania and its clients asserts a certain allure to the innocent and the glamour seekers. Leigh’s scenes jump between subtle power struggles, drug wars, and the ever-returning sexual perverts. There is a juxtaposition of glamour and depravity. Be prepared for violence, sex scenes that are not “lovemaking,” and perversions.
What keeps the mystery going throughout the novel is the question of why Emily Mortlake disappeared. The novel is kept interesting because each character sees himself or herself as the good guy. All characters act to protect their own interests, and put those they love or want to possess above their own needs. This reviewer would have liked to have read more about Leigh’s characters and have their personalities showcased.
The Politician’s Daughter’s mix of mystery, puzzles, unexpected twists, and potential villains makes it an entertaining adult read. Even Minx is seduced by Don León’s worldly charms even as her life becomes more endangered and she realizes that time may running out for Emily. Marion Leigh’s use of imagery sets up scenes well making The Politician’s Daughter a vacation read accompanied by a cosmo or a gin and tonic.
A PROFESSOR and MRS. MORIARTY MYSTERY: Moriarty Takes His Medicine, Book 2 by Anna Castle – Historical Mystery
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Researchers develop new 3D printing ...
14-Nov-2019 - Technische Universität Graz
Researchers develop new 3D printing for the direct production of nanostructures
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The successful team of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Direct Write Fabrication of 3D Nano-Probes (from left to right): Anna Weitzer, David Kuhness, Lukas Seewald, Robert Winkler, Jürgen Sattelkow, Jakob Hinum-Wagner and Harald Plank.
© Harald Plank, Institut für Elektronenmikroskopie und Nanoanalytik der TU Graz
Examples from the three-dimensional printed nanoworld show the complexity (a), the achievable structure sizes (b) as well as the path from meshed towards closed 3D surfaces (c). All images are re-coloured scanning electron microscope micrographs with a 500 nm wide scale bar.
A team from Graz University of Technology succeeded in using the FEBID method to produce complex 3D-printed nano-components for the first time without additional support structures.
In the nanometer range, complex, free-standing 3D architectures are very difficult to produce in a single step due to the required precision. In the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Direct Write Fabrication of 3D Nano-Probes, scientists at Graz University of Technology are therefore devoting themselves to the fundamentals of 3D Nanoprinting to push its possibilities beyond current limitations. For that, the research group uses the technology Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition (FEBID), which is already used successfully in the production of complex but often flat nanostructures.
More efficiency and more possibilities
The CD lab research team has advanced the technology in such a way, that even complex three-dimensional nanostructures can be produced in a highly controlled and predictable way. In addition to the production of new structures, the process also enables the modification of already finished micro and nano components. The individual, nanometer thin layers, which finally form the 3D architectures, adhere to virtually any material and surface morphology. That saves time because FEBID does not require any pre- or post-treatment of the samples. On the other hand, it also enables fabrication on uneven or rough surfaces. "This type of 3D nanoprinting opens up completely new playgrounds for science and industry," says Harald Plank from the Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis at TU Graz and head of the CD lab. With the new technology, future challenges can be mastered that are barely possible with alternative nanofabrication methods such as electron beam lithography. "With this method, it would also be possible to produce 3D nanostructures on a pencil tip in a single step, which is very difficult to do with alternative technologies," explains Plank.
How the new 3D nanoprinting technology works
The new process will be used in cooperation with industrial partners GETec Microscopy (Vienna) and Anton Paar GmbH (Graz) in the field of atomic force microscopy for the production of functional nano-probes with apex radii of less than ten nanometers. "The printing process takes place in the vacuum chamber of electron microscopes. The functional gases are introduced with a fine capillary in close proximity to the sample. The gaseous molecules then adsorb on the surface and are chemically broken down and immobilised by the focused electron beam – they remain in place through interaction with the electrons," explains Plank. "You can imagine 3D nanoprinting like a ballpoint pen: The electron beam acts like a ballpoint pen refill and the gas is the ink."
Plank and his team were inspired by Lego bricks for printing inclined structures: "To build a tilted architecture using Lego, the next higher layer of bricks must always be moved sideward. This is exactly what we have transferred to 3D nanoprinting: Before applying the next layer, we shift the electron beam and literally print diagonally upwards."
During the last 20 months, the CD lab was able to deliver the first proof-of-principle. In more detail, FEBID was successfully used for the production of electrically conductive nanoprobes, whose performance is significantly higher than that of alternative, commercially available products. Plank and his team are satisfied with the result: "Small series production will start in Vienna in the coming months and open up new possibilities for the industrial partner GETec Microscopy.”
To ensure that the new process does not remain a niche technology, the researchers in the CD lab are currently developing a new software for FEBID based 3D Nanoprinting, which will allow fabrication of complex nanostructures even without broad prior knowledge. For that, Plank and his research group have joined forces with Oak Ridge National Laboratories (USA) and the Institute of Physics at the Goethe University Frankfurt (GER), which together with Graz University of Technology are among the world's leading research institutions in this field. This project also focuses on extending the process to 3D surfaces and multi-material structures, which further increases the design flexibility and thus the relevance of this technology in research and development.
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Pupils explore workhouse life
CHILDREN have been stepping back in time to relive their ancestors' life in the workhouse.
Leftwich Primary School welcomed staff from the Salt Museum in Northwich who held a series of workshops.
Pupils from Years 3 to 6 took part in sessions incorporating acting, writing and singing as part of an ongoing project about life in the workhouse which had begun with a visit to the Salt Museum, itself a former workhouse, last month.
Key Stage 2 pupils joined Roy Clinging, from the museum, singing Victorian songs. Most had the themes of industry, the workhouse or poverty. Other topics included Victorian chores, food and buildings which were looked at in poems that the children wrote.
Headteacher Sue Watts said: 'It was an absolutely brilliant day. The children loved it and it's good for them to work in mixed age groups and with people from outside the school.
'Working with local history is interesting for them and they thoroughly enjoyed it.'
Local NewsWorld wonders take a wander in the parkCREWE was the centre of the world as a parade inside Queen's Park replaced the traditional street procession.
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A survey curated by Nick Vickers
23 November to 22 December 2012
Glenn Barkley, curator at Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), on the world of underground comics, anti-heroes and back lanes, Saturday 24 November 2012
Curator Nick Vickers on Steve Smith, 'Through the looking glass', Saturday 1 December at 3pm
'The essence of Steve Smith’s images and the dream-like entities in his paintings and drawings are not taken from fiction, but are a blend of the reality that he observes each day travelling from his beloved Bondi and around the suburbs of inner-city Sydney. Working as an anonymous sign writer, painting to order, he disappears into the world within the looking glass, melding comics and street life into pre-apocalyptic propositions.
'Where Are The Strong? at The Cross Art Projects located in a back lane in Kings Cross, one of Sydney’s few project spaces crossing "art and social issues", is a brilliant match of artist, venue and location.' Nick Vickers exhibition catalogue.
Steve Smith turns a peripheral vision onto Sydney’s laneway life in an intense installation of paintings and drawings selected by curator Nick Vickers as a kind of 'mini-survey' of recent works and hallmark works. Steve Smith paints the marginal citizens performing on the streets of any large city (musicians, dominatrices, grounded aviators, boxers and of course tattooists) in situations normal and abnormal, usually glimpsed in reflections in reverse view as while sign writing 'you are invisible'. The portraits, for they are all portraits, carefully marry the luminosity and clarity of Quattrocento oils to the eyeball-scorching drop shadow of biker tattoos and custom hot-rod graphics in his backgrounds. For locals, these mean streets are a composite of Smith’s favoured haunts around Bondi to Kings Cross, Redfern and thereabouts.
Steve Smith, Who are the trusted? Peace, love & understanding, 2012. Drawing, 144 x 151 cm Steve Smith, Flying Doctor with pilot (part 2), 2012. Drawing, 80 x 60 cm
Steve Smith, Three Sisters, 2012. Drawing, 90 x 55.5 cm
Steve Smith, Hairdressers (2012). Oil on canvasn 76 x 61 cm Steve Smith, Skate Angels with skate goddess at a cake shop (2003). Oil on canvas, 152 x 101 cm Steve Smith, Bongo twins with parents (2003). Oil on canvas, 75.55 x 55 cm
Nick Vickers describes this as the world within the looking glass. Like many satirists and social observers, Smith’s images are often hilarious about tragic plights or strange circumstances but they are, ultimately, transcendent. The title, a homage to singer songwriter Jimmy Little’s version of a Nick Lowe song '(What’s so funny about) peace, love and understanding’ is woven into the text from banners to signs. Somewhere, we hope, peace and love and understanding can be found.
About Steve Smith
Steve Smith arrived in Victoria Street in Kings Cross from Perth, towards the end of the famous Green Bans sit-in to save tenanted housing. Steve took to counter-cultural activities, actions and signwriting, sketching street characters and the darker arts of the comic art form. He was encouraged by a neighbour, artist Frank Littler, to attend art school where he met exhibition curator Nick Vickers. Alexander Mackie CAE, (now Sydney’s COFA) was in its heyday with the house band Mental as Anything and its own magazine, illustrated by Smith and company. Steve Smith also drew for Eddie, Pounding Tales and other classics of Australian underground cartooning, including Frank Littler’s one issue only 'Loon Smirks' still sold at Watters Gallery - http://www.stevesmithart.com.au/comics/
Steve Smith has held many exhibitions at the not-so mainstream Mori Gallery and Ray Hughes Gallery. He is a finalist in the biennial Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award at Grafton Regional Gallery (closing on 2 December 2012, then touring to regional galleries in NSW and Queensland). He divides his time between his Bondi studio and signwriting.
Steve Smith, Pizza Dance Club (2001). Oil on canvas Steve Smith, Evolutionary Duette Part 1 (2003). Oil on canvas, 101 x 61 cm Steve Smith, Walking the dog (2012). Oil on canvas, 83 x 70.5 cm
Steve Smith, Idols examining their goals, 2006. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 cm Steve Smith, Fundamental evolution with a broken cup, 2006. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 cm Steve Smith, Lornie and Bonnie with stuffed discs, 2006. Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 cm
Download exhibition catalogue: Steve Smith: Where are the strong by curator Nick Vickers, 2012
See: http://www.stevesmithart.com.au
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Christie Brinkley Reveals How Her Kids Reacted to Her Being on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Aug 22, 2019 9:59 am·
By Bryan Brunati
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Everyone is still excited over the reveal of who will be in the cast of Dancing With the Stars season 28 — however, one of the notable faces on the show, Christie Brinkley, admits that her children weren’t exactly head over heels upon hearing the news.
The 65-year-old recently attended the DWTS cast reveal at Planet Hollywood and discussed how her kids reacted when she told them that she would be dancing away on stage soon. “They laughed,” the model exclusively told Closer Weekly. “They were like [laughs] OK — really? [laughs] No, I am. [laughs] And they’re like ‘really.’ And I’m like, ‘yes, I’m going to do the lessons,’ because my daughter Sailor, she’s got the moves, and every time she starts to dance, I come in behind her, and I’m trying to do whatever she’s doing, and she’s like ‘Mom…’”
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The blonde beauty, who is a mom to three kids — Alexa, 33, Jack, 24, and Sailor, 21 — also admits that she doesn’t believe her now grown children will be able to help her prepare for her debut on the popular ABC show. “Well, hopefully DWTS will take on that enormous challenge of preparing me, because it’s beyond anything that my kids are able to cope with,” the Vegas Vacation actress explained. “They need to pull out the heavy artillery if somebody’s going to get me to … get the moves.”
I make this face to see if I got my lashes on evenly..you know we do our own make up in the theatre . Anyway, it was a fun show tonight…2 Shows tomorrow! See ya there? 💄💋@chicagomusical #roxiehart Thank you for this bouquet @lassheldon it’s still going strong! That was very sweet of you!
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Christie isn’t the only celeb that will be showing off their moves soon — other famous folks in the cast include Kate Flannery, Karamo Brown, Mary Wilson and James Van Der Beek. Although, the Dawson’s Creek isn’t sure his kids will be vote for him.
“They were pretty chill about it until they found out Karamo was going to be on and then they were super excited and starstruck that I was going to meet Karamo,” the actor exclusively told Closer Weekly. “[They] would not guarantee me that they would vote for me instead of him! My daughter goes, ‘Daddy, it’s a dancing competition. [I’ll vote for] whoever dances better!'” So funny!
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Dispatches from Europe: Are we ready for reusable packaging?
June 20, 2017 By CMC
20 June 2017 – Single-use packaging is easy to spot. A short walk along a beach, anywhere in the world, will reveal the consequences of our throwaway culture as each tide brings in a fresh layer of debris, most of it single-use plastics.
In some countries, the growing pressure to do something about single-use packaging has led to restrictions on the use of certain packaging and products. Consider France, for example, which in July 2016 imposed a total ban on lightweight plastic bags, and in September 2016 became the first country in the world to ban plastic cups, plates and cutlery.
Another example can be seen in Hamburg, Germany, which in February 2016 banned coffee pods and other disposable packaging, including bottled water, beer and soda from government buildings. In the U.S., dozens of cities have banned plastic bags, starting with San Francisco in 2007. More recently, San Francisco banned polystyrene, including foam cups and food packaging, packing peanuts, and beach toys, among other things.
Push through legislation
With ban momentum mounting in the realm of single-use packaging, it makes sense that more action would take hold around reusable packaging solutions. According to a recent Ellen MacArthur Foundation report, at least 20 percent of plastic packaging could be profitably reused. Given this vast potential, it makes sense that the EU is giving consideration to reuse in its new Circular Economy Package (CEP).
In its proposal amending the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), the European Parliament has called for new reuse targets (non-binding) of 5 percent (by 2025) and 10 percent (by 2030). While the European Council does not accept any reuse targets at this point, it has said that it will consider the feasibility of setting targets at a later date, and fully support the collection of data in order to better understand the current level of reusable packaging across member states. In addition, the Council has offered new legal text to encourage the increase in market share of reusable packaging by way of deposit-return schemes, targets, economic incentives and mandating a minimum percentage (by market share) of re-useable packaging sold each year.
In the context of the PPWD, packaging is defined as products used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods, and this includes both raw materials and processed goods at any stage of the chain from producer to final consumer. Examples of reusable transport packaging include containers that are used multiple times, such as reusable produce crates, cases and pallets. Reusable packaging can also include consumer or sales packaging, such as beverage containers.
While there are numerous studies demonstrating the importance of packaging reuse in the retail chain, very few countries have official data on their reusable packaging and only a few EU member States voluntarily report on reuse of packaging.
Convening experts in reusable packaging
All of this spurs the question: What else can be done to promote reuse?
In an effort to engage a conversation on this topic, the Reloop Platform co-hosted the sixth European ReUse Conference in Brussels last March. The conference brought together expert speakers and participants from the refillable beverage industry, the reusable transport packaging industry, NGOs and representatives from EU institutions and member states. Besides the presentation of best practice examples, speakers at the conference discussed what was needed, politically, to further promote refillable beverage and reusable transport packaging systems in Europe.
Among the many suggestions that surfaced from the discussions were the need for clear targets for residual waste (for example, 150 kilograms of waste disposed per capita in 2025, and 130 kilograms in 2030), and the need for separate reuse quotas for sales, transport and beverage packaging. Also raised was the importance of economic incentives, such as small “eco levies” on single-use bags, coffee cups, bottles and cans or tax advantages for reusable packaging. It was widely agreed that a tax shift that decreases the costs of labor and increases the cost of pollution is a pre-condition for a circular economy.
The idea of eco-design specifications for reusable packaging, which consider things like product standardization, durability and easy reusability can also facilitate the shift to reuse.
So why has the packaging sphere been so slow to shift?
Many companies are hesitant to make the switch to reusables because of the initial higher investment. What many don’t realize, however, are that these costs are largely offset by the savings that come from eliminating the costs (purchase and disposal) associated with single-use packages. What’s more is that the greater the frequency of reuse, the greater the savings over the extended useful life of the packaging.
The economic benefits can be impressive. Consider Ghirardelli Chocolate as an example. To reduce packaging costs and cardboard waste, the company switched to reusable totes for internal distribution in 2003. Based on a five-year life of the totes, the company realized net savings of $1.9 million, and prevented 350 tons per year of soiled cardboard going to landfill, resulting in additional savings from avoided disposal costs of $2,700 per year.
Despite these benefits, the market share of reusable packaging remains small, and has even declined for some products. Refillable beverage containers, for example, are on the decline in many parts of the world, as single-use alternatives made from glass, plastic, metal, and multi-laminate materials take their place. In Western Europe alone, sales of refillable beverage containers have dropped from 63.2 billion units in 2000 to 40.2 billion units in 2015, according to a 2015 report from market analysis firm Canadean.
More recent sharp declines have been seen in some Scandinavian countries like Norway and Finland. In Finland, the green levy on non- recyclable containers was 67 euro cents per liter and recyclable containers carried a levy of 17 euro cents per litre. The numbers show how successful this combination of policies was at preserving the Finnish refillable system. In 2000, 73 percent of beer and 98 percent of soft drinks consumed in Finland were purchased in refillable containers. But on Jan. 1, 2008 the packaging tax on recyclable beverage packaging was abolished. This meant that refillable beverage containers and recyclable beverage containers were now subject to the same terms and conditions of taxation. This has had the predictable result of decimating the refillable industry in Finland. In just one year, the carbonates and water markets were fully taken over by one-way PET containers and the refillable PET bottle vanished.
Several factors can explain this decline, one of which is a shift in the retail landscape toward large retailers who refuse to sell products in reusable packaging, in an effort to reduce the labour, space and general management requirements associated with having to take them back. Another contributing factor to the decline is that refillable systems require a greater level of cost internalization by beverage producers. Whereas producers of beverages in one-way packaging generally only pay for a share of the end-of-life management costs, producers of refillable beverage containers incur the full costs of collection and refill. This un-level playing field creates an economic incentive to use one-way containers over reusable ones.
A future for reuse?
While the uptake of reusable packaging faces a number of challenges, it remains an important item on the EU policy agenda. With the release of the new CEP, it is fair to say that in Europe, at least, the days of sharing this responsibility with municipalities are over. Soon enough, producers will be responsible for 100 percent of the costs of managing their waste, and will be forced to reach higher targets. In addition to political pressure, there is considerable public pressure to move away from single-use packaging.
So maybe reuse does have a future. And, interestingly, we can look to the U.S. for one particularly promising example. In the state of Oregon, the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) developed an innovative refillable beer bottle program in partnership with a local brewery. The pilot phase, which launched in March 2017, combines the refillable operations at Double Mountain Brewery and the collection capabilities of the OBRC’s redemption centers. Initial estimates suggest the number of bottles sold and refilled could exceed 2 million per year. ORBC’s ultimate goal is to build a dedicated refillable bottle processing facility so that it can handle a higher volume of bottles and attract more breweries to switch to refillables.
Reuse could also take another form, one where the focus is on reducing the unnecessary shipment of products from one place to another by allowing a user to refill in the home, or offering direct refilling in-store. For example, many of the products we use on a daily basis, such as household cleaning products, are currently sold in single-use bottles and consist mainly of water with only a small amount of active ingredients. California-based company Replenish provides customers with refills in 3 ounce pods that they can mix with tap water in a reusable spray bottle at home. New delivery models such as this could reduce packaging material needs by 80 to 90 percent and cut packaging costs by 25 to 50 percent.
Time to think deeper
More and more jurisdictions are considering bans on single-use packaging; the cost of raw materials continues to rise; and the high cost of transportation is making local production more attractive.
We need new, smarter materials if we’re not going to clog our oceans and overwhelm our landfills. Those that are able to think beyond the classic one-way distribution model to one that reduces energy at all stages of production and delivers the product to the consumer in the most eco-friendly way possible may indeed end up on top.
This article was originally featured on Resource Recycling’s website. To access the original article, click here.
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27 August 2019 Venue Selhurst Park Attendance
English League Cup
U's Beat Premier League Palace
Penalty shootout win sees U's into Third Round of the Carabao Cup
Colchester United have won 5-4 on penalties to progress in the Carabao Cup on a remarkable evening for John McGreal's men.
Against a strong Crystal Palace side, Dean Gerken and Noah Chilvers made themselves heroes on the night.
The Colchester United goalkeeper made an amazing save to deny England international Andros Townsend on the very first penalty of the shoot out. Colchester scored all of their penalties with Noah Chilvers stepping up to take the final penalty and send Colchester into the third round.
The game started in a lively fashion with Gerken providing a flying save to stop Crystal Palace from taking an early lead. The Palace midfielder, Victor Camarasa had a good shot from the edge of the box, but the U’s keeper managed to beat the shot away.
Colchester then took the game to the hosts, with a couple of good chances. Norris and Gambin worked well together to get the winger in down the left before his shot was blocked away for a corner. Clampin was the next to break, again down the left hand side.
The young defender’s shot was well saved by Wayne Hennessey, but Frank Nouble was unable to sort his feet out and tap it into the empty net.
Dean Gerken was again called into action in the first 15 minutes, saving well from Benteke who tried to dink the ball over him.
Colchester United were having a lot of joy down the left hand side against Palace debutant Sam Woods, with Gambin drilling a cross along the floor and it reached Nouble, but he was just ahead of the ball and couldn’t direct his shot goalwards.
Christian Benteke went closest in the first half after he was played through. He tried to lift the ball over Gerken, but couldn’t keep his shot down.
It hit the underside of the bar, bounced down on the line and was cleared by a gaggle of U’s players on the line.
The U’s were the last team to have an effort in the first half with a crossed free kick lifted over to Eastman, who managed to head the ball back to Luke Prosser.
He controlled the ball well but couldn’t direct it away from Wayne Hennessey who saved the shot with ease.
In the second half chances were few and far between initially. Norris tested Hennessey first with a shot that was easy for the Palace keeper to save.
Wilfried Zaha was then brought on to try and break the U’s defence, but he was unable to do so, with Ryan Jackson keeping the Premier League star at bay.
Jackson was next to go close after Nouble worked the ball well down the left hand side. His shot was deflected out for a corner after confusion in the box.
Crystal Palace tried to put the pressure on late in the game bringing on another striker in the form of Jordan Ayew, but he could not get through Eastmand and Prosser.
Waves and waves of pressure had to be soaked up by Colchester United with Norris clearing the ball off the line, and Gerken punching away, but the defence held strong and the game went to penalties.
Andros Townsend went first, and Gerken made a fantastic save. Both teams then scored all their remaining penalties. Norris, Nouble, Cowan-Hall and finally Noah Chilvers rolled home the final strike to put Colchester United into the Third Round.
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Orders are issued to offenders by courts and by the Adult Parole Board.
The majority of offenders are required to undertake unpaid community work as a condition of their order.
Partnerships between Community Correctional Services (CCS) and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
The partnerships between CCS and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
Alleged offenders on remand are held in custody before and during their trial (on criminal charges) by order of a court.
All prisoners undergo reception and assessment before being placed in a prison unit appropriate to the prison and the prisoner's needs.
Visiting a prisoner
Family and friends can keep in touch with prisoners through personal visits to prison.
Contacting a prisoner
How to contact a prisoner in the Victorian prison system.
The quality and standard of health care provided to prisoners is the same as that provided in the community through the public health system.
Corrections Victoria provides a wide range of program opportunities for prisoners to assist in their rehabilitation and successful return to the community after release from custody.
Detention and supervision orders
Detention Orders and Supervision Orders are correctional orders established in accordance with the Serious Offenders Act 2018.
Guidelines for parole management
Guidelines detailing how to manage parole.
Transitional programs
Many prisoners experience significant challenges in reintegrating back into the community after their release from prison.
After-prison support
After prison, offenders have access to the support services and programs available to the general community.
Dhurringile Prison
Information specific to Dhurringile Prison
Note: the email address below is the Corrections Victoria general email; the prison does not have its own general email address.
Request a professional phone call.
corrections@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)
Locked Bag 1
Murchison-Tatura Road
The below information is specific to Dhurringile Prison.
Please also refer to the general information about visiting a prisoner which is the same for all prisons in Victoria. This includes details of how to arrange to visit a prisoner for the first time, what identification you will need to take with you and what you cannot take into prisons.
Dhurringile Prison Review has now been completed. Interested people can find out more about the review, its findings and the additional measures to be introduced in this community bulletin, which was released on 16 December 2014.
Follow the Hume Highway until you reach the Shepparton exit (just north of Seymour). This exit is approximately 100km from the centre of Melbourne. Take the Goulburn Valley Highway through to Nagambie and take the Murchison exit, which is approximately 45km along the highway. Follow the highway a further 5km to Murchison East and turn left. Drive west for approximately 2km to Murchison. Turn right off the Goulburn River Bridge, then drive through the town and follow the road to Tatura. The prison is approximately 10km from Murchison on the right. The main feature of the prison is the tower of the mansion, which can be seen approximately 2km before reaching the prison. Turn right at the driveway and follow the signs.
Trains do travel to Murchison East on the Seymour Line, this is a V-Line service. (External link)
We offer a bus pick up from Murchison East train station on Saturday and Sunday ONLY and this is for the afternoon visits only.
On Saturday the train arrives into Murchison East at approx 11.07am, and the visitors are returned to the train station via our bus at 4.20pm to catch train back to Melbourne.
On Sunday the train arrives into Murchison East at approx 11.32 and the visitors are returned to the train station via our bus at 5.20pm to catch train back to Melbourne.
To visit a prisoner, you must be on their approved list (refer to Arranging a visit in the general information for prison visitors). Once you are on the list, you can visit at any of the times below.
It is recommended that you phone the prison before visiting.
9.30am-11.30am Saturday - child free visits
12.00pm-3.45pm Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, (No visits Christmas Day or Good Friday)
All visitors attending the 9.30am - 11:30am child free visits on Saturday must leave the centre by 11.30am.
Visitors attending 9.30am visits will not be permitted back into the prison for the afternoon 12.00pm visits.
No visitors will be permitted on prison grounds until 15 minutes before visit start times.
All visitors are to use the first car park designated for visitors.
Prisoners may have four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children on every visit day. If more than four visitors arrive, they may share the visiting time as long as only four adults are visiting at one time. Prisoners may make a Governor's Request to have more than four adult visitors at one time. The general manager must approve this request.
Visit conditions
For conditions of entry that apply to all prisons, such as general behaviour and the search process, refer to the general information for visiting a prisoner. The following additional details are specific to Dhurringile Prison:
Visitors are checked through the Visitors’ Reception Centre where names are taken, identification checked and any approved property booked in. The prisoner will then be called for a visit. No prisoner is permitted in the visit centre before their visitor.
Lockers are available at the Visitors’ Reception Centre for the temporary storage of visitors’ personal items. Lockers are available for visitors using public transport only.
At the end of the visit, visitors can collect any outgoing property from the Visitors’ Reception Centre and must sign out of the appropriate register.
In respect to all clothing and footwear that is handed in it must be new and in its original packaging.
The following items may be brought into the prison by visitors who are on a prisoner’s Approved Visitors List:
underpants, jocks, boxer shorts x 6
singlets (bottle green) x 4
t-shirts (short & long sleeved, bottle green with no motifs or pockets x 4
polo shirts - bottle green x 4
King Gee/Yakka workwear - green only (work shorts, pants and long-sleeved shirt) x 2
thermal tops, pants (white only - will be regarded as underwear) x 2
socks x 6
handkerchiefs x 6
slippers or moccasins (low ankle, NO ugg boots) x 1 pair
pyjamas (no motifs) x 2
dressing gown (no motifs)
sports shorts - bottle green (length above the knee, no cargo pockets, no high cut running shorts) x 2
family photos (non-offensive and no polaroids) x 1
paperback books, magazines, newspapers x 6 in total.
Dhurringile will not accept 'objectionable material' that describe, depict, express or otherwise deal will matters of sex, nudity, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in a manner that is likely to cause offence to any person.
All other property should be considered unauthorised unless prior approval has been given by the Operations Manager.
All property will be in accordance with the points system as outlined in Schedules 4.8(1) & 4.8(2) of the Deputy Commissioner's Instruction (DCI) 4.08.
Prison profile
Restricted Minimum
Operational capacity
328 (30 June 2019)
50 x 2 man portable accommodation units
29 x 6 man self-catering units
13 x 6 man non self-catering units
1 x 12 man non self-catering unit
1 x 52 bed re-locatable cellular unit
1 x 6 bed disability unit
Dhurringile Prison was originally the 68-room homestead for a large farm and was completed in 1877. During the second World War it was used as an internment camp for 'alien civilians' and later for prisoners of war. After the war the Presbyterian Church used it as a training camp for English and Scottish orphans, until the Victorian Government purchased it in 1965 to use as a minimum-security prison. Over the years the grounds have been reduced to just over 100 hectares (one square mile). The prison is situated 160km north of Melbourne.
Read Dhurringile Prison Visitor Information.
Corrections Victoria
Corrections Locations Map
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Youth Justice (External link)
Victims Support Agency (External link)
Publications, manuals and statistics
The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
Reviewed 02/12/2019 © 2020 State of Victoria, Australia
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Home Corvettes C8 Corvette GM Promising New Approach on Engineering its Vehicles for Right Hand Drive
GM Promising New Approach on Engineering its Vehicles for Right Hand Drive
Photo Credit: corvetteclinic.com.au
The decision won’t affect American customers, but General Motors says it has changed its corporate philosophy to include the engineering of right-hand drive capabilities in certain vehicles from the beginning.
While that switch won’t help customers in places like Australia that might be candidates for the current Camaro and Silverado if they were RHD, it does offer hope in the future that such vehicles could show up some day in The Land Down Under.
As GM Global President Dan Ammann told motoring.com.au at the Frankfurt motor show overnight:
“For a long time it [right-hand drive business cases] has been looked at on a very individual approach, which was we would develop something and then say the cost to do right-hand drive is prohibitive.
“The philosophical change is that from the outset on most major programs we are going to build in right from the beginning the capability for right-hand drive so that then entry-by-entry the decision to do it is not as expensive
“So that is a philosophical change. We are going from a piecemeal approach to a serve all markets approach.
“I think it is realization that the only way to do this the right way is to make the philosophical decision from the beginning to put the engineering enablers into the vehicles from the beginning.”
The decision comes too late to keep Holden from having an affordable V8 once the Commodore ends production in 2017. As we reported earlier this week, rumor has it that the Corvette will become the halo car for Holden with its next generation, though estimated to cost more than $100,000.
In the meantime, the Ford Mustang will apparently be left to battle it out with high-performance versions of the Dodge Charger and Challenger in the low-cost V8 market. GM CEO Mary Barra explained her company’s lack of a lower-priced RHD V8 in the Australian market by saying that the new generations of the Camaro and Silverado were approved during the tough economic times for the company in the late 2000s.
During a press conference in Frankfort, Barra said:
“Some of those decisions on our current products now were made at a point when it was difficult from a capital and investment perspective.
“But as we look at it it’s not going to be every vehicle across the portfolio but we are looking for what are the right vehicles that are going to round out the portfolios in very important countries that require right-hand drive.
“I think you will see a much more planned and very proactive view of how we do it because when you engineer a vehicle – if you know from the beginning that’s what you are going to do – it’s much easier than trying to re-engineer it.
“That is our focus. So you will see an improvement for sure.”
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Programs Coastal Zone Management Funding 2006 Projects 2006 Virginia CZM Grant Project: Task 92.04.06
2006 Virginia CZM Grant Project: Task 1.06.06
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
An Economic Analysis of a Proposed Management Plan for the Public Oyster Grounds of the Rappahannock River
The objective of the proposed project is to evaluate the economic costs of management strategies for public oyster grounds at the mouth of the Rappahannock River. Oyster populations in this area have been decimated by the impact of MSX. Restoration of eight reefs covering 300 acres in this area was begun in 2001 with the planting of oyster shell. The goal was to establish a sustainable population of disease resistant oysters. The Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program provided some of the initial funding. Other funds came from VMRC and NOAA.
In 2002 commercial harvesters requested that VMRC open some areas to harvest. Areas above the Route 3 bridge were opened. In 2006, a request was made to open areas below the bridge. This request was not granted. A plan for a sustainable annual commercial harvest would alleviate the state from having to respond to annual requests for opening up specific areas. Any management plan should maximize the biological and economic benefits from the harvest and the utilization of the state’s resources.
The total public grounds area being managed is 400 acres. Shell is planted on 28 bars covering 150 acres. The policy goal is a management strategy that allows commercial harvest from these bars while maintaining the development of a potentially disease resistant population. This analysis will require biological information on oyster stock, spat sets and circulation patterns of larvae in order to incorporate protection of a brood stock and establish a plan for rotational harvesting of public grounds. With a rotational harvest, parts of the grounds are harvested each year while other parts are left untouched. Once a region is harvested, recruitment occurs from adjacent, closed areas. The region is then closed for a period during which the recruits grow to market size. Additionally, VMRC can regulate minimum and maximum size, total harvest, gear, season and entry. The economic benefits to harvesters and costs of restoration, management and harvest from these bars will be used to estimate the net returns from restoration and harvest management strategies. Biological and some economic data are available from VIMS and VMRC. Data on harvest costs are available from other existing sources.
Dr. George Santopietro; (540) 951-1680; gsantopi@radford.edu
6/1/2007 - 9/30/2007; Project Completed
An Economic Analysis of Proposed Management Plans for the Public Oyster Grounds of the Rappahannock River (PDF)
A bioeconomic model of the oyster fishery at the Mouth of the Rappahannock was developed to generate estimated values for the net revenues from opening the public grounds on a rotational basis. The model portrays one of the rotational areas based on characteristics of the entire region. The model starts with no population of oysters.
The reefs or beds (bars) in each area are either included in a sanctuary or are open to harvest. The purpose of the unharvested sanctuaries is to maintain a broodstock which supplies larvae for harvest areas. The population of mature oysters is assumed to be self-sustaining, i.e. each oyster just replaces itself. Oysters larger than 4.5 inches found on the harvested grounds are sold by the watermen to the Marine Resources Commission which then transplants them to the sanctuaries. Thus, the sanctuary population will be increasing over time as they are added.
The population of mature oysters on the harvested grounds results from a natural setting of spat. The broodstock, as well as mature oysters elsewhere in the area, are the source of larvae that settles on the substrate of these bars. The management plan calls for repletion of both sanctuary and harvested bars once every three years by placing cultch material as a means for promoting spat set. High mortality rates for spat and juveniles result in a market size population of oysters three years later that is a small fraction of the original spat.
Once the population in an area has reached market size, the area is opened to harvesting by watermen using dredge vessels. Each vessel has two watermen working and works half of each season on each of the two opened public grounds. Given the high natural mortality rate, most of the oysters not taken are expected to die in the third year. The estimated revenue received by the watermen is a function of their catch and the market price. Revenue net of harvester costs is found as revenue minus costs borne by the watermen. This tells us the net return received by the watermen for their efforts. Revenue net of state costs is revenue received by the watermen minus the costs of shelling and purchasing large oysters. This tells us whether or not the revenue generated covers the costs of the state’s management activities. Revenue net of both costs is found as revenue minus both of these costs. This is the return to the allocation of all resources accounted for in the model.
Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email:Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy toVirginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
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Roe & Co distillery to open its doors to visitors
Visitors will be experience one of the most immersive experiences in whiskey distilling, in the heart of Dublin's whiskey district
Feature 10 JUN 2019
Inspired by one of the biggest names in Irish Whiskey in the 19th century, George Roe, the iconic Guinness Power Station has been regenerated into a new visitor experience and urban distillery. The distillery will distil 14,000 litres of whiskey in every run, with an annual maximum capacity of approximately 500,000 litres of alcohol.
From Friday 21st June, visitors will be welcomed inside the Roe & Co distillery, to see first-hand the operational malt whiskey distilling, hear the hum of production, and witness the copper pot stills from an impressive elevated glass walkway.
During the tour visitors will learn about the history of George Roe, explore the unique process that makes Roe & Co a whiskey like no other and explore the five pillars of flavour in a workshop to uncover their ideal taste profile when it comes to whiskey cocktails. The experience concludes with one of Roe & Co’s World Class cocktails in the showstopping Power House Bar.
The launch of the premium Roe & Co Irish whiskey, distillery and experience has been led by a talented female team in Diageo comprising distillers, blenders, marketeers, bartenders and commercial specialists.
“Our master blender, Caroline Martin began the journey of reimagining Irish whiskey, but we didn’t stop the reinvention there. We are launching a state-of-the-art distillery and experience like no other, led by our extremely talented distiller, Lora Hemy. This boutique experience, which will have a maximum of 16 guests per tour, will ensure visitors can get up close and personal with our remarkable distillery and whiskey, focusing on the five pillars of flavour”
Gráinne Wafer
Global Brand Director for Roe & Co
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Letter to European Parliament on Adequacy of protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
Dear President Tajani,
I am writing to you on behalf of DIGITALEUROPE urging the European Parliament to vote against the proposed resolution on the “Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield” set to be voted on tomorrow by the European Parliament. The draft resolution, as adopted by the LIBE Committee, contains a number of damaging statements that could seriously disrupt cross-border commerce and harm European businesses if approved in plenary.
As the voice of the digital technology industry in Europe, our members (both large and small) rely directly on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. The Privacy Shield allows our members to transfer personal data across the Atlantic in an efficient, secure and cost-effective manner.
The Privacy Shield does not just advance business interests, but also delivers strong protections for the personal data of European citizens. The Privacy Shield framework includes unprecedented assurances from the U.S. Government about access to Europeans’ data by national security authorities; new compliance supervision mechanisms; additional remediation measures; stronger sanctions for non-compliance; tightened rules for onward transfers of data; and the right for data subjects to complain to European data protection authorities.
Unfortunately, the proposed draft resolution fails to acknowledge the robust safeguards in the Privacy Shield Framework. Despite the European Parliament’s strong consensus on the value of the Privacy Shield in its resolution in May 2016, the draft resolution goes in the opposite direction and calls on the European Commission to either rewrite the Privacy Shield or to repeal it. The commitments underpinning the Privacy Shield framework have not been altered nor has there been a determinative finding of any kind, by any authority or court, that either U.S. or EU law has changed in such a way as to undermine the Privacy Shield. The Privacy Shield framework has not changed since it was last assessed by the European Parliament and as such there is no present need to revisit that resolution.
Moreover, the Privacy Shield framework envisages a comprehensive review mechanism to flag deficiencies. This mandatory annual review mechanism ensures that the European Commission and data protection authorities can police the functioning of the Privacy Shield over time, so that its protections remain up-to-date and effective. The first annual review is due to take place in September 2017. Until this report is completed it would be premature for the European Parliament to assess the Privacy Shield.
A premature judgement of the Privacy Shield will damage business operations and confidence across Europe. We urge the European Parliament to send a clear signal that Europe is open to trade with the nations that sit outside the Single Market – including the United States – instead of erecting new barriers to trade.
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl
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Three charged in Southampton burglary probe
Three men charged following burglaries in Southampton
By James Robinson @dailyechojames Court and Crime Reporter
POLICE have charged three men as part of a probe into a burglary in Southampton.
Officers charged the Southampton men following a report of a burglary.
It is alleged to have happened at home on Blightmont Crescent, Freemantle, in Southampton.
Police say a front door was forced open and silver BMW and electrical items were taken from the address.
Officers say there were three attempted burglaries, including a further two homes on Blightmont Crescent on December 29, and a home on King George’s Avenue, Regents Park on December 5.
On all occasions, a man was seen trying door handles.
All three men charged have appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court and are due to appear again at Southampton Crown Court on February 3.
The men are:
Paul Stephen Collins, of Millbrook Road West, who has been charged with an allegation of burglary, and three allegations of attempted burglaries.
The 29-year-old also faces an allegation of theft of motor vehicle, and an allegation of driving with no insurance.
Peter James Donnelly, of Millbrook Road West, who was charged with an allegation of handling stolen goods.
The 35-year-old faces further allegations of theft of motor vehicle, relating to the burglary where the BMW was stolen.
Daniel McEwan, 27, of Millbrook Road West, was charged with an allegation of handling stolen goods in relation to the electrical items taken.
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Hancock Health pays $55,000 ransom after SamSam locked up 1400 files; no patient data stolen
Home / Hancock Health pays $55,000 ransom after SamSam locked up 1400 files; no patient data stolen
Samm Quinn has an update on the Hancock Health ransomware incident first reported the other day. The hospital ultimately paid a $55,000 (4 BTC) ransom to regain access to its systems, because although it could restore from backup, it would have taken more time.
The hackers targeted more than 1,400 files, the names of every one temporarily changed to “I’m sorry.” They gave the hospital seven days to pay or the files would be permanently encrypted, officials said.
An analysis since the attack confirmed no personal patient information was taken by the hackers, believed to be located in eastern Europe, said Hancock Health CEO Steve Long.
Of note, the hospital revealed that the hackers gained access to the system by using the hospital’s remote access portal, “logging in with an outside vendor’s username and password.”
We’ve said it before and said it again: business associates and vendors continue to pose a significant risk in the healthcare sector, and if your vendor or business associate uses weak passwords to access your system and then fails to secure them (e.g., one of their employees falls for phishing, or their employee’s login is snagged in another attack and is the same login they use for you, well…..)
Read more on Greenfield Reporter.
Maze Team continues its campaign of naming, shaming, and dumping victims’ data while other attackers adopt the same model
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Esper Recuses Himself from JEDI Cloud-Contract Review
By Frank R. Konkel Executive Editor, Nextgov, Nextgov Read bio
Heather Kuldell Managing Editor, Nextgov, Nextgov Read bio
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Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper speaks on cybersecurity and infrastructure at the National Cybersecurity Summit in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2019
Nearly three months after he put the program on hold, the defense secretary has concluded that his son's job prevents him from overseeing it.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper removed himself from making decisions about the Pentagon’s multibillion-dollar Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract because his son works for one of the original contract bidders, according to the Pentagon.
Esper’s son, Luke Thomas Esper, has been a digital strategy consultant with IBM Services since February, a company spokesperson confirmed to Nextgov. The spokesperson added that his role was “unrelated to IBM’s pursuit of JEDI.” IBM, Oracle, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft submitted bids in late 2018 to build JEDI, a cloud computing platform that could be used across the Defense Department and military services.
“Out of an abundance of caution to avoid any concerns regarding his impartiality, Secretary Esper has delegated decision making concerning the JEDI cloud program to Deputy Secretary [David] Norquist,” Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Rath Hoffman said in a statement Tuesday. “The JEDI procurement will continue to move to selection through the normal acquisition process run by career acquisition professionals.”
Hoffman said Esper, who was confirmed by the Senate in July, is not legally required to recuse himself. However, alleged conflicts of interest have been at the heart of the JEDI procurement process since the department conceived it in 2017. Before the department released a call for bids, some industry players had already claimed the contract heavily favored Amazon Web Services. The Pentagon prevailed in two bid protests filed by Oracle and IBM as well as a six-month legal battle from Oracle in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Oracle has appealed the judge’s ruling.
Related: Why Trump Cares About the Pentagon’s Mega-Cloud — and Why That Terrifies Those Who Want It
Related: Esper Puts JEDI Contract on Hold for Review
Related: Esper’s Foot-Dragging on Mega-Cloud Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test
Bids from Oracle and IBM did not make it through the Pentagon’s rigid gateway requirements, and the Pentagon has been evaluating full bids from the other two competitors, AWS and Microsoft, since April. The winning commercial cloud provider will build a cloud to analyze and process swaths of classified and sensitive military data for a contract that could ultimately be worth as much as $10 billion if all options are exercised over a full 10 years.
In July, President Trump said he was “looking into” the JEDI contract after hearing “tremendous complaints” from companies, including Microsoft, Oracle and IBM.
Esper launched a review of the JEDI acquisition on Aug. 1 shortly after he was sworn in as defense secretary.
Frank Konkel is Nextgov’s executive editor. He writes about the intersection of government and technology. Frank began covering tech in 2013 upon moving to the Washington, D.C. area after getting his start in journalism working at local and state issues at daily newspapers in his home state of ... Full bio
Heather Kuldell joined Nextgov in the summer of 2016 after working at Federal Times, C4ISR & Networks and 1105 Media publications. She started her journalism career at Creative Loafing, an altweekly based in Atlanta, Ga., and still appreciates proper fried green tomatoes. Full bio
We're Still In the Fight, Trump’s Syria Envoy Tells Congress
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Map pinpoints shelters with too many, too few animals
LOS ANGELES – The X on this animal lovers’ treasure map could be Spot or Rex or Rover....
Map pinpoints shelters with too many, too few animals LOS ANGELES – The X on this animal lovers’ treasure map could be Spot or Rex or Rover.... Check out this story on delawareonline.com: http://delonline.us/1jG9Ik5
Associated Press Published 5:43 p.m. ET Jan. 23, 2014
In this Dec. 18, 2013 photo provided by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, shows staff members posing for a photo, after arriving at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, N.J., with 45 dogs. GoNorth Transport Collaborative pulled the dogs from Tennessee shelters and trucked them to St. Hubert’s in Madison, N.J. Staff members from left to right, St. Hubert’s staffers Bridget Sullivan, Tom Burke, Erin Sanford, Colleen Harrington and Cara Minogue, Blythe Boaz of the ASPCA, and Melissa Morgan, Becky Burton, Julia Burton, in glasses, and Denise Bash, all from Animal Lifeline. (AP Photo/ASPCA, Anita Edson)(Photo: Anita Edson)
LOS ANGELES – The X on this animal lovers’ treasure map could be Spot or Rex or Rover.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently launched a program that maps out animal shelters with a dearth of dogs and shelters that have too many. The first national program of its kind, MAP, which stands for Moving Animals Places, allows shelters to contact one another and work out moves that will put pets in places where they are more likely to be adopted.
Since the free online database started in July, 347 shelters in 47 states and Puerto Rico have signed on.
Early estimates show at least 362 dogs and 12 cats have been moved through MAP. However, it will be spring before exact numbers are known because not all the moves have been reported, said Sandy Monterose, senior director of ASPCA community initiatives, including the Animal Relocation and Transport team, which created and runs MAP.
The MAP database is just one of many tools the relocation team uses to help shelters ease overcrowding, enhance adoptions and save lives. Each year, the team moves tens of thousands of animals to different shelters, many of them through grants and donations.
Monterose says relocating animals from overcrowded shelters to those where adoption demand is high saves those pets from euthanasia and allows new dogs and cats in need of loving homes to be accepted at the freed-up facilities.
Any municipal shelter, nonprofit rescue or animal-control department can join MAP by filling out a questionnaire about animal health, vaccinations, spay-and-neuter policies, transport equipment – things other shelters would need to know before creating a partnership.
Shelters work to ensure animals don’t get sick or anxious during moves with vet checks at both ends, proper crating for safety, plenty of volunteers to tend to the animals and potty, food and exercise stops along the way. The shelters must adhere to strict rules governing the transport of dogs and cats.
Moving animals isn’t new, but the scale of the program is. Greyhound rescue groups did some of the earliest-known relocation work, finding new homes for dogs after racetracks closed around the country in the 1980s. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, rescue groups came together to handle all the unclaimed and displaced pets.
MAP was born as the ASPCA fielded inquiries from overcrowded shelters seeking facilities with open kennels or help connecting with a partner.
“It is a supply-and-demand issue,” Monterose said. “If you had a store and you had extra widgets at one store, and people were buying up widgets at another store, wouldn’t you move your widgets?”
Corporate donors allow the ASPCA transport team to issue grants that help with relocation efforts.
Subaru donated $100,000 from its “Share the Love” campaign last year. Twenty animal welfare groups used that money to transport more than 1,300 animals in what were dubbed “Rescue Rides.”
In the last part of the year, some of those rides were arranged by MAP members.
The last Rescue Ride of 2013 took place in mid-December when the GoNorth Transport Collaborative in Tennessee partnered with St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, N.J.
Twenty-eight puppies and 17 adult dogs were transported to St. Hubert’s after University of Tennessee veterinary students fostered and prepared them for the trip. Although a swap isn’t necessary, St. Hubert’s president Heather Cammisa said that in return, the New Jersey shelter would send some of the adoption proceeds to Tennessee to fund spay-and-neuter programs.
Nearly all the dogs were adopted, as were several already at St. Hubert’s.
Receiving shelters usually place all the imported dogs, along with many of their own, Cammisa said. The shelter will send out newsletters and do public-service spots about arriving animals.
St. Hubert’s placed 131 animals in the seven days after the dogs arrived. That includes nearly 90 dogs, cats, bunnies and hamsters that were already at the shelter. During an average week in December, the shelter would place 60 to 70 animals, Cammisa said, or about half the total from that week.
One of the last Tennessee pooches to find a home was a 5-year-old female poodle-terrier mix. Mary Anne and Charles Saunders, of Union, N.J., took her home and changed her name from Lisa to Josie.
All the couple knows about the 15-pound dog is that “she was picked up as a stray and taken to the shelter, where she probably wouldn’t have survived,” Mary Anne Saunders said.
“My goal is to give her a good future, to give her the best chance she’s got,” she said. “We feel lucky to have her. ... She is making our home happier, and I hope we are making her home happier.”
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Revealed: How long Norwich City fans have to work to pay for season tickets
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Norwich City's large travelling support liked what they saw at Leicester City Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
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Fans of just two Premier League sides have to work longer hours to afford a season ticket than Norwich City fans, a new study has shown.
Table showing the affordability of Premier League season tickets and average hourly wage. Picture: LiveFootballTickets.com
A study into how affordable season tickets are has found that fans of just Tottenham Hotspur and runaway league leaders Liverpool have to work longer to earn their season tickets.
The research, which was conducted by LiveFootballTickets.com, cross referenced the price of the cheapest regular adult season ticket - with average wage in the areas to ascertain how long it would take for season ticket holders to pay off their cost.
And with an average hourly wage of just over £15 and a cheapest ticket of £569.50 - not taking into account any early bird discounts or concessions - Canaries' fans have to work 37 hours and 16 minutes to cover the cost of their season tickets.
This figure gives the Canaries the 18th least affordable season tickets, with only fans of Spurs (38 hours and 14 minutes) and Liverpool (43 hours and three minutes) having to work longer hours to secure their seats.
It is, however, merely relative to the average weekly wages - with seven clubs in the league charging more for their cheapest adult season ticket.
Many of the clubs offering cheaper seats also benefit for far wealthier backers than the Canaries - with top brass at Carrow Road often reminding supports that the club is self-funding.
The wage figures, which were collated by the Office of National Statistics, also show that supporters of just two clubs - Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers - received a lowest average hourly wage than Norwich.
Robin Sainty, chairman of the Canaries Trust supporters' group, said: "The figures do surprise me, particularly given that the club has frozen season ticket prices for several years now.
"Given that we are a self-funding club, clearly the board has to look to maximise what it brings in from ticket sales as much as it can and the gate is one of the club's main sources of income.
"However, at the end of the day, I do not feel that City fans get poor value for money from their tickets and the fact that people are still coming suggests others also don't feel that way either."
Meanwhile, while the £569.50 figure is the cheapest available before discounts, many City fans will have been able to take advantage of a £499.50 early bird discount. This would bring down the time to 32 hours and 42 minutes.
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The Far-reaching Night
Zahida Zaidi translated by Ameena Kazi Ansari
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© Zahida Zaidi; trans. Ameena Kazi Ansari 2017
Bloomsbury Publishing plc, 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP [http://www.bloomsbury.com]
Acts: 3. Scenes: 12. Roles: Male (21) , Female (5) , Neutral (1)
This play brings out the complexities of the communalization of society, and the price that ordinary people have to pay for it. It revolves round binaries to bring out the communal divide. The spatial binary of heaven and earth is offset by the religio–cultural binary of one community clad in green—representing Muslims—and the other clad in saffron—symbolizing the Hindutva brigade. Presents a carnival of characters, most of whom are symbolic of political personages in post-1947 India, especially those that emerged in the bloody aftermath of the 2002 episode at Godhra railway station in Gujarat. They represent the ideology of India’s Far Right and embody the consequences of what is shown as an unholy alliance between the state machinery and the party in power, an alliance that is however not limited in scope to any particular Indian region.
From Islam in Performance
Note on the Volume
Introduction: Performing Islam in South Asia
Author’s Introduction
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03 Oct 2016 Toby Hagon
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V6 ruled out for Tarago
While Toyota is not openly admitting it, the HV-M4 concept wagon shown atlast weeks Tokyo motor show points the way for the replacement for theageing Tarago mini-bus. Minus, that is, the hybrid engine under the bonnetand the space-age headlights and grill
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While Toyota is not openly admitting it, the HV-M4 concept wagon shown at last weeks Tokyo motor show points the way for the replacement for the ageing Tarago mini-bus. Minus, that is, the hybrid engine under the bonnet and the space-age headlights and grille.
The new Tarago is due to launch early next year, but will not come with the V6 engine being fitted to the new vehicle overseas. Thats a strange decision when V6 people movers are becoming ever popular even Honda is gearing up for a V6 version of the already-expensive Odyssey.
According to John Conomos, Toyota Australia senior executive vice president, a V6 would make the Tarago "too expensive". After all, the Tarago is already one of the most expensive people movers on the market, selling for between $44,580 (without air-conditioning) and $63,950. For that money, Mazda offers a V6 while with the new Kia Carnival you could save $15,000.
Honda provides variable valve timing for its Odyssey and that feature, which Toyota calls VVTi, will be the mechanical drawcard for the 2.4-litre four-cylinder in the all-new Tarago.
The HV-M4 is four-wheel drive, something Toyota Australia has offered in the past on Tarago but has found to be too cost prohibitive and unjustifiable for its low volumes. So expect the new Tarago to maintain its two-wheel drive configuration and seat eight people.
Under the bonnet of the HV-M4 concept is a hybrid petrol/electric engine, similar to the concept available in the Prius small sedan. Theres a 2.4-litre petrol engine, which only powers the front wheels, as well as two electric engines (one for the back wheels and one for the front); the batteries are recharged by the petrol engine when needed.
The engine is mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) and features regenerative braking to minimise heat and energy loss.
Energy is also conserved in other areas of the HV-M4, such as the tail lights, which use more efficient neon and LED lamps, and the headlights, which are lit by fibre-optic cables from a remote light source. Toyota claims fuel consumption of the HV-M4 is halved over similarly-sized conventional vans.
Significantly, the HV-M4 comes fitted with a card interface, similar to the dredded e-TAG, to use at electronic toll collection booths. Dont expect that in the Tarago, though, when it arrives next year. And pricing of the Tarago is still far from being finalised but should remain similar to that of the existing car.
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Florida Cop Planted Drugs in Vehicles
Governments can employ drug wars for superficial purposes. Sometimes it’s to provide plausible denials for committing human rights crimes against minorities, or even political opponents. Several events in Florida and Russia illustrate the continuing problem of drug war human rights abuses:
In October 2017, Derek Benefield was driving in the Florida Panhandle’s Jackson County when he was pulled over for allegedly swerving into the opposite lane. Once at the car, sheriff’s deputy Zachary Wester claimed to smell marijuana and conducted a search of the vehicle, which, he reported, turned up methamphetamine and marijuana. Despite insisting the drugs weren’t his, Benefield, who was already on probation, was arrested, charged $1,100 in fines and court fees, and sentenced to one year in county jail.
Benefield was seven months into his sentence when, in September 2018, the state attorney’s office dropped his case and those of 118 others. Largely thanks to the diligence of one assistant state attorney, Wester was suspected of routinely planting drugs during traffic stops over his two years in the department. […]
In Russia, human rights leader Oyub Titiyev of Chechnya was recently released from a Russian jail after serving 18 months for 207 grams of marijuana. His supporters say the charges were fabricated after his car was stopped for a documents check. In another case, Russian investigative reporter Ivan Golunov was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, leading to rebukes by Russian journalists and human rights activists that the authorities planted the drugs. Russia’s Interior Ministry was forced to drop the charges against Golunov due in part to Golunov’s status as a public figure, and because the Ministry couldn’t prove he owned the drugs. The incident inspired an ongoing public debate causing many Russians to reconsider their support for Russia’s drug war.
Whether it involves the planting of drugs on 1950s black motorists in Pasadena, California, to discourage them from moving into white neighborhoods, or the more recent performance of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Philippine drug war, a conflict the UN Human Rights Council sees as a homicidal attack on the poor—drugs notwithstanding; drug wars demonstrate how categorical thinkers in governments use law enforcement to harass or even eliminate an immense range of people deemed undesirable. It’s no surprise public perceptions of drug wars emerge that make the friendly local police officer on the beat look rare, even extinct, replaced by sanctioned predators, destroyers of lives and careers.
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People finally learning what we’ve been saying for a long while now. If you want control over something, regulate it. If you ban it you abdicate any control you may have had. https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/in-californias-cannabis-war-civil-is-the-new-criminal?fbclid=IwAR29KkFiDWtpiSviWCApxkDmbEJVkIhEEjEoZPJOUOC3r5n5b9O9fwYmKNs
French judge rules Jewish woman’s killer not responsible because he smoked weed
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JTA — A Muslim man who killed his Jewish neighbor in Paris while shouting about Allah is probably not criminally responsible for his actions because he had smoked marijuana beforehand, a French judge ruled.
‘After Two Puffs, I Was Turned Into a Bat’
http://cannabisnews.com/news/16/thread16685.shtml
Admitting to marijuana use became a popular way of avoiding conscription, and murderers cited the brainwashing powers of “an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality and death” to plead diminished responsibility for their crimes.
Their claims were frequently supported by an expert witness, the pharmacologist Dr James Munch, who claimed that “after two puffs on a marijuana cigarette, I was turned into a bat”. Sentences were commuted from death to imprisonment on Munch’s evidence, and Anslinger had to ask him to stop testifying.
Ladies and gentlemen, Keith Humphrey’s Junior: https://twitter.com/germanrlopez/status/1152216529393606656?s=20
Please get on Twitter Kaptinemo (I know you’ve refused in the past). I implore you.
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I wonder if the guy who promoted the theory that heroin cannot cause an overdose death is still reading DWR? If so he might like to check out the career of Dr Barton, (Harold Shipman 2.0.)
https://www.homecare.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1596982/Dr-Barton-linked-to-656-deaths-as-lethal-painkillers-shorten-pensioners-lives
Long before the war, the Nazis had a program of euthanizing mental patients and others who were deemed by those in power, in the parlance of the ideology, “To have lives not worth living.”
Seems Doctor Barton had taken a page from their book and applied it to the elderly.
Stanton Peele makes that case, and from a quick read of the article, it looks like it was a a lethal drug combo, and Heroin was used in concert with other medications. “The Gosport Independent Panel’s report stated: ‘There was an institutionalised regime of prescribing and administering ‘dangerous doses’ of a hazardous combination of medication not clinically indicated or justified, with patients and relatives powerless in their relationship with professional staff.’ ”
Dr. Peele’s assertion remains unrefuted.
According to a tweet from his sister and his Wikipedia entry, Mark A. R. Kleiman died today, July 21, 2019.
Mark Albert Robert Kleiman
Died: Jul 21, 2019
complications from a kidney transplant
Organ Transplants Denied for Using Cannabis
https://twitter.com/DendeCannabist/status/1113212548558364672
☛ Hospitals Deny Patients Organ Transplants for Smoking Weed
☛ The Heartlessness of Dying for Prohibition
☛ Denied a Liver Transplant for Using Medical Marijuana,
and Dying for It
☛ Park City man denied lung transplant in Utah
because of traces of marijuana dies
☛ A ‘Catch-22’ of medical marijuana and organ transplants
☛ California Woman Denied Essential Heart Transplant
Because She Uses MMJ
Jacob Sullum on Mark A.R. Kleiman: https://reason.com/2019/07/22/rip-mark-kleiman-who-brought-rigor-dispassion-and-candor-to-a-frequently-overheated-drug-policy-debate/?fbclid=IwAR0sWkKSr27T_BnvdP1l_cBnnm3NsV68F6BXBz2Wv_AFfWqvypwdvyo7U5E
Paul Krassner Requiescat In Pace
April 9, 1932 – July 21, 2019
1960s prankster Paul Krassner, who named Yippies, dies at 87
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Kleiman’s death is a no doubt win for human freedom
Shame on you. Kleiman was pro legalization of marijuana long before it was fashionable. We didn’t agree on much, but there were points where we did. His predilection for what-iffary and his slow-walking legalization were the main sticking points.
This calls to mind Craig Reinarman’s review of Kleiman’s book ‘Against Excess: Drug Policy for Results’
Pay particular attention to the paragraphs that begin “If Kleiman were Drug Czar…”
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Against+Excess%3A+Drug+Policy+for+Results-a015436130
Remember, this is the guy who used to defend DARE:
What about D.A.R.E.?
KLEIMAN
D.A.R.E. is a wonderful tool for police-community relations, particularly, in poor neighborhoods.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/dare/kleiman.html
To be fair, that book was written over twenty years ago, And yes, Kleiman was a nanny statist to the end. And he never, ever admitted he was wrong,and he was wrong a lot.
Now he’s dead, we should be able to stop flogging him.
“And he never, ever admitted he was wrong,and he was wrong a lot.”
Yup, I always assumed the A.R. in Mark A. R. Kleiman stood for “Always Right” until I read his obiturary.
Frustrating and irritating he could be, but he was saner than most drug policy wonks that have the ear of those in power (yeah, I know – low bar). It was particularly fun to watch him over-react to honest criticism. I’ll miss him.
Mark Kleiman Was the Nation’s Greatest Thinker on Drug Policy: https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/mark-kleiman-was-the-nations-greatest-thinker-on-drug-policy/
How much to be revealed about marijuana especially
in this time and nation for the general public!
For the actual experience of the smoked herb has
been completely clouded by a fog of dirty language
by the diminishing crowd of fakers who have not had
the experience and yet insist on being centers of
propaganda about the experience.
The Great Marijuana Hoax by Allen Ginsberg
7:38 P.M. Nov. 13, 1965
San Francisco, California, USA, Kosmos
http://marijuana-uses.com/the-great-marijuana-hoax-by-allen-ginsberg/
UtterNonsense
Kindly google: Kleiman proposes, or rather endorses, the neo-prohibition of alcohol and tobacco …
NorCalNative
Mark’s inability to grasp the significance of the science behind the endocannabinoid system was extremely problematic.
It was the wrong that pretty much negated any other thing he did IMOP.
I actually liked him and was saddened to hear about his death.
A Pennsylvania woman who is a State authorized medicinal cannabis patient has been arrested for smoking cannabis. Not the cannabis part…the smoking part. It’s illegal for Pennsylvania patients to smoke their medicine. But we don’t need to worry about the woman illegally smoking medicinal cannabis in the future. Her registration in the Pennsylvania medicinal cannabis registry was revoked.
Berks County woman charged with illegal use of medical marijuana in Lancaster County traffic stop
/snip/ Rachor allegedly told police she used the pipe to smoke medical marijuana. By law, medical marijuana is not allowed to be smoked in Pennsylvania — and by doing so, Rachor forfeited the protections of the medical marijuana act, police say.
PullTheOtherOne
Educate yourself: “Is Kleiman angling for a job lobbying for the Mexican drug cartels?”
The Professor doesn’t need a new career.
Buycannabis Onlineshop
I am thankful to this blog giving unique and helpful knowledge about this topic.
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They live and work by the motto ‘’build games that stand the test of time’’, and their actions speak louder than words. Their name is a lexical fusion of ‘’fiery’’ and ‘’axis’’ and that directly summits the company’s dynamic approach to games’ development. Yes, we are talking about the Firaxis Games. Prepare yourself, for you are about to approach a list with some of the coolest games on the gaming market, which undoubtedly follow the unprecedented company’s moto.
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Firaxis Games is a well-known video game development company founded in May 1996 by Sid Meier, Jegg Briggs, and Brian Reynold. The company’s headquarters are in Sparks, Maryland and in August 2005 the company has been merged into the Take-Two Interactive video game development team and is now a part of 2K Games publishing label. There are numerous games that Firaxis Games are responsible for, Sid Meier’s name is on most of them, and a few honourable mentions would be XCOM and Civilisation series, which until this day has an immense fan base, following, and critical appraisal. In August 2014 the company held first-ever Firaxicon convention, which was a well-thought addition to celebrate and promote Firaxis games, the games convention was once more held back in July 2015.
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Frank F. Kerns, Jr. - 8l - Born Dallas, TX in 1938 went to be with the Lord Dec. 18, 2019 in Cd'A, ID.
after battling cancer. Preceded in death by daughter Candace C. Kerns age 11, father, Frank F. Kerns,
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O'Brien, sisters Della Teigen, Carole Grose and Earlene Kerns, and numerous nieces and nephews and
cousins.
Frank was schooled in California, graduating from Bellflower High and Long Beach State. Employed
in the defense industry by North American Aviation as a draftsman and engineer working on the
missile guidance systems and various military programs. Moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1964 to his
beloved ranch, where he ranched for 54 years raising cattle and enjoying the outdoors and wildlife
that North Idaho offered. Worked as an engineer for Clare-Pendar, Advanced Input Devices (AID) and
New Device lnc. (NDI) working on switches and lighting systems for computers and various systems.
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ESSEC Business School announces its first ever beauty program “Leading a Beauty Brand”
The Estée Lauder Companies, IFF and Nocibé (Douglas Group) have announced a joint partnership with the prestigious international business school, ESSEC, to launch the university’s first ever beauty program called Leading a Beauty Brand. The Chair will commence for ESSEC Business School students in the January 2020 term.
Under the supervision of ESSEC Executive Director and Adjunct Marketing Professor, Véronique Drecq, the new Leading a Beauty Brand Chair intends to inspire future beauty industry leaders by opening the doors of the beauty industry to its students and provide them with a full view of beauty sector end-to-end, and the tools to build careers in areas such as marketing, communications, retail and brand leadership.
The main objective of this new Chair is to help students understand the breadth and scope of the beauty of industry, the significant trends that impact its ongoing evolution, the skillsets it takes to lead a beauty brand today and in the future, while helping students realize the potential of a career in the industry.
Through the depth of the academic content and the many activities of the Chair, students will gain significant insights into building a structured and lasting career in the beauty industry.
“The goal is to give students the right keys to successfully lead a beauty brand and thrive in this exciting industry. It is about preparing our students to be leaders in a growing globalization context where understanding the nuances of the beauty industry across the world has become essential", explains Véronique Drecq.
Jean-Christophe Jourde, President, The Estée Lauder Companies, France, and ESSEC Business School alumnus said, “At The Estée Lauder Companies, we are deeply passionate about learning and development. Partnering with IFF and Nocibé on the creation of this one-of-a-kind, end-to-end beauty program for ESSEC is a natural extension of our strong commitment to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders in the exciting, fast-moving and growing beauty industry”.
"IFF is very proud to be part of the ESSEC Beauty Chair,” said Christophe de Villeplée, IFF’s SVP Consumer Fragrance. “We embrace the opportunity to create a better life for students through education and applaud ESSEC for taking on this important role to train emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, and for the world of beauty. At IFF, our mantra of Uncommon Sense is supported by our pillars of Question Everything, Champion Creators, and Do More Good; and we want to contribute to training and developing the next generation in this spirit.” Mr. de Villeplée continued, “Partnering to develop the leaders of tomorrow with such prestigious and successful companies like The Estée Lauder Companies and Nocibe / Douglas is a real privilege. I strongly believe that this Chair will positively contribute to the lives of the students for all they will learn and will also benefit the beauty industry with well-trained and passionate practitioners”.
Pierre Aoun CEO, Nocibe (Douglas Group), said: “As part of the Douglas Group,-the European leader of the selective perfumery retail market-, Nocibe is very proud and honoured to launch this Beauty Chair with ESSEC Business School and its partners. When Retail meets the world of Beauty, it is important to have the widest and fairest offer, the best advice and service in order to satisfy all consumers, each consumer. We are delighted to share with the ESSEC students in the near future our passion of Beauty and retail”.
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The problem with how the music streaming industry handles data – Quartz
by kevinbishop — Jan 03, 2020 in Hip Hop | Mix Tapes 11 views 0 0
Whether you’re a fan of country, hip-hop, jazz, classical, Latin, rock, or any music genre in-between, you most likely listen to music on a major streaming platform.
This means your listening habits and music choices are noted by curators who work at those streaming platforms, and who input it as data used to inform the algorithms that power the digital music industry.
This is how streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora build their vast metadata libraries. Additional data is imported from music cataloging services like Billboard and TiVo, which include information acquired from services like AMG, Muze, Rovi, and Veveo, which also power services like AllMusic.
But for all access to all this information, music services are afflicted by a data gap. This impacts not only how music cultures evolve, but how artists who fit into an acceptable genre are compensated versus those who fall through the cracks.
It’s an access problem
The main cause of this disconnect is the misanalysis of, or a failure to even see, various subgenres of music styles.
Algorithms that power our digital choices are only as comprehensive and effective as the humans behind them. Because music streaming companies generally do not have an established presence within the communities that produce subgenre musical genres, the people who create the algorithms and define music categories often don’t even see what they are missing.
In an attempt to better understand and hopefully highlight ways to help correct this data collection problem, I spoke with editors and curators at Apple Music, Billboard, Spotify, TiVo, and various other music cataloging and streaming services. Some of them were aware of the issue, but much of the responses tended toward a mix of apathy and derision.
It may feel easy to dismiss the gravity of miscategorization of a song on a streaming platform. But the cultural implications—including economic fallout in different cultural and socioeconomic subgroups—have a deep impact on the people who identify with a given subculture and subgenre. And in an era when people are realizing the urgency of representation, this is a conversation we need to be having.
Everyone makes mistakes. Even under the best circumstances, people and algorithms miss some variables. But when this happens systemically, it reveals a data disparity that can prevent success for minority and major categories alike.
This was apparent with the miscategorization of the now popular artist Lil Nas X, in the less popular case of omission the New Mexico music genre, and the obscured evolutionary approach of Kanye West in connection to the Christian music scene.
Dissecting this data issue can lead to a more accurate measure of understanding how and why we choose the music we listen to. Surely there’s a way to expand possibilities for streaming services, without cramming music into ill-fitting boxes.
Music data 101
While the nuances are complicated, the basics of how music streaming data is generated are pretty straight forward:
Record labels and independent music artists send information about their music to aggregates and streaming services. Those services have editors and curators who verify and expand upon that information, which is then handled by curation teams that add it to playlists and pair it with similar music. Listeners play that music, which feeds into an algorithm informed by their listening tastes, and the algorithm connects relationships between that music and to other music.
The data gap lies at any point where an information variable can potentially be missing.
This manifests in less-than-stellar business opportunities for platforms, at the very least. But a failure to correctly input this data can also damage the perception of authenticity within communities of genres. Think of when Kanye West faced scrutiny from within both hip-hop and Christian music circles.
Data gaps can appear in any information-driven service or business, of course. But within the music industry this is quite literally audible. It surfaces as listeners deliberate whether a top country song is actually a country song, and it reflects on whether hip-hop is heading in the right direction.
These conversations are usually chalked up to being simple generational differences, or the musings of music enthusiasts, or even just a matter of taste. But, as any music lover will tell you, these have very real, and felt consequences.
The alternative catch-all
Lil Nas X’s unlikely breakthrough song “Old Town Road” is now lauded for becoming the longest-running number-one on Billboard’s Hot 100. It isn’t difficult to see why if you listen—the song combines the ever-popular sounds of hip-hop and country music with cowboy Western themes in seemingly irresistible ways.
Yet despite its universal success, the watchmen of Billboard’s Hot Country Song Charts dismissed the track as not country enough. Even after country kingpin Billy Ray Cyrus joined in on the chart-topping remix.
After Billboard removed the track from the country charts, it nevertheless continued to climb on its Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song lists. The music company drew criticisms of racism and elitism, from as far afield as country music star Reba McEntire and rock critic Robert Christgau.
How was Billboard blindsided by a song that had been trending on TikTok for months prior to its debut on the charts? The media company wasn’t alone. It was simply following industry trends, which have lost their pulse.
Apple Music displays a similar discrepancy. Lil Nas X’s debut EP initially was categorized in the platform’s country genre. It has since been moved under the alternative genre—itself a post-1970s term that became ubiquitous during the 1990s and turn-of-the-century as a catch-all category for anything outside the convention, including 1980s grunge artists like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, and 2000s Nu-metal artists like Korn and Slipknot.
The culture won out in the end. Apple would later brand “Old Town Road” as its choice for 2019’s Song of the Year. Billboard attempted to take positive steps by adding tracks from Lil Nas X’s debut 7 EP to the Hot Rock Songs charts, including “F9mily (You & Me)” and “Bring You Down,” and even by featuring Lil Nas X on the cover of Billboard Magazine.
The song’s removal from the country music genre has since become history. And TikTok’s country music fans have since paved the way for other country artists to make waves on the platform, such as the artist Blanco Brown’s “The Git Up.” Brown also covered “Don’t Take The Girl,” featuring the original artist, country heavyweight Tim McGraw himself.
Lessons from New Mexico music
American folk singer Mike Seeger once famously described his genre as “all the music that fits between the cracks.” True to this characterization, the broad genre holds a plethora of subgenres that preceded the music streaming industry and have only been further misclassified as a result.
In the 1950s and 1960s, two distinct ancient music genres rose to prominence in the greater American Southwest: Tejano and New Mexico music.
Both are Latin music genres with distinct heritages and audiences: New Mexico music originated in ancient Puebloan culture and Nuevo México folk music with Western and Route 66 rockabilly thrown in; Tejano centers around Texan and Norteño styles like country and traditional conjunto.
In the 1930s and 1940s, artists like Tejano music pioneer Lydia Mendoza and New Mexico music innovator Bennie Sanchez (she started the band Los Sanchez, with her husband José) set the stage.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the legendary sons of Bennie, otherwise known as The Sanchez Bros. (responsible for the individual careers of Al Hurricane, Tiny Morrie, and Baby Gaby), began their New Mexico music careers. During that same time, Tejano legends Flaco Jimenez and Little Joe (and the Latinaires, later Little Joe y la Familia) broadened Tejano’s appeal with Texan country music audiences.
In response, Billboard took positive steps to establish a presence in both Texas and New Mexico to cover these intensifying genres. The company even created a Texas spotlight issue in 1974. A small part of the coverage gave the industry a stronger standing while covering the careers of New Mexico’s Roberto Griego and Texas’ Mazz.
Southern California’s Chicano rock developed with the success of Carlos Santana, not to mention artists like La Onda Chicana (The Chicano Wave) which swept charts in the 1970s and which also included the careers of Tejano artists with country music crossovers like Freddy Fender and New Mexico music’s Gloria Pohl and Al Hurricane, Jr.
The 1980s and 1990s saw groups like the Texas Tornados and Bandido, the legendary Tejana star Selena, and Nuevo Mexicano greats Lorenzo Antonio and Sparx rise to fame.
This coverage by the likes of Billboard along with popular television shows like the Val de la O Show created a healthy ecosystem for success. It let Tejano and New Mexico music share audiences in the broader Latin and regional Mexican music radio formats, which are still used globally as blanket terms for Spanish language and Mexican folk music.
Establishing a presence within these communities made all the difference in the world for up-and-coming artists. Unfortunately nowadays, it means Tejano music is mostly relegated as “regional Mexican music,” while the New Mexico music that makes up half of this equation is basically missing within the broader music industry.
Unless New Mexico music creators happen to infuse enough Tejano, Norteño, Latin pop, or other styles into their Neomexicano and Pueblo sound, they rarely ever show up on Tejano playlists on the likes of Spotify or Apple Music.
Spotify, Google Play, and Youtube all catalog and track New Mexico music listener data, whereas Apple Music and TiVo simply do not.
Google Play tends to be more thorough with its data and with nuances due to its vast Knowledge Graph metadata. Spotify skews potential matches toward “regional Mexican,” and their curated playlists often incorrectly lump New Mexico music into Tejano/Tex-Mex playlists, which is itself are sometimes unfortunately solely relegated into Norteño or Regional Mexican playlists, instead of correctly categorizing music in specific New Mexico music playlists.
This, of course, is because major music streaming platforms, like the rest of the industry, have nearly non-existent coverage dedicated to New Mexico music, or the myriad of other mainstream and folk music movements in the American Southwest, including our sizable indie rock, country, reggae, hip-hop, and various traditional Native American and Latin music scenes in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern California, Texas, or Utah.
Monoliths and megaliths
As we settle into the modern reality of AI-guided music queues, understanding big-tent genres like country music, and their relationship with subgenres like country trap, will continue to become more important than ever.
While music cataloging and streaming services are not a monolith, their actions have consequently turned music discovery into a set of megaliths that will continue to confound and limit artists and listeners alike.
And while the country music megalith of today, with its well-loved and Grand Ol’ Opry-approved neotraditional wave, has given opportunity to brilliant artists like Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Combs, and Runaway June, it has also left many other artists and listeners at a disadvantage.
This causes numerous still flourishing subgenres to struggle within the broader industry (think Americana, Appalachian, bluegrass, and Western music) while others seemingly randomly spark (think bro country and country trap).
The rule of established encompassing charts like Billboard’s Hot 100 are important. But so is charting country music’s foray into party music and delineating hugely popular and distinct folk music styles.
The breakaways of bro country and country trap
I’ve personally never been a fan of the bro country that filled the country music airwaves during the early-to-mid 2010s, because I don’t find it to be “country enough” myself. But that personal opinion shouldn’t be a prescription against a particular subgenre of country music, and there’s no denying that it has had an obvious popular appeal.
Bro country and country trap were both once relegated to college campuses in the American South, but they now have large audiences that extend the subgenre’s reach well into mainstream country music.
It’s imperative that their data be tabulated to accurately portray the state of the genre, including their subgenres—no matter the opinion of critics.
And with today’s rich databases and sophisticated technology, shouldn’t this be simpler? As novelist (and one half of the Vlogbrothers) John Green once said, “truth resists simplicity.” Music discovery is much simpler than truth in its entirety, but the data requires ever broader viewpoints to keep a pulse on its vitals.
This is obvious when we see the mis-categorization of cutting-edge artists and when various music styles fall through the cracks.
The curators and data editors who design and fuel the AI systems we use every day can better deliver music to listeners by not sidelining communities, whether in the form of memes, mood-based playlists, anime soundtracks, or K-pop.
Numerous music and music video movements, from AMV (anime music videos) to bitpop to trap to Vaporwave to mumble-rap have flourished in online communities for well over a decade now. While these genres don’t have a lot in common on the surface beyond their large internet audiences, there is a major similarity in that they confound the media industry, which has struggled to understand, document, and categorize their various meteoric rises, falls, and plateaus.
“Old Town Road” and the promising career of Lil Nas X went through the tail-end of an underground phase as a TikTok meme.
We see continually lasting plateaus in AMV subcultures, and even craters with the mostly defunct sub-genres like SimpsonWave.
Who’s in charge now?
Due to the mainstream media’s difficulty in cataloging this content, some have hyperbolically begun to refer to the “death of the music genre.” Perhaps the biggest evolutionary shift is that major music industry platforms are no longer the ones to definitively call the shots.
Regardless of whether or not the industry corrects its missteps, music will continue to evolve; artists like Lil Nas X will continue to cross genres. DJs like Skrillex and Diplo will keep producing tracks for pop artists like Justin Bieber. Classic hits will keep becoming memes. Producers will outpace categorization, as will internationally ascended performances from the likes of K-pop phenomenon BTS and the evergreen talent of J-pop Hikaru Utada.
Navajo country music will continue its popularity growth, just as other country and Western musicians flourish between the Appalachia and the Rockies. And even related folk genres like New Mexico music will continue to grow with rising artists like Cuarenta y Cinco and Dynette Marie Cordova.
And subgenres within New Mexico music will continue to develop as well. Antonia Apodaca, Lara Manzanares, and Lone Piñon are pioneers of New Mexico Roots music. Artists Boris McCutcheon and Chris Arellano are carving out space for the Americana blended subgenre called New Mexicana music.
Streaming services, cataloging services, and major media outlets lack a presence within communities that produce subgenres of music—both online and in real life—but they still hold the power as a metric of success for both artists and genres.
In today’s morphing and versatile online music universe, this can be both confounding and disheartening.
Do it for the subculture
In a lot of ways, the study of unique music subgenres has become a genre in its own right, as we see with popular shows like Sound Field on PBS, or Vox’s Earworm series with pop culture commentator Estelle Caswell, as well as the popularization of niche music-genre experts like country music expert Grady Smith and radio personality Valerie Lora.
Thanks to coverage by dedicated media outlets like Tejano Nation, we have an understanding of the depth of influence of artists like the late singer Ernestine Romero, and how her music made its way to Norteño and Tejano playlists. (Romero died tragically on July 11, 2019 at the young age of 32; according to the Santa Fe Police Department she was the victim of a murder-suicide.)
But the true scope of Romero’s career encompassed success on New Mexico music focused radio stations like KANW, and regular positions on annual top New Mexico music charts like Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico.
Her music resonated with both New Mexico music and Tejano audiences, with crossover success in both fields, but music outlets in the broader industry did not fully grasp the extent of her successful career within New Mexico music. And after her death, major media outlets only mentioned her success in the Tejano field.
In another confounding incident, during Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month 2019, streaming services created playlists to highlight select music in the community—but none of the major myriad of official playlists and queues contained any New Mexico music artists at all. Mind you, the very inclusion of these kinds of playlists is a step in the right direction, but all music communities need this level of attention more continuously.
This mishandling of Tejano and New Mexico music data is confounding and disappointing, and it misses an entire swathe—at least half, in this case—of brilliant musicians. It completely lacks representation of a US state with the highest percentage of Hispanic and Latin origin citizens.
Kanye West’s crossover
The Christian music scene is currently witnessing a pop resurgence with artists that entered pop culture during the 1980s and well into the turn-of-the-century. We have contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, and contemporary gospel music, each with their own sub-genres and movements, from Christian rock to Christian rap.
Artists like Amy Grant, DC Talk, Hillsong, Yolanda Adams, Relient K, Kirk Franklin, and a whole bunch of others found their success within these movements.
Today, Kanye West’s live Sunday Service series, podcasts like The Holy Post, and even co-op labels and church communities serve as strong avenues for success in the genre.—whether that’s David Gungor discussing corporate worship on The Phil Vischer Podcast, the Bad Christians’ cultivation of alternative artists like Vocal Few and Kings Kaleidoscope, or hearing artist Sia perform a gospel rendition of her song “Elastic Heart” during one of West’s Sunday services,
Representation is the future
The question is, as these talents continue to produce results, will the formal music industry catch up, follow suit, and lend coverage where appropriate, or will listeners, fans, and community members have to remain vigilant for the next blind spot?
The arbiters of music media and streaming services must find new ways to establish and expand their presence among music movements and cultures, especially within minority communities.
As an industry so uniquely shaped by the creativity and diversity of artists, no one should be content with incomplete data.
music streaming platforms need to develop a better presence within more communities.
The glaring follow-up question is why industry streaming companies lack diversity to such a degree.
This dearth of representation means music streaming platforms have a pretty arbitrary degree of coverage.
One obvious solution is to hire people from more diverse communities and backgrounds to appoint to decision-making roles. Studies (never mind common sense) say employing folks from more communities improves products and services across industries, from tech to finance and beyond.
In music streaming, better diversify requires more members from communities online (social media, fandoms, AMV, gaming), styles and sub-genres (country trap, nerd rock, anime soundtracks), and within living heritage genres (Hawaiian reggae, Ghanaian, New Mexico music).
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see we’d all benefit from music services hiring professional specialists and amateur enthusiasts within specific fields for editorial, metadata, and curation roles.
But listeners can make a difference, too. After all, our listening patterns do interact and change the way the algorithm delivers music. Brilliant tools like everynoise.com get data directly from Spotify, and simplified applications like Gnod’s Gnoosic can recommend music tastes based on very little information.
As listeners, we help to bring a song to the charts by simply listening to it, and by sharing songs or playlists in our own networks. After all, listener behavior patterns make up the DNA of streaming data.
It isn’t a replacement for full and proper cataloging and data representation by streaming platforms, but it’s a role we can play conscientiously.
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9 of Last Year's Most Creative Marketing Ideas Can Help You Brainstorm for 2019
If you're looking to start a new marketing campaign, consider these successful ones from major brands.
Image credit: YouTube
Jonathan Long
Founder, Uber Brands
January 8, 2019 5 min read
Every year companies, both big and small, launch marketing campaigns to the public -- some are forgettable while others hit hard as intended and attract attention for the brand. There are campaigns that challenge our world-views, inspire us and make us laugh and smile.
Creativity can come from all different directions; from cutting-edge technology firms, to billion-dollar athletic brands and a pancake monopoly -- several brands made a mark this year with campaigns that oozed creativity. Here are nine examples, across several industries, that you can use to help spark your creativity thinking as you plan campaigns for your own business.
1. IHOP -- The International House of Burgers
When people heard that IHOP (The International House of Pancakes) changed their name to IHOB (The International House of Burgers), the internet went crazy.
In fact, the move may have been one of the biggest troll-jobs of 2018. Trolling aside, the campaign made a major impact and delivered exactly as they hoped. According to Food NewsFeed, the campaign produced more than 36 billion earned media impressions, influenced over 20,000 written stories and saw burger sales increase by 300 percent -- which was the ultimate goal of the campaign.
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2. Amazon -- Alexa Lost Her Voice
Amazon took influencing to the next level with their star-studded Super Bowl commercial.
In case you missed in it, the commercial featured Gordon Ramsey, Cardi B and Anthony Hopkins. Influencer marketing has continued to grow in popularity, especially among millennial buyers.
It's hard to imagine that the tech giant needed any assistance increasing its consumer base, but onboarding celebrity influencers never hurts -- the YouTube video for this commercial has more than 50 million views.
3. Space X -- Roadster in Space
Elon Musk is known for being an innovator and thought-leader in the fields of space exploration, technology and renewable energy. He's also known for doing some pretty outlandish stuff, and this year, Musk's Space X company pulled off one of their biggest stunts to date.
The Space X team launched a Tesla Roadster into space at a speed of roughly 18,000 mph. The car was strapped onto Space X's Falcon Heavy rocket and is currently in the Van Allen belt, a region of intense radiation surrounding the Earth.
You can check out the roadster orbiting around the earth here.
4. Verma Media -- OC's Cannabis Campaign
Verma Media has made its mark in the cannabis space due to their publicized support for emerging tech and controversial industries. This year, the company launched a series of partnerships -- one of the most notable was their partnership with Orthogonal.
Verma helped launch a marketing campaign advertising Orthogonal Collective's incubation hub and expertise. The result attracted 30 companies in the cannabis space to enter the collective. Many perceive the cannabis industry as a risky space to have a stake in, but it's a booming industry with endless opportunity. Even Entrepreneur has entered the space, launching Green Entrepreneur.
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5. Consensus -- Genesis Campaign
When Consensus decided they wanted to run an ICO and Mothership decided they wanted to create a platform to help companies raise money, the two companies realized synergy existed.
In 2018, the two companies teamed up to run the Genesis campaign -- an initiative for the Genesis platform where Mothership handled promotional aspects of fundraising for the Consensus ICO -- the very first project launched through Genesis.
As a result of the initiative, Consensus was able to raise over $10 million, and later in the year, launch their blockchain network.
6. Coca-Cola -- BTS World Cup Partnership
In the past, Coca-Cola has had some great campaigns -- some, for example, like the "Share a Coke" campaign, are re-launched every year.
This year, Coca-Cola took their influencer strategy international by teaming up with BTS, a Korean pop group, and one of the most popular bands in the world.
The company announced that the band would serve as their spokesmen for the FIFA World Cup in 2018. The partnership set the Korean pop world on fire and created a lot of international buzz -- exactly what the company was after.
7. Nike -- Dream Crazy
Since taking a knee several seasons ago, Colin Kaepernick has become a symbol of activism. In particular, opposition against the unfair treatment of minority communities. However, his movement has become the face of opposing upper management in the NFL.
That resulted in pure chaos when the controversial figure was made the face and voice of a Nike campaign. While the campaign received both praise and backlash, it has kept Nike on the tip of many consumer tongues -- proof that controversy does indeed sell.
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8. BoxUp -- Oh, Cardboard Box
You don't have to be an industry giant to let your creativity shine -- and be effective. BoxUp, a two-year-old startup, saw major growth thanks to their marketing strategies, which focused on combining digital, retargeting and print.
The company leverage digital media channels to broadcast their message, which led to an increase in sales. In November, sales figures were double that of May's. I've sourced box manufacturers for several consumer brands. Each time I have set out to find them. BoxUp's campaign found me -- and it's that creative approach that got my attention.
This campaign is a great example of how you can take an industry or product that isn't "sexy" and use creativity to get noticed.
9. Uber -- Moving Forward
Uber has caught a lot of heat in the past few years -- from sexual harassment charges to claims of a toxic culture and misconduct. That's why in 2018, Uber launched the Moving Forward campaign.
The campaign was developed on three main premises -- new leadership, better ride experience and an improved relationship with communities. Even when facing adversity, you can use creativity to help power your brand through difficult times.
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We Know We Can't Earn Our Salvation, ...
We Know We Can't Earn Our Salvation, so How Do Eternal Rewards Play into Our Lives Now?
By Randy Alcorn April 23, 2017
We Know We Can't Earn Our Salvation, so How Do Eternal Rewards Play into Our Lives Now? from Randy Alcorn - EPM on Vimeo.
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Life Impact on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about eternal rewards and how we can view them now.
How Are Giving and Happiness Related to Each Other?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about material possessions and happiness. For more information on this subject, check out Randy's Happiness book.
Why Is It Important to Stop Making a Distinction Between Happiness and Joy?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about happiness and joy and how important it is to not make a distinction between the two. For more information on this subject, check out Randy's Happiness book.
Is Holiness More Important than Happiness?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about how holiness and happiness relate to one another. For more information, check out Randy's Happiness book.
Do You Have a Short Version of Your Happiness Book?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy shares about the short versions of his Happiness book: 60 Days of Happiness and God's Promise of Happiness.
How Do Heaven and Happiness Go Together?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about why he thinks Heaven and happiness go hand in hand. For more information about this subject, check out Randy's Heaven book and his Happiness book.
Why Are We Fearful When We Think of Being with Jesus in Heaven?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about why he thinks we have fear when we think about Heaven. For more information about this subject, check out Randy's Heaven book.
When We Understand Heaven, It Changes How We Live
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy explains that when we experience a paradigm shift about Heaven it changes how we live. For more information about this subject, check out Randy's Heaven book.
Where Do Our General Misconceptions of Heaven and Hell Come from?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about where our misconceptions of Heaven and Hell come from and what the Bible says. For more information, check out Randy's book on Heaven.
What Are Your Qualifications for Writing on the Topic of Heaven?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about what qualifies him to write on the subject of Heaven.
You Say That When We Die, We Can't Take It with Us but We Can Send It on Ahead. What Is the "It" You are Referring to?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Life Impact on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about our possessions and eternity.
How Do Anxiety and Happiness Go Together? Have You Ever Been Depressed?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed Life Impact on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness. In this clip, Randy shares about depression, anxiety and happiness.
How Will Different Civilizations Live Together on the New Earth? What Time Period Will We Be in?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Life Impact on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about the New Earth and the different civilizations and time periods that will be represented.
I've Always Had a Hard Time Understanding the Reality of Hell. Can You Help Us Understand?
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Life Impact on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about why it's hard for humans to understand the reality of Hell.
Randy Alcorn at Life Impact on Heaven and Happiness
In April 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss, on the subjects of Heaven and Happiness.
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Over 250 Faith Leaders Urge Leon County Commission to Close Gun Show Loophole
Michelle Nealy,
mnealy@faithinpubliclife.org
, (202)735-7123
Joey McKinnon,
jmckinnon@faithinpubliclife.org
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- On Tuesday, March 27, at 3 p.m., Justice850 and faith leaders are calling on the Leon County Commission to close the gun show loophole and to support the proposal to reduce violence within the community.
Today the proposed ordinance will go before the Leon County Commission. Justice850 will deliver a letter signed by more than 250 people of faith in Tallahassee and Leon County calling on the Commission to support this life-affirming policy and close the gun show loophole. To view the moral declaration, click here.
Dr. Thomas Whitley, Founder of Justice850:
“As a person of faith, I am not concerned with whether elected leaders believe as I do. But I am concerned with whether their actions and policies are life-affirming, whether they attempt to combat violence and make peace. The Leon County Commissioners’ proposal to close the gun show loophole does just this, as it works to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who may harm themselves or others.”
Rev. Sheldon Steen, Justice850:
"As a minister, educator, and father I am deeply concerned about the epidemic of gun violence. Guided by my faith, I am audacious enough to believe that we can work together across a broad political spectrum to enact meaningful change that significantly diminishes the impacts of gun violence in our communities. Closing this loophole is a small but important step in that process. I hope our county commissioners, even if we don't share a common faith, will be guided by a similar politics of hope for what we can achieve through simple, common sense acts such as this."
Rev. Joe Parramore, New Journey Ministries:
"Thoughts and prayers are always welcomed and needed in times of tragedy and loss. However, thoughts and prayers do not pass appropriate legislation that has the potential to save human life. Leon County Board of County Commissioners now have an opportunity to do what our state legislature failed to do; close the gun show loophole. While this is not the complete solution, if it saves just one life we have succeeded."
Tuesday, March 27, at 3 p.m.
Leon County Courthouse
Impacted Citizens
Dr. Thomas Whitley, Justice580
Rev. Sheldon Steen, Justice580
Rev. Joe Parramore, New Journey Ministries, Quincy, FL
Justice850 is a grassroots organization of individuals in the Tallahassee and Leon County area dedicated to advocating for justice in their local community as people of faith. They advocate on the local level because change happens in relationship, over coffee, on the front porch, and in break room conversations. Just as all politics is local, so too is justice.
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Dirty Face
Shel Silverstein, who died in 1999, was a singer, song writer, poet and author of many children's books. "Dirty Face" is a fun poem to read for both children and adults. Silverstein reminisces fondly about the carefree childhood existence.
So cute!! Like the spaghetti, chocolate, ice-cream. It's the kids that get the dirtiest, that have the most fun. It's a lifetime of adventure and silliness that they will remember forever....
Where did you get such a dirty face,
My darling dirty-faced child?
I got it from crawling along in the dirt
And biting two buttons off Jeremy's shirt.
I got it from chewing the roots of a rose
And digging for clams in the yard with my nose.
I got it from peeking into a dark cave
And painting myself like a Navajo brave.
I got it from playing with coal in the bin
And signing my name in cement with my chin.
I got if from rolling around on the rug
And giving the horrible dog a big hug.
I got it from finding a lost silver mine
And eating sweet blackberries right off the vine.
I got it from ice cream and wrestling and tears
And from having more fun than you've had in years.
Shel Silverstein. "Dirty Face." Family Friend Poems, 2006. https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/dirty-face-by-shel-silverstein
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So cute!! Like the spaghetti, chocolate, ice-cream. It's the kids that get the dirtiest, that have the most fun. It's a lifetime of adventure and silliness that they will remember forever. Loved it.
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"Owing to the vast field of operations of the Armies of the United States during the war, it has been found that the collection and the removal of the bodies of the dead has been a much slower and more laborious task than was at first supposed.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster impact on Tokyo . Radiation in Tokyo levels in Tokyo. Disaster update No. 4 of 28 March 2011.
Radiation levels in Tokyo
Fukushima nuclear disaster impact on Tokyo update No. 4 of 28 March 2011
Fukushima nuclear disaster impact on Tokyo: This is our 4th update on the crisis in Tokyo, focusing mainly on the radiation and impact on business in Japan. Our future expert newsletters will discuss earth quakes.
Despite all the suffering, we believe there could be a positive impact on Japan’s economy, if the current crisis leads to regulatory reform, structural reform and decentralization of Japan, see our TV interview on BBC and on AlJazeera.
Friday 25th March I discussed the situation directly with top officials of Japan’s Technology, Science and Education Ministry MEXT, which is responsible for official radiation measurements across all regions of Japan. I talked also with the Department Head responsible for radiation measurements about some open points, e.g. why the official Government measurements and the TEPCO measurements differ.
Generally speaking the situation at the Fukushima nuclear power station is still dangerous and may continue to be so for some time, however, reports seem to indicate that progress is continuously made moving into the right direction. We will discuss the radiation situation in Tokyo, which is slowly improving according to our understanding of the data available to us. We will discuss more details in future newsletters.
Analyzing radiation levels in Tokyo/Shinjuku
Radiation levels in Tokyo in March 2011 compared to background in Austria
Radiation levels in Tokyo (Shinjuku and Shibuya) and Tsukuba
The blue curve above shows the radiation levels in Tokyo/Shinjuku as measured and published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Public Health here:
each hour for the last 24 hours
daily starting March 1
The red curves show maximum and minimum data as measured by TEPCO in Tokyo-Shibuya, and published here: TEPCO radiation data
The green curves show radiation data measured by Japan’s highly respected AIST Laboratory in Tsukuba (Ibaraki-ken, about 60 km north of Tokyo in direction of Fukushima) and published here: AIST radiation data. AIST is a highly respected research laboratory, and we believe that these measurements are conducted with much professional diligence and suitable equipment by experienced scientists.
It is astonishing that radiation data in Tokyo, Shinjuku measured by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government under coordination of Japan’s MEXT-Ministry differ substantially from the results by TEPCO in Shibuya just a few kilometers away. Currently (morning of March 28), Tokyo Government’s data are 110 nGray/h, while TEPCO’s data a few km away are 59 nGray/h, about one half. We believe that the two groups measuring these data should meet and search for an understanding of this difference.
We see a strong radiation peak which occurred around March 15 in all data. Currently the radiation levels in Tokyo are in the range of natural background radiation found in Austria and many other countries on our planet. Radiation levels are decreasing.
If there is no further emergency and no further leakage of radiation from the Fukushima plant, we would expect radiation to drop closer to normal background levels, however this depends on weather conditions.
It is important to keep in mind however, that the radiation levels in the Figure above are due to radioactive isotopes, mainly Iodine (I-131, I-133), and Cesium (CS-134, CS-137), but also Tellurium (Te-132), Xenon (Xe-133) (for a detailed analysis see the AIST data). Detailed impact on people depends on how these isotopes enter the body and whether they remain inside the body, and which organs they affect.
Another factor is 1/2-life. Radioactive isotopes decay with time via emission of radiation, in the case of I-131 8 days, I-132 2.3 hours, and I-133 21 hours. Therefore the Iodine isotopes disappear naturally after a few days, while Cs-134 (1/2-life 2.1 years), Cs-137 (1/2-life 30 years) stay around for a long time.
Radiation data in Tsukuba and Tokyo in March 2011
Radiation levels in Tsukuba: The green curves show radiation data measured by AIST Laboratory in Tsukuba (Ibaraki-ken, about 60 km north of Tokyo in direction of Fukushima) and published here: AIST radiation data.
The radiation measurement results in Tsukuba are considerably higher than found in Tokyo, but have in the last few days decreased close to the top levels found naturally in Austria and in many other countries.
The differences in the data between Tokyo and Tsukuba could be because Tsukuba is 60km closer to Fukushima, could be cause by weather conditions, but they could also be caused by differences in the measurement equipment or a combination of these factors.
Drinking water (tap water) in Tokyo
Radioactive contamination of drinking water in Tokyo (Iodine)
Contamination of tap water for I-131 (until March 27)
Analysis of tap water in Tokyo can be found here for each day starting with March 18. This analysis shows that Tokyo tap water currently contains some radioactive Iodine (I-131), and some Cesium (CS-134 and Cs-137) radioactive isotopes.
Interesting in this context is that according to a WHO report on Japan of March 22 (pdf-file), Japanese health limits for radioactive Iodine are about 10 times lower than global standards, ie if Japanese health limits are exceeded, the levels are still at 10% of global limits (we don’t intend to underestimate this problem however).
We conclude that currently radioactive Iodine (I-131) concentrations are about 7% of Japan’s limits set by Japan’s Nuclear Safety Commission, and about 0.7% of international health limits, and are currently on a downward trend.
According to US Ambassador Roos, US Government experts are currently analyzing the Tokyo tap water situation and will report on their findings shortly.
Radioactive contamination of drinking water (Cesium)
Contamination of tap water for Cs-134 and Cs-137 (until March 27)
Cesium contamination with radioactive Cs-134 (1/2-life = 2.1 years) and Cs-137 (1/2-life = 30 years) isotopes is currently on the order of 0.2% and 0.4% of the limits set by Japan’s Nuclear Safety Commission and are on a downward trend.
The relatively long 1/2-life of Cesium-134 and Cesium-137 means that these radioactive isotopes will stay with us for many years. To understand this situation it is necessary to compare these levels with natural levels, and with other sources of radioactivity, and how Cesium interacts with our bodies.
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In Its Zeal to Deport Immigrants, the Justice Department Scraps Due Process
May 31, 2018 August 24, 2018 Gia
In the previous month, the Department of Justice has actually released a series of strikingly ridiculous, inefficient, and vicious migration policies. It ended a program to alert immigrants of their rights in deportation cases. It set an approximate and unreasonable quota for migration judges. It allowed judges to make asylum choices without a hearing. And it doubled down on a stopped working “absolutely no tolerance” policy that intends to prosecute everybody implicated of crossing the border without permission. Like other Trump administration moves, these policies misshape the realities, dehumanize immigrants and cause essential damage on the authenticity of our legal system. On April 10, the Justice Department revealed that it is ending its Legal Orientation Program, which started throughout the George W. Bush administration to supply people who are apprehended and facing deportation with fundamental details about migration laws and their rights. The LOP was an essential yet insufficient lifeline, since only 14 percent of apprehended immigrants handle to get a lawyer, and others should protect themselves versus federal government attorneys who concentrate on the infamously complicated migration code.
The LOP has actually long had bipartisan assistance from Congress, and from the National Association of Immigration Judges, because it was also a lifeline for the under resourced migration courts. Without supplying this standard info to immigrants, migration judges would find it a lot more tough to do their job of making sure that people understand their rights and are making notified choices. But in today’s Justice Department, even that lightweight lifeline has actually been cut. The goal is clear: to accelerate deportation, without due factor to consider of the law or truths in a person’s case. The effect of LOP’s end is increased by Sessions’ other current policies. On March 5, he took the uncommon action of unilaterally reversing a 2014 choice by the Board of Immigration Appeals that had actually needed migration judges to hold a hearing before choosing asylum cases. This cleared the way for asylum candidates– the majority of whom do not have legal representatives, do not understand the legal system, and might not speak English– to be deported without ever having an opportunity to specify their case to a judge. Not long after, he revealed that migration judges ought to meet an approximate quota of choosing 700 deportation cases a year. Sessions has stated his intent is to clear a stockpile in migration courts. But his selected approaches weaken the basic function of those courts: to figure out whether the federal government is right in its assertion that a person is deportable or has a legal right to stay, such as a legitimate asylum claim.
What’s behind Sessions’ “improving” concepts? He wishes to incorrectly cast immigrants and refugees as lawbreakers. He made that clear with the last of his April statements when he required a “no tolerance” policy mandating prosecution of everyone implicated of crossing the border without permission. In an April 11 speech to the Texas Border Sheriffs’ Coalition and the Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition, Sessions validated charging anybody who crosses the border with a misdemeanor by recommending they are all violent wrongdoers and drug smugglers. In reality, unlawful entry and reentry– now holding 3rd- and first-place amongst all federal criminal activities charged in the United States– by meaning do not require violence or drugs. In between March 2017 and February 2018, prosecutions of unlawful entry increased more than 448 percent, although border crossings are at an all-time low. Our federal government is investing an approximated $1 billion a year just on the expense of jailing people founded guilty under these statutes, which does not consist of the expenses of diverting federal representatives, district attorneys, and court resources from really stopping violent criminal activities. And Border Patrol’s claim that these prosecutions prevent people from crossing has actually been unmasked by empirical information. The Justice Department’s previous experiments show what “no tolerance” will do. Some U.S. Attorney’s Offices along the southern border have actually carried out some type of “Operation Streamline” since 2005, improvising routes to process a high volume of misdemeanor prohibited entry cases. Operation Streamline triggered the United States District Court in Arizona to state a judicial emergency situation in 2011 because of the frustrating pressure on the court’s resources and led the court to bypass the federal Speedy Trial Act’s securities for criminal accused.
In California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found that the policy led to gross offenses of federal law. Courtrooms loaded with 50 or more people implicated of unlawful entry were required to go through assembly-line procedures, reacting to a judges’ concerns in chorus with lots of others and making tremendously essential choices without complete info. The whole procedure of resisting a federal criminal charge would be collapsed into a single case where people meet their lawyers for the very first time and get a coercive “taking off” plea deal that requires them to pick right away in between taking the plea and getting a decreased sentence or staying imprisoned for months in order to stand trial. This procedure provides even accused who have legitimate defenses every reward to plead guilty. In Sessions’ “no tolerance” world, these oppressions will increase. A reasonable day in court can make all the distinction. When I was a public protector, I represented a man charged with unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. He had actually been a legal irreversible citizen since he was a young child, but was deported to the nation of his birth, where he understood nobody. He pursued years to make a life there, but he lastly might not bear to be separated from his family and returned home to New York. Because we were not in a “structured” district, I had time to really protect him. I found, after speaking with member of the family and investigating migration laws, that he had actually instantly achieved citizenship as a child when his mom naturalized. He had actually been a U.S. person the entire time. I got his federal indictment dismissed, though I might not return the years he was lost in exile by deportation. In Sessions’ world, people like my customer would have no opportunity. Our society can not endure such unfairness.
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Airbnb host who canceled reservation over race fined $5,000
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An Airbnb host who cancelled a reservation and told the guest, "One word says it all. Asian," has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine and attend a college course in Asian-American studies, officials with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing said Thursday.
The guest, Dyne Suh, had booked the home as part of a ski trip with her fiancee? and friends in Big Bear in February. When she was close to the house, Suh messaged host Tami Barker through the Airbnb app, but the host cancelled the reservation after a dispute over additional guests.
Barker told Suh in a series of messages that she wouldn't rent to her if she were the last person on Earth.
"One word says it all. Asian," one of the messages said.
When Suh told Barker that she would complain to Airbnb, Barker wrote, "It's why we have Trump ... I will not allow this country to be told what to do by foreigners."
Suh, who posted an emotional video about the incident on YouTube, has said she'd agreed to pay $250 per night to rent the home and later asked Barker if two other friends could also stay at the house, which Barker agreed to. Suh sent Barker screenshots of text messages where she agreed to the additional guests, but Barker cancelled the reservation.
As part of an agreement with state officials, Barker also agreed to personally apologize to Suh and perform community service at a civil rights organization.
A message left at a number listed for Barker was not immediately returned. Her attorney, Edward Lee, said his client was "regretful for her impetuous actions and comments" and is pleased to have resolved the matter.
Suh said in a statement posted on Facebook that she was pleased the settlement included Barker's agreement to attend an Asian-American studies course and hoped the settlement would encourage others to report discrimination.
"I hope that more victims of discrimination will feel encouraged to come forward with their own stories," Suh wrote. "Your pain is not insignificant and you are not alone."
Associated Press writer Janie Har in San Francisco contributed to this report.
Follow Michael Balsamo on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MikeBalsamo1 .
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Fire officials: Woman fatally struck by Red Line train in the Loop
A person was fatally struck by a CTA Red Line train at the Jackson station in the Loop Tuesday night. | Network Video Productions
CHICAGO (SUN TIMES MEDIA WIRE) - A woman was struck and killed by a CTA Red Line train Tuesday night in the Loop, fire officials said.
A northbound Red Line train came into contact with the person at 10:52 p.m. at the Jackson Station, 230 S. State St., said CTA spokeswoman Catherine Hosinski.
The 35-year-old woman was pinned under the train at the underground station and was dead at the scene, according to Fire Media Affairs. The Cook County medical examiner’s office could not immediately confirm the death.
Northbound Red Line trains were temporarily rerouted to the elevated tracks between Cermak and Fullerton as crews investigated, but normal service resumed shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, according to the CTA.
Police in Ohio warn of "highly addictive substance" that is Girl Scout cookies
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Goodlatte says House Republicans ready to call Brennan to testify
By Matthew KazinFOXBusiness
Goodlate: Page FISA documents show serious FBI problems
DOJ releases over 400 pages of FISA documents concerning former Trump campaign aide Carter Page; Rep. Bob Goodlatte shares insight on 'Sunday Morning Futures.'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte said on Sunday his committee will call former CIA Director John Brennan to testify on Capitol Hill, regarding the investigation into Trump-Russia 2016 election scandal.
“We have lots of questions for John Brennan and he will definitely be sought by the committees for an interview,” Goodlatte, R-Va., told Maria Bartiromo during an interview on “Sunday Morning Futures.” “This is an extremely disturbing thing to see both he and [former FBI Director] James Comey, supposedly impartial government officials carrying out their jobs in very important areas in intelligence gathering and law enforcement, express the kind of extreme bias that they’ve shown now -- which I think reflects quite accurately what they were doing back in 2016.”
The former CIA director, who served under President Barack Obama, has been a staunch critic of President Trump, accusing him in a tweet of “venality, moral turpitude and political corruption.” Most recently, Brennan called the president’s press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki “nothing short of treasonous,” and said Trump was “wholly in the pocket” of the Russian leader.
Goodlatte was responding to an Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, in which Kimberly Strassel wrote how Brennan attempted to bring to the forefront the investigation into the Trump campaign and said Brennan’s role in the scandal “is in some ways more concerning than the FBI’s.”
The Virginia congressman said the committee would also talk to Comey and former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, though would not specify what other witnesses may be called in for questioning.
“We’ve received a list from the Intelligence Committee of literally dozens of people,” he said. “We’re going through that list right now and are determining which ones are our priority. I think I’d rather leave it at that.”
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Pelosi and Boehner in the Political Crosshairs
By Chad Pergram, | Fox News
With 47 days before the midterm elections, Republicans are targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Democrats are targeting House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH).
It's called demonization politics: portray the leader of one party or the other as a bogeyman and try to sweep up all lawmakers who side with them in their wake.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a new video this week, claiming Boehner is hemming and hawing on whether he'd be willing to accept an extension of tax cuts for the middle-class, but not the wealthy.
Other Democratic sources are lampooning Boehner for playing golf, smoking cigarettes and his perpetual tan.
Regardless, Democrats want to make Boehner their target.
"I'm such a scary guy. I'm the most open and transparent guy in this town. It comes with the territory," Boehner said when asked about being the Democrats' foil this election cycle.
Meantime, Republicans are taking the same approach with Pelosi.
In TV commercial, her opponent John Dennis (R) portrays the speaker as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. When Dennis appears in the ad, he throws a bucket of water on Pelosi, causing her to melt.
Pelosi said she was happy to take darts for the party.
"Spend that money. Spend that money in my district," she said.
Pelosi's seat is not considered to be competitive. And San Francisco is an expensive media market.
Political tacticians argue that it's not worth blowing money in a safe district when resources could be spent in more competitive contests.
"To tell you the honest truth, I don't really even have the time to pay attention to what they are saying about me," Pelosi said. "So up the ante if you wish. We're going to be victorious come November."
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Giant tarantula found on kitchen cabinet in San Diego
California family discovers a tarantula in the kitchen
News of the the eight-legged creature quickly spread around the neighborhood
What has eight legs and wants to cook?
A tarantula on a kitchen cabinet.
A Scripps Ranch family was shocked to see a tarantula on their kitchen cabinet on August 1.
“All I wanted was a snack," 19-year-old Hannah Dafferner told Fox 5 San Diego. Dafferner first spotted the the spider, but didn't think it was real initially. “It didn’t move at first. I thought my sister put a Halloween decoration there or something. Then it moved its leg. I screamed bloody murder."
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The tarantula is described as being a three to four inch male.
After the initial shock, Hannah's father came to the rescue, using a pitcher to capture the spider.
“It really cooperated. I think it was afraid of all the screaming,” her dad said.
The eight-legged story spread around the neighborhood after the Dafferner family posted pictures to Facebook. They then received a message from a 9-year-old girl in the neighborhood asking if she could have the giant arachnid.
“The private message was ‘can we have it?’ Who am I to say no?" Hannah's mom, Alli Dafferner said to Fox 5 San Diego. "Happily.”
Tarantulas are known to live in San Diego County and throughout Southern California.
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Males can require between 7 and 10 years to reach maturity, but only live a few months after reaching maturity. Conversely, females can live up to 25 years.
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Biotech Industry Recognises Its Top Performers: Gold Leaf Awards Honour Canadian Biotech Innovation
May 3, 2010 10:19am
OncoGenex, CO2 Solutions, iCO Therapeutics, industry leader Murray McLaughlin honoured with prestigious annual awards.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BIOTECanada will formally present the 2010 winners of the prestigious Gold Leaf Awards, tomorrow afternoon, during the BIO International Convention in Chicago. Nominated and judged by biotechnology industry leaders, the awards honour companies and individuals in Canada’s biotech industry whose demonstrated innovation and financial success in 2009 best reflect the vital contribution biotech is making to the growing global bio-economy.
Vancouver’s OncoGenex, took top honours as company of the year. “With significant financial and product milestones during the 2009 economic downturn, OncoGenex is a perfect example of the drive and talent of Canadian firms,” said BIOTECanada Chairman, Brad Thompson.
The early stage company award in the health category went to iCo Therapeutics, a drug developer focusing on innovative reformulations of existing products, and, in the industrial and agricultural category, to CO2 Solution, whose carbon dioxide management enzyme technology is revolutionizing the carbon capture market.
“Both of these firms are stellar examples of Canadian innovative thinking, research and development expertise, and a business acumen that saw them reach significant development milestones even during a challenging economic period,” said BIOTECanada President and CEO, Peter Brenders. “Their technologies are solving critical global problems, and, once commercialized will make a significant contribution to Canada’s bio-economy.”
The association also awarded a national industry leadership award to Dr Murray McLaughlin. With a distinguished career in Canada’s biotech sector, Dr. McLaughlin has been a member of most of Canada’s main funding agencies, associations, and companies in agricultural, industrial and health biotechnology - from East to West. Today, Dr. McLaughlin is the founding President and CEO of the new Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, dedicated to the next stage of biotech innovation in chemistry.
An award for association leadership went jointly to Ms. Karen Burke and Mr. Jim Willoughby for their work with Canada’s government on an introductory path for subsequent entry biologics.
Awards are judged by the BIOTECanada board of directors on the basis of strict criteria. The awards are presented annually by BIOTECanada.
For more details about the award winners visit: www.goldleafawards.ca. Background material attached.
Media Backgrounder 2010 Gold Leaf Award Winners – Background Quotations
Company of the Year – OncoGenex
“We are honoured to have received this prestigious award from BIOTECanada,” said Scott Cormack, President and CEO of OncoGenex. “2009 was truly a transformational year for the company and we look forward to further progress in 2010.”
Early Stage Company of the Year – Health – iCo Therapeutics
"The past year was a pivotal year for iCo and we are very excited to receive this award," said Andrew Rae, Chief Executive Officer of iCo Therapeutics. "We are grateful that BIOTECanada and our Canadian biotechnology community chose to recognize the work that we do. As our pipeline continues to develop, we expect to advance our lead, iCo-007, into additional clinical trials and iCo-009 into further early staged studies."
Early Stage Company of the Year – Industrial & Agricultural – CO2 Solution
With global interest in the contribution biotech innovation can make to the environment growing, CO2 Solution is honoured to be recognized by the industry for our unique carbon capture technology,’ said Glenn Kelly, President and CEO of CO2 Solution. “2009 included key growth milestones for us, and we are positioned for further growth and partnerships in 2010.”
Industry Leadership Award – Dr. Murray McLaughlin
“Throughout my career, I have been deeply devoted to promoting the value biotechnology offers to the future of the chemical field,” said Dr. McLaughlin. “It is a great privilege to be recognized by the industry in this way, and I look forward to continuing to work with Canada’s biotechnology leaders as we build the bio-economy.”
Contribution to the Association Award – Mr. James Willoughby, Hoffman La Roche and Dr. Karen Burke, Amgen
“Working with the industry on this critical issue has been a rewarding, if sometimes challenging, experience,” said James Willoughby, co-recipient of the contribution to the Association award. “I would like to thank BIOTECanada, my peers, and my co-chair Karen Burke for this recognition, and look forward to continuing our drive to ensure Canadians benefit from public policy that keeps pace with innovation and enables patients to access the best medicines science can offer."
“I am immensely proud of the progress we have achieved and am honoured to be recognized by the industry,” said Dr. Karen Burke, “I look forward to continuing in the spirit of cooperation, to ensure subsequent entry biologics in Canada are governed by a framework that protects patient safety and gives industry surety.
ABOUT BIOTECanada www.biotech.ca
BIOTECanada is dedicated to the sustainable commercial development of biotechnology innovation in Canada. It is the national industry-funded association with over 250 member companies representing the broad spectrum of biotech constituents including emerging and established firms in the health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, as well as academic and research institutions and other related organizations.
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Chi-Med stops pivotal pancreatic cancer trial upon early success
The trial hit its primary endpoint by the time of an interim analysis, enabling Chi-Med to stop the study and start work on a filing for approval.
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Roche, Ionis hail Huntington's success, plan pivotal trial
by Nick Paul Taylor |
Mar 2, 2018 8:41am
The Roche Tower. (Image: Taxiarchos228)
Ionis Pharmaceuticals has shared data from a phase 1/2 trial of its Roche-partnered treatment for Huntington’s disease. The small trial linked the two highest doses of antisense drug RG6042 to a 40% drop in levels of the mutant protein that drives the neurodegenerative disease.
Carlsbad, California-based Ionis indicated it had solid data late last year when it revealed Roche had paid $45 million to license the drug after seeing dose-dependent reductions in mutant huntingtin protein. Now, Ionis has shared a glimpse at the size of the decline in protein levels.
Assay tests linked the two highest doses of RG6042 to a 40% mean reduction in mutant protein and a peak drop of 60%. Those drops were achieved following four intrathecal injections over 13 weeks. With protein levels still declining at the end of the study, Ionis expects to see further reductions over the next 13 weeks.
Showing RG6042, also known as IONIS-HTTRx, lowers levels of the mutant protein by targeting the messenger molecule responsible for its production is a landmark moment for attempts to treat the disease. But further work is needed to show the effect is real and clinically meaningful.
The number of people who received the two highest doses is small. Investigators enrolled 46 people in the trial and randomized them to receive one of five doses of RG6042 or placebo. Roche needs to treat more people with the highest doses before reaching concrete conclusions about the effect of the drug.
Further work is needed to show what a 40% decline in mutant huntingtin protein means for patients, too. Preclinical work suggests the 40% to 60% drop seen in the cerebral spinal fluid will translate into a 55% to 85% decline in the cortex and 20% to 50% fall in the caudate regions of the brain. More importantly, the preclinical work suggests those reductions are big enough to yield clinical benefits.
Patients enrolled in the phase 1/2 have moved into an open-label extension that will gather data on the longer-term effects of the drug, which came through the initial study without causing any serious adverse events. In parallel, Roche, which is now in the driving seat, will gear up to run a pivotal trial of the candidate.
Shares in Ionis ticked upward in after-hours trading.
Huntington disease neurodegenerative diseases clinical trial data antisense Roche Ionis Pharmaceuticals
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One enemy too many: UFC testosterone narrative backfiring
By Zach Arnold | March 7, 2012
Dana was smiling during this interview with Ariel (click picture to watch full interview), but he’s not smiling any more
On a late Monday evening, Rampage Jackson decided to cause trouble and go on a rant against UFC on Twitter. In the process, he backed the assertion of his new-found love for testosterone and that he would continue using it.
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Hours later, Dana White was interviewed in New York City by Ariel Helwani. Before lashing out at Fighters Only over the Rampage Jackson interview where he supposedly made his testosterone claims, Dana attacked a writer for MMA Junkie. He accused the writer of using ‘off the record’ remarks about a Showtime executive.
“What happens between a bunch of men behind the scenes, when they’re doing business… needs to be left behind the scenes, sometimes.”
“No way in hell should [that] have been published.”
The rich irony of those quotes will be savored by the end of this post.
Dana proceeded to apologize to said executive during the interview with Ariel.
“He’s not going to be sending me any [expletive] Christmas cards any time soon.”
After trashing the MMA Junkie writer, Dana was asked about Rampage’s twitter rage.
“I talked to Rampage yesterday for about an hour and a half. Before all the, before all the tweets started and, uh… you know… Rampage just lost and I think Rampage takes his losses hard, you know? We’ll see what happens, you know. I’m always on-again, off-again with him, you know, as it is anyways. Listen, I have no beef with Rampage. I don’t dislike Rampage or anything like that, you know. I just think he takes the losses really hard and he takes criticism real hard, too.”
In a softball-ish way, Dana was then asked about the validity & credibility of Rampage’s remarks to Fighters Only.
“When I talked to Rampage yesterday and Lorenzo had talked to him right after we heard that and he said none of that is true, none of that is true. He didn’t say any of that. So…”
ARIEL HELWANI: “They misquoted him?”
“Who knows, man. Who knows. Actually, where I heard about it first time was at the first press conference in Australia and I kind of got it into it a little bit with the reporter and, to be honest and you know… shed some light on Rampage’s side of it, let me tell you what — this guy was a prick. This guy was a prick. He came up to me, he was trying to put words into my mouth and I said to him, ‘I see what you’re doing here and you’re not going to play that [expletive] with me. As he was talking to me, we were talking about Testosterone Replacement Therapy and all these other things, then he came back and said, ‘well, you just said.’ I said, ‘I didn’t [expletive] said that. That is not what I said. I see what you’re doing. Don’t play this [expletive] game with me in the middle of the interview. So, for us to sit back and say, ‘oh, Rampage probably said all this stuff and the reporter, whatever,’ I deal with this guy that day… this guy’s a prick, you know, this guy was acting like he was doing some investigative work for 60 Minutes in the way that he was interviewing me and he started saying [expletive] back to me that I didn’t just [expletive] say, you know? So… you know, I think you got to look at both sides of this story because I dealt with tons of media and I’m always honest with the way that it goes down and what happens. You’ve dealt with me for yeras and many, many others have and this guy was a [expletive] weasel.”
Let’s address what Dana just claimed here, shall we?
According to Fighters Only when the interview was published on February 29th, the byline read as follows:
“Interviewed by Gary Alexander, additional reporting by John Joe O’Regan”
After Fighters Only published the interview, they then published a response from Dana White to Rampage’s supposed interviews comments. The person who questioned Dana in Sydney at the presser? Dan Herbertson, the rock-solid veteran Japanese MMA writer who was recently let go by MMA Fighting. Dan’s track record as a reporter & writer is excellent. He is tough, but fair. He’s not a sycophant but he is a friendly straight-shooter.
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How solid is Dan’s track record? He is the person who interviewed Miro Mijatovic for Spike TV’s PRIDE yakuza scandal story. He interviewed Miro for over 90 minutes. Zuffa was not happy about the piece Spike aired on the scandal. How do we know this? When we released transcripts of what Miro said during the interview, we noted that Zuffa filed a DMCA claim against Spike’s video to get it taken off of Google.
So, if you haven’t already figured out by now, Dan Herbertson is not exactly embraced at Zuffa HQ’s for one (curious) reason or another. And, on top of that, Dana White muddied the waters here by claiming that Dan was the one who interviewed Rampage when, in fact, it was Gary Alexander at Fighters Only who did the interview.
Conveniently enough, there’s video online of the exchange between Dana White & Dan Herbertson from the Sydney presser. Let’s take a look at what transpired:
“I know exactly where you’re going to go with this. I can tell the way you’re talking to me, that you’re trying to spin this into like all the fighters are on testosterone, blah blah blah. Most regulated sport on Earth!”
“If you want to know the answers to these questions, call the Athletic Commissions. Those are the guys that deal with this. The Athletic Commissions deals and regulates what these guys and how they do it and all that [expletive].”
Remember the context here — Dan is asking Dana about Rampage’s comments since Rampage fought at the UFC Japan show and the Fighters Only interview was published on the 29th. Dan had every right to ask Dana about what the interview claimed. Dana claims that if Dan wants answers, he should be asking the athletic commissions.
Well, who was the ‘athletic commission’ overseeing regulation of the UFC Japan show? ZUFFA!
It’s UFC who allowed Rampage to fight at the show while he admittedly says on Twitter that he’s using testosterone! So, why shouldn’t Dan be asking Dana these kinds of questions?
So, that’s the initial extent of Dana’s initial ‘brush back’ to Dan Herbertson. Then, here comes Dana’s defense of Zuffa fighters who use Testosterone Replacement Therapy:
“If you take a guy who’s talented enough to be in the UFC, right? he’s talented enough to be in the UFC yet for some stupid reason this guy’s using or abusing [Performance Enhancing Drugs]. What it does is the long terms effect of this… when guys get off it, they stop producing testosterone. It [expletive] with guys mentally, physically, emotionally, it does so much damage to a professional athlete… there’s no way in hell we want guys coming in doing this stuff. The problem is, it happens. It’s happening now and what we want to try to do is stop this before it gets, you know, to a point where, you know… young guys get damaged and could have, you know, gone on and had great careers in the UFC.”
(Check the audio on the video clip so you can ensure what is written here matches with what was said.)
We’ve gone from ‘the Dana defense’ where he says he has no problem with TRT because it’s legal to a more… sympathetic… plea where he says guys who use drugs and damage their endocrine system shouldn’t be punished for being knuckleheads and instead should be given a chance to fight while using Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
I had a verbal battle a couple of months ago with Derek Suboticki on this very argument. He argued to me that guys who damaged their endocrine system in the past (either through drug usage or extreme weight cutting) should be allowed to fight in MMA using a TUE for testosterone. I, of course, completely disagreed with this premise and believe testosterone usage should be banned, period, from the sport. Plus, how on earth can your standard basic athletic commission figure out the difference between when a fighter who used steroids, say, when they’re 18 versus using them a couple of months ago? The ambiguity is way too easy to create.
Look at what happened with fighter Brandon Saling at last weekend’s Strikeforce event in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio AC didn’t know about his criminal background. And, yet, we’re supposed to trust that commissions who can’t handle things like background checks are able to precisely manage the process of giving out Therapeutic Use Exemptions for testosterone usage like they reportedly did with fighter Bristol Marunde, the younger brother of the late World’s Strongest Man competitor Jesse Marunde?
Let’s go back to Dana’s characterization of Dan Herbertson for a second. It’s totally and utterly disgraceful that more people have not stood up for Dan in the important quarters of MMA media circles. Dan has a lot more testicular fortitude than most MMA writers and he doesn’t need any testosterone boosts to prove his courage in calling it like he sees it.
Here’s what Dan had to say about Dana’s scorched earth attack on him:
Dana White calling me a prick and a weasel for the interview I did with him on TRT. I read the Rampage quotes and asked for his response. He gave it and then what he thinks about so many guys doing TRT. White then said that a lot of people who do steroids earlier in life have lower testosterone later in life. Obviously my follow up question asked if perhaps he was implying anything about the UFC fighters on TRT. He wasn’t pleased with the q. We were talking about UFC fighters with low T, he mentioned steroid’s effects on T, I asked the logical question. It wasn’t meant to bait him but clearly Dana took it that way. Sometimes we have to play Devil’s advocate but I’m not a tabloid journo. I think most people in the industry would attest that it’s not in my character to do things unethically. I actually showed Dana the quotes.
This is what happens when you approach a bully and actually ask legitimate questions. The minute anything substantively is asked about a controversial topic, the bully deflects and goes scorched earth when they know they are boxed into a corner. The problem for Dana is that he & Lorenzo have made so many enemies in the press already that when trouble is brewing, the aggressive PR tactics backfire… like they are now right now.
The big leagues of media, politicians, and lawyers
Yesterday, Dana White and company went to New York City to have themselves a presser to push the upcoming Fox event in May with Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller as the main event. The show, naturally, is happening in New Jersey and not New York. However, NYC’s the media capital and UFC’s got some extra lobbying to do to get MMA legislation passed in the State.
Just one problem: the testosterone issue is flaring up in the media and now the big boys in the press are starting to pay attention. A “low T” party, anyone?
The New York Daily News published one general UFC article that was a mixed bag for Zuffa. However, the real main event for the newspaper was publishing this opinion piece by Victor Conte on UFC’s testosterone issues and why the New York State Athletic Commission should take a hard look at what the current drug testing climate is.
The article by Victor Conte isn’t anything that you haven’t already read on this site. However, for a short opinion piece, it was about as perfect in laying out the Rampage testosterone controversy as one could imagine. Coming from the modern Godfather of doping, it is an extra-hard low blow to Zuffa’s political efforts. A lot of important politicians and leaders in the States will see the piece and start asking some very uncomfortable questions.
The importance of Rampage’s (supposed) comments to Fighters Only cannot be understated. Sheldon Silver and company now have a license to ask for testimony from people like Marc Ratner and maybe even Dr. Jeff Davidson about why so many MMA fighters are using testosterone and who’s writing the prescriptions.
But there’s another, more uncomfortable avenue that could really make things extremely uncomfortable for Zuffa officials — the courtroom. Zuffa filed the lawsuit against the New York District Attorney and Attorney General to try to get MMA legalized through the courts. MMA Payout:
Another interesting argument used by New York to rebut Zuffa’s contention that MMA is safer now than when the MMA Ban was enacted is that Zuffa points out to safety regulations and precautions it has enacted and only vaguely refers to other MMA organizations. As such, New York contends that there is still “‘a reasonable conceivable state of facts’ that might warrant the prohibitions of the 1997 legislation.” Basically, New York argues that while the UFC may have enacted safety changes, it cannot support its argument with facts from other organizations.
So, when it comes to arguing about the sport’s safety in court, guess what might come into play? You guessed it – drug usage amongst MMA fighters. Testosterone usage amongst big-name MMA fighters, too. If you don’t think that Rampage’s alleged assertions about his doctor that ‘works for UFC’ leading him to an age-management doctor to get a testosterone prescription won’t be fair game in court, then you have another thing coming.
The testosterone usage just become one hell of a hot potato for both the New York politicians & lawyers. This is not a battle Zuffa can win on the PR front or in the political arena. And if the dirt starts pouring out during deposition & cross-examination in the pending lawsuit…
Zuffa’s handling of Fighters Only
Look at what Dana said to Ariel about his claim of Rampage told Lorenzo Fertitta about the Fighters Only interview. He claims that Rampage said that none of what was printed in the interview was true. If that’s the case, why hasn’t the following happened:
Zuffa filing a lawsuit against Fighters Only
Zuffa releasing a company statement rebutting or denying the claims that Fighters Only said Rampage Jackson told them during their interview
Neither of those things has happened. Now that UFC is claiming that the whole Rampage Jackson interview was some sort of fabrication by Fighters Only, a media outlet that cooperates with UFC for yearly MMA awards, there’s only one thing for Fighters Only to do:
Release the audio or video of the Rampage Jackson interview.
Release the hounds. If you have the goods, and they better damn well have them or else Fighters Only is incredibly stupid for putting themselves in such legal jeopardy, then release the evidence now before Zuffa files a lawsuit and drags you through financial hell. Release the audio/video and destroy all doubts created by UFC.
Jamie Penick (MMA Torch): Where’s the lawsuit against Fighters Only?
For Dana to put UFC into this corner, he better be very confident that Fighters Only does not have the audio. If they have the audio, his credibility on the testosterone issue will be destroyed, in my opinion.
Put yourself in the shoes of a Zuffa lawyer. A media outlet publishes an interview featuring a high-profile UFC fighter. According to claims from said media outlet, the UFC fighter starts talking about testosterone usage. Then the media outlet says the fighter claimed that his ‘doctor works for the UFC’ and that the doctor allegedly told him not to fight on the UFC Japan show… but then supposedly had a change-of-heart and directed said fighter allegedly to an ‘age-management’ doctor which resulted in a prescription for testosterone.
If you are said lawyer, these are serious allegations being made. The allegations attack the fundamental credibility of the UFC… and since the UFC views itself as ‘the sport,’ are the charges not an attack on the social stigma that the sport is trying to positively build? The average person is asking to themselves how all these macho, muscular men are crying ‘hypogonadism’ and needing to use testosterone in order to be functional human beings. If everything in said interview was fabricated, I would suspect that Zuffa would have quite a case on their hands… and Fighters Only would be cease to exist after being sued into oblivion.
Which takes us back to what Rampage said last Monday night on Twitter and has said or not said publicly since the interview came out. In addition to Zuffa not publicly releasing a statement denouncing the Fighters Only interview with Rampage, Rampage has also done the following:
He has not publicly denied, to the best of our knowledge, anything he said in that interview.
He acknowledged that he’s using testosterone and backed up his claim that his knee is doing better since the use of testosterone.
In this game of media chicken between UFC & Fighters Only, Fighters Only holds the Ace. Release the hounds by releasing the audio/video of the Rampage interview with Gary Alexander.
What it all means
Now that Dana White has made the claim that Rampage allegedly told UFC that everything in the Fighters Only interview was ‘false,’ the MMA media that was reticent to comment on this story can now man up and come out from their shadows. However, the climate of fear is still very real and what stays in the MMA media arena often does not make it into the mainstream, big boy arena of sports writing.
This is why Victor Conte’s opinion piece in the New York Daily News is damning. If you don’t think that big boy investigative writers like the TJ Quinns or Mark Fainaru-Wadas of the world aren’t going to pay attention to the ongoing testosterone fiasco in MMA, I suspect you would be wrong on that front. The fact that the New York Daily News printed Victor Conte’s opinion piece should tell what you need to know.
(Victor’s opinion piece, within an hour of being published online by the NYDN, immediately climbed up their ‘most popular’ rankings for hits. People care.)
Now that the national media is starting to pay attention to the testosterone fiasco in MMA, it makes those in the MMA media who refused to talk about this ‘taboo’ subject look foolish & impotent. Cowardly, too, by the way. Furthermore, the same media that didn’t want to touch this story because it wasn’t a ‘real controversy’ looks horribly foolish right now because this is a real, problematic issue in Mixed Martial Arts. You can’t ignore it any more. You can’t run & hide now. The doors have been blown open. Start talking.
As for UFC, the national media focusing on testosterone usage in MMA is a lousy development for Zuffa. Now, more than ever, we’re going to see what the big boys are made of and if they’re going to continue with their dual-pronged defense of testosterone usage by fighters who don’t exactly look like the average human being.
You can bully media weaklings and get away with it, but bullying those in the media who are backed by resources is a whole different ball game — especially when it comes to the topic of Performance Enhancing Drugs. Just ask Victor Conte.
62 Responses to “One enemy too many: UFC testosterone narrative backfiring”
Mike Lewis says:
Dana didnt say that Fighter’s Only made up the story, he said that Rampage told him it was made up. When he was asked by Ariel if he thought it was made up he laughed and said Who knows? I am guessing he laughed because he knew it was true but didnt want to call Rampage a liar but he certainly didnt say that Fighters only made the whole thing up.
You always seem Zach to look for scandal when it isnt there.
Try actually reading the articles…
Did you not read the transcript that I wrote in the article about what you just pointed out? Read carefully.
You included it in the transcript yes but then make no mention of it in fact you go on to say things like ” Now that UFC is claiming that the whole Rampage Jackson interview was some sort of fabrication by Fighters Only”. Where does the UFC claim it’s a fabrication? Dana says that rampage told him it wasn’t true. That’s a long way from the UFC claiming its all a fabrication
Jason Harris says:
I get that we don’t have a non-Bellator event for the next month but you’re really, really, really, really scratching the bottom of the basement on this issue. I don’t care what a drug dealer who’s trying to get his name in the press now to sell energy drinks has to say.
Then why comment on the article? Do you think enough people here care about your non-opinion?
Yeah really man. If you don’t care, then why do you keep posting about how much you don’t care about it? If you don’t care, that’s cool man. But why harp on it? I hate to say it, but what you are doing is just shy of trolling.
Great analysis Zach. I think the typical mma site commenter will be surprised to learn what kind of legs a story like this has.
And hats off to Dan Herbertson. The man really has the biggest balls amongst our media pool.
I consider Dan a friend and honestly, it is a joke that he is scraping for freelance gigs while guys who do and say nothing of value have good jobs.
The fact that Dana got shook by him just shows that he is actually asking the right questions while everyone else is afraid to.
Ed. — You notice that some MMA sites today talking about Dana’s comments re: Dan would not mention Dan by name? Dan’s suddenly a public enemy. Huh. Funny how that works.
As bizarre as it may seem one my biggests reasons for being sad about the decline of JMMA is that we lose some of the best reporters in the game. Herbertson and Tony Loiseleur are easily two of the best in the biz, yet they made their names on a beat no one cares about anymore.
Rob Maysey says:
You don’t say. . .
Been going on for years and years. . .
Cowards is right–they aren’t “journalists” at all. . . they are PR.
paquam says:
Not being critical, just want to understand…what’s the scandal?
The UFC directs an athlete to a doctor who prescribes a legal drug used safely by millions of men. The use of that drug is not banned in competition provided certain levels are met. Presumably, the fighter does not exceed those levels. The cause of a fighter’s low T is not the UFC’s concern as long as it is a demonstrated medical fact.
I get the point about not clearing Rampage to fight, but that’s a medical issue, not a testosterone issue. I get why you’d say the commissions should review their policies for issuing TUE. I get that the UFC is the commission in Japan. But if they mimic the commission, then it seems like everyone played within the rules here. You may not like the rules, but that’s not a scandal. That’s just a protest. I don’t like how football teams use cortisone shots to let injured players back on the field. But the legal use of cortisone is not a scandal.
whaledog says:
Concussions/brain damage can also lower testosterone.
So imagine this scenario . . . a fighter experiences low testosterone because of KOs in the cage. The same fighter then undergoes TRT therapy in order to compete, and as a consequence he suffers more blows to the head and more brain damage.
The issues involved here touch on more than the integrity of the sport. Fighters’ lives are literally on the line.
-Jeff
What is up Jeff!
Long time no see.
I’ve seen you reach before Zach but this one might be your biggest one yet. The idea that Dana or the UFC should be worried about their PR backfiring is laughable. We’ve seen this battle errupt before between the UFC and the mma media and everytime the UFC has won that won’t change.
Not to mention that trying to tie everything together between Rampage running his mouth and talking out of his backside. To the UFC now losing in the courtroom another place where they are undefeated again is a mega reach.
Let the politicians come if they want, because this isn’t a UFC problem this is an Athletic Commission problem. You want to rail against TRT go after them first, they are the ones who opened the box. The idea that every problem is Dana’s fault continues to be why people like you end up losing the PR battles because the everyday mma fan see through it.
smoogy says:
If you think the MMA media is the only group that can run with this, you’re totally missing the point.
“Let the politicians come if they want, because this isn’t a UFC problem this is an Athletic Commission problem.”
You’re spouting the same fallacy that Dana was during the media scrum. In normal situations you’d be correct, but for UFC 144 there WAS NO overseeing commission. It was in Japan. So you know who acted as a commission for the event? The UFC! So, yes, this issue with Rampage is very much their problem. They sanctioned it directly.
With the after talk of the FX & Strikeforce shows being over…. And we still have 5 1/2 weeks left until the next UFC event….
I would love to see the MMA websites shut down, take a vacation, and only report news on TUF/Bellator Friday’s. Give the sport a much needed break.
Well, that’s what I am doing…. Start now…. MMA Vacation time…. minus Fridays!!
Rich Hansen says:
You’ll be missed…
What about other MMA shows that happen in that time frame? Are you suggesting that MMA websites ignore them completely because they are either not on TV, only on HDNet, or ppv and/or internet stream?
Oh, never ignore news. I was kind of goofing around.
But my point is that with such a big layoff, the amount of news stories and “controversy” should be low… But that won’t stop these news sites from stewing up some BS issue….
If anything, 45, there should probably be more controversy and scandal than usual with less MMA being shown. Look at the NFL. The talks about the possible lockout? Before the season started. Okay, that one makes sense. But what about the New Orleans Saints “player bounties” scandal? Peyton Manning getting cut from the Colts? That stuff is happening now man, and football is over for now. The less there is to watch, the more to talk about, know what I mean?
“Zuffa was not happy about the piece Spike aired on the scandal. How do we know this? When we released transcripts of what Miro said during the interview, we noted that Zuffa filed a DMCA claim against Spike’s video to get it taken off of Google.”
Just because they filed a DMCA claim doesn’t mean they were unhappy with the piece. They file DMCA claims on anything related to the brands in their portfolio. It’s just standard operating procedure for them, not an indication of whether they approve or disapprove.
Great job Zach. And hats off to Dan Herbertson for not allowing himself to be bullied into submission.
Zach, it’s becoming fairly clear you have some type of unusual vindictive agenda against Zuffa/Dana White/The UFC. I’d love for you to inject as much effort in explaining your history with them as you have pumping up this “story”. Until then you’ll seemingly come off like some scorned ex-girlfriend.
Anyone remotely familiar with Rampage Jackson’s wacky personal history knows his credibility as an articulate and intelligent representaive of MMA/UFC is sorely lacking. So I wouldn’t take his word as gospel.
Victor Conte was at the forefront of baseball’s steroid scandal, not to mention a drug dealer/cycle advisor to many olympic athletes. Not the most comely type of individual to go after the UFC is he? Besides, he can’t be that discontent with the UFC because he has been working with atleast one UFC fighter for several years.
This site used to be great to come to for non-typical MMA stories. Now it’s quickly becoming the TMZ of MMA. Congrats!
RST says:
I hate joe silva.
Zach either gets called a Zuffa hater or a Zuffa mouthpiece. People can’t decide which one he is. Weird.
He hates being a Zuffa mouthpiece?
Light23 says:
I can’t understand how Zach could ever be confused as a Zuffa mouthpiece. =p
The way I perceive Zach’s stuff, is that he’s always looking for a scandal and ends up always writing negative pieces.
Ed. — You should have heard the things I was called during PRIDE’s implosion. I was accused legitimately by people in MMA of being on their payroll.
CAINtheBULL says:
Zack does some good work but he also does have a massive octagon shaped ship on his shoulder about JMMA and Zuffa.
macaroni says:
Thanks for the great writeup. I can’t understand how so many people think the TRT in the UFC story is a non such a non-issue.
jhf884 says:
My biggest problem w/ the idea that this story has “legs” in the mainstream media, is that Victor Conte is the one doing most of the work here. This guy has, shall we say, credibility issues. Not that he hasn’t turned it around, and not that I (in fact) disagree with him–I just don’t see this getting taken seriously simply because a semi-tabloid is running a sensationalist article that is as much about who they are talking to (the BALCO guy!) as the content. Just my opinion!
Man, the need to call a writer out on credibility and come to Zuffa’s aid astounds me sometimes.
That’s how you know Zach is doing something right.
white ninja says:
the bigger the problem – the more people want to ignore it or rationalise it
Good work by Zach and Dan!
You have yet to show that someone is doing something illegal.
Why? Because nothing they are doing is illegal. Should commissions update test? Yes.
You use words like “damming”. um… Zack take a breath.
If you think people are driving too fast and it’s unsafe but it’s the legal limit, you get the law changed. The drivers are not doing anything wrong under the current law.
You are focusing your energy on Zuffa and fighters. Your energy should be on making the commission use the better mousetrap. Not trying to make the mouse dislike cheese. The mouse is always going to like cheese. Athletes are always going to try and work the system. Promotions won’t care unless the fighters get caught. That’s just how it will always be.
No sport will be ever be 100% clean. Just like no society will crime free. No matter how many laws you pass.
Ed. — If Zuffa came out with a policy tomorrow saying they don’t support fighters using testosterone, it would certainly be a positive message.
In Japan, Zuffa *is* the commission. There’s no sanctioning body in Japan. Does anyone believe that Rampage’s prescription for TRT got the same scrutiny from Zuffa that it would have gotten from the NSAC?
“If Zuffa came out with a policy tomorrow saying they don’t support fighters using testosterone, it would certainly be a positive message.”
Why? This is the part of your crusade I don’t understand. What is the medical issue? What information powers your belief that TRT is a bad thing? Why shouldn’t professional athletes have access to the same medical and health treatments as everyone else?
The simple answer: because it’s a steroid and steroids are banned? Or is your argument that all kinds of steroids that are given to the general public should also be made available to fighters?
Except it’s not banned. It’s allowed with a TUE. So what exactly is the issue?
For my part, I don’t have any issue with fighters using cutting edge medical and wellness treatments like TRT.
I don’t have anything useful or interesting to say, I just felt the need to say that Dan Herbertson would be excellent if the industry weren’t full of hacks, but as it is, he’s a God damn treasure
Just from a legal perspective, it’s ludicrous to think that any sort of suit from Zuffa or Jackson or anyone involved would come this quickly, if it were coming at all.
Defamation is a tricky game in the best case scenario. The best and most likely remedy for Zuffa or Jackson would be to simply cut off the offending media source.
No one files a suit like that without carefully considering things, because it can backfire in a major way.
Again, Dana didnt say that Fighters Only lied about the interview, he said that Rampage told him it wasnt true and he then laughed when he was asked if he thought it was true. The UFC has at no point claimed the interview was a fabrication so why would they file a lawsuit?
this is getting ridiculous
Megatherium says:
I don’t know why Zach is always taking these great orgs to task. First he was burying DSE, now its ZUFFA’s turn.
Where will it end?
So its not Fedor or the yakuza or even Dana – its Zach Arnold, the org destroyer LOL
Keep up the good work Zach (and Dan) precious little quality work in MMA journalism
CaintheBULL said:
I spent my entire life covering the Japanese scene and also writing about what happens in the States. This kind of line (“you want everything destroyed, you aren’t a fan”) is the same tripe I heard during the PRIDE implosion.
Am I the one who supports organized crime in the fight game? No.
Am I the one who supports drug usage (testosterone, GH, pain killers) in the fight game? No.
Am I the one who bullies reporters and makes death threats? No.
Am I the one suing other people for telling the truth or for not getting my way? No.
You can say a lot of things about me, but what you can’t say is that I’m a liar or dishonest. My track record is solid as can be.
Ignore the haters and keep up the good work!
I read the article. Also took time to read the Conte article.
Zach is furiously overreaching to try and manufacture a scandal. It’s lame and makes me a bit embarrassed to even recommend this site to anyone. Come on Zach. You overreached on what Dana said. Numerous people have mentioned it now. As far as the Conte piece, you calling it a low blow? Jesus. Get a grip. The bulk of Conte’s article addressed NY state’s higher T ratios. Calling them out. I didn’t find it that controversial, and any non-mma knowing reader would have exited the article out of boredom probably in the first minute. Again…you blowing things out of proportion, to manufacture a scandal. And one more thing, Conte,…he’s a convicted felon. A knowledgeable one on roids, but still a convicted felon.
TRT abuse is a problem. But to try and ‘spin’ the whole thing on Dana’s hands is a reach. There are a lot of players in this storyline. You have the various state athletic commissions, as well society in a whole which makes it legal. And posts like the above one, are a bit silly.
…and one more thought. Zach trying to play it up like Dana was abusive to reported Dan Herbertson in the above video link. Seriously? If that was abusive, ‘brushbacking’ or rude, i seriously question zach’s journalistic integrity. Have you ever watched a losing NFL coach postgame presser? Ever see Bill Cowher during his glory days? Watch some old videos then come back to us. Cowher ridiculed, HEAVILY abused reporters, and Cowher certainly wasn’t alone. Dana looks like Mother Theresa compared to them.
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CST Joe says:
In any athletic competition we get muddle around buzz words, and make them the definition of an action or issue. In the case of TRT, it is new to the scene (in relative terms, it is a medical treatment, and It is a performance enhancer.
Remember that in athletics, that is the “plain language” word for all drugs that can improve an athletes, stamina, or recovery. Whether you are speaking of TRT, steroids,or blood dopping (EPO), these are all methods in which an injected or ingested substances enters the body and can enhance an athletes performance.
If a fighter needs TRT treatment get it, but by all means, they should not be able to fight. Until such time that they can pass a clean screening and their use of the TRT can be verified as medically required by a licensing commission.
One of my favorite fighters is in the middle of this, he needs to stop. MMA is about good clean fighting with respect…actions like these eat away at that.
Manapua says:
You can see that Dana is stumbling all over himself in trying to respond to the question. He will probably have Daniel Herbertson banned from getting into any UFC events in the future.
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Arrest Report Overview: Erik A White
First Name: ERIK
Last Name: WHITE
Middle Name: A
Arrest Number: 34656
Arrest Date: 2019-08-15 12:00:00
Address: SIKESTON, MO
City: SIKESTON
Agency: SIKESTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Booking Date: 2019-08-15 16:48:00
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FINE CERAMIC TRANSFERS CONDITIONS OF SALE
These conditions of sale (“these Conditions”) shall form part of all contracts for the supply of goods (“The Goods”) by Enesco Ltd. (“Enesco”) to any buyer (“the Buyer”) and shall prevail over any oral or written terms or conditions submitted by the Buyer unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Enesco.
Orders subject to Acceptance
2.1 No quotation which Enesco may make shall be a binding offer. An order placed by the Buyer shall be binding on Enesco only upon the earlier of Enesco’s acceptance in writing of the order and its appropriation of the Goods to the order.
2.2 Enesco may refuse to accept any order placed by the Buyer. The acceptance of any order does not constitute an obligation or promise to provide the Goods to the Buyer pursuant to any further or subsequent orders placed by the Buyer.
Enesco reserves the right to refuse any cancellation or purported cancellation of orders placed by the Buyer where the Goods are ready for dispatch or are in the process of manufacture.
4.1 Delivery estimates are given in good faith and Enesco shall endeavour to adhere to them but time of delivery shall not be of the essence and no responsibility whatsoever is accepted by Enesco for any loss arising from delay in delivery.
4.2 Unless previously agreed in writing, and subject to Clause 8 of this Agreement, where the Buyer’s premises are in mainland Great Britain delivery shall be made to those premises and the Buyer shall be deemed to accept the Goods on delivery. Where the Buyer’s premises are not in mainland Great Britain delivery shall take place when Enesco delivers the Goods to the carrier and the Buyer shall be deemed to accept the Goods at that time.
4.3 Where Enesco agrees to arrange carriage of the Goods to a destination outside mainland Great Britain Enesco shall be at liberty to make such arrangements as it considers reasonable and to make such charge as it considers reasonable and the Buyer shall pay such charge on demand.
4.4 Enesco shall be entitled to deliver the Goods in instalments, in which case each instalment shall be treated as an entirely separate contract and any default or breach by Enesco in respect of any instalment shall not entitle the Buyer to cancel any other instalment or treat the contract for the sale of all the Goods as a whole as being repudiated.
4.5 Enesco reserves the right to despatch +/- 10% tolerance on all deliveries unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5.1 Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted shall be net of all taxes, duties, fees and other charges which shall additionally be paid by the Buyer.
5.2 Prices are subject to change and the actual price to be paid for the Goods by the Buyer shall be the price ruling at the time when the Goods are despatched by Enesco.
6.1 The Buyer shall make payment to Enesco, in the manner specified by Enesco, in respect of all invoices relating to the Goods in the currency stated in Enesco’s invoice in full and without any deduction or set off (whether in relation to such invoice or otherwise) within thirty (30) days, or such other period as Enesco and Buyer shall mutually agree, of the date of the invoice which may be issued by Enesco as soon as the Goods have been despatched.
6.2 The time of payment for all sums due from the Buyer to Enesco shall be of the essence. Any late payment by the Buyer shall entitle Enesco to treat as void any other unexecuted contract then existing between the Buyer and Enesco. In those circumstances Enesco shall have no liability whatsoever to the Buyer.
6.3 Enesco may charge interest at the rate of 2% per month or part of a month or such other rate as Enesco may notify to the Buyer from time to time on any balance outstanding after the due date until full settlement is received (whether before or after any judgment).
6.4 All payments shall be applied to invoices, goods listed in such invoices and to interest due to Enesco in the order determined in its discretion by Enesco.
6.5 Where appropriate, prompt payment discount may be shown on the face of the invoice. Enesco reserves
the right to vary the terms of such prompt payment discount from time to time.
Property and Risk
7.1 From the time of the delivery to the Buyer the Goods shall be at the risk of the Buyer. The Buyer shall then be solely responsible for their custody, maintenance and insurance.
7.2 The Goods shall remain Enesco’s property until Enesco has received payment in full for the Goods and all sums due in connection with the supply of all other goods and services to the Buyer by Enesco at any time or until the Goods are sold by the Buyer in good faith in the ordinary course of business at full market value.
7.3 Until the sale by the Buyer of the Goods as aforesaid the Buyer shall hold the Goods as bailee and keep them separate and identifiable from all other goods in the Buyer’s possession. For the avoidance of doubt the Goods and all other goods supplied to the Buyer by Enesco at any time shall be deemed to belong to Enesco unless the Buyer can prove otherwise.
7.4 In the event of their sale by the Buyer as aforesaid or in any other event whereby title to the Goods passes from Enesco, the Buyer shall account to Enesco in respect of the proceeds of sale or other consideration received by the Buyer including insurance proceeds, shall hold such proceeds or consideration or any claim therefore upon trust for Enesco and separate from any other monies or property of the Buyer or third parties and shall stand in a strictly fiduciary capacity in respect thereof. The Buyer shall maintain records of the persons to whom it sells or disposes of the Goods and of the payments made by such persons for the Goods and shall (to the extent it is able to do so in accordance with applicable data protection legislation) allow Enesco to inspect such records and the Goods themselves on request. Enesco shall be entitled to trace to the proceeds of sale or otherwise of the Goods.
7.5 Until title to the Goods or any of them passes to the Buyer the Buyer shall, if Enesco so requests, deliver up the Goods or any of them to Enesco on demand. If the Buyer fails to do so Enesco shall be entitled to enter upon any premises of the Buyer or any third party where the Goods are stored and repossess them. The Buyer shall procure that any third party which holds them shall permit Enesco to take possession of them. Enesco shall be entitled to use or dispose of the Goods as it wishes. Unless Enesco expressly elects otherwise any contract between it and the Buyer for the supply of the Goods shall remain in existence notwithstanding any exercise by Enesco of any of its rights under this clause.
7.6 The Buyer shall not be entitled to pledge or in any way charge by way of security for any indebtedness any of the Goods but if the Buyer does so all monies owed by the Buyer to Enesco shall (without prejudice to any other right of Enesco) forthwith become due and payable.
Liability for Defective Goods
8.1 Enesco shall replace any of the Goods which are defective provided:
8.1.1 The defect is proved to Enesco’s reasonable satisfaction to be due to bad workmanship or materials or to negligence on the part of Enesco;
8.1.2 Enesco is advised of the alleged fault as soon as possible and in any event within 7 days of the Goods in question having been received by the Buyer; and
8.1.3 the Goods alleged to be defective are adequately packed to prevent damage and are returned to Enesco in accordance with Enesco’s instructions.
8.2 If any of the Goods shall prove to be defective such defects shall not entitle the Buyer to refuse delivery of, or payment for, the remainder of the Goods.
8.3 Enesco shall have no liability to the Buyer for any short delivery unless Enesco is advised of such short delivery within 7 days of the invoice date.
8.4 Enesco shall be liable for any death or personal injury arising from use or supply of the Goods only to the extent that it results from the proven negligence of Enesco or its employees,
8.5 Enesco shall be liable to the Buyer for any direct physical damage other than death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of Enesco or its employees up to a maximum of £50,000.
8.6 Enesco’s total liability for any indirect, special or consequential damages, howsoever arising, (including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits) in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, functioning or use of the Goods or any item or service supplied by Enesco shall be limited to the purchase price of the Goods and Enesco shall not be liable for any damages except as provided in these Conditions.
8.7 There are no warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations as to suitability or fitness for a particular purpose of the Goods or other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations whether express or implied, oral or in writing, except as expressly stated in these Conditions or as provided by operation of law.
9.1 Enesco shall endeavour to ensure that descriptions and specifications which it provides are correct when given, but reserves the right to alter such specifications and descriptions without notice
9.2 If a sample of the Goods has been exhibited to and inspected by the Buyer then such sample was exhibited and inspected solely to enable the Buyer to judge the quality of the bulk of the Goods end not so as to constitute a sale by sample.
9.3 Enesco shall have no liability in respect of any deviations from any description or specification of the Goods and any such deviation shall not be a ground for refusal to accept delivery or cancellation of any contract or order for the Goods, except as provided by operation of law.
9.4 The Buyer shall be responsible for ensuring that the quantity and description of the Goods on Enesco’s Order Acknowledgement form corresponds with the goods that the Buyer wishes to be supplied with and Enesco shall not be responsible for any wrong delivery of goods which results from any misdescription on the Order Acknowledgement form.
Consumer Sales
No provision contained in these Conditions in any way alters any statutory rights available to the Buyer who buys as a consumer.
11.1 The Buyer shall sell as principal only.
11.2 All catalogues, literature, advertisements and other promotional copy used by the Buyer in its resale of the Goods which incorporate references to Enesco, its corporate name or its trade marks must be submitted to Enesco for written approval prior to printing, use or publication by or on behalf of the Buyer.
11.3 Enesco reserves the absolute right to terminate the contract in accordance with clause 14 should it believe the marketing and sales activities of the Buyer are damaging the public image, branding and reputation of the Goods.
Licences, Consents and Confidentiality
12.1 If any licence or consent of any nature whatsoever is required by the Buyer for the acquisition, carriage or use of the Goods then the Buyer shall obtain the same at its own expense. Failure to do so shall not entitle the Buyer to withhold or delay any payment due to Enesco nor shall it entitle the Buyer to cancel any contract or order for the Goods.
12.2 All designs, specifications, drawings, documents, information and know-how disclosed by Enesco to the Buyer shall be treated by the Buyer as confidential. The Buyer shall not disclose deal with or use such information except as authorised by Enesco. The Buyer shall indemnify Enesco against any loss or damage including costs and expenses arising as a result of any breach by the Buyer of the provisions of this sub clause.
13.1 Enesco shall at its expense defend any action against the Buyer and pay all damages and costs awarded against the Buyer (except to the extent that the Buyer is entitled to recover such sums under any policy of insurance) based on a claim in any court in Europe that any of the Goods constitute an infringement of any patent or copyright or other intellectual property rights in a European jurisdiction or misuse any confidential information belonging to any third party (“a Claim”) provided that:
13.1.1 Enesco shall be notified promptly in writing by the Buyer of any notice of a Claim;
13.1.2 Enesco shall have the sole control of the defence of any action based on a Claim and all negotiations for settlement or compromise;
13.1.3 the Buyer shall allow its name to be used in proceedings if necessary and provide all reasonable assistance in defending any action;
13.1.4 the Buyer shall not make any admissions, and shall not act, or omit to act, in any way which may be prejudicial to the defence or settlement of any action; and
13.1.5 the Buyer shall take all steps reasonably possible to mitigate or reduce any damages and costs which may be awarded against it as a result of a Claim.
13.2 If a Claim is successful or Enesco considers that it is likely to be successful, Enesco may, at its option or as part of a settlement or compromise, procure for the Buyer the right to continue selling the goods, modify the goods so that they are non-infringing or terminate the contract between the parties in so far as it applies to those Goods subject to the Claim, in which latter case Enesco shall refund to the Buyer the price paid for such Goods.
13.3 This clause states the entire obligation and liability of Enesco with respect to claims that any of the Goods constitute an infringement of any patent copyright or other intellectual property rights or misuse of confidential information belonging to a third party.
14.1 Enesco shall be entitled to terminate the contract between the parties forthwith by notice in writing to the Buyer:
14.1.1 if the Buyer commits an irremediable breach of these conditions, persistently repeats a remediable breech or commits any remediable breach and fails to remedy it within 30 days of receipt of notice of the breach requiring remedy of the same; or
14.1.2 if the Buyer makes any voluntary arrangement with its creditors or becomes subject to an administration order or (being an individual or firm) becomes bankrupt or (being a company) goes into liquidation (otherwise than for the purpose of solvent amalgamation or reconstruction) or the Buyer ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on business or an encumbrancer takes possession, or a receiver or administrative receiver or manager is appointed of any of the property or assets of the Buyer or if Enesco reasonably apprehends that any of such events is about to occur in relation to the Buyer and notifies the Buyer accordingly.
14.2 In the event of termination by Enesco pursuant to clause 14.1 above then without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to Enesco, Enesco shall be entitled to suspend and/or cancel any further deliveries, or existing orders, without any liability to the Buyer and, if the Goods have already been delivered but not paid for, the price shall become immediately due and payable notwithstanding any previous agreement or arrangement to the contrary and Enesco shall be entitled to charge interest (both before and after any judgment) at the rate of 2% per month or part thereof from the time of such termination until Enesco receives payment.
Severability and Waiver
15.1 If any term of these Conditions is or becomes invalid or unenforceable that term shall be modified to delete the invalid or unenforceable parts of it and shall be binding as so modified. All other terms shall remain in full force and effect.
15.2 Any failure by Enesco to exercise any right or remedy available to it under this agreement shall not operate as a waiver by Enesco of such right or remedy and shall in no way affect Enesco’s right later to enforce or exercise it or alter the obligations of the Buyer.
The Buyer shall not, directly or indirectly, sell the Goods for resale in any country other than a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) nor actively solicit purchasers for the Goods, whether for resale or otherwise, in any other country within the EEA.
This agreement is personal to the Buyer and the Buyer may not assign, transfer, sub-contract or otherwise part with it or any right or obligation under it without Enesco’s prior written consent.
Whole Agreement
These Conditions set out the Entire Agreement between Enesco and the Buyer in relation to the subject matter of these Conditions.
19.1 In this clause “Force Majeure” shall mean any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Enesco including, without limitation, any strike, lock out, or other form of industrial action.
19.2 If Enesco is affected by Force Majeure it shall as soon as reasonably possible notify the Buyer of the nature and extent thereof.
19.3 Enesco shall not be in breach of this agreement or otherwise liable to the Buyer by reason of any delay in performance or non-performance of any of its obligations under these Conditions to the extent that such delay or non performance is due to any Force Majeure of which it has notified the Buyer and the time of performance of that obligation shall be extended by the same length of time as the Force Majeure lasts.
These Conditions shall in all respects be construed in accordance with the laws of England and the parties accept the jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Information about the Buyer or its employees or agents will be retained by Enesco to update and develop Enesco’s records, to enable Enesco to administer the Buyer’s account and for assessment and analysis and may be disclosed to Enesco’s representative body, The Giftware Association, and to other companies who are members of The Giftware Association for monitoring and administrative purposes. Enesco may also inform you from time to time by e-mail, telephone, or mail about relevant news, information, services or products which it believes may be of interest to the Buyer.
21.2 Enesco will (to the extent it is able to do so in accordance with applicable data protection legislation) exchange information about the Buyer, its employees and agents with credit reference agencies which may be shared with other organisations in carrying out credit checks, assessing applications for credit and other facilities for preventing fraud and tracing debtors.
21.3 The Buyer may transfer the information which it collects to the USA, where data protection laws are not as comprehensive as in the European Union. In such cases, the Buyer has taken appropriate steps to ensure the same level of protection for such information in the USA as there is in the European Union. Please refer to our Privacy Policy at www.fineceramictransfers.co.uk for further information about our data processing activities.
22.1 Any notice required or permitted to be given under the Contract by either party shall be delivered by hand or sent by recorded delivery mail or by facsimile to the other party at its address and shall be deemed to have been given when actually received or, if recorded delivery mail, is marked “gone away” or to the like effect, on return of such recorded delivery mail.
22.2 In the event of any conflict between the English language version of these Conditions and a translation of them, the English language version shall prevail.
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You Don't Know Jack
Crude Humor
Sexual Themes
You Dont Know Jack is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 11.
YOU DON'T KNOW JACK, the original quiz show party game, is back and trivia-y-er than ever! You're the contestant in a truly interactive game show experience, complete with cash, prizes, backstage characters, pounding music, bizarre sound effects and your lovable but verbally sassy host, Cookie Masterson. Play at home or online - alone or with friends - as you battle through a trivia mind-field on your way to victory, defeat or, more likely, soiled pants. We decided to re-imagine a new-and-improved YOU DON'T KNOW JACK for the 21st century. All of your favorite elements are still there: the twisted multiple-choice questions, musical question intros, the DisOrDat™, Screw Your Neighbor™ and the Jack Attack™, plus all kinds of new face-melting features and surprises - including online play! And of course, tons of all-new twisted trivia questions covering everything from Dr. Phil to Dr. Pepper, from Miley Cyrus to the Mile High Club. It's fun, it's funny, it's funky, and it kills more than 99.9% of known fungi. YOU DON'T KNOW JACK!
Play With Yourself or Up to 4 People –Locally & Online
Multiple Episodes to Play
73 on Wii, X360, PS3
37 on DS
Classic Question Modes
Shorties–Multiple Choice
DisOrDat–Subject Matter Matching
Jack Attack –Matching
4 Extra Downloadable Packs (X360/PS3) / 10 Episodes Each
Additional Fun Features
Screw Your Opponent
Wrong Answer of the Day BONUS
Fauxmercials
Comical Trophies
Bonus Easter Eggs
Rated 4 out of 5 by Lezwoymn from Hard, but fun, twisted trivia game Although the wording for the trivia is strange, it's a VERY challenging game. I have been looking for this game for ages. You can't even get it on xbox live, but I stumbled across it in a Gamestop that I happened to stumble upon to. Kudos to Game Stop for still carrying XBOX 360 games, as I'm disabled and cant afford it newer game system.
Rated 2 out of 5 by JOE1969 from Very Disappointed, Part Deux I posted a negative review about this game soon after it came out. Now, in the 4 months since it's release, my negative review is only magnified. This game truly sucks. It's actually getting on my nerves. The dream sequence, "who's the dummy" garbage, fortune cookie, just so annoying. As of tonight, I have completed 65 of the 73 episodes and have downloaded the 4 Jack Packs. Why, you ask, if I hate the game so much? I want the achievements. Isn't that why we play these games on X-box? Let me assure of one thing, you most likely WILL NOT get any of the multi-player achievements because...NO ONE PLAYS THIS GAME ONLINE! People know what a piece of garbage it is. In the 4 months I've had it, I've played a total of 3 games online. I'm waiting for July 4th, to get the 7/4 achievement and then let my friend borrow it; the one mentioned in my previous review, so he can get the 7/4 achievement. Trust me, this is not the trivia game to have. After playing this rotten game, you will sorely miss the days of 1 vs. 100 on X-box...for those who played that. I can't wait to unload this game.
Rated 4 out of 5 by CharlieM from Fun Game This is a great fun game, the questions range from easy to hard and it has a great mix up of multiple questions to dis or date and match ups. Great fun game for casual and party gamers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kornd0g from Best 29.99 I have ever spent on a game! Best Trivia game I have ever bought. I played the orginals loved them too. But this is better. Use with the big buttons controllers from Scene it and it's the best Trivia game ever. Love it.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nacoma from A game your girlfriend will play with you. I played this game over 10 years ago on PC and it was edgy and fun back then. Now its even more edgy and fun, my girlfriend actually wanted to play this 4 times in a row. The rounds are quick so you dont get bored with it and they arnt the usual ask question get answer format. The questions are put together in fun puzzle like questions to make you think harder than just what is the answer. I admit some of the answers are super harder and so far out there your wondering who or what are they talking about. Theres already an addon question pack for it which are the old questions from the game years back but who can remember those anyway? Anyway for $29.99 this game is well worth the money, it will make you laugh and say wow. Its also great to play with ur significant other.lol
Rated 2 out of 5 by JOE1969 from Very Disappointed I'll be honest, I never played YDKJ until my friend bought it for his PS2 when it was first released (at least 2002). I loved playing the PS2 version. So, when I heard that YDKJ was coming to X-box 360, I was very anxious to get it. This is another disappointment like Monopoly Streets and Family Game Night 3. First of all, with one exception, there is absolutely NO randomness to the questions; none, zero, zilch. In the aforementioned PS2 version, you get to choose the categories of EACH question; choose 1 category from 3 options. In this X-box debacle, the categories are pre-selected, called episodes. The jokes are exactly the same each time you play each episode (whether you get the question right or wrong). You can play each episode over as many times as you like...NOTHING WILL BE DIFFERENT! Eventually, I took a scratch piece of paper, wrote down the numbers 1-10 (only 10 questions per episode vs. the old PS2's 7, 14 or 21 questions option) and wrote down each answer. This way, when I play the episodes over and over and over, I'll always have the right answer, except for Jack Attack. That is the ONLY round that has any randomness to it. Writing down the answers to each episode is a sure-fire way to get the $500,000 and $1mil career earnings achievements. I played one game online, no difference in the questions, and got my behind whooped. Why? The other person did exactly what I described above...wrote down the answers. The questions are exactly the same for online vs. local play. The host chooses the episode, so that is another reason having your cheat sheet will come in handy. As far as graphics and stuff go, very detailed, colorful and original. That "guy" from the PS2 version is back, but sadly, his talents have gone wasted for this piece of garbage. The DisorDat takes place before the 5th question and just like all the other questions, you can write down the answers, because they WILL be the same the next time you play. The next time after that. The next time after that. Hopefully you get the idea. I will continue to play YDKJ, just so I can get the achievements. Most likely though, this game will be traded in within a couple of months. The replay value that is on the PS2 version just isn't on this x-box version. Save your money people. It is NOT worth the $30 to purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5 by GoBeYoungKenobi from Challenging! Very Worth $29.99! I like how some of the questions are asked in a puzzle like form, which makes it really funny, challenging, and fun! I also think the voice over is the guy from the SPIKE channel! He's pretty comical! Glad I bought it!
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ta1ntRumbler from Good But Could Be Better First off i was a big fan of the computer version and was excited to see it come to xbox! the only complaint i really have for this game is that each episode is to short and has the same questions and answers. it might not be so bad if they mixed up the answer positions but other then that it is funny witty and challenging when you first start an episode but after a few times playing each episode you memerize them pretty fast. this game would be great for a family game night or a casual party. if they fix up the answer positions or even new q/a each time you played an episode it would be great for xbox live as well, but as it is right now its good but could be way better
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Why Shares of Genworth Financial Gained 11% in August
A long-stalled deal gets a boost.
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Shares of Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW) traded up 11% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, a rare winner in what was a down month for many other insurance and bank stocks. Genworth right now is trading not based on interest rates or the perceived health of the economy but rather on the prospects of completing its long-stalled takeover, and in August the company got good news on that front.
In October 2016, China Oceanwide Holdings announced plans to acquire Genworth, a one-time subsidiary of General Electric, for $2.7 billion, but regulatory hurdles have complicated matters in the years since. The proposed deal has been extended 12 times so far while awaiting regulatory approval, with the latest extension announced Tuesday.
One of the hurdles to completing the Oceanwide deal was Canadian regulatory authorities. Genworth in August moved to eliminate that complication, announcing the sale of its majority stake in Genworth MI Canada to Brookfield Business Partners for 2.4 billion Canadian dollars ($1.8 billion). In a statement announcing the move, Genworth said that even if the Oceanwide transaction is not consummated, the sale of the Canada operation would give it increased financial flexibility.
"We are pleased to find such a high-caliber buyer for our interest in Genworth Canada," company CEO Tom McInerney said. "We look forward to working with Brookfield Business Partners through the sale process and required regulatory approvals and, ultimately, moving forward with our long-awaited closing of our merger with Oceanwide."
Even if the sale clears Canada off the merger review list, the deal is not out of the woods yet. Although the sale has been approved by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, it still needs clearance in China for currency conversion. Given the continued tensions between the U.S. and China, there are no guarantees that approval will come quickly.
As long as the merger agreement remains in effect, expect Genworth shares to trade more on the chances of completion than on fundamentals or market conditions. The Canada sale was a huge step in the right direction, and Genworth shares reacted accordingly.
At the time of writing, shares of Genworth still trade at an 18% discount to the proposed $5.43 buyout price. That's a nice payday for speculators who hope the Oceanwide deal will eventually get done, but also a reminder of how uncertain that outcome is.
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Critical Android Warning Issued For 1.25 Billion Smartphone Users
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A simple message pushed from what appears to be your mobile network provider can reveal all your ... [+] email to an attacker
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On August 7, researchers from Israeli security company Check Point revealed how WhatsApp could be manipulated to change the text of a message and the identity of the sender. Today, Check Point Research, the threat intelligence arm of Check Point, disclose how a critical vulnerability that is stupidly simple to exploit leaves Android smartphones open to attack by SMS that could expose all your email to a threat actor. If that isn't bad enough news, the smartphones found to be most vulnerable were those made by Samsung, Huawei, LG and Sony. Between them, these account for more than 50% of the Android handset market. Given that, as of July 2019, there were three billion smartphone users globally, and the Android mobile market share is estimated at 76%, the research suggests that as many as 1.25 billion Android users at risk.
How does this Android smartphone exploit work?
The attack vector itself is based around those over-the-air (OTA) provisioning messages you see when you join a new mobile network provider, for example. You know the ones that pop up and say you need to update your settings to work with the network provider properly. The same OTA provisioning method can also be used by enterprises when configuring employee devices to work correctly with the company email servers.
An industry standard for this kind of provisioning is Open Mobile Alliance Client Provisioning (OMA CP) which was last updated back in 2009. Unfortunately, OMA CP only includes relatively limited and basic authentication methods to validate the sender of OTA provisioning messages. And even then, using them is optional. The researchers found that it was possible to exploit this weakness, and an attacker could pose as the network operator to send deceptive messages that trick the user into accepting malicious network settings. One SMS message, one click, and the unsuspecting victim could have all their internet traffic rerouted through a proxy server owned by the attacker; who could then read all their email.
All an attacker needed to execute this attack was a GSM modem, which could be a smartphone acting in modem mode or a cheap USN dongle, to enable the sending of binary SMS messages, and off-the-shelf software to compose the OMA CP message itself.
How much of a real-world risk is this Android security vulnerability?
Ed Tucker, the co-founder of Human Firewall, says that while "the ability to effectively reconfigure device settings to re-route traffic to a destination of the adversary’s choice is not a new threat," it's the potential mass scale of this one that "should make people sit up and take note." Especially as Tucker also says that users are more likely to fall for SMS-based phishing than the email route. "Factor in a device alert advising of new configuration settings," Tucker says, "and how many users will even stop and think, let alone recognize the potential risk involved in blindly accepting the authenticity of the message."
Stuart Peck, director of cybersecurity strategy at ZeroDayLab, agrees that this is a high-risk threat. "It's pretty serious as it would give an attacker a lot of options to control or maliciously manipulate the targeted device," Peck says, "especially on Android devices where there is no verification required from the sender." Peck also says that "this would be a legitimate attack vector for attackers looking to compromise victims who rely on SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) and could also lead to an increased and more effective method of delivering smartphone ransomware."
Which Android smartphones are vulnerable?
The researchers discovered that Samsung smartphones were the most vulnerable, simply because they didn't perform any authenticity checks for the senders of those provisioning messages. If the user accepts the CP message, as the majority of people likely would, then the sender needs to do nothing to prove their identity and the smartphone internet traffic can then be intercepted at will.
Huawei, LG, and Samsung smartphones did require authentication of the sender using the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the recipient to "confirm" their identity. However, this can be obtained in several ways, including rogue apps. More worryingly, the attacker could also bypass the need for an IMSI code utilizing a PIN authentication option. "These rudimentary levels of authentication are little more than speedbumps rather than hurdles to overcome," Tucker says. He told me that a user-entered PIN could be overcome by merely sending a standard SMS with a Transmission Path Originating Address (TPOA} of choice, be it the manufacturer, network operator or even 'ANDROID UPDATES' to prime the user to the follow up Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) 'push' message for example.
What can Android users do to mitigate the risk of an OTA provisioning attack?
First of all, it's important to say that just because a vulnerability exists, that doesn’t mean you are going to be targeted for exploit. "Yes, there is an absolute risk at play here," Tucker says, "but the likelihood of user targeting is much less clear."
The findings were disclosed to the vendors in March 2019. Samsung has included a fix addressing this phishing flow in their Security Maintenance Release for May (SVE-2019-14073), LG released their fix in July (LVE-SMP-190006), and Huawei is planning to include UI fixes for OMA CP in the next generation of Mate-series or P-series smartphones. Sony stated that its devices follow the OMA CP specification and has not issued any fix.
"Samsung takes security seriously and is committed to providing a safe and secure experience for our customers," a Samsung spokesperson says. "We developed and issued a security patch via software update in May 2019 to address the issue as soon as the Check Point Research alerted us. We recommend that all users keep their devices updated with the latest software to ensure the highest level of protection possible."
"Sony Mobile treats the security and privacy of customer data with the utmost seriousness," a Sony spokesperson says. "We are aware of the concern about OMA Client Provisioning (OMA CP) on Xperia that Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. announced on September 4. The research puts a finger on a number of general challenges with legacy feature implementations in a changing threat landscape." The Sony statement continues, "while Sony Mobile’s implementation comply with the OMA CP specification, there is an issue with the usability of carrier initiated provisioning messages. End users can protect themselves by rejecting unsolicited settings updates and generally follow best practices for staying safe online."
"The real drive needs to be with the device manufacturers to mitigate such weaknesses and push users to update as quickly as possible," Tucker concludes. He also sees the mild irony in advising users to apply a "genuine update" to fix a problem with "fake updates" when the user cannot tell the difference between the two. Those users that don't have a patch available, Sony handset owners being a case in point, should "be extra vigilant reviewing any messages sent to them, especially from their network providers," Peck says, "and if they suspect the device has been compromised then the safest way to fix this is to reset the phone to factory settings and rebuild from there."
Slava Makkaveev, a security researcher at Check Point Software Technologies and one of the report authors, says that Check Point Research is working "on a broader initiative to improve client provisioning security to persuade OMA to publish guidelines," but it is "tough to tell where it’ll go. We’ve reached out to OMA and given our suggestions. They’ve been receptive, but very slow on making any changes."
When it comes to network provisioning, Makkaveev has a straightforward piece of advice: “Simply, we can’t trust those texts anymore. What makes these email phishing attacks dangerous is that you’re vulnerable outside of Wi-Fi hotspots. Threat actors are becoming better at extracting information outside of Wi-Fi hotspots each and every single day,” he said.
Updated September 6, 2019: This story was updated to include statements from Samsung and Sony.
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Chiacchia sisters sweep women's tennis weekly awards
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The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) awards Anna Chiacchia (Hamburg) and Jane Chiacchia (Hamburg) with this week's PrestoSports Women's Tennis Doubles Team of the Week. Anna has also been named this week's PrestoSports Women's Tennis Singles Athlete of the Week.
Fredonia State's No. 1 singles player senior Anna Chiacchia won both of her conference matches last week to improve to 10-1 this season and 37-12 as a collegian. She needs one more singles win to tie for the most singles win in the program since 1999.
The Chiacchia sisters went 3-0 as Fredonia State's No. 1 doubles team last week. They were 8-0 winners vs. D'Youville, 8-4 vs. Cortland, and 8-0 vs. Oswego. Together they are 5-2 this season while separately Anna is 9-2 and Jane 8-2 in doubles competition in 2019. Their doubles win Friday vs. Cortland was the 31st as a collegian for Anna, most by a Blue Devil dating back to 1999.
Pascarella perfect in 2-0 win over Canton
Monday January 20, 2020Sports Information Office
Fredonia State sophomore goaltender Ryan Pascarella stopped all 25 shots he faced Saturday in the Blue Devils' 2-0 win over the SUNY Canton Kangaroos.
Devils end streak, drop Plattsburgh
The Fredonia State men's basketball team downed Plattsburgh, 77-63, in Dods Hall on Saturday, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Cardinals.
Devils shuffle Cards
After a slow start to the game, the Fredonia State women's basketball team closed out a 61-58 victory with a strong fourth quarter to take down the Plattsburgh State Cardinals on Saturday.
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LONDON, July 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) today announced the appointment of Thomas Hofbauer as a Senior Managing Director and Head of the firm’s Construction Solutions practice in Germany. Mr Hofbauer will be based in Munich.
Mr Hofbauer will focus on extending FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions practice across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, known as the “DACH market,” a region of strategic and commercial importance for the construction industry. He has advised many of the region’s leading contractors throughout his 20-year career.
Mr Hofbauer is a civil engineer specialising in contract and risk analysis and has significant experience delivering reviews on assessing delay, disruption, damages and cost for large-scale projects. He has given evidence in arbitral proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, the Vienna International Arbitral Centre and the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution in Zurich, and he has acted as an expert for disputes in numerous jurisdictions.
“FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions practice is one of the world’s largest providers of high-end expert services in the expansive global construction industry,” said Patrick McGeehin , Global Leader of the Construction Solutions practice at FTI Consulting. “The addition of Thomas continues our focus of ensuring a breadth of international construction expertise and knowledge for our clients, wherever their projects may be located.”
Alastair Farr , a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s EMEA Construction Solutions practice, added, “We are delighted to welcome Thomas to FTI Consulting. His long-standing experience with the regional client base and deep industry knowledge will give us the best possible opportunity for success in the region and further enhance our reputation for disputes resolution in key global markets.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr Hofbauer was a Senior Vice President at HKA. He has a wide range of experience in strategic procurement, contract management and claims management for buildings, infrastructure, industrial, IT, power and rolling stock projects across Europe. He is a member of the Bavarian Chamber of Engineers and a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart. Mr Hofbauer has also been recognised as a leading expert by Who’s Who Legal.
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Miller Canfield lawyer says Trump administration may reverse employee-centric legislation of the past eight years.
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Labor laws. Pro-employee versus pro-business regulations. Immigration. LGBT rights. Marijuana legislation: These are some of the major legislative issues in play as the country transitions into a new presidential administration.
Employment attorneys at the Miller Canfield law firm recently gathered for a forum called “Hot Employment Topics in 2017” and discussed all of the above subjects.
Amy Zdravecky, a principal who specializes in labor and employment law at Miller Canfield’s Grand Rapids office, said most of what was discussed was speculative, as with any forecast, as no one knows what a Donald Trump presidency holds.
“Like many people, we were surprised by the election results. We had thought it would be more of the same, but now, it’s a total change of course.
“We don’t know if it’s a situation if everything will occur that was promised during the campaign.”
Because President-elect Trump has no background in politics, Zdravecky said attorneys are hard-pressed to guess what overall tone he’ll set regarding a number of issues without a voting record to analyze.
For starters, unions — his picks for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) leaders are set to occur next November; the overtime ruling — his secretary of labor nominee Andrew Puzder opposes the regulation and may drop the Department of Labor appeal to the injunction if he is confirmed by the Senate; and federal requirements for paid sick leave are up in the air, among many other issues.
Regarding unions, Zdravecky said the Obama administration set a very pro-employee, pro-union tone, as is often the case with Democratic administrations.
“Our view is that the trend has been to expand the rights of employees, making it easier for unions to organize, to engage in hand-billing, trying to organize — even on private property,” she said.
“It’s been a really pro-union atmosphere.”
But now, she said Trump, who leans pro-business, has a choice to make about which direction to go.
“Will he actually come down in favor of pro-business on everything, or will he try to give back to blue-collar workers or unions that said they voted for him? This is what makes this so difficult.”
On the overtime rule, which was set to raise the salary threshold at which executive, administrative and professional employees are exempt from overtime to $47,476 from $23,660, Zdravecky said the Texas federal judge’s injunction against the rule may become permanent under a Trump administration, and then employers may face a difficult decision.
“A lot of employers made changes to employee salaries to be compliant by Dec. 1. So, some employers are saying, ‘Do we reverse the changes we’ve made? Will we go back and undo this?’ Which is a big morale issue,” she said.
On the other hand, if the court decides in favor of the overtime rule, and employers haven’t complied with the changes proactively, Zdravecky said they may be liable for whatever overtime pay they didn’t cover from Dec. 1 onward.
She said the best course of action for employers is to keep detailed record of employees’ hours from Dec. 1 and thereafter, in case companies have to backtrack and disburse overtime pay.
While Trump has repeatedly promised change, immigration reform is a bit less clear-cut of an issue, Zdravecky said. Under a Trump administration, employees may face more workforce audits, so she said the best thing would be for “employers to self-audit.”
Under a new administrator, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also may face a change of course. According to Zdravecky, the EEOC has been “extremely protective of employee rights and looking at transgender issues and the rights of transgender, gay, lesbian or bisexual employees.”
With a less-LGBT-friendly leader, she said, courts may see more cases like the North Carolina bathroom law, which states transgendered individuals must use the bathroom that corresponds to the sex on their birth certificate, rather than the gender with which they identify.
Another hot-button concern is whether a pro-business administrator of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will reverse OSHA’s guidelines that employers can’t drug test employees when they get into an accident.
“A lot of employers have testing requirements that say if you get into an accident, you have to have drug testing, because of workers’ comp requirements,” Zdravecky said. “A lot of workers’ comp carriers require this policy.”
But OSHA said employers can’t discipline employees for reporting an injury if the company handbook requires them to report it — and that discipline would include employees being terminated for a positive drug test.
“Many employers feel strongly about the testing,” Zdravecky said. “Employers are faced with, ‘Do we comply with OSHA regulations, or do we comply with what our workers’ comp carriers require, which is that we do the testing?’
“The potential pro-business stance with the Trump administration may say, ‘Of course you have to test your workers; you can’t have employees under the influence.’”
She said if the next OSHA administrator is pro-business, the current anti-testing guidelines “will probably go away.”
Another major topic the Miller Canfield outlook session addressed was marijuana laws across the country. Many states now have approved recreational use of the drug, but federal law says employers still can terminate their employees if they are under the influence at work.
The conflict in Michigan is medical marijuana cards are legal, “but the employer still has the right to enforce a zero-tolerance drug policy” at work, Zdravecky said.
She said she believes it’s highly unlikely recreational marijuana use will be approved with carte blanche on a federal level under a Trump administration.
Miller Canfield attorneys said their biggest challenge in 2017 will be navigating all of the uncertainty and gray areas of the new administration.
“Employers call us for advice — ‘Here’s my handbook policy, is it OK?’ — and we’ve been operating under this view of everything is pro-employee, and in order to be safe, you better revise this,” Zdravecky said.
“Will that continue or not? Employers want a definitive answer. They don’t want a, ‘Maybe this will occur.’”
She said the smartest thing employers can do is weigh the risks involved with changing policies to match potential new legislation.
“(I would say they should) make a risk assessment with every decision they make,” she said.
Zdravecky said the uncertainty won’t last forever.
“We’re going to know a lot in the first 90 days based on who’s confirmed (among Trump’s appointments) and what we’re seeing happen. Once we see trends in a certain area, we’re going to be much more likely to predict trends in other areas.”
Rachel Watson is a Grand Rapids Business Journal staff reporter who covers food, manufacturing, small business, banking and finance, HR and diversity and sustainability. Email Rachel at rachelw at grbj dot com. Follow her on Twitter @RachelWatson86
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Greasemonkey API Usage -- August 2012
Back in November 2009, I analyzed the API usage, and a few other aspects, of all the scripts on userscripts.org, then 36,141 scripts. I was directly discussing some of the topics that were already bubbling around the back of our minds, for how to carry Greasemonkey into the future with us. The short version is: web browsers and web apps are getting so much poweful, why do we need these one-off Greasemonkey APIs with cross-browser problems?
Now that Greasemonkey 1.0 is out, we've made big steps made in that direction, and I've repeated the analysis. I downloaded (with permission from the site owner) every single active script on userscripts.org, now 82,084 scripts.
First up, which API calls are made, and how common are they?
API Usage by Number of Scripts
Not much has changed. By far most common is that a script doesn't call any special APIs (57.94%). Then, GM_getValue/GM_setValue are still right up there.
The biggest change is that unsafeWindow usage has jumped from 6th to 2nd place (12.44% to 17.65% of scripts; 1,527 scripst also mention wrappedJSObject, not on the chart). Authors want to interact with the page in ways that the security sandbox (which protects these APIs) prevent, so they explicitly jump out of the sandbox, bringing vulnerabilities with them. Of the 14,484 scripts that reference unsafeWindow, 6,494 of them use no other Greasemonkey APIs, and thus are served well by moving towards a model where there is no sandboxing (nor APIs, unless you ask for it/them). Another 838 scripts only use GM_log and/or GM_addStyle, which can easily be replaced with console.log() or the compatibility shim layer. It gets hard to analyze other calls in more detail, but I see a lot of get/set value calls, which (assuming you run on only one domain) can also be well served by DOM Storage.
Moreover, those 47,557 scripts that don't use any of the special APIs are still saddled with the sandbox and its pitfalls, known and unknown before Greasemonkey 1.0. Plenty of newer browser features don't work in the security sandbox because its entire point is to separate the content scope (where these features work) from the script scope (with its smaller set of privileged features). A huge part of the design changes in Greasemonkey 1.0 is to make the default behavior, like these majority of scripts need/want, to run as close to possible as a regular script in a regular web page, without surprises like missing values and broken features.
So do scripts that use get/set value or xmlhttpRequest really need the cross-domain behavior they provide?
API Usage Cross-domain Analysis
(Note: the left-most set of bars is "@include *" and the rightmost is ">5" -- the labels are missing from the graph and I'm not sure why.)
Mostly: no, and this hasn't changed much since 2009. The vast majority of scripts using get/set value (71.86%) only ever execute on a single domain, and thus can use DOM Storage with no ill effects.
The XHR usage to two domains is lower mostly because I fixed my analysis a bit (i.e. not counting an @include of *.example.com and an XHR to www.example.com as two domains, and not counting XHRs to userscripts.org, assumed to be update checker scripts, which is now provided by Greasemonkey). However, a combined 44.25% of scripts that call XHR (and with a string literal that I could pull a domain name out of, not a variable set somewhere else) either call to/run on two or all domains, and thus really use the cross-domain power of GM_xmlhttpRequest.
Finally a bit more detail about Metadata imperatives. This graph is for all imperatives used in at least 1% of scripts, regardless of what they are.
Greasemonkey Metadata Imperative Usage
Most of what has changed since 2009 is the analysis, including more values. Note that almost every script (99.37%) specifies @name, and we see a power law trail off in usage. The commonly used, but unsupported in Greasemonkey, ones are @author, @homepage, @license/@copyright, @date, and @history.
Check the raw data to see hundreds more @things, generally all unsupported values. And there I pasted only those used at least ten times, there are yet more hundreds used fewer times.
To those that are interested: the script that I used to generate these numbers is available for inspection, in case it perhaps contains a serious bug. The raw data that I generated with it, and the charts above, are also available to check.
Posted by arantius at 8:47 AM
Fascinating post, thanks for the information.
I am curious about "GM_Log can easily be replaced with console.log()"
If this is a redundant API, why not just call Console.log() with GM_Log?
Also, you mention that scripts using xmlhttpRequest don't need cross domain behaviour, and can can "use DOM Storage with no ill effects."
Does this mean there's a more efficient way to achieve xmlhttpRequest for a single domain?
It'd be cool if there was a post explaining best practises.
arantius said...
> If this is a redundant API, why not just call Console.log() with GM_Log?
That sentence doesn't make a lot of sense. But we're not removing it just to break old scripts, there's little to no cost to leave it in Greasemonkey. The point is that if your script does, today, call GM_log, you can trivially change it to call console.log(), and thus not need that special Greasemonkey API.
> Also, you mention that scripts using xmlhttpRequest don't need cross domain behaviour, and can can "use DOM Storage with no ill effects."
> Does this mean there's a more efficient way to achieve xmlhttpRequest for a single domain?
I said that _if_ you don't need cross-origin behavior, then you can use the standard browser features (within a single origin) and get the same functionality. I linked the DOM storage docs, and XHR is the obvious page: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/DOM/XMLHttpRequest
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Lemonade Fix garden party: Brick Street, Liverpool
By Mostyn Jones on 29th July 2019 Live reviews
Lemonade Fix
Lemonade Fix held an indoor garden party for the release of their new single, Getintothis’ Mostyn Jones and Stephen Fallows joined in the fun.
Fighting against the elements, Lemonade Fix were able to mostly salvage Saturday night’s Brick Street gig.
Originally planned as a garden party before the heavens opened over the city, the gig was successfully mopped up and wrung out on stage as a more standard indoor affair.
Seven local acts all with very different musical styles and approaches meant a decent crowd that braved the rain and got bigger as the day went on building the atmosphere as the day progressed.
First up was Tracky and the self styled ghetto blaster punk funk producer lived up to his tag with some 80’s influenced backing tracks and satirical look at modern day life and got the day off to a great start.
He has built up a decent following after recent performances such as his set at Sound City and on this form should see that following grow with each and every performance.
Ana Mae offered something totally different, as her soft, dreamy pop made the audience move closer into the front part of the venue.
There were a few nerves as she spoke about how strange it was being on stage alone instead of with her usual band but the crowd were supportive and it made for an earnest and heartfelt performance that those gathered lapped up. A cover of Echo & The Bunnymen’s The Killing Moon rounded off an excellent set.
By the time Podge made it to the stage there were some interested parties starting to filter in, but the promising set was undercut by persistent technical hiccups including wailing feedback which had the crowd spending less time dancing and more time wincing in unison. What could be heard through the fuzz was a promising show of dreamy psych, with notes of Pizzagirl and MGMT.
Thankfully Roy was the most reliable act on the lineup if only because his act only requires a microphone and some raw scouse charisma.
It’s a bold move breaking the momentum of a night of music to bring up a spoken-word performer; but if you’ve seen Roy up on stage you’ll know that his act is a sure-fire success, especially playing to the home crowd.
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The crowd, and by this point they were a crowd, was treated to a story about a trip to the chippy with an existential twist, and an image-driven list poem that was maybe about nostalgia for mundane certainty but maybe just a good list of things?
The weakest of the night was The Floormen, who punctuated their set by shouting back and forth with the sound tech. Unable to make the best of things, the usually-reliable four piece put in a lacklustre display.
Though they prepared us with the announcement that they’d be playing new material, their offerings felt unfinished and it was more like sitting in on a jam session than a polished set. A jam session by a talented band with some promising moments where it all came together, but the overall impression was a bit directionless and lacking a strong stage presence.
After a decent set from Samurai Kip, who managed to bring the energy back to the room with some jazz-infused swagger, the headliners took the stage.
With probably the most technically flawless set of the night, the band were able to shrug off earlier disappointment and give the crowd the gig they’d been promised. Maybe it was the benefit of lowered expectations at this point but Lemonade Fix seemed to do more than make the best out of a bad lot.
With life giving them lemons they lived up to their name.
Images by Getintothis’ Stephen Fallows and Ian Flanders
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The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver. It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid produced by the liver. The gallbladder is not very funny, but from ancient times into the 19th century yellow bile was one of the four humors in the humoral theory of medicine.
FACTS: The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver. It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid produced by the liver. Bile flows from the gallbladder into the small intestine where it breaks up fats into droplets for better absorption.
The gallbladder is not very humorous, but from ancient Greek times and well into the 19th century yellow bile was considered one of the four humors that kept the human body in balance. The four humors were blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile, all linked to the four elements: air, water, earth and fire. Blood and phlegm being moist were considered the agents of air and water, respectively. Black bile was the dry melancholy humor and represented the Earth. Yellow bile was also a dry humor, but choleric and connected to fire. Hippocrates identified and wrote about these four bodily fluids. It was Galen who later theorized that humors were formed in the body rather than ingested. He thought warm foods tended to produce yellow bile, while cold foods produced phlegm. While today we might chuckle at the theory of the humors suggested by great thinkers like Galen, he did get some things right, such as recognizing that the liver and the gallbladder are the keys to bile production.
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Selena Gomez had a panic attack before her AMA performance
"She did sound better at rehearsal." - by Milly Haddrick
Selena Gomez has been getting dragged online for her performance at the AMAs yesterday, which hundreds of fans slammed for being 'off-key'.
But now a source has told PEOPLE that the singer suffered a panic attack right before hitting the stage, and that it seriously impacted her performance.
WATCH: Selena Gomez sings off-key in her own chorus during AMAs 2019
No shade to Selena here but her AMAs performance yesterday was noticeably shaky, and now we know why.
Selena's song is pretty emotional 💔
As the source explains, this was the first time Selena had performed on stage for a really long time and Lose You To Love Me is a raw tune about heartbreak and learning to love yourself, so we can understand why Sel would have been feeling vulnerable.
"She definitely had a panic attack. She was nervous. She hasn’t been on stage in two years, and it’s an important song in her career," the source revealed.
"She really wanted to deliver."
Selena also performed her upbeat track 'Look at Her Now'.
The source continued: "It threw her off. She did sound better at rehearsal."
Even though her performance was slammed online, the source told the mag that our gal still had fun regardless.
"She had fun afterwards with her friends and family and was in good spirits."
This look tho 🙌
Selena has been open about her mental health journey in the past, revealing in a powerful speech earlier this year that she has been diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
"I think that we are better when we tell the truth," Gomez said in her acceptance speech for the 2019 McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy.
"And so, this is my truth. Last year, I was suffering mentally and emotionally, and I wasn't able to stay all buttoned up and together. I wasn't able to hold a smile or to keep things looking normal."
Gomez went on to say that she sought help and that she was 'relieved' to finally able to address the feelings that had weighed her down for years.
We are so proud of you Selena ❤️
"I sought support and the doctors were able to give me a clear diagnosis," she said.
"The moment that I had received that information I had actually felt equal parts terrified and relieved. Terrified, obviously, because the veil was lifted, but relieved that I finally had the knowledge of why I had suffered for so many years with depression and anxiety."
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Long Run Exploration Ltd. and Crocotta Energy Inc. Announce Mailing of Joint Information Circular in Connection With Proposed Business Combination
July 15, 2014 16:23 ET | Source: Long Run Exploration Ltd.;Crocotta Energy Inc.
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 15, 2014) - Long Run Exploration Ltd. ("Long Run") (TSX:LRE) and Crocotta Energy Inc. ("Crocotta") (TSX:CTA) are pleased to jointly announce that they have mailed to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 4, 2014, a joint information circular and proxy statement (the "Joint Information Circular") and related materials in connection with the special meeting ("Crocotta Meeting") of holders of common shares of Crocotta ("Crocotta Shareholders") and the special meeting ("Long Run Meeting") of the holders of common shares of Long Run ("Long Run Shareholders") each to be held on August 6, 2014 to consider various matters in connection with a proposed plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta).
At the Crocotta Meeting, Crocotta Shareholders will consider and, if deemed advisable, approve the acquisition by Long Run, pursuant to the Arrangement, of all of the issued and outstanding Crocotta Shares in exchange, for each Crocotta Share held: (i) 0.415 of a Long Run Share; (ii) one common share (an "ExploreCo Share") of a newly established Montney-focused exploration company ("ExploreCo") to be led by Crocotta's current management team; and (iii) 0.2 of an Arrangement warrant of ExploreCo. Each Arrangement warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one ExploreCo Share at a price of $1.70 for a period of 30 days following closing of the Arrangement. At the Long Run Meeting, Long Run Shareholders will consider, and if deemed advisable, approve the issuance of Long Run Shares to the Crocotta Shareholders pursuant to the Arrangement.
The proposed Arrangement requires the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by Crocotta Shareholders at the Crocotta Meeting, as well as the approval of a majority of the votes cast by Crocotta Shareholders (voting separately) after excluding the votes of those Crocotta Shareholders required to be excluded for the purposes of determining minority approval in accordance with applicable securities laws. The issuance of Long Run Shares to the Crocotta Shareholders pursuant to the Arrangement requires the approval of a majority of the votes cast by Long Run Shareholders at the Long Run Meeting. The Arrangement is also subject to customary stock exchange and court approvals.
Long Run is a Calgary-based intermediate oil and natural gas company focused on light-oil development and exploration in western Canada. For further information about Long Run, visit the Company's website at www.longrunexploration.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the completion of the Arrangement and the timing thereof. Long Run and Crocotta have provided these anticipated times in reliance on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as to the timing of receipt of the necessary approvals and the satisfaction of and time necessary to satisfy the conditions to the closing of the Arrangement. These dates may change for a number of reasons, including inability to secure necessary regulatory approvals in the time assumed or the need for additional time to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Arrangement. In addition, there are no assurances the Arrangement will be completed on the anticipated timing disclosed herein or at all. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release concerning these times. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Long Run, Crocotta or the entities resulting from the Arrangement in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and Long Run and Crocotta disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
Long Run Exploration Ltd.
William E. Andrew
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Dale A. Miller
Corine Bushfield
Jason Fleury
Vice President, Business Development
information@longrunexploration.com
www.longrunexploration.com
Crocotta Energy Inc.
Mr. Robert J. Zakresky
Mr. Nolan Chicoine
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
www.crocotta.ca
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DiabloUsing Battle.net poses security risks(1 posts)(1 posts)
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According to this article on Ars Technica, playing on Battle.net poses serious security risks (mainly being hacked). Just wanted to let you know guys.
Here is the piece in question:
"The late '90s were a time before ubiquitous high-speed Internet connectivity, a time when online multiplayer gaming was still something of a novelty. While the Morris worm in 1988 had shown the problems that can arise when insecure code is exposed to hostile networks, it wouldn't be until the early 2000s that the lessons would truly start to be heeded by software developers.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Diablo network code contains bugs, and I would be absolutely astonished if it were free of remotely exploitable bugs. For single player, this is no big deal, because the game is fortunately so old that it doesn't even know how to request a firewall open some ports and allow inbound network traffic. But if you want to use the Battle.net multiplayer mode, you'll have no option but to punch a big hole in your firewall and forward traffic to the game and its inevitably insecure network code.
For modern applications, we have a number of protective systems to make it harder to exploit flawed code. We have different user privileges, so we can run applications as unprivileged user accounts that cannot make extensive modifications to our systems. We have Data Execution Prevention/No Execute/eXecute Disable (DEP/NX/XD; different names for the same thing) that prevents direct execution of malicious code injected by an attacker, and we have Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Control Flow Guard (CF Guard) to make it harder to trick an application into disabling DEP.
Diablo 1 predates all these measures and is incompatible with them. The application will attempt to elevate itself to have Administrator privileges each time it is run, thereby giving it full access to your system. It does not support DEP or ASLR, and if DEP is forcibly enabled, the game crashes on startup. Nor has it been recompiled to use CF Guard.
As such, running this game and opening up your network to it is going to make it extraordinarily easy to hack your computer. We have built numerous safeguards over the last 15 years to try to reduce the risks of exploitable network code, and this game removes all of them. I would not run it on any system I cared about, and I think it's grossly irresponsible to release it in this condition."
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Home/Automotive/PT. INKA-made Trains Ready to Drive in Bangladesh Station
In the next eleven days, ships carrying Indonesian-made railroad cars will dock to Chitagong Port, Bangladesh. There are 22 train cars made by PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) (Persero) which were sent to Bangladesh. This means, until the end of October 2019, PT INKA has sent 116 trains from a total of 250 trains ordered by Bangladesh.
“The 116 exported trains are a combination of 50 BG (broad gauge) trains and 66 MG (meter gauge) trains ,” said PT INKA (Persero) Director Budi Noviantoro, Saturday (10/26).
A total of 22 MG-type trains will depart on Sunday (27/10) from the Jamrud Pier, Tanjung Perak Surabaya, and it takes around 11 days to arrive at Chitagong Port, Bangladesh. According to Managing Director of PT INKA (Persero) Budi Noviantoro, the 22 trains are expected to arrive on November 7, 2019. After arriving, the train will be operated by Bangladesh Railways.
The difference between BG and MG type trains lies in the width of the track (rail) used. BG type trains are used on the tracks with a width of 1,676 millimeters. While the MG type train is used on the tracks with a width of 1,000 millimeters.
The export to Bangladesh is a series of efforts by PT INKA (Persero) to increase its export market abroad. Previously, INKA had also fulfilled other overseas train orders, such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Australia.
“Hopefully by the end of this year we can have a contract for the export of trains to Sri Lanka,” Budi concluded.
Source : PT INKA’s website
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Israeli Fights German Court Ruling on Kuwait Airways' Ban, Calling It 'anti-Semitic Discrimination'
'We cannot allow our laws to be subverted by the state-sponsored racism of our nations,' man's lawyer says
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File photo: Kuwait Airways check-in counters at Kuwait Airport, March 18, 2012 Gustavo Ferrari/AP
An Israeli man appealed on Monday against a German court's ruling upholding Kuwait Airways' right to ban him from boarding a flight due to his citizenship, a legal decision that triggered sharp criticism from German officials and Jewish groups.
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The appeal argues that ruling accepted a racist Kuwaiti law and allowed the airline to override German laws requiring that airlines transport any passenger with valid travel documents, according to the Lawfare Project, which filed the appeal.
"We cannot allow our laws to be subverted by the state-sponsored racism of our nations," said Nathan Gelbart, the German attorney for the group, which fights anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli discrimination around the world.
He said the decision by the Frankfurt district court had allowed "anti-Semitic discrimination to be imported into our country and helped whitewash and sanitize it."
Kuwait Airways has not commented on the decision.
The Frankfurt court last month ruled Kuwait Airways had the right to refuse to carry the Israeli man on a flight to Bangkok that began in Frankfurt and included a stopover in Kuwait City since it was abiding by the laws of Kuwait, a country that does not recognize the state of Israel.
It said Germany's anti-discrimination law applied only in cases of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic background or religion, not citizenship.
The ruling was sharply criticized by German government officials and the Central Council of Jews in Germany, which said the Kuwaiti law was reminiscent of Nazi policies.
Three German state parliaments in Bavaria, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, have passed resolutions condemning the airline for its policy.
Acting Transportation Minister Christian Schmidt also raised concerns about the issue in a letter delivered to the Kuwaiti government in late November, saying it was "fundamentally unacceptable to exclude citizens because of their nationality," according to the Lawfare Project.
A spate of anti-Semitic acts in Germany in recent weeks, including the burning of Israeli flags, have triggered concern and calls by top officials to put more emphasis on the Holocaust in integration courses for migrants.
Rights groups say anti-Semitism and violent acts have increased in recent years amid growing support for far-right political groups and the influx of over a million migrants from Syria and other countries that are at war with Israel.
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I Am Famous & Shark Nate-O: A Double Dose of Luebbe and Cattie
African-American interest, Ages 3-7, Ages 4-8, Children's Book Reviews, Determination, Diversity, Facing Challenges, Family & Relationships, Fears, Girls & Women, Juvenile Fiction, Multigenerational, Patience, Perseverance
I AM FAMOUS
Written by Tara Luebbe & Becky Cattie
Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
(Albert Whitman & Co.; $16.99, Ages 3-7)
SHARK NATE-O
Illustrated by Daniel Duncan
(Little Bee Books; $17.99, Ages 4-8)
A delightful double dose of picture book pleasure reviewed today by Cathy Ballou Mealey.
Kiely, surrounded by devoted family and friends, is confident that her celebrity status is widespread and well-deserved in I AM FAMOUS, the first picture book from prolific story sisters Luebbe and Cattie.
Kids will cackle at super-cool Kiely’s misperceptions. She continually interprets the behavior of her doting family – posting videos, taking photos, indulging her whims – as signs of her special stardom. But what will the spunky mini-diva do when she stumbles and stops sparkling in the pressure of the spotlight? The intersection of fame and family is brought to a satisfying conclusion with a wink to modern parents about over-sharing the ordinary achievements of their spirited progeny.
Lew-Vriethoff’s illustrations deftly bring Kiely’s personality to life from cover to cover. Dazzling accessories and bright, bold colors spring off the page. Touches of borrowed glamour pair well with Kiely’s expressive face and energetic motion, keeping young readers entertained and amused. There is a lot of fun and flair on display enhancing the confident, snappy text. Diva-licious!
Nate is a shark fanatic, but must learn how to swim before he can transform into the one and only SHARK NATE-O in this pool perfect fish tale from Luebbe and Cattie.
Obsessed with sharks, Nate fills his world with shark facts that he can’t resist sharing and even acting out, much to his older brother’s chagrin. But when it comes to light that Nate can’t swim, he isn’t put off for long. Enrolling in swim lessons, Nate learns to prove his water-worthiness by blowing bubbles, using a kickboard, and eventually swimming solo. Will Nate’s determination and persistence pay off in time to challenge his brother in tryouts for the ultimate prize – membership on the Shark swim team?
Duncan’s fun illustrations make a splash in noteworthy settings by incorporating plenty of shark décor and pool puns. Filled with heart and humor, Nate’s expressions and body language invigorate the appealing story with clever, imaginative elements. The authors include more shark facts at the end for readers who just can’t get enough of this jaw-some tale perfect for enjoying between summer swims. Download an activity kit here.
Read about another debut #Epic18 picture book review by Cathy here.
Reviewed by Cathy Ballou Mealey
Where obtained: I reviewed advanced reader’s copies from the publishers and received no other compensation. The opinions expressed here are my own.
This Is It Written and Illustrated by Daria Peoples-Riley
African-American interest, Ages 4-8, Ballerinas & Dance, Being true to yourself, Children's Book Reviews, Diversity, Emotions & Feelings, Girls & Women, Juvenile Fiction, Performing Arts, Resilience, Self-Esteem & Self-Respect
by Daria Peoples-Riley
(Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins, $17.99, Ages 4-8)
is reviewed today by Cathy Ballou Mealey.
★Starred Review – School Library Journal
When a young dancer hesitates nervously at the studio audition door, her mirror-shadow self comes to life to encourage, support and reassure her in This Is It, a charming debut from author-illustrator Daria Peoples-Riley.
“Look at me,” commands a tutu-clad shadow, hands on her hips. The young girl, stiff and uncertain, looks askance but listens to the shadow’s message about challenge, confidence and poise. Slowly, the girl stretches, bends, leans and finally embraces the shadow’s exhortations. “Listen to the hum of your heart’s song,” says the shadow and reminds her to hear the melodies that flow from her elbows to her knees.
The delightful pas-de-deux, girl and shadow, pass together through a grey, concrete cityscape where bridges, staircases and sidewalks accentuate the opportunity for movement and energy. Red, green and pink shrubbery soften the silent, stiff buildings, while the curves of splashing fountains and smoky vents echo the dynamic pair’s swirling, twirling exuberance.
Peoples-Riley employs a mixture of free-verse and concrete poetry that showcase the strength and grace of the young dancer in definitive, certain terms. Moving in deliberate, thoughtful progression, the phrases carefully build up the young dancer’s inner confidence and ultimately celebrate her beautiful self-expression. While the shadow keeps all the spoken lines, it is the girl who ultimately shines in the triumphant, starring role.
Most young dancers become accustomed to studying their reflections in the dance studio mirror. This Is It will inspire them to look for a supportive, encouraging shadow that has also been with them every step of the way, both in and out of the spotlight.
Where obtained: I reviewed a copy from my local library and received no other compensation. The opinions expressed here are my own.
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Let The Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson
African-American interest, Ages 6-9, Black History Month, Children's Book Reviews, Civil Rights, Juvenile Fiction, Multigenerational, People & Places - United States, Prejudice & Racism
LET THE CHILDREN MARCH
Written by Monica Clark-Robinson
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
(HMH Books for Young Readers; $17.99, ages 6-9)
is reviewed by Cathy Ballou Mealey.
★Starred reviews – Kirkus, Horn Book, School Library Journal
On a warm May day in 1963, young feet took the first steps on an inspiring crusade for civil rights. Through the observant eyes of a fictionalized girl, debut author Monica Clark-Robinson depicts the momentous events surrounding the Birmingham Children’s Crusade in LET THE CHILDREN MARCH, illustrated by Frank Morrison.
As the book opens, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has delivered a compelling speech calling for peaceful protest that has touched his listeners’ hearts and minds. But the adults feel torn by their desire to take action and their responsibilities to home and family. The children, equally moved, volunteer to unite and march in their parents’ stead. Dressed in their best clothes, the apprehensive but determined marchers walk hand in hand for change and freedom. Clark-Robinson pulls no punches in her succinct and moving descriptions of the events, noting the angry crowds, potent threats, and physical dangers. Yet her poetic text is underscored by the palpable sense of pride, courage and hope that sustain the young marchers throughout their ordeal, from march to imprisonment to release.
Morrison’s vibrant illustrations powerfully enhance Clark-Robinson’s tale, bringing to life the intensity of terrible experiences that the marchers endured. Adults as well as children are represented with portrait-like detail throughout. They convey serious, determined dignity through their steady eyes and calm, straight-shouldered stances. While the faces are ultimately most compelling, Morrison incorporates signs, hoses, flags and fences that communicate the hostile environment with depth and poignancy.
LET THE CHILDREN MARCH will surely spur important and essential conversations between young readers and the adults who share this book with them. Additional information is supplied in an afterword, a bibliography and sources of quotations. A timeline, illustrated across the endpapers, grounds the tale from beginning to end by showcasing the young faces that helped sow the first seeds for justice and freedom.
Where obtained: I reviewed a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher and received no other compensation. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Firebird by Misty Copeland
African-American interest, Ages 5-8, Ballet and Ballerinas, Children's Book Reviews, Diversity, Emotions & Feelings, Girls & Women, Juvenile Fiction, Perseverance, Social Issues / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, We Need Diverse Books
Written by Misty Copeland
Illustrated by Christopher Myers
(G. P. Putnam’s Sons; $17.99, Ages 5-8)
Firebird won the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, received the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer Honor, and was an NPR Best Book of 2014.
In Firebird; American Ballet Theater ballerina, Misty Copeland, shows a young girl how to dance like the firebird. Copeland, author of Life in Motion, has written a spare but powerful picture book about a young African American girl who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Daunted by the process, the young girl compares her ” gray as rain” self to the “swift as sunlight” Copeland, believing that she could never be as good as her idol. Realizing that the girl lacks confidence and is overwhelmed by what lays ahead, Copeland offers encouragement and support in a lyrical conversation between mentor and protégé:
“darling child, don’t you know
you’re just where I started …
your beginning’s just begun …”
Copeland assures the young girl that, despite the challenges and hard work (“…I had a thousand leaps and falls …”), her ability will grow. One day someone will need her support:
“then they will look to you in wonder
and say …
the space between you and me is longer than forever
and I will show them that forever is not so far away”
Lovely ballet similes and metaphors are woven into a narrative as powerful, yet as graceful as the dancer’s art:
“ …Like me you’ll grow steady in grace
spread an arabesque of wings
and climb …”
And while the narrative is a conversation is between a beginning dancer and an experienced ballerina, Copeland’s message of determination and realizing your dream is an important and inspiring message for all of us.
Using bold and striking mixed media illustrations, award-winning illustrator Christopher Myers enhances the soaring and inspirational text by dramatically capturing the movement of the dance and Copeland’s amazing ability to stretch her body in extraordinary positions. Likewise, his illustrations also depict the tender and affirming relationship between Copeland and her protégé. Myers, the son of the late children’s author Walter Dean Myers, has received multiple awards for his illustrations. Visit Reading Rockets for a selected list of his books and a video interview.
The Afterword contains a poignant message from Copeland about her childhood struggles and how ballet “saved” her. Nevertheless, as an African American, she did not see herself in this almost exclusively white world. With hope, hard work, and support she made it and has turned to supporting other young dreamers like herself to enter the world of Classical ballet.
Copeland has just been appointed the first African American principal ballerina of American Ballet Theater. Visit Misty at her website and see her reading Firebird at the April 6, 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll. A search on YouTube will display many videos featuring interviews and performances. Click on the link to read an excerpt of Life in Motion and see a short video of Copeland discussing her determination to succeed. Earlier this week it was also announced that for two weeks this August, Copeland will star on Broadway in the musical “On the Town.”
– Reviewed by Dornel Cerro
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Xbox 720 Launch Rumored for April
Shawn Ingram
Several sources including The Verge and Computer and Video Games report that Microsoft will announce its new Xbox console, presumed to be called Xbox 720, in April 2013, about two months after the debut of the PlayStation 4.
A new domain XboxEvent.com that EventCore registered yesterday reinforces the publications’ sources claims. EventCore is an event planning agency that Microsoft used to plan previous events. The domain hints that Microsoft is preparing some sort of big event for its third home console.
An event in April will give Microsoft two months before E3, the biggest gaming event of the year. The rumored date is also at least a few weeks after the Game Developers Conference. By announcing the new Xbox after GDC Microsoft likely can’t discuss programming for the next consoles with developers at the conference. Microsoft could just decided to hold its own developer event, however.
The next Xbox may have enhanced SmartGlass features.
The next Xbox will compete with the PlayStation 4 which Sony launched earlier this week. Sony won’t release its new console until holiday 2013, and Microsoft’s Xbox Durango (the console’s codename) will likely come to stores around the same time. At the moment it’s hard to say which console will make it to market first.
Microsoft may also have to contend with an Apple TV with apps and mobile games in general including new Android-based consoles such as the Ouya. Mobile games are much less expensive than console games, but don’t look as great. Even if the games look more impressive and offer more immersive experiences, Microsoft will have to contend with the legion of casual gamers in the world with the new console.
Microsoft may try to lure in casual gamers by expanding its media options. Some rumors claim the next Xbox will have even more media features than the Xbox 360, and may even act as a cable box with select partners.
The new Xbox Durango will likely include an expanded SmartGlass feature that will let gamers use their smartphones and tablet not only as second screens, but as controllers. Touchscreen devices lack physical buttons or a controller, however, so it’s not clear if Microsoft will have an answer to Sony’s idea f streaming PS4 games to the Vita or NVIDIA’s idea of streaming PC games to Project Shield.
Other rumors include a new controller that’s the “natural evolution” of the Xbox 360 controller and a new Kinect sensor. The new Xbox may require the Kinect sensor, and it will have higher resolution cameras than the current Kinect. It may also have the ability to track more people and more detailed skeletons, including fingers.
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Washington’s Media Myopia
With practically no legislation moving through Congress, the Washington press corps is beginning to focus on action in states and localities.
David Kidd
By Peter Harkness | Founder, Publisher Emeritus
More than two years ago, I wrote what was admittedly a very grumpy column bemoaning what had happened to the Washington press corps. Specifically, I railed on about how the White House Correspondents’ annual dinner had changed, and what that said about both the capital and the media that supposedly covered it.
“The dinner has evolved (or devolved) into a self-important, narcissistic gathering of corporate chieftains, big-name lobbyists, Hollywood celebrities, reality TV stars and a different breed of journalists -- more from TV, especially cable TV, and glamour magazines like Vanity Fair than The New York Times,” I wrote. “A few old-time journalists grouse about the change, but for the most part, the coverage, replete with photos of women in fancy dress and men in tuxedos, is all breathless and gushy.”
Well, we’re at it again, only this time the precipitating event was the party following the funeral for The Washington Post’s former editor, Ben Bradlee, who died in October. Described in the Post as the “last hurrah for the A-list gatherings” hosted by Bradlee and his wife, the story read: “An invitation to the couple’s historic Georgetown home was one of the most coveted status symbols in the nation’s capital, an entry to an elite salon of the powerful, talented and witty.” This time, the 800 or so “favored packed in like sardines” to a large tent in the backyard.
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“The uninvited -- who not only wanted to pay their respects to the family but wanted the world to see them paying those respects -- sulked at home and complained to friends.” That’s not all. “Cameras flashed, hugs were exchanged, and the tent quivered with the casual bonhomie of exclusivity ....”
Really? The “powerful, talented and witty” made it in to “the elite salon” to enjoy the “bonhomie of exclusivity” in their quivering tent while the riff-raff who wanted to see and be seen sulked and complained outside?
I admired Ben Bradlee. Most journalists did. He was smart, funny and fearless. But my eyes roll when I hear or read this kind of drivel.
Today’s truth is that not much of real consequence goes on in Washington. If the city’s dismal football team needs to adopt a new name, one that truly describes the town, it would be the “D.C. Dysfunction.” If Miami can have the Heat, D.C. can have the Dysfunction.
The press corps that thinks so highly of itself, in fact, does not have a lot to do. News about legislation working its way through Congress or regulations spilling out of the various agencies used to keep a sprawling media infrastructure fully occupied. Today, a lot of that coverage is puff. There has been almost no legislation of any import moving through Congress. The White House effort to circumvent the legislative branch will bump up regulatory activity in some areas, especially on environmental -- and perhaps immigration -- issues. But that goes only so far.
So what is new, and maybe even heartening, is that the Washington establishment -- historically impervious to any thought, trend or movement beyond the Capital Beltway -- is slowly beginning to realize that there is a country out there. States and metro areas are doing stuff that matters, and it often affects national policy.
To be sure, Washington’s newfound interest in the states is fledgling. Many of the national media’s spinoffs of state and local coverage are just that -- spinoffs. Others are being operated by foundations, nonprofits or think tanks. The Pew Center on the States for a number of years has published the online daily newsletter Stateline. More recently, the Rockefeller Foundation-funded CitiScope launched with a mission to cover urban policy across the globe. Meanwhile, The Washington Post, at the epicenter of the D.C. Dysfunction coverage, has stepped up its reporting of states and cities. So too has Atlantic Media, the D.C.-based owner of the Atlantic magazine and National Journal.
Most of these new endeavors are blogs or online publications; it’s too soon to know which will have the most impact. And it’s always impossible to predict which foundation-backed efforts or which media offshoots will survive. But I’m happy to see this new media interest in statehouses and city halls. I just hope it’s a long-term commitment rather than a passing fancy, something to be sidelined whenever -- if ever -- the wheels of Washington do start turning again.
At a time when D.C. Dysfunction has reached critical mass, states and localities deserve as much attention as they can get.
Peter Harkness | Founder, Publisher Emeritus | pharkness@governing.com
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Net Neutrality Repeal Could Be Bad News for Cities, Mayors Warn
They say their economies could suffer if the FCC repeals net neutrality regulations.
by Natalie Delgadillo | December 8, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
Demonstrators rally in support of net neutrality outside a Verizon store in New York. (AP/Mary Altaffer)
One week before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote on repealing net neutrality regulations, nearly 60 U.S. mayors signed a letter in opposition.
The repeal proposal, they argue, would lead to greater digital inequality, harm small-business growth and violate principles of local control. It includes a provision blocking state and local governments from enacting their own rules on net neutrality.
“The Commission’s proposal seeks to compound its prioritization of the broadband industry above all others, and above local communities, by broadly preempting state and local government ability to respond to the unique challenges faced in our communities,” the letter reads.
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The concept of net neutrality has been widely embraced by tech companies -- including Google and Facebook -- and generally opposed by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which include cable companies like Comcast and wireless providers like Verizon. It's the principle that ISPs should be required to treat all internet content equally, without slowing or blocking content, especially not for business advantage or monetary gain.
Proponents of the principle argue that regulations are necessary to maintain a free and open internet where even the smallest startups can compete with big, established companies. Without net neutrality, the argument goes, large companies could pay to get their content to users at premium speeds, leaving smaller competitors in the dust.
Opponents of net neutrality argue that the rules are a cumbersome and unnecessary regulation on business. They say that large ISPs have already promised not to block or slow content, and that the Federal Trade Commission would have the authority to halt anti-competitive practices.
The repeal could have huge consequences on the local level, particularly for communities that rely on small businesses for economic growth, says Christopher Mitchell, director of the Community Broadband Networks Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
“If your city has a lot of small companies relying on [net neutrality principles] to survive, you might not have as bright of an economic future after this vote,” he says.
Andy Berke, the mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., agrees. Since the city built its own fiber internet network in 2010, it has attracted dozens of small and mid-sized companies, which have become a boon for the town’s economy.
“Chattanooga has a burgeoning tech culture ... our tech community is growing, so we have one of the highest wage growths in the country,” Berke says. “There needs to be a free and open internet so we can compete with the giants in the city.”
Chattanooga’s city-owned ISP (and the more than 100 other city-owned ISPs across the country) could also end up at a competitive disadvantage with telecom giants like AT&T or Comcast. They aren't usually the only available internet provider in a given area, meaning they have to stay competitive to keep customers. Meanwhile, many customers of big ISPs like Comcast have only one option for broadband service, allowing those companies to block or throttle as they please with little worry that customers will leave.
Of course, this could also work in municipal-owned networks' favor: If large ISPs block or throttle too much or become too expensive, community broadband services could become an attractive alternative to customers, Mitchell says.
Mitchell says cities who own their own internet services will almost certainly not block or throttle content because even if they wanted to, they lack the influence that giant ISPs have. Threatening Netflix with slower service unless they pay the city more, for example, likely won’t even merit a call back from the streaming giant.
“What does Netflix care if it loses 5,000 people in Kentucky [on a city-owned broadband network]? That’s not worth paying extra money for.”
Perhaps the most wide-reaching concern for cities regarding the net neutrality vote is digital equity, the idea that everyone should have access to fast and affordable internet services. This has become a growing concern for local governments, as access to the internet has become crucial for everything from schoolwork to job applications to job training services, says Jim Loter, director of digital engagement for the city of Seattle.
The repeal of net neutrality would put lower-income internet users at particular risk, Loter says, because they may not be able to pay for the premium services they need in their everyday lives.
“On the consumer level, there’s now a door for providers to charge people for tiered services like they do cable TV offerings,” he says. “We are looking at a possibility where low-cost services only get you access to certain sites.”
The repeal vote on Dec. 14 is expected to succeed, given the FCC's Republican majority. (In general, Republicans favor repealing the net neutrality regulations while Democrats oppose it.)
While the FCC would block state and local governments from enacting their own rules on net neutrality, Mitchell says there's at least one way they can try to fight back: start their own broadband network. That, of course, comes with financial risks.
“Comcast is not going to invest in Denver to make Denver a world-class city,” Mitchell says. “So if you’re the mayor of Denver, you want to find a way to make sure you have a world-class network.”
Natalie Delgadillo | Web Producer | ndelgadillo@governing.com | @ndelgadillo07
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