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TMG Partners’ 2201 Valley Building Will Transform Uptown Oakland
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Posted By: Zennie Abraham December 8, 2018
ONN – TMG’s 2201 Valley Building Will Transform Uptown Oakland
The block that is 2201 Valley St. in the northern part of Downtown Oakland called “Uptown Oakland” is a dark parking lot that’s right between two active intersections at Grand Avenue and Broadway and Telegraph Avenue and Grand. The historically underdeveloped spot and the entire five block area are about to undergo a transformation that will redefine that part of Oakland for decades to come. The one of the anchor buildings of this change is called 2201 Valley.
2201 Valley is a planned 450 foot, 750,000 square foot structure developed by TMG Partners. TMG Partners is a “privately-held full service development company headquartered in San Francisco focusing on urban infill projects in the Bay Area,” according to its website.
One of the staffers of TMG Partners and the person who’s name is on the documents submitted to the Design Review Committee of the Oakland Planning Commission, Denise Pinkston, was my classmate at the Berkeley Planning School. This is not Pinkston’s first go at a project in Downtown Oakland; she has a deep resume that, for me, goes back to 1996, and her involvement in the project that gave Uptown Oakland it’s name, even though it was never built. But that’s another story, for another time.
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2201 Valley has Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) as the architect of record, and is designed to be a “creative office building” with an open floor plan, high ceilings, and a park-like green roof, 350-space parking garage, 7,500 square feet of retail and art gallery space on Telegraph Avenue, and a 30-foot-tall lobby at the corner of Valley Street. The building, once built, will be an iconic addition to Oakland.
The Design Review Committee focused on making sure this giant structure was not out of context with Oakland. To that end, several design changes were made, and those focus on the shielding of operations like parking from ground level view.
The last time the building was before the Design Review Committee was September 26th. This space will keep you up to date on its legislative progress in Oakland.
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GOJHL Golden Horseshoe Conference semi-finals begin tonight
by Rod Mawhood
Niagara Falls goalie Zachary Moore will look to backstop the top-seeded Canucks through the semi-finals against Pelham.
There was not much suspense in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League – Golden Horseshoe Conference – quarter-finals, but that will likely change in the semi-finals which begin tonight on two fronts.
Three of the four teams in the semis advanced with four-game sweeps in their opening round playoff series.
The top seeded Niagara Falls Canucks swept Lockport, second ranked St. Catharines toppled Welland in four straight games, while number three Hamilton got by Fort Erie in four as well.
It took fourth ranked Pelham six games to dispose of Thorold.
So the semi-finals are set with Number 1 Niagara Falls taking on 4th seeded Pelham, and number 2 St. Catharines up against third ranked Hamilton.
There’s no denying the St. Catharines – Hamilton series is the most appealing.
The Falcons finished nine points ahead of the Kilty B’s in the regular season standings, and were (4-2) in head to head matchups against Hamilton.
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The Falcons gave up a GOJHL low 106 goals, with Hamilton right behind at 110. St. Catharines goaltender Jack McGovern led the conference in goals against average with a sparkling 1.90.
Niagara Falls was (6-1) against Pelham in the regular season, and did score a league best 282 goals – 23 more than any other opponent in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.
The Canucks Justin Kyle led the GOJHL in scoring with 81 assists and 118 points.
Niagara Falls netminder, and St. Catharines native, Zach Moore led the conference in wins with 30.
Pelham goaltender, and Welland native, Brandon McCorriston was tops in league save-percentage at .929.
As for the other two conferences, it’s top ranked Listowel – with former Niagara IceDogs head coach Jason Brooks in charge – taking on fourth ranked Kitchener, and second seeded Stratford taking on number three Waterloo in the Midwestern Conference, while the Western Conference featured a pair of upsets in the first round of the playoffs setting up some interesting semi-final series.
The sixth seeded Komoka Kings ousted the third ranked Chatham Maroons in just five games and will now play the top ranked Leamington Flyers in the semis, while the number five Leamington Vipers swept away the fourth ranked Sarnia Legionnaires setting up a semi-final series against the number two London Nationals.
So 12 teams left in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs, all looking to advance to their respective conference finals and eventually a trip to the Sutherland Cup – the Ontario Junior B Provincial Championship.
Here’s a look at the schedules for the two Junior B playoff series here in Niagara:
(both series are best of seven)
Number 1 Niagara Falls vs. Number 4 Pelham
Friday March 15th 7 pm at the Gale Centre
Sunday March 17th 2:30 pm at Meridian Community Centre
Tuesday March 19th 7 pm at the Gale Centre
Wednesday March 20th 7:30 pm at Meridian Community Centre
*Friday March 22nd 7 pm at the Gale Centre
*Sunday March 24th 2:30 pm at Meridian Community Centre
*Monday March 25th 7 pm at the Gale Centre
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Number 2 St. Catharines vs. Number 3 Hamilton
Friday March 15th 7 pm at Jack Gatecliff Arena
Monday March 18th 7 pm in Hamilton
Tuesday March 19th 7 pm at the Jack
Thursday March 21st 7 pm in Hamilton
*Friday March 22nd 7 pm at the Jack
*Sunday March 24th 7 pm in Hamilton
*Monday March 25th 7 pm at the Jack
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Rod Mawhod is a lifelong Niagara native who has had the pleasure of working in all three mediums – Radio, Print and TV – for over 20 years. His first announcing gig was with the then St. Catharines Stompers. Since then he’s worked in radio and TV in Toronto, and currently is the announcer for the Niagara IceDogs and Niagara River Lions.
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Full Moon in Sagittarius: Wings of Icarus
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I hear a call from the distance
Where the Sun sets into the islands
Deep into the Icarian Sea.
We are heading towards a full moon in the sign of Sagittarius.
According to the location of Hagia Sophia, the moon comes to fullness about an hour before noontide. 08:29 AM GMT: 09:29 London, 10:29 Prague, 11:29 Athens. I recommend you to check the exact time for your location.
Moon has her own life. In each cycle she is born (new moon), she grows, comes to fullness (full moon), she fades and dies (dark moon). This corresponds to the cycle of life. We see this in the life of plants, animals and humans. The triad of the Maiden-Mother-Crone corresponds to the phases of the Moon. Women’s cycles of life and life-giving, death and rebirth are the rules of Nature.
Arriving at the hour of the full moon means many things. Things we have started two weeks ago may come to flowering, the ideas we have concepted earlier may have come to fruitation, we may choose to cut our ties with something/someone or the silvery light of the Moon may reveal that which cannot be seen in the golden light of the Day.
The astrological indications of this full moon reminded me of the story of Icarus. Icarus is the son of Daedalus who built the Labyrinth in Minos. It is also said that Daedalus helped Theseus, too. Therefore he was imprisoned inside the Labyrinth (which he built himself!) with his son Icarus. A genius mind always finds a way out. Do you remember what I had wrote about the new moon in Gemini ? A man builds his own wings… It is the human mind, capacity and the ability to create. This is what takes us forward in life even when we are locked up. Thus Daedalus and his son Ikarus made their winds out of wax and geese feather.
Daedalus and Icarus wore their wings and were ready to take their flight from Crete, across the Cyclades and north to mainland Greece, over the wine dark Sea. Yet Daedalus warned his young son: “Fly from the middle way, not too close to the sea for the waters will wet your wings and you may fall; not too high up towards the Sun, for the Sun will melt the wax and you may loose your wings forever.” Youth… The young Icarus nodded and who knows what he held in his heart… Perhaps he was too enthausastic or encouraged or too optimistic ? Ikarus took the wind and flew away from the wooded mountains of Crete, over the well populated islands…Flying was such a joy, freedom at last… after captive years, he was now free as the winds. I cannot tell you how he felt for I have never flew myself like this. But they say, he took a wild wind up, towards the Sun and his laughters of joy was heard from the islands. He, as his heart also flew with him, wanted to touch the Sun and flew up high… Yet, as his father had warned him, the Sun melted the wax that made his wings… and the beautiful youth fell, down into the Sea where now is named after him.
These days we may feel like the young Icarus. Perhaps too optimistic or too enthasuastic. Everything may seem to go as we wish. It must be the astrologer’s duty to give a slight warning that things may not be what they seem. It is best to ground, stay grounded and not forget the restrictions of reality. We have been going through really harsh times and this full moon I doubt not brings some joy and lightness to our hearts. Yet it is best to think twice and not stray from the rules even though we are so very tempted to break them. Keeping to the measure is also a virtue.
Μηδὲν ἄγαν, Nothing to excess.
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We’ll be posting regular updates here on our blog, so just scroll down to see what’s new! Due to time constraints and space issues on the site, however, we will no longer be posting our daily sabbing reports on our blog, only the ‘more exciting’ stories. You can keep up-to-date with our daily goings on on our facebook page (which you should be able to view even without your own facebook account). Check out our website information pages too where we put up information about hunts, hunt sabotage, the law and so on, so that some information is always easily accessible. We hope you find this page useful and interesting. Thanks for looking! 3C
Ledbury Hunt: 28th December 2015
An interesting day out with the Ledbury Hunt today who met at the Robin Hood in Castlemorton, right by the Malvern Hills. Soon after arriving at the meet (and having to do the job of the whippers-in for them, keeping the hounds off the road and slowing down cars) we were joined by Bath Hunt Saboteurs and Bristol Hunt Saboteurs. The hunt set off first for the Common, back to an area where they encouraged the hounds on to a fox just a few weeks back.
This time, however, the hunt headed right up in to the hills, trying to put some distance between us and them. Foot sabs went inland, some checking on known setts in the area and two 3C sabs decided to keep an eye on the quadbikes (one which had terriers on it). We caught up with them quickly and some of the guys called the others, telling them to “get the dogs out and f**king get out of there” (or something along those lines…). The other quad soon returned and they sped off back down the hill, sabs finding a badger sett when they followed the tracks back.
The quads came back for a second go just as we were leaving the area, so back up the hill we ran, stopping a second attempt to flush / dig-out. Meanwhile, Bristol and Bath sabs were keeping an eye on the hunt which had gone back down towards the Common. Once we were sure the quads weren’t coming back yet again, we started to make our way back to the hunt, hoping we’d made the right call to leave. Suddenly, hounds were speaking and seemed to be coming towards us. Getting to a good vantage point, one sab noticed the fox first and ran to cover his line with citronella spray, the other filming and informing the rest of the sabs. The fox gave himself a decent headstart, hounds being stalled further when they reached the citronella, but huntsman Mark Meladay soon encouraged them on to where he thought the fox had run, telling the sab with the spray that he would knock him the f**k out.
And so back into the hills. Another 3C sab radio’d through to say she’d head up to the area where the terriermen had gone for the sett with another sab whilst the rest headed into the hills with us. Terriermen were once again spotted in an area, so one of us climbed a hill to flush them out, ensuring no more dig-out attempts were in play. Meanwhile we believe the fox gave hounds the slip and they were now drawing an area right by the British Camp, hoofprints all over footpaths next to signs stating “no horseriding on this footpath”. Locals, families, walkers and bikeriders were commenting on the hunt, in particular the sinister appearance of masked men speeding around on quadbikes with no number plates…
Some more drawing took place back down near the Common once more and there was a small discussion regarding public vs private land (FYI the Ledbury still haven’t apologised to the landowner in Eldersfield whose land they trespassed on on Christmas Eve) leaving a 3C sab with a bust lip, but very little more happened with regards to chasing foxes from then on, hounds not picking up properly again. The hunt packed up around 4 o’clock, supporters and terriermen obviously feeling frustrated as they threw a container of urine over the 3C driver as she picked up her car, burning her eye as it was highly concentrated, just as the hunt were about to pack up…
All in all a pretty decent day, good teamwork and good calls made. Thanks to our friends from Bath and Bristol for coming over for the day, it was a good’un! To give us a hand getting out to the Ledbury more often, share or donate with this link: paypal
Ross Harriers: Boxing Day 2015
3C sabs headed out to a few different places yesterday for the Boxing Day meets with two of us going to the Ross Harriers, having said hello to the Ledbury Hunt in town on the way.
The Ledbury huntsman Mark was obviously still upset by the killing of the fox on Christmas Eve, making a comment to one sab about making gravy out of the “giblets” that sabs had picked up after the kill (see our last posts for pictures) with his sidekick Tim (a whipper-in) making a similar comment to the other sab. ‘Cooksey’ drove by with terriermen-types as usual in his vehicle, trying to hide their faces.
As we headed off to the Harriers in Ross, one of our regular sabs hitched a ride into Ledbury to see the hunt off. Mark spotted him in the crowd, pointing at him and loudly stating “that man is an anti” to the people all around him. Tim, meanwhile, was calling Cooksey and one of his boys in to try and intimidate him… the sab then managed to get the guy’s face on camera. Oops. Looking around the crowd, there seemed to be a lot of people out who never actually bother to go to a normal Ledbury hunt meet. So much for hundreds of people supporting the hunt – proper support isn’t about showing up in town to something conveniently placed and timed on the way down to the local pub!
Over in Ross-on-Wye, the market place was less busy than we had anticipated with many of the people looking like they’d just stopped by whilst going out for a coffee or to the shops – some even complaining about the lack of parking when heading for their morning coffee. Hounds left some poo outside shops and in and around the crowd, people being happy for the dogs to jump up on their legs and get attention until some realised that they had poo on their paws. Instead of a clever “clean-as-you-go” policy, it was left for a considerable time then cleaned up after the hunt had moved off (though how they picked some of the more watery stuff up we don’t know…). Huntsman Simon and huntmaster Anna found complaints by locals about the poo funny… What mature people.
The hunt itself felt like a bit of a non-event for much of the day, although as we always try to make clear, if you’re not with all of the hounds all of the time, you can’t promise that it was a no-kill day. With foot-sab still being injured-foot-sab she was happy that she ended up inland for so long, the hunt drawing and re-drawing the same covert and fields surrounding it for around 2.5 hours(!) Car support and even members of the field can’t have found that particularly interesting. They did pick-up a few times and even chased, but considering fox-hunting was always about the long chases across large amounts of land, it’s certainly changed a lot in this part of the world! To be fair to the hunt, it was wet and they seem to have lost a lot of support and therefore land recently, so they’re doing their best… We’re just wondering how the rest of the season will go.
We’ve made a silly video about the day, so check it out. What else can you do on a dark Boxing Day night? There’s nothing upsetting in it unless you’re scared of poo…
Ledbury Hunt: Christmas Eve 2015
The Ledbury Hunt met in Eldersfield today, Christmas Eve. We were with them on and off all day. This video shows sabs finding the hunt in Tirley, unfortunately during the aftermath of a kill. The video shows what it shows. Some of the photos may be upsetting to some people: Facebook Video
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Two sabs from 3C headed out to Pigeon House Farm in Eldersfield where the Ledbury Hunt would be meeting. Support vehicles crammed into the small country roads to see the hunt off. They went straight into a field by the farm and began to draw a stretch of rough vegetation but a member of the hunt rode quickly to Mark’s side, talking to him and pointing the opposite way and Mark gathered the hounds and took them in that direction. They must have spotted the trail-layer running that way… Mark’s son Samuel attempted to block the road to us, but his pony was more than happy to follow the sabs’ suggestion to “walk on”.
The scent wasn’t fantastic for much of the day as there was a mix of heavy rain (hailstones at one point) and then warm sun but the hounds inevitably picked up on a fox in Berth Hill. Sabs had just jumped out of the vehicle near to hunt support on the East of the hill when a fox came running towards them. He jinked through the hedge and crossed into another field further down the road, his line covered quickly by citronella. Mark gathered the hounds and brought them down to the road to try and pick up the scent – it is seen as bad huntsmanship if a huntsman has to take his hounds to a scent instead of casting them and letting them find it themselves… They lost his scent for some time and sabs got to meet a very upset landowner who says the hunt trespass on her land everytime they are in the area. She was having to shoo hounds off her land at the time. Pro- or anti-hunt, it doesn’t matter; she was worried about her sheep and they’re the reason the hunt shouldn’t be there. Was there an apology from Mark? Or any of the huntmasters? We’ll see – ex-master Roger Warner was the only one who seemed reasonable when sabs explained the situation.
With foot-sab being injured-foot-sab for the day, less running than usual took place and this meant we couldn’t be right with the hunt for some points of the day. We did manage to check on a number of “at-risk” setts and drains, however, but just as we were talking about the legendary “3-o’clock fox” and left a drain to go and find the hunt again in Tirley, we found the aftermath of a kill. Hounds were circled around ‘something’ in a vegetable field just off the road and one of the masters was shaking his hand at someone in a “go, go, go” shooing-away frantic sort of way… Injured-foot-sab ran to the field, ducking under the heads of the master’s horse and another pony which had been moved into her way. As she filmed a young man (pictured) picking something up from the floor, next to huntsman Mark and the hounds, a supporter walked into the way of her camera.
It was a toss-up between running to the scene-of-crime or stopping to film with 20 or so support close behind her and walking into the field, but the film still shows what it shows – the young man passes the body (which the hounds are still very interested in) to Mark who rides off at speed – and the stills and bits of body found confirmed our suspicions that a fox had been killed. It’s a shame the footage wasn’t clearer, but these things happen. Terriermen, when confronted down the road, kicked mud at us and sped off down the road – what are you hiding boys?
The hunt packed up very soon after with Mark disappearing into Townstreet Farm as soon as he jumped off his horse (probably needed to get out of his blood-soaked jodhpurs…) and we checked on another “at-risk” drain, meeting the owner of the land – who presumably had given the terriermen from a few weeks ago permission to flush a fox from the drain using Nel the terrier… No, that was her husband; she was quick to dob him in.
Whilst we were in the field after the hunt had packed up, three masked men (including one of the terriermen and another boy who used to ride the quad) and another man arrived. We left the field, more internal organs in hand, the man confirmed he owned the land and he had let the Ledbury illegally hunt on it and we returned home. Longer video to follow someday soon.
The Ledbury seem to have a high turnover of terriermen these days…
Ledbury Hunt: 21st December 2015
The Ledbury met at Pauntley Court in the Gloucs cull zone on Monday 21st December and, mysteriousy, the terriermen came very close to a badger sett, promptly masked up and drove away from a sab standing nearby. They then had some fun digging up an old bottle and driving the quad on the heels of the sab. They were overheard at one stage saying on the phone that they couldn’t do something cos the antis were about. The hounds rioted on a muntjac from the old railway track and were promptly stopped rioting by Tim Pearce May and the terriermen so they can stop them….when they want to. Mark took his hounds off at some speed to the back of Leadon Vale Farm where we caught up with him again. A fox was seen breaking covert heading towards Pauntley School and the line was doused in citronella. As it happened hounds did not pick up.
With scent being bad Mark got down and dirty with the hounds wading through some brambles and another muntjac was put up and ran to safety. The terriermen arrived and threatened to stay with the sabs all day which would have been great (apart from the incessant whining about being filmed) because then we could keep an eye on them. Alas they were not true to their word and they all ran off. The next time we saw them was as they marked a fox to ground and they tried some skulduggery which included dropping off one terrierman “covertly” to where the fox had escaped. He was soon joined by sabs and ran away very fast. They seemed to draw Ryton Coppice blank and then there was some more illegal hunting at Cobhill Rough before they finished in the dark.
The Ledbury Hunt met at Tweenhills Stud Farm, owned by one of the masters David Redvers. He is well known in hunting circles for being one of the gang that invaded the House of Commons in a pro hunt stunt to try and stop the Hunting Act being passed. He is also closely associated with the pro-hunt ‘Felix the Fox’ logo. David made himself useful by assisting a sab’ who was stopping the pack on a fox and even thanked her for, ermm, well sabbing his hunt.
We can’t post up the longer film for both technical and legal reasons just at the moment but this short clip shows one fox who hid in a hedge to hide from hounds. The area was sprayed and he was let be. Cameras are essential in protecting wildlife, many a fox has been spared out of fear that illegal hunting has been caught on camera!
Duke of Beaufort Hunt: 14th December 2015
We decided to have a bit of a change of scenery on Monday, so a couple of us contacted our good friends at Cirencester Illegal Hunt Watch to see if they’d be out with the Beaufort Hunt. It was a shame not to see the group as they weren’t out, but they told us the meet and were pleased that someone would be out with the hunt.
Having had a few things to do that morning, we turned up late at the hunt which had given them just enough time to think they’d be alone for the day. Checking on some setts in the area, we found the hunt nearby and the whipper-in came for a little chat about footpaths (which we were actually on, but I’m sure we’ll get over it…)
The day began with a lot of deer running from the hunt but this gave us a chance to practice camera-quick-draw and also gave us an idea of where the hunt were at various points. Foxes will also often run the same line as deer, using the deer scent to cover their own.
As the day progressed, the hunt got quicker and quicker at drawing coverts, running inland from us as soon as they could, but we kept a close eye on them. The faster we move them on, the less effective they will be at picking up on a fox. Having been blocked by some support, foot-sab ran up a road and spotted a fox running through some rough away from oncoming hounds and huntsman. They lost the scent briefly and the huntsman called them back, taking them along the rough where they picked up on the fox exactly where foot-sab said she’d seen him (unfortunately he was not caught on camera as he was so far away, but the sab could hardly have predicted exactly where the hounds would start to speak if she hadn’t seen something…). Car-sab was meanwhile protecting an area she believed another fox had run – they seem to be pairing up very early this season!
As hounds headed into a covert, another fox (or the same one? They seem to jink a lot in Beaufort country) ran up and across the field, riders on 2 quadbikes also seeing where he was running. Foot-sab ran parallel with him, allowing him acorss the road before heading inland to cover the line and keep an eye on the hounds. About to second-horse, they left fox alone and went off for a drink and a snack.
We caught up with them soon after, keeping an eye on them from afar as they were moving gradually towards us. Both back in the car now, car-sab spotted what she believed to be a fox in front of hounds in cry. Almost simultaneously, hunt supporters decided to slow us down by walking in the road in front of us. Foot-sab ran down the road and watched the hounds’ progress. Further along the road, we spotted the hunted fox who had jinked back and was looking exhausted. He ran parallel with us then crossed the road and into a sheep field, which would have masked his scent somewhat, before carrying on to safety. With the possibility of him being part of another brace (couple) we covered the line with citronella before trying to make contact with the hunt again.
Unfortunately the hunt had gone into a large landlocked area and we spent some time finding them once more before heading inland to keep an eye on them. Captain Ian Farquhar had a nice little conversation with car-sab about environmental issues and spoke of how impressed he was at our running around. Meanwhile, the quadbike riders were telling foot-sab that they were impressed by how “on it” we are. Certainly makes a change from our regular hunts like the South Herrie and Ross Harriers!
The hunt packed up just after the light faded and we left to have some (we think well-deserved) tea. Not a bad day!
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South Herefordshire joint meet: 12th December 2015
Four of us headed out into Herefordshire yesterday as we had a rare tip-off about the South Herrie Hunt having a joint meet with the Crawley and Horsham Hunt near to Garway. We turned up at the meet to the surprise of both hunts and the opening speech confirmed that they would be using the C&H pack for the day. A couple of quadbikes were out, both with no number plates and overloaded with 3 or 4 people on each.
They spent a lot of time around Lady Wood, picking up on a couple of foxes who were holloa’d by the supporters. Hunt staff attempted to block us getting on to footpaths at one point but with little success. We rated the hounds when they checked by a road and they seemed to lose the fox they were after…
As they went back inland at speed we did lose sight of them on and off and a lot of time was spent on foot (which we’re fine with) as supporters blocked our driver from getting along various roads. At this point, friends from Bristol Hunt Saboteurs and South Wales Hunt Saboteurs arrived as they were in the area so we were able to keep more eyes on the hunt.
Having scared a number of flocks of sheep and a couple of fields-worth of cows and bullocks, they moved on, running a fox to ground in a small covert. With 3C sabs in the area they left, the sabs ensuring that there were no terriermen in the vicinity before catching up again with the hounds. Meanwhile our sab driver had eyes on the hunt and the hounds once again marked to ground, Bristol and South Wales sabs timing their arrival perfectly once more and running into the area, stopping the terriermen flushing the fox from a drain. We also had the pleasure of a visit from convicted terrierman James Smith and his equally lovely friend Liam Thompson and city-boy Luke James who had apparently been missing us since their departure with Lee Peters from the Ross Harriers! Always nice to see “the other Patrick” as well, over from the Cottie Vale.
With the groups now gathered, we split off again and headed round in front of the hunt. After drawing some hedgelines and vegetable fields, footsabs received a message from our driver that she suspected the terriermen were up to something. As one of the quadbikes accidentally power-wheelied away from the hunt, we picked up speed to catch up with the hounds. As we turned a corner, we heard more whistles (often used instead of holloas) and ran to get a view on what was going on: hounds were in a field next to the road and were getting interested in something, the huntsman encouraged them on and they went into cry around the area we had heard the whistles coming from.
Speeding off down a hedgeline, our sabs were about to run down the road parallel with them and try to intercept when the fox ran across the road in front of us and various hunt supporters. As we covered the line with citronella, the hunt photographer tried to grab one sab’s spray bottle but she carried on spraying before the two sabs ran to where the hounds were checking and rated them. We then believe they ran back on the heel-line, checking again when they lost the scent. Meanwhile, Bristol and South Wales sabs had come into the area from another direction, seen the fox and also heavily sprayed the field it ran through. One experienced sab described the fox as looking disorientated and unsteady. Immediately after this our sab driver radio’d through and told us she had followed a terrierman into the nearby woods who had been acting shifty and ran when she came into sight. At first she thought the lump under his jacket might be a dead fox, but we believe it was likely to be the sack they had released the fox from…
The hunt carried on and hunted until after dark(!) with members of the field wearing dark clothes on dark-coloured horses with children on ponies with them riding down country roads in the dark to pack up. A full day of naughtiness from both hunts! We’ll hand the C&H back over to our friends down in West Sussex Hunt Sabs now and hope we don’t have the pleasure of their company again anytime soon!
Video from one Perspective
Update: Videos from other perspectives on our day out with the South Herrie and Crawley & Horsham hunts on Saturday. Videos are from one of our foot sabs and also our driver who spotted the terriermen behaving suspiciously and, as the video shows, there are two men walking quickly away from her, one with a bulge under his jacket which is not his beer-belly and the other with cable-ties in his hand. Add that to the fact whistles were heard just moments earlier and the fox seen running away from the hounds was described by an experienced sab as looking disorientated and unsteady and you may see why we believe the hunts may have been using a bagged fox.
Even other hunters will look down on hunts using bagged foxes. It’s bad enough if, like Mark Meladay from the Ledbury hunt, you have to gather your hounds and take them to where you’ve seen a fox run instead of casting them and allowing them to find the line themselves, but the use of bagged foxes shows a totally different level of incompetence and desparation as a huntsman. Indeed, Peter Beckford (whose work is often looked to as an authority in foxhunting) certainly did not think that the use of such foxes is sport.
But who can say for certain…? We’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on hunts from now on.
Ledbury Hunt: 7th December 2015
Even more blatant attempts to hunt by the Ledbury…
… who met at Hunter’s Hall, Castlemorton on 7th December 2015. They initially drew a covert where the hounds were heard picking up on a scent on and off, sabs getting to strategic positions to film and to intervene if necessary. With thick bramble and gorse in all directions, foxes had several areas where they could try and hide up. Early on, sabs heard a hunt supporter saying “oh, here we go – did you see him?” to his mate in the vehicle (obviously talking about the false trail… hmmm). With hounds picking up and losing the scent repeatedly, whipper-in Tim Pearce-May rode down to keep an eye on them and encourage them on just as another fox ran out the opposite way – we need to be aware that foxes are pairing up already and look out for braces.
The fox dodged across a small path and into some bramble, meaning that sabs could not just run in as they could head the fox back into the hounds. We made our way down the road, however, to an area where there were already a lot of supporters and as the hounds picked up on the scent, the fox continued across the road. We rated the hounds and used the horn to lift their heads (the longer it takes them to find the scent again, the longer the fox has to make their escape) and a lot of the hounds would have got a noseful of the smell of citronella as they crossed the road and, surprisingly for the Ledbury, it took them longer than expected to get them ‘back on track’ again with Tim, Mark and the grumpy one all encouraging them on. We told the hunt we knew they’d seen the fox and Tim replied “well stop them then” about the hounds, whilst still encouraging them himself… Not much of a surprise there!
The fox managed to lose the hounds in some gorse and Mark seemed a little desperate in the amount of time he then spent trying to pick up the scent again. An hour later and they were still in the same area, back in the gorse and bramble on the other side of the road when another fox ran into Eight Oaks Farm. Once again, Mark went to the line and tried to get the hounds to pick up (which they did this time) and they hunted through the farm. It’s bad huntsmanship though Mark to take the hounds to the line instead of casting them properly! Once again we believe they lost the scent around a nearby farm, leaving Mark casting the hounds around for a considerable time afterwards.
We did lose them later in the day so can’t confirm a no-kill day, although we spent this time wisely, checking badger setts in the local area.
Ledbury Hunt: 4th December
Having been followed by 3C sabs all day on Monday 30th, the Ledbury met at Gadbury Bank in Eldersfield today in the Gloucestershire cull zone (an area which is owned by them). They drew a blank there so quickly moved on to Pigeon House Farm. It was there that a brace (2 foxes) fled from the undergrowth away from Tim Pearce May (whipper in) who was trying to frighten them in the traditional way by slapping his whip onto his boot. One of these foxes was very clearly caught on camera and can be seen in the video. The pack were encouraged on, despite being told that the foxes were on camera, and some hollowing by sabs lifted their heads a little so that some time was given for the foxes to escape. A sab inland managed to spray a covert with citronella stopping the pack in their tracks and the fox was seen escaping once the hounds had left.
On then to Berth Hill where a fox ran fast towards Corse Lawn. We managed to slow most of the pack down but they hunted on. Later a fox was marked to ground near Tirley. Terriers were called for but with a sab present with a camera they thought better of digging out – both huntsman and whipper-in were on foot, the excuse being going for a wee… together. We went back later to make sure and found the terrier man talking to Tim Pearce May, both looking decidedly shifty.
We drove back through Town Street Farm, owned by Roger Warner. Roger was a Ledbury master and is a beef farmer signed up for the badger cull. An eagle-eyed sab then saw the quad bike practically opposite Roger’s house. On approaching the quad we saw the driver panic, juggling things and driving off really quickly. A terrier man was seen almost trying to hide from sabs in the hedge with his torch giving him away. Sabs arrived at the scene to find a large drainage pipe and heard a terrier marking, ie barking and growling, at a fox inside.
The terrier man left behind was a bit flummoxed and decidedly shitty pants at being caught out. Sabs told him that he should call his dog out and stood back to enable him to do this. He was carrying a locator (a radio device which can transmit to another device on the terrier’s collar) and phoning the whipper-in, Tim. Before long a large Patterdale terrier called Nel emerged safe and well and he ran off with her leaving the fox unharmed, saying that sheis a poodle was “after rabbits”… well, if she was we think that she would have killed them as opposed to marking them. Local wildlife officers have been informed.
Because of all this, we did lose the hunt for some time so can’t confirm a no-kill day, but as hunt terrier men are capable of killing more animals than the hunt and hounds, we had to prioritise and today was certainly a success!
See you in the fields.
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The Cel Shaded Report, 10/4: Manga recounts 442nd heroics
File today’s featured Cel Shaded Report item in the “man, if only I had heard about this sooner, I would’ve written about this a whole lot more!” department: There now exists a locally produced manga-style graphic novel that tells the story of the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion and their service during World War II.
And you can get your hands on it — and meet a bunch of cool people, including author Stacey Hayashi, artist Damon Wong and several 442nd vets — for the first time at an event downtown on Saturday.
The book is called Journey of Heroes, and it’s based on the experiences of several vets. From the book’s official site:
Stories are the foundation of our culture, the way we share our values and pass them along to future generations. Many of the documentaries and books about the famed 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team speak to the enduring values, heroism, and truth of their war experiences. Few, if any, tell their story within a medium that appeals to the audience that most needs to learn from and understand these lessons: our youth.
We are producing a 30-page graphic novel that tells the compelling story of these young boys who, after battling racism at home and fascism abroad, literally saved the world.
Developing the story in this medium — a flexible, easily-consumed format — makes it eminently accessible to younger audiences (grades 7 to 12) who might otherwise never study or learn from this most important chapter in the history of Asian Americans and our country.
I haven’t seen the entire book yet, but judging by the images posted on the official site and on the book’s Facebook page, it appears that Damon’s rendering his characters in chibi (super-deformed) style. Here’s a sample page to give you a sense of that style.
This book has a limited print run of 10,000 copies, 5,040 of which are going to schools and libraries in two states. That number seems a bit odd until you consider that 5,000 were originally allocated to schools and libraries locally, but an email from Washington state resulted in an additional 40 copies being pledged to that school as well.
So about Saturday. You can buy the book (and get it signed, too!) for $10 starting at 3 p.m. Saturday in the courtyard of the Pacific Guardian Center — the address is listed as 737 Bishop St., but think of it as the block bordered by Bishop, Queen and Alakea streets, and Ala Moana Boulevard. Cute character swag will also be available for purchase — all proceeds will go toward further efforts to preserve and perpetuate the 100th/442nd’s legacy — and there will be a panel discussion of the stories featured in the book.
Learn more about the book at www.facebook.com/442comicbook — if anything, read through the project’s timeline (it’s available to read by Facebook members and non-members alike); it’s fascinating to see how this project has developed since January — and 442comicbook.com. With this and MidWeek artist Roy Chang’s manga-infused young adult novel Cacy & Kiara and the Curse of the Ki’i due this month, this promises to be a very good month in terms of this style of local literature.
More from the anime news desk
Pen & Ink Works: Group members Heather Matsuura and Brady Evans will be hosting “Expression Session KIDS: Drawing From the Masters of Manga,” 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Spalding House (the former Contemporary Museum), 2411 Makiki Heights Drive. Participants ages 5-12 will learn how to create characters and lay out pages for their own manga, studying works from manga artists and pieces currently on display in the A Thousand Words or More exhibit. Cost is $15, or $10 for Honolulu Museum of Art members. Reservations required; call 237-5230 or email seng@honolulumuseum.org. Learn more about Pen & Ink Works at peninkworks.wordpress.com. And since this event ends at noon …
Comic Jam Hawaii: … you’ll have plenty of time to bring the kids over to this cartoon art group’s inaugural Comic Jam at Pearlridge Center. Sit down, draw a bit, collaborate with a bunch of talented people and have a fun art-filled afternoon. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday SUNDAY (Update 9:45 p.m. 10/4: date corrected; blast my aged, addled brain >_<) on the Uptown side of the mall, in front of Hot Unique Imaging. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/147779161986428/ (Facebook login required).
JManga: School Rumble is now in the online manga publisher’s catalog. Yes, I know, it’s part of the bigger news that Kodansha’s signed on to provide content to Jmanga, and that also joining School Rumble will be Code:Breaker, Pumpkin Scissors, Princess Resurrection, Pastel and The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls, and that those six series haven’t been seen since the Del Rey Manga imprint morphed into the Kodansha Comics imprint, but … School Rumble! I enjoyed it! I have a copy of volume 1 autographed by Jin Kobayashi to prove it! So go buy some points from jmanga.com and read it already.
Author Jason S. YadaoPosted on October 4, 2012 Categories artsy, Cel Shaded, mangaTags 442nd regimental combat team, Cel Shaded, comic jam hawaii, damon wong, jason, jmanga, journey of heroes, manga, pen and ink works, stacey hayashi
2 thoughts on “The Cel Shaded Report, 10/4: Manga recounts 442nd heroics”
roy chang says:
Aloha Jason!
Great report and thanks for the plug links for Cacy and Kiara… and the Comic Jam. Just a clarification for readers, the Jam at Pearlridge is Sunday and not Saturday. Same time and location listed. Mahalo!
Diane Masaki says:
Just a correction. The comic jam at Pearlridge is on SUNDAY not Saturday. =-)
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The Drovers return
Plans are underway to restore the historic mural at the former Kentish Drovers pub on Old Kent Road.
Kentish Drovers mural, Old Kent Road
Before Old Kent Road began humming to the sound of the motor car, it wasn’t uncommon to see herds of cattle traipsing along the street en route to market.
Old Kent Road was once used by Kentish farmers as the quickest way to deliver their livestock to London’s meat markets, primarily Smithfields. In order to rest and fatten up their cattle during the journey, the Kentish drovers would often take a break at pastures near the junction with commercial road.
Today, an early Victorian pub, named the Kentish Drovers, presides over this junction. Currently operating as a Thai restaurant, the building has been Grade II Listed, largely thanks to the unique, curved mural which adorns the facade.
Kentish Drovers Pub as it looks today
The mural, which was installed in the late 19C by Daulton’s of Lambeth (now Royal Daulton), depicts a bucolic scene featuring drovers on horseback delivering their cattle, while children and dogs scamper around at their feet. It also includes another element – once a familiar sight in the countryside just south of London – a windmill at work on a hill in the background.
The mural has clearly seen better days, having been weathered and worn over the years. However, it’s still possible to make out the scene and new research, commissioned by Southwark Council, suggests it could be successfully restored.
In the summer, the council hired Lesley Durbin, an expert from the Tile and Architectural Ceramics Society, to take a closer a look at the mural and to put together a proposal for bringing it back to life. She revealed that the mural had actually been painted on structural blocks rather than tiles (unusual for ceramics) making it an extremely rare example of its kind. The only other example in London is held in the V&A Museum.
The good news is that the research suggests it should be possible to preserve this unusual piece of heritage so that the community can enjoy it for many more years to come.
Now the council is considering options for commissioning the necessary restoration work, which will be funded with regeneration money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This levy, which is paid by developers with building projects in Old Kent Road, is being used to fund various initiatives to benefit the local community, from improvements to transport through to new parkland and heritage.
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Millstream Chichester National Park
Millstream is an oasis in the desert nestled within the chocolate brown rocks of the Chichester Range dotted with spinifex and snappy gums.
Essential information for all parks of Australia's North West
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150 km SE of Karratha
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Millstream Chichester National Park is an oasis in the desert, nestled within the chocolate brown rocks of the Chichester Range, dotted with spinifex and snappy gums. Permanent pools are fed by springs that draw water from the underground aquifer within porous dolomite rock. The Millstream area has been a sacred land since well before the arrival of Europeans to the area, and the Yinjibarndi people still gather here as the traditional custodians of their country, which stretches from the Hamersley Range foothills and Fortescue Valley in the south to the Chichester Range escarpment in the north. The Jirndawurrunha Park Council – composed of twelve members from the Yindibarndi and Ngaluma – meet regularly with DPaW to discuss and set management objectives for the park. Deep Reach – a deep pool on the Fortescue River – is one of the most sacred places in Yindjibarndi country, and is home to the Warlu serpent, revered and respected by Yinjibarndi and neighbouring Aboriginal clans.
Explorer Francis Gregory named Millstream after ‘a fine tributary running strong enough to supply a large mill’. Pastoralists occupied this country from 1865 until 1967 when the area became a national park to protect the Millstream aquifer within the Fortescue River catchment. In 1986 Rangers were first stationed here with the conversion of the remaining cattle property and tavern within the Homestead (built in 1920) to National Park.
Within the Homestead Visitor Centre and along interpretive walk trails you can find out more about the Yinjibarndi people’s resourcefulness and the pastoralists’ lifestyle, as well as the ecology and diversity of Millstream’s wetlands, woodlands and arid rocky plains and ranges.
Millstream Chichester National Park is highly diverse within the Pilbara region due to the presence of permanent water and associated wetlands. Over 120 species of bird, 30 species of mammal, 150 species of reptile and 500 species of plants can be found in the park. This includes spectacular riparian birds such as the Rainbow Bee-eater, Sacred Kingfisher and Blue-winged Kookaburra as well as desert adapted species such as Spinifex Pigeons and the impressive Bustard. Twelve species of Raptor live in the park and can be seen flying high over the arid plains and on the margins of waterways. Interesting mammals include Euros (Hills Kangaroos) and the endangered Northern Quoll as well as Ghost Bats and a suite of marsupial “mice” are found in the park. Pilbara Dragons are often seen darting up trees and several species of Goanna are regularly seen, as well as Stimson’s Pythons and the impressive Olive Python, which frequents rocky cliff faces along the Fortescue River.
In mid-winter (June-August), spectacular wildflower displays include Sturt Desert Pea, more than twenty species of Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus), fragrant Sennas/Cassia and dozens of species of Wattles in bloom. Northern Bluebells, Desert Yam and several species of Hibiscus add to the display, culminating in a tantalising demonstration of the colour and form of desert adapted plant species.
Millstream Homestead
Millstream Homestead is within Millstream-Chichester National Park. This Homestead Visitor Centre is open daily. It is not staffed but rangers and campground hosts frequently visit and maintain this facility. In the case of an emergency only, Rangers can be contacted at the office, via the campground hosts (April-October) or in their private residences.
Park entrance fees and camping fees are charged. Self-registration stations are at the Park entry points and in the camping areas. Fees may also be collected by Park staff and campground hosts.
There is no online booking system at Millstream for camping. Camping areas at Millstream are Miliyanha and Stargazers Campgrounds. Solid fuel fires are not permitted in the park under any circumstances. Both campgrounds have BBQ facilities but use of personal gas cooking appliances is also welcome.
Campground Hosts are stationed in both campground for the majority of the tourist season, between mid-April and early October. They can provide a wealth of information about the park and what you can do here, as well as collect your camping fees.
Miliyanha is a generator friendly campground and suitable for all vehicles. Stargazers is strictly a non-generator site and very large vehicles should proceed to Miliyanha.
There is no camping available in the Python Pool precinct.
Note: as of November 2013 Crossing Pool campground was closed permanently due to ongoing safety issues from falling tree branches, as well as regular flood damage and general degradation of the site. We are considering sites for development of alternative campgrounds.
Fresh water is available at the Homestead and Miliyanha campground. The water is untreated. Boiling or chemical treatment is recommended. Remember to carry plenty of water with you at all times.
Nearest fuel, supplies and accommodation can be found at Karratha (140km), Pannawonica (90km), Munjina Roadhouse (230km) and Tom Price (210km).
Driving in the Park
Roads in the Park are suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles only in dry weather and may be impassable after heavy rain and/or cyclonic events. Wet roads are extremely slippery. For your safety do not drive following rain
A permit to travel on rail access roads is required from Rio Tinto. This can be done online or at the Karratha Visitor Centre.
Current road conditions can be obtained by calling the park office directly (08 9814 5144) or looking online at the Shire of Ashburton’s most recent road report.
Snappy Gum Drive is a 20km scenic loop road linking the Homestead with Pannawonica Road. It can be accessed by 4WD vehicles year round and by 2WD (low clearance) vehicles when indicated on signs found at either entrance point. It is not suitable for motorhomes or caravans. Lookouts along the drive provide sweeping vistas across undulating hills dotted with Snappy Gums and Spinifex, as well as the Fortescue River Valley. Several important indigenous areas can be seen from the road. Allow 45mins one way or 1hr return.
Day use areas with gas barbecues and tables are located at The Homestead, Deep Reach (5km), and at Python Pool in the Chichester Range (50km).
Yinjibarndi people are most concerned for your safety if swimming at Deep Reach as this is the home of Barrimurdi, the Warlu, or serpent. They ask that you treat the site with respect and keep noise to a minimum. At Deep Reach the water is deep, the banks steep and there may be submerged trees and rocks. Do not dive into the water. Use the entry steps for access to and from the water.
Swimming is not permitted at Jirndawurrunha Pool or surrounding streams because of this site’s deep cultural significance to the Yinjibarndi.
Canoes, kayaks and sailboards are welcome at Deep Reach. Use the wide access steps for entry of watercraft. Motorised watercraft of any kind are not permitted so as not to anger the Warlu serpent, disrupt other vessels, damage the banks and threaten riverine wildlife. Fishing is allowed, however be mindful of other users. To launch watercraft, there is a 300m walk from the car park to the river access points.
There are a number of walk trails within the Park. Protect yourself from the sun, wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes and take a litre of water for each person for each hour of walking regardless of the season. Be especially mindful in summer as temperatures are often above 40C. Longer walks are not recommended between October and March/April.
Walk Trails include:
The Homestead Trail
Class 2. 750m return. Allow 30 minutes.
Cliff Lookout Link Trail
Class 4. 8km return. Allow 3hrs
This trail links the Homestead with Cliff Lookout. It traverses the Millstream Delta wetlands before winding along the cliff top adjacent to the Fortescue River
Miliyanha – Deep Reach Bike and Walk Trail (dual access)
Class 4. 18km return. Allow five hours (walking) or two hours (biking).
For walkers follow the Cliff Lookout Link Trail. From Cliff Lookout an additional trail meanders 5km through an open Snappy Gum/Bloodwood woodland to Deep Reach. This trail is only suitable in the cooler months
For bikers, begin adjacent to Miliyanha Campground at the bike track trailhead. From Cliff Lookout, the trail becomes dual use, so caution is needed.
Deep Reach Trail
At Deep Reach it is a 300m return walk to the water access points and viewing deck. Trailside signs interpret features.
McKenzie Spring Trail
Class 3. 4.5km return. Allow two hours.
Begins at Mount Herbert car park in the Chichester Range and terminates at McKenzie Spring – an historic and picturesque natural watering hole, used in the past by camel and bullock teams.
Mount Herbert Summit Trail
This steep walk is rewarded with panoramic views over the Chichester Range and Fortescue River plain.
Camel Trail
Class 4. 8km one-way. Allow 3 hours. Remember it is 16km and 6 hours for the return walk. Walking this trail in summer is not advised.
This trail connects Mount Herbert with Python Pool across the rugged basalt and sandstone landscape of the Chichester Range.
Python Pool Trail
Take this short walk over uneven surface to the permanent pool nestled beneath high cliffs and a seasonal waterfall.
Cameleers Trail
Class 4. 4km return. Allow 90 minutes.
Turn off the Python Pool Trail and up the steep hill once used by camel and bullock teams.
For more information visit TrailsWA.
We recognise and acknowledge Yindjibarndi and Ngarluma people as the Traditional custodians of Millstream Chichester National Park.
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Painting the Cities Red
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“All for the People and all Through the People” — Programma
Revolution had been bleeding red on the tongues of Russian citizens for a least a decade before the fateful Autumn of 1917 when the Bolsheviks seized power from Tsar Nicholas II, ending the 300 year monarchy of the Romanov family. Through a series of unanticipated events – seeming impossible and shockingly intertwined – the headstrong leftist Socialist revolutionaries took control of the Imperial government and captured the Winter Palace and became the world’s first socialist country. One hundred years later, we remember the Russian Revolution through the words of comrades, dissidents and descendants in a series of books found in our very own collection.
By the early 20th century another revolution had already swept across Europe, Asia and the United States. The industrial market was booming. Yet Imperial Russia found itself far behind in comparison to the surrounding, developing economies. In addition to newfound economic struggles, the country was becoming more difficult to govern as the population sprawled across 8.6 million square miles – nearly 1/6 of the earth’s landmass. Between the deadly winters and the barren soil, anyone outside the upper classes struggled to make a living and even struggled to live.
It was the contention between the different economic classes that became a fundamental component of Bolshevik strategy – aligning the proletariat with the peasantry to fight against the bourgeois leaders who controlled and exploited their working class citizens. Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, the founding fathers of the Russian revolution, organized and educated the masses, inspiring everyday people to stand up and fight for equality and human rights. During the year of revolt, an outline called “Programma” was printed in Odessa by the Social-Democratic Labour Party, detailing the social, political and economic issues at hand, and its method to finally reclaim the country for the people.
Progamma
Trudovaia (narodno-sotsialisticheskaia) Partiia
Odessa: 1917
JN6598 T8 A12
“All citizens of Russia, without distinction of sex, preoccupation and disposition, should be equal before the law. In this way – a man and a woman, a Russian, a Pole, an Armenian, a Tatar, an Orthodox Jew, a Catholic, a Lutheran, a Mohammedan, an old believer, a stuntman – all should get the same rights …”
Unfortunately not all of Russia’s citizens were given the same opportunity to participate with the increasingly fashionable revolutionaries. In fact, of the 170 million people who lived in the vast territory, 3/4 had been labeled ‘peasants’ and most among them could not read. While the participation of the peasantry was crucial to overthrowing the Tsarist rule, many of these rural villagers suffered greatly in the coming months and years as dramatic changes in urban governments left their communities incredibly destabilized. Once Bolshevik power had been gained, it became quickly noticeable that the Revolution, according to both Lenin and Trotsky, would benefit neither the bourgeoisie nor the peasants of Russia – the rewards of Revolution were given solely to the working classes, and even then, at quite the cost.
Amid the riots and marches that had become common since February and March of 1917, writers and artists were compiling their own narratives about what was going on in the streets. Some were critical of the violence and looting. Maxim Gorky and Marina Tsvetaeva were two such writers who depicted the chaos of the ‘wine riots’ where the cities cellars were taken over by citizens and Bolsheviks alike. The Bolsheviks saw an enemy among their drunk comrades and “replied with machine-guns pouring lead into the bottles… [destroying] three million rubles’ worth of vintage in the vaults of the winter palace.” Tsvetaeva, who changed allegiances over time, was concerned over the newfound ‘freedom’ and her poems often reflected musings about humanity, growing mobs and the unstable political state. In her poem, “To Tsar, on Easter” Tsvetaeva addresses Tsar Nicholas II and imagines the fall of the Russian Empire. Just three months after her poem was written, the Tsar was forced to abdicate the throne, leaving power in the hands of a provisional government.
Poezija Revolutsiooni Moskvy
Il’ia Erenburg (1891-1967)
Berlin: 1922
PG3505 M7 P64
To Tsar, on Easter
Open, Open,
The gates of the tsar!
Darkness dimmed and poured out far.
With clean heat
Burns the altar –
Resurrect, Christ,
Yesterday’s tsar!
Without glory fell
Two-headed eagle.
Tsar – you were wrong.
He’ll remember inheritance
Many more times –
Byzantine sacrilege
Of your clear eyes.
Your judges –
Lightning and wave!
Tsar! God sought
You, not men.
But now there’s Easter
In all the land,
Sleep in your village
With a calm mind,
Don’t dream of
The banners red.
Tsar! Descendants
And ancestors – sleep.
There is a knapsack since
A throne you won’t keep.
– April 1917 (Translated by Ilya Shambat)
Although power had been stripped from the Tsar, the revolution was far from over. It would not be until October that the Bolsheviks would officially seize power. Behind the front lines many writers and artists worked to help deliver the party’s propaganda. By 1917, Vladimir Mayakovsky, renowned Russian Futurist, had already been a major player of the socialist cause for ten years. Tied to the political left, the Futurists often contributed to underground journals and protests, but they had their own agenda: seeking to reject the symbolic and romantic ideas enforced by an imperial Russia. Rather than conform to the stringent structures of literature developed by their renowned predecessors, they proposed a return to the earth and the primeval spirit of the Russian language. In doing so, writers and artists collaborated to develop books of poetry written in a style they passionately declared as Zaum. In the immediate aftermath of the October Revolution, Mayakovsky wrote “Our March” – a reflection on the frenzy and madness that had been taking place. Mayakovsky’s and Tsvetaeva’s poems were both included in a small collection of Revolutionary poetry published in Berlin, 1922.
Our March
Let the squares ring to the tramp of revolt!
Lift your heads’ glorious mountain range higher!
We’ll cleanse all the cities around the world
With a flood even greater than Noah’s.
The days’ bull’s pied.
The years’ cart creaks.
Our god is speed.
Our heart’s drum beats.
Is our treasure, our gold not the loftiest thing?
Can we ever be stung by the wasp of a bullet?
Our weapon’s the songs that we sing.
Our voices are our gold bullion.
Lay yourself down, grass,
Cushion the days’ tread.
Rainbow, yoke the years’
Galloping steeds’ heads.
Look up! The skyful of stars is bored!
We weave our songs without the sky.
Hey, you there! Yes, you, Great Bear!
Demand we be taken to heaven alive.
Drink up the joy! Sing!
The veins’ spring’s sprung.
Heart! Fight! Ring!
Our breasts are the copper of kettledrums.
– December 1917 (Translated by James Womack)
With the Social-Democratic Labour Party officially in control, there was now the question of who among the party’s officials would take the role of leadership, Lenin or Trotsky. Leninism and Trotskyism became the two dominant perspectives of the socialist movement and, while similar in many ways, the debate between two caused major conflict within the party. Allegiances were made and votes were taken. Trotsky came before a Communist Party court, consisting of Lev Kamenev and Joseph Stalin, to defend his positions. In the end, Lenin would eventually take power in 1922, and Trotsky would be banished to exile yet again just five years later. During his ongoing split from the party, Trotsky’s commentary on the differences between ‘Leninism’ and ‘Trotskyism’ was published in Berlin, 1925. Written in two parts, Trotsky first details the fateful events of the October Revolution before giving his final response to the court. Ultimately, it was Stalin who arranged his assassination.
Trotskii pered sudom kommunisticheskoii partii: Uroki Oktiabria… Kamenev i Stalin. Leninizm ili trotskizm? Otvet Trotskomu
Leon Trotsky (1879-1940)
DK265 T6 T73
Lenin had a different fate. While his reign over the country only lasted seven years, his influence over the people remained for much longer. He was the face of the Revolution, and subsequently, the face of freedom for many people. Unlike Stalin’s violent wrath, Lenin embodied a hope which, perhaps, is still sought-after to this day. Images of Lenin still remain throughout Russia and other Eastern European countries, and his revolutionary prowess even crossed the seas into countries such as Cuba. It could be argued that he has transcended the role of mere politician to a sort of religious icon. 100 years after the October Revolution, you can still visit his resting body, preserved in a massive mausoleum in Moscow – in a way, for the Russian people, he is ‘always alive.’ In a way, the Revolution is ongoing.
Vechno Zhivoi : fotoalʹbom
Egor Iakovlev. 1977
Moscow: 1977
DK254 L4 V43
For the Voice
Vladimir Mayakovsky and El Lissitzky
PG3476 M3 D5713 2000
Inside the Rainbow : Russian children’s literature, 1920-35
Julian Rothenstein and Olga Budashevskaya
PG3190 I5 2013
1917 : Stories and Poems from the Russian Revolution
Boris Dralyuk
PG3213 A15 2016
Explodity: Sound, Image, and Word in Russian Futurist Book Art
Nancy Perloff
PG3065 F8 P47 2016
–Contributed by Lyuba Basin, Rare Books Assistant, known in these parts as “Golden Girl”
Book of the Week — Dictionnaire des Proverbes Francais
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“L’esprit qu’on veut avoir gâte celuis qu’on a.”
DICTIONNAIRE DES PROVERBES FRANCAIS
Pierre de La Mésangère (1761-1831)
Paris: Treuttel & Wurz: 1823
PN6451 L3 1823
Published anonymously in its first and second editions, Pierre de La Mésangère’s Dictionnaire is still in print today. Professor of literature and philosophy at the college of Flèche, Mésangère lost his job during the Revolution and made a living by writing. In 1797, he went into partnership with Sellèque, another unemployed college professor turned bookseller. Together, they began a successful fashion magazine. Journal des dames et des modes was published from 1799 until Mésangère’s death. The magazine, reflecting the elegance of the Old Regime, became a staple of Parisian fashion. Well-known artists of the time, such as Debucourt Philibert-Louis, C. and H. Vernet, and Louis Marie Lante Gavarni contributed to the magazine. Mésangère collected the prints from the magazine and published them separately. The prints continued to be published through the early twentieth century.
We think this marbled paper covering the boards of our Proverbes is very stylish.
Banned! — Лолита
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«Лолита , свет моей жизни , огонь моих чресел . Грех mой , душа моя . Ло -ли –та…”
Владимир Набоков (1899-1977)
New York: Phaedra, Inc., Publishers, 1967
First hardcover edition in Russian
First published in Paris in 1955, then in New York City in 1958 and London in 1959, Vladimir Nabokov’s novel, Lolita, is a controversial masterpiece of English literature.
Originally published as a paperback by a relatively unknown publisher, the first printing of 5,000 copies sold out before year’s end. Graham Greene wrote in London’s Sunday Times that it was one of the three best books of the year. Other early reviews were hardly so generous. Many considered it pornographic. British Customs was ordered to seize copies coming into the British Isles. A year later, France’s Minister of the Interior also banned it.
Times change. In 1998, Lolita was included by Modern Library in its list of 100 best novels of the 20th century.
This is the first edition in Russian, translated by Nabokov, whose mother-tongue was Russian. He added a postscript that appears only in this edition, describing his ambivalence toward his translation. Nabokov’s American publisher, Putnam, chose not to publish the Russian edition, concerned that it would not be a commercial success. Perhaps they were satisfied enough with the response to their American edition, which went into a third printing within days and sold one hundred thousand copies within three weeks. Up until that time, Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind (1936), was the only other American novel to have done so well.
All of Nabokov’s writings had been banned in the Soviet Union, although copies of his work were smuggled in. Nabokov was, after all, the son of aristocratic Russians who fled the country during the Revolution. The first printing in Russia was not until 1989. The work, by the once-outlawed, un-favored son of the Soviet state was a stunning success. The first edition in the Russian language was first issued in wrappers. This is “issue b,” in pink cloth, with gilt title stamp along spine and with dust jacket. University of Utah copy donated by Anonymous.
Book of the Week – Common Sense
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Common Sense, 1776 Cover
Common Sense, 1776 Title Page
Common Sense, 1776 First Page
Thomas Paine (1737 – 1809)
Philadelphia, 1776; reprinted Newburyport
probably a sixth printing
E211 P124
Thomas Paine called for the separation of the colonies from the mother country in his pamphlet, Common Sense. Paine’s writings paved the way for the American colonists’ final break with Great Britain.
Common Sense, a persuasive argument for independence, was a best seller immediately upon publication. First printed in Philadelphia by Robert Bell on January 9, 1776, in an edition of one thousand copies, it was read by everyone in the Continental Congress and George Washington, who commented on the effect it had on his troops. It was read by nearly everyone in the colonies who was literate, and read aloud to nearly everyone who was not.
Paine had planned to give his share of the profits to the cause of independence, but when Bell told him there were no profits, Paine dismissed Bell and hired Bradford to publish a new, enlarged edition. Bell published an unauthorized second printing on January 27, and Bradford’s enlarged edition was published on or around February 14. The pamphlet quickly sold 150,000 copies.
Paine refused to copyright the work and gave permission to all to reprint it. The earliest printings outside of Philadelphia used the text of Bell’s first printing. Later printings used the text of Bradford’s February printing. Twenty-five editions were published in thirteen cities in the year 1776, reaching nearly half a million copies printed in that year alone. At that time, the colonial population was about three million, including slaves, women, and children. It was this pamphlet that moved mass public opinion toward the cause of the revolution.
Daily Utah Chronicle Article – Fighting Words
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Fighting Words: American Revolutionary War Pamphlets was a featured article in the Daily Utah Chronicle, the University of Utah’s student newspapers.
Fighting Words featured in the Daily Utah Chronicle
“Conner said. “Everybody has learned about the revolution — seeing the real documents makes it more alive for students, for anybody who looks at it.'”
Fighting Words: American Revolutionary War Pamphlets
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Alison Conner, American, battles, Benjamin Franklin, British, colonists, Concord, exhibition, fight, imperialists, J. Willard Marriott Library, Lexington, pamphlet, pamphleteers, pamphlets, print, revolution, revolutionary, Special Collections Gallery, Thomas Paine, William Pitt
Fighting Words, 2012
August 10–September 23
Exhibition: Fighting Words: American Revolutionary War Pamphlets
Curator: Alison Conner
Location: Special Collections Gallery, J. Willard Marriott Library, level 4
Gallery hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–6:00; Saturday, 9:00–6:00; Hours differ during University breaks and holidays.
The exhibition is FREE and open to the public.
Before the first shots were fired at the battle of Lexington and Concord, American colonists and British Imperialists had already begun to fight in print. Words could not win physical battles but they could fight on the ideological front. American and British pamphleteers struggled to determine the meaning of the revolution and what winning meant. Ultimately they would define what it meant to be an American. Fighting Words chronicles the pamphlet war from both sides of the Atlantic, and includes pieces by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, William Pitt, and many more.
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PH Immigration braces for possible upsurge of Filipinos from Middle East
Robie de Guzman
UNTV News 9 January 2020
(FILE) Filipino household workers who were repatriated from Kuwait arrive at Manila’s international airport, Philippines, 21 February 2018. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said it has ordered all its personnel to prepare for the possible influx of Filipino workers returning from the Middle East amid the current tensions between the United States and Iran.
In a statement, the BI said immigration personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and other international airports nationwide have been told to be ready for a possible mass repatriation of Filipinos should the US-Iran tensions escalate further.
“I have directed our port operations division to see to it that adequate manpower is available to address a possible upsurge in the number of passengers arriving from the Middle East,” Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said.
He added that the bureau is ready to deploy additional men at the airports if necessary. Airport heads were also instructed to ensure all terminals are fully manned for a smooth processing of possible repatriates.
The bureau issued the order after the government raised Wednesday the alert level 4 in Iraq, requiring Filipino workers to evacuate. Filipinos in Iran, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia were also advised to be alert of potential security threats and to coordinate with the Philippine Embassy.
The evacuation order was issued after Iran launched ballistic missile attacks against two military bases in Iraq that housed US troops, reportedly in retaliation for the death of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad airport last week.
President Rodrigo Duterte earlier sent an envoy to Iran to coordinate with proper authorities and lay down ground work on the evacuation of Filipinos in case of conflict.
Although the alert level 4 in Iran and Lebanon has been downgraded to level 2 Thursday, the government said the evacuation of Filipinos in Iraq will still push through due to the unpredictability of the situation. A deployment ban to Iraq is also in effect.
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A Brief Guide to OULIPO
Although poetry and mathematics often seem to be incompatible areas of study, the philosophy of OULIPO seeks to connect them. Founded in 1960 by French mathematician Francois de Lionnais and writer Raymond Queneau, Ouvroir de Litterature Potentielle (OULIPO), or Workshop of Potential Literature, investigates the possibilities of verse written under a system of structural constraints. Lionnais and Quenuau believed in the profound potential of a poem produced within a framework or formula and that, if done in a playful posture, the outcomes could be endless.
One of the most popular OULIPO formulas is "N+7," in which the writer takes a poem already in existence and substitutes each of the poem’s substantive nouns with the noun appearing seven nouns away in the dictionary. Care is taken to ensure that the substitution is not just a compound derivative of the original, or shares a similar root, but a wholly different word. Results can vary widely depending on the version of the dictionary one uses.
By applying the N+7 rule to Wallace Stevens’s poem "The Snow Man," you get a new poem called "The Soap Mandible":
One must have a miniature of wisdom
To regard the fruit and the boulders
Of the pinions crusted with soap;
And have been colic a long time
To behold the junkyards shagged with Idaho,
The spun-yarn rough in the distant gloom
Of January surgery; and not to think
Of any mishap in the south of the winter,
In the south of a few lectures,
Which is the south of the language
Full of the same winter
That is blowing in the same bare plague
For the lithographer, who listens in the soap,
And, now himself, beholds
Now that is not thermal and the now that is.
Another OULIPO exercise uses the "snowball" technique, where the first line is one word long, the second line has two words, and so on. A snowball poem can also be made up of lines comprised of progressively longer words, in which two lines might read:
I am far from happy Mother reduced
A no-fly zone using yellow ribbons.
If the results of these formulas are strange, unintelligible, or seem too drastic, the OULIPO artists would argue that for generations poets have set structural constraints on themselves, from the sonnet to the sestina.
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The Steamers of Port Phillip Bay
Sunday May, 1835
The First to enter Port Phillip’s Pioneer Shipping Trade
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Though two settlements previously attempted on the southern shores of Victoria had failed - one at Sorrento and the other at Corinella, it was John Batman's voyage of exploration of Port Phillip in the May and June of 1835, that saw people flock to the new found land, incredibly hastily and totally unchecked. Not two months would pass before people and their belongings began flocking in...
Friday February, 1840
Shipping c 1840
Aus Shipping, International Shipping, Shipping - Victoria, The Steamers of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria
One of the earliest, if not the first, passenger vessel which arrived in Port Phillip was the ship 'John Barry,' from Sydney, which cast anchor in Hobson's Bay, on 1st March 1839, after a fine run of 10 days. She conveyed to this colony a large number of passengers, including Dr. Patterson, the first Immigration Agent here. A few weeks prior to this, a large number of emigrants had arrived in New South Wales, which caused employment to be very scarce; and, as the new settlement at Port Phillip was opening up then, the Government offered a free passage to any who wished to try their fortunes there...
Thursday October, 1841
PS ‘Aphrasia’
Shipping - Victoria, The Steamers of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria
The PS 'Aphrasia' was the first steamer to service the run between Melbourne and Geelong - commencing in the latter half of 1841. She would serve the 'Port Phillip' community faithfully during a time when the settlement was still in its infancy, when roads and jetties barely served their names - for some 20+ years she transported cargo, passengers, mail, bank parcels, assisted ships in trouble...
PS ‘Vesta’
One bright sunny morning we took our passage on board the Vesta steamboat at Melbourne for Geelong. This vessel is a small iron boat, having two engines, each of fifteen-horse power; she was imported from England upwards of twelve years ago, and was brought to the colony in pieces. This little vessel is well commanded by Captain Wetheridge, and has every comfort and convenience on board that the most fastidious passenger could wish for, and would bear comparison with the best river-boats in the United Kingdom...
SS ‘Edina’ – the Longest Serving Screw Steamer in the World !!!
Aus Shipping, Australia, Coastal Runs - QLD, Coastal Runs - VIC, International Shipping, Queensland, Shipping - Queensland, Shipping - Victoria, The Steamers of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria
The SS 'Edina' is one of the most remembered vessels that plied the waters of Port Phillip Bay. Often referred to as the 'Old Lady of Port Phillip', she became the longest serving Screw Steamer in the World. Her active service included the North Sea Trade, 2 wars, Victoria's West Coast Run, New Zealand to Melbourne, Queensland Coastal Trade, and Port Phillip Bay Runs from 1880 to 1938...
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Polar Gateways Arctic Circle Sunrise - Discussion Documents
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The following documents are provided by Polar Gateways participants for free public access and discussion on science, missions, historical, and other issues that were discussed at the conference and are of continuing interest.
+ First South Pole Station Winter 1957 (Bob Benson's video material to supplement his Polar Gateways slide presentation)
The first South Pole Station Winter in 1957, as documented in 8-mm movies taken by Robert F. Benson, is described here in six video chapters. These files are based on 34 50-ft rolls of film edited down to two 400 ft reels that were converted into digital files many decades later.
1. McMurdo Sound (Video - 1.4Gb)
Chapter 1 (McMurdo Sound) shows activities around McMurdo Sound in January and February of 1957 while trying to repair the ice runway so that it could accept the large Air Force C-124 Globemaster supply planes. It ends with the flight of the last seven of the South-Pole wintering-over party aboard a Navy ski-equipped R-4D for the flight on 12 February to the geographic South Pole more than 800 miles away.
2. Preparing for Winter (Video - 535Mb)
Chapter 2 (Preparing for Winter) shows the camp as it appeared in early February and construction activities leading up to sunset in March.
3. Sunset, Moon Motions (Video - 129Mb)
Chapter 3 (Sunset, Moon Motions) contains twilight scenes around sunset as well as time-lapse movies and still photographs depicting the motion of the Moon.
4. Station Life (Video - 630Mb)
Chapter 4 (Station Life) illustrates winter activities inside and outside the station including a midwinter picnic and performing science tasks.
5. Sunrise, New Arrivals (Video - 259Mb)
Chapter 5 (Sunrise, New Arrivals) shows sunrise during record cold, twilight scenes of the station after the winter, and the return of aircraft including the first plane to land since February 12th on October 26th (a Navy P2-V Neptune with 16 new arrivals).
6. Airdrops, Departures (Video - 607Mb)
Chapter 6 (Airdrops, Departures) includes the (unintended) free fall of a D-2 tractor from an Air Force C-124 Globemaster among the airdrops and work with the new arrivals to prepare the station for the 2nd winter.
+ As I Cross the Heliopause at Midnight, I Think of My Mission
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+ Sputnik Plus Option for Jupiter Europa Orbiter Descope
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Oliver Waghorn
Former government special adviser turned arms trade lobbyist Oliver Waghorn
Oliver Waghorn is an arms trade lobbyist who was a special adviser (SpAd) to Conservative minister Liam Fox from 2010 until 2011 during Fox's scandal-ridden stint as defence secretary.[1]
In October 2016 Waghorn secured a plum job as head of government relations (external relations and policy) at Britain's most controversial arms manufacturer BAE Systems, not long after prime minister Theresa May had appointed his old boss Fox as trade minister. He was promoted to chief of staff to the CEO in April 2019.
1 Through the revolving door: turns lobbyist for big arms traders
2 Early career
Through the revolving door: turns lobbyist for big arms traders
This article is part of the Revolving Door project of Spinwatch.
After nearly two years as Fox's SpAd, Waghorn left the government in October 2011 to work as a freelance consultant 'for corporate communications and public policy'. A year later, Waghorn joined lobbying firm Interel Consulting as a director and head of its UK defence and security practice.[2]At Interel he led ' the defence and security practice across the group advising a range of defence, technology and aerospace clients on business critical issues. Over the last three years I have supported major UK, US and European primes including Boeing, Finmeccanica Lockheed Martin, QinetiQ and Babcock.[3]
Concern over Waghorn's access to Whitehall and Westminster whilst working for such clients at Interel saw Thomas Docherty MP ask the then Conservative defence secretary Philip Hammond in 2013 'on how many occasions Mr Oliver Waghorn has been registered as a visitor to his Department’s main building ' since Waghorn had stopped working as Fox's adviser. Hammond replied that:
Since November 2011, there is no record of Mr Waghorn having been registered as a visitor to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) main building, and Mr Luke Coffey has been registered as a visitor on three occasions.
[...] In addition, my private office records show both Mr Waghorn and Mr Coffey attended a meeting with me in my MOD office on 3 November 2011. [4]
Before becoming a special adviser, Waghorn was based in the House of Commons as a research assistant to Conservative Party MP for Aldershot Gerald Howarth.[5] Howarth was appointed a junior defence minister in the Coalition government from 2010-2012. He retired as an MP ahead of the June 2017 general election.
Waghorn was originally a research analyst and project manager at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at the Ministry of Defence from October 2006 - June 2008. [6]
Campaign Against the Arms Trade, Political Influence Database, last updated 2016
↑ Department of Information Services, "Parliamentary Information List", accessed 07.09.10
↑ Oliver Waghorn Linkedin, Accessed 18 September 2014
↑ Waghorn, LinkedIn, last accessed 6 September 2017
↑ PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD) Monday 14 October 2013 House of Commons Official Report, No 568
↑ Right to Know, "Right to Know: 1st April – 30th June 2008", accessed 12.09.10
↑ Campaign Against the Arms Trade, Political Influence Database, data scraped from government sources, accessed 10 August 2017
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20 (Dwarven City)
1 tile per turn
Toxic gas
Grim weapon
Scroll of Psionic Blast
Wand of Disintegration
Immune to
On damage
20 to 38 (29 ±3.89)
1 turn per attack
On hit
Max level
(inclusive)
30 for XP
32 for drop
Skeleton key (always)
Armor kit (always)
The King of Dwarves is the boss of Dwarven City.
The last king of dwarves was known for his deep understanding of processes of life and death. He has[sic] persuaded members of his court to participate in a ritual,[sic] that should have granted them eternal youthfulness. In the end he was the only one,[sic] who got it - and an army of undead as a bonus.
When noticing you, King of Dwarves yells: “How dare you!”
The King of Dwarves can summon 1 to 5 undead dwarves to fight the Hero/ine, when standing over the two pedestals at the center of the throneroom.
This can be seen when the message says “King of Dwarves: "Arise, slaves!"”
The maximum number of simultaneous Undead Dwarves increases, from 1 to 5, depending on how much the King of Dwarves is hurt; if the King's current HP is:
1 to 60: 5 undead dwarves
61 to 120: 4 undead dwarves
121 to 180: 3 undead dwarves
241 to 300: 1 undead dwarf
The Undead Dwarves do not die when the King of Dwarves dies.
The Undead Dwarves have the chance of paralyzing the Hero/ine.
The King of Dwarves can call out, like a Scroll of Challenge, to notify where you are to the Undead Dwarves.
When dying, King of Dwarves yells: “You cannot kill me, <Hero/ine (Sub-)Class>... I am... immortal...”
The King of Dwarves has no ranged attack. It is advised for the player to focus on the King; however, if the Hero/ine is surrounded by Undead Dwarves, the player should focus on clearing them.
See: King of Dwarves Boss Guide
Whatever you do, DO NOT heed what the signpost in the anteroom instructs.
IT IS A NEWB TRAP.
This CANNOT be stressed enough.
Armor that absorbs up to 35-40 Dmg, is needed to get through the fight.
(His highest dmg output is 38, as shown in the infobox on the right.)
A weapon that deals an approximate average of 30 Dmg (1/10th of his total HP) is needed to face & defeat the Dwarf King.
Potion of Healing to help heal throughout the fight.
The player should avoid their Hero/ine being surrounded by the Undead Dwarves, as they can paralyze your Hero/ine.
A Scroll of Mirror Image is very powerful against all bosses. When fighting the King of Dwarves, it is best to use the scroll early, so your images will hit the King instead of skeletons.
The Scroll of Psionic Blast is great to use against the King of Dwarves, when he has summoned many skeletons. The scroll can do surprising amounts of damage, though this is inconsistent.
The King of Dwarves is immune to many potions.
Don't use a Potion of Paralytic Gas on him, or your Hero/ine might end up paralyzing him/her self!
In contrast to paralytic gas, toxic gas is a better choice, as the King & his Undead Dwarves will take some serious damage; and perhaps suffocate to death!
Using a Potion of Toxic Gas in combination with a Potion of Invisibility will aid in the fight tremendously. Provided, of course, you stay out of the gas' range.
As the King will go from one pedestal to the other (if he can summon more undead dwarves), planting seeds on pedestals will provide useful traps.
Melee Method:
Plant a Seed of Earthroot on one pedestal and step on the plant.
This will give the Hero/ine the Herbal armor buff (dramatically decreasing the damage received from the boss to 0 to 7 damage), and will cause the King to only use one pedestal.
Scroll of Lullaby are useful, to get a couple of extra hits on him.
Wand of Slowness can help by making him slower with his attacks.
Also, a melee weapon with the Chilling Enchantment can be used in place of this.
A Wand of Disintegration can help, if there are a lot of Undead Dwarves around.
Use the Wand of Amok on him & his Undead Dwarves, as they are susceptible to the Amok debuff (this synergizes perfectly with the Wand of Flock).
Firing sheep with the Wand of Flock at the pedestal, opposite from the one you're standing on (assuming you're standing on one of them), will render him relatively weak & practically harmless.
(The sheep will block him from approaching & standing on the pedestal, to summon Undead Dwarves, forcing him to approach & fight you without backup. [Also assuming that you drew him out of the line of fire between the two pedestals.] Best, if used with the Wand of Amok.)
If you die at depth 20 with an Ankh, after the floor resets, King of Dwarves will now be called "Undead King of Dwarves".
0.4 ADDED to the game
0.5 Changed: King of Dwarves is now immune to Paralysis
1.7.3 Changed: King of Dwarves is now immune to Vertigo
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The Willow Oak on the South Lawn at Blandwood
The Willow Oak tree on the South Lawn of Blandwood has graced the grounds for over a century, and has hosted countless weddings, picnics, and energetic children during that time. A large crack was revealed in 2015, leading to closer inspection. The review showed other alarming factors such as occulsion and interior rot that further threatened the stability of the tree. The Board of Trustees relectantly approved removal in December 2015.
The oak was likely planted after the time in which the Gray family lived in Blandwood. Emma Morehead Gray and her husband, Julius, lived at Blandwood Mansion, from 1874-1896. Emma was a daughter of Governor John Motley Morehead, and she acquired the home from her younger brother Eugene Morehead. An aero view of Greensboro made in 1891 (image, right) shows an orchard in the location of the oak. Family heirs sold the land surrounding Blandwood in 1905, and it is likely that the orchard was destroyed to make way for McGee Street. It is likely the oak was planted around this time.
Alexander Jackson Downing, (1815 – 1852) was an American landscape designer, horticulturalist, and writer, who featured Blandwood and its landscape in his second edition publication of A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening, Adapted to North America. Of the willow oak, he wrote: This remarkable species of oak may be recognised at once by its narrow, entire leaves, shaped almost like those of the willow, and about the same size, though thicker in texture. It is not found wild north of New Jersey, where it grows plentifully, but thrives well in cultivation much further north. The stem of this tree is remarkably smooth in every stage of its growth. It is so different in appearance and character from other species of this genus, that in plantations it would never be recognized by a person not conversant with oaks, as one of the family. It deserves to be introduced into landscapes for its singularity as an oak, and its lightness and elegance of foliage individually.”
Willow Oaks are frequently planted along streets and in parks and golf courses because of its size, rounded appearance, and relatively fast growth. Trees sometimes reach over 100 feet tall with trucks over 6 feet in diameter. Rarely, they reach 100 years in age.
The Blandwood oak grew rapidly in the 1960s and 1970s. Images from the period show the growing prominence of the tree on the landscape decade by decade. After the Blandwood site was restored as a museum, and the nearby Carriage House special events center was opened in 1969, the tree received special attention as the location of weddings and picnics. Through the years, children have tested their balance as they carefully stepped along low-hanging limbs. Others have played on the roots of the massive 18-foot diameter trunk.
In the winter of 2014, a severe ice storm caused the collapse of several major limbs of the tree, and efforts were directed at stabilization of the remaining character-defining limb structure. However, routine maintenance of tree in the fall of 2015 revealed a troubling feature: a deep crack that sliced through the entire trunk that threatened collapse of a large complex of limbs into nearby McGee Street. With further inspection by City of Greensboro Arborist Judson Clinton, Keith Francies from Davey Tree, and Scott Wyatt from Davey Tree, additional features of the tree caused alarm. An area of decay in the trunk was causing wood to rot deep inside the core, and an occlusion was causing two primary leads to grow against each other, forcing additional cracking and structural loss. Any approach for repairs to the tree would include dramatic pruning to reduce the weight of the tree’s structure, along with a great deal of cabling. The tree would look much different after this effort, and would be peppered with large cuts. Aside from the high cost of this work, arborists could not guarantee the survival of the tree in future wind or ice events, or long term damage from large cuts.
In December 8, the Preservation Greensboro board of trustees reluctantly concluded that the landmark tree was too dangerous to remain standing so close the McGee Street and its sidewalk. The street passes under the area in which the tree is most vulnerable to further cracking. The tree will be carefully removed over a period of several days, taking into consideration nearby roads, power lines, and the 220-year-old Blandwood Mansion that is just 40 feet away. Long-term plans for replanting in the area are being developed, with opportunities to replace portions of the historic orchard that stood in the location in the nineteenth century.
Those who would like to contribute to the continued care and stewardship of new trees, or existing trees at Blandwood may do so by making a contribution in honor of “Blandwood’s Landmark Trees”. Funds raised will be devoted to careful pruning of future signature trees such as red maples, white oaks, and tulip trees that will, if properly maintained, live to be as grand as the willow oak.
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Residents Call For End to Mining Activities in Myanmar’s Kachin State
A general view of jade mine operations in Hpakant, northern Myanmar's Kachin state, Oct. 4, 2015.
Residents from two townships in northern Myanmar’s Kachin state gathered in the state capital Myitkyina on Friday to demand that officials end to mining activities in their region, saying that the operations have polluted a key water source, those involved in the event said.
The residents of 22 villages located near mining sites in Chipwi and Pang War townships say they are now facing a drinking water shortage, and that they are fearful about using water from Chipwi creek because it makes their skin itchever when they come into contact with it.
Chipwi town is located beside the N'Mai River just below where Chipwi creek enters the waterway, while Pang War lies about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Chipwi.
Villagers whose livelihoods depend on fishing say their incomes have taken a hit because consumers from neighboring China have rejected seafood from possibly toxic waters, said Pang War resident Ra Wai.
“We have to rely on fishing, but we came to realize the problem after Chinese buyers stopped buying our fish,” she told RFA’s Myanmar Service.
“There’s no transparency about health-related issues,” she said. “We haven’t been informed about the problem. Now locals are consuming the fish since the Chinese stopped buying them.”
Some researchers say they found dumped chemical packaging from mining operations in the area, which caused nearby land to dry up and affected the environment.
Lum Zaung, secretary of the local conservation group Laung Pyi Khaung, said the chemical waste has killed animals in the area.
“Used chemical packages are being dumped recklessly,” he told RFA. “They are being transported carelessly, with the contents spilling out along the way. Animals ate them and died. The mining has resulted in less pasture land, and animal breeders have had to travel away from the area.”
Laung Pyi Khaung has issued a report detailing the impact of the mining industry in Kachin state, including drinking water shortages, animal deaths, environmental damage, loss of agricultural land, and land grabs by mining companies, he said.
Locals who work in Kachin’s mines complain that they are paid less than their Chinese counterparts, Lum Zaung said.
Residents of villages in Chipwi and Pang War townships are now demanding that officials take action against the mining companies and force them to compensate villagers for the damage they have caused.
A lucrative industry
Myanmar’s lucrative mining industry is mainly run by companies associated with leaders of local militia groups and border guard forces.
Many of the largest licensed mining companies in Kachin state are controlled by the families of politically influential retired generals, wrote Eugene Mark, senior analyst from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, in a March article for the online news service The Diplomat.
Researchers say six companies operate more than 100 sites, some of which are owned by Chinese companies but are registered under Myanmar owners.
They have also pointed out that officials issue temporary licenses for mining operations in Chipwi and Pang War townships.
Kyaw San, a director at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, told RFA that ministry officials are holding discussions on mining businesses that operate in the country, including ones in Kachin state.
“Our minister is still in talks with Kachin state’s chief minister,” he said. “The talks are not finished yet, and I am not sure whether they include water issues.”
Kachin state’s abundant natural resources — gold, amber, jade, copper, and rubies — have fueled a long-running civil war between the Kachin Independence Army, an ethnic armed organization, and the Myanmar military, which have clashed over the control of mining areas used to finance their operations.
The hostilities have caused an obstacle to implementing lasting peace in the war-torn state and have worsened a socioeconomic crisis for civilians who live there, Mark wrote in his article for The Diplomat.
Reported by Elizabeth Janmar for RFA’s Myanmar Service. Translated by Nandar Chann. Written in English by Roseanne Gerin.
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Jets must clean up fast with Ravens next on Thursday night
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Dec. 09, 2019 07:00 PM EST
New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
NEW YORK (AP) — It was far from pretty. In fact, it was pretty ugly.
The New York Jets squeaked out a 22-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday that very nearly went the other way, if not for a few big plays, a game-altering pass interference call that was added after video review and a clutch kick — all in the closing moments.
The win prevented a two-game series sweep by the Dolphins and helped lessen the sting a bit of last week's embarrassing loss to the previously winless Cincinnati Bengals. Well, the Jets better clean things up in a hurry with Lamar Jackson and the surging Ravens hosting them Thursday night in Baltimore.
Jackson joined Michael Vick as the only quarterbacks to run for 1,000 yards in a season. And, he'll take on a Jets defense that has been stingy all season against the run, but gave up 65 yards rushing to Miami's Ryan Fitzpatrick.
“What we did (Sunday), I'm pretty sure he's watching the film and he's like, ‘Oh, I'm about to eat on these guys,' after we let Fitz escape how he did,” linebacker Jordan Jenkins said of Jackson. “That's something that we have to fix (Monday), short week."
The Jets are 5-8 and they've actually won four of their last five, with that loss at Cincinnati being the lone blemish — a big one at that.
Of course, New York hasn't exactly knocked off any of the league's titans, with wins over the lowly Giants, Redskins and Dolphins, and the mediocre Raiders in the last several weeks. The other victory was against Dallas, which also has a losing record now.
They have the Ravens, followed by a home game against Pittsburgh and then at Buffalo to wrap up the season — all teams fighting for playoff spots and positioning.
The Jets were officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday night, but that hasn't diminished the team's goal for the last three games. Somehow, Adam Gase's group still has a chance to finish with a .500 record.
“We don't want to have a losing season,” wide receiver Vyncint Smith said. “We think we can beat anybody when we play well and play together."
Despite Fitzpatrick's scrambles and giving up 122 yards rushing against the Dolphins, the Jets are No. 2 in rushing defense — down from No. 1 the past few weeks — while allowing 78.8 yards rushing per game. They'll face a major test Thursday night against the Ravens' top-ranked rushing offense.
Still, New York has allowed only one individual 100-yard rusher all season: Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott in Week 6.
The secondary. The Jets simply need some healthy bodies.
Safety Jamal Adams missed the first game of his three-year NFL career with a sprained ankle, so cornerback Darryl Roberts started in his spot. Gase wouldn't rule Adams out against the Ravens. “I know where Jamal stands with it," the coach said. “We just have to make sure we do the right thing by him."
The cornerback spots have been a revolving door all season. With Brian Poole out with a concussion, Nate Hairston started in the nickel spot. Kyron Brown got his first NFL start opposite rookie Bless Austin, but was placed on injured reserve Monday after injuring his quadriceps. Arthur Maulet, who started the four previous games, was out with a calf injury.
Sam Ficken. He kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired to win it for the Jets, the longest walkoff kick in team history. He earlier missed an extra point, his second of the season, but also made field goals from 42 and 37 yards. He's 14 of 19 this season, including making seven of his last eight field goal tries.
Le'Veon Bell. The star running back missed the game and several practices last week with the flu, but the Jets didn't miss a beat on the ground. In fact, they looked rejuvenated in some ways. Bilal Powell ran for 74 yards, a team high this season, on 19 carries, and Ty Montgomery had 31 yards on nine attempts. New York's 112 total yards rushing were just 3 off the season high set at Washington last month.
Bell was expected to rejoin the team for the players' weight-lifting sessions Monday night, and Gase sounded optimistic about the running back's chances of playing. It'll be interesting to see how Bell is used, especially if Powell is healthy after leaving late with an ankle injury.
QB Sam Darnold said his right hand felt “great” a day after it was stepped on during the game. He said it's just bruised and didn't affect him against Miami. ... Poole, Maulet, Powell (ankle/illness), TE Ryan Griffin (ankle) and DL Quinnen Williams (neck) are uncertain to practice Tuesday. ... The team promoted WR Jeff Smith from the practice squad to take Brown's spot on the active roster and signed OL Brad Lundblade to the practice squad.
0 for 6 — The Jets kept the Dolphins out of the end zone on six trips into the red zone, forcing Miami to settle for field goals by Jason Sanders throughout the day. New York became the fourth NFL team since 1991 to hold an opponent without a touchdown in at least six red-zone opportunities.
The Jets opened as 14-1/2 point underdogs against the Ravens (11-2), and for good reason. Baltimore has its best record through 13 games in team history, has clinched a playoff spot and is on a franchise-best nine-game winning streak. It appears to be a massive mismatch on paper, and it's on Gase to keep it from getting that way on the field.
“Yeah, it's just one of those things where we have to play well as an offense," Gase said. “We can't be going three-and-out and giving them more opportunities than what they're already going to get."
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Molecular phylogeny and taxonomic revisi
Molecular phylogeny and taxonomic revision of the genera Baudinella Thiele, 1931, Retroterra Solem, 1985 and Molema Köhler, 2011 endemic to the coastal Kimberley, Western Australia (Gastropoda, Camaenidae)
Criscione, F; Köhler, F
Journal of Systematic Zoology and Evolutionary Research
Baudinella Thiele, 1931, Retroterra Solem, 1985 and Molema Köhler, 2011 are three genera of camaenid land snail endemic to coastal regions of the Western Australian Kimberley. Each of these genera has fairly distinct shells, but all exhibit a rather similar configuration of the reproductive system, which is characterized by lack of a penial sheath and presence of an elongated and coiled bursa copulatrix. By combining comparative morphology of shell and penial anatomy with analyses of the mitochondrial DNA fragments 16S rRNA (16S) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI), the phylogenetic relationships amongst representative species of these genera are addressed to test the monophyly of taxa and to identify new species. Our results show that all three genera are members of a single camaenid radiation. Five new species are described: two new species of Baudinella, B. magna n. sp. from the Institute and Montesquieu Archipelagos and B. margaritata n. sp. from Pitta Gorge in the Prince Regent Reserve, one new species of Molema, Molema tenuicostata n. sp., from near Talbot Bay, and two new species of Retroterra, R. dichroma, and R. nana, from the Prince Regent Reserve.
10.1111/jzs.12065
Out of Asia and into India: on the molecular phylogeny and biogeography of the endemic freshwater gastropod Paracrostoma Cossmann, 1900 (Caenogastropoda: Pachychilidae)
Descriptions of new species of the diverse and endemic land snail Amplirhagada Iredale, 1933 from rainforest patches across the Kimberley, Western Australia (Pulmonata: Camaenidae)
More on snails and islands: Molecular systematics and taxonomic revision of Setobaudinia Iredale, 1933 (Gastropoda: Camaenidae) from the Kimberley, Western Australia, with description of new taxa
Uncovering an overlooked radiation: molecular phylogeny and biogeography of Madagascar’s endemic river snails (Caenogastropoda: Pachychilidae: Madagasikara gen. nov.)
Three new species and two new genera of land snails from the Bonaparte Archipelago in the Kimberley, Western Australia (Pulmonata, Camaenidae)
Molecular phylogenetics and comparative anatomy of Kimberleytrachia Köhler, 2011 – a genus of land snail endemic to the coastal Kimberley, Western Australia with description of new taxa (Gastropoda, Camaenidae)
Land snail diversity in the monsoon tropics of Northern Australia: Revision of the genus Exiligada Iredale, 1939 (Mollusca: Pulmonata: Camaenidae), with description of 13 new species
Taxonomic revision of two endemic land snail genera from the Top End of Northern Australia with remarks on two problematic species named by de Férussac and Le Guillou (Eupulmonata, Camaenidae)
Australocosmica, a new genus of land snails from the Kimberley, Western Australia (Eupulmonata, Camaenidae)
Uncovering local endemism in the Kimberley, Western Australia: description of new species of the genus Amplirhagada Iredale, 1933 (Pulmonata: Camaenidae)
Species limits in molecular phylogenies: A cautionary tale from Australian land snails (Camaenidae: Amplirhagada)
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UCERF3: A new earthquake forecast for California's complex fault system
Fact Sheet 2015-3009
By: Edward H. Field and 2014 Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities
https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20153009
More information: USGS Index Page
Document: Report (32.1 MB pdf)
With innovations, fresh data, and lessons learned from recent earthquakes, scientists have developed a new earthquake forecast model for California, a region under constant threat from potentially damaging events. The new model, referred to as the third Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast, or "UCERF" (http://www.WGCEP.org/UCERF3), provides authoritative estimates of the magnitude, location, and likelihood of earthquake fault rupture throughout the state. Overall the results confirm previous findings, but with some significant changes because of model improvements. For example, compared to the previous forecast (Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast 2), the likelihood of moderate-sized earthquakes (magnitude 6.5 to 7.5) is lower, whereas that of larger events is higher. This is because of the inclusion of multifault ruptures, where earthquakes are no longer confined to separate, individual faults, but can occasionally rupture multiple faults simultaneously. The public-safety implications of this and other model improvements depend on several factors, including site location and type of structure (for example, family dwelling compared to a long-span bridge). Building codes, earthquake insurance products, emergency plans, and other risk-mitigation efforts will be updated accordingly. This model also serves as a reminder that damaging earthquakes are inevitable for California. Fortunately, there are many simple steps residents can take to protect lives and property.
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Analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in a channel with staggered porous blocks
Hongyu Li, K. C. Leong, L. W. Jin, J. C. Chai
Fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics in a channel with staggered porous blocks were numerically studied in this paper. The Navier-Stokes and Brinkman-Forchheimer equations were used to model the fluid flow in the open and porous regions, respectively. Coupling of the pressure and velocity fields was resolved using the SIMPLER algorithm. The local thermal equilibrium model was adopted in the energy equation to evaluate the solid and fluid temperatures. The effect of Darcy number, Reynolds number, porous block height and width on the velocity field were studied. In addition, the effects of the above parameters as well as the thermal conductivity ratio between the porous blocks and the fluid on the local heat transfer were analyzed. The pressure drops across the channel for different cases were discussed. The results show that the flow behavior and its associated local heat transfer are sensitive to the variation of the above parameters. It is predicted by the present study that an increase in the thermal conductivity ratio between the porous blocks and the fluid results in significant enhancement of heat transfer at the locations of the porous blocks.
International Journal of Thermal Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2010.01.006
Flow of fluids
velocity distribution
pressure distribution
Reynolds number
Li, H., Leong, K. C., Jin, L. W., & Chai, J. C. (2010). Analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in a channel with staggered porous blocks. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 49(6), 950-962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2010.01.006
Li, Hongyu ; Leong, K. C. ; Jin, L. W. ; Chai, J. C. / Analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in a channel with staggered porous blocks. In: International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 2010 ; Vol. 49, No. 6. pp. 950-962.
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Science-Based Issues
Sir: For the record: I did not compare climate change deniers to paedophiles in my Science Show broadcast (Chronicle, March 2013). What I did do was make up several outrageous scenarios to illustrate how a (wilful) misunderstanding of science for political purposes can be harmful—even fatal. Saying asbestos is safe is dangerous; saying HIV infection does not lead to AIDS is irresponsible; claiming paedophilia is good for kids as some do, is absurd.
The program began by quoting the New Scientist magazine’s lament about lies related to science in the American election and I gave the example of one Republican candidate’s bizarre claim that a rape victim’s body can “naturally” reject fertilisation.
In this context it was obvious that I was linking the distortion of climate science by mischievous political elements to similar (if hypothetical) distortions of other science-based issues.
There are plenty of people who do not hesitate to distort the science of climate change for ideological reasons. Their doing so is likely to delay or cancel any sensible efforts to reduce risk. This, like the examples above, is irresponsible.
Robyn Williams
ABC Science
Keith Windschuttle responds:
Robyn Williams’ claim that his broadcast did not compare climate change deniers to paedophiles is disingenuous. By “linking” (his term) an aspect of the behaviour of one group to that of another and finding similarities between them, he was surely making a comparison, as any good dictionary would confirm.
Moreover, since when did paedophilia join the ranks of “other science-based issues”? What is scientific about it? There is no gene for paedophilia. It is a sexual preference, not a biological attribute. By introducing this topic into the debate over climate science, Williams’ broadcast was as wildly irrelevant as it was conceptually odious. He chose moral stratagem over fair comment.
In his forty years as an ABC broadcaster, Williams has built himself a reputation as Australia’s pre-eminent science journalist. It is a pity to see him ruining his once good name by using such desperate tactics in support of a scientific hypothesis which today, when the temperatures and oceans are failing to rise in the way global warming advocates predicted, has so patently lost credibility.
An Impetuous Bush Bloke
Sir: As one who usually heartily agrees with Peter Ryan’s thoughts, and as one in agreement with Peter’s list of leftist “noisome dead cats” hung around the nation’s neck (March 2013), may one nonetheless mention a few points omitted from his anti-Ned polemic: “a horrible habitual criminal … a loudmouth rural lout and scoundrel … a blow-hard, a big-noter and a bullshit artist … a multiple murderer, a bank robber, a bandit, a kidnapper, an arsonist, a horse and cattle stealer, a racist bully … a traitor [to Harry Power] … a mountebank”, and more. Phew! No redeeming features there, at all?
True, Ned Kelly’s brief life included all or most of the above activities, for which he paid in full. A shining example of the law-abiding citizen he assuredly was not. However, from my personal (and still widely held?) perception of the Kelly saga, and without consulting any pro- or anti-Kelly accounts, the following reasons why Ned won’t be forgotten come to mind.
The Kelly family were among an underclass of impoverished “hardscrabble selectors”, at a time when much of Victoria’s land and its institutions, including the constabulary, were held by and in considerable thrall to the interests of a landed squattocracy, whose “huge landholdings had virtually been stolen from the public”. The inevitable resentment generated a “flash bunch” of petty lawbreakers, including Ned’s uncle “Wild Wright” and younger brother Dan. Following further “flashness”, including Ned’s conviction for stealing a horse, the Kelly hut at Greta was raided by one Constable Fitzpatrick. As a consequence of his perjured evidence of assault, Ned’s toil-worn mother, separated from her infant, was sentenced to three years hard labour in Pentridge by Judge Redmond Barry. A good harsh lesson needed by those recalcitrant Irish?
There followed the “Kelly gang outbreak”, culminating in the deaths of three troopers at Stringybark Creek, when a police party, disguised as prospectors, equipped with long straps for transporting the dead outlaws back to Wangaratta on their horses, were ambushed by the Kelly four, refused to surrender, and lost the fire-fight. The fugitive outlaws finally took on a trainload of police at the Glenrowan hotel; three of the gang were shot dead, and the lightly-armed Ned, rather than “doing a runner”, famously returned, clad in home-made armour, to “fight the unbeatable foe”: a company of armed troopers. There followed his inevitable capture, trial by Justice Barry (should he have disqualified himself?), and his execution by hanging; his final words on the scaffold, “Ah, well, I suppose it had to come to this.”
I’m happy to be corrected wherever these “gullible” perceptions, still widely held, are wrong. Even if partly incorrect or unbalanced, they outline no “beat-up”, no ordinary parasitic criminal, but an impetuous young bush bloke who justifiably resented the treatment of his underclass in general, and his family in particular. “As game as Ned Kelly” will continue to be an Australian byword for defiance in the face of overwhelming odds, with no chance for our present-day excuses and soft sentencing.
John O’Connor
Cottles Bridge, Vic
SIR: Did there once exist a decency whereby prominent poets, claimed by a critic to be “B-grade at best”, merited at least some citation from the works to back their assertion? Certainly Joe Dolce (March 2013) disallows Ted Hughes this. Instead, we learn this poet is inferior through some connection to ferrets, and his appointment to the laureateship by a sovereign who had also raised two pop stars to the knighthood. Here’s A-grade reasoning, no doubt, though mongrel irreverence is always, alas, just mongrel irreverence.
A-grade, B-grade, certainly poets each have their stature regarding an accomplishment in the art. But I prefer to think the character of a poet’s work is far more enriching as a focus of interest than how the artist stands in a league. And the character of Ted Hughes’s work is fascinating for three compelling reasons.
It has the most thrillingly exact eye for the imagery of the natural world, pervasive throughout the Collected Poems, but conspicuous in, say, Lupercal or Season’s Songs.
Hughes had the most daring and resourceful mythopoeic imagination since Blake. To fantasise mythic stuff is one thing. To find the elemental material sufficient for an epoch of nuclear stand-off, rampant consumer appetite and the distractions of mass-society, shows intellect and passion in a particular integrity, and this the poet does, most successfully in Crow, but again, pervasively in his opus.
In Hughes’s Collected—I would suggest in all Collecteds—there are duds, and worse, there are mannerisms. But in Hughes’s writing, whether the poems, the letters, or the invariably freshly conceived criticism, there is an entirely individual intentness of mind at work.
Now Joe Dolce has found a Hughes letter and had some fun picking holes in its logic. This letter, written as a private communication from the poet to an acquaintance, does that correspondent the courtesy and trust to engage him at the energetic edge of their interests and the try-outs of their articulacy. Of course, now the poet is dead and the letters are in the public sphere, Joe gets licence for his cheap shots, though one can decently hope a personal document will arouse in posterity sufficient imagining to allow the fairness of its context.
In my view Joe Dolce’s fun with Ted Hughes’s letter insults the work of a poet who possessed extraordinary distinctness, and degrades the discourse on poetry generally. I read a lot of poetry, and a lot of argument. I have my own compass for where the B-grade lies. Even that requires some ascent from what Joe Dolce passes as irreverent cleverness when he sings on Iconoclasm Avenue.
Alan Gould
Ainslie, ACT
Just Another Ism
Sir: Tack on an “ism” at the end of a word and it immediately becomes demonised. Capitalism, materialism and chauvinism are all prime examples of academic terms. Feminism is no different. The mere sound of the word galvanises opinion. Of course, feminism is simply the female equivalent of chauvinism. Why do feminists always seek to set themselves apart from men and then supposedly champion democracy?
Two high-profile feminists, Germaine Greer and Naomi Wolf, continually make jokes about men. Germaine Greer: “There are only two things that men do better than women: cooking and making dresses.” Very clever, Ms Greer. Many of the world’s top chefs and fashion designers are indeed men. Greer-style sarcasm does little to advance women’s issues.
Feminists become feminists to self-promote. Feminists do not successfully promote women. If these media-savvy individuals truly cared about the plight of women in war-ravaged and poverty-stricken areas, they would be proactive. Writing books, appearing on television and lecturing in halls is all self-serving. Greer and Wolf are celebrities. They attract attention by making headline-grabbing comments. Feminism is nothing more than a form of extremism. Oops, there’s another “ism” to add to the list.
Linda Nathaniel
Riverview, NSW
Roofless Greenhouse
Sir: Walter Starck’s article, “The Greenhouse Lacks a Roof” (Quadrant Online, February 22, 2013) is one of the most rational and logical expositions I have read, particularly the acknowledgment that the spectra within which CO2 absorbs IR are limited and, therefore, finite before saturation becomes a factor.
The explanation may be simplistic but it represents a comprehensible factor which is little publicised. Walter’s points represent empirical facts (or, at least, tangible scientific theories) that I was lectured in more than fifty years ago. Why have such studies been discarded in favour of computerised fantasies?
Sir: Without wishing to add to what many must regard as a seemingly unending conflict of letters, I must say that I think Samuel Beaux (Letters, March 2013) is rather missing the point.
As I understand it, the Gospels (and the New Testament) are not the original, divine word of God, exact and unalterable, as many Muslims claim the Koran to be. They are the work of men setting down recollections of something that happened that appeared miraculous.
As we all know, recollections of events can vary, and over the years can be added to or embellished. It is therefore not remotely surprising that inconsistencies arise—after all, how can something indescribable be described or something supernatural be rationalised?
What seems clear to me is that, per the Gospels, the Acts and the Epistles, something happened and was witnessed that changed those who saw it to such an extent that they were compelled to tell others about it, and in some cases to try and set out in writing what they had witnessed. In many cases, the experience was so profound that they were willing to lay down their lives as a consequence.
People today may know better than these early witnesses what they actually saw, and argue that they were mistaken, misled or hallucinating. I do not think, however, that what they had experienced should be dismissed merely on the grounds that years after the events, and after many transcriptions and later additions, minor inconsistencies between witness statements may have arisen.
Glen Iris, Vic
Free Speech and Racism
Sir: I would like to congratulate Anthony Dillon for his essay in the March 2013 edition. It is one of the most well-thought-out and best-written articles I have seen on the issues of freedom of speech and “racism”. The only other articles that I have read that came even close are those written by Thomas Sowell.
Is there some way that Anthony’s article can be placed in the mainstream media where it might get the attention that it deserves and where such issues are never addressed in such detail?
Dennis Boothby
The Keating Mystery
Sir: John Stone’s memoir (March 2013) reveals a Paul Keating who was an inspiring leader, urbane, astute, fair-minded and intelligent. Up to the spring of 1984, John Stone may have had the best of Keating. What on earth went wrong with Keating subsequently? Will someone please let us know?
Antony Walker Powell
Harbord, NSW
Aboriginal Voting Myth
The New Carthage?
The European Muddle and Other Matters
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100 World Histories in 100 Words
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Our purpose is to facilitate worldwide discussion among world and global historians as well as exchanges with colleagues from other disciplines who historicize the global age we live in.
International discussions on research and teaching issues anchor the field in national academic systems and in the international structures of the historical discipline. Such collaboration can also bring about a body knowledge explaining the current worldwide social transformations because it transcends the limited perspective of solely national histories. After all we can draw back on a century long experience of people interacting across space and borders. Humanity has been “constantly shifting about in an endless series of transcontinental migrations“ and „any partitioning of the world is nothing but a fiction“, as Lucien Febvre formulated back in 1949 when he wrote a draft of the UNESCO Scientific and Cultural History of Mankind, the first attempt of an international cooperation among historians interpreting the past in global terms.
The name of the organization expresses:
a) that there is no hierarchy intended among the member organizations: NETWORK
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c) that while the network focuses on historical explanations and narratives it is not an organization for historians only but will accept also members from other disciplines who accept historicization as a basic feature in their approaches: HISTORY
d) that (in order to guarantee a lean management of membership) there is no individual membership, but a chance for relatively small groups of academics to become members: ORGANIZATIONS
World and Global History in CISH
The first attempt to affiliate world and global historians with the Comité International Sciences Historiques (CISH), the international organization of historians, leads back to the CISH congress at Oslo in 2000. Then Jerry Bentley on behalf of the US-based World History Association (WHA) organized one of the main sessions and discussed with the CISH secretariat the possibility of integrating the field in the international association of the historical profession. The initiative reflected the increase of activities in the field of world history since the early 1990s and was welcomed by scholars from various parts of the world. At the time the response from CISH was not positive, mainly for formal reasons. The WHA was seen as an essentially North American based organization while CISH statutes require that affiliates not only allow access to scholars from all over the world but also achieve a certain real spread of membership.
With the founding of the European network (ENIUGH) in 2002 and the Asian Association of World Historians (AAWH) in 2008 realizing the initiative became more realistic. Three organizations could establish a truly international network, an umbrella for the existing and future regional ones.
On July 2 2008 at a meeting in Dresden (Germany) representatives from the AAWH, ENIUGH and the WHA and world historians from Africa and Latin America founded NOGWHISTO.
Together with the African Network (ANGH/ RAHM), created in spring 2010, and an organizing committee for a Latin-American association a thoroughly institutionalization around the world has been achieved.
With the acceptance of NOGWHISTO as an international affiliate organization of the CISH in 2010 the goal in internationalizing and tying world and global history up with the discipline is reached.
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Howard Hanna Licenses CoreLogic Parcel Data For New Website
January 25, 2016, Irvine, California – CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services to provide public record parcel data for every state and county in which Howard Hanna operates, including sold data going back 10 years. With more than 7,000 sales associates and 205 offices in eight states, Howard Hanna is the fourth largest real estate company in America. "Today, only third-party websites have a page for every parcel," said Chris Bennett, General Manager of Real Estate Solutions for CoreLogic. "Look up any address on a portal and they have a page of information built regardless of the property being an active or recently sold listing. If you looked on HowardHanna.com for an off-market listing last month, you would have received a message that the property was not found. With the help of CoreLogic, all of that has changed. Now every property has its own permanent page." CoreLogic offers data for 99.9 percent of U.S. property records, representing more than 3,100 counties and 5,000 data fields, many of which are updated daily. In total, CoreLogic has more than 4.5 billion records spanning 50 years. "We fulfill three enormous strategic goals for Howard Hanna with this data acquisition," said Howard Hanna Executive Hoby Hanna. "First, from an SEO perspective, we will develop more authority for every property in our marketplace. Secondly, consumers will find information on every property in the market place, not just active listings. This will inform what transactions have happened in the neighborhood around a subject property and when. This leads to the third benefit of creating landing pages to develop opportunities for our company to invite homeowners to generate a seller inquiry on their property." "Howard Hanna is striving to maintain its website as a center of excellence that differentiates its services," said Bennett. "Public record data is the next frontier for brokers who intend to compete for consumer engagement online. By licensing CoreLogic data, Howard Hanna is aiming to beat the big portals at their own game and invest in long-term success." For more information on CoreLogic real estate information technology, visit www.corelogic.com. About CoreLogic CoreLogic is a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider. The company's combined data from public, contributory and proprietary sources includes over 4.5 billion records spanning more than 50 years, providing detailed coverage of property, mortgages and other encumbrances, consumer credit, tenancy, location, hazard risk and related performance information. The markets CoreLogic serves include real estate and mortgage finance, insurance, capital markets, and the public sector. CoreLogic delivers value to clients through unique data, analytics, workflow technology, advisory and managed services. Clients rely on CoreLogic to help identify and manage growth opportunities, improve performance and mitigate risk. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., CoreLogic operates in North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.corelogic.com.
Placester Announces Single Property Sites so Real Estate Professionals Can Grow Business and Stand Out From the Crowd
BOSTON, MA--(May 14, 2015) - Placester, the real estate marketing platform, today announced the launch of Single Property Sites, website designs built specifically for promoting individual listings. With Single Property Sites, real estate professionals can easily set up and publish standalone websites to showcase unique or featured listings, creating focused marketing campaigns that appeal to a highly targeted audience and generate qualified leads. Single Property Sites includes all of the functionality real estate professionals have come to love about Placester Sites, but with the ability to highlight a single listing on its own page. Quick to setup and simple to maintain, Single Property Sites allows agents to market individual properties cost-effectively, generate better leads, and even use a street address as a unique URL. Single Property Sites lets professionals choose Placester designs, images, and copy for targeting specific buyers or sellers. Buyers and sellers will love browsing an easy-to-navigate website focused solely on them and their home buying or selling goals. Whether they are interested in purchasing a split-level ranch, or want to work with a REALTOR® who has experience selling homes on the National Register for Historic Places, Single Property Sites allows them to see a real estate professional's unique specialties. Interested buyers can even view open houses and schedule showings from Single Property Sites. Meanwhile, agents and brokers generate better leads by connecting with motivated buyers and sellers who will grow their business. "Real estate brokers and agents compete with a lot of white noise when trying to connect with home buyers and sellers online," said Placester CEO Matt Barba. "Single Property Sites cuts through that noise, allowing professionals to message and market directly to the most relevant consumers online. This is exactly why we created Placester in the first place: to foster better connections between real estate professionals and home buyers and sellers with technology." Like Placester's existing designs, Single Property Sites features modern, responsive, SEO-friendly templates to enhance brand image and credibility. Through Placester's administrative panel, users can change colors and styles, add custom logos, and adjust copy to suit their businesses and their customers. Together with Placester's IDX integrations, lead management tools, and marketing automation via Facebook and Google AdWords, Single Property Sites helps real estate professionals reach customers with meaningful interactions. For more information on Placester, please visit: https://www.placester.com. About Placester Placester fuses technology and design to dramatically improve the home buying process for consumers, brokers, and agents. The Placester marketing platform provides real estate professionals with MLS integration, high-resolution visuals, responsive design, and mobile optimization, as well as marketing tools for Facebook advertising, Google AdWords, and other channels. Currently serving over 100,000 real estate professionals, Placester is the sole website provider for REALTOR Benefits®, the official member benefits program of the National Association of REALTORS®. To date, the company has raised $22 million in funding, and is backed by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Romulus Capital, and Techstars.
Obeo Releases Major Upgrades to its Single Property Website
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors First to Deploy Real Estate’s Most Advanced Automated Marketing System
April 8, 2014 – Philadelphia, PA – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, the fifth-largest provider of brokerage and related services in the United States, today unveiled the real estate industry's most advanced automated markimpreeting system. Developed and powered by Imprev, the new Fox & Roach automated marketing system creates, publishes and distributes unique custom content for every Fox & Roach listing, including mobile-enabled, responsive Single Property Websites, IDX Virtual Tours and YouTube videos –without needing any work from the agent. "This is a unique innovation in real estate marketing that provides automation, creation and syndication of all our listings," said Rajeev Sajja, VP, Digital Innovation at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors, a perennial technology leader. "We now provide every Fox & Roach agent a suite of agent and company branded marketing materials– completed and published – for every single listing. Agents can update and enhance these materials...or not. The agent decides how much they want to be involved in the marketing of their listings." "The big win for the brokerage: ensuring universal brand consistency through automation," Sajja added. The Imprev automation solution, which scales to create hundreds of thousands of projects as needed, is highly configurable in both style and functionality. "Over the last few years we have re-written our entire platform," said Renwick Congdon, CEO of Imprev. "This latest innovation allows our clients to automate the creation, publishing and distribution of any or all of our products, customized to the exact business rules of the client. No two marketing solutions will ever look the same, nor contain the same content." For the Fox & Roach implementation, each single property website is deployed to a custom, Fox & Roach web address (URL), the specific marketing materials created by the system are determined by the price and location of the listing, and every marketing piece is automatically updated whenever listing data is updated, such as a change in price or an open house date. "And if agents want to add their own personal touch, update photos, wordsmith copy, email content to prospects or post to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Pinterest, they can do it anytime from anywhere, since the platform works on all mobile devices," Sajja explained. The Imprev automation system is designed to interface with industry standard listing data sources. For Fox & Roach, the integration is with their CoreLogic AgentAchieve CRM platform. Sajja notes that Fox & Roach selected Imprev because of its proven penchant for quality and its reputation for technology innovation. "I can attest from our experience, Imprev's reputation is well earned," Sajja said. "We're proud to be the first to implement a system that should be a game-changer for real estate marketing," Sajja said. Samples of the automated marketing material for a listing: Single Property Website YouTube video IDX Tour About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® On November 11, 2013, Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, the Delaware Valley's market leader, became Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, and a part of HomeServices of America, the nation's second largest provider of total home services. These two legendary companies have joined forces to begin a new era in real estate. The company now has 4,000 Sales Associates in 65 sales offices throughout the Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. For more information on Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices go to www.berkshirehathawayhs.com. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com. About Imprev Imprev, Inc. provides real estate companies with innovative marketing solutions, including automation, custom Marketing Centers and digital apps built on the industry's most advanced platform. Known for the highest quality and broadest array of marketing digital and print products in the industry, Imprev products allow agents to self-publish print, multimedia, video, online, and email advertising and communications in one place. Established in 2000, Imprev is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., with more information at www.imprev.com.
Obeo Introduces Brand New Property Website
Intagent Connect™ Members Now Allowed to Create Unlimited Single Property Websites
Ann Arbor, Michigan (January 03, 2014)--Intagent has now allowed the members of their Connect™ Network to create unlimited single property websites, an immensely useful feature that enables the realtors to market their own listings individually. In less than three clicks, they can add local neighborhood information, local school data, mortgage calculators and an impressive slideshow. Discussing it, a senior executive with Intagent commented, "If you have printed flyers or information going out about a new listing, getting a single property website will be a good idea. These websites can be a great asset to your business and the best part about it is that they are free of charge. You can begin promoting a single property without shelling out a dime." Intagent Connect™ Network is a platform that allows real estate enterprises to network, thus increasing their standing in the community. The platform allows one share listings, leads information and more. Even the small real estate companies can strengthen their web presence by joining the network, bringing in quality web traffic. It is a powerful tool for local realtors allowing them to buy, sell or rent a property. Joining the network brings in an array of advantages to the members. As the executive said, "You get a valuable platform to show inventory to potential buyers, increasing buyers' interest in your single property and getting leads that have high chances to convert into sales. The network has been highly advantageous for real estate professionals and they are enthusiastic about joining it." Intagent websites have a long list of features including the presentation of listing images in flash animation, printing of listing flyers directly from the website, capability to add virtual tours to listings and automatic mapping of listings for easy directions. Visit site of Intagent to get more tips about realtor website marketing. Information on key pages like About Us, Local Neighborhoods, and Financing is easily editable, thanks to customized content management system. Click for more info about real estate agent web design. About Intagent Intagent provides marketers with the tools they need to sell their properties. Specializing in realty websites, they know exactly what is required to attain sales of properties online. Get more info here about web design for realtors. Moreover, they have the technical expertise as well to back the websites with all the features required. They provide the ways to add more local content to Realtor websites with a few clicks.
Obeo Introduces New HTML 5 Property Website
Video integration and new features to help you sell faster
Sign Rider Store has launched some awesome new features to help you sell more with single property websites. Check them out! Video: Include a YouTube link to virtual tours when creating your property sites. The video will display on your site's homepage. Tip: Video is a great tool for boosting SEO. Be sure to add a descriptive title to your video that includes location and notable amenities or features. Easy Activate: We've made website activation easy and intuitive. Under the inactive tab, you will see a blue lightning bolt icon. Click this button to activate your site so the rest of the world (or at least your local community) can see it! Preloaded Demo Site: We've made it easy for you to see a website in action. Each new account comes with a pre-loaded demo website. Modify it, preview it, even update it with your own property information. Then activate! Public Link (copy/paste): Once you've activated your single property website, sharing the public link is pretty important. A small blue bar displaying the public URL is now visible for all active websites. Click and it will copy to your clipboard for sharing via email and social media. To view the original post, visit the Sign Rider Store blog.
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AgencyLogic Releases White Label Social Marketing Platform for Real Estate Brokers and Franchises
Wappingers Falls, NY - April 29, 2013--AgencyLogic today announced the release of a white label social marketing software platform aimed at real estate brokers, national franchises and companies providing Web based marketing tools to the real estate industry. The brandable platform provides a full featured marketing suite including unlimited single property websites, Follr Digital Identity Websites, Facebook Business Pages and a Facebook application. The news follows the recent acquisition of single property Website company iPropertyWebsites.com, the fourth single property Website provider the company has purchased. Using its own brand, AgencyLogic currently provides the lowest price subscription single property Website product in the industry. The new platform takes that offering a step further by allowing any size of company, from small brokerages to national franchises, to offer their own marketing suite complete with single property Websites, Digital Identity Websites, Facebook Business Page and a Facebook Application. This can be done using their own domain name, company branding and message. For real estate vendors a revenue sharing program also exists. "We are known for our white label platform but this is the first time we have extended that offering to smaller brokerages, a natural move for us as we continue to explore new markets," stated AgencyLogic CEO Stephen Fells adding "Our automated and branded product suite is unique and solves many problems for real estate agents, brokers, franchises and vendors. That we can provide these services cheaper than anyone else and offer a revenue share is the thing that excites us most and reaffirms our ability to build scalable, profitable software." The suite is centered on AgencyLogic's subscription single property Website product and Follr Digital Identity Websites, both part of the National Association of REALTORS® e-PRO Technology Certification Program. The platform leverages automation ensuring REALTORS® benefit from not having to update listing data in multiple places. Any edits or changes to a single property Website automatically update the agents primary marketing Website, Digital Identity Website and Facebook business page ensuring dissemination of accurate, real-time data while simultaneously complying with Facebook terms of service. This is achieved without the limitations often put in place by MLS's ensuring effective, data rich and visually appealing real estate marketing. Agents can also opt into free listing data syndication to multiple real estate Websites and portals. The new platform includes enhanced mobile functionality and free SMS and QR code integration. With more and more traffic coming from mobile devices every single property Website is mobile-enabled to guarantee it can be seen quickly and clearly on every mobile phone. Subscribers have two QR code options; one returns a mobile-enabled list of the agents listing Websites with links to specific mobile-enabled single property Websites. The second QR code can be used for any domain name (also referred to as 'URL' or Uniform Resource Locator). "We continue developing software to support the real estate industry and its efforts to market homes, agents and brands as professionally as possible," stated AgencyLogic CIO Mark Wayman adding "Our focus is always on making scalable, full featured and easy to use software so that REALTORS can quickly create aesthetically beautiful and data rich single property Websites." The platform includes a free domain name, the ability to upload unlimited photos and documents, social sharing, lead generation and a design mechanism that allows personal theme's or design templates for each Website. Industry best statistics are also provided for free. Although not limited to real estate, Follr Digital Identity Websites are used extensively throughout the industry and are also included in the latest e-PRO® technology certification. AgencyLogic single property Website subscribers will automatically have a Follr account created with contact and listing data syncing on registration thereby simplifying use of all parts of the company's social marketingplatform. Several brokerages have already signed up for the service, details on some of those relationships will be publicized during the second quarter. About AgencyLogic AgencyLogic (http://www.agencylogic.com) is a division of Network Earth, Inc. (http://www.netearth.com), a technology company founded in 1995 with a history in developing complex Web-based software for financial institutes and startups. Located in California and New York AgencyLogic has provided Web-based marketing services to the real estate industry since 2004. Products include single property Websites, Facebook business pages, Facebook applications and Follr personal profile Websites. The products, working seamlessly together, provide an impactful social marketing platform for REALTORS® and the property they market. AgencyLogic's marketing focus is on growth through white label and affiliate relationships. The company has acquired single property Website companies 123MainSt.com, SmartStreets.net, Realasites.com and iPropertyWebsites.com and continues to lead Web-based marketing software innovation. About Follr, Inc. Follr, Inc. (http://www.follr.com) is a software company founded in 2011. With offices in California and New York Follr provides Web-based Digital Identity Websites to individuals and corporations. A Digital Identity Website allows an individual, company or brand to tell its story using a combination of personal or corporate history and social media profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare etc.) and content. It is a personally branded Website used as an initial point of contact and represents an aggregation of all online and offline personal and business information. It is accessed by an enduring, easy to remember URL and represents a more complete picture and story in an increasingly digital world. About the National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® (http://www.realtor.org), "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members, including NAR's institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. NAR's membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,400 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Working for America's property owners, NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.
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“S7 Airlines has started regular flights from Pulkovo airport (St. Petersburg) to Berlin (Tegel airport)”, - the press service of LLC “Air Gate of the Northern Capital”, which manages Pulkovo airport. The capital of Germany became the first foreign direction, where the air carrier performs direct flights from St. Petersburg. The flights are carried out by Airbus A319 aircrafts three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. In the current summer season the route network of the air carrier from St. Petersburg includes seven destinations: Berlin, Bryansk, Kaliningrad, Kaluga, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Yaroslavl. As reported, the regular flights from St. Petersburg to Berlin (Schönefeld Airport) are also performed by Rossia airline (the part of the Aeroflot Group).
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Grievance Redressal Policy
Rang De’s primary goal is to bridge the socio-economic gap that prevails in the nation. It brings together individuals that are in need of monetary assistance and those that have the financial capability to provide such assistance (“Participants”), through its peer-to-peer lending platform (“Rang De”/ “Platform”). The Platform enables lenders to provide micro credits to rural and other below poverty line communities for their education, business, health and other socio-economic requirements.
The objective of this Grievance Redressal Policy (“Policy”) is to ensure that:
all genuine issues raised by Participants are dealt with swiftly and efficiently; and
Participants are made aware of the rights and remedies available to them.
This Policy provides the structure and procedures for receiving and addressing grievances from Participants, in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the Reserve of Bank of India (“RBI”).
Applicability:
The Policy is applicable to:
Individuals who register themselves on the Platform to provide micro-credit to eligible borrowers (“Lender(s)”); and
Individuals who register themselves on the Platform to avail micro-credit from the Lenders (“Borrower(s)”).
Principals Of Grievance Redressal:
The Policy provides the procedures to be undertaken by the Participant and the various redressal forums available to the Participants.
The Policy indicates the mode of raising complaints/ grievances available to the Participants.
This Policy provides that the issues raised by the Participants, are treated with utmost respect and are resolved fairly and equitably to ensure that the issues are sorted out and communicated to the Participant in a transparent manner.
The Policy and the grievances / issued raised by the Participants shall be regularly reviewed at multiple levels to mitigate and reduce Participant grievances and thereby enhance functionality.
Grounds For Filing A Complaint:
The Lender and/or the Borrower shall be entitled to raise a complaint against Rang De and/or its Outsourcing Partner on any of the below mentioned grounds:
By the Lender:
non-payment or inordinate delay in the repayment of the loan and/or interest;
non-adherence to the RBI directives, if any, applicable to rate of interest;
non-presentation or inordinate delay in the presentation of post-dated cheques, if any, provided by the Participant;
failure to convey in writing, the amount of loan sanctioned along with terms and conditions including annualised rate of interest and method of application thereof;
failure or refusal to provide sanction letter/ terms and conditions of sanction in vernacular language or a language as understood by the Borrower;
failure or refusal to provide adequate notice on proposed changes being made in sanctioned terms and conditions in vernacular language or a language as understood by the Borrower;
levying of charges without adequate prior notice to the Lender;
failure to ensure transparency in the loan agreement regarding (i) terms of repayment; (ii) interest rate; or (iii) any other charges;
non-observance of directions issued by RBI to the non-banking financial companies; and
non-adherence to the RBI guidelines on Fair Practices Code for non-banking financial companies.
By the Borrower:
non-payment or inordinate delay in disbursal of the loan amount;
failure or inordinate delay in issuing a confirmation of closure of the loan to the Borrower on repayment of all dues;
levying of charges without adequate prior notice to the Borrower;
Procedure To Attend To Customer Grievance:
Step 1: Registering a Grievance:
A Participant should register their grievance through any one of the following modes:
Customer care number: +91 80 41650037
Official Website: www.rangde.in
Step 2: Acknowledgement of Grievance:
Upon receipt of a grievance Rang De shall issue the Participants with a grievance acknowledgement number (“GAN”) and inform the Participant as to the approximate time it will take to address the grievance (“TAT”).
Step 3: Tracking of Grievance:
The Participant shall be able to view the status of the grievance on the website of Rang De with the GAN.
Step 4: Resolution of Grievance:
Grievance Redressal Officer
A registered grievance shall be dealt with by the designated Grievance Redressal Officer of the Grievance Redressal Cell of Rang De.
The Grievance Redressal Officer for Rang De is:
Mr. Aseem Khan
Phone Number: +91 80 41650037
The Grievance Redressal Officer shall be responsible to attend to and resolve the matters raised by the Participant within 10 (ten) days from the date of registering the grievance.
The Grievance Redressal Officer shall:
deal sympathetically and expeditiously with the grievance raised by the Participant;
correct mistakes promptly; and
cancel any charge that has been applied wrongly and by mistake.
Senior Grievance Redressal Officer
In the event the grievance of the Participant is not resolved within 10 (ten) days from the date of registering the grievance, the grievance shall be automatically escalated to the Senior Grievance Redressal Officer of the Grievance Redressal Cell, who shall address the grievance within 10 (ten) days from the date of escalation.
The Senior Grievance Redressal Officer of Rang De is:
Ms.Smita Satish
Customer Education and Protection Department of RBI / Banking Ombudsman (“RBI Customer Resolution Forum”)
In the event a grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Participant within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of registering the grievance, then the Participant shall have the right to appeal to the Customer Education and Protection Department of RBI or the Banking Ombudsman in accordance with the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 dated February 23, 2018 (the “Scheme”) implemented by RBI.
The Scheme is available at www.rangde.in. A copy of the Scheme may be perused at the office of Ms. Smita Satish located at Rang De P2P Financial Services Private Limited No. 29/3 and 32/2, Raj Alkaa Park, Kalena Agrahara Village, Begur Hobli, Bangalore – 560076, Karnataka, India.
The jurisdictional Ombudsman for Rang De is:
Office of NBFC Ombudsman, Chennai
C/o Reserve Bank of India
Fort Glacis,
Chennai - 600 001
Tel. No. 044 25395964
Fax No. 044 25395488
Referral of a grievance by the Participant to RBI Customer Resolution Forum shall be:
Upon satisfaction of the pre-conditions contained in Annexure A.
In accordance with procedures set out in Annexure A.
Appeal before the Appellate Authority:
Any person aggrieved by an Award of the Ombudsman allowing the complaint or rejecting the complaint, may within 30 (thirty) days of the date of receipt of communication of Award or rejection of complaint, prefer an appeal before the Appellate Authority.
Enforcement of the Award:
Rang De shall implement the settlement arrived with the complainant or the Award passed by the Ombudsman when it becomes final and send a report in this regard to RBI within 15 (fifteen) days of the award becoming final. In the event of non-implementation of settlement or the Award, the complainant may represent to RBI and RBI may initiate such action as it deems fit.
Rang De ensures that its employees and members of the Grievance Redressal Cell receives periodic training for handling a Participant’s grievance in an efficient and courteous manner.
Review Of Participant Grievance Redressal Mechanism:
The Grievance Redressal Cell of Rang De shall analyse the grievances raised by Participants on a monthly basis and attempt to implement a preventive and permanent measure to avoid recurring grievances.
The Grievance Redressal Cell of Rang De shall monitor and analyse the timelines for redressal of grievances to ensure prompt and apposite redressal.
The Grievance Redressal Cell of Rang De shall prepare a quarterly summary report of the grievances received and closed. The summary report shall be placed before the Board of Rang De.
Rang De may conduct feedback surveys with Participants who have raised a grievance/ complaint to ensure Participants are satisfied with the redressal mechanism of Rang De.
ANNEXURE A:
Relevant Extracts of the Scheme
Pre-conditions to referring a compliant
The complainant, before making a complaint to the Ombudsman, shall have registered a grievance with Rang De and Rang De shall have rejected or not provided a satisfactory resolution for the grievance for 30 (thirty) days from the date of registering the grievance with Rang De.
The complaint is made not later than 1 (one) year after the complainant has received the reply of the NBFC to his representation or, where no reply is received, not later than 1 (one) year and 1 (one) month after the date of registering the grievance with Rang De;
The complaint is not in respect of the same cause of action which was settled or dealt with on merits by the Ombudsman in any previous proceedings whether or not received from the same complainant or along with one or more complainants or one or more of the parties concerned with the cause of action;
The complaint does not pertain to the same cause of action, for which any proceedings before any court, tribunal or arbitrator or any other forum is pending or a decree or Award or order has been passed by any such court, tribunal, arbitrator or forum;
The complaint is not frivolous or vexatious in nature;
The complaint is made before the expiry of the period of limitation prescribed under the Indian Limitation Act, 1963 for such claims; and
The complainant has filed along with the complaint, copies of the documents, if any, which he intends to rely upon, and a declaration that the complaint is maintainable under Clause 9-A.
Procedure to refer a complaint:
Any person who has a complaint against a Rang De on any one or more of the Grounds mentioned above may, himself or through his authorised representative (other than an Advocate), make a complaint to the Banking Ombudsman indicated above.
The complaint, when in writing, shall be duly signed by the complainant or his authorized representative and shall be, as far as possible, in the format appended at Annex II of the Scheme or as near as thereto as circumstances admit, stating clearly:
the name and address of the complainant,
it should indicate Rang De P2P Financial Services Private Limited having its registered office at No. 29/3 and 32/2, Raj Alkaa Park, Kalena Agrahara Village, Begur Hobli, Bangalore – 560076, Karnataka, India and mention the name and address of the Outsourcing Partner of Rang De (if applicable);
the facts giving rise to the complaint,
the nature and extent of the loss caused to the complainant, and
the relief sought for.
A complaint made through electronic means shall also be accepted by the Ombudsman and a print out of such complaint shall be taken on the record of the Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman shall also entertain complaints covered by this Scheme received by the Central Government or Reserve Bank or other financial regulators and forwarded to him for disposal.
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Rang De P2P Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an RBI registered NBFC P2P platform vide Certificate of Registration (CoR) No. : N - 02-00319.
Reserve Bank of India does not accept any responsibility for the correctness of any of the statements or representations made or opinions expressed by Rang De P2P Financial Services Pvt. Ltd, and does not provide any assurance for repayment of the loans lent on it.
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Guide to Understanding General Damages Claims Involving Stress Injury
Stress injury, meaning emotional concerns such as anxiety, annoyance, disappointment, distress, fear, frustration, loss of peace of mind, upset, among other things, are genuine sufferings despite the difficulty of precise measurement. Additionally troublesome in measuring stress injury is that susceptibility to stress injury can vary. There are people with 'thin skin' who may be more emotionally affected by wrongdoing than other people.
Traditionally, judges were hesitant to provide awards for stress injury arising from tortious conduct or breach of contract, especially where medical evidence in the form of a psychological diagnosis was lacking. This hestitation further upset litigants already upset by the issues that brought the litigation about. Litigants who were wronged often feel twice shorted - first by the wrongful conduct that caused the litigation and then by the justice system for failing to appreciate and acknowledge (and compensate) the stress injury resulting from the wrongful conduct.
Especially in Small Claims Court matters, it appears that judges prefer to provide awards strictly for actual damages as precisely measurable sums and to avoid wading into the guessing game of how severe was the stress and how much is compensation for that stress worth. Small Claims Court judges are often unwilling to permit advocates, whether lawyers or paralegals, with the opportunity to argue for general damages due to stress injury. The exception it seems is where Small Claims Court judges are willing to provide awards in matters of intentional wrongdoing, especially those wrongs where the Defendant intended to cause upset; however, for unintentional matters of negligence, especially negligent contractual performance, rarely - or at least inconsistently, are arguments regarding general damages permitted - even in cases where a core aspect of the contract was to fulfill an emotional purpose and therefore part of the initial bargain was to obtain, what became an undelivered, emotional benefit.
The Law, tort
Recently, the Supreme Court addressed the issues of stress injury by clarifying that general damages for mental distress do not need medical support via psychiatric evidence and that general damages for mental distress are appropriate where the distress is, "serious and prolonged" and rises above "the ordinary annoyances, anxieties and fears that people living in society routinely" experience. The following paragraphs from the two cited cases when referenced together should demonstrate that where stress occurs as a result of tortious conduct, and where the stress is beyond that which is regular and routine to ordinary life, the lower courts are bound to consider awards for general damages:
Saadati v. Moorhead, [2017] 1 S.C.R. 543
[2] This Court has, however, never required claimants to show a recognizable psychiatric illness as a precondition to recovery for mental injury. Nor, in my view, would it be desirable for it to do so now. Just as recovery for physical injury is not, as a matter of law, conditioned upon a claimant adducing expert diagnostic evidence in support, recovery for mental injury does not require proof of a recognizable psychiatric illness. This and other mechanisms by which some courts have historically sought to control recovery for mental injury are, in my respectful view, premised upon dubious perceptions of psychiatry and of mental illness in general, which Canadian tort law should repudiate. Further, the elements of the cause of action of negligence, together with the threshold stated by this Court in Mustapha v. Culligan of Canada Ltd., 2008 SCC 27 (CanLII), [2008] 2 S.C.R. 114, at para. 9, for proving mental injury, furnish a sufficiently robust array of protections against unworthy claims. I therefore conclude that a finding of legally compensable mental injury need not rest, in whole or in part, on the claimant proving a recognized psychiatric illness. ...
Mustapha v. Culligan of Canada Ltd., [2008] 2 S.C.R. 114
[9] This said, psychological disturbance that rises to the level of personal injury must be distinguished from psychological upset. Personal injury at law connotes serious trauma or illness: see Hinz v. Berry, [1970] 2 Q.B. 40 (C.A.), at p. 42; Page v. Smith, at p. 189; Linden and Feldthusen, at pp. 425-27. The law does not recognize upset, disgust, anxiety, agitation or other mental states that fall short of injury. I would not purport to define compensable injury exhaustively, except to say that it must be serious and prolonged and rise above the ordinary annoyances, anxieties and fears that people living in society routinely, if sometimes reluctantly, accept. The need to accept such upsets rather than seek redress in tort is what I take the Court of Appeal to be expressing in its quote from Vanek v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Co. of Canada (1999), 1999 CanLII 2863 (ON CA), 48 O.R. (3d) 228 (C.A.): “Life goes on” (para. 60). Quite simply, minor and transient upsets do not constitute personal injury, and hence do not amount to damage.
The Law, contracts
The issue of general damages resulting from stress injury occurring from a breach of contract was also addressed by the Supreme Court and it was deemed that, in following the Hadley v. Baxendale principle, where the contract bargain contained an emotional benefit element, which was reasonably contemplated by the parties to the contract at the time of contract formation, the loss of the emotional benefit should result in compensation as a general damage.
Fidler v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, [2006] 2 S.C.R. 3
[44] We conclude that damages for mental distress for breach of contract may, in appropriate cases, be awarded as an application of the principle in Hadley v. Baxendale: see Vorvis. The court should ask “what did the contract promise?” and provide compensation for those promises. The aim of compensatory damages is to restore the wronged party to the position he or she would have been in had the contract not been broken. As the Privy Council stated in Wertheim v. Chicoutimi Pulp Co., [1911] A.C. 301, at p. 307: “the party complaining should, so far as it can be done by money, be placed in the same position as he would have been in if the contract had been performed”. The measure of these damages is, of course, subject to remoteness principles. There is no reason why this should not include damages for mental distress, where such damages were in the reasonable contemplation of the parties at the time the contract was made. This conclusion follows from the basic principle of compensatory contractual damages: that the parties are to be restored to the position they contracted for, whether tangible or intangible. The law’s task is simply to provide the benefits contracted for, whatever their nature, if they were in the reasonable contemplation of the parties.
[45] It does not follow, however, that all mental distress associated with a breach of contract is compensable. In normal commercial contracts, the likelihood of a breach of contract causing mental distress is not ordinarily within the reasonable contemplation of the parties. It is not unusual that a breach of contract will leave the wronged party feeling frustrated or angry. The law does not award damages for such incidental frustration. The matter is otherwise, however, when the parties enter into a contract, an object of which is to secure a particular psychological benefit. In such a case, damages arising from such mental distress should in principle be recoverable where they are established on the evidence and shown to have been within the reasonable contemplation of the parties at the time the contract was made. The basic principles of contract damages do not cease to operate merely because what is promised is an intangible, like mental security.
Guessing at Quantum
Where general damages for stress injury, among other things, are appropriate, the difficulty in determining an award is an improper reason to avoid attempt to provide an award. In such cases where calculation becomes impossible or difficult, such as the reasonable compensation as a 'value for stress', courts will often simply need to guess.
TMS Lighting Ltd. v. KJS Transport Inc., 2014 ONCA 1
[64] The quantification of damages occasioned by a proven loss is often a difficult task. In many cases, while loss is established, the evidence affords little support for a precise or reliable assessment of damages arising from the loss. For this reason, as Finlayson J.A. noted in Goldfarb, at para. 75, a trial judge confronted with a meagre evidentiary record on damages may be required to resort to educated “guess work”.
Wood v. Grand Valley Railway Co., 51 S.C.R. 283, 1915 CanLII 4 (S.C.C.)
It was clearly impossible under the facts of that case to estimate with anything approaching to mathematical accuracy the damages sustained by the plaintiffs, but it seems to me to be clearly laid down there by the learned judges that such an impossibility cannot “relieve the wrongdoer of the necessity of paying damages for his breach of contract” and that on the other hand the tribunal to estimate them whether jury or judge must under such circumstances do “the best it can” and its conclusion will not be set aside even if the amount of the verdict is a matter of guess work.
With the above stated it is important to bear in mind that, depending on the cause of action involved, stronger proof of stress injury may be required and form of such 'proof' may require the strength of medical evidence. For example, in cases of wrongful dismissal where allegations of an intent to cause distress are alleged.
Prinzo v. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, 2002 CanLII 45005 (ON CA):
[45] With respect to the requirement that the conduct be calculated to produce harm, McLachlin J. found at para. 55 that this requirement was met on the basis that "[i]t was clearly foreseeable that the accusations of theft which the defendant made against the plaintiff would cause her profound distress." It appears that the requirement that the conduct be calculated to produce harm is met where the actor desires to produce the consequences that follow from the act, or if the consequences are known to be substantially certain to follow: Linden, Canadian Tort Law, 7th ed. (Markham, Ont.: Butterworths, 2001) at p. 34; Klar, supra, at p. 29; Fridman, The Law of Torts in Canada (Toronto: Carswell, 1989) at p. 53.
[46] Concerning the requirement of a "visible and provable illness" it appears that the absence of a medical expert will not necessarily be fatal. In Rahemtulla, supra, McLachlin J. wrote at para. 56: "Notwithstanding the absence of expert medical evidence, I am satisfied that the plaintiff suffered depression accompanied by symptoms of physical illness as a result of Mr. Flack's [her employer's] accusations."
For cases involving another cause of action, formal medical evidence as the 'proof' of stress injury are less likely as stress injury is presumed. Logically, this arises most where the cause of action, such as 'nuisance by neighbour' involves an intent to cause stress whereas it is hardly arguable that a victim of actions intended to cause stress failed to cause stress.
Deumo v. Fitzpatrick, 2008 O.J. No. 3015 at paragraph 19:
I find that they both suffered physically from the smoke. You do not have to be a doctor to draw that conclusion but without medical evidence in both cases I cannot say to what extent. I really think in any event that the pain and suffering was part of the annoyance and loss of use and enjoyment of the property and any relief on account of that should be subsumed in that head. The symptoms were not of the most serious, although they were certainly long lasting and annoying and disconcerting. They would not add much money to the claim but they are part of the loss of use and enjoyment of the property. There may well be long term risks from second hand smoke but the plaintiff was not in a position to prove that.
Rathmann v. Rudka, 2001 CarswellOnt 1206 at paragraph 34:
The defendant's conduct was unbelievable and outrageous. Both Ms. Rathmann and Mr. Mark testified how Ms. Rudka's conduct worried and upset them to the point that they were wary of going outside concerned about what they might find or what might happen. They were concerned that further damage may have been caused to their property or their vehicles. They were concerned about the safety of their dogs. Stress developed in their relationship. No medical evidence was called to corroborate the claimed psychological effects of the defendant's misconduct on them. Such evidence was not necessary.
Summary Comment
With the above principles establishing guidance for the lower courts, it is hoped that general damage awards for stress injury will occur more regularly so to provide wronged litigants with a judicial result that duly attempts to 'make victims truly whole'.
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The works of Dionysius the Areopagite
Caput VII
translated by Rev. John Parker, M.A.
Concerning the Seraphim and Cherubim and Thrones, and concerning their first Hierarchy.
Section I.
We, whilst admitting this as the arrangement of the holy Hierarchies, affirm, that every appellation of the celestial Minds denotes the Godlike characteristic of each; and those who know Hebrew affirm, that the holy designation of the Seraphim denotes either that they are kindling or burning; and that of Cherubim, a fulness of knowledge or stream of wisdom. Naturally, then, the first (order) of the Heavenly Hierarchies is ministered by the most exalted Beings, holding, as it does, a rank which is higher than all, from the fact, that it is established immediately around God, and that the first-wrought Divine manifestations and perfections pass earlier to
it, as being nearest. They are called, then, "Burning," and Thrones, and Stream of Wisdom—by a name which sets forth their Godlike conditions. The appellation of Seraphim plainly teaches their ever moving around things Divine, and constancy, and warmth, and keenness, and the seething of that persistent, indomitable, and inflexible perpetual motion, and the vigorous assimilation and elevation of the subordinate, as giving new life and rekindling them to the same heat; and purifying through fire and burnt-offering, and the light-like and light-shedding characteristic which can never be concealed or consumed, and remains always the same, which destroys and dispels every kind of obscure darkness. But the appellation of the Cherubim denotes their knowledge and their vision of God, and their readiness to receive the highest gift of light, and their power of contemplating the super-Divine comeliness in its first revealed power, and their being filled anew with the impartation which maketh wise, and their ungrudging communication to those next to them, by the stream of the given wisdom. The appellation of the most exalted and pre-eminent Thrones denotes their manifest exaltation above every grovelling inferiority, and their supermundane tendency towards higher things; and their unswerving separation from all remoteness; and their invariable and firmly-fixed settlement around the veritable Highest, with the whole force of their powers; and their receptivity of the supremely Divine approach, in the absence of all passion and earthly
tendency, and their bearing God; and the ardent expansion of themselves for the Divine receptions.
Section II.
This, then, is the revelation of their names, so far as we can give it; and we ought to say what we think their Hierarchy is. For I suppose we have sufficiently shewn above, that the purpose of every Hierarchy is an unswerving devotion to the divine imitation of the Divine Likeness, and that every Hierarchical function is set apart for the sacred reception and distribution of an undefiled purification, and Divine Light, and perfecting science.
And now I pray that I may speak worthily of the most exalted Minds—how the Hierarchy amongst them is exhibited through the Oracles.
One must consider, then, that the Hierarchy is akin, and in every respect like, to the first Beings, who are established after the Godhead, who gave them Being, and who are marshalled, as it were, in Its very vestibule, who surpass every unseen and seen created power. We must then regard them as pure, not as though they had been freed from unholy stains and blemishes, nor yet as though they were unreceptive of earthly fancies, but as far exalted above every stain of remissness and every inferior holiness, as befits the highest degree of purity—established above the most Godlike powers, and clinging unflinchingly to their own self-moved and same-moved rank in their invariable love of God, conscious in no respect whatever of any declivity to a worse
condition, but having the unsullied fixity of their own Godlike identity—never liable to fall, and always unmoved; and again, as "contemplative," not contemplators of intellectual symbols as sensible, nor as being led to the Divine Being by the varied texture of holy representations written for meditation, but as being filled with all kinds of immaterial knowledge of higher light, and satiated, as permissible, with the beautifying and original beauty of super-essential and thrice manifested contemplation, and thus, being deemed worthy of the Communion with Jesus, they do not stamp pictorially the deifying similitude in divinely-formed images, but, as being really near to Him, in first participation of the knowledge of His deifying illuminations; nay more, that the imitation of God is given to them in the highest possible degree, and they participate, so far as is allowable to them, in His deifying and philanthropic virtues, in the power of a first manifestation; and, likewise as "perfected," not as being illuminated with an analytic science of sacred variety, but as being filled with a first and pre-eminent deification, as beseems the most exalted science of the works of God, possible in Angels. For, not through other holy Beings, but being ministered from the very Godhead, by the immediate elevation to It, by their power, and rank, surpassing all, they are both established near the All-Holy without any shadow of turning, and are conducted for contemplation to the immaterial and intelligible comeliness, as far as permissible, and are initiated into the scientific
methods of the works of God, as being first and around God, being ministered, in the highest degree, from the very source of consecration.
Section III.
This, then, the theologians distinctly shew (viz.) that the subordinate Orders of the Heavenly Beings are taught by the superior, in due order, the deifying sciences; and that those who are higher than all are illuminated from Godhead itself, as far as permissible, in revelations of the Divine mysteries. For they introduce some of them as being religiously instructed, by those of a higher rank, that He, Who was raised to Heaven as Man, is Lord of the Heavenly Powers and King of Glory; and others, as questioning Jesus Himself, as desiring to be instructed in the science of His Divine work on our behalf, and Jesus Himself teaching them immediately, and shewing to them, at first hand, His beneficent work out of love to man. For "I," He says, "am speaking of righteousness and judgment of Salvation." Now I am astonished that even the first of the Beings in Heaven, and so far above all, should reverently strive after the supremely Divine illuminations, as intermediate Beings. For they do not ask directly, "Wherefore are Thy garments red? " but they first raise the question among themselves, shewing that they desire to learn, and crave the deifying knowledge, and not anticipating the illumination given after a Divine procedure.
The first Hierarchy, then, of the Heavenly Minds is purified, and enlightened, and perfected, by being ministered from the very Author of initiation, through its elevation to It immediately, being filled, according to its degree, with the altogether most holy purification of the unproachable Light of the pre-perfect source of initiation, unstained indeed by any remissness, and full of primal Light, and perfected by its participation in first-given knowledge and science. But to sum up, I may say this, not inappropriately, that the reception of the supremely Divine Science is, both purification, and enlightenment, and perfecting,—purifying, as it were, from ignorance, by the knowledge of the more perfect revelations imparted to it according to fitness, and enlightening by the self-same Divine knowledge, through which it also purifies, that which did not before contemplate the things which are now made manifest through the higher illumination; and perfecting further, by the self-same Light, through the abiding science of the mysteries made clearly manifest.
Section IV.
This, then, according to my science, is the first rank of the Heavenly Beings which encircle and stand immediately around God; and without symbol, and without interruption, dances round His eternal knowledge in the most exalted ever-moving stability as in Angels; viewing purely many and blessed contemplations, and illuminated with simple
and immediate splendours, and filled with Divine nourishment,—many indeed by the first-given profusion, but one by the unvariegated and unifying oneness of the supremely Divine banquet, deemed worthy indeed of much participation and co-operation with God, by their assimilation to Him, as far as attainable, of their excellent habits and energies, and knowing many Divine things pre-eminently, and participating in supremely Divine science and knowledge, as is lawful. Wherefore the Word of God has transmitted its hymns to those on earth, in which are Divinely shewn the excellency of its most exalted illumination. For some of its members, to speak after sensible perception, proclaim as a "voice of many waters," "Blessed is the glory of the Lord from His place" and others cry aloud that frequent and most august hymn of God, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth, the whole earth is full of His glory." These most excellent hymnologies of the supercelestial Minds we have already unfolded to the best of our ability in the "Treatise concerning the Divine Hymns," and have spoken sufficiently concerning them in that Treatise, from which, by way of remembrance, it is enough to produce so much as is necessary to the present occasion, namely, "That the first Order, having been illuminated, from this the supremely Divine goodness, as permissible, in theological science, as a Hierarchy reflecting that Goodness transmitted to those next after it," teaching briefly this, "That it is just and right that the
august Godhead — Itself both above praise, and all-praiseworthy—should be known and extolled by the God-receptive minds, as is attainable; for they as images of God are, as the Oracles say, the Divine places of the supremely Divine repose; and further, that It is Monad and Unit tri-subsistent, sending forth His most kindly forethought to all things being, from the super-heavenly Minds to the lowest of the earth; as super-original Origin and Cause of every essence, and grasping all things super-essentially in a resistless embrace.
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When Politics Fails, Call the Lawyers
It was legal teams—not politicians—that ultimately held the tobacco industry to account. Their next target? Perpetrators of climate change.
By: Mitch Anderson
This story is part of:
Lawyers are one of America’s most distrusted professions, bringing up the rear behind even bankers and local politicians. But what if lawyers end up saving the world?
Scientists have been warning for years that mounting carbon emissions are dangerously destabilizing our climate. Efforts to tackle this urgent challenge through the political process have so far come up far short of the action needed to avoid some very bad outcomes.
Can litigation succeed where politics has so far failed?
We’ve actually been here before. Several decades ago it also seemed the tobacco industry was an invincible foe to public health. Over the course of decades, however, a series of long-shot lawsuits finally enfeebled this previously unassailable political lobby. Civil litigation against cigarette manufacturers began in the 1950s, but did not bear fruit until 40 years later in a series of court victories that culminated in the $206 billion Master Settlement Agreement with 46 U.S. states.
Terms of this judgment included halting advertising smoking to children, funding anti-smoking campaigns with industry money and dissolving three of the biggest tobacco industry organizations. Phillip Morris and other major cigarette companies were later convicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges for their decades-long conspiracy to deceive the public on the dangers of smoking. Lawyers went where no lawmaker had dared to go before.
Similar to the tobacco industry, the fossil fuel industry enjoys many powerful friends among American politicians. For example, Senator Jim Inhofe, the former Chair of the U.S. Senate Environment Committee, once published a book called The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future. The Trump Administration withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and scrapped Obama’s Clean Power Plan. Scores of international climate gatherings seemingly accomplish little more than burning jet fuel.
But new evidence suggests that perhaps lawyers can succeed where policy makers have so far failed.
The tobacco and fossil fuel industries have a lot in common. They both enjoyed decades of power and influence. They have both engaged in highly effective campaigns in order to delay costly regulation of their dangerous product. In the case of cigarette manufacturers, exposed public deceptions eventually became their undoing when turned against them in a court of law.
“Doubt is our product” in the 1969 B&W MIS Smoking and Health Proposal. Via UCSF Truth Tobacco Industry Documents
A notorious internal tobacco lobby document stated, “doubt is our product,” outlining how company-funded scientists and doctors are used “as a means to generate controversy” regarding the well-known link between smoking and cancer. These efforts might have bought them some time in avoiding regulation, but ultimately were their undoing when individuals and governments successfully sued companies for health care expenses and personal damages. As settlement costs mounted, the political power of Big Tobacco drained away.
Fast forward several decades and Big Oil is finally beginning to stew in the same pot. Court cases, even if unsuccessful at first, are one of the best ways to compel the production of potentially incriminating documents and evidence. Parties to a lawsuit are required to provide the other side a baseline of discovery information by either opening their file cabinets or through sworn deposition of key witnesses outside of court.
As such, a growing trove of damning evidence against the oil industry is being unearthed in a series of lawsuits and other investigations—much of which runs afoul of requirements that companies inform regulators and the public if they know their product is dangerous. The bigger the danger, the larger the obligation.
From the 1998 American Petroleum Institute Global Climate Science Communications Team Action Plan, via Climate Files
The fact that these documents are being unearthed is a huge win for the future of climate litigation—it is the first critical step in building the case against the industry that knowingly helped light the planet on fire. There are few dangers more pressing than our destabilized climate. Billions of dollars in potential damages are predicted by not only the scientific community, but by the oil industry’s own scientists. Adding to the tort lawyer allure is the fact that nobody has deeper pockets than Big Oil. We are still a long way from a legal feeding frenzy, but there is already some blood in the water based on what industry knew long before they said they didn’t.
Back in the 1970s Exxon wanted to be a leading research voice in the emerging field of climate change. They hired some of the best scientific minds of the day with generous funding and access to Exxon’s vast resources around the world. One team was using supertanker-based instruments to sample how much CO2 was being absorbed by the world’s oceans.
Their research was published in leading scientific journals. Former Exxon scientist James Black also warned senior management in a 1977 internal memo that doubling atmospheric CO2 would heat the planet by up to three degrees Celsius—similar to what scientists believe today. “Present thinking holds that man has a time window of five to ten years before the need for hard decisions regarding changes in energy strategies might become critical,” he wrote.
But management had other ideas than getting out of the fossil fuel business. By the early 1980s, internal research teams were fired and Exxon instead began investing in public relations. In 1989, Exxon helped fund the Global Climate Coalition and a constellation of other industry front groups in one of the most spectacularly successful misinformation campaigns in the long history of spin doctoring.
Similar to the strategies used by Big Tobacco, a 1998 internal memo from the American Petroleum Institute stated, “Victory will be achieved when average citizens ‘understand’ uncertainties in climate science” and when “recognition of uncertainties becomes part of the ‘conventional wisdom.’”
And it worked. By 2014, more Americans believed that climate change is due to natural causes than more than a decade earlier in 2001. Those who describe themselves as understanding global warming “very well” are also the demographic most likely to say it is not due to human activity.
A poster depicting Rhea Suh, president of the National Resources Defense Council, which employs 600 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to fight for the environment. Poster part of Amplifier’s #MyClimateHero campaign
Meanwhile, oil companies were quietly spending vast amounts of money upgrading drilling platforms and other infrastructure to withstand extreme climate and rising sea levels. If industry was certain enough about planet heating to invest in preparing for it, how does that square with what they told the public, the media and regulators for decades? Or their legal obligation to warn people if their product is dangerous? All of that could be a problem to explain to the jury.
So why is this good news? After all, whether or not the lawyers of the world ultimately succeed in holding the fossil fuel industry to account in the same way as cigarette manufacturers remains, to a certain extent, to be seen. It will be a long road no doubt with many setbacks. But on top of the mountains of documentation being unearthed in current court cases, slowly building the case against Big Oil, there is also already evidence that companies are taking note and altering their behavior.
Chevron became the first major oil company to disclose to shareholders their legal climate risk, warning investors of “increased possibility of governmental investigations and, potentially, private litigation against the company.” Royal Dutch Shell recently invested $2 billion in renewable energy technologies, the first stage of which was announced only days before the first US climate lawsuit was filed against the company. Exxon also joined a growing list of companies cutting ties with the Koch-funded American Legislative Exchange Council over the organization’s climate denial efforts.
Politics remains an overarching danger to successful litigation against large companies. Seeing what had happened to the tobacco industry, gun manufacturers realized that they could crippled by civil lawsuits for the use of their own (obviously) dangerous products. Instead they successfully lobbied lawmakers to pass a bill granting them indemnity from litigation. If fossil fuel companies succeed in the same outcome, suing for climate damages will be essentially impossible in the U.S.
“21 Kids vs. Government” – a depiction of the plantiffs in Juliana v. U.S in 2015 which asserted that, “through the government’s affirmative actions that cause climate change, it has violated the youngest generation’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property, as well as failed to protect essential public trust resources.” Poster part of Amplifier’s #MyClimateHero campaign
In spite of these challenges, it would be a game changer if the world’s lawyers begin winning against the fossil fuel industry. After decades of terrorizing politicians, the tobacco lobby withered under massive legal bills and RICO charges for defrauding the American people on the dangers of smoking.
Legal judgments can also be more than about money. When Volkswagen was caught including illegal emission-evading devices into their diesel cars in the U.S., they were hit with $15.3 billion in civil damages. Interestingly, they were also ordered to spend $2 billion installing electric vehicle charging stations across America and prohibited from disputing the facts of the case anywhere in the world, lest they get sued some more. Imagine if oil and coal companies were likewise ordered in a settlement to tell the truth about their decades of misdeeds? Or, more importantly, to spend some of their billions mitigating climate change? Cases demanding this kind of action are already underway.
The law can be a blunt instrument, but also a heavy hammer. For some very smart lawyers, the oil industry is starting to look like a nail, and that’s a very hopeful thing.
This story is part of a collection called Sue the Bastards: Stories about hauling climate change scoundrels into court and suing their pants off. Read more here. Also in this series from Mitch Anderson, an interactive timeline of the most hopeful moments in climate litigation history… and present.
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Report: ISIS Just Kidnapped a Group of at Least 90 Christians, Including Children
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights is reporting that ISIS militants have abducted at least 90 people after raiding an Assyrian Christian village. (Different reports vary on how many dozens were abducted in the raids, but Reuters says it was “at least 90.”) Children are said to be among the group kidnapped. Reports indicate that the raid specifically targeted areas where Christian minorities lived. The region of northeastern Syria is also an important strategic location, and has seen fighting between ISIS militants and the Kurdish military, as well as airstrikes from the U.S. led coalition …
global, ISIS, syria, Global, Current
Maggie Rogers Really Means It
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Ben Davey
Contour Golf Design Group
Ben Davey is Director of Contour Golf Design Group; Ben began his golf course design career when he joined Melbourne-based Cashmore Golf Design in 1996. He gained significant experience working with Tony Cashmore on courses including 13th Beach Golf Links on the Bellarine Peninsula, the Henley Course at Heritage Golf Club and the Dunes Golf Links on the Mornington Peninsula. As Senior Designer at Cashmore Golf, Ben went on to play a major role in the company’s expansion into Korea, Vietnam and China. In 2008, Ben left Cashmore Golf to set up Davey Shearer Golf Design with an initial focus on the Chinese market. With Ben as the lead Golf Course Architect and former pro-golfer Bob Shearer as Design Consultant, Davey Shearer successfully completed five golf courses across China over seven years – more than any other Australian golf course architecture company during that time, Following on from the success of Davey Shearer Golf Design, Contour Golf Design Group evolved in 2016. With a strong focus on the Australian market, Contour Golf now has clients across the country in Victoria, WA, ACT, NSW and Tasmania. Contour Golf draws upon the skills of a range of professionals, who have worked with Ben during his 20+ years in the golfing industry, Ben was raised in Melbourne, where he learnt to play golf on the internationally-famous Melbourne Sand belt. He is a long term member of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, where he has played to a single figure handicap, Ben has a Bachelor of Science (Geological and Earth Sciences) and Graduate Diplomas in Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, all from the University of Melbourne. Ben is a full member of the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects and for the past ten years, he has been co-editor of the Society’s annual journal, Golf Architecture.
Mount Martha 3934
Phone: +61 (0)434 637 585
email: ben@contourgolf.com.au
@golfbas not sure how much good those safety fences will be... Looks very close to that 10th hole
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@Paul_Mogford @golfbizforum all very interesting so far!
@johnhuggan no golf is booming in China! I just watched an HSBC promo on Cathay and was told so!
@MichaelClayto15 @RoyalCanberra lot of shade on that fairway, still too many trees? 😀Bunkers look good
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Endowment Foundation
The Salem Art Association Endowment Foundation (SAAEF) was established in 1977 with the simple purpose of supporting the work of the Salem Art Association.
Local art lover Karen M. Schroth gave the initial gift to make an endowment possible. The Foundation is a separate tax-deductible 501c3 organization with its own board of directors, although several of its members have served on SAA’s board in the past. Today SAAEF’s resources total about $1 million.
I support the Salem Art Association Endowment Foundation because I want to see art grow and thrive as an integral part of our community and in our schools, encourage students and emerging artists, and help make Salem a place where people are drawn to the quality of its art and cultural events.
Michele Patterson | Past SAAEF President
SAAEF Board Members
Jon Lauer, President
Attorney/Owner
Bryn Mawr Vineyards
Gary Hardey, Treasurer
Vice President & Trust Officer
Pioneer Trust Bank
Chris Fischer
Financial Advisor/Wildlife Photographer
Janet Neuburg
Retired Physician/Artist
Sandra Burnett
Salem Art Association
How does an endowment fund work?
Endowments are long-term investments that accrue interest over time. Each year this interest is paid to a recipient organization, in this case the Salem Art Association. The typical amount of interest accrued each year is about 5% of the principal. SAAEF’s principal is about $1 million, meaning that each year it is able to give the Salem Art Association about $50,000 to support our mission. Through careful management, the Endowment Foundation is able to preserve its principal which allows gifts to be made to SAA in perpetuity. In other words, SAAEF is literally a gift that keeps on giving!
Can I give to SAAEF?
Yes! Cash gifts to SAAEF are welcomed as are a variety of other kinds of gifts. You can make gifts of stock directly to SAAEF, which saves you the cost of selling the stock and then donating the cash. You can name SAAEF as the beneficiary of insurance policies. You can donate real estate to SAAEF. In this case, the real estate’s value must be appraised by a qualified professional. All of these kinds of gifts can be made in your lifetime or as part of an estate plan.
Why give to SAAEF? Why not give to the Salem Art Association directly?
Please consider doing both! SAA certainly depends on yearly giving from individuals, corporate sponsors and grant makers and will continue to do so. However, as SAA serves increasing numbers of people in the community, the time and energy needed to solicit yearly gifts to support these efforts also increases.
A strong endowment provides a regular source of income to SAA in perpetuity. This allows an organization like ours to plan for the future with confidence, knowing that a certain amount will be available each year to cover the most pressing needs. Giving to the Endowment Foundation helps support SAA’s mission for many years to come. For more information about giving to SAAEF, please contact Sandra Burnett, Executive Director, at 503-581-2228 x303 or sandra@SalemArt.org.
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RFC 3471 Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) Signaling Functional Description
RFC 3472 Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) Signaling Constraint-based Routed Label Distribution Protocol (CR-LDP) Extensions
RFC 3475 Documentation of IANA assignments for Constraint-Based LSP setup using LDP (CR-LDP) Extensions for Automatic Switched Optical Network (ASON)
RFC 3478 Graceful Restart Mechanism for Label Distribution Protocol
RFC 3479 Fault Tolerance for the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
RFC 3480 Signalling Unnumbered Links in CR-LDP (Constraint-Routing Label Distribution Protocol)
RFC 3549 Linux Netlink as an IP Services Protocol
RFC 3612 Applicability Statement for Restart Mechanisms for the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
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RFC 3811 Definitions of Textual Conventions (TCs) for Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Management
RFC 3815 Definitions of Managed Objects for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
RFC 3988 Maximum Transmission Unit Signalling Extensions for the Label Distribution Protocol
RFC 4206 Label Switched Paths (LSP) Hierarchy with Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) Traffic Engineering (TE)
RFC 4247 Requirements for Header Compression over MPLS
RFC 4447 Pseudowire Setup and Maintenance Using the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
RFC 4659 BGP-MPLS IP Virtual Private Network (VPN) Extension for IPv6 VPN
RFC 4762 Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) Using Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Signaling
RFC 4798 Connecting IPv6 Islands over IPv4 MPLS Using IPv6 Provider Edge Routers (6PE)
RFC 4901 Protocol Extensions for Header Compression over MPLS
RFC 4906 Transport of Layer 2 Frames Over MPLS
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RFC 5037 Experience with the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
RFC 3353 Overview of IP Multicast in a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Environment
RFC 3443 Time To Live (TTL) Processing in Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Networks
RFC 3945 Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) Architecture
RFC 4221 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Management Overview
RFC 4278 Standards Maturity Variance Regarding the TCP MD5 Signature Option (RFC 2385) and the BGP-4 Specification
RFC 4364 BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
RFC 4379 Detecting Multi-Protocol Label Switched (MPLS) Data Plane Failures
RFC 4448 Encapsulation Methods for Transport of Ethernet over MPLS Networks
RFC 4664 Framework for Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks (L2VPNs)
RFC 4808 Key Change Strategies for TCP-MD5
RFC 4928 Avoiding Equal Cost Multipath Treatment in MPLS Networks
RFC 5038 The Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Implementation Survey Results
RFC 5918 Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) 'Typed Wildcard' Forward Equivalence Class (FEC)
RFC 3099 Request for Comments Summary RFC Numbers 3000-3099
RFC 3793 Survey of IPv4 Addresses in Currently Deployed IETF Sub-IP Area Standards Track and Experimental Documents
RFC 5602 Pseudowire (PW) over MPLS PSN Management Information Base (MIB)
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RFC 3031 Multiprotocol Label Switching Architecture
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RFC 3034 Use of Label Switching on Frame Relay Networks Specification
RFC 3035 MPLS using LDP and ATM VC Switching
RFC 3037 LDP Applicability
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RFC 3038 VCID Notification over ATM link for LDP
RFC 3063 MPLS Loop Prevention Mechanism
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RFC 3212 Constraint-Based LSP Setup using LDP
RFC 3213 Applicability Statement for CR-LDP
RFC 3214 LSP Modification Using CR-LDP
RFC 3215 LDP State Machine
RFC 3270 Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Support of Differentiated Services
RFC 3292 General Switch Management Protocol (GSMP) V3
RFC 3476 Documentation of IANA Assignments for Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), Resource ReSerVation Protocol (RSVP), and Resource ReSerVation Protocol-Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE) Extensions for Optical UNI Signaling
RFC 5036 LDP Specification
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How Will ‘New Collar’ Skills Impact the Cybersecurity Skills Gap?
By Heather Ricciuto
If you follow me at all, whether it’s here on SecurityIntelligence, on Twitter or on LinkedIn, you know that one of my hot buttons is the cybersecurity skills gap. Cybercrime is a global problem that cost organizations $450 billion in 2016 alone. Fighting it requires skills to prevent, detect, respond and remediate attacks.
Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to address the skills gap we are facing, which is expected to grow to 1.8 million unfilled positions by 2022.
Filling the Skills Gap With New Collar Workers
At IBM, we are taking various steps to build awareness around the need for cybersecurity skills and to provide pathways for building such skills. These steps include programs such as #IBMCyberDay4Girls, our first-ever IBM Women in Cybersecurity Technical Seminar, and our comprehensive IBM Academic Initiative. However, we continue to seek new ways to address the ever-increasing skills shortage.
One of our latest endeavors centers around the notion of “new collar” skills. IBM believes many cybersecurity jobs can be filled through an approach that involves hiring resources who may not have traditional college degrees, but do have the requisite technical skills and aptitudes. To tap into these skills, we must engage in the training of such resources, whether it is by partnering with community colleges, sponsoring Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) schools or emphasizing training and certification programs for military veterans.
It’s Not Where You Start – It’s How You Finish
On May 9, the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) will publish a new executive report titled “It’s Not Where You Start — It’s How You Finish: Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap With a New Collar Approach.” To learn more about IBM’s point of view on this topic, join David Jarvis, Diana Kelley and me for a webinar in which we will discuss why this new collar approach is an important new piece of a broader strategy that IBM and the greater cybersecurity community should take to address the skills gap.
Join the May 9 webinar: Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with a New Collar Approach
Academia | Education | Professional Development | Security Professionals | Skills Gap
Heather Ricciuto
Academic Outreach Leader, IBM Security
Heather Ricciuto is Global Leader of IBM Security’s Academic Outreach Program, partnering with educational and research institutions around the globe to de...
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Dan White - Sales
Dan White
dan@santafebydesign.com
Dan White is the newest member of our sales team and he comes with an impeccable background in interior design. He spent 12 years in manufacturing and design for the commercial office furniture industry and then 13 years in residential design. He has a keen strength in functional design as well as the ability to bring together creative elements. More recently, he’s grown an interest in incorporating the latest technologies into design and space. Dan’s keen attention to detail, thoughtfulness and follow through are invaluable to our team!
Harlin Robeson - Sales
Harlin Robeson
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Harlin Robeson possesses a casual, informative and empathetic style which serves his clients well. His satisfaction comes from guiding them through and simplifying the design process, which can be daunting for the uninitiated. Clients enjoy working with Harlin and trust his judgment in helping them make design decisions. Here at Santa Fe By Design, he specializes in product specification, general sales and project quoting. He is a creative design professional who credits his mom for his love of interior design.
Julie Bennett - Sales
julie@santafebydesign.com
Julie Bennett is an industry guru bringing to our team over 32 years of experience in the building industry as a builder, project manager and designer. She has a knack for using her varied and expansive knowledge to best serve our customers. She constantly applies creativity, intuition, and product knowledge to service our customers’ expressed, and sometimes unexpressed needs. Julie’s understanding of applications and installation processes allows her the ability to spec the right products for clients and to troubleshoot and avoid potential problems.
Bob Schwarz - Co-Owner
Bob Schwarz
bob@santafebydesign.com
Bob Schwarz has been involved with decorative plumbing and door hardware since 1992 and with Santa Fe by Design since 2002. Before that Bob was in the “hands-on” construction trade in Santa Fe for 15 years and was involved in all facets of the residential building process.
He is generally considered the most experienced member of the staff and is often deferred to for technical information and problem solving.
Bob’s approach to selling is often described as a teaching process, advising and informing clients of their options so they can make their best informed decisions. He especially loves the enthusiasm, excitement and joy that clients have over the prospects and possibilities for their new or remodeled home. As Bob often tells the patrons to Santa Fe by Design, “you may think our showroom is filled with faucets and fixtures but, in fact, it is filled with fashion and design. We only have to discover what’s right for you and your home”.
Bob is co-owner and president of Santa Fe by Design.
Kathy Fennema, Sales + Co-Owner
Kathy Fennema
kathy@santafebydesign.com
Kathy Fennema has over 18 years in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry. Her knowledge and expertise is well earned but what her clients appreciate is her design sense. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) at Cal State Northridge. Kathy will typically begin her client sessions with curious conversation quizzing them on their vision for their new home. To her it’s more than elevations and floor plans. It’s gaining a sense of what people really want to fulfill the dreams they may have been carrying around in their heads, perhaps for many years. Only then can she begin to present them with specific products and merchandise to begin to puzzle it all together. Kathy’s first goal is to have well informed clients. What follows from there are happy and satisfied new home owners. Kathy is co-owner and vice-president of Santa Fe by Design.
Trip Ideas Vacations with Family in Taos
Travelers come here for the fine art and the raw, untouched beauty of the landscape. Some come for the climate and the scenery. For others, it’s the culture and atmosphere. Drawn by clean air and great views, they come to experience rich spiritual traditions. They come to Taos for creative insspiration and for the abundant outdoor redreation. Find your own re-creation here.
You’ll find vacation specials to help you find the perfect place to spend time with family and friends. Day trip recommendations will make planning your vacation a snap. And because art is always in season in Taos, you can find a variety of classes and workshops for every interest, all season long. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, relax and rejuvinate and let Taos restore your spirit.
Source: Taos.org Website
New Mexico History Museum
The New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors National Historic Landmark are distinctive emblems of our nation’s history. We present exhibitions and public programs that interpret historical events and reflect on the wide range of New Mexico historical experiences. The museum actively acquires and holds in perpetuity collections relating to the heritage of New Mexico and the Southwest. It serves as a history center for research, education, and lifelong learning, delivering quality programs that encourage knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of New Mexico’s diverse cultures.
Source: New Mexico History Museum Website
Bandelier National Monument
An Open Book of Human History
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Source: National Park Service Website
Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway
America’s most authentic steam-operated railroad, the Cumbres & Toltec, is a proud remnant of the spirit that won the West. In recognition for its place in our national history it was awarded National Historic Landmark Designation in 2012. 2013 marked the first year the C&TSRR operated under this prestigious designation.
Built in 1880, the track between Antonito and Chama was part of the San Juan Extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, with tracks running from Denver through the ore-rich Rocky Mountains into Silverton, Colorado. Its path through steep passes and deep gorges is the stuff of adventure novels and was an engineering feat for the time. The decline of silver mining in the 1890s ended the railroad’s vital role.
The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad filed for abandoment in 1969, but the most scenic part of its route, its equipment, and its buildings were saved by the states of Colorado and New Mexico in 1970.
Today the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad fulfills another important mission – taking passengers on the ride of a lifetime, connecting Colorado and New Mexico, the Mountains of the San Juans to the Conejos Valley, and allowing us to see where the deer and the antelope play.
Source: Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway Website
Like No Place Else on Earth
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world’s great natural wonders – the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world’s largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.
The Center of an Ancient World
Today the massive buildings of the ancestral Pueblo peoples still testify to the organizational and engineering abilities not seen anywhere else in the American Southwest. For a deeper contact with the canyon that was central to thousands of people between 850 and 1250 A.D., come and explore Chaco through guided tours, hiking & biking trails, evening campfire talks, and night sky programs.
Source: National Park Service’s Website
We’re not Alone
In July 1947, something happened northwest of Roswell, New Mexico, during a severe thunderstorm.
Was it a flying saucer? Was it a weather balloon? What happened?
This website helps you explore this UFO Incident, as well as other UFO incidents and sightings.
The site also contains links to UFO researchers and related information.
Source: Roswell UFO Museum Website
Sandia Peak
Winter and Summer Fun!
A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque in the Sandia Foothills at the end of Tramway Road.
The scenery steals the show on the Sandia Peak Tramway. The Tram, as it is affectionately known, has taken more than 10 million passengers to the top of Sandia Peak and back again, and celebrates its 48th anniversary in May. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, the Tram is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Central New Mexico.
Source: Sandia Peak Website
For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of Mass Ascension on crisp early mornings as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. For ballooning fans worldwide, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a pilgrimage. There’s something for everyone to enjoy . . . whimsical special shapes filled with equal parts of hot air and wonder, and Balloon Glows that create a magical night landscape for spectators to wander. No matter who you are, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will leave you awestruck and wanting more.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than three decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air.
Guests from all over the world come to Albuquerque to celebrate ballooning. Literally hundreds of balloons will be taking flight from the Balloon Fiesta Park this year.
Source: Albuquerque International Baloon Fiesta’s Website
Billy the Kid Museum
The Billy the Kid Trail
Billy The Kid Museum is located in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, on Highway 60-84, 2 miles east of downtown. It is one of the most complete museums in the Southwest and features relics of the historic past of one of Billy the Kid’s favorite haunts. Scores of items are one of a kind and are not seen elsewhere. The museum appeals to old and young alike.
Billy the Kid was a frequent visitor in Fort Sumner where the 21 year old outlaw was shot to death in 1881 by Lincoln County Sheriff, Pat Garrett. The Kid used William H. Bonney as his name even though he was born Henry McCarty. He also use the name Henry Antrium, taking the name of his stepfather. It’s all blurred in the mists of myth that leaves the name ‘Billy the Kid’ indelibly imprinted in folklore.
One item in the museum is a rifle that belonged to Billy the Kid, along with the documentation. Other interesting things are the door Billy backed through the night he was slain and two curtains that came out of Pete Maxwell’s bedroom where Billy was shot. There is a large rock he carved his name on. Also, on display you will see the chaps and spurs Billy liked to wear to the dances. Billy was a very good dancer and singer and was much admired by the young ladies.
The museum’s collection included antique cars, wagons, and buggies along with a horse drawn hearse and memorabilia from the once Fort Sumner military fort. Some of the most interesting items are an army blanket, cash box, and spurs that belonged to General Edwin Vose Sumner, the Civil War General for whom the fort was named in this eastern New Mexico town. There is a letter from his daughter giving the items to the museum.
Billy The Kid is known the world over and has great appeal as an outlaw legend. Visitors have come from every state and 50 or more foreign countries.
There is a large souvenir and gift shop in the front entrance to the museum where visitors may purchase items for the entire family. There is ample free parking around the museum.
Source: Billy the Kid Museum Website
Beauty and Wonder; Above and Below
High rising ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, cactus, grasses and thorny shrubs – who would imagine the hidden treasures deep beneath this rugged landscape? Secretly tucked below the desert terrain are more than 119 known caves – all formed when sulfuric acid dissolved the surrounding limestone.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened to the public in July 1997, eleven years after the death of the artist from whom it takes its name. Welcoming visitors from all over the world, it is the only museum in the United States dedicated to an internationally-known woman artist.
One of the most significant artists of the 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was devoted to creating imagery that expressed what she called “the wideness and wonder of the world as I live in it.” She was a leading member of the Stieglitz Circle artists, headed by Alfred Stieglitz, America’s first advocate of modern art in America. These avant-garde artists began to flourish in New York in the 1910s. O’Keeffe’s images—instantly recognizable as her own —include abstractions, large-scale depictions of flowers, leaves, rocks, shells, bones and other natural forms, New York cityscapes and paintings of the unusual shapes and colors of architectural and landscape forms of northern New Mexico.
The Museum’s collection of over 3,000 works comprises 1,149 O’Keeffe paintings, drawings, and sculptures that date from 1901 to 1984, the year failing eyesight forced O’Keeffe into retirement. The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is the largest single repository of O’Keeffe’s work in the world. Throughout the year, visitors can see a changing selection of these works. In addition, the Museum presents special exhibitions that are either devoted entirely to O’Keeffe’s work or combine examples of her art with works by her American modernist contemporaries. The Museum also organizes exhibitions of works by her contemporaries, as well as by living artists of distinction. Over 140 artists other than O’Keeffe have been exhibited at the Museum, such as Arthur Dove, Sherrie Levine, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol.
Source: Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Website
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Sam Smit
SBS has ruined the Movie Show. This once great show which for years was a half-hour show originally presented by Margaret Pomeranz & David Stratton has now been reduced to a mere 10 minute fill-in type program. Margaret & David left SBS a couple of years ago to take their show to ABC-TV but under a different name: At The Movies. Shortly after the departure of Margaret & David from SBS, Margaret was interviewed by Jon Faine on the Conversation Hour on 774 AM Melbourne Local Radio. In that interview Margaret then talked about of the management style at SBS as having changed and she predicated/warned that it would only be a matter of time before SBS-TV began interrupting programs on SBS-TV for advertisements.
After the departure of Margaret & David from SBS, the Movie Show took a short break from the small screen and later returned however with different presenters and a slightly altered format. The ‘new-look’ Movie Show remained as a half-hour show.
It now seems that the SBS-TV audience did not take as well to that ‘new-look’. As SBS is now more focused on ratings and the advertising dollar, SBS have done all but flick the show.
The Movie Show on SBS is now a 10 minute fill-in type show amounting to not much more than an advertorial for the Movie Show web site. And guess what is on their web site? Ads of course. Lots of them.
Is this proof that SBS are now simply using a TV show merely to generate income?
I preferred SBS-TV as it was for many years, when the ads were between programs only. However I believe that SBS, being a public tax-payer funded broadcaster, should not be allowed to run any advertisements at all. None! The current management could easily revert to their previous policy of only running ads between programs and not in them.
Look at what SBS has done to the Movie Show. Once you start to carry ads, the whole equation changes, forever.
In my opinion it would seem that the current management of SBS are no longer truly committed to the notion of what a public broadcaster should be. I am not impressed!
gsutton
Wednesday, 22 August, 2007 at 10:09
as conscripted vietnam veteran doing PhD on misinformation/social engineering, i am concerned about corporatisation of SBS – which sees editorial content dictated by advertisers and not necessarily by what is in the public interest. Howard has not been satisfied with loading the ABC board with neo-conservatives, now the agenda is too compromise the only other public broadcaster offering objective comment. the demise of Mary Kostakidis is indicative of this political agenda.
Bye bye Mary Kostakidis.
Bummer, this has really gone too far.
Perhaps not bye bye, hopefully just a short interlude.
SBS will only suffer if Mary departs as for years she has been a major draw card with her presentation, demure and such clear diction. Why oh why do they have to spoil it all by introducing Ads, and not well thought out formats. It has been most noticable that Mary was being given the “Short Straw” especially in the news!
I agree….this has gone Far too far!!!
Save Our SBS
Read other comments about Mary Kostakidis at http://saveoursbs.org/archives/119 on this web site.
kay davis
Monday, 27 August, 2007 at 17:52
After many years of viewing SBS, I am now utterly disappointed at the content of programs. Add commercials to this unsatisfactory mix and the result is a complete turn-off.
First came a reduction in movies and other entertainment, particularly on weekends (unless you care to wait until 11.30pm to watch something very ordinary), then the commercials and last but not least, sweeping changes to the evening news which meant the demise of Australia’s foremost sports program. In comes Stan Grant, straight for chck’n’noodle news, and the whole character of an outstanding news service changes.
Mary Kostakidis and her team provided an outstanding program.
Ratings are unlikely to ever increase when the viewer demographic SBS management hope to entice is not in the least interested, and the already loyal viewers switch off altogether.
Brett Ebbeck
Thursday, 30 August, 2007 at 12:59
SBS introduced sponsorship in 1990 and stated that it would not lead to commercial advertising on its television channel. Then in 1991 it started inserting commercial advertising between programmes.
It has now started ruining its television programmes by interrupting them with advertising breaks.
For a while now the ABC has been interrupting radio programmes with non-paid-advertising or promos. Are these ABC programme promos intended to soften up the ABC listeners to future paid-advertising breaks in the programmes?
Eventually, just as sponsorship on the SBS ended up as commercial advertising interruptions to television programmes, will the programme advertising or promos make way for full commercial advertising on ABC radio?
Both the SBS and the ABC are Government (tax payer) owned public broadcasters, and thus should be fully financed by the Government.
Despite the denial by the Managing Director, Mr. Shaun Brown, the SBS is definitely being dumbed. With commercial advertising on its channel, it can not be but dumbed down.
Ed: The Act of parliament that establishes the ABC specifically bans it from broadcasting advertisements on its radio or television services. At this stage no mention is made of the ABC internet services. Unlike the ABC, since 1991 the SBS Act never banned advertising on SBS, although SBS then indicated that it might like to seek sponsorship. For more details about this please read “FAQ SBS Advertising & Legislation” and “FAQ SBS Funding” on this web site.
Derek Kell
Friday, 7 September, 2007 at 18:41
We started watching SBS on the first day of its transmission. Nearly all the programmes at that time were sourced from overseas and carried subtitles, but they were really interesting programmes. SBS transmitted on channel 0 in the VHF band in those days. In our part of Sydney the reception was very weak resulting in an unsatisfactory picture which at times was quite difficult to watch. Sometimes we would get a headache from squinting at the subtitles, but we persisted anyway because the programmes were so good. I found the films, especially the ones from France, so very enjoyable. After a while we decided to buy a UHF television in an attempt to get a better picture. This purchase was made solely for the benefit of watching SBS television. Unfortunately it didn’t make a lot of difference so we invested in a better aerial. No improvement. Next a higher mast and a new coax cable were installed. The picture was slightly better but still not as good as the other channels on the VHF bands. Somebody advised us that a signal amplifier might do the trick. The ones we tried only seemed to amplify the interference, so they were discarded. We were resigned to the fact that SBS was always going to have an inferior reception. But we continued to watch it in this condition for many years. We thought SBS programming was wonderful.
Then along came digital TV. We purchased a set top box. And for the first time we could see SBS properly!! O joy!
Shortly after that, however, the French films, in fact most of the films, just disappeared. It was like we were being punished for enjoying something so much. It was like it was too good to last.
When we, the general public – the tax payers funding 80% of his [SBS] station, had the “cheek” to complain that our films have been taken away Mr Shaun Brown resorted to name-calling. He spoke at the National Press Cub. Those at the top of SBS have called us elitist and they don’t want to cater for elitists. Mr Brown wants us to watch the advertisement-and-promo-interrupted-rubbish he puts on because it suits the advertisers.
Mr Brown doesn’t seem to care about the time, effort and expense that I, and thousands of people like me, went to, to receive an SBS signal in the first place.
TVwatcher
Monday, 10 September, 2007 at 15:17
I just read an interview with George Negus, presenter of SBS Dateline in The Age on-line (http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv–radio/negus-fumes-over-sbs-criticism/2007/09/05/1188783247452.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1). I was very disappointed in his attitude about the commercialisation of SBS. However I haven’t seen Dateline for a while. I more or less stopped watching it when SBS began interrupting it for commercial breaks. Probably the quality of the actual program content of Dateline might remain high but I am not prepared to be sold out by Shaun Brown to those dam annoying interruptions for the commercials. From reading the interview with Mr Negus in The Age it seems that he does not think that SBS has been dumbed down or at least he does not know what is meant by the phrase “dumbing down” and he asked “What does it actually mean?” I wonder if George might have missed the point.
It’s not just the quality of some of the programs that SBS has dumbed down SBS has also been dumbed down by the mere fact that they now interrupt all the TV programs with commercials. It’s unbearable.
The changes made at the start of this year to World News 6:30 edition – the silly social chit chat and the forced smiles that the presenters seemed to have been told to do; the Movie Show being cut from a quality half hour show to an insulting 12 minute fill in type show being not much more than an advertorial for the program’s web site which is so blatantly cluttered with ads it is actually unreadable.
I stopped watching World News 6:30 edition a while back. I gave the Movie Show a go for a while after Margaret & David left but when SBS degenerated it into a fill in show I gave up. Now I find I am watching less and less SBS and more and more ABC.
The overall program line-up is just not as good as it used to be either. It all seemed to begin with the introduction of that very commercial looking program, the Iron Chef. They don’t even subtitle it. It was barely bearable when there no ad breaks in it. Now we have to put up not just with the added hype and annoyance of ad interruptions but also with American dubbed voices instead of SBS subtitles! How cheap and commercial looking and sounding can you get? The recipes might be good but the way SBS presents the Iron Chef has turned me off.
Where’s the opera? Where are the arts type programs? Has SBS dumped these forever?
There is now a long list of programs that are just have either been removed, buried in the wrong time slot late at night or are just plain crappy. I think SBS have lost the plot if they want to appeal to a wider audience. I thought that was what the other TV channels were supposed to do, not SBS.
I really feel quite upset that a handful of people have ‘stolen’ my SBS from us, the public. I don’t care if I’m accused of being elitist. So what? What’s wrong with being elitist anyway? We have boutique clothing shops and other elite things in life. I don’t want to watch crappy commercial type TV.
Even the quality of the ads on SBS now looks crappy too. The ads on SBS used to be of a higher quality. They were soft sell art style type ads that blended in between programs. Not anymore.
By the way: I did not switch off SBS when it used to run the advertisements between the programs only. Did Shaun Brown ever provide any proof that that is what the viewers did or is it just that the advertisers will pay more to interrupt a program? Sounds like we viewers have been sold out to the advertisers. Now it’s their station not ours.
I used to enjoy SBS. In my opinion Shaun Brown and the SBS Board have a lot to answer for. I want them to hand back our SBS so it is run the way it used to be.
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Penny Sparrow
Do racial slurs lance SA’s boil or poison the wound more?
Can a country with South Africa’s history ever get over its mixed emotions about how races relate to one another? Whites and blacks, Indians and Coloureds all have their own cauldrons of paranoia and anger to do with other races. Art and theatre can be a good way of articulating this (Photo: Suzy Bernstein)
THE wild mixture of feelings people of different races experience in today’s South Africa was eloquently portrayed in a play last week at Wits Theatre, called Helen of Troyeville, written by Mike van Graan and performed by skilled Jewish actress Gina Shmukler. It expressed some things we can’t talk about openly, but which are roiling under the surface. Such as the confusion of whites who want to support this new country, but feel silenced in the face of black anger for their privilege, and who cannot openly complain about corruption, violence and misrule for fear of being called racist.
Shmukler plays a middle-aged white woman who grew up during apartheid, immersed in the opportunities and empowerment her skin colour conferred. She accumulated the benefits of education and possessions, but finds herself at this moment locked in the guest toilet of her fancy house in which black robbers are plundering her possessions, including her dogs that she is distraught about. Totally disempowered, she is forced to reflect on her own life.
She regards herself as having been a do-gooder white who treated her maid well and made a point of buying trinkets from black beggars at the roadside. Now she is a terrified woman filled with guilt, despair and anger, disempowered in a country where the blacks who run things have little empathy for the feelings of people like her. Poverty still remains the lot of most blacks, as it was during apartheid.
She considers: what if they kill her? That might be the only thing which can enable her to retain some dignity, since she cannot undo the history in which her children were cared for by her black domestic while her own children lived elsewhere in a poor black area.
What is the role of racial rage? Is it a necessary component of lancing the boil created by years of white oppression during colonialism and apartheid? A catharsis? Paradoxically, according to surveys of the Institute of Race Relations, attitudes between different races are better today than ever; most blacks, for example, rank poverty and unemployment as bigger problems than racism. It is often politicians who aggravate racial issues for their own ends.
Did the odious Penny Sparrow incident in January 2016 – when an estate agent posted on facebook that blacks filling Durban beach on New Year’s Day were like “monkeys” – have a positive outcome, because the national outrage it provoked from both blacks and whites made such expressions no longer acceptable? Or add more dirt to an infected wound?
Political leader Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters party made controversial public comments about Indians in KwaZulu-Natal in Durban on Saturday, saying they treated Africans as sub-humans, and their business success derived from exploitation: “They are ill-treating our people. They are worse than Afrikaners were. This is not an anti-Indian statement‚ it’s the truth.”
Was Malema’s straight-talking doing South Africa a service by bringing murky race obsessions to the surface, to be argued about openly rather than festering below? Or was it playing with fire in a country where racial tension could still be ignited and ravage the country? He also said: “If we can tell whites the truth we must also tell them.”
Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Satish Dhupelia criticised Malema: “[You labelled] all Indians as being people who are ill-treating others and that is so blatantly wrong on so many levels.”
Racial paranoia is as potent a force as racism. The ‘Helen of Troyeville’ Gina Shmukler portrays could as well have been ‘Helen of Glenhazel’ hiding behind the high walls of her smart house, while the country is being plundered.
(GEOFF SIFRIN is a journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, and former Editor of the SA Jewish Report. Email: geoffs@icon.co.za )
Read a review of Helen of Troyeville by well-known theatre critic Robyn Sassen
Tagged Gina Shmukler, Glenhazel, Helen of Troyeville, Indians in Durban, Malema, Mike van Graan, Penny Sparrow, Race Ralations, Racism in South Africa
Is Zapiro a racist or victim of doublespeak?
Last week’s cartoon by Zapiro (above) sparked a racial furore in South Africa about depictions of black people and censorship
WHEN South Africa’s best-known cartoonist, Zapiro (Jonathan Shapiro) was accused last week of racism for depicting a black man as a monkey in a cartoon in The Times, it showed how this troubled society has lost its compass and is eating its own best people.
The accusation’s trigger was Zapiro using the universal, comic metaphor of the organ grinder and his monkey. The cartoon commented on National Prosecuting Authority head Shaun Abrahams (the monkey), seeming to be dancing to its master, President Jacob Zuma’s tune (the human organ grinder) by resisting reinstatement of over 700 corruption charges against Zuma, which were mysteriously dropped by his predecessor at the NPA before he became President.
During his decades-long career, Zapiro – arguably the Western world’s most respected political cartoonist today – has incurred the wrath of many powerful people, which is the lot of anyone speaking truth to power. He satirised apartheid’s political leaders, and lampoons the antics of post-apartheid figures, particularly the blunders and corruption of Zuma and his lackeys.
ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa responded angrily last week that “Zapiro’s cartoons are now being used by racists in our country to glamourise their prejudice”.
Jews and black people have something in common – a hypersensitivity to how they are portrayed by others. Long histories of discrimination and dehumanisation, leading to violence and killings, have developed psychological buttons. For Jews, pogroms and the Holocaust are emblematic of this. For blacks, the sore points are colonialism, slavery and apartheid.
A caricature which enrages Jews is the “Shylock” image, portraying a Jew with hooked nose, cunning eyes and pockets stuffed with dollar bills, controlling the world with money and secret deals – an image used by Jew-haters to demonise them before killing them.
Not everyone who comments negatively about Jews or blacks is anti-Semitic or racist, however. Sometimes these subjects over-react. Some Jews tend to respond to any non-Jew’s criticism of Israel by labelling the critic an anti-Semite. The danger of genuine anti-Semitism is real and, sadly, is growing worldwide. But the term must be used carefully, or it loses its significance.
Zooming in on the local South African context: it is far too easy today to throw the word “racist” at anyone, regardless of appropriateness or the hurt caused. Nobody, black or white, Jew or non-Jew, is totally without prejudices – it is part of the human condition. But if everyone can be labelled a racist for the slightest hint of criticism, the term is drained of all meaning.
The sensitivity of the monkey image for black people is clear, particularly after the recent infamous incident where Durban estate agent and DA member Penny Sparrow caused a national social-media storm by referring to black beachgoers as “monkeys”. But where does the line lie between a sane perspective and the madness of today’s angry South African society?
Zapiro has previously portrayed all sorts of people as monkeys. One well-known cartoon shows white apartheid leaders Hendrik Verwoerd, John Vorster, PW Botha and FW de Klerk as neanderthals in various stages of development, with Nelson Mandela towering over them as the dignified, fully evolved human being. He has also enraged Jews with negative depictions of right-wing Israelis and SA Jewry, resulting in some calling him a self-hating Jew.
With public discourse so dominated by social media, the crudest verbiage spewed by idiots quickly reaches thousands, making racist slurs more dangerous. When words lose meaning, it leads to the kind of bizarre doublespeak portrayed in George Orwell’s iconic novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, a society where nothing means what it says.
The current furore surrounding Zapiro indicates rising paranoia among South Africans, exacerbated by an increasingly prescriptive, legislation-obsessed government. The underlying causes – basic insecurity when leadership is almost non-existent and the future uncertain – must be addressed to avoid the kind of outcome Orwell envisaged.
Undoubtedly, South African society is filled with racists of all colours. But they need to be confronted wisely, not like a sledgehammer to a spider.
(Geoff Sifrin is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and former Editor of the SA Jewish Report. Email geoffs@icon.co.za)
Tagged cartoonist Zapiro, doublespeak, Geoff Sifrin, Organ grinder, Penny Sparrow, Racist cartoons, Shaun Abrahams, Shylock, South Africa, Taking Issue, Zapiro, Zuma
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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2008.09.025
Title: Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Health-related Quality of Life in Adolescents
Authors: Wong, H.-B.
Machin, D.
Tan, S.-B.
Wong, T.-Y.
Saw, S.-M.
Issue Date: Mar-2009
Citation: Wong, H.-B., Machin, D., Tan, S.-B., Wong, T.-Y., Saw, S.-M. (2009-03). Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Health-related Quality of Life in Adolescents. American Journal of Ophthalmology 147 (3) : 505-511.e1. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2008.09.025
Abstract: Purpose: To determine the impact of visual impairment on health-related quality of life (QoL) measures in adolescents. Design: School-based, cross-sectional study. Methods: Adolescents aged 11 to 18 years from the Singapore Cohort Study of the Risk Factors for Myopia were analyzed. QoL scores were determined using parallel child-self and parent proxy-report of PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Refractive error was measured using the table-mounted autorefractor (model RK5 Canon Inc, Ltd, Tochigiken, Japan) and habitual distance logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution (logMAR) visual acuity charts were used. Results: Data on 1,249 adolescents and 948 parents were analyzed. The prevalence of better eye presenting visual impairment > 0.3 logMAR was 5.7%. The mean (standard deviation) total, physical, and psychosocial health scores of all adolescents were 83.6 (11.8), 89.9 (11.8), and 80.3 (13.7). Healthy adolescents with visual impairment reported statistically but not clinically lower total (-3.8; 95% confidence interval [CI], -7.1 to -0.5; P = .03), psychosocial (-4.2; 95% CI, -8.1 to -0.3; P = .03), and school functioning scores (-5.5, 95% CI, -10.2 to -0.9; P = .02) than those with normal vision. However, no significant difference was observed in the parent proxy-reported scores between the two groups. Differences in total scores between high (1.9; 95% CI, -0.6 to 4.4) and low-myopes (0.2; 95% CI, -1.3 to 1.6) compared with nonmyopes were not significant. Comparable scores were also reported by hyperopes, astigmatism, and their counterparts, as well as their parents. Concordance between child and parent proxy-report was < 0.07. Conclusion: Healthy adolescents with visual impairment experienced statistically though not clinically impaired health related QoL, but refractive errors did not appear to have an impact on QoL. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Source Title: American Journal of Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.09.025
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Scottish private renters are ‘happier’ than those in England and Wales
Scotland’s rental culture is happier, friendlier and more settled than that south of the Border though it is still under threat from rental increases, according to new research.
Conference to shine spotlight on better standards for Scotland’s 700,000 private renters
The impact of new and existing laws on private renting in Scotland and the best ways of implementing them is the main theme of a high-level conference taking place in Edinburgh today.
Blog: Meeting housing demand, raising standards: social landlords and the private rented sector
Weslo were one of the first social landlords in Scotland to venture into the private rented sector market. Ahead of next week’s Shelter Scotland conference on the private rented sector, Mike Bruce, Weslo’s chief executive, shares his perspective on this move.
Programme for Government 2016-17 – Housing at a glance
After First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday, Scottish Housing News highlights the details of interest to housing associations and the wider sector.
Landlords support move to measure impact of tax changes on affordable housing supply
The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has announced its support for a move to measure the impact of tax changes for Private Rented Sector (PRS) landlords on the availability of affordable housing.
Largs estate agents struck off after breaching tenancy rules
A letting agent has been removed from North Ayrshire Council’s landlord register after flouting rules protecting the deposits of tenants.
Blog: Making time to manage risk and rent arrears
Scottish tenants due half a million pounds in rental deposits
Staff at tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland are on the hunt for Scottish tenants who have forgotten to claim back their deposits.
English private landlords double housing benefit takings to £9bn
Private landlords in England pocketed £9.3 billion in housing benefit last year, twice the amount of a decade ago, according to new figures.
PRS reforms ‘threaten accommodation provision’ for future Edinburgh festival goers
Thousands of performers and festival goers at future Edinburgh Festivals could struggle to find a place to stay or face higher costs for accommodation if planned reforms to private rented housing come into effect in Scotland, a landlord group has warned.
Keepmoat to explore PRS and retirement sectors amid 3.5 per cent revenue jump
Housebuilder and regeneration group Keepmoat has reported a 3.5 per cent increase in group revenue despite a “year of consolidation” in its Regeneration division.
Scottish landlords launch new campaign against tax changes
Tax increases being imposed by the UK and Scottish governments will make it easier for irresponsible landlords to provide sub-standard housing to tenants, according to the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL).
Home rented out by Liz McColgan deemed ‘unfit for human habitation’
Olympic medallist Liz McColgan has been reprimanded by a housing watchdog after she left a woman living in accommodation that was not “reasonably fit for human habitation”.
EU tenants worried Brexit will leave them homeless
EU citizens living in the private rented sector (PRS) are worried that Brexit will make it harder for them to rent a home in the UK, according to a new survey.
Rise of Airbnb ‘exacerbating Scotland’s housing crisis’
Calls are growing for local and national authorities to intervene into the increasing use of short-term letting sites which many believe are having a negative effect on Scotland’s housing market.
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Our Favorite Stories of 2018
TOPICS:2018best ofstories
Ellie Tiglao. Photo by Chris McIntosh.
Posted By: Reena Karasin December 24, 2018
1. ‘We Envision Gas Stations As Hubs of Environmental Advocacy’
You use reusable shopping bags. You recycle, and maybe even compost. You take the T whenever you can. But sometimes, driving is unavoidable—maybe your job is inaccessible by public transit, or maybe the bus never showed. You take your car, even though you cringe when you think of the impact non-electric cars have on the environment.
Local nonprofit Green Gas is pioneering a new system that will let drivers offset their carbon footprint at the gas pump. The Green Gas Card and Green Gas pumps donate 10 cents per gallon to projects that reduce carbon—the total amount necessary to counteract the damage of driving, according to the nonprofit’s founders.
2. ‘Moon Eaters’ Creates Platform for APIA, Femme Voices
Somerville resident Lily Xie and her fellow creators choose the words of their mission statement with great care, laying out the groundwork of a zine at the intersection of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) and femme identities.
“Moon Eaters is a place for us to talk to each other about representation and cross-diaspora experiences. We want to talk about things we love, like music, snacks, TV celebrities, trending styles. We also want to talk about things like immigrant journeys, our bodies, estranged families, displacement.”
Photo by Sasha Pedro.
3. The SheBoom Sisterhood
They have many names for themselves. “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Drums.” “The Rolling Crones.” A “post-menopausal percussion and vocal ensemble.”
They are many things—women, activists, mothers. One was a realtor, another’s a former professor, and a third has written five books about Halloween.
They came together haphazardly.
“It’s a small world in Somerville and Cambridge,” says Lesley Bannatyne.
“Especially for old feminists,” Janet Axelrod adds.
4. The YouTube Icon Next Door
Neil Cicierega was at the forefront of a new, online-based comedy movement. It was a mantle he would continue to shape when he discovered his sister Emmy’s humorously drawn comics paying tribute to an iconic boy wizard and his magical friends.
“Potter Puppet Pals” went on to gain millions of views, catch the attention of J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe, and help shape the early days of YouTube.
5. Building Bow Market
From nabbing the renowned Comedy Studio from Harvard Square to providing brick-and-mortar spaces for beloved local pop-ups, Bow Market bears the opportunity to fundamentally change the way that people conceive of and patronize the already vibrant Union Square.
Read parts one and two.
6. How HipStory Is Redefining Storytelling in Digital Media
7. Ben Ewen-Campen Helps Usher In a New Era of Local Politics
Progressive candidates backed by the local chapter of Our Revolution ushered the city into a new political era in the last municipal election, when all nine candidates who were endorsed by the Bernie Sanders-inspired group took seats on the board of aldermen and the school committee.
Ben Ewen-Campen brought to the table a platform rooted in creating affordable living options in Somerville, pledging to offset taxes and create jobs, to preserve green space, and to improve infrastructure. A small battalion of progressive voters rewarded his promises with the Ward 3 alderman seat.
But despite the groundswell of support, Ewen-Campen is an unlikely politician. He works as a biologist at Harvard Medical School, and was only inspired to get into politics after the 2016 presidential election.
8. Food For All, Except the Dumpster
If you’re a restaurant, you never want to run out of food. Customers expect that you’ll have options available at all times, even near closing. They might find sparse shelves off-putting, and you’ll lose money if you don’t have what a customer wants to order.
This expectation from customers pushes restaurants, especially grab-and-go establishments, to overproduce.
“It’s difficult for them to prepare less, because it is both one of their policies and psychological for the users that every time that a customer arrives, no matter the time of day, the tray needs to be always full,” says David Rodriguez, co-founder of Food For All, an app that lets restaurants sell their leftover food at a discounted rate. “[It] is a culture of abundance.”
9. Ellie Tiglao Brings ‘Narrative Cuisine’ to the Table With Tanám
“It’s important to tell your own food story.”
That’s the driving force behind what Ellie Tiglao, one of Boston’s rising culinary talents, describes as “narrative cuisine.” Her new restaurant, Tanám—slated to open in Bow Market—blends artistic inspiration and historical awareness to create intimate and memorable dining experiences.
10. Hidden Harvests with the League of Urban Canners
Some things are hard to miss: the leaves changing to vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, the impossibly long line at that one ramen restaurant in Porter Square, the traffic in Union Square at 4:15 p.m. Other things—like the hundreds of fruit trees tucked away throughout Somerville and Cambridge—are not so easy to notice.
Many people walking the cities’ streets aren’t aware of the food growing around them, according to Sam Katz-Christy, the founder of the League of Urban Canners. He knows because he was once one of them.
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Netflix Responds to Criticism About Variable Play Speeds Tests
Last last week, news broke that Netflix was quietly testing a new feature that would let Android mobile users alter the play speed of the shows and films they were watching. Users could speed up a show so that it played 1.5x faster than intended, or slow it down to half-speed. It was a small test, but that meant Netflix was considering implementing this on a wider scale at some point in the future.
The reaction to the news was negative enough — including from filmmakers like Judd Apatow, who tweeted “We give you nice things. Leave them as they were intended to be seen.” — that the company responded with a brief blog post explaining more about the test. Written by Netflix Vice President Keela Robison, it explains this is a “mobile only test” of a feature “that has long been available on DVD players - and has been frequently requested by our members.”
The sample interface they provided (seen above) lets users change their phone’s play speed by opening a menu and clicking on the speed they want. More, from Robison’s blog post:
We’ve been sensitive to creator concerns and haven’t included bigger screens, in particular TVs, in this test. We’ve also automatically corrected the pitch in the audio at faster and slower speeds. In addition, members must choose to vary the speed each time they watch something new - versus Netflix maintaining their settings based on their last choice.
This paragraph seems designed to reassure filmmakers like Apatow that their work will remain unchanged on big screens even if the feature is added to phones, but I’m honestly not sure why they would be okay with that. I guess if you’ve already resigned yourself to the fact that your work will be viewed on a 4-inch screen by a man dozing on the subway, then maybe you’d just accept that they might also play it really fast to get through it before the end of their commute? Like “You’ve accepted the bargain that the viewing conditions here suck, so what’s one more way that they suck?”
I guess some DVD players do include these functions (my personal player at home lets you watch slower but you can only fast-forward at 10x speed, which doesn’t really let you “watch” a movie as you do it). And I can see why viewers would want some flexibility in play speed — just as I can see why some filmmakers would not want it. It’s certainly not a cut-and-dried issue.
I’m all for having the ability to slow something down to look really closely at it. Especially in my line of work, that’s an incredibly useful feature. On the other hand, speeding it up but only a little doesn’t seem to serve much practical or educational purpose. All that does is invite people to “watch” things with less engagement and attention and commitment than the material probably demands. No wonder folks like Judd Apatow are pissed off.
Gallery — The Best Netflix Series You’re Not Watching Yet:
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Rep. Susan Davis in spotlight at Hillcrest Business Association mixer Tuesday
Rep. Susan Davis will discuss the issues that affect the Hillcrest business community and make herself available for a question-and-answer session regarding personal business concerns.
Gay For Good, San Diego Coastkeeper to clean up Pacific Beach on Saturday
Nick DeLeon – Special to SDGLN
Each month, Gay For Good San Diego will select a different non-profit to partner with for a community service project, with the hopes of doing something valuable for San Diego while meeting other members of the LGBT community and the community as a whole.
Pop Op: Games of the heart
Travis Bone - SDGLN Columnist
In our post-breakup lives are we all just playing a game without any rules - possibly even with ourselves?
Young Professionals Council, Red Carpet Relief team up for benefit for youth services
"Red Carpet Relief, Take Two!" will raise money for The Center's youth services programs through a viewing party of the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12.
VIDEO: Montreal crowns "Queer of the Year"
After a week of fierce competition amongst five competitors, the votes have been counted and Montreal has announced a winner in the“Queer of the Year” contest.
Fruit Fly in the City: Our straight girl buzzes The Hole for the first time
S.T. Fernandez – SDGLN Social Commentator
America's Finest Fruit Fly learns why the lines to enter The Hole are so long -- and lives to write about her experience.
The Real e-State: Unmasking the myths of short sales
Bo Bortner - Team Metro Real Estate
If you are selling, buying or staying put as a homeowner, short sales affect us all. Values are impacted, time frames are lengthened, but there are deals to be had.
Gay member of Catholic nonprofit told he cannot be president because he's gay
Jesse Bogan and Tim Townsend – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A board member of a Catholic nonprofit organization who was told he could not become board president because he is gay is trying to rally support to modify the group's rules.
Raise a glass to a “Simply diVine!” evening of indulgence with L.A.'s top chefs
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s “Simply diVine: A Summer Soirée for the Senses” is a celebration of food, wine and spirits beneath the stars.
In Palm Springs, Golden Rainbow builds strong ties to advocates for LGBT seniors
Harvey Stern - Golden Rainbow Center executive cirector - via The BottomLine
Many of our friends and neighbors, having come of age before the LGBT civil rights movement that began with Stonewall in 1969, have lived a large part of their lives in a far more hostile cultural environment than younger generations.
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Home » CorSera: Rodriguez may start at left-back vs. Fiorentina; the reason
CorSera: Rodriguez may start at left-back vs. Fiorentina; the reason
By Oliver Fisher - 29 September 2019, 15:54
Ricardo Rodriguez may get the nod over Theo Hernandez to start at left-back against Fiorentina, according to a report.
The Swiss international has not impressed in his first four starts of the season and was benched on Thursday night for the defeat against Torino.
Hernandez – who joined from Real Madrid in a €20m deal this summer – was picked over Rodriguez and instantly appeared to represent an upgrade.
Many assumed as a result that he would start on Sunday evening when Milan host Fiorentina at San Siro, however that might not be the case.
According to a report from il Corriere della Sera (via Calciomercato.com), head coach Marco Giampaolo is facing a dilemma as to who to start.
The outlet states that Giampaolo is ‘worried about the speed of Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa’, and as such is considering player Rodriguez – a more defensive full-back – to neutralise the threat.
READ MORE: Preview – Serie A Round 6 – AC Milan vs. Fiorentina
Tags AC Milan Ricardo Rodriguez theo hernandez
Two AC Milan players included in WhoScored’s Team of the Week
MN: The report of today’s training session at Milanello; three players separate
Sporting Judge: AC Milan handed €4K fine for delay; Bennacer risks suspension
Sky: AC Milan in search of new left-back as Rodriguez-Fenerbahce unlocks
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SERG International
A partnership in forest pest management research
SERG-I
Terms of
Award Application
SERG International (SERG-I) is an association of forest management, regulatory and research agencies, and pesticide suppliers, interested in forest pest management. The primary aim of SERG-I is to improve application technology and pest management methods associated with the use of pest control products in the context of integrated forest pest management. SERG-I facilitates efficient use of resources for collaborative research to meet the needs and priorities of pest managers.
SERG-I is not a funding agency. Rather, SERG-I provides a means for the members to work cooperatively on research projects through the sharing of expertise, financial resources, in-kind resources, staff, and the results to achieve common goals in the areas
of spray efficacy and pest management methods.
Through this co-ordinated approach, members of SERG-I are able to pool their resources, leverage other sources of funding, and work cooperatively to conduct research and share results amongst the members.
General Areas of Research that are coordinated by SERG-I.
Forest Pest Management Products::
Product efficacy - including conventionally applied products as well as the development of alternative products such as viruses, nematodes, pheromones and biological herbicides, etc.
Improvement of Application Technology and Techniquess:
Application technology - including aerial and ground based application techniques which provide improvements in environmental and efficiency goals.
Environmental Impact and Benefit to Forest Pest Management:
Fate of applied products in terms of deposit, drift, impact and behaviour in the environment including impacts on biodiversity and ecological processes.
Developing Forest Pest Management Strategies:
Develop working strategies for the management of forest pests.
Technology and Information Transfer:
Transferring results of SERG-I supported research to forest managers through annual workshops, the SERG-I web site and stakeholders meetings.
The SERG International Steering Committee consists of Executive and Associate Committee members.
Provincial representatives, along with the SERG-I Executive Director and a Director-level representative of CFS and the USDA-FS shall form the Executive. Membership fees for Executive members are set at $6000/year.
Executive Members presently include:
Province of Alberta (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development)
Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations)
Province of Manitoba (Department of Conservation and Water Stewardship)
Province of New Brunswick (Forest Protection Limited)
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Natural Resources)
Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Natural Resources)
Province of Ontario (Ministry of Natural Resources)
Province of Quebec (SOPFIM 1)
Province of Quebec (MRNFQ 2)
Province of Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment)
Canadian Forest Service (Director)
USDA-Forest Service
1 Société de protection des forêts contre les insectes et maladies
2 Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune du Québec
Executive Members will contribute equally to the cost of maintaining the SERG-I Executive Director and the administrative expenses to run SERG-I. Executive Members have voting privileges on the Steering Committee. In addition, they set the strategic direction for SERG-I and participate in the annual prioritisation of work areas.
Associate Members of the Steering Committee shall include representatives of organisations able to conduct, benefit from or support pest management research and interested in co-ordinating their efforts. Associate Members neither have voting privileges, nor do they participate in establishing either the strategic direction or research priorities of SERG-I. They do, however, participate in the evaluation of SERG-I Proposals and may provide funds according to their individual interests.
Associate Members do not contribute to the cost of administering SERG-I but are encouraged to sponsor research projects
Associate Members presently include:
AEF Global
BioForest Technologies Inc.
Canadian Forest Service – Atlantic Forestry Centre
Canadian Forest Service - Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Canadian Forest Service – Laurentian Forestry Centre
Canadian Forest Service - Northern Forestry Centre
Canadian Forest Service – Pacific Forestry Centre
Micron Sprayers Limited
Monsanto Canada Inc.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Sylvar Technologies Inc.
Valent BioSciences Corp.
Other organisations may be invited by the Executive to participate as appropriate.
The Executive Director of SERG-I will be the Chair of the Steering Committee.
SERG International activities are directed by a Steering Committee which will:
Develop and maintain the SERG-I Long-Term Plan.
Identify and prioritise research, development and technology transfer on an annual basis.
Identify and develop potential partnerships for SERG-I particularly in the areas of pest management, regulation, economic benefit, communications, new technology, and stakeholder needs (e.g. forest industry).
Request and review proposals (Appendix A,B) and funding for project priorities.
Co-ordinate application technology and efficacy research
Promote outreach activities such as workshops, a SERG-I website and distribution of research reports to interchange information amongst SERG-I, researchers, user groups and participating organisations.
Provide advice and recommendations to various organisations which either participate in or have an interest in SERG-I activities.
Each organisation shall have one representative (or its designated alternate) on the Steering Committee. Additional representatives may attend as observers and to provide expertise as needed. Additions can be made to the member organisations of the Steering Committee subject to approval by the majority of the Executive. Additional individuals or organisations may be associated with SERG-I (without becoming Executive (voting) Members or Associate Members of the Steering Committee) by writing to the Executive Director with a request to be included on the SERG-I mailing list. All those included on the mailing list will be notified of the Annual Workshop and will receive the updated SERG-I publication list and the annually updated Long-Term Plan and Research Priorities.
Overhead and Administration Expenses:
Overhead costs for SERG-I, including the fees for the Executive Director, the Executive Director's travel expenses and administrative costs, will be shared equally by the Executive Members of the Steering Committee. The budget for the coming year will be established by the Executive previous to March 31 of the current year.
Disbursement of Surplus Funds:
A majority approval by the SERG-I Executive Committee members (see Note 3 for exception) is required for SERG-I surplus funds to be disbursed.
Any proposal by an Executive Committee member for use of SERG-I funds must be circulated to the Executive Committee and the Executive Director at least two weeks prior to the SERG-I meeting at which it is to be tabled. Members who will not be present at the meeting will have up to one week prior to the meeting to submit their votes to the Executive Director.
Any absentee Executive Committee member who does not submit a vote by the due date, will lose his/her voting right on the proposed motion. Majority approval will then be based on the remaining voting membership. In the event of a tie, the Executive Director may cast the tie-breaking vote.
Meetings of the Steering Committee shall be called by the Executive Director, after consultation with the Executive, and shall be held at least twice per year. Special Issue conference calls may be held at the request of an Executive Member.
Each year, $2500 of each Executive Member's annual SERG-I fee will be set aside for that Member to use for SERG-I travel to any Steering Committee meeting including project evaluation meetings. Travel to attend the SERG-I project evaluation meeting (Feb) shall take precedence over attending other meetings.
Each member's travel funds will be carried to a maximum of 2 years to a total of $5,000.00. Any surplus will be transferred to SERG-I general revenues.
The agenda for meetings shall be determined by the Executive Director, in consultation with Steering Committee members.
Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and distributed by the Executive Director to all members of the Steering Committeee.
A formal SERG-I Workshop will be held annually. The Annual Workshop will normally be scheduled in early February. Final or interim written reports will be submitted to the Executive Director prior to the Workshop (mid January). An oral presentation delivered in person preferably by the Principal Investigator on the current year's research will be made at the Workshop. Immediately following the Workshop, research proposals for the upcoming year will be evaluated for member's acceptance and support.
The Executive Committee will meet to update the SERG-I Long-Term Plan.
The location of the Workshop will rotate amongst the member provinces/and or agencies (i.e. the Executive). The host province or agency will co-ordinate the Workshop including the provision of secretarial and related services (such as registration desk and temporary custody of registration fees).
Proposal Format Specifications
Concept Proposal
A concept proposal should be no longer than 2 pages using font sizes no smaller than 10. Multi-year projects require a concept proposal each year.
Principle Investigator or Agency:
SERG-I general area of research addressed as stated in the Terms of Reference
Objectives of study
Completion date for study
Clear and concise statement of objective (s).
Budget requirements clearly identifying funding sought from SERG-I and other potential funding sources. Forecast budget requirements for future years (where applicable) including level of investment by all participants (to the extent possible).
Funding details should include potential funding sources and funding level
Provide details for Year 1* (and future years of multi-year proposals)
Funding runs from April 1 to March 31
Proposed Funding Sources
(ie 2010/11) Year 2 2011/12 etc etc
Identify all potential and secured funding sources including in-kind level of funding
SERG-I funding sought
* For new projects, Y1 starts the year when the full proposal is accepted.
Final Proposals should be no longer than 4 pages using font sizes no smaller than 10
Multi-year projects require a final proposal each year.
Names of suggested reviewers from outside the proponent's agency
Objective: Clear and concise statement of objective (s).
Budget requirements (by year for multi-year projects) clearly identifying funding sought from SERG-I and other potential funding sources.
Provide details of expected expenditures, i.e. casual/student salaries, related travel, materials, printing, etc. for current year using budget template below.
Identify committed funding and in-kind contributions from all sources.
Forecast budget requirements for future years (where applicable) including level of investment by each participant (to the extent possible).
Include funding details for Current Year
Funding Details
Casual employee/ student salaries
Field equipment supplies
Travel, meals, lodging
Materials and Supplies
Note: Full-time employee salaries/travel and administration fees will not be funded by SERG-I but can be noted as in-kind contributions.
Identify the problem/opportunity of concern and how it relates to SERG-I's Areas of Research in its Terms of Reference. Outline the magnitude of the impact of the project if successful and if not undertaken. Identify the specific solution required. Identify any previous funding received and progress to date.
Participants/Co-operators:
Identify the roles of researchers and user agencies involved in the project as well as the level of support and participation throughout the project.
Identify all relevant details including method of implementation, number of personnel involved, location, anticipated completion date, etc.
Deliverables including Timing and Reporting Milestones
Identify measurable outputs to be produced by which the success of the project may be evaluated and the manner in which these will be presented. Note: Reporting requirements include a final SERG-I report due by mid-January of the year following acceptance of the proposal and an oral presentation preferably by the Principal Investigator at the annual SERG-I workshop.
APPENDIX "B"
SERG International Proposal Review Procedures
The Executive will review the SERG-I Long-Term plan annually, update it as required, and set research priorities for the following year. Specific priorities, and the level of funding anticipated for each, will be identified whenever possible. The updated Long-Term Plan and Research Priorities will be distributed normally by early October, at the time of the call for SERG-I Concept Proposals. Specific agencies or individuals may be asked to submit proposals for certain projects or an open public call for proposals may be used for other work areas.
Concept and final proposals (in the formats detailed in Appendix A) will be accepted up to the date set by the Executive Director in his call letter. The research proponent may be invited at the discretion of the Executive to be available either in person or via telephone when a particular proposal is being reviewed.
Stage I Review
Members of the Steering Committee will review the executive summaries of the Concept Proposals to determine the proposal's compliance with the Long-Term Plan and Research Priorities, and to identify the funding potential for the proposed research. This review will be completed no later than the end of the National Forest Pest Management Forum week (usually first week in December). Only Concept Proposals approved at this stage will receive further consideration at Stage II.
Stage II Review and Funding
The Executive Director may obtain at least two reviews of each Proposal – one from a scientist and one from a user. The final proposals and the reviewers' comments are then provided to the Steering Committee to determine which projects will receive support for funding in the upcoming year.
Conflict of Interest Guidelines
Recognizing that members of the SERG-I Steering Committee may also be participants on SERG-I-supported projects, the following rules will apply:
Said members will declare themselves in conflict when evaluating SERG-I proposals (Stage II – Terms of Reference) of which they are collaborators or which have the same scientific goals as SERG-I proposals/ projects of which they are a collaborator.
Project-team members will be excluded from the Stage II evaluation of their SERG-I project.
Rules for SERG-I Stage II Evaluation
Prior to the Stage II evaluation meeting, principal investigators will be notified of the date – time for the SERG-I review.
Principal investigators will avail themselves, either in person or by telephone, for questions that may arise during the Stage II review.
Attendance to the full review meeting will be restricted to the SERG-I Steering Committee, their alternates and invitees.
The Stage II review meeting may also have an open format during which specific questions relating to project proposals will be discussed.
SERG-I is not a funding agency with an allotment of money to be awarded through a competitive-process. Rather, SERG-I provides a means for the members to work cooperatively on research projects through the sharing of expertise, financial resources, in-kind resources, staff, and the results to achieve common goals consistent with specified SERG-I General Areas of Research.
At Stage II, the Steering Committee will review the final proposals and the comments of the reviewers in considering the proposals for funding by the members. Each member will decide which specific proposals to support, and what type (e.g., financial, in-kind, coordination, advisory) and amount of support will be provided. Opportunities for cooperation and efficiencies will be explored and encouraged by the Steering Committee.
Proposal Endorsement and Conditions
The Executive Director will inform each proponent in writing of the status of the Proposal (e.g. approved, not approved, approved with conditions, or revise and re-submit). Proposals approved at Stage II will be assigned a Project Number.
SERG-I research projects will be completed according to SERG-I Field Guidelines available on the SERG-I website (www.sergreport.net).
For most projects, SERG-I will arrange for a holdback of at least 10% of funds. This holdback will be released upon receipt and acceptance by the funding agencies of the final or interim report and a presentation preferably by the Principal Investigator at the SERG-I Workshop. Proponents are expected to manage their finances by taking this 10% holdback into consideration. Each year, a project report must be received and accepted by the funding agencies before funding will be granted for subsequent years.
Reporting Policy for SERG-I
SERG International (SERG-I) has an excellent reputation for supporting applied research and technology for use in forest pest management and other related fields. As a service to the technical community, SERG-I maintains on-line access to reports produced through the SERG-I
process and distributes these as PDF files upon request. Typically, SERG-I facilitates some 30 research and development projects annually.
2. SERG International Reporting Requirements
As part of the agreement with a Principal Investigator (PI) who participates in the SERG-I process, a final report (and yearly interim reports in the case of multi-year funding) is required by mid-January of year following acceptance of proposal and an oral presentation at the annual
Workshop. Final acceptance of report submissions is the responsibility of SERG-I funding members.
SERG-I Report
A detailed project report is acceptable as a final report. This report should follow a classic scientific format with abstract, introduction, objectives etc. through to results and conclusions. It should be written in plain, understandable language and terminology. The report must include a bilingual executive summary; translation is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator. It will be the PI's responsibility to identify any disclaimers on the front page of the report (e.g. do not cite, do not copy, refer all questions to author, etc.). The report should be signed-off by the PI's manager. The funding members of the project will arrange for a review of the final report.
Only FINAL SERG-I reports will be bound in SERG-I covers and be submitted to the Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI).
Peer review article
Principal Investigators receiving funding are encouraged to produce peer reviewed articles. SERG International should be acknowledged.
Peer reviewed journal articles will be accepted as final reports if the funding members agree the subject matter is relevant. A suggested format to fulfil SERG-I reporting requirements is a bilingual executive summary of the project and a brief (one page) introduction explaining how the peer review article resulted from the original project. These cover pages should be bound with a reprint of the article between SERG-I covers and submitted to the SERG-I Executive. (For electronic distribution, a link or web page address can be used to link the interested party to the publishing society to obtain the article.)
Peer review requirements are often external to SERG-I (e.g., academic employers or federal research managers, etc.) Anonymous peer review is the best way to insure that results are correct and of high quality. However, it is recognized that the time frame surrounding peer review publications can legitimately take two years from submission to publication. This time frame will be considered in the proposal evaluation process. At the time a submission is made for journal publication, the draft manuscript should be forwarded to the Executive Director. If this is unacceptable, this needs to be explored up front between funding members and the Principal Investigator involved. One option in some circumstances is for funding members to hold and use data internally while treating it as proprietary to the Principal Investigator
Failed or abandoned peer review. Peer review publications may be turned down for many reasons. Failed or abandoned peer review projects should be reformatted into Project reports and evaluated for suitability as Final reports.
Copies of final reports will be distributed by the PI in the following manner:
All Executive Committee members and funding agencies will receive one hard copy each (names and addresses of members can be obtained from the Executive Director) bound between SERG-I covers.
The SERG-I Executive Director will receive 2 bound copies and a PDF version. A copy of the report will be filed with CISTI and distributed (PDF version) upon request.
All formats discussed above (with a bilingual abstract) are appropriate for interim reporting. It is suggested further that reporting requirements be discussed in the proposal and upon funding. As a minimum reporting requirement, an interim report will be required every year. Interim reports include
Unless otherwise stated, data generated in a specific project are the property of the funding members. The final report may be a data report if the funding members agree. This report must include a restatement of objectives, an executive summary and a methods section. Raw data should be included as an Appendix.
Conference/Workshop Proceedings
Proceedings reports can fulfil interim reporting requirements. Proceeding papers that undergo anonymous peer review and meet the requirements for such may be simply formatted into a Final Report as described above if this is acceptable to the funding members.
Other agency reports may be accepted as interim reports. Reformatting may be required to meet SERG-I reporting requirements to be considered as final reports. Since most reports follow some semblance of a classic scientific outline, this should not be an egregious requirement.
Proprietary Research
Proprietary industrial projects (as opposed to proprietary academic rights in order to protect publication potential) will be handled as a separate entity. In this case, an explicit contract will be entered into between funding members and Principal Investigator and the deliverables will be stated. This is the only case where a final report may not be required based on the specific contract.
3. Acceptance of SERG-I Reports
For most Projects, SERG-I will hold back a minimum 10% of allocated funds. These will be released upon acceptance of reporting requirements. Ultimately, acceptance of all SERG-I reports rests with the funding members. If a majority of the funding members accept a Final Report then the project is considered complete. If there is a dispute or in the unusual case of a deadlock, the SERG-I Executive Director will cast the deciding vote. The balance of project funds will be withheld and released only on report completion unless negotiated beforehand (i.e. in the case of the prospect of a long peer review process, the letter of submission to a journal would release the final balance of funds).
4. Delinquency
It will be the responsibility of the Funding members working with the Executive Director to obtain project reports. Reporting delinquency is a problem and can, in some cases, result in the inability of a funding member to generate additional funds for contribution to SERG International. Principal Investigators who don't fulfil yearly interim or final reporting requirements will not receive further funding from SERG-I until reporting requirements have been completed.
In the event a delinquent report is not 'in the works' (i.e., actively being worked on by data analyses and writing, and has a scheduled reporting date), or is not likely to be prepared as acknowledged by the original PI, then that PI will be obliged to provide the raw data and associated results that were collected, the objectives of the project, and as much detail as possible about the material and methods that were used. This information may be made available to one or more of the original funding members of the project and subsequently made available by them to another researcher duly recognized by them and/or the SERG-I Executive who has interest in further analyses and reporting, though not necessarily to the exclusion of the original PI.
SERG-I Executive Director Responsibilities
Overall Responsibility
Under the authority of the Executive Members of SERG-I, the Executive Director has the responsibility to plan, organize, manage and control all the activities defined in SERG-I's Terms of Reference.
Chairs the SERG-I Steering Committee: liaises with other research organisations/ networks; ensures that meetings of the Steering Committee are held as required, workshops are held annually, research proposals are submitted for review either by request or letter call, and research reports are submitted and distributed.
Maintains milestones for all new research projects to ensure compliance to report production schedules.
Calls periodic meetings of the Steering Committee and sub-committees as required to identify problems and opportunities, prepare research proposals, plan research activities, and recommends priorities accordingly.
Ensures distribution of research reports and facilitates communication and collaboration among scientists, applicators, and forest managers.
In consultation with the Steering Committee, assists the Executive in updating annually a Long-Term plan which includes each activity area addressed by SERG-I, clearly identifying individual studies and defining general and annual objectives.
Maintains and circulates to the Steering Committee a status report on publications and reports prepared or anticipated from studies supported by SERG-I.
Represents SERG-I at meetings and submits reports to the Steering Committee.
Ensures that minutes for Steering Committee Meetings are taken and distributed.
Reviews progress on current research studies supported by SERG-I.
Presents new research proposals recommended by the Steering Committee and distributes them to the membership.
Identifies potential sources of funding for research proposals and, where appropriate, assists the Steering Committee in obtaining commitments from these sources.
Relays the decisions and recommendations of the Steering Committee to the SERG-I mailing list and proponents.
Stimulates communication among the members to share resources.
Produces an annual workshop proceedings summarizing SERG-I activities and distributes it to SERG-I members and other stakeholders through the SERG-I web site.
Maintains the SERG-I website.
Prepares an annual Executive Director's operating budget for consideration by the Steering Committee prior to the commencement of the next fiscal year.
Graduate Student Awards Fund (GSAF)
SERG International (SERG-I) would like to honour the hard work and dedication of many practitioners of forest pest management by establishing an annual Graduate Student Awards Fund (GSAF) to support graduate students who are doing research directly related to SERG-I's areas of interest [www.serg-i.org]. The main purpose of the Fund is to support students early in their careers by providing an opportunity to attend the annual SERG-I Workshop where they can present their own research and interact with many of the key researchers and managers responsible for forest pest management in Canada and the United States as well as some of the leading manufacturers of pest control products and related services. The Annual Workshop is hosted by different member agencies; hence, its location varies annually across Canada and northern United States.
Annual selection of GSAF Honourees
On or about October 1st of each year, the Executive Director of SERG-I will canvass by email the Steering Committee Members and universities/colleges for nominations for the GSAF. .
All GSAF applications received by the Executive Director by the November 15th deadline (as noted in 4e of the Application Process) will be forwarded within a week to Executive Committee members for review. The Executive will evaluate all applications and make their recommendation(s) known at the SERG-I Annual General Meeting, normally held in the first week of December in conjunction with the annual Forest Pest Management Forum.
The Executive Director will subsequently communicate with the successful student(s) regarding their awards and the requirement to attend and participate at the SERG-I Annual Workshop normally held in February of the ensuing year.
Award Value
Annual awards of up to $2,000 each may be made available for up to 5 students (i.e., maximum of $10,000 annually subject to Executive approval). The Executive may approve, subject to funds available and/or other relevant circumstances, additional awards in years when there are more than 5 students who qualify based on recommendations by the Selection Committee.
SERG-I reserves the right to modify the conditions of the GSAF or to discontinue the initiative entirely.
The availability of the SERG-I GSAF will be made known to potential applicants through the Steering Committee members and university contacts and will be posted on the SERG-I website.
Awards are open to post-graduate students who are engaged in research in one or more of the four themes of research specified in the Terms of Reference for SERG-I. Students may apply more than once during their degree program.
The major supervisor of the student applying for an award must provide a Letter of Support outlining the merits of the nominee and this Letter must be included in the application which is due by November 15th.
d. Each applicant must enclose, along with the Letter of Support, a Student Summary Statement in which they discuss, in no more than two pages, their research interests, enthusiasm and interest for attending and presenting at the SERG-I Workshop, and how their project adheres to one or more of the SERG-I research themes.
Complete applications, including the Letter of Support and the Student Summary Statement must be submitted by email to the Executive Director of SERG-I by November 15th in each award year. The Executive Director will forward applications to the Executive Committee in advance of the SERG-I Annual General Meeting held in conjunction with the annual Forest Pest Management Forum (usually the first week of December). Successful GSAF winners will be notified by the SERG-I Executive Director shortly thereafter as noted in 2c above.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Award to consist of $500 cash, waiver of SERG-I Workshop Registration Fee and up to $1,500 towards reimbursement of expenses incurred for attending the Workshop including: economy return air fare; hotel; taxi; and per diems (at federal rates). (Note: all original receipts are required except for per diem items).
Each successful Award winner is required to attend the annual SERG-I Workshop and make an oral presentation of their research work. Associated abstracts and summary reports are to be provided for inclusion in the SERG-I Workshop Proceedings and may be posted on the SERG-I website.
Awards will be presented at the SERG-I Annual Workshop.
Award Restrictions
A candidate can only receive a Graduate Student Award once during each graduate degree.
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Furious China vows to 'fight back' after Congress backs HK democracy
Jacques CLEMENT, Sean CHANG
AFP News 21 November 2019
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus has been the focus of the city's protest movement in recent days
China on Thursday accused the United States of seeking to "destroy" Hong Kong and threatened retaliation after Congress passed new legislation supporting the pro-democracy movement that has thrown the city into nearly six months of turmoil.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act "indulges violent criminals" that China blames for the worsening unrest and aims to "muddle or even destroy Hong Kong".
The legislation -- which now awaits President Donald Trump's signature into law -- backs universal suffrage, freedom from arbitrary arrest, and sanctions against those who contravene such principles.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday despite warnings from China, which angrily rejects criticism of its handling of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's months of protest began with a now-shelved bill to allow extraditions to mainland China, which revived fears that Beijing was slicing into the city's freedoms.
Millions of angry citizens have taken to the streets in giant marches, and protesters have repeatedly clashed with police in a movement that has widened to include calls for democracy and an inquiry into alleged police brutality.
Hong Kong's Beijing-appointed leaders have rebuffed the demands.
The resistance has focused in recent days on the campus of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with fiery clashes that saw police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, who shot arrows and lobbed Molotov cocktails.
- Bring it on -
The university remained under siege Thursday, with dozens of holdouts in the movement's signature black colours defying official calls to surrender.
Hundreds have fled the campus out of fear or deteriorating living conditions this week, most of them quickly arrested by police on rioting allegations.
Exhausted protesters draped in gold and silver medical blankets continued to trickle out of Thursday.
But a 30-year-old masked protester who gave his name as "Mike" scoffed at surrendering, saying international and local pressure would cause authorities to make a humiliating "retreat".
"Please try! You're welcome (to storm the campus)," he told AFP, in a message to police.
"It will be a fun game of hide-and-seek."
"Police are making the wrong calculation here if they think we will surrender. We have plenty of resources, plenty of food and water. We can last a month."
In some areas, materials used for making Molotov cocktails were strewn about -- accompanied by warnings against smoking -- and graffiti was seen throughout the campus, including messages such as "You can kill a man, you can't kill an idea."
- 'Naked interference' -
The turmoil has already tipped Hong Kong's economy into recession and the threat of a change in trade status brought fresh gloom.
Hong Kong's benchmark stock index ended sharply lower, and other Asian markets also lost ground over fears that the rights legislation could derail the delicate effort to settle the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Wang, Beijing's top diplomat, condemned the bill as "naked interference in China's internal affairs", according to the foreign ministry, which said the comments were made during a meeting in Beijing with former US defense secretary William Cohen.
A foreign ministry spokesman also vowed that China would "take effective measures to resolutely fight back", giving no details.
Hong Kong is a semi-autonomous Chinese region and US policy treats its economy as separate from the rest of China.
That has been a key factor in the city's rise as an international financial hub, and left it exempt from the crippling tariffs imposed by Trump's administration.
The new US bill would require an annual review of that status, which could be revoked if the city's unique freedoms are quashed.
Beijing has repeatedly said it may act if Hong Kong spirals out of control, and China's state media said the US legislation would not change that calculus.
"Some may expect this to deter Beijing," the government mouthpiece Global Times said. "Such thinking is naive."
'Sports rorts' grants explained: how we got here and why it all matters
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LOLdogs (not!)
Our dog Nessie has many virtues and at least as many vices. Here’s a seasonal story in which the consequences of her vices, though vile enough by any reasonable measure, are less vile than those of her virtues.
You could argue that the whole thing was the humans’ fault. On Christmas evening, the Art Student and I packed a basket of leftovers from lunch, including most of a roast chicken, and set off for dinner with my sister and her family who are in town for the holiday break and living just down the street. After a pleasant evening, in which the Art Student displayed her Auntie qualities to striking effect, and my sister’s leftovers, including spectacular poached salmon, won the day, we brought most of the chicken home with us. We went straight to bed, absentmindedly leaving the bag of chicken in the basket on the stairs.
Enter evil Nessie.
The next morning, Boxing Day, the chicken bag was on the kitchen floor, completely empty: no bones, no crumbs of stuffing, not even a smear of grease on the lino. We didn’t know which of the dogs was the culprit – Oscar, the Honeymooners’ foxy Jack Russell, is staying with us while they’re in Thailand – but our dog-walks during the day made the criminal’s identity clear, as Oscar was his usual energetic and regular self Nessie was uninterested in chasing balls and failed to produce anything for our doggy-do bags.
That night when we humans went to bed, we shut doors as usual: the back door so the dogs couldn’t get out to bark at the possum, the front door in case of an unlikely intruder, our bedroom door, and the door that separates the front of the house, where we sleep, from the kitchen area, where the dogs sleep, because Oscar hasn’t quite accepted the principle of Separate Sleeping Quarters. The Art Student, usually a very light sleeper, took some anti-inflammatories for pain she’s been having in her hip. So there’s the setup: many closed doors, two deep sleepers (I don’t need drugs to make me stone deaf when asleep), and a dog with a dangerously overloaded digestive system.
I’ll spare you a description of the state of the kitchen floor the next morning. It was at least as retch-makingly noxious as you can imagine. That was the result of her vice – and though the ghost of a smell still lingers, there was nothing that carpet foam, scrubbing brushes, newspaper, disinfectant, deodorant and the passage of time couldn’t fix. It was her virtue that caused the serious damage. Unlike A Small Dog That Shall Not Be Named, she recoils from the very idea of crapping or piddling indoors, and had tried desperately to make the back door open: from the evidence she knocked, scratched and bit, presumably in the hope that one of us would appear, godlike, as we normally do to the faintest of her knocks because the door is new and beautifully stained – at least it was. We didn’t hear. And the door is a mess. We didn’t have the heart to beat her severely or even yell at her, but our hearts bleed for the door. Behold just some of the damage:
Posted in Diary
Tagged dogs
Preincarnate
Shaun Micallef, Preincarnate: A novella (Hardie Grant 2010)
Shaun Micallef is a comedian who affects a kind of supercilious gaucherie, a little like Stephen Fry without the erudition or the authentic blue-ribbon class credentials. I’ve mainly seen him on television, and been amused, though not enough to make me watch Talkin Bout Your Generation, the TV game show he MCs, unless by accident.
This book was a Christmas present from a friend who doesn’t watch a lot of television and was enticed by the stylishly witty cover. I gladly accepted it as a challenge to my prejudices. Sadly, I gave up a third of the way through, my prejudices unallayed. There’s quite an interesting plot involving time travel, culminating (I peeked at the last couple of pages) in logically determined absurdities redolent of the climactic scenes of excellent farces. My problem was that the writing was constantly striving to be ‘funny’, interrupting itself with strenuous jokeiness or sketch-comedy interludes. For example, in a seventeenth century context:
Moray wore a parrot hidden under his vest during all his subsequent meetings with the Dutch émigré , and every conversation recorded by the parrot was later transcribed. It was an arduous process. The parrot had a learning difficulty and Moray would often have to trick Leeuwenhoeck into repeating entire conversations, sometimes fifteen or twenty times. eventually, enough evidence was amassed to establish a prima facie case.
It goes on with the parrot shooting himself out of guilt, and none of it moving the plot forward perceptibly. Funny, if you’re in the mood. Otherwise annoying.
Clive James doesn’t like to be thought of a comedian, and has said so in a number of places, including in an interview with Peter Thompson on ABC TV’s Talking Heads:
I’m not really a comedian and I don’t even tell jokes. If I do anything funny it’s because I’ve expressed something real in a very short space. The result is, if you make an article interesting enough on that level … So you’re saying something complex but some of it comes out funny, and you get this reputation as a comedian, then journalistically these two reputations get in each other’s road. ‘He can’t be serious because he’s funny,’ ‘He can’t be funny because he’s serious.’
I hope I’m wrong, but it looks to me as if Shaun Micallef has bought into that journalistic dichotomy, and opted for funniness at the expense of all else.
Tagged ABC, Clive James, Shaun Micallef
Andrei Codrescu’s Poetry Lesson
Andrei Codrescu, The Poetry Lesson (Princeton University Press 2010)
Exquisite Corpse is the name of that game where players make up a story together. It’s also the name of an online literary journal. Andrei Codrescu, a poet who recently retired from teaching at the State University of Louisiana, is its editor, and this is his most recent book.
It’s not a book of poetry. Nor is it a book on bow to write poetry, though there are some possibly useful tips such as this list of ‘The Tools of Poetry’:
1. A goatskin notebook for writing down dreams
2. Mont Blanc fountain pen (extra credit if it belonged to Madame Blavatsky)
3. A Chinese coin or a stone in your pocket for rubbing
4. Frequenting places where you can overhear things
5. Tiny recorders, spyglasses, microscopic listening devices
6. A little man at the back of your head
7. The Ghost-Companion
8. Susceptibility to hypnosis
9. Large sheets of homemade paper, a stack a foot thick
10. A subscription to cable TV
The book is a wildly unreliable account of the first lesson for the year in his Introduction to Poetry Writing course, in which he assigns each of his 13 students a ‘Ghost-Companion’ – a poet living or dead whom they are to read and turn to for guidance. This slender narrative frame is fleshed out in any number of ways – with sex-and-drugs-and-poetry reminiscence, gossip, a touch of postmodern cleverdickery, a hallucinatory moment or two, some surreal invention (at least I assume it’s invention) involving a disused missile silo, reflections on the weird intergenerational activity known as teaching, cranky-old-man observations on technological and other change, a lightning tour (during a pee-break) of his office, which is also the editorial office of Exquisite Corpse, and all manner of intelligent self-indulgence. It’s an oddity that reminds me of nothing more than of Brother Wilbred, my superbly eccentric Grade 8 teacher, who regularly treated us – 40 or so 13 year old boys – to impassioned and not entirely comprehensible rants on non-curricular subjects dear to his heart.
Andrei Codrescu taught for more than 25 years: I imagine many past students will enjoy the book as a comic look at what was happening on the other side of their student–teacher interface. Those of us who haven’t previously heard of Mr Codrescu, who have chosen the book as a replacement for a Christmas present we’ve already read, attracted perhaps by the incongruity between the title and the supplicant skeleton in the cover illustration, can only imagine that insiders’ pleasure, but we still get a privileged glimpse behind the tapestry, and an unexpected, sometimes exhilarating ride.
Tagged Andrei Codrescu, poetry
Happy birthsday
When I was in Rome 30 odd years ago with a toddler, we visited a laundromat in the Campo Dei Fiori every couple of days. ‘Buon giorno!’ the woman in charge would greet us. Then one day, she said instead, ‘Auguri!’ It took a bit of nutting out, but I realised that Easter was approaching, and her greeting was the equivalent of ‘Happy Easter!’ Literally, I’m guessing it means ‘Good wishes!’ No need to mention the festival that gives rise to the wish.
Here in Anglophone Australia we don’t have such a sweetly noncommittal greeting. My doctor, who has a mezuzah fixed to the doorpost of his surgery and wears a yarmulke, wished me a Happy Christmas the other day, and I didn’t know what to say in reply. Then I didn’t know what to say to his receptionist, who didn’t have any obvious signs of religious heritage.
I’ve heard people wish each other Happy Holidays, but that sounds like an awkward transplant from the US. ‘Seasons Greetings’ works fine in print, but it’s weird when spoken. Referring to the solstice just feels prissy and evasive – Christmas may originally have built on a Druidic celebration of the northern winter solstice but it’s part of the Christian tradition in its present forms.
I’ve been ruminating on what Christmas means to me. When I was little it was important to me that there was a baby in the middle of all the celebrations. Christmas was like a birthday, except that presents were given, not just to one special person, but to everyone. Unpacking that thought: if on someone’s birthday we celebrate the fact that they are alive, regardless of anything that they have done or endured since their birth, then at Christmas we celebrate all of us in the same way. And you know, in the crowd competing for attention at the fish market counter this morning, the mood was so amiable and generous, that it doesn’t feel like a stretch to say that the often mentioned Christmas spirit is actually about something of the sort. Sure, some people see it as a sectarian event or a consumerist orgy, but I think for me its secular meaning is a celebration of our common humanity. The baby Jesus is a symbol of what Quakers call ‘that which is of God within each of us’, a formulation that an atheist like me, stuck for words, will accept as good enough.
When I tried to talk about this at dinner last night, the conversation became heated, so maybe I’m being controversial here. But Happy Christmas to my readers anyhow, and if you don’t celebrate it yourself for whatever reason, I’m still thrilled to share the planet with you and say Hi in the name of our humanity.
Posted in Argument
Tagged Christmas
The Children’s Bach
Helen Garner, The Children’s Bach (©1984, Penguin Australia 1999)
Having read Thea Astley’s A Kindness Cup because it was on Kerryn Goldsworthy’s What’s What List and been sharply impressed, I decided to follow it up with this, which is also on that list. I am in awe of Helen Garner’s non-fiction, a category which for my present purposes includes the novel The Spare Room, but I’ve read very little of her fiction. Monkey Grip, her first novel, read to me like an elegantly processed diary: it was interesting and impressive, but didn’t entice me to read more. So reading The Children’s Bach involved reversing an earlier virtual decision.
I’m not sure my life is much richer for the reversal. Admittedly life was offering some stiff competition for my attention as I read it, what with the wedding, settlement day on our new house and the imminence of Christmas, but the book failed to enthrall me. About two fifths of the way through I was having trouble keeping track of who was related to whom, so I drew a diagram and was astonished to realise there are only ten characters, of whom three are children, yet I had trouble telling them apart. Dexter is the man who shouts a lot, cheerfully. Vicki is the young woman who has come over from Perth to live with her sister and then moved in with Dexter and his family. Which of the more or less indistinguishable women is Dexter’s partner? Who is Poppy again? When they talk about the little guy with the tatts are they referring to the same man who tells his daughter a bedtime story about the Paradise Cafe? Surely the man who is taking Athena out walking isn’t the same man who came into her house the other night and had sex up against the fridge with young Vicki, with whom she is kind of in loco parentis? Luckily, I drew my little chart of relationships and got it all clear before the main events of the book, which involve extra-marital sex (though I’m not sure any of the characters is married, strictly speaking).
I probably missed a lot. For example, I wasn’t sure if the first of two main sex scenes was actually a sex scene until the dying fall of the last sentence, just before one of the characters said something about having to make some phone calls. But even for as undiscerning a reader as I was, the book delivers a moral jolt. Each of the four characters involved in the sex scenes has a completely different take on what the action means: assumptions are challenged, values questioned, tensions left unresolved. There’s no tragedy, no high romantic drama, no ultimate judgement – just people making their way with each other. And beyond that, I think, a documentary impulse in the writing: it aims to tell us about the lives of a certain group of people – perhaps the ‘friends’ the book is dedicated to –
Tagged Helen Garner
Epithalamion
At the urging of the Art Student and with the permission of the Groom (and by implication the Bride), here are the sonnets I read at the wedding on Saturday. At least, this is the text I read from – I fluffed at least one line and added an aside to another.
1. When the parents of the groom were young …
We didn’t see the point, we swore.
We said, It’s just a piece of paper.
We said, No church, no state, no law.
Will bind us to this wedding caper.
But times have changed, the point’s now clear
At Ballast Point, assembled here,
This site of grim utility
Now filled with light and poetry.
What better place to make your start?
Mid rings of concrete, iron, grass, stone
Give rings of gold. The way is shown:
Be ballast for each other’s heart,
Give weight to float on even keel,
Be steerable but strong as steel.
2. Love is …
Love is patient, love is kind,
It springs up like a red, red rose,
It can be mad, it’s free and blind –
These things everybody knows.
Today, though – here’s the nitty gritty –
Love bears the names of Liam and Kitty.
No abstract framed in a museum
It lives and breathes in Kitty and Liam.
So raise the roofbeam, shoot a flare,
Bear witness to their wedding vows
And whistle as they take their bows.
Dance a jig, let down your hair.
Life’s as gloriously unpredictable as Sydney weather
May they face its best and worst together.
Whew! Getting married is a big deal. I know that now because my younger son did it yesterday.
It was a wonderful event. The ceremony was in the relatively new Ballast Point Park, formerly – as the name suggests – a source of stone for use as ballast, and until recently a site dominated by oil storage tanks. Now parts of the largest tank have been used as a sculpture, an iron crown floating over the park, with a line of Les Murray’s poetry punched into the rusting iron. The park itself is pretty stark so far, dominated by a bare sandstone cliff, but indigenous plants have been planted there and promise that in time it will be a softer, kinder place. It provided us with a fabulous site for a wedding: a grassy lawn enclosed by rock, hacked into circular shape, presumably to accommodate an oil tank. (The only photo at this link shows the exact spot, though you’ll have to imagine the flowered arch and hundred people.)
The reception, at the bride’s parent’s home five minutes down the street, was just as fabulous. It was on a sloping lawn in front of a block of townhouses, right on the edge of the Harbour. We built a symbolic fence of bamboo flares to warn little children (of whom there were four) and people whose judgement might be impaired by alcohol (of whom there were potentially many) of the danger of falling over the edge.
I’m not going to attempt a full report. There were vows, beautifully pragmatic as well as romantic. There were poems, Pound, Shakespeare, Philip Larkin (‘This Be the Verse’!), and some written for the occasion. There were speeches. One running theme was that my son was taking a different path from his parents, who have never married. This theme peaked in the opening line from the Best Man, brother of the groom: ‘Liam and I are bastards.’ If only my mother had lived to hear the accepting laughter that rolled like thunder at that line! The competitor for best line of the day came from the Best Woman, sister of the bride: ‘I pre-emptively love your children.’
There was loud music but no dancing, except for my little nieces and, according to the photographer, me. There was enough excellent non-alcoholic drink among the beer and wine to save non-drinkers such as me from dehydration.
Today the Art Student and I spent most of the day helping with the clean-up, post-mortemising, attending on the Opening of the Presents. We had tickets for Geoffrey Rush in Diary of a Madman at 5 o’clock at the Belvoir, but we were so done in by our weekend excitement that we gave them away, with hardly a qualm.
Delia Falconer’s Sydney and the Book Group
Delia Falconer, Sydney (New South 2010)
I don’t have a lot of time for blogging just now – a wedding this Saturday and the small matter of moving house by mid January are adding significantly to the seasonal distraction load. I’ve barely finished this book ahead tonight’s Book Group meeting. But I’ll stick to my usual Before and After format.
Before the meeting: This is a brilliant book. Delia Falconer combines colonial history, personal reminiscence, reflections on recent headlines (Bogle and Chandler, Anita Cobby, the Cronulla riots, Abe Saffron …), literary discussion (mainly of Patrick White), physical description (especially of jacarandas), gossip about and from her friends (including a couple of unforgettably seedy images), and any number of other elements in an eminently readable and erudite extended essay. It may at times strain for effect (‘the light is unquestionably Sydney’s,’ she writes of a scene in the movie Bliss, ‘saturating, and warm, but also muted and inconstant’), the effect is generally worth the strain. She makes room for many other voices – William Dawes (Kate Grenville’s fiction about him, The Lieutenant, is tactfully not mentioned), Ruth Park, and many others, including eccentric photographer-clergymen, eloquent diarists and letter-writers.
The book is frankly personal, and by implication invites readers to reflect on their own experience of the city. I first visited Sydney in the 1950s with my parents, and remember seeing Arthur Stace’s ‘Eternity’ chalked on the kerb at Hyde park. I’ve lived here since 1967, the year I turned 20 and Delia Falconer had her first birthday. Where she lived on th lower north shore and then in student houses in Newtown and thereabouts. I lived in Dundas for three years and then moved to the inner west – Glebe, Leichhardt, Annandale, interrupted by a couple of years in lower Paddington. There’s plenty of overlap, but I don’t think my shared house days were ever as disgusting as she makes hers out to have been. I love her sense that Sydney is a city with something unacknowledged always pressing for recognition. Her discussion of the interplay of hedonism and wowserism is as good as any I’ve read. I’m persuaded by her reading in Kenneth Slessor’s ‘Five Bells’ a displaced sense of the dispossession of the Eora people.
After the meeting:
We had an animated discussion. Only one of the seven of us was born in Sydney, and he was born in the inner west more than 10 years before Delia Falconer, but we’ve all lived here for decades, and a good bit of the evening was taken up with shared reminiscence. The book doesn’t mention Bea Miles, gives the Push only a passing glance, doesn’t talk about theatres past and present, or the Depression – but it didn’t need to. One of us had put his name down for a walk in the Tank Stream after reading about it; another had done the walk and recommended it. We spent a lot of time reminding each other of bits we’d particularly liked, and generally agreed it was an excellent choice for the Group. The White Cockatoo in Petersham likewise met with general approval as the venue for our end of year meeting, though our appetites weren’t equal to the gigantic helpings of food.
Posted in Book Group, Books
Tagged Delia Falconer
Thea Astley’s Kindness Cup
Thea Astley, A Kindness Cup (©1974, Nelson 1977)
I mooched this because it’s on Kerryn Goldsworthy’s What’s What list, her personal selection of Australian works ‘that, for whatever reason, and almost independently of their writers, are simply scarily, eerily good, that move and startle and resonate and go on resonating, in a way that defies analysis’. It’s a great list, including movies, short poems, a long poem, a biography, short stories, novels … and I’m willing to be guided.
I feel warmly towards Thea Astley because she contributed indirectly to a lovely moment in my family. In the 1970s I heard her tell of a conversation with Patrick White. ‘Thea,’ she wheezed in what we young ones understood to be an impersonation of the Great Man, ‘if you’re going to write about a shit, you have to make him a monumental shit.’ I don’t know what possessed me, but some months later in north Queensland I relayed that line to my parents, in whose presence the word ‘shit’ generally created at best a shocked silence – maybe I thought the highbrow context would excuse the crudity. This time, it provoked my father to a rare moment of reminiscence and the only time I can remember him ‘swearing’ in my mother’s company: ‘When I was at school, the football coach would tell us the day before a big match, “Tonight I want you to have a big shit, and when I say big I mean twice around the pan with a curl on top,”‘ and he cackled like a naughty schoolboy. He was in his sixties, as I am now.
So I was warmly disposed to this book. The warmth soon evaporated: it’s not a book that asks for affection. Yet, oddly enough, an erasure of my first paragraphs is suggestively relevant:
… her personal selection of … Patrick White … I don’t know what possessed … north Queensland … a shocked silence … provoked … reminiscence … ‘swearing’ … in his sixties
That is to say, Patrick White’s magisterial presence is tangible from the opening sentence (‘This world is the unreality, he thinks between smiles and frowns over the letter’); the novel is set in north Queensland, and the main characters are sexagenarians raging, or keeping silent, about horrible events from 2o years earlier.
In the book’s present time, early in the twentieth century, people are returning to a small NQ town for a ‘Back to the Taws’ celebration. One of the returning townsfolk, Dorahy, was the teacher in the one-classroom school in days past when a number of Aboriginal people were murdered – or ‘dispersed’, to use the weasel word of the time. Dorahy was outraged back then, both by the massacre itself, which he had tried to stop, and by the magistrate’s finding that there was insufficient evidence to hold anyone to account. The men responsible for the massacre are now leading citizens gladhanding their way to an election of some sort, and Dorahy is determined to shatter the complacent silence about the past.
The massacre, which occurs at the book’s midpoint, is shockingly real, not with Tarantinesque buckets of blood but with a horrible frozen moment of realisation. The book’s real interest, however, is in how such an event is to be remembered. In a way, it prefigures the History Wars of the John Howard years, though Thea Astley’s imagination wasn’t up to inventing a Keith Windschuttle who would survey the evidence and then deny the history, or a slogan as pernicious as Howard’s ‘relaxed and comfortable’. When the voices that try to recall the history are silenced here, it is with ruthless brutality.
As an honourable attempt to face up squarely to white Australia’s black history, this makes an interesting comparison to Kate Grenville’s The Secret River. Both books have good whites and bad whites; in both, the bad whites are less well educated, though in Astley’s they are pillars of society where Grenville’s are a ruffianly lot; in both, the good whites who aren’t victimised along with the massacred Aborigines either collude or are ineffectual. Strangely, in Astley’s book, although we are shown the massacre very clearly, all the fuss twenty years later is about the hideous treatment of the one white who actually raised a finger to protect the threatened Aborigines. Perhaps this is a matter of being true to the times – perhaps a hundred or so years ago even people of conscience felt the torture of one white man to be a greater outrage than the massacre of eight Aboriginal men and women. Perhaps it was just not possible to look a genocidal incident full in the face in a novel.1 Or perhaps the chilling effect of the book’s last line is no accident. (Stop reading now if you hate spoilers.) The three men who have sought to reveal the truth from twenty years before are lying outside the town hall, battered, perhaps dead or dying, while ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is being sung inside ‘in nostalgic untruth’, as a deliberate turning of a blind eye to the ugly history:
Full-throatedly, the audience joins in the singing and roars chorus after chorus.
___It has almost forgotten the victims already.
In the immediate moment, ‘the victims’ are the three men. The way I read the phrase, though, it’s a brilliant piece of authorial restraint: the reader is left to ponder the phrase’s wider, deeper reach, with a sickening sense that the narrative voice, too, has ‘almost’ forgotten. It’s the opposite of being lectured at.
1Interestingly enough, Alex Miller’s Landscape of Farewell takes the dislocation a step further, dealing with a massacre by North Queensland Aborigines.
Tagged Kerryn Goldsworthy, Novel, Thea Astley
Posted on 9 December 2010 | 2 comments
The Art Student proposed that I post about my best five books, best five movies and worst three movies for 2010. And hers. Being an obliging fellow, and at the risk of exposing myself as a philistine, here they are. Do nominate your own favourites in the comments.
The five movies most enjoyed in 2010 (in no particular order):
By me:
Animal Kingdom, David Michôd’s first feature, so human and yet so vile. (When Jacqui Weaver was being made much of in the US for this performance, Michôd reportedly said to himself, ‘About time.’ To which I cry Amen!)
Made in Dagenham, directed by Nigel Cole, what some people would undoubtedly see as a fundamentalist left feminist feelgood movie – and what’s wrong with getting to feel good about a victory?
Peepli [Live], directed by Anusha Rizvi & Mahmood Farooqui, a wonderfully ebullient satire on the way the media in India just like here makes spectacle out of misery – a comic commentary on P Sainath’s Everyone Loves a Good Drought.
Temple Grandin, made for TV by Mick Jackson, starring Clare Danes as Temple Grandin, the woman with Asperger’s Syndrome who revolutionised the treatment of cattle in US slaughterhouses.
In the Loop, exuberantly enraged, foul mouthed satire directed by Armando Iannucci and starring Peter Capaldi, which I found cathartic.
By the Art Student:
City Island, a genial comedy directed by Raymond De Felitta, starring Andy Garcia, and Julianna Margulies playing a very different character from Alicia in The Good Wife on TV.
The Yes Men Fix the World, featuring culture jammers Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, and any number of corporation representatives being taken for a ride.
Me and Orson Welles, directed by Richard Linklater.
Peepli [Live]. At last we agree on one.
Fair Game, the pic about Valerie Plame, directed by Doug Liman.
The film that most cried out for a thumbs down from both of us
Rob Marshall’s Nine. At least they had the good taste to wait until Fellini was dead before defiling his work in this way. The fault lines in our unanimity of taste showed when the Art Student had trouble choosing between this, Inception and Scott Pilgrim vs the World, both of which I enjoyed.
Five favourite books read in 2010
I listed 121 books in my Reading and Watching blog during 2010. I didn’t finish all of them, but picking five favourites is necessarily pretty arbitrary because so many of them delighted and enlightened me. However, here goes.
China Miéville, The City and the City. Science fictional policier, marvellously taut and convincing us to believe in an impossible world.
Charles Happell, The Bone Man of Kokoda. Written by an Australian, this tells the story of a Japanese man who fought against and killed Australians in the jungles of New Guinea, and his resolve to honour his comrades who died there.
Amy Wilentz, The Rainy Season. I read this in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. It is a very rich introduction to the culture and recent history of the nation created by the first successful black slave revolt of modern times.
Jennifer Maiden, Pirate Rain. This may not be the best book of poetry published this year. Many people would probably give precedence to Les Murray’s Taller When Prone or Seamus Heaney’s Human Chain. But Jennifer Maiden gets my gong.
Marilynne Robinson, Home. If I ever convert to stern Presbyterian Protestantism, it will be because of this book and its predecessor, Gilead. I love the characters’ unrelenting quest to love with integrity.
By the Art Student, in her own words:
While I have read quite a bit of fiction that I enjoyed, the books that stand out are all non fiction.
Reza Aslan, How to win a cosmic war. I heard him speak at the Sydney Writers’ Festival this year. The book is a clear and compelling account of the past and current drivers of religious fundamentalism – Islamic, Jewish and Christian. It shows the common threads in religious fundamentalism while focusing on Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. What is interesting is Aslan’s description of the difference between Islamic nationalist groups (which the West should learn to love) and internationalist jihadism. By fighting the former, Aslan argues, we are pushing alienated young western-born Middle Eastern Muslims into joining the latter and terrorism.
Carol Duncan, Civilizing Rituals, Inside Public Art Museums. This includes a fascinating account of the development of public art museums after the French Revolution liberated the Louvre. It mainly focuses on the development of public galleries in the USA and England, but links these developments to a popular movement to have art galleries in all major western cities (including Sydney). But most interesting are the struggles about what galleries were and are for, how they should be funded and what they should show. In the USA, private philanthropists were the driving force in establishing galleries, allowing them to build spacious monuments to benefactors. The down side was that those benefactors wanted control beyond death, so that many galleries are filled with replicas of ballrooms and indifferent art that are never to be changed. Duncan’s final chapters critique current public galleries’ approaches to their art and audiences, making it clear why many people find the experience of visiting galleries unsatisfying and alienating.
John Hirst, Sentimental Nation, the Making of the Australian Commonwealth. Federation? Surely the dullest topic in Australian history. But to my surprise this book was a wonderful read of the decades-long fight for federation. Depressingly familiar in some respects (the Murray–Darling debate, immigration, taxes, mining, Commonwealth–state power sharing) it was also a wonderfully inspiring account of democratic processes that gave Australia a constitution. There were three Constitutional Conventions, with 60 men voted from the colonies to draft, debate and redraft the constitution over 12 weeks each time. Once agreed on, the constitution was subject to two referenda before being passed. Town hall meetings were held in every suburb and town in the country, each meeting often taking four hours while every section of the draft was read aloud, explained and debated. Hirst makes the back and forth of politics come alive with a contemporary feel.
Richard in the Era of the Corporation
Patricia Hill, Alice Neel. Alice Neel (1900 to 1984) was a US artist who painted mainly portraits of ordinary working people over from the 1920’s until her death. She was a socialist and worked as part of the Federal Art Project (a New Deal initiative) during the Depression. She only received recognition of her work in the 1970s, partly because portraiture was out of fashion in Modernist American art circles, partly because of her left wing views and partly because of her gender. I love her work. Her portraits are often distorted yet capture absolutely a sense of the person and their context. She saw herself as painting ‘definitive pictures with the feel of the era’, pointing to her portrait of her son in a business suit, ‘Richard in the Era of the Corporation’ as a good example.The book is largely Neel’s own words taken from interviews conducted by Hill. An inspiring read for someone at the very beginning of an art career as she approaches 60.
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07Feb / 2009
Innovative touch to tradition
It all began with Louis Vuitton. There’s an urban myth that luxury luggage coyly rubs shoulders with pirated copies of “Slumdog Millionaire” at Burma Bazaar. Talk about smugglers with posh taste! You can just imagine them cheerfully packing kilos of gleaming IPhones, handfuls of electric razors and squishy packets of Tang in the latest Chanel tote, before stylishly pouting their way through Customs.
Which, of course, makes a great story. And that’s how a colleague and I found ourselves wandering down Burma Bazaar, having Oscar nominated movies shoved in our faces. (These guys are with it!) We eventually gave up on Dior and Co. Turns out they’re as hard to spot as the Lochness monster. Tougher really. At least Scotland isn’t awash with virulently coloured, disconcertingly shiny, flamboyantly labelled fake monsters.
So we ended up at a quirky little junction, opposite Burma Bazaar, flanked by Burmese food, a stall selling plump strawberries by lantern light and a restaurant that was titled — to our delight — ‘Zum Zum’ in flaming orange. Unfortunately, the watchman wouldn’t let us in. Apparently there was a swinging party in progress and they wouldn’t countenance gatecrashers. Even if we had come bearing fake Dolce & Gabbana.
And that is how we discovered Hotel Sri Nataraj next door and bread masala dosa.
Everyone who’s whining about Chennai becoming just another colourless, slick, hip global city really should dive into its more individualistic corners. They’re simply magnificent. Like many Chennaiites of my generation, dosas necessarily come from the Saravana Bhavans, Sangeethas and Vasantha Bhavans. Unless we’re being brats and eating them at the Taj.
At Nataraj the waiters are dressed in a delightfully lurid pink that conjured up images of tall glasses of overly sweet rose milk. (You have got to love a restaurant that has the courage to think pink to that degree.) They’re proud of their bread masala dosa here, which our waiter succinctly explains to us is “Bread. Masala. With dosa.” It turns up golden, crisp and ghee-laden, accompanied with startlingly tasty chunks of bread that have been enthusiastically fried and then determinedly overwhelmed with masala.
Don’t you love the way we manage to appropriate even the most British of foods? In fact bread, seen as food for invalids by traditionalists for the longest time, still manages to find its way to the breakfast table in the most unexpected avatars. I’m not talking French toast, garlic bread or bagels. Desi bread’s far less la-di-dah.
There’s the bread dosa, served with either old-fashioned chutney or a dribble of gleaming honey. It’s made by soaking day old bread and then grinding it with rice flour, sooji, curd and salt. Then adding spices like chilly powder, mustard and curry leaves to zing up the batter.
I’ve even heard of dosa-coated bread, which sounds rather iffy. But then I guess you can’t really knock it till you try it. This involves mixing chopped onions, green chillies and coriander leaves with dosa batter. Then you dip slices of bread into it and cook them individually on a tawa.
But one of the most unusual is probably what Lonely Planet calls a Benares butter sponge dosa, covered with little pieces of fried bread. The accompanying picture is determinedly traditional: a well-perforated dosa covered with cubes of deep brown bread, accompanied by steel spoons, plastic plates and little bowls of chutney. All set off with a tablecloth that looks suspiciously like a sari or dupatta. Of course travel experts deliberately hunt down exotica. But then, in the more robust, matter-of-fact, everyday parts of the city, the unusual happens everyday.
Besides, you can’t deny it’s rather charming to eat a dosa that’s three times the size of your face and then bump into a ‘Hogo’ Boss bag at the shop next door. Imagine what a great conversation piece it will make at your next swish party in Paris!
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Alien: 40th Anniversary Review
Tanner Bass, Staff Writer|October 29, 2019
With the Halloween season upon us, more and more horror films are being released. Films like The Adams Family and Maleficent: Mistress of evil are releasing to appeal to younger audiences, while Zombieland: Double Tap and Countdown are for the more mature. Yet, during this season we tend to rewatch some of our favorite horrors of the past. Classics like Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th are all close to, or already, celebrating their 40th anniversary. One of these films, Alien, was recently re-released in theatres as apart of the TCM Big Screen Classics to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This filmed sparked the historic careers of Actor Sigourney Weaver and Director Ridley Scott, which secured the film as a pop culture icon that many movies imitate to this day. But the question is, Does it hold up?
First released in June of 1979 and written by the late Dan O’Bannon and directed by Ridley Scott, this influential sci-fi film has obvious inspirations. Taking from 2001: A Space Odyssey’s slow, drawn outpacing and uneasy and tense tone. To the original Star Wars, inspiring its use of unique massive in scope spaceship designs. Coming off of those relatively less tense films, Alien was able to fuel its ambition with films of the past and subvert the audience’s expectations and terrify them.
The film begins with a slow reveal of the title while a matte painting of a planet moves in the background. After this when the first shot started, I was struck with amazement over the digital scan of the original 35mm print. Older films of the past can fall victim to lazily done digitizations when releasing them, using a worn print and calling it a day, but the Alien digitization was perfect and clear.
Now onto the actual film itself, to describe it today would say it’s wonderfully suspenseful. Yes, since it’s a forty-year-old film it isn’t as scary as it used to be but it still can be extremely disturbing. The chest-bursting scene is as terrifying as you can get, while also being one of the greatest uses of puppets and VFX to this day. The only problem is the over-reliance of strobe lights to hide the Xenomorph suits imperfections, I had to close my eyes cause it was irritating. The scares are either hit or miss, but again expected of a movie from a different era of film. But other than that the film production is amazing. The characters are compelling and set up well enough to when the Xenomorph starts picking them off, you feel a real sense of dread for characters, feeling claustrophobic when they’re crawling through the air ducts.
Sigourney Weaver plays the main heroine of Ripley and is in all ways the perfect protagonist. Being a middle-ranked officer in the film, she can identify with both the repairmen and captain of the Nostromo. Being strong and level headed when needed, while also showing compassion for other character’s deaths. Ian Holm who plays Ash is easily the second most interesting, because of his cold distant and mysterious relationship with the rest of the crew. As for the rest of the 7 person cast, they do fine, but are never really given anything good to work with but do the best with what they got.
As for the story, it is second to none, being a part slasher, sci-fi, and mystery. Leading you down the twists and turns that you have come to expect from modern films, but if accounting for the time would be fresh and innovative. Although seeing it in theatres wasn’t my first time seeing it, the story still felt engaging and entertaining which is all that matters in a film. While the pacing is slow in the beginning, it feels purposeful to set up a false sense of security.
Alien all in all is a sci-fi horror masterpiece that with its age should find a new appreciation in modern cinema. It is a movie that you need to see once in your life. With great characters and a horrific villain it still is entertaining to this day, I recommend seeing this movie for Halloween as it is the perfect film to watch with friends. 8.4/10.
Tanner Bass
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Hummels in 2012
Hummels in action for Borussia Dortmund in 2013
Mats Julian Hummels (born in Bergisch Gladbach, West Germany on 16 December 1988) [1] is a German football defender who plays for Bayern Munich and represents the Germany national football team. He represented Germany in both the UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Since 2010, Hummels has been a regular for the German team.
1 Career statistics
1.2 International
Career statistics[change | change source]
Club[change | change source]
As of 17 May 2014
DFB-Ligapokal
Bayern Munich II Regionalliga Süd 2005–06 1 0 — — — — 1 0 [2]
2006–07 31 2 31 2 [2]
Bayern Munich Bundesliga 2006–07 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 [3][4]
2007–08 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 [3]
Bayern Munich II Regionalliga Süd 2007–08 10 3 — — — 10 3 [3]
Bayern Munich totals
Bayern Munich II totals
Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 2007–08 13 0 3 0 — — — 16 0 [3]
2008–09 12 1 1 0 1 0 14 1 [2]
2009–10 30 5 3 0 — 33 5 [2]
2011–12 33 1 6 1 6 1 1 0 46 3 [5]
2012–13 28 1 2 1 11 1 1 0 42 3 [2][6]
2013–14 23 2 4 0 6 0 1 0 34 2 [2][7]
Borussia Dortmund totals
International[change | change source]
↑ Sebastian Henke (2009). "Mats Hummels Biography". History-of-Soccer.com / Caleb Pavao. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Hummels, Mats" (in German). Kicker. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Hummels, Mats" (in German). German. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
↑ "Mats Hummels" (in German). Fussballdaten.de. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
↑ "Fährmann bringt BVB zur Verzweiflung" (in German). kicker. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
↑ "Die Bayern holen den ersten Titel der Saison". kicker (in German). 12 August 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
↑ "Reus eröffnet und beendet den Torreigen". kicker (in German). 27 July 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
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Germany squad – 2014 FIFA World Cup Winners (4th Title)
1 Neuer
2 Großkreutz
3 Ginter
4 Höwedes
5 Hummels
6 Khedira
7 Schweinsteiger
8 Özil
9 Schürrle
10 Podolski
11 Klose
12 Zieler
13 Müller
14 Draxler
15 Durm
16 Lahm (c)
17 Mertesacker
18 Kroos
19 Götze
20 Boateng
21 Mustafi
22 Weidenfeller
23 Kramer
Coach: Löw
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Brain Pulse Project - Research
Funding Research Into Neurological Disorders
Aside from the more recent and public Smile4Wessex Appeals, which focus on capital/equipment projects, the Wessex Neurological Centre Trust has been providing charitable support to deserving projects since 1983. For the most part, this has involved sponsoring research projects into neurological conditions, often providing the funding needed to ‘pump prime’ research that would not otherwise be undertaken. Such research projects have been conducted primarily at the Southampton University School of Medicine, or directly within the Wessex Neurological Centre, and have contributed greatly to advances in the care and treatment of patients.
Non-Invasive Measurement of Cerebral Fluid Pressure
Dr Tony Birch and Dr Bob Marchbank, from the Medical Physics Department Research Lab at Southampton General Hospital, coined the phrase ‘brain pulse’ to describe the pulsation of fluid pressure in the head which in most normal people is quite low, however when this rises it can lead to, or be indicative of problems. Normally it's pretty hard to measure this without surgery so a ‘non-invasive’ measurement technique would be tremendously helpful and provide clinicians with a way to use this information to guide treatment in a variety of conditions. Tony and Bob came upon the idea of listening in on the brain pulse by measuring very accurately the displacement of the tympanic membrane in the ear.
Impressed by their application and by the potentially huge benefits to be gained if their theories could be proven, Trustees of Smile4Wessex awarded a relatively modest grant to Dr Birch and Dr Marchbanks to 'kick-start' their research and to fund trials with volunteers from three specific patient groups.
Though the project is running behind its original schedule, this is largely due to the interest their work has attracted and the subsequent expansion of the project. Their initial work, made possible in no small degree due to the grant from Smile4Wessex, has now attracted a further grant of over £340,000 from the government's Technology Strategy Board. This is a huge boost to the project and here at Smile4Wessex we're delighted that our support has played, and will continue to play, a part in the Brain Pulse Project.
The latest report can be read in full by clicking the PDF file below
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Pharrell: Live Earth concert to press for climate action
Posted on 01/21/15 by The Spartan Echo
Former US Vice President Al Gore, left, listens to US singer Pharrell Williams, during the panel “What’s Next? A Climate for Action”, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. The meeting runs Jan. 21 through 24 under the overarching theme “The New Global Context”. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Pharrell Williams says he’ll have all of humanity singing together at a worldwide concert Thursday, June 18, to fight global warming.
The pop star is teaming up with Nobel Peace Prize-winner Al Gore and producer Kevin Wall to pull off a “Live Earth” concert on seven continents to build support for a U.N. climate pact in Paris among more than 190 nations in December.
“I think you guys know how serious the global warming thing is, and so for us we’re taking it very seriously, and we wanted to do something very different this time,” Williams said.
“Instead of just having people perform, we literally – and I can’t go into it now because some interesting surprises are coming out soon – but we literally are going to have humanity harmonize all at once.”
After giving a trademark slide show, in which he linked rising temperatures to the Arab Spring and the catastrophic Syrian war, Gore said the concert will engage “a billion voices with one message – to demand climate action now.”
The U.N.-brokered climate negotiations have been simmering for years. Nations have agreed on the goal of stabilizing greenhouse gases at a level that keeps global warming below 2 degrees C (3.6 F), compared with pre-industrial times, but a legally binding agreement that puts that into action has remained elusive.
A key sticking point is how to pay for it. Another is how much historical responsibility nations must bear for polluting to industrialize versus developing countries that are polluting more now to grow their markets.
The world’s two largest emitters of heat-trapping gases, China and the U.S., negotiated secretly for months in 2014 to reach a non-binding climate change agreement.
However, momentum from that deal dissipated in Lima, Peru, where a round of climate talks salvaged a compromise in December to try to set up a Paris deal.
Gore said that along with putting a price on carbon to speed up the transition to renewable energies, “we need to put a price on denial in politics. People need to stop financing denial.”
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Mourinho questions United's transfer bargaining power
The days when Manchester United could sign the best players of Tottenham and other clubs of similar stature are over, Jose Mourinho says.
Iain Strachan
01 December, 2018 10:22 IST
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Recent changes in English football's hierarchy have left Manchester United unable to exert its traditional dominance in the transfer market, according to manager Jose Mourinho.
For much of the 1990s and throughout the early 21st century, the Red Devils were able to acquire some the sport's biggest stars at will.
After a brief lull in spending late in Alex Ferguson's tenure, United broke the world transfer record to re-sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016, as well as making significant outlays to acquire Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Fred in recent seasons.
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But Mourinho feels the time when they could take their pick of the standout talents at domestic rivals is over.
"It depends," he told a news conference when asked if expectations at United are different from other clubs.
"I will give you an example, that I hope is a good example. I hope you can interpret it in the right way.
"Is Manchester United by history, by its dimensions, bigger than Tottenham? With all the respect - Tottenham is an amazing club - I think everybody would say yes.
"Can we go to Tottenham and buy their best players? No - because they don't sell or because they are so powerful that they can say no.
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"A few years ago, who was Tottenham's best player? Michael Carrick. A few years later, who was the best player? [Dimitar] Berbatov," he said, referring to two Spurs stars lured to Old Trafford during Ferguson's reign.
"Can we go now there and bring Harry Kane, Dele Alli, [Christian] Eriksen, Son [Heung-min]?
"Can we go there and bring the guys here? No.
"So, who is more powerful now. Them or us?"
Mourinho also appeared to refer to the financial might on show at local rival Manchester City, which has repeatedly parted with sizeable transfer fees to equip coach Pep Guardiola with the squad that cantered to the Premier League title last season.
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Powerful clubs, changing market dynamics
"Football changes," the Portuguese said. "It is more difficult to buy players of a high, high, high level.
"The clubs are more powerful and don't want to sell.
"Before, the smaller clubs, they were almost begging the big clubs, 'get my best player, I need to sell. Please, you are powerful, buy my best player'.
"At this moment, they don't want to sell.
"It is more difficult to make the team better and stronger with buying.
"Unless you do what some clubs do, and for some reason they can do and others cannot.
"Which is, I need a right back and a left back. Send away the ones you have and buy four at the same time.
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"It is difficult, so we do what we can.
"Last season was fantastic to finish second and we are fighting hard. I know we have to do better than we are doing.
"But one thing is to do better and another thing is to try and compare ourselves with what Manchester United was in the past.
"Not just because Manchester United was fantastic, but because there was a big difference to the others and, at the moment, it is not like that."
United is away to struggling Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
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Surf-a-tomica
Gremmy Awards 2019: Best Modern Surf Album
Submitted by hunter on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 14:32
This category is for surf groups that represent the state of the music today. They're not focused on sounding authentic, they're about making a good surf record while accepting and incorporating the roughly 60 years of music history that happened since the birth of surf music. This description covers most surf bands releasing music today, and it's always really difficult to choose a winner. I cut a lot of great records from this list just to bring it down to this many -- easily the largest category this year! I feel that all of these albums are at the same level as each other, and I'll happily recommend any of them to anybody.
Gremmy Awards
Gremmys
Moms I'd Like to Surf
Gold Dust Lounge
Los Freneticos
The Tourmaliners
Durango14
The Flying Faders
The A-Men
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Surf-a-Tomica - Auténtico del Líbano
Submitted by hunter on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 13:40
Surf-a-Tomica made their debut earlier this year with a flashy 7-song release full of great guitar lines and a great, punchy beat. Did they know they were going to release another 7 songs within the same year? While a full album would have suited them well, they took a good formula and made it great here.
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John 'Locko' Loughlin (William John Loughlin) was a popular radio host and compere in Hobart Tasmania. Born in Victoria in 1924, during WWII John spent time as a member of several concert parties doing camp shows throughout Victoria. After the War John furthered a career in the entertainment industry compering several talent quests and dance band performances. In 1951 John started a radio course as an announcer and in 1952 joined 3CS Colac. John joined Hobart Radio Station 7HT as an announcer in 1953, before moving to 7HO as a breakfast announcer in 1955. A very popular announcer, one of his most popular segments was the '7HO Good Morning Club' which he hosted with Frank Avis. In 1954 John, with Ray Hervey, covered the Royal Tour of Tasmania. He also travelled to Vietnam in 1969 with Tasmanian entertainers Diana Dalton, The Singing Kettles, Judy Lynn, Jan Voss, and Peter Richman. During his radio career, and post retirement, John was a regular announcer and event compere. John compered the opening of Wrest Point Casino, many Hobart Regattas, and worked with artists such as the Seekers, the Easybeats, and Winifred Atwell. John married Elizabeth in Hobart in March 1957.
Frank Avis Website - accessed 30/1/2019;;Obituary, The Mercury, 18/01/2002, p.3;;Mercury, 2/12/1953, p.12
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Sri Lanka Equity Forum » Stock Market Talk » Sri Lanka investment advisory firm wins Harvard competition
Sri Lanka investment advisory firm wins Harvard competition
1 Sri Lanka investment advisory firm wins Harvard competition on Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:44 pm
Jayashantha
Senior Manager - Equity Analytics
Location : Kuliyapitiya
York Street Partners (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lanka based boutique investment advisory firm had won a competition held by Harvard Business School, leading the region.
It was placed first in the '2014 Alumni New Venture Competition' for South and South East Asia held by the US-based business school.
Nayana Mawilmada, Hiran Embuldeniya and Jayamin Pelpola, Harvard Business School alumni accompanied by Sharini Kulasinghe had participated in the competition.
The firm quoted Ravi Gururaj, a member of the panel of judges as saying that the firm had "delivered an outstanding pitch which combined a robust albeit nascent business opportunity" with the school mission of making a difference in the world.
http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/news/sri-lanka-investment-advisory-firm-wins-harvard-competition/535919268
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Towards a Sociology of Coastal Futures
17 August 2017 3:00pm–4:00pm
About Towards a Sociology of Coastal Futures
Coasts are unique spaces in Australia that have long histories that are not homogenous across our shores. Important when examining these sociologically, this paper argues, is the manner in which rationalities have developed over time that are unique to place and local cultures. Although several of our coasts have shared histories in production cycles, the mentalities within each have quite different trajectories when we unpack their different aims and ambitions within prior generations. This is illustrated in this paper in the case of Noosa and Surfers Paradise – two very different coasts that have accumulated and developed different rationalities according to the ideals and values of those previous. We can see then that our lived experiences today of coasts in these illustrative examples are the results of past goals/aims of our predecessors. As such, as Barbara Adam argues, we should unpack these further and ask questions about what sorts of coasts we are pushing forward with for future generations. This paper examines in particular the uncertain forces of climate change that could develop and what questions we should be asking now about coastal development.
Nick Osbaldiston is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at James Cook University’s Cairns Campus. He is the author of the forthcoming book Toward a Sociology of the Coast (Palgrave, 2017) and Seeking Authenticity in Place, Culture and Self (Palgrave, 2012). Nick is predominantly a cultural sociologist with an interesting in lifestyle migration, the sociology of place and space and has recently done work in academic work cultures with Fabian Cannizzo.
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Dog Found in Coudersport
Found-- Small dog in area of Vine Street in Coudersport. Call 274-0383 to identify.
Milo has been reunited with his owners. He does need a new home so if anyone is interested in him, please call 274-0383.
Milo is a 5 year old purebred Bishon. He is neutered and a great little guy who gets along with other dogs.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 9/18/2010 09:24:00 PM 5 comments
Lycoming County Zoning To Regulate Where Gas Wells Can Be Drilled
Zoning rule to focus on gas industry
By DAVID THOMPSON dthompson@sungazette.com
A zoning ordinance that governs the gas industry in Lycoming County could be in effect by November, but its scope will be limited to activities not regulated at the state and federal levels.
"Locally, you can't regulate the 'how,' but you can regulate the 'where,' " county Department of Planning and Community Development Director Kurt Hausammann Jr. said Thursday following a county Planning Commission meeting.
The commission agreed to distribute a draft of the ordinance to the 18 municipalities that are part of the county zoning partnership and other interested non-partnership communities. More....
John C. Hulett, 84, formerly of North Main Street, Port Allegany, PA
PORT ALLEGANY- John C. Hulett, 84, formerly of N. Main St. died Friday (Sept. 17, 2010) at a close friend’s home, after a lengthy illness.
Born July 23, 1926, in Marquette, MI, he was a son of Pearl Smith.
Mr. Hulett was a truck driver for several years, having worked for Miles Bradford Trucking, before his retirement.
He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy, and from 1947-49 reenlisted with the US Army.
Surviving are three sons, John C. (Duan) Hulett, Jr., Francis A. (Lou Ann) Hulett, and Dennis J. Hulett all of Jefferson, TX; three daughters, Judith (Dean) Clarkson of Jefferson, TX, Paulette (Barry) Smith of Hinsdale, NY, Lucinda (Joe) Parker of Shreveport, LA; 9 grandsons, 10 granddaughters, 16 great-grand-children; a brother, Francis Smith of Wegoa, IL, and a sister, Gee G. Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Samuel Hulett and a brother, Arthur Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Sept. 20, 2010) in the Veteran’s Memorial Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
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New Dog Law Upsets Dog Lovers
Dog lovers unleash outrage over changes to Pa. law
By CHRIS TOGNERI
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
GREENSBURG, Pa. — The rusting cages along a country road caught Bill Smith's eye.
When he noticed them on the edge of a farm in the heart of Amish country in central Pennsylvania, Smith slammed on the brakes, threw his old Subaru into reverse, parked on the gravel shoulder and jumped out of the car.
"This is it," Smith said, hands on hips. "This is what these dogs live in their whole lives. This is exactly what we fought so hard to get rid of."
For a living area, the cages were tiny: a couple feet tall, a few feet wide. They were elevated off the ground on stilts. They had wire walls and flooring.
To Smith - an animal rights activist who runs Main Line Animal Rescue in neighboring Chester County - such cages symbolize what is wrong with commercial dog breeding in Pennsylvania, and with legislators' failures to protect dogs. More...
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 9/18/2010 10:15:00 AM 23 comments
Elk County Catholic Crusaders over the Coudy Falcons 26-21
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Sunken Branch Photography
Tom, Jeff & Larry Entertain At Olga Saturday Night
2 Known Actors Cited By Police After Altercation
Two known actors were cited for harassment by Emporium State Police following an altercation at 483 Sunny Lane Road in Shippen Township, Cameron County on 9-12-10 at 8:15 pm.
Known Suspect From Emporium Was DUI
State Police at Emporium midnight patrol encountered a vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner on 9-12-10 at the intersection of Route 155 and Route 120 at 12:44 am. The resultant investigation determined that the operator was intoxicated. The suspect was transported to Elk Regional Health Center for a blood test.
The person involved is a known suspect from Emporium, PA. Charges for DUI are being filed with District Court 59-3-01. The police report did not name the suspect as the recent Commonwealth Court decision allows the police to withhold that information.
Rendell's Staffers Knew
Gov. Ed Rendell's top staffers knew of Homeland Security tracking protesters in July
By DONALD GILLILAND, The Patriot-News
The Governor's chief policy adviser, Donna Cooper, knew the content of the Homeland Security Bulletins was 'questionable' back in July. Full story »
PA Releases Intelligence Bulletins To Public
Office of Homeland Security releases intelligence bulletins tracking activists
The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security has posted copies of all its intelligence bulletins to its website, so anyone can now see the basis of Gov. Ed. Rendell’s recent cancellation of a $125,000 state contract with the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, the company that supplied information for the bulletins. The governor cancelled the contract - but did... Full story »
Rollover Crash Reported In Keating Township
Rollover Crash
At 7:45 pm on Friday, Smethport Fire Dept. and Ambulance 16 have been dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle accident on Route 46 South, a mile or two past the racetrack in Keating Township.
Smethport Chief on scene reports one vehicle rollover, car on it's roof, one person self extricated and no injuries.
Dulcie A. Kahle, 82, formerly of Duke Center, Pa.
HINSDALE -Dulcie A. Kahle, 82, formerly of Duke Center, Pa., died Monday (Sept. 13, 2010) in Cuba Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Born Sept. 14, 1927, in Westline, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Daniel A. and Vesta Q. Harkness Stroup. On Oct. 7, 1950, in Kane, Pa., she married Philip E. Kahle, who passed away Jan. 27, 2006.
Mrs. Kahle was a 1943 graduate of Mount Jewett (Pa.) High School and resided in Duke Center for more than 50 years.
She had been employed by KOA Speer Electronics in Bradford, Pa., for many years and later worked as the second director of the Eldred Senior Center, retiring in 1989.
She was a member of Duke Center United Methodist Church and the Eldred Senior Center, and was a member on the advisory board of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Smethport, Pa.
She loved reading and doing fill-in puzzles, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Amarylis L. Hollowell of Hinsdale; three grandchildren, Philip (Beth) Hollowell, Melissa Hollowell and Arthur Hollowell; seven great-grandchildren, Philip Jr., Tucker, Gavin, Caleb, Damon, Levi and Shawn Elaine; two sisters, Thursie (Jerome) Rigard of Rustburg, Va., and Shirley Whiteman of Rixford, Pa.; five brothers, Wade Stroup of Madison, Ohio, Daniel (Arlene) Stroup of Warren, Pa., Marvin (Carol) Stroup of Mount Jewett, David (Nancy) Stroup of Westline and Steven Stroup of Dayton, Ohio; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Al (Betty) Owoc of Bluefield, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 19, 2010) at Duke Center United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Sheesley, pastor, will officiate. The family requests memorials be made to the Eldred Senior Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frame Funeral Home, Eldred.
Feds Block NY From Collecting Tax On Indian Cigarette Sales
NY Can't Collect Taxes from Any Tribe
A federal judge in Albany is blocking the state from enforcing new cigarette tax regulations on any Indian tribes. This afternoon, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn ruled that the Department of Taxation and Finance cannot start collecting sales taxes on cigarettes sold by any Native American retailers until at least October 1.
On Thursday, Kahn granted the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Nation's request for a temporary restraining order. Like the Senecas and Cayugas, the Mohawks are asking for an injunction hearing, claiming that the taxes violate their tribal sovereignty. Kahn has ordered the Mohawks' injunction hearings to start Thursday.
The Senecas' and Cayugas' injunction hearings were held before U.S. District Judge Richard Arcara in Buffalo on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kahn's ruling today supersedes a ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals saying the state can move ahead with enforcement of the tax.
Teresa Says, "We gotta move these hogs!!!!"
Bridget M. B. Ceccacci, 69, of Coudersport, PA
Bridget M. B. Ceccacci, 69, of Coudersport, PA died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at her home surrounded by family and friends following a brief illness.
Born on July 18, 1941 in Snowshoe, PA she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Devlin Brown. On October 13, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA she married William L. S. “Bill” Ceccacci who survives.
Bridget had lived in the Coudersport area since June of this year, moving back to the area from New Mexico where she and her husband had lived for the past 10 years. While in New Mexico she was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Roswell and was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Prior to moving to New Mexico she and her husband lived in Ulysses. She had been employed with Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for many years, where she was an emergency room clerk, switchboard operator, medical secretary and worked with outpatient registration.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Vince (Norma) Ceccacci of Brighton, CO, Mike (Susan) Rash of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Vaughn Ceccacci of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, a daughter, Vicki (David) Johnson of Coudersport, PA, a daughter-in-law, Victoria Ceccacci of Peralta, New Mexico, seven grandchildren, a sister, Marian D’Amora of Ardmore, PA, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Peter Brown and Francis Brown, and a sister, Roseann Brandt.
The family will receive friends at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00am – 11:00am at which time a Funeral Mass will be celebrated with Reverend James Campbell, pastor, as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Potter County Hospice or to the Visiting Nurses Association, 1001 E. Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport.
Wellsville EMS Responding To Crash On Rt. 19 In Willing
MVA With Injuries
At 5:19 pm on Friday, Wellsville EMS has responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at Route 19 and Palmer Road in the Town of Willing. A second & third ambulance from Wellsville has been dispatched.
Willing Fire is dispatched. The location is between the Fire Hall and Howbills on Rt. 19.
Open Arms Church Newsletter
Hey there! Here's what's happening at Open Arms!
This week coming up is our week of prayer and fasting... Think of
something (food, TV, overtime, facebook) from which you will abstain
from Monday through Friday. Devote the time you would NORMALLY spend
doing those things to PRAYER. We're asking you to pray for our fall
launch, when we kick off the UNSTOPPABLE series. Pray for people that
YOU KNOW that need to start a relationship with Jesus.
Last Friday Prayer & Praise Service. September 24, 7p-9p. Join Us for
praise, prayer, communion, and fellowship.
Don't forget! This weekend, bring an address or two of unchurched
friends to put on a post card!
BIG DAY! New Series October 3: Unstoppable- How to keep life from
becoming a train wreck. Everyone bring one!
New Ministry Opportunity: openarms.tv
God is opening the door to use Open Arms to help other churches in
growing their ministry. If you are interested in serving in this
ministry please see Josh or Mike for details.
Worship Teams: We are redoing our teams and rotations. If you are
interested in auditioning for a team see Pastor Mike.
Growth Groups Sign Ups!
Starting September! Get plugged in!
Greeters & Ushers: Are you interested in welcoming people, handing out
packets, helping with seating? See Shawn Murphy.
John Okinda: An African Missionary/Minister will be joining us for a
special Evening Service on Wednesday October 13 at 7pm. Come hear
about the work in Migori Africa.
Connect with us on the web! www.openarmsbradford.org or on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/openarmsbradford.
Have the best weekend ever! God Bless!!
Open Arms Community Church
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Gas Migration Thought To Be From Unfracked Wells 2 to 3 Miles Away
DEP Monitors Stray Gas Remediation in Bradford County Requires Chesapeake to Eliminate Gas Migration
Chesapeake Commits to Evaluate, Remediate All PA Wells to Conform with Improved Casing Regulations
HARRISBURG -- While the Department of Environmental Protection continues to monitor Chesapeake Energy’s progress in remediating stray methane gas in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, the agency announced today that it has directed the company to take steps to prevent similar situations from occurring elsewhere in the region.
On Sept. 2, DEP received reports of bubbling water on the Susquehanna River. DEP and Chesapeake believe the culprit is gas migrating from six wells that are located on three well pads on the “Welles property,” which is approximately two to three miles northwest of the river.
“Ventilation systems have been installed at six private water wells. Water has been provided to the three affected homes and Chesapeake is evaluating and remediating each of its well bores within a four-and-a-half-mile radius of the gas migration, which is essential,” said DEP Secretary John Hanger.
DEP sampled six private water wells affected by the migration for compounds associated with natural gas drilling. Their analysis found methane levels in the water wells that fluctuated between non-detect and 4.4 percent, possibly as a result of barometric pressure in the atmosphere. No stray gas has been detected in the homes served by the water wells. DEP also found:
• Methane concentrations ranging from 2.16 milligrams per liter and 55.8 mg/L.
• The water met the drinking water standards established for barium, chloride and total dissolved solids.
• Three wells exceeded the iron limit of 0.3 mg/L and all six wells exceeded the 0.05 mg/L limit for manganese.
The iron and manganese limits are secondary limits, which mean that the limits are established to prevent taste and odor issues.
DEP and Chesapeake individually sampled isotopic readings from the gas, which could help pinpoint which well is responsible for the gas migration. DEP expects its isotopic analysis to be complete next week while Chesapeake’s is expected sooner.
To help prevent against future migration issues, Hanger said DEP directed Chesapeake to evaluate each of its 171 wells in Pennsylvania that used the well casing procedures used in the six Wilmot Township wells—a procedure that was used exclusively in northeast Pennsylvania. Well casings are installed in a well bore to act as a barrier to the rock formations and maintain the well’s integrity.
To do so, the company is using equipment sensitive to sound and temperature. When the equipment finds an anomaly, the company is to correct it immediately by injecting cement behind the casing that seals off the formation, eliminating the route for gas to migrate.
Once the remediation work is performed, it will take up to two weeks to determine if it was successful, although it may take longer for the stray gas to dissipate.
The Welles property wells were drilled between December 2009 and March 2010, but have not been fractured, or “fracked,” and are not yet producing gas from the Marcellus Shale formation, leading the agency to believe that any stray gas migrating from these wells is from a more shallow formation.
On Sept. 9, DEP issued Chesapeake a notice of violation for failing to prevent gas migration to fresh ground water and for allowing an unpermitted natural gas discharge into the state’s waters. DEP will determine future enforcement actions based in part on the speed with which Chesapeake eliminates the migrating gas.
“This situation perfectly illustrates the problem DEP is addressing through the improved well construction standards we have finalized,” said Hanger. “Chesapeake has assured me that all wells drilled by Chesapeake after July 31 conform to the regulations that the Environmental Quality Board will consider on Oct. 12.”
If approved by the EQB, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission is expected to vote on the regulations in November.
For more information, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us.
EMS Responding To ATV Accident In Ulysses Township
At 3:50 pm on Friday, EMS is responding to assist a person injured in an ATV accident on Telescope Road in Ulysses Township. A medical helicopter has been placed on an airborne standby.
$8,400. Fine For Oversize Truck/Trailer In Potter County
Oversize Load Gets $8,400.00 Fine
State Police report that Galeton Police Department stopped a 2000 Kenworth and a 1996 Fontaine Flatbed Trailer for a traffic stop on Route 144 in West Branch Township, Potter County on Wednesday.
A commercial vehicle inspection was conducted by PSP Coudersport. The vehicle was hauling an oversize load containing a construction excavator on Route 144.
The inspection revealed numerous violations including: OPERATING AN OVERSIZE LOAD AFTER SUNSET; EXPIRED REGISTRATION; EXPIRED INSURANCE; and NOT POSSESSING PROPER OVERSIZE PAPERWORK.
The vehicle operated by Darrell Fock, 29, of Montoursville, PA and owned by motor carrier American Peak Production of Paradise, TX, was placed out of service and oversize permit was confiscated.
Seven citations were issued totaling more than $8,400.00.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 9/17/2010 03:19:00 PM 13 comments
ARTWORK BY CURRENT, FORMER PITT-BRADFORD PROFESSORS TO BE SHOWCASED ON CAMPUS
BRADFORD, Pa. – Professors are sometimes thought to be enthusiastic only about the subjects they teach. Not so at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Sixteen current and former adjunct and full-time faculty members will have their art work showcased as part of the “Stop, Look, Listen and Read!: First Pitt-Bradford Faculty Arts Exhibition” from Friday, Sept. 24, to Friday, Oct. 29, in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall.
A gallery talk will be given at noon Friday, Sept. 24, in Webb/Bradford Forest Rehearsal Hall (Room 138), followed by a reception at 12:30 p.m. in KOA Speer Electronics Lobby. The exhibition is part of the university’s Spectrum Series.
“This exhibition will give both the students and the faculty the opportunity to share their artistic gifts with each other and with their students,” said Kong Ho, director of the interdisciplinary arts program and the art program and associate professor of art. “I am hoping that by sharing their art with each other and the public that our faculty will gain new insight into the possibility of shared interdisciplinary exchanges.”
Not only will paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, video, sculpture, ceramics and woven baskets be showcased, but also included will be works of literature and the performing arts.
Dr. Gautam Mukerjee, associate professor of economics, submitted paintings from a collection he calls “Glimpses of India.”
“I have painted all my life and with very little formal training,” he said. “I am an economist by trade, and so painting is as far as I can get from my area of expertise. Painting provides tremendous relaxation for me and an opportunity to escape the tensions and challenges of everyday living. Painting and sculpture are by far my most favorite hobbies, and I dabble whenever I get the time and opportunity.”
Betsy Matz is another professor from an analytical discipline who enjoys creating art.
After getting into weaving on a loom in college, Matz, chairwoman of the division of management and education and associate professor of business management, eventually turned to basket weaving.
“It has no relationship at all to my discipline of accounting,” Matz said. “I find weaving to be relaxing. Whether it is the rhythm of the loom or the manipulation of the reeds, it is calming.”
Her pieces were included in a show in the Denver Art Museum, titled “The Art of Craft” and were sold in a number of museum gift shops.
“Showcasing such a variety of artistic work in a gallery space that is normally reserved for visual art is a bit challenging,” Ho said. “I believe that an exhibition of this nature is only possible at a university such as Pitt-Bradford, where the faculty is like a close-knit community. I cannot think of too many places where the faculty would feel comfortable sharing their personal art with others.”
Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho, visiting assistant professor of art, shares similar thoughts.
“Everyone works very hard at Pitt-Bradford to create syllabi and programs that speak to the concept of interdisciplinary teaching, and I thought, ‘Wow, there are so many members of our faculty who really are like Renaissance scholars and artists that we should try and use one of the Spectrum Series opportunities to showcase some of the amazing art that is produced by our multi-faceted colleagues,’” she said.
The art gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 to 6 p.m. Friday. The gallery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at (814) 362-7609 or arj4@pitt.edu.
More information about the Spectrum Series is available by contacting Patty Colosimo, assistant director of arts programming, at (814) 362-5155.
Coudersport Punt Pass & Kick Competition Results
Punt Pass & Kick Competition Results
The Knights of Columbus Council 1355 sponsored the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Saturday, September 11th along with the Coudersport Falcon Football team. The football team and their coaches assisted in running the contest along with working with the many youngsters on the skills required for this contest. Mayor Wick Furman along with Coach Chris Fink presented trophies to the winners in each age group.
The following athletes won trophies for each of the age groups:
First Place, Second Place, Third Place
6 Years Old Carter Cowburn, Drew Evens, Christian Furman
7 Years Old Alex Burd, Hayden Keck, Caleb Donnelly
8 Years Old Javon Stiles, Dalton Keglovits, Derek Easton
9 Years Old Kolby VanWhy, Howard Stuckey, Dillion Keglovits
10 Years Old Elliot Hite, Owen Chambers, Haley Keck
11 Years Old Tyler Parrish, Trey Stiles, Chase Whitman
12 Years Old Austen Saulter, Hunter Blumer, Greg Heasley
13 Years Old Jordan Seefeldt, Michael Chambers
14 Years Old Scott Furman, Nick Donnelly, Joel Pepper
15 Years Old Ethan Hite, Ben Ragasta, Forrest Tuttle
Overall Female -Haley Keck, Adrian Page, Morgan Parrish
All of the participants did a terrific job in the competition and the Knights would like to congratulate them and thank the football team as well as the personnel at the Coudersport and Austin schools along with the Sports Boosters association.
Tuscorara's Set Up Toll Booths On Nation's Roads
Tuscarora Indian Nation Taking Action
The Tuscorara nation staged a protest Wednesday along Route 31 in the Town of Sanborn in Niagara County .
Tuscarora Indian Nation representative Nicholas Patterson says their setting up toll booths for a dollar to get thru the reservation on Route 31. The Tuscaroras say they will be out on Route 31 every day until the state backs down from its plan to collect cigarette taxes from non-Indian customers.
On Tuesday, a New York State Appeals Court lifted a temporary restraining order that blocked the state from collecting the taxes.
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C&N Recognizes Three For Service
Charles H. Updegraff, Jr., C&N president and CEO, presented service awards to, from left, Ruth Wilkinson, Dawn Bessie and Roberta Dieffenbach.
WELLSBORO, PA - Three Citizens & Northern Bank employees have been recognized for a combined 30 years of service to the financial institution.
Recognized during the August/September service awards luncheon were:
Dawn Besse, executive vice president and chief credit officer, Wellsboro, 10 years.
Roberta Dieffenbach, teller, Wellsboro, 10 years.
Ruth Wilkinson, new employee and human resources technician, Wellsboro, 10 years.
Service awards luncheons are held regularly and hosted by C&N President and CEO Charles H. Updegraff, Jr. C&N will recognize 43 employees for a total of 700 years of service to Citizens & Northern in 2010.
Citizens & Northern Bank is a local, independent community bank providing complete financial, investment and insurance services through 26 full service offices throughout Cameron, Potter, McKean, Tioga, Bradford, Sullivan and Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania and in Canisteo and Hornell, NY in Steuben County. C&N can be found on the worldwide web at www.cnbankpa.com. The Company’s stock is listed on NASDAQ Capital Market Securities under the symbol CZNC.
Man Gets 10 to 30 Years For Child Rapes
Kane Man Sentenced on Rape Charges
A Kane man has been sentenced to 10 to 30 years in state prison on rape charges.
40 year-old Joseph Frontera Jr. plead guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to raping two young girls over a period of seven years. The sexual assaults began when one girl was five years of age and the other six.
Allegany River Cleanup Crew Finds A Harley
Harley Found in Allegany River
The 2nd annual Allegany River cleanup from the Kinzua Dam downstream to Tidoutte, which began Monday, has yielded a fair amount of trash, including bath tubs, microwaves, tires and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Piper Lindell, who is coordinating the clean-up says volunteers have been posing for pictures with the Allegheny River Harley. The Harley was found in the Allegany River near the Buckaloons Recreation Area.
Master Gardener Clinic--Preparing For Next Year's Garden
Only Minor Injury When Truck Hits ATV On 11 Mile Road
A 12 year old Shinglehouse resident was treated at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for a minor injury after the ATV she was operating was struck by a truck on the Eleven Mile Road in Oswayo Township on Thursday at 3:40 pm.
The crash occurred as a 12 year old female juvenile, operating a 2001 Polaris Magnum 325, emerged from a blind driveway located at 2215 Eleven Mile Road, while attempting to cross Eleven Mile Road.
Danny Bill Kinney, 43, of Great Valley, NY, was driving a 2002 Ford E-350 van truck westbound on 11 mile.
When the juvenile entered the roadway, Kinney was unable to slow in time to avoid striking the ATV in the left side, ejecting the juvenile from the machine.
She was transported by private vehicle to CCMH where she was treated for a minor injury.
The ATV sustained major damage. The truck was moderately damaged but driven from the scene. Kinney was not injured in the crash.
Troopers said the investigation is ongoing.
Juvenile Unhurt In Crash On Rt. 607 Thursday
A known 17 year old female juvenile suffered a minor injury, on Thursday at 7:00 pm, when she lost control of her vehicle on State Route 607, about a half mile north of Gas Well Road in Keating Township, Potter County.
The juvenile was driving a 2002 Taurus north on Route 607 when she approached a left curve and was traveling too fast for the wet roadway. She attempted to apply her brakes, but was unable to keep the unit from sliding onto the right shoulder where the vehicle struck the embankment on the right roadside.
The juvenile was not injured in the crash. Her car was towed from the scene by Kightlingers. She was cited by troopers for not driving at a safe speed in District Court 55-3-01.
Mailbox Damaged In Hit & Run In Hebron Township
Coudersport PSP investigated a hit & run that occurred on 9-7-2010 on West Hebron Road, a half mile west of Sheldon Hollow Road.
An unknown vehicle was traveling West on West Hebron Road, when it traveled off the south side of the roadway and struck a mailbox before fleeing the scene.
No Injuries In Car/Deer Crash On Cowley Hill Road Monday
A Coudersport teen was uninjured when she swerved to miss deer in the roadway on Monday at 10:25 pm on Cowley Hill Road in Portage Township.
Kayla Elaschat, 19, of Vine Street, Coudersport, PA, was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu easterly on Cowley Hill Road when she sighted several deer. She swerved to miss the deer and lost control of her vehicle, which struck the guiderail along the north side of the road and began to spin, coming to rest in the middle of the roadway.
Elaschat was able to exit the vehicle on her own. Troopers reported no visible injuries. She was not wearing her seatbelt. The Malibu suffered disabling front end damage.
Troopers cited her in District Court 55-3-01 with Driving vehicle at safe speed, and Restraint Systems.
Gas Task Force Meeting Hears Many Subjects
Gas Task Force Hears Of Job Training, Local Stream Monitoring
A wide variety of information was presented at the September meeting of the Potter County Natural Gas Task Force. The organization was formed last year by Potter County Commissioners Doug Morley, Paul Heimel and Susan Kefover in response to the impending growth of the natural gas industry in the region.
The task force includes representatives of the energy industry, environmental organizations, local government, small business, state and county agencies, public education, agriculture, land services, and other sectors.
Meetings are held bimonthly and are open to the public. More information on the Task Force and the Marcellus Shale natural gas industry is available on the county’s website by clicking here. Following is a summary of some of the reports presented at the September meeting:
Trout Unlimited representative Bob Volkmar said training of volunteer water monitors continues. They’ll be checking streams and rivers for any potential degradation due to natural gas drilling or other causes. Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development Council is supporting the monitoring system in Potter, Cameron, McKean, Elk and Jefferson counties. First phase is to establish a baseline of water conditions coldwater streams, which is now underway.
Potter County Planning Director Charlotte Dietrich announced that a meeting will be held on Oct. 21 to share information with municipal officials about road bonding, maintenance agreements, overweight vehicles and related topics. Each township and borough will have one-on-one time with LTAP and PennDOT officials and receive a booklet with sample ordinances and other information. Similar topics will be addressed at the Sept. 25 Potter County Association of Township Officials annual convention.
Bob Veilleux, from Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Potter County Education Council, reported on training sessions coming up at the Vo-Tech School in Port Allegany for anyone interested in gas industry employment, from welding and truck driving, to rig work and related jobs in the field. He said there has been a high level of interest in training classes that have already been held. Veilleux also discussed other partnerships involving education providers and the gas industry to prepare local residents for employment and he distributed information on area pipeline projects.
Amy Thompson announced the Oct. 1 visit of the Mobile Energy Education Training Unit (MEET-U) trailer to Coudersport She said there is a need to educate school students and others on natural gas and other energy issues, since misinformation continues to circulate.
Mary Jo Shaub discussed the state-sponsored broadband outreach program. It’s an effort to bring high-speed data/internet capacity across the state, including rural areas, in partnership with private providers. It is being coordinated locally by the Potter County Education Council.
John McLaughlin reported on two scheduled water quality workshops: Oct. 14, Brian Swistock, Cooperative Extension, Natural Gas Expo, St. Marys, 3-5 pm; Oct. 19, Jim Clark, Cooperative Extension, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, Galeton Senior Center.
Lucinda Weakland from the Potter County Emergency Management Agency presented a summary of upcoming training for first responders, dealing with well site emergencies and related incidents and actions (see scheduled below). She said there is a wealth of preparedness material available through the internet and offered her agency’s assistance for emergency service agencies, schools and others interested in learning more.
PennDOT Announces Changes in Accepting Puerto Rican-Issued Birth Certificates as Credentials for Driver’s Licenses/ID Cards
Harrisburg – Starting Oct. 1, PennDOT can no longer accept birth certificates issued by the Puerto Rican government prior to July 1, 2010, as acceptable proof of identity when applying for a driver’s license or photo identification card, the agency announced today.
The change is due to a law passed by the Puerto Rican government last year, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, invalidating all Puerto Rico-issued birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010. The law aims to strengthen the birth certificate issuance process to combat the fraudulent use of Puerto Rico-issued birth certificates to unlawfully obtain U.S. passports, Social Security benefits and other federal services.
Individuals born in Puerto Rico who were issued a birth certificate prior to July 1, 2010, may obtain a new, valid copy of their birth certificate from the Puerto Rico Vital Statistics Record Office. Puerto Rico’s government advises Puerto Rican-born individuals living stateside that only those who need a birth certificate for a transaction or official purpose need apply as soon as possible; those who want to obtain a copy for their records can do so at a later date.
In order to assist the Puerto Rican-born community living in the U.S., the Puerto Rican government has launched an online process for individuals to apply for the new birth certificates available via www.pr.gov. For more information about the new law and instructions on how to apply by mail, visit www.prfaa.com.
For additional information on the identity and residency documentation needed to obtain a Pennsylvania driver’s license or photo ID card, visit the Identity/Security Information Center on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.state.pa.us.
Listen To Blair Heimel Tonight At Olga In Coudersport
Book Sale This Weekend
BOOK SALE: I am no longer doing crafts. I am selling all of my craft books and I also have some very nice cook books by Joanna Lund. 95% of my books are brand new and have never been used and are in excellent condition.Most of them are hard cover and all of the patterns have never been used or cut from the books.There is every type of crafts in them. Especially some great bazaar crafts. This is not a yard sale just strictly a book sale inside because of the bad weather. If interested my address is 368 State Route 244 Coudersport, Pa. Sale hours are 9 am til 5 p.m. Sept. 17, 18 and 19th. If you would like to call my number is 814-698-2580
PennDOT posting Coburn Hill road in Bradford County
PennDOT is advising motorists in Bradford County that another road will be posted with a permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.
The following state highway will get the weight restriction along its entire length:
State Route 1079 (Coburn Hill Road) in Warren Township, from the intersection with Warren Center Road to the intersection with Reagan Hill Road.
Advanced Muscle Science Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of AROM-X Capsules, AROM-X UTT Liquid, AROM-XL Liquid, 4-AD Capsules and Decavol Capsules Marketed as a Dietary Supplements Containing ATD
Fizogen Precision Technologies, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of OFF CYCLE II HARDCORE, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement
Update for Route 219/Bradford Bypass
Update for Route 219/Bradford Bypass Project for Week of Sept. 20
Clearfield – Work is winding down on PennDOT’s Route 219/Bradford Bypass project in McKean County. PennDOT issues the following travel update for the
week of Sept. 20. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $28 million job.
• Work on the Route 219 southbound ON-ramp at Elm Street continues. Traffic is using the existing shoulder. Contractor crew will be working close to the roadway placing bituminous pavement for a new barrier wall. Expect delays during work hours.
• Northbound traffic is sharing a lane with southbound traffic, separated by temporary concrete barrier from Mill Street to north of Hillside Drive.
• Northbound ramps at Foster Brook Interchange are closed. Traffic is to follow the posted detours.
• No construction activity is expected on Bolivar Drive/State Route 346. Bridge painting at this location will take place later in early October.
• The Tuna Valley Trail access at Bolivar Drive is closed due to bridgework. Trail access is still available at Crook Farms and Seward Avenue side of Tuna Crossroads.
• Northbound access at Kendall Avenue remains open.
• Access at Hillside Drive is restricted from Route 219 south to Hillside Drive and from Hillside Drive to Route 219 south. Traffic is to follow the posted detours.
• The contractor continues to perform bituminous paving, bridge repairs and highway lighting.
• Drivers should use extra caution while entering the construction area from the on-ramp areas. Watch for slow moving and stopped vehicles through the entire work zone and obey posted speed limits.
Game Night At The Spot
Call For Woman Fallen Outside In Coudersport
Woman Fallen Outside On N. East St
At 9:10 pm on Thursday, Coudersport Dept. 48 EMS has been dispatched to North East Street in the Boro for a woman fallen outside.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper Saturday At Sartwell Creek Church
Penny-Cures Nail Salon In Roulette Open By Appointment
Michael Andrew Sinclair, 47, of Austin, TX
AUSTIN, TX - Michael Andrew Sinclair, 47, of Austin, formerly of 6283 Route 305, Black Creek, NY, passed away Aug. 29, 2010, at St. David's Hospital in Austin after a lengthy illness.
Born April 24, 1963, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of Lorenzo Curt and Lucy A. Gritts Sinclair, who survive.
Mr. Sinclair was a graduate of the former Cuba Central School, class of 1981.
Michael's love for music led him to play guitar in many bands, both in New York and Texas. He was also a member of the Seneca Nation.
While in Texas, Mr. Sinclair worked construction prior to becoming ill.
Surviving besides his parents of Black Creek are a son, Christopher Michael Sinclair of Toronto, Canada; a daughter, Brandy Sinclair (Brian) O'Hagan of Pittsburgh, PA; a granddaughter, Lemony K. O'Hagan; a brother, David Sinclair of Jamestown, NY; two uncles, Sam Norfire of Stilwell, OK, and Calvin Chase of Duke Center, PA; and aunt, Donna J. Chase of Del Rio, TX; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend with whom he made his home, Marcia Loomis of Austin.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull St., Cuba, on Sunday (Sept. 19, 2010) from 2 to 4 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Sonya "Sunny" Mauser will officiate. Burial will be in Black Creek Cemetery, town of New Hudson, NY.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
Peter J. Scotch, 72, of Main Street , Duke Center, PA
DUKE CENTER, PA - Peter J. Scotch, 72, of Main Street died Saturday (Sept. 11, 2010) at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born May 15, 1938, in Lockport, NY, he was a son of Peter S. and Fara Simmons Scotch.
Mr. Scotch was a 1956 graduate of Lockport High School and later attended Nyack Christian College. He had lived in Milford, CT, for many years and in Newfane, NY, before moving to Duke Center in 1997.
He had been employed as a draftsman at Perkin-Elmer Corp. in Norwalk, CT, for 13 years and from 1987 until his retirement in 1998 was a draftsman for Dresser-Rand Co. in various locations.
Mr. Scotch was a member of the Duke Center United Methodist Church, where he was active with the Relief Bus Missions, and was a past chairman of Tri-Beach Neighborhood Association in Milford. He enjoyed gardening, painting in acrylics, his mission trips to Israel and Russia, his work with the Relief Bus to New York City and making wordless book bracelets for the mission trips.
Surviving are two sons, Peter (Marcia) Scotch of Wallingford, CT, and David (Beth) Scotch of Carthage, NC; three daughters, Rebekah (Gaylon) Stanley of Westfield, MA, Sarah (Paul) Beckwith of Milford and Rachel Scotch of Boston, MA; six grandchildren, Matthew and Colin Scotch, Bethany Scotch, David Scotch Jr., Aaron Scotch and Cameron Stanley; two brothers, Joseph Scotch of Katy, TX, and Anthony Scotch of Whitney, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred. Funeral services were held Wednesday (Sept. 15, 2010) at 11 a.m. in the Duke Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Sheesley officiating. Burial will be in Duke Center Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Relief Bus, Box 64, Times Square Post Office, New York, NY 10108.
Potter-McKean Residents Urged To Take Shorter Showers
DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watches, Warnings
Below-Normal Rainfall Leads to Water Deficits
PA Residents Urged To Take Shorter Showers While Drillers Take Millions Of Gallons From Rivers & Aquafers
HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection today issued a drought warning for 24 Pennsylvania counties and a drought watch for the remaining 43 counties as precipitation deficits continued to build statewide according to Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger.
“The hot, dry conditions over the summer months have led to steadily-declining ground and surface water levels, particularly in the southwest and east-central portions of the state,” Hanger said. “Pennsylvania’s Drought Task Force has concurred with DEP’s recommendation that drought watches and warnings be issued for all 67 counties to alert water suppliers, industry and the public of the need to begin conserving water.”
A drought watch declaration is the first level — and least severe — of the state’s three drought classifications. It calls for a voluntary 5 percent reduction in non-essential water use, and puts large water consumers on notice to begin planning for the possibility of reduced water supplies.
A drought warning asks residents to voluntarily reduce water use by 10-15 percent.
The 24 counties under a Drought Warning are: Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Somerset, and Washington.
The 43 counties under a Drought Watch are: Adams, Armstrong, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Elk, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York.
Precipitation deficits over the past 90-day period are currently as great as 5.6 inches below normal in Somerset County and 5.5 inches below normal in Bucks County.
DEP is sending letters to all water suppliers statewide, notifying them of the need to monitor their supplies and update their drought contingency plans as necessary.
DEP monitors a network of groundwater wells and stream gages across the state that provide comprehensive data to the state drought coordinator. In addition to precipitation, groundwater and streamflow levels, DEP monitors soil moisture and water supply storage, and shares this data with other state and federal agencies.
DEP offers the following tips for conserving water around the home:
• In the bathroom:
• Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets;
• Check for household leaks – a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day;
• Take short showers instead of baths.
• Kitchen/laundry areas:
• Replace older appliances with high efficiency, front loading models that use about 30 percent less water and 40-50 percent less energy;
• Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads;
• Keep water in the refrigerator to avoid running water from a faucet until it is cold.
The department also offers water conservation recommendations for commercial and industrial users such as food processors, hotels and motels, schools and colleges, as well as water audit procedures for large water customers.
Water conservation tips and drought information can be found online at www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: drought.
Margaret E. Zito Anderson, 84, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium formerly of 457 E. Second St.,
Margaret E. Zito Anderson, 84, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium formerly of 457 E. Second St., died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Thursday, (September 16, 2010) morning.
She was born April 18, 1926 in Emporium a daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Nicolo Zito.
On August 17, 1946 in St. Mark Rectory she married the late Ross E. Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson graduated from the former Emporium High School. Following graduation she worked for the former NW Mining Co. in DuBois and later for Sylvania in Emporium before transferring to Litton in Williamsport where she worked for several years. She then worked as a legal secretary at Perciballi Law Office in Williamsport before she retired and moved back to Emporium. She was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church.
Sister: Theresa Dixon, DuBois
Sister: Susan Zito, Emporium
Sister: Jean Zito, Emporium
Brother: Gus Zito, Emporium
Numerous: Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Anthony and Amelia Nicolo Zito
Husband: Ross E. Anderson who died Oct. 21, 2009
2 Sisters: Nancy Connors and Stella Zito
5 Brothers: Frank, Dominick, Joe and Tony Zito & Joseph in infancy.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home prior to the Mass on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (September 20, 2010) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
“¡ANARCHIST!” TO BE STAGED AT PITT-BRADFORD SEPT. 20
BRADFORD, Pa. – A masterpiece of slapstick and protest set in a police headquarters where a man has fallen to his death will be performed Monday, Sept. 20, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
“¡Anarchist!” will be performed by the Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern of Durham N.C., at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Admission is $6 for all adults and $2 for students. The production is part of the university’s Spectrum Series.
“¡Anarchist!” is an updated version of Dario Fo’s classic “Accidental Death of an Anarchist.” Questions are raised as to whether the anarchist jumped or was pushed. A chameleonic maniac turns the tables on a corrupt establishment in an effort to get to the bottom of it.
“Little Green Pig is the most consistently exciting and surprising theater company in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area,” said Dr. Kevin Ewert, associate professor of theater and director of the theater program at Pitt-Bradford. “‘¡Anarchist!’ played to sold-out houses and rave reviews during the summer in Durham.
“They were then invited to take the show to Mexico for a number of further performances. Since they knew they could take the show on the road to go further south, I was able to convince them it would be a great idea to take it further north as well.”
Tickets are available by calling the Bromeley Family Theater Box Office at (814) 362-5113.
Electric Pole Fire In Coudersport
Pole Fire Behind Kightlingers in Coudersport
At 4:38 pm on Thursday, Coudersport Dept, 48 has been dispatched to a electrical pole fire at 100 Market Street, behind Kightlingers.
All Units standby at station on orders of Chief 48.
At 4:54 pm---One Engine dispatched to scene
Oldies Night At Mosch's Tavern on Sept. 24th
Westbound Traffic On I-80 Backed Up For Miles
I-80 WB truck crash backs up traffic for miles ahead of Lightstreet Exit 236 in Columbia County
September 16, 2010 @ 3:10 p.m.
Motorists traveling Interstate 80 westbound in Columbia County are advised of truck crash at Mile Marker 235 (near Lightstreet) that has westbound traffic backed up for five or six miles at this hour.
The crash occurred in the single-lane work zone.
Traffic is getting around the crash scene on the shoulder, but the volume of traffic is only expected to make the backlog worse for at least the next several hours.
Westbound motorists are advised to consider alternate routes; otherwise plan plenty of extra time for your travels into the evening hours tonight.
Court Says PSP Incident Reports Not Public Information
Court Rules Against Potter Co. Newspaper
Incident reports filed by Pennsylvania state troopers do not have to be released to the public, according to today’s ruling by the Commonwealth Court.
The 6-1 majority ruling said the forms are covered by an exception to the Right-to-Know Law that allows agencies to withhold criminal investigative records.
The case involves a February 2009 request by the Potter Leader-Enterprise for a complete incident report about a fight in Potter County. The court found that the incident report did not amount to a police blotter, which are public record, and therefore did not have to be released.
Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer wrote, "The incident report is not a chronological listing of arrests. Rather, it is a description of an investigation by the PSP into a complaint of criminal activity."
Office of Open Records Director Terry Mutchler says she is reviewing the decision to decide whether to appeal.
Read more: http://www.courts.state.pa.us/OpPosting/Cwealth/out/741CD09_9-16-10.pdf
Posted by Anne at 1490 NewsBlog
Potter County Uncovers Valuable Civil War Induction Records
County Uncovers Valuable Civil War Induction Records
During a recent renovation at the Potter County Courthouse, workers uncovered a pile of old documents that were well-preserved and intriguing. Upon review of the records, the Potter County Commissioners realized that the crew had unearthed a historic gold mine.
The dust-covered papers are induction documents for Potter County men and boys who volunteered to serve with the Union Army in the Civil War. They’re separated by borough and township and include names of many soldiers who have descendants living in the county.
After discussions with David Castano of the Potter County Historical Society, the commissioners agreed to donate the documents to that organization and the records are now in safe storage at the museum in Coudersport. Castano said the timing of receiving the records could not be better, since there’s a research project underway to document Potter County’s involvement in the Civil War.
MVA With Injury In Keating Township
MVA With Injury
At 1:38 pm on Thursday, Smethport Fire Dept. and Ambulance 16 have been dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Route 46 and Bordell Crossroads in Keating Township. One person is reported with a back injury who is entrapped.
G.E.T. Issues Voluntary Recall of ArimaDex
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:12:00 -0500
Genetic Edge Technologies of Phoenix, Arizona is voluntarily recalling 60 count bottles of ArimaDex, because it may contain an Aromatase Inhibitor. Genetic Edge Technologies has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that potential adverse events associated with the use of Aromatase Inhibitors could include the following: decreased rate of bone maturation and growth, decreased sperm production, infertility, aggressive behavior, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, and liver dysfunction.
Millicent Jean Cosper Mejia, 83, of North Versailles, formerly of Smethport, PA
Smethport - Millicent Jean Cosper Mejia, 83, of North Versailles, formerly of Smethport, died Tuesday (September 14, 2010) in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
She was born Oct 25, 1926 in Keating Twp., a daughter of Floyd and Kathryn Munch Cosper. On Nov. 14, 1958, in Gambrills, Maryland, she married Gilberto Mejia, who died March 16, 2002.
Mrs. Mejia was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and was a PFC (T) (E-3) in the U.S. Army, as a WAC, serving from 1957 to 1959.
Mrs. Mejia was employed by Lakeview Sr. Care and Living Center, Smethport, in laundry and food service.
one son: G. Fred (Laurie) Mejia of Murrysville, PA
one daughter: Mary Mejia of North Versailles, PA
step daughter: Doris Abbey of Coudersport, PA
grandsons: Fredrick, Aaron, and Andrew Mejia.
one sister: Kathryn Shay of Portville, NY
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
A graveside service will be held Friday, September 17, at 1:00 pm from the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.
Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Pennsylvania General Energy Drilling Activities Progressing In Roulette Area
Pennsylvania General Energy (Exxon Mobil) has been granted a DEP permit for a new Marcellus Gas Well pad on Fisk Hollow Road in Roulette Township. This is their 4th pad in this area.
Permits are in process for a 5th well pad and a centralized impoundment pond for fracking water.
Plans are in the works for a pumping station along Route 6 to pump water from water wells they have been drilling on the Kaple Farm to supply their fracking needs, along with a natural gas pipeline to take the natural gas to market from the Fisk Hollow locations. Plans have been submitted to Roulette Township Supervisors for notification and review.
PennDOT Reminds Parents to Get Back to Basics During Child Passenger Safety Week
Children Up to Age 8 Must Be Properly Restrained in Child Safety Seats
Harrisburg – National Child Passenger Safety Week begins next week and PennDOT is reminding parents and caregivers to get back to basics and review car seat safety for their children.
During Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 19-25, parents and caregivers can visit a fitting station to have their seats checked by a trained technician for proper installation and use.
“Events being held this week are a perfect time to give yourself the extra peace of mind and have your seat checked by a professional,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “Keeping children safe while they are traveling is a major responsibility and we are committed to helping parents and guardians.”
PennDOT provides funding for approximately 170 child passenger safety fitting stations, which checked more than 5,000 seats last year. PennDOT found eight out of 10 child safety seats checked at these fitting stations last year were being used improperly. The three major types of misuse included:
• Incorrect harness use with the harness being too loose, routed incorrectly or twisted.
• Incorrect seat selection as the wrong child safety seat was being used for the child’s age, weight, height or physical development and behavioral needs.
• Incorrect installation that the seat was not correctly installed on the vehicle seat using a seat belt or the LATCH system.
Last year on Pennsylvania roads, seven children from newborns up to age eight lost their lives and more than 2,100 were injured in crashes. To increase your child’s chances of surviving a crash, officials encourage you to get back to basics on car seat safety.
The basics of child passenger safety start with the state’s primary child passenger safety law, which requires children up to age four to be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
The law also requires infants to be rear-facing until they reach one year of age and 20 pounds. However, for increased injury protection, safety advocates now recommend keeping your child rear-facing as long as possible up to the maximum height or weight limit of the car seat.
Children from age four up to age eight are required by the state’s booster seat law to be properly restrained in an appropriate booster seat. Children may need to stay in a booster seat past age eight since seat belts do not fit properly if they weigh less than 80 pounds or are shorter than four-feet, nine inches.
In 2009, nearly 5,000 drivers were cited for violating these laws, resulting in a $100 fine plus associated costs.
Once a child outgrows the booster seat, state law requires that children up to age 18 must be secured in a seat belt system anywhere in the vehicle. Violators of this law are subject to a $10 fine plus associated costs.
A portion of these child passenger safety fines is deposited in the child safety seat loaner program, which provides car seats to families in need. PennDOT’s loan program provided more than 500 child safety seats to families last year.
When choosing a car seat, safety advocates remind parents that not every car seat will fit in every car. Additionally, the price of the seat does not reflect its ability to protect a child since all seats are tested to the same crash standards.
In addition to properly securing their children, parents and guardians can be a good role model by buckling up every time they get in a vehicle.
State Police Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski said each state police troop will conduct at least one child passenger safety seat check event during the week. A list of the state police safety seat check locations is available at www.psp.state.pa.us.
For more information on child passenger safety and to view a list of car seat checks, visit www.DriveSafePA.org, then “Traffic Safety Information Center” and “Child Passenger Safety.”
Below is a list of scheduled checks in the area
Sept. 21; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cool's Auto Repair
Emporium, PA 15834
Sept. 22; 2 – 8 p.m.
PennDOT - Elk County
32 Saint Leo Ave.
Sept. 23; 9a.m. – 3 p.m.
PA State Police - Kane
Clearfield Fire Department
108 East Cherry Street
Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association
122 E. Second St.
Coudersport
Sept. 25; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Clinton County Fairgrounds
98 Racetrack Rd.
Mackeyville
Portage Township Camp Burglarized Over Summer
Emporium State Police are investigating a camp burglary at 353 Hayfield Hollow Road in Portage Township, Cameron County.
Unknown actor(s) entered the camp owned by David Knerr, Harrisburg, PA, between May 5, 2010 and September 13, 2010, after kicking in the door.
At this time it is unknown if anything was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Remote Car Starters Professionally Installed--Sale Now
Thumpin N Bumpin Car Audio
Is having a before the SNOW flies sale on Remote Car Starters.
Single button Remotes Installed $150.00 . factory anti theft bypass are extra.
We have gift certificates , remote starters make a great gift.
Call to make an appointment 814-274-7931
Second Chances Vocal concert - Sept. 26th
Second Chances Choral Concert
The inspirational vocal group Second Chances will be performing on Sunday September 26 at 3:00 PM at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport.
The concert will include arrangements of American spirituals used in the movies "Cold Mountain" and "Brother, Where Art Thou?", an arrangement of the traditional hymn, "Be Thou My Vision" by John Rutter and inspirational acapella pieces performed by this ensemble of tight knit voices.
The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is a non-perishable food donation for the local food bank. (Poster is attached.) For more information, contact Director Gloria Richardson at 203-5164.
Federal Grant To Hamot To Help Rural Hospitals Improve Care
Rep. Dahlkemper Announces $99,000 Federal Grant to Hamot to Improve Care for Rural Patients
Erie, Pa.—Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper announced today that Hamot Medical Center has received a $99,000 federal grant to partner with three hospitals to provide rural patients greater access to the advanced medical care they need.
The Health and Human Services grant, which Hamot applied for with Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys, and Kane Community Hospital in Kane, will specifically help pay for a cache of equipment to be stored at each of the rural hospitals for use while transporting critically ill patients to Hamot.
The equipment includes a portable ventilator, a wireless device to monitor vital signs, and a state-of-the-art portable IV pump. Currently, transfer of critically ill patients to Hamot from the rural hospitals can be significantly delayed because of a lack of equipment and critical-care trained paramedics and nurses.
“The purchase of this equipment will help put an end to critically-ill patients having to wait for a hospital transfer,” Rep. Dahlkemper said. “This equipment will save lives because it will give Hamot doctors the chance to provide the best care possible, as fast as possible. This grant is a great benefit for our rural communities.”
Hamot Medical Center officials said that adding the equipment to rural hospitals will reduce health care disparities in rural areas, improve hospital efficiencies and save lives.
“This grant, due to Rep. Dahlkemper’s leadership, will allow rural patients greater access to the advanced medical care that they need. It will provide critical medical equipment that is needed onsite to stabilize the patient and if necessary, transfer them to a higher level of care,” said Val Jackson, the regional director of the Hamot Heart Institute.
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Defense contractors see growth in space
by Sandra Erwin — April 8, 2019
Companies in the defense industry see new opportunities in space. Credit: Lockheed Martin
ManTech is looking to apply its cybersecurity expertise to space. Parsons is getting into the launch business.
COLORADO SPRINGS — With the Trump administration making a big push to create a Space Force and recent moves by the Pentagon to stand up a Space Development Agency and a U.S. Space Command, some companies in the defense industry are positioning themselves to compete for a share of the U.S. military’s $14 billion space budget.
“We are expanding into the space domain,” said Damian DiPippa, general manager of mission intelligence solutions at ManTech International, a $2 billion defense contractor that provides technical support services to the military and intelligence agencies.
ManTech is looking to apply its cybersecurity expertise to space. Satellites and supporting ground systems used by DoD and the intelligence community for communications and other critical missions have become enemy targets, DiPippa said in an interview. “Protecting these assets and the critical intelligence they carry is a top priority.”
The company rarely advertises what it does. In a departure, ManTech will be at the Space Symposium this week actively marketing its analysis and modeling work focused on “space resiliency,” DiPippa said. “This includes space, ground and all the links in between.”
Resiliency in space means the ability to continue to operate and provide services while under attack. DiPippa said ManTech sees a demand for detailed analysis using modeling and simulation to design a resilient architecture. DoD will want to model strategies to respond if its spacecraft are disabled or destroyed by rapidly launching a cluster of small satellites, for example. It also will need strategies for coping with network hacking. “Our objective is to identify potential threats and figure out how to combat the threats, and get systems back up and running,” DiPippa said.
ManTech also is promoting its data analysis services for space situational awareness and space object surveillance and identifications. This is is a growing challenge, he said. “There are 50 countries that have assets in space, a total of nearly 2,000 satellites in multiple orbits, and tens of thousands of pieces of floating debris, anywhere from the size of a baseball to a refrigerator that could cause irreparable damage to space systems.” Congestion combined with natural hazards like weather and flares makes for a hostile space environment, said DiPippa, and DoD needs help collecting and analyzing data.
“With the increased attention on space, we recognize that this has to be at the forefront of our corporate thrust,” he said.
Parsons is another defense contractor that is rapidly moving into the space business. Most of its space work thus far has been in geospatial intelligence, cloud computing and data analytics. It is now expanding to space launch support, said David Weissmiller, Parsons’ director of space strategy and business development.
The company in February won a contract worth up to $100 million over five years from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise Directorate to serve as the prime contractor for the integration of small satellites with launch vehicles.
As launch manifest systems integrator, Parsons will develop small satellite payload carriers such as ESPA rings and figure out different ways to integrate them as secondary ride-sharing payloads aboard any of the national security space launch vehicles the Air Force uses.
ESPA is the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter used for small sats deployments.
The contract awarded to Parsons — known as a engineering firm — suggests the Air Force is not just looking for contractors with launch experience but also those able to build secure facilities to integrate small satellites and get them ready for launch on short notice.
The contract is for integration of payloads both with large rocket and with small launch vehicles that the Air Force may choose to acquire for experiments, Weissmiller told SpaceNews.
This could become a lucrative business for Parsons as thousands of small satellites are projected to be launched over the next decade, he said. For the Air Force contract, Parsons teamed with Adaptive Launch Solutions, Tyvak Nanosatellite Solutions and Moog.
The reshuffle of space agencies in DoD also could open up new sources of work for traditional contractors that provide consulting and support services, said Tim Dills, CEO of LinQuest. The company is the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s second largest support contract, after SAIC.
With SMC undergoing a reorganization known as SMC 2.0, there will be a need for professional advice on how to implement new concepts and “make sure there’s continuity,” Dills said in an interview. And if Congress enacts a new space branch, said Dills, his company will be ready to offer support services.
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Caroline Woolard
MFA Fine Arts Online Courses
cwoolard@sva.edu
www.carolinewoolard.com
BFA, The Cooper Union
Museum of Modern Art, Cullman Research Center; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Chazan Gallery, Providence, RI; Watermill Center, NY
Whitney Museum of Art; Brooklyn Museum; Museum of Art and Design; Hunter Harlem Gallery; Cleveland Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Roskilde, Denmark; Tate Modern, London; Creative Time; Mediamatic, The Netherlands; Exit Art; College of New Jersey Art Gallery, Ewing; Deitch Projects
Publications include
The New York Times, Bomb, Art in America, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Gnome, Hyperallergic, The Washington Post, Times-Picayune
Awards and honors include
National Endowment for the Arts, Rockefeller Cultural Innovation Fund, Eyebeam. Artist residencies include: Queens Museum Studio Program; Museum of Modern Art; Lower Manhattan Cultural Council; University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Notes from the Field in Azeroth
Unlike some people, I usually prefer to keep my posts on a single topic. But some days I have a couple of topics that don’t feel like they rank a post on their own, so they have to share. So some tidbits about World of Warcraft.
Pet Battles to Level Cap!
So in about three weeks of focusing on pet battles with a level 95 character, I now have another level 100 character.
Level 100 with a victory
The pity is that in that fly through he barely accumulated any garrison resources, so he’ll be stuck doing that for a while to upgrade his garrison.
Of course, having gone on and on about pet battles for a week and having shown it to be a viable leveling strategy, I have gotten some questions in the guild about how to get into pet battles. Everybody else seems to have level 1 pets, which just gets the “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” response out of me.
However, it looks like Patch 6.1 is going to change that. After that hits, level 100 characters who have upgraded their garrison to tier 3 will get an item in the mail that will boost a pet to level 25. Insta-levels again.
My daughter was especially keen on that. I told her she had best use it on the Molten Corgi or the Terrible Turnip, as both have skills akin to the Pokemon False Swipe attack, which will never reduce your foe below 1 hit point. I favor the Terrible Turnip, since the Molten Corgi’s skill has a four turn cool-down on it. But if you only have one, you go with what you’ve got.
Patch 6.1 is Nearly Here!
Speaking of Patch 6.1, it will be arriving on Tuesday the 24th. Blizzard announced that the other day and the launcher has started pre-downloading the data.
There are a lot of new and interesting things coming with the patch. I am not sure Twitter integration is a huge thrill… oh how we suffered when Rift launched and everybody linked their accounts to Twitter and bombarded the world with every little achievement… but I’ll still hook it up to my “gonna spam you” Twitter account.
The heirloom consolidation though, that does interest me quite a bit, if only because I think I have totally lost track of all the heirlooms I have collected over the last few years. I know that there are some heirlooms from Argent Tournament that are socked away somewhere. I like that I will be able to check out a copy of an item on as many characters as I need. I may soon have an army of alts I never play so equipped!
Now they just need a tabard organizer.
Eye on the Horde
I have been watching my daughter play her main character, which is a Horde Pandaran monk, and that has given me a desire to see the Horde side of the story in Draenor… and Pandaria… and Northrend… and, honestly, Outland. I have a collection of horde characters, but the highest level is in the low 60s.
Anyway, while I am in no way done with my alliance characters yet, doing the Horde tour is on my list of things to do again. That sounds like another project to run through when the inevitable group hiatus comes during the summer. But the first question I considered was which character. The heirloom update will make equipping him easy. If I don’t have the right heirlooms now, I will once a few more Darkmoon Faires roll by.
I do want a character in a guild, if only for the perks. That sort of lets out most of my Horde characters. Our guild on Lightninghoof was stolen from us. No more “friend of a friend of a friend” invites to our group guilds any more. All our characters now have these blank tabards. On Garona, our temp guild moved servers, while on Thrall I do not think we ever got around to forming one.
Anyway, my eyes landed on the Orc hunter I still have on Eldre’Thalas. I have had him for a while.
Mounted up on his then new wolf mount!
He is level 42, he hit level 40 back in October of 2007, and he still has a quiver equipped and it still has arrows in it for his crossbow. I almost hate to sell those. But he’ll have a set of heirloom gear to replace that. I also wonder if I should change his profession. He has the whole leatherworker/skinner thing going on right now. That will allow him to make himself some armor. But I almost want to switch him to Engineer right away so he can make his own item level 630 gun in Draenor. Plan for the future! We’ll see about that.
But the best thing he has is ownership of a Horde guild dating back to 2006, back when you needed an annoying amount of signatures in order to create one.
Tumult the Guild
He has to earn rep with the guild, but at least he doesn’t have to level it up in order to get the perks. So perhaps, come the summer, I will return to my old Orc hunter.
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Year End Wrap-Ups 2014: Readings: Benn's Favorite Comics Series & Zines Of The Year
by Benn Ray
Benn Ray is editor of the Mobtown Shank, he is a Signal (WYPR) contributor, he runs a daily comics tumblr called Mutant Funnies, and he has a weekly comic strip called Said What? which appears in the Baltimore Sun's B Paper.
So I've actually come back around on comic books. It used to be that I'd wait for them to be collected into trades, and then I'd read them, but I've found that there were so many titles that I would lose track of while waiting - or if they were new the idea of committing to 200 pages of something I may not like versus 32 pages seemed off-putting, or some titles I found myself just not being able to wait for, or... well, to be perfectly honest - there are SO many decent mainstream comics coming out that aren't just superhero fare that, well, I find my weekly stack of comics growing again. It's also interesting that alternative publishers like Fantagraphics and Drawn & Quarterly, who have traditionally published the stuff I'm most interested in have all but officially given up on the format - which I think is a mistake.
Here are my favorite series that I read in comic book format as they came out, with a few of my favorite zines (which also seem to be on an uptick) thrown in.
(Archie Comics)
by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa / Francesco Francavilla
So Archie Comics had a great thing with this Afterlife With Archie. Taking the gang from Riverdale and exposing them to a Walking Dead scenario was inspired. However, they seem to have actively tried to fuck this title up by only releasing a few issues in 2014 instead of putting it out on a regular basis.
(DC Comics)
by Scott Snyder / Greg Capullo
I've said this before, but I'm happy to repeat myself, Scott Snyder has been writing some of the best Batman comics in decades. Not only is he capable of creating massive, overarching conspiracies that you have just as hard a time unraveling as Batman, but he also brings in a wonderful horror element to the comics. I mean, it takes a great writer to make the Riddler seem like a badass, right? If you're not reading Snyder/Capullo Batman comics, you're missing out.
Batman Eternal
by Scott Snyder & various
We are currently living in a modern golden era of Batman comics. Scott Snyder's run on the regular Batman monthly series has been great. There have been a number of interesting, new spin-off series like Gotham Academy, Arkham Manor and Gotham By Midnight. And there has been the super-fun weekly Batman Eternal. This reads like an all-hands on-deck Bat-family TV show, with delightful cliffhanger after cliffhanger.
(Image Comics)
by Kelly Sue DeConnick / Valentine De Landro
This new series by DeConnick and De Landro is a comic version of a feminist, sci-fi, women in prison, sexploitation flick. Think Orange Is The New Black meets Barbarella starring Pam Grier while competing in The Hunger Games. So far, there's been an awesome feminist essay in the back of each issue, and the back cover is loaded with ads for patriarchy. It's a fascinating vision, one I'm very curious to see developed.
(Dynamite Entertainment)
by Rachel Hastings / Frank Forte
If you just can't get enough of the excellent cartoon Bob's Burgers, this comic limited-series (kinda bummed that it wasn't an ongoing monthly) really helps. The presentation is pretty clever - each issue is actually an anthology of ongoing stories from different characters from the show - about a family who owns a burger joint (but is actually just an extension of the Archer universe - what, you didn't see that episode of Archer?). And one-pagers like "Burger of the Day Ideas" and "Letters from Linda" are inspired interludes. Bob's Burgers was a lot of fun.
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina #1
by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa / Robert Hack
This was another potential hit for Archie Comics, but although it was announced as an ongoing series, they've managed to only turn out one issue so far.
The Archie Adult Horror universe expands with this stylish revamping of Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Sabrina lives in what some would rightfully argue is a pretty unhealthy family environment (a cousin who's a bad influence, over-protective guardians). Meanwhile, at school she struggles to fit in as the new kid. Should she use witchcraft to woo a boy she likes? While these story elements come straight from the original, kid-friendly version of Sabrina The Teenage With, in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, they are far more sinister. Plus, there's a larger evil lurking on the horizon that makes you anxious as you read. Another great reboot for Team Archie Comics. What's next? Josie and The Pussycats? Please?
Cream City Maryland #1
(self-published)
by Andre Novak / Grace Slit
This new zine looks at the sleazy underbelly of Maryland. Cream City includes reviews of Ladies Night at a strip club, a playlist of Baltimore music to have sex to, a survey of Baltimore glory holes, and an overview of the sexy art from Baltimore's Club music scene. This zine provides a unique and fascinating look at the sexlife of folks in the "Land of Pleasant Living."
Crossed Plus 100
(Avatar Press)
by Alan Moore / Gabriel Andrade
Alan Moore is a rather unpredictable fellow. Arguably he could write for any comic series he wanted, but given his understandable feelings toward the big, corporate publishers, this limits him to the smaller presses and the indie comics realm. But even considering that, his choice of titles to return to regular monthly comics publishing is rather surprising - Avatar's gruesome post-Apocalyptic Crossed series. Moore's story takes place 100 years after the epidemic destroyed the Earth. The remainder of humanity might just start to put itself back together again if harsh weather, packs of wolves, and remaining bands of the infected don't get them first. Oh yeah, and evidently, after 100 years without society, the English language seems to break down a bit too which can make for some more cautious reading. But hey, it's Alan Moore - I trust he knows what he's doing.
by Ray Fawkes / Ben Templesmith
With art by Templesmith, Gotham By Midnight is a stylistic, supernatural/horror take on the Batman universe. Jason Blood (AKA The Spectre) has a special investigation unit inside the Gotham Police Department where they take serious looks at oddball cases.
by Keenan Marshall Keller / Tom Neely
This comic is a prelude to a much-anticipated new Image Comics series coming this fall, and it's chock full o' attitude and bad-assery. It's like The Wild One meets Planet of the Apes: motorcycle gangs of primates fighting amongst themselves.
(Vertigo Comics)
by Ollie Masters / Ming Doyle
If you love 1970s, New York City crime stories, this new Vertigo mini-series is what you're looking for. When an Irish gang gets tossed in prison, it's up to their wives to keep running their rackets to keep the cash flowing. Masters delivers what looks to be a feminist take on the genre, and Ming Doyle delivers her signature stylized art that feels both retro-cinematic and freshly modern at the same time.
by Bob Fingerman
Back in the '90s I worked for a comics magazine, and Bob Fingerman's excellent Minimum Wage (published at the time by Fantagraphics Books) was a comic me and my colleague Joe Rybandt both championed. In the context of '90s alterna-comics, we didn't understand why more people didn't read the story of struggling smut cartoonist Rob, his bride Sylive (never really liked her) and his friends. Well, it's now almost 15 years later, (in the comic it's like 5 years later - although the characters look like it's 20 years later) and we rejoin Rob as he tries to pick up the shattered pieces of his life in a world that is rapidly changing around him. Fingerman's art is better than ever, and the return of Minimum Wage is like some friends who moved away years ago moving back to your neighborhood. I'm happy to have them around again.
Multiversity
by Grant Morrison / various
As mainstream comics companies like DC and Marvel continue to wrestle with a lack of diversity in their superheroes, Grant Morrison undertakes a project with a title that makes it exceedingly clear that DC Comics is aware of this problem. Here Morrison brings characters of multiple earths together, while creating a small army of new characters as well as diverse takes on existing superheroes in a very meta-comics way that appears to be a rather interesting "let's just try whatever and see if anything sticks" approach.
So far, I've enjoyed "Pax Americana" the best. If you ever wondered what The Watchmen would have been like if Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely did the story instead of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, and DC let them use Charlton characters as originally planned, then Pax Americana clearly shows what those results would have been.
Pitchfork Review
(Pitchfork Media)
by J.C. Gabel (editor)
Pitchfork continues to pursue physicality with a new issue of its increasingly excellent quarterly publication. The Pitchfork Review begs to be read cover to cover then sat down on a coffee table to be easily picked back up for more thumbing through. Here's hoping it inspires a new era of music-zine publishing - something we could all benefit from. Even if it doesn't, you'll want to collect these.
by John Arcudi / James Harren
The first issue of a new horror series that reminds me a lot of Sam Kieth's The Maxx. A bartender gets sucked into mysterious supernatural events when a regular comes rushing into the bar, missing an arm and being chased by a hooded scarecrow with a sword. It's a brand-spankin' new series, so I'm reading with curiosity as to where it will take me.
Slurricane
by Will Laren
If you haven't come across any of Tumblr sensation Will Laren's hilarious, weird, and grotesque comics, you are in for a treat. In Slurricane, you'll find the greatest sheep actor of his generation, a bird blaster, pork partners, cowboy therapists and more. Hilarious and handmade.
Southern Bastards
by Jason Aaron / Jason Latour
While DC's Vertigo comics imprint continues to flounder from a lack of identity or direction, Image Comics continues to benefit from the talent it's shed and series it should be publishing. With a title like "Southern Bastards," how can you not want to pick up this book? So how is it? Based on the first issue, the formula is like this: Friday Night Lights + Justified x Sons Of Anarchy + Walking Tall = Southern Bastards. Aaron's story takes very unexpected turns and Latour's art completes an atmosphere every bit as thick, sticky and delicious as bbq sauce. We may be in a new Golden Age of television, but Image is in a new Golden Age of quality comics too - and so many of them, like Southern Bastards could be their own shows. Hmm... perhaps there should be an Image Comics cable network?
They're Not Like Us
by Eric Stephenson / Simon Gane
This new series is the story of a group of young telepaths coming together. There's a lot of potential for a fun story, with a large cast of distinctive personalities with different telepathic variations, and Gane's art is just plain charming.
by Warren Ellis / Jason Howard
A new Warren Ellis comic series is an ample-enough reason to get excited, but when it's one that starts as eerie and fascinating as this, all the more reason! These large, giant tree-like alien things came to Earth and just planted themselves - on cities, homes, farmland, etc. And then they did... well, nothing. For years. So now, the story picks up ten years later. And they still do nothing - well except for expel some gross waste from time to time. But it's really weird what WE have done. Some places have walled off the Trees. Some have built up strange new communities around them. Strange things have started to grow - much like this story itself.
Wytches
by Scott Snyder / Jock
Superstar comics team Snyder and Jock introduce a new horror series about witches, and are off to a good start. Stemming out of teen angst and high school bullying in which some kind of "incident" occurs, Sailor's family moves her to a knew town in the hopes she can put what happened behind her and forget about it. But can that really work when what's happening is because of what our teen heroine is?
Year End Wrap-Ups 2014 Readings: Benn's 20 Favorite Graphic Novels Of The Year
Year End Wrap-Up 014: Watchings - Benn's Favorite Films
Year End Wrap-Ups 2014: Readings: Sarah Pinkser's Favorite Novels
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Tariff bill opens the floodgates for lobbyists
by Ryan Sibley Apr 30, 2012 1:55 pm
In the three months before congressional leaders announced that they are once again opening the process to suspend tariffs, at... View Article
Three countries lobby to minimize fallout of political tug-of-war
by Lindsay Young
South Korea, Panama and Colombia are lobbying to cement U.S. trade agreements that have been embroiled in political jockeying between the White House and Congress, recently filed foreign lobbying disclosures show.
On May 16, the White House announced President Obama will not sign the three trade agreements without Congress passing a job training legislation for workers displaced by foreign competition. Senate Republicans retaliated by threatening not to confirm President Obama’s choice for Commerce Secretary nominee. Soon after this impasse, the three countries upped their lobbying presence in Washington pushing their agenda for their country's free trade agreements ...
Ways and Means releases tariff bill database
by Bill Allison
Last week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade released a <a Last week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade released a new resource page on miscellaneous tariff bills, which are measures introduced by members of Congress that cut taxes on specific imported goods saving money for a limited number of beneficiaries (usually just one). The subcommittee made a very handy database of these bills (they call it the MTB Matrix), showing who proposed each bill, who will benefit from it, how much money it will cost taxpayers, and whether or not lobbyists pushed the tariff break ...
Tariff Action Coalition formed
The Washington lobbying firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld registered a new client on Feb. 11, 2009 -- the Tariff Action Coalition, which consists of eight companies that collectively have sought more than $20 million in tax breaks on imports plus one lobbying firm, Samuels International Associates, which represents companies seeking $3.7 million more.
The three lobbyists going to bat for the Tariff Action Coalition all have previous experience working as aides for the Senate Finance Committee. The coalition is "seeking enactment of miscellaneous tariff bills," according to the filing.
Came across it while going through lobbying registration reports for ...
Ban on Mexican trucks leads to Mexican tariffs
When I started looking at tariffs, I assumed I would be following measures to lower tariffs. Lately, all of the news has been running in the other direction.
Looking at OpenCongress.org, I found no tariff suspension bills. H.R. 1480, sponsored by Rep. Steve Kagen, would "require that certain laminated woven bags be marked with the country of origin," while this Senate resolution would express the sense that "United States and the People's Republic of China should work together to reduce or eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to trade in clean energy and environmental goods and services."
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Year of Young People: How an ancient tool turned me into a maths whizz
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The following is from an article titled “Year of Young People: How an ancient tool turned me into a maths whizz” published in The National by Supermaths very own Dhruv Maheshwari.
Click here to read the article on The National website
I WAS inspired to learn coding at a young age because computers are the future. We are already depending a lot on technology, web apps, mobile apps and software day-to-day. I used to think about the code behind these software applications is, and I used to dream about the programming.
Every time I played a game, I came to my mum asking her questions: “How is this made?” “How does this work?”, ”Why is it that these move on their own?” “Can we edit or delete the code and change the functionality of the software?”
She has an IT background and started teaching me the coding, and then with the knowledge that I gained I made a game at the age of 10. I started learning from books and online libraries, then I made a YouTube video series.
However, when it came to sums my mum discovered I was struggling with mental maths, and she decided to go back to basics.
Using an ancient technique she learned while growing up in India, she tutored me after school with the help of an Abacus tool, and from that moment on my life changed. It sounds clichéd, but it’s true.
There were many benefits when I started to learn the abacus. I could already do sums with a pen and paper, but with the abacus I could do most sums on the spot in the mind. My memory increased, my confidence developed and my problem-solving skills were boosted.
This method involves visualising abacus beads in the mind and reaching the answer faster than a calculator. I practised abacus a lot and reach a level where I can use it for the rest of my life effortlessly.
I wanted to share my knowledge with others so I created my own YouTube account, Abacus Maths Skills. The response was outstanding, and after I presented my maths skills at a school assembly a lot of my friends’ parents came up to my parents saying “can you teach our child?”. I think it was such a hit because this technique was new to Scotland.
Initially my mum taught it to me only, but due to the great response at school my parents started their own business teaching the technique.
When I learned maths, my logical reasoning improved a lot and it helped my computing skills flourish and I became a keen coder. When I’m older I would like to continue sharing knowledge.
At the same time I want to become a white hat hacker (a “hacker” that gets paid to search for vulnerabilities inside a website, server or desktop and patch them up – otherwise known as a cyber-security expert). That’s why I’m learning lots of programming languages, so I can write scripts to patch up vulnerabilities.
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US5146583A - Logic design system for creating circuit configuration by generating parse tree from hardware description language and optimizing text level redundancy thereof - Google Patents
Logic design system for creating circuit configuration by generating parse tree from hardware description language and optimizing text level redundancy thereof Download PDF
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Masahiko Matsunaka
Tamotsu Nishiyama
Masahiko Ueda
Panasonic Corp
1988-03-15 Priority to JP63-61081 priority
1988-03-15 Priority to JP6108188 priority
1991-07-24 Application filed by Panasonic Corp filed Critical Panasonic Corp
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An apparatus and method for translating a function description of a circuit presented in hardware description language includes parsing the function description of the circuit to generate a parse tree. The structure of the parse tree is deformed to optimize the test level redundancy of the function description to thereby generate a deformed parse tree. The deformed parse tree is then translated into function blocks representing a hardware configuration of the circuit set forth by the function description.
This application is a continuation of now abandoned application, Ser. No. 07/249,554 filed on Sep. 26, 1988.
This invention relates to automation of logic designing in IC, LSI. In the trend of large scale and high integration represented by VLSI, it is an urgent problem to reduce the manpower required in development and to eliminate the chronic shortage of designers. These matters are expected to be solved by development of various CAD tools, but as for the logic designing, at the present, many subjects are left unsolved before realization.
For example, when automatically translating from the hardware descriptive language into a logic circuit, the following problems were experienced in the conventional system.
(1) The hardware description language that can be processed is fixed.
The conventional system, was designed to translate only a specific description language. Therefore, when the description language was changed, the program had to be drastically revised.
(2) Abstract expressions cannot be used in circuit operation.
The hardware description languages are classified by the structural level, functional level and behavioral level used in describing a circuit. In the conventional description language translator model, the structural level was mostly used because it was possible to correspond directly to the circuit. The output called net list obtained with respect to more abstract description such as functional level and behavioral level was inferior in quality as compared with that obtained manually.
(3) Translation is effected while leaving the redundancy of description as it is.
As one of the causes of the poor quality of the result of translation from the description of the functional or higher level indicated in (2), translation together with the remaining redundancy may be listed. In the functional design which is a step before logic design, the designer puts the first emphasis on realization of function of desired circuit. Therefore, as for the redundancy for expressing this function, the designer pays little attention to redundant expression, assuming that it will be eliminated in the logic designing state. In a simple serial translation algorithm, since the redundancy of expression is not taken into consideration, multiple portions having same functions are present within a same circuit.
(4) The intent of the designer is not expressed in the result of output.
When realizing a function expressed in a description language in a circuit, many selection limb may be present. In such a case, the designer selects a most practical means depending on the case, but in the conventional system, practically, only a preprogrammed method could be selected, and it was difficult to express the intent of the designer in the circuit.
It is hence a primary object of this invention to present a method for converting a text involving an abstractness of functional or higher level so that the intent of the designer may be expressed in the output of the net list, while eliminating the redundancy of description, and a logic designing system using the same method.
To achieve the above object, the translating method of this invention is provided to translate a function description into a connection information between function blocks, by way of a parsing step for parsing the function description in a hardware description language and generating a parse tree, a tree structure deforming step for deforming the generated parse tree, and a function block generating step for translating the deformed parse tree into function blocks, particularly in which in the tree structure deforming step an inquiry about translation or logic design is made to the designer or a knowledge source.
While the novel features of the invention are set forth in the appended claims, the invention, both as to organization and content, will be better understood and appreciated, along with other objects and features thereof, from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a function description translation system;
FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an input text example by hardware description language HSL-FX;
FIG. 3 is an explanatory drawing showing part of the syntax and dictionary of HSL-FX;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory drawing of a parse tree obtained as a result of parsing and a part of text in HSL-FX;
FIG. 5 is a state transition drawing of an automaton;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory drawing of an inquiry relating to developing means;
FIG. 7 is an explanatory drawing using other example of an inquiry relating to developing means;
FIG. 8 is an explanatory drawing of an inquiry relating to nonselection state;
FIG. 9 is an explanatory drawing of an inquiry relating to sharing of partial circuit;
FIG. 10 is an explanatory drawing of a general format of IF-THEN type rule base;
FIG. 11 is an explanatory drawing of a conversion example relating to IF-statement;
FIG. 12 is an explanatory drawing of a conversion example relating to CASE-statement;
FIG. 13 is an explanatory drawing of a function block by frame type; and
FIG. 14 is an explanatory drawing relating to module parsing example.
Referring now to the drawings, some of the embodiments of this invention are described below. First the operational flow of a translation processing is explained. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a function description translation system depicting one of the embodiments of this invention. The input to this system is a function description 101 represented in hardware description language. The function description 101 is stored as file in an external memory of a computer. FIG. 2 shows a practical example of this file data in hardware description language HSL-FX. The first processing of this system includes reading and parsing all the function description 101 of the file to generate a parse tree 102. At this time the syntax rule and dictionary unit 121 are referred to in order to confirm that the function description is written in correct grammatical terms. FIG. 3 shows part of the syntax and dictionary of HSL-FX. By exchanging the data, processing is also possible for descriptive languages other than HSL-FX. FIG. 4 shows part of a text in the event of a normal parsing, and an example of the corresponding parse tree.
When the parse tree is obtained, processing operation 112 to deform the tree structure of the parse tree is effected as required. When deforming the tree structure, a tree structure deformation knowledge unit 122 is used. As described in detail later, the tree structure deforming processing operation includes a function for inquiring the knowledge base or the designer, that is, the user, and the inquiry means 131 in this case is closely related with the tree structure deforming processing unit. The result of inquiry is stored in the knowledge 125 obtained from the designer, and if necessary thereafter, this knowledge base is referred to. Thus, a deformed parse tree 103 is obtained.
Thereafter, a functional block generating processing operation 113 for converting the parse tree into a function block, and a module parsing processing operation 114 for optimizing between circuit modules are effected. At the time of the function block generation, a functional block generating knowledge unit 123 is used. A module parsing is effected by using a module parsing and knowledge unit 124, and includes an inquiry function as in the tree structure deformation, the inquiry means 132 being prepared for that purpose. The result of inquiry is stored in the composite knowledge unit 125 previously obtained from the designer before.
After these processing operations a net list 104 between functional blocks is generated. In order to translate the function blocks into a real logic in the targeted technology, a logic circuit converting processing operations 115 is effected, and finally a net list 105 of real logic is obtained. The logic circuit translation 115 comprises function block developing processing and technology mapping processing.
Now, details of the processing operations 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 are explained below. As the parsing processing operations, the data which has been first read is looked up in the dictionary at the level of a word. When the registration of the searched item in the dictionary is confirmed, the information about this word is extracted. What is entered in the dictionary is the spelling of word, and its attribute (or part of speech in natural language) and meaning. After looking up in the dictionary, the attribute of the retrieval item is assigned to the syntax. Meanwhile, regarding the parsing algorithm, various types have been developed so far, but any one may be used in this invention.
As the next processing operation after parsing, the tree structure deformation operation 112 is effected. By this processing operation, the parse tree 102 is deformed into a deformed parse tree 103. The purposes of deformation of the parse tree include the following.
(1) to facilitate the conversion of expression not corresponding directly to the logic circuit in the text
(2) to eliminate the redundancy in expression
(3) to inquire to the designer or the knowledge source As an example of (1), for instance, the expression of automaton may be considered. The automaton is often used in the VLSI design as an effective means for expressing the circuit operation. FIG. 5 shows an example of automaton. In this example, three states S1, S2, S3 are prepared. This automaton has the following transition rule. In state S1, as long as signal COND1 is 0, it is not transferred to other state. When COND1 becomes 1, it is transferred to state S2. In state S2, if COND2 is 0, it is transferred to S1, and if 1, it is transferred to S3. In state S3, if COND3 is 0, it is transferred to S1, and if 1, it is transferred to S2.
This automaton may be described as follows in HSL-FX.
______________________________________AUTOMATON:AUTO1:RSET:CLK;S1:(WAITCOND1)→S2;S2:1F COND2 THEN→S3 ELSE→S1 END-1F;S3:IF COND3 THEN→S2 ELSE→S1 END-1F;END-AUTO;______________________________________
where AUTO1 is the name of this automaton, RSET is a reset terminal name, and CLK denotes a clock terminal name. The transition condition is described after each state name. The waiting stat in S1 until COND1 becomes 1 is expressed as (WAIT COND1). The condition branching is expressed by an IF-statement.
When manually designing the circuit for realizing the function of this automaton, a truth table is usually used. In this invention, however, a desired circuit is obtained by semantically deforming the syntax, instead of using the truth table. When HSL-FX is used, it is deformed into a syntax called an AT-statement. According to the above HSL-FX, the automaton expression is as follows.
______________________________________AT.CLK DOIF RSET|AUTO1=1 THENIF COND1 THEN AUTO1=2END-IF END-IF;IF RSET & AUTO1=2 THENIF COND2 THEN AUTO1=3ELSE AUTO1=1END-IF END-IF;IF RSET & AUTO1=3 THENIF COND3 THEN AUTO1=2ELSE AUTO1 = 0END-IF END-IFEND-DO;______________________________________
ATUOl as used here is not an automaton name, but is instead a register having reset terminal RSET. By using such an expression, the transition rule can be expressed by numerically expressing the present state and keeping that state. The translation to a circuit from here is described later.
Concerning the redundancy in expression, which is the second purpose of the tree structure deformation, it may be considered that the same processing is effected on both the THEN-clause and ELSE-clause in, for example the IF-statement.
______________________________________IF Condition part THEN processing 1; processing 2ELSE processing 1; processing 3 END-IF;______________________________________
In this example, processing 1 exists in both the THEN-clause and ELSE-clause, and it is known that the effect of the condition part does not work. This is evidently a redundant expression, and when directly translated into a circuit, an unnecessary gate is formed. Furthermore the gate generated in this way is difficult to remove by local optimization, and with a statement not as simple as shown in the example, when the condition branching is complicated, it is particularly difficult.
In such a case, processing 1 may be placed before the IF-statement.
______________________________________Processing 1;IF condition part THEN processing 2 ELSE processing 3 END-IF;______________________________________
Thus, processing 1 is free from the effect of the condition part, and a redundant gate is not generated.
The final purpose, i.e. the inquiry to the designer or the knowledge source is the most important processing for tree structure deformation. The designer uses a substantial amount of knowledge meticulously in the logic designing. Most of the information relates to how to take proper measures for realizing the circuit depending on the cases. What the designer requests of the system is that the system generate a circuit in conformity with designer's image of the circuit. The volubility of the system depends on the extent to which the system can incorporate the intent of the designer. If the intent of the designer is ignored, the system will not be actually used by the designer.
However, since the intent of the designer possessed individually, by nature, it is not efficient to program all possible cases in advance. In this invention, therefore, a function to inquire into the designer's intent is provided. When the inquiry seems necessary, the following examples are explained.
A first example is an inquiry about the developing means from the function block. The developing processing itself of the function block should be done in another subsystem, instead of the translator, but to make this inquiry especially in the upstream of the entire processing of logic designing is important in that the designer be confined for a long time before the terminal. FIG. 6 shows an example in which information about developing means, is necessary. Numeral 601 denotes a processing operation in which either A or B is placed instead of OUT by .COND. Expressing this at the function block levels results in 602. Pairs of inputs of .COND and A, and the negative of .COND and B are connected to the function block expressing the selector. As a result of this connection, if .COND is HI, A becomes HI, and if LOW, the side connected to the inverter is HI, while B is connected to OUT as data. Selection about how to realize this circuit at function block level as actual data is shown by 603 and 604. Numeral 603 is the realizing means according to an ordinary random logic, and 604 according to transfer gate. The information on selection of either means is not mentioned in the input text. As these selection limbs are maintained by the user or the designer, it is possible to convert according to the intent of the designer. FIG. 7 shows an example of substituting A, instead of B, in the case of ELSE, and its inquiry data.
A second example is an inquiry about the nonselection state. FIG. 8 shows an example of an inquiry in order to obtain information about nonselection state. In text 801, the value is not mentioned in the case that neither .COND1 nor .COND2 be selected with respect to output OUT. This is expressed at the function block level by 802. When developing it into real logic, the value of the nonselection state varies depending on the means. Numerals 803, 804 and 805 are the circuits in which 0, 1 and HI-Z are respectively nonselection state values in the condition that .COND1 and .COND2 are not selected simultaneously. Which one is preferable depends on the situation, and it is inquired here.
A third example relates to an inquiry about sharing of an partial circuit. FIG. 9 is an example of inquiry for obtaining the information about sharing of a partial circuit. In text 901, 01 is filled with the sum of XL and YL, and 02 is filled with the sum of X2 and Y2, depending on the condition of .CLK. In this example, since operations X1+Y1, and X2+Y2 will not be conducted simultaneously, the adder may be shared by using a branch by a multiplexer. Numeral 902 denotes a circuit diagram of a function block level when the adder is shared. The circuit may be reduced in size by sharing, but an inquiry is made, considering that the designer may not want to share.
The above examples relate to the purposes of tree structure deformation. In consequence, a deformed parse tree is obtained. On the basis of this parse tree, a function block generation processing operation is done. The function block generating procedure is very complicated because it is necessary to cope with all possible expressions according to the hardware descriptive language in use. To flexibly solve this complicated processing, a knowledge base system is used here.
The data written in the knowledge base is a group of rules of IF-THEN type. FIG. 10 shows an example of rule base of IF-THEN type. Each rule is divided into the condition part and execution part across the symbol →. The condition part is a group of pair lists. This is intended to match with the working memory. As the initial value of the working memory, the parse tree can be used as it is. Since the parse tree is generated according to the BNF format as shown in FIG. 2, it is a list of the combination of the right side and left side of the syntax definition. The first element of each list of the condition part is collated against the left side part, and the second element against the right side part. For these collations, use of variables is permitted. Variables are expressed by attaching the identifier @ before the variable name. The variables are matched with any element in the parse tree, and are effective within the range of the rule.
The execution part describes a series of procedures necessary for generating a function block. Some generate the function block directly, and others only rewrite the data in the working memory for applying a next rule. The conversion procedure from the IF statement, CASE statement and substitute statement is explained below.
FIG. 11 shows a conversion example of an IF statement, in which 1101 represents substitution conditions into OUT using the IF statement. Which value of A, B, C, D is to be substituted is determined by the combination of X and Y, and X and Z. In the net list after conversion, this function is satisfied by the linkage of the inverter gates 1102, 1103, 1104, the gates 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, and the selector 1109.
As in clear from this example, the condition formula of the IF statement is used in the control of the substitute value after THEN or ELSE. This signal line is called an enable signal. In the case of THEN, there is no change, and in the case of ELSE, the inverter gates are connected. If the IF statement is in a telescopic structure, an AND gate is used, which receive the condition of inside IF statement and that of outside IF statement as inputs. The output of this AND gate is also an enable signal. Substitution into output OUT is effected through the selector which receives pairs of these enable signals and substitute values as inputs. The function of the selector is to use the value pairing with the enable signal is HI state as the output of the selector itself.
FIG. 12 shows an example of the conversion of a CASE statement, in which 1201 indicates the substitution condition into OUT using the CASE statement. Which value of A, B, C, D is to substitute depends on the result of decoding of the value of X. In other words, as a result of decoding X, A, B, C, D are substituted, corresponding to 1, 2, 3, ELSE. Numeral 1202 denotes a decoder for decoding signal X. Output signal lines corresponding to each value of X are connected to the selector 1203 as enable signals. To this selector, substitute values corresponding to each enable signal are connected in pairs. As evident from this example, the CASE statement is converted into the decoder in order to realize its function.
The conversion rule shown in this example is described in the foregoing IF-THEN rule, but aside from this it is also possible to express the relation of the condition of the IF part and the execution command of the THEN part by using table or others.
Next is explained the expression format of the function blocks such as INVERTER, AND, SELECTOR and DECODER used in the net list. FIG. 13 shows an expression example of each function block presented in the above examples. General formats of the function block expression used in this invention are as follows.
______________________________________COMPONENT-NAME ::: PROPERTY-NAME1:: value 1; PROPERTY-NAME2:: value 2; . . . PROPERTY-NAMEn:: value n.______________________________________
A COMPONENT-NAME refers to the name of the function block itself. In this case, serial numbers attached to each function block are assigned. PROPERTY is for classifying the nature of the data possessed by the frame. Data prepared as PROPERTY include A-KIND-OF slot for expressing to which type the function block belongs, INPUT slot for expressing the input to the gate, OUTPUT slot for expressing similarly the output, and BITWIDTH slot for expressing the bit width of the function block. VALUE is the actual value itself. If plural values are present, they are expressed in a list. All input slot values in the gate block, except for the inverter gate, are plural. They are, for example, expressed as [net165, net172]. Here, "net" means a signal wire for connecting function blocks. By describing the function block by using such frame structure, the list data may be easily taken into the system.
Parallel to generation of the function block, module parsing is effected. This is intended to adjust among modules necessary for synthesis and division of modules according to the request of the designer when a hierarchical design is devised. In a hierarchical design, matching of input and output among modules is indispensable. FIG. 14 is an example of module synthesis. MODULE-A of 1401 possesses IN0, IN1 as inputs, and NET0, NET1, NET2, NET3 as outputs. Numerals 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405 are D-flip-flops receiving outputs NET0, NET1, NET2, NET3 of 1401 as inputs. To each D-flip-flop, CLOCK is connected as a clock signal, and RESET as a reset signal. Outputs of 1402, 1403 are Out0, Out1, while 1404, 1405 are connected again to MODULE-A by way of NET4, NET5. Such a circuit, is regarded as one module, a new module having six terminals, that is, CLOCK, RESET, In0, In1, Out0, Out1. MODULE-B of 1406 is its symbol. In this invention, at the time of module synthesis, input and output of a newly generated module are recognized by using a module parsing knowledge 124. The request from the designer for synthesis is effected through inquiry means 132.
After this processing operation, a net list of function blocks is generated, and to terminate the logic designing, it is necessary to further develop the function block and assign the target technology with circuits. After these processing operations, a desired logic circuit is finally obtained. Embodiments relating to function block development and technology mapping are described in detail in the Japanese patent application No. 62-241288.
While specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, it is realized that other modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is therefore to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
1. A computer processing method for translating a function description of a circuit, said computer processing method comprising:
a parsing step for parsing, using a computer system, the function description of the circuit in hardware description language to generating a parse tree;
a tree structure deforming step for deforming, using the computer system, a structure of the parse tree generated during said parsing step and for optimizing a text level redundancy in said parse tree; and a function block generation processing step for translating, using the computer system, the thus deformed parse tree into a circuit configuration made up of function blocks, thereby translating the function description of the circuit into connection information among function blocks as a hardware image.
2. A computer processing method according to claim 1, said tree structure deforming step further including a step for inquiring for information relating to a user's intention regarding conversion or logic designing.
3. A computer processing method according to claim 1, further comprising a module parsing processing step for adjusting among partial circuits between strata or within a same stratum, along with a change in a hierarchical structure of circuits by hierarchical design, wherein information relating to execution of adjusting resulting from the change is inquired during an inquiring step of said parsing step.
4. A logic design system for translating a function description of a circuit, said logic design system comprising:
means for parsing the function description of a circuit to generate a parse tree;
means for deforming a structure of said parse tree generated by said means for parsing to generate a deformed parse tree having an optimal text level redundancy, and
means for translating said deformed parse tree, generated by said means for deforming, into a circuit configuration made up of function blocks.
5. A logic design system as recited in claim 4, further comprising first memory means for storing the syntax and dictionary of hardware description language necessary for processing of said means for parsing, second memory means for storing deformation criteria necessary for tree structural deforming of said means for deforming, third memory means for storing criteria for converting the deformed tree structure into connection information among function blocks, and fourth memory means for storing the information obtained by inquiry to confirm the intent of the designer or the data of knowledge source as translation knowledge, which are combined into a first knowledge base, wherein said first knowledge base is used when translating from said function description into function blocks.
6. A logic design system recited in claim 5, wherein a fifth knowledge base for storing criteria for changing a hierarchical structure of the circuit is further combined to said first knowledge base to compose a second knowledge base and said second knowledge base is used during processing.
7. A logic design system as recited in claim 4, further comprising means for storing deformation criteria to be used by said means for deforming a structure of said parse tree.
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Reliance Jio raises rates for some popular plans
The telco's most popular plan of Rs 399 with a three month validity (84 days) will now be available for Rs 459.ET Bureau | October 18, 2017, 20:08 IST
MUMBAI: Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) has raised effective prices of some of its popular plans, indicating early signs of stability in the industry that is struggling to keep pace with low tariff plans introduced by the Mukesh Ambani owned company.
The telco's most popular plan of Rs 399 with a three month validity (84 days) will now be available for Rs 459 and subscribers who want to continue with similar rate will have the pack available for a period of 70 days instead. The changes will kick in from October 19, the company said on its website, a few days after indicating that some rates will be raised as the company seeks higher revenue from subscribers.
The telco that has an average revenue per user (ARPU) of Rs 154 is trying to continue too hold on to its high-end customers and by introducing sachets and adding to data packs, is trying to bring in the rear end as well, said analysts. They add that the incumbents will start feeling a bit relieved with the raises which allows them a little bit of a breathing space amid the intense competition that is on currently and is expected to continue for around a year more.
The Ambani-owned firm is feeding its data guzzling customers by increasing the amount of data given in its Rs 149 and Rs 509 pack. The 149 pack, which the firm which didn't have too many takers will now provide 4GB a month instead of the earlier 2GB.
Those using Rs 509 pack will get 2GB a day. The plan brings high speed data to subscribers at the lowest industry price of Rs 5.2 per GB said the telco.
Also introduced are sachet options. For small value recharges, Jio has rolled out daily and weekly packs. Under these plans, a user can get free voice, SMS, unlimited data (0.15 GB daily) for as low as Rs 19 for a day, Rs 52 for a week or Rs 98 for 2 weeks.
The operator has increased the validity of its long term plans. Customers opting for Rs 1999 plan will get it for a period of 6 month instead of earlier 120 days and those who go for the Rs 4999 play will get a validity of one year rather than the earlier 210 days.
This could be aimed to hold on to customers and prevent them from retaining the plans of incumbents who have been matching Jio's offers since its launch in September, 2016.
Jio, the telecom unit of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), posted a net loss of Rs 270.59 crore for the quarter ended September on revenue of Rs 6,147 crore and surprised the market by reporting a positive earnings before interest and tax (ebit), helped by strong user additions and cost efficiencies.
The new entrant expects to turn profitable at the net level “very shortly,” with average revenue per user (ARPU) – a key performance parameter – likely to improve as the new entrant raises its rates going forward and Jio continues to leverage its cost advantages due to investments in 4G technology. Jio’s ARPU stood at Rs156.4 compared with Rs154 that market leader Bharti Airtel recorded in the April-June period, a fact which surprised some analysts.
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Jio is targeting 50% of revenue market share in the next few years and offered the mass-market phone effectively ‘free’ with a down payment of Rs 1,500 that’s refundable after three years.
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MTNL also started its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) triple play (voice, video and data) service in Delhi on 9 November 2011 with a network speed up to 1 Gigabit per second and the similar service was launched for Mumbai subscribers on 1 March 2012.
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Aimed for households and small businesses. it also provides TriBand Internet services, through dialup and DSL as well as games on demand, video on demand, and IPTV services. On 9 November 2011, MTNL started fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) triple play (voice, video, and data) high-speed broadband service in Delhi.
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We have discussed Jon killing Dany to "save the realm" but have we thought of the Mad Queen winning and burning everybody?
I mean, she gets the throne but kills everyone and becomes Queen if the Ashes. That is what she saw in her dream.
Not a fan of that ending, but it would at least not be out of line.
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Predictions on the title for GOT 72?
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In reply to redline248 • 4:24p, 5/10/19
No Ramsay?!?!!!??!?!?!
Hopefully people will start embracing the b@stard system as well
wangus12
Clearly Jon was the real winner but they left him off the list
If anyone is interested, I came across an older YouTube video which went over Daenery's visions in the books as well as her visions in the HBO Series. If you want to see what she "saw" in the House of the Undying, go to the 17 min. mark. It might be kind of cool if they tie the ending back to her visions.
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I would have thought at least one Hot Pie right? No love for Hodor?
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No Dickon either?
In reply to TomHagensWife • 5:26p, 5/10/19
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Imagine twins...one male, one female. Dickon and Dickoff
redline248 said:
14 people named their child after Theon before what he has done this season? Distressing.
I wonder if any of the Tyrions are height-challenged individuals (is that PC enough?).
No love for Hodor.
Brock Sampson
That reminds me...
Was really hoping zombie Hodor made it to the BfW!
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I'd be good with Dany burning everything
Will Dany burn everything then go back to Meereen and live with Dario?
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In reply to Brock Sampson • 7:32p, 5/10/19
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he did. they just ran out of budget to show it. so it appeared off screen.
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He's the one who killed Alys Karstark
Not gonna lie, some of those names I am surprised have such low counts since they aren't nearly as weird names as khaleesi which had like 7 or 8 hundred in a recent year.
I like Theon, but would hate it when people shortened it to Theo.
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I like the 'Queens Landing' one posted earlier... gives an interesting twist.
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In reply to OldShadeOfBlue • 9:47p, 5/10/19
My guess is most people just spell it John
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it is weird seeing her happy and smiling IRL since she has played such a dour ***** for so long.
She has a very full-face expressive smile
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I don't know anything at all about comicons but what does an actor like her get paid for an attendance like this? How would that compare to say...Chris Hemsworth?
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There isn't a single person alive in the world that knows the predetermined outcome of the Rockets v Warriors game tonight.
Now who's being naive, Kay?
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Some do it as part of their contractual obligations for marketing their show/movie (e.g. Comicon).
Others do it on a per invite basis.
It depends on the level of star you are, and how much you can command. Also varies by convention. Those in bigger cities will be able to pay more since they have access to larger convention space and can have a larger audience.
On top of that C & D (and occasionally B) tier stars will also do autograph/signing sessions, where they get a percentage of the picture/session price.
But to your point, BIG stars can get 6 figures for a weekend. 2nd tier stars can command in the tens of thousands, plus accommodations.
Most of the rest get a few thousand, maybe accommodations.
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The Hollywood Reporter this week has a fascinating exploration of the fast-growing world of fan conventions, where, the mag reports, actors can now earn more for their autographs than for their actual acting. Thanks to fan interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Walking Dead, and the CW's superhero shows, the number of conventions has swelled, with the stars who make appearances taking home guaranteed fees that range from $10,000 for a supporting actor up to a quarter-million for someone like Arrow's Stephen Amell (who leaned into this aspect of the business by producing the Heroes & Villains Fan Fest and starting a talent agency that handles personal appearances[url=http://heroesfanfest.com/][/url]). The A-listers of the Marvel films, your Chris Evanses and Tom Hiddlestons, make fewer appearances, but when they do they can command in the neighborhood of half-a-million. On all levels, the pay for conventions is comparable to what the actors might make for the work that made them famous in the first place; Firefly's Jewel Staite admits she's turned down acting gigs that would conflict with convention appearances: "It would be silly of me to say yes to the job that pays $10,000 for a week of work and bow out of a big convention where I could potentially walk away with $40,000 in two days." Late capitalism is a strange thing.
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She has the face and the body. not to mention the height.
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Atomico, the European venture capital firm founded by Skype’s Niklas Zennström, has released its latest annual The State of European Tech report, published in partnership with Slush and Orrick.
As part of the report, the authors surveyed 5,000 members of the ecosystem — including 1,000 founders — as well as pulling in robust data from other sources, such as Dealroom and the London Stock Exchange .
This year, the report reveals that the European tech ecosystem continues to mature and shows no sign of slowing — particularly highlighting the contrast from five years ago when the The State of European Tech report made its debut. Almost every key indicator is up and to the right, except, rather depressingly, diversity.
The data shows, for example, that competition for talent and access to the best founders has increased ferociously. And from a funding perspective, European founders have more choice than ever, especially with U.S. and Asian VC firms investing more and more in the region. Progress with gender diversity stalled, however, such as 92% of funding going to all-male teams.
I caught up with the report’s author Tom Wehmeier, Partner and Head of Insights at Atomico (also sometimes jokingly referred to as the “Mary Meeker of Europe”), where we discuss in more detail some of the key findings and why, it seems, that the rest of the world has finally woken up to Europe’s tech potential.
But first, a few headlines from the report:
European technology companies are on track to raise a record 30$B+ in funding in 2019, up from $25B the year before. (Source: Dealroom)
Despite failing to match the level of venture-backed exits of 2018, there was a record number of 40 $100M-plus deals as of September 2019, a size that many European tech sceptics did not believe was possible. (Source: Dealroom)
A number of multi-billion-dollar non-venture backed companies like Nexi and Trainline made their debut on the public markets.
European tech policymaking remains a mystery to many European founders.
When asked to describe the top priority of the European Commission in terms of tech policy, 40% of founders and startup employees say they don’t feel informed enough to comment. (Source: survey)
Despite this reported lack of awareness on policy issues, all respondents voted EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager as the person who had the most influence on European tech in 2019, good or bad. (Source: survey)
European parliamentarians aren’t talking about fintech and digital health, two sectors which investors poured a combined $12.7bn into last year (Source: Politico and Dealroom)
Europe’s diversity figures are still grim reading.
In 2019, 92% of funding went to all-male teams, a similar level to 2018. (Source: Dealroom)
There is still only one woman CTO in the 119 companies (<1%) based on a sample of executives in CxO positions at 251 European VC-backed tech companies that raised a Series A or B round between 1 October 2018 and 30 September 2019 with more than $10M funding, even though 7.5% of software engineers are women. (Source: Stack Overflow, Craft, Dealroom)
Looking beyond gender diversity, ethnic minorities in tech experienced discrimination at a much high rate than white peers. (Source: survey)
At least 80% of Black/African/Caribbean respondents who reported experiencing discrimination linked it to their ethnicity. (Source: survey)
63% of women VCs reported increased focus on attending events with stronger participation from diverse founders. The corresponding number for men VCs was only 33% of female respondents suggested that their male counterparts are leaving female VCs to fix Europe’s diversity problem. (Source: survey)
European founders aren’t just aiming for commercial success — they are trying to solve some of the world’s largest problems.
One in five European founders states that their company is already measuring its societal and/or environmental impact. (Source: survey)
Only 14% of founders don’t believe it’s relevant for their company. Founders that are women are much more likely to be advanced in their approach to measuring impact. (Source: survey)
Employees are placing a greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility, with 57% citing its importance in the State of European Tech survey. (Source: survey)
Extra Crunch: It is 5 years since Atomico published the first The State of European Tech report, which really attempted to capture a data-driven snapshot of the entire ecosystem. What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen within European tech in the intertwining years or in this year in particular?
Tom Wehmeier: If I think back to when we did the first report, people who believe that Europe could actually be an interesting player in global technology, were largely limited to people who were in the tech industry in Europe itself. If you then fast forward to today, what has clearly happened — and I think 2019 was the year where this really materialized and became part of the narrative — was that belief translating from people on the inside to a bunch of people that were on the outside.
Most obviously has been the strength of interest from from the U.S. and the number of top-tier U.S. funds that are not just increasing their level of investment activity but committing to spending more and more time here on the ground, hiring people, building teams, building a network, and getting to know companies. I think it probably surprises people to know that 19% of all rounds this year will involve at least one U.S. investor in Europe, which is more than double since since the first year we did the report.
I think the other thing, where I come back to this idea that now we have finally convinced a certain group of people about the role that Europe can play, is mainstream institutional investors. I know it is not going to be lost on you, [but] this is going to be another record year for VC fund raising from Europe. And whilst the headline numbers might not be a surprise, I think what should catch people’s attention is that the composition of the LP base here in Europe is now shifting. And finally, there’s an unlocking of institutional investors, [by which] I mean pension funds, funds of funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, who are committing to European VC at levels that are significantly increased and elevated from where they had been in the past. So, if you just take pension funds, we’re going to see close to a billion dollars invested which is up nearly three fold.
It’s a validation of what’s happening around European tech to see that now coming through and I think is ultimately something that helps to build a foundation for the next five years of success. As much as this is a report that’s looking back, it’s also about trying to understand where things go from here.
With regards to the pension funds, do you think that is driven by the general bullishness towards European tech, or do you think it’s more the macro economic reality that maybe other places where they could put their money aren’t very attractive at the moment?
I think it’s really a reflection that there’s a strong level of belief that European venture as an asset class is an attractive investment opportunity. And that is reflected by the numbers. One of the charts that we’ve got in the report is from Cambridge Associates who do the benchmarking for the VC indices… And when you look back over a 1, 3, 5, or even a 10 year horizon, the performance from European VC is demonstrating that this is a place where for anyone building a diversified portfolio, they should have some allocation. I think it’s fundamentally the strength of the investment opportunity. That is the single biggest driver for why you’re seeing this happen.
I think the biggest thing that Europe has been able to prove is that it can take a great idea and turn it into a great company and that company can scale to not just a billion dollar outcome but to a multi-billion dollar outcome and go all the way through into an IPO or into a large scale acquisition. What you’ve seen happen in 2019 is in part A reflection of what happened last year where it was obviously this record year with Spotify, Adyen, Farfetch, Elastic and others that really showed you can go full cycle from start all the way to finish. And that the magnitude of those outcomes can be at a scale that makes them globally relevant.
Are the pension funds shifting their allocation of VC away from other geographies or are they just doing more VC as a whole?
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By Lorenzo Jensen III Updated October 30, 2018
“Bloody Mary.” (Illustration by Daniella Urdinlaiz)
1. POISONED CANDY
The most persistent Halloween urban legend of all is the idea that somewhere in your hometown lurks a sadist who’s poisoning the Halloween candy he’s giving out to random trick-or-treaters. In history, there’s only been one case of someone deliberately poisoning Halloween candy—but it wasn’t to random children. It was Ronald O’Bryan of Texas who intentionally spiked his son’s Pixy Stix with cyanide, hoping to collect a huge insurance payout. He also gave the candy to three other children hoping to cover his tracks, but apparently none of them liked Pixy Stix, so none of them indulged. O’Bryan’s son, though, died from the poisoning. O’Brien received the death penalty and died via lethal injection in 1974,
2. BLOODY MARY
This ancient urban legend isn’t entirely specific to Halloween, but many of its versions involve performing the incantation on Halloween night. It says that if you stare at yourself in a mirror while saying “Bloody Mary” three times, some demonic woman will appear from the other side and possibly try to drag you into her parallel universe. If you do this and see an angry woman staring back at you, it’s probably your mom, who’s just walked into your room and is wondering why you’re being so silly.
3. THE SPIDER WIG
As this tall tale goes, a young girl was rooting around in her grandma’s attic seeking a Halloween costume. She chooses a wig and something that looks like a witch’s hat and attends a party. Then her scalp begins to itch. Then partiers begin screaming as they see that thousands of tiny spiders have come out of the wig and are crawling all over her face.
4. SATANISTS KILLING BLACK CATS
Although it would be unwise to put anything past Satanists, this is a persistent rumor that they do live sacrifices of black cats on Halloween Eve. This has never been proved, but it has forced some animal shelters to prohibit cat adoption on or shortly before Halloween.
5. HALLOWEEN FALLS ON FRIDAY THE 13TH THIS YEAR
Most people should realize that this is impossible. (Hint: transpose the “13” and you get “31,” the day on which Halloween falls EVERY year.) But some people still fall for it. They clearly need help.
6. LSD TATTOOS FOR KIDS
Starting in the 1970s, rumors began spreading that people were handing out temporary tattoos to kids, which doesn’t seem so bad. Kids like temporary tattoos. They’re fun. But they’re not so much fun if they’re laced with LSD that gets absorbed into the skin once applied—and that was the crux of this hoax. It originally started as a Blue Star tattoo, but subsequent versions feature Bart Simpson, Superman, and Mickey Mouse. Thankfully, there is no evidence of this ever actually happening.
7. PSYCHIC PREDICTS CAMPUS MURDER
This involves famous psychics making TV predictions that a mass murder will take place on an unspecified college campus on Halloween night. It started in the late 1960s and persisted at least until 1998. The TV show in question varied, as did the psychic who allegedly made the prediction. In each case, the rumor was wrong and there were no campus massacres on Halloween. A lot of drunk students in ghost costumes, maybe, but no massacres.
8. THIRTEEN-STORY HAUNTED HOUSE
The legend apparently started in Pennsylvania but has appeared in Chicago, Detroit, and other places. It involves a haunted house where guests sign waivers before entering and have to make it all the way up to the thirteenth floor. If they make it to the top, they receive a cash reward. Problem is, no one ever made it to the top alive.
9. MALL TERRORIST ATTACK
This viral email hoax began the month after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and involve a letter from a woman who claims her friend’s boyfriend is from Afghanistan and had left the country in advance of the 9/11 attacks. He then warned his girlfriend not to go on any airplanes or visit on malls on Halloween, because terrorists were plotting to attack both. Fortunately, the email was a hoax.
10. 1962 IDAHO HALLOWEEN MASSACRE
See the creepy grinning partygoer in the black mask? According to legend, he attended a 1962 Halloween party in Idaho. At some point after this picture was taken, he locked all the doors and proceeded to start murdering all the guests. He killed seven before escaping, never to be found. It was reported that the FBI found the mask in 1969. None of it ever happened, of course, but it’s still a good story.
11. FAMILY BEHEADING PHOTO
A severely aged photo from at least 100 years ago purports to show English children Susan and John Buckley hoisting their mother’s decapitated head for Halloween—these were not nice children! However, the original photo was doctored, as is shown in this animated GIF above.
12. KILL A PIT BULL DAY
This is a fairly recent hoax that started in 2012. Emails began circulating—and eventually went viral—claiming that October 31 was not only Halloween, it was also “National Kill A Pitbull [sic] Day.” It urged everyone who owned pit bulls to keep their pets safely locked in their homes, because a group of roving maniacs planned to club, stab, and shoot to death every pit bull in their sight. It turned out to be merely a prank that got way out of hand—it was originally targeted at a Missouri politician who had agitated for stricter pet ordinances.
13. HALLOWEEN NIGHT GANG INITIATION
Also fairly recent, this false rumor that started in 2008 involved an email hoax warning people that the Bloods street gang were holding an initiation on Halloween night requiring them to kill 31 women—one for every day of October. Subsequent versions said the gang initiates had to kill up to 140 women on Halloween. To the relief of women nationwide, it was only a hoax.
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Doi Suthep Pui National Park in Chiang Mai Thailand
Pierreto 18 October 2019
Formerly known as Doi Aoy Chang, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park takes its name from the mountain where a hermit named Sudeva lived for many years.
2 The fauna and flora of Doi Suthep-Pui
3 The climate in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
4 Park entrance fees
5 Doi Suthep’s Attractions-Pui
5.1 Bhubing palace
5.2 Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
5.3 Huey Kaew’s Fall
5.4 Dtaat Mook’s Fall
5.5 Yod Doi Pui camping
5.6 Mok Fah’s Fall
5.7 Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Headquarters
5.8 Mon Tha Than waterfall and camping
6 Video Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
7 Google map of Doi Suthep-Pui
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Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is located in Chiang Mai province, only a few kilometers northwest of Chiang Mai city.
It has a surface area of 265 km².
Doi Suthep is part of the Thanon Thong Chai chain, most of which are made of granite.
The other two peaks are Doi Buak Ha and Doi Pui; the latter is the highest with its 1685 meters.
The park is physically separated into two zones separated by areas between not managed by the park authorities.
West of Chiang Mai is the main area with most of the attractions and headquarters, and the second part is a smaller area around the Mok Fa waterfall about 10 km further north.
The main attractions of the park are the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which is built near the top of Doi Suthep, some waterfalls, views, caves, and nature.
The park is ideal for hiking across many trails as well as cycling and camping.
The fauna and flora of Doi Suthep-Pui
The forest areas of the park consist of an evergreen forest at higher elevations above 1000 meters and deciduous forest on the lower parts, with a mixed deciduous and evergreen forest in the ravines and along the waterways.
Common trees include oaks, Dipterocarpaceae, and trees of the magnolia family.
There are nearly 2000 species of ferns and flowering plants, approximately 300 species of birds and many species of mammals.
Mammals such as the Indian muntjac, wild boar, Assam monkey, Indochinese serow, Temminck’s cat, Malaysian porcupine, and Asian black bear can be observed here.
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macaque d’Assam
Common birds found in the national park include the White-crested Laughingthrush, Giant Beard, Giant Beard, Blue-throated Beard, Grey-headed Pygmy Woodpecker, Grey-chinned Minivet, Blyth’s Shrike, Yunnan Fulvetta and Flycatcher Slaty.
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The climate in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Due to the high altitude, the weather is cold and pleasant all year round, with average temperatures of 20-23°C.
Temperatures can drop to 6°C during the winter nights around February.
Visitors traveling in the park on bicycles are strongly encouraged to bring a sweater to avoid catching cold.
August and September are the wettest months of the year with daily rainfall.
Park entrance fees
The entrance fee for foreigners is 200 THB for adults and 100 THB for children, but there may be additional fees to visit some attractions.
There are several bungalows in the headquarters, Doi Pui Campground, Man Tha Than Waterfall Campground, and Rok Mok Fa Waterfall Station.
The price range ranging from 400 THB to 3000 THB, a significant discount will be applied when booking between Monday and Thursday.
Bungalows can be booked on the Doi Suthep national park website in advance.
As the money transfer must be made within two days and the fact that it takes longer with transfers from abroad, it is only possible to book from Thailand only.
Payments can be made in 7-Eleven stores or banks.
Doi Suthep’s Attractions-Pui
Bhubing palace
Bhubing Palace was built in 1961 and is the royal winter residence to house the royal family during their visits to northern Thailand.
The official name of the palace is Phra Tamnak Phu Phing.
The palace is located 4 km west of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
There are several buildings, including guest houses for foreign visitors.
The palace is open to the public, except when the royal family is in residence.
The area is ideal for bird watching, butterfly watching, and has a good view of Chiang Mai.
Opening hours are from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Called Temple Doi Suthep, it is a Buddhist temple with sacred shrines, pagodas, statues, and wall paintings.
The temple is built near the top of Doi Suthep Mountain at 1055 meters above sea level, 14.5 km from the city center of Chiang Mai (old town).
The first Shedi was founded in the 14th century as a Buddhist monastery and is still an active monastery.
It is one of the most sacred sites in the region.
The aspects of the temple derive from Buddhism and Hinduism.
The temple has a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu god Ganesha.
The temple can be reached from the main road through the national park, accessible by a 309-step staircase or by tramway for 30 baht.
All visitors must remove their shoes and dress appropriately to enter the temple terrace.
See our article: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai
Huey Kaew’s Fall
A small waterfall located near the town of Chian Mai on a short walking distance from the main road near the park entrance.
It is popular among local tourists.
There are many butterflies around the waterfall and a short track of nearly 500 meters that leads to the main road to the northwest.
Dtaat Mook’s Fall
Located in the north of the national park, accessible by a 7 km long circular path that begins near the Golden Buddha overlooking the Huay Tung Tao reservoir.
The path to the waterfall requires a guide.
There are guides available at the beginning of the tour, cost 200 THB per group.
Yod Doi Pui camping
Located north of Bhubing Palace, accessible from the road that turns right 900 meters west of the palace and 3.8 km north.
The campsite has basic facilities, a restaurant, and a reception center.
The reception center has tents and mountain bikes available for rent.
Tents for two people cost 225 THB per night, sleeping bags, and other accessories are also available for rent from 60 THB.
It is possible to rent a tent with all the sleeping accessories for 405 Baht.
It is recommended that campers use sleeping bags because night temperatures become very cold during certain seasons up to 6°C.
ATVs cost 100 THB per day.
The campsite has about 40-50 tents to rent.
Mok Fah’s Fall
Mok Fa or Mork Fa Waterfall is 5-10 minutes walk from the waterfall parking lot.
The entrance to the waterfall is on highway 1095, which connects Chiang Mai to Pai.
The waterfall is located in a physically separate separation zone, 10 km north of the main park area.
There is an information center and a number of bungalows for rent for 1500 THB per night
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Headquarters
The park’s headquarters is located less than one kilometer northwest of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (the main temple).
Bungalows are available from 400 THB to 2500 THB.
Mon Tha Than waterfall and camping
A popular and often busy waterfall on nine levels.
Upon entering the park less than 1.5 kilometers, a side road on the right will lead to this waterfall.
The waterfall area has a campsite and some bungalows.
Bungalows are available for booking from 1500 THB (see info above on how to book).
Video Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Google map of Doi Suthep-Pui
Photos : Indian muntjac : Khao Yai NP : M. Cooper ; Malaysian macaque : Bernard Dupont ; Asian black bear : Guérin Nicolas ; Gray fly : Hans G. Oberlack; Giant bearded man: Prateik Kulkarni; Bhubing Palace: Magnus Manske; Huey Kaew Waterfall: Poakpong; Yod Doi Pui campsite: adventureinyou.com ; Source : thainationalparks.com
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What a way to extend the weekend than by seeing British country-music darlings The Shires play a packed out Sage Hall on the last bank holiday of May. It was their fourth visit playing this wonderful venue since their debut album Brave in 2015. The crowd gathered early to witness the beautiful sounds of supports acts Sinead Burgess from Australia and Liverpudlian Andy Brown. The venue was even ready for The Shires’ return by removing the front seats to make way for a standing area, which saw the crowd jostling over the best dancing spot.
The opening drums of Echo from Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle’s current album Accidentally On Purpose had the crowd roaring and kept the momentum going until they brought it down a notch, with Ben taking place behind the piano for Statelines, during which the band’s name flashed through the colours red, white and blue. It was quite a simplistic stage set for this tour but the show was still a spectacle. Crissie and Ben’s backing band stretched across behind them on raised, colour-changing blocks. There were moments when they ‘rocked out’ with the duo during numbers such as Beats To The Rhythm, Tonight and Friday Night. The latter was cleverly introduced by Crissie asking if the crowd knew what day it was and stated “no one knows cos it’s a bank holiday!,” which had the crowd cheering triumphantly.
Emotions were pretty high on this night as we went from party mode to almost tear-filled moments, starting with Ahead Of The Storm and leaving only Crissie and Ben on stage for Black And White, I Just Want To Love You and Brave. If the strings weren’t being pulled on the heart by this point, then Daddy’s Little Girl definitely had the crowd in bits, echoing Ben’s words, “I don’t know how Crissie performs this night after night.”
If you ever get to see The Shires live, you will witness a show that packs a punch. It is not just a ‘Crissie and Ben show,’ as they make sure their backing band is just as much part of the show too, but most of all, at every possible opportunity they get the crowd involved. Nashville Grey Skies was one example, as not only was the crowd on their feet following Guilty, but an echoing sing-along also ensued. The song is a huge testament to the Americana scene in the UK as they bring people from far and wide. There have been many before them but Crissie and Ben put this music firmly back on the UK map and have made country music cool to the masses.
Crissie jokes “we’ve come to the last song…in this set” before going into Tonight – a track that has one of the catchiest hooks and naturally had the high-capacity crowd stomping and chanting at the end. Crissie the returned with a G&T in hand and Ben with a beer. With such a high-energy show, these drinks were much deserved and we got a three song encore, ending the night with everyone on their feet and hands up (no pun intended) for A Thousand Hallelujahs.
The Shires, including backing-band, really do know how to put on a show. They are a group of highly-talented people but there was something inparticular about Crissie Rhodes’ performance alone that struck a bigger chord than usual, and it was by no means ‘accidentally on purpose’.
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The Most Influential People in Mining 2010
December 30, 2010 businessmining 4 comments
2010 has been an exciting year for the mining industry. The Australian Super Profits Tax debate came to a climax; the iron ore pricing mechanisms was changed to a system related to the spot market after 40 years of benchmark pricing; the Western Australian Iron Ore Joint Venture between Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton was cancelled; BHP attempted to acquire PotashCorp; 33 Chilean miners were at the center point of global media attention when they were rescued after 68 days underground. Who have been the world’s most influential people in the mining industry this year?
The Business of Mining.com gives a top 25. Based on a combination of metrics on ‘Opinion Impact’ (both public opinion and boardroom opinion) and ‘Decision Impact’ (both for 2010 and for the future). The list features a combination of industry leaders, politicians, journalists, advisors and regulators. 24 men; 1 woman. 5 Australians; 4 South Africans; 3 Chinese, 3 Americans; 2 Indians; 2 Canadians; 2 Brits; 1 Guinean; 1 Kazakh; 1 Mongolian; 1 Brazilian. The figure below gives an overview of the 25 most influential people in mining in 2010.
(Blue dots: industry leaders; green dots: journalists; orange dots: advisors; red dots: politicians; black dots: regulators)
1. Marius Kloppers – CEO BHP Billiton
Heads the world’s largest mining company. Tried to add potash to the portfolio of the company by (unsuccessfully) offering $39bln for PotashCorp of Saskatchewan. Earlier in the year not only played an active role in the debate about the Australian super profits tax, but also in the attempt to form a Joint Venture for iron ore export from Western Australia. Is furthermore seen as one of the key drivers behind the change of the iron ore pricing scheme.
2. Tom Albanese – CEO Rio Tinto
Heads the world’s third largest mining company. Worked with Kloppers on the Pilbara iron ore JV, the new pricing mechanism for iron ore, and the lobbying against the super profits tax as proposed by Kevin Rudd. Used 2010 to restructure the capital structure of his company and to strengthen the ties with Chinese industry and government via various deals with Chinalco.
3. Roger Agnelli – CEO Vale
Heads the world’s second largest mining company and largest iron ore producer. Less well-known in the west than Kloppers and Albanese, but certainly a powerful leader in the mining industry. Secured development opportunities in Guinea and in potash production expansions while carefully building relationships with the Brazilian government and the new president: Dilma Rousseff.
4. Tony Clement – Industry Minister Canada
The man that killed BHP Billiton’s hopes of acquiring PotashCorp by imposing unacceptable conditions in order to secure the deal’s ‘benefit for Canada’.
5. Cynthia Carroll – CEO Anglo American
The only women in the list, heading the fourth largest diversified miner in the world. Led the company back to profits after a dramatic 2009. Was appointed chairman of related Anglo Platinum this year and holds directorships of De Beers and BP. Furthermore plays a role in the debates about the future of the industry at the World Economic Forum.
6. Graeme Samuel – Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Head of the regulating body that was the key obstacle for the Joint Venture between BHP Billiton and Anglo American to export iron ore from Western Australia as the JV would have given the two companies a position that would threaten global competition.
7. Michael (Mick) Davis – CEO Xstrata
Heads the world’s fifth largest diversified mining company, build rapidly by acquisitions under the helm of Davis. Proposed a merger with Anglo American in 2009, and continues to look for expansion options. Plays an important role in the debate around a potential merger of Xstrata with trading house Glencore, the company’s largest stakeholder.
8. Kevin Rudd – Former Prime Minister Australia
The brain behind the Australian super profits tax, designed to skim the ‘excessive profits’ of mining firms. The public debate around the tax was one of the reasons Rudd was not re-elected. Although not in the office anymore, the idea of the super profits tax was implemented by the new government in an adjusted form.
9. Julia Gillard – Prime Minister Australia
Benefited from the drop in popularity of Kevin Rudd to take over the position of Prime Minister of Australia. Did involve the miners in redesigning the law into the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), eliminating its major shortcomings. However, the new law, which will become active in 2011, will drastically increase profits for the mining operations in Australia, forcing many mining firms to re-evaluate investments.
10. Jacques Nasser – Chairman of BHP Billiton
The man behind the scenes at BHP Billiton. Worked with Kloppers on all major events this year, including the super profits tax, the Pilbara JV, and the PotashCorp offer. Appointed former British Minister Shriti Vadera on the company’s board and prepared the decision to restart high dividend payments to shareholders.
11. Xiong Weiping – President Chinalco
12. Anil Agarwal – Executive Chairman Vedanta Resources
13. Partha Bhattacharyya – Chairman Coal India
14. Ivan Glasenberg – CEO Glencore
15. Mahmoud Thiam – Minister of Mines and Geology Guinea
16. Sukhbaatar Batbold – Prime Minister Mongolia
17. Brad Wall – Prime Minister Saskatchewan
18. Xi Jinping – Trade Minister China
19. Vladimir Kim – Chairman Kazakhmys
20. Duncan Sloan – Global Mining Lead Accenture
21. Mike Elliott – Global Mining & Metals Lead Ernst & Young
22. William MacNamara – Mining Analyst Financial Times
23. Robert Friedland – Founder Ivanhoe Mines
24. John Chadwick – Editor International Mining
25. Chen Yan – Governor China Development Bank
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Is BHP Billiton too big to grow?
November 5, 2010 businessmining 1 comment
The (provisional) refusal of the Canadian government to let BHP Billiton acquire PotashCorp of Saskatchewan is the third regulatory limitation to growth the company faces in a short period. As regulators around the world are afraid the company gains a dominant position in mineral markets, what options does the CEO, Marius Kloppers, have left to grow the company?
In February 2008, shortly after mr. Kloppers took over as CEO, BHP did a hostile takeover bid for its largest rival: Rio Tinto. The offer, worth approx. $165bln, was withdrawn in November 2008 after regulators indicated the deal would not gain anti-trust approval and the access to debt dried up in the capital markets.
After the failed acquisition, the two companies agreed to try to realize a significant part of the synergies the merger would have created by setting up a Joint Venture to develop the Pilbara iron ore deposit in Western Australia. However, after both Australian and European regulators indicated this would create an iron ore player that would be too dominant, the plans were cancelled last month.
The $39bln offer for PotashCorp appears to be a move in which BHP Billiton does not build up a dominant position in any market. If BHP manages to break the cartel-based pricing system for potash the deal might actually benefit the world economy. Still the Canadian government seems to be inclined to let the deal stall to protect the domestic industry and tax revenues.
BHP Billiton has approx. $12bln cash on the balance sheet and is earning more cash rapidly due to the high iron ore price. Typically mining companies need approx. 2-3% of asset value in operating cash, leaving BHP with some $10bln excess cash. The low leverage and the high credit rating of the company enable it to raise at least $30bln additional cash by increasing debt. However, it is hard to select acquisition targets that might actually lead to a combination that will be approved by regulators.
The company will either need to focus on acquiring large players in markets where it does not have a strong presence yet, or focus on acquiring many smaller players or individual assets. As the company is trying to reduce the portfolio complexity, expansion into completely new markets is unlikely. Potential acquisition targets might be Newmont, Goldcorp, Freeport-McMoran or Eldorado in the gold market and Eramet, Inmet Mining and Outokumpo in the base metal market. Expansion into the industrial minerals sector would also be an option.
The best way for mr. Kloppers to make a name for himself would be to make BHP Billiton the first major western mining company to build up a strong operating presence in China and/or India. Creating a Joint Venture with a local player might be the best option to achieve this.
Categories: Market change, Mergers & Acquisitions Tags: acquisition, BHP Billiton, business, cash, debt, Eldorado, Eramet, Freeport-McMoran, Goldcorp, Inmet Mining, mining, mining business, Newmont, Outokumpo, regulators
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Lionsgate bows Midway, plus His Dark Materials on Digital, and Samsung & Philips to support Filmmaker Mode
We’re starting things off today with a pair of new Blu-ray reviews...
Dennis Seuling has turned in his thoughts on Robert Eggers’ acclaimed The Lighthouse. Sounds like both the film and the disc are pretty good, so do give it a look.
Also, Tim has offered his thoughts on Sergio Stivaletti’s The Wax Mask (1997) from Severin Films.
We’ve also updated our Release Dates & Artwork section with all the latest Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD cover artwork and Amazon pre-order links, so be sure to use the section if you’re interested in ordering any of those titles. (We certainly appreciate it!)
Now then… we have a little bit of CES news to report, but first we have some good new title announcements for you today... [Read on here...]
4K Ultra HD Release Update
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The Wax Mask BD review
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Monty Python BD review coming, plus Jack Ryan: S2, AppleTV+ & my thoughts on HBO’s His Dark Materials
Today’s post will be brief, as I’m working to finish a sort of teaser review of Network’s new Monty Python’s Flying Circus: Norwegian Blu-ray Edition box set. Network was kind enough to send me check discs of the first season (the other discs are coming as they’re available), so I’m going to review those ASAP and then update the review when the rest of the set arrives. I can already tell you with confidence, however, that the restoration is remarkable. The series have never looked so good, nor been so complete and uncut. More in the review as soon as I finish it (possibly later today).
Speaking of reviews, I’ve also posted my in-depth thoughts on Warner’s new 8K/16-bit restoration of The Wizard of Oz on 4K Ultra HD. It’s also remarkable and should absolutely be on the want lists of every serious cinephile who’s upgraded their systems to 4K.
I’ll tell you, it’s been really uplifting this week to see three beloved film and TV titles (It’s a Wonderful Life, The Wizard of Oz, and now Monty Python) that have been given such careful and meticulous restoration for home video release. And I’m more impressed every day with just how far the state-of-the-art in restoration and remastering technology has come. [Read on here...]
The Wizard of Oz 4K
Monty Python's Flying Circus Norwegian Bluray Edition
Jack Ryan: Season Two
Good Omens official, plus 007: Daniel Craig 4K pre-orders, new Shout/Kino, Memory: Origins of Alien, Apple TV+ & more
We’ve got some more new reviews for you today, and some interesting news as well. So let’s get to it.
First up, the reviews...
I’ve offered my thoughts on Luc Besson’s Anna on 4K Ultra HD from Summit and Lionsgate.
And Tim has turned in looks at Roy Ward Baker’s Scars of Dracula (1970) on Blu-ray, a Hammer title from Scream Factory, as well as Scream’s Humanoids from the Deep Steelbook Blu-ray.
With a little luck, we’ll have at least a couple more reviews tomorrow as well, so be sure to check back.
We’ve also got a street date update for you on a few titles: Look for Warner’s It: Chapter Two on BD, DVD, and 4K on 12/10. Lionsgate will release Red Heat on 4K on 10/8 (coming from Studio Canal in the UK). And Fox is expected to release The Art of Racing in the Rain on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K on 11/5. [Read on here...]
007: The Daniel Craig Collection 4K
Memory: Origins of Alien
Love Bite
Charles de Lauzirika
Anna 4K review
Scars of Dracula BD review
Humanoids from the Deep BD review
It: Chapter Two 4K
Red Heat 4K
The Art of Racing in the Rain 4K
Diminuendo
The Devil Rides Out
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Wizkid and Naomi Campbell walk Dolce and Gabbana runway
Musician Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun walked the runway for international fashion brand Dolce and Gabbana, alongside super model, Naomi Campbell and Nigerian international artist, Tinie Tempah.
The ‘Soco’ crooner was seen in now viral videos and pictures, shared on his instagram page @wizkidayo, strutting for the brand’s latest men’s fashion collection in Milan on Saturday.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that additional behind the scenes footage was shared by Campbell who took over Dolce and Gabbana’s instagram page.
Campbell is a British model, actress, and singer who was established amongst the top three most recognizable and in-demand models of the late 1980s and the 1990s.
She is one of six models of her generation declared supermodels by the fashion industry.
Campbell had shown support for Wizkid’s craft in recent times, especially during his show at the O2 hall in London.
Wizkid became the first Afro-beat artiste to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records, for his contribution to Drake’s hit song ‘One Dance’.
The 27 year old is currently working on an album scheduled to be released later in 2018.
Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian fashion house founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The two met in Milan in 1980 and designed for the same fashion house.
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Recount All You Want but Mob Rule Will Not Prevail
Susan Stamper Brown
That the United States is not a direct democracy where decisions are decided by popular vote is a dilemma for Democrats unhinged over Donald Trump’s Electoral College win who are now calling for a recount in some states.
Besides their recount temper tantrum, Republican Electoral College members across the U.S. report harassment and threats from disgruntled Clinton supporters in a last-ditch effort to put their candidate who should be in the big house in the White House.
The Detroit News reports Michigan electors received “intimidating emails or messages” demanding members vote for Clinton and ditch Trump. The report says one young Michigan elector, Mike Banerian, received a message “containing a death wish” and another, “a death threat” in which someone threatened they’d “put a bullet” in his mouth. Banerian said he’s been called “a hateful bigot” and said, “people talk about shoving a gun in my mouth and blowing my brains out” -- if he abides by Michigan law requiring electors to vote for Trump.
Democrat leadership would be wise to detach itself from these whack jobs because the party will continue to implode unless they eradicate the despotic progressivism which currently rules within the ranks.
These despotic dimwits don’t give a whit that America’s founders created the Electoral College to prevent the kind of mob rule democracy that Alexis de Tocqueville once called “the tyranny of the majority” – which will happen if a few big cities and states always control the outcome.
Given all the talk about ditching the Electoral College, fair representation is the last thing on the minds of those who didn’t mind it at all when polls predicted a Hillary electoral landslide. Truth is, if they really cared about fairness, they’d ditch the Super Delegates system which was rigged for Hillary when it robbed Bernie Sanders early on.
Protest, petition and recount all they wish, but eliminating the Electoral College won’t happen. There isn’t a rural state out there foolish enough to relinquish the power the nation’s founders gave it. Besides, it would take nothing short of a miracle for the Senate and states to ratify.
It’s important to remember that the popular vote count is often rendered impotent by the Electoral College. Candidates’ campaign strategies are based on getting to 270, not a simple majority of voters. If Clinton cared about the popular vote, she wouldn’t have ignored her so-called “blue wall” states that Trump smashed through.
Oh, and about that popular vote count to which Democrats currently cling.
In 2012, research commissioned by the Pew Center on the States found: “Approximately 24 million—one of every eight—voter registrations in the United States are no longer valid or are significantly inaccurate; More than 1.8 million deceased individuals are listed as voters; Approximately 2.75 million people have registrations in more than one state.”
Another study, “Do non-citizens vote in U.S. elections?” from Old Dominion University and George Mason University, found that non-citizen participation in recent U.S. elections “has been large enough to change meaningful election outcomes including Electoral College votes and Congressional elections” including North Carolina’s 2008 electoral votes and Democrat Al Franken’s “win” which gave Senate Democrats the 60th vote needed to overcome filibusters. It also stated the obvious: non-citizens favor Democrats.
It’s entirely possible that Clinton’s popular vote lead in sanctuary city states would be nullified based on non-citizen participation and voter fraud, given the study found that non-citizen votes alone ranged between 38,000 to 2.8 million in 2008.
That’s why we need the Electoral College, which serves to prevent voting fraud in certain areas from tainting a whole election. Without it, we’d see liberty’s demise and mob rule rise. If Democrats really want a different form of government, many Americans like myself are more than willing to subsidize their one-way airfare.
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Republicans discover that Orbán is an unreliable US ally
A FORMER COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENT WILL BE HUNGARY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
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Criminal file for Romanian demonstrators who have destroyed the gate from the Cemetery in Valea Uzului0
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The ugly face of extremism. The shameful commemoration of the Valea Uzului0
In a full electoral campaign for MEPs, one thought that it would not be bad to inflate the Romanian-Hungarian relations. We do not know exactly who that person is, but he has to be searched anywhere else than in the Dărmăneşti town hall. There was just a piece of a plan thought of by others.
DAHR, a wave of incidents at Cemetery in Valea Uzului: Romania has shown its “true face about minorities without makeup”0
DAHR will refer to international institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the embassies of the EU countries and the US Embassy, following the incidents at the Cemetery in the Valea Uzului, which they say have shown “Romania’s real face with regard to minorities.” DAHR chairman, Kelemen Hunor, told to the MEDIAFAX
HCCJ maintains NCCD decision – practice in Romanian at UMFST Târgu Mureş is not discrimination0
The High Court of Cassation and Justice (HCCJ) dismissed as unfounded the appeal of the Hungarian Association for Medical and Pharmaceutical Preparedness (AMPMFR) against the decision of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, which upheld the decision of the National Council for Combating Discrimination, according to which the conduct of practice (ducation) only in Romanian at
After 20 years. Pope Francis, a visit loaded with symbols in Romania, where he will go to all historical regions and will beatify the seven martyrs of the anti-communist struggle0
Countdown started. In less than 24 hours, Pope Francis will set foot for the first time on the Romanian soil. A pastoral visit that will have strong ecumenical valences under the motto “Let’s Go Together.” During the three days, the Holy Father will visit Bucharest, Iasi, Blaj, and the Marian sanctuary in Sumuleu-Ciuc.
US Energy Secretary Rick Perry “worried” about the fact that the Romanian government wants to build two new reactors at Cernavoda with a Chinese state-owned company0
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Trump finds anti-immigrant ally in extremist Hungarian Prime Minister0
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Far-right party in Hungary forms uniformed ‘self-defence’ force in spirit of outlawed vigilante group0
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IPC titles, Girls' comics, Comics launched in 1975
Lindy was a girls' weekly comic published by IPC Magazines, London, from 21 June 1975 to 1 November 1975, when it was merged into Jinty. Its editor was Norman Worker. Stories included:
"Hard Days for Hilda" (written by Terence Magee)
"Janie's Jeannie"
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12 Fun Things to Do in Fort Myers, Florida
Jeremy Scott Foster· Updated on November 4th, 2019
I peered off the edge of my boat and saw two black, beady eyes staring back at me. The water in the swamp was too muddy to see the rest of what lurked below, but I knew exactly what I was facing. And I was one slippery step away from becoming its dinner. Of course, there are plenty of things to do in Fort Myers that don’t involve fending off alligators. But, that doesn’t mean they’re any less exhilarating.
Sure, you could spend your vacation sitting by the pool or collecting seashells—which, by the way, Fort Myers has an absurd amount of. But why not try something a little more adventurous?
Fort Myers is brimming with exciting adventures guaranteed to leave a lasting impression for years to come.
1. Explore the Everglades at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a nature reserve with the largest collection of bald cypress and pond cypress trees left in the US. Founded in the early 1950s, Corkscrew Swap was built to protect the trees and inhabiting wildlife from extensive logging. Since then, it’s become one of the largest conservation habitats for wildlife, birds and plants in all of Fort Myers.
The two-mile trail of boardwalk takes you directly into the heart of the Florida Everglades. From there, you’ll be able to see alligators, otters and also red-bellied turtles that lurk beneath the surface of the marsh. And if you want to go beyond the boardwalk, then trudge through three feet of muck and mud with Corkscrew Swamp’s guided swamp walk.
2. Take a Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Thriller
Dolphin sightings are not uncommon in Fort Myers, Florida!
Fort Myers is famous for many things, but it’s primarily known for its vast sea life and warm sun. And on a Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Thriller, you get to enjoy both! The 55-foot boat takes you around Sanibel and the Captiva Islands at high speed (it’s called the Thriller for a reason!), before jetting out into the Gulf of Mexico for dolphin watching.
And in the ocean, pods of dolphins are literally everywhere! It’s not uncommon to see them swimming beside the boat or even playing in the wake. A dolphin cruise is one of the closest encounters you can have with these playful, whimsical creatures.
3. Search for Wildlife at the JN Ding Darling Refuge
Looking for birds at JN Ding Darling
With binoculars in one hand and your camera in the other, spot a variety of wildlife at the JN Ding Darling Refuge. Located on Sanibel Island, this nature reserve is teeming with endangered mammals, camouflaged reptiles and rare animals you might have never seen before!
But perhaps some of the most exciting things to see are the 245 species of birds that live in the refuge. As you wander through the park, you can check the birds you see off your list, like the vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill and the dancing Reddish Egret. Even if you’re not a birdwatcher, you can still admire the beauty of these rare birds.
4. Visit Cayo Costa with a Private Water Taxi
Travel like James Bond by whizzing towards Cayo Costa Island on your very own private water taxi. After a 30-minute journey, your captain will dock on the shores of the gulf, giving you the freedom to explore nine miles of pristine, sandy beaches.
However, Cayo Costa is more than just a beach lover’s paradise. And the island is also home to Cayo Costa State Park, an unspoiled wilderness of mangrove swamps, pine forests and wild animals. Whether you’re hiking, swimming or simply relaxing on the beach, you’ll love the tranquil seclusion of Cayo Costa.
5. Take an Airboat to Get Close to Alligators
For some, having a close encounter with wild, snapping alligators is enough to get your heart pumping. But for those who crave a bit more adventure, gator spotting from the top of a high-speed airboat might do the trick.
At Airboats + Alligators, you’ll climb aboard a propeller airboat that glides you through the open waters of the Everglades. This exhilarating ride takes you up close and personal with Florida’s most notorious residents, as well as other wildlife birds and animals. You might even catch a glimpse of some baby alligators wading in the shallow waters!
6. Walk the Fort Myers Beach
No trip to Florida would be complete without spending a few hours relaxing at Fort Myers Beach. With seven miles of soft, white sand, Fort Myers Beach is truly a slice of paradise on Estero Island. It’s the perfect location for sunbathing, shell picking and even playing a pickup game of beach volleyball.
And when you need to cool off, you’ll have the calm, turquoise of the ocean to dip your toes in. But Fort Myers Beach also has tons of tours, toys and also water sports. So, if you’re looking for a bit more excitement, you’ve got it. Jet skis, kayaks and also private catamarans can be rented right from the shores.
7. Go Sunset Adventure Sailing with Sail Magic Wind
Watching the sunset from the bow of a sailboat is one of the most magical things to do in Fort Myers. Join Captain Dan and Dianne as they take you aboard their 38-foot Star of Orion sailboat for a Sunset Adventure Sail. With Sail Magic Wind, you’ll navigate the waves of the Gulf of Mexico while enjoying a glass of champagne (or two!).
But besides chasing sunsets, you’ll also have the opportunity to spot sea turtles, dolphins and birds directly from the boat. And if you ask politely, we hear Captain Dan might even let you take control of the wheel!
8. Kayak Estero Bay
Fort Myers is filled with adventurous outdoor activities, and kayaking through Estero Bay is no exception. Although you can go on a guided nature tour, kayaking on your own lets you see the bay at your own leisurely pace. Paddle through dense mangrove forests and narrow rivers while you make your way to one of the islands such as Lovers Key or Mount Key.
Like the rest of Florida’s coast, Estero Bay is home to some fantastic wildlife. It’s not every day where you’ll have the opportunity to kayak along the sides of dolphins, turtles and if you’re lucky, also even manatees.
9. Go Parasailing
High above North Captiva Island
With your legs dangling beneath you and the wind blowing through your hair, parasailing is one of the top things to do in Fort Myers. As you soar high above the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll get to see the city from an entirely unique perspective.
Just imagine the sweeping, panoramic views of Fort Myers as you’re lifted hundreds of feet in the air. And despite what you may think, parasailing is actually quite smooth and peaceful. But thrill seekers can always opt for a free-falling dip, where you plunge straight into the ocean on your descent.
10. Eat Lunch at Cabbage Key
The key lime pie at Cabbage Key is a must!
To experience a taste of old school Florida, just take a short ferry over to Cabbage Key for lunch. With no cars and no paved roads, Cabbage Key is a tranquil, hidden gem away from Florida’s crowded beaches.
Surrounded by hundreds of acres of lush vegetation, Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant is the perfect place to grab a cold beer and a bite to eat (I recommend the cheeseburger). Or take a visit the neighboring Dollar Bill Bar, adeptly named for the thousands of bills plastered on the walls and ceilings. Tradition says that signing the dollar bill ensures your return to Cabbage Key in the near future.
11. Enjoy Afternoon Drinks at South Seas
Is there anything that goes better with tropical weather than an ice cold cocktail? I think not—especially when its served at South Seas Island Resort. With multiple restaurants and bars to choose from, South Seas Island Resort is the ultimate destination for day drinking.
At Sunset Beach Bar, you can listen to live music as you recline with wine on a lounge chair. Or, grab a Mai Tai at the Crooked Snook Tiki Bar overlooking the waves of Pine Island Sound. And if you drink one too many bucket-sized cocktails, you can always stumble back to the resort for the night.
12. Walk the Six Mile Cypress Slough
With over 3,500 acres of wetlands, the Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced “sloo”) is an oasis right in the middle of Fort Myers. The volunteers at the interpretive center can take you on a tour of the slough, and to explain Six Mile’s conservation and protection efforts. But if you’d rather explore on your own, there is over a mile of elevated boardwalk to wander.
The slough drains directly into Estero Bay. Which makes it the perfect home and feeding area for animals like otters, alligators, turtles and even butterflies. But unlike other nature reserves in Fort Myers, Six Mile Cypress Slough is also home to an extraordinary animal—the wild pig! And, if you’re lucky, you might spot one of these creatures sniffing around the marsh.
So, as you can see, there is more to see in Fort Myers than turquoise waters and sandy beaches (although those are nice to visit, as well). The variety of activities is almost as diverse as the wildlife that lives there.
The next time you journey down south, you shouldn’t have a problem deciding how to spend your time. And if you venture off the beaten path, remember to keep your distance from those gators.
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Jeremy Scott Foster
Jeremy Scott Foster is a travel writer, photographer, and professional adventurer. He has been traveling the world since 2010, asking the hard questions, and learning about both the world and himself in the process.
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Your guide round Uzbekistan!
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Tashkent Chime
The Tashkent chimes were called chimes from the shores of the Baltic Sea - the suburbs of Koenigsberg, the former center of East Prussia, which became the Kaliningrad region of Russia after the war, but firmly embedded in the architectural appearance of the city and became native to the inhabitants of Tashkent.
Tashkent chimes, located in the center of the capital near the city hokimiyat, is one of the sights of the capital of Uzbekistan. They were opened on the eve of the second anniversary of the Victory Day over fascism, and since May 9, 1947, they are working in good order.
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In this first portrait of a series of three articles in which we will present creative Canadian companies, we explore the possibilities of immersive storytelling with Felix & Paul Studios, an organization founded five years ago by Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, two Montrealers with previous experience in commerce, music videos and documentary.
The Origins: From 3D Cinema to Virtual Reality
Before starting their company, founders Lajeunesse and Raphaël became interested in immersive entertainment, at that time 3D cinema and holography, and developed large scale installations where they would create the illusion of a portal to another world, such as their work for the Canada Pavilion at the World Exposition Shanghai in 2010. They were finally introduced to virtual reality (VR) with the Developer Kit they ordered from Oculus Rift Kickstarter campaign. Seeing the potential of this technology, they immediately started working on a proprietary camera system to capture 360-degree video content for display on the Oculus Rift.
At SXSW in 2014, they got in touch with Oculus, and showed them their project Strangers with Patrick Watson, which left them very impressed, so much so that this video made it to the early Oculus demo reel, prior even to Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus. Since then, Felix & Paul Studios has done more work with Oculus than any other studio. Today, Felix & Paul Studios has grown into an industry leader, working with Google, Cirque du Soleil, Fox and Universal Studios and securing $6.8 million in its Series A funding round in 2016.
Felix & Paul counts 65 employees spread across its two offices in Montréal and Santa Monica, CA, the latter created when Ryan Horrigan, Chief Content Officer, joined the company. It is obviously a strength to be a Canadian company, not only to be able to rely on the significant talent pool in the Montréal area, but also to make the most of film, TV and digital media incentives and tax credits.
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Over the past five years, the studio explored different genres with a guiding principle of excellence and high visual fidelity. With projects like the Nomads series, the studio delved into the nonfiction space. Also, in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, it developed several immersive experiences offering a never before seen perspective on these fascinating shows. With Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, it produced social impact pieces leveraging the potential of VR to shed a light on social change in Kenya or to raise awareness on global warming.
But the team at Felix & Paul Studios probably learned more about storytelling, acting and image composition in VR with Miyubi, a 40-minute scripted comedy presented at Sundance last year. Other recent projects include The Confessional, short comedic episodes produced with Google, and Space Explorers, an ambitious 2-year project developed in partnership with NASA and Space X, pinnacle of Felix & Paul’s innovative work.
A Competitive Advantage?
The studio wants to ensure that the technology always serves its creative ambition:with every project comes an opportunity to improve its proprietary camera system (e.g. a slow motion underwater camera for Cirque du Soleil’s O), its workflow, or more broadly its understanding of immersive content.
As it has been developing its own tools, the studio has been able to keep a tight system of technology and creativity in a way that no other VR studio has: this is a reason of Felix & Paul’s success. This has allowed the company to gain efficiencies and keep the costs down. With what is said to be the best live action 3D 360 camera system today, Felix & Paul Studios rapidly stood out from competition and attracted talents, IP holders and collaborators.
Felix & Paul Studios works closely with hardware manufacturers, primarily Oculus and Google and increasingly with HTC and PlayStation. Partnering with hardware makers allows the studio to develop its own solutions (from cameras to player apps) and to get feedback from manufacturers, both on the technology and content side. Virtual reality is a collaborative space, and the fact that it is still early days pushes people to get together to figure out what the future of immersive entertainment will be. For this reason, half of the 30 projects in development at Felix & Paul involve outside individual talent, artists and experts.
“The VR industry is an interesting collection of people with diverse background: it feels really fresh, it’s a collaborative space.”
The Challenges: from Market Growth to Monetization
Ryan Horrigan acknowledges that penetration rate and headset growth has been a challenge. Some market studies show that there are perhaps between 10 and 15 million VR headsets on the market. Ryan estimates that for VR entertainment content to be really viable they need the market to grow two to three times its current size, namely 25 to 40 million headsets in Europe and North America.
A lot of that will be determined by the success of products like the Oculus Go and other untethered standalone headsets. If some people in the industry show pessimism for the at-home market, there is more optimism for the VR arcades and cinemas. However, none of the players in that space is making a fortune and none of them has actually expanded to the number of cities they really want to be in yet.
Felix & Paul Studios remains confident in the future of VR. The VR industry has a chance to be as big as the console gaming market. Ryan already pictures VR being part of a global system, with augmented reality (AR) glasses (with VR functionality) syncing with the phone in your pocket. Things will change quickly with 5G networks and the major achievements in cloud computing. Ryan adds: “There is very little doubt that remains among creators and content consumers in VR and AR about one’s ability to tell stories in these media.”
For the company, the future is already here. “Felix & Paul Studios started as a cinematic VR studio, but today we’re more broadly becoming an immersive entertainment studio, working in VR and AR for both the in-home market, and location-based venues.”, says Ryan. The creators work on projects being made for Magic Leap glasses – but also immersive theatres. The studio also has a strong interest in innovations like 360-projection domes (e.g. Paul Allen’s Holodome), or like the Madison Square Garden ambitious MSG Sphere, a 18,000-seat venue for concert and immersive entertainment set to open in 2020 in Las Vegas.
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Classics and Ancient World
By Mark Golden
A noted authority on ancient sport discusses various ways in which the ancient Greeks, as well as people today, used sports to achieve social status.
Series: Fordyce W. Mitchel Memorial Lecture Series
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From the ancient Olympic games to the World Series and the World Cup, athletic achievement has always conferred social status. In this collection of essays, a noted authority on ancient sport discusses how Greek sport has been used to claim and enhance social status, both in antiquity and in modern times.
Mark Golden explores a variety of ways in which sport provided a route to social status. In the first essay, he explains how elite horsemen and athletes tried to ignore the important roles that jockeys, drivers, and trainers played in their victories, as well as how female owners tried to rank their equestrian achievements above those of men and other women. In the next essay, Golden looks at the varied contributions that slaves made to sport, despite its use as a marker of free, Greek status. In the third essay, he evaluates the claims made by gladiators in the Greek east that they be regarded as high-status athletes and asserts that gladiatorial spectacle is much more like Greek sport than scholars today usually admit. In the final essay, Golden critiques the accepted accounts of ancient and modern Olympic history, arguing that attempts to raise the status of the modern games by stressing their links to the ancient ones are misleading. He concludes that the contemporary movement to call a truce in world conflicts during the Olympics is likewise based on misunderstandings of ancient Greek traditions.
Some Important Dates
Chapter One. Helpers, Horses, and Heroes: Contests over Victory in Ancient Greece
Chapter Two. Slaves and Ancient Greek Sport
Chapter Three. Greek Games and Gladiators
Chapter Four. Olive-Tinted Spectacles: Myths in the Histories of the Ancient and Modern Olympics
Mark Golden is Professor of Classics at the University of Winnipeg. He is the author or editor of six books, including Sport and Society in Ancient Greece and Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z .
This short book has been a long time in the making. When Ian Worthington invited me to give the first Fordyce W. Mitchel Memorial lectures at the University of Missouri at Columbia in 2000, I was a little intimidated—Mitchel's own 1968 Semple lecture at Cincinnati set a high standard—but of course I was very pleased to accept.1 I could not, however, promise quick publication: I had already committed myself to other book-length projects. In any event, these took even longer to complete than I had expected. My tardiness was fortunately more than matched by the energy of others, and I have consequently been able to make use of a spate of first-class work that has become available in the interim. Of particular benefit: that of Nigel Nicholson on jockeys, charioteers, and trainers; Jason König, Tom Scanlon, and Onno van Nijf on Greek athletics under Roman rule; Michael Carter on gladiatorial spectacles in the Greek east; and the surveys and syntheses by Don Kyle and Stephen Miller. The collection of Nigel Crowther's many shorter pieces on Greek sport (along with the author's updates) has also been most helpful. Nevertheless, I have tried to reproduce something of the flavor of the original lectures: readers may find the occasional reference to current events and a few good stories told more than once.
This book is to some extent a continuation of an earlier one, Sport and Society in Ancient Greece (Cambridge 1997). There I identified a "discourse of difference": Greek sport afforded "a field for the creation and reinforcement of divisions among groups and the ordering of these groups into hierarchies" (176). The phrase does not recur here—"discourse" is used only to denote a circular object, thicker in the middle than at the edges, thrown in the ancient pentathlon—but some of the same concerns do.
In Chapter One ("Helpers, Heroes, and Horses: Contests over Victory in Ancient Greece"), I discuss the importance elite Greek males attributed to competitive success and the means they used to ignore or deny any claims others—jockeys, charioteers, coaches, women—might make to share the status based on it. Recent papyrus finds, especially "the new Posidippus," enable us to trace these tactics into Hellenistic and Roman times; in this respect too this book extends Sport and Society , restricted as that is for the most part to the archaic and classical periods.
Chapter Two ("Slaves and Ancient Greek Sport") takes up the intersections of sport with another defining characteristic of Greek society: slavery. Though sport was one of the means by which Greeks separated themselves from barbarians and free citizens from slaves, competitors put themselves under the control of referees and other officials and could suffer the indignity of corporal punishment. Moreover, one term used for slaves associated with athletics, palaistrophylax, "palaestra guard," also came to be used for free citizens of some distinction in Greco-Roman Egypt.
Chapter Three ("Greek Games and Gladiators") begins with the stock—and stark—contrast between the glories of Greek festival competition and the base brutality of the gladiatorial spectacles of the Romans, only to argue that Greek spectators thronged amphitheaters and similar venues, that Greek gladiators sought to raise their social status by representing themselves as athletes, and that the Greek elite saw gladiatorial shows as a legitimate means to enhance their own standing in the community. In the end, I conclude that gladiatorial combat has a valid claim to be considered sport.
In Chapter Four ("Olive-Tinted Spectacles: Myths in the Histories of the Ancient and Modern Olympics"), I bring the story of the use of Greek sport to enhance status up to the present day. The modern Olympic movement used links with antiquity as a source of legitimation and prestige from its very start and has never ceased to do so. But, as is so common when we invoke the past for present purposes, these claims have often been based on mistakes and misrepresentations. For example, the ancient Olympics were never restricted to amateurs, and wars did not stop during the festival. Myths such as these have hindered our understanding of ancient Greek sport. What is worse, they have caused harm in the present and (in the case of the Olympic truce movement today) may prevent us from doing as much good as we can in the future. If we want to change the world, we must base our arguments on what we believe is right and not seek to raise their status or limit our aims according to what the Greeks did or did not do.
No part of writing a book is more welcome than acknowledging the help of others and not just because it means the job is almost done. The generosity of the Mitchel family made my visit to Missouri possible; it was a pleasure to meet them all (all the more because the occasion revealed a tie to Winnipeg that had previously been hidden from history). Hugh Grant provided the refuge where I wrote the original lectures. Ian and Tracy Worthington and their son Oliver generously opened their home in Columbia to me and Max, age ten at the time. ("I'm tired," Max told me after playing with Oliver for a while. "Two year olds are a lot of work.") Ian's colleagues in the Departments of History and Classics shared the burden of entertaining us. After our return from Missouri, Michael Carter, Kelly Joss, Jason König, Don Kyle, and Pauline Ripat read chapters of this book in draft. I sought advice from many others, including Martin Cropp, Pauline Greenhill, Nigel Kennell, the late Victor Matthews, Nigel Nicholson, John Oakley, David Roselli, Tom Scanlon, Josh Sosin, Onno van Nijf, Michael Wahn, and Robert Weir. Jane Cahill, Craig Cooper, Lou Lépine, Iain McDougall and Pauline Ripat—my colleagues in the Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg—continued to offer the friendship and models of commitment to our work that have made this an ideal academic home for the past twenty-five years. In addition, Lou Lépine typed every word with her usual remarkable competence and good humor and never once complained about my handwriting. (Students take note.) Heather Mathieson and Lynne Schultz of our library's interlending department fulfilled my every request, no matter how unreasonable. At the University of Texas Press, Nancy Moore saved me from many errors and obscurities and helped me stay the Wicked Which (that, I know). But my deepest debt of gratitude is owed to the subject of this dedication, the modest prairie denizen who has made the whole of each year since I began work of this book feel like Volentine's Day.
All translations are my own, unless otherwise indicated. Abbreviations for ancient authors and works follow the usage of the Oxford Classical Dictionary or of H. G. Liddell, R. Scott, and H. Stuart Jones, A Greek-English Lexicon and its supplements.
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Posted by Miranda Siwak | Nov 20, 2018 | Celebrities, Coming Soon, First Look, Series, Superheroes | 0
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More promos for the upcoming Elseworlds Arrowverse three-part event are coming out as we’re getting closer to the annual CW crossover, including a first look at Batwoman (Ruby Rose) joining the hero squad for the first time.
In the teaser trailer, Green Arrow (in this version, played by Grant Gustin) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) meet Batwoman. In the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it promo, this version of Green Arrow and Cisco discuss how Batman is an urban legend as a masked and caped figure—dressed in all black—flies down. No, it’s not Batman, but rather the red-headed caped hero fresh off her victory helping them foil a prison break at Arkham Asylum.
The clip teased a look at the Bat-signal and Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) and Barry disagreeing over Batman’s existence. “You don’t believe in Batman,” Barry asks Oliver. He replied, “Batman is an urban legend.”
This stance makes sense, as Amell previously told Entertainment Weekly, “Oliver is not enthused about the idea that there might be some other vigilante out there.”
While Batman does not appear in Elseworlds, he will be referenced. In the Arrowverse, Gotham City is a failed city because Batman has been missing for several years, leaving crime to flourish.
“Our approach is: What does Gotham look like after the Batman has been gone for three years? So if you have the law and order, protector, and hope gone, what happens as a result,” Caroline Dries told Entertainment Weekly. “Some people are thriving in his absence because now they can start to do their own thing without the oversight. A lot of other people are suffering and they’re losing hope, and the city itself and infrastructure is falling apart. So it’s not a happy place. Our guys walk into a grimy, scary Gotham.”
Oliver Queen, Barry Allen, and Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) head to the failing city, where they speculate if indeed Batman is real.
“Oliver is like, ‘He’s not real! They’ve made him up! It’s a hoax just to scare the citizens.’ Barry is flabbergasted by that, and all he wants to do in Gotham is meet Batman. It’s a pretty funny scene,” Gustin said.
This year’s crossover takes the Arrowverse crew to Gotham City as Barry and Oliver switch lives as result of Dr. John Deegan rewriting reality. Supergirl will track down the evil doctor and cross paths with Batwoman, who may not be too pleased to see the DC heroes.
h/t Entertainment Weekly
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James Womack, Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is co-author of a paper detailing the team's work that appears in the current issue of PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). Womack was a leader in the international effort to sequence the cattle genome in 2004.
Mr Womack and the team, comprised mostly of scientists from the Seoul National University in Korea, examined 62 White Leghorn and 53 Cornish chickens for diversity in NK-lysin, an antibacterial substance that occurs naturally in animals and is used as a method of fighting off diseases.
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"It took all of us by surprise," Mr Womack says of the findings.
"One of the genetic variations shows it has the ability to fight against cancer cells much more aggressively than the other variation. We certainly were not looking at the cancer side of this, but there it was."
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"One form appears to be more potent in killing off cancer cells than the other, and that's the one that naturally caught our eye," Mr Womack adds.
"This could lead to other steps to fight cancer or in developing ways to prevent certain infections or even diseases. It's another door that has been opened up. We are looking at similar studies right now to see if this is possible with cattle.
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What Would Happen if a State Nullified Roe and Abolished Abortion?
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This article was co-authored with Jason Storms, Associate Pastor at Mercy Seat Christian Church in Milwaukee and Assistant Director of Operation Save America.
Bills criminalizing abortion as murder and rejecting the authority of the courts to say otherwise have been introduced in the state legislatures of Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas, Idaho, and Washington.
Due to errant Constitutional understanding, most Republican and pro-life leaders oppose such bills, calling them unconstitutional. They claim that Roe v Wade is the law of the land and, while they want to stop the killing, unconditional submission to whatever the Supreme Court says is required of them.
This sentiment is terribly mistaken. We’ll address it quickly before moving on to the primary concern; namely, what would happen if a bill abolishing abortion were passed and signed into law? Would Oklahoma or Texas be able to successfully enforce it?
Can We Lawfully Resist the Courts?
First, let’s examine the Constitutional question. Is the Supreme Court infallible in its opinions? Must they always be obeyed? Earlier this month, Daniel Horowitz at Conservative Reviewposed the question to conservatives: “If a judge ordered Trump to resign, would that be the law?” He detailed the many ways in which the lower courts are, in effect, giving Barack Obama a third term by treating his executive actions as if they were the Constitution itself. He proceeded to ask conservatives whether there was a bridge too far that the courts could possibly cross at which point conservatives would take action.
If the last half-century is an indicator, the answer is no. Conservatives have been willing to tolerate any opinion from the the courts, up to and including rulings that have directly caused more than 61 million killings.
How about the Dred Scott ruling, where the Court stated that black men and women are not people but are property? How about the Buck decision in 1927 in which our (in)justices declared that the Federal government could sterilize Americans against their consent? As Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes opined, “Three generations of imbeciles is enough.”
Such rulings as these are wrong, and further, they are evil. Are the states and the people bound by them? Writing to early judicial supremacist Charles Jarvis, Thomas Jefferson addressed this exact question.
“You seem to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions; a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy. Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps…. Their power [is] the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control. The Constitution has erected no such single tribunal, knowing that to whatever hands confided, with the corruptions of time and party, its members would become despots. It has more wisely made all the departments co-equal and co-sovereign within themselves.”
The courts are often wrong. They are often absurdly wrong. Fortunately, they’ve not been given the authority of a single tribunal with ultimate power over constitutional interpretation. When they abuse their office, it is both the right and duty of the other branches of government, as well as state and local governments, to check them. This has not been happening for over 100 years, thus the secular progressives have effectively used the rogue courts as their vehicle to circumvent our democratic processes and impose their ideology upon the states. As Pastor and author Matt Trewhella has said, the courts have created “social transformation without representation.” Appointing conservative justices has done little to reign in these abuses as generations have been taught a false understanding of judicial supremacy, ingraining the idea even in most conservatives.
There have been and presently are many examples of state and local governments applying proper checks and balances to the abuses of the Federal government. Many northern Statesdefied both Federal court opinion (Dred Scott) and Federal Law (the Fugitive Slave Act) 150 years ago. We celebrate them as heroes for their courage. In fact, this was the soil from which the Republican party sprung into being.
Today, over 20 states are now defying Federal law over recreational marijuana usage. The Federal government under both Trump and Obama has stood down and not enforced those federal prohibitions. Other federal action on issues ranging from immigration, to health care, to environmental regulations, to gun control have already been nullified in numerous states with very little push back from D.C. Would the feds do the same if a state defied Roe and asserted their state sovereignty to protect innocent human beings in the womb? We don’t know.
We do know that pro-life Republicans currently have total control of 22 States – total control meaning they have majorities in both the State House and Senate as well as the Governor’s mansion. What if every pro-life politician and every pro-life leader in these states were to act like babies are being murdered, would reject this false notion of Judicial Supremacy, and would end abortion in their states? The Feds wouldn’t be able to do a thing in the face of 22 States defying them. This would be the end of Roe and might usher in the end of judicial supremacy altogether.
Almost one million babies have been killed in those 22 pro-life states just during Trump’s tenure thus far, but, alas, our pro-life leaders do not think killing babies is a big enough deal to warrant standing up to the court.
Or maybe many of them simply think it is wrong to only “save some” and would rather do nothing until they can “save them all” by overturning Roe or passing a Constitutional amendment at the national level? I think it makes more sense to try to save those we can at the state level.
If Roe is overturned, great. The court has an obligation to right its wrongs, but we needn’t wait for the court’s permission to make murder illegal. God’s word and the Constitution command us to uphold the right to life, regardless of the opinion of any earthly judge. “I was just following orders” was no excuse for mass murder enablers of the past and it’s no excuse now.
A state ignoring Roe and abolishing abortion would have both legislative chambers and the governor committed to the cause, and they would be unable to pass such a bill if a large and active portion of the population weren’t on their side. With these things in place, a state could very much succeed in ending abortion.
Almost 80% of the citizenry in Oklahoma profess to be pro-life. Even most Democrats are afraid to support abortion. Only two of 29 State House Democrats voted against Oklahoma’s dismemberment abortion ban in 2015. 15 excused themselves from the vote and 12 voted for it. The people would be behind an effort to end abortion in the state. It would be extremely difficult for the federal government to squash the will of nearly an entire state standing unified against it for a just cause.
That doesn’t mean the feds under the leadership of a Democrat wouldn’t try. A Democrat President would likely withdraw federal funds. States like Oklahoma or Texas which pay more in than they get from the Feds should not be intimidated by such a threat.
It’s conceivable that a Democrat President would put boots on the ground to physically keep the killing centers running, but unlikely. To defy the will of the people of Oklahoma, Indiana, or Texas in order to keep a murder legal would be a serious black eye for the federal government.
A potentially more significant threat would come from corporate America. Many companies would threaten to boycott, music artists would cancel shows, late night comedy (the word “comedy” being used loosely) would ridicule and lampoon and foam at the mouth. This kind of pressure has caused conservative leaders in the past to fold on lesser matters.
The ability of big business and celebrities to blackmail states is waning, however. In the face of massive Hollywood boycotts,Georgia passed a pro-life bill. Consequently, Governor Brian Kemp’s favorability ratings surged. Not only do Republicans benefit politically from standing up to the elites, Newsweek‘s Peter Roff pointed out, in a well-done piece, how much leverage states actually have against Hollywood if celebrities continues to pick fights.
Two things would be imperative for success in defeating the feds and boycotts. First, strong, courageous leadership from people capable of articulating the moral and legal issues effectively and unflinchingly in the face of threats. Abortion is murder. In a state that’s 79% Christian, it’s not difficult to rally people behind the cause of abolishing murder. All that’s needed is someone to rally the troops. As 2016 Oklahoma abolitionist gubernatorial candidate Dan Fisher put it, “I believe that a state must stand squarely and firmly on its principles [of abolition] and let the chips fall where they may, and I would like to believe that reason and right would simply prevail.”
Secondly, if one state were to take this bold action its success would to some degree depend on whether other states joined them. If five or six states immediately followed Oklahoma or Texas, this coalition would make targeted boycotts and financial sanctions or even physical force by the Federal government impossible to effectively execute.
The question, then, is would other states follow? The biggest impediment to a state abolishing abortion is that the courage needed is not possessed by most politicians. But once they see someone else lead the way, many conservative politicians and states will be likely to follow. Not only that, but Christians across the country will see the action taken by the politicians of the first state to abolish abortion and demand the same from their own legislators.
Admittedly, enforcement could be messy. The small number of radical pro-abortion folks in these states will gnash their teeth. This will be the case no matter how abortion ends, however. Their blathering shouldn’t be countenanced. Their primary accomplishment will be showcasing to the sane Americans how nasty they are. The majority of the citizenry in these states would go on with their lives unaffected.
There might be tension between city and state officials if district attorney’s or mayors refuse to protect the right to life. A battle for authority is sure to follow. Fortunately, we have the law of the Constitution and the Supreme law of God on our side. As Fisher said, our responsibility is to do what’s right, letting the chips fall as they may.
That implementation mightn’t be seamless in some cases is no reason not to abolish abortion. Many laws are difficult to enforce and just about all laws fail to completely eliminate the occurrence of the crime they outlaw, yet these laws remain a great deterrent to these behaviors and bring justice to many.
The law is a also powerful teacher. Abolishing abortion would send an instructive statement to young and old that little lives matter – that killing an image-bearer of God is murder and should be treated as such. Thousands of babies would be saved. After 46 years of unmitigated bloodshed, justice will finally be established.
Women would not be dying in the streets. They were not pre-Roe when many clinics and hospitals performed illegal abortions. The coat-hanger abortions were largely pro-abortion propaganda, lies which NARAL’s co-founder later admitted to.
Women would not fall into a health care crisis. Just as in Ireland, where women arehealthier than in America even while abortion was illegal there for decades, women’s health care would be just fine without legalized abortion in these states.
Clearly, there remains much educational work to be done to garner enough support and understanding of these ideas. But we will never effectively educate or mobilize people if we do not begin talking about these things and forcing the discussion. That is precisely what these bills are doing.
As long as we are content to introduce bills instructing doctors on how to perform abortions safely or only up to a certain arbitrary point and call that winning, we will never get to where we all claim we want to be – a culture grounded in the idea that human life has inherent value and that provides equal justice for every image-bearer of God.
Here’s the blueprint for ending abortion in a pro-life state: Draw a line in the sand. Declare abortion to be what it is – the murder of an innocent human being made in God’s image. Only support legislative efforts that will lawfully criminalize all abortion in defiance of the lawless Roe opinion. If such a bill does not exist, begin meeting with legislators and like-minded folks in your city to get one drafted and introduced. Accept nothing less from your political leaders, give them no opportunity to do less than their lawful duty. Educate pro-life people in the cause of abolition and interposition, persuade hearts and minds, and mobilize support for the total criminalization of abortion in your state. For the sake of the nearly one million preborn humans who will be murdered this year, let’s get to work.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved patisiran, a novel RNAi therapeutic for the treatment of peripheral nerve disease (polyneuropathy) caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR) in adult patients. Developed by Cambridge biotech company Alnylam, patisiran is the first FDA-approved therapeutic using RNA interference, a natural cellular process of gene silencing that was first described in a 1998 paper in Nature by UMass Medical School researcher Craig Mello, PhD, and Stanford professor Andrew Fire, PhD.
Dr. Mello and Dr. Fire’s work was recognized with the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and heralded a new era of scientific discovery and drug development. RNA interference works by harnessing a natural process of gene regulation to turn off the expression of a damaged or misfiring gene, which can be the basis for numerous diseases.
After the Nature paper, a series of seminal advances of the science followed rapidly, including work by UMMS professor Phillip D. Zamore, PhD, who in 2000 was lead author on a landmark paper in Cell that proved double-stranded RNA is chopped up into small interfering RNAs—the specific determinant for RNAi. Two years later, Dr. Zamore, along with three collaborators, formed Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to explore RNAi-based drug development.
“Twelve years after being awarded the Nobel Prize with Andrew Fire for our description of RNA interference, seeing the first RNAi therapeutic approved to treat patients is one of my proudest moments,” said Mello, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, the Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and distinguished professor of RNA therapeutics and molecular medicine.
Read the Alnylam announcement here.
“To see our fundamental work make the journey from the lab to the clinic has been one of the most rewarding adventures of my life,” said Dr. Zamore, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, the Gretchen Stone Cook Chair of Biomedical Sciences and chair and professor of RNA therapeutics. “I can now proudly tell my kids that sick people are getting better because the American taxpayer supported fruit fly research in places like Worcester, Massachusetts!”
Patisiran, which will be commercialized under the name Onpattro, had previously been granted Fast Track Designation, Breakthrough Therapy Designation and an expanded Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA. The drug has already been given initial approval by the European Medicines Agency, which approves new drugs for the European Community.
“This is the first FDA-approved treatment for patients with polyneuropathy caused by hATTR,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, in the announcement. “It is also the first FDA approval of a new class of drugs called small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) treatment.
“This approval is part of a broader wave of advances that allow us to treat disease by actually targeting the root cause, enabling us to arrest or reverse a condition, rather than only being able to slow its progression or treat its symptoms. New technologies like RNA inhibitors, that alter the genetic drivers of a disease, have the potential to transform medicine, so we can better confront and even cure debilitating illnesses. We’re committed to advancing scientific principles that enable the efficient development and review of safe, effective and groundbreaking treatments that have the potential to change patients’ lives.”
Earlier this year, Alnylam reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that patisiran improved measures of quality of life, activities of daily living, ambulation, nutritional status and autonomic symptoms relative to placebo in patients with hATTR amyloidosis, an inevitably progressive and generally fatal disease. Patisiran treatment also led to favorable effects on exploratory endpoints related to cardiac structure and function in patients with cardiac involvement.
One of the challenges facing the development of therapeutics that use the power of RNAi has been delivering the short interfering RNA strands that silence a gene’s activity. Alnylam’s patisiran is the first drug to market where that problem has been solved.
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The plaque commemorating the Soldiers Fallen in World War II is on the Town Hall front wall. It has a rectangular shape and bears the inscription:
"The Municipality to its glorious citizens fallen for their country in the 1940-1945 war"
Then the names of 170 fallen citizens follow.
"Citizens fallen in the liberation war for the country's Independence 1944.1945"
Then the names of 33 fallen citizens follow.
The plaque was set in place just after the end of World War II, on the occasion of the anniversary of the end of the war. to commemorate the soldiers from Castel San Pietro terme fallen in the war.
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The plaque is on the Town Hall front wall, in Piazza XX Settembre (XX Settembre Square).
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TV ReviewsArcherSeason 7
A lackluster Archer moves too far away from its core group of lovable jerks
William Hughes
ArcherSeason 7
"Bel Panto: Part II"
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Archer has one of the best voice casts on television. Between H. Jon Benjamin’s boundless confidence, Aisha Tyler’s self-aware mixture of weariness and indignation, and the lunacy that Amber Nash, Lucky Yates, and Judy Greer all inject into their roles, there is no group of performers I can think of that’s better suited to bouncing this show’s quick-fire, literate, ludicrous dialogue off of each other.
Which, I think, helps explain why “Bel Panto: Part II” felt like such a let-down for me. Because between the evil clowns, Veronica Deane, Ellis Crane, and all the cops running around outside, it felt like precious little of this episode involved The Figgis Agency dropping weird references and put-downs on each other’s heads, which is usually where Archer shines. What was there was as good as ever—and I could never truly hate an episode in which Pam Poovey goes all Die Hard on an evil clown making himself a giant, Scooby-Doo-esque sandwich—but it’s still a marked dip in quality from the two-parter’s excellent first installment.
Okay, so when last we left the “core group,” Archer had just finished disguising himself as (the late) Pinky Brewster, one of the gun-toting clowns that were holding his friends, boss, and mother hostage. This week, he’s skulking around the irritatingly giant mansion of movie producer Ellis Crane, as two probably-not-actually cops, Dietrich and Harris (Keegan-Michael Key and J.K. Simmons, returning from the season premiere) ineptly try to talk down Mr. Rompers and his potentially murderous crew. From there, things quickly devolve into the rare “hostage farce,” with Pam and Lana both also disguising themselves as robbers, and Cheryl descending even further into Stockholm Syndrome and hilariously snotty references to the Bechdel Test.
This might be a matter of taste, but I tend to find dramatic irony cringeworthy, and not nearly as fun as writers seem to think. So the scene of Mallory awkwardly flirting with the guard that she thinks is her disguised son didn’t really work for me, nor the one where Lana verbally rips into him, thinking he’s a still hot-for-Veronica-Deane Archer. (The need to keep Mr. Giggles mostly silent for the gag to work just highlighted how awkward it was.)
Also not working for me: any of the scenes taking place outside the house. Key and Simmons are both very funny actors, but there’s something about their performances—overly mannered in Simmons’ case, and puppy-dog enthused for Key—that didn’t mesh with Archer’s normal comedic tone. The gag about Dietrich’s belief in magical “knock-out” gas is pretty funny, but the duo is mostly just there to offer up exposition, in an episode that’s already way too heavy with it.
So, what does work? Well, there’s the aforementioned Pam plot, because any time Pam gets to lob one-liners and beat the crap out of people, I’m on board. That leads into this week’s (co-)entry in this season’s ongoing effort to do something visually impressive in every single episode, a knock-down, drag-out fight between a still-disguised Lana, Archer, and Pam in the mansion’s gym. Between the improvised weapon use, three-way combat, and Pam going full-Zangief and suplexing Lana, it might be the best bit of hand-to-hand warfare the show’s ever offered up. It also leads into a strong moment when Pam—who shares episode MVP status, as usual, with a sparsely used but brilliant Cheryl—telling both of her co-workers to knock off their romantic bickering and get back to work.
That leads into the climax of the hostage plot, which also works, if only in how audaciously it throws away everything that came before. After all the rigmarole to get half the cast into clown disguises, there’s something very funny about them arriving just in time to see the rest of the crew (and the orchestra) also dressed up as clowns, as part of the robber’s escape plot. Cue the cops and their beanbag cannons, for a beautifully executed slow-motion takedown that’s full of lovely character moments—Shapiro throwing himself in front of Veronica, Archer laughing at him taking a beanbag to the junk, Lana looking on worriedly when Archer gets hit—and one of the funniest punchlines the show’s deployed all year.
It ends—as almost every episode this season has: with someone asking, “What have we learned?” and getting an elaborate shrug as a reply. Which is fine; this is a show about people goofing off and annoying each other, not spending a lot of time learning and growing. Let’s just hope it gets back to more of what it’s best at when it comes back again next week.
It’s official: I’m anti-bumper. They’re stylish, but the one at the end of the third act kills the timing on Cheryl’s amazing final line.
I kept expecting Mr. Rompers—who’s another element that I think is too mired in plot stuff to really work—to be revealed as a failed actor, given the theatricality of all his lines.
Dietrich and Harris: CIA? KGB? Actors, researching a role? Because they really don’t seem like cops.
“I’m so turned on, I think I might be dehydrated.”
“Enema! Just talkin’ ’bout enemas. And, uh, how clean and fresh they make ya feel. I mean, not you, per se, but people, you know, in general, I guess? And kids, also, maybe, I don’t know what kids are into these days. Are whippets still a thing? Point is… Shitter’s clogged!” Amber Nash, ladies and gentlemen.
“Oh, what, did I walk into the Titanic?” The running jokes about Crane’s labyrinth of a mansion are consistently fun.
I’m not sure which sight-gag I loved more: Cheryl slowly putting on her clown makeup, or the reveal of the orchestra wearing it at the end.
Obscure reference alert: Pretty light this week. We’ve got Archer referencing the Attica prison riots, and Cheryl pointing out that Mallory and Lana’s Sterling-focused conversation fails the Bechdel test. Also, as pointed out in the comments last week, the episode title is a reference to Ann Patchett’s novel Bel Canto, which is also about a hostage crisis. (There’s also the part where the whole thing—clown disguises, panic room shenanigans, dressing the hostages up as the terrorists—mimics The Dark Knight, although I’m not convinced that that’s intentional.)
Line of the episode: Weird bumper timing or no, I’ve watched Cheryl idly muse “This was my… third best birthday” in slow-motion five times now and still laugh every damn time.
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TV ReviewsFresh Off The BoatSeason 1
Fresh Off The Boat: “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon”
Dan Caffrey
Fresh Off The BoatSeason 1
"Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon"
Last week, Fresh Off The Boat stepped up its game by finally tying together its primary and secondary storylines at the episode’s end. In “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon,” we get a successful inversion of that formula. During the very first scene, the Huang parents are told by Evan and Emery’s principal that they need to volunteer with the school district in lieu of recent budget cuts, lest they make a donation. The Huangs reluctantly agree, and the stories divide as Louis becomes coach of Eddie’s basketball team and Jessica is tasked with directing Evan and Emery’s school play.
By establishing this forked structure right off the bat, writer Rich Blomquist is able to give each of the Huangs’ extracurricular activities equal amounts of screen time, keeping the focus sharp as we hop back and forth between their respective duties. Sure, it’s a fairly simple episode, but there’s something wonderful and slightly tense about watching Louis and Jessica interact with their children in a team setting. Not only is there pressure to work harmoniously with their kids—they also have to lead a group towards success, or at least some warped version of success, as is often with the case with the Huangs.
At first, Eddie is thrilled to have his father as a coach, as Louis played basketball semi-professionally back in Taiwan. But moves such as the Bounce Pass Dragon aren’t as glamorous as they sound, more rooted in cooperation than Shaq-esque acrobatics. Louis quickly loses cool points with Eddie and the rest of the boys, especially when he’s upstaged by Dmitri (Walter Schrass), the ubiquitous freakishly tall middle-schooler (there’s one on every team) who’s a lot better at the sport than his own coach.
The rest of the guys eventually do come around to Louis, but not in the way you’d think. After he accidentally breaks both of Dmitri’s arms when squaring off against him at practice, all hope seems lost for their next game. Luckily, Eddie’s seen both of the Mighty Ducks films, and gives a locker-room pep talk that he twists into a call to constantly foul the opposing team. Louis, rather than make a last-ditch effort to get everyone to play nice, simply lets the boys rough-house, resulting in a loss that at least leaves the other team sore. It’s also the most surreal sequence Fresh Off The Boat has produced so far, filled with wrestling moves, a kid blinding two players with his ghostly white legs, and Louis (er, a stunt double of Louis) doing a series of Olympic-worthy victory flips across the gym floor. And yet the show builds up so much comic good will with the basketball storyline that the montage feels completely earned.
My only complaint about the business with Louis and Eddie has to do with the episode’s title. “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon” is an obvious homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but that wasn’t released until 2000. And while I could understand if it was just a tossed-off reference, Eddie imagines his father playing basketball in the same aerial martial-arts style used by the characters in the film. Since we’re seeing this fantasy through Eddie’s eyes, it feels off that he’s inspired by a piece of pop culture that hasn’t even come out yet. Still, it’s a minor quibble with a sports yarn that does so many things so well.
Jessica, meanwhile, is appalled at the silliness of the show she’s been assigned to helm. Titled The Sunflower Gang Goes To Yumland, it’s typical of most bad children’s plays in that it makes no sense whatsoever, rooted more in anthropomorphic plants, animals, and pieces of candy hopping around onstage than any kind of logical plot. So she changes it into a grim, cautionary tale about trying to make a living as an actor, nearly dashing Evan and Emery’s aspirations to ever perform again in the process. Jessica never got the option to pursue a risky, possibly non-lucrative career path, so why should her own children? Or anyone else’s children for that matter.
But Louis, having learned at this point that it’s sometimes alright to just let kids be kids and give them the options he and Jessica never had, persuades her to stop being so forceful in steering their children’s future. Besides bringing their two arcs back together at the episode’s conclusion, this interaction once again proves why the Huangs are such good partners, even if—when you think about it—it’s kind of messed up that Louis lets his team resort to violence on the court. On the other hand, his actions also bring him closer to his son and serve as the catalyst for the more traditional moral taught in Jessica’s storyline. Unlike most network sitcoms, Fresh Off The Boat actually works when it’s teaching a lesson, as long as it’s the lesson that’s never expected.
It’s always amusing to see Jessica revel in false victory, and we get two icy smiles from her tonight that quickly disappear when she doesn’t get her way.
A principal forcing a parent to do volunteer work seems pretty unrealistic to me, but my wife says this very thing happened to her own mother.
Like Arrested Development’s Steve Holt and the O’Doyle clan from Billy Madison, Dmitri is one of many adolescent alpha males in pop culture whose vocabulary mainly consists of their own name.
Man, I had forgotten all about rewind fees.
I also thought I had forgotten about the My Little Pony knockoff Sparkle-Time Beauty Horse, until Google showed me it was never actually a thing.
Did anyone else find it odd that the little girl who Jessica said had a lisp didn’t actually exhibit a lisp, but rhotacism? I wasn’t sure if Jessica was supposed to be wrong or if it was just an error on the production team’s part.
Walter’s face when Louis mistook him for Eddie and tried to hand him his whistle was priceless (and the main reason I chose the above review image that I did).
I had heard that Fresh Off The Boat was going to reference Margaret Cho’s All-American Girl at some point, and I appreciated that it was done rather tastefully without too much time spent on it.
“Hi, I’m Coach Huang. Your new…coach.”
“I don’t remember teaching you to nut-punch, but you did work together as a team.”
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Monthly Archive, September 2013
New oligomer OLED molecule emits non-polarized light, to enable more efficient PLEDs
Researchers from the University of Utah, Bonn and Regensburg developed a new wagon-wheel (or rotelle-pasta) shaped OLED molecule that emits non-polarized (random) light.Those oligomers, or wrapped-up polymers may enable OLEDs more efficient than polymer based OLEDs (PLEDs).
The researchers explain that current poylmer OLED molecules (which are shaped like spaghetti pasta, to continue the same metaphore) emit polarized light. Some of that light get trapped inside the OLED device and this makes it less efficient. They say that up to 80% of the generated light may be trapped in the OLED because it is polarized.
Read the full story | 1 comment | Posted: Sep 30, 2013
UCLA's elastic EPLED is a LEC and not an OLED
Yesterday I posted about UCLA's new EPLED device, a highly-flexible elastic polymer light emitting device. At first I thought it was an OLED (they state so several times in the UCLA press release). But it turns out that it is actually a LEC device (a polymer LEC, or PLEC) and not an OLED.
The researchers explain that they chose P-LEC (polymer-LEC) device architecture and not OLED because it's simpler, there's no need for specific electrode work functions for charge injection and it has a straightforward fabrication process, compatible with conventional polymer processing technique.
Read the full story Posted: Sep 30, 2013
Samsung launches the "Life in every pixel" UK cinema ad campaign for the S9C curved OLED TV
Samsung launched a new cinema advertisement campaign in the UK for the S9C curved OLED TV. The campaign slogan is "life in every pixel" (obviously hinting at the fact that Samsung is using Direct-Emission as opposed to LG's WRGB design). I personally don't like this specific ad, but it's great to see Samsung continue push its OLED technology to consumers:
Samsung's S9C (KN55S9C), now shipping in the US for $8999, is a Full-HD 55" curved OLED TV that offers the "perfect picture quality" (according to Samsung) as the distance from the viewer to the TV screen is the same from almost any angle. It sports a "timeless arena" design (the display is placed within a luxurious frame whose curved shape mirrors the curvature of an arena).
Nanomarkets: QD-LEDs will challenge OLEDs in the future
Nanomarkets released a new report on Quantum dots (Market Opportunities for Quantum Dots in Lighting and Displays) in which they discuss, QD-Enhanced LCDs, light-emitting QDs (QDLEDs) and QD in lighting. They say that QDLEDs may challenge OLEDs in the future as they are more efficient and last longer. Nanomarkets forecasts that in 2018 QD-LED sales will reach $7.3 billion.
The Quantum Dot material market will reach $200 million in 2018 and this will grow to $560 million by 2020. QD-Enhanced LCDs (which are already by sold by Sony) will grow to reach $10.5 billion in retail by 2016. Most companies will license the technology although some big display companies are dong their own R&D.
Fujifilm and imec developed new photoresist-based OLED patterning technology
Fujifilm and imec have jointly developed a new photoresist-based OLED (and other organic semiconductors) patterning technology that can enable sub-micron patterns. The new process uses existing i-line photolithography equipment and may be a cost-effective production method for high resolution devices.
Photoresist technologies are based on photo-sensitive materials that cause photochemical reaction when exposed to light. This technology is already used for microfabrication in semiconductor production. The new process builds on Fujifilm's synthetic-organic chemistry material design technology.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now shipping in the UK
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear are now both shipping in the UK. An unlocked Galaxy Note 3 costs £659 (about $1,050) and you can also buy it from almost all major carriers. The Gear costs £299 ($480, but you get a £100 discount if you buy both). Both devices are not shipping in the US yet, but are available for pre-order.
The Galaxy Note 3 features a 5.7" Full-HD Super AMOLED display (386 PPI), a 2.3 Quad-Core CPU (or a 1.9 Ghz octa-core in some markets), 3 GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage, a 13 MP camera (will be capable of 4K videos in some markets) and Android 4.3. It is smaller and lighter than the Note 2.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron to merge
Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron (TEL) will merge into a new company that will have a market value of $29 billion. Applied shareholders will own approximately 68% of the new company and Tokyo Electron shareholders approximately 32%. The new company name is still unknown. Applied Materials is considered to be the world's leader in deposition and process control. According to Gartner, In 2012 Applied held 14.4% of the global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market and TEL had 11.1%.
Both companies are engaged with OLED manufacturing equipment. Applied Materials is offering two film deposition systems suitable for LTPS or Oxide-TFT backplane deposition (for both LCD and OLEDs panels). The AKT-PX-PECVD system (shown below) is sed to deposit LTPS films on large glass substrates (sized from 1.6 m2 to 5.7 m2). The AKT-PiVoT PVD system is used to deposit metal oxide-based TFTs (IGZO in particular).
EPLED: new highly flexible polymer based LEC device with elastic transparent silver-nanowires electodes
Update: It turns out that this device is actually a polymer LEC device and not an OLED.
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) developed transparent elastic silver-nanowire based electrodes that enabled them to create a polymer based elastic LEC device that can be repeatedly stretched, folded and twisted (at room temperature) without effecting its shape and lighting properties. They call the new device EPLED (elastomeric polymer light-emitting device) and they managed to fabricate a 5x5 pixel Passive Matrix one:
The EPLED is the whole device, and it include electrodes made from a rubbery polymer with the silver nanowires embedded in it and a polymer LEC. The EPLED can still emit light even when exposed to strains as large as 120% and can survive repeated continuous stretching cycles. The researchers say that their solution-based fabrication process, used to create the prototype above, is scalable.
Will Samsung unveil a Galaxy Note 3 variant with an unbreakable flexible OLED display?
Update: Apparently two Samsung officials confirmed those reports. First up was mobile strategic marketing chief, D.J. Lee that said that a new phone with a curved display will be introduced in South Korea in October. Park Sang-jin, Samsung SDI's CEO told reporters that the new device will use a plastic OLED display.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 3 earlier this month, with a 5.7" Full-HD Super AMOLED display (386 PPI). Before this launched we heard many reports that the Note 3 will be the first phone to sport a plastic-based unbreakable flexible YOUM display. Some of these reports came from credited sources such as the OLED Association.
One of the more interesting reports suggested that Samsung is actually preparing several Note 3 variants, each with a different display. A regular AMOLED will be the most popular one, but Samsung may use an LCD in some variants (this is probably because AMOLED supply may be very tight).
Will LG release a 75" HD OLED TV in Europe soon?
An anonymous tipper just sent us this interesting info. It is reported that LG is going to launch the gallery OLED TV in the Nederlands soon, with the model number being 55EA8809. The OLED TV will cost €8,999 and will start selling on two local retailers (Media Market and Saturn) on September 27.
LG 55EA9800
But the really interesting news is that Austria's TUV (Technischer Überwachungs-Verein, an Austrian-German technical inspection association) and Unity Media (a German cable TV operator) just certified a new 75" TV from LG - and the new model number is 75EA9809 which probably means it is an OLED TV.
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